It's not all mountaintops and apple picking when you are full time nomading. Sometimes it's poop and uncontrollable sweating. The good news is, the good ALWAYS outweighs the bad.
Sometimes, Nomading Isn't Fun.
When you live in a camper, you have to get used to certain facts of life.
1) What is flushed down the toilet or drain, must then be flushed out of the tanks.
2) Camper AC is not equal to residential AC. If it's REALLY hot or REALLY cold, your camper just might not reach the temperature you desire.
3) Internet is sometimes spotty, or non-existent in rural areas. If you are a digital nomad, you have to find a workaround to complete your work day.
4) Not all RV parks are created equal. Do your research, read reviews, and look at pictures before you book!
5) Southern charm is just that - southern. Leaving the south means leave certain charms behind.
6) Your adventure is entirely dependent on undependable weather.
7) Be flexible. Not everything will happen according to plan
8) Proper research is imperative! If you want to visit a location, check for big events, games, or festivals happening in that area around the time of your trip. It could affect your costs or ability to go to that area at your desired time.
9) Plan everything you do around trips to gas stations. You can't go anywhere without gas and not all gas stations have diesel fuel.
10) And most importantly, be prepared for inconveniences. You may not be able to grocery shop, do laundry, or shower as often as you'd like while Nomading. The best thing you can do is be prepared for these inconveniences to avoid disaster.
And here are some bonus facts
Things every Nomad needs to know:
Your biggest expenses are RV park fees and gas. Get a rewards card or membership to help decrease these costs.
RV parks cost anywhere from $25 a night to $145 a night (small town Indiana vs. Key West, Florida). Plan accordingly.
Most RV parks have laundry facilities. Stock up on quarters to save credit card fees.
There are several apps to help Nomads. Apps like Dyrt and Camping Life will help you find RV sites, tell you more about the parks, and give you contact information to reserve your site.
Most internet and cell phone providers have internet hot spots you can purchase for wifi access anywhere. We use AT&T.
Cell phone companies provide coverage maps. Look up your providers coverage map before you embark on your adventure to tell where you will have service, and where you won't. These are usually pretty accurate.
MREs and freeze dried food can be purchased at most sporting goods stores and almost never expire. You can keep these on hand for emergencies (or times when you just don't feel like cooking).
When you purchase tires, vehicles, RVs, or generators, extended service plans are usually available. If you plan on travelling a lot of miles in a short period of time, these plans can be VERY useful to you.
The good times DO outweigh the bad. If you can be flexible and handle the things the road throws at you, then Nomading could be the life for you.
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