Great video with lots of useful info. Cool filter hack. Your first year will be more expensive as you're still in vacation mode. 17,000 miles in a year is a lot! When we started out we were traveling about 8-9,000 miles a year, but we've discovered how to see the sights moving much less. Last year we visited 11 states, yet only drove our motorhome 4,500 miles a year. That oner change will reduce your costs quite a bit. We were excited for finally be living our dream and thought we had to see everything right away. In reality we have the rest of our lives to see this great country, and we found that if we move too often, we miss a lot of things in the area. Three years ago, we took 5 months to boondock through the SE corner of Utah, visiting the mighty 5 NPs and most of the state parks, national monuments, etc. and still didn't get to see everything in just this one corner of the state! We'll be going back next year to hopefully catch some of what we missed. Two years ago, we boondocked through Colorado for 5 months. Same thing. We have to go back and see the 2/3rds of the state we missed. So, my best advice is to slow down and smell the roses a little more. You'll be happy you did. We save money by boondocking most of the time. For example, we boondocked for 10 months last year. We try to avoid RV parks, preferring dispersed camping on BLM and Forest Service land, though we sill sometimes stay at Forest Service and COE CGs where we can stay for 1/2 price with our America the Beautiful senior pass if it's near the attraction we want to visit. When we do stay at RV parks, we pay the monthly rate, or we don't stay there. I was only in the Army for 9 years so don't qualify to stay in any Fam Camps, but I heard that they are not that cheap anyway. If you like to winter over in S. TX, there's a little RV park in Los Indios, near Brownsville that's from $170-$200/mo. plus electricity. We found another park near Falcon Lake State Park called the Falcon County Park where you can stay as long as you like for free. It has free water hookups, free dump station use and free hot showers, but no electrical hook-ups. But what do you expect for free? Of course, the best deal going for wintering over in a warm safe place is the LTVAs around Quartzsite, AZ/Imperial Dam, CA, where a 7-month permit is only $180 (86 cents/day). This includes free water, dump and trash disposal. BTW I stayed a night at that RV park in Oakley, KS last year heading to The Badlands Wall. It was pretty hokey alright. We retired 5 1/2 years ago, sold everything, bought a 1999 National Tropical Class A for $15k, hitched our little Chevy Cobalt SS behind us and hit the road, living on our meager social security retirement and a small pension, but debt free. We started out with a 620w liftable solar array on the side of our coach and a couple of cheap golf cart batteries. We traveled with the seasons, like the song says, "Living where the weather fits our clothes." Like you guys, we used to chase 70 degrees. The downside of a small solar/battery system like this is we had run our generator for a couple hours almost daily to live a normal life. This is smelly, noisy and not cheap given the price of gas, maintenance and repairs. Nevertheless, we've been living this lifestyle for about 1/3 of what it cost us to live in our S&B home. It probably costs less than 1/2 of what it would cost to live in RV parks all the time too, even membership parks like TT - not to mention how living in RV parks, all lined up with other campers like sardines in a can would cramp our style. Since we committed to this lifestyle, we decided to expand our solar system so we could boondock in more places in "shoulder seasons." Now we live off grid just like we were plugged into a power pedestal at an RV park, entirely off the sun. We haven't run our generator even once since we installed our big system (except to exercise it, of course.) BTW, we only pay $1,000 a year to insure both our motorhome and toad - as they are so old and not worth much anymore (like us) through Geico. We spend $60/mo. AT&T for WiFi through FMCA. It's not the fastest, but allows us to stream hi-def free TV through Roku, Netflix movies, etc. so it suits our needs. Mounting our 620w array on the side of our coach allowed us to rack 8, 550-watt panels (4,400 watts of solar) 15" off the roof of our coach. Not only do the panels run cooler, producing more power, but our RV stays cooler inside too as we bring our own shade with us, wherever we go. We now enjoy 5,020 watts of solar and 23.5kwhs of LiFePo-4 batteries (the equivalent of 18, 100ah Battleborns). Since we designed and built everything ourselves, including our batteries, we saved lots of money, so were able to afford a high-efficiency EG-4 mini split heat pump for 24/7 A/C and heat when needed, using about 1/3rd the power of our soft start equipped, Furrion, front rooftop A/C. Our entire system, with everything, including our heat pump, only cost us around $11,500 to build ourselves. A system this size would cost at least 2-3 times this much to have a professional solar installer build it for us. Where there's a will, there's a way. This gives us lots of flexibility too. We're visiting family in NC now, where boondocking places are hard to find. We're staying in an RV park here, in a spacious no hook-up site for only $100/mo., saving $500/mo. off their normal FHU rates. Our total annual FT budget is around $33k, but our actual expenses run around $30k out of $44k in retirement income, allowing us an adequate emergency fund without dipping into savings. Life is good. We could do it for less, but we like to go to local restaurants and micro-breweries, so we eat out a lot.
@lizahermandez57
Ай бұрын
Wow, that was a great video. Jackie has a beautiful sincere smile which brings joy to it even though it’s not a fun subject. RV travel is a trade off and you are seeing places you have never seen before. I hope you can continue as long as you like. Best wishes.
@chasing70degrees23
Ай бұрын
@@lizahermandez57 awwww thank you! She’s beautiful inside and out and it shows in that smile!
@drivingmsali
Ай бұрын
Just found your channel, subscribed. We are both retired military and full timing! You wouldn’t believe what prices up in New England are during the summer. Crazy
@chasing70degrees23
Ай бұрын
@@drivingmsali we are headed that way next summer! Let us know if you have found any good deals up there! Thank you for subscribing and supporting!
@suglover9256
4 күн бұрын
The Blue Angels Military Campground in Pensacola is on the water and the best part is the dolphins that come visit quite often! Just subscribed and can’t wait to hear more about your adventures!
@chasing70degrees23
4 күн бұрын
@@suglover9256 I was just looking at that campground yesterday! I’ve all but given up on trying to visit south Florida this winter. Thank you for watching!
@NCGRichmond
27 күн бұрын
Hi folks! Thanks for sharing your travel expenses. We plan on getting the Z3400 next year and head out full time. We really appreciate learning about your experience with the Brinkley and we look forward to hearing more stories on how the Brinkley toy hauler works for you! Enjoy your travels!
@chasing70degrees23
27 күн бұрын
@@NCGRichmond hi!! Thank you for watching! Stay tuned! We are working on a one year review
@larkendelvie
8 күн бұрын
For subscriptions I find it helpful to rotate them every 3 months. Then you always have something new to watch.
@chasing70degrees23
8 күн бұрын
@@larkendelvie you mean you rotate who you subscribe to?
@larkendelvie
8 күн бұрын
@@chasing70degrees23 I rotate between Netflix, Paramount, Disney, etc.
@LiveYourSomedayNow
7 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing. It's interesting to hear what other Fulltimers are spending. We've been doing it since 2018 and have found that our monthly expenses can vary so much depending on where we are in the country and how many activities we do in the area. But like you, fuel is always a huge expense for us because we still move around a lot. Although it's a lot cheaper now that two of our three kids are out on their own.
@chasing70degrees23
7 күн бұрын
@@LiveYourSomedayNow Wow! Y’all have been at it for a while. Yes, so many variables for monthly cost!
@user-dw4cv3xq5u
4 күн бұрын
$5400 is half a mortgage alone here in SoCal, so you beat the hell out of me, can’t wait for this freedom!
@chasing70degrees23
4 күн бұрын
@@user-dw4cv3xq5u It’s so worth it!
@toddgoffoy7601
Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing. You provide great insight and strait forward comments. Keep up the great work with the channel.
@chasing70degrees23
Ай бұрын
@@toddgoffoy7601 Thank you for supporting us!
@chris31215
Ай бұрын
Desperate to find out this kind of info, Thank You. Single retired and headed towards FT Rving and this info is gold! Watching 'TV' over the internet never occurred to me, other than Netflix
@chasing70degrees23
Ай бұрын
@@chris31215 hope it helps! Thank you for watching. Yes! We use sling TV. I mean we are out in the middle of nowhere. There is zero TV signal. Using Starlink we can access all of our regular shows and news.
@stephendobelbower2311
Ай бұрын
Great video Cuz! and thanks for dinner! Thought those delicious ribs might have made the video. Glad to see you guys are having great adventures! Can't wait to catch up again!
@chasing70degrees23
Ай бұрын
@@stephendobelbower2311 Oh man!! Those ribs mmmmmm! Yes we will be back before you know it!
@marcusaponte1287
Ай бұрын
Gotta love those memories and the ones that make you laugh because you forget the time…. lol
@chasing70degrees23
Ай бұрын
@@marcusaponte1287 💯
@lisaconsoli1968
17 күн бұрын
Welcome to Canada, love your t-shirt. A beautiful place is Banff if you come back again. My husband and I love your details of information. My husband and I plan to retire in a few years and purchase a Brinkley. We have been doing research for the past year. We figure $1500 is a good budget for campgrounds. We don’t need a lot of amenities. Thanks so much for your information, we greatly appreciate it. 🇨🇦
@chasing70degrees23
17 күн бұрын
@@lisaconsoli1968 we loved our visit to Canada! It was really fun because neither of us had been before. Waterton was beautiful! $1500 will set you up nicely for sure. Thank you for watching and supporting us!
@burlingtonbill4687
Ай бұрын
Rosie and I have a home, but we are on the road in our Brinkley Z about seven or eight months a year. We don't spend anywhere near what you guys do. Of course, lifestyle is different for everyone. We have never paid for TV. We rarely eat at restaurants. We are both good cooks. We boondock or stay in low-cost places a lot. Last winter we stayed in the LTVA outside of Yuma for 185 dollars for 7 months. My entertainment is mainly music. I have fished off and on while we travel but that was mainly on our three trips to Alaska. Anyway, different strokes for different folks but the RV life does not have to be nearly as expensive as you paint it. Plus, in retirement a tip we live by- go into it debt free and stay debt free. Travel safe guys. Burlington Bii busking on the road and here on you-tube.
@chasing70degrees23
Ай бұрын
When you reference LTVA for 7 months, what did you do for electricity? I mean I get boondocking but 7 months? How do you dump your tanks?
@burlingtonbill4687
Ай бұрын
@@chasing70degrees23 There is a dump station and fresh water nearby. I use a 35-gallon Blueboy once a week to empty black. I fill a 67-gallon bladder with fresh and pump it into the Brinkley. I made a system to pump water from a past camper pump to take the stress off the Brinkley's pump. I installed a second 370-watt solar panel and along with four Battleborn Bat. and a 3,000-watt inverter we have ample power because as you know we get a lot of sunshine in Arizona. Travel safe. I'm enjoying your channel. Burlington Bill busking on the road and here on you tube.
@Harleylora
Ай бұрын
So we have noticed average cost for most is 60,000 to 65,000 a year. You are right there!
@chasing70degrees23
Ай бұрын
@@Harleylora yup! Some find that surprising!
@SmokeyBear2001
Ай бұрын
Also get Mudflap which is another diesel savings program. Works a little different than Open Roads but nice to have both to compare savings. Some places also have DEF savings on Mudflap but not all. Mudflap also doesn't charge a fee if tied directly to your bank account. We just got back from a trip to Maine and we used both programs save a ton of money. Safe travels.
@chasing70degrees23
Ай бұрын
@@SmokeyBear2001 awesome suggestion! Thank you I’ll look into it today
@kristiegodfrey8164
Ай бұрын
We eat cereal for supper to save money most nights. Food is so expensive. Keep enjoying this life. We love it and wouldn’t change .
@chasing70degrees23
Ай бұрын
@@kristiegodfrey8164 That’s what I had for dinner last night! Thank you for watching and supporting!
@mr.monitor.
14 күн бұрын
Long-term, that doesn't seem like a good eating plan. A lot of carbs and liquid calories like milk at bedtime usually result in weight gain and having to pee on the middle of the night, interrupting sleep schedules.
@chasing70degrees23
14 күн бұрын
@@mr.monitor. so true! That’s why we mix in veggies and don’t eat after about 7pm!
@mr.monitor.
14 күн бұрын
You guys seem so happy. I guess it is worth whatever it costs.
@chasing70degrees23
14 күн бұрын
@@mr.monitor. We are happy! How could we not be! Thank you for watching and commenting.
@katherinemcclure5505
7 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I learned a lot. Need more
@chasing70degrees23
7 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@donnatrevino8576
9 күн бұрын
That was 40 minutes of my life that I'll never get back.
@Kevin-midmichigan
Ай бұрын
$458 in subscriptions...Damn..someone needs to go outside more. Lol..Thats a truck payment just to watch tv. Doesn't your sites have cable? Awesome job on the break down. Look into emission compliant tune for the ram and you can get that mpg up substantially.
@chasing70degrees23
Ай бұрын
@@Kevin-midmichigan 🤣😂 $278 of that is actually subscriptions. The rest is Starlink and waggle. We are ditching the waggle subscription this month because it hardly works! Most places we stay have very spotty WiFi and hardly anyone offers cable hookups anymore. I’ve been eyeing the stealth performance plug in for the Ram. Have you heard anything about it?
@cherylcastle4627
12 күн бұрын
Great channel! Really enjoyed watching. If you are in the South, check out the Corp of Engineer campgrounds. Very nice and very cheap. 50% off with a National Park Pass. Some are as low as $11/night. They are normally lake side or along a river. Just beautiful. Weekends are hard to get in but through the week is much easier.
@chasing70degrees23
11 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching! Yes, we definitely need to check out more COE and BLM lands. It is all weather dependent though. Boondocking for us is not always worth the discount.
@RVingwithG
10 күн бұрын
I think you said you spent $800 on food. I don’t think that’s too bad for two people.😮 I think your key is to focus on needs versus wants.
@chasing70degrees23
10 күн бұрын
@@RVingwithG Agreed! We were not over our budget in July we just wanted to to share what it cost US. There are tons of ways to cut that cost down! Thank you for watching
@jim87vette
Ай бұрын
You could cut a lot of corners on that budget😅. We aren't cheap, but we love to be frugal😂.
@chasing70degrees23
Ай бұрын
@@jim87vette we are definitely working on our frugality 🤣
@ThePriceIsRising
13 күн бұрын
I cheated and went to the end of video to find out what your total expenses were😂. I thought, well there goes that, we can’t shovel that much doe at RVing. But then I watched the whole video. 1) I pay too much for motorcycle insurance. Mine is $55.00/mth for ONE older and less expensive motorcycle(Suzuki DR650). So, I’ll be shopping around for a new policy. 2) I could easily cut that monthly expense in half. Thanks for the information!
@chasing70degrees23
13 күн бұрын
@@ThePriceIsRising I’m glad you stuck around to watch the whole video! Cheater 🤣 We chose July because we did a lot of travel, cool things and National Parks. You are right! A month of just staying at one RV park, or maybe just two parks with less travel would be waaaaay cheaper!
@AndreaSimone57
8 күн бұрын
This is so helpful
@chasing70degrees23
7 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@albertoparra8870
18 күн бұрын
Just found your channel and subscribed. Nice job on your video! $5400 per month is not bad considering that you get to see and experience some amazing places and get to create awesome adventures! BTW …Thank you for your service!
@chasing70degrees23
18 күн бұрын
@@albertoparra8870 Thank you so much for watching and subscribing! Yes, we have gotten some grief about spending $5400 dollars a month but what an amazing month it was! Yellowstone and glacier! Our original goal was to get out and live life 100% and it was my honor to be able to serve!
@Freedomisnotforsale2024
Ай бұрын
Jackie's shell shocked looks Priceless.. Recommendation drop Netflix, Paramount, Peacock & get a streaming services for less than $50. Your USAA insurance seems high. Have you checked with Roamly, National General, or Progressive for your Rig insurance?
@chasing70degrees23
Ай бұрын
@@Freedomisnotforsale2024 thank you for watching! Yes we have had numerous suggestions for insurance since this video! We will definitely be shopping around for that and for options for streaming channels
@Freedomisnotforsale2024
Ай бұрын
@@chasing70degrees23 Keep up the great content
@dannycaldron430
Ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your travels and adventures God bless you
@chasing70degrees23
Ай бұрын
@@dannycaldron430 Thank you for supporting us!
@reneerodgers3685
24 күн бұрын
Ha! Who knew you were a KZitemr influencer! How are you Ross? Your daughter is 29 - time flies! Good to see ya!
@chasing70degrees23
24 күн бұрын
@@reneerodgers3685 hi!! Oh my gosh it’s been a while! Good to hear from you. Yes we started this about a year and a half ago! I hope your family is all well! ❤️
@Gramps83
19 күн бұрын
Just found your channel Ross. Cool man. (I'm the guy that owned your old SSP, LOL) We tried doing the travel nursing thing during covid. Spent the winter of '21 in an RV park in Niles, MI. in our 5th wheel. Winter camping was kind of fun! Give a try if you get a chance.
@chasing70degrees23
19 күн бұрын
@@Gramps83 hey! Good to hear from you. I still miss that car every day lol We got stuck in 13 degree weather last winter! Never again for us
@Gramps83
13 күн бұрын
@@chasing70degrees23 HAHA, Yeah, I hear ya. Safe travels sir!
@rvadventuresofdavidkarenlu3362
Ай бұрын
Hey guys , just found your channel. Awesome job , and great video. Lots of great information. Safe travels and happy camping.
@chasing70degrees23
Ай бұрын
@@rvadventuresofdavidkarenlu3362 Hi! Welcome and thank you for watching! Stay safe!
@nature10879
15 күн бұрын
Extremely helpful information. This is the grand scale of things 360 view of this lifestyle. i think it could be cheaper everyone is different but not by a whole a lot. example more wholefoods and no motorcycle expenses would be my personal saving. souvenir too but again those create memories on places someone has been to. What about a full hookup for long periods of time, like a month or weeks can that save? Thank you for this video. remember that you're actually traveling places and enjoying life so its completely worth it.
@chasing70degrees23
15 күн бұрын
@@nature10879 Thank you for watching! Yes there are so many variables. We have been informed that in our first year we are in “Vacation mode”. We weren’t aware of this phenomenon but we are embracing it 🤣. You are correct, longer stays are cheaper generally. You can expect to spend $250-$285 a week as opposed to $45-$55 a day. The more you park the less truck fuel you use which saves a lot of money. We focused on July because we knew it was a lot of traveling and vacation type stays.
@maitildamcintyre9344
Ай бұрын
Just discovered your channel. Throughly enjoyed this video. I’ll go back and watch the others. Your budget sounds very similar to ours. Of course we could and should do better but are enjoying ourselves. We are not full timers though, but rather travel for weeks or months at a time. We will always own a S&B home though. Our home is an appreciating asset, and our rig a depreciating asset. Now that we’re no longer in the workforce if we chose to sell our home and had to stay stationary due to health or some unforeseen circumstances, we would likely not qualify for another mortgage. As much as we love to travel we also love where we live. I look forward to seeing your videos and happy and safe travels from a new subscriber.
@chasing70degrees23
Ай бұрын
@@maitildamcintyre9344 Welcome and thank you so much for watching and subscribing! I get where you are coming from. We will have S&B again one day for sure. We want to travel this beautiful country for a few years first. I’m blessed to have VA benefits which will definitely help when we decide to buy another home. We are glad you are here on our journey with us!
@penneemw
Ай бұрын
I think you guys are doing pretty well. We are full time in a Brinkley z3100 and are stationary in Texas all winter and this summer been parked on our daughter/son in law property yet we’ve had many months that high for other stuff (mostly fun). Life is interesting sometimes but still very good. Enjoy your travels!
@chasing70degrees23
Ай бұрын
@@penneemw we have been on the road traveling since April. It’s been some amazing adventures but we have a month long stay coming up in September back in Texas. I’ll be excited to see what the total cost of that month is. Thank you for watching and supporting us!
@TheSwellestEllis
24 күн бұрын
Thank you for this episode! We are about to set off on our adventure of full time RV life also knowing nothing! Loved the tips, and we feel ya on not necessarily wanting to drive across CA 😂
@chasing70degrees23
24 күн бұрын
@@TheSwellestEllis awesome! You will love it. Make sure you check out our tips and tricks video about stuff we have learned! Let us know if you have any questions!
@TheSwellestEllis
24 күн бұрын
@@chasing70degrees23 Thank you
@rodneylacy
3 күн бұрын
Great break down but do you have medical insurance (medicare), life insurance, Long Term health insurance, prescription meds. Did you put phones under the subscriptions or do you just use internet phones. We are looking at getting on the road next year and these are some of the things we budgeted for.
@chasing70degrees23
3 күн бұрын
@@rodneylacy Great questions! We are both covered under the VA for healthcare. Mine is covered 100% and hers is through CHAMPVA which is basically Medicare for spouses of disabled veterans at no to low cost. I do have prescription meds but those are at no cost through the VA. I didn’t include cell phones because there are so many variables, plans, companies out there. With 3 phones and 2 Apple Watches we are at about $250 a month. Again, great questions!
@AndreaSimone57
8 күн бұрын
Right now its not as much inflation as much as price fixing by manufacturers etc & trickle down pricing is making it hard on everyone
@chasing70degrees23
8 күн бұрын
@@AndreaSimone57 agreed!
@ibrewalot
Ай бұрын
Thanx for the breakdown...we have a Z3100 and plan to take our first long trip from New Hampshire to Texas (Seguin) next Spring. Will be interesting to see the $$$ for that trip. Mostly we stay in New England, but the Brinkley was to allow us to expand that. Love your channel!
@chasing70degrees23
Ай бұрын
@@ibrewalot you will love That area of Texas. So much early Texas history! Let us know if you have any great deals up there because we are headed NE next summer. Thank you for watching!
@LucasBassFishing
Ай бұрын
You guys are awesome, keep up with content! Love tips and tricks type videos!
@chasing70degrees23
Ай бұрын
@@LucasBassFishing thank you for supporting us!
@vintagesportscards8265
23 күн бұрын
Badlands we stay on national grassland ( the wall ) it’s free beautiful and cellular works great.
@chasing70degrees23
22 күн бұрын
@@vintagesportscards8265 we’ve been to the wall! Boondocking out there for us is weather dependent. We were there and it was sustained 40 mph winds. Made it crazy up there. We ended up in the RV park there next to the restaurant.
@JerryNewsom
Ай бұрын
Good to catch you guys again. You both look absolutely great!
@chasing70degrees23
Ай бұрын
@@JerryNewsom thank you!!
@davidking4525
22 күн бұрын
You should check out Thousand Trails, Passport America, RPI.
@bamatina777
17 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing this. I've been watching videos considering if full time RV'ing would work for me. Hearing your total for July, it's definitely not an option for me. 😞 I'd have to find a rich husband...haha. I don't think that's an option for me either.
@chasing70degrees23
17 күн бұрын
@@bamatina777 There are sooo many variables. Initial cost of your RV and truck as well as where you want to stay. July was our most expensive month. A normal month would not cost that much. We hate to see you abandon full time RV life. Plus so many RV options. Vans, class Cs, smaller used class As.
@rachellejohnrockiejo
24 күн бұрын
This is the second video I’ve watched that truly scares me. We are 5 days away from signing “sold” papers on our house and purchasing the RV and truck and now we are both at the phase of Holy %#*! I think we made a mistake. We don’t even make enough money to cover these costs.
@chasing70degrees23
24 күн бұрын
@@rachellejohnrockiejo There are so many variables that go with full time RV. It all depends on how much you travel, where you travel, how much fuel you use. We estimated we drove 2200 miles in July. That’s a huge expense. Staying longer at one location saves money as well. The longer you stay the cheaper the RV park cost. There is a lot to consider for sure.
@davidking4525
22 күн бұрын
Check out Thousand Trails, Passport America and RPI.
@chasing70degrees23
22 күн бұрын
@@davidking4525 We’ve looked into it. Even used the initial cost of those memberships with Thousand Trails is cost prohibitive. Passport America is okay but the places you want to visit…say southern Florida, they limit the number of available slots at most parks.
@davidking4525
22 күн бұрын
@@chasing70degrees23 I’ve had a national membership with Thousand Trails for eight years and have spent over 600 nights in TT parks with an average cost of $9 per night including original purchase price plus monthly dues.
@davidking4525
22 күн бұрын
@@chasing70degrees23 PA is useful for a night or two when traveling from point A to B. Same with RPI.
@benpriester6657
Ай бұрын
Thank you for the video! More things to plan on prior to retiring.
@chasing70degrees23
Ай бұрын
@@benpriester6657 thank you for always supporting us!
@carlblum1221
7 күн бұрын
do you have a list of your campgrounds you stayed at and the site numbers?. we usually use pull through sites due to our length. we have a 2024 g3500 with a silverado 3500 dually. thanks carl
@chasing70degrees23
7 күн бұрын
@@carlblum1221 I do keep a spreadsheet but not down to the actual space numbers. If you’d like it you can email us at chasing70degreesx2@gmail.com
@jonathanwilliams7161
Ай бұрын
Glad to see another video from ya'll! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
@chasing70degrees23
Ай бұрын
@@jonathanwilliams7161 thank you for supporting us!!
@jonathanwilliams7161
Ай бұрын
Great video! ❤️ You could save on star link by using your own antenna or set up! JS ❤️ Do you use anything other than Google for navigation? Is there something you'd recommend instead of Google?
@chasing70degrees23
Ай бұрын
@@jonathanwilliams7161 we use a Garmin RV GPS the “RV 890”. I like it because you put in your parameters such as height, total weight, length etc and it plans you a safe route. When in the truck we use Waze simultaneously but just for hazards, traffic and Kojaks with kodaks. The Garmin also links to your phone and can provide real time traffic and weather mapping through the Garmin app using cell data.
@chasing70degrees23
Ай бұрын
@@jonathanwilliams7161 the G comes with a digital TV antenna but out in the middle of nowhere there is no signal. That’s where Starlink comes to the rescue!
@jonathanwilliams7161
Ай бұрын
@@chasing70degrees23 awesome thank you for the information! ❤️
@jasontwing
Ай бұрын
Oh and if you truly want to chase 70 degrees in the summer you’ll only find it in Alaska these days. :)
@chasing70degrees23
Ай бұрын
@@jasontwing yes! Without a doubt but I’m not dragging my home to Alaska. Plus I have to cross Canada and I have weapons they won’t allow 😂
@jasontwing
Ай бұрын
@@chasing70degrees23 yeah that is the one thing I don’t like about having to travel thru Canada, however, the journey and the scenery are worth it.
@jc525exc
Ай бұрын
The Horse Ranch in NC, Harvest Hosts- where is it? Just returned from Utah & Colorado (Echo Basin Park in Mancos). Met someone that just go his Brinkley 3950 Toy Hauler. Bruce showed me his entire rig and yes we both watch your channel too. Keep up the good work on making the videos. We rode the Alpine Loop hitting the major Passes on our ADV Bikes, I strongly recommend you guys visit some of the neat towns, Million $ Hwy, Silverton, Animas Forks, Ouray ++++
@chasing70degrees23
Ай бұрын
@@jc525exc I stand corrected…it appears it’s a full on RV stay now no longer a harvest host. www.walnuthollowranch.com
@chasing70degrees23
Ай бұрын
@@jc525exc we are headed to La Sal Utah soon and then on to Mesa Verde. Once there we plan on riding the million dollar highway and seeing that area!
@michellehefner8971
Ай бұрын
When are y'all going to give us a tour of the Brinkley?
@chasing70degrees23
Ай бұрын
@@michellehefner8971 Great question! We will be showing parts of it and things we’ve done to our G3500 specific in our upcoming 1 year review! Make sure you get our notifications!
@adolfoguerra5783
14 күн бұрын
Didn't know if both your truck and rv are paid for. Does the total include a monthly payment on those items?
@chasing70degrees23
13 күн бұрын
@@adolfoguerra5783 We did pay cash for the truck and put a huge chunk down on the RV. That total does not include our RV loan.
@moecabrera9595
26 күн бұрын
Hi guys! I just came across your channel! Thanks SO MUCH for sharing with us what it's like and what to expect when you're full timing. My wife and I are at the very beginning of researching the full timing life style. I was just wondering, what happens if for example something happens with credit cards accounts and you need new cards, or when it's time to renew your drivers licenses? Is there a "home base" that you have to return to from time to time? Please be safe and well as you travel! Blessings! 😊
@chasing70degrees23
26 күн бұрын
@@moecabrera9595 great questions! We are blessed that my parents let us use their address in Texas as our permanent address. This allows us to vote and obtain vehicle registration and driver licenses. My dad also gathers our mail and about once a week will mail it “General Delivery” to a nearby post office wherever we are. There are pay services that will do this as well. Amazon has made it easy by letting you select a nearby pick up location. It does take some planning ahead. Example…I just ordered new brake pads for my motorcycle. Cycle gear dropped shipped them to their Albuquerque store where we will be next week. We also return to Texas every few months. We have an RV park near where our house was that we really like. Hope this helps! The lifestyle takes a little organization and effort but it’s so worth it!!
@moecabrera9595
25 күн бұрын
Thank you SO MUCH for sharing your thoughts and information with us! I pray that all of your travels are safe ones, full of unexpected great experiences filled with blessings and peace! 😊 🙏 P.S... And THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SERVICE!!! 🇺🇸 🫡 👍
@chasing70degrees23
25 күн бұрын
@@moecabrera9595 Thank you for supporting our channel!
@lifeswhimsytutelage
11 күн бұрын
Hello there. Try Mudflap as well. If you are going to be in the west a lot, get a Maverik Chrome card, generally save 10 cents a gallon, sometimes more. I cancelled HH. I only used it like 3 times in 2 years. Gave up on it. The $30 min to purchase something, may as well stay in an RV park with power. I am assuming your insurance is based out of Texas...??.. that is very pricey for a month $300 for the truck? $250 for the rig? Wow. I've been considering swathing to TX for my domicile, but the cost of insurance is almost double my state. ☹ Safe Travels.
@chasing70degrees23
11 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching! Since we made this video, we now use Mudflap and it has been a great option in combination with Openroads. I don't think we will renew HH again next year. Yeah, I think there are multiple variables associated with insurance. As a homeowner, there were deeper discounts to bundle.
@lifeswhimsytutelage
11 күн бұрын
@@chasing70degrees23 You mentioned GS in a video.. not sure who your insurance is through, I had GS, thought I was doing good, until I joined FMCA and used their 'connection' for insurance. Went from almost $800 per 6 mo to just over $900 for a year. Just a thought. Still found USAA to be the best rate for the truck though. Thank you for sharing.
@chasing70degrees23
11 күн бұрын
@@lifeswhimsytutelage I’ll definitely check into it!
@dtpbarbr87
Ай бұрын
Sounds like buying 2 or 3 acres in 2 or 3 states. Makes sense and open your own rv parks
@chasing70degrees23
Ай бұрын
@@dtpbarbr87 I think that would be profitable but also a lot of work. 🤣
@eyecool
Ай бұрын
So happy to see y'all! When are y'all going to come to Asia?
@chasing70degrees23
Ай бұрын
@@eyecool Vietnam has always been on my bucket list!
@dougwilliams3276
Ай бұрын
Love you and love your channel so much. Learned a ton for when we started our journey earlier this year. But time to maybe help you. My high-value RV insurance with Geico because they claim our Brinkley G3500 is, with full replacement coverage and all the shiny extras is 501.00 per 6 months.
@chasing70degrees23
Ай бұрын
@@dougwilliams3276 I’d love to be able to chat about that insurance! Lol
@dougwilliams3276
Ай бұрын
@@chasing70degrees23 I went and double checked when you said what yours was. I and I have a "Ticket" and a backing booboo on my record LOL IM me and i will throw my phone number out to you
@jamesworr50
Ай бұрын
Wendy and I love watching you guys!! We are 3 months away from heading out full-time with our new Z3100 and Longhorn. Time seems like it is crawling. I'm retired Coast Guard. Have you had good experiences with base campgrounds?
@chasing70degrees23
Ай бұрын
@@jamesworr50 thank you for supporting us! Yes, the main issue we have had is getting reservations. Most only allow retired to make reservations 30 days out. First come first serve are the worst because you plan your drive of 300 miles, get there and they have no spaces or only boondocking on a grass patch. The other issue is most are poorly managed. Some outdoor recs treat it like a burden. There are a few really nice ones we would recommend. Joint Base San Antonio at Canyon Lake was very well run, organized and empty during the off season (in Dec). NAS Corpus Christi isn’t the newest but they have big lots and there is a lot to do off base on the gulf coast. Buckley Space Force base in Aurora Co was really nice with big spaces but not well run. Hill AFB in Salt Lake City was beautiful and had everything you could want. It was also run by a civilian camp host which is better I think. We are headed to Kirkland AFB in Albuquerque in a couple weeks. Its first come first serve but they just expanded it so we are hopeful we can grab a spot
@jamesworr50
Ай бұрын
We went back and watched your videos from the beginning of your journey. You both look so much happier than when you first started. God must be blessing your lives without all the daily stress.
@chasing70degrees23
Ай бұрын
@@jamesworr50 thank you so much for painfully watching all of our early videos! 🤣 yes, 100% a much happier life. I always say that selling everything you own and ditching the HOA is a huge weight off of your life!
@petepayette6690
17 күн бұрын
You forgot the big depreation on that expensive rv...... Thats another 2 to 3 thousand a month..... An be assured a big repairs coming...... So its crazy expensive
@chasing70degrees23
17 күн бұрын
@@petepayette6690 wow, okay. Well it’s not for everyone. 30 years of hard work and planning plus good financial decisions on our part has enabled us to be able to absorb any depreciation plus my attendance and education as an RV tech will thankfully offset any big repairs. We didn’t go into this uneducated or unplanned. Thank you for your honest and sincere comments.
@AmfIII
Ай бұрын
With y’all being military, a lot of the local VFW’s have hookups or allow for overnight camping when traveling . Fraternal organizations are the same if you are a Moose Lodge or an Elks Lodge member.
@chasing70degrees23
Ай бұрын
@@AmfIII I had no idea about the VFWs? Is there a list of the ones that allow it?
@AmfIII
Ай бұрын
@@chasing70degrees23 thank you for your service. I never served. I just know from what I have overheard from fellow campers that it is an option at VFW’s at some of their locations that they have visited. I would suggest googling for a website and always call ahead.
@NelsonsRetreat
Ай бұрын
Wow for 1 vehicle insurance you pay that?? Better get different insurance, we have 3 full coverage vehicles a 2010,2016,2023 vehicles through progressive and pay $260 a month for ALL 3
@chasing70degrees23
Ай бұрын
@@NelsonsRetreat Thank you for watching! It’s actually our auto insurance for a 2013 Honda Accord and the dually. I was astounded at how much full coverage on the dually cost. I’m guessing it’s because of the replacement cost.
@NelsonsRetreat
Ай бұрын
I would still shop around
@dianeduran3147
Ай бұрын
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@dougwilliams3276
Ай бұрын
Nice to see you again waves from Washington State. Where do you find the city parks?
@chasing70degrees23
Ай бұрын
@@dougwilliams3276 on allstays or google map searches!
@user-mt3jq7vk5v
Ай бұрын
That’s not shocking. Tho we have a sticks and bricks we stay out typically a month at a pop. Now just food, fuel, campgrounds only we are at 3500 for a month. That’s the big ones.our motorhome is 2 years old and our 6th in 30 years. We stay in spot typically 8 days so that off sets fuel cost significantly. We do have incidental expenses but rarely exceed 200 per month. I do 90% of the maintenance on the coach and I farm out the 10% I cannot do. Now folks do spend way more or less but it’s indicative of one’s lifestyle and other factors. At the end of the day it boils down to if you’re happy. We’re content.
@chasing70degrees23
Ай бұрын
@@user-mt3jq7vk5v exactly! We do all of our own repairs unless it’s covered under warranty. We are learning to increase our stays to at least a week for cheaper stays.
@vincentmurante5142
Ай бұрын
OMG...I might have to change my plan for retirement. $5400 a month, and that doesn't include any payment for the truck and trailer
@chasing70degrees23
Ай бұрын
@@vincentmurante5142 there are so many factors, the amount of travel we do and the cost of diesel fuel adds up a lot! We paid cash for the truck and put a good chunk down on the RV. It’s all about finding a budget that works for you
@rene-ro6oe
Ай бұрын
Harvest host they say to spend $30 a stay plus utilities.
@chasing70degrees23
Ай бұрын
@@rene-ro6oe yes! And sometimes I’d rather pay $10 more and have full hookups and run all 3 ACs
@patrickdahm6822
13 күн бұрын
Do you have a truck and RV payment? Also, how do you get mail?
@chasing70degrees23
13 күн бұрын
@@patrickdahm6822 We paid cash for the truck and put a huge chunk down on the RV. So many variables when it comes to how people purchase their RVs so we didn’t cover it. Great question about mail. Our mail goes to our permanent address in Texas. My parents collect it and send it via priority mail flat rate as general delivery to whichever US post office is near us or along our route. There are pay services that will do the same thing
@BrilliantDesignOnline
18 күн бұрын
Ouch. Like you guys.
@chasing70degrees23
18 күн бұрын
@@BrilliantDesignOnline Thank you for watching!
@arthurjackson861
26 күн бұрын
I would buy Jackie whatever she wants WOW
@chasing70degrees23
26 күн бұрын
@@arthurjackson861 she doesn’t want for much 🤣
@dtpbarbr87
Ай бұрын
Florida Colorado and Arizona
@chasing70degrees23
Ай бұрын
@@dtpbarbr87 those are the expensive states!
@ronhiggins6629
16 күн бұрын
Trueful real life thank u
@chasing70degrees23
16 күн бұрын
@@ronhiggins6629 Thank you for watching!
@dtpbarbr87
Ай бұрын
For 1200 a month. Might as well own your own rv parks across the country and rent. Maybe 20 spots on 1 or 2 acres.
@chasing70degrees23
Ай бұрын
@@dtpbarbr87 I know! Some of these RV parks need dump trucks to carry away all of the money they are making post Covid!
@DEADLY6Z
Ай бұрын
I would guess the large distances traveled are a huge part of it.
@chasing70degrees23
Ай бұрын
@@DEADLY6Z definitely why the diesel cost was so much! Plus up north in Montana they can charge whatever they want
@marckodiak8513
Ай бұрын
Great video guys
@chasing70degrees23
Ай бұрын
@@marckodiak8513 thanks brother!
@HSTWXMAN
21 күн бұрын
Are you all setup for boondocking?
@chasing70degrees23
21 күн бұрын
@@HSTWXMAN yes, in the right weather you bet. 150 gallons fresh, 52 gallons black, 104 gallons grey with Solar, lithiums and a generator. It just hasn’t been the summer to boonedock. We even went to northern Montana and it was 100 degrees.
@TheSwellestEllis
24 күн бұрын
How many miles did y'all cover in July??
@chasing70degrees23
24 күн бұрын
@@TheSwellestEllis About 2200 miles
@TheSwellestEllis
24 күн бұрын
@@chasing70degrees23 we'll have to watch more, that seems like many miles
@Happy_trails_and_tails
Ай бұрын
Did I miss it or did you list the monthly payment on the G3500?
@chasing70degrees23
Ай бұрын
@@Happy_trails_and_tails glad we connected offline!
@sandrahartley3461
Ай бұрын
Can you give me the name of the Harvest host that is a horse and beef ranch with full hookups please. Thank you
@chasing70degrees23
Ай бұрын
@@sandrahartley3461 we apparently misspoke! I looked it up and it seems it’s a farm that charges for hookups. They still offer beef for sale though and their ranch is a beautiful place! www.walnuthollowranch.com
@sandrahartley3461
Ай бұрын
@@chasing70degrees23 still sounds like an amazing place thank you.
@chasing70degrees23
Ай бұрын
@@sandrahartley3461 oh it’s beautiful! We were there in October. Trees were amazing!
@QuadTap
13 күн бұрын
Tldr.. how much?
@daveblankenbaker5882
3 күн бұрын
You can't count your food you have to eat wherever you are!
@chasing70degrees23
3 күн бұрын
@@daveblankenbaker5882 I like the way you think! 🥩 We just wanted to show the amount we spent on eating out. Prolly could have saved a lot by cooking more at the RV
@rogergraves242
Ай бұрын
What about the all very free filters
@chasing70degrees23
Ай бұрын
@@rogergraves242 free filters??
@rebeccamikesh422
24 күн бұрын
Do you boondocks?
@chasing70degrees23
24 күн бұрын
@@rebeccamikesh422 yes! We mentioned it in the video. We have done a few harvest hosts and Walmarts are easy for a one night stay. We are not really interested in doing long periods of boondocking day on BLM lands. Especially not with the heat we have encountered this summer even up in Northern Montana/Canada
@On-down-the-road
16 күн бұрын
What is a star card?
@chasing70degrees23
16 күн бұрын
@@On-down-the-road it’s a credit card issued by AAFES for military members.
@On-down-the-road
16 күн бұрын
@@chasing70degrees23 not for veterans?
@chasing70degrees23
16 күн бұрын
@@On-down-the-road Not sure. I had mine prior to retirement. I know veterans have access to AAFES including online so maybe see if you can apply on their site.
@RussLittlejohn
Ай бұрын
whats the truck and 5th wheel payment each month?
@chasing70degrees23
Ай бұрын
@@RussLittlejohn paid cash after our house sale.
@RussLittlejohn
Ай бұрын
thanks for the video
@chasing70degrees23
Ай бұрын
@@RussLittlejohn Thank you for watching!
@LEEN-ur4gt
15 күн бұрын
Everyone's cost is completely different.
@chasing70degrees23
14 күн бұрын
@@LEEN-ur4gt 100 percent!
@chadkoller7809
Ай бұрын
Corp of engineers parks?
@chasing70degrees23
Ай бұрын
@@chadkoller7809 yes! We haven’t ventured out to those much because of the lack of electric and this ridiculous heatwave all over the country. We were in northern Montana near Canada and it was 100 degrees. After 23 years in the military I’m not going without electric hookup for weeks at a time. A couple of nights it’s no big deal. We are hoping for a nicer fall.
@rogergraves242
Ай бұрын
U should have bought A Older Dully Truck Like Older than 2014Deff Free.
@chasing70degrees23
Ай бұрын
Yeah, but I needed something that could easily carry/pull 30k. Truck is 9600 RV is 21,500
@missouritravelers
29 күн бұрын
I love COE campgrounds we get sites for 11 bucks a night
@chasing70degrees23
29 күн бұрын
@@missouritravelers that’s awesome! With hookups?
@missouritravelers
21 күн бұрын
@@chasing70degrees23 some are full hookups 50 Amp but most have no sewer connection
@chrisweymuth7375
26 күн бұрын
Try not to be a negative Nelly here the boy it sure seems like you pay a ton for insurance on your vehicle and the fifth wheel
@chasing70degrees23
26 күн бұрын
@@chrisweymuth7375 yes! I hear ya. The 5th wheel is because we have it insured for full time plus the cost of full replacement and property inside. The auto insurance also covers a Honda Accord back in Texas. I was amazed how much full coverage cost on a Ram 3500 dually.
@campinwiththeconfers
9 күн бұрын
Just found your channel and subscribed. We will be traveling FT soon and have budged $5500 so this lines up pretty well. The only thing that really seemed steep to me is the subscriptions! Dang! Think of how many more hats and T-shirts you could buy if you cut back on those. Lol. Safe travels- - Mike and Shelley
@chasing70degrees23
9 күн бұрын
@@campinwiththeconfers Thank you for watching! Yes we are trying to cut those down a little bit. You will be fine with that budget! So many variables like length of stay and locations to find savings
@gary12penn
22 күн бұрын
Sounds like you guys are still in VACATION mode...
@chasing70degrees23
22 күн бұрын
I have heard this term several times since we posted this video. What is the opposite of VACATION mode? Is that where you live in an RV full time and park it at an RV park? Build porches, add a dog run? Visiting Multiple National Parks and traveling over 2000 miles in a month is definitely a vacation. I think you are partially correct. We will eventually find a place we really like, has weather we can tolerate, and we might sit still for a bit. How have you found ways to cut costs while you RV?
@petepayette6690
17 күн бұрын
Rv is expensive as heck
@chasing70degrees23
17 күн бұрын
@@petepayette6690 yes! It can be. While we had no idea either we are definitely monitoring it!
@rogergraves242
Ай бұрын
1500.00
@jamesd503
5 күн бұрын
SO many ads
@chasing70degrees23
5 күн бұрын
@@jamesd503 I have no control over how many they place. Sorry about that
@marcischubert4494
29 күн бұрын
No to California, agree!!!!!
@chasing70degrees23
29 күн бұрын
It’s just so freaking expensive and the diesel is weird and their taxes are outrageous!
@michaelwalker74
Ай бұрын
🤷
@jameshoben2950
3 күн бұрын
Way to long!!!! Why
@chasing70degrees23
3 күн бұрын
@@jameshoben2950 are you saying the video is too long?
@rogergraves242
Ай бұрын
100” here Highlands,Tx.77562 East of Houston
@chasinfun365
Ай бұрын
We are soon to be in your situation!!! Would like to fire off questions to you!! Do you have an email we could send to??
@chasing70degrees23
Ай бұрын
@@chasinfun365 we have an Instagram if you have that? @chasing70degreesx2
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