Full-time RV costs can range so much, it can be hard to give an accurate number, but you can have a framework to start calculating your numbers. We are a full-time working couple with no kids or pets.
This is what we actually spent in May 2023. I’ll go into detail on why each was what it was and any fluctuations we found.
| Category | Spent in May 2023 |
| RV and vehicle costs | $1,379 |
| Repairs, maintenance & registration | $0 |
| Camping costs | $76.69 |
| Groceries | $516 |
| Phone and internet | $306 |
| Fuel & DEF | $137 |
| RV miles driven | 44.3 miles |
| Memberships & Tolls | $0 |
| Entertainment/fun/eating out | $616 |
| Health insurance | $437 |
| Various normal expenses | $157 |
| Total spent | $3,624.69 |
A few notes – I’m not including the costs of our businesses (because that can vary greatly and you may not be running a business out of your RV) or our rental (previously our home). These are just our full-time RV costs for the month.
Where were we:
We spent the month hopping between Orlando RV Resort in Clermont, FL and Sherwood RV Resort in Kissimmee, FL and Tropical Palms RV Resort in Kissimmee, FL.
What did we do:
May was a very busy month for us, but we worked a lot. So when we were able to play, we went all out! But even though our fun costs were nearly double, our overall total was less than last month. One of the highlights for me this month was getting to visit Galaxy’s Edge on Star Wars day. Hanging out in the “pit” with all the fans with lightsabers was such an awesome moment. Bret celebrated his birthday with tacos (see below!) and we FINALLY got to see our favorite band again, Thrice, it was SO great being back at a show.
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RV and vehicle costs
We spent $1379. This includes the payment for our truck, which is $979.35 each month, and our rig, which is $399.88 per month. We have a seven-year loan on the truck and a twenty-year loan on the RV. We also spent $263 on an oil change for our truck.
Camping costs
This was $76.69 for the month. We stayed in Thousand Trails campgrounds the entire month. $76.79 was our monthly cost for our annual dues.
Groceries
Our groceries were $516. This was a little higher than last month. There were some stock up items we needed. This does include shopping at Walmart, which sometimes includes purchasing things for the RV such as toilet paper.
Phone and internet/hotspots
We spent $306 on our phones and internet. We have an unlimited plan through Verizon for our phones which is $194.00. We recently upgraded, so our new phone bill includes our new devices. We have a 100 gig hotspot plan with T-Mobile which is $57 a month and a 100 gig hotspot plan with Cricket which is $55 a month.
Fuel & DEF
We paid $137 for fuel this month. We moved three times. Fuel was still lower since Bret has a local job which he can bike to from Sherwood, which really lowers the fuel costs. Even with me going to Disney more often when we’re at Sherwood, it’s close enough that it doesn’t use a whole lot of fuel. When we stay at Orlando RV resort though, it does require a decent drive.
Memberships & Tolls
We spent $0 on memberships and tolls.
Entertainment/fun/eating out
We spent $616 on fun this month. This was a quite bit higher than last month, but since we earned a little bit more AND celebrated Bret’s birthday, we’re ok with the costs.
Health insurance
My health insurance was $437 for the month.
Various normal expenses
The total spent on random other expenses was $157.
I tend to toss everything that doesn’t fit into a category here. So a trip to Target may be groceries, clothes, and fun, but it ends up here.
I want these posts to help guide you as you plan to hit the road full-time, see other budgets when you’re already full time, or show you that this isn’t the life for you. Did I answer all your questions? Do you have any more? Let me know in the comments below!
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