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. 

This is what we actually spent in October 2022. I’ll go into detail on why each was what it was and any fluctuations we found.

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 started the month at PA Dutch Country RV Resort in Manheim, PA a quick overnight at Hangman Brewery (a Harvest Host in DE) to Hershey RV & Camping Resort in Lebanon, PA to Granite Hill Camping Resort in Gettysburg, PA to a family member’s property in Slanesville, WV to Lake Gaston RV & Camping Resort in Littleton, NC to The Oaks at Point South in Yemassee, SC to Lake Magic RV Resort in Clermont, FL to finish the month.

What did we do:

October was a VERY busy month! We moved EIGHT times and drove 1,414.6 miles. Thankfully our huge grocery hauls helped to offset the fuel costs. After two years on the road and now our third winter in Florida, we feel the most at home in the Orlando area. It feels SO good to be “home.” While we moved around a lot this month, we didn’t actually DO much. We saw a few friends at campgrounds and only went out a few times.

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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. 

Camping costs

This was $141.69 for the month. We stayed in Thousand Trails campgrounds most of the month. We stayed at a campground outside of Thousand Trails but we paid for that last year. The $76.69 is our monthly cost for our annual dues. We also hit our annual review, which was an additional $65.00. 

Groceries

Our groceries were $536, which wasn’t AS much lower than I had expected, but we needed a few things when we arrived in Florida. We did find another scratch and dent grocery store here, but haven’t checked it out yet. This does include shopping at Walmart, which sometimes includes purchasing things for the RV such as toilet paper. 

Phone and internet/hotspots

We spent $228 on our phones and internet. We have an unlimited plan through Verizon for our phones which is $116.85. 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.

Health insurance

My health insurance was $403 for the month. 

Various normal expenses

Total spent was $0. 

I tend to just toss everything that doesn’t fit into a category in 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, to see other budgets when you’re already full time or show you that maybe 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!