E47: Ultimate Guide to Full-Time RVing: Tips, Tricks & More
El Podcast8 Okt 2023

E47: Ultimate Guide to Full-Time RVing: Tips, Tricks & More

Full-time RVer Mike Mixa shares six years of hard-earned wisdom on the joys, costs, and realities of life on the road.

Guest Bio

Mike Mixa is a retired Wisconsin native who, along with his wife Julie, has lived full-time in an RV since 2017. A veteran of campground hosting and cross-country travel, Mike offers practical advice and firsthand experience from nearly a decade of RV living.

Topics Discussed
  • Choosing the right RV (Class A vs. travel trailer vs. diesel pusher)
  • Budgeting for full-time RV life: fuel, maintenance, and campground costs
  • Boondocking vs. resort living: tradeoffs in cost, comfort, and flexibility
  • RV maintenance issues and the importance of DIY skills
  • Building community on the road and staying socially connected
  • The changing demographics of RVers post-pandemic
  • Health care, prescriptions, and staying active on the road
  • The pros and cons of giving up homeownership for full mobility
  • Seasonal strategies: hosting, long-term stays, and escaping winter
Best 3 Quotes
  • “You're going to have issues with your RV — they all do, no matter what you pay for.”
  • “We like to say the longer you can park it, the better your gas mileage.”
  • “Your home is with you — if you don’t like a place, you can change it up next season.”

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