RV Communities And Retirement

RV Communities can be great places to retire but they're not for everyone.



It is estimated that between 1 and 1 1/2 million people live at least part of the year in their RV.

If you love to travel, this lifestyle may be for you.

Did you know that most RV's get 8 to 10 miles per gallon? Considering the fact that you don’t have $100 a night motel bills and you don’t have to eat out everyday, it’s really a pretty reasonable way to travel.

According to an informal poll taken by RVHometown.com, half of those polled said they live on less than $2000 a month while 11% said they get by on less than $700 a month.

If you choose to stay awhile, most RV Communities offer daily, monthly, weekly or even annual rates. And, unlike other retirement communities, if you don’t like the neighborhood, you can move. If the neighbor’s dog barks, you can move. You have the freedom to go wherever you want.

You may not want this lifestyle for the rest of your life. Some folks live in their RV’s for a while and later on decide to move back into a conventional home. Still others retire their RV’s to special parks like CARE (Continued Assistance For Retired Escapees), in Livingston, Texas where RVers who are ill or disabled can continue to live in their RV’s and get daily help for around $700 a month.

But RV living is not for everyone. Some people find it very difficult to go from living in a 2000-square-foohome to one that is 1/10th the size. Another thing that you have to take into consideration is that there is no "escape" from the person you are living with. You can't go work in the yard or go out to the garage. You're stuck with them, 24/7.

Suppose you’re not sure if this is the lifestyle for you but you’d like to give it a try. Buy a used RV, keep your home and rent it out. That way you’ll be able to try it and see if it’s for you.

RVing offers a great way for retirees to see the country for less than it may cost to stay at home.

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