Retired in America

Your Guide to a Confident Retirement

  • Home
  • Personal finance
  • Retirement Life
  • Saving & Spending

What It’s Really like to Retire in an RV

October 28, 2019 · Retirement Life

Consider Fuel Costs

Most RVs run on diesel, which means with $2.937 a gallon, fuel costs can really put a dent in your budget.

“The RV lifestyle can also negatively impact the environment, which is something we struggle with frequently,” according to millennial blogger Nathan Hengst. After hitting the road together with his wife Ashley, aboard an RV, he recommends potential RV users to consider mileage and fuel costs.

“Seriously ask yourself why you’re considering full-time RV life, and then after you feel confident in your answer, choose the smallest-wheeled home you think you can tolerate”, Hengst said.

Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6

Share this article

Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Email

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Search

Latest Posts

  • A warm mid-century gouache illustration of an older couple happily planning a trip to Europe with a colorful map on their kitchen table. The Cheapest Months to Fly to the Most Popular European Destinations
  • An older woman smiling and laughing while talking on her phone at a sunlit kitchen table with a mug of tea. Telephone Reassurance Programs: Getting Paid to Chat With Seniors
  • An older woman at her sunlit dining table organizing paperwork and folders. Supplemental Security Income: Do You Qualify for Extra Help?
  • An older man happily restoring a wooden chair in his sunlit home workshop, symbolizing flexible and rewarding part-time work. 8 Flexible Part-Time Work That Won't Affect Your SS Benefits
  • A retired woman sits thoughtfully at her sunlit kitchen table, reviewing papers and bills with a warm mug of tea nearby. 16 Things Retirees Often Overpay For Without Realizing
  • An older couple stands on their porch during sunset, looking at a moving truck parked in their driveway. Retirees Regret Choosing These 5 States (Based on Cost and Lifestyle)
  • An older couple sitting at a wooden kitchen table reviewing organized tax documents in warm morning light, representing tax planning. 5 Tax Breaks You Can Claim Without Itemizing in 2026
  • An editorial illustration of a retired couple rolling back a rug to reveal hidden wealth and resources beneath their floorboards. The Retirement Benefits Beyond Traditional Checks - Find Them Here!
  • An editorial gouache illustration showing a stylized Social Security card sliced at the top, revealing gold coins inside. Could Social Security Taxes Change Again?
  • An editorial gouache illustration showing stylized hands adjusting a large monthly benefit check with a ruler and compass. The Benefit Rule That Could Affect Your Monthly Check

Newsletter

Get retirement planning tips, savings strategies, and lifestyle insights delivered to your inbox.

Related Articles

Seniors calculating their costs

11 Expenses You No Longer Need in Retirement

Gas and motor oil Average household expenses in the US in 2019: $2,109 If you’re…

Read More →

11 Online Courses For Seniors That Won’t Cost You A Dime

Codeacademy If you have the slightest curiosity about how computer programming works, you can try…

Read More →
A retired couple sits outside their motorhome at sunrise overlooking a vast desert canyon.

10 Reasons Retirees Are Choosing RV Life Over Traditional Homes

Discover why nomadic retirees are trading traditional houses for the RV retirement life, lowering living…

Read More →

10 Expenses You Don’t Have To Worry About in Retirement

Mortgage – According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 61.7% of Americans between the age of…

Read More →

Retiring From The Military? See How Much Money You’ll Get

Military Survivor Benefits – At retirement, you have the option of paying for a Survivor Benefit…

Read More →

Mistakes That Can Sabotage Your Retirement

Sometimes, all it takes is one mistake to sabotage your retirement. In some cases, seniors…

Read More →

15 Places to Retire Where $200,000 Goes a Long Way

Discover 15 highly affordable US cities where a $200,000 retirement nest egg and Social Security…

Read More →

11 Travel Accessories Every Senior Should Have

Now that we can travel again, after all this time of staying between only four…

Read More →

5 Compelling Reasons to Consider Retiring Later Than Planned

You will have better health insurance Sure, you can get insurance on your own, once…

Read More →
Retired in America

Your Guide to a Confident Retirement

Inedit Agency S.R.L.
Bucharest, Romania

contact@retiredinamerica.com

Trust & Legal

About Us

Editorial Policy

Advertiser Disclosure

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact Us

Disclaimer

Terms and Conditions

Privacy Policy

Subscribe

Unsubscribe

Categories

  • Personal finance
  • Retirement Life
  • Saving & Spending

© 2026 Retired in America. All rights reserved.