386. The Unexpected Costs of Full-Time RV Living

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🗓️ 17 November 2025

⏱️ 80 minutes

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In this episode of the RV Miles Podcast, we take a look at the surprising expenses that come with full-time RV living. From pre-launch to fuel, remote work, and more. Plus, updates on the end of the shutdown and its effects on national parks, and more. *Become an RV Miles Mile Marker member and get your first month for $3 *Get your FREE weekly Road Signs Newsletter at https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist/ Support our Sponsors: * Harvest Hosts: Save 15% on a Harvest Hosts membership with MILES at https://harvesthosts.com*Find the perfect RV Mattress and save 30% with code RVMILES at https://rvmattress.com/rvmiles*Check out all Blue Ox has to offer at https://BlueOx.com*Find all the RV parts and gear you need at etrailer: https://www.etrailer.com/vehicle-finder.aspx?etam=p0001*Find Liquified at https://liquifiedrv.com/ Track SSTK_MUSIC_ID 437726– Monetization ID MONETIZATION_ID AMXDXB4BX5FLHUYE 00:00 Introduction02:28 Impact of the Shutdown on RV Travel06:45 Ken Burns and the American Revolution14:05 Unexpected Expenses of Full-Time RVing21:29 Selling Off Your Belongings29:54 Travel Costs and Campground Fees42:03 Healthcare on the Road49:36 Managing Food and Laundry Costs55:05 Mailing Services and Remote Work01:04:11 Fresh Tank - Black Tank

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0:00.0	This week, the unexpected expenses of full-time RV life.
0:04.5	We're going to talk about all the things that come up out on the road that people don't think about when they consider full-time or just long-term RV life.
0:11.9	Plus, the shutdown has ended.
0:13.7	What does that mean for RVers?
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