Living Well on Your Retirement Budget

Not everyone has been able to recover from the recession and now more than ever retirees and soon -to-be's are looking to rv's for solutions to their limited retirement budgets. RV's provide the best of both worlds, lodging and transportation combined. Modern RV's also feature the comforts of luxurious living. This article shares great tips for retirees.

When Gary Pierce, a former commercial real estate broker, retired 20 years ago, he and his wife moved out of their house and onto a sailboat in the Caribbean. Although they had to purchase the boat – he says a comfortable one goes for about $50,000 – they cut their living expenses to less than $1,000 a month. "Instead of buying tailored suits and a Hermès tie, you can just slip on swim trunks," he says. They lived on their boat for eight years before switching to an RV, which they drove around the United States for four years. "It's more affordable than a house," Pierce says, adding that there's no pressure to keep up with the neighbors. 

— Kimberly Palmer

RV Retirement on the Open Road

The RV retirement life is loaded with convenient benefits. The most commonly treasured benefit is the ability to connect with others outside of the hustle and bustle of modern day American life. RV retirees have created a tribe of there own. Inside this tribe your former career or economic standing won't win points. Status is earned by your road trip adventures and the journey you're seeking.

The best estimates say 750,000 to one million retirees call R.V.s home, according to Kevin Broom, director of media relations for the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association. He said independent studies suggested their ranks were growing. Although the recession took a toll on sales of new R.V.s, the number of R.V. owners 55 and older increased 20 percent, to 3.6 million, from 2005 through 2011. That is not surprising. “We are seeing a lot more people, 55, 57, 58, who got laid off and decided they couldn’t handle retirement,” said David Gorin, an industry consultant from McLean, Va. “We’re also seeing more people who can use technology to work from the road and those who have just decided, ‘Let’s enjoy life while we can. 

— J.PederZane

Full-Time RV Living in Retirement

You've worked your whole life. Saved for retirement but you're still unsure about the next phase of life. Living your retirement inside an RV while traveling the country is becoming increasingly popular. Here are a few tips to walk you through the lifestyle that accompanies living in an RV full-time.

Let’s start with the obvious. Having less space, you’ll need to own and transport less stuff. However that’s not as significant a limitation as you might think. Our small Class B van-based RV is still able to hold an astounding number of possessions. In fact, we just had an excellent illustration of this when we unpacked our van, over the space of half a day, into a one bedroom apartment, about 600 square feet in size. Other than furniture, virtually all the personal possessions needed to outfit our apartment and live our life — clothing, linens, dishes and utensils, toiletries, computers, office supplies, tools, bicycles, gear, and several days worth of groceries — had fit well in the van! 

— Darrow KirkPatrick

Plan a Retirement Test Drive

Many Americans work their entire lives counting down the days to retirement. With so many active adult options how can you be sure which is best for you? What's the best way to plan your post career lifestyle? This article offers a suggestion. Get out and test the open road! You can even rent your test drive RV to get the experience without a long term commitment.

Lynn and JC MacNaught initially wanted to escape the cold of winter while traveling the U.S. in their 34-foot travel trailer looking for a warmer place to settle. “Even though our original goal was to find someplace warmer, we quickly realized that there was an opportunity for us to try out two retirement options at once. We’re able to test the full-timer lifestyle (living full time in an RV) while exploring potential areas where we might settle permanently if we decide to hang up the keys,” says Lynn.

— Forbes

RV Sales Boost the U.S. Economy

Great numbers were reported for the RV industry arrived just in time for the summer break. RV sales and boat sales have increased across the country. This shows improvement for the U.S. economy over-all. Read the article below to learn more about the boost in the RV industry.

RV sales also are encouraging for the U.S. economy because they’re “very discretionary” and have a strong correlation with consumer confidence, Curtin said. An index of buying conditions for large household durables held at 141 in June and has averaged almost 132 since the recession that ended in June 2009, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer survey. More broadly, sentiment measured by the Bloomberg Consumer Comfort Index rose to 37.6 (COMFCOMF) for the week ended July 6, the highest in more than two months. 

— Anna Louise-Jackson

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Why More People Are Traveling In RVs

What better way to spend your summer than in an RV with your family or friends? Why not view the country as you spend quality time together? The best part is, you have space so that you won't get annoyed with each other. The article below features why so many Americans are choosing to use RVs for their travel.

RV sales rose 13 percent in the first quarter of this year over the first quarter of 2013, and by year's end total shipments will reach 350,000 units, on par with 2007, a high water mark for the industry, according to the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association. And, it's not just Winnebagos anymore. Other brands in the category include Fleetwood, Thor and Forest River.

— Read More At Fox Business

Why You Should Go Camping In Florida

Florida provides something for everyone by way of vacation, from scenery to activities for the whole family. If you have never taken an RV somewhere, and you are considering it, think about setting your first destination to Florida. The following article highlights all of the amazing reasons Florida makes a great camping and vacation spot.

Florida possesses an embarrassment of riches in luxury accommodations at resorts and hotels, a huge draw for almost everyone vacationing in the state, whether residents or out-of-staters. But the state also has a wealth of more primitive accommodations: national, state and county parks looking out on scenery uniquely Floridian and unquestionably gorgeous.

— Read More At Chicago Tribune

Cheap Family Vacation Spots!

Families often factor in many things when considering a vacation spot, and one of the main concerns is monetary. Your kids probably have their destination picked out, and it probably doesn't coincide with the adult's dream spot. How can everyone compromise? Take an RV and visit this list of affordable vacation spots!

Portland is a foodie favorite known for two things: creativity and affordability. Start your noshing with the city’s famous food carts. Go to Foodcartsportland.com (or download their 99 cent app) to get the scoop on where to find the most mouthwatering options. One to try: Gastro Mania, home of the $8 foie gras burger. Check Under the Table with Jen, a local food blog run by Jen Stevenson, for sit-down eats. For an evening of wine, cheese, and charcuterie, Stevenson recommends Cyril’s: “It has a ‘secret’ patio, and they just added a bocce court.” Finally, don’t leave town without a stop at the legendary Voodoo Doughnuts, one of the originators of the creative doughnut craze.

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A durable, entry-level camper that is value-priced, the AR-ONE is towable by most SUVs and minivans. For the off-road camping enthusiast, add the optional Extreme Package to take your adventures to the next level of excitement. The AR-ONE features standard amenities to ensure an enjoyable camping experience – pure and simple.

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