Comfort Versus Freedom
This site is called Cheap RV Living, yet I don’t live in an RV. Why is that? It’s about finding a balance between comfort and freedom—a balance that works for me, that aligns with my personal priorities. I want—I need—freedom more than comfort. Your priorities might...
Hey Nomads, What Have You Needed to Repair?
One of the great anxiety producers of nomadic living is the possibility of a breakdown. Or a malfunctioning system. Or just one too many flat tires. It has been my philosophy to worry the least about the things that are least likely to happen, but to be vigilant and...
What to Do If You’re Facing Eviction
The pandemic has been an economic disaster for many people. They’ve lost jobs and businesses and are on the verge of eviction or foreclosure. Some have been forced into living in their vehicle, and some who had been thinking of adopting the nomadic life sometime in...
Heating and Cooking with Alcohol
Disclaimer: The Dometic Origo Heat Pal 5100 featured here is no longer made, but you might find a used one. There are other choices of alcohol burning heaters and stoves. The same benefits apply. I’ve had folks tell me they don’t want propane in their rig. Some of...
When to Stay, When to Go
I belong to a lot of groups that speak to the nomad way of life. A member of one of those groups asked if anyone else felt challenged to stay long in any one place before boredom sets in. I replied that I’m a full-time traveler who lives out of an SUV Crossover. I...
How to use this site
Welcome, thank you so much for visiting my website, cheaprvliving.com! This site is dedicated to helping you discover an entirely new alternative lifestyle—nomadic living—that can radically change, and hopefully drastically improve, the quality of your life. I have...
Let’s Talk Emergency Food
In times like these, with the pandemic, extreme weather, and who knows what else, we nomads are uniquely equipped to handle it. We’re already packed up, so we’re ready to get out of Dodge, go somewhere safe, and wait it out. As long as we have food and water. So,...
Welcome to the best times of your life
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” —Attributed to Mark TwainDo...
Rig Idea of the Week: Dion & Lily’s “Ugly Box”
Lily and Dior wanted to give RVing a try, with the eventual goal of visiting all the National Parks. They rented an RV and decided they loved traveling that way. Rather than go whole hog and buy an RV right away, Dior figured he could build something with only the...
Can you power a microwave oven?
Everyone loves microwave ovens, even those of us who have plenty of time on our hands. But the convenience of quickly heating a burrito requires a lot of electricity. How much? Let’s see. Before getting too deeply into technical details, here’s the quick answer for...
Is it Possible to Live in a Tent Full-Time as a Nomad?
Hi Everyone Have you ever wondered if it is possible to live in a tent as a nomad? We will be talking about that subject on this coming Wednesday. Please be a part of the live chat on Wednesday Oct 2, 2019 at 3 pm Pacific on the CheapRVLiving YouTube channel...
Are You Choosing Fear or Love ?
Hi Everyone, We are currently working on the replay of the Women's Live Safety Panel from yesterday. We had some technical issues with the replay and it will be up asap. Thanks so much for being here and supporting this work. I appreciate each and everyone of you.