Financing the RV Lifestyle: How we do it and how you can do it, too.

There seems to be a common misconception that people who live in their RV are either poor and homeless or they are so rich that they are on a permanent vacation.

The problem is, we do not fit these molds.

We had a 2,500 sq ft home.

We each had good jobs.

We weren’t rich, and we did not win the lottery.

So, how do we finance our vagabond lifestyle?
We do 4 simple things.

1. We own our own business. The Hight Life Soap Company. That we operate out of our RV.

2. We blog, for mere pennies a month. (It is mainly just for fun, but I don’t discredit that $0.29 I made for the month of April)

3. We sold everything that did not fit into our RV (including our house and truck) to pay for RV essentials and to give us a cushion for bills.

4. We workamp. (also spelled workcamp or workkamp)

Out of those 4 things, there is one that you need to know about. It alone can help you afford this lifestyle.

Workamping.

Workamping is when you do a job in exchange for your RV spot, utilities, and/or hourly wages.

Now we have not been to our first workamping gig yet, so I will have to fill you in on that later.

However, I can tell you how to find amazing workamping gigs.

•   Check with the national park or state park you want to go to and then check with the companies who have contracts with that park.

• Check websites like www.coolworks.com (where I found my workamping position) and www.ratracerebellion.com (I am not an affiliate with either of these sites, I just want to help you out).

Check Facebook Workamping groups. A lot of employers go on there looking for people or other people on there may have the hook up with an amazing job.

My first workamping job is in Yellowstone National Park.

I will be paid to live and work in Yellowstone.

And yes, I said PAID.

What?!?

What an amazing opportunity to have a National Park as our backyard for 5 months. It still does not seem possible, but it is. I am supposed to start in mid-may (start date is Covid dependent at this time) and work until the end of October.

The company I will working through is called Delaware North. They handle all the stores in Yellowstone. There is also a company called Xanterra, who does all the lodging in Yellowstone and I think maybe the restaurants.  

They even offer dormitories if you do not have your own RV and need somewhere to stay, while you work.

What do you need to land your first workamping gig?

A resume.

That is it.

Now, we are not talking about a normal resume you would use to land a position at a hospital.

We are talking about a more informal affair that needs to be all up in your personal business.

You will want to list:

• Your personal information (name, phone number, email address), your family information (how many people, ages of children, pets you have), and how many people are looking to work.

• If you are wanting to work the same shift, alternating shifts, or if you will need to bring your children to work with you.

• What skills each person has, including past work experience or just general handyman skills.

  • Did you remodel your home to get it ready to sell or your RV before moving in? Are you good with power tools or do you even have some you are bringing with you? Have you worked retail or in a restaurant? Are you a good cook? Do you mind working outside in the heat?

• Type and size of your RV, including how long it is, how tall your RV is, if you are bringing a separate vehicle, if you are self-contained with water and sewer, if you have a solar or generator, if you need full hookups, if you can boondock.

• How long you are willing to stay at the position (weeks, months, seasons)? How many hours a week are you willing to work?

• Is your schedule flexible or are your start and end dates set in stone?

• Do you need just a site? Do you need hookups? Do you need an hourly wage? Are you willing to pay some for your site in exchange for an hourly wage?

If you can not make a resume to send in, try a YouTube video. I have heard of families getting hired on due to the videos they made showcasing all of this information.

So, what are you waiting for?

What is your excuse not to get on the road and enjoy all that this great country has to offer?

We hope to see you out on the road one day.

We love it.

We love putting our time and experiences above material possessions.

We love Living the Hight Life

Find out how much it cost us to live this lifestyle here!