I'm sure that this topic has come up before, but I'm not finding what I'm looking for. The question is; is it possible to RV with only Soc. Sec. and workamping only part of the year? I also have a verrrrrry small pension. I am usually very frugal and I hope to visit friends and family all over the country. Just doing the research. Hopefully Class of 2011. Is there anyone out there doing it now?
wmalefyt said
03:57 PM Jul 12, 2010
I guess it really depends on the lifestyle you plan to lead. You have to look at how much SS income you will have and estimate what your workamping income would be as well.
Checkout Howard and Linda's Journal where they lay out their budget for all to see. That should give you a good idea if you have enough income to support your RVing lifestyle.
Good luck!
Bill
Old Snipe said
05:04 PM Jul 12, 2010
Check out "The Adventures of Tioga and George". George has been fulltiming for over seven years and lives just on SS income and some income from ads on his website.
Good Luck!
Speedhitch said
07:16 PM Jul 12, 2010
Well that is true...just depends on what kind of lifestyle you will be living. I myself plan living on just that plus I am a Disabled Vet. I can't eat out everyday like a lot of the Dreamers out there and I can't go to all the expensive sites that many do. I will have a great porch with a good view and you are welcome to come and set on it for free. If you really want to do this there is a way to do it.
nessiekatt said
08:06 PM Jul 12, 2010
Thank you all for your responses.
I don't plan on eating out much at all. I too like Phil and Rudee (Workin' Rver's) have had bariatric surgery. That means small meals and protein shakes. If I do eat out, I bring most of it home and have another 3 or 4 more meals. Other than that I lead a pretty simple life. I want to do more painting, run a small business, get a little more exercise and workamp part of the time. I just hope that it all works out sooner than later.
Thank you again for any and all comments and opinions. I know that I can trust most of the comments because most of you have gone through this already and the rest are going through the process now.
I guess it really depends on the lifestyle you plan to lead. You have to look at how much SS income you will have and estimate what your workamping income would be as well.
Checkout Howard and Linda's Journal where they lay out their budget for all to see. That should give you a good idea if you have enough income to support your RVing lifestyle.
Good luck!
Bill
Good Luck!