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Secrets of RVing on a Dime and a Dream: Frugal RVing on $1,000 a Month or Less
When I started living full time in my RV six years ago, I knew almost nothing about RVing. I didn’t know anyone else who was living in an RV. I had never spent the night in a motorhome. I didn’t know how to drive one, and for sure, I did not know how to drive a 34-foot Class A motorhome. I didn’t know what boondocking meant. I didn’t know what the terms black water or gray water meant, and I had no idea that you could park an RV overnight at Walmart free of charge. Not knowing this one thing costs me a lot of money in my early days on the road.
Gradually by reading a lot of books, watching a lot of YouTube videos, spending six years on the road, and sitting around countless campfires talking to other RVers, I’ve learned a lot.
I’ve written 10 books about living in an RV, but until now I have never covered the topic that I get asked about the most. The questions are phrased in several different ways, but they all boil down to people (young and old) wanting to know how they can live the RVing lifestyle when they don’t have a lot of money?
Since I meet people all the time who are RVing without spending much money, and who are making more money while they’re living the RVing lifestyle than they’re spending, I know it’s possible and even more important I know how to do it. After all, I’ve been doing it for six years.
That’s where the idea came from to write the book, Secrets of RVing on a Dime and a Dream with the subtitle of Frugal RVing on $1,000 a Month or Less.
This book shows you step by step exactly how to do it and shows you how to make the $1,000 a month it takes to live this lifestyle. It even provides you with dozens of interviews, link to websites, and videos where people are doing what you want to do—that is to live full time in your RV and do it on a dime and a dream.
In fact, a lot of people are actually adding to their savings while having the time of their lives living the RV lifestyle. In this book, you will grasp how they are doing it, and how you can do it too.
I’ll also give you the brutally honest pros and cons of the RV lifestyle. There are some downsides to the lifestyle you need to be prepared for.
Gradually by reading a lot of books, watching a lot of YouTube videos, spending six years on the road, and sitting around countless campfires talking to other RVers, I’ve learned a lot.
I’ve written 10 books about living in an RV, but until now I have never covered the topic that I get asked about the most. The questions are phrased in several different ways, but they all boil down to people (young and old) wanting to know how they can live the RVing lifestyle when they don’t have a lot of money?
Since I meet people all the time who are RVing without spending much money, and who are making more money while they’re living the RVing lifestyle than they’re spending, I know it’s possible and even more important I know how to do it. After all, I’ve been doing it for six years.
That’s where the idea came from to write the book, Secrets of RVing on a Dime and a Dream with the subtitle of Frugal RVing on $1,000 a Month or Less.
This book shows you step by step exactly how to do it and shows you how to make the $1,000 a month it takes to live this lifestyle. It even provides you with dozens of interviews, link to websites, and videos where people are doing what you want to do—that is to live full time in your RV and do it on a dime and a dream.
In fact, a lot of people are actually adding to their savings while having the time of their lives living the RV lifestyle. In this book, you will grasp how they are doing it, and how you can do it too.
I’ll also give you the brutally honest pros and cons of the RV lifestyle. There are some downsides to the lifestyle you need to be prepared for.
220 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 16, 2018
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October 16, 2018
A wealth of information and resources for anyone even thinking about becoming a full-time RVer
I've read a few other books 📚by Jerry Minchey, but I think this is his best for all the people who have always dreamed of changing g their life this way OR those people who have heard from others about their plan to do this and want to learn more. I've been planning our move to an RD for a year now and we are about 6 weeks away from our departure date AND I wouldn't have been so sure about it, if I hadn't read Jerry's book on RD Living on a Social Security check! Thanks, Jerry, and I look forward to seeing at an Escapade , Rally or other place along the road. Robin and Dan Greeley
I've read a few other books 📚by Jerry Minchey, but I think this is his best for all the people who have always dreamed of changing g their life this way OR those people who have heard from others about their plan to do this and want to learn more. I've been planning our move to an RD for a year now and we are about 6 weeks away from our departure date AND I wouldn't have been so sure about it, if I hadn't read Jerry's book on RD Living on a Social Security check! Thanks, Jerry, and I look forward to seeing at an Escapade , Rally or other place along the road. Robin and Dan Greeley
August 31, 2018
Easy read for pertinent RV advice and resources
Great place to start your research if curious about the RV life. Perspective is real; it is nice to read someone who has an opinion, leavened with author's awareness of his bias(es). Excellent referential resources, both written and video, for issues that need attention even if you don't go mobile. Recommend as an excellent start to researching the practical aspects of transition and travel.
Great place to start your research if curious about the RV life. Perspective is real; it is nice to read someone who has an opinion, leavened with author's awareness of his bias(es). Excellent referential resources, both written and video, for issues that need attention even if you don't go mobile. Recommend as an excellent start to researching the practical aspects of transition and travel.
April 20, 2019
Informative and Full of Resources
Many thanks Jerry for an information packed and resource full, easy reading book.
I am so glad I decided to read this book.
I feel more knowledgeable and informed about RV living on a limited budget/income.
Thank You ...
Many thanks Jerry for an information packed and resource full, easy reading book.
I am so glad I decided to read this book.
I feel more knowledgeable and informed about RV living on a limited budget/income.
Thank You ...
November 13, 2025
Becoming informed
Great information, reference and insight to the adventures of RVing. Highly recommend as resource for those looking into RVing. It's an adventure and a lifestyle.
Great information, reference and insight to the adventures of RVing. Highly recommend as resource for those looking into RVing. It's an adventure and a lifestyle.
November 7, 2018
Great reference book
I will return to this book again and again. There is so much information throughout the book that will be very useful as.we.go full time.
I will return to this book again and again. There is so much information throughout the book that will be very useful as.we.go full time.
December 28, 2018
Great book
This was a great read! Liked all the references to videos or books that made getting more information really easy.
This was a great read! Liked all the references to videos or books that made getting more information really easy.
August 11, 2019
Good read
Lots of good information, now to set a date and go. Can't wait to check out some of the links.
Lots of good information, now to set a date and go. Can't wait to check out some of the links.
January 22, 2020
Loved the links to
Very simple, but covered most of my questions. The links to blogs, books, videos and websites made the read much more comprehensive and valuable.
Very simple, but covered most of my questions. The links to blogs, books, videos and websites made the read much more comprehensive and valuable.
May 27, 2021
Great Information
This book is full of useful information for full and part-time RVers. The lists of videos, websites, and apps will be super helpful. Great resource!
This book is full of useful information for full and part-time RVers. The lists of videos, websites, and apps will be super helpful. Great resource!
March 30, 2022
Lots of good ideas and tips; quick and easy read
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