Top 3 Asked Questions About Traveling in an RV Full-Time

Anwers to the most commonly asked questions about RV life.

We understand! The RV lifestyle isn’t something you encounter daily, and naturally, you have questions. That’s great, and I’m eager to provide answers! Below is a list of the three most frequently asked questions about traveling in an RV full-time. Should you have any other queries not covered in the top three, feel free to contact us.

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How do we get mail?

The short answer is my parents. Since most of our bills are paid online, any mail we receive is sent to my parents’ address. Each week, I provide my mom with the address of the post office in the town where we’re staying. She forwards any mail to us at that post office, marked with our names and ‘GENERAL DELIVERY.’ Upon arrival, we collect it from the post office.

It’s important to note that if a town has multiple post offices, you should determine which one handles general delivery mail. We made a mistake in Utah, resulting in our package being returned. Another useful tip is to arrange for packages to be mailed to a new destination before the travel date. This ensures that the package is ready for pickup upon arrival to the new location. In case of any delays, this strategy provides a window to receive our mail. We learned this the hard way when a snowstorm postponed our package’s arrival until after we had relocated to another state.

We also use Amazon Prime for its two-day delivery service when we need to buy something specific. However, the challenge with Amazon is locating a hub close by. Even with a nearby hub, we occasionally face problems with the lockers being full and unable to accept new deliveries. On several occasions, we have had to drive for an hour to an Amazon hub to collect our purchases.

What curriculum do you use for homeschooling?

Our first year navigating full-time RV living, we utilized Shell Education workbooks from Amazon. Homeschooling presents its challenges, and despite my efforts, the children were full of questions, and I couldn’t be everywhere at once. The workbooks lacked explanations for the assignments, offering only questions and answers. Post-Christmas, I realized the children required more comprehensive explanations of their lessons.

Consequently, I introduced them to Khan Academy, a free online app. My daughter took to it immediately, and my son particularly enjoyed the Pixar course. However, monitoring their studies became an issue. My daughter began to focus solely on the coloring section and repeated assignments, occasionally sneaking off to watch YouTube Kids. My son was found skipping assignments in favor of playing Roblox.

After extensive research, Time4Learning consistently emerged as a top homeschooling program. We purchased it for the school year, and it’s largely effective. It offers a weekly curriculum, and I have a back office to track the kids’ completion of assignments. Their assignments and quizzes are graded, with the option to retake quizzes if necessary. We’ve provided the kids with a laptop, and they alternate between Time4Learning and workbook activities. The program’s setup, content, and curriculum are excellent, and I can monitor their progress, which is reassuring.

Which state is your favorite?

Utah tops our list, having visited 44 states, it remains a family favorite. What makes Utah so thrilling? We absolutely loved the terrain. The landscapes are stunning, offering numerous places to visit and explore. During our six-week stay in Utah, we explored the Coral Pink Sand Dunes, Sand Hollow State Park near St. George, Zion National Park, Arches National Park, the Great Salt Lake, and Salt Lake City.

Despite our lengthy visit, we couldn’t see everything we wanted. We had to forgo Bryce Canyon due to extreme cold, and couldn’t venture further north because of heavy snow. We also missed out on hikes like The Wave, which requires winning a lottery to access. Although we didn’t win and spent two weeks in a Utah blizzard, it remains our most cherished state.

States that include an honorable mention include New York, Tennessee and Florida. I have a feeling Alaska will be on this list very soon.

There you have it! The answers to the top 3 asked questions about traveling in an RV full-time.

If you have questions that were not addressed, feel free to contact us!