Some people cringe at the idea of retiring and staying in the same boring house they spent their working years in. Maybe retirement should be an adventure. Whether folks sell their homes and buy fancy RVs or buy recreational vehicles as second homes, more and more retired folks are heading out on the road to see the country after they quit working. An article on Retirement Housing Options called "RV Living for Retired People" takes a look at this interesting choice. The one big thing the article recommends is taking a trial run (either by renting a recreational vehicle or borrowing from a family member), i.e. 3-4 weeks on the road, before taking a drastic step like selling your home.
"Until you have actually tried an RV, there is no way to tell if you will fall in love with the sense of freedom or be pulling your hair out because of a previously unknown sense of claustrophobia. After three or four solid weeks you should be able to tell if full time Rving is a lifestyle that you want to pursue. The next step is buying a rig to fit your lifestyle."
Full article: http://www.retirementhousingoptions.com/rv-living.htm
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