Don’t believe it! Don’t believe what you see on social media when it comes to living in an RV.

Why not? Because most people only show you the dreeeeamy parts of full-time RV life. They skip all the hard parts and downers.

Instead of relying on social media, read this article to learn the absolute truths about that happy-looking life.

Why Trust Us About Full-Time RV Lifestyle Truths and Myths?

We know because Marshall and I were full-time RVers for a combined total of 12 years. Therefore, you’re getting it straight from the horse’s mouth.

YES, there are truths and lies out there about living in a camper. We’re going to show you 5 of each.

Let’s go:

Here are some things you might have heard about RV life that just are not true, starting with a common one:

1. The Full-Time RV Lifestyle Is Cheap

This is a partial myth. Why? Because it’s only sometimes true.

You can do it on the cheap, or it can be more costly than sticks and bricks life.

Let’s start with the obvious.

Just because you live in a travel trailer doesn’t mean your regular living costs are going to disappear.

I hope you already figured that one out.

That said, on top of those fixed costs, you’ll be adding monthly payments for your RV (unless you paid in full), gas, campground fees, propane, RV insurance, laundromat money, discount camping club fees, maybe extra WIFI, etc.

You can go expensive, OR you can save money, depending on how you go about it. (I boondocked and traveled full-time in my travel trailer camper, saving on living expenses.)

Your monthly payment on your RV could easily be $500+/month.

An upscale resort campground might run $1,500+/month!

Smaller, not nearly as nice campgrounds might run $300-$600 per month.

So as you can see, living in a camper can be as expensive or as cheap as you want it to be.

2. Polar Package RVs Can Take Freezing Temperatures

Well, sure, you CAN camp in some sub-freezing temps.

However, you still might experience frozen/broken water pipes or tanks if you don’t prepare properly.

Even with an arctic package, RVs aren’t meant to be camped in below-freezing temperatures for long periods. Broken pipes can and do happen.

At the same time, you can do things to help insulate and warm your RV so that spending time inside is comfortable.

Putting insulated panels all around the bottom of your camper is one example.

Even summers can be brutal even if you have more insulation than the typical RV.

Your AC may not be able to keep you cool.

For example, there are Escapees, Xscapers, Full-Time Families, and Tin Can Tourists.

A quick Google search will show you many, many different clubs.

Additionally, there are clubs surrounding RV styles (van/trailer/fifth wheel, etc. groups), RV brand clubs (Casita, Airstream gatherings, etc), and more.

On top of that, some clubs have many benefits, more than just finding community.

Join, attend a rally, and don’t stay in your camper the whole time!