For many RVers, hitting the road full-time or even part-time is a dream come true. But let’s be real—gas, campground fees, maintenance, and day-to-day living expenses can add up quickly. That’s why more RVers than ever are blending travel with work, taking their careers on the road or finding jobs along the way to help fund their adventures.
Some folks earn income through remote jobs, freelancing, or running small businesses from their RVs. Others take seasonal or temporary jobs like campground hosting, working at national parks, or pitching in during harvest seasons.
There’s also a growing trend of RVers participating in the “gig economy,” delivering packages, pet-sitting, or offering services online. For those who can make it work, it’s a lifestyle that offers both freedom and flexibility.
Of course, not everyone needs to work while traveling. Some RVers are retired and living off pensions or Social Security. Others saved up for years to take a big, bucket-list trip without the need to earn while on the road. And then there are those who treat RVing as a weekend escape or seasonal getaway, keeping their home base and full-time job steady in the background.
In this week’s poll, we want to hear from you: Do you rely on work income to afford your RV travel? Whether you’re working full-time from the road, picking up the occasional gig, or living completely work-free, your experience helps paint a picture of how RVers today are making the lifestyle work. Your input could help others who are thinking about hitting the road themselves.
And just a reminder—Our polls are always completely anonymous. We never see how any individual responds, and we don’t collect or share personal information. So answer honestly and know that your privacy is fully protected!
Okay, it’s time to answer the poll!
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Work is a four letter word. I’m allergic to work.
Between SS and our pensions we have postive monthly cash flow. No need to touch the investments.
Same here. Our investment income, RMD’s, is our “let’s spend this money for things we could never afford before”.
I’ve worked hard so that I can enjoy RVing in my retirement years. “Retirement Money” wasn’t one of the options above.
Happily retired.