Finally making the plunge into RV living next year.

[swanee98]

Questions, truck and trailer or motorhome? TV and phone? What service is best or least expensive?
We're here to figure it out with you seasoned travelers.

 

[mjeds]

I was forced into RV living due to a divorce.

for me, tv isn't that important, I use an appleTV and the free pluto app. off-air channels if/when I can get them.

internet is more important as I work remotely a lot, not full time, but 60%+ per month. I am using a verizon hotspot with unlimited data, I put the Sim from the hot spot into a peplink max br1 mini LTEA and it works great.

However, I am not moving around much, so in my current location I have full 4G signal and it provides me with what I need.

I also purchased an ecoflow delta pro max 7200wh lithium battery system which has a 30amp connection for the trailer and uses solar and/or 110v shoreline power to charge. it gives me 14 hours of power without using the HVAC. Plugs directly into the trailer and the controllers/inverters are all built in. If I run the HVAC I only get about 6 hours out of the batteries, but right now HVAC isn't needed.

for now, I am on a relative's property, their city has stupid rules about living in an RV on a property within city limits.

I can be connected to power only if no one is living in the trailer, I can only be connected to water and sewage for full and empty. If I am living in the trailer I have to be completely disconnected from the house for power/water/sewage.

My biggest issue/concern are my dogs. 2 GS/Doberman mixes (70lbs each), I've had Nana and Tessa for several years, not willing to give them up, they are having a hard time adjusting to living in a small space and being leashed in the yard, they grew up with a big yard and a dog door allowing them to come and go as they please.
I will likely have to move to an RV park soon and pay rental fees, just have to find one that accepts dogs.