Which RV Is right for me? What’s the best RV to buy for full time living? That depends are you stationary RV living full time? Or will you be traveling? Because the best RV for stationary living in an RV park full time is not the same. If you’re going to be RV Living Full Time Stationary watch this first and listen to my stationary RV buying advice since the stationary RV buying process is a little different! In this video, I’m sharing my stationary RV buying tips to help you choose the best RV for full time stationary living and where to find a stationary RV for sale!

Keep in mind that I live stationary in an RV park year-round when I’m not traveling doing the van life thing on the road. After Living stationary in an RV full time for 5 years, I’ve got a few Pro and Cons, plus Tips for Full Time Stationary RV Living to consider before full time RV living in a travel trailer, motorhome, 5th wheel, etc… Plus, Learn the reasons why we chose Full Time Stationary RV Living in a travel trailer over a fifth wheel for our full time Stationary RV Life aka Stationary RVing! Also, Check out the stationary travel trailer Tour of my 2021 Puma Palomino 32 BHQS, as well as, the pros and cons of stationary RV living, the cost of living in an RV park full time below, tips for frugal RV living, Stationary RV Living Tips, and more (below)!

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Here’s the transcript from the video:

Which RV is the best type of RV for STATIONARY RV LIVING? There is no one size fits all type of RV for those who want to live stationary in an RV park but there are a few types and sizes of RVs that are best for stationary RV living! I’ve had 6 RVs! And I speak from experience after 5 years of full time stationary RV living in an RV park! Which all started in my motorhome after a pandemic hit, then I sold it and bought a travel trailer for stationary RVing! Plus now we’ve added a van so we can travel (if you didn’t know I RV with 5 dogs and 1 cat plus my man) the van life is purrrrrrfect for that! 😉  although I have peeps in my life, keep in mind I still do a lot of solo RV living too! 

So yes I have 2 RVs currently! It’s a little bit of a hybrid setup. One is more like a home and travel trailer for stationary RV living in an RV park full time. Then I have the van for traveling, Van Life, and being on the road when I’m not living at the RV park! Let me be extremely clear that my stationary TT does not move! I don’t even have anything to tow it with if I wanted to! It’s only moved 3 times its entire life! But there is a reason I sold my motorhome and bought a travel trailer instead! I’m going to tell you why a 5th wheel may not be the best RV for stationary RV living and why I chose this Puma Palomino 32BHQS travel trailer to live in full time at the RV park instead! 

ICYMI…. Watch A Day in my Stationary RV Life!

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I’ve given a stationary RV living tour of both my stationary motorhome set up and my travel trailer stationary RV park setup. Plus give you some tips, tricks, and questions to ask yourself for choosing the best RV for stationary RV living for you! So… Before I forget I’ve put all these ideas and more into my Stationary RV living guide!

About me

If we haven’t officially met, I’m Blogging Brandi an ex-corporate kool-aid drinker born to be creator, digital nomad, and RV Living or should I say Nomadic Entrepreneur! Also the creator of RVersity my university for RVers and this channel! So if that sounds like you – be sure to hit the like button below, subscribe to this channel, and tap that little bell icon to be notified every time I publish!

Which RV is best for Stationary RV Living?

How do you choose between a motorhome, 5th wheel, travel trailer, or van? Again you are buying to live long term meaning a month more like 3, 6, or 12 months preferably one year or even longer at an RV park! You are not planning to move your RV all the time! My Travel Trailer RV has only moved 3 times in its whole life!

TIP: Don’t buy an RV with a Motor!

My FIRST BIG TIP for buying the right RV for stationary RV living would be NOT to buy one with a motor! Aka a Motorhome, something meant for driving! Not living stationary in one RV park or place!

>> WATCH My stationary RV living advice for Motorhomes along with all the pros and cons of living in an RV Park!

TIP: a 5th wheel isn’t always the answer!

My SECOND piece of advice when it comes to choosing the right RV for living stationary in an RV park full time is NOT to listen to everyone else that a “5th wheel is the best RV for stationary RV living” because that is not true for everyone and every RV lifestyle! We personally did NOT want a fifth-wheel RV to live in full-time stationary at the RV park because we wanted to be able to pull it since we do not have a vehicle that can tow our trailer!  And it requires a special setup kit just anyone who would or could help would have!

Questions to ask yourself:

• Why are you wanting to buy an RV for stationary RV living?
  • Is it for a permanent residence? 
  • Is it a vacation home away from home? 
  • Is it Your office space? 

Those things play a role in choosing the best RV to buy for stationary RV living (that is right for your lifestyle & budget)

TIP: don’t need a special tow vehicle!

If you do buy an RV and need to move it first the place you buy it from (or maybe the person if it’s an individual) will deliver the RV — potentially for a fee! But you can get the RV delivered to an RV park if you know where you’ll be staying OR have it delivered and park it in storage. 

STORY: My first TRavel trailer I bought and left it at the dealership for a month thinking I needed to buy a tow car to move it around… when I could’ve had it delivered to an RV park close by and then figured my next move-out. However, after a little in-person research the RV parks close to Atlanta are not the type I’d probably want to live in! Stay open-minded but safe! Just because you park in one place stationary in your RV for a while does not mean you have to stay!

But when I traded out my motorhome for my new travel trailer I decided to choose a travel trailer, not a fifth wheel because a 5th wheel requires a special setup and mechanical setup to tow it! We wanted to be able to rent a truck, borrow a friend, or call a tow service to be able to quickly tow it since after all you are living on someone else’s property! 

Even though there are landlord-tenant laws even when living in an RV park — if I don’t want to stay or am not welcome I want the ability to leave! This is just my theory but I did look for 2-bedroom RVs and found many great 5th wheel options that would be perfect for stationary RV life just not mine! In fact, they make my travel trailer in a 5th wheel design with a similar floor plan and setup! 

TIP: choose the right RV for your lifestyle and budget “for now not forever”!

What you need to look for when choosing the right RV for living stationary is which one is best for your RV lifestyle and budget. Which can also change over time! — “Your RV is for now not forever” although it is an investment you can use to sell and upgrade when you’re ready for the next RV that fits each new lifestyle change etc…  and budget!

I’ve shared my stationary RV living expenses in a prior video and how I budget for living full time at the RV park — what do I pay? What my expenses are? 

But when choosing the right RV for living stationary you still need to consider the other costs not just the price of the RV! 

There is:

• RV lot rent
• water,
• sewer,
• electricity,
• trash,
• WiFi, Cable, phone
• Fuel: propane, gas, Diesel
• and other fees!

I made a video about my stationary RV living expenses and HOW I BUDGET For The COST OF LIVING IN AN RV Park Full Time! 💰

WHAT ARE YOUR NEEDS (vs Wants)

So the first thing I’d do when deciding on the right RV for your stationary RV lifestyle is what you need as far as amenities and the floor plan? 

Ask yourself:

• How many people & pets will I need space for in my RV?
• Do I need to make arrangements for someone who has a disability, wheelchair or walker?
• Do I need a desk? Full shower? Bathtub? 2 bedrooms or one? 

Keep in mind you can make small upgrades to your RV like TVs, kitchen appliances, and mattresses, you’ll never satisfy all your wants so focus on your needs and must-haves when choosing the best RV for living stationary! I like space and wanted a separate bedroom for my office both in the Motorhome and my travel trailer! 

There are Exclusions for Stationary RVs: Buying, Financing, Insurance, Warranty + More

Keep in mind that some RV manufacturers’ warranties and RV insurance policies have clauses that exclude and do not cover things that happen to your RV if you opt for full-time stationary RV living like in an RV park! Also, this goes for some RV loans and financing options too! 

Now I’ve made detailed video posts you can watch about RV types and sizes as well as which RV is right for me. Plus my RV buying tips and advice I’ve included below 👇 

[VIDEOS] RV Buying, Financing, Insurance & Warranty Tips “Playlist”

Speaking of buying an RV, that brings me to my next point or tip for buying an RV to live stationary is where do you actually find these RVs to buy? 

Where to find? How to buy?

Now once you’ve decided on an RV or if you already have one in mind… where do you go to look to find and buy one?

• RV dealerships and manufacturers! 
• Facebook marketplace / Facebook groups (general and specialty) 
• Rv websites: rv trader.com, RVT…
• Find one sitting around locally: storage units… think of places close by or near RV PArks that people would be driving by or visiting to SEE them! 

TIP: never buy new always buy used!

BIG Tip & Mistake most RVers make… NEVER BUY NEW always buy used! – ONLY Newbies buy new! And that means a year of problems and you do all the fixing, working out the kinks, etc…  Speaking of new, NEVER buy a new RV, always buy used, and don’t be afraid to buy from a private seller! Whether it is a person or a place like an RV dealership you must do your research before buying an RV, especially for living stationary! 

Rules & Regulations For RV Dealerships

RV Manufacturers and Dealerships have RULES & REGULATIONS for what types of RVs they can sell within a certain distance, region, etc… Some might have a van and some might not … also it depends on what they get in on trade-in or even the AREA you are in! Do NOT LIMIT yourself to ONE area, location, dealership, etc… Be willing to go to multiple and even TRAVEL!

My First 3 RVs I bought locally! And NEW (TT, Van 1 & 2) bc I didn’t know they only had what they had! Or all these rules BTS — so many things I didn’t know!

The last 3 RVs I traveled to get them! And bought USED! (Motorhome, Travel Trailer, & Van) 

• Motorhome – Florida 
• TT – an hour-2 Alabama 
• Van – 2000 miles one-way ticket to Washington state / Portland Oregon! 

TIP: You can Reserve an RV before traveling to see it!

FYI you can put a deposit down or sign a contract with the dealer or even a private party! Been there done that ✅

Conclusion

Let’s just say the first 3 RV and years of my RV life sucked and the last 3 were the BEST — In total. I’ve had 6 RVs! Now you know my tips and tricks for how to find, choose & buy the right RV for living stationary! But, I want you to comment below and let me know your biggest takeaways! 

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P.S. Before I forget I’ve put all these ideas and more into my Stationary RV living guide you can download

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Oh yeah and allllll my stationary rv living tips are in a “Stationary RV Living Playlist“

RELATED VIDEOS:

Full Time Stationary RV Living Tips – PLAYLIST:

• PROS and CONS of Full Time STATIONARY RV LIVING IN AN RV PARK
• Full Time STATIONARY RV LIVING TOUR! (motorhome)
• HOW I BUDGET For The COST OF LIVING IN AN RV Park Full Time! 💰
• Full Time STATIONARY RV LIVING TIPS [for Motorhomes!]
• What I REALLY Feel Like Stationary RV Living Full Time!
• Living in an RV Park Full Time (I Feel GUILTY & Want To Leave!)
• Full Time STATIONARY RV Living TOUR BTS Female Digital Nomad
• A day in my RV life living stationary in an RV Park Full Time
• [TOUR] My Stationary Travel Trailer Set-Up

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