full timer cost, ? from newbie
No, there is no general rule of thumb, because there are so many variables. Here are some ideas to add up:
'Housing & Transportation'
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Payment on the motorhome
Payment on a 'towed' vehicle for local travel
Yearly registration and insurance for both vehicles/12
Maintenance/Repair fund ($50 or more, depending on age/condition)
MH Fuel, .15 to .30 x estimated miles per month (number is Gas Price/MPG)
'Toad' Fuel, .05 to .15 x estimated miles per month
Space Rental with utilities 0 to $1000 (The low end requires going without utilities and/or 'workamping' and high end does not include luxury resorts or 'overpriced' localities) If you only go to the 'cheapest' parts of the country, you should be able to keep this under $500 and still be comfortable.
'Personal'
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Household goods - about what you spend now
Food - $150 (if you mostly cook and bargain shop) to $1200 (eat out a LOT)
Propane - $10 to $150 except in the coldest climates
Health Care - Insurance plus Co-pays, Deductables/12, Medicine costs
Laundry - .50 to 2.00 per load (unless you have washer/dryer in trailer)
Mail Fowarding - I don't use it, so don't know, but should be easy to find
Internet - $10 (for dial in, use it as you can) to $120 (satellite)
So its all up to you. Could be anywhere from $500 to $5000 or more.
'Entertainment & Hobbies'
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