If you've ever thought about living in an RV or trying the tiny house lifestyle, or even considered it short-term; this episode is for you! We're covering a lot of the basics regarding what should be considered before full-time RV-ing, where to park, and what to look for when purchasing an RV!

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 finding the lesser known, but far better solution. Like when the line for the restroom goes out the door and down the hall, but YOU remember that there was another bathroom on the 2nd floor. Or when your birthday falls on leap year so you’re a good 8 years younger than the rest of your friends. Loopholes; just makes sure they’re not illegal...Loopholes:

Notable Notes

What the Internet has to say:

This article from Insider gives us a list of important things to consider about full-time RV-ing

What Jen + Jill have to say:
The bathrooms are tiny, it's true...but the water doesn't have to get cold 5-minutes into your shower! You can upgrade your water heater system!
The cooktops and stoves are often tiny, but this is another thing you can upgrade if living in the RV full-time
There is no privacy! You do hear everything inside, and depending on where you're parked, there may not be privacy once you walk out of your 'home'!

More from the Internet:

This article from A Small Life talks about the number one question that needs to be answered when living on wheels: where to park the RV?!

More from Jen + Jill:
If you have your own land with appropriate hook-ups or you plan to boon-dock; parking on your own property could be an option 
RV parks + mobile home communities (sometimes only seasonal)
Tiny house community online has some great tips (see link in article)
Jill's favorite option: backyard living (+traveling)
RVshare.com
RVparking.com
Roadtrippers.com
overnightRVparking.com
Walmart

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If you&apos;ve ever thought about living in an RV or trying the tiny house lifestyle, or even considered it short-term; this episode is for you! We&apos;re covering a lot of the basics regarding what should be considered before full-time RV-ing, where to park, and what to look for when purchasing an RV!Sponsors: <ul><li>Whether you’re new to budgeting or trying to reach a big financial goal and need something to motivate you, you’ll enjoy The Frugal Friends Workbook. It’s a digital workbook with 6 week-long challenges that will help you save money, simplify your life, improve money conversations, and more. It’s over 60 pages and can be completed on your own but it’s created to be gone through in pairs or small groups that’s why every purchase comes with two downloads so you can share or split the cost. Head to <a href='https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/workbook'>Frugalfriendspodcast.com/workbook</a> to learn more and use the code TACOBELL all one word to get $10 off the regular price.Frugal Friends Workbook. </li><li> finding the lesser known, but far better solution. Like when the line for the restroom goes out the door and down the hall, but YOU remember that there was another bathroom on the 2nd floor. Or when your birthday falls on leap year so you’re a good 8 years younger than the rest of your friends. Loopholes; just makes sure they’re not illegal...Loopholes:</li></ul>Notable NotesWhat the Internet has to say:This article from <a href='https://www.insider.com/struggles-of-living-in-an-rv-camoer-2020-6'>Insider</a> gives us a list of important things to consider about full-time RV-ingWhat Jen + Jill have to say:<ul><li>The bathrooms are tiny, it&apos;s true...but the water doesn&apos;t have to get cold 5-minutes into your shower! You can upgrade your water heater system!</li><li>The cooktops and stoves are often tiny, but this is another thing you can upgrade if living in the RV full-time</li><li>There is no privacy! You do hear everything inside, and depending on where you&apos;re parked, there may not be privacy once you walk out of your &apos;home&apos;!</li></ul>More from the Internet:This article from <a href='https://asmalllife.com/2016/08/30/park-live-rv-legally/'>A Small Life</a> talks about the number one question that needs to be answered when living on wheels: where to park the RV?!More from Jen + Jill:<ul><li>If you have your own land with appropriate hook-ups or you plan to boon-dock; parking on your own property could be an option </li><li>RV parks + mobile home communities (sometimes only seasonal)</li><li>Tiny house community online has some great tips (see link in article)</li><li>Jill&apos;s favorite option: backyard living (+traveling)<ul><li><a href='http://www.rvshare.com'>RVshare.com</a></li><li><a href='http://www.rvparking.com/'>RVparking.com</a></li><li><a href='https://roadtrippers.com/'>Roadtrippers.com</a></li><li><a href='https://overnightrvparking.com/index.html?'>overnightRVparking.com</a></li><li><a href='https://www.walmartlocator.com/rv-parking-at-walmart/'>Walmart</a></li></ul></li></ul>Thank you Jacqueline from St. Louis for sharing your bill about both hitting your sisters car AND setting up recurring payments by check through paypal rather than paying feeBILL OF THE WEEK - <a href='https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill'>frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill </a>If you want to submit your bill of the week visit to leave us a billPolicyGenius<ul><li>Jen- Shopping for insurance can seem like a daunting task, but Policygenius makes it easy and saves their home &amp; auto customers an average of $1,127 a year. They find the lowest quotes from over 30 top insurers. So if you’re a homeowner, head to <a href='http://www.policygenius.com'>Policygenius.com </a>right now to get started and make sure you’re getting the best rates on your home and auto insuranc</li></ul>

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