Most people think RV life is about constantly chasing the next sunset. For us, it was about stopping. We made the conscious choice to sell the house. We purged decades of accumulated “stuff.” And we moved full-time into our RV to stay put. In this section of The Real Life with D & J, we explore RV living not as a travel method, but as the ultimate exercise in downsizing. It is about trading square footage for mental clarity. And learning to live intentionally within 300 square feet.
We cover the reality of stationary full-time living. It is not just a long camping trip. It is a total lifestyle overhaul. We talk about the emotional weight of letting go of possessions. The adjustment to living in a thin-walled box during extreme weather. And the unique challenges of staying in one place when your house has wheels. We don’t sugarcoat the difficulties of condensation, organization, or neighbor dynamics in an RV park. We share the gritty truth because true minimalism is hard work.
Here, you will find practical advice on transitioning from a traditional home to a rig. We break down the logistics of extreme downsizing. We share storage solutions that actually work. And we discuss the mindset shifts required to be happy with less. Whether you are dreaming of financial freedom or just want to escape the burden of a big house, these posts offer a roadmap to a smaller, more meaningful life.
Hello, fellow adventurers! Today, I want to share with you the benefits and lessons we learned by embracing minimalism and RV living and how it has led us on a journey to a life filled with experiences. It all began with a decision my wife and I made to give up materialism, embrace minimalism & …