4 Year Roadiversary, 3/16/2020 by Adrienne D. Cruser
4 years ago today, I spent the first night in my new home: a 35′ travel trailer at a KOA in St. Augustine, FL. I’d just left my home in Virginia, become a resident of Florida, and fully committed to a full-time RV lifestyle. That’s crazy enough, but I did it with my mom, a St. Bernard, a German Shepherd, & a Cane Corso Mastiff…in the same RV. Here’s what I’ve learned:
1. You’re gonna fail at some things. Fail fast. Listen to your gut.
2. House training puppies in an RV is way easier than in stix & brix homes. Who knew?
3. Regular residential furniture is absolutely the way forward in RV interiors & is easily adaptable.
I’m working on the bunkhouse now & will share more about these projects soon!
4. Becoming an RV Technician & Inspector is the best career choice I’ve ever made. I never thought I’d be able to say, “I love my work.”
5. Living on the road has given me myriad unique opportunities in such a small amount of time–the things I’ve seen & done in just 4 years!
6. Torque the lugs. Double check the damn lugs. No photo needed.
7. Life is still life, no matter where you live! We’ve lost people we love & all three canine companions we left home with. We’ve needed crucial repairs on the road, had accidents, & experienced other loss, illness, injury, & insult over these four years in addition to the great stuff. Like a stix & brix life, challenge & heartbreak are inevitable. I try my best to stay flexible & adaptable…& appreciate the tiny gems life offers us.
8. Being in the right place at the right time is one of The. Best. Experiences.
9. Everyone is winging it…except when they’re not & it’s really important, see #6.
10. Home really is where you park it.
