More and more people are selling their large family home, getting a smaller house and buying an RV and hitting the road for a few months every year. Some just ditch the home altogether and live in their RV.

The RV lifestyle is not for everyone. If the idea of pulling up stakes every few days and traveling from place to place interests you, then it may be for you. But many find the smaller quarters, the sense of homelessness, and the lack of regular visits from friends and neighbors less than attractive.

Buying a decent RV is the most costly part of the project. A self-propelled vehicle like a Winebago will probably cost at least $50,000 – although no doubt you can get a used one for less. Buying for less will probably increase your maintenance costs significantly. A more elaborate and larger RV will run in the $100,000 range.

Living costs while on the road will vary with the type of traveling you do, and the frugality of your lifestyle. Some experienced RVers say they can live on less than $1500 per month. Others say the difference between RVing and living in a condo are not all that significant.

For more information on the RV lifestyle visit RV Lifestyle Experts.

For an idea of RV costs – both new and used – check out the RV section of Kijiji.com for your city.