11 of the greatest things about living in an RV camper

Matthew WilsonJun 24, 2020, 00:26 IST

An RV camper.Michal Fludra/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Living or traveling in an RV camper gives you freedom to hit the open road.
It also allows you to embrace nature as well as chase warmer weather in winter months.
It can be cheaper than living in a house or an apartment and easier to clean.

Living in an RV camper isn't without its struggles, but it can be an extremely rewarding experience.

In 2018, I traveled across the country in an RV, and for the past four months, I've been living in one with my family due to the coronavirus pandemic. I've learned that while spending all your time in an RV is definitely a lifestyle change, it's also the best way to travel America and see its natural wonders.

Here are the 11 greatest things about living in an RV camper.

It's easy to travel and see the country …

An estimated one million Americans live in their RVs full-time. Oleh Slobodeniuk/Getty

… and you'll constantly have a new view from your window.

Camping in Montana. Matthew Wilson/Business Insider

It's easier to escape the winter weather or the summer heat.

An RV camper. Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

You feel more in touch with nature and the world around you.

A camper parked near a lake. Thomas Barwick/Getty

Living in a camper is usually a cheaper alternative to a house or apartment.

Inside an RV from 1964. National Motor Museum/Heritage Images via Getty Images

It inspires a minimalistic lifestyle where you discover what's really important.

An RV parked alongside a road. Stanislaw Pytel/Reuters

It gives you the opportunity to meet new people.

An RV park in Los Angeles. Reuters

You feel closer to your family.

A family plays with a Frisbee. Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images

You can work while on the go.

A woman uses her tablet. Hraun/Getty

It's easy to clean and keep everything tidy ...

A kitchen in an RV camper. AnjelikaGr/Shutterstock

... and you never have to worry about mowing the yard.

An RV camper. Michal Fludra/NurPhoto via Getty Images

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