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14 struggles of living in an RV that no one tells you about
14 struggles of living in an RV that no one tells you about
Matthew WilsonJun 9, 2020, 02:00 IST
My family's RV camper.Matthew Wilson/Business Insider
Living in an RV has its moments, but it's not always easy.
Moving an RV camper can be expensive and may cause wear and tear on your vehicle.
You have little privacy when living in an RV, whether you're inside trying to sleep or outside trying to get some fresh air.
Living in an RV camper has its moments, but it also can be a struggle at times. I've been spending the coronavirus lockdown living in one with six of my family members. It's helped me feel closer to them, but it can also be a little much at times – especially when I don't have my own space.
Here are 14 struggles of living in an RV camper no one tells you about.
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You feel like you're a giant in a bathroom made for elves.
The bathroom in my RV camper.
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The shower only stays hot for five minutes.
The shower in the RV.
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It's almost impossible to cook anything in the stove ...
An RV kitchen.
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... and it gets really hot in the camper when you do.
Cooking dinner.
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You have to go grocery shopping on almost a daily basis.
Our RV refrigerator.
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You have very little privacy when you're in the camper ...
Two beds in an RV close together.
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... or when you're outside of it.
The distance between our camper and the neighbors.
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It can be difficult to sleep at night because of the noise.
Someone covering their face with a pillow.
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Life on the road means it can be tough to guarantee strong WiFi signal at all times.
Someone on their laptop.
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Not having a dryer or washer can also be frustrating.
A communal laundry room at our RV park.
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There's no disabled friendly way to get in the camper.
Our entrance to the camper.
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Hauling the camper to a new location can be an expensive trip.
A truck hauling a camper.
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Towing a camper can cause wear and tear on your vehicle.
Someone with their broken down vehicle.
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When something breaks on your camper it can be difficult to fix.