I feel like it shouldn't be asking too much to sell my RV for free, without any cost to me. I should be making money here, not losing it, right? And I definitely don't want to be spending money I haven't made yet, just trying to sell it. But running ads online or in the paper; decent ads for any amount of time, that's expensive. On RV-specific sites, that costs a pretty penny too.
So what I've decided is that I need to start making sure people know about RVing, what a great life or enhancement to your life it can be. I've been giving tips on living the RV life. These tips include taking care of yourself, staying healthy while you're on the road or camped somewhere.
The Importance of Exercise
RV life can sometimes nurture sedentary tendencies, if you let it. You know Long hours on the road, the "vacationing" mindset. But remember, you'll feel better, have more energy and just be healthier in general, if you get out and move around.
Take a walk-not a stroll, but a somewhat purposeful walk. I like to carry a two-pound weight in each hand while I walk, so my arms get in on the action. If you're staying in campgrounds with trails, take advantage of them. If the weather is nasty, find a mall and walk around.
Other great forms of exercise that the RV lifestyle could easily incorporate include biking and swimming. Try lifting weights in the passenger seat, and get an elastic strip such as Theraband for stretches.
Being Sanitary
Ah, sanitation: part of the adventure that is RVing. Always be aware of your water supply, and conserve whenever possible. Don't ever drink from streams or rivers, no matter how clean they may appear to be. When filling up your water tank at an RV park, always use your own hose; who knows where theirs has been? Wear gloves when filling the water tank and using the sewer hose. Clean off the outside faucet-you can even use baby wipes.
Thoughts on Water
Use an in-line water filter, and run water through the hose for a couple of minutes prior to making the connection in order to reduce the quantity of air that's in the system. Smell the water; if it smells bad, you might not want to use it. Some parks have sulfur water, which won't usually hurt you, but it smells like rotten eggs and can affect the taste of food and beverages prepared with it. We usually get bottled or filtered water when we encounter a stinky water supply.
It might seem like a lot to think about, but the more you're out there in your rig, the more it becomes second nature.
If you want to sell your RV for free and feel like you need more than word-of-mouth, Jim Teller at http://www.sellmyrvtoday.com has some tips for you.
