RV Living-Cost Planner

How much would your version of RV living cost? Enter your travel pace and monthly expenses, then compare a stationary month with a month on the road.

USD · Miles · US gallonsExample inputs, ready to edit. These are not averages or quotes.

01Your travel paceWhere you stay and how far you drive

CampsitesPaid nights per monthPrice per night ($)

A 30-day model. For a monthly site, enter 1 night and the full monthly rate, including campsite fees/taxes.

DrivingMonthly driving (miles)Loaded fuel economy (MPG)Fuel price ($ / US gallon)

Use the MPG you expect while loaded or towing. Enter separately driven vehicle fuel under other costs.

02Everyday & ownership costsPayments, food, connectivity and the rest

Other monthly cash costsRV / vehicle payments ($)Insurance ($)Maintenance / repair savings ($)Groceries / dining ($)Internet / phone ($)Utilities / propane ($)Healthcare ($)Storage / mail / memberships ($)Other recurring costs ($)

03The first-year extrasOne-time costs, counted once

Getting startedOne-time starting cash ($)

Include cash purchase or down payment, setup gear and other initial costs. Keep emergency reserves separate. This is cash flow, not depreciation; count each expense once.

Your plan, at a glance

Make room for the road.

Annual figures repeat this example month twelve times. First-year cash adds starting costs once. Seasons, repairs, taxes and existing home costs can change your real budget.

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How the estimate works

Monthly costs = paid nights × nightly price + miles ÷ MPG × fuel price + the other monthly amounts. Annual costs = monthly costs × 12. First-year cash = annual costs + one-time starting costs. A reserve entered under maintenance is money set aside; an actual repair paid from that reserve should not be counted again.

Read the monthly budget guide for expense categories, or RV living costs for startup and longer-term decisions.