RV Redo
After spending 5 years in our initial trailer, we finally upgraded to a more spacious, leak free home on wheels. We painted the walls, stripped a few unnecessary things, and added our decorations. It didn’t take much to create our own perfect little space. Having space to cook, craft, workout, and dance (we had a…
How Living In A RV Made Me Rich
What is it that we really need in life? Shelter, food and water, clothes, love, safety? While those are the biological needs of the human being, the modern world has added a terrifying item to the list: money. In fact, money has created a world of wants over needs, a society of consumerism with a…
Morning Sweetness
Winter solstice is still a couple of weeks away, but the days are already colder and snow covers the grounds here in the mountains of Whistler. It was such a nice day today, and such an enjoyable morning walk with the pups. I love how I can just open the door of my trailer and…
La Crémaillère: First Day At the New Home
We are pretty excited about our new purchase: a home on wheels. An old gondola for storage space. Cracking the first of many bottle of sparkling. Cheering to my new setting. Loving my new backyard. And the views are to die for. Much better than TV. Getting cozy. Friendly neighbourhood. And again, can’t beat the…
Preparing for a Winter in a Trailer: Winterizing the RV
Owning a RV is in all a project and adventure. As newbies of the RV culture, there is so much to learn, especially with winter around the corner. Depending on how El Nino will affect our region this season, it is prudent to expect lots of heavy snowfall. Plus, we are sitting on an edge,…
RV Budgeting: Cost and Expenses
RV living seems like a good way to save money while living in a natural setting. While saving a chunk of money on rent and bills monthly, and with the possibility of re-selling the home at an equivalent price, there are costs and expenses to be aware of before purchasing a mobile home. Cost: -Trailer: (…
Considering the RV Life: Is This For You?
I am a home owner. A home on wheels owner. That feels good to say. Plus, I don’t owe any mortgage and I don’t pay someone else’s mortgage. It might not be luxurious like a home with multiple bedrooms, a nice jetted tub or double car garage. I also don’t own the land. But it has a functional…
RV Living: I Bought A Trailer
The insurance lady handled back the papers to me: “Congratulations! You are officially the owner of a trailer.” I looked at her, a most satisfied smile spreading from my face to my whole body. She had no idea what this meant to me. After living predominantly in the beautiful resort town of Whistler for the past 12…
Footloose Diary 