How much would it cost to travel across America in an RV?

While the total cost of $23,000 might sound intimidating, it’s really around $2k/month we spent while traveling. If you’re interested in learning more about how we saved AND earned money while on the road, you can download my free course here on how to see America on $2k/month.

How long does it take to drive across country in an RV?

Perhaps it’s a bucket list item of yours to rent an RV and travel in style. It takes about 45 hours, or six 8-hour days, to drive coast-to-coast. You will need to decide if you want to take one of four coast-to-coast interstates or traverse the country as the old-timers did on U.S. highways.

Is it expensive to travel in an RV?

Using an average campground rate of $25 per night and groceries of $30 per day for preparing meals in your RV, we arrive at a daily cost of $55 for vacationing in your own RV.

Can I run my RV generator while driving?

Driving with the RV generator on is perfectly safe and will allow you to run all of your major RV appliances while driving your RV. Even though it is not the most fuel efficient way to drive your RV, you and any passengers on board may be very happy being able to use all the conveniences the RV has to offer.

Does Google Maps have RV routes?

You can download maps to use in Google Maps, which is a handy feature for those who prefer navigating from a familiar app. RV Trip Wizard offers more powerful trip-planning features, including campground searches and trip budgeting.

Is RV travel safe?

Truth be told, RVing is a fairly safe way to travel. Campgrounds don’t attract much of a notorious criminal element, and RVs usually don’t rank high among the richest scores for thieves and ner-do-wells.

Is traveling in an RV fun?

Traveling in an RV may just be the most enjoyable way to see and explore America up close. As opposed to having to fly and stay in hotels or rentals, an RV allows travelers to drive their home-on-wheels to vacation destinations, with plenty of fun places to see along the way.