RVing can be expensive. So we asked a bunch of RV influencers to share tips on RV Living on a Budget. We also added 10 pro tips of our own, based on 11 years of RV Life.

We can't make inflation go away. But we can promise that if you follow the advice in Episode 430 of the Podcast, you will save money.

You can watch the video version of the podcast - including updates on our travels, the RV News of the Week, New Travel Technology info, and your RV Lifestyle questions - by clicking the video player below from our RV Lifestyle YouTube Channel.

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Tips for RV living on a Budget from Influencers

We recorded this week's podcast from the Florida RV Supershow in Tampa, FL.

And we asked some of our influencer friends to divulge how they save money on the road.

Watch or listen to the video for the very practical tips from the likes of: Dan of the RV Life Podcast; Sherri and John from Amped to Glamp; Ashley of Peeoples and Places; Bob of 2 Veterans on the Move; and Brian of Jonesin2go.

Mike and Jennifer's Tips for RV living on a Budget

A recent survey by the RV Industry Association (RVIA) has found that 37% of American leisure travelers, representing 67 million, plan on taking an RV trip this year,

The survey also showed that finances are a driving reason for people’s plans to take an upcoming RV trip. On average, RV vacations cost 50% less than comparable hotel and plane ride trips and a third less than hotel and car ride trips, making RVing an attractive option for people looking for the freedom to travel while also controlling their travel expenses.

The Economy is placing a squeeze on all aspects of life, including camping. But we all need to get away.  A recent survey by Campspot found 69 percent of those surveyed plan to camp somewhere new in 2023, and 53 percent said their camping trip budget will be less than $500.

Another story we recently saw said during hard financial times, people go camping more than ever. They need to get away.

So to help you keep camping, here are our 10 Tips to cut costs so you can keep RVing in 2023. We elaborate on them more in the podcast, but here's the Cliff notes version:

1.  Choose a location with costs in mind – Look into the costs of a destination before leaving home and choose places where you can find free or low cost fun for everyone.

2.  Set a budget  – Determine how much you have to spend, then break it down to how much for gas, campground costs, food (restaurants AND groceries),