Top 3 Money-Saving Tips for RVers That Save Us Thousands Every Year

Another $20 in savings during this fuel stop!

Living life on the road full-time comes with incredible freedom, but if you’re not careful, travel expenses can add up quickly. After answering this question dozens of times from fellow RVers—“What are things you do to help reduce travel costs?”—we’re finally breaking it down for you. These are our top 3 tried-and-true money-saving tips that help us save thousands every year.

1. Save Big at the Pump with an RV Fleet Fuel Card

Fuel is one of the biggest recurring costs when you’re driving 25,000 miles a year. We’ve cut our fuel prices significantly by using an RV Fleet Card—with no membership cost. On average, we save 42 cents per gallon, and at times, we’ve saved up to $1 per gallon. That really adds up when you’re filling a big tank. If you get to select a referral source when you sign up, I'd be so grateful for you to include us in that (Darold/Randi Gleason)

2. Ditch Traditional RV Parks for Harvest Hosts

When we’re on the move and only need a place to sleep, we skip pricey RV parks. Instead, we use Harvest Hosts, a membership network that lets you stay overnight at wineries, farms, breweries, and more. Not only has this cut our stopover costs in half, but it’s also led us to discover some amazing small businesses along the way.

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3. Cook in the RV Instead of Dining Out

This tip might sound simple, but it’s saved us a ton of money. We bring our pellet grill on the road and typically only eat out once a week. According to consumer studies, the average couple spends nearly $5,000 a year dining out. Cooking at your campsite instead of hitting restaurants every night keeps your wallet happy and your meals healthier. We selected our pellet gril because of how it easily stows and goes into the storage compartment. This baby has been about 75,000 miles and cooked hundreds of meals! Here is the link to the grill we use: Road Warrior by Recteq

Traveling doesn’t have to break the bank. These tips have been game-changers for our full-time RV lifestyle—and they might just do the same for you. Have any other money-saving hacks for the road? Share them in the comments!