Jennifer and I are what I like to call "near full-timers." We travel about ¾ of the year but spend the remaining time at our sticks and bricks home.

And we've done that for the past 10 years. So, some rough math means we've lived and traveled in our RV for about 90 months of the last decade! 

Needless to say, we've learned a lot about living the RV life along the way. While we've learned more than I could possibly fit in an article (or even a book!), there are some lessons that stand out. 

So, I'm going to share those top 10 things we've learned and provide some helpful resources pertaining to each. That way, you can learn from our experiences and better prepare yourself for life on the road.

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10 Top Things Living the RV Life Has Taught Us

We've learned both practical and philosophical lessons on the road. The best of which I've outlined for you below. 

I hope you enjoy these insights and share some of your own in the comments at the end.

1. Practice Builds Confidence

We've had small Class B or Class C campervans for most of our RV life. So, adjusting to driving our RVs wasn't much different from driving a minivan. 

However, we've recently purchased a fairly big 5th wheel and tow vehicle. Pulling a 5th wheel trailer was pretty far out of my comfort zone. Jennifer's too.