Author: Guest Author
The start of a new year often brings fresh goals: getting healthier, saving money, learning something new, or simply slowing down and enjoying life more. But if you’re a full-time RVer, sticking to New Year’s resolutions can feel extra challenging. Your scenery changes, routines shift, and life on the road rarely looks the same from one week to the next.
The good news? Full-time RV living can actually make it easier to keep your resolutions- if you approach them the right way. Here’s how to set realistic goals and follow through while embracing the freedom of RV life.
One of the biggest reasons resolutions fail is that they don’t match real life. Instead of setting goals that require rigid schedules or fixed locations, focus on resolutions that adapt to life on the road.
For example:
Instead of “go to the gym five days a week,” try “move my body for 30 minutes most days.”
Instead of “cook every meal at home,” aim for “cook more meals in the RV and plan ahead for travel days.”
Instead of “save a specific dollar amount,” choose “track expenses weekly and cut unnecessary spending.”
Flexible goals are far more sustainable when you’re navigating campground moves, weather changes, and unexpected repairs.
Routines don’t have to be boring or strict- but they do help with consistency. Create daily or weekly habits that travel well, no matter where you’re parked.
Morning coffee outside, an evening walk through the campground, journaling before bed, or reviewing finances every Sunday are all routines that work whether you’re in Arizona, Florida, or the Pacific Northwest.
By anchoring your resolutions to small, repeatable habits, you create stability in a lifestyle that’s always changing.
One of the biggest perks of full-time RVing is access to incredible places. Use that to your advantage.
Want to be more active? Hike national parks, bike scenic trails, or explore beach towns on foot. Trying to eat healthier? Visit local farmers markets and cook fresh meals in your RV. Hoping to reduce stress? Park near nature and take advantage of quiet mornings and sunsets.
When your goals align with your surroundings, they feel less like chores and more like part of the adventure.
RV life is full of curveballs- breakdowns, bad weather, campground issues, or sudden travel changes. Instead of letting these derail your resolutions, plan for them.
Accept that some weeks won’t be perfect. Maybe workouts turn into stretching. Maybe meal prep becomes sandwiches and easy dinners. Progress doesn’t disappear just because you hit a rough patch.
The key is to resume your habits as soon as things stabilize, without guilt or frustration.
You don’t need fancy apps or spreadsheets to stay on track. A simple notebook, checklist, or notes app can help you see progress over time.
Write down:
Daily movement
Expenses
Gratitude entries
Skills practiced
Miles traveled vs. days stayed put
Tracking helps you stay aware and motivated- especially when days blur together on the road.
If you travel with a partner or family, share your goals with them. Supporting each other makes resolutions easier and more fun.
Solo RVers can lean into the RV community- online forums, social media groups, or campground friendships. Sharing goals and progress with others adds accountability and encouragement.
Full-time RVing already represents a bold life choice. Success doesn’t mean perfection-it means consistency, flexibility, and growth.
Some resolutions may evolve as the year goes on. That’s okay. The beauty of RV life is learning what truly matters to you, not sticking to goals that no longer serve your journey.
Sticking to New Year’s resolutions while full-time RVing isn’t about rigid plans or strict rules. It’s about creating goals that move with you, adjusting when needed, and appreciating the freedom you’ve chosen.
As you roll into a new year, remember: progress looks different on the road-and that’s part of the adventure.