Take inventory of your life and decide what you can live without. There is no doubt that most of us carry too much "baggage" with us in our lives, so living in a camper will require you to lose most of it. This can be liberating.
Rent a mini-storage unit for those hard-to-give-up possessions. The price varies, but you can usually find one for $50 to $60 per month. We all have items that carry a sentimental value, and there is no reason to let go of these.
Select the right camper for you and your family. Most campers are not going to provide comfortable living space for more than two people, so keep that in mind before making the choice to buy one to live in. The price will depend on the size of the camper you want and the amenities you add. A good one can start somewhere in the neighborhood of $125,000 but be sure to comparison shop.
Add solar panels and a generator to meet your electrical needs. Solar panels provide an excellent and eco-friendly power source for your camper and a generator is very handy as a supplemental power source. Prices are reasonable for both options: for solar panels, expect to pay between $120 to $150 and generators can run anywhere from $300 to $500 plus.
Get an RV satellite and receiver so you can enjoy digital-quality television wherever you go. Just because you're letting go of a lot of the items you don't need in life, it doesn't mean you have to lose touch with the world. Stay connected by getting a satellite and receiver set-up. Total cost will run around $500.
Pick your location. As in all matters pertaining to real estate, the key is location, location, location. So, decide where you want to set up your home and rent space there. You can find hundreds, if not thousands, of campgrounds that rent space. Or, you can rent space in a motorhome park. If you prefer a more private location, you can find a spot of land to rent for awhile.
Enjoy the simple life. Many people find the whole camper-life experience to be the most liberating of all possibilities. Once you've laid the groundwork and found the right location for your camper, sit back and take life at a simpler pace.
