RV Lifestyle And Employment Opportunities

by Laura Weaver
Traveling in our 36-foot motorhome has proven to be more enjoyable than we had ever anticipated. It has allowed us to visit 48 states very comfortably. Through our travels, we have met many wonderful people at the campgrounds where we have stayed…retirees just like us, who are following our dreams and doing what we love to do. We have also had the opportunity to meet several people, and many families, who are still employed while living in their motorhomes full-time. The varieties of job choices are as abundant and creative as your imagination and abilities will allow.

1) Campground employees. These positions can range from being a camp host to working in the office; from grounds maintenance crew to janitors. These positions can be found in Workamper ads, on campground websites, in camping magazines, or simply by inquiring at the campground office. Campsites are often offered at a discounted rate in addition to your wages.

2) Construction. Construction workers often travel great distances to their construction site, whether it be a mall complex, an office building, a residential complex or road and bridge construction. It is both economical and time-saving for these workers to simply live in campgrounds near their construction zones.

3) Business. Many who travel on business for their employer often find it more comfortable and less stressful to go on business trips in the familiarity of their own motorhomes. They don’t have to worry about packing and unpacking their personal belongings, losing sleep in an unfamiliar bed, or have the stress of making connecting flights. They can often put the finishing touches on their presentations or “tweak” their sales pitches directly in their RV’s home office with everything you need easily within reach.

4) Internet. The internet has opened up an entire world of home-based business opportunities. These can consist of free-lance writers, web-based sales, and product review surveys, to name a few.


5) Hobbies. Many people have a craft or art they enjoy. Making jewelry, painting, wood carving, or sewing are a few of the hobbies people can easily do while RVing. They can design, create, personalize, and transport their wares via their motorhome while traveling around the country to display and sell these items at craft shows, art fairs, or flea markets.

6) Entrepreneur. This person has a talent or skill that they can put to use while on the road. We have personally met people who offer a variety of services (for a fee, of course), working where they camp. These jobs consist of a CPA filing taxes for fellow-campers and nearby businesses; dog grooming and pet sitting; hair stylists and barbers; giving lessons in dance or yoga; performing the music or entertainment at campground activities.

Traveling and camping in a motorhome is a wonderful experience. Equally wonderful is the fact that you can also be gainfully employed and earn money while doing so, if you so choose. The opportunities are as endless as your imagination, your energy, and your ability allows.