Options and tips for working from your RV

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Dreaming of working remotely from your RV? Many people do, and the benefits are obvious: Getting to explore new places, enjoying nature on your lunch breaks, and packing up and moving whenever you’re ready for a change of scene or weather.

Doing an office job from your RV can also mean a much cheaper cost of living. If you own a home and live in your RV for part of the year, you might rent out your home while you’re away and use the rental income to help fund your travels.

If your RV is your permanent home, you’ll likely save thousands on a mortgage and property taxes while paying far less for heating and cooling your space.

Popular job choices for RVers

People who live the RV life have many jobs available to them – in fact, some become Uber or Lyft drivers, take on part-time seasonal work (for instance, during the holidays when companies need extra help), work at a KOA campground, or even create and sell items on platforms like Etsy.

However, some of the most popular jobs for people who live in RVs are computer- and phone-based, such as jobs in graphic and web design, marketing, sales, IT, data entry and admin support, finance and accounting, transcription services, writing and blogging, or translation.

With the help of online job platforms like Upwork and NoDesk, you can create your own profile, find and apply for jobs that sound interesting, connect with clients or businesses that need your help and start working.

One great option for RVers is to work online for companies or clients in another time zone or country. While this might sound unusual, this often gives you the chance to work during the hours you want.

For instance, when it’s morning in Australia, it’s afternoon and early evening in the U.S., which can be perfect if you want to go sight-seeing, hiking, or exploring in the morning and settle down to work in the afternoon.

Tips for working from your RV

Here are a few tips and things to think about if you decide to work online from your RV:

1. Set up a dedicated space and schedule – You may work more on some days than others, but you’ll work best if you create and stick to a regular schedule; depending on the jobs you do or the companies you work for, this may be required anyway. Set up a dedicated office area in your RV and block out the general times you’ll be working. Be honest with your clients or boss about your schedule and location changes, too.
   
   

2. Internet connection – Many RV parks and campgrounds offer reliable Wi-Fi, but make sure you have a secure, trustworthy connection and a backup plan if something goes wrong. The last thing you need is to get ready to work on a Monday morning and find out that the Internet (or your cell phone) doesn’t work.
   
   In fact, you might want to invest in a mobile hotspot for your RV. These devices can give you a better, more reliable Internet connection in areas where you have cell phone service.
   
   

3. Consider a VPN – While a VPN, or Virtual Private Network, doesn’t block all security threats, it does mask your IP address and location, and it can provide extra security when you’re online to help you avoid identity theft, data breaches and more. A VPN is also extremely useful if you end up working with a client overseas, as you can set your location to their country.
   

Looking for a secure storage solution for your RV, camper or trailer when you’re not working on the road? Contact Max RV today!