October Out-go

On the positive side, October was the least expensive month since April. However, it could have been better. Once again, I had unplanned expenses in the RV category.

I found a REAL Airstream dealer that could get me in to check the caulking/seals on my roof. I didn’t know that was something that required maintenance. There was only one small area that needed attention, but while it was in the shop, I had them check the leak that I had recently discovered in the fresh water tank, and check out the leaky valve on the black water tank. The black water tank only required a good clean out and now it’s working great. The fresh water tank needed to be replaced. They had one in stock so I decided to have them do it. It was only dripping a little, but when I can, I prefer to avoid more serious problems down the road.

And, if that wasn’t enough out-go in the RV maintenance for one month, I also really dodged a bullet.

I am working as part of Amazon’s CamperForce in Campbellsville, Kentucky for their peak season. They pay for the campsite as part of the package. The only site I could find was kind of far out of town and didn’t have any amenities on site. No laundry, no bath house, no on-site management. In fact, I would have to get my mail through general delivery, and general delivery doesn’t accept FedEx or UPS. So, not really great.

A camper I met at training told me that there was a site available at The Resort, which is where I stayed two years ago. So, when I got ready to move to my new site, this is what I found:

A burnt out power cord?! What in the world?

And, if the power cord is burnt out, what does the power receptacle look like?

Oh, man! Like I said, it looks like I dodged a bullet. I could have really had some problems.

But, I got moved and then I started playing phone tag with a recommended mobile RV repairman. While waiting to hear back from him. I went to an RV dealer and got a new receptacle and cord to have on hand when he could get to me.

But, I started reading the directions, and I realized that it changing out the power receptacle should be pretty easy and I had the tools I needed, so I went ahead and did it myself!

The receptacle and the cord cost me almost $200, but at least I didn’t have to pay for someone to do it for me.

So, with no further ado, I give you my October expenses.

RV maintenance                            $1558.13
Groceries                                             362.46
Campsites                                            315.00
Gas                                                        310.92
Other                                                    196.67
Truck expenses                                  100.77
Restaurants/eating out                       82.66
Tolls                                                        12.75
Laundry                                                 12.68
Clothing                                                   4.68
Tourism/Entertainment                     10.00
Food/Drinks on the go                          1.69

TOTAL                                             $2,978.65

In October, I drove 1,573 miles and visited six states, including visiting the elusive state of West Virginia. That makes 40 states down with eight left to go!

I imagine that November expenses should be pretty low. For one thing, the campsite is paid for.  I have no time to spend money, as Amazon is a pretty demanding job. Expenses will be lower and I will have additional income!