Budget for on the road

PSAC · Member

Budget for on the road

barrie · Guru

Hi PSAC
Me and the boss have been on the road for 3 years and that's our budget for the year we free camp when we can and can save quite a lot on the budget by doing this .
Don't have a template for it as we just float along with it

Dreamcaster51 · Senior Member

We did 3 1/2 yrs full time on $26000, that covered everything including insurances etc. yep we free camped a bit as well but you meet the nicest people in those camps. Nealy all we met like that we're full timers as well, just don't be in a rush, when you stop be prepared to stop for a week or two. Saves fuel money etc when you do that. We did it easy like so many others on this forum, have fun and enjoy each other.

Beth54 · Guru

yes, there are a couple of templates. I have them both on my laptop, but as usual, I can't upload anything. disbelief doh

And I can't find them through the search box, so I'm obviously not using the right wording.

-- Edited by Beth54 on Monday 24th of September 2012 02:56:49 PM

Beth54 · Guru

Here's a couple.

http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t50047625/how-much-do-you-need/

http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t45769748/cost-of-travelling/?page=2&sort=newestFirst

-- Edited by Beth54 on Monday 24th of September 2012 03:04:57 PM

Beth54 · Guru

Lonerider wrote:
Thanks for the links Beth. I dont think I realized it cost so much. I have been living overseas for quite awhile just because it is much cheaper than Oz. I considered buying an apartment back in Oz, but at my age thought it was too much to outlay for a roof and bed.
I will re-think all this afer the info.

Vern

Vern, I'm on a Disabiltiy Support Pension, with no other income, and I'm not the only one. Many pensioners are doing it on a very strict budget, and managing. So don't be put off by some GN's rather generous budgets.

No offence intended.

-- Edited by Beth54 on Monday 24th of September 2012 06:37:38 PM

Lonerider · Veteran Member

Thanks Beth, you're a source of encouragement. Not that I am in dire need, but the cost of existing in Oz is one of the highest.

-- Edited by Lonerider on Monday 24th of September 2012 08:01:26 PM

Lonerider · Veteran Member

That budget mentioned, is that for 2 people? What do some of the solo nomads manage?

Vern

Clare46 · Senior Member

Lonerider wrote:
That budget mentioned, is that for 2 people? What do some of the solo nomads manage?

Vern

I would imagine that the only difference would be a little less spent on food or sightseeing. Caravan parks if used rarely have a single person charge and fuel would be the same.

Happywanderer · The Master

There was a thread on here sometime back about budgets on the road. Some gave their own account including graphs and lists of costs.
IMHO All budgets would be different to suit the individual. I do remember some were doing a budget on 200.00 a week and some on a lot higher amounts. to each their own depending on what you spend your money on while on the road, and how far you go in a week.

brickies · Guru

I agree with Happy Wanderer , You alone can only set your budget you have to work out how much you have to spend a week and do the split up. Some one left the park I am in this morning and were traveling 700 KLM couldn't do that on a budget . Fuel is the big killer you have to eat at home anyway, So work out how much you can afford for fuel and only do small hops between free camps , Go easy on smokes and grog also can you afford to fed yourself and a Dog happy travels

Lonerider · Veteran Member

Thanks for the links Beth. I dont think I realized it cost so much. I have been living overseas for quite awhile just because it is much cheaper than Oz. I considered buying an apartment back in Oz, but at my age thought it was too much to outlay for a roof and bed.

I will re-think all this afer the info.

Vern

pauline · Guru

yeah I agree but what a great place to exist, wouldn't be anywhere else.......

yeoeleven · Guru

Hi, I am a solo traveller with very frugal tastes, I neither smoke nor buy alcohol and my idea of luxury is having a meal at MacDonalds. I am a pensioner without a home base and my budget is $50 per day.

During the first 3 weeks of this current adventure I saved $335 and spent it on prebooking my Tasmania trip. The next 6 weeks I saved $1000 and it is well that I did because the van is needing more work and the projected bill is $1000.

I have not been to a caravan park on this trip and free camp almost everywhere so staying in one camp for a few days then driving a short distance to the next is a very economical way of living. Clearly to do that you have to be well power organized and not need 240 volts.

I have a generator that has been used 3 times this trip for around 1.5 hours each time, just enough to recharge the dual batteries when the sun didn't shine and I didn't drive that day. My solar panels are 120watt portable folding type before I fixed them over the cabin.

Last year I had a month in Bali flying from Perth whilst on my round Australia trip and was able to do that on the pension. It is very possible to live on the road whilst on a pension but a late model vehicle would be better than a 1979 Hi Ace.

John

Duh · Guru

Home and Farm sits (caretaking) could save you a bit too there is a section for it on the main GN homepage, and those that have done it and are still doing it can give you some links and info etc.

Beth54 · Guru

I think John should be your inspiration Vern. wink

In my case, I have a home base that I don't want to give up at this stage, but my rent is quite cheap.

Duh · Guru

Beth54 wrote:
I think John should be your inspiration Vern.

Yes, John (Yeoeleven John) has a good blog that is worth reading from start to finish and ongoing,

Here is his link;

http://yeoeleven.blogspot.com.au/?view=flipcard#!/2011/01/first-steps.html

Lonerider · Veteran Member

Have just been reading John's Blog. Yep, certainly is an inspirational and interesting read. And by the look of his happy face, less is better!

This is a direction I am moving toward that I have never been before, so it is with carefulness I take my steps having made many errors in the past. I guess its getting to retirement and not working anymore. Ohh, age is finally here, I have never really been thinking about it, always beeing able to work when I want. But, as they say, everything comes to an end.

John, your writing is so good you articles of some kind for profit.

yeoeleven · Guru

Lonerider wrote:
Have just been reading John's Blog. Yep, certainly is an inspirational and interesting read. And by the look of his happy face, less is better!
This is a direction I am moving toward that I have never been before, so it is with carefulness I take my steps having made many errors in the past. I guess its getting to retirement and not working anymore. Ohh, age is finally here, I have never really been thinking about it, always beeing able to work when I want. But, as they say, everything comes to an end.
John, your writing is so good you articles of some kind for profit.

Hi Vern,

getting old whilst still having a positive approach to life is the way to go, don't think of what you can't do (work) but he happy that you don't have to.

I have little interest in making money the pension is more than enough for me so I have not monetized the blog.

This is the best time of my life and last year was the best year, 74/75, this year will be even better 75/76 so don't dwell on the thoughts about what you can't do instead think about all the tremendous opportunities that will open up when you finally retire.

John

Lonerider · Veteran Member

Thanks John. I hope we cross paths one day.

Vern