{"id":19654,"date":"2022-08-20T13:50:27","date_gmt":"2022-08-20T17:50:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mariastrussphotography.com\/?p=19654"},"modified":"2024-01-23T05:36:35","modified_gmt":"2024-01-23T10:36:35","slug":"rv-life-as-a-nomadic-photographer-pros-and-cons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mariastrussphotography.com\/2022\/08\/rv-life-as-a-nomadic-photographer-pros-and-cons\/","title":{"rendered":"RV LIVING AS A PHOTOGRAPHER &#8211; Pros &#038; Cons"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_e43297-1b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_e43297-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_e43297-1b\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-style:normal;font-family:var( --global-body-font-family, inherit );}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_e43297-1b mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_e43297-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_e43297-1b\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading19654_e43297-1b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_e43297-1b\">In the Photo Travels and Routes section of this blog, I addressed <a href=\"https:\/\/mariastrussphotography.com\/2024\/01\/why-i-became-a-nomadic-photographer-part-1-pursuit-of-a-porfolio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Why I Became a Nomadic Photographer.<\/a>  Now I want to share with you why I chose to live in an RV along with the Pros and Cons of the lifestyle from a photographer&#8217;s perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_2ce7dc-f3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_2ce7dc-f3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_2ce7dc-f3\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-style:normal;font-family:var( --global-body-font-family, inherit );}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_2ce7dc-f3 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_2ce7dc-f3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_2ce7dc-f3\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading19654_2ce7dc-f3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_2ce7dc-f3\">For anyone out there contemplating full time RV travel, I hope this post provides some guidance to your decision process.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id19654_7105d7-b9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id19654_7105d7-b9 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id19654_7105d7-b9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id19654_7105d7-b9 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id19654_7105d7-b9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id19654_7105d7-b9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id19654_7105d7-b9 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column19654_859037-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19654_859037-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19654_859037-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19654_859037-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19654_859037-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19654_859037-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19654_859037-9d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19654_859037-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column19654_859037-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19654_859037-9d\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image19654_05e429-b6 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image19654_05e429-b6 img.kb-img, .kb-image19654_05e429-b6 .kb-img img{border-top:4px solid rgba(77,51,7,0.21);border-right:4px solid rgba(77,51,7,0.21);border-bottom:4px solid rgba(77,51,7,0.21);border-left:4px solid rgba(77,51,7,0.21);border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-left-radius:8px;filter:drop-shadow(0px 0px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2));}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-image19654_05e429-b6 img.kb-img, .kb-image19654_05e429-b6 .kb-img img{border-top:4px solid rgba(77,51,7,0.21);border-right:4px solid rgba(77,51,7,0.21);border-bottom:4px solid rgba(77,51,7,0.21);border-left:4px solid rgba(77,51,7,0.21);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-image19654_05e429-b6 img.kb-img, .kb-image19654_05e429-b6 .kb-img img{border-top:4px solid rgba(77,51,7,0.21);border-right:4px solid rgba(77,51,7,0.21);border-bottom:4px solid rgba(77,51,7,0.21);border-left:4px solid rgba(77,51,7,0.21);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image19654_05e429-b6\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/mariastrussphotography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Lance-at-Willow-Spring-Rd-Moab-6-2-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-19990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mariastrussphotography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Lance-at-Willow-Spring-Rd-Moab-6-2-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mariastrussphotography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Lance-at-Willow-Spring-Rd-Moab-6-2.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/mariastrussphotography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Lance-at-Willow-Spring-Rd-Moab-6-2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_7c2eab-4f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_7c2eab-4f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_7c2eab-4f\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_7c2eab-4f mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_7c2eab-4f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_7c2eab-4f\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading19654_7c2eab-4f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_7c2eab-4f\">My camping preference is BLM land and national forest campgrounds to RV parks like the above location with stays ranging from 5 to 14 days. <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_1e183b-5f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_1e183b-5f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_1e183b-5f\"]{font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_1e183b-5f mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_1e183b-5f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_1e183b-5f\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading19654_1e183b-5f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_1e183b-5f\"> Places I Traveled To<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ngg-pro-mosaic-container\" data-ngg-pro-mosaic-id=\"4be60bf113909a2e34f3549a236af222\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_a0d63e-09, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_a0d63e-09[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_a0d63e-09\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);margin-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-style:normal;font-family:var( --global-heading-font-family, inherit );text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_a0d63e-09 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_a0d63e-09[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_a0d63e-09\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading19654_a0d63e-09 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_a0d63e-09\">Nomadic Photographer Definition<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_24da56-06, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_24da56-06[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_24da56-06\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_24da56-06 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_24da56-06[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_24da56-06\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading19654_24da56-06 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_24da56-06\">First up, let&#8217;s look at what I mean by the term nomadic photographer as it related to the pros and cons listed in this post.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_f64614-f0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_f64614-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_f64614-f0\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_f64614-f0 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_f64614-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_f64614-f0\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading19654_f64614-f0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_f64614-f0\">I consider a nomadic photographer to be someone who travels extensively for extended periods of time from destination to destination in some form of RV, van or camper.  This means you may or may not have a home base. <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_a7a7e7-ee, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_a7a7e7-ee[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_a7a7e7-ee\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_a7a7e7-ee mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_a7a7e7-ee[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_a7a7e7-ee\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading19654_a7a7e7-ee wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_a7a7e7-ee\">Photographers who travel in an RV for short durations such as weekends or short vacation trips will likely not be as impacted by the factors I am about to cover.  <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_e157ff-bd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_e157ff-bd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_e157ff-bd\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);margin-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-style:normal;font-family:var( --global-heading-font-family, inherit );text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_e157ff-bd mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_e157ff-bd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_e157ff-bd\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading19654_e157ff-bd wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_e157ff-bd\">Pros to RV Life as a Nomadic Photographer <\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_a03dc7-30, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_a03dc7-30[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_a03dc7-30\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-size:29px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_a03dc7-30 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_a03dc7-30[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_a03dc7-30\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading19654_a03dc7-30 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_a03dc7-30\"><strong><em>One of the greatest benefits of RV life is the ability to travel to beautiful places in your home.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image19654_13c832-c8 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image19654_13c832-c8\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"715\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/mariastrussphotography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Lance-Camper-Bed-2-715x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-19663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mariastrussphotography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Lance-Camper-Bed-2-715x600.jpg 715w, https:\/\/mariastrussphotography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Lance-Camper-Bed-2-238x200.jpg 238w, https:\/\/mariastrussphotography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Lance-Camper-Bed-2.jpg 1192w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 715px) 100vw, 715px\" \/><figcaption>My Bed and Boo&#8217;s matching bed.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_88f70a-75, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_88f70a-75[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_88f70a-75\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-style:normal;background-color:rgba(136,136,136,0.11);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_88f70a-75 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_88f70a-75[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_88f70a-75\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading19654_88f70a-75 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_88f70a-75\">1. <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-1-color\"><strong>My own bed<\/strong> <\/mark>-I can sleep in my own bed wihtout worrying about it being clean or comfortable.  <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_44bb1c-0f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_44bb1c-0f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_44bb1c-0f\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-style:normal;background-color:rgba(136,136,136,0.11);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_44bb1c-0f mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_44bb1c-0f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_44bb1c-0f\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading19654_44bb1c-0f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_44bb1c-0f\">2.  <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-1-color\">No more packing and unpacking<\/mark><\/strong>&#8211;  No more lugging belongings in and out of hotels.  (I hate those luggage carts, don&#8217;t you?)<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_f4ecc8-9a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_f4ecc8-9a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_f4ecc8-9a\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-style:normal;background-color:rgba(136,136,136,0.11);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_f4ecc8-9a mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_f4ecc8-9a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_f4ecc8-9a\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading19654_f4ecc8-9a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_f4ecc8-9a\">3.<mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-1-color\"><strong>Take everything you need-<\/strong><\/mark>When you travel full-time in an RV everything you need as far as clothes, computers, and camera gear can be with you (within reason).  If the weather suddenly becomes too cold or too hot, your clothes for each season are there.  <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_b8fccc-5f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_b8fccc-5f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_b8fccc-5f\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-style:normal;background-color:rgba(136,136,136,0.11);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_b8fccc-5f mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_b8fccc-5f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_b8fccc-5f\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading19654_b8fccc-5f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_b8fccc-5f\">3. <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-1-color\">Travel with a Pet<\/mark><strong> <\/strong>&#8211; My cat travels with me. If he could not go, I could not travel. <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_16f840-2e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_16f840-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_16f840-2e\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-style:normal;background-color:rgba(136,136,136,0.11);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_16f840-2e mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_16f840-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_16f840-2e\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading19654_16f840-2e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_16f840-2e\"> 4. <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-1-color\">Coffee, Coffee and More Coffee<\/mark><\/strong>.  Yes, I like my coffee in the morning and am very picky about my brand. This is a bigger perk than you may think.  For instance when photographing in places such as Yellowstone, many restaurants do not open till 7 to 8 A.M.  By that time I have usually been in the field for hours.  Prior to RV travel, my early morning coffee options in many places were restricted to those terrible hotel packets of coffee. <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_128067-06, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_128067-06[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_128067-06\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-style:normal;background-color:rgba(136,136,136,0.11);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_128067-06 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_128067-06[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_128067-06\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading19654_128067-06 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_128067-06\"> 5. <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-1-color\"><strong>Eat Your Own Food. <\/strong><\/mark>Just like with coffee, RV travel enables one to eat at home. When I stayed in hotels and had to head out for a sunrise shoot at 4 A.M. my breakfast choices were non existent or limited to unhealthy options!  <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_cd72d6-94, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_cd72d6-94[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_cd72d6-94\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-style:normal;background-color:rgba(136,136,136,0.11);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_cd72d6-94 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_cd72d6-94[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_cd72d6-94\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading19654_cd72d6-94 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_cd72d6-94\"> 6. <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-1-color\"><strong>Dedicated Place to Work<\/strong><\/mark><strong>&#8211;<\/strong> Living in an RV one can usually create a dedicated place to work that has everything needed to edit and process images.  Staying in hotels, even for extended periods of time, I would never leave my computer and hard drives set up in the room, even if I was only going out for a hour.  <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_87aeb7-61, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_87aeb7-61[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_87aeb7-61\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);margin-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-style:normal;font-family:var( --global-heading-font-family, inherit );text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_87aeb7-61 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_87aeb7-61[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_87aeb7-61\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading19654_87aeb7-61 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_87aeb7-61\">Cons of RV Travel as a Nomadic Photographer <\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_7b08c9-0a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_7b08c9-0a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_7b08c9-0a\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-style:normal;background-color:rgba(136,136,136,0.11);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_7b08c9-0a mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_7b08c9-0a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_7b08c9-0a\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading19654_7b08c9-0a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_7b08c9-0a\"> 1. <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-1-color\">The Wrong RV-<\/mark><\/strong> I could write a book on this one but instead will refer you to <a href=\"https:\/\/mariastrussphotography.com\/2020\/01\/the-perfect-photographers-rv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top Questions Before Buying an RV.<\/a>  No RV is perfect, but RV&#8217;s should have some key attributes most photographers will need. For instances I consider 4 season packages an essential feature of any RV for a photographer..<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_c65e38-c4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_c65e38-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_c65e38-c4\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-style:normal;background-color:rgba(136,136,136,0.11);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_c65e38-c4 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_c65e38-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_c65e38-c4\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading19654_c65e38-c4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_c65e38-c4\"> 2. <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-1-color\">RV Upkeep and Maintenance<\/mark><\/strong>&#8211; RV repairs happen, can be expensive and can ruin photo trips. Once I had to leave the Tetons during a beautiful wildflower season due to a broken drain on one of my tanks. And that was only one of the examples. Also RVs require lots of maintenance tasks that take your time and money.  <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_76142b-1c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_76142b-1c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_76142b-1c\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-style:normal;background-color:rgba(136,136,136,0.11);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_76142b-1c mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_76142b-1c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_76142b-1c\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading19654_76142b-1c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_76142b-1c\"> 3. <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-1-color\"><strong>Struggles Balancing RV Life with Photography Projects<\/strong><\/mark> &#8211; The RV community is a very active community with many clubs and online forums.  It becomes easy to get caught up in the RV world instead of focusing on photography projects.  <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_eb80bb-f9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_eb80bb-f9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_eb80bb-f9\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-style:normal;background-color:rgba(136,136,136,0.11);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_eb80bb-f9 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_eb80bb-f9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_eb80bb-f9\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading19654_eb80bb-f9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_eb80bb-f9\"> 4. <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-1-color\">Weather Delays<\/mark><\/strong>&#8211; Do not underestimate how much slower RV travel is than traveling in a car, and how susceptible RV travel is to inclement weather.  In fact, numerous times my photo destinations completely changed due to inclement weather. <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_cd75e5-84, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_cd75e5-84[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_cd75e5-84\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-style:normal;background-color:rgba(136,136,136,0.11);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_cd75e5-84 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_cd75e5-84[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_cd75e5-84\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading19654_cd75e5-84 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_cd75e5-84\"><strong> 6. <\/strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-1-color\"><strong>Campsites<\/strong><\/mark>&#8211; Choosing the right RV will make a big difference in where one can camp. As a photographer, you may likely be in remote locations and\/or in popular locations at busy times. Choosing a smaller RV&#8217;s will greatly increase the chances of securing more campsites. Shorter is better!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_1bf19d-1e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_1bf19d-1e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_1bf19d-1e\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-style:normal;background-color:rgba(136,136,136,0.11);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_1bf19d-1e mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_1bf19d-1e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_1bf19d-1e\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading19654_1bf19d-1e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_1bf19d-1e\"><strong> 7. <\/strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-1-color\">Trip Planning- <\/mark>Don&#8217;t underestimate the time it takes to plan travel days when you are driving any type of RV. Every route needs to be reviewed for road grades, clearances and estimated winds before hitting the road. On a weekly or biweekly basis, this task can quickly consume a bunch of time, especially if you are traveling in larger and taller RVs. <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_6780fc-83, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_6780fc-83[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_6780fc-83\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);margin-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_6780fc-83 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_6780fc-83[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_6780fc-83\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading19654_6780fc-83 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_6780fc-83\">Is it worth living in an RV\/camper for Photography? <\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_08f266-cf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_08f266-cf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_08f266-cf\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_08f266-cf mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_08f266-cf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_08f266-cf\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading19654_08f266-cf wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_08f266-cf\">Yes, absolutely.  Despite the long list of above cons, there is no better way to photograph a variety of destinations than by living, either full-time or part-time, in an RV, van, or camper. <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_19172a-3d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_19172a-3d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_19172a-3d\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_19172a-3d mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_19172a-3d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_19172a-3d\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading19654_19172a-3d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_19172a-3d\">Many of the above cons are issues that can be resolved or mitigated to an by taking the following steps:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_da5360-06, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_da5360-06[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_da5360-06\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);margin-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_da5360-06 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_da5360-06[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_da5360-06\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading19654_da5360-06 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_da5360-06\"><mark style=\"background-color:#e98721\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-9-color\">Purchase the Right RV\/Camper\/Van<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id19654_3d5965-23 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id19654_3d5965-23 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id19654_3d5965-23 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id19654_3d5965-23 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id19654_3d5965-23 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id19654_3d5965-23 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id19654_3d5965-23 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column19654_7fb4db-08, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column19654_7fb4db-08:not(.specificity){margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column19654_7fb4db-08 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19654_7fb4db-08 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19654_7fb4db-08 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19654_7fb4db-08 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19654_7fb4db-08 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19654_7fb4db-08 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);}.kadence-column19654_7fb4db-08 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19654_7fb4db-08{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19654_7fb4db-08 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column19654_7fb4db-08 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19654_7fb4db-08\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19654_d733ed-5b:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19654_d733ed-5b ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19654_d733ed-5b ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:12px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19654_d733ed-5b .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:31px;color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19654_d733ed-5b ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items19654_d733ed-5b ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items19654_d733ed-5b ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);font-family:var( --global-body-font-family, inherit );color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);}.kt-svg-icon-list-items19654_d733ed-5b ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items19654_d733ed-5b kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19654_a4016f-1b\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><polyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Complete the<a href=\"https:\/\/mariastrussphotography.com\/2021\/01\/the-perfect-rv-for-photography-checklist-maria-struss-photography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Perfect RV for Photography Checklist.<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19654_64b059-4c\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><polyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Answer:  <a href=\"https:\/\/mariastrussphotography.com\/2020\/01\/the-perfect-photographers-rv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top Questions to Answer Before Buying An RV.<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19654_dc7251-6e\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><polyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Consider renting a camper for a photo trip to see what works and does not work based on your specific needs and not the RV your friend told you to buy.  <em>Yes, I did that when I bought my motorhome.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19654_7b3fa1-1f\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><polyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Carefully think about where you want to photograph and if the RV will get you there.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19654_50a539-f5\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><polyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Size matters- Think small if you like camping in more natural setting such as a national forest or state park campground. If you prefer RV parks, you can get away with a larger RVs. <em>When thinking small, if towing, be sure the include the total length of tow vehicle and trailer.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19654_5b03b1-83\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><polyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Regardless what type of camper you buy, adequate battery and solar capacity if you camp off-grid is a must.  As photographers the likelihood of camping in cold weather is much greater than RVers who chase 70 degree weather and you will need to run a heater. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_d54291-d3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_d54291-d3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_d54291-d3\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);margin-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_d54291-d3 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading19654_d54291-d3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_d54291-d3\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading19654_d54291-d3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading19654_d54291-d3\"><mark style=\"background-color:#e98721\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-9-color\">Learn Basic RV Maintenance Skills<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image19654_ec94fe-19 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image19654_ec94fe-19 img.kb-img, .kb-image19654_ec94fe-19 .kb-img img{border-top:4px solid rgba(77,51,7,0.21);border-right:4px solid rgba(77,51,7,0.21);border-bottom:4px solid rgba(77,51,7,0.21);border-left:4px solid rgba(77,51,7,0.21);border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-left-radius:8px;filter:drop-shadow(0px 0px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2));}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-image19654_ec94fe-19 img.kb-img, .kb-image19654_ec94fe-19 .kb-img img{border-top:4px solid rgba(77,51,7,0.21);border-right:4px solid rgba(77,51,7,0.21);border-bottom:4px solid rgba(77,51,7,0.21);border-left:4px solid rgba(77,51,7,0.21);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-image19654_ec94fe-19 img.kb-img, .kb-image19654_ec94fe-19 .kb-img img{border-top:4px solid rgba(77,51,7,0.21);border-right:4px solid rgba(77,51,7,0.21);border-bottom:4px solid rgba(77,51,7,0.21);border-left:4px solid rgba(77,51,7,0.21);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image19654_ec94fe-19\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/mariastrussphotography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_0214-Edit-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"Picture of RV Repair Truck\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-20134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mariastrussphotography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_0214-Edit-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mariastrussphotography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_0214-Edit-267x200.jpg 267w, https:\/\/mariastrussphotography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_0214-Edit.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id19654_114c00-d8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id19654_114c00-d8 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id19654_114c00-d8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id19654_114c00-d8 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id19654_114c00-d8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id19654_114c00-d8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id19654_114c00-d8 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column19654_716e00-fb, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column19654_716e00-fb:not(.specificity){margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column19654_716e00-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19654_716e00-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19654_716e00-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19654_716e00-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19654_716e00-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19654_716e00-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);}.kadence-column19654_716e00-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19654_716e00-fb{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19654_716e00-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column19654_716e00-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19654_716e00-fb\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19654_39a525-1f:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19654_39a525-1f ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19654_39a525-1f ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:12px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19654_39a525-1f .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:31px;color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items19654_39a525-1f ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items19654_39a525-1f ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items19654_39a525-1f ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);font-family:var( --global-body-font-family, inherit );color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);}.kt-svg-icon-list-items19654_39a525-1f ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items19654_39a525-1f kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19654_60a8cc-71\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><polyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Learn how to perform basics like checking a propane tank for leaks, caulking, lubricating seals, flushing a hot water tank, etc. In fact, I recommend attending an Escapee or other RV club class on RV Basics.  <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-19654_e8678b-8d\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><polyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Have a plan for handling breakdowns in remote locations where there are no RV repair facilities. 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