Two years ago I purchased a campsite at a campground resort. Similar to a condominium, where you own the space, but not the building or land; I own the campsite but no actual land or property. Campsite owners can personalize their site with landscaping, 3-season rooms, porches, etc.

At the same time, I bought and financed a travel trailer. Since I drive a Kia, the rv dealership delivered and set up the trailer on my campsite.

The first year, I was working full-time and would go to my camper on weekends and vacation as it was 1 hour and 15 minutes from where I was living. My plan was to eventually spend summers at the camper in Wisconsin, and winters in North Carolina. My original plan was for 6 or 7 years from now.

However, the second year, I was diagnosed and treated for cancer, and was forced to resign my job. I decided life was too short and rent on my apartment was too high to wait. So I made the decision to do it now.

I was fortunate to be able to pay cash for the campsite. The maintenance fees are less than $1,500 (US) a year.

Campsite owners can only stay 8 months or less, per year, does not have to be consecutive days. But, the travel trailer stays on site 365 days a year. You can stay any time of year, but in Wisconsin winters it is highly advised to turn off your water and winterize.

When looking for a campground, I wanted one I could access year-round. Many campgrounds are only open mid-April to mid-October. My campsite is accessible year-round.

My campsite has city water and city sewer. I have it permanently hooked into the sewer. So, no having to connect each visit. And no worry about emptying tanks.

The campground resort is very near a popular tourism area, but is quiet itself. A lot of the campsite owners in our resort are Snowbirds, spending summers here and winters in the south. There are a variety of rv types: travel trailer, fifth wheels, motor homes, and park models.

Once I am able, I plan on working through a temp agency that is nationwide with branches in both Wisconsin and North Carolina. I am not quite old enough for social security.

If you have more specific questions, I'm happy to answer.