We Bought the Cheapest RV We Could Find... But Here's the True Cost

We bought a $2,500 RV and spent the last 2.5 years renovating it into a livable home - here’s what it actually cost us. In this video, we break down every expense, including RV renovation costs, repairs, upgrades, and the true cost of owning an older RV vs buying new. If you’re considering van life or RV living, this is the real cost breakdown you need to see before making a decision. 0:00 Intro 0:48 Our initial dream 1:30 What we bought 2:17 Cost overview 3:00 "Basic" upgrades 5:36 "Aesthetic" upgrades 10:14 "Utility" upgrades 12:10 Reflecting on total *Support our channel by purchasing from these links 🔋 OFF-GRID GEAR • ❄️ Furrion Chill Cube from United RV: https://bit.ly/4kURHmA • 🔆 Rigid Solar (Callsun 200W): https://amzn.to/4awrRCs • 🔆 Flexible Solar (BougeRV Arch Pro 200W, 8% OFF Coupon Code: BOUGERV38): https://amzn.to/45AYBHR • 🔌 Battery Generator (Ecoflow Delta Pro): https://bit.ly/4ncuDBi • 🪶 Alternator Charger (Ecoflow): bit.ly/4eEVi5W • 🔋 12V Battery (LiTime: 6% OFF Coupon Code: GAAB6): https://www.litime.com/products/12v-1... • 🌐 Starlink Internet (one free month!): https://bit.ly/4kJKl4Z 🚌 GENERAL RV GEAR • 🚣 Inflatable kayak (Bote Zeppelin Aero): https://alnk.to/esYCVrh • 🌡️ WiFi Thermostat (Cielo Breez Max): https://amzn.to/4kMEtYr • 👩‍🍳 Air fryer (Ninja Speedi): https://amzn.to/4kJeeC1 • 🌽 Harvest Hosts: https://www.harvesthosts.com/?refid=y... 📷 OUR FILMING SETUP • 📸 Camera (DJI Action 5 Pro): https://amzn.to/4mJ60Mf • 🎤 Microphone (DJI Mic Mini): https://amzn.to/4a1YvdS • 🛸 Drone (DJI Mini 4 Drone): https://amzn.to/43NNzgF 💬 CONNECT WITH US 📸 Follow us behind the scenes on Instagram: @gabandbren 📧 Contact / partnerships: [email protected]