❓ Q&A: RV Life, Crafting, and Everything In Between
One of my favorite things about blogging is chatting with all of you. I get questions all the time about RV life, crafting in a small space, how we stay organized, and what day-to-day life actually looks like living in Wildebeest full time.
Since my inbox has been a little quiet lately, I figured I’d answer some of the most common questions I usually get asked!
So grab a coffee, settle in, and welcome to our little RV life Q&A session.
🚐 What’s the hardest part about living in an RV full time?
Space. Absolutely space.
You really learn quickly what you actually use versus what just sits around collecting dust. Every item in the RV has to earn its spot.
The hardest part for me specifically is managing craft supplies. I love crafting, but glitter explosions and overflowing bins are not exactly ideal in a small rolling home.
That said, I’ve gotten really good at keeping only supplies I truly use regularly.
🎨 How do you craft in such a tiny space?
Very carefully. 😂
Our table usually turns into my crafting zone. I use stackable plastic storage bins to organize supplies because they’re sturdy, easy to clean, and don’t flop over while we’re driving.
I also lean toward projects that don’t require giant machines or massive setups. Cricut projects, paper crafts, small seasonal decor, stickers, and simple DIYs work really well in RV life.
The biggest trick is cleaning as you go. Tiny messes become giant messes fast in a small space.
📍 How do you choose where to travel next?
A mix of workamping opportunities, interesting small towns, weird roadside attractions, and honestly… vibes.
Sometimes we’ll discover a quirky museum or strange local legend and suddenly that becomes our next stop. Other times we plan around campground jobs or weather.
I handle navigation and trip planning because I’m basically the GPS queen of the operation.
📚 What do you do during bad weather days?
Rainy days usually turn into cozy indoor days.
I’ll read, work on blog content, craft, organize supplies, or binge-watch something while listening to the rain on the roof. Chris usually games, edits videos, or works on writing and coding projects.
Honestly, stormy RV days can feel weirdly peaceful.
As long as the wind isn’t trying to launch us into another zip code.
☕ What’s your morning routine in the RV?
I am not one of those “wake up at 5 AM and do yoga in the sunrise” people.
Usually mornings start with coffee, checking social media messages, figuring out what needs done for the day, and trying to convince myself to fully wake up.
If we’re having a few travel days, everything becomes organized chaos pretty quickly. If we’re stationary somewhere, mornings are slower and calmer.
🧵 What craft supplies do you always keep on hand?
A few essentials never leave Wildebeest:
- Vinyl
- Cricut tools
- Cardstock
- Pens and markers
- Glue dots and adhesive tape
- Seasonal stickers
- Small paint sets
- Cutting mats
- Storage bins (lots of them)
I try to avoid buying giant bulk supplies because storage space disappears fast.
🚐 Do you ever get tired of RV life?
Sometimes.
RV life isn’t always aesthetic sunsets and cozy campfires. Sometimes it’s muddy shoes, campground noise, repair problems, and trying to figure out why something suddenly stopped working.
But I still love the freedom that comes with it.
I love seeing new places, finding hidden gems, and turning our little rolling home into something cozy no matter where we park.
🍳 Who does the cooking?
Usually Chris!
He’s almost always the driver and the cook, which honestly feels like a pretty good deal for me.
I help with cleanup, snacks, moral support, and occasionally standing nearby saying, “That smells really good.”
📖 What are your favorite ways to relax at the campground?
Reading outside, crafting, photography walks, chatting with campers, and hunting down local coffee shops or little downtown areas.
I also genuinely enjoy decorating the RV seasonally. Tiny spaces become extra cozy with simple decorations.
Even if I have to rearrange three things just to put one pumpkin somewhere.
✨ What’s one thing you wish people understood about RV living?
That full-time RV life still includes regular everyday life.
We still work, clean, grocery shop, pay bills, organize things, and have stressful days. It’s just happening in a moving house instead of a traditional one.
But the tradeoff is waking up in new places, meeting interesting people, and collecting stories everywhere we go.
And honestly? That part makes the chaos worth it.
💬 Got a question you’d like answered in a future Q&A?
Leave it in the comments or send me a message on social media! I’m always happy to chat about RV life, crafting, organization, books, travel days, or life inside Wildebeest.
<3 Amanda|Craftin' Wife
