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Earning Money While RVing
You can’t have a traditional drive-to-the-office-every-morning job if you’re going to be traveling the country in an RV. So disregard everything you’ve ever learned about getting a “real job” – and do something better! Now, the definition of something “better” will be different for everyone, so first determine what type of work you’re interested in (easier said than done, amiright?). There’s a very nice article here from Heath & Alyssa that was written by their friend Camille Attell, Remote Business Coach.
Determine what work you like
The whole idea of getting away from the typical 9 to 5 job and traveling in your RV is to enjoy yourself, live more simply, and see the country, so find a way to make a living doing something that you enjoy doing! It may be working online, working at a campground or park, or selling a product or service. I’ve put together my list of thoughts/ideas here, but please share at the bottom of this page if you have other income sources that I haven’t thought of here!
My steps for determining what I’d like to do after I left my regular 9 to 5:
- Do I want to work for someone else (like I always have) or for myself as a freelancer, contractor or at my own business?
- What tasks at previous jobs made me the happiest?
- What things do I know I DON’T want to do? For example, I spent quite a bit of time on the phone and on a computer at previous jobs. I don’t mind doing some of each of those, but don’t want to do either of them ALL DAY LONG.
- What skills and strengths do I have? Think about technology that you’re well versed in, creative skills you have, communication skills, etc.
- How many hours a day do I want to work?
- Do I want to be on a computer all day or would I prefer being outdoors doing physical work?
- Can I make a product to sell?
- Could I sell any services or teach classes?
- Am I an expert in any subjects that may make an interesting blog?
Best websites for finding remote jobs
I have used these sites for my own job searches, and only listed those that are trustworthy and don’t include “junk” jobs, such as getting paid to take surveys.
General Remote Job Websites
There were about 1,200 jobs total listed on this site when I used it. The listings were high quality and recently posted. This is free to use, and very easy. Just select jobs by type on the left side of the page, and listings instantly filter and appear on the page. Listings unfold “accordion style” on the page. Links will take you directly to the company websites to apply.
A trustworthy site for finding jobs with an advanced search that allows you to filter by job type, full/part time hours, remote and freelance options, and more. Set up a profile (or profiles) to make it easy to apply and receive daily emails with new job alerts. This site also has tips on landing a job, plus webinars, online job fairs, skills tests, etc. There is an annual fee of $50.
Set up a profile for free, allowing companies to apply for jobs directly through the Hubstaff website. Filter jobs by skillset, pay rate, country, language, full-time/part-time and experience level. The jobs listed include teachers, programmers, marketing, writers, data entry, project managers and more. I think anything goes here, there are no limitations on the job types listed.
Handpicked jobs and they claim no scams, only real jobs. What they claim to NOT list: Unpaid internships, start a business opportunities, 100% commission jobs.
From what I can tell, jobs are chosen from Indeed and listed here. Links redirect users to Indeed, and from there if you click to apply redirected to the company website. The jobs listed do seem to be quality jobs, but some of the listings were 2 years old and I could not find a way to sort them by listing date.
Jobspresso has remote job listings in tech, marketing, customer service, design, sales, and writing. You can filter by full/part time, freelance, contract or internship job types.
Free to use. This site doesn’t have a ton of listings (590 when I was writing this), but it is easy to use and includes categories of Customer Support, Design, Engineering, Marketing, Non-Tech, Operations, Product, Sales, and Other. Apply buttons redirect users to company application pages. Sign up to receive job listings sent directly to your email.
Free to use and set up a profile, unless you want to be a “featured” profile, which is a cost of $10/month if paid quarterly, or $15/month paid monthly. Job listings include just about every job category you can think of. If setting up a profile, be prepared to upload a resume and a photo of yourself. I like that jobs are listed on the left, and when you select a job the details are listed on the right, similar to LinkedIn. This means that you don’t have to leave the page to get details.
Very easy to use site, and I like that the job details are all on-page so you don’t have to waste time hitting the back button every time you want to see more listings. The job listings seem to be hand curated, but only some are “verified” to be trustworthy, and are listed as such. Note that some jobs listed here are actually expired, however.
This site lists jobs by the categories of Developer, Tech or Non-tech jobs, and includes marketing, SEO, finance, customer support, graphic design and writer/editor jobs under “non-tech”. I like this site because all of the job details are listed on-page via an accordion-style drop down, so the user does not need to leave the page to get more information.
This site has job listings in software development, customer support, design, marketing/sales, product and an “all others” category, which at the time of this writing included technical writers, documentation specialist, project managers, etc. Free to use. Apply buttons redirect to company websites.
Specifically for freelancers. Contract jobs in web development, writing, design, customer service and more. Freelancers bid on jobs that are listed. Build a profile to get started.
Quality jobs and the most filters I’ve seen on a remote job board. Filter by hours, job type, employer type, career level, education level, etc. Sort by date or by relevance. You must be a member in order to apply for jobs or to see all of the details on this site. Membership cost is $15.99/month, 3 months for $39.99 or 6 months for $59.99.
This site is amazingly simple. Browse by category only for programming, design, copywriting, customer support, sales and marketing, developer jobs and more. You do not set up a profile, so the links to apply for jobs just route you to a company’s website to apply.
Post your resume on this site to find remote jobs in categories of Developer, Marketing, Design, Writing, Customer Support & More. Free option includes the ability to apply for 3 jobs per month. $9 membership includes a premium profile, access to hidden jobs, job alerts, and no ads.
Free to use site with thousands of jobs listed by category. However, I did notice that they don’t seem to purge old jobs from the listings, so there are listings that are 1-2 years old or older. The default sort is by date, so the newest listings are legitimate. Apply buttons redirect you to the company’s application page.
Remote Job Websites for Creatives/Designers
Freelance jobs for designers of all types. You can work directly with a business/client, or you can join a design “contest” where you submit your idea and complete with other designers to win. It is free to join and set up a profile, but it looks like there is a fee to help find clients to work directly for. Categories include web design, T-Shirt design, logos, art & illustration, merchandise, packaging, book & magazine, architectural renderings, and even tattoo design.
Developer and creative jobs are listed on this site. Enter “Remote” in the search terms box to find remote jobs. Artrepreneur also allows artists to build a resume using a tool on their website, and also to build a portfolio page. Free to use for artists!
Remote and freelance/contractor jobs. Filter by specialty such as Illustrator, Animator or Brand Designer. Turn on the “Remote Friendly” toggle or the “Freelance/contract” toggle to search. The “Apply Now” buttons redirect to company websites.
Remote Job Websites for Writers
Contena has an application to complete in order to join. This site has resources for writers, including tools and training to help you get started writing. There is a short application first, then you can create a profile and get started. This site includes listings for freelance and remote jobs.
Freelance writing jobs pulled in from other sites such as Indeed and listed by the latest date. Apply buttons redirect users to the original job listing on other sites. Jobs listed include SEO specialist, copywriters, bloggers, news writers, etc.
Write blog articles and web content for a variety of industries and subjects, including fashion, food, education and sustainable living. Free to search for jobs and apply. Some applications redirect to a different website, and some allow you to apply within the Problogger site.
Resources for writers, and jobs for all experience levels. Level of pay is dependent upon the rated quality of writing. It is free to register; complete the application form indicating your area(s) of expertise.
Remote Job Websites for Developers
Jobs for Ruby on Rails developers only. Definitely a niche job board! Sign up for free and receive job alerts to your email inbox daily, weekly or monthly.
Remote developer jobs only. Great website, free and easy to use and they list only quality jobs. Apply buttons redirect to the company application.
Remote Job Websites for Women
Geared towards women returning to work after taking time off from their careers (such as for maternity leave). Membership costs range from $99 – $349 per year. Jobs listed here by companies who expect gaps in your resume. Several that I reviewed actually REQUIRED applicants to have taken 2-3 years off of work before applying.
Remote and freelance/contractor jobs. Filter by specialty such as Illustrator, Animator or Brand Designer. Turn on the “Remote Friendly” toggle or the “Freelance/contract” toggle to search. The “Apply Now” buttons redirect to company websites.
Find remote jobs in categories of Marketing, Design, Development, Product, Sales and Support. Easy, free to use site with all detailed job descriptions on the site. Apply buttons redirect to company applications.
Freelancing jobs specifically for women. You must complete an application and await approval prior to searching for jobs on this site.
Niche Remote Job Websites
A service offered by Amazon that helps connect companies with workers that complete on-line tasks. Pay is per task completed. The tasks are referred to as Human Intelligence Tasks (HITS). Create a worker account and choose which tasks to work on. Tasks do not pay much, so this is a way to make extra money but is not a career.
Specifically for lawyers who want flexibility of remote work. I was able to search job listings for free without signing up. Apply for listed jobs within the Axiom website.
Very niche site with jobs in Python, AI, data science and more.
Job Websites with Remote Search Option
With more than 1.5 million jobs, there’s something for everyone on this site. Enter “remote” into the keyword search. Filter by type, experience level, education level, and salary. This is free to use. NOTE that this is not a perfect search, and some non-remote job options are listed under the search.
These job listings are specifically at start-up companies; filter by “only remote jobs”. I really love this website – each company listing includes all of the available open positions underneath the company name, and job details open in a new pop-up window on the page. It is easy to either apply or close the window. It’s free to use, and quick and easy to set up a profile by uploading your resume and preferences.
Free to use. Build a profile so you can use the “Easy Apply” option. To search for remote jobs, select the “work from home” toggle button under the search options.
If you are interested in more than a job and want to help out a non-profit organization, this site lists jobs, internships and volunteer opportunities. Filters on the left side of the job search page include a Remote/On-Site option. Also filter for job type, issue/cause that you’re interested in working for, organization type, education level, etc.
Very well-known job search site with thousands of jobs and the ability to build a resume so you can apply directly through Indeed (for select jobs). Enter “Remote” under the “Where” search box. Any and all job types are listed here!
LinkedIn has a filter on their job search. Enter the remote jobs option as shown below in the location search box. Note that the search includes any job description with the word “remote” in it, so it’s not a perfect search. For example, It lists jobs that include the text “no remote option”. Set up a Linkedin profile if you don’t have one already. Some jobs have an easy apply option if you already have a profile.
Enter “Work from Home” in the search for jobs box at the top of the search page. When I searched last, there were 354,000 remote jobs listed here! Create a profile on their site and use it to apply. Create job alerts to get new jobs sent to your inbox.
This site had 25,816 listings last time I checked! They also offer job coaching, career advice and resume reviews. Type “flexible/remote” under “Locations”. Filter further by skill level and company size.
Jobs for On-site Work for RVers (Work Kamping)
From the Amazon website: “The Amazon CamperForce program brings together a community of enthusiastic RV’ers for seasonal workcamping job opportunities. Your responsibilities will be in the areas of picking, packing, stowing, and receiving at an Amazon warehouse.” Available locations change on a regular basis, and you can sign up to receive notifications. Benefits include $550/month towards a campsite (campgrounds must be “Amazon approved” – they have a list for each state), 401(k), medical and prescription coverage after 90 days, weekly pay schedule. At the time this was written, work assignments were 2 -3 months long.
Unbelievably cool website that includes categories like “Jobs with Animals” and “Jobs on the Water”. There is a category specifically for “Jobs with RV Spaces”. Jobs range from maintenance and housekeeping at resorts to wranglers on a ranch or caretakers of horses! They also have resources such as their Job Resources Guide. Browse jobs by category or by state.
Job Monkey claims to list the “Coolest Jobs on Earth”. I’ve browsed through their listings, and they are pretty cool. Also, this site is free to use. Browse by industry, and they have categories such as “Cruise jobs”, “Outdoor jobs”, “Alaska summer jobs”, “Ski/Winter sports jobs”. Or, just select “Remote Work” underneath the INDUSTRY list selector. This site also has a Unique Jobs page and includes listings for Campground Hosts!
You must purchase a membership to use this site. Membership at the time this was written was $35/year. Build a profile by uploading your resume. KOA has roughly 500 locations across the country, and list seasonal jobs through this program. Compensation and benefits vary by location since they are independently owned.
Find opportunities to work on government owned lands in exchange for free camping. Listings for Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, Fish & Wildlife Service, National Park Service, U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, NOAA and more. Filter by the type of housing/amenities you would need, what your interests are, and by location.
Find seasonal jobs at campgrounds, national parks and more. The free option delays job listings sent to your email by 14 days. For $20/year, get listings within 7 days. For $47/year, get listings right away as well as most of their job search tools. Finally, for $67/year, receive all of their perks including discounts for their store and for maintenance training. This is a large RV community with an events calendar listing their training events and a workamper podcast.
Selling a Product
If you make your own products or want to buy and sell existing products, there are quite a few options to sell online. Or, you may want to sell products in person at fairs, festivals and even trade shows.
Selling products online
Sell any type of products on Amazon. As we all know, Amazon has a huge customer base, so you will have the advantage of presenting your product to a large audience. You will also pay fees of course, and the amounts depend upon how many products you will be selling on a monthly basis. You can also have Amazon stock and fulfill / ship orders for you for an additional fee so that you don’t have to keep products in inventory yourself. They provide a great beginner’s guide and steps for getting started.
Very similar to Amazon, in that prices are set (not bids like on Ebay) and you can sell any product. There is a 4-step setup process for setting up your “booth”, which is what they call your online store. There are no listing fees and no setup fees, so you don’t have to worry about losing money if you don’t sell products immediately. This platform also helps you sell with marketing tools, providing customer data directly to you so you can engage directly with customers and supply information such as sale flyers, coupons, etc. Fees per sale are lower than Amazon fees.
Around since 1995, you can sell any product on Ebay. If selling as a business, not an individual, they have great new tools to assist you in growing your business and allowing you to create listings faster. List up to 50 items per month for free, and pay a percentage of the sale price when an item sells. The listing fee is $.30 per item for anything over 50 items per month.
Online since 1999, this is very similar to Ebay with bidding options for items. They offer different seller account levels, some with free listings and a selling fee as a percentage of the final sale, and some with listing fees and no selling fee percentage at the time of sale. They also offer extra features for small fees per listing such as bold or highlighted text or extra photos. If you already have items listed on Ebay or other sites, they have an import option to help you add them here.
It is absolutely free to set up a store and list items on eCrater. I haven’t used this site myself, but it sounds like a store can be set up within several minutes. If you bring buyers to your store via your own marketing methods (email, etc.), then you don’t pay any final sales fees either – you keep 100% of your sales. If eCRATER brings you a sale through the main marketplace, the fee is 2.9%. This cost will not be imposed on shipping and tax or fully refunded/reversed, cancelled or unpaid orders and will only occur for buyers coming from the marketplace.
Etsy’s specialty is items sold by creatives – artsy and craftsy type things. If you are talented at making products such as home decor, clothing, gift items, homemade soaps and even artwork/photography, etc., I would recommend selling on Etsy. There is a $0.20 listing fee per item (good for 4 months), plus 5% transaction fee, 3% + $0.25 payment processing fee. Off-site advertising is offered for another 15%.
This site sells mostly tech products, but also other business-to-business products. If your product is video games, cameras, cell phones, computers, etc., then this is the site for you. There are also categories for automotive and industrial, plus office furniture, PPE and other business supplies. There are no listing fees. Commission on sales ranges between 8% and 15%. Easy to set up an online store and begin selling.
Their tagline is “Vintage Begins Here”. Antiques, artwork and collectibles are the focus of this site, so if you have lots of stuff to sell before living in your RV, you may want to list it here! The monthly fee is $54, and commissions for sales are 6.7%.
Set up your own online store using Shopify’s tools. Get an online store within minutes, and list an unlimited amount of products for $29/month. Get shipping discounts, print shipping labels and more for this basic membership. Add even more features for $79/month, or opt for the business/professional package for $299/month. You may own your own domain name for your Shopify store. There is a free 14-day trial if you want to try it out before purchasing.
Selling products in person
Craft Fairs
If you make your own products or artwork, you can find local craft fairs to sell at. Enjoy local music and food while you’re there! Booths at craft fairs may be as low as $200, but bigger and more popular fairs could be several hundred dollars more. Note that you may need a license to sell in certain cities or states. Find craft fairs by region: http://www.craftsfaironline.com/region.html.
Local Festivals
Have fun and sell products at the same time. Some full-time RVers do this for a living, moving around based on their favorite festivals. Find festivals on this website – you can search by festival types like music, health & wellness, food & beverage, etc.: https://www.festivals.com/
Flea Markets
Sell any type of products at flea markets. This is a good place to sell if you have a variety of products. Find information ahead of time about what types of products are being sold, just to make sure yours is a good fit:https://fleamarketzone.com/.
Farmers’ Markets
You don’t have to sell produce in order to participate in a farmers’ market. Vendors sell products like homemade soaps, baked goods, arts and crafts. Sometimes there is even live music – if you are a musician, this could be an opportunity for you to make a little extra money. If selling food items, first contact the local health department to ask about regulations in the area. Find farmers’ markets here: https://www.ams.usda.gov/local-food-directories/farmersmarkets
Trade Shows
If you have a specific product to market and sell, a good place to connect with potential customers is at trade shows. You may not sell actual product at a show, but making the connections with potential customers for future sales is key. Research trade shows that would be a good fit for your product, and prepare ahead of time by planning your booth set-up and contacting customers ahead of time to let them know you will be there. Many trade shows have tools available to help you contact customers via email or add a link to your website to let them know you will have a booth there. Search for trade shows by category or by state: https://www.wholesalecentral.com/trade-shows/wholesale_handcrafted%20trade_shows.html?c=59
Selling a Service
Do you have a specific area of expertise or a special talent? You can offer services such as tutoring, photo editing, teaching music lessons, etc. There are plenty of ways to do this online, or if you will be staying in the same area for several months to offer these services in person. If offering services in person, try using Care.com to list your services in advance of when you plan on being in an area for several months. This website includes child care, tutoring, pet care, senior care and housekeeping, so if you’re interested in supplying any of these services this is a great place to get started!
Create Artwork/Photography
Fine art:
https://www.artnet.com/
Fine art:
https://www.artplode.com/sell-art/
Illustration, painting, photography:
https://www.artrepreneur.com
Artwork, crafts:
https://www.etsy.com
Photography, artwork, gift items:
https://www.minted.com/photographer
Create on Online Course
Create a video in your area of expertise and earn money on one of these existing platforms. Many of these online learning websites also have tools to help you create a course:
For basically all subject matter:
https://www.udemy.com
For business, IT, math, science, languages, humanities, marketing:
https://alison.com/publish/publishing-on-alison
For business, marketing, project management, sales, HR, finance:
https://learning.linkedin.com/en-us/instructors
For tech experts:
https://www.udacity.com/instructors/build-with-udacity#
For creators, such as illustrators, photographers, bakers, etc:
https://www.skillshare.com/teach
For coders:
https://www.codecademy.com/
Teach a Foreign Language
Help others learn a foreign language, or teach English online:
https://preply.com/en/teach
https://www.verbling.com/teach
https://teach.italki.com/application
https://www.verbalplanet.com/tutorhome.asp
https://www.vipkid.com/teach
Tutoring
Teach a subject online, from anywhere! Apply to become an online tutor using any of these sites:
https://clubztutoring.com/become-a-tutor/
https://www.khanacademy.org/signup?isteacher=1
https://www.princetonreview.com/corporate/careers/teach-for-princeton-review
https://www.skooli.com/for_tutors
https://www.learntobe.org/
Photo Editing
https://www.freelancer.com/jobs/photo-editing/
https://www.upwork.com/freelance-jobs/photo-editing/
Writing books
Amazon Kindle – self-publish and list for free:
https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G200635650
Lulu Bookstore – help with writing and publishing, free to list on their online store and you keep 80% of the revenue:
https://www.lulu.com/sell/sell-on-lulu
Freelance book writing on Upwork:
https://www.upwork.com/ppc/landing/?query=%22Book%20Writing%22
This is certainly not a complete list of ways to earn while traveling; there is an endless list and we will be adding other ideas and other links here as we find them! Please share with us below if you have other ideas, we would love to hear them!