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This was really informative, Ned. Thank you for taking the time. You must be an RV'er (or maybe you once were one, or also want to be one). I was thinking of an 80G loan. Nothing down, with a competitive loan rate. This is a healthy loan for new class B. New ones (that are diesel) get 17-20 mpg average. Take a look at the Winnebago Travato. Street parking in a class B (no slide-outs) and next to no generator use...so I guess boondocking most of the time. No way would I pay $1000 a month in a major city...that's silly. I'd rather drive an hour out during my string of days off, do some mountain biking or skiing, and chose an affordable camp for 4-5 days. RV insurance is crazy cheap. Thoughts?

There are Anesthetists in Canada?? Tehy must be only in military related positions. My understanding is that Anesthesiologists won't let go of that domain. I am Canadian and would love to work in Canada as a CRNA. Let me know how!

Share the math with me? Not sure where you're coming from. There is no way it comes close to costing $2000/month plus. I realize this depends on where you are working, and which State. Fuel efficiency with a class B is comparable to an SUV. Upkeep of a new RV is more inconvenient than it is expensive, if you buy well. So tell me how the math is not that difficult?

I can't imagine my $2000/month rent is equivalent to how much it costs to RV. If you keep the size reasonable, like a class B or an efficient class C, there will definitely be savings. You can be creative by using solar panels and lithium batteries to prolong boon-docking (even if it's just at Wal-Mart). If you use a class B, you could even drive it too the hospital and park it the hospital parking and no one would make a fuss! Check out the Winnebago Travato or the ERA.

Have you thought of buying an RV, and living in it? Then you could take the housing stipend from the travel company instead, increasing your income. I am planning on doing this with my french bulldog. As long as your pitbull is behaved and doesn't bark while you're gone, it could work? All you need is reliable heat or a/c, and a cooperative RV park. Error 4

Oooooooo sting! For the record, the reason they are bad tippers is that where they're from, there are next to no poor starving homeless people and they are taxed at about 18-25% average. All true. I am actually a New Yorker (I am a dual citizen, American/Canadian) and am a 20% tipper ;/

I know this is several years later. But I'm curious. How's your repayment going? What did you decide? Thanks (pending SRNA) Kim

Hi. I'm headed to CRNA school. I'm 45. I only have 45G saved. I'm single, have a dog. Given that I am Canadian and generally tough when it comes to roughing it, has anyone considered living in a winnebago, and moving state to state working locum tenens contracts? I was thinking it was a fabulous way to travel for a few years and bust out some serious loan re-payments. Thanks for posting.

I couldn't help but comment. I'm 45 and applying for CRNA school. Did you ever consider scooping up your family and heading to a gorgeous rural location and making some $$$? Your post made me sad. Was hoping things have changed for you and you could tell me something better!

this is terrible. PLease tell me you're working again. What wrong decisions did you make? Can you share?

Are you working again? Sounds terrible