My pessimistic side says that if RV living becomes too popular, the government will make it extremely difficult to live that way. If a small percentage of the population lives that way, it's not much of a problem, but if it becomes too popular and a significant portion of the population starts to do it, the government loses it's ability to control those people, and take money from them in the normal taxation methods. Of course, a lot of places are already becoming more restrictive about living in a camper, because so many people are doing it now.
The nomad life has, in the recent past, been mostly done by retired people who are no longer being taxed anyway, but that seems to be changing now, especially with a lot of working poor people who can no longer afford rent where they've been living.
My main concern with the nomad life with a camper would be feeding myself. Without a place to grow food, you're stuck with either buying it or living off the land, and that's really not very easy for most people.
Great points @amberyooper, I do think it takes a bit of both. Have a permanent home base with some land with the ability to stay mobile and start over somewhere new if needed. I don't think its outside the bounds for people even with zero means. A great example of that is Rob Greenfield. He entered into an agreement to farm, and live on someones land with no money. Nothing is impossible it just takes creativity.
As soon as I can find a more reliable vehicle to pull my tin tent over long distances, I'll be half way to the ability to live the gypsy life, at least part of the year. Just gotta save up enough money for it...
You're always welcome on my land and should have several camping/camper spots in a few months.
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I will certainly keep that in mind for when I'm finally able to start travelling!