Empty Nesters Embrace Full-Time RV Living After Children Leave Home
By
Tara Loader Wilkinson
15h ago· 2 min readenNews
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Summary
This article explores the growing trend of empty nesters choosing to sell their large homes and live full-time in recreational vehicles (RVs) and camper vans. It profiles Beverly Brown, who has lived in her camper van since 2019, and Patty Gill, who along with her husband Shane left their 3,500-square-foot San Antonio home five years ago for RV life. The piece highlights how these individuals feel liberated from the burdens of maintaining a large house and are embracing a minimalist, mobile lifestyle after their children have left home.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledIt's my dream van now.
I feel like I used to spend my entire life cleaning that house.
With little tethering them to home, some empty nesters are taking to the road.
