From Mike & Jennifer Wendland

The Complete Guide to RVing in Retirement

Retirement is finally here, and the open road is calling.

How to live the RV dream fully, at whatever stage of retirement you're starting from — drawn from fifteen years and nearly half a million miles on the road.

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RVers who keep loving this lifestyle aren't the healthiest or the luckiest. They're the ones who stay curious and keep adapting.

What to expect at every age

01

Late 50s & 60s

The Bucket List Years

Time to stop waiting and do the Alaska trip.

02

Your 70s

The Sweet Spot

Experience and freedom finally line up.

03

After that

The Adjustment Years

Adapting your rig, pace, and plans.

04

85+

Still Rolling

Proof the adventure doesn't have to end.

Table of contents

Practical tools

What's inside

  • What to expect at every age, from the Bucket List Years to Still Rolling at 85+
  • The 330 Rule and smarter RV pacing
  • Choosing an easier RV, not just a smaller one
  • Financial strategies for RVing on a fixed income
  • How to handle a medical situation on the road
  • RVing when one spouse slows down first
  • Real stories: a 100-year-old still driving his own motorhome, a 95-year-old planning his fourth trip to Alaska
Mike and Jennifer Wendland

About the authors

Mike & Jennifer Wendland

Hosts of the RV Podcast and the RVLifestyle YouTube Channel, and founders of RVLifestyle.com and RVCommunity.com. Fifteen years and nearly half a million miles of real experience — the good days and the hard lessons.

What RVers are saying

“This is by far the best book about retiring with an RV that I have ever come upon… For anyone who is contemplating taking up RVing in their retirement years, this book should be essential reading.”
— Chuck Woodbury, Editor/Publisher, RVTravel.com
“Mike & Jennifer are the real deal! They're who we turned to when considering the RV lifestyle, and their perspective comes from real experience.”
— Marc and Trish, Keep Your Daydream
“It doesn't try to sugarcoat the challenges, but it also reminds you that getting older doesn't mean the adventure has to end.”
— Robert Morales, TravelingRobert.com
“Just the right amount of information balanced with inspiration to get off the couch and hit the road.”
— Rick Kessler, RVBusiness.com
“Be adaptable, learning keeps you young. And all the "learning" you need is in this book.”
— Bob Zagami, Co-host, RVing in New England Podcast
“Excellent well thought out advice on RVing as you age. Things you may not consider, such as medical and emotional support, limit drive time, maintaining a practical pace.”
— D. Green, reader

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Instant PDF download. Read on your phone, tablet, or laptop — offline, anywhere on the road.

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Questions

Is this only for people in their 60s and 70s, or is it useful if I'm just retiring now?

It's built for wherever you are. The book walks through what to expect at every stage, from the excitement of your first big trip right after retiring through decades of adapting as things change. Most readers are just starting out and want to do this right from the beginning.

Does this cover choosing or upgrading an RV, or is it just general advice?

Both. There's a full breakdown of how to pick an easier RV, not necessarily a smaller one, plus practical guidance on travel pacing, budgeting on a fixed income, and handling health situations on the road.

Is this useful if I'm traveling solo, or is it written just for couples?

Both are covered. Mike and Jennifer write from their own experience as a couple, including how to adapt when one spouse slows down before the other, but there's guidance throughout for solo travelers too, including rebuilding confidence and independence on the road.

I don't own an RV yet — is this guide still useful before I buy one?

Yes, arguably it's most useful right now. There's a full section on choosing the right RV for your stage of life, focused on ease and fit rather than just size, so you can start out with the right rig instead of learning the hard way.

How does the ebook work?

It's a digital PDF. You'll get a download link right on the confirmation page and by email immediately after checkout. Works on any phone, tablet, or computer, and once downloaded, it's readable offline — no internet needed on the road.

RV Lifestyle readers gathered together at an RV event

Getting older doesn't mean the adventure has to end.

Stay curious. Keep adapting. Keep rolling.

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