9 Reasons to Retire in an RV
Retirement is in sight. You're ready to begin new journeys, hit the open road -- and travel the blue highways in a recreational vehicle.
And why not? You've earned it (literally), and with a comfortable cushion of retirement income, you can satisfy your yearning to roam the country, visit children and grandchildren -- and, of course, hit the big sightseeing destinations.
You won't lack for fellow travelers. Approximately 10 million U.S. households own RVs, according to the RV Industry Association, and roughly 1 million Americans live in one full time.
Even amid the uncertainty and gloom of the COVID-19 pandemic, current and future RVers are ponying up for wheels. Earlier in May, shares of Camping World Holdings Inc. (CWH) surged 35% after reporting first-quarter earnings that blew past analysts' estimates. Sales of RVs are rocking, likely fueled by pent-up demand to go vacationing, along with interest from "covid campers," people no longer willing to stay in a hotel or motel and seeking a self-contained way to travel.
But is an RV in retirement really right for you? We checked in with retirees who spend much of their time in recreational vehicles for their take on the upsides of RV living in retirement. Here's what they had to say about life on the road in an RV.
