What happens when you decide not to wait for someday and hit the road right after retirement? In this episode of RV Trash Talk, the crew welcomes Kevin and Lareka from Retired Road Tripping, empty nesters who sold the house, moved into a 2022 fifth wheel, and went full-time RVing just three weeks after Kevin retired from the Chandler Police Department. They share how a COVID happy hour with friends turned into serious conversations about life being too short, losing people during that season, and realizing they did not want to retire just to work another 10 or 15 years. From never having camped in an RV to ordering their rig 13 months before launch, walking through RV shows, moving from a big house to a small rental, and finally purging everything, they walk through the whole journey. You will hear honest talk about marriage in 300 square feet, missing family but setting boundaries, FaceTiming their granddaughter, and creating a YouTube channel to document life on the road. There are also plenty of laughs, from mice and hydraulic failures to drinking at small town parades and discovering Door County and Idaho. 👉 If you are dreaming about RV life, retirement freedom, or just want to hear real stories from the road, this one is for you. Connect with Retired Road Tripping: YouTube: www.youtube.com/retiredroadtripping?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retiredroadtripping/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RetiredRoadTripping/ About your hosts: Danny and Melissa: We are Danny, Melissa, Emma, Jake, and Sadie (our Australian Shepherd) and we are exploring the United States on a journey of discovery and unforgettable family memories. After Danny's retirement from the Air Force and years of deployments, we're embracing the open road in our Brinkley Z3110, visiting iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and everything in between! Follow along as we document each adventure, from major league ballparks to breathtaking national parks and quirky roadside attractions. Links: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@4simplelives Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/4simplelives/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/4simplelives/ Nomad Near Me: 4 Simple Lives Jim and Amy: We are Thevagabondzjimnamy,  and we are exploring the United States on a journey of discovery and unforgettable travel memories with our rescue pup Penny. As empty nesters, we are embracing the open road in our Brinkley G3250, visiting iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and everything in between!  Links:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the_vagabondz_jim_n_amy  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thevagabondzjimnamy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_vagabondz_jim_n_amy/  Nomad Near Me: The VagabondZ JimNAmy Rob and Trish: We are Rob, Trish and Moxley (our 4 legged travel buddy) and we are exploring the United States living life to the fullest. After our youngest graduated we decided to embrace our new phase of life as empty nesters and headed out on the road for what was originally a 1 year plan, and now we are close to wrapping up year 4! We're making memories while visiting so many amazing places, national parks, friends and family! Follow along as we share our adventures. Links: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@livinglikenomads Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinglikenomads  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LivingLikeNomads  Nomad Near Me: Living Like Nomads (Rob and Trish) *This is for entertainment purposes only. We are not RV experts and are not making recommendations. We share our opinions and what works for us, but you should do your own research and make your own decisions.  

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