A couple bought an RV to live in full time. They're hoping to explore every state in their retirement on the road.
Kristen and Dan Koepke recently started RV living. Kristen and Dan Koepke Kristen and Dan Koepke are exploring a new chapter: retirement and RV living. They bought an RV for $85,000, made some upgrades, and expect to spend on excursions as they travel. They think this change works if you're fine with downsizing and living without a stationary base. Kristen, 44, and Dan Koepke, 57, recently started a new chapter of their lives: learning what it's like to live full-time in an RV as retirees . Several years ago, Kristen had a bucket list goal of visiting the state capital, a park or forest, a landmark, and "any other key hot spots" in every state by RV, so the Koepkes could actually experience what each state has to offer. Dan was hesitant at first, but quickly got on board after hearing stories from visitors to the couple's Wisconsin winery who enjoyed the RV life. They put the dream aside and continued running their business, which they had been operating since 201...