Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
RVing in Retirement: What to Expect at Every Age
Retirement isn't the end of the adventure. For many RVers, it's just the beginning.
In this episode of the RV Podcast, Mike and Jennifer Wendland celebrate the release of their new book, The Complete Guide to RVing in Retirement: What to Expect at Every Age, and share some of its most valuable lessons.
They discuss what RV life typically looks like through each stage of retirement, from the Bucket List Years to the Sweet Spot, the Adjustment Years, and beyond. Along the way, they explain the 330 Rule for more enjoyable travel, how to choose an RV based on the physical work it requires, how to prepare for unexpected medical issues while on the road, and why having a sense of purpose is one of the biggest keys to enjoying this lifestyle for decades.
If you've ever wondered whether your best RV years are still ahead of you, this episode is for you.
Learn more about the new book at:
rvlifestyle.com/retirementguide
00:00 – Intro: Why retirement is the start of the RV lifestyle.
00:33 – New Book Announcement: The Complete Guide to RVing in Retirement.
01:32 – Jennifer’s recovery and return to the studio.
02:21 – What to expect decade-by-decade.
04:39 – Stage 1 (Ages 55–65): The Bucket List Years.
05:28 – Stage 2 (Ages 65–75): The Sweet Spot.
06:23 – Stage 3 (Ages 75–85): The Adjustment Years.
07:03 – Stage 4 (Ages 85+): Still Rolling.
08:31 – Tip 1: The 3:30 Rule for travel days.
09:38 – Tip 2: Choosing the right rig (The "Workload Lens").
10:54 – Tip 3: Managing medical situations on the road.
13:20 – The importance of purpose and curiosity.
15:05 – Knowing when it’s time to stop.
16:20 – RV Questions of the Week:
16:42 – Should you run the refrigerator while driving?
18:24 – Is it safe to carry a full fresh water tank?
20:48 – Outro and closing thoughts.
And don't forget to subscribe to our free Daily RV Newsletter at:
RVLifestyle.com/Newsletter
► If you want help planning and organizing your own RV trips, we have put all our guides, tools, RV travel apps and checklists together in one place.
You will find it all rvlifestyle.com/plan
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PLEASE SUBSCRIBE and click the bell icon to be notified of new videos and our YouTube Live special reports from the cool places we visit on our RV adventures.
Please note this channel is for entertainment purposes only. We are not RV experts and are not simply sharing our opinions and what seems to work for us. You should do your own research and make your own decisions.
RVing in Retirement: What to Expect at Every Age
Retirement isn't the end of the adventure. For many RVers, it's just the beginning.
In this episode of the RV Podcast, Mike and Jennifer Wendland celebrate the release of their new book, The Complete Guide to RVing in Retirement: What to Expect at Every Age, and share some of its most valuable lessons.
They discuss what RV life typically looks like through each stage of retirement, from the Bucket List Years to the Sweet Spot, the Adjustment Years, and beyond. Along the way, they explain the 330 Rule for more enjoyable travel, how to choose an RV based on the physical work it requires, how to prepare for unexpected medical issues while on the road, and why having a sense of purpose is one of the biggest keys to enjoying this lifestyle for decades.
If you've ever wondered whether your best RV years are still ahead of you, this episode is for you.
Learn more about the new book at:
rvlifestyle.com/retirementguide
00:00 – Intro: Why retirement is the start of the RV lifestyle.
00:33 – New Book Announcement: The Complete Guide to RVing in Retirement.
01:32 – Jennifer’s recovery and return to the studio.
02:21 – What to expect decade-by-decade.
04:39 – Stage 1 (Ages 55–65): The Bucket List Years.
05:28 – Stage 2 (Ages 65–75): The Sweet Spot.
06:23 – Stage 3 (Ages 75–85): The Adjustment Years.
07:03 – Stage 4 (Ages 85+): Still Rolling.
08:31 – Tip 1: The 3:30 Rule for travel days.
09:38 – Tip 2: Choosing the right rig (The "Workload Lens").
10:54 – Tip 3: Managing medical situations on the road.
13:20 – The importance of purpose and curiosity.
15:05 – Knowing when it’s time to stop.
16:20 – RV Questions of the Week:
16:42 – Should you run the refrigerator while driving?
18:24 – Is it safe to carry a full fresh water tank?
20:48 – Outro and closing thoughts.
And don't forget to subscribe to our free Daily RV Newsletter at:
RVLifestyle.com/Newsletter
► If you want help planning and organizing your own RV trips, we have put all our guides, tools, RV travel apps and checklists together in one place.
You will find it all rvlifestyle.com/plan
Join our community: rvcommunity.com
Free camping guide: rvlifestyle.com/freecampingguide
RV Podcast: rvpodcast.com
Plan an RV trip: rvlifestyle.com/start
PLEASE SUBSCRIBE and click the bell icon to be notified of new videos and our YouTube Live special reports from the cool places we visit on our RV adventures.
Please note this channel is for entertainment purposes only. We are not RV experts and are not simply sharing our opinions and what seems to work for us. You should do your own research and make your own decisions.
