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American couple buys motorhome and embarks on full-time travel across the US

25.07.2026 16:58 1 min 1 source
Business Insider Taiwan ENG
American couple buys motorhome and embarks on full-time travel across the US
Original source: Business Insider Taiwan

Kristen and Dan Koepke, aged 44 and 57, purchased a 29-foot Class C toy hauler motorhome for $85,000 and began a full-time journey to visit all 50 states. They sold most of their belongings, added a second solar panel and Starlink Mini satellite internet, spending over $2,900 on upgrades. The couple plans to visit every state capital, national park, and landmark, heading south for winter and eventually through Canada to Alaska.

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Updated: 25.07.2026

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