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Two US couples sold their homes and moved into RVs for full-time travel

29.04.2026 19:09 1 min 2 sources
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Two US couples sold their homes and moved into RVs for full-time travel
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Retirees from Tennessee sold their $2.1M home and bought a $700K RV, while a Gen X couple from Michigan sold their $367K home and bought a $211K RV. Both families travel across the US but face expenses and logistical challenges.

Two American couples have chosen to live in RVs after selling their homes. Retirees Romano and Linda Sims from Tennessee sold their home for $2.1 million in 2024 and purchased an RV worth about $700,000, nicknamed the 'BoomerBus'. They are in their third year of travel, enjoying meeting friends nationwide but acknowledging the need to adapt to vehicle maintenance and logistics.

A Gen X couple from Michigan sold their home in 2019 for $367,000 and bought an RV for $211,000. Their monthly expenses include $1,200–$1,500 for parking, plus significant amounts for internet and entertainment. They now plan to establish a permanent base in Texas to reduce wear and tear from constant moves.

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Retirees Sold $2 Million Home to Live in an RV

19.04.2026 Business Insider ENG

Couple sold $367K house to live and work in a motorhome

04.02.2026 Business Insider ISL

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