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Back to EpisodesFull-Time RV Life with Kids: The Reality of Family Travel on the Road
Description
Are you curious about what it is really like to sell your house, hit the open road, and live full-time in an RV with young children? In this episode, I (Patti Hunt) sit down with Monica and Jeff Grant, along with their kids Dean and Gertie from Dean and Gertie Explore the World. The family candidly reflects on their five-year journey traveling across America in an RV while balancing full-time remote jobs, virtual public school, and video content creation. They unpack the realities of breaking free from the traditional rat race to prioritize family time over material possessions. From dealing with unexpected breakdowns, missing trails, and police stops in national parks to discovering hidden historic treasures and building lifelong friendships at campgrounds, this conversation offers an honest look at the highs and lows of full-time family travel.
Key Takeaways
* Choosing presence over possessions can reshape your family dynamics by trading long work hours and material clutter for shared real-world experiences.
* Traveling full-time requires flexibility and plan B readiness, as missing trail maps, dead phone batteries, and maintenance issues are inevitable parts of the journey.
* Real-world immersion elevates remote schooling by connecting textbook history and science directly to hands-on experiences across the country.
* Building a supportive community on the road happens naturally when you step outside your rig and engage with local towns, markets, and fellow travelers.
Resources / Links
- Dean and Gertie Explore the World Website: https://deanandgertie.com/
- Dean and Gertie Explore the World YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@deangertieexploretheworld
- Connections Academy (Pearson virtual public school)
- Hershey Chocolate Museum & Hershey Gardens (Hershey, PA)
- L.B. Brown House (Florida)
- Historical Society in Wells, Maine
- Sea Lion Caves (Florence, OR)
- Happy Grounds Campgrounds: https://camphappygrounds.com/
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