A couple bought an RV to live in full time. They're hoping to explore every state in their retirement on the road.
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 2013. When they were approached by a potential buyer for their winery in 2023, it was the perfect time to revisit their RV life idea and early retirement. Kristen and Dan Koepke The Koepkes and their dog, Vinny, are among the many Americans who have pivoted to living and traveling in an RV.
- ▪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 si
- ▪When they were approached by a potential buyer for their winery in 2023, it was the perfect time to revisit their RV life idea and early retirement.
- ▪Kristen and Dan Koepke The Koepkes and their dog, Vinny, are among the many Americans who have pivoted to living and traveling in an RV.
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| Original publisher | Business Insider |
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| Publication time | Sat, 25 Jul 2026 08:58:01 +0000 |
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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 2013. When they were approached by a potential buyer for their winery in 2023, it was the perfect time to revisit their RV life idea and early retirement.
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