This week, I will be speaking with a couple who traded in a traditional lifestyle in Tennessee for life on the road and never looked back.

RB and Trish Lipker have been Workamping across the country since 2023. They have accepted jobs in Florida, Pennsylvania, Texas, Nebraska and now Northern California.

For nearly two years, they have been working at Costanoa, which is an RV park and resort along the California coast.

RB and Trish share how they got started in Workamping after discovering the lifestyle online during COVID. They explain why they decided not to wait until retirement to travel, and how their daughter and son-in-law eventually joined them on the road.

They also talk candidly about the joys and challenges of full-time RV living, including blowouts, lost wheels, damaged air conditioners and learning expensive lessons about RV repairs.

You’ll also hear why building relationships with fellow Workampers and campground guests has become one of the most rewarding parts of the lifestyle.

Whether they were exploring Gettysburg, visiting Washington, D.C., or simply sitting around a campfire sharing stories, the Lipkers discovered that Workamping is about much more than free campsites and flexible jobs.

It’s more about community, adventure and making the most of their time.

RB and Trish also offer practical advice for anyone considering Workamping. That includes why it’s important to live within your means, the need to be prepared for repairs, and to avoid waiting for the “perfect” time to hit the road.

One of the things I enjoyed most about this conversation was hearing how they adapted the lifestyle to fit their family instead of trying to force their family into someone else’s version of Workamping.

Their daughter uses her art education background to run campground activities while their son-in-law works in food service and catering.

Meanwhile, RB and Trish have handled everything from campground management and maintenance to reservations and security.

The Lipkers noted that Workamping can work for many different kinds of people. That includes younger folks who are entering the RV lifestyle in larger numbers, people working remote jobs and employers which are more open to accommodate people with unique skills and circumstances.

I also appreciated their honesty about the realities of RV living. Things will break and repairs will be required. But, each challenge becomes a learning experience that makes you more capable and more confident down the road.

Most of all, RB and Trish encouraged listeners not to wait too long to pursue the things they want to experience in life.

Their story is a reminder that Workamping is not just about working to fund your travels. It’s also about creating memories, building friendships and embracing opportunities while you still can.

If you’d like to connect with RB or Trish Lipker, you can find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/patricia.lipker or www.facebook.com/robert.lipker. They’re happy to answer questions about Workamping or talk with campgrounds interested in hiring experienced Workampers.

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That’s all for this week’s show. Next time, I will be speaking with an RVer who entered the lifestyle after experiencing a horrendous fall that altered every aspect of his life. I’ll have that interview on the next episode of The Workamper Show. Thank you for listening!