Is There An Age Limit For RVing?

[@TollesonLife]

Is there an age limit to RVing? Or is it more about being able to handle the demand RVing requires rather than a number. Your thoughts?

[@bethdixon501]

No limit 🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@gloriatreis2204]

I am 64, single, and live full time in my TT. I do boondock in my daughter's driveway in Seattle during the summer months and then travel the southwest the rest of the year. It's a good mix for me. I only drive a maximum of 3 hours per day and stay in an area for 1 to 2 weeks, mostly boondocking. I am really enjoying this lifestyle.

[@TollesonLife]

Thanks for sharing and good to hear you enjoy it🙌

[@richrobb2322]

Wife is 76 I'm 70 still pedaling a 40' Super C down the road no problems no worries! Live like yer dyeing 😊

[@TollesonLife]

That is awesome!

[@HetteshWorld]

I am 64 and have no problems towing our 44 ft fifth wheel around. Sometimes my mind tells me I'm still 18.and my body tells me otherwise. Barb and I when we started this adventure 4 years ago.We never put a time restraint on it. I had an uncle that RV well up into his 80s. As long as you're able to stay mobile. This lifestyle can accommodate all ages. We try to stay around the 4/5 hours 250 miles. We start out early in case we have any issues We have done a 550 mile day but that is very tough on us. That always depends on the road you're on. Love the discussion.

[@CharlesJrSmith]

I think 6-8 hours that's taking breaks going to our stopping point and starting again the next day rest is the best way to stay alert, and I'm 68 until my body says it is time to settle down but stay active

[@TollesonLife]

Thanks for sharing my friend🙌 wishing you guys all the best!

[@Phd34275]

We do 400 miles per day in our Renegade Super C. That’s around 7 hrs per day of driving including breaks and fuel stop. Am 68 and not yet retired. Love the RV lifestyle and hope to continue for many years to come. Also love your vids!

[@TollesonLife]

Thanks for sharing my friend🙌 appreciate ya watching!

[@markgreen2488]

I turned 65 earlier this month. I have some joint issues in my shoulders, hips, and my knees . I also had cataract surgery in both eyes back in 2020. I also ride a Harley Davidson and do long touring trips, in addition to traveling in a 5th wheel trailer. I am constantly monitoring my health and eye sight. I hope to be able to enjoy both hobbies for many years to come, but I also want to be very honest with myself about when it's time to discontinue both activities. My dad had dementia and we had a terrible time getting him to relinquish his car keys. I reminded him that being selfish and driving beyond his ability to do so safely could injure or kill some innocent people. Something happened to him while driving across town one day, and I got the call that he was ready to hand off the keys. He wouldn't discuss the situation, but I was happy that he was okay and that he hadn't hurt anyone in an accident. I pray that God grants me the grace and wisdom to know when it's time to hand off the keys as well! Safe travels, and here's hoping for many great adventures until then!!!

[@anthonyk8716]

No age limit if you’re able to continue! I retired at 60. I turned 62 this month , I’m thankful. We tow a 38ft travel trailer & try to keep travel days short, leave early and take breaks as needed. The only concern (my girlfriend more than me) is lifting a Weigh Safe heavy duty WDH /Sway Control when hitching the TT. Like you I exercise daily and eat healthy (most of the time😁). Continued happiness and health to you and the Mrs. Good subject !

[@TollesonLife]

Thanks for sharing Anthony🙌 Keep Rollin’ my friend🙌

[@SuperSushidog]

We're 68, and believe as long as we have our health, coordination, judgement and eyesight we'll keep going. We boondock almost exclusively now which requires more strength and endurance than staying in a FHU RV Resort. I think this will keep us younger longer. I hope to be able to live this lifestyle for at least 10-12 more years, before I'm forced to start slowing down, staying in RV parks more, moving seasonally and such, before eventually hanging up the keys. But time will tell. A medical emergency could call an end to it prematurely for any of us.

[@TollesonLife]

Hey thanks for sharing my friend! Wishing you all the best🙌

[@freedomontheloose]

Great Topic! We are already using a lot of things you mentioned here. We only travel 3 hrs or less and stay for at least 1-2 weeks. We also travel in a 24 ft rig with a jeep in tow. Thanks for the video! Safe travels!

[@TollesonLife]

That is awesome! Safe travels guys🙌

[@MulligansBlog]

61 and we are not retired yet, but do it now in life’s sweet spot - empty nesters… you just don’t know what tomorrow brings. 😎 33’ Class C towing a Jeep Wrangler.

[@TollesonLife]

You are so right! Do it now. Thanks for sharing🙌🙌

[@LayloNewt]

As always really good video and subject. My hubby and I are among the 70's group and still going strong

[@TollesonLife]

That is awesome to hear🙌Keep Rollin’

[@winginitwithjohn8451]

At 62, I just recently upsized, and feel confident this is my last time growing bigger. Can't imagine what may be in my future after this. Your video is spot on for the points you highlight. Thanks for taking this conversation to the masses.

[@TollesonLife]

Hey my friend! Hope all is well🙌🙌

[@tm5017]

I'm 70, my wife is 65, with a 36" Tiffin and find the ideal travel day to be 4 - 5 hours/day. When we travel, we try to spend at least 7 days at each stop.

[@TollesonLife]

Yes sir! Thanks for sharing🙌

[@topnotchrocker2618]

Great advice and insight!

[@TollesonLife]

I appreciate that!

[@Tom.and.Missy.Northam]

Love topics you've been doing. Great advice for everyone, easier to stay healthy then it is to get healthy. Stay active is so important. Keep the great advice coming !!

[@TollesonLife]

Thank you🙌 we appreciate you watching!

[@MattCraftsman]

I usually don’t drive many hours when towing. Except when we leave from Ky and go to Fort Wilderness, then I drive a little longer. But being a retired truck driver it’s not too much for me, at least not yet. Safe Travels Y’all!

[@TollesonLife]

Thanks for sharing Matt! Keep Rollin’ my friend🙌🙌

[@ronstackhouse4192]

OMG Darryl, we had the same Dutchmen fifthwheel as your dad. We still drive our super c from NJ to Fla without overnighting. Retired PO as well, 58 yrs old.

[@TollesonLife]

Wow! My dad loved that thing! Thanks for sharing and hope retirement is going well🙌🙌

[@FMTFXE22]

I’ve been RVing since 1990. Camping all my life. Still riding my Harley Davidson that I tow in a cargo trailer behind my Class C. I just turned 70 and am planning my retirement RVing across America with my motorcycle or mini van in tow until I can’t anymore. I exercise 3 times a week, am a DIYer on many RV and home projects because it keeps me sharp and active. I have the spirit to keep on keeping on. See you on the road someday somewhere.

[@TollesonLife]

Fantastic to hear! Keep Rollin’ my friend🙌

[@craigwesson7913]

I'm 72 and we still do the work for setup and take down our 5th wheel and I have no plans to stop anytime soon

[@TollesonLife]

👍🙌

[@stuwardw]

I hope I never get too old to travel. Great video as always, thank you!

[@TollesonLife]

You and me both😂thanks for watching🙌

[@havanashamrock]

Darryl, we’re 55/59 also retired Leo from NY relocated to Fla 3 yrs ago we just bought a class A coming out of big boating 50’ bridge boat that took us from Boston to the Bahamas ,. we also pull a 24’ enclosed trailer with 2 SXS’ we’re as active as we can right now however i definitely see your point and great tips. I’ve been watching your videos even when we where just renting Rv’s just to go riding and have enjoyed them all , you both make the videos nice to watch with your presentation and attitudes Thanks for posting and we’ll be watching.

[@TollesonLife]

Hey thanks for sharing & watching!! Glad you guys are doing well and still Rollin’🙌

[@neilrankin9945]

Perhaps the real test is related to physical abilities. I’m 65 and I have no issues climbing on the roof of our class c or crawling under to check on wires etc. My Dad is 91 and has balance issues. Hopefully I will make it to 91. lol Thank you for the video. You raised lots of great points.

[@TollesonLife]

Hey thanks for sharing Neil! Man if we make it 91…..all the best to you and your dad.

[@ke6264]

I miss ya'lls videos. God bless!!

[@TollesonLife]

Thank you! We appreciate ya and wish you all the best🙌

[@brianhubbard4175]

I set a 500 mile to a 750 mile max on travel day. Keep the rubber on the road and safe travels.

[@TollesonLife]

Thanks for sharing Brian🙌

[@ronaldurquhart7056]

73 my wife 70 been RVing over twenty years class A Diesel Pusher. Lot of rving and traveling and we both drive race cars. 😊😊😊😊

[@TollesonLife]

Great to hear Ronald🙌

[@buttman1231]

My wife and I have been RVing in our class a motorhome for five years now we are 63 years old and we try not to drive more than four hours. Take lots of breaks and typically we stay between 2 to 3 weeks at RV parks.

[@TollesonLife]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing🙌

[@derrickanderson4932]

Nice Video.

[@TollesonLife]

Thanks Derrick🙌

[@carlaskillings4312]

Hello Darryl, I just sold my Harley last August. The reason was lower back issues, I could still ride, but not the kind of riding I wanted to do. Then I bought an older car to fix up and enjoy some car shows with my son, a great hobby also. I think health and attitude are the major factors n your life style. You’re still looking great buddy, cheers to you and Clay and continue to enjoy your life and travels, bye for now, Wayne from Amherstburg Ontario Canada

[@TollesonLife]

Hey Wayne! Glad you found another hobby my friend and to do it with your son makes it even more special. We appreciate you🙌

[@carlaskillings4312]

Thanks Bud

[@carlaskillings4312]

@@TollesonLife Thanks for the reply folks, I’m a fan forever

[@letters2elliott461]

We are not full time RVers but are retired. We get to travel a lot in our Tiffin, even way up here in Canada. We just returned from the Sturgis Rally and I found myself pushing the travel days to about 9.5 hours, leaving between 8-8:30 and stopping by 6pm. But my preference is to keep it under 7 hours. If we can get 350 miles down the road, I'm happy with that. My mind and body start to rebel against going much further. Our longest ever day, which I will never repeat hopefully, was Page AZ to Butte, MT. 14 hrs and 800 miles. Way too much in a class A in one day. The best part about the Tiffin is stopping whenever nature calls and the ability to make a coffee & a snack on the road without having to get too far off the hwy. I miss the motorcycle vlogs, hope you produce some more in the future. Safe travels!

[@TollesonLife]

Hey thanks for sharing and glad you guys are doing well. I had 1 of those long days as well, try my best to stay away from doing that again 👍😂 stay tuned may have a motorcycle video coming very soon🙌

[@doughutchison6382]

I’m 69 and my wife is 59. I am retired law enforcement but we now own several businesses and work our schedules together. We have a large Lance truck camper with double slides on a dually truck. Our style of traveling is probably different from most RVers. Last year we left Texas and took a month long trip to California, Oregon, and all points in between. During our 27 nights on the road we camped in 22 places. The majority were boondocking in national forests. For the most part, 2 to 3 nights in one place is the limit. Setting up and taking down each day was minimal but it’s great exercise. Somedays we traveled over 400 miles. Most days much less than that. We like to stop and take in the scenery. My wife is a photographer and loves to take photos of breathtaking places. We have no intention of slowing down. We traveled across the U.S. by motorcycle for many years and might go back to doing more of that from time to time. We both see age as just a number and refuse to give in. We will continue to travel for as long as we can. May God bless you and your wife and we pray you have many years of safe travels to come.

[@TollesonLife]

Hey thanks for sharing! I’d love to have your set up! Even looked at those truck campers! Thank you for watching and we wish you many more years of health and travel 🙌

[@EJChezz]

Its not the body style / year of the car, it the miles on the engine. As a retired LEO, got to get them checkups regularly so that I can enjoy RVing and that mailbox money. I try to never drive at night regardless. I enjoy your content. Keep doing what you do. EJ in Baton Rouge.

[@TollesonLife]

Indeed my friend!! Thanks for watching🙌

[@mikecagle984]

I'm 63 and all though I dont do much tent camping anymore (except my rooftop tent), I still love taking the motorhome out even if its just for a few days. Live the outdoors isolation, campfires outdoor cooking and of course visiting favoriteareas of my state!

[@TollesonLife]

That is awesome! Thanks for sharing🙌

[@amyrullo549]

Hi Mr Tollson! Tom and I are 64 and don’t look it or feel it but we think by 75 we will sell our Tiffin! We’ve seen a lot of older folks that should not be driving their rigs any more….First time I have seen you without a hat! 😊Great memories from the Tiffin Rally this past spring! Love your videos!

[@TollesonLife]

Hey Amy! Great to hear from ya👍 thanks for watching, Any Tiffin Rally’s in your near future?

[@amyrullo549]

@@TollesonLife we are really wanting to go to Wyoming….not sure we will volunteer again…. It had its drawbacks. We love Wyoming and think the spot is going to be fantastic!

[@robferris3462]

Our RV club has several members who travel regularly in 40' plus pushers, in their 80's and early 90's. It comes down to individual health, and that of our spouses. I'm 59, but some of my friends in their 80's have better vision, and are healthier than I am!

[@TollesonLife]

Yes sir! Thanks for sharing Rob🙌

[@rjahn3000]

66 and 69 after 14 years full time travel in the USA and Canada, next year will be our last. We may do short trips in a small camper. The Tiffin Red has been good.

[@TollesonLife]

Thanks for sharing! Thats a long time Rollin’ full time, wow🙌🙌 all the best.

[@adriannurse1502]

I will be 63 in November. We have a 42' Monaco Dynasty Class A diesel pusher. I agree with you. I prefer not to drive at night. Not because I can't see, but because showing up to a campground after dark, pulling in and setting up in the dark is just not exciting. I really don't like driving more than 6 hours. I like to pull into a rest area and walk around every two hours. We flat tow a Lincoln MKX. One thing I have noticed though is my burned calories go up by 900 on drive days. With that big comfy Captains chair I don't understand why. I wear a Garmin fitness watch and for the six years we have owned our motorhome this has been the case on every drive day.

[@TollesonLife]

Got it! Never thought about burning calories while driving. Thanks for sharing, all the best my friend🙌

[@dragonflydreamzzzz]

No…just depends on how well your health stays good to be able to actually do it!!? Wishing you many good years of RVing!

[@TollesonLife]

I agree my friend and thank you, all the best to you🙌

[@stevesspeedshop1559]

still working. we can do 10 -11 hrs straight, but only one day of it. need a days rest after that. 45ft diesel pusher. 7-8 hrs is normal as we try to cover alot of ground while out for 2 weeks at a time..

[@TollesonLife]

Thanks for sharing Steve🙌

[@tbk1801]

Looking good brother. Hello to your beautiful child bride…. Not old Chief, you are living the good life

[@TollesonLife]

Thank you my friend🙌🙌

[@MoveWithMack]

Great Video. 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

[@TollesonLife]

Thanks Macks🙌🙌Hope all is well!

[@MoveWithMack]

@@TollesonLife All is well here Thank you. Just enjoying this RV life to the fullest.

[@missouritravelers]

63 and 68 and still camping😊

[@TollesonLife]

Awesome!!!

[@EarlBalentine]

I'm 73 and my wife is 80, we been Rving now for 24 years with TT, 5th wheels and class A motorhomes. We cannot park our RV by our house because we live in a 55+ HOA gated community. Our RV is stored off site at a RV storage facility about 3 or 4 miles away. On every trip we have to go fetch our RV and are only allow 48 hours RV parking in front of our house loading and unloading. This 48 hour window is to load or unload, house cleaning and maintenance/upgrades. Usually we only have time for loading all our clothes, food, electronics, fire pit, grills etc. We don't leave everything in our RV when in storage, expensive items we leave at home and we only take with us items that will be need on this particular trip. We may not need a fore pit or a screen house and so on. My wife has COPD so she is already short on breath and can only help load a few light things, I'm doing most of the loading, changing sheets, loading food etc. It's like moving in or out of a small apartment on every trip. It is starting to get too physical for use, my knees climbing up on the truck and up and down of the trailer stairs is starting to take it tow. Sometimes it's 115 degrees in Phoenix loading up to go to the higher cooler country. Even in early morning or late at night it can still be 100 degrees when you're loading up. We love RVing and joke about going full time but realize our health won't get better. Since we have traveled to all for corners of the USA and everywhere in between the last couple years we are just RVing in the southwest only. We only drive 200-300 miles or 3-4 hours per da which ever comes 1st. We are booked for RV sires for the remainder of this year so who know if we will be RVing in 2025, we take it a month at a time. I think our next chapter once we hang up the RV keys will just buy a small piece of land in the high country and bid a vacation home for get-aways.

[@TollesonLife]

I understand my friend! Thanks for sharing and we wish you all the best🙌

[@justanotherguy7798]

73 years young and just got out of a 41 foot pusher towing a car on a trailer and bought a luxury 26’ Renegade Vienna with a Queen Murphy bed on a 3500 Mercedes diesel 15 mpg 70 mph and drive it everywhere, no more towing and limiting our RV campsites do to size, life is less white knuckle driving in this great new RV.

[@TollesonLife]

Love it! Thanks for sharing🙌

[@chriskemper3573]

I'm almost 68, full-time RVer 2 years. 38' Entegra class A towing my jeep. I try to limit to 5ish hours drive time. My shoulders get tired

[@TollesonLife]

Thanks for sharing! Keep Rollin’ my friend🙌

[@JoneszsRides]

Great stuff👍🏻🇺🇸

[@TollesonLife]

Thanks 👍

[@Paul20661]

I'm not THAT young anymore but still pretty young I'd say at 28 Not RViing but I'm a biker, riding since 2018 and hope to still do it a lot of years even when I'm getting older

[@TollesonLife]

Yes sir!! Keep the rubber side down my friend🙌

[@geod3589]

Stop moving, and you start dying. Never too old to rock and roll. I was riding my HD until cancer hit in my mid-60's, I'll be 75 in September. Having said all of that, there WILL come a time when you can not no longer physically do it, everything comes to an end eventually. Just enjoy as long as you derive pleasure from it.

[@TollesonLife]

So true my friend! All the best to ya!

[@Maugwa]

Well said brother...........🪱

[@TollesonLife]

👍🙌

[@ghoover111]

If The Rolling Stones are still touring, then we have plenty of time…

[@TollesonLife]

Yes sir🙌🙌

[@Soundbite00]

Definitely you should try to find what works best for you and your spouse.😊

[@TollesonLife]

Definitely!!🙌

[@1194593]

If you feel healthy and your condition is good, do it so long as you can!

[@TollesonLife]

Yes sir🙌🙌

[@dustincollins16]

Wish I had the money

[@TollesonLife]

👍

[@AZCJA]

Ask yourself how would you be If you didn't know the day you were born. ~Toby Keith (and I’m sure many others)

[@TollesonLife]

Amen🙌🙌

[@Paul20661]

Cool

[@TollesonLife]

👍

[@robertcaldwell4351]

I drive a class C and no more than 8 hours a day. By the way I'm 63.

[@TollesonLife]

Very good! Safe travels my friend🙌

[@alvinbrown4295]

I am 75 and still out there towing my fifth wheel. One of the main reasons is I’ve never had any major illnesses and that helps a lot and I never miss a rest stop and I’m only towing during the day not at night The big thing is to make sure that your rig and everything is in good shape because when you get older, you do not want to break down out there. And I will keep on RVing until I can’t anymore lol

[@TollesonLife]

Yes sir!! Thanks for sharing, keep Rollin’ my friend🙌

[@alvinbrown4295]

One of my hopes is to see you guys out there one day. So I can just say hi and travel safe.😊

[@davesmith3561]

Yes....37.

[@TollesonLife]

👍👍

[@amyrullo549]

We do about 5-6 hrs now and that’s about it…

[@TollesonLife]

Makes sense Amy🙌

[@brendajohnson163]

Until you can’t anymore

[@TollesonLife]

Amen Brenda🙌

[@Kdog-q3g]

Well said !!!! My parents just sold their class A at 76. Stay well my friends …..