RV Retirement: Freedom On The Open Road

Ever heard of the great retirement, or sometimes referred to as the great resignation of 2021?

Well, it is not a fairy tale! There are significant amounts of people (19M since last April)  tapping-out and taking early retirement- spurred by a supercharged stock market, boom in housing prices, the need for social interaction and, for some, a realization that it is time to enjoy the lives they have. The pandemic turned almost everything upside down and the prior norms no longer apply. At Off Grid Solar Specialists we have seen a huge uptick in people coming to make an RV their retirement homes. They are cashing out and hitting the road with super big smiles and an adventurous spirit.

The shift, or maybe not so much of a shift, and more of a new group looking to be the 21st century’s equivalent of the late 1800’s quest for the frontier life and taming the wild west. We have come a long way since then and now have all sorts of adventurous families from young millennials to the older generation coming to the shop with fire in their eyes and adrenaline in their veins looking to turn their RVs (1800’s wagons) into their traveling homes. Now, we still have the other side of the coin in people who are the weekend warriors that have shifted preferences from crowded developed camp areas to the open air of fabulous boondocking sites. However, it is pure amazement to see the growth in people wanting to get off grid.

As a result of the rapid transformation in life perspectives during 2020 and 2021, we have also witnessed a parallel swing from simple power systems to integrated solutions that support the needs of RVers like you. It went from simple solar panels and controllers charging batteries to “home” like systems that create similar experiences we all have come to expect and enjoy- like coffee  automatically brewed in the morning, streaming your favorite shows and snuggling up under heated blankets. The really great news is that the technology of RV, solar based solutions is here. With the advent of highly intelligent lithium battery systems, smart inverters and cell boosters you can easily replicate your home environment. Work camping, RV living, weekend remote getaways and multi-location treks across the US are now all within reach.



Off Grid Solar Specialists is here to help you create your next adventure and prepare your RV for what comes after that. Maybe off-gridding is not for you, or maybe it is! Regardless, the global pivot right in front of our face begs the question to be answered. Think about it, marinate on the possibility and envision if maybe it is time for a change. We at Off Grid Solar Specialists love helping others achieve their dreams and are passionate about Doing It Right The First Time. If you are interested in learning more feel free to contact us- we are here to consult and collaborate on what is right for you.