Christine Lindstrom

Christine Lindstrom is a full-time RVer. She loves traveling the country with her husband and three children and hopes her writing can help others discover the joys of the RV lifestyle.

Why are you giving advice on RV Pioneers?

The RV lifestyle has given so much to me and my family and I've learned so much along the way. I'm so thankful for the people who shared their experiences and helped me get started, so I want to pay it forward and be one of those people for others. I've also learned some things the hard way, and I'd be happy if others can learn from my mistakes.

What is the most off grid location you've ever visited?

I guess that depends on your definition of "off grid." In a lot of places you can boondock (or dry camp) on public lands that are just outside the boundaries of national parks. Those have been some of our favorite places to just pull into a spot in a field and enjoy the view and the quiet. But we're rarely alone in those places, and as digital nomads we try to stay where our big antenna can still pick up a cell signal. So some might argue that that isn't truly off grid. For us, off grid means there are no paved roads to get there, there are no hookups, and we have easier access to hiking trails than a grocery store. Some of our favorites have been spots near Grand Teton National Park and Glacier National Park.

When was your first RV trip?

Does a pop-up camper count as an RV? If so, I was 12 and went with my friend's family for the weekend. I fell out the side during the night and it wasn't a great introduction overall. I definitely stuck with tent camping for many years after that, until my husband and I wanted to travel more when our kids were tiny. With babies and toddlers, we didn't want to worry as much about the impact of weather so we decided to give RVing a try. We took a long road trip to try to get this wanderlust out of our systems, and at the end of 90 days when we had to go back to our "normal life" we started making a plan to hit the road fulltime.

What is one piece of advice you'd give people starting their RV journey?

Start small. Rent before you buy, and try it out somewhere local. Approach it as something you're learning and don't make your first outing a high-stakes situation in a once-in-a-lifetime location. That's too much pressure. If you have the opportunity to go out with a friend who has more experience, it can be great to have someone available to answer any questions that come up. And if you happen to fall out of the side of a pop-up camper, don't write off the whole lifestyle for 20 years before trying again.

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