Solo RV Travel for Women: How Jenelle Jones Found Freedom on the Open Road

Solo RV Travel for Women: How Jenelle Jones Found Freedom on the Open Road

From Girl Camper by Girl Camper

June 2, 2026

About this episode

Jenelle Jones shares her journey of overcoming fears to embrace solo RV travel after retirement.

What Happens When You Stop Waiting and Start Living? Many women dream about traveling. They imagine road trips, national parks, campfires, and waking up to a different view every week. But then reality steps in. What if something goes wrong? What if I can’t drive the RV? What if I’m alone? What if I’m not brave enough? This week’s Girl Camper Podcast guest, Jenelle Jones, understands those fears because she lived them. Before she became a full-time RVer, Jenelle had never driven an RV, camped in one, or even spent time around the RV lifestyle. Yet after retiring from a government career, she sold her home, bought an RV, and set out on an adventure that would last more than six years. Her story is a powerful reminder that courage isn’t the absence of fear. Courage is moving forward despite it. From Retirement Dreams to RV Life Like many people, Jenelle assumed retirement would mean settling down. She bought a lake house and expected that to be the next chapter of her life. But after a year, she realized something was missing. She traveled to Europe. She backpacked. She explored new places. Yet she still felt restless. Then she had a thought…

People in this episode

Host: Girl Camper

Guest: Jenelle Jones

Topics covered

  • solo travel
  • RV lifestyle
  • women empowerment
  • adventure
  • retirement
  • overcoming fear

Keywords

  • RV travel
  • women travelers
  • freedom
  • camping
  • adventure
  • retirement
  • courage

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