WHY WE RV WITH KIDS With the Laird Family STORIES / RACHEL AND JEN LAIRD 33 & 32, FULL-TIME RVERS The Laird family travels full-time in their RV with their four-year-old triplets Adda, Jesse and Sloane, their cat Zeke and their dog Henry. They value a minimalist lifestyle, and prioritize memorable experiences and adventures over possessions. They love reading, hiking, crafts and singing. The Lairds travel in a 2019 Jayco Whitehawk 29BH. Follow Thor Industries on Facebook Share this story on Pinterest Jen and Rachel Laird RV full-time with their triplet daughters, Adda, Jesse and Sloane. Like many families, in their stationary life, they were always seeking ways to spend more time together as a family. Now they road school their three daughters, using their travels to help inform their learning, and enjoying all the in-between moments together that become the basis for lifelong memories. WHAT MADE YOU START RVING? I think the transition from the traditional life to living in a full time RV as a family was a multistep process. Long before kids, I was really interested in tiny living. Then when the girls came along, we had the thought of, “Wouldn't it be so cool if we could travel to places we're learning about?” It was planning vacations around work schedules to make that happen. WHAT SURPRISED YOU ABOUT THE RV LIFESTYLE? I think one of the big things about RV life that surprised me was the community aspect of it. Because you kind of feel like when you're setting off in an RV that you're kind of your own. But in campgrounds, everyone is so helpful. There's not a lot of judgment. You want to help someone that's struggling maybe in a sense that you have before. Everyone gets along and connects because of that same passion for being outside and camping and traveling. WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN A TRAVEL DESTINATION? As a family that travels with three young girls, there are a few things that we look for. Part of it is schooling. We really want to find things that are educational. Nature is a great classroom for kids. WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO A NEW RVER? I would say for anyone that hasn't tried RVing or is scared to try it, to do it scared. Just go and give it a try. I think you'll surprise yourself. To learn more about how the Lairds began their RVing lifestyle, read their full story here. The Lairds travel in a 2019 Jayco Whitehawk 29BH. RELATED STORIES ON THE ROAD Raising Little Women Stories from the Road: What happens when you raise three little girls to live fearlessly on the road? Rachel and Jen decided to find out. Watch Now FIND YOUR PERFECT RV Whether you're new to the world of RVing or you're ready to narrow your search, we're here to help you sort through it all and find the RV that's right for you. Explore RVs based off of your lifestyle and the features important to you. FIND YOUR RV CONNECT WITH US Follow Thor Industries on Facebook Follow Thor Industries on Instagram Visit Thor Industries on Pinterest Visit Thor Industries on Linkedin Visit Thor Industries on Youtube Contact Us Careers Terms and Conditions Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Accessibility © 2021 THOR Industries Cookie Consent We use cookies to provide the best possible experience with our web sites. This includes cookies that are Strictly Necessary for the site to work, help us understand site usage, help manage your preferences, and deliver advertising relevant to your interests. You can update the behavior of our cookies by selecting “Cookie Settings.”THOR Industries Cookie Policy Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies