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A family of 3 downsized to a 270-square-foot RV to save money and travel across the country

Samantha GrindellFeb 10, 2021, 01:03 IST

The family of three travels full-time.The Mom Trotter

The Akpan family moved into an RV full-time at the beginning of 2020.
Their renovated space has a full-sized kitchen and two bedrooms.
They homeschool their son on the road, and they paid off $118,000 of student-loan debt by downsizing.

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At the beginning of 2020, Karen and Sylvester Akpan decided to sell their home to move into an RV full-time.

The Akpan family wanted to downsize. The Mom Trotter

The Akpans bought a 270-square-foot RV for $14,000 at the beginning of 2020.

They bought an RV. The Mom Trotter

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The RV consists of three distinct spaces: the living area, Aiden's room, and the master bedroom.

They renovated the RV to fit their needs. The Mom Trotter

The full-sized kitchen has all the appliances the Akpans need for life on the road.

They have a full-sized kitchen. The Mom Trotter

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Their kitchen table has booth seating.

The table has cupholders. The Mom Trotter

Aiden's bedroom is above the driver's seat.

The family's main living space. The Mom Trotter

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Aiden sleeps in his room most of the time, but his cousins share it when they visit.

Aiden with his cousins. The Mom Trotter

Karen and Sylvester's room is at the back of the RV.

Karen and Sylvester's room. The Mom Trotter

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The RV has a bathroom as well.

The RV's bathroom. The Mom Trotter

Karen told Insider that she doesn't find her family's life on the road challenging at all.

They love their life. The Mom Trotter

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The Akpans homeschool Aiden from the road.

Aiden is homeschooled. The Mom Trotter

The Akpans have also been able to pay off $118,000 of student-loan debt since downsizing.

They paid off their debt. The Mom Trotter

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Karen hopes her platforms can show other Black families that nontraditional lifestyles are an option for them.

Karen said she hasn't seen many other Black families living in RVs. The Mom Trotter

If you're contemplating living in an RV, Karen recommends going for it.

Downsizing can be an adventure. The Mom Trotter

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