A family of 4 sold their $400,000 house to move into an RV. It's brought them closer, and they feel less burned out.

• Jill Dooley and her family sold their house to move into an RV full time last year.
• They decided to make the change due to work burnout and to spend more quality time together.
• They’ve traveled through Florida and are now on their way to Maine.

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<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/6a21f15b2e5a80cfe0503a4b?format=jpeg" /></figure><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/6a21f1202ab5f9757add9538?format=jpeg" /></figure>Still, homeschooling on the road has its challenges, such as teaching two different ages. "It takes a little bit longer for me to figure out what one needs versus what the other one needs," Jill said.

Derek said he enjoys traveling and seeing new things, but a main benefit is getting to spend so much time together as a family. The RV lifestyle has helped him and Jill be more involved parents and see how their kids’ emotions and personalities change.

“Before we were missing it,” he said, because previously, “by the time we asked about their day, it was almost over, and they don’t remember things. So I think just all in all, overall, we’ve been able to really be there and be more involved.”