From tents to trailers: RVing across the USA with Lester Pozo and family
Inspiring advice for new RVers—don’t wait for the perfect moment, start your journey today
Lester Pozo and his family are seasoned RV enthusiasts who have been exploring the open road for the past decade. Starting out with tent camping, their love for nature soon grew into a passion for RV travel. In a chat with RVwest, Lester shares his experiences travelling across the United States in their Grand Design Momentum toy hauler, bringing along not only his wife Lina and their daughter, but also their two beloved dogs.
From inspiring trips to the Florida Keys to unforgettable journeys through the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone, the Pozo's RV travels are about more than just vacations—they're about creating lifelong memories. Read on to discover how RVing has transformed their lives and hear Lester’s advice for those thinking about hitting the road.
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Do you live in your RV full-time, or just go on excursions?
No, we are not full-timers. We use the RV for vacation purposes. We enjoy RVing on long summer trips, winter holidays and weekend getaways.
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Who do you RV with?
We normally RV as a family, our daughter and our two fur babies. On some occasions we RV with our friends.
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What kind of unit do you currently have?
Our current rig is a Momentum Toy Hauler by Grand Design.
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What are some of your all-time favourite travel destinations?
Our favourite travel destinations are the Florida Keys and the Western trip we took in 2021 (Grand Canyon, The Tetons and Yellowstone National parks).
How long have you been RVing, and what inspired you to start?
We have been RVing since 2014. We initially started camping in tents and just fell in love with Nature. We wanted to be able to reach as many destinations as possible and thought the only way possible was to try RVing.
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How has RV travel improved your life?
It has given us the opportunity to visit so many different places. Learn about many things we would’ve overlooked in the past. RVing has brought us a lot of joy and the opportunity to spend real time with family and not worry about running the rat race or think about materialistic things. We are enjoying nature, visiting new places and making memories.
What have you learned along the way?
We have learned that the United States is so much more than what we thought it was. There is a lot of history and culture embedded in many places.
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What advice would you give to new RVers?
Don’t wait till you retire, or try to find the perfect RV. Start now, enjoy the moment, life is too short.
Learn more about Lester and Lina Pozo, by following @leslin_adventures on Instagram.
