Silver Lining Life

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Solo woman in her 50s showing the truth of traveling in a camper van. Welcome to Silver Lining Life! I’m Karen, a solo woman in my 50s, building a life I love. Typically I focus on van life road trips, reselling, and second chances. I travel in a Winnebago Travato camper van with my two dogs, usually trips focusing on buying inventory for my eBay store and antique booth. I also share what I’ve learned about living well with a chronic illness, making money after 50, and embracing change with purpose and heart. Whether you're here for van life information, budget-friendly living, thrifting tips, or just real talk about starting over—you're in the right place.

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Solo Van Life: My Evening Routine & How Nights Alone REALLY Feel

Solo Van Life: My Evening Routine & How Nights Alone REALLY Feel Silver Lining Life

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I Was So Nervous to Drive My Camper Van (Until I Learned This)

I Was So Nervous to Drive My Camper Van (Until I Learned This) Silver Lining Life

663 views - 3 weeks ago

Van Life Over 50: The Honest Truth About Managing a Camper Van Alone

Van Life Over 50: The Honest Truth About Managing a Camper Van Alone Silver Lining Life

229 views - 4 weeks ago

Solo Van Life: 3 Small Upgrades I’m Adding to My Used Camper Van

Solo Van Life: 3 Small Upgrades I’m Adding to My Used Camper Van Silver Lining Life

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The BEST Bathroom Camper Van Location When You Need to Go FAST | Over 50 with MS

The BEST Bathroom Camper Van Location When You Need to Go FAST | Over 50 with MS Silver Lining Life

544 views - 1 month ago

Will I Feel Safe? Solo Women Over 50 Traveling by Camper Van

Will I Feel Safe? Solo Women Over 50 Traveling by Camper Van Silver Lining Life

411 views - 1 month ago

Solo Women Over 50: How I Avoid the "Dreaded Knock" in My Van

Solo Women Over 50: How I Avoid the "Dreaded Knock" in My Van Silver Lining Life

304 views - 1 month ago

Road Trip Haul | Thrifting from Goodwill for eBay & My Booth

Road Trip Haul | Thrifting from Goodwill for eBay & My Booth Silver Lining Life

262 views - 1 month ago

Why I Keep a Van and a House

Why I Keep a Van and a House Silver Lining Life

2K views - 3 months ago

Why Part-Time Van Life Works Better After 50

Why Part-Time Van Life Works Better After 50 Silver Lining Life

242 views - 3 months ago

Van Life Over 50: Why PT is Better than FT

Van Life Over 50: Why PT is Better than FT Silver Lining Life

975 views - 3 months ago

Part-Time vs Full-Time Van Life After 50 (Why I Chose Part-Time)

Part-Time vs Full-Time Van Life After 50 (Why I Chose Part-Time) Silver Lining Life

373 views - 3 months ago

A Conversation on My 59th Birthday | How My Life Has Changed

A Conversation on My 59th Birthday | How My Life Has Changed Silver Lining Life

235 views - 3 months ago

Why Part-Time Van Life Is Perfect for Introverts

Why Part-Time Van Life Is Perfect for Introverts Silver Lining Life

315 views - 3 months ago

Solo Women Over 50 | My REAL Morning Routine in Van Life

Solo Women Over 50 | My REAL Morning Routine in Van Life Silver Lining Life

397 views - 4 months ago

My Real Night Routine in the Camper Van | Van Life After Dark

My Real Night Routine in the Camper Van | Van Life After Dark Silver Lining Life

974 views - 4 months ago

Can You Use Your RV Toilet After Winterizing? Here’s What Works

Can You Use Your RV Toilet After Winterizing? Here’s What Works Silver Lining Life

626 views - 5 months ago

Freezing Weather Tonight! What to Do if Your Camper Van or RV Isn’t Winterized?

Freezing Weather Tonight! What to Do if Your Camper Van or RV Isn’t Winterized? Silver Lining Life

463 views - 5 months ago

Camper Van Life | My First Bad Overnight Stay at Cracker Barrel

Camper Van Life | My First Bad Overnight Stay at Cracker Barrel Silver Lining Life

910 views - 5 months ago

Class B+ RVs Compared | Leisure Unity vs Chinook Summit Twin Bed Layouts

Class B+ RVs Compared | Leisure Unity vs Chinook Summit Twin Bed Layouts Silver Lining Life

2.4K views - 6 months ago

12 Ways to Use an RV other than Visiting State Parks | Life Over 50

12 Ways to Use an RV other than Visiting State Parks | Life Over 50 Silver Lining Life

2.2K views - 6 months ago

Solo Women Over 50 | How to Stay Safe Overnight in Your Camper Van

Solo Women Over 50 | How to Stay Safe Overnight in Your Camper Van Silver Lining Life

27.4K views - 6 months ago

Solo Women Over 50 | What Nights in Van Life Are Really Like

Solo Women Over 50 | What Nights in Van Life Are Really Like Silver Lining Life

176.5K views - 6 months ago

RV Generator Repair: Why I’ll Never Use Camping World Again

RV Generator Repair: Why I’ll Never Use Camping World Again Silver Lining Life

737 views - 7 months ago

5 Reasons to Buy a Camper Van or RV Now (Don’t Wait!)

5 Reasons to Buy a Camper Van or RV Now (Don’t Wait!) Silver Lining Life

4.7K views - 7 months ago

Van Tours Roadtrek, Chinook, Jayco & Storyteller | St. Louis RV Show 2025

Van Tours Roadtrek, Chinook, Jayco & Storyteller | St. Louis RV Show 2025 Silver Lining Life

577 views - 7 months ago

Upgrade to Newer Model? Compare 2023 model to my 2018 Travato 59K Twin Bed Van

Upgrade to Newer Model? Compare 2023 model to my 2018 Travato 59K Twin Bed Van Silver Lining Life

4.2K views - 7 months ago

Is Solo Van Life Lonely? What to Expect + How to Handle It

Is Solo Van Life Lonely? What to Expect + How to Handle It Silver Lining Life

1.3K views - 7 months ago

5 Safety Tips (+Bonus Tip) for Women Over 50 Traveling Alone in a Camper Van or RV

5 Safety Tips (+Bonus Tip) for Women Over 50 Traveling Alone in a Camper Van or RV Silver Lining Life

4.7K views - 7 months ago

Why the Rear Bathroom is Best for People Over 50 | Camper Van Tour

Why the Rear Bathroom is Best for People Over 50 | Camper Van Tour Silver Lining Life

16.9K views - 8 months ago

Best Camper Van Layout for Single Women (Twin Bed Setup)

Best Camper Van Layout for Single Women (Twin Bed Setup) Silver Lining Life

52.2K views - 8 months ago

Should You Join Harvest Hosts for FREE RV Camping at Farms, Wineries and Bars?

Should You Join Harvest Hosts for FREE RV Camping at Farms, Wineries and Bars? Silver Lining Life

483 views - 8 months ago

How I Keep Van Life Trip Costs Low When I Go Thrifting Out of Town

How I Keep Van Life Trip Costs Low When I Go Thrifting Out of Town Silver Lining Life

502 views - 8 months ago

Planning Your First Sourcing Trip | Advice for Women eBay Sellers

Planning Your First Sourcing Trip | Advice for Women eBay Sellers Silver Lining Life

584 views - 9 months ago

Over 40? Here’s How to Finally Find Happiness

Over 40? Here’s How to Finally Find Happiness Silver Lining Life

126 views - 9 months ago

Expensive VanLife Repairs | Did they Fix Everything?

Expensive VanLife Repairs | Did they Fix Everything? Silver Lining Life

671 views - 10 months ago

Sourcing for eBay in a Camper Van | Winter Haul Vlog

Sourcing for eBay in a Camper Van | Winter Haul Vlog Silver Lining Life

369 views - 1 year ago

Freezing Night in My RV | Frigid Weather and What Went Wrong

Freezing Night in My RV | Frigid Weather and What Went Wrong Silver Lining Life

1.3K views - 1 year ago

8 Things to Buy at Thrift Stores to Save Money | Over 40 Tips

8 Things to Buy at Thrift Stores to Save Money | Over 40 Tips Silver Lining Life

291 views - 1 year ago

Selling Clothes Made Simple | Local Resale Tips for Women 40+

Selling Clothes Made Simple | Local Resale Tips for Women 40+ Silver Lining Life

327 views - 1 year ago

Living Alone with a Chronic Illness? 3 Things That Really Help

Living Alone with a Chronic Illness? 3 Things That Really Help Silver Lining Life

410 views - 1 year ago