Full-Time RV Life After Cancer: Carrie’s Story
Carry Silverhorn inspects and repairs an A/C unit on top of an RV.
Carrie Silverhorn joins RV Out West to share her inspiring journey of resilience, reinvention, and life on the open road. A full-time RVer, certified RV technician and inspector, and published author, Carrie’s story is one of courage and transformation. After overcoming a cancer diagnosis, she made the bold choice to embrace the RV lifestyle, trading convention for freedom and self-discovery.
Carrie talks about how she turned her challenges into motivation, finding empowerment through learning the ins and outs of RV maintenance and repair. Her journey highlights the independence that comes from mastering your rig and creating a life on your own terms. From work-camping in Oregon to exploring the breathtaking beauty of the Pacific Northwest, Carrie discovered how RV living can offer not just adventure, but also healing and a renewed sense of purpose.
You’ll hear firsthand what it’s like to live full-time on the road, how becoming a certified RV technician can open new doors, and what lessons come from embracing a simpler, more intentional lifestyle. Carrie’s story is a reminder that RVing isn’t just about travel—it’s about freedom, self-reliance, and choosing the path that feels right for you.
If you’ve been dreaming about hitting the road, exploring the Pacific Northwest, or finding a way to live life on your own terms, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical insight. Tune in to hear how one woman turned adversity into adventure and found her best life behind the wheel.
SHOW NOTES
In this episode (EP#174), we sit down with Carrie Silverhorn, a full-time RVer, certified RV technician and inspector, and published author, who shares her inspiring story of transformation and resilience. After overcoming a cancer diagnosis, Carrie embraced RV life as a way to take control of her journey—both literally and figuratively.
Carrie opens up about what it’s like living and traveling full-time in her RV, how she found empowerment through hands-on learning as an RV technician, and how the open road became her classroom for growth, healing, and adventure. She shares what drew her to the Pacific Northwest, her experiences work-camping in Oregon, and the unexpected ways RV life has helped her rediscover joy and independence.
If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to live life on your own terms or are curious about starting your own RV journey, Carrie’s story will leave you inspired to take that leap.
Topics Covered:
How a cancer diagnosis became the catalyst for change
What inspired Carrie to hit the road and live full-time in her RV
Becoming a certified RV technician and inspector
Work-camping experiences in Oregon
Favorite adventures around the Pacific Northwest
How RVing has changed her perspective on life and freedom
Helpful Links & Resources
Carrie Silverhorn’s Website: https://www.carriesilverhorn.com
Carrie Silverhorn’s RV Tech & Inspector Website: https://carriesilverhorn.com/gstrv/
National RV Training Academy: https://nrvta.com
Workamping Jobs: https://www.workamper.com
RV Technician & Inspector Certification Info: https://nrvia.org
Explore Oregon Work-Camping Opportunities: https://stateparks.oregon.gov
Carrie Silverhorn Social Media Channels
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mygypsysoultravels/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gstrvrepair/
Author Carrie Silverhorn’s Books
“More or Less” buy on Amazon
“Walking on Eggshells and Razorblades"
New book coming out 2026 "Out of the Box"....its about living the full-time nomad life
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