5 Sobering Reasons Why Nomadic Life May Not Be for You

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  • čas přidán 6. 07. 2024
  • Is nomadic life your dream or a potential nightmare? Join us as we explore the sobering realities that might make you think twice about hitting the road. From the harsh truths of limited space to the challenges of constant change, this video is your guide to understanding if nomadic life is truly a good fit for you.
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    - Chapters -
    0:00 - Intro
    0:57 - Reason 1 - Boondocking can be EXPENSIVE
    4:12 - Reason 2 - Public assistance becomes a bigger hassle
    5:31 - Reason 3 - Nomads are often equated with homeless people
    7:12 - Reason 4 - Privacy takes a nose dive
    7:55 - Reason 5 - Nomadic life can be chaotic
    8:49 - A look at our experience
    11:05 - Conclusion
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Komentáře • 16

  • @OOL-UV2
    @OOL-UV2 Před 2 dny +1

    Excellent points. The neighbors all get knots in their throats when they see a strange camper parked nearby.

  • @janettetaylor8760
    @janettetaylor8760 Před 2 dny

    Absolutely free .

  • @user-ik7rz4gg8u
    @user-ik7rz4gg8u Před 3 hodinami

  • @vannshuttleworth4738
    @vannshuttleworth4738 Před 4 dny

    At least you have a positive attitude about your situation. I bet more than a few relationships went down in flames trying to live nomadically. Hug your kids, kiss your wife, because you are experiencing this life together. Small moments blunt the big disasters if you look. I wish nothing but the best for you and your family.

  • @travingalloverthemap8375

    Bluetti has some solar generators now you can plug up a camper to it probably would have been better if you want with a camper

    • @CheapNomads
      @CheapNomads  Před 5 dny

      The bluetti stuff looks really good. But kinda pricey compared to buying the parts and putting your own system together. Although admittedly if we had the money we'd probably have one for a backup.

  • @ronwilson5906
    @ronwilson5906 Před 16 dny +1

    Hello, I have read many cases of people using diesel heaters and they seem to love them, a very good dry heat with no condensation. And you can buy them relatively cheap. Good luck hope everything turns out good for you.

    • @CheapNomads
      @CheapNomads  Před 16 dny

      We would love to have gotten a diesel heater but time and funds didn't allow at the time.

  • @TOLOW1962
    @TOLOW1962 Před měsícem +1

    Cities are becoming aware of the situation and they are requiring all residents that live in that City to have a permit for each vehicle that they park on the street, trying to eliminate people who live in their vehicles, good luck on your adventure, GETS HARDER AS YOU GET OLDER

    • @CheapNomads
      @CheapNomads  Před měsícem

      Trust me, we're finding this out. I feel like every day I'm saying the words..."I'm getting too old for this."

  • @vonscheer3993
    @vonscheer3993 Před měsícem +2

    use wood for heat if you have the room!!!

    • @CheapNomads
      @CheapNomads  Před měsícem

      The problem with a wood stove is that most insurance companies won’t cover you if you have one. Plus I wouldn’t dare put one in a traditional RV given that most of them are made of some pretty thin stuff.

    • @Wisdom-Nuggets-Tid-Bits
      @Wisdom-Nuggets-Tid-Bits Před 22 dny +1

      @@CheapNomads My brother and his wife started RV life years ago. They bought an older RV and he completely revamped it and updated it from soup to nuts - to include the entire engine and electrical system. Sis n Law is a lucky lady. Anyway, my brother also said this one time - DO NOT BURN WOOD IN AN RV! Case closed.

  • @Wisdom-Nuggets-Tid-Bits
    @Wisdom-Nuggets-Tid-Bits Před 22 dny +1

    NOT NOT NOT for me!!! Case closed! I could never live in a school bus. Or any RV. Just not for me. It is all the addiction and obsession now - EVERYONE on CZcams is pushing living in vans, RVs, motor homes, school buses, or fifth wheels - and they are pushing it so hard and aggressively that it is insane to watch. I KNOW it is not for me but I watch the videos becasue my brother and his wife have been doing this for years. They are OK with it and they even have two large dogs.

    • @CheapNomads
      @CheapNomads  Před 21 dnem +1

      It’s not so much that people on CZcams are “pushing” this lifestyle. It’s more like they’re trying to use CZcams to fund the adventure. Our original plan was for the bus to be a fun project that would engage our kids outside the house more. Boy were they excited when I brought it home. They both would go on google maps and explore places they wanted to go. But living in it out of necessity instead of it being more like a camper has diminished some of the excitement. All in all I hope people watching can get a better dose of reality without us minimizing the good sides of this.