I wife died of cancer at 57 and never got to enjoy retirement. I was 60 when she passed and I immediately retired. Next summer, my dog and I are going across Canada in my pickup truck with camper on it. Should be a blast.
I fortunately witnessed both my parents' deaths first hand. I learned a great deal from that. My mom died in her mid sixties, just as dad and her were ramping up and had begun traveling in retirement. When she passed, I think it devastated dad (they'd been married over forty years). He lost his true love and traveling companion. He got rid of the trailer, the towing vehicles, even the pots and pans. He did remarry, but it wasn't the same. He soon began losing health... and passed at ninety... in my eyes, the shell of man who had lost hope, but not his faith. My best memories, is Dad coming home on Friday and announcing we (all seven of us) were going camping. In minutes we all would load up the small tip out trailer and end up five miles down the road, in a field with a creek, under some big oaks, dad sitting with his pipe and big glass of ice tea...us kids setting up the trailer for the girls, and tents for the boys. Within an hour taking a dip in the creek, mom fixing dinner, dad ditching the tents. My kids say I had the All American boy's life ... I agree, I surely did.
Wishing everyone who's thinking of hitting the road luck. Today's society is just too heavy for some people, myself included. Hats off to cheaprvliving for showing everyone a new path to follow, a path that'll lead to a lifetime of stories unmatched by the office rat racer.
OK, this is one I really LOVE. He bought what worked for him, and it is clean and organized, he is working on his internal/mental work as well as well as working to make a good life for himself. I am so sorry about the loss of his mother. I'm glad he's choosing to make a life rather than just to exist. Very inspiring.
He even decided to take something positive from the sadness of his mother's passing. He said "It changed me". Reminds me of the old saying "Every adversity has the seed of a greater benefit".
I surely can relate to this man. Eleven years ago, I lost my first beautiful bride to breast cancer during her second battle with the ailment. A few weeks later I woke up at 52 YO, really alone in the world. After solving many estate issues it was time to develop a plan for the next fifty years +or-. I had no plan to quit living the dream we built together and wanted to continue working at things I enjoyed. I am now 63, living the Republic of the Philippine Islands and busier than ever "working" hard. When you get paid to do what you enjoy, it is hard to call it work. I believe the "secret" for younger nomads is the portable income that gives the freedom to travel yet still provide for yourself. Wise financial planning ensures a long happy life on the road.
Kuya Travis, People generally do not know that almost every job here is closed to foreigners. You can not take a job that a local can do. The exceptions are such as call center manager that lives here to run the operation the way the client company offshore wants things to be done. There are a few native English speakers in the call centers working the phones and they get paid more than locals, but they are the exception to the rule. There are a few executives for Wendys, McDonalds and Burger King and other "foreign firms" here also but they help set up new businesses to employ Filipinos.You and I must bring a "job" with us. I am sure you get the idea about the few jobs open to us. We believe in multiple streams of income to protect us in the event one part of the income fails. I have been selling option contracts for many years. Most people lose money purchasing out of the money options with a short lifespan and watch them expire worthless. I do the opposite, I sell options one week to a few months out in time. It is not huge money but more than enough to live on. This is a dependable regular income that we can earn from anywhere we can obtain an internet connection. I no longer trade in a taxable account. These days I trade only inside my ROTH as any withdrawals (if you are over 59 1/2 YO) are tax-free. I consider the few hours I spend in front of the computer screen after 9:30 PM my night job. My beautiful bride (yes, I got remarried) is an academic writer. She has three college degrees but does not work in any of the professions she trained for. To be honest, she earns more money writing. Maco (Maria Conception) works for local companies in the off season to earn "pocket money." During the busy season, she works for several companies with clients in the US, Australia, UK and other countries. You may do this kind of work anywhere, internet shops, in a hotel lobby or as my wife does, home based. If you want to count my "day job" as work, I purchased an eight-year-old home in a super nice subdivision that needed some massaging to bring it back to like new condition. My thinking is that because I paid half what a similar size home sells for brand new in my subdivision, I have lots of financial room to add upgrades like split type air-con in all the rooms. I can work at my own pace when the motivation strikes. I paid cash for the home so we have NO rent or mortgage to worry about. The home is perfectly livable, we desire to improve and upgrade because we can, not because we have to. We have a new venture that was basically my wonderful bride's idea. I would not feel comfortable recommending our new gig to anyone, especially an EX-pat until we have a full year or more of experience behind us. Nothing has gone wrong but I think at least one problem free year will confirm her plan was totally sound. That, I feel, will be the time to offer details on our success on any failure.What she did: My wife has developed three portfolios. The first two yields 10% / month. The two portfolio's total value is around P600,000 so she earns P60,000. At today's exchange rate, about $1,190.00 USD/month, more than enough to live on here especially if you own your home. Maria also recently (only a few weeks now) started a new portfolio. It has a value of P90,000 + - and is a mixture of 8% weekly payments and 10% monthly payments. The mix is 75% @8% weekly and 25% @10% monthly returns. Mind you it is a new portfolio and very small but already I see her earning over P25,470/month (about $505.00USD / month). Her original goal for this business was to earn the equivalent of $2000.00 USD/month which is nearing what she could earn in the busy season per month as an academic writer. You must understand that interest rates on everything are high in the Phils. Mortgage loans, small business loans, bridge loans, all cost dearly. If you add on the cost of corruption, I do not even want to guess at that one! I think it is safe to say, we could never do what she has accomplished in the states. I hope this lengthy diatribe will be helpful.
Travis, In an online trading group I used to be a member of, there was a gentleman that had one of the large RVs built on a diesel bus chassis. He specialized in selling options on only one underlying. He and his wife parked for part of the year, and he traded until he met his income goal for the year. At that point, he stopped as he did not want to take the risk that he may give back his earnings and need to delay his trip. As soon as he made bank, trading was shut down and off they went to visit friends, camp out in their favourite spots and enjoy life. This man's freedom inspired me a lot. The encouragement of a great neighbour who told me "you won't know unless you go" also pushed me to make the decision to try out life in the Philippines. Five years in, I have absolutely NO REGRETS.
NATURAL CANCER HEALING, thank you. It was sad, but also I can say that I saw God's hand in the whole event and for that I am thankful. My first wife was responding well to cesium chloride therapy. She had told me that she prayed and asked God to take her quickly if she was not going to receive healing. She also said she was feeling much better and thinking we could leave our city home soon and return to our beloved cabin in the woods. Without any warning, she developed a breathing difficulty late one night, and she passed away peacefully in my arms 11 hours later at the city hospital. I will stand by my belief that God honored her request to be taken home quickly. No morphine drip, no long period of suffering. This is not a religious teaching channel, so I will end here.
I love that quote. " I am embracing the fear of the unknown and it is changing me" love it. Focus on today with an eye til the future...but. I am 64 and working multiple 12 hour shifts a week on my feet. I enjoy these videos. I am glad you are doing this whwn you are young. I sure wish i had. But, i am going to do it now
Sorry to hear that about both your parents. I worked at Kmart briefly while trying to save money to move to Israel. I was talking to a 20 year old boy who told me, "I'm going to work here until I retire at 62." When he said that, I told myself, "I gotta get out of here!!" I don't want to work myself to death and have nothing to show for it when I'm old. That's the way of the world now, though!
@Joe Blow CEO slots are only reserved for sociopaths and people willing to lie, cheat and sell their souls for a company. I have seen it and gratefully turned down the executive path.
Hey Bob, I found your channel a few hours ago and enjoy the simple effective ideas. Thanks for the videos. I was a water nomad for about 7 years. I lived the first 4 on a 27' sailboat. I calculated that I had about 100 sqft of indoor space including the full bath! My non food costs stayed below 300 per month! I could stay at a marina for 150 or so per month and could of course live on the "hook" as we called it for free. I could even travel almost free because the wind was my primary power. I ran into significant life threatening illness ( a lot of which related back to stress IMHO) and was forced to move on shore but I went to an RV and just stay close to medical care. I can say from experience it is great to dump the stress of modern life.
Matt. 6:34 - Don’t worry about tomorrow, it’ll have worries of its own. Today’s worries are enough for for anyone! I love this younger generation living so well. We aren’t even promised a tomorrow. Don’t waste your youth especially. I’d love to start all over again as a youth knowing what I know NOW! You Da Man, BOB. Thanks for sharing your journey!
Someone needs to find Matt and give him a medal. The melenials may be the ones to save this country. I have been through the job market hell, and now been retired for eight years. I am enjoying every minute of it.
Ive always chased money, never been happy. Im on my way to AZ to chase a chance at happiness right now. Please dont stop with these videos. They make it seem possible, like there really is another way. As a man who been beat up an down by this world i appreciate your channel and message. Had a breakdown in indiana hopefully fixed, hitten the road in the morn. The Lord is my shepard and i will be guided to where i am ment to be.
Good for you! Go Matt go! We can't postpone living the real life hoping to get a govt check in 20yrs. You are healthy and will probably be able to work till you are 90 if you ever need an occasional job! Roll on!
I plan on retiring at age 56, I have a ways to go yet but am planning now so I can travel - if I could go now I would. I'm a writer, mostly poetry and short stories but love to write. I want to spend the last chapter of my life on the road writing and exploring nature!!
Cool. I lived out of my van for two years. Travelling the Beautiful Southwest. Six months ago I got a place in Prescott, AZ. Nice place, but I already miss the freedom of the Vagabond Life. We weren't meant to live in boxes. I'm getting back on the road next week.
Even if people are forced to work some after retirement age, it's way less money to keep up this sort of life than stuck in the alternative way of life, heating and cooling an entire home, housing a bunch of useless crap, or paying an obnoxious amount to live in a retirement community - just to be left with $2 at the end of the month.
You don't like paying for others great paying , ah um, jobs? Their cops want to retire early you know. If allowed liberty and creativity we could have efficient small homes...no wheels. As a farmer friend said last meeting he was at it would cost $40g to ready a plot to build on. LOL towns are giving away lots...so they can triple own you through taxes, and if you fail a payment you'll get pennies per $$ for your trouble. LOVE LOVE to see Females get into this. Huge common sense that will get big attention. Needed for house buying age population. I hope(know) disruption soon so the youth will not own or live in homes I believe. I believe The Venus Project type situation/experiment is needed soon. Politicians talk of different things but that is too slow. We need change quickly,,,like a corp not getting in a startup. We need TVP now to educate all youth,,,free the old to live as done in this video or however. What is needed to get off this Titanic ride is a United World Youth Org, a generation, to silence their inheritance like 1898 China.....while people are still a premium.
Candice Lambert- That's a good point,but, for people who are nomads at heart, it's not about the money as much as the lifestyle. I think that's the essence of Bob's message as he documents the nomad from newbie to well worn veterans. I enjoy his channel and listening to all the people's stories, I don't know I could do it myself.
Candice Lambert yep, welcome to the new age of life. Glad to see ppl escaping the blueprint set up by bankers, politicians and wealthy industrialists (corporation owners).
My Dad died at 59 so he never got to retire----like you said, it changes you....makes you value different things......time and experiences, over the pursuit of money. I am interested in a 19' Class C---hopefully I will be able to hit the road soon :) TY for doing these videos!
Sorry to hear that as I said in my comments above many people are not living until the age of 60 I know people who passed in their 40s and 50s. too many people live for the future not for NOW.
The supervisor at the Government Facility used to ask me why I never worked overtime ? I said " Mike find a man with one month left to live and ask him if he wants.......TIME ....or $$ MONEY " ? You can always make more paper but you can NEVER make more time. Mike was a serious intelligent money but he grew silent and I could see a paradigm shift in his eyes. My dad retired at 54 and wanted to do the RV lifestyle......so went back to work at a Gold Mine to get more money but all he found was a brain tumor at 60. My wife and I sell out at 2019 to go full time RVING.......with a reduced pension and a small nest egg that's close enough to perfect for me.
Yeah, but by doing that overtime you get to retire earlier. If you don't do overtime you get to go home on time. However, anything you choose to do with that free time is going to be rather limited. Not like you can easily go on a cross country road trip and be back in time for work the next morning. However, once you retire the sky is the limit. That said, if you can get a job that you can do while on road trips then even better:)
I'm a mn boy with a similar dream for the future!! New subscriber Bob and I love these videos. Just found this channel today. I've been wanting this for some time now. My daughter is the only thing holding me back. She is 11. But a few more years and daddy is on the road. I will travel during the winter and return in the summer to be with her and family. It's going to happen and this channel will help me figure it out. I'm inspired. I'm pensioned from injury sustained on the job as a prison guard many yrs back. I can do this! I love to travel. I never feel more at peace or happier than when I'm driving, whether it's a quick drive aound the back roads or a long drive to sight see. I'm free and happy. I suffer from ptsd, depression and anxiety and driving..travel helps me cope. Thank you for creating this and to all those who share their stories. I live vicariously through you for now. Peace!!
Wow this has everything! It ticks all the boxes! Stove cover is super clever. The bathroom is huge, and the fridge/freezer is quite a good size!!! I like that this man is conquering his fear - very inspiring!
I can really relate to this. I have been researching this for years and im about ready to do it. I cant wait to put the grind behind me. I was forced into living in a car for 3 months. at first it was a major surprise and i was totally unprepared for it. I learned a great deal in those three months about myself and what i really valued in life. Now almost 10 years later i think back to those three months and really appreciate it. I never should have moved out of that old sedan.
Hi Matt! Nice rig. I love, LOVE, the time I spend in my Chinook! Great quality, fit & finish! Last year I spent 7 months total tramping around. The year before 5.5 months, but 4 months has been more typical. I was shooting for 8 months this year, 2020, but CoVid19 has already cut into much of my plans :(( Maybe I can make up for lost time in the fall? Mtn biking, Hiking, Mtns, Beaches, Water sports: all the western states. Like you I bring my dog too!! So good! My rig is couple years newer, but shorter at 19.5 ft, w 100 watts solar, Onan gen rarely used. Wishing for better ground clearance as well. Plenty big enough for 1 person, 2 if you are HIGHLY compatible. Gas & tires are my largest expense. regards & enjoy
Would be cool if you could do follow ups with some of the people you interview . Kind of like "where are they now". Are they still living the same vehicle or did they change vehicles for some reason or give it up completely and go back to living in a house. I've heard the average life cycle of a full time rv person is between 5 and 7 years. The lifestyle definitely has drawbacks and it's not for everyone.
Van Helsing That doesnt make sense to have Bill do that cuz if they gave it up , he wouldnt be seeing them anymore! He could do it with people that he sees often but it mite get too repetative.(sp?). Plus, he would have to keep track of all the people hes already interviewed which is probably WAY to many to count?! The only people that i e seen that have the manpower to do that was Oprah. Lol
ERIKA DOWDY It could be as simple as Bob messaging them to do a self-recorded follow-up video for his channel, or he could record a Skype interview, etc.
Van Helsing He interviews people at the RTR so if they don't come back to the RTR, it would be too much for a nomad to keep up with all those people I'd think and visa versa. I am sure he is still in touch with many of them and I know he has interviewed people he has met multuple times but in general, that would be a ton of work.
My father served 26 years in the Navy and then worked another 25 years. He died four months after retirement from a DOD job. I hope to have some life left after I retire. I respect people who are able to make this lifestyle work for themselves.
I lost my girlfriend in 2017 to breast cancer, I knew her 24 years, she was only 47 (all the things we wanted to do). It changed me, to say the least. I have a totally different outlook on life now. I always leave with a smile and inspiration after watching your videos, thank you Bob!
That's why wandered around the world in my 20s. I figured there's no guarantee I could do all that at 60-something. I hope I'll have a nice quiet life by then and be able to reminisce about the adventures I had
Wow, good for you to focus on what's important in life and that's living !!! The waiting game doesn't always work out.There's never enough money to replace time!!! So true.
Bob, I truly LOVE your interviews! Truly. Thank you! I just bought a bus to convert. I have learned sooo much from you. I kept wishing I could compensate you somehow. I have just figured out how to use the Amazon link. I will purchase anything and everything I possibly can using your link. Thank you for your beautiful attitude.
I am so happy to see someone close to my age doing this! Each time I watch this I feel more motivated to make this a reality this year!! Thanks bob! Hope to meet you and Matt at some point!
I HAVE LIVED ON THE EDGE FOR 35 YEARS NOW AND ONE THING I LEARNED BEFORE I STARTED MY NEW LIFE WAS "JUMP OFF THE EDGE AND GROW YOUR WINGS ON THE WAY DOWN." I LIVE IN THAILAND NOW AND VERY HAPPY WITH MY DECISION 35 YEAR AGO.
I used to rock climb a lot back in the 70s and early 80s and I did a lot of traveling around the west coast living in my tent. Those were the happiest days of my life. I am now 60 and getting ready to hit the road again in two years. First trip is to hike the PCT. Life is short and at this point I really am feeling how short it is.
Super nice guy! Love his rig. Great interview Bob. I experienced the same thing with both of my parents. I refuse to let my life slip away without truly experiencing life! We've moved into looking at vans and RVs. One step closer!
I worked from 12 years old on farms and babysitting, divorced after 10 year marriage and three children, worked 2 & 3 jobs (3rd job I was able to sleep most of nights), and worked with my second husband (after children were grown and living on their own) on our own company. Then at 47 years old started having heart attacks. Now I've got 3 heart attacks, 4 stents, one mini-stroke, (among many other health problems) behind me. I finally realized the stress of "trying to get ahead" and taking care of houses was going to get me dead. I fought for SSD, got cheated out of three years back pay, and only get $852 a month. How's that for living the "good life?" Come-on!!! Let's face facts. SSD will not be viable in 20 years. These career politicians made sure they had money in their pocket, so they couldn't care less about the command man, woman, or child. But, praise Jesus, I'm not bitter! After all the above I know the only thing worth going after in this life is Jesus. God bless all who read this post. P.S. I am in the process of using the remainder of my years on this earth traveling. This RV sounds great for what I want to do .
Sorry to hear that people work so hard for the future these days and they are working their bodies to death. The life Bob talks about in his videos is much healthier in my opinion. it may be a drastic change but that's what I and many others I think need.
I hope since this video was made, Matt has started to plan for his future. I’m in my early 60s and you’d be surprised just how fast time flies. I’m grateful for some financial security. And, so I can continue to enjoy nature.
This is the absolutely perfect rig for me. Unfortunately I can't find anything similar anywhere! My grandparents had one when I was a kid and I've been in love with them my whole life. Thank you so much for the tour🥰
Good for you Matt, positive attitude towards your financial future is the way to go! I'm planning to be a part-timer next summer because of Bob's videos.
Mz Marie yes Mz Marie we may meet out there. My goal at the moment is to be full time in 5 years. However that may change because my daughter is 21 now and she is the only reason I'm staying put for now. It gives me time to save money though little by little right now on my retirement money. Cost of living is so much so I'm lucky if I'm saving $100 a month at this point. But I'll be able to invest totally when the time comes and should be a lot easier. His videos are amazing. I'd love to have you as my neighbor in the future 😊
Thanks for the reminder! I’m in an SUV, and sometimes I daydream of a bigger roomier vehicle. And then I remember that I have high ground clearance and 4x4! Boom! I ❤my rig.
It's great that he is young enough to hopefully have a long and happy life as a nomad. Not many people give up a high standard of living through choice at a younger age to do this, good luck to him. I'm sure as he was so successful before becoming a nomad his future will work out just fine but he is right in living for today you just aren't promised tomorrow after all x
Bob is very flattering, I thought this guy was late 50's early 60's .... I love these videos, they're helping my husband & I decide which RV will best suit us. I think the downsizing of personal items will be hard. I think we will have to keep our home till we are sure RV-ing is the life for us. I salute these brave people who jump in with both feet. I love the idea of the gypsy lifestyle I'm just scared to venture into the unfamiliar.....baby-steps is more my speed
I had a friend who used to tell his sister that she needed to ponder things awhile before jumping in. Sounds like you are doing the right thing. Good luck.
Bob, I have been watching your videos for about six months now and darned if I don't learn something new and helpful in every single one. Thanks for all that you do. I hope to meet you on the road one day in my camper or van or RV...or whatever I end up going with.
Ya- I agree with him about wanting to be able to stand up and be able to have a bathroom. I lived in my van and I would do it again with a vehicle just like this one.
great, thanks for sharing your Chinook. I'm currently looking at a Class C 30 foot but I might be changing my mind by the time the house is sold. I'm still working and can work any where even though I get a small Social Security check. I retired early at 52 of a brain aneurysm and now at 66 I'm well and want to do this free form of living so the landlord doesn't take all my money every month. I was born in Alexandria and still have many family members in MN. I'm planning a trip back to do some fishing as soon as I can. Now I'm cleaning out my house so my kids don't have to. I told them when I die, set my rig on fire with everything I own and I will know I lived the good life at last. Again thanks Bob for sharing. I am a faithful follower of Carolyn, she has been of great inspiration to me once I decided to start my research.
Thanks BOB.Now that the divorce is final and im alone this life is my goal.In fact,finding the channel recently really helped me through this challenging time.Love seeing those dogs roaming about. I had no idea the Chinnok was such a well thought out RV.Very cool.
The Chinook is actually a well built rig however I prefer the model with the Toyota cab and drive-train rather than the other models by Ford, Chevy, etc. I've done all three types of RV camping, A, B & C but I prefer a truck and separate trailer. I had my very dependable 1968 Ford F-250 Camper Special that I purchased from the original owner out in California and it had the original 82K miles on it with verified paperwork so I was the 2nd owner and it was a really beauty with factory A/C and full power. He had it upgraded at Ford to a 1-ton suspension which made it real nice. I pulled a 32' goose-neck on a sweet fifth wheel set-up I had professionally installed in the bed of the Ford and that was how I lived for a few years on the road until health problems made living on the road an impossibility so I was forced to give it up which really troubles me but I have no choice. I sold both the truck/trailer and bought a small rock siding home here in the little town I live in here in west TX and that was the end of my living in the wild. This guy knows what he wants and he seems to have just about everything he needs to survive out there with good equipment and plenty of smarts in on-road living. Another fine video presentation Bob, thanks for sharing.
Love your videos. My wife and I achieved our dream of hitchhiking around Latin America and since about a year and a half ago we bought our '87 VW Kombi, and we just love it.
Loved what you both said. I don't want to retire and die after a few yrs when not having to work. It's what I've been saying a lot lately. True. I see that around me as well. Thank you for the video ! Loved it a lot !!! I agree with having a private place to shower too ! Thumbs up !
We just picked up a 2001 Chevy Express Partial Conversion Van. It does not have the running boards or the high top. Once I get it set up the way I like, I will look into converting it to a 4X4. We also picked up a trailer-able sailboat with a swing keel. It has an 18 inch draft with the keel up and 4 foot when the keel is down, and sleeps 4 people.
My mum died when I was in my 20s. Next year, I'll be her age when she passed, I'm wanting to be out of my house once my youngest child leaves home, although, I can go sooner if we travel and WOF our way around New Zealand
Same thing happened to both my parents in recent years. Both retired got cancer and both passed away.They never really got to spend a lot of time in thier retirement. It totally changed my outlook on life. I totally understand these two guys.
Thank you for sharing, I thoroughly enjoyed, especially when he got to slamming things around to show you what’s what. Instead of gingerly touching things like most do, brought a chuckle. Have fun!!
I TOTALLY related to your father and mother passing so close to retirement ages. My mother passed 1 year before her "Retirement Age". As you both stated that it changed your lives, my perspective on what is important to me in life has changed as well. My mindset parallels yours. Thanks for the great video. Very informative and soulful. T
Sir I really enjoy your videos. My girlfriend and I are planning on urban stealth living because of your videos. I also would like to recommend a wide angle lens for your camera, It would really help with showing the full interior of peoples places without the need to constantly pan. Thank you. have a wonderful one.
I really admire you and the steps you took to be free. I have 4 kids 8 dogs etc. and really feel imprisoned and totally isolated from what God has given us to enjoy and experience. It is a true pleasure to watch videos of people who found and are living what I feel a life we should all live at some point instead of what society tells or expects from us. Right on man!
Research 4x4 conversion companies. The conversion will lift you up for better ground clearance, the transfer case will give you low range for better low speed travel and power when you need it for steep hills etc. Your Chinook has common running gear and other than the expense is a straight forward conversion. Add a skid plate for the sewer drain fittings and anything else that might be easily damaged and it might be less expensive than replacing the whole camper or compromising to something smaller and less desirable. Check out "expedition vehicles" on the tube. There are all types and sizes available. The only real drawback to your rig is that the camper structure might not take the abuse of real hard off road use as it was not made for that. I have been running 1 ton dual wheel 4x2 and 4x4 flat beds and max loaded 4x2 box vans and stepvans for somewhere around 44 years. Been thru all sorts of stuff, mud hole job sites, back woods trails, unimproved washed out flooded mining trails, river crossings with water flowing over the hood, long distance beach runs trying to out run the tide and other adventures involving snow and ice but that's a whole nother subject.It's really pretty amazing what those rigs are capable of if you use a little common sense and don't get in to a situation that is way beyond what is feasible for the truck. Good luck
Thank you Bob and Matt for sharing. Hope you don't let the critical and negative comments dissuade you from continuing to do what you've been doing. If you pay them little or no attention, there's a good chance they'll fade away for lack of attention. I'm getting the idea and I could be wrong but I may have a better understanding of why you may be desirous of getting further away from people. Hopefully, the good people who appreciate what you do will continue to win the day! I'm confident you do what you do to help people understand the lifestyle so they can make a somewhat educated decision as to whether it's for them and what they might expect if they should choose to take the nomadic path. Carry on!
at 65 you'll get social security and then supplement it with a part time job at walmart. All you gotta pay for is food and gas. Get a dirt bike for a thousand dollars :) 100mpg
This man looks strong that's good, because living in a real house is expensive payment and maintenance, rent, water, electricity and support the neighbors, so living in neighborhoods is increasingly difficult.
Bob you have helped so many people see that there is a better way to live! My time in so near I can taste it! I will be at the next RTR to thank you personally!
Though I will never lead this life, I love the positive attitudes these people share. From different backgrounds too different reasons for becoming nomadic people. Exploring the best of our world & dealing with the worst. Most importantly is finding the right rigg or van to suit your needs. I think the guy being interviewed is wise & put a lot of thought into his home on wheels. Safe journey to all & be cautiously safe, but enjoy your journey x 🌍 x
Living in the present is the way, worrying about the future is anxiety, worrying about the past is depression, today is a gift- that is why its called a present! get it? the presence is real! live each day as if it were your last and be kind to everyone.
Kuddos to the full bathroom. I would want a full bathroom or just a toilet myself. Public bathrooms can be nasty! Kuddos to you again and good luck in your travels.
Every year in Arizona they hold a rattlesnake roundup. People go out into the desert and capture or kill rattlesnakes. The snakes are skinned, treated and sold to Tandy Leather Company to be used in making custom boots, belts or whatever and the meat is then put on the open pit and cooked. In the 1960's my brother and I would participate every year in these rattlesnake roundups and have a blast doing it. We would locate a hole in the desert floor where a rattlesnake might be, drop in a few drops of gasoline which puts off heat that the snake detects and when it comes out of the hole to investigate the source of this heat, we have a heavy metal loop that can be closed tightly around its neck as close to the head as possible, we then cut the head off with a machette, keeping our hands away from the head at all times, and placing the body into a cloth or burlap sack. We would usually earn between $300.-$400. per weekend from selling the skins to Tandy Company. Some brave individuals will milk the live snake for the potent venom and then sell it to pharmaceutical companies to make anti-venom kits for people who get bit by rattlesnakes. The rattles can be given or traded to the local Indian natives who make jewellery out of it and sell it to tourists. Nothing is wasted... You might want to consider this as a way to earn some extra cash.
@@gamehunter775 with a name like game hunter you are going after Jan for sharing his snake story.? Jan and his brother were kids when they did this and they did it to venemous snakes. You on the other hand kill what?? Innocent deer, elk and animals that dont harm people. Dont pass judgement on other people, examine your own actions!!!
I wife died of cancer at 57 and never got to enjoy retirement. I was 60 when she passed and I immediately retired. Next summer, my dog and I are going across Canada in my pickup truck with camper on it. Should be a blast.
I fortunately witnessed both my parents' deaths first hand. I learned a great deal from that. My mom died in her mid sixties, just as dad and her were ramping up and had begun traveling in retirement. When she passed, I think it devastated dad (they'd been married over forty years). He lost his true love and traveling companion. He got rid of the trailer, the towing vehicles, even the pots and pans. He did remarry, but it wasn't the same. He soon began losing health... and passed at ninety... in my eyes, the shell of man who had lost hope, but not his faith. My best memories, is Dad coming home on Friday and announcing we (all seven of us) were going camping. In minutes we all would load up the small tip out trailer and end up five miles down the road, in a field with a creek, under some big oaks, dad sitting with his pipe and big glass of ice tea...us kids setting up the trailer for the girls, and tents for the boys. Within an hour taking a dip in the creek, mom fixing dinner, dad ditching the tents. My kids say I had the All American boy's life ... I agree, I surely did.
Wishing everyone who's thinking of hitting the road luck. Today's society is just too heavy for some people, myself included. Hats off to cheaprvliving for showing everyone a new path to follow, a path that'll lead to a lifetime of stories unmatched by the office rat racer.
OK, this is one I really LOVE. He bought what worked for him, and it is clean and organized, he is working on his internal/mental work as well as well as working to make a good life for himself. I am so sorry about the loss of his mother. I'm glad he's choosing to make a life rather than just to exist. Very inspiring.
He even decided to take something positive from the sadness of his mother's passing. He said "It changed me". Reminds me of the old saying "Every adversity has the seed of a greater benefit".
I relate to this. My brother died at 38. Now I have a strong desire to see the world. The clock is ticking.
Oh dear ☹️
I'm so sorry you lost your brother 💔
I hope you are exploring every place you wanted to see 💞
Really hope you're living your best life friend.
I hope you are traveling now
Loss can be such a motivator. Robin of Creativity RV lost her sister so she hit the road. May you find much joy!
Natureluv... did you get there?
Great story Bob.You are changing the world, one nomad at a time.
I surely can relate to this man. Eleven years ago, I lost my first beautiful bride to breast cancer during her second battle with the ailment. A few weeks later I woke up at 52 YO, really alone in the world. After solving many estate issues it was time to develop a plan for the next fifty years +or-. I had no plan to quit living the dream we built together and wanted to continue working at things I enjoyed. I am now 63, living the Republic of the Philippine Islands and busier than ever "working" hard. When you get paid to do what you enjoy, it is hard to call it work. I believe the "secret" for younger nomads is the portable income that gives the freedom to travel yet still provide for yourself. Wise financial planning ensures a long happy life on the road.
Kuya Travis, People generally do not know that almost every job here is closed to foreigners. You can not take a job that a local can do. The exceptions are such as call center manager that lives here to run the operation the way the client company offshore wants things to be done. There are a few native English speakers in the call centers working the phones and they get paid more than locals, but they are the exception to the rule. There are a few executives for Wendys, McDonalds and Burger King and other "foreign firms" here also but they help set up new businesses to employ Filipinos.You and I must bring a "job" with us. I am sure you get the idea about the few jobs open to us.
We believe in multiple streams of income to protect us in the event one part of the income fails. I have been selling option contracts for many years. Most people lose money purchasing out of the money options with a short lifespan and watch them expire worthless. I do the opposite, I sell options one week to a few months out in time. It is not huge money but more than enough to live on. This is a dependable regular income that we can earn from anywhere we can obtain an internet connection. I no longer trade in a taxable account. These days I trade only inside my ROTH as any withdrawals (if you are over 59 1/2 YO) are tax-free. I consider the few hours I spend in front of the computer screen after 9:30 PM my night job.
My beautiful bride (yes, I got remarried) is an academic writer. She has three college degrees but does not work in any of the professions she trained for. To be honest, she earns more money writing. Maco (Maria Conception) works for local companies in the off season to earn "pocket money." During the busy season, she works for several companies with clients in the US, Australia, UK and other countries. You may do this kind of work anywhere, internet shops, in a hotel lobby or as my wife does, home based.
If you want to count my "day job" as work, I purchased an eight-year-old home in a super nice subdivision that needed some massaging to bring it back to like new condition. My thinking is that because I paid half what a similar size home sells for brand new in my subdivision, I have lots of financial room to add upgrades like split type air-con in all the rooms. I can work at my own pace when the motivation strikes. I paid cash for the home so we have NO rent or mortgage to worry about. The home is perfectly livable, we desire to improve and upgrade because we can, not because we have to.
We have a new venture that was basically my wonderful bride's idea. I would not feel comfortable recommending our new gig to anyone, especially an EX-pat until we have a full year or more of experience behind us. Nothing has gone wrong but I think at least one problem free year will confirm her plan was totally sound. That, I feel, will be the time to offer details on our success on any failure.What she did:
My wife has developed three portfolios. The first two yields 10% / month. The two portfolio's total value is around P600,000 so she earns P60,000. At today's exchange rate, about $1,190.00 USD/month, more than enough to live on here especially if you own your home. Maria also recently (only a few weeks now) started a new portfolio. It has a value of P90,000 + - and is a mixture of 8% weekly payments and 10% monthly payments. The mix is 75% @8% weekly and 25% @10% monthly returns.
Mind you it is a new portfolio and very small but already I see her earning over P25,470/month (about $505.00USD / month). Her original goal for this business was to earn the equivalent of $2000.00 USD/month which is nearing what she could earn in the busy season per month as an academic writer. You must understand that interest rates on everything are high in the Phils. Mortgage loans, small business loans, bridge loans, all cost dearly. If you add on the cost of corruption, I do not even want to guess at that one! I think it is safe to say, we could never do what she has accomplished in the states. I hope this lengthy diatribe will be helpful.
NewHampshire Jack
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so sorry for your loss very sad that
Travis, In an online trading group I used to be a member of, there was a gentleman that had one of the large RVs built on a diesel bus chassis. He specialized in selling options on only one underlying. He and his wife parked for part of the year, and he traded until he met his income goal for the year. At that point, he stopped as he did not want to take the risk that he may give back his earnings and need to delay his trip. As soon as he made bank, trading was shut down and off they went to visit friends, camp out in their favourite spots and enjoy life. This man's freedom inspired me a lot. The encouragement of a great neighbour who told me "you won't know unless you go" also pushed me to make the decision to try out life in the Philippines. Five years in, I have absolutely NO REGRETS.
NATURAL CANCER HEALING, thank you. It was sad, but also I can say that I saw God's hand in the whole event and for that I am thankful. My first wife was responding well to cesium chloride therapy. She had told me that she prayed and asked God to take her quickly if she was not going to receive healing. She also said she was feeling much better and thinking we could leave our city home soon and return to our beloved cabin in the woods. Without any warning, she developed a breathing difficulty late one night, and she passed away peacefully in my arms 11 hours later at the city hospital. I will stand by my belief that God honored her request to be taken home quickly. No morphine drip, no long period of suffering. This is not a religious teaching channel, so I will end here.
I love that quote. " I am embracing the fear of the unknown and it is changing me" love it. Focus on today with an eye til the future...but. I am 64 and working multiple 12 hour shifts a week on my feet. I enjoy these videos. I am glad you are doing this whwn you are young. I sure wish i had. But, i am going to do it now
Sorry to hear that about both your parents. I worked at Kmart briefly while trying to save money to move to Israel. I was talking to a 20 year old boy who told me, "I'm going to work here until I retire at 62." When he said that, I told myself, "I gotta get out of here!!" I don't want to work myself to death and have nothing to show for it when I'm old. That's the way of the world now, though!
@Joe Blow CEO slots are only reserved for sociopaths and people willing to lie, cheat and sell their souls for a company. I have seen it and gratefully turned down the executive path.
THank you great advice....My younger sister passed away at 58 and yes I am getting ready to get out there...
Nice to see a man who is neat and clean while nomading.
What..! You people take showers?
... on that particular day.
How condescending! He’s not homeless!
Hey Bob, I found your channel a few hours ago and enjoy the simple effective ideas. Thanks for the videos.
I was a water nomad for about 7 years. I lived the first 4 on a 27' sailboat. I calculated that I had about 100 sqft of indoor space including the full bath! My non food costs stayed below 300 per month! I could stay at a marina for 150 or so per month and could of course live on the "hook" as we called it for free. I could even travel almost free because the wind was my primary power.
I ran into significant life threatening illness ( a lot of which related back to stress IMHO) and was forced to move on shore but I went to an RV and just stay close to medical care. I can say from experience it is great to dump the stress of modern life.
Seeing this two years later, but just wanted to say, "Good for you, Matt, that you're taking the opportunity to live outside the box."
But ironically, in a box.
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I love how genuinely excited you sound when someone has a cool feature...like when the guy opened that outer drawer.
Matt. 6:34 - Don’t worry about tomorrow, it’ll have worries of its own. Today’s worries are enough for for anyone!
I love this younger generation living so well. We aren’t even promised a tomorrow. Don’t waste your youth especially. I’d love to start all over again as a youth knowing what I know NOW!
You Da Man, BOB. Thanks for sharing your journey!
Not having to pay exorbitant rent or a 30 year mortgage really adds up.
Someone needs to find Matt and give him a medal. The melenials may be the ones to save this country. I have been through the job market hell, and now been retired for eight years. I am enjoying every minute of it.
Awesomeness
I love Matt's camper!! So much storage and the perfect size.
Ive always chased money, never been happy. Im on my way to AZ to chase a chance at happiness right now. Please dont stop with these videos. They make it seem possible, like there really is another way. As a man who been beat up an down by this world i appreciate your channel and message. Had a breakdown in indiana hopefully fixed, hitten the road in the morn. The Lord is my shepard and i will be guided to where i am ment to be.
This Chinook RV is on RV I want to travel in because you don't have to renovate anything. Everything is so functional. I hope I can buy one like this.
Good for you! Go Matt go! We can't postpone living the real life hoping to get a govt check in 20yrs. You are healthy and will probably be able to work till you are 90 if you ever need an occasional job! Roll on!
I plan on retiring at age 56, I have a ways to go yet but am planning now so I can travel - if I could go now I would. I'm a writer, mostly poetry and short stories but love to write. I want to spend the last chapter of my life on the road writing and exploring nature!!
Cool. I lived out of my van for two years. Travelling the Beautiful Southwest. Six months ago I got a place in Prescott, AZ. Nice place, but I already miss the freedom of the Vagabond Life. We weren't meant to live in boxes. I'm getting back on the road next week.
Bob, another great video from a one man, producer, director, editor, cameraman, and host. This young man has the right attitude about life.
My wife just bought a 2000 Chinook Concourse. She loves it! Im impressed with how solid its constructed. Very well built!
Even if people are forced to work some after retirement age, it's way less money to keep up this sort of life than stuck in the alternative way of life, heating and cooling an entire home, housing a bunch of useless crap, or paying an obnoxious amount to live in a retirement community - just to be left with $2 at the end of the month.
You don't like paying for others great paying , ah um, jobs? Their cops want to retire early you know. If allowed liberty and creativity we could have efficient small homes...no wheels. As a farmer friend said last meeting he was at it would cost $40g to ready a plot to build on. LOL towns are giving away lots...so they can triple own you through taxes, and if you fail a payment you'll get pennies per $$ for your trouble.
LOVE LOVE to see Females get into this. Huge common sense that will get big attention. Needed for house buying age population. I hope(know) disruption soon so the youth will not own or live in homes I believe. I believe The Venus Project type situation/experiment is needed soon. Politicians talk of different things but that is too slow. We need change quickly,,,like a corp not getting in a startup. We need TVP now to educate all youth,,,free the old to live as done in this video or however.
What is needed to get off this Titanic ride is a United World Youth Org, a generation, to silence their inheritance like 1898 China.....while people are still a premium.
So true.
Candice Lambert- That's a good point,but, for people who are nomads at heart, it's not about the money as much as the lifestyle. I think that's the essence of Bob's message as he documents the nomad from newbie to well worn veterans. I enjoy his channel and listening to all the people's stories, I don't know I could do it myself.
Candice Lambert yep, welcome to the new age of life. Glad to see ppl escaping the blueprint set up by bankers, politicians and wealthy industrialists (corporation owners).
My Dad died at 59 so he never got to retire----like you said, it changes you....makes you value different things......time and experiences, over the pursuit of money. I am interested in a 19' Class C---hopefully I will be able to hit the road soon :) TY for doing these videos!
Sorry to hear that as I said in my comments above many people are not living until the age of 60 I know people who passed in their 40s and 50s. too many people live for the future not for NOW.
The supervisor at the Government Facility used to ask me why I never worked overtime ?
I said " Mike find a man with one month left to live and ask him if he wants.......TIME ....or $$ MONEY " ?
You can always make more paper but you can NEVER make more time.
Mike was a serious intelligent money but he grew silent and I could see a paradigm shift in his eyes.
My dad retired at 54 and wanted to do the RV lifestyle......so went back to work at a Gold Mine to get more money but all he found was a brain tumor at 60.
My wife and I sell out at 2019 to go full time RVING.......with a reduced pension and a small nest egg that's close enough to perfect for me.
Yeah, but by doing that overtime you get to retire earlier. If you don't do overtime you get to go home on time. However, anything you choose to do with that free time is going to be rather limited. Not like you can easily go on a cross country road trip and be back in time for work the next morning. However, once you retire the sky is the limit. That said, if you can get a job that you can do while on road trips then even better:)
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I'm a mn boy with a similar dream for the future!! New subscriber Bob and I love these videos. Just found this channel today. I've been wanting this for some time now. My daughter is the only thing holding me back. She is 11. But a few more years and daddy is on the road. I will travel during the winter and return in the summer to be with her and family. It's going to happen and this channel will help me figure it out. I'm inspired. I'm pensioned from injury sustained on the job as a prison guard many yrs back. I can do this! I love to travel. I never feel more at peace or happier than when I'm driving, whether it's a quick drive aound the back roads or a long drive to sight see. I'm free and happy. I suffer from ptsd, depression and anxiety and driving..travel helps me cope. Thank you for creating this and to all those who share their stories. I live vicariously through you for now. Peace!!
Wow this has everything! It ticks all the boxes! Stove cover is super clever. The bathroom is huge, and the fridge/freezer is quite a good size!!! I like that this man is conquering his fear - very inspiring!
I can really relate to this. I have been researching this for years and im about ready to do it. I cant wait to put the grind behind me. I was forced into living in a car for 3 months. at first it was a major surprise and i was totally unprepared for it. I learned a great deal in those three months about myself and what i really valued in life. Now almost 10 years later i think back to those three months and really appreciate it. I never should have moved out of that old sedan.
Hi Matt! Nice rig. I love, LOVE, the time I spend in my Chinook! Great quality, fit & finish!
Last year I spent 7 months total tramping around. The year before 5.5 months, but 4 months has been more typical. I was shooting for 8 months this year, 2020, but CoVid19 has already cut into much of my plans :(( Maybe I can make up for lost time in the fall?
Mtn biking, Hiking, Mtns, Beaches, Water sports: all the western states. Like you I bring my dog too!! So good!
My rig is couple years newer, but shorter at 19.5 ft, w 100 watts solar, Onan gen rarely used. Wishing for better ground clearance as well. Plenty big enough for 1 person, 2 if you are HIGHLY compatible. Gas & tires are my largest expense. regards & enjoy
Do what you want live your life...Im a Hospice nurse and have seen alot of young deaths life is short enjoy it your way while u r here👍❤
Would be cool if you could do follow ups with some of the people you interview . Kind of like "where are they now". Are they still living the same vehicle or did they change vehicles for some reason or give it up completely and go back to living in a house. I've heard the average life cycle of a full time rv person is between 5 and 7 years. The lifestyle definitely has drawbacks and it's not for everyone.
Van Helsing That doesnt make sense to have Bill do that cuz if they gave it up , he wouldnt be seeing them anymore!
He could do it with people that he sees often but it mite get too repetative.(sp?). Plus, he would have to keep track of all the people hes already interviewed which is probably WAY to many to count?!
The only people that i e seen that have the manpower to do that was Oprah. Lol
My thoughts exactly. Bob, can you share if he switched out rigs, and to what?
ERIKA DOWDY It could be as simple as Bob messaging them to do a self-recorded follow-up video for his channel, or he could record a Skype interview, etc.
Van Helsing You took the words right out of my mouth. Agree it would be nice if possible, if there was follow-up on people he interviwed. ♡
Van Helsing He interviews people at the RTR so if they don't come back to the RTR, it would be too much for a nomad to keep up with all those people I'd think and visa versa. I am sure he is still in touch with many of them and I know he has interviewed people he has met multuple times but in general, that would be a ton of work.
My father served 26 years in the Navy and then worked another 25 years. He died four months after retirement from a DOD job. I hope to have some life left after I retire. I respect people who are able to make this lifestyle work for themselves.
I lost my girlfriend in 2017 to breast cancer, I knew her 24 years, she was only 47 (all the things we wanted to do). It changed me, to say the least. I have a totally different outlook on life now. I always leave with a smile and inspiration after watching your videos, thank you Bob!
That's why wandered around the world in my 20s. I figured there's no guarantee I could do all that at 60-something. I hope I'll have a nice quiet life by then and be able to reminisce about the adventures I had
Wow what quality! Love the split kitchen & what a large bath. Love this unit.
Wow, good for you to focus on what's important in life and that's living !!! The waiting game doesn't always work out.There's never enough money to replace time!!! So true.
Bob, I truly LOVE your interviews! Truly. Thank you! I just bought a bus to convert. I have learned sooo much from you. I kept wishing I could compensate you somehow. I have just figured out how to use the Amazon link. I will purchase anything and everything I possibly can using your link. Thank you for your beautiful attitude.
Chinook really does make a great motor home
I am so happy to see someone close to my age doing this! Each time I watch this I feel more motivated to make this a reality this year!! Thanks bob! Hope to meet you and Matt at some point!
God Bless you, Bob! You are helping so many people live their life to the fullest! 👍🏻
I HAVE LIVED ON THE EDGE FOR 35 YEARS NOW AND ONE THING I LEARNED BEFORE I STARTED MY NEW LIFE WAS "JUMP OFF THE EDGE AND GROW YOUR WINGS ON THE WAY DOWN." I LIVE IN THAILAND NOW AND VERY HAPPY WITH MY DECISION 35 YEAR AGO.
I used to rock climb a lot back in the 70s and early 80s and I did a lot of traveling around the west coast living in my tent. Those were the happiest days of my life. I am now 60 and getting ready to hit the road again in two years. First trip is to hike the PCT. Life is short and at this point I really am feeling how short it is.
I am in construction management. Planning on going to RTR in 2020. I am going do the same thing.
Super nice guy! Love his rig. Great interview Bob. I experienced the same thing with both of my parents. I refuse to let my life slip away without truly experiencing life! We've moved into looking at vans and RVs. One step closer!
I worked from 12 years old on farms and babysitting, divorced after 10 year marriage and three children, worked 2 & 3 jobs (3rd job I was able to sleep most of nights), and worked with my second husband (after children were grown and living on their own) on our own company. Then at 47 years old started having heart attacks. Now I've got 3 heart attacks, 4 stents, one mini-stroke, (among many other health problems) behind me. I finally realized the stress of "trying to get ahead" and taking care of houses was going to get me dead. I fought for SSD, got cheated out of three years back pay, and only get $852 a month. How's that for living the "good life?" Come-on!!! Let's face facts. SSD will not be viable in 20 years. These career politicians made sure they had money in their pocket, so they couldn't care less about the command man, woman, or child. But, praise Jesus, I'm not bitter! After all the above I know the only thing worth going after in this life is Jesus. God bless all who read this post.
P.S. I am in the process of using the remainder of my years on this earth traveling. This RV sounds great for what I want to do .
Kathy Newman - Best of luck. I wish you happiness and good health.
Sorry to hear that people work so hard for the future these days and they are working their bodies to death. The life Bob talks about in his videos is much healthier in my opinion. it may be a drastic change but that's what I and many others I think need.
I hope since this video was made, Matt has started to plan for his future. I’m in my early 60s and you’d be surprised just how fast time flies. I’m grateful for some financial security. And, so I can continue to enjoy nature.
What a Handsome positive young man💞
OMG! Love love love this rig! You can clean the bathroom and yourself at the same time 😂 excellent!
amazing! THis is what I want to do when the children are all graduated and on their own.
The cabinetary is beautiful. Nice rig too
This is the absolutely perfect rig for me. Unfortunately I can't find anything similar anywhere! My grandparents had one when I was a kid and I've been in love with them my whole life. Thank you so much for the tour🥰
Good for you Matt, positive attitude towards your financial future is the way to go! I'm planning to be a part-timer next summer because of Bob's videos.
Mz Marie yes Mz Marie we may meet out there. My goal at the moment is to be full time in 5 years. However that may change because my daughter is 21 now and she is the only reason I'm staying put for now. It gives me time to save money though little by little right now on my retirement money. Cost of living is so much so I'm lucky if I'm saving $100 a month at this point. But I'll be able to invest totally when the time comes and should be a lot easier. His videos are amazing. I'd love to have you as my neighbor in the future 😊
So glad you're on CZcams, thank you for sharing.
Thanks for the reminder! I’m in an SUV, and sometimes I daydream of a bigger roomier vehicle. And then I remember that I have high ground clearance and 4x4! Boom! I ❤my rig.
It's great that he is young enough to hopefully have a long and happy life as a nomad. Not many people give up a high standard of living through choice at a younger age to do this, good luck to him. I'm sure as he was so successful before becoming a nomad his future will work out just fine but he is right in living for today you just aren't promised tomorrow after all x
When you're young like this guy, you get to enjoy life more. You can go hiking, kayaking, and biking. Enjoy it now before you get really old.
You can get those grills for any rig from marine stores. Fisherman's Supply in Seattle carries them and will ship. It isnt a Chinook only item.
Comfort vs. Mobility. Great point Bob.
Bob is very flattering, I thought this guy was late 50's early 60's .... I love these videos, they're helping my husband & I decide which RV will best suit us. I think the downsizing of personal items will be hard. I think we will have to keep our home till we are sure RV-ing is the life for us. I salute these brave people who jump in with both feet. I love the idea of the gypsy lifestyle I'm just scared to venture into the unfamiliar.....baby-steps is more my speed
I had a friend who used to tell his sister that she needed to ponder things awhile before jumping in. Sounds like you are doing the right thing. Good luck.
This is great. Most inspiring. I like Matt's life philosophy. Thanks for posting.
Bob, I have been watching your videos for about six months now and darned if I don't learn something new and helpful in every single one. Thanks for all that you do. I hope to meet you on the road one day in my camper or van or RV...or whatever I end up going with.
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I agree with him about wanting to be able to stand up and be able to have a bathroom.
I lived in my van and I would do it again with a vehicle just like this one.
Good video and great ending. Touching to have two men talk about the facts of life.
great, thanks for sharing your Chinook. I'm currently looking at a Class C 30 foot but I might be changing my mind by the time the house is sold. I'm still working and can work any where even though I get a small Social Security check. I retired early at 52 of a brain aneurysm and now at 66 I'm well and want to do this free form of living so the landlord doesn't take all my money every month. I was born in Alexandria and still have many family members in MN. I'm planning a trip back to do some fishing as soon as I can. Now I'm cleaning out my house so my kids don't have to. I told them when I die, set my rig on fire with everything I own and I will know I lived the good life at last. Again thanks Bob for sharing. I am a faithful follower of Carolyn, she has been of great inspiration to me once I decided to start my research.
Very happy for him! Live your life, bc who knows about the future
There is a lot of room inside. From the outside I was expecting something tiny & cramped. Great video!
This guy has a lot more class than other vanners who choose not to put toilet facilities in their builds
Thanks BOB.Now that the divorce is final and im alone this life is my goal.In fact,finding the channel recently really helped me through this challenging time.Love seeing those dogs roaming about.
I had no idea the Chinnok was such a well thought out RV.Very cool.
The Chinook is actually a well built rig however I prefer the model with the Toyota cab and drive-train rather than the other models by Ford, Chevy, etc. I've done all three types of RV camping, A, B & C but I prefer a truck and separate trailer. I had my very dependable 1968 Ford F-250 Camper Special that I purchased from the original owner out in California and it had the original 82K miles on it with verified paperwork so I was the 2nd owner and it was a really beauty with factory A/C and full power. He had it upgraded at Ford to a 1-ton suspension which made it real nice.
I pulled a 32' goose-neck on a sweet fifth wheel set-up I had professionally installed in the bed of the Ford and that was how I lived for a few years on the road until health problems made living on the road an impossibility so I was forced to give it up which really troubles me but I have no choice. I sold both the truck/trailer and bought a small rock siding home here in the little town I live in here in west TX and that was the end of my living in the wild.
This guy knows what he wants and he seems to have just about everything he needs to survive out there with good equipment and plenty of smarts in on-road living. Another fine video presentation Bob, thanks for sharing.
i just want to continue pressing the thumbs up..... thanx Bob
Love your videos. My wife and I achieved our dream of hitchhiking around Latin America and since about a year and a half ago we bought our '87 VW Kombi, and we just love it.
Loved what you both said. I don't want to retire and die after a few yrs when not having to work. It's what I've been saying a lot lately. True. I see that around me as well. Thank you for the video ! Loved it a lot !!! I agree with having a private place to shower too ! Thumbs up !
We just picked up a 2001 Chevy Express Partial Conversion Van. It does not have the running boards or the high top. Once I get it set up the way I like, I will look into converting it to a 4X4. We also picked up a trailer-able sailboat with a swing keel. It has an 18 inch draft with the keel up and 4 foot when the keel is down, and sleeps 4 people.
My mum died when I was in my 20s. Next year, I'll be her age when she passed, I'm wanting to be out of my house once my youngest child leaves home, although, I can go sooner if we travel and WOF our way around New Zealand
Same thing happened to both my parents in recent years. Both retired got cancer and both passed away.They never really got to spend a lot of time in thier retirement. It totally changed my outlook on life. I totally understand these two guys.
Thank you for sharing, I thoroughly enjoyed, especially when he got to slamming things around to show you what’s what. Instead of gingerly touching things like most do, brought a chuckle. Have fun!!
I TOTALLY related to your father and mother passing so close to retirement ages. My mother passed 1 year before her "Retirement Age". As you both stated that it changed your lives, my perspective on what is important to me in life has changed as well. My mindset parallels yours. Thanks for the great video. Very informative and soulful. T
Sir I really enjoy your videos. My girlfriend and I are planning on urban stealth living because of your videos. I also would like to recommend a wide angle lens for your camera, It would really help with showing the full interior of peoples places without the need to constantly pan.
Thank you. have a wonderful one.
i like his thought process.
Love that saying "You can always make more money, but you cannot make more time". Thanks man. I really like your channel.
Such words of wisdom...feel the fear and do it anyway. = Growth.
I really admire you and the steps you took to be free. I have 4 kids 8 dogs etc. and really feel imprisoned and totally isolated from what God has given us to enjoy and experience. It is a true pleasure to watch videos of people who found and are living what I feel a life we should all live at some point instead of what society tells or expects from us. Right on man!
Research 4x4 conversion companies. The conversion will lift you up for better ground clearance, the transfer case will give you low range for better low speed travel and power when you need it for steep hills etc. Your Chinook has common running gear and other than the expense is a straight forward conversion.
Add a skid plate for the sewer drain fittings and anything else that might be easily damaged and it might be less expensive than replacing the whole camper or compromising to something smaller and less desirable.
Check out "expedition vehicles" on the tube. There are all types and sizes available.
The only real drawback to your rig is that the camper structure might not take the abuse of real hard off road use as it was not made for that.
I have been running 1 ton dual wheel 4x2 and 4x4 flat beds and max loaded 4x2 box vans and stepvans for somewhere around 44 years. Been thru all sorts of stuff, mud hole job sites, back woods trails, unimproved washed out flooded mining trails, river crossings with water flowing over the hood, long distance beach runs trying to out run the tide and other adventures involving snow and ice but that's a whole nother subject.It's really pretty amazing what those rigs are capable of if you use a little common sense and don't get in to a situation that is way beyond what is feasible for the truck.
Good luck
Thank you Bob and Matt for sharing.
Hope you don't let the critical and negative comments dissuade you from continuing to do what you've been doing.
If you pay them little or no attention, there's a good chance they'll fade away for lack of attention.
I'm getting the idea and I could be wrong but I may have a better understanding of why you may be desirous of getting further away from people. Hopefully, the good people who appreciate what you do will continue to win the day!
I'm confident you do what you do to help people understand the lifestyle so they can make a somewhat educated decision as to whether it's for them and what they might expect if they should choose to take the nomadic path. Carry on!
at 65 you'll get social security and then supplement it with a part time job at walmart.
All you gotta pay for is food and gas.
Get a dirt bike for a thousand dollars :) 100mpg
I love sweet Cody just hanging out in Dad's van & looking out the window~Sweetest pup ever🐶❣:)
This man looks strong that's good, because living in a real house is expensive payment and maintenance, rent, water, electricity and support the neighbors, so living in neighborhoods is increasingly difficult.
I totally understand what Matt is saying. Things usually find a way of working out. Live for today.
Bob you have helped so many people see that there is a better way to live! My time in so near I can taste it! I will be at the next RTR to thank you personally!
Though I will never lead this life, I love the positive attitudes these people share. From different backgrounds too different reasons for becoming nomadic people. Exploring the best of our world & dealing with the worst. Most importantly is finding the right rigg or van to suit your needs. I think the guy being interviewed is wise & put a lot of thought into his home on wheels. Safe journey to all & be cautiously safe, but enjoy your journey x 🌍 x
I'm just as scared as him ... I'm 55 I'll never own my house I'll die miserable. Rather live a nomad life .!
So wonderful!!! Thank you Bob!!🙏🏻🙏🏻
Great video. Awesome Chinook. 5 years down the road but enjoyed see your RV. Especially the bath/shower.
Living in the present is the way, worrying about the future is anxiety, worrying about the past is depression, today is a gift- that is why its called a present! get it? the presence is real! live each day as if it were your last and be kind to everyone.
Kuddos to the full bathroom. I would want a full bathroom or just a toilet myself. Public bathrooms can be nasty! Kuddos to you again and good luck in your travels.
You're right, Bob. It's always a choice between comfort and mobility. Not to mention that the budget often dictates your next move. Good info, thanks.
Every year in Arizona they hold a rattlesnake roundup. People go out into the desert and capture or kill rattlesnakes. The snakes are skinned, treated and sold to Tandy Leather Company to be used in making custom boots, belts or whatever and the meat is then put on the open pit and cooked. In the 1960's my brother and I would participate every year in these rattlesnake roundups and have a blast doing it. We would locate a hole in the desert floor where a rattlesnake might be, drop in a few drops of gasoline which puts off heat that the snake detects and when it comes out of the hole to investigate the source of this heat, we have a heavy metal loop that can be closed tightly around its neck as close to the head as possible, we then cut the head off with a machette, keeping our hands away from the head at all times, and placing the body into a cloth or burlap sack. We would usually earn between $300.-$400. per weekend from selling the skins to Tandy Company. Some brave individuals will milk the live snake for the potent venom and then sell it to pharmaceutical companies to make anti-venom kits for people who get bit by rattlesnakes. The rattles can be given or traded to the local Indian natives who make jewellery out of it and sell it to tourists. Nothing is wasted... You might want to consider this as a way to earn some extra cash.
thats awful!!! i dont think that is legal or practiced anymore. i lived in Sedona for almost ten years and never heard of this roundup.
Diggy d get a grip millenia kid.....
FUCK RATTLESNAKES !!!!!!!!!! That was a great suggestion Jan...
Thats just wonderful...I always root for the underdog too!
@@gamehunter775 with a name like game hunter you are going after Jan for
sharing his snake story.? Jan and his brother were kids when they did this and they did it to venemous snakes. You on the other hand kill what?? Innocent deer, elk and animals that dont harm people. Dont pass judgement on other people, examine your own actions!!!