Abandoned Cabin in the Woods & Life Update
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- Part two…exploring an off grid property belonging to my family that has been mostly abandoned for the past decade. And a life update :) Thanks for being here ♡
Part 1: • i feel stuck.
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I’m Christian Schaffer, and I’ve lived on the road full-time since May 2018. This journey began in 2013 when I left the corporate world to build my career as an outdoor adventure & travel photographer. After 14 months of SUV living - I bought the van I now call home. Van life enables me to experience and document the beauty of our natural world, while also having my home and office nearby. My hope is that by sharing my own personal highs and lows along this (sometimes) wild journey, you might be inspired to hit the road or spend more time outdoors. Maybe one day I'll see you out on that open road 🚐
*My van is a 2019 Ram ProMaster 1500 High Roof, 136" WB with 61K miles*
#vanlife #solofemale #offgrid
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Seriously how has Hollywood not scooped you up? You provide enchanted, magical, content. You are so talented and amazing and no matter where the road takes you, you will always have an audience.
She’s too good for Hollywood, in my opinion
She doesn’t need Hollywood…she’s got CZcams. ;)
She's far more real than any Hollywood stuff.
Hollywood is a cesspool.
She is real, thank God Hollyweird has not scooped her up. Merry Christmas 🎄
The roots matter most when there's a storm
Whew, Christian! This one was packed full - full of all of the things that make life life. Dreams, possibilities, indecisions, beloved ancestors, family history, personal exploration... The good news is that there are no mistakes, just choosing one option over another. I really love that you allow us to follow along on your life journey. Thank you.
It’s been an eventful couple of months! Thanks for being here ☺️
Well said Sharry! Thank you Christian for letting us into your life.
After traveling solo around the world for a year, I came back expressly for the same reasons: a need for stability and socializing. It's been 6 months now and I need adventure again. Moral of the story is that we work on a system of craving and reward, and embracing it gives us the balance between order and disorder.
Keep up the great videos Christian.
You will not find what you're looking for, it will find you! Safe travels and happy holidays 😀
Great advice.
You can't keep your cake and eat it too.
I love that ☺️🙏🏻
I thought I knew what I wanted out of life, only to find some thing/someone completely different to expectation. I am in awe as to what life throws up at the most unexpected time ! Cake and eat it......dam right!@@ChristianSchaffer
Nope, you attract what you think of so it can't ever find you if you don't think and imagine it in the first place.
Hey Christian! Let me briefly share my experience, because I’ve been in a similar situation. I was really tired living in my van. Not tired of it, mind you, just tired of having to do all the things you listed so accurately by myself. I was craving stability and not to have to look at Google maps for a while! My partner and I were able to buy a home in the White Mountains of NH, a place I love. But turns out, I had the hardest time adjusting to being in one place. I know that I needed it when we looked for the home and bought it. And I’m still very grateful to have all my stuff in one place. But I terribly miss traveling. So I ordered a truck camper. Same as you, I want to be able to be more remote and off road and even though I had a AWD Ford Transit van the clearance and tires just weren’t enough for what I dream about. Now, I’m lucky to be able to do both: travel when I get fernweh and go home when I have enough. I’ve been thinking how it would be cool for you to purchase a home with nomadic friends and share it. But I know there’s a lot that can go wrong with that setup. I applaud you for being smart and not as impulsive as me. The 2-month house sit sounds perfect to give you time to reflect and notice how you feel. Merry Christmas!
I love the White Mountains. Congratulations. I’ll be there this spring - wonderful hiking and pleasant people.
Thanks for sharing your perspective! I think a mix of traveling/home base would be such a nice balance. The White Mountains are
so beautiful, too ☺️
How did you find the house sit,please?
I use Trusted Houses sitters 🙌🏻
I live in a Van during the workeek and live in a country condo on the weekend. I think its the best of both worlds I have the flexibility to work anywhere in the Seattle Metro area but I get a break from the Van on weekends and feel some stability/community. I didn't have a choice I make 90k a year but Seattle house prices are so outrageous that I couldn't afford any house within 1 hours commute of my job.
A magical tour. How awesome to go back and see what was begun. Grandpa was a good influence in your life. At 70, moving to Texas from Maine, I have really been thinking of the time and treasures, that mean more to me today than then. Life flew. Keep spreading your wings and fly ❤
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Good lord Christian… what vision you have. You can tell a story through your camera like no one else. Such a joy to travel with you… I’m still working on the BBC on your behalf. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas, wherever you are this weekend…
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You are an amazing storyteller
Do you create a script or storyboard ? What % of time is in prep work and what % is in filming?
Thank you 🥲🙏🏻
You are a fabulous storyteller! Your adventures are intriguing and captivating. I have been to many of the places you mentioned: Yosemite, CanyonLands and Big Sur. Big Sur was rather interesting since I was hitching way, way back then when I was 18. Carefree and anxious to do something on my own. From there, went to meet my grandmother in Las Vegas for the first time. She had lived there for many years and she was so surprised to meet me. Shocked to hear the knock on her mobile home door at 6:30AM. I’ll never forget those 3 days I spent with her talking about her son (my Dad) and playing cribbage. She was so beautiful with her blond hair and easy communication. In the end, she drove me to the outskirts of town in her cherished pick up truck and dropped me so I could resume my hitchhiking journey back to Connecticut. I was going to be a sophomore in college. And to circle back to Big Sur, I went back after all these years about 5 years ago remembering the places I had stopped when I was 18. Each look out was so beautiful. I love the sea.
I look forward to hearing more about your travels.
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That is such a cool story 🥲 I sometimes wish hitchhiking was still a thing. I’ve done it a few times but I don’t think I’d try it anymore unless I really had to
I'm so grateful you share the evolution of not only your life but your thoughts. I can relate on chasing that itch you can't quite satisfy because at the end of the day, the most ideal situation is the opportunity to do it all as your desires naturally evolve in one long cyclical pattern. I want to live in the mountains but I need my family accessible. I want NO ONE around (70%) until I want someone around. (30%). I want to thru hike, work in my wood shop, build an off-grid home and practice permaculture, get better at the mandolin, read by the fire, swim in an ice cold lake, travel over seas and live out of a backpack, etc. It's tough because all things worth doing require time, focus, and money. I hope you find your "cake" and get to "eat it" too. Good luck on your journey and I'm cheering you on! ♥💪🏼🤘🏻
Exactly! So many beautiful possibilities 🥲
Thanks, Christian, for showing some of your roots and heritage - nice to see you talking happily about your grandpa - pleased you're not crying at rainbows today. That cabin looks a great project tailor-made for you to renovate. 😁🙂🙂
those were happy rainbow tears 😉
There is a deep contentment and sadness in all of us. Every day is a journey where we feel the full effects of each and positively influence our inner thoughts as best we can. We wrap ourselves in nature, music, family, friends and most importantly- ourselves. Thank you for showcasing all of this in your stories.
Love this 🙏🏻
I feel like you could go grocery shopping at a Walmart in Cleveland, and somehow come up with beautiful footage, interesting topics, and a great story to tell. Hope you continue to produce some content no matter what direction you decide to go.
Haha 😂 That would be a fun challenge!
You are an amazing storyteller and truly gifted videographer. I wish you luck in your search for what is next. If I may make a suggestion: you should consider retrieving an item from your grandfather’s property before it is sold. It can be as simple as an old board to mount a photo on or an item that is on one of the structures. When you find your next home, it will bring back your memories from your time there. Enjoy the journey!
I have a few of his hunting knifes, hatchet, and a rifle. And his wallet, which still smells like him even after all these years. I just wish I had gotten one of his flannels, more than anything 🥲 I would have probably worn it out by now, but still..
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I feel the same way. My family is all on the Great Lakes. On the Grand River Reserve and in the Niagara Region of Ontario, but after living in Cali for 13 years and now on Vancouver Island for the 7 years I can’t see myself relocating there. I go for visits and it only reconfirms me not moving back home. We go where we feel alive. Not always “comfortable”, but alive. This is the key for me. Another great video. Thanks for being real.😊🙌🏾
It was good that you checked out the cabins in the Ozarks. Now you move on. Are you also pet sitting at the house? Pics? It seems you take after your grandfather as far as being adventurous goes. Good for you. Being in the great outdoors is good for the soul. Blessings to you Christian!❤
Yep! Pet sitting :) Going on a few adventures with him, too! 🐶
Sounds like living in one place would answer far more questions than continuing on the road will. The road is always out there. Cheers Christian!
And that, my friends, is what you call a beautiful soul.
How amazing would it be to have Christian travel through Europe or Asia....the world is beautiful and full of great places
Incredibly beautiful story. Hope you make that stunning property into what it was meant to be.
Thanks for showing us a little bit of your family history. Love that piece of property. Your wagon train of thoughts is healthy, and I think you are right, it's the end of the year maybe we all in some way take count of where we are and where are we going. I hope you realize that with all the options you were ticking off the fact that you can do any of then sets you free. Merry Christmas Christian, enjoy the holidays.
Happy holidays, Dan ☺️🎄
Another excellent video, thanks for sharing. I also love the Ozarks, as I went to HS and college in SW MO, got married down on Tablerock Lake, honeymooned in Eureka Springs, and later lived near Jonesboro in Blytheville. It is certainly less expensive than the west coast. I think you made the right decision staying out west for now, and continuing living your current lifestyle. We did really love the area N of Jonesboro near Hardy, but can't imagine living the rest of my life there. Finally, 64 acres is worth much more that $200K, even in the Ozarks.
Yeah I was going to say…64 acres for 200k is crazy cheap.
Thanks for the update and sharing your thoughts with us. Enjoy your new found routine, stability, and community! 🎉
“Grasshopper was tired. He lay down in a soft place. He knew that in the morning the road would still be there, taking him on and on to wherever he wanted to go.” ― Arnold Lobel, Grasshopper on the Road. Love your work ❤ and your videos...they are awesome ❤. Greetings from Poland 🇵🇱🙌🏻🙏🏻.
Beautiful comment
We are all grasshoppers somewhere along the way ❤️
Thank you 🥲🙏🏻
Always a pleasure when a new video from my favorite "roadie" pops up in the feed. Be safe and blessed this Christmas, Christian, and the best for you in 2024 and beyond! ❤
Happy holidays! ☺️
I love your talks with us, so down to earth and honest, not contrived.
I think you will always be happy wherever you are. Just keep us with you.
Happy Holidays to you!
I LOVE this! This is so full of life, love, loss, opportunity ... mostly life and love. You tell this so well.
Merry Christmas.
Your ties to your grandfather’s cabins really struck home with me. I’m from Missouri and love the Ozark areas of Missouri and Arkansas and visit regularly. After my father retired from MU my patents moved back to his home place, a farm in the rolling hills of north Mississippi just south of Oxford, it’s been in the family since the 1840s. It been a large part of my entire life. My sister and I kept it after my parents passed. I’m there now. It includes a 100 year old farm house where my Grandparents lived that is filled with childhood memories. I have been struggling with rehabbing the old house. It’s in good shape but needs a lot of work. Finding contractors you can trust is difficult. What you faced with the remote cabins makes my issues look trivial. As tough as it was I believe you made the right decision on the cabins. You’ll find your right path.
Wow, that’s pretty neat. Love that you were able to keep it!
These are the kinds of moments where it seems, out of nowhere, the right person comes into your life and it changes everything. Your decisions will seem simpler after that. Good luck Christian. :)
My guess is she will reject him, out of fear for having to make the sacrifice.
@MR wow, that was a really horrible comment. Especially given the subject matter; the old trope that women aren’t happy u less they find a man.
Ugh. 😑
@randyholloway920 wow, that was a really horrible comment.
- LOL, it's okay little girl. My big bahd ol wods will stop hurting once you let the grown ups talk.
Especially given the subject matter;
- You mean the subject matter the OP brought about about a partner with a HETERO protagonist, that you totally missed? You mean that subject matter?? LOL
the old trope that women aren’t happy u less they find a man.
- Listen, you are clearly fighting your own "demons" and just trying to fight it out with me; clearly what I said struck a nerve with you, not me.
I know what I said, and what I didn't. You on the other hand, need to go to local big box store and purchase lots and lots of mirrors, because you need some serious reflecting to do.
Ugh. 😑
- In case you weren't aware summer child, there is a thing called a search bar, where you can type the words Child Content in it, and you'll get all the disney and fairy tale videos (that don't expose you to any intellectual adult content) to your hearts content, kay.
:)
What a rollercoaster ride! Thanks for sharing your thought process as you make these difficult decisions.
It was SO GREAT to see you back and filming-- sharing you heritage and family background. I personally believe you've made the right decision and you sound so much happier right now.
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Hey, Christian! I'm also a roadie with a van (also a promaster) and, like you, I really wanted a way to get farther off-road than where my van could go. So I wound up buying a Suzuki Samurai and I tow it behind me. It's been awesome and it's really helped me get into places that my van could never get close to. (I basically overland with it and leave the van somewhere safe. I just got done spending a few months in the Siskiyous and the little Samurai easily got me to the tops of the mountains.) The Samurais are pretty cheap to buy and are easy / cheap to work on and very reliable. And since they're so light, you barely feel them when flat towing.
I thought I'd mention the option since I belong to a women's FB van group and a lot of them didn't know they could tow a little 4x4 behind them. Love your work and good luck!
I was going to suggest this. It's adds some complications and ongoing expense in extra fuel towing... but for a minimal outlay, it could be worth a try.
That’s a cool idea! Thanks for sharing
@@ChristianSchaffer If you ever do consider it, I have a specific parts / cost list for a Promaster / Samurai combo that I could put up on Google Docs or the like. Roughly speaking, it was ~$3500 for the towing equipment + whatever the little Samurai costs, which is widely variable depending on condition / options. (Towing packages can be significantly cheaper depending on requirements). I hope it could work for you and thx again for your amazing content!
Woah cool, I’ll keep that in mind! Thank you 🥲🙏🏻
Cool, thanks for the update. I love your honesty.
Your experiences with your grandparents took me back to when I was young and asking to go spend 2 weeks during the summer with my father’s parents. They both passed many years ago, and I still miss them very much. Thanks for the content
Love watching your thought-provoking videos. I find myself drifting into my own what ifs.
Ah yes! it’s good to get back to your roots and remember all the good times and people that mean the world to you! Have a Merry Christmas Christian 🎄Stay Safe!
Merry Christmas and thank you for sharing. You’re so well composed and thoughtful in addition to being beautiful and having an artistic gift. Everything will fall into place as it’s meant to be. Enjoying your journey thus far and I’m so happy knowing that a gentle spirit like yours is out there making our world a better place.
Thanks for the candor and vulnerability and authenticity. Truly inspiring.
Great chat. Thanks. Seriously.
So many strings pulling on your heart.
I believe you will find what you want because you are open to the possibilities and see the positive in your travels and experiences. It's an inspiration!
Merry Christmas and I'm glad you're thinking deeply about all of this. And also that you're no longer near the flooding going on in SoCal.
Thank you, Christian! I think you put into words how many of us nomads are feeling and/or are experiencing. I am housesitting in the San Bernardino Mountains and only a month has gone by and I am antsy to return to the road. I am visiting family in San Diego and living in my van. I love my home on wheels. Your spreadsheet idea is one I need to consider doing as I have lived in some 50+ places in my life. I sincerely hope you realize and accomplish whatever your quest ends up to be. We love you and wish you the best.
Thank you for the honesty and yep I'll see ya soon---🙂
Beautiful soul. I just love it when one of you videos drop as I know it will be relaxing, extremely creative, thought provoking and stunning. There is something really special about your character and your work
I've reached the same point in my travels too! Solo travel was wonderful not having to worry about aligning schedules. Now I'd prefer to share a travel experiences with someone. I feel like I have more fun and the memories are that much more rememberable
Christian, you are great at letting life lead you along your own personal life's adventure.
Your smile testifies to the peace that you maintain within yourself ; even as you wrestle with
the multitude of difficult decisions you have deal with on a daily basis. You are truly an
inspiration. Keep on truckin'. 🌿
You're making all the right decisions, as tough as some may be..... I know the feeling of being in such beautiful places and wishing you had someone to share it with..... the soul searching continues.... it will happen for you !
Awesome video. You do a great job laying it all out there to let others feel as if they are sharing the experience.
Always fun seeing and hearing about your next move.
I wandered the austrailian outback with only the essentials back in 2001. I'll never forget it. It was incredible to say the least. I often escape into my memories of it.
Stability is nice for a while, but when you have a nomad's heart the truth is outdoors and wandering. I wish you the best in your journey to finding your way. In the meantime, enjoying Washington is always there for you.
Wow...About 10:00 minutes into this video, I am already feeling the same way.
I live out West in CA; I have family in WI, and my Dad's family are from down South. We have land and I often dream of setting up an RV property, barndominium or tiny home down South.
I love my CA beach community, but it is so much more expensive here. Thanks for the nostalgia. 😊
Sorry for your loss, he sounds like a wonderful man and an inspiration. 😥
The shorter days and longer nights drive me crazy. This year has been the worst to date... Good luck with the 2 months! 🤞Your feelings of doubt subside!
Brighter days coming 🙏🏻
I really liked how direct and open you were in the second part of the video.
Yay looking forward to more videos!
Being 90 days from moving into my bus, this was a great video to watch. Thank you for sharing.
As someone with 26 previous addresses in the last 43 years it has been amazing to been in the same apartment for the last 5 years but at some point I realized this was possible because of the adventures that were completely changing my life, making some long overdue personal changes, and getting the youngest child launched. Follow your heart and know that your answer can change and that is ok. With or without a stick & bricks home I will always be a nomad.
Merry Christmas Christian. Great update on your recent life. The ebbs and flows of life will always bring doubt but also elation. It is life defined. You figure out what makes you happy and chase it with all of your heart and soul. Then you can look back and feel satisfied of a life well lived. There will always be bumps in the road and moments of doubt but you’ll survive all of them with your conviction. Live the life that you deserve and pay it forward where you can. I hope you can find your peace and be happy.
Beautiful. That place is amazing; I can already see what you can turn it into, awesome
Related very much with your words and journey in this video. Still looking for a home as well. Thank you for sharing. Helps with feeling less alone.
As a fellow nomad - I get all of this so deeply and personally. Keep following your heart.
Wow that’s incredible, such a beautiful place and what a story!
Thank you Christian. Your videos are so thought provoking. Thank you for putting the effort into sharing your days and thoughts. Be safe!
Christian! I told my mom to watch your videos of the natural views she's 92 years old and this brought her smile to the best I have seen in many years . Thank you !
You were so lucky to have your grandparents to help raise you.
Hey I’m 71 years old and I’m new to your channel. I loved this video. You are truly an amazing woman. My bucket list is your next video. May you granddaddy rest in peace. Love ya. Bye ❤❤
A new video. Can't wait to watch!
Fascinating insights into your world and thought process. I envy your having the luxury of deciding exactly what you want to do, where and when. Most people don't have that luxury for a variety of reasons. You are a beautiful soul. I enjoy all of your videos so keep them coming.
You’re a gem Christian! Thank you for what you do and remember…. Everything happens in its right time! Happy Holidays!
Thank you 🥲🙏🏻 happy holidays!
blessings for another year of adventure, discovery, companionship and hopefully health insurance 🖤
Those of us wanderlust folk can relate. stay well and safe.
Wow!! What a blessing to even have those kinds of options. You're truly blessed and truly gifted.
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Merry Christmas Christian!! You’re an Amazing wonderful person… Your connection to your Grandfather is beyond words, he’s still with you. You will find the perfect home base!! And hopefully continue to travel. Your videos are awesome.. some I’ve watched many times. Take care!! 😊
Merry Christmas! 🎄✨☺️
Absolutely courageous of you to open up so personally to the public. „And it was also some kind of sad to you see, what was once a dream be so clearly lost in time“ thats an intense thought.The energy of the departed lingers in the room, and you've captured it ☺
Merry Christmas
wow - you've got some history and stories - keep growing and healing. You are a beautiful Soul with a capitol S!
Thank you for sharing. The cabins off-grid are very exciting, hopefully, something can work out with that.
Thanks for the update
You need a home base in the PNW and a 4x4 truck camper that you would be comfortable living in for 2-3 weeks at a time. I'm a UK/US dual citizen and I've been living in Beaverton/Hillsboro, OR, for 25 years. The majesty and beauty of the area never gets old! I ride a motorcycle around the Western States when I can, but I stick to the paved roads. I never tire of the experiences, and I get to see even more of the area by watching your videos. Thanks for creating them.
💕 Love you too…as do all of us following along. With all the personal reflection and solitary time … the “what’s next” of your life will continue to unfold. What will happen will happen - you definitely are open to the journey. And we get to see some of the best filing of our natural world.
I love that you're sharing all of these thoughts, feelings and questions with us. I live in the back seat of my pickup truck and have been having some of the same life questions and was literally just wondering if it's the season, lol. Either way, thank you for sharing and love your content! :)
Beautiful!!
Thank you! It sounds great
Beautiful story 👏 thanks for sharing 🙏
Christian, it was so good seeing you again on your latest CZcams video. Like connecting with an old friend. I really enjoy watching your videos and listening to your narration. You have such an adventurous life. I live vicariously through you.
I can totally relate to your feelings about your grandfather, and wanting to pick up where he left off, and all the memories. I lost mine suddenly at 14, we were very close. The property he had there is amazing. I can understand the conundrum you were in, and it must have been a tough decision. I want to see the west in a van someday as well, been on the east coast my whole life. Your videos make me want to see the west even more so, and keep my dream alive for an epic road trip!
So sorry about your Grandfather 😕 I hope you make it out west, it’s worth the trip I promise
Christian… you’re really something else. Thank you for sharing your journey.
Thanks for being here 🙏🏻
I think it’s all understandable. Living constantly on the road can be extremely difficult as you well know. I look forward to what the future holds for you. Just keep being the amazing, intelligent and beautiful hearted woman that you are. I look forward to watching your videos and you are such a talented artist.
Always eye opening experience or beautiful scenery
Love your honesty
Very transparent and honest Christian. Thanks for sharing.
Appreciate the honesty and transparency - we need to hear it!
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This is exactly why I started watching you regularly because I so relate to how much my mind spins and spins out possibilities and has a hard time landing on a plan that will meet my goals which at this time is also wanting that stability consistency routine and community. I had a figured out a screaming deal to fly non stop from LAX to Kauai for $250 and rent a subaru outback that I could sleep in the back of with a local car rental company for only $350 for the week. And I tried to get three different girlfriends to come with me and in the end I balied on the whole trip because I really didn't want to go alone this time. I lived alone on the Big Island for a year and I just can't bring myself to do it again. And I believe I hit upon an opportunity to have community and stability and income stability as well.
Good plan, good answer :) Get settled for a bit, ride out the uneasiness with some easier days, and then more directions will come. I love all of your updates, you are a special human.
I have been on the road going on two years living out of my Yukon XL. I relate to your feelings so much. Thank you for sharing.
👋🏻 fellow roadie
Such an amazing lifestyle…love it!!!
I agree Christian, Missouri definitely has a draw to it. I grew up in SW Kansas and we spent my entire childhood camping around the Ozarks. Always loved visiting the different springs along Highway 60 and the historic mills still standing are so cool to check out. Hope you have a great Christmas!
I feel like that place is full of hidden gems - I’d love to go back and really explore. But definitely with a 4x4 🤓
So great to watch you live your life. You are your own greatest stability. Go with your own flow .
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True love towards nature, journey into the wilderness, self-exploration..These are what you remind us.
Becoming attached to ideas and accepting realities that resonate more with us is a struggle for us all. I admire your increasing skill to follow your intuition.
I’ve watched your channel for a few years now and inspired by your photography and storytelling 😊.
I’m sure you have been asked this or considered it already but- have you ever considered thousand trails membership? We are full time in an rv hopping state parks and it was hectic moving so often and once we joined it’s been the stability we’ve needed, and a home base to leave stuff behind to explore trails. Hot water, laundry, bath houses, most are away from cities. Even ways to build community since it’s almost all full timers. They have a bunch all around the perimeter of the USA. You can do the $600 per year membership to try it for a year. That’s the one where you can do 2 weeks in 2 weeks out. Finance for $50 per month and at least you could have a good place to stop between boon docking (weeks which got to us after a year almost only boon-docking). We joined the lifetime one for 11k I think and it’s 3 weeks park to park. We can move as much as we want to. Now we boon dock only when we feel like it. It’s easy to get last minute reservations except fl. It may not be as ascetic to stay in since lots of people stay there but they have one in Yosemite 5 min away from the entrance. That alone might be worth the try. It sure takes the logistics to an easier level. You could even get an rv / tow a 4x4. Just in case you didn’t know, there is a nice middle option between a house and feeling so unstable.