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THANK YOU. I am supposed to be out of my house May 1. I need everything moved into my coach by then. Plus I need a tow bar and I want to make sure I have enough solar for AC. (I have 1000 on the roof so far.) Because I'm taking all seven fur babies with me. So every once in awhile I think I'll regret doing this, or I won't be able to do this. Immediately I think, "Yes I can! Robin's doing it!" So thank you and ❤.
im starting in a few weeks. I really needed this. you're real AF. When I tell you I needed to hear these women speak. I really hope I get to meet you some day. im not sure why but I have tears in my eyes. im truly inspired and maybe I'm ready!!!! YOU'RE NOT HOMELESS YOUR FREE AMEN!!! Every single woman this are FN ROCKSTARS!!!
I've just watched your video, I thought the questions you asked were just right, and the answers you got from the four ladies were excellent. I'm an 80 yr old man who has camped all my life, but never as a full timer. I have a 1978 Chevy van that was sold new as a built out camper, which I have remodeled so that it now fits my requirements. It has been totally rebuilt mechanically. New engine, and completely new everything under the vehicle, from exhaust, to tie rod ends. As soon as the weather warms up here in NM, I'll be hitting the road. Not as a full timer, but with the blessings of my wife of 52 years. mike
So happy for the both of you. May husband and I have 1 more year to go and then we're out of here too; in a totally rebuilt 1962 GMC 1 ton 4x4 pickup that we had our 1st date in 42 years ago :).
One of my favorite movies is The Long Long Trailer a comedy with Lucy and Ricky ( Desi Arnez and Lucile Ball. A must watch for laughs before during and after their road trip ...
I had one of those long trailers. Had to have a guy haul it off cause wildlife had moved in as it was parked at a high elevation and not accessible in the winter. 😢........
Robin, this week's video really resonated with me because my partner and I sold our home 2 years ago and took off in a 10-year-old class C for full-time adventuring as I began my retirement. It's a life that is a dream fulfillment for both of us. We're beginning our 3rd year and still loving it. Anyway, these ladies' experiences mirrored ours. This was a good one! Thank you!
I just started out Saturday 3-23-24 and there is no overnight parking in my rural area, no water, and the rest areas are far apart. First day my trailer was way overloaded and swayed at 30 mph, then I off loaded alot, it then swayed at 42mph, I just off loaded more so hoping it's better, also I changed hitch recievers and instead of a straight which made the back too low, I switched back to the original, even though the back sits higher off the ground than the front it seems ok at 30mph, I won't know until tonight when I go back to the rest area I'm close too. I may have to buy a shallow drop reciever. Monday I get a free gym membership with my medical advantage plan. I found my first 24 hr laundry and an open day use area I'm hanging at. But I want to go fishing at different places throughout washington state over years. But I wanted to cry 20 minutes after I left.
yay, you got started. That is always the hardest thing to do is take the original leap. You can buy a few 1 gallon water jugs and re fill them at your day use park or gas station. Great to hear that you got a free gym membership. That sounds fun I need to do that myself. How long is your trailer? Congratulations on your new adventure.
@@tennesseeterri I bought 5-1 gallon jugs of water over 1 week time, I keep refilling 2 T a time when I go to the gym for my shower and workout. I've been sleeping at a rest area and spend days in day use areas, I've started listing stuff from my storage for sale,. My biggest $$$ is gas and laundry.
I wish I could get over needing a base to rest, relax, not feel out in public, fear of being pulled over by overzealous cops, or brake checked by insurance scammers. Also, my Straight talk phone has just plain died twice. Lost all my photos Google, FB, lost my PIN. DON'T LOSE YOUR INFO AND WRITE ALL CONTACTS NUMBERS DOWN!
I just enjoyed this video. Thanks to the extraordinary ladies who shared their stories and to you, Robin. I am looking to live this type of life six months per year. You give me energy.
I am ridiculously beyond excited to see Robin interview another TH-camr I follow, Deb! Poor Deb, I just stalked her at FMCA so she could autograph my hat! 🤗 Thanks for a great video everyone --Eileen
👍🏻 mountain safety … two paperback books : Eastern Mountain Directory & Western Mountain Directory. Detailed information about all mountain roads from BOTH directions. Saved my butt.
We've road tripped all our adult lives. I can list on 2 hands the states I've not been to. Frequently nervous and fearful before the trip. Always, 40 miles down the road, all fears and nervousness disappear. The mind can play havoc on a person's peace and serenity. Once on the road, all worries disappear. The USA and Canada have an infinite amount of interesting and scenic locations to explore.
This was great! I wanted to go do this at retirement but had changed my mind due to pets. I bought a condo & overextended myself $ wise & have had unexpected repairs. Possibly needing flood insurance. I feel tied down. Rethinking my retirement. Thank you again for such a great interview.
I took all my pets with me when I began fulltime RVing 17 years ago. My 80 yr. young camping friend has been fulltime in her minivan for yrs with her 3 dogs.
This is me - got my 🚐 down sizing AGAIN Now; I need whole catalytic converter. - $ 2,800.00 😮 Mom in nursing 🏠 June will be "101" I still have her dog which I could take her with me -- Great Watch Dog I also still have my Horse "CISCO" ----- It is so Hard to leave this all behind Mom wants to go with me BUT ; her health is declining Maybe by time I get to Go I will really have my stuff dwindled down to nothing :
Amazing Women! All of your comments & answers were incredibly helpful, and so easy to relate to ! Hats off to all of you! I am almost there. I am researching different Rigs. Already been a Road-Tripper for years, now I want to LIVE full time. I also have a Dog to hike with, so I have to consider her happiness too. And I prefer Cooler or Cold temperatures:-) Thank you all ! I hope I make friends just like you wonderful Ladies.
my nomad dreams are for now a pipe dream...my hubby does not like traveling so we just go camping in short spirts, but I can guarantee that when he passes, I am traveling to places I never seen no matter how old I am if it happens. :)
My best friend’s mother did that, when her husband died she started traveling. My mother’s idea of a summer vacation was sitting on a beach & a cabin. She married my dad who liked to travel, & she went tent camping with him & us girls (5) until we stopped going as teens then they bought a Bolar trailer & continued until they were in their 70s then did hotels. Because she went, she got to see most of North America, New Zealand & a highlight for her was watching a Formula 1 race in Monaco. But more spouses are like your’s & my friend’s father.
As a man close to starting my own nomadic lifestyle. I have to say that I found this particular video very stress relieving!. Thank you, ladies. Your comments and insights are much appreciated by this novice nomad. Please know that as a man, I worry about the same issues and fears as were expressed in the video. Safety, breakdowns, being alone in strange places, etc.. Your opinions and thoughts help smooth the waters in my mind about choosing to pursue the nomadic lifestyle. Thank you. P.S. I'll be watching more of your videos!.
Thanks for this, Robin! Your content, over the years, has inspired me and given me the confidence to live my dreams. I live and travel in a truck camper and have also started a TH-cam channel. Thank you for all that you do!
I’m so envious! I’m in full time year #4 but work full time to pay the bills. Not many work skills but a lot of debt. Don’t get to meet many others & I’m a widow so life gets lonely. Been to 1 small gathering so far. Haven’t gotten to many places. Not giving up! I love this so much more than sticks & bricks. Wish I could boondock. Have no solar, no generator, no fresh water tank in my travel trailer. Thanks for some inspiration gals!
Congratulations to those who overcome a fear. And for those want to find {or avoid} mountains; Map your route in Google, then change from 'car' to 'bicycle' and the map will show a Height-plot in addition to the map; and you can move the Dot along the map/plot and see where the road is high or low.
One of the best videos I’ve ever seen. I smiled through the whole thing. Knowledge is one of the best gifts one could give. Thanks so much for putting this out there and thanks to the ladies who took the time to answer your great questions. 😊
Great video! The amount of time for planning and chores cannot be understated. I am in the pre-planning stage of car camping. Fortunately I quickly realized how much of my days would be dedicated to searching for parking spots, planning stops for food/cooking, bathing, and other chores. Drive time between places reduced from 4-6 hours to 2-3 hours.
I really enjoyed this video. Great info from varying perspectives is good to hear. We’re onto the 8th right now for us. Different rigs have different pro/cons. We’ve had off-grid property, tent camped, truck camped, hotel/motel traveled! We’ve converted a cargo trailer and traveled cross country with 3 dogs… not small dogs! Too cramped… I’ve had a converted ambulance with 7.3l diesel, hubs couldn’t handle diesel smell when he was along and complained about space. Had a 28 ft tow behind which was good, but hubs wasn’t good towing something so large. We’ve converted Uhaul v10 truck into a basic camper, I want bathroom/toilet and shower option… plus need to use premium gas, costly. But I LOVE that truck! Have a 33ft class A, I do the driving, size isn’t an issue for me. Miss having vehicle to drive. I decided I want a small tow behind with bath facilities to tow behind my daily driver van. Just closing on a rig and I’m anxious to hit the road again!!!
One of your best. Each lady has such wisdom. Thank you. I'm temporarily grounded because of mechanical issues. But I've got my eye on being back on the road living the life I love very, very soon.
Just Wow! This was so informative. Thank you to all of the ladies that took the time for an HONEST SHARE! Robin, as usual, you are Point On with your videos. It will take me a while to soak up all of this information and use it to my advantage. Just great, all of you! xoxoxo
So real and SO INSPIRING!! I'm putting my house on the market in May and hitting the road in Wanda, my C class RV. I've been nervous with most of the same fears you ladies mentioned. If you can do this then so can I! Thank you for doing this video!🥰
I love this video. I just started my Nomad life a few months ago. And I agree with everything these ladies are saying. For me it is so freeing and if I don't like the weather I can move, safe travel ladies
Ashley has a perfect perspective and enunciates it perfectly. This is wonderful! And the ladies are incredible! So inspiring and gives me strength to keep going and doing.
We’re getting everything in place right now so we can hit the road in the next 6 months. This was perfect! Thank you. We’re kind of afraid and anxious but so excited. Our quote is “On the other side of fear is FREEDOM!”
Well shucks, that went by way too quick!!! I could have listened for another couple of hours!! Thanks That was enlightening information and very helpful dialogue. Sometimes I feel like it’s just never going to happen for me, but listening to to each lady’s perspective encouraged me not to give up on my dreams. Thanks for sharing this with us, Robin! Looking forward to next time. Happy Travels!!! 👋😃
Hey Robin! I have been traveling for 3 years now and I actually am an online Tupperware Lady! I quit my corporate job of 28 years ago… and I saw how great TW is for RV’s so I bought different items. Then I went, hummm… I wonder if I can make enough to put gas in the tank! Now I have no problem traveling and actually make more than I did as an Administrator! Anyhow, I enjoy your videos and it was actually your TED talk that convinced me! Thank you! PS- if you need a Tupperware Lady hit me up! 😊
This was great! I just bought my first little RV and I'm already dealing with having to make some big adjustments and changes... Still ready! Taking off in it this fall from Oregon!😊
This is great. Thanks for taking time to talk with these thoughtful women. I’ve been ‘practicing’ with a layout in my living room at home. I think I’ll have a more successful transition when I finally sell my home and move into some tins of rig.
Great video. After being on the road, full time, for three years, in my LTV - towing my Jeep….it was fun to compare my answers to your questions along with the gals in the video.
I plan to start travelling soon. I'm glad to hear the conversations and answers from each ladies. I'm enjoying the questions that are asked by them. It helps reassure me and educate me when I get on the road. Thank you.
This was SO helpful to me! I'm just getting my feet wet into the world of solo traveling at the age of 61 and while I have camping experience, I don't have it as a solo woman in my senior years. Great Question/Answer Forum! Learned a lot. :)
Thumbs UP! Excellent video...I'm trying to make this my get on the road year for some part time travels and to see if I can make this lifestyle work. Thank you!
Great conversation. I always wonder how folks park a 30-footer when they need to stock up on supplies in the city and where to find the places to fill up and dump tanks in such a rig. Also knowing where to be at the end of the day to sleep - I don't want to do night driving.
I have a bad fear of heights. The last time I had to drive on a mountain road with sheer drops. I cried when I realized I had drive back down the same way. However, some of the greatest views are on those roads. I hate to miss out on them.
Also, I just subscribed. I’m so glad you told me about the flattest route. I really needed that. I’m a freak about height and I’m always freaking out. I just went to Gardner Montana and didn’t realize that the way into Yosemite over the Mammoth was so high got me freaked out. Thanks.
I allowed my sister to talk me out of it for far too long but I was so depressed after my son died that she finally realized it would be the best for me. I have stayed at the the LTVA for the winters but plan on changing that this year.
this was really helpful and it was so enjoyable! I liked the fact that you can join clubs, get your feet wet, learn from the other and....The mountain roads made me think of "The Long Long Trailer"!!!
I’ve been out there 47 yrs on and off. I learned early on I did not want to get out of my van when parking and camping. I can pull in and climb in back and no one knows who is in the rig. Just a safety measure for me. I have had truck campers you had to get out of cab. Vans work best for me, you can also drive away which I have done. Love the life. Total freedom. The road used to not be so crowded. Since you tube way more crowded. I used to could hide very easily to sleep, not so much anymore. Have fun out there.
Great video. My husband and I are building our truck bed topper and getting everything together to travel weekends for now. I still work fulltime. We figure we should have most kinks worked thru by time I retire in next year.
Love this video! Thank you so much for putting it together. I’d like to recommend a vol 2 for other questions that your viewers want to know the answers to. I’m curious about the physical demands and how they deal with them on their own. How do you maintain your health, for example medication refills, doctor’s appointments, etc. I’m a nurse so healthcare is at the top of my list. I’ve been doing a lot of research over the past 5 years and plan to move back to the states and into a RV. I’m wondering if there are any single female travelers that might let me tag along with them on a trip. I can cook, clean, navigate, sing, fill up a gas tank, and I’m pretty savvy when it comes to troubleshooting issues. I’m willing to do anything, including learning to drive. My thought is that someone might appreciate the company and assistance while I get the opportunity to learn about life on the road, specifically experiencing travel in different rigs.😊
Thank you, Robin & ladies! Good information! Wondering if you ever come across travelers that may have slight physical disabilities. Strength mobility would be my main concern.. A person that has limitations, needs moderate assistance to bend & stoop , but can use a scooter or cane? (physical abilities have some limitations in doing Hook-up chores or fix & repair issues ). Are there groups of travelers that travel together? Hubby is a cancer survivor who can walk with his cane, but no longer able to lift heavy things, crawl under a vehicle or other physical challenges. But definitely has the heart to travel in a safe and manageable environment. Thought’s & references appreciated! Happy travels everyone!
thank you so much for this video I have been contemplating this idea for a few years. now I'm very interested because the current rents in Canada for one bedroom apartment is $1700 a month. thank you for sharing this because some of the fears I've had you've talked about today, thanks again for the wonderful video ladies
Love ❤ this question-answer session.Very informative.I have been planning, building, saveing for the last three years, now my health is giving me problems.
I just purchased my class c motorhome and I'm excited to set off! This video gave me so much insight, thank you for sharing this valuable knowledge with us!
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THANK YOU. I am supposed to be out of my house May 1. I need everything moved into my coach by then. Plus I need a tow bar and I want to make sure I have enough solar for AC. (I have 1000 on the roof so far.) Because I'm taking all seven fur babies with me.
So every once in awhile I think I'll regret doing this, or I won't be able to do this. Immediately I think, "Yes I can! Robin's doing it!" So thank you and ❤.
You’re not homeless, you’re houseless 😉👍. I’ve been doing this since 2004. Did it and never looked back. Nice post. Great info!
I love that!
Leaving April 15th Tax Day LOL = Full time at 68. ❤ Excited!
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Are you ready? Exciting time, I'm jealous 😊
Go, girl!
im starting in a few weeks. I really needed this. you're real AF. When I tell you I needed to hear these women speak. I really hope I get to meet you some day. im not sure why but I have tears in my eyes. im truly inspired and maybe I'm ready!!!! YOU'RE NOT HOMELESS YOUR FREE AMEN!!! Every single woman this are FN ROCKSTARS!!!
I'm so excited and happy for you.
Enjoy your journey!!
I feel exactly the same way. I NEEDED this video!
HAPPY TRAVELING!😊❤❤❤❤❤❤
Congratulations ‼️👏🏼🥰
I've just watched your video, I thought the questions you asked were just right, and the answers you got from the four ladies were excellent. I'm an 80 yr old man who has camped all my life, but never as a full timer. I have a 1978 Chevy van that was sold new as a built out camper, which I have remodeled so that it now fits my requirements. It has been totally rebuilt mechanically. New engine, and completely new everything under the vehicle, from exhaust, to tie rod ends. As soon as the weather warms up here in NM, I'll be hitting the road. Not as a full timer, but with the blessings of my wife of 52 years.
mike
So happy for the both of you. May husband and I have 1 more year to go and then we're out of here too; in a totally rebuilt 1962 GMC 1 ton 4x4 pickup that we had our 1st date in 42 years ago :).
Would love to see a tour of all 4 rigs!
One of my favorite movies is The Long Long Trailer a comedy with Lucy and Ricky ( Desi Arnez and Lucile Ball. A must watch for laughs before during and after their road trip ...
All those family members telling him how to back up was hilarious!
I remember it - so funny - just watched it within the last year!
I had one of those long trailers. Had to have a guy haul it off cause wildlife had moved in as it was parked at a high elevation and not accessible in the winter. 😢........
Me too! I have friends bring me rocks instead of gifts.
Robin, this week's video really resonated with me because my partner and I sold our home 2 years ago and took off in a 10-year-old class C for full-time adventuring as I began my retirement. It's a life that is a dream fulfillment for both of us. We're beginning our 3rd year and still loving it. Anyway, these ladies' experiences mirrored ours. This was a good one! Thank you!
"...kinda looks like a hostage video..." 🤣 Well, the ladies all look happy to me! Thanks Everyone.
Lesson #11,420 that the world feels safer to a man. I love that y'all overcome the fears, find workarounds, hate that the fears are legit.
Not necessarily. I have fears but my husband also has his own fears.
Do men look into the back of their car before they get in?
A very rich content here, but also some excellent facilitation by Robin. Nicely done intro, too. Four (well, five actually) impressive women.
I just turned 62!! Retired from a nursing career... SSI. Seriously thinking about this.
I CANNOT WAIT !!!! Landed the work from home job - step 1 - CHECK
I just started out Saturday 3-23-24 and there is no overnight parking in my rural area, no water, and the rest areas are far apart. First day my trailer was way overloaded and swayed at 30 mph, then I off loaded alot, it then swayed at 42mph, I just off loaded more so hoping it's better, also I changed hitch recievers and instead of a straight which made the back too low, I switched back to the original, even though the back sits higher off the ground than the front it seems ok at 30mph, I won't know until tonight when I go back to the rest area I'm close too. I may have to buy a shallow drop reciever. Monday I get a free gym membership with my medical advantage plan. I found my first 24 hr laundry and an open day use area I'm hanging at. But I want to go fishing at different places throughout washington state over years. But I wanted to cry 20 minutes after I left.
Sounds like u need sway bars, if you're swaying that easily. 🍻
Hang in there - you will figure it out! ❤
yay, you got started. That is always the hardest thing to do is take the original leap. You can buy a few 1 gallon water jugs and re fill them at your day use park or gas station. Great to hear that you got a free gym membership. That sounds fun I need to do that myself. How long is your trailer? Congratulations on your new adventure.
@@tennesseeterri I bought 5-1 gallon jugs of water over 1 week time, I keep refilling 2 T a time when I go to the gym for my shower and workout. I've been sleeping at a rest area and spend days in day use areas, I've started listing stuff from my storage for sale,. My biggest $$$ is gas and laundry.
I wish I could get over needing a base to rest, relax, not feel out in public, fear of being pulled over by overzealous cops, or brake checked by insurance scammers. Also, my Straight talk phone has just plain died twice. Lost all my photos Google, FB, lost my PIN. DON'T LOSE YOUR INFO AND WRITE ALL CONTACTS NUMBERS DOWN!
I just enjoyed this video. Thanks to the extraordinary ladies who shared their stories and to you, Robin. I am looking to live this type of life six months per year. You give me energy.
I am ridiculously beyond excited to see Robin interview another TH-camr I follow, Deb! Poor Deb, I just stalked her at FMCA so she could autograph my hat! 🤗 Thanks for a great video everyone --Eileen
lol! Hi Eileen! It was so nice to meet you!!
I love your saying, you're not homeless you're free..... love it
Each one of these women was a gem. I'd like to see more of them when you cross paths again.
One of the best, most informative videos I’ve ever watched. These folks have definitely discovered the ultimate adventure.
I plan on renting a few different kinds of trailers before buying one.
I going to do this once I retire. My family has been helping me collect things to help.
"Shop at home first." Good job
👍🏻 mountain safety … two paperback books : Eastern Mountain Directory & Western Mountain Directory. Detailed information about all mountain roads from BOTH directions. Saved my butt.
Thank you I will purchase them ..
@islandwitt1 How did they help you?
We've road tripped all our adult lives. I can list on 2 hands the states I've not been to. Frequently nervous and fearful before the trip. Always, 40 miles down the road, all fears and nervousness disappear. The mind can play havoc on a person's peace and serenity. Once on the road, all worries disappear. The USA and Canada have an infinite amount of interesting and scenic locations to explore.
Isn't that the truth. Hardest part is "untying the dock lines"
This was great! I wanted to go do this at retirement but had changed my mind due to pets.
I bought a condo & overextended myself $ wise & have had unexpected repairs. Possibly needing flood insurance. I feel tied down.
Rethinking my retirement. Thank you again for such a great interview.
Sell your condo ASAP while you still can. If it is putting you under water, it will not get better with time. HOA fees always got up.
@@Roobah I just spent more than I should have.
I took all my pets with me when I began fulltime RVing 17 years ago. My 80 yr. young camping friend has been fulltime in her minivan for yrs with her 3 dogs.
I travel in a 25’ motor home with four parrots and two small dogs.
This is me - got my 🚐 down sizing AGAIN Now; I need whole catalytic converter. - $ 2,800.00 😮
Mom in nursing 🏠 June will be "101" I still have her dog which I could take her with me -- Great Watch Dog
I also still have my Horse "CISCO" ----- It is so Hard to leave this all behind
Mom wants to go with me BUT ; her health is declining
Maybe by time I get to Go I will really have my stuff dwindled down to nothing :
Amazing Women! All of your comments & answers were incredibly helpful, and so easy to relate to ! Hats off to all of you!
I am almost there. I am researching different Rigs. Already been a Road-Tripper for years, now I want to LIVE full time. I also have a Dog to hike with, so I have to consider her happiness too. And I prefer Cooler or Cold temperatures:-)
Thank you all !
I hope I make friends just like you wonderful Ladies.
I loved this conversation! Thank you all for sharing your stories, experiences and wisdom. Safe travels. ❤️
Wow that was great and so informative. Robin that group has such a span of ages it was just great thank you ever so much.
my nomad dreams are for now a pipe dream...my hubby does not like traveling so we just go camping in short spirts, but I can guarantee that when he passes, I am traveling to places I never seen no matter how old I am if it happens. :)
My best friend’s mother did that, when her husband died she started traveling.
My mother’s idea of a summer vacation was sitting on a beach & a cabin. She married my dad who liked to travel, & she went tent camping with him & us girls (5) until we stopped going as teens then they bought a Bolar trailer & continued until they were in their 70s then did hotels. Because she went, she got to see most of North America, New Zealand & a highlight for her was watching a Formula 1 race in Monaco. But more spouses are like your’s & my friend’s father.
As a man close to starting my own nomadic lifestyle. I have to say that I found this particular video very stress relieving!.
Thank you, ladies.
Your comments and insights are much appreciated by this novice nomad.
Please know that as a man, I worry about the same issues and fears as were expressed in the video. Safety, breakdowns, being alone in strange places, etc..
Your opinions and thoughts help smooth the waters in my mind about choosing to pursue the nomadic lifestyle.
Thank you.
P.S.
I'll be watching more of your videos!.
Thanks for this, Robin! Your content, over the years, has inspired me and given me the confidence to live my dreams. I live and travel in a truck camper and have also started a TH-cam channel. Thank you for all that you do!
I follow you, your videos are great!!!
I’m so envious! I’m in full time year #4 but work full time to pay the bills. Not many work skills but a lot of debt. Don’t get to meet many others & I’m a widow so life gets lonely. Been to 1 small gathering so far. Haven’t gotten to many places. Not giving up! I love this so much more than sticks & bricks. Wish I could boondock. Have no solar, no generator, no fresh water tank in my travel trailer. Thanks for some inspiration gals!
Robin❤❤❤❤ i wish you five gals would make this video an annual event. It’s so nice ✨🌙
Congratulations to those who overcome a fear.
And for those want to find {or avoid} mountains; Map your route in Google, then change from 'car' to 'bicycle' and the map will show a Height-plot in addition to the map; and you can move the Dot along the map/plot and see where the road is high or low.
One of the best videos I’ve ever seen. I smiled through the whole thing. Knowledge is one of the best gifts one could give. Thanks so much for putting this out there and thanks to the ladies who took the time to answer your great questions. 😊
Great video! The amount of time for planning and chores cannot be understated. I am in the pre-planning stage of car camping. Fortunately I quickly realized how much of my days would be dedicated to searching for parking spots, planning stops for food/cooking, bathing, and other chores. Drive time between places reduced from 4-6 hours to 2-3 hours.
I really enjoyed this video. Great info from varying perspectives is good to hear.
We’re onto the 8th right now for us. Different rigs have different pro/cons. We’ve had off-grid property, tent camped, truck camped, hotel/motel traveled!
We’ve converted a cargo trailer and traveled cross country with 3 dogs… not small dogs! Too cramped…
I’ve had a converted ambulance with 7.3l diesel, hubs couldn’t handle diesel smell when he was along and complained about space.
Had a 28 ft tow behind which was good, but hubs wasn’t good towing something so large.
We’ve converted Uhaul v10 truck into a basic camper, I want bathroom/toilet and shower option… plus need to use premium gas, costly. But I LOVE that truck!
Have a 33ft class A, I do the driving, size isn’t an issue for me. Miss having vehicle to drive.
I decided I want a small tow behind with bath facilities to tow behind my daily driver van. Just closing on a rig and I’m anxious to hit the road again!!!
Way to go.. Keep on truckin
Great interview. Thanks for letting them talk without interrupting.
Yes - excellent interviewing skills !!!
One of your best. Each lady has such wisdom. Thank you.
I'm temporarily grounded because of mechanical issues. But I've got my eye on being back on the road living the life I love very, very soon.
I had a smile on my face the whole time! Loved hearing from all of you rambling roses!
I admire your creative trend, this was so much fun, informative and encouraging. Great gathering of ladies.
I travel out west and do no planing less stress one day at time, roll with pounces ,iam a happy camper.😊
This is one of your best videos; it is a great group with good insights.
Just Wow! This was so informative. Thank you to all of the ladies that took the time for an HONEST SHARE! Robin, as usual, you are Point On with your videos. It will take me a while to soak up all of this information and use it to my advantage. Just great, all of you! xoxoxo
So real and SO INSPIRING!! I'm putting my house on the market in May and hitting the road in Wanda, my C class RV. I've been nervous with most of the same fears you ladies mentioned. If you can do this then so can I! Thank you for doing this video!🥰
I love this video. I just started my Nomad life a few months ago. And I agree with everything these ladies are saying. For me it is so freeing and if I don't like the weather I can move, safe travel ladies
Ashley has a perfect perspective and enunciates it perfectly. This is wonderful! And the ladies are incredible! So inspiring and gives me strength to keep going and doing.
We’re getting everything in place right now so we can hit the road in the next 6 months. This was perfect! Thank you. We’re kind of afraid and anxious but so excited. Our quote is “On the other side of fear is FREEDOM!”
Great mantra to keep in mind!
Wow wow wow great question and answers. Thanks Robin. Great job
Well, that was totally delightful!! Thanks, Robin, for the format and finding the wonderful travelin' women.
Well shucks, that went by way too quick!!! I could
have listened for another couple of hours!! Thanks That was enlightening information and very helpful dialogue. Sometimes I feel like it’s just never going to happen for me, but listening to to each lady’s perspective encouraged me not to give up on my dreams. Thanks for sharing this with us, Robin! Looking forward to next time. Happy Travels!!! 👋😃
Hey Robin! I have been traveling for 3 years now and I actually am an online Tupperware Lady! I quit my corporate job of 28 years ago… and I saw how great TW is for RV’s so I bought different items. Then I went, hummm… I wonder if I can make enough to put gas in the tank! Now I have no problem traveling and actually make more than I did as an Administrator!
Anyhow, I enjoy your videos and it was actually your TED talk that convinced me! Thank you!
PS- if you need a Tupperware Lady hit me up! 😊
This was great! I just bought my first little RV and I'm already dealing with having to make some big adjustments and changes... Still ready! Taking off in it this fall from Oregon!😊
Loved this. Thanks, Ladies!
This is great. Thanks for taking time to talk with these thoughtful women. I’ve been ‘practicing’ with a layout in my living room at home. I think I’ll have a more successful transition when I finally sell my home and move into some tins of rig.
This was great! Thank you so much to all 5 of you!
Awesome video. Loved that all the people have been able to find their happy place. Safe travels ladies!
Great video. After being on the road, full time, for three years, in my LTV - towing my Jeep….it was fun to compare my answers to your questions along with the gals in the video.
Thanks Ladies! Great information! Happy and safe trails to all!
GREAT interview. Addressed a lot of my concerns. I'm studying now for when I'm able to get on the road.
It’s been awhile since watching your videos, but glad I’m back watching. I love your hairstyle.
I plan to start travelling soon. I'm glad to hear the conversations and answers from each ladies. I'm enjoying the questions that are asked by them. It helps reassure me and educate me when I get on the road. Thank you.
This was SO helpful to me! I'm just getting my feet wet into the world of solo traveling at the age of 61 and while I have camping experience, I don't have it as a solo woman in my senior years. Great Question/Answer Forum! Learned a lot. :)
I loved this interview! So interesting to hear everyone’s story. Hope to be doing this part-time when I become an empty nester😊
Aawweeee I loved this video!! These women really had a lot of helpful things to say
Thumbs UP! Excellent video...I'm trying to make this my get on the road year for some part time travels and to see if I can make this lifestyle work. Thank you!
Great conversation. I always wonder how folks park a 30-footer when they need to stock up on supplies in the city and where to find the places to fill up and dump tanks in such a rig. Also knowing where to be at the end of the day to sleep - I don't want to do night driving.
This is a fantastic video!! To hear the take of women on the road is incredibly valuable. Thank you so much, ladies for sharing.
This is so incredibly interesting and very encouraging to all women. These strong, intelligent women are true examples of the power of endurance.
Great video and most helpful. So glad to see you Robin doing these great interviews.
That was so awesome! Thank you, I think about it alot. Really enjoy your videos. Excellent!❤
I love these sweet ladies!!! Thank you for this inspiring video.
I have a bad fear of heights. The last time I had to drive on a mountain road with sheer drops. I cried when I realized I had drive back down the same way. However, some of the greatest views are on those roads. I hate to miss out on them.
I love this video, so helpful. Thanks!
I loved this! Thanks for sharing.
thank you for sharing because these are questions that I had and now you ladies have provided the answers
Women find when put in unfamiliar circumstances we are more resourceful than we give ourselves credit.
Also, I just subscribed. I’m so glad you told me about the flattest route. I really needed that. I’m a freak about height and I’m always freaking out. I just went to Gardner Montana and didn’t realize that the way into Yosemite over the Mammoth was so high got me freaked out. Thanks.
Such a great video! So many truths and wisdom shared. 😊❤
This helped me. Thanks for sharing your fears and experiences.
You ladies Rock!
Awesome video ladies.. thank you for sharing your insights ❤️
I allowed my sister to talk me out of it for far too long but I was so depressed after my son died that she finally realized it would be the best for me.
I have stayed at the the LTVA for the winters but plan on changing that this year.
this was really helpful and it was so enjoyable! I liked the fact that you can join clubs, get your feet wet, learn from the other and....The mountain roads made me think of "The Long Long Trailer"!!!
These ladies have immediately helped me overcome my concerns and fears before I get on the road. Thanks for the information.
Thanks for being so honest ladies! Great video!❤
I’ve been out there 47 yrs on and off. I learned early on I did not want to get out of my van when parking and camping. I can pull in and climb in back and no one knows who is in the rig. Just a safety measure for me. I have had truck campers you had to get out of cab. Vans work best for me, you can also drive away which I have done. Love the life. Total freedom. The road used to not be so crowded. Since you tube way more crowded. I used to could hide very easily to sleep, not so much anymore. Have fun out there.
Thank you ladies. Im grateful that your sharing so honestly. I am you, hopefully soon. This helps me very much. Thank you again. 👋☺️
Great video. My husband and I are building our truck bed topper and getting everything together to travel weekends for now. I still work fulltime. We figure we should have most kinks worked thru by time I retire in next year.
Love this video! Thank you so much for putting it together. I’d like to recommend a vol 2 for other questions that your viewers want to know the answers to. I’m curious about the physical demands and how they deal with them on their own. How do you maintain your health, for example medication refills, doctor’s appointments, etc. I’m a nurse so healthcare is at the top of my list. I’ve been doing a lot of research over the past 5 years and plan to move back to the states and into a RV. I’m wondering if there are any single female travelers that might let me tag along with them on a trip. I can cook, clean, navigate, sing, fill up a gas tank, and I’m pretty savvy when it comes to troubleshooting issues. I’m willing to do anything, including learning to drive. My thought is that someone might appreciate the company and assistance while I get the opportunity to learn about life on the road, specifically experiencing travel in different rigs.😊
Thank you for doing this Robin! I loved it!
Thank you, Robin & ladies! Good information! Wondering if you ever come across travelers that may have slight physical disabilities. Strength mobility would be my main concern.. A person that has limitations, needs moderate assistance to bend & stoop , but can use a scooter or cane? (physical abilities have some limitations in doing Hook-up chores or fix & repair issues ). Are there groups of travelers that travel together? Hubby is a cancer survivor who can walk with his cane, but no longer able to lift heavy things, crawl under a vehicle or other physical challenges. But definitely has the heart to travel in a safe and manageable environment. Thought’s & references appreciated! Happy travels everyone!
thank you so much for this video I have been contemplating this idea for a few years. now I'm very interested because the current rents in Canada for one bedroom apartment is $1700 a month. thank you for sharing this because some of the fears I've had you've talked about today, thanks again for the wonderful video ladies
Driving the highways - dodging semis, pickup trucks & hellcats is the worst part!
I'm a little bit of a fraidy-cat, so if I'm driving I'm trying to take more of the back roads and less of the super highways.
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Love ❤ this question-answer session.Very informative.I have been planning, building, saveing for the last three years, now my health is giving me problems.
Great vlog! They answered a lot of questions that I'm sure most travelers have.
Love this video! Thank you all so much ❤
Great video! So informative and helpful.
I just purchased my class c motorhome and I'm excited to set off! This video gave me so much insight, thank you for sharing this valuable knowledge with us!
Love this!! Great information!
I’m a single gal living in a Lazy Daze for 3 years too! I follow Debbie because I follow all the Lazy Dazers haha
Who all do you follow in LD’s? I have a 2003 and would love to follow others who have them.