This is your labor of love plus an excellent way to encourage enduring relationships within the RTR community. You had the right to express your own thoughts regarding the noise issue. The larger the gathering, the more rules and signage you ultimately will need. You are doing a great job!
For true hermits - 'maybe it seemed like a lot of people. But, I was there last year and it was NOT noisy. Separating the two fire pits worked wonders for the whole event. Although I am very involved with music, I actually enjoyed the fire pit that didn't have music. This way, we were able to get to know each other, tell stories around the campfire, laugh and have a good time. It's not like folks who demanded absolute quiet were camping two feet from the fire pit. Otherwise, during the day folks visited each other's rigs, there were amazing free workshops, hiking, hanging out.... you name it. All of that in as large an area as we needed. I never witnessed any traffic jams or anything. One could pick and choose one's experience with quality folks who enjoy hanging out and sharing this amazing lifestyle. 'Hope to make it in 2018. Thanks for all you do, Bob!
Bob, you are a very good man, intelligent, good communicator, and above all, very generous with your knowledge. It is not that common to find a human being with your qualities. I am not a van dweller, I am a 73 year old lady who lives in an apartment in Santiago, Chile. A big hug to you!!!👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍🇨🇱
You described me exactly, when you talked about people draining you and recharging. I am a loner too! I socialize and like to have people to hike and kayak with, but pretty much need to be alone. Thanks for this video and all the information...thanks for having us..see you there!
Me, too! The observation that "if I can hear you, I'm not alone" resonated with me. That doesn't mean I don't like you or I'm anti-social. I just need to truly be alone.
Bob, you were born to do what you do. You have a gift for speaking and teaching. I too, prefer to be on the outskirts of the noise and commotion. I'm loaded with solar and never use my generator because I don't even like the sound of my own lol. Thank you for all you do
I think that we are all introverts, that is why living on the road is easier for some than with others. Though I am in the purging phase, I will be so happy when I can see people when I want and NOT see people when I don't want to see them. I look forward to the time that I can actually purchase my new to me home with wheels.
I feel exactly like Bob about being alone, loud noise, hearing other people's music, generator & dogs poop being all over the place & stepping on it. This is a GREAT video Bob!!! I haven't been to an RTR yet but I hope to attend one soon! It's Bob's camp/home & everyone should respect it.
Thank you very much Bob. I like informative gatherings and meeting like-minded people, but I'm not a partier or a drinker or a druggie and I do not like being around it. Thank you for making this clear to those who wish to come to the RTR.
Hi Bob I recently just bought my first Coleman Camper 18ft trailer I watch your videos great videos by the way I'll be joining you in January for the first time I really look forward to it I'm glad the rules are in place sounds great
Was there last year for the entire event. Everything Bob says is true and everybody I met and chatted with were great people. On the road we were down, you could hear a pin drop after about 8pm. Will be there this coming year again. If you miss it, you are missing out!
Bob, I LOVE you for saying : "If you wanna come to party, don't come, you are not welcome. It's my camp, and you are not welcome" Thank you for making this very clear, because the disgusting frat-party that burning man has become is worrisome that the same crowd wants to be where you guys are.
Darth & Kali, Sorry but it is not his camp. I volunteer for the BLM in Quartzsite and it is only 15 feet around your rig that becomes your camp. All others have 15 feet too. This is the rules from the BLM and if he does try to control someone else's camping area they have told me they will remove Bob. We have talked to all 4 rangers and they said the same thing because each and everyone has to get their own permit that Bob has no rights to say anything to anyone that is farther then 15 feet from him and if they are there first he will be in violation of the 15 feet rule. So just know all your facts first before saying something.
the entire event exists because Bob makes it so. yes, it is his camp, his rules. you speak like a person who will be made to leave for all the wrong reasons. when if you just behave according to the minimal rules of common ocurtesy and respect, no issues. he is not asking you to donate a kidney, just do not bring a frat party and get loud and silly. its so simple
Darth & Kali, Sorry but this is what the BLM in Quartzsite and the Rangers that I have been working with have told me when I showed them this video. Just relaying the information to people.
So you are the type to go get people in trouble for doing good. Just because you are an entitled nitwit who wants to party anywhere anytime. Grow up Matt Kochel. This event is for people who are Nice, who are considerate. Do you possess these qualities? I won't be surprised if this is the last real RTR. As soon as something becomes big like this, with everybody wanting their say and changing what is or isn't acceptable, it's over. Then its a commercial Burning man in the making. I know and have casually met a Lot of the original burning man crowd, they don't even bother reading about it anymore, never mind attending, because it's so completely filled with people who are not who Burning Man was all about
Deborah Cazalas, You are correct I do respect everyone but at the same time I follow the BLM first and if someone tells me that these rules are not the rules for that area I will have to disagree with them. And some of these so called Bob Rules are not in or covered even in the BLM and so I have shared this with the Four Rangers in Quartzsite and they told me they will remove Bob if he tries to in force his rules. That is all I am saying.
Thanks for all your work on this event and this TH-cam channel. I am the same as you relating to having noise invade my space. It bothers me and makes it hard for me to concentrate and relax. I agree that others don't feel this way. I don't care about what other people do when it doesn't impact me. Many people don't mind a bunch of noise and so as long as the area where their noise spreads to don't mind, I don't have a problem with that. I think setting up areas for quiet is a great idea. When we come together as a group it is our responsibility to compromise and take into account the desire of the group and the other individuals. It is wonderful that so often this works very well. But we also do need people to help maintain the wishes of the group overall.
Thanks Bob! Now I feel much better about coming! I didn't want to come to a party atmosphere....I respect you and your camp...I totally agree with everything you say!
I have my thumb out in Ohio until I get my truck camper lol. Im buying one next spring. I have good friends that attend,from northern mich, kim and hubert, the rock people. They are wondeful. Im glad you go over the rules because I like music but when I want to lay my head down at night I enjoy the sounds of the desert. Thank you for the information
you might consider an "official" meet and greet so that you can meet folks who want to say hi and get it over with :-) You've inspired so many that it's inevitable that folks want to meet you -- I just hope that all have come to "know" you well enough to respect your personal boundaries. Wish I could be there; not this year but I am planning on it in future. Thanks for all you do!
I appreciate you talking about people being draining and you needing to recharge. I've been this way my entire life and thought there was something wrong with me. This will be my first RTR!
I have said i'm going in the past and not shown up but I have been living in my van now for six months and can't wait to go this year. my rig is finally finished and ready to go. can't wait to meet every one.
I'm working on building out my rig now! I've been working on and planning this for a year now and it's almost go time! I'm excited to attend my first RTR. I will be on the road for the first time, full time just after the new year!
Although I may appear calm on the outside I am absolutely giddy with excitement. I'm a musician and I gig a lot, but I am also a pretty big introvert. I say this only to let you know Bob that I completely understand and will probably go to the outskirts of the big camp myself. Big love to you and thank you for doing this. If you need volunteers for anything I'm willing.
Thank you so much for laying everything out Bob . I plan on being there. I don't own a dog and I don't want to take care of others dogs my cleaning up their poop with my shoes. I also don't use a generator and appreciate a quiet beautiful desert. I'll be looking for The Quiet area when I get there.
miss kitty Hi miss kitty. When I boondock I have a Mr. Buddy propane Heater. I try to stay where the temperature doesn't get below 30°. My refrigerator in my 1998, 28 foot class A is a 3 way. 110v when I have land power, DC when I am driving and propane when I boondock. I need to rig my heater to my RV 26 gallon propane tank. Those little 1 gallon cans cost about 4x as much. I also have an RV gas heater the bearings are going out on so it gets a little noisy. If I'm boondocking in the city it gives me away so I got the mr. Buddy Heater
Thank you for all you do. That motto ,"leave it cleaner than you came", is honest caring and considerate. We trust your vlogs, blogs, and insights, and even the hard vlog @suicide of a dear friend. We are so sorry for such a loss.. but you are very real. We love your vlogs/you-tube too. BTW i am introvert who needs down time. We really respect your work, and all you do to help others!
I understand and agree with everything you have said in this video. I really appreciate that you have put on the RTR and I hope it continues for years to come. This year will be my first RTR and this month is the beginning of me living on the road. I look forward to learning a lot and meeting lots of great people. I hope to even make a few friends in the Fulltime RV community. See you there!
I want to say thank you for doing all you do. Through you, I have found many people who enrich my days, albeit via you tube lol. I have the confidence to succeed at nomad life not if, but when the time comes and can start planning now. Thank you.
Thanks Bob. I did come last year and left only after a couple days. I was camping next to someone that kept his generator on all day...ended up with a massive headache. It was my fault I did not move my camp. I am glad you are asking those that need to run generators to maybe camp together. I will be coming back this year and hoping to stay longer to meet more folks.
Thank you this will be my first time and i was a little nervous about going. But i i feel so much better after this video. Yes i would like to meet you but i totally understand how you feel and i will respect that. Thank you for all you do to inform
Was thinking about going. But you scared me away. Lol. Seriously, it's obviously gotten too big. Still, I hope it goes as well as anything that large can. Best of luck with it, Bob. You're an inspiration to us all. :-)
Thank you so much for taking the time out to explain what people should know already. So excited and have been waiting anxiously for this event! It will be our first RTR!!! Can't wait to go to the seminars, We want to learn all we can so thank you for this kind of event! Bob, you are doing such good work and really helping people who want this lifestyle.
Thank you Bob for this video! I'd love to be there and learn things from all you experts 💟 I completely understand your need for quiet and order. I'm the same way. Take care and have an Awesome RTR !!!
All Right, Lay it on the Line, Dude!!! I've seen you do a lot of superb videos, Bob, but this VLOG spells it right out. Thanks so much for all you do, and for clarifying these issues BTW, that land looks pretty familiar to this southwestern gal!!
Mr.Bob, met u last year briefly. If I see u again this time around great, but if not I understand how it is. But will time my visit this year so I can see the job fair/tent for summer/fall employment. Great video! And thank you for it👍👍.
Bob, one of my first videos was your so called “hissy fit” and I felt that you were addressing issues that several other people were happy you spoke about it from some of the comments. I didn’t see it as a hissy fit. I was actually impressed with the way in which you were handling it. I also appreciate this video. Clears things up. Unfortunately I won’t be able to come this year which saddens me but that’s the way it is. I don’t have a rig for one thing and the hotel rooms that fits my budget were snapped up last year, or so they told me. So enjoy yourself and I always enjoy your videos. There’s something for everybody. Such a wealth of information.
Just recently found out about you and have thoroughly enjoyed your videos. I won't make it to this year's RTR (but hope to in the future). Thank you for honoring yourself as well as creating boundaries so that everyone has a positive experience. Truly admirable.
Thank you so much!!! This was super helpful. We are still planning on coming this year and this made it so much more comfortable! Thank you so much!! Good to see you too!
Thanks for this video & most importantly the rules. I think there will be a lot of newbies there this year & those I've commented on, are as nervous as I am
Good job Bob, great Vlog. I am an Aussie and I am not a Nomad but I enjoy watching your channel and Carolyn. I hope everything goes smoothly for you guys at the RTR
You are completely justified in not wanting to be forced to listen to other people's music. You should not have to listen to the hum of another person's loud generator. Dogs should be carefully managed by their owners, picked up after and kept on a leash. All these things are simple common sense and consideration for others. I commend you for holding back the chaos.
I hope everyone will have a wonderful time, but as for me... well, I think the RTR has grown too large so I'll be giving it a miss as I don't like crowds. But for all the rest of you... have an awesome time !
I will be part of the introvert camp. Love people, but sometimes manners go out the window with a large group. thanks for mentioning all of this Bob!!!
This was great.......Can very much relate.....Wish I could be there this year...... sigh..... but money issues .....maybe next year....Am working on this and my intentions are out there solid so I know I WILL be getting out there.........Enjoy
Thanks for all the info. Bob!!! I can't wait til we(hubby & I) get on the road in about a yr. I'm getting so excited!! Can't wait to meet all of you!! Hugs to Cody!!!
Great details and very well said Bob! You can't get any more straight forward. It's too bad that "common sense" needs to be explained. I get it, and certainly respect anyone's need for peace, quiet, and solitude. Won't be attending this year, but look forward to next year once I retire. God Bless and best of luck.
Great video and very informative. I'm still saving for my van. Hope to one day be able to join you guys there and learn some things. I hope you guys have an awesome time. Thanks for sharing.
I found your blog looking for how to install solar. I discovered many blogs that are by others that are part of your tribe. It has been a GREAT FIND. I had no idea this was really a movement. I not only want to come it is something I feel I need, to learn from professional travelers. I sold my home couple of months ago bought 23 foot travel trailer from a friend, my son has had to tow it for me. My car was not capable of towing (2014 Vera's note.)Selling these to buy a van (work van) to insulate and make easy to heat and cool, I discovered a lot with the travel trailer. Being totally mobile is most important. I had no idea about being stealth until these videos, because of the videos I decided I'd be most comfortable being stealth.I have gathered very valuable information from the blogs. Thankful for people that have giving hearts, sparing us the expense and frustration of trials and errors( how to insulate has helped me to understand what I'll need to do. This video has made me feel so comfortable about coming. I'm very friendly, but also very private person, a time for both. I am not comfortable in party atmosphere with strangers, if you do not know them, hard to judge good old boy having fun, from billy jo bad butt that will shot you. Lol ( I have worked as EMT you can never judge a strangers actions that has been using, seen situations where granny will attack because of medications and alcohol mixing. The rules were a blessing to watch, knowing someone will take ownership and be ready to handle situations. Gives us newbies sense of safety. Glad to follow all rules to get the information and the over all experience.. Can't thank you enough.
Being Proactive instead of Reactive is always your best bet. Failure to plan is planning to Fail. Therefore, I think this vid will save you lots of frustration this time around. Kudos.
I went to the RTR in Quartzsite in 2013 and the Sierras some time before that (no rig, just in my car) because I was considering the lifestyle and wanted to commune with others already living free in their RV. Then for years, I just followed along but never taking the leap. I'm so excited now that I want to yell it from the mountain-top: I just bought a used Class B Pleasure-Way (Whoo Hoo) and this year I'll join the RTR in proper fashion. Looking forward to meeting everyone!
Exactly the same way, Bob! Am a true introvert but need community. It will be my first RTR, so looking forward to meeting many folks ( and then take a nap LOL!!). Thanks for all you do!
I just got my first RV and will be full-time starting 11/1. I was curious about the RTR but wasn't sure if it was for me. Thank you for this video! I now have a better sense of what to expect. Looking forward to it.
Every event needs a set of rules in order to keep the peace and your right it is your camp and anyone who thinks otherwise needs to go elsewhere, your taking you personal time to organize and plan the event and your right if the ranger has an issue your the one they will come looking for no on else so in their eyes its your camp. The RTR sounds like a awesome event and some day I hope to be able to attend, have a great time can't wait to watch the new video's of the interviews and home tours it's always fun to see how trailers are decorated and how the self built are designed etc.
Outstanding Video Bob! It sounds like if you are reasonably sober, mind your manners, and leach your dog, No problems! No excuse for being inconsiderate. We can all love each other for a week at a crack!
Thanks for the video Bob ~ I'm encouraged to come now that I know dogs will be on leashes and there will be a designated place for music/generators. Look forward to learning more and meeting kindred spirits.
Kind of sad that you have to actually remind people how to have respect for you and this event. I so badly wish I could be there but I figure sacrificing now will get me closer to living this life. Please continue doing this RTR so I can go in the future!
I like the protocols: freedom yet with respect. Superb combination. Excellent content and philosophies espoused. I won't be there in my TAB but I wish I could join you!
This is your labor of love plus an excellent way to encourage enduring relationships within the RTR community. You had the right to express your own thoughts regarding the noise issue. The larger the gathering, the more rules and signage you ultimately will need. You are doing a great job!
Glad to know someone else thinks the same way I do about generators, music and dogs.I enjoy being around people that are considerate of others.
For true hermits - 'maybe it seemed like a lot of people. But, I was there last year and it was NOT noisy. Separating the two fire pits worked wonders for the whole event. Although I am very involved with music, I actually enjoyed the fire pit that didn't have music. This way, we were able to get to know each other, tell stories around the campfire, laugh and have a good time. It's not like folks who demanded absolute quiet were camping two feet from the fire pit. Otherwise, during the day folks visited each other's rigs, there were amazing free workshops, hiking, hanging out.... you name it. All of that in as large an area as we needed. I never witnessed any traffic jams or anything. One could pick and choose one's experience with quality folks who enjoy hanging out and sharing this amazing lifestyle. 'Hope to make it in 2018. Thanks for all you do, Bob!
Bob, you are a very good man, intelligent, good communicator, and above all, very generous with your knowledge. It is not that common to find a human being with your qualities. I am not a van dweller, I am a 73 year old lady who lives in an apartment in Santiago, Chile. A big hug to you!!!👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍🇨🇱
You described me exactly, when you talked about people draining you and recharging. I am a loner too! I socialize and like to have people to hike and kayak with, but pretty much need to be alone. Thanks for this video and all the information...thanks for having us..see you there!
Same here...
Yep :-)
Ditto:)
hikewithme I think there are a lot of people like Bob. I myself am a "people person". Need my alone time to recharge
Me, too! The observation that "if I can hear you, I'm not alone" resonated with me. That doesn't mean I don't like you or I'm anti-social. I just need to truly be alone.
Bob, I'm so glad you've published this! Thank you!
Bob, you were born to do what you do. You have a gift for speaking and teaching. I too, prefer to be on the outskirts of the noise and commotion. I'm loaded with solar and never use my generator because I don't even like the sound of my own lol. Thank you for all you do
I think that we are all introverts, that is why living on the road is easier for some than with others. Though I am in the purging phase, I will be so happy when I can see people when I want and NOT see people when I don't want to see them. I look forward to the time that I can actually purchase my new to me home with wheels.
yup
I feel exactly like Bob about being alone, loud noise, hearing other people's music, generator & dogs poop being all over the place & stepping on it.
This is a GREAT video Bob!!! I haven't been to an RTR yet but I hope to attend one soon!
It's Bob's camp/home & everyone should respect it.
Thank you very much Bob. I like informative gatherings and meeting like-minded people, but I'm not a partier or a drinker or a druggie and I do not like being around it. Thank you for making this clear to those who wish to come to the RTR.
Thank you Cheryl for saying what I am going to say.
I really appreciate your saying these things. These types of rules will make it much more comfortable for many of us to attend.
Bob you rock! Everyone support this guy :) I'll see you in 4 years when I retire!
This all sounds reasonable to me. Thank you for doing this and giving everyone a great place to hang out together.
Excellent video. You nailed the charging/recharging around people.
Hi Bob I recently just bought my first Coleman Camper 18ft trailer I watch your videos great videos by the way I'll be joining you in January for the first time I really look forward to it I'm glad the rules are in place sounds great
Was there last year for the entire event. Everything Bob says is true and everybody I met and chatted with were great people. On the road we were down, you could hear a pin drop after about 8pm. Will be there this coming year again. If you miss it, you are missing out!
Well spoken Bob, look forward to the gathering. Good vibes !
Bob, I LOVE you for saying :
"If you wanna come to party, don't come, you are not welcome. It's my camp, and you are not welcome" Thank you for making this very clear, because the disgusting frat-party that burning man has become is worrisome that the same crowd wants to be where you guys are.
Darth & Kali,
Sorry but it is not his camp. I volunteer for the BLM in Quartzsite and it is only 15 feet around your rig that becomes your camp. All others have 15 feet too. This is the rules from the BLM and if he does try to control someone else's camping area they have told me they will remove Bob. We have talked to all 4 rangers and they said the same thing because each and everyone has to get their own permit that Bob has no rights to say anything to anyone that is farther then 15 feet from him and if they are there first he will be in violation of the 15 feet rule. So just know all your facts first before saying something.
the entire event exists because Bob makes it so. yes, it is his camp, his rules. you speak like a person who will be made to leave for all the wrong reasons. when if you just behave according to the minimal rules of common ocurtesy and respect, no issues. he is not asking you to donate a kidney, just do not bring a frat party and get loud and silly. its so simple
Darth & Kali,
Sorry but this is what the BLM in Quartzsite and the Rangers that I have been working with have told me when I showed them this video. Just relaying the information to people.
So you are the type to go get people in trouble for doing good. Just because you are an entitled nitwit who wants to party anywhere anytime. Grow up Matt Kochel. This event is for people who are Nice, who are considerate. Do you possess these qualities? I won't be surprised if this is the last real RTR. As soon as something becomes big like this, with everybody wanting their say and changing what is or isn't acceptable, it's over. Then its a commercial Burning man in the making. I know and have casually met a Lot of the original burning man crowd, they don't even bother reading about it anymore, never mind attending, because it's so completely filled with people who are not who Burning Man was all about
Deborah Cazalas,
You are correct I do respect everyone but at the same time I follow the BLM first and if someone tells me that these rules are not the rules for that area I will have to disagree with them. And some of these so called Bob Rules are not in or covered even in the BLM and so I have shared this with the Four Rangers in Quartzsite and they told me they will remove Bob if he tries to in force his rules. That is all I am saying.
Thanks for all your work on this event and this TH-cam channel.
I am the same as you relating to having noise invade my space. It bothers me and makes it hard for me to concentrate and relax. I agree that others don't feel this way. I don't care about what other people do when it doesn't impact me. Many people don't mind a bunch of noise and so as long as the area where their noise spreads to don't mind, I don't have a problem with that. I think setting up areas for quiet is a great idea.
When we come together as a group it is our responsibility to compromise and take into account the desire of the group and the other individuals. It is wonderful that so often this works very well. But we also do need people to help maintain the wishes of the group overall.
Very informative. Thanks so much!
Thanks Bob! Now I feel much better about coming! I didn't want to come to a party atmosphere....I respect you and your camp...I totally agree with everything you say!
Gypsynurse Cathy This sounds like a trick! You’re really a party animal?
vagabond88817 use to be...I grew up.lol
Thank you for breaking it down !!! Looking forward to the gathering.
I have my thumb out in Ohio until I get my truck camper lol. Im buying one next spring. I have good friends that attend,from northern mich, kim and hubert, the rock people. They are wondeful. Im glad you go over the rules because I like music but when I want to lay my head down at night I enjoy the sounds of the desert. Thank you for the information
Big Gratitude, for all you do for all of us. Happy trails 🥳💕
Well said, Bob!
Love ya Bob!! One of these years when I finally grow a pair, I will be there.... Love all the events and topics. Best of luck to everyone this year!!
Glenn---breasts are not mandatory but do what you feel.
thanks yaim, still working but want to retire in one more year. will be there next year hopefully
Thank you, Bob. Great video. Looking forward to meeting my tribe.
you might consider an "official" meet and greet so that you can meet folks who want to say hi and get it over with :-) You've inspired so many that it's inevitable that folks want to meet you -- I just hope that all have come to "know" you well enough to respect your personal boundaries. Wish I could be there; not this year but I am planning on it in future. Thanks for all you do!
I remember this moment…
Yes indeed nothing like peace and quite !!!
Thank you !
YOU ARE SPOT ON !
I appreciate you talking about people being draining and you needing to recharge. I've been this way my entire life and thought there was something wrong with me. This will be my first RTR!
I have said i'm going in the past and not shown up but I have been living in my van now for six months and can't wait to go this year. my rig is finally finished and ready to go. can't wait to meet every one.
Thanks , Bob, I'm most grateful for your channel and your priceless, sage and valuable advice. I look forward to RTR 2018.
I'm working on building out my rig now! I've been working on and planning this for a year now and it's almost go time! I'm excited to attend my first RTR. I will be on the road for the first time, full time just after the new year!
Re: "be alone" and other people's noise; completely get that. Very well organized plan for the RTR.
Although I may appear calm on the outside I am absolutely giddy with excitement. I'm a musician and I gig a lot, but I am also a pretty big introvert. I say this only to let you know Bob that I completely understand and will probably go to the outskirts of the big camp myself. Big love to you and thank you for doing this. If you need volunteers for anything I'm willing.
Thank you so much for laying everything out Bob . I plan on being there. I don't own a dog and I don't want to take care of others dogs my cleaning up their poop with my shoes. I also don't use a generator and appreciate a quiet beautiful desert. I'll be looking for The Quiet area when I get there.
miss kitty Hi miss kitty. When I boondock I have a Mr. Buddy propane Heater. I try to stay where the temperature doesn't get below 30°. My refrigerator in my 1998, 28 foot class A is a 3 way. 110v when I have land power, DC when I am driving and propane when I boondock. I need to rig my heater to my RV 26 gallon propane tank. Those little 1 gallon cans cost about 4x as much. I also have an RV gas heater the bearings are going out on so it gets a little noisy. If I'm boondocking in the city it gives me away so I got the mr. Buddy Heater
Thank you for all you do. That motto ,"leave it cleaner than you came", is honest caring and considerate. We trust your vlogs, blogs, and insights, and even the hard vlog @suicide of a dear friend. We are so sorry for such a loss.. but you are very real. We love your vlogs/you-tube too. BTW i am introvert who needs down time. We really respect your work, and all you do to help others!
I understand and agree with everything you have said in this video. I really appreciate that you have put on the RTR and I hope it continues for years to come. This year will be my first RTR and this month is the beginning of me living on the road. I look forward to learning a lot and meeting lots of great people. I hope to even make a few friends in the Fulltime RV community. See you there!
I want to say thank you for doing all you do. Through you, I have found many people who enrich my days, albeit via you tube lol. I have the confidence to succeed at nomad life not if, but when the time comes and can start planning now. Thank you.
Thanks Bob. I did come last year and left only after a couple days. I was camping next to someone that kept his generator on all day...ended up with a massive headache. It was my fault I did not move my camp. I am glad you are asking those that need to run generators to maybe camp together. I will be coming back this year and hoping to stay longer to meet more folks.
Thank you this will be my first time and i was a little nervous about going. But i i feel so much better after this video. Yes i would like to meet you but i totally understand how you feel and i will respect that. Thank you for all you do to inform
Was thinking about going. But you scared me away. Lol. Seriously, it's obviously gotten too big.
Still, I hope it goes as well as anything that large can. Best of luck with it, Bob. You're an inspiration to us all. :-)
Thank you so much for taking the time out to explain what people should know already. So excited and have been waiting anxiously for this event! It will be our first RTR!!! Can't wait to go to the seminars, We want to learn all we can so thank you for this kind of event! Bob, you are doing such good work and really helping people who want this lifestyle.
Thank you Bob for this video!
I'd love to be there and learn things from all you experts 💟
I completely understand your need for quiet and order. I'm the same way. Take care and have an Awesome RTR !!!
Thank you Bob. New guy here and I can’t wait until January.
Thank you for the RTR Bob! I'm hoping to attend, God willing!
All Right, Lay it on the Line, Dude!!! I've seen you do a lot of superb videos, Bob, but this VLOG spells it right out. Thanks so much for all you do, and for clarifying these issues BTW, that land looks pretty familiar to this southwestern gal!!
Mr.Bob, met u last year briefly. If I see u again this time around great, but if not I understand how it is. But will time my visit this year so I can see the job fair/tent for summer/fall employment. Great video! And thank you for it👍👍.
Whenever you have a group of people you must have rules and these rules are simple and clear. Well done Bob!
I’ll be there.
Can’t wait!
Thanks Bob. Enjoyed meeting you and spending time at the RTR last year.
Bob, one of my first videos was your so called “hissy fit” and I felt that you were addressing issues that several other people were happy you spoke about it from some of the comments. I didn’t see it as a hissy fit. I was actually impressed with the way in which you were handling it.
I also appreciate this video. Clears things up. Unfortunately I won’t be able to come this year which saddens me but that’s the way it is. I don’t have a rig for one thing and the hotel rooms that fits my budget were snapped up last year, or so they told me. So enjoy yourself and I always enjoy your videos. There’s something for everybody. Such a wealth of information.
Thank you for video. Great information.
VERY well edited video this round, great job!
Just recently found out about you and have thoroughly enjoyed your videos. I won't make it to this year's RTR (but hope to in the future). Thank you for honoring yourself as well as creating boundaries so that everyone has a positive experience. Truly admirable.
Thank you so much!!! This was super helpful. We are still planning on coming this year and this made it so much more comfortable! Thank you so much!! Good to see you too!
Thanks for this video & most importantly the rules. I think there will be a lot of newbies there this year & those I've commented on, are as nervous as I am
Hi, Barb, how are you? So you are going this year??? Fantastic!
You are awesome Bob, I hope to be able to meet you and say hello this year, I love your videos!
THANK YOU, BOB!
We will be scheduling it in! Can’t wait!
Good job Bob, great Vlog. I am an Aussie and I am not a Nomad but I enjoy watching your channel and Carolyn. I hope everything goes smoothly for you guys at the RTR
You are completely justified in not wanting to be forced to listen to other people's music. You should not have to listen to the hum of another person's loud generator. Dogs should be carefully managed by their owners, picked up after and kept on a leash. All these things are simple common sense and consideration for others. I commend you for holding back the chaos.
I hope everyone will have a wonderful time, but as for me... well, I think the RTR has grown too large so I'll be giving it a miss as I don't like crowds. But for all the rest of you... have an awesome time !
I will be part of the introvert camp. Love people, but sometimes manners go out the window with a large group.
thanks for mentioning all of this Bob!!!
This was great.......Can very much relate.....Wish I could be there this year...... sigh..... but money issues .....maybe next year....Am working on this and my intentions are out there solid so I know I WILL be getting out there.........Enjoy
Thanks for all the info. Bob!!! I can't wait til we(hubby & I) get on the road in about a yr. I'm getting so excited!! Can't wait to meet all of you!! Hugs to Cody!!!
Thanks for watching Regena, you and your spouse are certainly welcome this year, to learn and meet fellow nomads as you prepare.
Bob, super information! I was apprehensive and now I'm not. ALL my questions were answered! You Rock
I'm so excited. My first time.
Thanks for the information Bob. I will be back for the third year in a row. Finishing up some minor upgrades on my van.
Great details and very well said Bob! You can't get any more straight forward. It's too bad that "common sense" needs to be explained. I get it, and certainly respect anyone's need for peace, quiet, and solitude. Won't be attending this year, but look forward to next year once I retire. God Bless and best of luck.
Great video! I'm really glad you put this info out there. I knew you had thought through all of this. Happy trails.
Great video and very informative. I'm still saving for my van. Hope to one day be able to join you guys there and learn some things. I hope you guys have an awesome time. Thanks for sharing.
I found your blog looking for how to install solar. I discovered many blogs that are by others that are part of your tribe. It has been a GREAT FIND. I had no idea this was really a movement. I not only want to come it is something I feel I need, to learn from professional travelers. I sold my home couple of months ago bought 23 foot travel trailer from a friend, my son has had to tow it for me. My car was not capable of towing (2014 Vera's note.)Selling these to buy a van (work van) to insulate and make easy to heat and cool, I discovered a lot with the travel trailer. Being totally mobile is most important. I had no idea about being stealth until these videos, because of the videos I decided I'd be most comfortable being stealth.I have gathered very valuable information from the blogs. Thankful for people that have giving hearts, sparing us the expense and frustration of trials and errors( how to insulate has helped me to understand what I'll need to do. This video has made me feel so comfortable about coming. I'm very friendly, but also very private person, a time for both. I am not comfortable in party atmosphere with strangers, if you do not know them, hard to judge good old boy having fun, from billy jo bad butt that will shot you. Lol ( I have worked as EMT you can never judge a strangers actions that has been using, seen situations where granny will attack because of medications and alcohol mixing. The rules were a blessing to watch, knowing someone will take ownership and be ready to handle situations. Gives us newbies sense of safety. Glad to follow all rules to get the information and the over all experience.. Can't thank you enough.
I agree with you 100% Bob...great video my friend. I hope to be ready and be out there in January!
Being Proactive instead of Reactive is always your best bet. Failure to plan is planning to Fail. Therefore, I think this vid will save you lots of frustration this time around. Kudos.
+SoCal Outdoors73 very much!! I'm planning 2018 now and learning from last year!
Next year, we'll be there! Can't wait. Sounds very exciting and fun! We are full timing in 2018 and cannot wait to head West!
I went to the RTR in Quartzsite in 2013 and the Sierras some time before that (no rig, just in my car) because I was considering the lifestyle and wanted to commune with others already living free in their RV. Then for years, I just followed along but never taking the leap. I'm so excited now that I want to yell it from the mountain-top: I just bought a used Class B Pleasure-Way (Whoo Hoo) and this year I'll join the RTR in proper fashion. Looking forward to meeting everyone!
Congratulations next20years!!
Exactly the same way, Bob! Am a true introvert but need community. It will be my first RTR, so looking forward to meeting many folks ( and then take a nap LOL!!). Thanks for all you do!
Excellent! Well said, clear. Nobody should be misunderstanding. Love it. And thank you for the link to "Gatherings". Somehow i had missed that.
Great informative video. Thanks Bob. Keep up the great work that you do
Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and wisdom Bob. I hope to be at this next RTR.
Great video - you covered it all - RESPECT
I love it when you ramble on, because I tend to be that way so my friends say.
I'm pretty sure most nomads are introverted empaths (which includes me) I would love to be nomadic!
Thank-you for all you do Bob ❤
Many are, thanks for watching Tracy!
Thank you for all you do. i m looking forward to your video on the RTR. im hoping to come out next year. good luck.
I am so excited to be going to the RTR! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
I just got my first RV and will be full-time starting 11/1. I was curious about the RTR but wasn't sure if it was for me. Thank you for this video! I now have a better sense of what to expect. Looking forward to it.
Congratulations Aimless Allee hope to see you there!
Thank you, Bob, for all you do!💜
I admire you so much and appreciate you enumerating all the information.
I'm coming for the first time! Really looking forward to it.
Hello, I'm in the single digits to retirement living vicariously through your v-logs and all the people you have interviewed. Thanks
Sounds really good and sound, Bob. Good Luck to all.
Every event needs a set of rules in order to keep the peace and your right it is your camp and anyone who thinks otherwise needs to go elsewhere, your taking you personal time to organize and plan the event and your right if the ranger has an issue your the one they will come looking for no on else so in their eyes its your camp. The RTR sounds like a awesome event and some day I hope to be able to attend, have a great time can't wait to watch the new video's of the interviews and home tours it's always fun to see how trailers are decorated and how the self built are designed etc.
Thank-you Bob! I knew you would clear up all the drama,appreciate you!
Outstanding Video Bob! It sounds like if you are reasonably sober, mind your manners, and leach your dog, No problems! No excuse for being inconsiderate. We can all love each other for a week at a crack!
Thanks for the video Bob ~ I'm encouraged to come now that I know dogs will be on leashes and there will be a designated place for music/generators. Look forward to learning more and meeting kindred spirits.
Kind of sad that you have to actually remind people how to have respect for you and this event. I so badly wish I could be there but I figure sacrificing now will get me closer to living this life. Please continue doing this RTR so I can go in the future!
Thank you for clarifying. I was concerned about the very potential problems you identified. I may not make it this year, but I plan to attend soon.
I like the protocols: freedom yet with respect. Superb combination. Excellent content and philosophies espoused. I won't be there in my TAB but I wish I could join you!