Van Life Freedom: Living Off $1500 Social Security in a 1991 Conversion Van
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Rich lives off a modest income of $1500 in social security in hs trusty 1991 conversion van. Tired of the expenses tied to traditional living, he sought out a simpler, more cost-effective way of life on the open road...and you can too! Happiness and contentment can be found in the simplicity and freedom of the open road.
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This guy is living better than most retired peeps stuck in their house/apartment stressing over making ends meet every month. Good on him.
Brian is The Best !! 👌
Right on…I agree completely.
Just like me & my husband. Seriously, considering a van. Too expensive to rent an apartment being on a fixed income.
I don't make that much working full time and can barely afford the most modest of apartments. (read: cheap and moldy). This guy must come from a very rich place if they can pay people that much for not working.
Good for him! Not everybody has a home they bought 30 years ago and lots of money to fling around! And that includes me.
I was out working at a job site and I came across a horse farm and I seen a camper parked in the yard. I went and got the number and asked the guy about it and he let me look inside and it was toast. So he had a 1997 Ford chasiss 36 feet motorhome with tandem axle 7.1 liter engine. So I looked in it and asked him about the price and he said just call tomorrow and he'll have a price and all the info. I call the next day and he said it's his late brother and his brother would want someone to enjoy it and he said just come get it towed and I can have it. I went there and put a battery in it and it fired right up. It needed the brake system bleed out and it only had 49k miles. This just goes to show it's some really good people out here. I just bought some land in Florida and I'll be parking on my land as a homebase. Will have a well and solar panels working everything.
Wonderful story.
I prefer this channel with Bob Wells because he visits some inspirational people like this gentleman and the best thing is that each person Bob interviews is they do not try to keep up with others on trends etc they sometimes have built out their own vans and do not come across as being show offs either. Best wishes you Rich and safe journey on your travels. Also keep up the good work Bob with your excellent channel 👍
Yeah, he does real people living on the road
I agree! Bob, his interviewees, and Rich are awesome! 😊
Bob Wells thank you for what you do. Your show continues to remind me daily that I have options, No one ever needs to fear being homeless. The fact is it may be the best thing for many people.
If I may chime in, I think I fit that description. Just about the time I was getting close to retirement, the algorithm(?) served up one of CRVL's videos. It was, somewhat painfully, obvious that housing costs were going to be out of reach on Soc. Sec., So for me, it was perfect timing. I love nomad life - it's not all roses, for sure. But it can be quite therapeutic. An added benefit: as an introvert, the few human interactions I've had while on the road, have been much more interesting and welcome. Quality over quantity maybe? 🤔
I am in the same boat, living on a fixed income. Am here searching for options at living a quality life at 64. Let's talk! ❤
❤❤❤Hi everyone it's me in the video, Rich Wood 😂 I love this Life come join me !!! 😊🎉😂❤
Cheers, buddy. Looks like its all going your way. I stay on the coast North of the bay area, Canada/Alaska in the summer. Sometimes Utah early spring when it's still chilly. Can't deal with heat. I have considered Qtz in the winter though when its not the time a bunch of people are there. People aren't my thing. Take care and safe travels
Planning on it, Rich! ❤
I’m happy he picked you for the van! Can see you’re really benefiting and appreciative and happy!
How is Bob still looking the same age as when I 1st subscribed to this channel?! I would say he's happy & loving life!!
This guy is an inspiration, and an example! ❤
Hamburger, too.
I once met his brother.Larry. Lives in a dustcart in Hohokum.. He's an inspiration too. Gets by on $ 25 a month. . Not a lot of lobster.
I smiled watching the whole video
So smart!
Glad to finally see a video tour of the van Brain gave to Rich. Some of the best people mentioned in that video.
Rich sounds so happy. He's got a really nice setup there. Thanks for introducing us to him Bob. Everybody have safe travels out there
That's the way to enjoy your retirement
OMG. Loved this! His attitude could be infectious! I need a van.
Adventure Van Man is a very kind man.
Agree!
What a great story, I'm glad Rich is out there enjoying his life. I've followed Brian @ AdventureVanMan for years and remember when he was in that van. He's a great guy! 😊 Safe travels, Rich! 👍
Nice to meet the person he gifted the van to.
It's been a long time since I've seen someone this damn happy! Does my heart good.
Something to be said about Freedom and dignity of independent living
For those interested in costs. End December 2023 I completed my goal of travelling to all the lower 48 states in five years. I travelled in a Ram Promaster Cargo Van. Since I'm also retired and has to watch my dollars, do I keep daily record of my expenses. Doesn't matter how small, it gets written down. On Sundays do I add it up and also by the end of the month. So I have a pretty good idea by now what this lifestyle costs. Expenses have just skyrocketed the last +- two years but I reckon that you can live quite comfortably on $1500 pm IF your vehicle is mechanically sound and you stay at least 14 days in a spot i.e don't spend too much on gas AND too much time in towns/ cities near the stores. The last part is where the money really flies out of your pocket. Stay away. Since Rich is retired and over 65 does he qualify for Medicare. That helps a lot. I'm not 65 yet so I use United Healthcare ( $365 pm) .As far as eating is concerned. Mind over matter and an iron will is key i.e Walk into the grocery store for a bread, walk out with only a bread. I'm still working on that and hope to have it down in another ten years or so.
Wow.
Such an amazing gentleman.
He gives us all Hope.
My husband and I are in our mid 60’s.
He is disabled.
We are debt free, but with inflation rising we could be right here.
You never know from day to day what could happen.
Bless this man for sharing his Life.
And I will work full time until my death and never be as well off as you. I pay all of my wages to rent a moldy little apartment and go hungry most days. What was it like when you worked full time?
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You are in the same situation my husband and I are in. He is disabled and has dementia. I am his caregiver. We go to food pantry when things are really bad. I buy nutrition drinks at the dollar store. On days where there is not much to eat. I have gotten sick before with anemia. ICU is not place I want to be again. I wished I had something more to help you. But unfortunately those are the only options I have.
Glad Brian gave him this van. He appreciates it and proud of it 👏
Aww, kitty in the sunshine. 😻
Some great info in this video. Thanks! 🎶🎵
Great work Rich, take care and be safe.
Great meeting up with you. Living the dream life through simplicity ... keeping expenses down so you don't have to be tied to a job in your retirement years. Continued success and health!
More power to you, Rich. Happy trails!
Another happy camper living out his golden years enjoying life. Great van!
Rich has what is needed, Thanks Bob. ☮
Thank you for all you do on UTube as well as all your other platforms etc.
It’s HIGHLY appreciated.
FINISH WELL!!
Yep. Me too sir for the last 7 years and I love it and plan to continue thru my 70s. Life is far more interesting this way. I am currently in a 2017 dodge grand caravan and love it.
Thats a really nice van and was so kind of Brian to gift it to you❤
That's exactly what my husband and I are looking for to start our adventures. We also live off Social Security and understand how hard it can be to make ends meet. We live with family at the moment and we're looking for an affordable home on wheels but haven't had any luck yet.
Have fun on your adventures!!🎉
He has such an interesting story and bright personality. I hope people who know him encourage him to start his own TH-cam channel. I know many of us would follow him. He sounds like he would have lots of great and interesting stories to tell.
I AM GOING TO BE ON THE ROAD AND I HOPE I MEET THIS COOL GUY
Bob is right when he says "everyone wants to know. how you go to the bathroom." People who are researching van life want to know the nitty gritty and Bob is right.
He looks amazing and smart.
Fun interview! What an upbeat dude 🎉
Bless us all.
Nice that Brian gifted the van to you. Enjoy your travels.
Very positive guy there Bob I love hos energy 🎉
I think Bob interviewed Wondervanman when he was in this rig? What wonderful gesture to gift the van to Rich! Thank you both for once again confirming the availability of “A Life Worth Living!”.
Thank YOU for thinking about your cat!
Good for you Rich. Enjoy life.
Bob you are AWESOME. You have started a very very good thing for people on a very tight budget. Thank you Bob this definitely was your calling , to help THOUSANDS of people living on little means!!!
This is becoming a phenomenon today!!
rents, tax's and expences are out of control, Rich has the smarts to go far too.
Be safe, All the best 👍
That's a nice rig.....
I love this model...
Press on !!!
Live Free...
America 🇺🇸
We all dig what Bob does. Hope to meet someday.
You are inspirational! Brian - you are awesome 💪
May God Bless you always, I will be praying for you.
“You can always say hi to me, it’s cool”
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I swear bucket toilets are actually so much cleaner than most other options. Standard household toilets with their huge amounts of water wasted, rv and marine toilets that are less water but still gross. Composters and incinerators seem better than those, but if a $5 bucket does the job…
I like him. He seems very intelligent 😊.
You da Man - thanks Bob!!
Really enjoyed this video
Boy do I Love Brian even more now !!!!!! Sir thanks for sharing ! Keep living and loving and spreading kindness as you are.🎉🎉🎉🎉❤🎉
He was a great video!!! He seems like a very nice young at heart man. Just happy to be here and able to thrive and be alive.
Not a whole lot to show but still a great video.
Love you Bob.
with high taxes usa and canada its insane ....people really have no more money .....life now is so hard :(
So many nice people on this channel. Love it. Inspirational for sure.
Very nice set up, Not a bad retirement.
Dudes voice should be on the radio.
Rich is precious! He’s so happy and living his best life!!
Rich, I hope I'm as happy as you, when my time comes to get a van... bless you . Looking forward to seeing your edventures...
Careful with Planet Fitness they double bill so always check your statements. Also most health insurance for seniors has Silver sneakers which gives you free access to gyms.
Rich seems like such a lovely person and bet he'd do great with a TH-cam channel! Thanks for sharing your journey to the nomadic lifestyle ...Safe travels. 🚐
P.S. LOVE the epic video excerpt of Bob Wells on the mountainside with flowing water down below at 12:22 ...great way to picture Bob living his best life in the wilderness.
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Rich is an inspiration!!!!
Mr Wells, could you do a video on leaks in your rig?
Another use for a Bluetti! Rock on LOL! Good luck Rich the man with a plan.
Another super life story..thx guys xxx
If anyone watching feels sorry for him..DON'T.... This is the happiest life..nice people mostly...freedom galore...cooking outside...fresh air....all solar if you like....quiet sleeping at night......do what you want...when you want.....meet Bob Wells if you are lucky.....have a dog...or gecko?...ha......wonderful wonderful life!
Another wonderful story about amazing person! Thank you
Enjoyed the video be safe and enjoy my friend
Thank you for sharing this! ❤
Hi Rich thanks 😊 for sharing great lifestyle and hey Bob 👋 stay safe
Terrific story! I thought it was interesting how he did the math on price increases and decided to find a better way! Great van and his idea of having a cargo trailer might work for a lot of people!
🎉great interview...great people...
I too did my resrsrch for a few 2:43 years though i had this planned back in my early 20's, im 54 now. Im fulltime in a 95 G20, bought it for a grand and dumped thoudands into it brcause it sat for 10yrs but it only had 52,000 original miles on it so it was worth it. A lot had to be replaced, almost everything less the motor and trsnsmission. I live on the cheap with a very generous paying job with many days off becauce i work 12hr shifts. Stay local on my scheduled days and travel to hike, kayak, raft and fish on my days off. Only thing missing is a dog. No gf, no drama just absolute freedom with little overhead financially. Lifes great and i wish i had done this earlier in life. This guy does exactly what i do for showers at the gym, thsnkfully i shower at work at my job too. This isnt for everyone, theres a lot of convienences thst you will sacrifice but again its worth it and im never broke, always have money. I encourage everyone to try it. ✌️
Brian "Adventure Van Man" is the best!
Really love how Rich’s energy shines and comes through. I doubt he would have such a satisfying life struggling to stay in his condo. Well done sir!
I am catching up on Brian's videos and just watched his build out on this van
Oh, you have adventure vanman van!! You sound very close like him!😊😊😊
Rich sounds like a super cool guy
Great interview. Rich is very inspirational.
Apartments available in Mexico for under $400 month, though.
My friend, a lone older female, lived in Guanajuato Mexico until she passed, and she loved it. Rented a cute furnished apartment for about $300 incl utilities and cable.
I wish him luck and may his rig run forever
I Love seeing another person living a fulfilling life! I hope i can get my shtuff together to do the same!
what a score! that's basically my dream van!
This is a neat one, Bob.
Attitude…90% of the battle…and He has a great one!
What a gen he is :) Wishing him all the best!
I admire this guy
Nice guy. Happy traveling !
I got to say he's happy as hell living life every glad to see it.
Sad, you can not rely on social security as a means as solo support. I hope younger people hear this why they have more time to plan.
Don't worry, most of us are highly aware and weighing our options carefully
This had been KNOWN since the 70s!!!!! My first job in 1972, the lady who did the payroll told me not to count on social security.
Happy guy, happy life. Bravo!
Wonderful uplifting guy!
I love his energy!
Replacing the transmission will cost the same or more than an acre of land.
Here's a guy without a care in the World.. Enjoying Retirement, the way he should. 🖖😏☕️
I figure ive got three years before this is me, or something like it. Im a 61 yo female, and currently i live in an apartment with a full time job. I pay exactly half of my monthly income for rent, and that rent just went up $40 a month. If they do that, or higher next year, the clock starts ticking, because i wont be able to absorb that. I just bought a good but 17 yo SUV. I'm working to get that back up to spec now. I have a plan for work when i hit the road; and soon I'll be able to draw my SSI. Hopefully car camping will still be LEGAL when its time for me to do it!
Yeah some places are raising rent now every year between 30 to 50 bucks....back in the old days in the 80s would go maybe 5 years before a small increase...the corporate apt. owners are the worst....I am a full time RVer, but am lucky as a Vet. I stay at military rv parks that run from 500 to 1000 a month which is not too bad...no way am i going to poop in a bucket and clean my stink holes 2 times a week in the desert or woods...
Awesome
That’s what I’d like to do when I retire 👍
lindy, I am so glad you put this out there. Both stores have issues with pricing. This is a great PSA for folks to pay attention! Thank you!
Love his energy
Gods blessings to you, such a happy person, travel safe