She Quit Her Job, Installed AC in Her Van, and Found Freedom in Van Life!

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  • @theroycereport2889
    @theroycereport2889 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +73

    Nicely done Aunt Kathy! Me and Grandma Barbara have always thought that you would become a superstar in the nomad world, and here you are. Love you

    • @pattyevans3701
      @pattyevans3701 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I think you can see part of his arm in the picture to the left side of little rich.

    • @Itsisawnotiseen
      @Itsisawnotiseen 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@pattyevans3701who are you talking about?

    • @theresafinn4257
      @theresafinn4257 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Love your tribute.

  • @chip6954
    @chip6954 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +103

    “Get past having to have all the answers”…profound and brilliant!

    • @XCX237
      @XCX237 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      It's called idgaf.🤣🤔

  • @Elizabeth-tg7jo
    @Elizabeth-tg7jo 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +24

    She is wearing a safari hat from the 1920s and a fishing vest in the desert. You go girl!

    • @cheryltrosper8108
      @cheryltrosper8108 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      A fishing vest is great for carrying stuff.

  • @jsso2845
    @jsso2845 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +47

    Nicely done. Plywood is heavy. I'm glad you found a way to have a wonderful home. Lighter weight is better fuel mileage.great van!

    • @exploringnext1111
      @exploringnext1111 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      That van is riding on its tires its so low....doesn't look safe. Nice rig. Some people are really overloading these vehicles

  • @mtaylor2901
    @mtaylor2901 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +28

    I love Kathy’s “can do” attitude! I’m also a 58 year old gal from Texas and feel the same. We can do anything we just set our minds to! I sure enjoyed this interview and tour. I have a 2003 E-150 hi-top but mine had 180k miles when I bought it in 2021…. Still going strong and like Kathy, I put new tires on, had a thorough tune up etc. before traveling long distances….
    I’m headed over to subscribe to Kathy’s channels.

  • @pkfromak8046
    @pkfromak8046 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +28

    Kathy is a wonderful friendly woman. I met her in Quartzsite a couple years ago😁I stumbled on her channel while I was watching TH-cam RV channels and I recognized her as a camper close to where I was camping. So I drove over to say hello 😊

  • @gratefulgram
    @gratefulgram 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +30

    Wow, what an upbeat, positive and lovely spirit she has. Love this interview and her no build building is great! Thank you Bob for showing the array of builds you find. Safe travels with much love and many blessings

  • @spwriter1
    @spwriter1 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    She's wonderful. Loved listening to her

  • @kathymack3791
    @kathymack3791 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +17

    From one Kathy to another - YOU ROCK! What a great life you’ve made.

  • @spaceprepper3657
    @spaceprepper3657 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +15

    Beautiful build and attitude. May the good Lord watch over you and your family and friends. Peace and Love 😊.

  • @dianabanks413
    @dianabanks413 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +15

    GREAT video!! Kathy is the “real deal”! She has put forth the effort and work that it takes to live the van life…to savor the good…and to overcome the challenges.
    This video is up there with the best!!

  • @thetravelingkittens1393
    @thetravelingkittens1393 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    What great lady living her life!!

  • @deidrebee1
    @deidrebee1 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    Kathy is the definition of a breath of fresh air. I love her personality and subscribed to both of her channels right away!

  • @NicholasAlt
    @NicholasAlt 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Extremely interesting woman. Good for her.

  • @thiszden
    @thiszden 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I absolutely LOVE YOU, Kathy!!! Keep moving forward!!

  • @BasedNoticerOfPatterns
    @BasedNoticerOfPatterns 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    LaMar Alexander from Utah, who runs the Solar cabin adventure channel got me into all this type of living.

  • @lorifrier8921
    @lorifrier8921 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Good point. I was unsure and went last year for the first time and now I feel like a pro 😂

  • @yelenakozorezov6587
    @yelenakozorezov6587 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +12

    Very smart woman thanks
    This video make me very happy 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @SouthwesternTraveler
    @SouthwesternTraveler 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

    Very Nice. I remember Kathy when she had her original teardrop channel. Safe Travels Kathy 🙂

  • @janetkoball44
    @janetkoball44 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    Cathy is a smart woman. A kind of person that says, don't think it is any harder to live this life, than it is. I am wondering about her dog ...how big and what breed and how old. Dogs are great companions. Thanks Bob for featuring her on your Channel. See you on your next one.

    • @davidcoote4831
      @davidcoote4831 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      The dog looks like an Australian Kelpie. I've had a couple of them (I m in Australia). They're sheep herding dogs but also make great pets.

  • @roberthadley5957
    @roberthadley5957 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    Great guest Bob great job 👍👍

  • @Ulbre
    @Ulbre 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +15

    A lot of van life jobs also provide a place to park free and hassle free.

  • @ptljimmyg-v2v
    @ptljimmyg-v2v 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    Kathy is my Hero! I wish I had her Courage!

  • @laurieerickson7205
    @laurieerickson7205 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    I really enjoyed listening to Kathy, she’s a wonderful person to have for a guest.
    Thank you Bob, appreciate your channel and the inspiring folks who help make this informative & fun!

  • @frankiesmom7703
    @frankiesmom7703 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I love her TV and her beautiful and her moccasins !

  • @godofthunder808
    @godofthunder808 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I really like your vest. It keeps the things you value the most close to you. That along with a backpack and a fanny pack & you'll have a better set up as a Prepper if that's what you decide.

  • @drewgodderis5390
    @drewgodderis5390 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Great Video Bob… you have a real talent ability, sir to find the right people to interview continued success

  • @profoundintrovert
    @profoundintrovert 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I LOVE her gadgets and power sources and simple setup.

  • @courtneysands6646
    @courtneysands6646 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +14

    "Alice" is a great movie. She had setbacks, a bratty kid, homeless and still persevered.

    • @qweeknee4208
      @qweeknee4208 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      I need to watch that movie!

  • @Unhinged_Adventures_Nomads
    @Unhinged_Adventures_Nomads 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Love your cool van Aunt Kathy! Your energy is contagious 🎉

  • @charliekelly1154
    @charliekelly1154 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    This woman is wonderful❤ such an inspiration!

  • @clarasmith1873
    @clarasmith1873 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    People are resourceful. It continues to amaze me what women and men can "create ".

  • @hdtravel1
    @hdtravel1 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Greetings from South Dakota USA !!! Enjoy the open road and the adventure life !! Thanks for sharing your adventure with us !!

  • @melindaroth5796
    @melindaroth5796 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Oh awesome she is doing it. I'll find her channel. Thank you Brother 😊❤

  • @rebelartstudio3730
    @rebelartstudio3730 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    "Had to get out of rv park" pretty much sums it up. I love it but im old school staying up north dealing with winter by renting a room. Im working on some stuff but at 12°f im not doing to much but watching utube videos n working. Happy travels.

  • @jessiehead6525
    @jessiehead6525 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    What a chipper gal! I like her “get up and get to it” attitude. 😀

  • @sydneyvrana
    @sydneyvrana 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Great positivity Kathy. Have a great life on the road. I’m in Quartzsite as a first time snowbird since this past November (retired Montreal Canada teacher - age 66) living in my truck camper and looking forward to meeting so many great people at the RTR and big tent. Also I have many wonderful neighbours here at the Hi Jolly BLM. I’ll head back to Canada in April following the good weather on the way. Had the honor to meet Dave the Campulanceman TH-camr and hopefully other inspiring nomad TH-camrs as well.

    • @sydneyvrana
      @sydneyvrana 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Of course it’ll be great to meet Bob Wells next Saturday at the RTR. Very excited! I’m sure there’ll be tons of others who’ll line up to meet the great founder of Home on Wheels and the RTR.

  • @darlenefitzgerald4371
    @darlenefitzgerald4371 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I I subscribed to both of our channels can’t wait to watch

  • @johnlatham3854
    @johnlatham3854 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    WINNER: #1 Radiant Smile Award

  • @MrSheymie
    @MrSheymie 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great happy lady, living and free.

  • @kuleanapacifikana1429
    @kuleanapacifikana1429 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Really enjoyed this interview with you and Kathy. What an upbeat young lady she is. VERY energetic, inspiring and free spirited. I’m not a nomad “yet,” but just listening to her story, encourages me to take the plunge. Thanks again Bob for bringing such wonderful video content for those of us who are considering a f/t nomad life. Happy New Year!🎉🥂🎊🥳🚐😎

  • @mkbehnke1
    @mkbehnke1 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Nice interview.

  • @PeterKavanagh-k6c
    @PeterKavanagh-k6c 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Great lady

  • @DeborahBackrak
    @DeborahBackrak 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Thank you Kathy for sharing your van life and experience. Your van is very well thought out, and I believe you have he knowledge to teach others who are curious about van life. I wish you a successful life on the road!💙

  • @PatriciaTWalsh-rn8cx
    @PatriciaTWalsh-rn8cx 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Cathy you have a great attitude. I like your van no build. Very nicely done.

  • @BethVonStaats-mc1pl
    @BethVonStaats-mc1pl 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Very nice build and very practical and affordable!

  • @elizabethcarrington5819
    @elizabethcarrington5819 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    She’s a real inspiration! Thanks!

  • @shirleyfrederickson4794
    @shirleyfrederickson4794 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Love it! I have a lot of plastic furniture as well. Love the nomad travel and work life 😊 Good for her! She’s got get up and go! I subbed to both of her channels. Thanks for the interview Bob! Happy New Year! 😊🚐🇨🇦

  • @JJC82
    @JJC82 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Yay it’s Kathy! Love her channel!

  • @stevenmiller1031
    @stevenmiller1031 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Thank you for sharing.

  • @LaLa9422WGC
    @LaLa9422WGC 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    She is cool. I love the grease poster!

  • @chetmack9640
    @chetmack9640 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Bob, you always do a great job on introducing us to great peaple who think much like our selves.. Did you ever think about a follow up video of where they are now and how they are from your earlier inspiring videos?

  • @robinw285
    @robinw285 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    4:04 right on 👏

  • @douglasrandall6737
    @douglasrandall6737 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    A super cool video.

  • @philo5096
    @philo5096 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Another great vid, thanx Bob.

  • @brendaowensvisuals3543
    @brendaowensvisuals3543 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Love how postitive she is!

  • @Morningdovecamp
    @Morningdovecamp 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for interviewing her Bob. I really enjoyed her van tour. I love her spirit.

  • @Sally-v6f
    @Sally-v6f 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thanks bob ❤

  • @ramontoro
    @ramontoro 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Hello from Puerto Rico Bob and friends, happy New year to all of friends

  • @mrs.americanmade7452
    @mrs.americanmade7452 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I absolutely LOVE listening to Bob talk or carry on a conversation!!!!! I just listened to LIVE feed January 8, 2020.....Totally awesome, I laughed so hard when he saw the coyote and how he said it and there after.....He is so genuine and hard for him to concentrate on talking when his eyes are clearly on that coyote.....I myself feel like Lucille Ball half the time and especially when on the chocolate bon bon conveyor belt job and Bob sorta was flustered like that when he seen that coyote and trying to get Cody in van, lost his Mic, camera twisted etc. GOTTA LOVE THAT FELLA, Genuine true to be and nothing scripted or rehearsed.....I gotta meet him some day, definitely on my bucket list.....I love watching the Q & A's and Sueanne remains calm all the time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @lanalou77
    @lanalou77 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I love her can do spirit! 👏👏👏

  • @PoetawDrodze
    @PoetawDrodze 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Greetings from Poland! ❤

  • @gailshaversjr1773
    @gailshaversjr1773 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Kathy has it going on. She is truly living. A real go getter and a wonderful positive attitude to go along. Inspiration to us all. ✌🏻🇺🇸

  • @TheCharliverse
    @TheCharliverse 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video! Very inspiring! Thanks.

  • @elbacamacho1648
    @elbacamacho1648 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I would love to be connected to your community so I can finally start my journey on the road

  • @Frost2024-i9p
    @Frost2024-i9p 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great work Justin.

  • @jonigeszvain3084
    @jonigeszvain3084 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Awesome

  • @robhummel4379
    @robhummel4379 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Very nice cargo hitch set up!

  • @NancyMoody-ec7wt
    @NancyMoody-ec7wt 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I’m almost 70 and the thing that stops me is having to find a different place to sleep every night a safe place to sleep. That would drive me totally insane because I like some type of stability in my life and to feel safe while I’m sleeping.

    • @robinw285
      @robinw285 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I totally understand that. It would be a daily effort to find a place.

  • @barbarafrazier8843
    @barbarafrazier8843 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What a great video. I love her van and great wealth of information. I will indeed subscribe to her channel!

  • @user-vg6pn6oq3m
    @user-vg6pn6oq3m 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Super neat Kathy😊

  • @GoldieJoRv
    @GoldieJoRv 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    We camp but due to some personal reasons we have a home base, went Christmas for 5 days and met a single van camper she camp close to us she felt safer she made the comments about me driving and pulling a camper I just laughed I would buy a van in a heartbeat but my daughter needs the Rv due to her health that’s ok we still are camping. And I get out and walk and meet people. Living our best life.

  • @feelthafunk4548
    @feelthafunk4548 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    New subscriber here great video Kathy no fuss keeping it simple enjoy your travels 👍

  • @guylamullins3602
    @guylamullins3602 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love this!

  • @gailjohnson6670
    @gailjohnson6670 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for video. Blessings to you.

  • @LUVNH64
    @LUVNH64 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Such an inspiration !

  • @noteven3085
    @noteven3085 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nice.

  • @darlenefitzgerald4371
    @darlenefitzgerald4371 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    She’s So Amazing

  • @joanndavis4843
    @joanndavis4843 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What a can-do attitude Kathy has👍! She pulls into a new town and lets the infinite possibilities of the unknown start to work for her. It's the known where all possibilities have already been accounted for. A little Eastern philosophy from Deepak Chopra to live by✌️.

  • @qweeknee4208
    @qweeknee4208 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What a great person of can-do attitude!!

  • @lorifrier8921
    @lorifrier8921 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Wow! Free shower $10 meal and gas discount! Ok found my next Workcamping job! Can’t wait to sub to your channels 😊 I’m in a old van too 😊

  • @lanceschill75
    @lanceschill75 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Vanlife is a contemporary, international, gypsy lifestyle for so many. I do wonder what life will be like when being able to work is no longer possible

  • @mrkim5644
    @mrkim5644 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I’d highly suggest this lady get SUMO springs for the rear of her van. It’s a 150 and already overloaded especially with all that weight extended out on the rear.

  • @jameyrobbins13
    @jameyrobbins13 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    💥INITIATIVE is a spark of the DIVINE💥

  • @mygypsyadventure3610
    @mygypsyadventure3610 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    I am curious what people with dogs do with their dogs while they are at work? Especially in AZ where the temps can get toasty inside a vehicle even in the winter.

  • @vintagevanlife
    @vintagevanlife 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great Video. I sure would love to Show you my 1977 Dodge van build, Bob

  • @Unibot47
    @Unibot47 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What a nice lady

  • @johnwerner7194
    @johnwerner7194 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi Kathy.

  • @beckypennington79
    @beckypennington79 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks Bob

  • @AbnRgrDocDad
    @AbnRgrDocDad 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thnx

  • @MARKCANEER
    @MARKCANEER 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great Video, Thank You both for sharing.👍🐕‍🦺🇺🇲🙏

  • @MallysExpatlifeAbroad
    @MallysExpatlifeAbroad 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I would love to get on an episode I currently live in my car in Texas 😊

  • @raybo34
    @raybo34 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Subscribed to both channels.

  • @walksnwheels
    @walksnwheels 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    A/C is great to have, especially when you have animals. Blessings 🌱 #vanlife

  • @Sally-v6f
    @Sally-v6f 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I clicked on the ecoflo link, it went to bluetti 😮 i like ecoflo

  • @XCX237
    @XCX237 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Many people underestimate building with foam. You can't get much lighter and its strong and doesn't mould

    • @nmartin5551
      @nmartin5551 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Ive seen people express concern about off gas from the paint/adhesive people coat canvas with to hold together. Do you have insight into this?

  • @donnasloane9031
    @donnasloane9031 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Such courage!

  • @CuttingCrossCountry
    @CuttingCrossCountry 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love this!❤

  • @ronpeted
    @ronpeted 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    nice job.

  • @kingrafferty
    @kingrafferty 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love this. What does she do with her dog when working jobs that don't allow dogs?