Surviving 3 Years Of Full-time Truck Camping Challenges As A Solo Female
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ก.ค. 2024
- Living and traveling full-time in a truck camper as a solo female can be an incredible, adventurous way of life! It is absolutely a dream come true for me, and I love it. Although, we can’t naively close our eyes to life's difficulties on the road. Full-time truck camping has challenges. In this video, I talk about fifteen things that can make living in a camper suck! I also tell you why I will not live full-time in a truck camper forever.
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00:00 Introduction
00:50 Truck Camper Living Realities
01:32 Packing and Moving
02:23 Limited Space
03:00 Finding a Campsite
04:22 Bathroom and Pooping
06:04 Temperature Control
06:55 Maintenance and Repairs
07:25 Lack of Routine
08:20 Limited Water Supply
08:55 Extreme Weather
10:19 Internet
10:56 Health Emergencies
11:37 Staying Safe
12:03 Decision Fatigue
12:43 Loneliness
14:00 Why I Won't Be Nomadic Forever
15:29 Still An Amazing Lifestyle
No matter what are you doing? Life is always going to be full of challenges. Stay safe and take care of yourself.
You are so right! We all have struggles no matter how we choose to live. Thank you for watching!
YEP. No such thing as challenge free.
So true, that’s just life in general.
Great tips to share. Hope February is treating you and the pups well.
Thank you! Hope your February is going great too!
People have problems with black tanks,because they don't keep enough water in them.
After you dump a black tank+ flush with gray tank,close valve.
Then pour a 5 gallon bucket of water,with a little Dawn dish detergent, into toilet.
Repeat, every time you dump black tank.
Good video ! God Bless !!!
Thanks you! Blessings to you too!
Hi 👋 interesting. Take care and be safe. 😊
Thank you, I will! Sending you warm, positive vibes!
This video came across (recommended) so I decided to give it a whirl. Well, to my surprise, you have quite a few things that I'm going through (enjoying life, retired, age 61 and putting the emphasis its not my problem anymore, be free and enjoy freedom) enough about that😅... I am so happy for you, and personally, I want you to succeed with all your dreams before you can not do it anymore for whatever reason may come across. Thank you for providing inspiration and hope to do what you're doing.... at the moment, my 85 year old dad still requires attention, so I'm not at liberty to take off but I'm telling you, you definitely lit a fire in my gut. Thank you for sharing and may the Lord keep you safe in your endeavors. God bless you, take care 🙏....✌️
Thank you for sharing that! I am so happy that you got something out of my content. I was concerned that the video may deter people from a life on the road. The negative things are actually positive in my life because they have forced me to grow and learn - to focus on what is important and develop my resilience, strength, and perseverance. I love it! My parents are 88 and 91, and I must keep returning to Florida to help them. I struggled with that for years, but I have accepted it. I am so grateful that you found my channel!
Very thoughtful vlog - thanks for sharing. I'm in my 5th year of solo nomad (currently in van) and can relate - a dog is essential and wish they could help more with copilot and decision fatigue. I started this year writing down the places I have found that feel like "home". I have about 12 home cities and find that nomad life is less stressful and most content if I move from home to home, exploring new places along the way.
I love that idea - writing down places that you feel at home! I'm going to have to steal that one! I feel at home if I visit my daughter or a cherished friend. You can make it work and feel solace and peace wherever you are. You grow and learn so much from living this way! You are a strong and fascinating person for living in a van for five years. I love nomads! They have such exciting lives.
Ditto on the "you are strong and fascinating", add courageous. My daughter is also a home city, but my son lives in Spain. This was the first winter I really spent time in Quartzsite - the happy vibe, services for nomads, long hot showers at the laundromat and familiar faces at the dog park - it's just made it to my home city list. Hope you get to spend time out west soon.
I will be out West next month! Other family members will be with my parents. I can't wait! I was in Quartzsite one January in 2020. I would love to spend more time out there in the future.
Hi Kimann, you have a great attitude for Nomad life, you probably know it is much easier out West. We have so much more room out here.🌹
@@johnadams7323 It is so much easier out West!
Avoiding hot locations during the summer and avoiding cold locations during the winter works for me. Camping vehicles have wheels and a steering wheel for a reason. I have to put a new roof on my house and garage, will probably cost around $20K and that really sucks too lol. I never stay places that have unreliable communications. I once hurt my back rendering me almost immobile and had to call 911 and take an ambulance ride to a four day stay in the hospital. It's one of the reasons why I keep a record of the pros and cons of locations and avoid the places that I am uncomfortable with. Try Plenty of Fish to find a fellow nomad buddy camper and create your own tribe of two or twenty. From watching videos, it looks like Quartzsite Arizona is a good place to hang out long term. If you improvise, adapt, and overcome all of less-than-ideal stuff, it would probably change the overall feelings.
Thanks! I would like to live with the seasons but right now, I have to keep coming back to Florida to help my parents, who are 88 and 91. That is why I am in Florida in the heat of the summer. Thanks for the tip on finding nomad buddies!
Keep a detailed record of all of the places you really like. After a few years you will have a very good list of hundreds of places that you liked that are worth revisiting. Basically, you write your own travel guide making it easy to plan your route. A lot of people like to keep their secret spots secret, but you can always publish your guide and make money off of it. I still own my house because I think it is important to have a home base, even if it is used mostly for storage. I also have two home ports, one in Ohio on Lake Erie (summer) and one in Florida (winter) for my boats. My point is that everything that make the nomadic lifestyle hard does have a solution to make it easier. Having limited space can be very limiting. My solution was to purchase a 5x8 enclosed trailer to pull behind the truck so that you have your own little storage shed with you at all times, and you can load a ton of stuff into it. I am thinking about purchasing a pull behind camper in the 20-foot range and re-modeling its interior to act as both storage and extra social space and a full-sized bathroom. If you are doing something that you love, don't quit just because some aspects are hard. Instead, figure out how to make the hard aspects easier. Wow, I just wrote a book here, but once I get on a roll it's hard to stop my fingers. LoL
Thank you for your thoughtful advice! I agree. Some things are difficult, but there is always a solution. I love your idea about keeping a journal of my favorite places! The struggles I have had have been more positive than negative. It is only through setbacks that we can truly learn and grow. I have learned to be more accepting, resilient and persistent. I will do another video about how living nomadically has profoundly changed my life positively. I don't want people to think it is all hardships. The downs are part of it, but are also part of everyone's life. It is about the beautiful insights that come out of those challenges. You have a fantastic life!
The wild woman of road travels. You always crack me up! Timmy C Arizona
Thanks, Timmy! I love Arizona this time of year! I will be out West next month, and I can't wait to be in the desert or forest on a Starry night, absent from human-made sounds!
@@KimannChessa Let me know!
I will!
If you have ever seen "Wild Hogs" the movie, when you said you bag your poop, it reminded me of that movie....lol
Funny! I have to watch that movie again!
hi Kimann. i'm new to your channel.. you are so honest and amazing. I will continue to follow you on your journey
Thank you so much! I am so happy that you are along for the ride!
You are so real, and I really enjoy watching your videos. I am with you on the pooh thing. I would use the bag and dump method too. 🙂
Thank you. It's not so bad bagging your poo. I appreciate you supporting my channel!
Hi Kimann, so much good information! I like the way you break it down and explain it. As someone who is on the verge of buying a truck and a camper and beginning my adventure,there’s nothing like listening to someone who’s living it.Thank you! Hope to see you out there.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching ☺️!
I've missed your videos. How life is treating you great. I'm going to be buying a van finally.super excited. Thank you for the tips.
I'm excited for you! I have been trying to post every week. TH-cam might not show them to you on your home page. If you hit the notification bell, you will get a message when I upload. I'm great! Keep me posted on your van search! I appreciate you!
I converted the toilets on my campers and boats to composting style toilets by lining them with trash bags like you did, and I am very happy with how it works. After putting in the trash bag, I then add about an inch of pine, fine cut animal bedding that works as an absorbent foundation. Tractor Supply sells the animal bedding that is perfect for composting toilets, and a year's supply of the stuff only cost around $8 dollars. Then after going, I cover the waste with another inch of the pine absorbent. Then I sprinkle some scented carpet cleaning powder over the top, so have zero smell, and I can get about a half dozen uses out of one plastic bag, before tossing it in the garbage. I also use a plastic 5-gallon bucket with a lid, that I use to store full waste bags for when I am not around a garage receptacle. I have a policy to keep the bags small enough to fit into gas pump garbage cans every time I get gas. I always have my eyes out for public garbage cans and note their locations in my travel log. I replaced the blackwater tanks with freshwater tanks. I use the spray bottle method to wash dishes, so generate no greywater because I wash my dishes over top of my garbage can and I replaced my greywater tank with a freshwater tank. I carry a six gallon can of water to use for showering. I have a 12-volt shower fitted with an on and off button on the nozzle handle and take sailor showers. I warm my shower water to my liking on the stove. I can take a full blown, residential style, hot water shower using only 3-gallons of water, but I usually heat up 4-gallons just to be safe. I capture and recycle my shower water by running it thru a filter, and then treat it with 3-drops of bleach. Using this method I can take clean, hot water showers every day for weeks, but I replace my shower water with fresh water once a week when I buy groceries. I use solar panels and a battery bank to power 12-volt refrigerator and freezer, so I can store food and eat just as well as one does in a house. When in between destinations, I enjoy sleeping in restaurant parking lots, because you can wake up to a great breakfast or have a great dinner prior to going to sleep. Every problem associated with a traveling lifestyle has a solution.
I love all of your ideas! Thank you for sharing this. You are helping me but others also. I am going to use the pine bedding for times when I can't throw out the bag right away. Now, I will place it behind the truck cab and camper until I get to a trash can but your method is better!
@@KimannChessa I am glad to help. I am constantly watching video and thinking of ways to make improvements. I draw a lot from the boating world. All of these systems can be applied to land or sea.
Funny, i finished your sentence of ‘living in a shoebox’ at the same time with u 😂. I was brought up with the same expressions lol.
Although I don’t live in my truck camper full time, I probably would if I lived in the states, cause i hate canadian winter this time in my life…so it’s not happening.
Yes, agree with everything you’ve said. I think those that want to choose the rving lifestyle solo, I think really have to have this strong inner drive inside, this urge to get out into nature n away, n that this inner need is strong enough to help one over come the ‘pits’ of the rving lifestyle, n without this ‘drive’ it could become a flop for those that think it’s all sunshine n roses. 🍻
LOL! I guess "living in a shoebox" is an old expression, but it is still relevant! I remember, as a kid, putting hurt animals - rodents and birds - into a shoebox lined with a towel. We also buried small pets in a shoebox when they died. Shoeboxes have many uses - hospital rooms and coffins! I agree with you! It can be difficult for people who think it is going to be as comfortable as living in a house. I love your observation that the need for the outdoors and nature has to be stronger than comfort at times. Very true! Camping season and Spring are on the way for you, my friend!
I live in a house and I still rarely check the weather 😅
Lol! I'm not unique! Thanks for watching!
Amazing
Thank you, Alvin!
I’m in the process of selling my sticks and bricks. I am buying a new heavy duty truck and probably a 35 foot fifth wheel and I plan to get the adventure pass with thousand trails but still do Boondocking out on the West Coast with a bunch of solar. I enjoyed this content and appreciate the good advice you were giving. I’m not worried as a solo male (58) because yeah, I’ll have my dog with me, but I get the loneliness part. Take care.
You have a great plan! I'm excited for you! I have Thousand Trails but only the Southeast zone to use when I visit my parents. It is a good thing and a cost saver if you are full-time. Truthfully, there have been very few times that I felt unsafe, but sometimes I jump into things without much forethought. I did a video about it, "Am I Afraid". Thank you for supporting my channel.
You're beautiful and an inspiration. ❤
Thank you!! 😊
Amazing ❤❤
Thanks, Alvin!
Ok first I don’t know how you get answers to questions. I have thought of doing this. So this is what I would like. Can you stay in camp grounds for a few months at a time? How I would solve my need to be with people. If I was living everyday in same place I would get involved in community activities.
You can stay in campgrounds for a few months; most campgrounds offer a discounted monthly rate. You can meet people there. I also have a Thousand Trails membership, where I can stay at their campgrounds for two weeks at a time (and then I have to leave for a week). I have the lowest tier membership, but if you want to stay in campgrounds most of the time, there are other more expensive tiers in which you can stay up to 21 days and then can check into another Thousand Trails campground. It is worth it if you do the math. It is so much cheaper than renting an apartment or house, and you can buy a resale membership offering a significant cost reduction. I don't want to discourage you from living your dream. I only presented some concerns, but there is a solution for everything. There are nomad groups online, and they have in-person events . A lot of nomads go to the Southwest or Florida in the winter. There are many people to meet there. You can find travel buddies that way if you are into that. You have to put in the effort but it's not hard. I have met nomads in Arizona before, but I have spent more time in Florida because my parents are frail. Escapees is an RV group that is a great resource for information and travel friends. It is a great life! My latest video is about the positive life changes that I have had since moving into a camper. I am sending you positivity! You can make it happen if you want it!
Smart move , not to poo in the system if you don't have to much easier to keep clean. Repairs and vehicle down time sounds like could be a pain if extended but as long as you're prepared for it. Medical issues definitely could be a pain, glad that tic bite wasn't serious. I have bad decision fatigue living at home LOL, I'm an introvert but understand need for someone at times, luckily I do have family that somewhat understand me at least to the point I open up to them
It's not bad to bag your poo, and it gives me peace of mind. I am very spontaneous sometimes, and I don't always plan. I like living that way, but I need to prepare better sometimes. You are lucky that your family understands you.
Female solo travel is a huge safety concern as anyone can imagine. Maybe you can start an all female solo travel group? Not sure of the logistics but maybe there are enough of you to travel in packs during certain parts of the year. Alone sucks for males and females.
Thanks for the suggestion! There are female RV groups but I like the idea of starting one! I am content alone most of the time. I found out that I need a lot of alone time even if I am in a relationship. It is just the way I am wired and I am OK with that. It's funny that it took me over 50 years to know and accept that! I appreciate your comment! I am sending happy vibes!
I agree. Personal space/alone time is essential to healthy meaningful relationships. I’m opposite of you. I’ve had my share of alone time in my 53 years. At 44, I met my now wife, we have been together ever since. I’m so happy I have her and I don’t want the same amount alone time anymore! ☺️ (I’m not trying to brag but before her I wasn’t confident I’d feel about anyone the way I feel about her.) Funny note. I purchased, late last year, 26’ travel trailer. We have yet to camp in it. So my relationship may not be allll roses 🌹 after 3-4 trips in the camper. We both may need mass amounts of “alone time” 😂😂😂. Enjoy the solitude and keep posting!
I love your heartwarming story about finding your wife! I am very happy for you! Thank for sharing that.
I feel that these were all very good points, however, I have ways to mitigate almost every single one of them. Out of respect to your channel and the viewer in the comment section I will not list them unless someone wants me to. I will say that this life is as simple and easy or as difficult and complicated as we want it to be because it depends on our personalities, needs and wants. I keep it very simple, practical and have some "don'ts" I created so that I don't have some of the issues you mentioned. I like your channel, keep it up.
Thank you for your comment. I would love to hear your suggestions. I agree with you. It can be as difficult as you make it. I love living this way, but unexpected things come up, and it makes me stronger in handling them. That happens to everyone, however you choose to live. Nomads are outliers, and I love that!
I will be more than happy to do it but everyone, please, understand that these reflect who I am and what works for me to keep my life as peaceful and stress free as possible.
1) Packing - everything inside my camper is tied down or has proven methods for staying in place when I travel. I am a minimalist in the sense that I do not buy what I don't need and it is hard to persuade me to buy anything, I rather invest that money. As a result, the only things you will find outside around my rig are one chair (sometimes two for safety), a small table if the location doesn't have one and an outdoor mat where I do calisthenics and exercises in the morning. That is it, I don't need more, and at night before I go to bed, I store it all for safety in case I had to leave in a rush.
2) Limited Space - I went from a 39ft fifth wheel to a camper, and both inside and outside I have strictly what I need, not extra Knick knacks and such. I use the outside space for relaxation, exercises and sometime work with my laptop. Get what you need and get rid of what you don't.
3) Finding Campsites - This gets old and tiresome at times but I am a boondocker, and so when I get tired and need a break from moving around I pick a location where I can stay several weeks or even a month. This gives me plenty of time to relax, decompress and prepare the next few places I want to go. Always have a plan A, B and sometimes C for each location in case the weather changes or you do not feel comfortable when you get there.
4) Bathrooms and pooping - not having a bathroom in my rig is a non-negotiable. It is there to be used and I use it, I am not digging a hole somewhere or run from public bathroom to public bathroom (Yuk!) every time I need to go. I have no problem emptying a tank, it is not a big deal, I just use gloves and developed a way of doing it, and always take my time doing it so that I do not have any spills. It takes a way of having to bag your stuff every single time you go. No need to make it complicated. And folks, I do shower every day as well.
5) Temperature control - yes, it is difficult at times but I mostly follow the weather and I have a four seasons camper which helps.
6) Maintenance & Repairs - they will occur, it is what it is. I keep everything running smoothly by doing regular maintenance and trying to stay ahead of the problem. Always have an emergency fund for this and you will be fine.
7) Lack of routine - oh boy! yes, I am very much a routine guy in a camper - lol. I mitigated my anxiety about this by controlling what I can inside and outside of my rig and my personal day to day stuff. I work full-time from my camper and so it helps my with keeping a routine. Moving from site to site breaks that part of the routine but the rest stays intact and I do the same at the new location.
8) Limited water supply - I rarely take my camper off my rig, I have a bicycle I use it to run around if I am close enough to town. However, for water, and if I do not want to move, I take the camper off and use two water bladders. One for clean water and the other for the grey tank, this allow me to stay out longer. As far as the black tank, I have a tote that I take it with me when I am going to get water.
9) Extreme weather - there are only two ways for this - follow the weather or get out of the way. On my way to a new location I always know where I can go for shelter and where the nearest hospital is and how long will it take me to get there. This is in case a storm or medical emergency happens overnight. I also, have several active apps on my phone to alert me of weather emergencies when I am on my way and after I arrive at my destination.
10) Internet - I must be connected every day for work and so I have T-Mobile home internet, AT&T in my phone and Starlink. I do not go anywhere without investigating if the location has good enough service for me to be able and work. I also have a satellite emergency beacon for medical emergencies in case I am in the middle of nowhere and something happens.
I think that it is all about knowing yourself and figuring out the things you can really live without but more importantly facing the reality of who you are as a person. If you need a lot of stuff and fluff in your life to be happy it will make this life a lot more difficult. This lifestyle taught me that with every situation I have to stop and take a deep breath before reacting. I just look at the situation and find a way to fix it without getting upset or too much drama. Just taking it easy and accepting that things will happen at times helps me to stay grounded, laugh about it and move on. It is just that one moment in time which will pass. BTW I didn't address the last five topics you spoke about because this got too long already - sorry for the long answer.
I love the long answer! You have a lot of great tips, and your advice will help others. I love your laid-back, accepting approach to living. My videos only capture a moment in time. My anxiety or upset doesn't last for long. The sticky situations that I have been in are because I am not much of a planner anymore. I go and take chances, and I have this inner feeling that everything will be all right no matter what. I will learn and grow. Living in a camper has brought me many gifts and positive changes. I am going to do a video about that. I have to counter the negativity of the last one. Since I have to keep coming back to Florida for my parents, it makes living nomadically more challenging here, but everything is temporary. I am grateful to you for sharing your experience and knowledge!
I am a Floridian and agree with you in that it is difficult to camp in Florida, especially if you are boondocking or trying to dry camp somewhere. Contrary to popular believe Florida is not a friendly State for that unless you have reservations at a campground which can be very expensive.
Yup! I totally agree with you! I love being out West where there are beautiful free boondocking spots!
Hi! This video showed up in my recommendations, so I watched it. Good video! I also watched your other video about starting over at 58. I’m 58, and although I’m not in the process of starting over, my husband and I are planning on getting an RV next year when he retires. We won’t be nomads, but we need to see this country before we get too old. Your videos are very helpful and informative. I have such a silly question- where did you get the gorgeous tile on the walls? Thanks!
Hi! You and your husband have exciting plans! I'm happy that you are getting something out of my content. The tiles are stickers that I got from Amazon. I left the link in the video description. I don't think I can post links in comments. Thank you for you watching!
@@KimannChessa - Ok, great! I’ll check out the link. Thanks!
I love the lack of stability. I get to enjoy glorious ( and some crappy) spaces but they are someone else’s responsibility. Meanwhile I move on.
Cheers from Cartagena Colombia where I get to drive our van out of the port today and explore a new continent. No stability at all.
I love that, too, but I know at some point, I will want a part-time oasis when I get weary of it. Your plans are exciting! I would love to be doing that! Some day! Enjoy the adventure!
Hello, you said it’s difficult to put up and take down your clam tent. I want to purchase one and as a solo adventurer how long did it take you to be comfortable with this process? And you have the five sided clam? I see that you stretch in it with your dogs.❤
I think it is easy to put up as a solo. It is not the tent itself. It is just the added time to take down my moon shade, tent, rebounder, and ground covers and load the camper. I always underestimate how long it is going to take me. Things go much smoother when I take down the tent the day before. I love the clam tent. It extends my living space, and I exercise in it. I recommend getting it.
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I think you are a very brave and intelligent woman who happens to be also very beautiful!
That is so sweet, Brian! Thank you so much!
Theres alot to do out there but only so much energy to do anything all day. 2-3 hrs tops then hang out in a camper or vehicle? Not for me unless my last resort but im lucky enough to live by a lake in high desert, also mountains are close ..its Colorado lots to do but elevation will wear you out. I like a home 😊
It sounds like you have a beautiful home in a great location! You are lucky! I appreciate you watching!
@@KimannChessa I think there's a love hate relationship with anything or anyplace
Very true! There are pros and cons with everything but I prefer living this way right now.
@@KimannChessa well good 👍
Your actually living the dream so remember that Kiddo.
Peace
I know I am! I am thankful every day. I love living this way, and I didn't want to dissuade people from doing it, but at times, it is uncomfortable. That is just life. Everyone struggles, no matter who you are or where you live. It is what connects us as humans. I will do another video about how living in a camper positively changed my life. Peace to you, friend!
@@KimannChessa I’m looking forward to watching that .
Peace
The challenges are real! Blackwater tanks are nasty and inconvenient when trying to locate a dump station and the reason I use a diverted compost toilet. The waste is so much cleaner and easier to dispose of. I enjoy the freedom of dispersed camping where I can stay longer and not have to set up and break down the campsite as often. I also keep my nomadic lifestyle more regional so that I can reach most destinations within a few hours without having to stay at an overnight pitstop. I'm in the Southwest so there are many more camping options than there are in the Eastern region of the U.S. I can also chase the weather seasonally in this region and not rely on heating and cooling much of the time.
I would like to purchase some raw sub-acreage for the future to grow wild organic blueberries among other things as land values keep getting more and more expensive.
I was even going to switch my toilet to a composting toilet when I first got my rig, but I got used to the black tank, and with only using it for pee, it isn't as disgusting. The composting toilet is much cleaner to empty. You have an excellent plan for dispersed camping and living with the weather. It is my dream to live like that. Right now, that isn't possible in the Southeast, and having to keep coming back to Florida for my parents means living with the Florida summer heat. Everything is temporary - Buddhist philosophy - Anicca.
@@KimannChessa
Sorry you're alone, maybe get back with the x?
I appreciate for your concern, Bert. I am fine alone and I am happy most of the time. All of my life, I was in a relationship because I had a fear of being alone. As a result, I ended up living a life that was not my own. I needed to learn to be content and happy alone before I could get into another relationship. I was opening up in the video about it. I do feel alone occasionally but overall, I am ok with it.
How about dog tips
I have that topic on my video idea doc! I will do it soon!