I am going on my 11th year and I have seen countless YT vids about the so-called "nomad or full time RV" life and your raw and blunt truth is one of the best, I love your "Unsweeten" version. Well done young lady and thankyou!!!
I spent 2 yrs prepping for my new life on the road. I purchased an older TT and completely gutten it, while doing countless hours of research. However, first and foremost I learned that, as I say One mjust have "their poop in a scoop" and let go of the past before they start their new life,if not they will not succeed. Minimizing on every level is an absolute necesscity. I cannot stress this enoug, DO YOUR HOMEWORK, take smallsteps at first so as not to overwhelm one's self. Establish your goal(s), my primary goal was/is to reconnect with Mother Nature and my spiritual path and it has been and still is a amazing adventure and ithas not been with out some "ups and downs", however I don't sweat the small stuff and I focus on the "things" that I can control so to speak. Also very important is to have as it is called a Plan B and establish an "Emergency Fund" for those unexspected things that can and will pop up from time to time. One last thing that I believe is extremely important for One's growth is to have an opened mind, as you will encounter "things" out here that will be a learning experience.
Absolutely true! This lifestyle has just been over glamorized by social media, and I've heard a lot of "I want to get on the road because I'm tired of being stressed".
I'm so stoked for your new chapter!!! It's going to be something you keep with you forever! What part of the process are you on? And thank you for coming along with us!!❤️
@ I just bought a 2023 mwb sprinter. Been dreaming of this life since 2016 but was scared and also everyone was saying ‘why do you want to live in a van ???? So I questioned myself and my dreams. Now I’m so over what others think. I have a little VW van that I’ve been camping in just casually and I never want to go back to the house. My van will have everything (including a log fire, oven, hot water) I love my comforts but I know for sure the nomadic life is for me. Owning a house isn’t stress overrated and a massive burden. I’ve just put in my windows and skylight etc and done the insulation. Nest step is floor and electrical! I’m siooooo happy 😆 so glad I found you too ! 6 years is HUGE ! Congratulations 🥳 xx
as a person who has been on the road for 3 plus years in a 20 ft totally finished campervan rv, let me tell you that your presentation is one of the best and realistic portrayals of what a nomatic lifestyle is all about best of continued success
That means the absolute world! Thank you!!! I believe that being honest about this topic sets people up for success. If you overglamorize it, people have unrealistic expectations and end up hating what they find out here. ❤️
Thanks for the content! I have been nomadic for a few years now but just bought my first RV and got it road worthy. You took me back to my truck camper days when you brought up how much you discover and have to align with your own body.
Cool to see such an honest and unique perspective on this lifestyle. I think you are spot on and provide great information. Don’t bother engaging the jealous haters that pop up, block em…
A very honest perspective! I appreciate that, and the fact that you did not over glamourize this life. I have seen 3 types of nomad channels; 1) Over glamourized as a 100% vacation all the time. 2) Over Dramatized. Anything and everything is a catastrophe. 3) Unrealistic. They make it seem that it is super cheap and cost effective/easy to make the switch. This video you just made felt like you were talking to a friend. I appreciate that. You have my like/subscribe and I look forward to learning more from you and your persepctive. Happy Trails and Merry Christmas!
Thank you so much!! I believe giving people an over-positive idea sets them up for failure. And acting like everything is terrible is like trying to keep people away from the road. We came out here for a reason, we STAYED on the road for a reason. It's got it's challenges, just like any other life. ❤️
@@Therealnomaddiaries I couldn't agree more!! I have 3 years before I start my journey (retirement) so I'll have my residual income to make it a little less stressful. Merry Christmas whever you may be today.
I disagree. I've been a nomad for 3 years, I work remotely so I can go anywhere. I haven't felt much stress at all over the last 3 years. Things going wrong with my camper or vehicle doesn't cause me much stress. I just see it like.....OK that broke, I need to fix it. No amount of stress will solve the challenge any faster. So, in passing I wouldn't tell people if they don't want to be stressed it's not the lifestyle for you. What stresses you out may not stress out others. Aside from that I thought your video was great for things that people should consider.
That's very true. People definitely handle stress differently. I'm great in an emergency, but sometimes I get way too stressed about my RV getting messy. 😅
@Therealnomaddiaries ok thank you for saying that I feel normalized now. I'm currently in Quartzsite and when there's dust all over everything in my teardrop camper that causes me more stress than if I got a flat tire I had to change lol
YES!!! I can totally relate!! We were out in joshua tree for Thanksgiving, and the dust storms coated the inside of my house. I've been cleaning almost nonstop ever since. When you live in such a small space, any sort of clutter or mess is WAY bigger than it would be in a stationary house 😂
Over 7 years full time for me now in a 2001 pleasure way van class B, but I have a converted 16ft cargo trailer I use at times and for a back up if my RV is in the shop etc and yes this way of living can be stressful. I only stay in RV parks and did a work camper job once in Tecopa Cal, but I'm retired and don't have to work and living in Vegas or around Vegas most of my life I really like leaving in the summer going up north etc, and just being able to go where I want to and have a change is really nice
@funnntimz yours is probably like mine, mine is a ram 3500, I bought it in 2007 for 24k with 54k miles on it, now 118k and runs great, I've replaced the fridge and water heater also just to keep it up replaced everything on the front of the motor, radiator etc and it runs great, also I made it a fixed full size bed and just gave it a paint job, so it looks brand new, yea they are better than road track and other class B van types especially the older ones because of the wide body. Mine is the Excel TD
This'll be my first winter living in my box truck in the Netherlands, after two and a half years in a pallet house that I built. Been wanting to live this way for a long time, wanna do it while I'm still physically able, because it's not easy like house life -- "not a flush and forget lifestyle" Ain't that the truth.. So much of this video resonates. Thanks for sharing with us!
For me a truck camper seems perfect except for one big negative, which is the inability to get from the living quarters to the driver's seat without going outside. I've road tripped all over the USA and into Canada, and a lot of places going outside is no big deal but in sketchier areas, and at night and in the rain, and on freezing mornings when it's time to start driving, I love easy access to the back from the driver's seat and vice versa. Other than that, for me a truck camper beats a van.
Great advice...there is no way would l sell my place...l am a lot older than you...years ago we had a kombi camper and loved the lifestyle...now l have dogs for company..an old reliable hiace van...throwing a bed in and we are going for camping trips...yay
Very cool you get to do it so early in life. I have to wait till I retire, but nomad life is the life I choose. Sold everything and bought a 24 foot trailer. Figured I'd live in it for a year in preparation. Been living in it in an RV park for past 5 months with my two pups. Glad I did, learning a lot that I wont have to deal with on the road. Safe travels to you.
Great video great advice! I did exactly that I picked up my minivan and went out for a couple weeks. I realized it was fun, but wasn’t for me. However, I’m 64 years old and I have a boyfriend who could kick me out at any time so I’m always prepared and not afraidfor the unknown cause after that two weeks I realized I would be OK.
It's always good to be prepared! It's a great fallback plan. When my ex husband and I split, he kept the house and i moved into my car for a while. It's better to be safe than in danger. ❤️
Digging the channel, I'm a new subscriber and recently started my own channel, having a blast with it. Keep up the good work, I'll stay tuned in, be safe.
I wish I could be an exotic dancer. For some reason a middle aged dad bod is not the winning combination 😂 who knew 🤷🏼♂️ Anyway, great video. I fabricated an outdoor shower for my Rv and I was pleased with it ( video on my page) I retire soon and will be hitting the road to see all the things. Hopefully won’t have to work based on my pension but if I run short, I will ✌🏼
@@Therealnomaddiaries Lifestyle preferences aside, things in the United States are about to become very difficult. It's time for everyone to grow up and prepare.
Not an Airstream (LOL) that's for sure, I never gave it much thought until this summer, I went to a dealer and looked at all of them and there's one thing I can tell you for sure. In the summer, these shiny metal Airstreams are ungodly HOT, like a giant oven and inside the roof was hot to the touch, and honestly the craftsmanship & attention to detail was lacking IMO. Personally, I'm buying a 27 foot Bigfoot travel trailer in a few weeks. They are a 2 piece fiberglass trailer, and are made like a boat, a top & bottom. These means the roof wraps around the sides and eliminates leaks basically! Bigfoot aren't cheap, and certainly not fancy, but their built like a tank and are one of the very few 4 season trailers made. Good Luck
I personally chose an old U-Haul box truck. Bilt more solid than any other RV, based on the Ford e-450 makes parts available everywhere. And yes I do need them at all times. Been on the road over a year and enjoying every minute of it. Other than the gas mileage! LOL
I am in LOVE with box truck builds! They seem super sturdy, and those 90 degree angles are amazing to build in! And i hear that about the gas milage! Mine gets 10mpg on a good day. But it's better than most houses get 😉
I would think there would be a lot of stress involved, but the biggest difference may be that you might have more control over it. I may be totally wrong with that. I'm getting ready to hit the road in my van, so I need all the good the bad and the ugly
Didn't really mention 5th wheels, a smaller one matched with the right truck can be the best of both worlds. Can't go everywhere, but can go to most parks & campsites that don't have a rig age restriction. The ones that do would be too expensive to stay at anyway & are usually just glorified RV parking lots. Not missing much there.
I'm still laughing about the way you described a motorhome built out of hopes dreams and cardboard. They always leak because they are always moving and flexing.. You are so wise and know the rv life. I travel in a roadtrek by myself and your right not room for another person. Thanks for the great advice!
I always imagine them saying, "That'll hold until it gets off the lot" during the building process. Those roadtreks are beautiful! Thanks for watching!! 😊
Thanks Vanessa! This has given me a bit more to think about. Especially the bit at the beginning about getting away from aggravators. Also, you're only 5'3"?! Why did I think you were taller for all these years? You must give off tall person energy.
Oh my god I found another SW who lives on the road, you have no idea how happy I am that I found your video! I'm potentially heading out on the road Fall of 2025 and I do OF/ camming. I would be doing a much much simpler setup with my current car and a Springbar tent though. 😊
dang... i bought a 2000 Dutchstar DP.. for 18k a couple years back.. I really despair over selling her.. I should have kept her.. had the 8.9 L Cummins.
A friend of mine told me about how he had to emergency pull off the road to poop, and a cop knocked on his window and when he rolled it down, the cop backed up. That's one way of getting out of a ticket! 😂 Thank you for coming along!! 😁
I'm glad you're honest about how most vvomen make money. Stripping, OF, Sugaring, being an E-c0rt, & FoodieDates / SleepWithRandoForFreeNightInAHouse/Apartment. The fact is that being a Nomad for a man and a vvoman are two different levels of difficulty. And life in general. Thanks for being honest.
@@Therealnomaddiaries I'm not judging. I've dated a few strippers. I was in the Marines, and me & strippers just get along lol. I'm just saying it's a fact, and a lot of vvomen don't want to admit it. I appreciate your honesty. And it's a good video that doesn't over glamourize the nomad life, and there's a lot of info in the video.
@@MetropulosAubrey I'm definitely not struggling. I'm doing great. I bought a house when I was 24 years old, and after a few years, I sold the house because it's someone's dream, but not mine. I've kind of lived a Nomad life since I left high school. I was in the Marines. Then I traveled around the country doing construction work, and on my off days, I would travel for my hobbies, and I really only spent a few days a month at home, so I sold the house. It's been a few years since then, and I enjoy the Nomad life. All I'm saying is that it's easier for a vvoman to get on a dating app if things get hard for them. Or just take off their clothes to make money. It's just a fact. It's reality. I'm sorry if the Truth offends you. (I'm not really sorry lol)
You think it's a fact, but it's really not. There are pros and cons of every gender. I would love to not worry about being r*ped when i go out alone, not worry about somebody capturing me on my way to my car, not always have to look over my shoulder, but that's a male privilege. Dancing is definitely NOT an option for every woman. You have to put up with a lot of sexual harassment on a daily, do incredibly strenuous exercise in high heels, all while keeping a cheery disposition. It's not for everyone. It's hard labor. And I say that as someone who ran cattle and worked blue collar jobs for years.
It all depends on your climate honey and for that reason I'm always a bit surprised how little this is mentioned. Living in an RV in Canada is not really comparable to somebody living in an RV in Cal. am I right? Having said that, where are you referring to when it comes to your content absolutely matters.Just sayin. Your videos can be viewed worldwide. I lived in an RV in Canada and it was a constant problem with mold. The average RV doesn't even have a vapour barrier in the walls.
That is so true! In the planning process for this video I didn't even consider that. I stayed up in Alaska this year (march thru october) and it was much more difficult. I dealt with mold all summer. I'm thinking about doing a part two of this video, and I will definitely be bringing up climates and migration. ❤️
Great info. Gorgeous to boot!! Been rving 14 years. Started in 30ft Class A then pull behind then fifth wheel then Class C with tow. Many obstacles but rv parks are full of morons whether expensive parks or cheaper parks. BLM is next. Great day to you
With your good looks you probably make a years income of a normal person in a month. I watched an interview with an exotic dancer and O.F. performer. She said that she earned over $60,000 per month dancing. Still, that wasn't enough for her. She wanted to earn millions per year. If I had $60K I wouldn't work for five years. I lived in a minivan for two years. It was OK. The nightly stress of finding a place to park every night in Hollywood wasn't fun. Saving money was. If I had a steady income, a reliable vehicle, with enough money to pay for a replacement vehicle (just in case), I would do it again. I hate landlords. I've never had one that eventually didn't get flaky.
That takes SO much dedication and commitment! I wish I had that 'go get em' attitude! I can imagine it's hard to be a vandweller in Hollywood! There's a lot of restrictions in the cities! Though I bet the pay vs. cost of living (almost none) was fantastic at times!!
@@Therealnomaddiaries Thanks for the reply. I only earned $16 per hour plus rare bonuses. Still, I banked $7000 in three months at my last job in Hollywood (2017). Van life doesn't cost less. One must ALWAYS be saving for the next vehicle, because unlike apartments, vans wear out in five to seven years. Thank you for making the video where you said that you found your people. I'm still hoping to find my tribe, but I'll be OK if I don't. It's just good to be with a group of people where one feels understood and at home. Merry Christmas.
They absolutely are! How much money you make dictates how far you roam. Sometimes I have to sit still more than others depending on my current financial situation. 🙂
Generally, school buses are considered to be well-maintained because most school districts have strict maintenance schedules in place to ensure the safety and reliability of their fleet. They have to keep up with them, or its a liability. And yes, you're right. Insuring a bus is expensive, UNLESS you register it as an RV. Which is cheaper than a car.
I am going on my 11th year and I have seen countless YT vids about the so-called "nomad or full time RV" life and your raw and blunt truth is one of the best, I love your "Unsweeten" version. Well done young lady and thankyou!!!
That means the world! Everyone deserves to know what they're getting into before they make the leap. ❤️
I spent 2 yrs prepping for my new life on the road. I purchased an older TT and completely gutten it, while doing countless hours of research. However, first and foremost I learned that, as I say One mjust have "their poop in a scoop" and let go of the past before they start their new life,if not they will not succeed. Minimizing on every level is an absolute necesscity. I cannot stress this enoug, DO YOUR HOMEWORK, take smallsteps at first so as not to overwhelm one's self. Establish your goal(s), my primary goal was/is to reconnect with Mother Nature and my spiritual path and it has been and still is a amazing adventure and ithas not been with out some "ups and downs", however I don't sweat the small stuff and I focus on the "things" that I can control so to speak. Also very important is to have as it is called a Plan B and establish an "Emergency Fund" for those unexspected things that can and will pop up from time to time. One last thing that I believe is extremely important for One's growth is to have an opened mind, as you will encounter "things" out here that will be a learning experience.
@@archerg4608 .
No lifestyle is stress free 😂 living in a house isn’t stress free. It’s just life
Absolutely true! This lifestyle has just been over glamorized by social media, and I've heard a lot of "I want to get on the road because I'm tired of being stressed".
@ I’m building out my new van at the moment. I just feel stuck in a house… I know it won’t be perfect but it will be more adventurous 🥳 new sub xx
I'm so stoked for your new chapter!!! It's going to be something you keep with you forever! What part of the process are you on?
And thank you for coming along with us!!❤️
@ I just bought a 2023 mwb sprinter. Been dreaming of this life since 2016 but was scared and also everyone was saying ‘why do you want to live in a van ???? So I questioned myself and my dreams. Now I’m so over what others think. I have a little VW van that I’ve been camping in just casually and I never want to go back to the house. My van will have everything (including a log fire, oven, hot water) I love my comforts but I know for sure the nomadic life is for me. Owning a house isn’t stress overrated and a massive burden. I’ve just put in my windows and skylight etc and done the insulation. Nest step is floor and electrical! I’m siooooo happy 😆 so glad I found you too ! 6 years is HUGE ! Congratulations 🥳 xx
I'm in the process of selling my house hopefully in January when I do I'm going on the road to see the country.
as a person who has been on the road for 3 plus years in a 20 ft totally finished campervan rv, let me tell you that your presentation is one of the best and realistic portrayals of what a nomatic lifestyle is all about
best of continued success
That means the absolute world! Thank you!!! I believe that being honest about this topic sets people up for success. If you overglamorize it, people have unrealistic expectations and end up hating what they find out here. ❤️
Thanks for the content! I have been nomadic for a few years now but just bought my first RV and got it road worthy. You took me back to my truck camper days when you brought up how much you discover and have to align with your own body.
Thank you gor watching!! How are you liking your RV?
What does got it “road worthy” mean?
Cool to see such an honest and unique perspective on this lifestyle. I think you are spot on and provide great information. Don’t bother engaging the jealous haters that pop up, block em…
I don't mind the haters too much. They just bring more engagement on the video. Most of them have no idea how much they're helping. 😉
A very honest perspective! I appreciate that, and the fact that you did not over glamourize this life. I have seen 3 types of nomad channels; 1) Over glamourized as a 100% vacation all the time. 2) Over Dramatized. Anything and everything is a catastrophe. 3) Unrealistic. They make it seem that it is super cheap and cost effective/easy to make the switch. This video you just made felt like you were talking to a friend. I appreciate that. You have my like/subscribe and I look forward to learning more from you and your persepctive. Happy Trails and Merry Christmas!
Thank you so much!! I believe giving people an over-positive idea sets them up for failure. And acting like everything is terrible is like trying to keep people away from the road. We came out here for a reason, we STAYED on the road for a reason. It's got it's challenges, just like any other life. ❤️
@@Therealnomaddiaries I couldn't agree more!! I have 3 years before I start my journey (retirement) so I'll have my residual income to make it a little less stressful. Merry Christmas whever you may be today.
I'm so excited for you!! The leisurely route sounds so relaxing compared to the grind!
And Merry Christmas from our pack to yours! 🎄❤️
I disagree. I've been a nomad for 3 years, I work remotely so I can go anywhere. I haven't felt much stress at all over the last 3 years. Things going wrong with my camper or vehicle doesn't cause me much stress. I just see it like.....OK that broke, I need to fix it. No amount of stress will solve the challenge any faster. So, in passing I wouldn't tell people if they don't want to be stressed it's not the lifestyle for you. What stresses you out may not stress out others. Aside from that I thought your video was great for things that people should consider.
That's very true. People definitely handle stress differently. I'm great in an emergency, but sometimes I get way too stressed about my RV getting messy. 😅
@Therealnomaddiaries ok thank you for saying that I feel normalized now. I'm currently in Quartzsite and when there's dust all over everything in my teardrop camper that causes me more stress than if I got a flat tire I had to change lol
Hi, just opinions.
YES!!! I can totally relate!! We were out in joshua tree for Thanksgiving, and the dust storms coated the inside of my house. I've been cleaning almost nonstop ever since. When you live in such a small space, any sort of clutter or mess is WAY bigger than it would be in a stationary house 😂
@@Therealnomaddiariesmore reason not to have too much stuff in a small space. I've learned to travel light. A minimalist , I guess.
Over 7 years full time for me now in a 2001 pleasure way van class B, but I have a converted 16ft cargo trailer I use at times and for a back up if my RV is in the shop etc and yes this way of living can be stressful. I only stay in RV parks and did a work camper job once in Tecopa Cal, but I'm retired and don't have to work and living in Vegas or around Vegas most of my life I really like leaving in the summer going up north etc, and just being able to go where I want to and have a change is really nice
wow brother i am 3 plus years in a 1999 pleasureway now with 195k miles on a v10 gas engine that has been a real reliable vehicle for 45k plus miles
@funnntimz yours is probably like mine, mine is a ram 3500, I bought it in 2007 for 24k with 54k miles on it, now 118k and runs great, I've replaced the fridge and water heater also just to keep it up replaced everything on the front of the motor, radiator etc and it runs great, also I made it a fixed full size bed and just gave it a paint job, so it looks brand new, yea they are better than road track and other class B van types especially the older ones because of the wide body. Mine is the Excel TD
This'll be my first winter living in my box truck in the Netherlands, after two and a half years in a pallet house that I built. Been wanting to live this way for a long time, wanna do it while I'm still physically able, because it's not easy like house life -- "not a flush and forget lifestyle" Ain't that the truth.. So much of this video resonates. Thanks for sharing with us!
Wow, best advice I have heard so far!
Thank you so much!! ❤️
Great info crammed into a short, listenable vlog 👌💙❤
Thank you!!
You are an amazing teacher of RV/vanlife. I have done it for about 6yrs. Gd advice girl.
Thank you so much!! 🥰
I couldn't sleep and found you. You are not only absolutely adorable but you gave me so much concise great info, it was hard to believe! A++
Great advice for aspiring nomads.
For me a truck camper seems perfect except for one big negative, which is the inability to get from the living quarters to the driver's seat without going outside. I've road tripped all over the USA and into Canada, and a lot of places going outside is no big deal but in sketchier areas, and at night and in the rain, and on freezing mornings when it's time to start driving, I love easy access to the back from the driver's seat and vice versa. Other than that, for me a truck camper beats a van.
Fantastic video! Thank you for all of the great info!
Thank you so much for watching!! 🥰
Great advice...there is no way would l sell my place...l am a lot older than you...years ago we had a kombi camper and loved the lifestyle...now l have dogs for company..an old reliable hiace van...throwing a bed in and we are going for camping trips...yay
Take the tragic with the magic. I'm heading to Baja in a couple months, hopefully. Thx for sharing.
Ooooo Baja is fantastic!!! I'm so jealous!!
Very cool you get to do it so early in life. I have to wait till I retire, but nomad life is the life I choose. Sold everything and bought a 24 foot trailer. Figured I'd live in it for a year in preparation. Been living in it in an RV park for past 5 months with my two pups. Glad I did, learning a lot that I wont have to deal with on the road. Safe travels to you.
That's an amazing way to do it! Like a soft opening! So happy for your journey!! ❤️
Great video great advice! I did exactly that I picked up my minivan and went out for a couple weeks. I realized it was fun, but wasn’t for me. However, I’m 64 years old and I have a boyfriend who could kick me out at any time so I’m always prepared and not afraidfor the unknown cause after that two weeks I realized I would be OK.
It's always good to be prepared! It's a great fallback plan. When my ex husband and I split, he kept the house and i moved into my car for a while. It's better to be safe than in danger. ❤️
Digging the channel, I'm a new subscriber and recently started my own channel, having a blast with it. Keep up the good work, I'll stay tuned in, be safe.
Greetings from the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota !! We welcome everyone here to visit or live !! Happy Holidays to all !!
Merry everything from Arizona!! ❤️
3:48 Lol, great sense of humor!
I couldn't help it 😂
I wish I could be an exotic dancer. For some reason a middle aged dad bod is not the winning combination 😂 who knew 🤷🏼♂️
Anyway, great video. I fabricated an outdoor shower for my Rv and I was pleased with it ( video on my page) I retire soon and will be hitting the road to see all the things. Hopefully won’t have to work based on my pension but if I run short, I will ✌🏼
Whether you are nomadic or stationary, life is not easy. Who doesn't know that?
A lot of people. For a long time this lifestyle has been over glamorized.
@@Therealnomaddiaries Lifestyle preferences aside, things in the United States are about to become very difficult. It's time for everyone to grow up and prepare.
Solid info! Question: If money/resources weren't an issue, what would be your dream full time rig?
Thank you so much!!
I would kill for an overlanding rig! Big solid 4x4 that can get way into the backcountry, with a nice mid sized house on top. 🥰
Not an Airstream (LOL) that's for sure, I never gave it much thought until this summer, I went to a dealer and looked at all of them and there's one thing I can tell you for sure. In the summer, these shiny metal Airstreams are ungodly HOT, like a giant oven and inside the roof was hot to the touch, and honestly the craftsmanship & attention to detail was lacking IMO. Personally, I'm buying a 27 foot Bigfoot travel trailer in a few weeks. They are a 2 piece fiberglass trailer, and are made like a boat, a top & bottom. These means the roof wraps around the sides and eliminates leaks basically! Bigfoot aren't cheap, and certainly not fancy, but their built like a tank and are one of the very few 4 season trailers made. Good Luck
I personally chose an old U-Haul box truck. Bilt more solid than any other RV, based on the Ford e-450 makes parts available everywhere. And yes I do need them at all times. Been on the road over a year and enjoying every minute of it. Other than the gas mileage! LOL
I am in LOVE with box truck builds! They seem super sturdy, and those 90 degree angles are amazing to build in! And i hear that about the gas milage! Mine gets 10mpg on a good day. But it's better than most houses get 😉
This was definitely more enjoyable than a Bob Wells hit. 💋❤️
Thank you!! 😂🥰
I would think there would be a lot of stress involved, but the biggest difference may be that you might have more control over it. I may be totally wrong with that. I'm getting ready to hit the road in my van, so I need all the good the bad and the ugly
good advice... "take the magic with the tragic""!
I learned the phrase from an old sea captain that I rented a room from. Those words have echoed in my head every time something goes wrong. ❤️
Super solid advice and well worth it! 👍
Thank you so much!!
Didn't really mention 5th wheels, a smaller one matched with the right truck can be the best of both worlds. Can't go everywhere, but can go to most parks & campsites that don't have a rig age restriction. The ones that do would be too expensive to stay at anyway & are usually just glorified RV parking lots. Not missing much there.
I'm still laughing about the way you described a motorhome built out of hopes dreams and cardboard. They always leak because they are always moving and flexing.. You are so wise and know the rv life. I travel in a roadtrek by myself and your right not room for another person. Thanks for the great advice!
I always imagine them saying, "That'll hold until it gets off the lot" during the building process.
Those roadtreks are beautiful! Thanks for watching!! 😊
Thanks Vanessa! This has given me a bit more to think about. Especially the bit at the beginning about getting away from aggravators. Also, you're only 5'3"?! Why did I think you were taller for all these years? You must give off tall person energy.
She said 'Shit-ton', subscribed! Thanks for sharing!
Excellent information and advice, thank you.
Thank you so much for watching! ❤️
Oh my god I found another SW who lives on the road, you have no idea how happy I am that I found your video! I'm potentially heading out on the road Fall of 2025 and I do OF/ camming. I would be doing a much much simpler setup with my current car and a Springbar tent though. 😊
Hello fellow SWer!!! I'm so stoked for your new adventure!!! That sounds like a really cool way to go!! 🙌🏻
Very good information!!! Thanks!🎄🎄🎄
Thank you so much for watching!! ❤️
Sorry, but, cargo vans aren't an empty aluminum shell, all the area in the cargo van is all stamped steel. I love my funky cargo van build out !
dang... i bought a 2000 Dutchstar DP.. for 18k a couple years back.. I really despair over selling her.. I should have kept her.. had the 8.9 L Cummins.
Funny, bathrooms in small areas, make doo. Which is doing Number 2. 😂😂Found you and Sub'd. 6 YEARS! Wow.
A friend of mine told me about how he had to emergency pull off the road to poop, and a cop knocked on his window and when he rolled it down, the cop backed up. That's one way of getting out of a ticket! 😂
Thank you for coming along!! 😁
Thank you for sharing !!!
Thank you for watching!! ❤️
I'm glad you're honest about how most vvomen make money. Stripping, OF, Sugaring, being an E-c0rt, & FoodieDates / SleepWithRandoForFreeNightInAHouse/Apartment.
The fact is that being a Nomad for a man and a vvoman are two different levels of difficulty. And life in general.
Thanks for being honest.
I've only met a handful of women that dance and do OF on the road. Most do more socially acceptable jobs.
Funny. I'm a woman and a mechanic on the road. If you're struggling, it's not from anyone else's successes. Maybe work on yourself?
@@Therealnomaddiaries I'm not judging. I've dated a few strippers. I was in the Marines, and me & strippers just get along lol. I'm just saying it's a fact, and a lot of vvomen don't want to admit it. I appreciate your honesty.
And it's a good video that doesn't over glamourize the nomad life, and there's a lot of info in the video.
@@MetropulosAubrey I'm definitely not struggling. I'm doing great. I bought a house when I was 24 years old, and after a few years, I sold the house because it's someone's dream, but not mine.
I've kind of lived a Nomad life since I left high school. I was in the Marines.
Then I traveled around the country doing construction work, and on my off days, I would travel for my hobbies,
and I really only spent a few days a month at home, so I sold the house.
It's been a few years since then, and I enjoy the Nomad life.
All I'm saying is that it's easier for a vvoman to get on a dating app if things get hard for them. Or just take off their clothes to make money.
It's just a fact. It's reality. I'm sorry if the Truth offends you.
(I'm not really sorry lol)
You think it's a fact, but it's really not.
There are pros and cons of every gender. I would love to not worry about being r*ped when i go out alone, not worry about somebody capturing me on my way to my car, not always have to look over my shoulder, but that's a male privilege. Dancing is definitely NOT an option for every woman. You have to put up with a lot of sexual harassment on a daily, do incredibly strenuous exercise in high heels, all while keeping a cheery disposition. It's not for everyone. It's hard labor. And I say that as someone who ran cattle and worked blue collar jobs for years.
very good, thank you.
It all depends on your climate honey and for that reason I'm always a bit surprised how little this is mentioned.
Living in an RV in Canada is not really comparable to somebody living in an RV in Cal. am I right? Having said that, where are you referring to when it comes to your content absolutely matters.Just sayin. Your videos can be viewed worldwide.
I lived in an RV in Canada and it was a constant problem with mold. The average RV doesn't even have a vapour barrier in the walls.
That is so true! In the planning process for this video I didn't even consider that.
I stayed up in Alaska this year (march thru october) and it was much more difficult. I dealt with mold all summer.
I'm thinking about doing a part two of this video, and I will definitely be bringing up climates and migration. ❤️
Lylys!!!
Great info. Gorgeous to boot!! Been rving 14 years. Started in 30ft Class A then pull behind then fifth wheel then Class C with tow. Many obstacles but rv parks are full of morons whether expensive parks or cheaper parks. BLM is next. Great day to you
With your good looks you probably make a years income of a normal person in a month. I watched an interview with an exotic dancer and O.F. performer. She said that she earned over $60,000 per month dancing. Still, that wasn't enough for her. She wanted to earn millions per year. If I had $60K I wouldn't work for five years.
I lived in a minivan for two years. It was OK. The nightly stress of finding a place to park every night in Hollywood wasn't fun. Saving money was. If I had a steady income, a reliable vehicle, with enough money to pay for a replacement vehicle (just in case), I would do it again. I hate landlords. I've never had one that eventually didn't get flaky.
That takes SO much dedication and commitment! I wish I had that 'go get em' attitude!
I can imagine it's hard to be a vandweller in Hollywood! There's a lot of restrictions in the cities! Though I bet the pay vs. cost of living (almost none) was fantastic at times!!
@@Therealnomaddiaries Thanks for the reply. I only earned $16 per hour plus rare bonuses. Still, I banked $7000 in three months at my last job in Hollywood (2017).
Van life doesn't cost less. One must ALWAYS be saving for the next vehicle, because unlike apartments, vans wear out in five to seven years.
Thank you for making the video where you said that you found your people. I'm still hoping to find my tribe, but I'll be OK if I don't. It's just good to be with a group of people where one feels understood and at home. Merry Christmas.
Gas and camp grounds are expensive
They absolutely are! How much money you make dictates how far you roam. Sometimes I have to sit still more than others depending on my current financial situation. 🙂
School buses are built to run on public funding..... 🤣🤣🤣 Plus the insurance is commercial......
Generally, school buses are considered to be well-maintained because most school districts have strict maintenance schedules in place to ensure the safety and reliability of their fleet. They have to keep up with them, or its a liability.
And yes, you're right. Insuring a bus is expensive, UNLESS you register it as an RV. Which is cheaper than a car.
Nope....rather invest more and enjoy 10 years of worry free nomad life.
I hear that! Everybody has their own path! 😁
These vehicles are built like crop. I would not get one if given for free.
I've talked to a lot of RV techs, and most of them wouldn't own one. They just don't last, and they're full of problems.
Am I seeing things or are your knees really bruised
Just super scarred up. I do a lot of adventuring and my knees take the brunt of the falls 😂
Ty for sharing ❤