THIS ISN'T FOR Everyone! Is it for YOU? Four Years Living On The Road Full-Time | Van Life
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- Reflecting on my 4 year anniversary of living on the road full-time. | Thank you RV Mattress by Brooklyn Bedding for sponsoring! Visit rvmattress.com/catherine to get 25% off your mattress with code Catherine
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I just turned 74 and i stated camping just 4 years ago. I travel 6-8 months of the year now. I have stayed at RV parks mostly but you have inspire me to expand my travel options. This coming week my 22' camper will be upgraded with a 250AH battery, 2200W inverter, battery monitor and solar so I can visit those beautiful places as you do. I depart June 25 for a 3 month excursion to Arizona, Utah, Colorado and South Dakota. 90% will be boondocking. Thank you for your inspiration and God bless you.
Awesome!! You will love the boondocking experience. Have a great journey!
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Have a safe and a Súper beautiful fun trip. 🎉🏜🏝🏖🏞
Very impressive!
Way to go! I’ve been full timing in my Travato for 5 years but have been taking care of my elderly mother for the last six months. I’m 76. Hope to see you on the road.
Congrats. Cat. I've been a subscriber and weekly observer all four years. You have inspired our own travels and we appreciate your candid humility.
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Congratulations! Bravery is not the lack of fear. Bravery is doing something in spite of the fear. You are very brave and wonderful. Please, keep on truckin'
I wanted to share with you my story of buying my truck. I went to the dealership and met a real nice young salesman who proceeded to show me this wonderful 4 x 4 truck. We got to talking about towing and camping. It came up in the conversation that I watched a TH-cam channel about a young woman who started a nomadic life living in her truck camper. I mentioned your name Catherine and he said “I watch that channel too!” Can you believe that the salesman selling me a truck also watched you? You are well known Catherine! We had a lot to talk about that salesman and I! A lot of the conversation centered around your wonderful videos and all of the incredible information you’ve shared and how you have inspired so many people to try this wonderful lifestyle. I did purchase the truck and it’s sitting out in my driveway right now waiting to be loaded up and hitched to my tiny trailer. We hope to take off next week. Thank you for all you do! We love you ❤❤❤
I have enjoyed your growth, from your photos to camper shopping to your great trips since. Thank you for inviting me along.
Thank you, Catherine, for being honest.
As I said before, Happy by yourself = Happy with oneself
Quite enjoyable. I full-timed for 6 years in a Class A. You are dead on with your advice. The way you explored Idaho last summer is the perfect way to full-time. Best wishes
You are living my dream!! I'm 62 and will be retiring in 3 years and I will be making the jump to this type of living. Thank you for your advice and thoughts. I pray for your safety and happiness. ❤❤❤
Thank you for making me feel braver at 74 healthy yrs old to do this. I know I am a nomad at heart.
Very good advice, Cat! I would venture to say that fear is the number one reason people stay locked into their humdrum lives. It is a big hurdle to overcome for a lot of people. I think you are an inspiration to many people, including myself. I like when you post these kinds of videos, and give us your insight.
Thank you Mark! 🙏❤️🙏
@@CatherineGregoryAdventures I'm off to Crowley Lake this week. Can't wait to hit the road! :)
@@vonsummers6115 I travel mostly alone also. I'm just a weekend warrior though. I never go anywhere unarmed, just in case. Probably more apt to be attached by a bear than another human being.
I think what is so great is how you represent a portion of the overall RV/Camping community and lifestyle! You present how to go solo into the vast wilderness and spaces, and experience such in the manner that works best for your needs; (contentment, peace of mind, serenity, and such!). Then, you capture them in your footage to play back for those of us to view; for some to enjoy through your channel, but also to help guide and promote to others of where to go for themselves. Admittedly, I like being in group aspects in the Wild; (I guess its the safety in numbers thing for me), but I truly appreciate your sense of solo adventure that you find so rewarding! The main thing is that no one's style is wrong or right; it is just how they feel they receive the greatest benefit from the experience! Congratulations on your milestone accomplishment, and I look forward to watching your upcoming adventures! ~Lou
What keeps me coming back is your photography that is consist in quality. I ❤ the outdoors … this way you show the place I’m not able to get to right now! Interesting and always fun to look back.
God bless and safe travels!
I'm grateful for you, Catherine.
You are living a beautiful life, and you are so kind to share it. 💛
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I moved in my van on the same day! No regrets 😉
I have been crippled for about 6 years just bad knees can't hike anymore but enjoy traveling just seeing everything, 4 months out of the year I'm on the road it's great love it
4 years is awhile. Congradulations. I think we have been on the road for about 4 years. It certainly went by fast. That you for all your hard work. You are a Sunday/Monday tradition in our rig.
Just found your channel. Of all the overlanding, hiking, kayaking you have the absolute best scenery.
I thank you for sharing. I really enjoy watching and seeing this beautiful country. I'm praying to start this year. I will be turning 70 and I've been longing for being on the road for years. Prayers for health and happiness.❤
You are a beautiful person inside and out. Blessings to you.
We started watching nearly four years ago because of your gift of photography. Your personality has kept us. You’ve inspired us to a point we have been looking a trawler boats in the 45 to 65 foot range. Land is much more affordable. God bless you
Quality not quantity, that is your channel👍
4 years ! I really appreciated this honest talk. I just started my maiden journey and wondered what I’m doing right and wrong. I’m spending so much money and you pointed out exactly how you did it too. I’m just on a journey. Destination unknown. But as I drive, it becomes me & my SUVtogether pulling my small travel trailer. Learning about them on the road, over the mountains & thru the woods. It’s been a wet few months , as winter turns to “Spring” it’s still raining & snowing where I’ve gone ! So many State Parks aren’t open yet , dirt is mud yep! and boy am I “getting my feet wet “!
The battery gets drained running the furnace. Or the 12v fan ( for cooking). Keeping an eye on management and maintenance. But I’m learning! The solar panels would not have helped me in this rainy weather . But if they’re working - gotta love the silence. 💕 !
Using and staying on BLM land has me wondering how you manage your water - one tank will not last 14 days. Can you talk on that ?
Enjoyed your thoughtful advice to others. When my dodge truck needed $2600 worth of repairs on the front end , I was sorry that I had bought a Mini chain saw and a mattress from RV not because the mattress was uncomfortable but because of the money I had spent before I knew that I had the repairs coming up. A friend said "You cannot make todays decision on tomorrows worries." I am very glad that you made your decision on todays knowledge not on what might happen. I have smiled every time I have seen you lay your rug outside your rig and set your chair and table out. You are saying "this is my home". I think it is wonderful and I think you are wonderful. Thank you for what you do.
For the time being, I live vicariously through your videos. I have a van but dont have emergency funds saved yet. I love the beautiful scenery and the relaxing music you put into your videos. Your great at editing! Thank you.
Congrats! There is no one whose cinematic quality is better than yours. I also truly appreciate your lack of channel click bate, and want you to know that. Your personal ethics and excellence do not go unnoticed by your dedicated viewers. Your channel is absolutely the best of this genre.
Thank you so much! ❤️
Yes, I second this.
Congratulations on reaching your milestone. I hope you have many more happy, healthy years traveling.
Many great adventures during those four years. Thank you for bringing us along. I still recall the world shutting down while you were hiking on Catalina Island. After that, every Sunday my daughter and I would watch each newly published video. It helped us feel less confined during covid. Thanks Cat! 🤠
Thank you so much Matt! I always appreciate hearing from you.
Hi Cat, thank you for sharing your marvelous adventures. May you continue in this endeavor as long as you are happy doing it! May you discover more magic campsites like Yankee Fork. And the multitude of others.
Yup. I started full time April 25, 2016. Retired and started traveling in 2017. I just start my summer workcamping gig in the Park City Utah area. Freaking awesome!
Where has the time gone? Four years has passed since those first camper boondocks that hooked me and the great backpacking trips to places ive been in my younger years. If someone wants to know your secret sauce, i say it is your authenticity and stunning photography/videography. Im a camper person forever but your upgrade impressed me and putting together your pick-up bed camping set up was brilliant too. I dare say, you have a devoted group of us who will keep watching as long as you stay true to youself. Safe journeys, always.
Congratulations on your 4 year anniversary on the road. We love your content.🎉
CONGRATULATIONS CATHERINE !!🌏👍 YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Blessings
Congrats on being out there and doing things your way. Enjoy your work and visiting some beautiful places with you. 🇺🇸
I've been with you since day one. I do not comment that often, but I always give you a big old thumbs up. You've grown tremendously with your channel. I also appreciate your channel very much.
Such a wonderful video. Thank you Catherine! Happy Anniversary! Cheers!
May the old gods continue to watch over you and advise you.
I have been watching your channel from before you went on the road ft. Still love your videos and find it to be the only no-frills, authentic nomad channel I have come across.
I loved this one. Really enjoyed listening to your thoughts and have heard some things that I didnt know. I have been watching for 2 yrs or so.
Come on viewers! Subscribe! Let's get Cat over 100,000 subscribers!
Thanks for this Catherine! I've been a "fan" and subscriber for a couple years now and you've been a huge inspiration for me to get my 60 year old butt out and enjoy life more on my terms. Keep up the good work!!
Congratulations on 4 years! Love your channel and you are a inspiration to many. Peace
Congratulations on 4+. Travel safely.
Great advice on listen to your gut feeling. Its there for a reason, to many people ignore it.
Agreed...the mattress is everything! Happy 4th anniversary, Catherine! You're a sunday morning staple in our house! Thank you for all the great adventures! 👍😎🇨🇦p.s
So right about the fears...we all deserve the healing and joy and beauty nature freely offers...🌲💦⭐🌏💜🪶🌿🌵🍁
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Congratulations on your four year. Hope u have many more. Be safe and enjoy everyday.
As I've said several times, I love your channel. Your work is phenomenal. Congratulations on for years on the road. You are brave and your artistry is wonderful. Be safe and thanks for all the Beautiful video
Congratulations on 4 years!
I'll be retired in a few years and yes, that life is absolutely what im looking forward too
Me too!
Happy anniversary of true freedom. I’m glad you chose this lifestyle as I so look forward to your videos each week. Thank you for sharing with us. Stay safe and have a fun summer!
Congratulations! I have certainly enjoyed watching your videos the past couple of years, and look forward to Cat and coffee on Sunday mornings!
No vidio today little concern hope your doing well!!!! Please take care & hope your doing something fun .your hopefully with your family !! Just so your well!! God bless!!!!!
Well done, Cat 4 years...I admire women like you that have that old frontier spirit...It's takes cajones to leave everything behind and start a new life adventure...love your videos and taking me along to places I will never have a chance to experience.
You are extremely talented in the video/photography area, such beautiful photos.
Thanks for the insight, you make it look so easy. And again thanks for taking us along on your beautiful adventures. Love Sunday coffee with Cat. Always great videos. 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻
All your viewers love you for the great videos & photos of this breathtaking earth that you share with us. To me your trips make me feel a part of a world I would otherwise not experience. Congrats on the 4 years! 🎉❤😊
Happy 4th anniversary Catherine.👍I think I've been with your channels the four years and every video is absolutely awesome. Thank you so much for sharing your life and your adventures out in the wilderness with me through your camera lens. It's been a great ride..👍😊💯😘
Hi Kat, so true on fear on being alone. Being aware is good advice. I travel alone too.
keep up the good work beautiful photography. You are correct you don't retire on your bank account and you retire on your memories.
Happy Anniversary! Your reasons are very well said. They can be applied to all aspects of this country. Loneliness is a mind set and you have done well Ms Catherine. Remember you can be as lonely or more so in "The Big City" too. I listen to your vids and am trying some of your recommendations. Athletic Greens is one. Trying that out. Agent Orange and combat stress have long since ruined my metabolism and endocrine system. We will see how that works out. Keep you posted. Again, congratulations on 4 years!
Thank you Tim. Also, a huge thank you for your service and sacrifice!
So brave and bold! Appreciate hearing your story. I’m 75% on the road in my Sprinter van. Loving the lifestyle and enjoy your channel!
Thankyou for sharing...we so enjoy the scenery...such beauty...God bless you and keep you...❤
Thank you Catherine, that was lovely
I just found your site, I love it. We are on a similar journey. My wife passed away 2 years ago and I'm picking up my new RV this week!
Thanks for sharing your adventures with us........
❤ congrats on your 4 years of being a nomad. So lovely. Thanks for sharing. Go celebrate 🎉 doing something special .
Thank you Barbara!
I have to add that I think it's amazing that you answer all your patrons. You devote a great deal of time to us, editing, and filming. Besides enjoying your privacy. Watching over your sister & all the extras. Just wanted to let you know that I appreciate you as well.
Catherine huge fan 💗New to your channel and binge watching all of them 😁 wanted to let you know how inspiring you are. And how much I appreciate you sharing your life with us.
Happy Nomad Anniversary! I look so...forward to your travels!😊
Bravo to you 👏👏👏 thank you for sharing your journey with us all.
You are so inspiring ❤
Great life-style summary video! Your words of wisdom are most noteworthy and above all they come from the heart and experience. Your videos are unique in that you seem to capture the nuances of life often missed by so many.
good job on telling us about your journey….it makes sense to step out and be willing to experience what you have done!
Great recap of your first 4 years😊. Hope you have many more to share.
Thank you so much Ken!
You have made great videos, so real and honest. You have inspired many I'm sure. Thank you for your wonderful videos. Danger is real but fear is a choice. I believe you have made many look at that part of their lives and given them the courage and inspiration to leap into the unknown.
Congratulations Catherine! I certainly agree with your outlook. Wishing you continued happiness & success & thanks for sharing your life with us. Yes, richness is not about money. I enjoy your travels & videos very much!
Although I am not planning to go full time, this and your other videos are very inspiring Thank you
Congratulations on your success.
U are so right about things happening in a populated city setting. I had 2 incidents in a 3 month time period happen in me in my white cargo van, in a city environment. Now I do my best to stay away from lots of people & grocery shop in the early hours before most people wake up.
Congratulations and thank you for sharing your life with us, you are inspiring and yes we should be more afraid of not living than of dying.
Four years, really? My how time flies! I have enjoyed time in my RV, just had too many other commitments for more than month on the road.
We have loved all your adventures and learned things right along with you … Ms P & I just returned from New Mexico stay during the month of April ‘23
Still hiking, ready to get on the road,ty for sharing the 4 year mark. I think that I followed since the hiking days and I have loved watching your content.
Catherine! 4 Years! We appreciate your humble honesty about things breaking down….. and Hats Off to you, for not giving up! There are hundreds of youtubers out there today, and You are the one person that I truly admire. I would absolutely love to try it, but I would want at least one companion to do it with me, with their own camper by mine. Maybe one day :-) Like the Covered Wagons all heading West. Hihi.
Just stumbled across this and it sounds like we have a pretty similar outlook on roadlife 😊 also I prefer home decor to clothes shopping haha
I watched your video after I had filmed mine. I think it was later the same day and I said to a friend how our views were similar and our video concept and anniversary of being in the road was similar. Haha ❤️
We have been subscribers and HUGE fans for a few years now. I've often wondered why your channel hasn't grown faster. I have no answer but, I want to thank you sincerely for not taking your channel in the direction so many other beautiful women have. I have enormous respect for how you present youself and your adventures.
I now that doesn't put dollars in your pocket but as you said, you are rich in so many ways.
Side note: Robin and I are in Asheville, NC caring for her mother. That delayed our arrival in Yellowstone until July 2. Stop by if you get up that way - and bring Joey!
As always, we cannot wait for the next episode - Hike On!!
Yes, a full life if experience is worth mor than money ❤
Congratulations!!! I do like your videos!!! Safe travels wherever you go!!!
thanks for sharing, Kit Kat..
You definitely deserve it rock on ❤
Ive also faced fear and it can be debilitating. Each step towards hope and adventure makes me feel so much stronger and it helps me recognize that God has created us for freedom and joy. Fear is not part of His plan. I enjoy your channel so much, @Catherine Gregory. Congratulations on 4 years and all you’ve learned along the way!!
Thanks for making your videos. Congratulations on your 4 year Anniversary!
Thank you Mitzi!
Congratulations on 4 years. Thanks for taking us along...and your advice.
Catherine, It's been a gift to watch you shine in every facet!
Thank you, Catherine. Very inspiring video; I especially loved the part on fear 💗
Thank you for the tips! Have a good week ahead!
🎉congratulations to you. Glad this has worked out well for you.
Cat Your the best keep the good work coming.
Congratulations Catherine on 4 years of adventures on the road. I have enjoyed watching where you take us each week. You are indeed a special person who loves the beauty of this country. Thank you!
I envy you. I had long wanted to be a nomad, but my age and medical situation has kept me tied down. Now I am going blind and can't drive so I watch folks like you so I can live vicariously on the road. Thank you for allowing me to do that.
Thanks for sharing.