Minimalist Living on 10k/year in an RV, Simple and Uncomplicated Life
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This RV is the Minnie Winnie 25B, and almost any RV dealership can offer you up to a 20 year loan from the model year of the vehicle (if your credit qualifies you, of course).
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We can all benefit from redefining what "enough" looks like, and re-think what we think we "need." I work part time so I can live full time, and so can you. Maybe not to this extreme, but certainly downsize, minimize, and reevaluate some "stuff." It's possible to do all the things you SAY you wish you could do (volunteer more, read books, take yoga, breathe, cook, bake, hike, kayak, and lead a stress-free life in service to others). This is a tour of my RV followed by an explanation of my transition from a conventional lifestyle to being liberated and at peace. This isn't very different from renting a room in a friend's house, except it's significantly less intrusive. If you have more than enough, don't raise your standard of living, raise your standard of giving. Build a longer dining table, not a taller fence. Live simply so that others can simply live. Namaste.
When you get little, you want more. When you get more, you desire even more. But when you lose everything, you realize LITTLE was enough. /|\
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Timber Hawkeye, bestselling author of Buddhist Boot Camp and Faithfully Religionless, prescribes gratitude as medicine for people to heal themselves from the inside out. His message invites the best version of you to resurface, inevitably leading to the true meaning of success (being happy), and better health (mental, physical, emotional and spiritual). In an ongoing effort to eradicate society's ever-growing sense of entitlement, which he considers nothing short of an epidemic, and replace it with a sense of appreciation for each breath we are given, Timber's intention is to awaken, enlighten, enrich and inspire, by sharing mindfulness-enhancing techniques that anyone can relate to and implement in their daily lives.
I have watched so many hours of minimalism content, but this video of yours has all the juice of minimalism in just 18 mins. I too have become a minimalist myself, as from my early days I was always inclined towards feeling more at peace with living simply, but now I have embraced it fully with all my heart, and I see all the stress to cope up with the world, just for the sake of it is gone...now I sigh only with relief. 😊....instead of running after money to buy things others own, I now do things which are more pleasureable and costs nothing, like connecting to nature, enjoying time with family rather than technology, loving the neighbourhood I live in daily rather than 2 weeks of holidays I get once in a year.
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Wow Awesome! Didn't know if people think like me
You choose to become a minimalist
Well done!
The best one
“Working part time to live full-time.” that’s a brilliant thought! How sad is it that we work full-time to live part-time.
That's pretty much what Buddhist Boot Camp is about: living in gratitude full-time, redefining "enough" so we experience the world from the perspective of abundance instead of lack, and bringing mindfulness to the present moment instead of being stuck in the past or having anxiety about the future. :)
It is very sad...
👏👏👏
yes very sad. but worst than that is that we are thankfull that we can!
I know we missing out of better things.
I've been fulltime rv living for 6 years and it was the best decision I've ever made. I'm a single dad and raised my son on my own. He's loved it as well, it's like camping every night. He graduates high school soon and he'll be taking my RV to live in while he goes to college. As for me, I'm going to do the vanlife. To say I'm excited is an understatement.
“If you haven’t defined what enough looks like then you’ll never have it. “ amazing words
Me and my husband just decided the other day to sell our 3000 sf house/3 acres and have a grand estate sale and go rving for the rest of our day's here on earth😁 we are sick of being slaves to materialism and want to enjoy life and see all the beautiful things that this world has to offer🤗
Congrats,Rebecca. If only my hubby could get the vision. It breaks me to think of sitting in this house until I die.💔
What a beautiful thought and beautiful people !! I whole heartedly wish you the very best :) enjoy your FREEDOM
Wonderful :)
Awesome right now i own a tiny house and keep everything simple.
Rebecca Sipler, congrats., my husband deceased 6 yrs. ago...m downsizing, my house of 3,000 r so square ft., it will be up for sale in 3 wks. Been seeing this travel shows,very comforting, might buy a travel trailer r a smaller hm. in a gated community, m not sure as of yet, m 66 yrs., very healthy, lots of metobolism, very petite, happy trails to you both, enjoy life, happy trails.
I chose an 1985 Airstream trailer to live in on my patio and rent my unit out for income. I recommend this if you have a stationary space where you can place it and hook up to sewer. It actually increases in value and is well made. I absolutely love the energy of the curved ceilings . I am working on the minimal aspect but I have come along way. I find myself traveling to Mexico a lot where its so cheap to live and the food is awesome.
The statement of celebrating 30 years in a cubicle gave me chills. Investing in my first RV within a few weeks and excited to get out of the rat race for sure!
Two years ago i built a van and went cross country and loved it, now i have a 40 foot diesel pusher and getting ready to hit the road in January by myself, wife is not going with me, i seem to travel better by myself, less stress and only have myself to worry about. Life is short and i am a traveler and she is not so off i go. Thanks for the video. :)
This guy is incredible. He is truly living his talk, he is living in authenticity, while being at service. This is living, thank you.
It's important to take stock of your life at every stage. I'm 71 and fit. My wife is 63 and retires in 18 months. 6 months ago we decided to pack it all in, go as small as we are comfortable, and live on the road. By the time she retires, we will have no debt, not even on the 20-foot trailer we just bought that we will live in. She wants to work until age 65 when her retirement and Soc Sec will kick in. It takes a lot of planning when you're a senior to go sustainable. It takes a change in attitude from "wanting it all" to "I have more than enough". When you get to that point the Universe opens up for you. You are actually HAPPY! You smile a lot just because you do. Your health is better. Your food tastes better. You see people for who they are, not for what they do. All the sh** that others put up with no longer exists in your world. Sometimes just taking in a big breath of fresh clean air feels better than a paycheck. We are taking time to breathe. I hope to see all of you on the road sometime.
Amen, brother. Here's to happiness :)
Welcome to the world of the enlightened.
Cheers.
David Doder thanks for your comment! It was beautiful to read. I wish you and your wife all the best in your "new life" :)
Be happy
Though I really am not looking at living in an rv, I am always downsizing my "stuff" and realizing how little I actually need!
It’s decided i’m living in an RV when I move out! 22 right now and last year at home. Gonna pimp out my own mini home thanks for the inspirational video!
I love this so much. 7 months ago I sent my stuff to auction and moved into my camper full time. I have never felt happier or more free so I totally get it. :) I live my life on my terms now, and it's so liberating! Thank you. :)
You should be proud!
Hell yeah, i'm going to live in a motor home.
Ha ha, I did the same thing... !!! I freaking LOVE it...…
J Wilber I am single mother of 3 kids I paying rent of 2000 monthly and I moving to get RV in California but can’t find best RV for kids some recommendation guys
I love your kitchen area. When lived in an RV, I cooked everything from scratch: bread, yogurt & every single meal. It was the healthiest I've ever been. I rode my bike to work. I was fit & free. I had very little money, but I had time.
I appreciate you exposing the "big lie" we are all programmed into at a young age: get a good job, a 30-40-50 year mortgage, new car every year & spend, spend, SPEND with your credit card & you'll be happy. There IS another way.
“It’s enough”. My thoughts exactly. Love it. What matters most when you live this lifestyle, is being organized and having a game plan.
I love your outlook on simplifying life. I am a disabled veteran who let my wife have her dream home with an in law suite for her dad (who left shortly after building) and now I’m a slave to a job again to pay for her and her dad.
I’m now trying to find ways to free myself from the 9-5 life. I have always told those close to me I could live in a shed and be perfectly happy. I rarely buy anything for myself.
Your video really resonates with me. THANK YOU MY FRIEND!!
I have everything I need, I have 5 gray tshirts,, lol now that's minimalistic
Thanks for the Video. Well done and well said. My wife and I lived in our sailboat and traveled much of the world over a 25 yr period . Not because we were wealthy but we adopted much of your philosophy. We are not Buddhist but think along those lines. People would think that we had a big inheritance (we had none) or some kind of wind fall. We have had experiences in life that money can’t buy. At 74 yrs old we are getting ready to do it again with a motorhome. see out there!!
I went down to a 2 day , work week after cutting my expenses and everyone taught I had some big wind fall also.
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Thank YOU!! I'm currently in the process of making a life change, and stuff has become a non issue for me. As long as I have something to sit on, something to sleep on, and the necessary appliances for food, cooking, etc. I'm at peace! I would have never imagined that I would be so free from attachments.
Rock on 👍
That mini washer is very cool
i thought the same exact thing 😀
Yes. I had never seen one before!
Yeah it is never knew about it
I have one called a Kuppet. Same thing, but also has a small separate spin dryer that get clothes damp dry. Hang dry in a very short time.
Much better than others
I love this so much,I have a studio and love it but people are always telling me why don't I get a bigger place when I don't want one, I stopped eating meat now I'm working on paring my stuff down, this was really nice to see.
know thy self me and my boyfriend live in a studio too and we love it
A studio was my first apt and I love it. It’s very big for a studio and people tell me the same thing. I am now over 40 and still in my studio and I pay less on my mortgage than what some ppl pay for rent. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. I tell my friends and family if you do not want to see my studio then do not visit. I just do not get why ppl live their lives for others. I am almost done paying for it and I am staying right there. I drive a Mazda 5 and it is a used car with no payments. Do not get sucked into the world of everyone trying to keep up to the Kardashian’s and spend what they do not have. I am a teacher and I love my life as I travel and enjoy life and am very stress free. I see all my friends who are doctors and lawyers and work with corporate companies how stressed they are. They can keep that life
We need to get the notion out our heads that we must have all the latest gadgets and wear brand name clothes. When my friends tell me to get with it I laugh to their faces because I am so relaxed. Define your happiness and do not let others project on you because with all the material things they are bloody unhappy. Just look at how many celebrities on drugs commit suicide etc yet ppl yearn to live that lifestyle. Live life on your terms
I’m not saying that your friends are that way but, you know the old cliche....misery loves company. Ppl can be envious of others when they are not in the same struggle(financial).
I too have went without meat. Vegan for 10 days so far. My skin looks so good already.
Loved every minute of this. My husband and I are doing exactly this. We now live in our RV full time and are playing the game of how low can we get our monthly expenses. We feel like we are pretty much retired in our early 30s and feel extremely liberated and free. Ghandi spoke the truest words when he said, "Happiness is when what you think, what you say and what you do are in harmony." Subbed!
Working part-time to live full time. I've been living as a solo nomad since 2004 and traveled alone since 1996. For the past few years I've managed to live on around $7,000 a year, and I've travelled and explored a lot during the winter months. I prefer to be out in nature, away from cities and towns. We truly don't need much to be happy. I live in an Astro Van, and lack for nothing. I love this life and intend to continue living this way until I'm ready to try something else.
We're also nomads. : )
A Nomad for Nature A
Awesome love your pawsitivity
I watch many vanlife videos and it seems to do it cheaply you need to live on gov't land in the desert basically for free. I live in Southeast. Any idea of places this part of country?
My rent is 1840 and it's affecting my marriage because I'm the only provider. It's hard. I just got an RV after seeing your video.
Good for you!
@Experimental Channel yes! By all means
Blackworld official ... I live in NYC. My rent is $2400. I’m honestly losing my mind. I’m slaving hard and I’m only making enough to pay the bills.
@@ElizabethGonzalez-jt7ns if your single or aa couple od reccomend this then ..... I would do but we have a kid so hasnt been a option yet unfortunately but honestly RV living is the best way to escape working your ass off 7 days a week just to barely cover everything . This economy is not good at all like Trumpsters and retirees keep saying .
@Mike Ross - unless you share custody, why would having a kid make a difference? We would have done this with ours if custody wasn’t an issue! Kids are adaptable - and life is a great educator. Home schooling is REALLY easy these days - just sign up for online classes! Don’t let this be the excuse - if you wanna do it, find a way!
"i don't know what i'm gonna do with my life but i know what i didn't want." --to live and die in a cubicle. 🙏amen!
Started with me searching for RV videos, ending up learning how to be make my life better.
Sounds like a win-win, brother. Namaste.
I feel the same way. Just imagine for a moment if everyone on the planet was gone.. All these fancy cars and penthouse apartments would be ... worthless, Everyone is in such a hurry to go WHERE? It is insane. I have felt this way for a very long time. I really loved your story.
"In the world I see - we'll be stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. We will wear leather clothes that will last us the rest of our lives. We will climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower, and when we look down, we will see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway" -Tyler Durden
I was thinking about a tiny house, but that RV looks awesome. That's all I would need.
"We live in a culture addicted to more, we haven't define what enough looks like."
"I feel like the richest person in the world, not because I earned so much, but because I need so little."
This makes so much sense. I am working 50-55 hours a week. I haven’t had a vacation in 15 years. This sounds so appealing.
Thank you for sharing Timber. Funny how a lot of us chase the wrong dream. My wife and I sold our 3500 square foot house last spring to move to a 700 square foot apartment and couldn't be happier. No mortgage, high utility bills, or up keep. Next is to take a position with the company that will allow us to travel while we covert a bus to live in. This all started after a trip to Key West and when I realized not everyone is stuck in Hillsboro Oregon being a slave to a high tech company. Best wishes to you and all who are chasing their TRUE dreams.
"Live full time work part time" that is so true!!! I love how you bring up how its important to not make a lot of money but to reduce living expenses!!! And i love how this is realistic and detailed and i love how you stated you live on only $10k a year, you are living the dream!!!!
My husband and I lived for one month in our 1970 Terry camper when he started a new job in a town an hour and a half away. We parked the camper in a campground beside the Ohio river. We have been married for 21 years and that one month living in that camper is the happiest I have ever been. We cooked over a propane stove every evening. Just pure happiness!
I have always been content living on less than 30k a year my entire life even raising 3 kids with this small amount and I have never been unhappy with the small amount of money I make. I never have chased the more attitude. My oldest child moved out this year and my other two kids will be out on there own within 4 years and I plan on getting a RV and going on the road in an rv and I can't wait for the day.
2 more years!
I had an epiphany when I was a kid I was born in 1957 in a small town outside of Detroit. When I was growing up the path to success was getting a job at one of the big three or the railroad ect. Like you said I knew what I did not want to do. I tried working in a factory and lasted 28 days. I got my second check and left at lunch and never came back. I decided on a life of adventure and have had one.
You're brilliant. Thank you for your wisdom and guidance. I'm a retired Christian on a small pension & I'm looking forward to adopting many of your tips for living a simple, minimalist, peaceful life. Continue to bless and be blessed.
I hardly ever comment on these but in this case almost felt obligated to do so. What a video bro!! I mean Im almost in tears just thinking of the day I can do this!!!
Thank you
Me too.
Me as well
That's what enlightened looks like folks. Bravo. I'm striving to achieve this.
Came to see what it was like to live in an RV, walked away with a spiritual life lesson, Thanks!
Rythblaqk very well put!!! :-)
Same here
Back for a third watch. My adult son is in college and still living at home. I made the commitment to him to provide housing until he graduates and sets off on the next chapter of his life. I am slowly making my way through possessions, giving away, selling, and tossing. My goal is to move into a much smaller space or possibly even find an RV or camper. Lots of unknowns but I appreciate having this information about the possibilities available. Thank you.
Thanks, Timber - this is all great, but the tiny wash machine really helped! I bought one and now am getting so much joy from caring for my own clothes at home instead of spending $50-$75 per month at the laundro!
Yeah I hate going to the laundry mat, think I might get one of those washing machines also.
Out of all the camper videos that I've binge watched, you've brought a refreshing alternative reality to it all. Your story had such a wonderful and calming delivery and your happiness is infectious :). Thank you
I celebrated my 6yr in a cubicle this week and I left work so depressed knowing that this isn't where I want to be for another 25years. Seeing this video reinforces my urge to cut ties with corporation life.
I celebrated my 9th year last October and I quit this past February. Leaving was my biggest celebration yet. Even though I’m not quite sure how things will play out, I know I made the right choice. I have no desire to go back to that life. I feel so free. This video is truly inspiring! Do what makes you happy.
Thanks for sharing! What do you mean by a cubicle?
Nancy Gerick A cubicle is the area your desk is in at an office.
Go girl! All of our younger generation should start doing the same thing until they run out of solution.
Kimberly Bullock my 5 year anniversary was in November 2018 I feel the call of the road
I LOVE THAT! "It's only after we've lost everything, that we're free to do anything! :)
I couldn't agree more with your philosophy. Now days alot of people are caught up with the "Keeping up with the Jones's" lifestyle. Although I myself hav'nt been able to reach the level of success that you have, I often ask myself, "If I can work to make the boss successful , why can't I work to make ME successful".
Thanks for sharing, you have a great life and philosophy.
Kind regards, Eric Dee.
I love every part of this, especially how neat and tidy it all is, it makes it feel more spacious how clean and open it is!
Your calmness and clarity are apparent....and inviting.
Star Gazer BEAUTIFULLY written / phrased.. Star Gazer.
we live in a materialistic world I'm glad you found peace with in yourself.
Great video! You gave me some "food for thought". I'm 71 and trying to evaluate some things about how to live more efficiently so I can live more effectively.
Definition of success = look at what society is doing and do the opposite. You've done that. Congratulations Happy Soul!
Such an elegant speaker that is very clear and concise in me understanding the choices that I make! I am in the process of defining of what "enough" is. Thank you!
This gentleman is a brilliant and beautiful human being. Thank you for your insight, wisdom and passionate desire to share your values and experience. Well done, sir.
I love how your toilet is it's own thing and not stored in the shower or in a cabinet under the kitchen or something! Makes the bathroom feel like it's own space and it still isn't tight or crowded!
Beside, if one day you don't like it, you can go back to work. Being debt free is the key. "the borrower is slave to the lender"
True. I'm not suggesting anyone quit their job altogether, it's about each of us redefining "enough," and then working just enough to support the lifestyle we want. But it's only after we taste the deliciousness of living more that we can prioritize life over work; until then we are stuck in thinking we "have to" work full time, set an alarm every night, and curse it every morning.. but we don't "have to," we choose to. Let's celebrate our choices or make new ones.. :)
Willow, I could have written that myself. My job has turned me into a shell of a person, a miserable emotional wreck. I look normal and I smile and fake happiness at work but inside I am absolutely crumbling and being destroyed inside. I've saved up a bit of money and I'm about to put in my 2 week notice, this life is killing me. Not sure exactly what's going to happen next but I have to leave this job and make a change.
I Lived on a a sailboat for 12 yrs. Sometimes anchored out and sometimes @ an affordable dock. At that time , there were not these wonderful portable washing machines. It would have been great. But in the tropics I hand washed my clothes a little @ a time and then hung them on the life lines or on a hanger inside the boat. Raised my kids for about 3 years on the boat. This life style taught me so much of what u dont need in life. And I actually went sailing and also did work part time. So I feel blessed. Went fishing and had some wonderful fish dinners. Spent alot of time on the ocean. Now I live on land and still a nice warm shower and turning on a light switch , I still feel thankful. I miss those days. Thank u for this
I just watched this video, I have never heard of you before this. I went straight to Audible and bought your book, and your lifestyle is amazing to see. How you live and who you are speaks to a deep part of my heart, so thank you so much for you inspiration and pure message.
I've lived for many years as a minimalist and can't begin to express/explain how it's changed my life for the better. I'm more at peace, not stressed by any means, motivated others whom enter my home to follow suit. The RV is something I will give serious thought to. I own a larger home than needed but in due time that will go downsizing to smaller space. Excites me Timber Hawkeye that I can honestly say 'I'm on your journey with Peace and Tranquility' Namaste!
This is just how I want to live !! I hate this big house, I work 60 plus hours a week I don't even enjoy this house anymore !! My husband has went and all but drowned himself in debt, he has the credit cards, the new truck, gambling, he wastes so much money if I were by myself I could work 32 hours a week and live so happily. I need to take care of myself and this is my next move !! I am not the type of woman who likes to waste anything , I hate to spend money on things I am not going to use everyday or at least a times a week !! I only need a couch, a small kitchen, small bathroom, I could live so happy in 250 square feet. There is more to life than paying off houses we don't use, and using heat it cool air we don't get to enjoy !! I choose mental joy.
Amen, Tammy... Amen!
Make a change Tammy, you only have one short life. Don't live with regret. Start change today!
Tammy Wines free your self
if not you ...who... if not now...when? rock on
Tammy Wines I understand! I want to do this soon after my son graduates. I have 4 years to go! Quiting my 70 hours work week and enjoying life!
I admire your philosophy and that you've shared this personal view of your living choices. I do have one observation that I would like to share, which is that I really would like for people who go into mobile living like this to make a different choice for the toileting needs. The dry toilet as demonstrated creates a lot of plastic waste to wrap up something that will then take up room in a landfill for thousands or however many years it takes to break it down. Simple 5-gal bucket composting toilets actually work amazingly well and if one uses sawdust to layer in waste products, do not have odors. I have lived with one indoors, in a small cabin. By the time we would fill up the bucket, most of the material would already be composted to neutral-smelling (2 people). Then there are options for electrified, self-contained composting toilets that render the material completely inert for removal in the small amounts that are left. Anyway, I mean this feedback to only help others who are facing choices, as another set of options. Namaste.
Thank you. DryFlush is in the process of creating biodegradable and compostable liners for these toilets, and I'm looking forward to the day for the very reasons you shared. Lots of options out there. Namaste.
That's great to hear! best wishes.
“We all can live a simple life and yet we complicate it to no end!”
Yes, that spoke to me!!! And we wonder why we are so stressed out?!?
Dude I have no idea how I got here, BUT...your logic and the way you use your words really spoke to me. The way you put things in perspective is just amazing. The older I get, I crave simplicity, and slowly I’m getting there. This video was so inspirational and motivational for me and for that I SUBSCRIBED 👍 just awesome stuff👍
30 years in a cubicle. That is terrifying. Great video!
I agree with you 100% and I am longing for this lifestyle and have been for a few years. I can't seem to convince my husband that we don't have to wait for retirement. He is going to be watching this video this evening when he gets home from work. You have put this into perfect perspective. I love your beautiful home! You have such a calm, wonderful way about you. I know I'm not telling you anything you don't already know. I watch these type of videos a lot, but nobody has conveyed their message quite like you. Bob Wells is wonderful to watch and learn from and is actually a hero in my eyes. I am adding you to my list of heroes. You have touched my heart with your message and you are a truly good man! Thank you for sharing your home and your message.
You are such an inspiring person, you know that? The little bit at the end where it's just you talking about what is enough... That spoke to me.
I needed to hear that. Thank you.
Voice for relaxing)))
I love your out of the box thinking! I've been a minimalist for 12 years, traveled in an RV for 2 years. Now living in a tiny house on the land. Great video! Thanks for sharing
That washing machine is pretty impressive...
I LOVE IT!!
I am impressed with the washing machine, love the size and effectiveness
Thanks for sharing did this 22 yrs ago -left California chasing the infamous golden carrot to simply live and be more and live in nature and I am so happy you and more are doing the same and as we said in the 60's tune in and drop out ~
You are my soul brother.
This is so cool! My wife and I are working on selling our home and living in an RV. I love the way you have laid out the interior! So perfect! I am definitely inspired! You make it look so easy. Your smile and your joy makes me happy too! Thanks!
With the cost of housing, you would be better off renting your home with the help of an agency so you always have a home base and you are getting income as well as paying off your mortgage. Just a thought, until you are sure the life is for you .
While I don't embrace Buddhism, the timing and quality of the words you imparted do resonate and reverberate entirely with those seeking liberation from the bondage of materialism. I salute you in your accomplishments. Thank you
Thank you. I always tell people not to worry about trying to be a Buddhist or Christian, for example, but rather Buddha-like or Christ-like. What I like about Buddhism is that it isn't a religion, it's a practice (much like yoga), and many who are devout Jews or Catholics, for example, credit Buddhism for strengthening their own faith in God (Buddhism doesn't have a God, so there's no conflict-of-interest). At the end of the day, it doesn't matter what people believe as long as it motivates them to be kind. As I often say, "Your beliefs don't make you a better person, your behavior does." :) Namaste.
Timber, you have hit the nail on the head. I am 46 and have searched for this lifestyle after realizing the "other" way is a burnout hi-way to selfishness. I have been living in my RV in Canada on and off for the last five years and honestly, I find it surreal. Dealing with the realities of nature is easier (sometimes) than dealing with some peoples warped perception of the reality you should be part of.
I thank you for your video and insights but, mostly to have the courage to speak what is on the RV dwellers mind.
Cheers and happy days ahead!
That portable washer is cool!
Your RV is amazingly neat. I love it. We live in 2 smallish places but recently purchased a tiny RV to see as many state and national parks as we can. Living small is the key. You can do so much more by living smallish. Good luck to you.
Namaste.
This is an awesome video. I went from being homeless for a number of years to having a job, eventually a mortgage and now a condo full of stuff. When I realized that the choices in my life had been mine, started making real changes and stopped blaming others (being a victim) for my situation is when life really started to turn around. Minimalist RV life is very appealing. After a decade at the same job (for which I am extremely grateful) and a condo full of stuff, I am rethinking the life I live. I have always felt more free with less.
My husband and I are going to live like this real soon now.
Janice Bowman best wishes!!
All the best!
Wow, one of the best minimalist videos I have seen. And best explanations of it. I have been watching a lot of videos about living in Vans or buses or campers recently. And find myself being drawn to the minimalist lifestyle. I have never been big on owning nice cars or the latest cell phone. They mean nothing to me. God bless you all. 😀
u gave me a create lesson today, i will start working on myself from now on to stop running after money like i always do.
thank you
Solutions to Debt-slavery you are showing the way and part of a much larger unofficial movement a sane response to the insanity endemic to modern society.
I love you❤️. Thank you 🙏
I live on 930. 00 a month in Ssi. And I feel like a failure sometimes ( even tho I know I’m really not) you just made me feel proud of who I am. And that I don’t have to care about the trappings of “ being rich”. Namaste
Less is more, lovely RV..My daughter bought me "Buddhist Boot Camo".....Yes.... I am a vet with PTSD and she thought I could use it....After working as a tractor trailer driver for the last 17 years I'm excited to get my 1st RV....Simple living is for me...I want to just see the land and I will be boondocking around the country....Great video...
stephanie cutts wow u are beautiful and I so want to do this too and visit my family I don't know
stephanie cutts I have PTSD too and I think I could live and FEEL safer in a SMALLER space too - and be able to just bounce when I FEEL it - yes yes yes
This to has hit me close to home. I have purchased a 25 foot bus and removed the seats. But work less live more, what an awesome philosphy. I love the fact that you showed us how your no water toilet worked, and your gray water tank works. Thanks for giving me the encouragement to actually get started on my bus, and get rid of my rent expense. Because I am tired of wasting my money for someone elses pleasure.
You have inspired me in such a way that I cannot even put into words. Just: THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!
Grateful for Another Great Day!
What a breath of fresh air and attitude you are to TH-cam. You are so right about our "I have to's!" We will watch more of you and thanks for being there. My wife exclaimed "That man is CLEAN!" I conquer.
your happiness made me cry...so incredibly moving! i've set my focus on 'getting out' and the universe landed me on this video just now. I feel so blessed and thank you very much for the sharing you do and yes to your choices and how you listened to your heart. thank you
A lot of people in this world need to watch this video
I am a newbie this video really help me put in words what I was feeling and what I knew I would gain
This is so chill!
First time on your channel. We live full time our 29 ft Class A. Really enjoyed this video as your "why" really resonated with me. Thanks for taking the time to make this video.
What you said toward the end of this video resonated with me. You said it perfectly brother. I'm on a path now to live more and not waste time working or should I say being at work doing pointless and unfulfilling work. I realized I'm most happy when I am home and able to do the things I want. We have one life, we have to live it on our terms, not how society thinks we should. I love the part where you said we won't know what's enough if we haven't defined what it is. Great video man!
That is all I want, more time to live!
We Deem! That’s what it’s all about, time to live...life as you want it
I love this video, I totally agree with it. I’ve been trying to tell people this and everyone looks you like that’s impossible.
You are such a beautiful soul. I am so glad the universe put your video on my path.
Haha! “Celebrating 30 years in a cubicle.” Priceless! Yes, programmed to be obedient workers for others rather than for ourselves. Exchanging our hours for coins rather than sharing our gifts with the world.
Drooling over your kitchen, love your home. Just found your channel and glad I did. Very inspiring. You’ve reminded me of why I started my own. Thank you. Subbed.
they taught us that communism was going to turn us into lifeless gears of a machine, and in the end we ourselves are the ones who became gears of our own accord in a capitalist system.
Kelly Doyle 9oooo
Thank you for sharing yourself, your life and helping us all to better the planet.
Thank you for you powerful word. What torched me most was your statement about being rich in happiness.
Thank you Timber for sharing your home with all of your viewers. Very nice, I dig it. ✌️
You are right. Reprogramming is currently underway. I am changing my career path to include my retirement now instead of waiting until retirement age.
What a unique video. Learning about the BaseCamp washing machine alone made it worthwhile.
Absolutely transformative! I might even be able to talk my wife into this -- she likes tiny houses, but this seems even more practical. Blessings to you!