$25 DOLLARS a MONTH RENT While Living in a Van
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- Live REALLY CHEAP by staying in a LTVA with cheap rent! A multi month permit is good at any BLM LTVA for 7 MONTHS (Oct-April in Quartzsite) is ONLY $180, which breaks down to just $25.71 PER MONTH! You can stay or move between LTVA's as you wish with this pass.
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My parents moved to quartzite after WWII. My brother was born in Blythe in Jan of ‘46. My dad and Uncle owned the gas station with a hand cranked gas pump. They had a deep well with a stand pump and used a army surplus evaporative refrigerator hung beneath a mesquite tree. There was no electricity in Quartzsite. They moved to Phoenix in late ‘48 where I was born in Feb of ‘49.
With the way things are going they were ahead of their time
So much history! Thanks for sharing.
Nice thank you for sharing this lovely story!
Thx for posting, interesting info.😊
You story is so wonderful. Thank you for sharing.
My parents full timed for over 30 years and Quartzite and the LTVA were favorites of theirs. My father worked helping other RVer's get their rigs up with solar in that area. They started in the early nineties, and he was at the forefront. People used to ask my parents how they could run their lights and tv every night for so long while boondocking. They couldn't believe that my parents could have that much power with just solar. I don't remember my parents having a generator back then. Back then they used to just go to bed when the sun went down. That is why my parents rig was the only one lit up at night with the tv on. They used to take all kinds of classes in jewelry making with like silver, and beadwork down there. They had more friends when they were RVing than they ever had in a stick-built home.
I love your story. Thank you for sharing it. :)
Sounds like an awesome life 😁💞
"Back then they used to just go to bed when the sun went down. That is why my parents rig was the only one lit up at night with the tv on." ---> MAKES NO SENSE
Thank u 💓
@@danielscarbrough4363 I think he means everyone else used to go to bed when the sun went down, but my parents stayed up & watched TV, because they had the power to do so. By "They," he means everyone else except his parents, went to bed when the sun went down, because they didn't have solar panels.
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Hi, Bob! This is my 4th year at Quartzsite. Not sure if this has happened before, but this is the first time I've seen it happen. It is currently so busy at La Posa, the water has been shut off, because the well cannot keep up to meet demand. While they are saying it will come back on eventually, BLM is saying water and dump are not guaranteed in the pass fee. This is something for all to be aware of, as more and more and more folks are recommended here. Easily the busiest early season I've seen yet.
As more and more people are becoming house-less, the facilities will become stretched. I live in Las Vegas and I am seeing a lot more people on Mt Charleston.
I don't think the feds will put up with it if it keeps going this way.
Thx...good to know.
Low wage high rent nation, couldn't have said it better, God bless you Brother.
Real estate is a limited supply with a growing demand...6000 new immigrants a day. Also the cost of owning real estate year to year (taxes, permits, insurance, maintenance) has doubled every 5 years since the 80s.
So if you're renting... there's costs under that and you pay.
10 years ago, if I would have seen this, I'd think you were nuts. 10 years ago, I was also working 60 hrs a week, never spending much time outside and drinking my way to poor health, as a way of forgetting the unpleasant (huge understatement) situation I was in. 10 months into RVing full-time and working on the road, I can't say thank you enough to you and those like you who are getting the information out there that the rat race isn't you're only choice. Thank you so much, Bob!!
Amen to that!
My daughter and I are headed down shortly for our 6th winter season. We stay about 5 months in a suv/tent. We started out when she was age 6. We LOVE it! If we can do it, so can you!
WW - how do you handle the waster water issue? Do you have a big tank or do you park near the toilets? And if so, is it relatively decent near them?
So tents can post up there? I'm hiking and iam trying to get out the Minnesota cold
Even if it says self contained camping units?
@@mair815 so what if you have a no build van?
How does she do school? Home school?
As always, Bob is on target and sharing the nomadic good word with others. Appreciate you Bob!
Sounds good, like a refuge for folks who are feeling squeezed. I bought my land because the owner financed with a reasonable down payment. I converted an old camper into a cozy home and now I have expanded but realize not everyone can do that and its nice to know there are other options.
Excellent that you mentioned that folks in a van can stay in LTVAs; just need to park near a bathroom. That's great piece of info. Thanks Bob and whoever the person is behind the camera. You are a great team.
Do you know if there are LTVAs in Ontario, Canada?
@@isabelstuckey3335 you would have to investigate through whatever the Canadian government land management agency is. This is through the US Bureau of Land Management.
But the LTVA park and permit says you have to have a self contained working bathroom most Vans do not have that
I'm planning to move into an old RV just for this reason: Fed up trying to fight big bills with a small income and living in constant stress. You're awesome! Thanks for what you do!
I've personally found that you never outrun stress regardless of your lifestyle... you just have different challenges to overcome. Not bad thing, just a fact. Enjoy the good times and deal with the situations as they come along and they will come along! Not a panacea, just a great way live the rest of my life and at 75, who knows how long that may be! 🤗
I’m looking into a used small camper instead of apt to offset living expenses.
Same here, my partner doesn't want to move, I'm willing to give it a try.
Need to get a better van before making trip, just money is so tight, will probably be next year 😟
I sure understand. I've been sqirreling every penny for an rv. I found one I could pay cash for and it'll be my retirement home in a year. I knew I'd have to survive on Social Security so I decided that this is the only way I can have a home. I want to make the very best of whatever life gives me. Best of luck to you on your future adventures! 😊
Bob, you're a good, caring man and we need more willing to help and share information like you. May you be blessed !
Thank you for all you do Bob. I've followed you for years and read your book. I tell people about you and even buy your book as gifts to give those I think could benefit from it. I hope to travel out there to the RTR one of these years but for now I am working on an old house on my own property and enjoying being able to actually live on my social security income now. I am fortunate that I am now debt free because of an investment I made in a small homestead in 1993 and I managed to hold onto it by the skin of my teeth working 70 hour weeks in the construction industry traveling all over USA. Now that area that I bought that place in 1993 has now gone commercial all around my old homestead. I accepted an offer last year that enabled me to pay off my mortgage and pay cash for a dependable used vehicle, a used travel trailer, and buy a small homestead with an old house built in 1939 that needs some work, actually a lot of work, but it is a sound structure and the roof don't leak. I thought seriously of buying a rig and putting the money in the bank and hitting the road but I decided I'd rather be on my own land that is paid for and work on the old house over next few years and have a garden and see what happens then because I love gardening and working on my house. I still watch your videos and recommend you and your endeavors to everyone because even though some of us may be happy being on our own homestead I realize how fortunate I am. I see homelessness in some towns nearby, not where I live now because I'm in very rural farming area out here no one is homeless, those people are in the cities nearby. I don't have tv but I do have internet hotspot included on my phone plan and I can get on my laptop to see things on the internet such as the documentaries of how bad the homeless crisis is in many cities in USA. I am thankful and grateful I am on my own land and even though most months I run out of money before the end of the month at least I'm on my own land and have food to eat.
Seriously, your comment is as good as a book.
Love all of you.
Bob, I love that you don't like to be around people, but you are such a great communicator. Awesome juxtaposition.
He’s an extroverted introvert!
One who is motivated by care out of his comfort zone in order to save mankind! ❤
I'm working on leaving a 1200 a month rent payment behind. Currently selling off all my property and sourcing a vehicle to build. This is good info to know, exactly what I needed to learn.
Well you are listening to THE Expert!
Yes, THE expert!
Good job
any update ? Did you build your rig ?
I haven't been in touch for a couple years, but watched literally every one of your videos. Life and circumstances are becoming such that I am renovating a '65 Scotsman camping trailer to live in. Going thru my notes and researching info from your channel. So this being on my feed today was a gift. God bless you for teaching and supporting those new to the lifestyle. Have a blessed day 🙏❤
Bob I've been subscribed for a few years. Studied your video's, and this is by far the best video. I'm on the verge of hitting the road, and appreciate this info very much. Thanks for the hard work keeping us on top of things. God bless you.
Hi Bob this Stevi in Titusville Florida. I'm 83 and live in my van with my service dog on $801 a month which Congress thinks is enough for my golden years. Love you and your videos.👍😊
Your benefit amount in your golden years are based on your earnings in your younger years.
@@jshepard152 maybe he was the guy who delivered your paper, flipped your burgers, cleaned your kids school or drove you to the airport. He deserves enough to live. Freedom is for everyone.
@@narrowpath24 He gets what he paid in just like all who receive such payments.
People receive in proportion to what they paid in.
How do you keep safe? Titusville is kinda high crime? Maybe you are parked on a friend’s or relatives property?
I've been full-time for almost 4 years now. Bob really is the best! I studied his videos for a bunch of years before I set out, so I was decently prepared and everything he says is true. I stay at LTVA sites sometimes, and boondocks others. It really is a much better life for me! Thanks Bob, you're awesome!!!
I’ve been watching his stuff for years too. I’m doing it too one day!
That’s so awesome , I’m in NY , I have a motorhome but will need to be sure I can make it that far . Winter is coming here in NY and I rather move and be able to focus on somethings and having two dogs , it’ll just be a bit easier then dealing with the winter 😅
I just got a van and I'm about to start pursuing this life. I am up in the Northeast as well(Boston area). I find this channel to be an amazing resource. Theses spots down in the Southwest look pretty enticing. Any thoughts/ideas for someone starting out?
I’m on disability so my income can go anywhere and I live in my place currently with my 2 cats and been homeless several times at the end of last year in a small HHR but made it work through 22 below zero weather and then went into my old 1980 32 foot rv that I repainted inside and out. I’d like to sell this gas guzzler that gets like 5 to 8 mpg it’s a 454 Big block v8. It just cost too much to drive anywhere as Im in Montana way away from major towns. I just want ti sell near everything I have and get a nice big van that’s dependable and start doing this too. I love my HHR its good on gas but just not big enough to live in comfortable. But yes I totally want to do this Van life if only I had the van. I hate living in my place in the middle of nowhere in Montana.
@@BLUExEYEDxSLICKT Used vehicle prices should be coming down. But gas might keep going up. Some of this may depend on the election tomorrow, let's hope!
Im so glad i was guided to this channel. So informative and extremely helpful for someone wondering if this lifestyle is possible. Much gratitute for all you do Bob
Once again Bob you're providing information that could save people's lives!! Thank you for your channel
I was thinking about getting an RV, but every RV I went to see had soft spots. and I decided to look into sailboats. And I did I don't regret it it doesn't have no wood it's fiberglass, it doesn't get any soft spots. I love watching your videos have a great day.
scamp rv's are fiberglass. they ha a 13' 16' and 19' fifth wheel. People say they will probably outlast the pwner. Very reasonable prices. They 13 and 16 can be pulled with a v 6 car. They are very lightweight.
I lived on my 43ft sloop for 20yrs and worked in marine construction for 28yrs on a variety of surface craft. As for soft spots on fiberglass boats? They do exist. It all depends on the construction techniques and that's why it's good to get a survey prior purchase. I'm full time RV now and occasionally crew for boat deliveries.
I lived on a boat for 4 years and had it 10 years. It’s much more expensive than rvs. Boats leak too and have wood between the fiberglass. Boats take a lot more maintenance and are more expensive. BOAT = bring over another thousand. It’s easy to find boondocking in an rv. Boats, anchoring is being restricted. You also need a way to get to shore. I enjoyed it a lot, but rving is much easier.
@Tony Hansen actually I'm on a mooring so I don't pay anything. So you can save your money, and get insurance on it. What I do pay for is tow service and that's $199 for the year that's all I pay for. And since it's in 1989 sailboat I pay $18 for the registration every year.
@@joe9107 I know I've seen them but U-Haul. also made fiberglass trailers they just stopped I don't know why. There's a guy on RUclips, that made a trailer. out of foam and he tows it around with his Vespa.
Thanks, Bob, for the great tip. All your comments were extremely helpful. I'm a new van owner at 79 and will need to find work to accomplish the goal of ownership but thankful I still have the energy to work part time. Living at an LTVA is a new concept where my expenses can be reduced with the option of finding part time work if I choose. Best blessings for your mission to help others. I have so much to learn and you are my favorite mentor. Fondly, Diane 🥰🙏👍
I’m facing the same adventure
Wow @79 that’s great
Life has been busy and slowed down my dream of this life-style living. I am 75 April 2023, finally I plan on heading out as soon as vehicle is ready. So nice to find out you are 79!
Do you have a Channel? Would like to connect, see how you are doing.
You have to work at 79????
Thanks for the great info. To you and your team behind the camera. I am feeling very comfortable about nomad life with my small pension and social security. I have learned so much from watching your videos.I feel like I am well equipped to head out next year. Thanks again Bob and everybody who helps you with these videos.
Yes! This is amazing thank. you so much! I'm an RVer with two boys and two dogs and we are currently camping in New Mexico from your other video and we will head down to Arizona thank you soooo much!! Your videos helps us in more than I can express!
Awesome
Hubby and I are gearing up to try the van life next spring. After covid our landlords started hiking up the rent every 6 months so it's time to hit the road. Ppl like you are an inspiration. See ya down the road!
Bob, sending you a multitude of appreciation with all my gratitude. Bob your a true gem and I know I am not alone in letting you know that.
We are definitely interested in LTVAs. We just took our first big trip and are eager to learn about more options for long term camping. Great video - thanks!
I would definitely take advantage of this, I never knew this was a thing. Thanks as always for such helpful information, Bob!!
Always good to know there are options. Being on SocSec, prices of everything going crazy, and having serious health issue, I'm always a hiccup away from needing something like this. It doesn't exist on the east coast where I am, so I appreciate being made aware of a place I can go if I have to.
Im in CT trying to get out there. Its so expensive here.
The hardest choice was healthcare locations .. hospitals and doctors
You might want to look into harvest hosts too. I’m not sure if you have to pay anything or not but it might be a way to stay on the East coast-some of these harvesthost locations are vineyards, museums, historical sites, etc. If you have a serious health condition, you may be better off applying for senior housing which is independent and saves on costs because they usually charge 30% - 40% of your monthly income after they deduct your healthcare expenses. You are free to come and go as you please. You can apply for these apartments through your local public housing authority. They also offer rental assistance and other programs. Utilities usually offer cost savings programs to help people with limited income. If you need to save money on transportation you may qualify for Paratransit which offers door to door service for people with disabilities-it can save you a lot of money on gas and wear on your vehicle. But if you want to travel and be in a warmer climate then Bob’s advice is excellent.
Camping is an Issue back east, esp w a dog.
@@rubiconoutdoors3492same here I’m from Bristol.. my wife and I struggle living in a trailer park on limited income. Nobody cares about the poor people. Good luck 🍀 in life. God Bless you 🙏
I love you Bob...you have saved my life for the past 5 years and ive remained completely covid free...happy birthday Cody!
Thank you Bob! Just found your channel, I'm a 57 yr old female, heading out on the Rd right after the first of the year.
This is an awesome channel!
Oh wow! Yes I would absolutely do this! For the first time I feel a profound relief just thinking about somewhere I can stay for very little cost, and have a job to pay off my debts and live peacefully in an outdoor setting. It's so wonderful. Thank you! Hope to meet you someday. 😊😊😊
I love the practicality of all the advice that Bob provides. Bob should teach college classes in living economically. Or possibly classes in women's shelters.
What a great idea!
Perhaps we can all contact our local women’s shelters and offer to present several of Bob’s best advice videos!
It may spark someone’s thoughts on how they can live on their own!
@@MomCat6000 As a woman on the verge of starting over away from the crappy life I'm in.. I'm looking into converting my Envoy and seeing how I can start over, this is what I need!!
@everyone , Bob had made 2 videos called something like "you just got evicted now what? Part 1 and 2 " they are serious life skills everyone should know and gives you the tactical advantage.
L👀K at ALL of his videos.
How do you cool RV to 72 degrees when it’s 115 outside? What kind of system is necessary and how reliable is it ?
Doesn’t sound simple at all
I bought the LTVA permit! Just started full time this year...love it so far but need to cut expenses since only have SS. I think this will really help. Thank you, BOB!
Where do people stay for the other 5 months out of the year they aren’t in an LTVA?
I'm in Quartzsite also! I love it here 💪🌻🤠
@@RaiderDonnie
The video said stay in 1 camp for 7 mths then go to another camp for the next 7 mths just going back and forth between the 2 has you covered for year to year.
@@RaiderDonnie I travel around during the other months...just seeing the country! 👍🤗
@@RaiderDonnie You could go up north to escape the heat! Or to mountain areas.
Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!! The only reservation I had about living full time in an RV was knowing where I'd actually stay and THIS is what I needed to hear. Thank you ❤
You sir are a knowledgeable gem. You really have me considering this option. Thank you for the knowledge.
I started out at La Posa North last November and the weather was perfect. I have a Honda Element with no extra AC or heat but no problem sleeping. It did get cold in December (below freezing) so I wound up moving south to Imperial Dam which was covered in my $180 LTV pass. It was about 10 degrees warmer down there near Yuma but both sites can have ferocious wind and sand storms. Quartzsite is convenient for food and supplies but pricey and limited in products even in nearby Parker compared to Imperial Dam and Yuma with three Walmarts and many other stores as well. The worst part of camping in La Posa is the high cost of showers and drinking water. Imperial Dam has Squaw Lake campground very close with cheap, good hot showers and a water dispenser machine at the Christian Center with 25 cents per gallon water, also free mail and package delivery - Quartzsite was a big hassle
Thank for the info! Do any of the LTVA’s prohibit or have different rules for car/van/SUV’s that are not self contained?
How was your internet service? Is there a strong signal at any of the places you mentioned?
@@cindybluth8244 internet was fine in Quartzsite but lousy at Imperial Dam. I have a cheapo MotoG and the antenna wasn't up to the task. Better phones did ok
@@Teri728 You have to read the maps carefully because car/Van camping is only allowed in a few sections and within 500' of restrooms
Thank you, Bob. Your videos are the first ones I ever watch about the nomad life. I absolutely cannot wait until the day I can hit the road. At 62, I’m hoping I have some years left to enjoy Vanlife.
Hi Robin. I'm also 62. I've been watching Bob's videos for years, planning in my head how and when to hit the road. I just need to finally buy that van and renovation.
I also told the hubby I was getting out of the rat race at 62. I have 2 yrs and 3 months to go. I have a leg up as we paid off our house 12 yrs ago. Been socking away retirement funds since then. Recently purchased a pop-up and ready to use it.
I am 62 and have 2 years and 6 months to go to retirement. I have my van and I am working to be as strong and healthy as I can so I can enjoy my time out there.
I have 17 months until 62 and this is what I want to do. I'm on the east coast and lost everything from bad decisions on my part. I live in a cargo trailer conversion for the last several years on my daughter's property. I just hope I don't talk myself out of it. I've never traveled and want to see the country. Keep inspiring.
I have a year till full retirement at age 66. Just bought my 2001 23ft Fleetwood Jamboree and counting the days till I'm free. Hang in there, kiddo, you can do it! 😀
Another great video. Thanks for all you do Bob.
Thank you so much. I am new to nomadic living. I've been doing it one month now and I'm still learning how to overcome challenges. One of which is how to work (not a techy. I work with my hands) and live like this. I can't thank you enough
Glad you mentioned that those in vans without black tanks can still use the LTVA as long as they park within 500ft of the restrooms! Great info for me and my future rig!!
Thank you for taking the time to create this video. We have some camping lots in Kansas and Missouri. We pay less than $30 per year taxes and anywhere from $120 to$160 per lot per year association fees. The land is ours and has deed filed in the county. LTVAs are great options, but we like having or own spot. We like having a community to come home to. Jobs are more limited near both camping lots, but there are some and if you want to commute 45 minutes to an hour gets you to a plentiful job market. K through 12 education is an issue... it is mediocre in Kansas and down right poor in central Missouri. I guess that is why there are a lot of people home schooling here. An LTVA would be a great base to fully explore the desert SW though. Thank you again for showing people opinions.
It would be nice if you edited your comment and listed the locations for these places. Some people shy away from desert areas. Not me. But we love Kansas. Fam from there.
Also, We home-schooled back in the 1980's as it began to be popular. With community growing, home-school offers everything any other school offers... and better education most times. Our first son graduated junior college at 18.
Camping in Missouri would be nice! Love the Midwest, but the upper Midwest here gets pretty damn cold! Especially when you're retired and don't ski..
Just would rather not be stuck at the same old lot..but that is just me
Hi.
Do you have an Internet link or address for these sites?
God Bless you Brother. You’re helping so many folks with emotional, social and financial issues with your great positive vibe and point of view❤
This gotta be one of my favorite channels on RUclips!!!! As a veteran sometimes getting away from everything feels just right. I’m still undecided about making the move..I hope one day soon- I make the move! Thank you for the information.
Bob your videos help me make it through working every night shift. The day I get to retire I'm selling out and moving back out west
There are services that come to you as far as WATER ,PROPANE,AND SEPTIC PUMP TRUCKS . It cost extra but not expensive if you don't want to move your rig. We do this every winter and well worth the $180. Thanks Bob for everything you do for the NOMAD community. 👍🇺🇸😁 See you down the road!!!
Awesome!
Do you have an estimate of the extra services for water, propane, dump, etc per month?
This is what I was wondering. Glad to know there are mobile services for water and sewer.
Thank you so much for the intel. Your videos are always so informative and helpful. As a female RV person videos like these help a great deal.
Thanks for this video! Really helpful with my planning. Hope you're doing well out there!!
Thank you! I am in the planning stage of being a nomad gypsy. Self employed, living stationary in a travel trailer which I plan to downsize to smaller unit. Places like this could move my nomad/retirement dates a year closer. :-) I'm researching solar options and just invested in a set up which I can expand as I need can afford. Thank you for this video.
Just a tip here. Look at Caravan Carolyn’s recent video on a $499 100Ah lithium battery. U don’t have to buy the name brand one. Cheers, Mo in NJ
Another 👍 One Bob!
How about a tour for each of the LTVAs you've listed?
You always do a great job 👏 showing us folks what to expect.
Look forward to your LTVA vid series.
Great info! Finally reaching retirement at the end of this month!!!
I’ve been following you & daydreaming about VanLife since 2008!!!
Always thought I’d have a van by now but as luck would have it - I have a Prius!
Good mpg + Generator on wheels = I’m going to make the best with what I already have!
And take all the seats out and do a space-saving build so I can attend my first RTR … and while I’m there - I can check out the Quartzite LTVAs!!
Thank you for all this information!
Looking forward to all my adventures to come!!
Thank you for all you do your tips and information and your positive energy hope to see you on the road 🙏🏼❤️🤙🏼
you are SO GOOD Bob! you're work is SO important to so many, THANK YOU.
That’s an incredible deal! What a bargain! I wish we had LTVAs here in Australia. Thank you. Your videos bring hope to people struggling through the pandemic. ❤️👍
Same here.
Wish I could afford to travel and live there
@@steph5205Maybe you could move here and live in Quartzite for the 7 months and work as a digital nomad. Bob also mentioned that the LTVAs by Yuma, AZ offer more job opportunities. If you’re not an American citizen, you might be able to get a longer visa and/or a work permit. It’s worth it to research this possibility. You could save a lot of money this way for your future goals.
I would love to do this. Now I need to convince my husband. Thank you Bob for putting this information together as it gives me peace of mind knowing there’s options available.
Give him time Tina but keep trying! My husband was definitely NOT on board 7 years ago, then warmed up a bit more 3 years ago, and 2 weeks ago he bought us our first true vintage RV... A mint condition Dodge Superior in naming Daisy. We're packing up our house as i write this so don't lose hope! 🌼
Thanks for this Information!!! Truly Appreciated.
Such a good man to give hope to people that need it! Thank you Bob
This sounds like a totally great deal. I've been in search of camp grounds like this. I will definitely be moving soon. Thanks
This is amazing! Just what I've been looking for as an option. Thank you Bob for making this video❤
Bob helped me leave Minnesota. It is scary packing n leaving. I packed way too much stuff. I left at the end of November on my way to Quartzsite. I stayed at a New Mexico Campground boondocking and my Chinese heater quit working so I got a camp spot with electricity and water. You can't beat this. Less than 150 bucks a month. Picnic table, covered, water, trash, showers, but everything has limits.
Did you find an LTVA in New Mexico, or are they just in AZ and CA 🕊
This sounds so promising. Thank you Bob for the information. You are giving ppl hope! So many are worrying about their future and they are sick with worry.
Hopefully many will look at life a little differently and realize they can make if they would think outside the box.
In a little over a week, I will embark on my first nomadic winter. I have a Kodiak Canvas Truck tent, a Bluetti solar generator, a Big Mr. Buddy, a Coleman grillmaster (bought used and refurbished by moi), a composting toilet (with a spare urine container and a SheWee for nighttime use), a "bathroom" tent with two sections (one of which will hold the toilet, the other will have my solar shower), and various other equipment, most from Dollar Tree. I will acquire an Otterbox on the first, and will leave on the eighth. I will spend the winter honing my first chapter and outline in preparation for sending out queries and will continue to create my production line in preparation for War Eagle next fall. Your videos have been a huge help in my preparation for this adventure. Thanks so much!
Wowza Bob ! This is life changing info 😻 Exactly what I was wishing to find . Thank You !
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience with others, you are appreciated.
THANKS BOB! SUCH NEEDED INFORMATION AS IM GOING TO BE HEADING DOWN THERE IN A COUPLE WEEKS!! I WILL SAY IT AGAIN, YOU ARE A BLESSING TO US ALL!!
This is on my bucket list! I would like a bigger vehicle first tho. My Transit Connect has been pretty cheap to run, very reliable, but definitely need more space for the long run
There's plenty of space with a Ford Transit. You just open the door and the great outdoors is there 😊
I live in a Nissan NV200 and have plenty of room because I don't spend much time inside my van.
I’m with you on a bigger rig. I just sold my van, lived in it five years, now looking for a small to mid class C. I’m a home body even on the road. Good luck on your search for something with more room!
Thank you this is the information I have been looking for
You are so good at educating us. Thank you.
Hi Bob! Love your videos and appreciate all of the information you so willingly share with the rest of us out here. I’m a weekend camper, mostly, and am still employed full time as a nurse, but I’m 60 now and I ask myself every day how much longer I can do this. I know for a certainty that I could live very happily as a van dweller. I was the kid who just wanted to move into the fort I built in the back yard. As an adult I’ve always been enamored with the idea of getting away and living simply. When I look at my home and my possessions, I realize how little of it is of any real value to me. I have some resources squirreled away for retirement, but I have a few chronic health issues that I need to monitor and I’m still 5 years away from being eligible for Medicare. That’s all that really keeps me where I am now. But I also worry that the stress and worry of the day to day grind may just kill me before I get the chance to enjoy retirement. So I just keep trudging forward and living vicariously through your channel and a few others, dreaming of the day I can finally break free. I appreciate your passion for sharing this lifestyle with others, and for helping us to see that it’s possible. My time will come .. thank you for helping me keep the dream alive!
Hi Kim. Being five years out is really a blessing - it all depends on how you look at things. You have plenty of time to plan and prepare. Maybe you could consider a intermediate steps.
For example, start selling your stuff. With your time frame, you won’t be prey to low ball offers. You will find out what you don’t even miss. More importantly, you’ll realize what you do miss.
You can learn the skills you need. Of course, watching videos like this is great fun and educational. But you can do more. Offer to help someone else on their project, so you will have experience when you do it for yourself. Eg. builds, canning, thrifting, cooking with one propane burner. Even learning how to go without is a skill most of us really don’t have - God bless America.
You don’t mention your current living situation. How about getting something smaller? Rent a room over someone’s garage. Rent a bedroom in a house. How about buying that RV on a five-year payment plan and parking in your daughter’s backyard?
I’m working on my health. About a year ago, I just got tired of always being sore. I was in a car crash that smashed my pelvis, so I have every excuse to stay in bed on bad days. I’ve stopped the excuses. I’m losing weight and getting stronger everyday. You might want to think about getting stronger, too.
Just some ideas to get your juices flowing! We’re in the process of downsizing. Our home is beautiful, but too big for where we are now. The kids are out, my mother who lived with us passed a few years ago, even my dog has passed. With my husband traveling for work, I’m lost in five bedrooms and three baths. Ridiculous! We’re doing redecorating and stuff now to sell soon. We’re not doing the RV thing. Our goal is a small condo here in Michigan and a small condo in Arizona or Nevada. My hip can’t do these Michigan winters lol.
Best of luck to you, Kim. Make your dreams reality!
Hey Kim, your situation is like so many others, you are not alone!
Also, many chronic and metabolic health issues among health care professionals ironically stem from improper standard american diet.
Visit any hospital at mealtime, you will witness the worst sugar & starch laden crap diet, the worst possible for healing served to the patients! WTH? Oh that's right, administration reveals it's not about healing, it's about MONEY! Of course!
Many of the nurse staff will be overweight even though they get plenty of walking in during a shift.
Why are they so unhealthy? Is it because of a low fat high grain/carb/sugar diet as recommended?
The majority of Dr's are ignorant of proper human nutrition, and so are our trusted "professional dieticians"...smh...they also embrace the standard american diet (SAD) food pyramid. That's the real problem!!!
Do yourself a HUGE favor, drop all sugar and adopt a keto or carnivore lifestyle and you will reverse any metabolic issues and eliminate many others.
I KNOW THESE THINGS FIRST HAND...67 yrs and have changed my life with CARNIVORE eating beef butter bacon eggs salmon and sardines for the last 9 months. Shopping is EASY and my RA pain is reduced by about 80% so far.
Learned from: Sally K Norton MPH - Ken D Berry MD - Neisha (Berry) - Shawn Baker MD podcast - Dr Sten Eckberg and several others.
Hang in there, I'm not in RV yet but maybe I'll see you in Quartzite in a few years!
@@danielscarbrough4363 . My thoughts exactly. I went back to the SAD diet about 2 or 3 months ago. Worst mistake I could have made. Gained 15 pounds and am experiencing physical problems that had started to go away. Going back to watching those videos you were referring too, so that I can get myself back on track. Thank you for your encouraging reminders. I really appreciated hearing from "a health champion" Sten Ekbert😃
Totally agree!
I was in your same situation when I was young like you.... and I discovered quite by accident that eating very lightly for breakfast (piece of toast)...then lunch eat one RED DELICIOUS apple... my digestion problem totally went away. Now I am 67... and must eat a prune every day also. Stopped eating meat except occasional SMALL amounts. Hope that helps.
Thanks for the update u rock Bob u turned bad experience into good for sooooo many people greetings from NC and Just one more mile..we go out 2 to 3 months at a time.. thanks son for caring for bid dog and our cat while we r out little dog tags along
Wow, thanks for the info!! Excellent video!
Thank you so much for the insight.
I am considering changing my lifestyle.
This sounds like a great way to start and the employment opportunities you discussed sound very inviting.
God bless you for all you do.
I did this last year and am on my way to Quartzsite to do it again this year. If you’re a social person you can find or form some amazing communities at the LTVA. I plan to bounce between Quartzsite and Imperial Dam to see friends I’ve made in both places, and probably explore some new-to-me places too.
Sounds like a good deal to me! Have a 10ft cargo trailer and are ready,I think, to go. Thank you sir!!👍👍
This man is so kind and helpful. ❤ Thanks for the content.
You've explained so well, thankyou so much for information on LTVA.
GoodMorning Bob, that is some good information and thanks for sharing. I am sure many people would take advantage of being able to stay in a spot hassle free for one or more months depending on travel plans.
Bob, I can't thank you enough for all the useful / interesting / helpful information you provide us with!
Thank you so much for this information this is what I’ve been looking for
Wonderful news, Bob! Thanks for all you do to help people.
Bob I absolutely love how enthusiastic you are about your way of life.
Just discovered your channel today. Man, I love your positive energy. Great info
Thank you for the video, Bob. 🤗🤗🤗
Bob, THANK YOU for all you do!!!
Always love the information you give us!!
Thank you. We are just starting out and this info for seniors is so important.
Thank you Bob. This has been so helpful.
We stayed at the LTVA's in and around Q last winter. It's a great deal - especially at La Posa S. and Imperial Dam where there that $180 buys you not just a place to stay for 7 months but unlimited water, dump and trash disposal. I really liked Imperial Dam as they have more dump stations than La Posa, so there's never a long wait to dump and fill your tank. There is also a Christian Service Center there where you can receive mail, Amazon deliveries, etc. and fill with propane too. Plus, it's only about 1/2 hr away from Yuma (about 23 miles).
I will be new to van life experience.
The LTVA ...is that $180 for 7 months at each LTVA...
BOB listed several in the southwest
@@phillipmartello3408 Sorry for the late reply, but I just saw your post. I'm sure you've found out by now, but for others who may have the same question, the $180 buys you a permit that you put on the side of your camper that is good at all area LTVAs, so you can travel between them at will for one $180 fee. However, there are only two that have full amenities, La Posa S. and Imperial Dam. We're at Lake Mead now, and plan to be at La Posa S. in about a month. We're holding off a little longer this year because of the heat.
How's the internet signal at Imperial Dam?
Perfect timing!!!! I will definitely be checking this out in a few weeks. Hope to stay there for the winter!
Great video with great information. This is the kind of content that iI appreciate. Thanks!
Definitely looking into this! Thank You!
I simply love Bob & his great team, what an amazing human !
You are always so helpful to others.
Great video! I had no idea and this helps me with information about more options because I’d prefer a safe legal open place to camp.
He'll yeah! Thank you for the information and God bless you!
Thank you for the video. Praying next year to be traveling with my Mom. This sounds good just to have as we travel. Been following your videos for about 7 years before your split. Always excellent and useful content. You have opened up a whole different world for me. Thank you and your camera person.
Thank you Bob. Answered most all of my questions and was very helpful to me. I am going to set out making plans now ahead of time. I will be retiring at the end of the year and looking forward to spending some pleasant days out there. Thank you so much!
I love your videos! They are sooooo informative and inspirational! 🙏
Thanks so much for sharing. So many would love this information.
Thank you Bob! I'm looking forward to being on the road at the end of this year. You have inspired me from all of your great tips, ideas, and information over the years. I went to 2020 RTR and enjoyed being there. Looking forward to see/meet you the next time.