Jobs For Nomads-RV Transport. Is It Really Worth It? Interview

I’ve heard some people on RUclips saying you can clean up with this job. Didn’t sound like it to me. Listen to what this transporter says.

[@LeadmeUniverse]

Good morning Phyllis , I just hope you and your doggie are doing alright, you’re one of my favorite van lifers and I think highly of you. Take care

[@phyllisfindsfreedom]

Wow thanks!

[@robertpersall98]

I did RV Transport for a year. If you do it purely to see the country. that/s fine. Don't expect to make a lot of money unless you just go, go go. It got to where I was running almost full time and it was my retirement job. If I had the right truck and it was paid for, I might consider it again.

[@VirtuousYoungLady1]

1 rule at a Truck Stop- never take up 2 parking spaces, just to sit in your chair. Parking spots are much needed for truckers who are tired and drive on an 11 hour drive clock. A bobtailer could have used that spot. You see in the video 1 was looking for a spot to park for the night.

[@user-xk2np8sd6o]

I did it. 90 percent are married with a spouse who works full time or are retired. Either results in supplemental income. I was in the 10 percent as a sole source of income. Working 3 weeks on and 1 week off ; you will make about 2000 a month with current rates. It's fun but your income level is just above poverty unless you're in the 90 percent who have another source of money.

[@phyllisfindsfreedom]

Thanks for your perspective.

[@user-xk2np8sd6o]

The $2000 a month is taxable income after expenses. RV transporters sleep in their trucks in truck stops or rest areas. We don't sleep in hotels or there would be no income left . You have to be comfortable sleeping in the back of your pickup and showering in truck stops etc. The freedom is nice but I never liked sleeping in a truck for weeks at a time etc and using public bathrooms. Especially since Covid-19 .

[@paulpierce3875]

Awesome interview as usual. You get your interviewers to really open up.

[@phyllisfindsfreedom]

Glad you think so!

[@ericapetty6457]

Great info on the job! Thanks

[@phyllisfindsfreedom]

Thank you!

[@stevejordan7161]

Great interview Phyllis! You asked all the right questions and he was very open with his answers..Didn't see Buddy, though...😊

[@phyllisfindsfreedom]

I recorded that before I got my little dude 🐶

[@stevejordan7161]

Gotcha.. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@catztruck929]

The lady who did the interview did a good job.

[@jameshackman761]

It’s my dream job

[@mwalker8269]

No hauling Rv's will break you down in many ways.

[@catskill49murphy27]

Interesting and informative. It doesn't appear that the vehicle needed to meet company requirements would lend itself to full time van life though.

[@phyllisfindsfreedom]

Some people have a truck and trailer, and store their trailer for these jobs.

[@EfficientRVer]

I'm sure you could use a bigger truck, like a 1-ton van or box van, or build out something like an Isuzu NPR box truck, if you wanted real vanlife or Class C RV type living space. For that matter, I would guess they wouldn't say no if you wanted to use a Class A or a luxury bus to deliver a trailer with. Likewise for a semi tractor with sleeper. A 3/4 ton pickup seems marginal to be towing RV trailers back and forth across the country continuously, which is why it's the smallest tow vehicle they allow.

[@catskill49murphy27]

You would also have to really love Indiana.@@EfficientRVer

[@larrylamb5310]

I did it for a few years. Your trucks wore out before its paid for.

[@phyllisfindsfreedom]

I did wonder about the net profit.

[@marshallforeman2051]

The sales are down also because of the quality of the RVs now

[@phyllisfindsfreedom]

Imo quality has been and still is low.

[@ladonnadhluni508]

What company does he work with?

[@phyllisfindsfreedom]

I think he mentioned it in the video, but I’m sorry I don’t remember.

[@ChaunceyF350]

He drives for Horizon Transport