I just discovered your channel. I'm 4 months shy of 60 and got myself into a van this past Spring. I'm hoping to hit the road though I don't know when. I only believed a nomadic life could be do-able because of people like you who are actually doing it! 😊
Good to hear you are planning and have a van. I am getting all my ducks in a row, too. I wanted to retire next spring. But it looks like the year after next to recoup the funds I put into my teeth and the used nucamp trailer needed some new batteries, breaks, and replacement lines from the propane. So good luck to you on retirement or semi retirement ❤
"Pooped on my shoe..." Lmao! I'm just picturing this little desert fox, out there, in the middle of the night -- cavorting with Wynston's toys, snooping your trash, knocking things over, and -- pooping on your shoe...!
Hi Amanda, nice job on the fire pit. I love sitting by the 🔥. Wynston is all tuckered out from his fun day . I think it’s a fox thing The ones that come visit me poop on the picnic table . Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your mom!
That was hilarious you just walked up and filled up your water and the others waiting and waiting 😂 I'm a new subscriber and I'm learning some good things from you living nomad life I want to do that someday
You do have a very nice group of friends. It was so nice seeing Matty n Wynston together again. They always seemed to have a special bond. Hope it all goes well with a great deal of fun n laughter❤❤❤❤❤❤
May you and Wynston have a great Thanksgiving with your mom. I did watch Bob Wells video and I was surprised since I thought he was happy with his ambulance. After he explained his reason for his new vehicle, it made perfect sense to me.
I agree completely abut the benefits of a minivan. After five years in a Class A, I love life in my minivan so much more. Standing up is an outdoor activity anyway.
Happy Thanksgiving to you, Wynston, Brock and your mom. I hope y'all have a wonderful day. By the way, you had me laughing recounting your issues with the desert foxes and them "christening" your shoes. I so love your videos, Amanda. Safe travels! ❤💙
I just watched Bob Wells. I was surprised when he got that ambulance lol The Subaru suits him. I bumped into him at Walmart in Flagstaff around Aug or Sept he was very gracious and chatted a bit. Bill is 76, life is what you make of it. Think young, feel young, be young. 🦊 The fox said to himself, "Ooo Amanda is here yay!" "Here's a gift for you my friend!"💩💩
I watched Bob Wells video about his down sizing. I agree with him completely! I enjoyed this video and your seeing Yellow Wolf, Taco and Matty. Sorry I am not judging anything but I still miss seeing you and Matty traveling together. So happy you two are still great friends. That's what counts! Thanks for sharing all this about your mini van. I have a 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and I am perfectly fine with it! ❤❤
Hi Amanda, I feel this sentiment completely. I recently swapped back to a minivan after spending the last year building out a Jeep camper. The minivan is just so much more comfortable and easier to camp with. All of those aspects are what resonate with me. Fuel economy, stealth, ease of travel. I’m not surprised he’s going something smaller, and I just saw his floor and shelf build. It’s going to be perfect for some good travel.
Hi friend! It actually amazes me how many people revert to the minivan after trying something different. I hear that so often! I really hope my van lasts me a few more years at least. It's one of the reasons I keep it so clean and tidy - I try and put those good vibes into it. 😂😂
I am soooo glad you told us about desert foxes! I had no idea they stole dog toys, ate your food and pooped on your shoes! That is valuable information. 😆
After 10 yrs in a Nissan NV200 minivan, I compromised and got a Promaster 1500 118" wheelbase low top van. I'm 5'5" and can stand up in it, it is 16'3" long and fits in a regular parking space. Very happy.
Oh Amanda, interesting and kind of odd things happen with you. I saw Bob's video too.😊 I love the fact that he has a minivan now and it is great that you are still in yours! ❤ have a fabulous Thanksgiving 🦃!!
Winston and Taco are just incredibly cute together. I watched the same video with Bob Wells. I was shocked at first but it makes since for him. I needed the hightop because of my bad back, but you're right. Freedom is what makes you happy. And I so want that campfire scene as a Christmas/winter fireplace loop. LOL. hmmmm, I may have to make one...LOL
I just came back from a 3 day camping trip with my class b. I love the room, but I use a water jug and 5 gallon bucket so I don't have to keep up with the systems. I'm going to get a suv or a minivan when I retire and go on longer trips.
I saw Bob’s video and have been following him for years so I have seen him switching vehicles. I am him glad he downsized if it gives him more freedom. I really enjoy following you and Chantelle in your mini vans. Such a simpler life. I crave this lifestyle.
Love seeing you with Matty, Yellow Wolf & Taco! I'm so glad to see you living your best life doing what you love. Wise words. Tombstone trip sounds fun. Happy Thanksgiving to you & your family Amanda!
Loved Tombstone when we visited years ago. Looking forward to visiting this year. As long as there isn’t any snow! Two years ago we didn’t go because of the terrible weather. Happy Thanksgiving and have fun in Tombstone.
WOW!! Gotta be the best advertisement for Quartzite I ve ever heard, lol. Cant wait to get there to have lil foxes steal my stuff n poop in my shoes, lol Gonna be great!!!!❤😂❤😂❤
...one of these days when my last little birdie flies the coop, I'm gonna make it to Quartzsite and one of your meet-ups. 'Til then, living vicariously through your videos :).
I got to meet Bob in January at RTR. meeting You and him were the highlights of my life so far! I was not shocked, He got rid of the ambulance either. in my search for a full-size van. I have also considered one of the larger SUVs. Unfortunately, my financial system has changed drastically from last year. But I’m going to keep saving my pennies. Love You n Wynston! Happy Thanksgiving 🍁🦃🍽
I'm quite happy with my Transit. It is a low roof but as you point out, that's just one drawback. I had a Subaru and missed having the van so much that I am very clear now where my heart lives!
Me and my cat snuggled by that fire lol....hoping to start van life w/in the next month...I'm both excited and having some anxiety...I just hope my van keeps running while I work a new p/t job I got so I'm not having to move back out of it again and back into where I am staying...I just really want to leave and never come back but for everything to go smooth and work out? With how my life goes, it doesn't...not thinking negatively, just realistically and how things have always gone...hope it works out for me this time, I just want to be FREEEEE!
Im not surprised people giving up the box modular ambulances. Even a high top van ambulances is better. I work on ambulances, a transport nurse.....but Box ambulances EAT UP THE GAS like a class A. But.....I'm sure it's all phases of what does,doesnt work and what each individual can, cannot live with. Me, I must be able to stand up, and the van gets 18 to 20 miles a gallon......not too bad at all.....
Again?!🤯 Are you sure it's not some random vanlifer pooping in your shoe?! All I know is that I'll be leaving a decoy shoe outside my rig. Also, and _totally_ unrelated... can I borrow a shoe?😆Happy Thanksgiving!
I can buy a brand new van/vehicle. But nothing is gonna do it like my Chevy 3500. Nothing else can pull like the BFV, nothing else can sleep me and my 3 kids, nothing else can haul the amount of stuff i want to. She is paid off, set up, and has been killing road life for 8 years and over 160000 miles. I understand a bit of jealousy over other rigs....but looking at mine....I absolutely love the way it works for me and provides me what I need.
Todays modern cars can easily do 300 thousand and above. I have a chevy express van, it has 200 thou on it. I've have several different mechanics tell me that the motor is barely broken in. Cars from the 50s,60s, 70s may not have lasted, but modern cars are more capable than people think.
Most of the 70 years old I hang out with are super healthy and active. I believe living on the road helps with that. We spend so much time being active outdoors - it's naturally healing and anti-aging.
I just discovered your channel. I'm 4 months shy of 60 and got myself into a van this past Spring. I'm hoping to hit the road though I don't know when. I only believed a nomadic life could be do-able because of people like you who are actually doing it! 😊
Wonderful! I'm excited for your journey. 🩷
Good to hear you are planning and have a van. I am getting all my ducks in a row, too. I wanted to retire next spring. But it looks like the year after next to recoup the funds I put into my teeth and the used nucamp trailer needed some new batteries, breaks, and replacement lines from the propane. So good luck to you on retirement or semi retirement ❤
@@AdventuringWithAmandaThanks, looking forward to delving into your older videos 🙂
@@carolwest6095All the best to you as well 🙂
@ happycamper - surprised that name was available, you should totally start a channel with it 👍
"Pooped on my shoe..." Lmao! I'm just picturing this little desert fox, out there, in the middle of the night -- cavorting with Wynston's toys, snooping your trash, knocking things over, and -- pooping on your shoe...!
Wynston burying the bone for all of 3 seconds😂😂😂😂, he is just adorable!!
Amanda, I love your videos! You always seem to be so safe and enjoying this journey! No fear! Love that ❤
I have truly found my path and passion. Thank you. 😘
Hi Amanda, nice job on the fire pit. I love sitting by the 🔥.
Wynston is all tuckered out from his fun day .
I think it’s a fox thing
The ones that come visit me poop on the picnic table .
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your mom!
That was hilarious you just walked up and filled up your water and the others waiting and waiting 😂 I'm a new subscriber and I'm learning some good things from you living nomad life I want to do that someday
You do have a very nice group of friends. It was so nice seeing Matty n Wynston together again. They always seemed to have a special bond. Hope it all goes well with a great deal of fun n laughter❤❤❤❤❤❤
Yes! I'm so grateful. Matty adores Wyn, and he always will. I love getting the boys together!
May you and Wynston have a great Thanksgiving with your mom.
I did watch Bob Wells video and I was surprised since I thought he was happy with his ambulance. After he explained his reason for his new vehicle, it made perfect sense to me.
Love your channel.
Amanda, it's so nice of you to share your shoes with foxes!😅 Wynston is also nice to share his toys. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!❤❤
We are generous...😂😂😂
I agree completely abut the benefits of a minivan. After five years in a Class A, I love life in my minivan so much more. Standing up is an outdoor activity anyway.
Yes!!! I always tell people - I do van life so I can "live" outdoors. 🔥❤️
Plus Bob is building out his Subaru by himself!👍👍👍
Yep!!
Happy Thanksgiving to you, Wynston, Brock and your mom. I hope y'all have a wonderful day. By the way, you had me laughing recounting your issues with the desert foxes and them "christening" your shoes. I so love your videos, Amanda. Safe travels! ❤💙
I just watched Bob Wells. I was surprised when he got that ambulance lol The Subaru suits him. I bumped into him at Walmart in Flagstaff around Aug or Sept he was very gracious and chatted a bit. Bill is 76, life is what you make of it. Think young, feel young, be young. 🦊 The fox said to himself, "Ooo Amanda is here yay!" "Here's a gift for you my friend!"💩💩
I absolutely agree!
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Stay safe.❤
Cardio barking!!! "Taco, you chase the ball, I'll bark"😅
I did see Bobs video. He is so passionate about this freedom in his life❤
I watched Bob Wells video about his down sizing. I agree with him completely! I enjoyed this video and your seeing Yellow Wolf, Taco and Matty. Sorry I am not judging anything but I still miss seeing you and Matty traveling together. So happy you two are still great friends. That's what counts! Thanks for sharing all this about your mini van. I have a 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and I am perfectly fine with it! ❤❤
Nomad life is ever-changing. Part of life on the road. 🥰
Yes, I saw Bob’s video and am excited to see how he likes his Forester and has gone back to a simplified build.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving 🦃🍁😊
👍🙂
Hi Amanda, I feel this sentiment completely. I recently swapped back to a minivan after spending the last year building out a Jeep camper. The minivan is just so much more comfortable and easier to camp with. All of those aspects are what resonate with me. Fuel economy, stealth, ease of travel. I’m not surprised he’s going something smaller, and I just saw his floor and shelf build. It’s going to be perfect for some good travel.
Hi friend! It actually amazes me how many people revert to the minivan after trying something different. I hear that so often! I really hope my van lasts me a few more years at least. It's one of the reasons I keep it so clean and tidy - I try and put those good vibes into it. 😂😂
Happy Thanksgiving to you both 🍗🥧🦃🏈🍂🥧🍗🦃
I am soooo glad you told us about desert foxes! I had no idea they stole dog toys, ate your food and pooped on your shoes! That is valuable information. 😆
After 10 yrs in a Nissan NV200 minivan, I compromised and got a Promaster 1500 118" wheelbase low top van. I'm 5'5" and can stand up in it, it is 16'3" long and fits in a regular parking space. Very happy.
Oh Amanda, interesting and kind of odd things happen with you. I saw Bob's video too.😊 I love the fact that he has a minivan now and it is great that you are still in yours! ❤ have a fabulous Thanksgiving 🦃!!
Winston and Taco are just incredibly cute together. I watched the same video with Bob Wells. I was shocked at first but it makes since for him. I needed the hightop because of my bad back, but you're right. Freedom is what makes you happy. And I so want that campfire scene as a Christmas/winter fireplace loop. LOL. hmmmm, I may have to make one...LOL
I just came back from a 3 day camping trip with my class b. I love the room, but I use a water jug and 5 gallon bucket so I don't have to keep up with the systems. I'm going to get a suv or a minivan when I retire and go on longer trips.
Very smart!
I think the fox loves you and Wynston's toys.
Yellow Wolf thinks the fox is my native spirit animal. 🦊🔥
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Happy Thanksgiving Amanda and Wynston! Have a great time with your Mom! 🥰 My favorite Christmas song is We Three Kings. Only 2 more tires to go!
Yay! Thank you!
I saw Bob’s video and have been following him for years so I have seen him switching vehicles. I am him glad he downsized if it gives him more freedom. I really enjoy following you and Chantelle in your mini vans. Such a simpler life. I crave this lifestyle.
Simpler seems to really be the best route to take for so many of us.
Love you Amanda and Wynston!
We love YOU, Carrie. 💞😍❤️
Yep, I was just about to say "fox" when you said it. They poop on your stuff and like dog toys.
Love seeing you with Matty, Yellow Wolf & Taco! I'm so glad to see you living your best life doing what you love. Wise words. Tombstone trip sounds fun. Happy Thanksgiving to you & your family Amanda!
Thank you Linda!
Happy Thanksgiving dear👍🌹👍
Thanks Jerry! You also!
Happy Thanksgiving tou you,Wynston,your mom and Brock ❤
Enjoyed again, Amanda and Wynston, HAPPY TURKEY DAY, saw BOB'S video
I hope you and Winston have an awesome Thanksgiving!
Loved Tombstone when we visited years ago. Looking forward to visiting this year. As long as there isn’t any snow! Two years ago we didn’t go because of the terrible weather. Happy Thanksgiving and have fun in Tombstone.
WOW!! Gotta be the best advertisement for Quartzite I ve ever heard, lol. Cant wait to get there to have lil foxes steal my stuff n poop in my shoes, lol Gonna be great!!!!❤😂❤😂❤
Ahahahah 🦊💕
Happy Thanksgiving, have a great day!🦃🦃💗
Happy Thanksgiving! Love my DGC, just wish I had a bit more clearance. Overall, it's a great little camper/commuter/kid hauler. Very versatile.
...one of these days when my last little birdie flies the coop, I'm gonna make it to Quartzsite and one of your meet-ups. 'Til then, living vicariously through your videos :).
Can't wait to have you when the time comes!
Happy Thanksgiving
I got to meet Bob in January at RTR. meeting You and him were the highlights of my life so far! I was not shocked, He got rid of the ambulance either. in my search for a full-size van. I have also considered one of the larger SUVs. Unfortunately, my financial system has changed drastically from last year. But I’m going to keep saving my pennies. Love You n Wynston! Happy Thanksgiving 🍁🦃🍽
Omg you're the sweetest. 🥹❤️
Happy Thanksgiving 🦃❤️
Great video! No fun having poop in your shoe. Have a great Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍂🍁🌻🧡
🦃 Happy Thanksgiving!
I'm quite happy with my Transit. It is a low roof but as you point out, that's just one drawback. I had a Subaru and missed having the van so much that I am very clear now where my heart lives!
Very nice!
Bob Wells. He is the man !
You made me giggle...
😂 Amanda, you would think you learned to bring your shoes inside.😅
I'm a mess, Debbie. 😂
I will be there in about 5 days. Yay 🎉
Yay!
Hi Amanda, Wynston likes to marinate his bone in dirt. Saw Bob's video. I was so shocked! 😮
Gives it some extra flavor. 😉
Saw bob's vid today,
Have a good thanks giving with mom
My understanding he has one vehicle in the lower 48 and one in alaska. .. He still has his ambo
Yes he's working to get rid of the ambulance.
Me and my cat snuggled by that fire lol....hoping to start van life w/in the next month...I'm both excited and having some anxiety...I just hope my van keeps running while I work a new p/t job I got so I'm not having to move back out of it again and back into where I am staying...I just really want to leave and never come back but for everything to go smooth and work out? With how my life goes, it doesn't...not thinking negatively, just realistically and how things have always gone...hope it works out for me this time, I just want to be FREEEEE!
Been following nomad lifers for 15 years and I think, best vehicles for this lifestyle is a van. Just my 2 cents.
I'm biased but agree. 😏
Hi Amanda
Hi Alan!
I see you keep your doors be so how do you keep your battery from going down
I keep all of my interior lights turned off.
Im not surprised people giving up the box modular ambulances. Even a high top van ambulances is better. I work on ambulances, a transport nurse.....but Box ambulances EAT UP THE GAS like a class A. But.....I'm sure it's all phases of what does,doesnt work and what each individual can, cannot live with. Me, I must be able to stand up, and the van gets 18 to 20 miles a gallon......not too bad at all.....
Small fox
Yes. They are small out here.
Again?!🤯 Are you sure it's not some random vanlifer pooping in your shoe?! All I know is that I'll be leaving a decoy shoe outside my rig. Also, and _totally_ unrelated... can I borrow a shoe?😆Happy Thanksgiving!
Ahahaha, oh John! 🤣
Solo van camping? Wynston doesn't count as an individual?
I can buy a brand new van/vehicle. But nothing is gonna do it like my Chevy 3500. Nothing else can pull like the BFV, nothing else can sleep me and my 3 kids, nothing else can haul the amount of stuff i want to. She is paid off, set up, and has been killing road life for 8 years and over 160000 miles. I understand a bit of jealousy over other rigs....but looking at mine....I absolutely love the way it works for me and provides me what I need.
Todays modern cars can easily do 300 thousand and above. I have a chevy express van, it has 200 thou on it. I've have several different mechanics tell me that the motor is barely broken in. Cars from the 50s,60s, 70s may not have lasted, but modern cars are more capable than people think.
Hi Amanda. Come on over and visit us at The Spot in ltva south. Youre always wecome. D'amit Janet.
Do you wash Wynston's toy after a critter moves it?
Yes.
Do you have an extended warranty on your van? If so, can you share what company?
I do not.
And last year someone stole his turkey didn’t they?
Yes. And his bagel bites...
Is tacos mom named Grey?
Yellow Wolf
Amanda wants an ambo???
Oh gosh.. absolutely not lol.
RTR 2025 MAYBE A VIDEO ON WHAT TO EXPECT
I haven't been to the RTR in years. It was best back when it was an unorganized event on BLM land, in my opinion.
Age is a bit more than a number. Wait until you're 70, and you'll know what we mean. 😅
Most of the 70 years old I hang out with are super healthy and active. I believe living on the road helps with that. We spend so much time being active outdoors - it's naturally healing and anti-aging.
@AdventuringWithAmanda Agreed..... And you all can do the 50-yard dash at the same speed?