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  • Опубликовано: 14 дек 2024

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  • @ramblingdave7323
    @ramblingdave7323 День назад +79

    I lived out of my truck topper for three years and loved it. Started with a simple DIY plywood platform, a backpacker's sleeping mat, and a down sleeping bag. Eventually I built a side shelf, storage, Jackery for electric, and propane for cooking and heating. Never had a fridge or ice chest (too much hassle) but still ate pretty well. It evolved into a super minimalist and cozy tiny home and probably the cheapest possible way for a single person to live. When family drama is finally sorted out I plan to go right back to it, hopefully sometime next year. And yeah, Sarah is absolutely right: "Fear is a Liar!"

    • @RiDankulous
      @RiDankulous День назад +9

      I hope you sort out your family issues and get back to the dream living of full-time camping

  • @terrytulipane6916
    @terrytulipane6916 День назад +74

    Well, no one can replace Bob, but Autumn's voice and interview style are growing on me. 😊

    • @ruthwhite5489
      @ruthwhite5489 9 часов назад

      I really love Autumn's energy and friendliness!

  • @sharkcookie.YouTube
    @sharkcookie.YouTube День назад +83

    "Fear is a liar" So true

    • @kennethgardner3090
      @kennethgardner3090 День назад +1

      @@sharkcookie.RUclips Because fear is powerful, it has been used by many to control us. Yes, fear is a liar, and so are the people who use it as a weapon.

  • @bogopuar7463
    @bogopuar7463 День назад +34

    Congrats to Autumn for being a Roving Reporter. You did a great job. Thank you also to Sarah. She has just proved that I don't need a bunch of space. Sarah is an inspiration.

  • @goober9983
    @goober9983 День назад +34

    Your guest is right, my favorite quote "there's many beautiful things
    on the other side of fear."

  • @laurashurtz4396
    @laurashurtz4396 День назад +61

    Autumn, you are so sweet and very authentic. You are an asset to cheaprvliving. Thanks for the work you are doing along with the other staff to communicate options for those who feel stuck or afraid.

  • @lisahappy2835
    @lisahappy2835 День назад +48

    Loving the new video lady. Great pick Bob! 👏🥰

  • @GaryNichols50
    @GaryNichols50 День назад +34

    Another great interview & tour, Autumn. I love Sarah's attitude and how well she has figured out what works for her.

  • @rickcooper156
    @rickcooper156 День назад +44

    I Love her set up and you can't beat a Toyota!
    Thanks to Bob Wells, I've lived in my 2004 Highlander for the past 6 years and she has 510,000 miles on the odometer! I hope to see her cross over a Million miles and adventures, in my Lifetime...

    • @its-me12165
      @its-me12165 День назад +8

      Wow! Congratulations

    • @chasingsimpledreams
      @chasingsimpledreams День назад

      That’s amazing!! Second or third transmission??

    • @WisconsinWanderer
      @WisconsinWanderer 14 часов назад +2

      Wow yes Toyota’s engine’s are incredible I’m pushing 300,000 on my tacoma and it just keeps running but I do maintain it regularly. 😊

  • @maxineputze7778
    @maxineputze7778 День назад +50

    Planning now for future. On SS 600 a month. Husband health is not good. When he passes. 600 is all I have coming in. I have lots of family but I don't want to depend on their house to live.So starting to saving for a van.In the mean time making my car into a living space so when I go camping I can try it out.

    • @bque9444
      @bque9444 День назад +5

      Wise.

    • @tbacon2784
      @tbacon2784 День назад +10

      Check with social security. If you are under 65, you can get widows benefits, after 65, you can apply to see if you can get up to 1/2 his social security, and at any age, if you make under ($1100?) you qualify for SSI from social security, it will depend on the amount of your income. She would also qualify for food stamps and various other help. I am hoping to be a van lifer before summer! I make slightly more than what would qualify me for any help, but not enough to pay rent on, but that is OK, since I've always wanted to be a nomad anyway! I have a van atmosphere, I also have everything one would use in a sticks 'n bricks, so although I will need to get rid of a LOT of things, I shouldn't need to add much to what I already have...

    • @keddy5627
      @keddy5627 День назад +2

      Yes!!!! Me too!

    • @TC-fx5zu
      @TC-fx5zu День назад +12

      At 65 you can apply for Supplemental Security Income - SSI . My friend started drawing $560 Social Security at 62 and recently turned 65 and got an additional $400 in SSI

    • @katinabrodie5841
      @katinabrodie5841 День назад +3

      @maxineputze7778 do you live in Az? . I'll go with you if you'd like company.

  • @Nancy-u2j6z
    @Nancy-u2j6z День назад +24

    I started out in a truck shell over the bed of truck. Apt living ate up my $$. I worked as a certified caregiver for elderly and disabled in their homes. My address is my mailbox. Sometimes I did overnight caregiving and a few clients allowed me to shower in their home and I would clean the bathroom. Later, I bought a small towable used travel trailer. And found a few temporary RV parks and another time on someone's property. I took classes at a community college and again later regrouped to online work with my laptop then travelled with my truck & travel trailer, did my online work and I never looked back to Apt living, renting a room or sharing a house. I feel like an independent rich person, but I'm not. Point is, when you got the faith, will, and drive (no pun intended), a person can turn their life around. Reason I stayed with my truck rather than a class-c or van is because it is paid for and a very versatile piece of equipment. Happy trails all! Merry Christmas and never give up on your Hope.

    • @Zoet50
      @Zoet50 День назад +1

      Much respect to you

    • @gcwilcox3708
      @gcwilcox3708 13 часов назад +1

      Awesome testimony

  • @katinabrodie5841
    @katinabrodie5841 День назад +17

    I'd love to travel with this lady. She seems so calm and accepting.

    • @dross24MA
      @dross24MA День назад +2

      Being alone and not knowing where to park for the night are the two things I don't look forward to in vanlife...I am such a people person and seek separation only periodically. I like my own space, but like someone "next door: to me.

  • @kittyweisman6655
    @kittyweisman6655 10 часов назад +5

    I love her approach to life and her simple, yet elegant solutions to living on the road. This is one of the best simple “builds” I’ve seen and really like it!

  • @janetkoball44
    @janetkoball44 День назад +15

    A happy lady with a plan that works. Thank you Autumn for featuring her and her set-up.

  • @Gail-ux2ly
    @Gail-ux2ly День назад +13

    I lived in my truck topper for three years. Loved it! I have now moved into my self-built gypsy wagon. Love this too!

  • @mindysmith4645
    @mindysmith4645 6 часов назад +3

    Sarah love your setup and your vibe! So practical and common sense. I like the idea of spring weather chasing, having coffee at the river. Hope I run into you someday…

  • @carlaberkheimer2788
    @carlaberkheimer2788 13 часов назад +5

    THANK YOU FOR ASKING THE SAFETY QUESTION. I THINK THAT IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN WHERE YOU GO TO THE BATHROOM OR HOW YOU TAKE A SHOWER.

  • @colleenbrown3366
    @colleenbrown3366 День назад +10

    Her solution for washing up is ingenious. The "Toy-Yoda" and her little dog make me hope to find her on our travels and break bread someday.

  • @Choco-Kat
    @Choco-Kat День назад +9

    Genius reuse of the laundry detergent bottle!!

  • @stormdavies250
    @stormdavies250 День назад +8

    I like Sarah’s upbeat attitude and I also like this sweet new roving reporter!

  • @missroxanne7123
    @missroxanne7123 День назад +12

    Hey I’ve got some extra food I won’t be able to eat you want some. That is a good way to meet people.

  • @Brenda-es3gw
    @Brenda-es3gw День назад +6

    Autumn you have a great presence and are a natural on camera. Your kindness and sincerity shine through with others. I know you have your own channel and I think you’re an excellent addition the CRVL team!

  • @sandyschneider6792
    @sandyschneider6792 День назад +18

    Great use of space snd attitude!

  • @joystream
    @joystream 23 часа назад +4

    I enjoyed your sharing of your live on the road Sarah!

  • @kennethgardner3090
    @kennethgardner3090 День назад +23

    First of all I am glad her short hair is by choice. I'm a man with long hair and surprised that some people don't understand that. Next, I'm over six feet tall, and yet I look up to someone like this. This is another person I want to listen to. When I lived the nomadic lifestyle, it was in my RV and popup trailer. She has done more with her set up than I have.

    • @dross24MA
      @dross24MA День назад +3

      I was relieved to hear her say the hair was by choice because my baldness was due to chemo and I was afraid she was in a truck while undergoing treatment!

    • @kennethgardner3090
      @kennethgardner3090 9 часов назад

      @@dross24MA I thought about that myself.I am also sorry you have had to go through that. Let's pray for a full recovery.

  • @LittleSparrow400
    @LittleSparrow400 День назад +4

    Autumn is a natural! She has stepped into her calling! 🎉🎉🎉 Great job!

  • @danthesquirrel
    @danthesquirrel День назад +9

    If I lived in a truck camper I would get tools and supplies to cut the roof off, build my own frame to attach to the old camper shell to convert it into something taller using poor man’s fiberglass over a thin 4x8 poplar board with holes cut out for the existing windows. Home Depot even rents tools so this project might only cost $300 and take one day (with one helper) to create life changing space. It would allow Walmart drawers with a board countertop type space, a real sized twin mattress (when the budget allows) and space for a short person to almost stand up in. I have been contemplating doing this to a Toyota Sienna to create a space me and my cat could live in for 3 years until I could afford something better.

    • @oldbuzzard8536
      @oldbuzzard8536 19 часов назад +1

      Be sure to video all this so we can all see how that is done!! Would be very interesting!!

  • @piersstronge1441
    @piersstronge1441 День назад +7

    Very ingenious, and another great interview from Autumn

  • @odiesclips7621
    @odiesclips7621 День назад +12

    This lady is an inspiration to me. She has really figured out life. Thank you so much!!❤❤❤

  • @cotter9751
    @cotter9751 День назад +6

    Great interview and tour. Lots to learn from here. Thanks!

  • @bridgetoconnor7229
    @bridgetoconnor7229 День назад +5

    Wow! What a smart, resourceful lady! Love all the clever ideas! May God bless her in her travels!!

  • @MsVintage61
    @MsVintage61 День назад +5

    love how she has storage accessible thru the windows, what a great idea! safe travels!

  • @cheryltrosper8108
    @cheryltrosper8108 День назад +6

    I love Sarah's practicality and the simplicity of it all. Thank you!

  • @retirementbootcampoff-grid237
    @retirementbootcampoff-grid237 14 часов назад +3

    Great ideas. This lady is SMART!

  • @SandysSerenityCorner
    @SandysSerenityCorner 19 часов назад +5

    What a great attitude and smart use of space

  • @BeccifromOz
    @BeccifromOz 17 часов назад +2

    Love Autumn’s interview style. Great tips from Sarah.

  • @ritacolombani714
    @ritacolombani714 День назад +6

    Hi Sarah love your set up you have everything you need for living a happy life, enjoy your travels, thanks for sharing Autumn
    🙋‍♀️🇦🇺🎉

  • @Just_livelife
    @Just_livelife День назад +9

    Love this video! Thanks for sharing.

  • @MountainGirlwIPA
    @MountainGirlwIPA 22 часа назад +3

    Autumn you are doing such a wonderful job. Her setup is so doable plus she has a Toyota Truck to boot ❤

  • @nickbrosnowski
    @nickbrosnowski День назад +6

    Very educational and encouraging.❤

  • @luckywarriorakabonnies.1855
    @luckywarriorakabonnies.1855 День назад +5

    Autum another great tour. Sarah, love your simplicity and your spirit.

  • @wextremeart4399
    @wextremeart4399 День назад +5

    I love her that is a great truck and all her wonderful tips ❤️

  • @seanh4841
    @seanh4841 21 час назад +3

    What a really cool, positive person, some great ideas as well

  • @LifeBetweenTheDash
    @LifeBetweenTheDash 10 часов назад +2

    Took me a bit 🤣 "Toy-yoda" Cute. Love her energy.

  • @CatherineFogarty-qh1db
    @CatherineFogarty-qh1db 18 часов назад +3

    I wished i had done this too, bad neighbors and bad landlords
    I,m so happy for you. May god bless you always.

  • @1pipandgoose
    @1pipandgoose День назад +10

    I could never poop in that little can 😂. She has my admiration for that and for a great home space.

  • @brianjones7521
    @brianjones7521 День назад +2

    Good video. Thanks to the both of you

  • @sherizuech6562
    @sherizuech6562 13 часов назад +1

    I'm always in my truck topper all summer long camping. I love it! I hold a regular job so i can only do it on weekends but when i turn 62 I'm taking my SSI. I love traveling.

  • @mtnlayde01
    @mtnlayde01 7 часов назад +1

    Great video

  • @honoluluhelpers
    @honoluluhelpers 23 часа назад +3

    ❤❤ Love your gratitude shirt, so I'm so grateful. Thanks for sharing your camping live with us amazing the less we have the happier we are

  • @Zoet50
    @Zoet50 День назад +2

    I have a 4x4 Tacoma with a camper shell. It’s also my plan to live out of it if I ever get evicted . However I think a fridge is a must have.

  • @tinabeane
    @tinabeane День назад +3

    So cool to see this video with Sarah!!! I met her while heading to the eclipse in Texas. We had an instant bond with our Baby Yodas. :) She has some sweet ideas and love what she said about Fear.

  • @lukerudolph1022
    @lukerudolph1022 День назад +14

    Fear is a liar. Song by Zach Williams.

    • @keddy5627
      @keddy5627 День назад +4

      🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @valkasolidor6727
    @valkasolidor6727 День назад +1

    Thanks Sarah, for sharing on this topic. Though perhaps a little less common or mainstream, I'm not surprised that it sparks interest as it involves important lessons and experiences that are foreign to many people that might need them. 💟

  • @auntib1756
    @auntib1756 11 часов назад +3

    Great video Sarah 👍

  • @AL_9000
    @AL_9000 15 часов назад +1

    Excellent video. "Follow the weather," both horizontally and vertically.

  • @belindahugheslifestyle
    @belindahugheslifestyle День назад +2

    Well done, Autumn & Sarah! "Fear is a liar." Truer words. 💖

  • @gailjohnson6670
    @gailjohnson6670 20 часов назад +1

    Thank you for the video. Blessings to you.

  • @debrabain7564
    @debrabain7564 День назад +6

    Another great video Autumn. You are so good at making people feel comfortable, even if they aren’t used to being on camera. 👍😎

    • @anthonytono
      @anthonytono День назад +1

      Hi beautiful Autumn 😉

  • @chrisg9174
    @chrisg9174 23 часа назад +2

    Love the name of the rig!!!

  • @kensmith2839
    @kensmith2839 День назад +3

    Thanks for another excellent video Autumn.

  • @hanne1606
    @hanne1606 12 часов назад +1

    You are such an amazing inspiration ❤❤❤

  • @RussellNollenMusic
    @RussellNollenMusic День назад +4

    Thank you for sharing these different perspectives! Much appreciated!❤

  • @DansRVadventure
    @DansRVadventure 11 часов назад +1

    Super cool you are a inspiration ❤️

  • @SandraShort-n9s
    @SandraShort-n9s День назад +3

    Sarah, I love your Toyota and how you have made it into a tiny home.

  • @Learnmoretoday59
    @Learnmoretoday59 День назад +1

    That 2012 Toyota Tacoma is one of the most reliable trucks ever built. They can last more than 500,000 miles with proper maintenance.

  • @Bob-j7s
    @Bob-j7s День назад +3

    Sinead O'Conner your looking good, great vid, love your work, much love

  • @chiefenumclaw7960
    @chiefenumclaw7960 День назад +3

    Great Job, Autumn! You're the Peter Jennings of van life interviewers.

  • @elizzbethjiminez4817
    @elizzbethjiminez4817 23 часа назад +1

    Great content 👌. Very nice setup.

  • @nymelemorgan8074
    @nymelemorgan8074 22 часа назад +1

    You can buy a portable bidet instead of using toilet paper
    You can also use lime juice for deodorant and a little bit of baking soda works wonderful

  • @zareththealchemist8982
    @zareththealchemist8982 День назад +6

    Good video. Sarah has it down to a science. 😎👍

  • @SummerHawkins-Blla
    @SummerHawkins-Blla День назад +1

    Well done ladies❤❤🎉🎉

  • @terrycheek4097
    @terrycheek4097 День назад +8

    Great attitude.

  • @YNOTRC
    @YNOTRC День назад +3

    Love these interviews with these intrepid nomads🤙✨🤓 inspiration, embodiment of openness & flexibility

  • @stevenmiller1031
    @stevenmiller1031 День назад +2

    Thank you for sharing.

  • @alexxustube
    @alexxustube День назад +1

    Thanks, Sarah! 👍

  • @sleepytASMR
    @sleepytASMR 15 часов назад +1

    Autumn is lovely

  • @XCX237
    @XCX237 День назад +4

    Great set up. Unfortunately no good in Canada as you would freeze to death. Great video 😁

  • @TopazFarmerTravels
    @TopazFarmerTravels День назад +6

    Nice setup 🥰

  • @campvanrvadventures
    @campvanrvadventures 5 часов назад +2

    NICE

  • @Csharpflat5
    @Csharpflat5 15 часов назад +1

    Yay cheap living gotta ❤ that..

  • @angie101972
    @angie101972 День назад +3

    My issue is income. How will I make money living on the road? This is my only concern. I have a SUV that’s paid for. Don’t want to run through saved money. Without having a way to earn something

  • @MARKCANEER
    @MARKCANEER День назад +5

    Great Video, Thank You for sharing 🙏👍🐕‍🦺🇺🇲

  • @ATumblelinaTruth7777
    @ATumblelinaTruth7777 День назад +3

    AWESOMENESS 🙏😘🥰🙏

  • @roundstone2020
    @roundstone2020 День назад +1

    There are so many nice things about this lady, I don't know where to start. Great video. Autumn, you are doing absolutely spectacular, your body language shows enthusiasm and attentiveness to the person that you are interviewing, I would humbley suggest you dial back the movement just a bit, it can be a little distracting. You are still a 10 out of 10.

  • @amyd1549
    @amyd1549 День назад +3

    Autumn is a great interviewer!
    A female version of Bob, very person able!

  • @terryballard4674
    @terryballard4674 День назад +2

    that's WAY too much space! Live on a skateboard, like Bob does. And his "summer home" in Alaska is a pair of rollerskates!

  • @keddy5627
    @keddy5627 День назад +2

    I love this so much!!! Autumn, you are doing an amazing job! 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽

  • @craftytraveler9238
    @craftytraveler9238 День назад +3

    Thanks for the video. How does she close up the tail gate once she is in the camper?

    • @samm4204
      @samm4204 День назад +2

      I close the tail gate and crawl through the back window, and close said window behind me.

  • @RiDankulous
    @RiDankulous День назад +1

    There’s a certain limit to the tight space that I couldn’t personally handle and I respect some people‘s ability to make it happen. I do look at large vehicles and think that’s just too much for me.
    For a fridge if I was doing fan life, I think I would probably need electric for a computer even if it’s a low power computer and a fridge.

  • @bque9444
    @bque9444 День назад +3

    Please ask people about insulation and safety. (fire, CO2, securing things, etc.)

  • @BethVonStaats-mc1pl
    @BethVonStaats-mc1pl День назад

    What an amazing woman!!!! You do what you gotta do! Warmest blessings to her!

  • @melissa-jh4wb
    @melissa-jh4wb День назад +2

    Awesome video!❤🙂

  • @ramontoro
    @ramontoro День назад +1

    Hello from Puerto Rico friends

  • @pattytimon9050
    @pattytimon9050 День назад +1

    Sara that's great advice.

  • @forestanderson3267
    @forestanderson3267 День назад +1

    She should secure the back window gate on her camper so if the wind picks up it doesn't slam down on her head unexpected

  • @altonparr747
    @altonparr747 День назад +1

    she is a smart cookie !

  • @webbking49
    @webbking49 День назад +1

    Awesome(:

  • @spaceprepper3657
    @spaceprepper3657 День назад +1

    Awesome interview. May the good Lord watch over you and your family and friends. Peace and Love 😊.

  • @suethornton2055
    @suethornton2055 15 часов назад +1

    ❤❤