Why is My RV so Junky??? (A Rant with a Purpose!)
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Rv parks discourages older RVs because they are worried that they will breakdown and the owners will say they have to stay there.
I am sitting on a 2002 ford old ambulance and I love it. I'm sitting in my driveway and about ready to hit the road some and I love watching you!!
@@user-lu4fw6le4x yes, that happens here, along with when they are boondocking ( freedom camping here ) Police have their hands tied, councils have their hands tied. They hand out $200 fines, knowing those fines will never be paid. Those users know they can get away with it. I'm sure it's the same world wide. But, to judge us all in the same way, just because we live in our vans, RVs, whatever, clean or dirty is simply sad.
Carolyn. I think you are wonderful and I hope that you will keep on keep in on
Carolyn you are wonderful
Sad people feel the need to tear others down. Love you and love your spirit.
Your RV says to me that you embrace life. Getting older as a woman means we embrace ourselves just as we are. Good for you!
I'm a Canadian who has recently retired, but I have walked a similar path in life. My father was a good hearted person, but he had a drinking problem and I grew up in a house without running water and central heating for several years. Thankfully, I never went hungry and I was never abused. My relatives were very judgmental which was challenging at times. My father taught me how to be an autobody repairman and I was able to purchase my first new car when I was 16 years old. I worked many long hours in our garage and my high school marks were good so I saved my money and put myself through university. I graduated as an Engineer and moved across the country to start my new life. It was hard at first, but I soon realized how liberating it was to be surrounded by strangers. There were no relatives around who would gossip and judge me according to their standards. I had a demanding career and my life was stressful, but good. I bought things when I was in a comfortable position to afford them. Over time I became a it frugal, but I am comfortable with buying things when I feel that I can afford them. I'm a male and I am not into fashion but I prefer to buy reasonable quality items that last longer than cheaper stuff. Being retired provides a degree of freedom that I have never experienced in the past. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings in this video.
You're RV isn't junky, it's a solid rig with your character and expression permeating its structure. I really appreciate your self awareness and acceptance; it's really nice to see someone show it rather than just say it. Anytime someone judges me based on anything other than my character, I often realize it's a projection of people's profound dissatisfaction with the "American Dream" and it's almost like a "how dare you be free and yourself, when I'm trapped". That's just my experience anyway.
Thanks for being real and vulnerable, your down to earth nature and openness reaches the people it needs to; I know I appreciate it and it's a breath of fresh air.
Carolyn your story resonates with me so much, I was also raised by a single mom and spent a long time making up for the things I didn't have or thought I should have when I was a kid, and making sure my kids had everything they wanted and surprisingly they don't care about having a lot of stuff. Now in my 50's I don't care what anyone thinks and working hard to declutter and minimize. I just want to be out in nature. Less things = less stress. You are an inspiration to me and many. I've never thought your RV looked junky, and I always think your hair looks so cute in braids! Your skin is glowing! Way too many people out there hiding behind their keyboard.
I like your comment and agree with you. Simplify and let go of things, activities, and people you don't really want or need. I'm in my fifties too and appreciate how getting older causes me to want to do like you describe and not waste what's left of life on junk. Best wishes to you.
I am just over 60 and totally agree with you, with a similar feeling about our upbringing. I did the same with my kids and at my age, i don't give a rat's a$$ anymore about lots of stuff and let people know if they get up in my face with anything. Thanks for your comment.
I grew up the same way you did. I am not like you at all. Why is that. I care about others. I don't use them for monetary gain like you do. I feel sad for you. You have not changed at all.
@@CatBalou38 SMH having a RUclips channel is a career that people use to make money. It's like any other business that collects money from you. Think about it.
Your last sentence...yes, hiding anonymously behind a keyboard is a cancer in the USA! To quote president Biden, "Manners are not something they suffer from."
How rude people can be; miserable with themselves! I've been a subscriber of yours for a few years and I've never thought your RV was junky. What I did think is that you are one kick ass lady! Living life on your own terms and inspiring thousands & thousands of people! Myself included! And F those people, you're rockin' the braids! You look cute! It still amazes me how so many still are that shallow as to cut others down. Look around at the world today. A major world shift has been happening, IS happening and they find it necessary to comment on someone's home and hair?! The herd will cull itself at this rate! Rock on Carolyn!
Awww wow S. Thank you.. Thank you so much!
I wondered if you did get a new to you r.v just a couple weeks ago. Hahaha!
I also didn’t think her RV was junky…just a little age on it. Nothing wrong with that. That’s not how I judge people.
Yes! Well said!
I just wish I could have those braids! My hair is so thin that one braid to the side is the size of a pencil.
I've never noticed anything but you and the love for your dog and the ideas you share.
Keep up the great work.
Thank you very much!
I couldn't agree more with you, Carolyn.
I used to live in a big city. A lot of people there were shallow. I left the city and I bought a house and 3 acres with 2 rental cabins and I paid cash. I grow a lot of my own food
I love living in the country! Nobody wears lipstick and most people are real and happy too!
I finally feel free!
You got the best deal out of this move, with the 2 rental cabins. Now you can live off the land, money from the rentals, and be self sufficient. Hopefully with a nice patio with some comfortable outdoor furniture to nap on!
The reason I enjoy your channel is because you are natural and comfy being yourself. There are plenty of fake RUclipsrs to watch if people prefer.
And that's why YOU are my people. :-p
Honestly, I appreciate appropriately calling out the elitists for their judgment on the least important aspects of enjoying a good life. 😉
This video is a "Me Too" episode. I'm right there with you Carolyn. I'm in a travel trailer. When I retired I gave my professional clothes and foundation garments away. Then I shaved my hair off. It's growing back, but bc my head is colder w/o hair. You go woman! I'm listening to my own voice these days. I'm happier and excited about the future.
"If you're that shallow, that you have to focus so much on what I look like, you're not my people. Move along." Well said.
We had a similar issue with our cabin on crown land. My grandparents and my father were the first lots to get the hundred year lease as well as our neighbor. Our family used the traditional saltbox building style that was popular in Newfoundland and our neighbors built an A-Frame. Ours was red, theirs was purple. We grew up there and knew everyone on the lake and were happy. All the original cottages were off grid and we were happy with that. then 25 years later, we got notices that we had six months to tear them down and build a new structure that suited the more fancier cottages that had been built later. We had to get the plans them approved and we had no choice or they were going to cancel our lease. The ones that were affected got together and used the same blueprints and built newer cottages but we had no choice but to put in hydro. That ruined everything. Everyone had the money to rebuild without going into debt, but since we were all happy the way things were we didn't see the reasoning behind it. Just a few weeks after our new builds, the area was struck by a fluke tornado and many of the fancier cottages around us were destroyed. Funny enough, all the "new builds" were missed. I called that tornado "Karma". You just be yourself Carolyn.
What an extraordinary story. An off grid childhood sounds amazing…not many people have had that experience.
@@judyclark8653 It was great. We used stop to pick up a huge ice block for the icebox and used the melted water for washing up at bed time. We also had a rain barrel and a scrub board. It was our getaway from the busy family business.
Ya,,spent every weekend with my Grandma...way out in the country...she had electriciy....but Loved her wood stove....the old red pump...her wash board....her rain barrels....which we,d bathe in,eating out of the garden and hen house and wild berries....some of my Best memories...EVER
It's not junky.....it's well used! As it should be dear. You take care of your 🧓 RV, and it takes care of you! =)
I agree Carolyn you take care of your RV I've been impressed with how good you are about giving it what it needs.
Ok....I’m gonna be 75 yrs old...and I definitely understand exactly what you’re saying. Took me years of being on my own..only child, very stern mother and grandmother, lost my sweet grandfather and dad at a young age (heart disease), single parent, helping to raise all 5 grandkids, working my butt off. Also fostered and rescued several non humans. I’m still feeding 14 feral cats (have been for 9 yrs..all tnrd), took in two stray cats (with some health issues) who were dumped a few years ago, there’s always fresh food and water out every day for the cats, opossums, raccoons (who come late at night), the squirrels and the bunny. I love them all. They trust me. What a wonderful feeling arises within my heart when I see trust in the eyes of a wild fur baby. And..some of these critters are quite spoiled...yet they all seem to get along.
Never remarried. Too busy...different priorities. Empathy, compassion and love is what matters to me. Acceptance of others (some adult humans...all non humans) and just being kind. Kindness is my religion. Nature is what grounds me.
I’m old, quirky, weaker and less healthy than I used to be. Emotionally, physically and financially drained...pretty much. But I’m still here.
Most humans, in my opinion, overthink, over analyze, theorize and are delusional and ignorant and quite nasty. I don’t know why. 🤷🏼♀️
I adore you....I agree with you. I salute you. Great rant. You’re so smart..wise...and I love your sweet fur baby, love you, love your RV, and have been watching you for a few years.
We’re all visitors here. We grow, we observe, we learn (hopefully), we change and we’re constantly evolving. I prefer hanging with non human critters...and a few young children in my neighborhood (my own grandkids are all grown up...busy...living their lives). But that’s just my opinion. Teaching young humans to be kind to all beings and to respect all beings is my thing. I remind them that our thoughts, perceptions, feelings and opinions come and go constantly. No need to dwell on any thought or emotion which doesn’t benefit our well being.
Buy the way, live in a tiny home...minimalist...my car is pretty old...but it works and I take care of it. Also took in my older grandson few yrs ago.....took in my older daughter and her cat after her divorce (few years ago). My home is comfy for me and my cats. I can’t clean constantly and keep up the way I used to do. I’m old...and I’m content...for the first time in my life. I’m a kind of loner...but I’m never lonely. Just a bit tired from experiencing life and coping with all the unpredictabilities of living my life.
I shop at Good Will and a thrift shop down the highway. And so do several other individuals. In this day and age..who can really afford new things? Feeding all these outside (and inside) critters is kinda tough, financially, but I do it.
Good for you! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. Sending love and light to you...your fur baby...and to all beings who are doing the best they are able to survive in this weary, superficial world. 💖💖💖💫💫💫🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻.
I don’t care how you live or what you have or don’t have. I LIKE YOU! Your genuine and say it the way it is. I rather people be honest and not talk behind each others back. I like you for you!!! Thanks for being real and honest!❤️
Well said. I agree.
I agree
As someone who's always been very interested in aesthetics, and has even had a career as a photographer at one point, I can see both sides to this. HOWEVER, your points are all extremely valid! Why spend money to wash a rig that's literally going to get just as dusty THE VERY NEXT DAY? That's $10 (or whatever) more for food so you can stay out longer. Why shower everyday when you have limited water carrying capacity AND NO ONE'S EVEN AROUND TO SMELL YOU??? Lol It's just sad that people can't seem to understand that Town Standards and Nature Standards are two totally different worlds. You become another version of yourself out there. When I camp in nature my feet are always dirty, I don't shower until I have to, no make up, no nothing. That doesn't mean I don't enjoy cleaning up, putting on something nice, curling my hair and doing makeup to go have a nice meal in a restaurant or something. The two are NOT mutually exclusive but people want to pretend they are. Sad we're not allowed to be more than one thing in this life.
Live and let live, people! Carolyn you are conscientious and compassionate. You live your truth better than anyone. I watch you because you always challenge me to think. Keep living naturally. Your good friend Mother Nature has so much to teach us.
thanks for sharing that because it is really right on
Geez Carolyn - people have a lot of nerve talking to you like that! Digital courage. My parents taught me that if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all! I’m an upper middle class woman who has nice clothes and purses, etc. who loves your channel. You have so much courage to be your true self. More courage than me. Keep on rolling in your RV.❤️
She's right on target for why Americans are broken on the inside because they are keeping up with the Jones. At the end of that road is sadness 😔
Yes Kristina, you hit the nail on the head! Digital courage -- may I use that phrase? People sit at their computers and insult people. They wouldn't have the nerve to say these things to someone's face! Sad. Social media is driving the business of hate in this country.
And a legitimate rant it is, Carolyn! Rude, uncaring people is why I enjoy pets , more! I have followed your channel, for years. You never disappoint. You are a great role model for American women. 💜 Keep rolling on & stay safe. 🚐🛤️🛣️
I used to be obsessively house proud, certainly a natural progression of growing up in an alcoholic & abusive household (and gay on a farm in rural Illinois). I spent so much time, energy and money on making sure my house was ready for guests at any moment (I rarely had/have guests, introvert here) and all of those resources were squandered when I could've been better self served by focusing on other, more meaningful things. I now have a small apartment, not the nicest place --- but I have a kitchen full of food, I bake bread, I sleep in a cozy bed, I have all my books and it's home. And sometimes I wear my underwear more than once. I wish I'd found this happiness sooner, but I guess it came when it was meant to.
Finally, our words matter. It doesn't matter if we say them with our mouths or our hearts or if we speak them to ourselves or to others. What we put out there matters and that's why I just feel sorry for trolls. Their words are about them, not me or you or anyone else.
Sorry for the ramble. Adore you, Carolyn --- a strong, opinionated woman is a beautiful thing to behold! Peace! And enough is a feast!
“I guess it came when it was meant to”
I love that
Covid taught me that I don't have to shower every day and waste so much water. I smell my pits and go by that! I don't wear make-up. I cut my own hair. Who cares indeed?
And I quit wearing underwear a long time ago. I go commando!
@@MissyQ12345 - BRAVA!
I love what you have to say in this video. I grew up in the 60's in a small farming community. People didn't wash their cars every week and live in fancy homes. Society has become so vain at the expense of our world and our souls. Thank you for speaking up.
Carolyn, I can totally relate to your story. It is so similar to mine. I'm 61, disabled after working 10 years in human medicine & 30 years in veterinary field. My hubby is also now retired. We live very simple. Old Jeeps, 1995 and 1998. Paid off forever and run great. No bills but utilities and mortgage. We have "old people" phone service 🤣 , got rid of TV. 99% of the time we are home tending gardens, chickens and our pets, and LIVING life! I am unable to travel so we enjoy our property. Watch birds at the feeder. Feed ducks at the pond. I am so sorry this person was cruel to you. You are also very attractive and I personally love your RV. 🥰
Carolyne, you're amazing just the way you are!😁 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️People who ask why, because you don't have to do all that, just be free. My family always lived in someone else's home. When I got married, my husband and I lived with his mother. Abuse ensued and I left that toxic life amid the physically beautiful home we had all together. Now I have something unusual, but basically better than a home, I have a tiny home and I'm so grateful and so are my kids and doggie!! 😁👍
Haters are just jealous. My stick figure meant all the school boys looked right past me. Now as a confident adult I know who the important people are in my life. You are one of them Carolyn. Thank you and stay as you are.
Honestly, that "Lyin'/Screwball" incel a$$hat's site exists only to spew hate. It's amazing his bilious vomit hasn't been shut down yet.
yeah school's a monstrous place because the children are in cohorts of one age, instead of with a mix of ages. there's a change taking place many are struggling to break away from the chains of capitalism. unfortunately now we're under the chains of technology and social persuasion from AI algorithms.
Carolyn, you nailed it. What perfect delivery skills you have, seriously.
I didn’t get it till I was about 45 yrs old, 70 now. I can think back to so many women I have known who were/are captive to those ideals. The stress and financial cost alone to believing in a society that fosters a consumerism keeping all believers hostage to unnecessary perfection. You have such a liberating message that I hope many people hear your call.
I agree with you Carolyn. We didn't have alot either growing up but we all survived and are doing well. Money isn't everything. Your motor home is just fine. It works for you and you are able to survive. I admire you for being able to make the repairs you need. You are very intelligent! Thank you for being you.
To all the “clean freaks” that judges everyone’s messes but their own, shut up & get lost!!! I don’t live my life to live up to other’s expectations, I have my own style, that I feel happy, comfortable and impresses ME! Good, Carolyn, live for yourself.❤️ The trolls just don’t have a life. They sit and criticize with their puny little canker worm mind, lol!!!
Oh my goodness....absolutely agree.....60 year old... recovering people pleaser..... so over the materialism....just want to live the rest of my life pleasing myself....and loving people and not things...... love your channel!!!!!❤️😃
Ms. Carolyn, We love you just the way you are. Please always be yourself that is one thing I love about watching your channel. Some people would love to be doing what you do but can't they are unhappy so they want others to be. You always be you. I admire you, and you also inspire me. Thank you so much.
After watching your video, I just cried. What you said about your childhood kind of mirrored mine (except my Dad was not psycho...hahahahah). I dealt with bullies plus racism when we moved to an all-white neighborhood in the South. Chasing "materialistic things" when I was older equated being a good and happy person. It took me a LONG time into my 50's to realize, I was living such a false life. I think that is why I gravitate towards your videos Carolyn.
*shrug* Watching the videos periodically, I've thought "how does she move around in there?" But, when your RV is your home, it's up to the homeowner to create their own environment.
It was a journey for me, when we bought our RV in 2014, in making it a 'home.' I remodeled soooo many times, trying to make it look like a home-home, and was never happy. Finally, there was the epiphany "this is a home in an RV, not a stix 'n brix." I tossed all the crap people on the RV boards said we HAD to HAVE, purged and streamlined and organized. This wasn't about living in an RV, it was about an RV life, which is vastly different than stationary life.
We're even planning to downsize in a few years, having bought into the original mantra "buy as BIG as you can afford! You'll need the space!" No we don't. We've grown more minimalist and have placed more importance on the kind of life RVing takes us to, not the obligation to carry a whole damned house on our backs.
Very important discussion, Carolyn! I wish this could be shared with high schoolers and college-aged people, because they are the most vulnerable as they try to figure out who they are.
Everything you said is so true.I love your honesty.People are so materialistic these days & especially this generation. Never change who you are my friend..😎
Carolyn, you are beautiful and wonderful in every single way! Thank you for sharing your life, thoughts and what's important to you with us!!!! Your tribe adores you!
Carolyn, you are very kind and sensitive but you are also a representative of a new kind of woman, one who doesn't allow herself to be used and abused by bullies. I'm right there with you and am continually amazed at how interesting life is when I look at it through your eyes. Thank you 😊💓☺💗💛
I love it: "Carolyn's RV life is the island of misfit toys. We've all never fully fit in." You have a subscriber for life with that comment. Thank you for speaking out loud about the American dream-which is really just a "keeping up with the joneses" materialism that keeps us always dissatisfied, distracted and in debt. I was not taught to be responsible with money either-"indentured servitude" to the credit cards. Thankfully, we have a reawakening in our lives on what is important to us-and nature/wilderness, freedom from stuff, judgement, unnecessary shallow stress/pressures from society. You are very articulate! And thank you for mentioning "classism" in our society and for us women over 50-it's so refreshing to watch a channel with a strong, independent and outspoken woman who is living her own life.
It's YOUR home. no need to apologize for anything. I enjoy your videos and sharing your home and life with us. It's sad there are people that feel compelled to criticize others for their own pleasure or for some selfish reason. You do you. We love you! Hugs🤗❤
Carolyn, this declaration of who you are and what you want out of life is the reason many of us watch your channel and support you.
I get what you're saying about saying 🖕🏼 to the "American dream!" I was not raised to value "things" and feel sorry for people who have been conditioned to value things more than people and life's experiences.
I was raised by a father who loved nature, and he passed that love on to me. I'm hoping that (before I get too old) I too can get on the road, at least for a while, and experience so much of our country that I have yet to experience.
Thank you for sharing your life and your experiences with us! 💚🚐
You are to be admired for your bravery. Putting yourself on RUclips to be subject to reviewed by the world is something I couldn't do. Being true to yourself, being your true self is so freeing..
Oh my goodness are you reading my diary. You’re courageous and you speak from your soul. I like that you’re honest with the good or the bad. I I I’m glad to look forward to someone that is a lot like me. My little freedom girl.
Roll over, Beethoven! There's a new composer in town! Name of Carolyn, of Carolyn's RV! Keep being REAL. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart 💜
I so love you and your outspoken comments. I'm a widow living my dream life in my 25 year old class c motor home, working as a part time work camper. My children do not understand it and I don't care it's my life and for the first time in 65 years I'm doing what I want to do. Keep up what you are doing, you are appreciated.
You know I am so tired of people trying to tell you and I what to do. I am no longer married going on 20 years and I am happy but people think women can’t be happy unless they are married. You are woman so your house has to be clean and pretty. People in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones!!!!! You go girl--enjoy your life!!!!!
So proud of you! I’m your people, been with you since the beginning!
I so appreciate you being here since the beginning and for your kind comment Cindy!! Thank you!! big hug, C
I just listened to your vlog. And it almost brought me to tears. You speak the truth. And are definitely a piece of who I am. And that’s why I watch you. You are fantastic. And I love your RV. Sometimes I miss Matilda ❤️❤️❤️ Be well 👍
I never really noticed how your Rv looks. I have noticed how handy you R at maintaining and fixing your RV. I'm envious at your bravery in boondocking everywhere, traveling down the most remote dirt roads to find just the right spot to camp. I'm also envious of your freedom. Just keep on being you.
People want to shame any one different. Been different my whole life. Different from my family,different from most people. It takes nothing to be like everything else. It takes everything to stand alone. Im with you on every point!
Carolyn... We were raised so differently, but what you say resonates so deeply with me. I was raised a relatively rich girl, surrounded by obscenely rich people. And I chased that outwardly "sucessful" life, much like you. But from a young age on, I rejected those values you are speaking of. Much to the chagrin of family and friends. I live in a small apartment in the midwest now, waiting for my lease to run out so I can hit the road full time. You are an inspiration to me, and help me keep my focus on simplicity and minimalism when planning for the future. Thank you, thank you, thank you for being so real and transparent!!
WOW! I found your site recently and have been wanting to go back to the beginning because I love it!
Grew up just like you, thru rags and what I thought were riches, and now have been saving my pennies for a van to get out of my confined life.
Thank you for your rant! It hit the spot!
Hi Carolyn. I’ve watched you on and off since your Matilda days. What you shared today deeply touched me. Just want you to know how much I appreciate your authenticity and courage to share your story. Thank you.
One of the things I like about your channel is that it makes me think. Thanks
Omg!!!!! You are now my favorite person on the planet!!! Best rant ever, thank you for being you Carolyn. I had a WOW moment. You just described me to a T and I'm happier than I've ever been before. 🤗 Trolls would have a field day if they saw me in my tent!!! 🤣
Well, dear lady, you are preaching to the choir! My greatest hope is that the haters and trolls watch this video and really listen. That may be expecting too much but that is what I hope for. Those of us out here living that life truly appreciate your voice! Happy trails and safe travels to you🤗
This comes from the heart. I would much rather sit down and talk to you for a weekend, pick your brain, listen to your world views and be your friend than do those things with 99% of the world! I love real, authentic people and I adore and crave what you stand for. Never lose your spirit and remain the lovely soul that you are! You are as real as it gets! Stay true to yourself and forget the miserable, lost souls of the world! We need more people Ike you! This world would be a better place for it!! 🤗
Well said, That’s why I love your content✌️
We go thru stages in life. The beauty is identifying and then embracing your own happy place.
All those societal expectations are sad. Just watching commercials on tv blow my mind; commercialism and be beautiful and medications!
Ugg!
Nature is grounding! Nomads get it. I’m with you! Keep spreading the word🚐☮️👍
Not caring what ANYONE ELSE thinks of my lifestyle as long it doesn't do any harm is my best life achievement so far. You described It perfectly.
Ohhh girl! You echo my sentiments! This new way of thinking freed me from having to work! I love being retired and have eliminated all the insecurity of FOMO!!! Thanks!
Your RV looks fine. I listen for your content. Any judging is when you are beaming about the beauty around you or loving life with Sadie. It lifts my spirits. Some folks are so miserable that they feel the need to insult strangers. Eleanor Roosevelt said 'what others think of me is none of my business ' & it frees me to know that. This was a good video! Good night.
I gave you a standing ovation in my living room! Bravo! I’m currently working towards having that freedom in all areas of my life.
Love your RV and your down to earth sassy little self!❤️ Keeping it real Is why I love watching you!
I love it: “Mind your own business.” I think people have too much time on their hands. Go get a job, go do some volunteer work, go sit on a pillow and meditate. “Live, and let live.” You go, Girl!!! Great video, Carolyn. 😎
Carolyn, this is pure gold. Consumerism and bullying have run amok in our society. So much gratitude
P.S. Thanks Carolyn for your 'rants'. You give much comfort and joy. you are my guru. Your 'rants' help me to remember who I am. I am NOT shallow! lol bye for now
This hit home with me. I spent decades chasing the “dream”. The cars, the house, clothes, jewelry, etc. And spent 30+ years addicted to opiates. Lost everything. Now, I clean houses for a living. I have no debt and I’m free. Most importantly, I’m happy and I don’t care what anyone else thinks of me or what I do for work. I’m an atheist and my family, of course, thinks I’m going to “their gods hell”. I don’t care. That THEIR problem. I used to hide my non-belief while everyone talked about god because I didn’t want to upset them. Not anymore. I don’t bring it up, I don’t want to change your mind, but if YOU bring it up, I’m not staying silent in a corner any longer. Deal with it. If your god is that weak that “he” needs you to defend him (always male) that should provoke some thought. I’m camping right now, sitting outside of my trailer, in nature. I’m so happy and content.
So much the same story here. Being raised poor and ashamed affects you your whole life. Now in my 60s, I finally have freedom from all that. You are a blessing to so many - keep being who you are ❤️
You are one of the first full timers I started following after Bob a few years ago. You've been one of my inspirations to follow my dream of fulltime nomad, RV life. And I'm almost there! Thank you for your honesty and being so relatable 💜🕊️
I totally get what you're saying. You're doing more for the environment in the choices you make. Less is more. You are an inspiration. Don't let negative ppl get you off your platform of who you are. I feel sad for ppl who trash others. Hopefully they figure out that their judgment and negative energy is not who we should be thriving to be. Stay real Carolyn ♥
I have always said my rights stop at the end of my nose, because then I am affecting your rights. Kudos, for saying truth! Safe travel to you and beautiful Sadie🐶
I love that you are so open and honest about living in a RV. It helps us who are inexperienced to learn.
Thank you for this video!❤️ for those of us trying to get back to nature and away from the b.s. , your rig is a mansion!
It's your home.as long as it's comfortable for you that's what counts and i believe if it's looking fancy it'll make u a target from others.
When you've been through real problems in life, you learn that what other people think really means nothing. It's nothing in comparison. Real problems set you free from worrying about if you're going to make someone angry or if they won't like you.
Right on Carolyn! I just came back from Alaska and I had to turn back from some of the roads I wanted to explore. My “not junky” RV is way too expensive and fragile than an older and “junky” rv. It took away some of my joy and freedom! Great points you made!
That's the best rant you've ever done, bar none. Loved the truth. Look what your lifestyle has done for you. You are free....truly free. Loved it, just loved it.
Great job Carolyn!...
I'll be honest with you. A few years back, a Canadian friend of mine (who lives in Montana) criticized your channel when I shared it with them. I was offended. I said "Hey, I LIKE her and I LOVE her channel." They tried to make me feel like I was watching the "wrong" influencer. It DID bother me for a long while, but I still watched and continued to enjoy your content. I love that fact that you are unapologetically YOU!
Yes, I did buy a new 2021 travel trailer (that I had to wait for them to complete in the Spring of 2021), but I do not judge others. In fact, the older Class Cs and trailers have so much character. As a newbie with no experience, a new rig with a warranty worked for me. I still don't have solar set up yet and have not had a true boondocking experience. I'm still camping in RV resorts and campgrounds. One day, I will use all the real life experiences I have learned from your channel to "Camp in the Wild."
Thank you so much and keep it up!
I love this message! And by the way...your RV looks basic and well cared for, not "junky" at all! We should use things and care for them as long as we can, not just keep buying new! Old is built better anyway...lol
Yes!
You are an absolute breath of fresh air, Carolyn, and this world needs more people like you in it! Our society celebrates those who are shallow, and as I get older, I just don’t have time for that nonsense any more. You’re so genuine, and you have such a joy about living your adventurous life - you’re the kind of person I’d love to have for a friend! Don’t let the idiots waste a moment of your time - perhaps they’re just jealous that you’re living such a free, happy life!
I love your attitude, your spirit, your honesty, your humility, your love of life & your awesome rv!!!
I appreciate your honesty and your great videos ,,that is why I watch your channel. I prefer to see someone who has had to work for everything and lives the way they want. Someone who is honest and doesn’t care about impressing people! Thank you for being you!
What is the line “it’s none of my business what you think of me”. I absolutely agree with you, it does not matter to me, what you think of me, period!
Excellent video. So many good points! It is exhilarating to hear a strong woman eloquently expressing her views in a friendly yet firm, confident manner. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and travels with us. I look forward to each video from you.
And this is why we love you…and I admit to being worried about you during your bed head phase..not because of your ideas, but because my mind equated it with depression, then I met you around a few campfires and saw that you were just fine no matter what phase you were traveling in. Great post!
This is why I watch you, Carolyn. I even sent a couple of your videos to my ex-therapist because I couldn't get her to understand the trouble that societal values like you're talking about - cause people to be held back from the life, liberty, and happiness that we're promised as Americans - yet do not have access to. She still never got it. That's why she's my ex-therapist. According to her - it's all on me - what society thinks. According to her - I can change that, by myself.
As far as the people who try to bully you - that guy from Canada is the worst. You ask, "Don't they have better things to do?" That guy from Canada makes his life ABOUT trying to tear you down. I guess in his case - the answer is no.
I don't get it. You're right; what does it matter to someone like him? He or anyone else with that same problem can't make the argument (although, I've heard them aplenty) that how someone lives "reflects back" on other people. Really?! How so? He's way up there - with a whole other following, and can only keep them following by tearing you down. A vicious cycle it looks like, to me.
Anyway, the whole "junky RV" thing makes me think of my dad. He was a guru auto and small aircraft mechanic. His philosophy was that if it's not running well - it won't make any difference how pretty it looks on the outside - because it won't get you to where you're going.
I love your RV and the fact that you don't have to get new and have payments etc. You own it right? How many can say that? Love ya woman your talks help me.
Totally understand where you’re coming from Carolyn, this was a good video, yep some people I just don’t understand and don’t try to either. I live full time in a Toyota Hiace campervan so you’ll know how small it is and I love it, I own it and owe nobody anything. I am very minimalistic. Love being in nature. Enjoy your week. Cheers from Australia
I love this video. You said exactly what I think. Society says...blah blah blah horseshit...I love who I am and what I do. I love your home, flaws and all. Its yours and its paid for. Thank you for saying what so many others think and feel.
One more thing, Love you Lady. You are strong and living the life I and many others want to. 💪😍
When I watched your channel years ago you where just interesting and entertaining but now you are so much more. I now watch your channel for inspiration. Thank you. You're amazing!
With age comes wisdom, I'm so happy that you found what makes you happy. It took me a long time to do what makes me happy, not 100% there but getting closer. Great video, thank you.
I love your attitude! I wish I was more like you. I am trying to downsize now. Hopefully in the next year I can buy an RV and start roaming the country. And with my income it will be an older RV. I don't care how it looks if it runs good.
I wish I could live like you do. I admire your strength. Live your life and keep enjoying your life!
I listen to you and I hear my life story. Thank you for sharing. My wake up came in my fifties when we lost everything. (Just stuff) It was painful but freeing. I spent too much time trying to fit in and becoming someone I no longer knew. I am now who I born to be.
Carolyn I love this message SO MUCH. What an important thing for our society to hear, and think about. We are too obsessed with the way things look, rather than the quality of how/who we ARE. Keeping up appearances, rather than cultivating what matters. YES, sister!
Brava!!!👏👏👏 Thank you for being yourself and being honest! My family (mother and brother; father died a few years ago) cannot understand why I want to buy an rv instead of a house, or why I would rather live in an rv and travel rather than stay in a traditional job and "wait until retirement" to live my life. I was so miserable when I lived as society said I should. Now, I am so very happy and free living my life my way. Anyway, thank you for this awesome video!!
May you always find that happiness and freedom.
Good for you - wish I was able to find that life when I was young -
As a 50yo woman I totally get it!!!! Appreciate your transparency.
Loved this video. People who judge are usually unhappy and need to lash out at anything or anyone, for their own lot in life. I've followed you almost from the beginning. You are an inspiration and a great teacher. Whether you live in a car, van or RV, the life people seek is not glamorous but real. You don't glamourise nomad life, you are real and share real experiences. Thank you.
I love your channel because you don't pretend to be perfect. I can't watch any channel where everything is perfect because it's staged and not real and not the type of video I look for. Thanks for being real and don't change.
You go girl! Do not change. We all love you as you are!😊