She Quit Her Job, Installed AC in Her Van, and Found Freedom in Van Life!

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  • Опубликовано: 5 янв 2025

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  • @theroycereport2889
    @theroycereport2889 2 дня назад +43

    Nicely done Aunt Kathy! Me and Grandma Barbara have always thought that you would become a superstar in the nomad world, and here you are. Love you

  • @chip6954
    @chip6954 2 дня назад +83

    “Get past having to have all the answers”…profound and brilliant!

    • @XCX237
      @XCX237 День назад +1

      It's called idgaf.🤣🤔

  • @Elizabeth-tg7jo
    @Elizabeth-tg7jo День назад +4

    She is wearing a safari hat from the 1920s and a fishing vest in the desert. You go girl!

  • @spwriter1
    @spwriter1 6 часов назад +1

    She's wonderful. Loved listening to her

  • @jsso2845
    @jsso2845 2 дня назад +41

    Nicely done. Plywood is heavy. I'm glad you found a way to have a wonderful home. Lighter weight is better fuel mileage.great van!

    • @exploringnext1111
      @exploringnext1111 2 дня назад +1

      That van is riding on its tires its so low....doesn't look safe. Nice rig. Some people are really overloading these vehicles

  • @thetravelingkittens1393
    @thetravelingkittens1393 День назад +6

    What great lady living her life!!

  • @mtaylor2901
    @mtaylor2901 2 дня назад +22

    I love Kathy’s “can do” attitude! I’m also a 58 year old gal from Texas and feel the same. We can do anything we just set our minds to! I sure enjoyed this interview and tour. I have a 2003 E-150 hi-top but mine had 180k miles when I bought it in 2021…. Still going strong and like Kathy, I put new tires on, had a thorough tune up etc. before traveling long distances….
    I’m headed over to subscribe to Kathy’s channels.

  • @pkfromak8046
    @pkfromak8046 2 дня назад +20

    Kathy is a wonderful friendly woman. I met her in Quartzsite a couple years ago😁I stumbled on her channel while I was watching RUclips RV channels and I recognized her as a camper close to where I was camping. So I drove over to say hello 😊

  • @kathymack3791
    @kathymack3791 2 дня назад +15

    From one Kathy to another - YOU ROCK! What a great life you’ve made.

  • @gratefulgram
    @gratefulgram 2 дня назад +29

    Wow, what an upbeat, positive and lovely spirit she has. Love this interview and her no build building is great! Thank you Bob for showing the array of builds you find. Safe travels with much love and many blessings

  • @dianabanks413
    @dianabanks413 2 дня назад +14

    GREAT video!! Kathy is the “real deal”! She has put forth the effort and work that it takes to live the van life…to savor the good…and to overcome the challenges.
    This video is up there with the best!!

  • @laurieerickson7205
    @laurieerickson7205 2 дня назад +4

    I really enjoyed listening to Kathy, she’s a wonderful person to have for a guest.
    Thank you Bob, appreciate your channel and the inspiring folks who help make this informative & fun!

  • @Unhinged_Adventures_Nomads
    @Unhinged_Adventures_Nomads 7 часов назад

    Love your cool van Aunt Kathy! Your energy is contagious 🎉

  • @drewgodderis5390
    @drewgodderis5390 День назад +2

    Great Video Bob… you have a real talent ability, sir to find the right people to interview continued success

  • @lorifrier8921
    @lorifrier8921 20 часов назад +1

    Good point. I was unsure and went last year for the first time and now I feel like a pro 😂

  • @spaceprepper3657
    @spaceprepper3657 2 дня назад +13

    Beautiful build and attitude. May the good Lord watch over you and your family and friends. Peace and Love 😊.

  • @sydneyvrana
    @sydneyvrana 2 дня назад +2

    Great positivity Kathy. Have a great life on the road. I’m in Quartzsite as a first time snowbird since this past November (retired Montreal Canada teacher - age 66) living in my truck camper and looking forward to meeting so many great people at the RTR and big tent. Also I have many wonderful neighbours here at the Hi Jolly BLM. I’ll head back to Canada in April following the good weather on the way. Had the honor to meet Dave the Campulanceman RUclipsr and hopefully other inspiring nomad RUclipsrs as well.

  • @yelenakozorezov6587
    @yelenakozorezov6587 2 дня назад +12

    Very smart woman thanks
    This video make me very happy 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @deidrebee1
    @deidrebee1 2 дня назад +4

    Kathy is the definition of a breath of fresh air. I love her personality and subscribed to both of her channels right away!

  • @janetkoball44
    @janetkoball44 2 дня назад +9

    Cathy is a smart woman. A kind of person that says, don't think it is any harder to live this life, than it is. I am wondering about her dog ...how big and what breed and how old. Dogs are great companions. Thanks Bob for featuring her on your Channel. See you on your next one.

    • @davidcoote4831
      @davidcoote4831 День назад +1

      The dog looks like an Australian Kelpie. I've had a couple of them (I m in Australia). They're sheep herding dogs but also make great pets.

  • @ptljimmyg-v2v
    @ptljimmyg-v2v 2 дня назад +8

    Kathy is my Hero! I wish I had her Courage!

  • @SouthwesternTraveler
    @SouthwesternTraveler 2 дня назад +9

    Very Nice. I remember Kathy when she had her original teardrop channel. Safe Travels Kathy 🙂

  • @roberthadley5957
    @roberthadley5957 2 дня назад +9

    Great guest Bob great job 👍👍

  • @lorifrier8921
    @lorifrier8921 20 часов назад +1

    Wow! Free shower $10 meal and gas discount! Ok found my next Workcamping job! Can’t wait to sub to your channels 😊 I’m in a old van too 😊

  • @TheCharliverse
    @TheCharliverse 9 часов назад

    Great video! Very inspiring! Thanks.

  • @charliekelly1154
    @charliekelly1154 2 дня назад +2

    This woman is wonderful❤ such an inspiration!

  • @Ulbre
    @Ulbre 2 дня назад +12

    A lot of van life jobs also provide a place to park free and hassle free.

  • @profoundintrovert
    @profoundintrovert 2 дня назад +1

    I LOVE her gadgets and power sources and simple setup.

  • @courtneysands6646
    @courtneysands6646 2 дня назад +13

    "Alice" is a great movie. She had setbacks, a bratty kid, homeless and still persevered.

  • @elizabethcarrington5819
    @elizabethcarrington5819 2 дня назад +2

    She’s a real inspiration! Thanks!

  • @PatriciaTWalsh-rn8cx
    @PatriciaTWalsh-rn8cx 2 дня назад +1

    Cathy you have a great attitude. I like your van no build. Very nicely done.

  • @mrs.americanmade7452
    @mrs.americanmade7452 2 дня назад +1

    I absolutely LOVE listening to Bob talk or carry on a conversation!!!!! I just listened to LIVE feed January 8, 2020.....Totally awesome, I laughed so hard when he saw the coyote and how he said it and there after.....He is so genuine and hard for him to concentrate on talking when his eyes are clearly on that coyote.....I myself feel like Lucille Ball half the time and especially when on the chocolate bon bon conveyor belt job and Bob sorta was flustered like that when he seen that coyote and trying to get Cody in van, lost his Mic, camera twisted etc. GOTTA LOVE THAT FELLA, Genuine true to be and nothing scripted or rehearsed.....I gotta meet him some day, definitely on my bucket list.....I love watching the Q & A's and Sueanne remains calm all the time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @hdtravel1
    @hdtravel1 2 дня назад +3

    Greetings from South Dakota USA !!! Enjoy the open road and the adventure life !! Thanks for sharing your adventure with us !!

  • @kuleanapacifikana1429
    @kuleanapacifikana1429 2 дня назад +4

    Really enjoyed this interview with you and Kathy. What an upbeat young lady she is. VERY energetic, inspiring and free spirited. I’m not a nomad “yet,” but just listening to her story, encourages me to take the plunge. Thanks again Bob for bringing such wonderful video content for those of us who are considering a f/t nomad life. Happy New Year!🎉🥂🎊🥳🚐😎

  • @DeborahBackrak
    @DeborahBackrak 2 дня назад +5

    Thank you Kathy for sharing your van life and experience. Your van is very well thought out, and I believe you have he knowledge to teach others who are curious about van life. I wish you a successful life on the road!💙

  • @clarasmith1873
    @clarasmith1873 2 дня назад +1

    People are resourceful. It continues to amaze me what women and men can "create ".

  • @brendaowensvisuals3543
    @brendaowensvisuals3543 2 дня назад +1

    Love how postitive she is!

  • @BethVonStaats-mc1pl
    @BethVonStaats-mc1pl 2 дня назад +1

    Very nice build and very practical and affordable!

  • @darlenefitzgerald4371
    @darlenefitzgerald4371 2 дня назад +1

    I I subscribed to both of our channels can’t wait to watch

  • @jessiehead6525
    @jessiehead6525 2 дня назад +1

    What a chipper gal! I like her “get up and get to it” attitude. 😀

  • @godofthunder808
    @godofthunder808 2 дня назад +1

    I really like your vest. It keeps the things you value the most close to you. That along with a backpack and a fanny pack & you'll have a better set up as a Prepper if that's what you decide.

  • @melindaroth5796
    @melindaroth5796 2 дня назад +5

    Oh awesome she is doing it. I'll find her channel. Thank you Brother 😊❤

  • @rebelartstudio3730
    @rebelartstudio3730 2 дня назад +6

    "Had to get out of rv park" pretty much sums it up. I love it but im old school staying up north dealing with winter by renting a room. Im working on some stuff but at 12°f im not doing to much but watching utube videos n working. Happy travels.

  • @gailshaversjr1773
    @gailshaversjr1773 День назад

    Kathy has it going on. She is truly living. A real go getter and a wonderful positive attitude to go along. Inspiration to us all. ✌🏻🇺🇸

  • @JJC82
    @JJC82 2 дня назад +1

    Yay it’s Kathy! Love her channel!

  • @LUVNH64
    @LUVNH64 День назад

    Such an inspiration !

  • @MrSheymie
    @MrSheymie 2 дня назад +1

    Great happy lady, living and free.

  • @Morningdovecamp
    @Morningdovecamp День назад

    Thank you for interviewing her Bob. I really enjoyed her van tour. I love her spirit.

  • @PeterKavanagh-k6c
    @PeterKavanagh-k6c 2 дня назад +2

    Great lady

  • @ramontoro
    @ramontoro 2 дня назад +1

    Hello from Puerto Rico Bob and friends, happy New year to all of friends

  • @guylamullins3602
    @guylamullins3602 11 часов назад

    Love this!

  • @philo5096
    @philo5096 2 дня назад +1

    Another great vid, thanx Bob.

  • @stevenmiller1031
    @stevenmiller1031 2 дня назад +4

    Thank you for sharing.

  • @douglasrandall6737
    @douglasrandall6737 2 дня назад +1

    A super cool video.

  • @shirleyfrederickson4794
    @shirleyfrederickson4794 2 дня назад +1

    Love it! I have a lot of plastic furniture as well. Love the nomad travel and work life 😊 Good for her! She’s got get up and go! I subbed to both of her channels. Thanks for the interview Bob! Happy New Year! 😊🚐🇨🇦

  • @mkbehnke1
    @mkbehnke1 2 дня назад +4

    Nice interview.

  • @LaLa-v9x2r
    @LaLa-v9x2r 2 дня назад +3

    She is cool. I love the grease poster!

  • @johnlatham3854
    @johnlatham3854 2 дня назад +6

    WINNER: #1 Radiant Smile Award

  • @lanceschill75
    @lanceschill75 2 дня назад +3

    Vanlife is a contemporary, international, gypsy lifestyle for so many. I do wonder what life will be like when being able to work is no longer possible

  • @Sally-v6f
    @Sally-v6f 2 дня назад +1

    Thanks bob ❤

  • @user-vg6pn6oq3m
    @user-vg6pn6oq3m 2 дня назад +1

    Super neat Kathy😊

  • @XCX237
    @XCX237 День назад

    Many people underestimate building with foam. You can't get much lighter and its strong and doesn't mould

  • @gailjohnson6670
    @gailjohnson6670 2 дня назад

    Thank you for video. Blessings to you.

  • @barbarafrazier8843
    @barbarafrazier8843 2 дня назад

    What a great video. I love her van and great wealth of information. I will indeed subscribe to her channel!

  • @mygypsyadventure3610
    @mygypsyadventure3610 2 дня назад +8

    I am curious what people with dogs do with their dogs while they are at work? Especially in AZ where the temps can get toasty inside a vehicle even in the winter.

  • @joanndavis4843
    @joanndavis4843 2 дня назад

    What a can-do attitude Kathy has👍! She pulls into a new town and lets the infinite possibilities of the unknown start to work for her. It's the known where all possibilities have already been accounted for. A little Eastern philosophy from Deepak Chopra to live by✌️.

  • @AbnRgrDocDad
    @AbnRgrDocDad День назад

    Thnx

  • @darlenefitzgerald4371
    @darlenefitzgerald4371 2 дня назад

    She’s So Amazing

  • @qweeknee4208
    @qweeknee4208 2 дня назад

    What a great person of can-do attitude!!

  • @mjmcinnesincanada
    @mjmcinnesincanada 2 дня назад

    A/C is great to have, especially when you have animals. Blessings 🌱 #vanlife

  • @beckypennington79
    @beckypennington79 2 дня назад

    Thanks Bob

  • @jameyrobbins13
    @jameyrobbins13 2 дня назад

    💥INITIATIVE is a spark of the DIVINE💥

  • @yadrog.4405
    @yadrog.4405 День назад

    Sweet video

  • @johnwerner7194
    @johnwerner7194 День назад

    Hi Kathy.

  • @MARKCANEER
    @MARKCANEER 2 дня назад +1

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

  • @kingrafferty
    @kingrafferty День назад

    Love this. What does she do with her dog when working jobs that don't allow dogs?

  • @mrkim5644
    @mrkim5644 День назад

    I’d highly suggest this lady get SUMO springs for the rear of her van. It’s a 150 and already overloaded especially with all that weight extended out on the rear.

  • @raybo34
    @raybo34 2 дня назад +1

    Subscribed to both channels.

  • @gailasgreatdanesandmanes1042
    @gailasgreatdanesandmanes1042 2 дня назад

    Love this!❤

  • @Sally-v6f
    @Sally-v6f 2 дня назад

    I clicked on the ecoflo link, it went to bluetti 😮 i like ecoflo

  • @donnasloane9031
    @donnasloane9031 2 дня назад

    Such courage!

  • @OVERLAND_ADVENTURE
    @OVERLAND_ADVENTURE 2 дня назад

    Awesome rig!🫡

  • @ronpeted
    @ronpeted 2 дня назад +1

    nice job.

  • @AmberWest-kj8bh
    @AmberWest-kj8bh 2 дня назад

    😮 Thx Luvs 💞

  • @Dementiaadvocate
    @Dementiaadvocate День назад

    Hello, I just watched the video with Kathleen from eight years ago and she was 63 at the time
    Could we have an update how Kathleen is today and how her journey has been?
    It’s so scary that seniors who work their whole life have to resort to living fighting the elements in a vehicle

  • @bensonsspeedshop1191
    @bensonsspeedshop1191 2 дня назад +5

    👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @sapphireblue222
    @sapphireblue222 2 дня назад

    From sitting in an office cubicle to now sitting in a tin box with wheels. That's freedom for ya!

  • @sonyak9879
    @sonyak9879 2 дня назад +1

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @jamesjackson7752
    @jamesjackson7752 2 дня назад

    Here😊

  • @hogkillerjp
    @hogkillerjp 2 дня назад

    excellent

  • @yelenakozorezov6587
    @yelenakozorezov6587 2 дня назад +1

    Nice video nice woman thanks Bob

  • @nonya.bizness
    @nonya.bizness 2 дня назад +3

    omg, i need to know: how long can a gallon of gas run the a/c? because that little unit plus that little generator could be a lifesaver offgrid.

    • @tandiparent1906
      @tandiparent1906 2 дня назад +2

      U can also get solar generators that run on your battery bank at night; that way if you're out of fuel, it still works.

  • @bque9444
    @bque9444 2 дня назад

    Maybe I missed it, but what kind of bed system (platformm, mattress), and how does Kathy secure things?

  • @jonathanjacques7250
    @jonathanjacques7250 2 дня назад +2

    She's a kick.

  • @hamm336
    @hamm336 День назад

    Sir, I have a ?? Can a hackers 100w solar panel be used to charge a Bluetti AC2A ??
    Thanks for all the great videos. Hamm from Kennewick Washington State

  • @laurienelson2790
    @laurienelson2790 2 дня назад

    This is wonderful! My question though, isn't the generator loud when running the air conditioner?

  • @foxfox9845
    @foxfox9845 2 дня назад

  • @ThearyAdventures1989
    @ThearyAdventures1989 День назад

    Hi could you review my SUV living setup?

  • @meanders9221
    @meanders9221 2 дня назад +2

    Wait, how did we get from working in an RV park to Pilot? I want free daily shower and lunch!

  • @Nomadic_Mike
    @Nomadic_Mike 18 часов назад

    Can anyone offer any words of advice on finding a van or vehicle to buy I've been at this for almost 7 months now and no luck on finding a vehicle? I was hoping to be on the road by mid June of last year but cant find a reliable vehicle because most sellers are hiding problems or choose not to disclose them prior to taking the car on the road to test drive.
    Most of the vehicles I've been test driving present problems while driving the seller doesn't want to admit to or fix after the test drive. And after asking if they'd be willing to bring it to a certified mechanic they stop responding or say the vehicle has been sold.
    Is it better to go to a dealer, RV dealer? I've been mostly searching Facebook market place and all the vehicles I've gone to look at all had problems and the seller didn't disclose any of them while showing the vehicle.
    Really didn't think it'd be this hard to get into RV / Van life.