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Thank you Cat. I've often thought that the best of both worlds would be to have a modest permanent address, and a good 'get-away rig'. You've taught us so much about self-sufficiency in your truck and trailer that I think more people are learning how to live mobile if they have to. A Native American teacher taught me, over 40 years ago, that we should all keep camping gear and know how to pitch a tent, build a fire, and make camp, etc. Your videos and knowledge are invaluable. Bless you. ✨
Hello, I say amen to your post, however, may I say that if you keep a "modest permanent address" the question to that is "while your on the road, what are you going to do with your "modest permanent address". If you leave it empty, you still have to pay utilities (heat, electric, weather damage and etc.) , taxes, maintenance(lawn mowing, maybe snow removal, plumbing repairs, furnace or heater repairs, roof repairs, storm damage and etc) and then also the home owners insurance company will void your insurance if they know that for large periods of time your not there. Renting it out is a very risky business and personally where i live is not an option (why? because of state laws the home owner is not protected from renters not paying rent or renters damaging the property. So after all that any money that you would have saved by being on the road is gone.
So think long and hard on this decision. Have a great day, Skip from Michigan.
@@skiphamblin6938 I have a friend who travels a lot. They have a permeant home too. They make a point to get home every month or two. The home is paid off, so expenses aren't a big deal. Utilities are low when no one is home using them. So, it is doable.
There's always ups & downs everywhere...I still want to be doing what you are doing
@@conniegallegos7342 < Hey cool, that is good I just was trying to contribute to caution in making that decision based on how others have gotten burned by it. thanks
What a thoughtful post! I can't believe it's been 5 years since I watched your first video explaining your plans to do photography and live on the road full-time. I immediately connected with you snd became a patron. It is difficult to be away from friends snd family- especially seeing the little ones grow up so fast. This has also been a really difficult couple of years in terms of weather, natural disasters.
In terms of cool weather in the summer, coastal Oregon is very cool. I was there in July a couple of years ago- near Gold Beach. In the winter, it's nice in the mountains behind Tucson. Thanks for sharing all the ups and downs. I really enjoyed the Canadian Rockies trip you did this summer. When you do decide to call it quits, you will have so many wonderful memories and have learned so much and shared it with all us perfect strangers ❤
Good morning Cat! One thing that definitely doesn’t suck is seeing your smiling face on Sunday mornings. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us so we can have a little bit more insight into road life. 🙏🏻. FYI it sounds like you may have a slow leak in the a/c system and your refrigerant gas is leaking down over time. Hire someone to do and extensive leak test before they just recharge the system. 🙏🏻. Have a great week!
Thanks for the insight Brad. I appreciate it.
I am surprised the 2nd thing is not intimacy or dating? I want to travel with a sexual active person. I have found that. Do you think you don’t need it.? Some introverts are like that.
You might want to start an account for repairs on your truck. Just $100-200 a month, whatever is comfortable. Your engine could go 500,000 miles, but bushings, bearings, suspension, brakes, electrical, etc, could be a sticker shock.
Very good to be so honest about the downsides of your traveling lifestyle. When seeing all those beautiful spots where you stay it’s easy to forget that the road to the destination is not always ‘ an easy ride’.
Missing family and friends just makes me more grateful for them. When I do see them its extra special.
One of the things that I find that helps me not be too stressed or anxious about weather is that I plan not to always Boondock. In the budget there’s always money to go get plugged in and stay warmer or traveled to get out of the weather. After the weather passes I go back to where I want to Boondock or somewhere close to it. As for my maintenance on vehicles and breakdowns I see it as the same as if I was living in the sticks and bricks. There is a lot more maintenance in the home than I have found in my home on wheels.
Thank you for your honesty Cat. I admire the nomad lifestyle. We lost my only sibling to cancer and I do try to live a full life because tomorrow is not promised. I go on several trips a year and being a nurse my schedule allows me get away. I’m headed to Havasupai in a few days for a girls trip. If I wasn’t happily married and own a home I’d be joining you out there full time…until then…❤
Thanks for keeping it real. I'm currently in western Sierra and one big thing that really sucked while on this trip was it was hot, humid and getting eaten alive by Mosquitoes but the worst thing is getting sick or having physical problems where you can move around which I'm going through right now so I have to waited out and that is scary feeling.
Hi Catherine--In spite of the 6 things that suck, your bright smile and sunny disposition always brighten your viewers' Sunday mornings. I don't travel nomadically (I live in a studio apt) but I can relate to the weather in Washington state with wildfire smoke and extreme heat. Hopefully your next destination will have good weather and no smoke! Happy trails. 😀
Stay positive Catherine 💚
Really good job of providing insight into some of the difficulties of living the nomad life. Glad you survived the abusive rath of hurricane Hillary guess some people didn't fair so well. Having troubles on the road seems to mean an opportunity for others, and its difficult to know if you're being given honest and fair treatment. Really appreciate your videos. ❤
Ms. Catherine a lot of vehicle problems come from the mechanics, even those doing your maintenance can effect the reliability of the vehicle, glad to know you are safe, alway glad to see your videos.
Thanks Catherine! Good time to rest up, dream and do something different for a few days. Stay Happy!
Catherine, good morning! It's been rough for you at times. Thank you for being there and that you are safe. As always, be safe. Enjoy! (Thumbs up, everyone!)
Vehicle repairs are such a bummer and they can be expensive too. Bad weather is also a travel hazard. Thankfully you have family to stay with while waiting out the storm. Stay dry Cat! 🤠
Great candid expose of "life on the road". From what I have gleaned, you are definitely in tune with your spirit. You KNOW who you are, and you understand the life you have carved out in the is crazy world. Few of us have the courage to live our dreams.
Everyone remember to keep your rigs sealed at all times. Water gets in the seams and freezes and separates the seams. Avoid traveling in rain as much as possible. Better to sit it out as much as you can until the rain stops especially in winter. The windshield factor drops below freezing at 60 mph real easy in winter. Your rig will last much longer this way. Inspect your seals everywhere in the fall and even reseal during that time. Its easier while on the road to do sections all through the summer while its somewhat warm but not hot areas. That way you dont make a huge mess where you are because you will have to use a 5 gallon bucket when you scrape the old sealant off. Buy the good sealant self leveling for the roof and never use just any ole caulking. Ask an RV dealer or repair shop for the good stuff.
Lots to think about. Thank You
Thank you Cat great information
Cathrine, I have been solo for six years now in my travel trailer, and I have to say I think you hit all the nails right on the head! Great video very honest, part of full-time travel that a lot of people don’t think about.❤
Great video. Thank you for your candor
You need to check Quartzite Arizona for the winter months plenty of boondocking close to the California border . Winter temps mid 60 - 70s.
So very true. Another great & honest video.
Thanks for the honesty. It was helpful.
Thank you for keeping it real.
Great Video Enjoyed It😊
Loved the insight and things to consider. Also, it gives some a heads up how to prepare for different situations. Glad you were able to stay safe. Looking forward to the next adventure! Safe travels! ❤
All great advice for all of us. Your adventures inspire us all.
This is a helpful & grounding video, thank you!
Great video!! Lots of valuable content.
I’m traveling in a sprinter over this past winter. It was great, but I learned a lot about staying warm in the PNW and BC.
Glad you were able to avoid the tropical storm. All good points in this video too.
Very detailed list which included some things that as non-full time traveler I hadn't thought about.
Good stuff, thanks Cat. Love the photography, beautiful. Much appreciated.
Glad your safe ,and thanks for sharing the Good with the Bad of RV Life .
Great video Cat.
We absolutely love your content. Sunday Mornings are not complete without your videos.
Great video Cat, thanks for sharing the down side, you make it look so easy. Stay safe. 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻
Thanks for keeping it real. You are awesome
Thank you so much. Blessings
Thank you for your beautiful videos..lots of challenges must face you, and your work is appreciated, loved.
Glad you were able to get to someplace to ride out the storm.
Catherine, thank you so much for the video, and the honesty of your reporting, as as person who is trying to decide to hit the road or not, there are many questions and issues to think about and this helps very much as to making those decisions. Know that I am praying for you and if I see you in a campsite, I say hello. Thank you very much, safe travels and thanks so much for all your videos.
This is "Skip" from Michigan, best regards to you.
The thing I like most is that, if someone of something bugs me, I can be way down the road by sun-up.
Congratulations Catherine on reaching 90K.
Enjoy your family down south and hopefully you can get that AC dialed in while visiting your loved ones !
Take care and safe travels, and of course we would love to have you back up to the North Coast in Humboldt County in the near future 😊
Cat, Thank goodness you are safe! You made a wise decision to hunker down with family. I always look forward to your videos, taking us to some of the most incredibly beautiful places. Nice video of keeping things real. Safe travels:)
We found it interesting in your experience of a adventure traveler and love your attitude. Being free as a bird has more good points then any thing bad. Safe travels! Dave
I’m glad you have been able to deal with the downsides of on the road living. Without you doing this we wouldn’t have the pleasure of knowing you and seeing all the hard work you put in to showing us our beautiful country and Canada too.
Thanks for this video. Have often wondered about dealing with all the time alone and away from family, but didn't really think about the practical issues with equipment. Please be aware of how much your perseverance and your gorgeous videos have added to those of us that can't see the beauty in person. Enjoy your family time and as always I am looking forward to your next video on the road. ❤
Cat, your video had some very important things to consider for those contemplating living on the road. I've thought about it from time to time, but wasn't sure I could handle it. I do a lot of camping and that's how I experience the outdoors and nature. I enjoy your videos and all the beauty of the different areas that you visit.
Honesty is the best policy, great video Catherine Thanks stay safe ......
Great video! Everything you said is so true. I’ve been full timing for 10 years but for the last seven years I’ve had a homebase near family in an rv resort which makes it much nicer. My number one thing about full timing is breakdowns. I recently had a radiator leak in my truck, which made me come home early from my summer trip.
Take care, safe travels
You have done a wonderful job on all your adventures. Great video. Wonderful talking points for sharing. Everyone stay safe, happy and healthy. From Henrico County Virginia
You nailed that list, weather is definitely number 1, from dodging tornados, thunderstorms and extreme temperatures. I really enjoy your videos, especially when you’re in the Sierras Nevadas, I too have five years as a full time traveler. Thank you for your calming and beautiful videos.
I do love your general positive attitude! Even when you are listing things that are inconvenient and bothersome, you still do it with a smile and make sure we know that you're enjoying it for the most part! :)
My gosh, thank you Cat for such a great and informative video. I am going to be living the same life style as you God willing in the next yr or two when I retire. I too am a single woman in my 60's and my dog Chace and I will be hitting the road as soon as we can. Thank again for keeping it real and reminding me of things to start thinking about. I LOVE your videos and all the beauty you share with everyone. Thank you again! I look forward to your next vidoe😊 Take care, be safe, and God bless you.
Love your honesty about "sucky" things. But love all the positives you share even more! Glad Hillary didn't get you guys too bad and you are safe and sound. Can't wait to see your next backpacking adventure. Safe travels!!😎😎
I have always liked your videos you present a good honest attitude and not a bunch of crappy music and always right to the point.Please continue your journeys and it does help us folks who can't travel because of time and money.😊
Thank you, Catherine, for your honesty. I am planning on living on the road full-time in the near future. Right now I'm traveling for at least six weeks and find myself happiest in my rig. Maybe one day our paths will cross.
I absolutely love your videos, your photography is absolutely gorgeous!!!!
Thank you, happy travels!!!
Thank you Cat, just letting you know I appreciate you point of view and you solid optimism. I pray for you, be safe and live life to the fullest. God Bless.
Thanks for 5 years and more on the way. Can’t believe it’s 5 years already. I have been watching you from the beginning. Bad year for your truck air conditioning to break . My brother has been dealing with the same thing with his 1999 truck. Spend lots of money and worked for a short period after the mechanic waited a month for the part. I wish you the best and keep doing what you’re doing your so good at it.
Good Morning Catherine,
Very informative video on the pros & cons of living and traveling in a trailer. It's not always peaches&cream but you are building on wonderful memories that will last a life time.
Agree that this is a great way to live and explore and yes those of us who do this full-time have our own lists, but you covered it rather well. The great part of choosing this lifestyle in the West is the land mass and choices of experiences are quite large. This year the rain has been more abundant in areas of the West, so fires are less of a factor than they have been previously. It has been warm, no doubt, but soon that will change. Here in Northern Colorado the leaves are starting to get a yellow tint in some areas. Take care Cat and I'm looking forward to your next adventure.
Great list. Although a part timer, I travel for most of the summer. Weather, primarily HOT, has been my nemesis. Rethinking my travels in summer to earlier in the year. Even Colorado was hot. Had to get to Telluride at 10,000’ for relief. Happy trails to you.🌸
Glad you are safe and were able to be with family! Looking forward to your next adventure. The Canada series was fantastic!!! 😊
Catherine, I have been thinking of you out in Southern California during the Hurricane! I was hoping it was not as bad as I have seen on TV! The floods were horrendous! So watching your video today was a big relief for me ! Stay Safe and Stay Healthy !
Thanks for keeping it real!
Glad you survived tropical storm. Stuff happens and you just deal with it as best as you can. Stay safe.
a very refreshing review of RV life on the road. All 6 points are very valid. Certainly monitoring weather conditions (or fire conditions) is always a concern. Thankfully with enough warning we can usually get out of harms way, although it can be a pain. Another pain back here in the eastern part of the continent can be finding camp spots in the peak summer months. With a little patience we always seem to find a place mind you, but we love the spring and fall, as weather is usually great, and it is so much easier to find spots for the trailer. As always, safe travels....
Nice video. In a book I once read, the first sentence was, "Life is difficult." It really doesn't matter where or how we live, it is the strength within us that proves who and what we are. Sometimes we all dig deep and other times we seem to float by. What truely matters is our character in perseverance. You are a strong young woman and your experiences have rewarded you greatly. Many only dream of doing half of what you've done. It is always interesting and informative to hear not only the Up's but the Down's as well. Happy trails:-)
This is a really good video-thank you so much. Weather has been a real factor in going camping this year. The winter was the hardest winter I’ve ever experienced in central Arizona. The temperatures were way colder than usual. And this summer was hotter than I’ve ever experienced. I don’t have a heater or an air conditioner in my little trailer. I have a fan. I recently got a Solar power station so I could plug my computer in. I can run an extra fan now and I’m hoping I will be able to run a very tiny little heater to warm things up. Take care, hope to listen in again next Sunday❤
Excellent vlog! I’ve been a full timer for almost six years now. All you said…except I truly enjoy being by myself with my cat. But as far as help with things that need muscles it IS important.
I’ve always the one that has the family dinners and holidays. I miss that like crazy!!
I was thinking of you during the storm. Glad you and your family are safe.
Hi Kat ,thanks for your insights! I started out in a lance truck camper almost identical as yours and really wanted to stay on the road but money got tight and I fled back to the city and the security of the ground hog day way of life. After a few years of this madness again I miss the road, I appreciate you're truth about life on the road so I can keep my wits about myself as I'm planning to work through this year and save up and hit the road again but much better prepared this time.
Thank you for a great video, and I don’t think you were complaining, I think you were keeping it real! I always enjoy your videos ❤
I concur with your list of mishaps. As a camper myself, I enjoy listening to your straight forward thinking and execution. Be aware of your surroundings at all times. Sudden Change is imperative as a traveler living on the road. I admire you.
I rode it out on the Eastern Sierra and it wasn’t bad although I stressed about Parker Creek but all went well. Glad you were safe. Being alone dealing with stuff can be really overwhelming and I occasionally end up in tears. But it passes and there are so many positives about life on the road.
We had to outrun a hurricane once, took us 12 hours to get back home where the trip should have only been 5 hours.
We always have a radio with us to listen to all the weather updates. Glad you and your sister got to safety before the storm hit.
Thank you for showing the whole picture of living on the road. I'm sure the good outweighs the bad most of the time, but it nice to know all the possibilities before starting out. Stay safe. Hugs ❤
I lived in my camper about 3 weeks a month for 12 years. Even though I was working I absolutely loved it we traveled all over the US building bridges but like you said things happen. I’ve had it all happen. I keep thinking when I hang up my hard hat for the last time I’m going to buy a new camper and just travel and just live where ever. Good luck in all your adventures and stay safe.
Thank you 🤗🙋🏾♀️
I love being a solo female RV owner, except I have to rely on mobile RV Repair services if something comes up. I am a passionate outdoors person, and a hiker. In regards to family, most of my family are gone, and these unfortunate losses motivated me to plan going on the road after my recent retirement. Thanks for your videos!!
Cat, this is a timely video as I write from an interior home in New Jersey while my Travel trailer is being repaired for warranty work in Missouri. I'm approaching a month off the road as I listen to your "road life sucks" listed items is correct.
I check in monthly with the family I stayed with during this repair. But I desperately want back on the road as I miss solitude. Natural disasters are undoubtedly a significant joyful aspect of full-time travel when I can move away or avoid them based on weather forecasts.
The Canadian Parks will become my next adventure in the summer of 2024 to avoid the summer heat waves of the U.S., along with Mexico during the winter.
Travel safe, and remain healthy, Cat!
I'm glad you chose caution. Storms where you were camped can be intense, even with no tropical depression. It was channels like yours that helped us prepare for our travels in our Grand Design Imagine. You rock. Fortunately, my husband has been able to repair 90% of issues, and Les Schwab in OR abd CA saved us, with tire repairs twice FOR FREE! Preventative maintenance is essential and upgrading certain parts. It will be cooler here in the fall, you can hit the Superstition Mountains. Happy trails!
Cat, great video 😊
I missed your panoramic landscapes today, but there's nothing like that smile to start my Sunday off right.
I'll bet you're champing at the bit to get on the road again, even with the parts that suck.
Best wishes for safe travels.
Thank you for your perspectives on full time RVing. It sounds like a good balanced approach that has been well thought through. I have a sicks and bricks house out in the woods in central Indiana and a twenty seven foot travel trailer that I take to Florida for the winter months. Unfortunately, I have to come back to Indiana mid March to retrieve all my income tax info and then deliver it all to my CPA who does my filing for me. Every wonderful thing in life has its draw backs. We all have. to enjoy the good and deal with the challenges surrounding! You seem to be doing a good job of balancing it all out!! Congratulations!!! That does not come without a lot of effort and forethought!! Keep the UA-cam videos coming!! I wish you well as you navigate life and share it with us!!!
As always a great video. I lost my wife of 44 years August 2022. I live in a 5th wheel in Fl but also have a truck camper. I left Fl in May and will be returning early Oct. I hit Oregon, Washington, and everything in between and am in NC visiting my children. Had a great trip, but at times I also had frustrations finding camping where I wanted to be or hit road closures due to nature or fires etc. Also where to head next was an issue. I will have hit every state except Alaska after this trip and in the last few years and look forward to my trip next year. Keep up the good work. I need to learn dispersed camping because campgrounds are expensive!
Even not living on the road, but having a house and being alone, there are so many repairs and decisions to make that does get tiresome, but like you said, there is the upside of that as well.
Hope all is well. stay safe.
Very good video ,, The facts of life living on the road .... With your personal safety being the most important ,, knowing when to move on .. The memories will be with you forever ,, if and when the time comes to stop the road life I'm sure there will be NO regrets ... Always Stay Safe and God Bless ...
Great video... important subject for sure😊
Great video Cat! You’re spot-on with your list. My husband and I have been full time in our truck camper for 2 years, part time before that. We just recently bought a small house near our daughter due to missing family time. But we will continue to travel half the year. Have you considered traveling down to Baja? That is where we spend our winters. We find nice, inexpensive camping on a beautiful beach and a great community of other campers for safety. You have to be self-sufficient with no hook-ups, which your rig is perfectly set up for. Lots of opportunities for kayaking, snorkeling, hiking, and fishing and the Mexican people and culture are amazing! It would be a great place to spend part of your winter.
Thx for sharing your experiences. Sounds like you're still killing it though! Keep on going!
Thank you Miss Gregory. I have been a work camper. 7 years. It's tough. Working at factories, the campground host thing. I was even a fire lookout. Thank you for your videos.
Hi Cat! Congratulations on 90k subscribers! It makes me think you should get 90k viewers on every video. I am probably not the only viewer that often wonders what you are doing when you are not in video. And I'm always hoping your truck and trailer hold up okay.
I always thought your campsite at Yankee Fork Creek was magical. It looks like you did a AG1 promo there! Did you stop there this year?
I think it is generally hard to plan in advance. Especially years in advance. Best wishes to you. Stay happy!
Thank you Stan. The clip from Yankee Fork was from last year. :)
Thank you, Cat, for sharing the downsides to nomad life. My husband and I are fulltime and have those same items on our list. We are going on our 3rd year, and I am definitely missing family and friends more now than our first couple years. I do like that we stay put for about 4 months in the winter and have friends at the same park. I have huge admiration of you for doing this lifestyle solo, I am not sure I could.
Love your channel Catherine! ❤
You are an inspiration young lady ,
One thing I will say is be careful around trees as I've seen two caravans destroyed by branches falling on them in the UK in my time 💙
Cath, come up to Maine this winter. Fun in the snow!
You are so right. But it is worth it
Great video. I have to give you kudos making this video and being honest about being on the road. I would say you're a very brave person. Making decisions alone is a double-edged sword sometimes. Yes, let's face it sometimes we want to consult someone and receive input before we make a decision. Sharing experiences is very important to feeling connected. In your case, especially with the mechanical aspects of life and travelling, it would be nice to have someone helping.
While your videos are stunning and show the glamour and beauty of solo travel, I believe that you have hundreds of followers that are along the ride with you! Very few people can pull it off as well as you do! - As for the A/C in your truck- my advice is that the success of long-term solution to having this fixed is very dependent on the mechanic doing the work. It's usually not an easy fix like other mechanical. It deals with pressures, connections, clean parts, and most of all an educated an extremely experienced to get AC working properly. Very few mechanics are good at this. Just keep that in mind moving forward with a repair. I hope you find someone that knows what they're doing.
Safe travels Catherine. Thank you for sharing! P.S. maybe you need to look at other parts of the U.S. ? There's tons of national parks all over this great country. 👍