How I turned my Tiny RV into a Digital Nomad Remote Office! INTERNET, POWER, DESK AND CHILL!
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
- As a full-time, working RV Digital Nomad I had to make some modifications to my 16' Airstream Bambi trailer to have a dedicated work space, chill space, unlimited data wifi internet and boondocking solar power!
Today, I'll tell you about the FOUR RV RENOVATIONS I made to create a perfect remote work space in my RV!
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Do you have a link for your flag pole assembly? I think it would work great for our weather station.
My Mom always said, spend money for a good mattress, good shoes and good produce!
You mean mom said don't steal shit?
I’m glad your little peanut is working so well for you 😊
I've followed you for years and decided to purchase your book in 2020. I had never thought of transcription until you mentioned it in the book. I took some online classes and started working for some companies part-time. Last August, I was able to leave my job as a library director and become a full-time legal transcriptionist. Thanks, Robin!
Thanks for your comment!! Gonna buy her book right now!
I belong to a woman’s van group and one of the most common questions is about making money remotely, I always refer them to your channel. You have the best information out there (thank you for the video on the OGO toilet, first thing I did when I got the RV I have now.
I watched your other vid when you installed the bed. I did days of research for a new bed locally and on line. I bought the Bloom from Brooklyn Beds! I'm not kidding. My first night on my new bed was the first time I could lay down and sleep all night without stabbing pain in my back and hip. Thank you for talking about Brooklyn beds on your show! A life saver!
Your hair coloring and style are the best that Ive ever seen on you. Wow! Beautiful. I shoukd take pics for my colorist etc. Very well done, Robin!
I think I have been watching you for the last 7 years, AT LEAST....Things have changed! Both for you and myself....I moved into a much smaller space in Pensacola, FL, but still a house....my dream, initially was the van.....ultimate tiny home modification for me....BUT my husband had different plans.....I'm truly grateful for him, my husband, because without him, I wouldn't have been moving around, all by myself....He was my jump-start, because I was truly afraid to move in any direction, so he got us going, and I am so grateful....but if I were to ever lose him....I would be back at "square 1", just trying to "be" in some place else....My next space if I would have to go on without him......would be a van....honestly, without him....
I Love Brooklyn Bedding! We had to get a funky size for our rv, too. Thank god for Brooklyn bedding. We were in quartzsite, so we ran into Phenix, tried out the mattresses, at the showroom. We ended up purchasing one. We bought it during the Presidents’ Day sale. We purchased it on Monday, and we had it by Thursday.
We love your videos. Thank you for your time.
By the way, I think you have the best intro music, it’s absolutely adorable. I could use that tone as a pick me up tone, it always cheers me up. ❤
You are full of great info! Love how you're wearing your hair, these days. Stay safe. 🕊
Robin, instead of having to put the clamp on your tongue every time how about getting someone to weld a pipe on there with a drainhole in the bottom so you just drop the post in when you set up?
Loving your hair style and colours!❤️
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Always enjoy your tips and adventures. And your hair is FABulous!! Happy trails!
The view from the office is why I’m thinking about one of the small airstreams.
Hi Robin - Your hair looks great!
Funny Robin, I gave you one month in that tiny RV after you bought it. You are definitely proving me wrong! You are one amazing woman, I envy you. Safe travels! Love seeing The Boy happy too!
@CreativityRV - Robin - Can't wait for your next vid about the StarLink. I just bought mine and I need ideas on how to get rid of the stupid base. Thanks...I can't wait.
wow, I hung on your every word. Angels must work through you.
👍 I too took out my dinette , same as yours with only 4 screw's holding it in place. Made a big different s in my 23 ft, airstream.
Happy Sunday to you, too. And yeah baby look at that view. 😊
You're one smart chickie!!! Thanks for so generously sharing your info.
So glad you are a supporter of Starlink now ❤
Very helpful. Getting the courage up to pull the trigger on vanlife😊
I have the same Bambi and I'm watching you! 😮 I'll be tuning in next week - THANK YOU!
We agree 💯 about the Brooklyn Bedding mattress. We sleep so much better with ours. Great info on Starlink. We are considering it, but our AT&T phones and T-Mobile internet are doing the job.
How do you handle security for when you want to go run some errands? Do you have to break camp, pack everything up, put it all away, and take your rig with you on a grocery run or whatever other errands? If no, could you talk about how you manage that aspect of boondocking? I think most people would fear someone coming along and stealing their rig and anything else too, if there's no one else there to help guard the rig and accoutrements.
That would be my fear also .. well one fear lol
I was going to ask the same question!!!😮
I have asked 4 wheeler dealerships how they like that wheel lock system, specifically for this reason. They're OK unless someone comes along with a metal grinder/cutter.
Curious, too
Marine weather tight thru hull mounts work great for running cables from outside to inside. Fairly inexpensive and use 5200 marine grade sealant or life calk sealant (Used on boats below water line, will work great above waterline 100% watertight)
Great video Robin. Thank you ! Happy trails to you.
LOVE your hair!!! (Unrelated to video, but it must be said!) :)
Truck drivers 2nd good bed!
Thank you! Living the life 💚. I just hit 50 and would love to live this way. I attempted to find remote work but was scammed online twice. I enjoy working and having that outlet, just not in the company of others anymore. I want to live drama-free in solitude and peace. Love your posts 💚💚💚
Same here 👍
Get Robin’s book! Her nomadic work suggestions are vetted by her.
I love your videos. The only thing I miss is that I don't live in the USA. Therefore most of your stuff (internet access) doesn't work here. But I do get ideas from you. I'm planning to get my RV next year. I've specifically chosen one for it's workspace. Mine has a drop-down bed, so that leaves me with workspace (for my craft) in the lounge area. I don't have a dinette as such, which is great (it's the lounge, table, et all). I'm also planning to bring my craft with me in the form of a small storage trailer as I still want to live comfortably within my RV while I'm not crafting. Mine is light, bright and white inside! I'm now figuring out stuff about my computer. I currently have a desktop, which won't work for me, so I have to change it to a slimline or a laptop. The "coffee" table is to be changed to more of a work table (plus eating spot). I'm certainly contemplating changing both sofa's to storage and workspace! I have my mattress sorted, luckily it's a standard queen size. Of course I don't need that size, so the mattress is going to be a king single, with storage (clothes) chill space as well. Push a button and it's up out of the way! INTERNET is going to be my issue. We have rotten service here in Australia. This is my main concern at the moment. I have to go for satellite (probably starlink), and a hotspot for my phone. That router sounds interesting and I will investigate. Your installation seems to be an interesting option. I'm still working on my Power Needs!
I've just subscribed! Thank you!
Robyn, it was so nice to meet you in BV! I wish we could have talked more! I hope you make a stop in MO :)
Cindy & Dennis
Thanks for the info, and what a nice desk! I should make a designated workspace like that as I’m working remotely too. So far my “must have” item has been my HomeFi router, it’s been a lifesaver.
Hi Robin, You have the world on a string !!! So happy you are doing well !Take care !! Thanks for staying on utube amd as always BE FREE!!!!!
Great new office space! I wish Brooklyn Bedding would make a full size queen corner bed. Thanks Robin (your hair looks beautiful 🧓)!
Great tips for nomads. Also looks like Big Boy is happy with the new bed set up. ❤️🐈🌹
I love the color scheme of your pillows and comforter. I actually stopped this video so that I could stare at it a while. Regarding your electronics, I don't know how you can figure it all out???!! I've never understood technology and I still have a flip phone.
Oh thank you!
the bed thing should be addressed by the rv industry. They charge thousands and thousands for these rvs and you can't even sleep in the bed?? that is nuts.
I totally agree! I think they are concerned with keeping the weight down. That's why they use so many staples instead of screws. I had to consider the weight of a better mattress, because my Bambi only carries 350 measly pounds! BUT, for me adding 40 pounds for a better bed was absolutely worth it.
Yep the weight. Really like the setup!
Love my sleep number RV bed!
Great video. I’m trying to convince my husband it is “doable”. I want that freedom to travel and not be tied to our current jobs. My biggest obstacle is he is a workaholic! But, he loves travel and camping.
Thanks for sharing these tips you have learned along the way. I’m taking notes! 😊
@@CreativityRVWait. Is that 350 lbs AFTER your body weight, or before your body weight is added?
Have you updated your book with the internet and solar information. Making it a one book stop for rv’s.
Great video Robin. Looking forward to next week!
Great Post for my future considerations of being a therapist on the road and being a nomad. Thanks so much.
You showed everything all setup but I was hoping you'd talk about how you stow your computer, keyboard, etc. when you hit the road. Have you tried permanently mounting the computer in any of your rigs?
This is such great information! I’m researching in anticipation of going full time, solo…I’m 76. Mainly out of necessity, but I want to do it right and I think I’ll be OK. Your channel is always my first stop! I would love to see an updated 2024 video on your full-time Rv budget…I just watched the one you made 3 years ago, but a lot has changed. I don’t have a lot of years to be fooling around trying out this, that and the other…I gotta get it right the first time! I’d also love to see a new Class C, under 25-footer comparison video. I’m thinking a Class C because I feel very insecure about hooking up and towing a trailer, even a small Bambi like yours! Thanks for all the help!! You rock!!
Well Robin, it took 3 years of 'kinda' looking and 1 months of dedicated searching to land my dream remote work job. Now, to decide how to rework my Moho to fit a dual-screen setup that work will provide.
PS: mattresses suck. Mine came with a RV king "Serta" but I donated it to an acquaintance who needed a bed and replaced it with a full sized Purple mattress. Best investment ever.
Do you by chance have the link for the flagpole mount? Im wracking my brain about where to mount ours but your is a smarter idea!.
Excellent information.
I personally think your power system is just right.
I thought I’d be cooking on an induction burner in my van so I upsized to 400ah of Battleborn Batteries and the 3000 watt inverter which wasn’t that much more expensive. But it all tables up space and weighs more.
I’ve continued to use my trusty Coleman stove and haven’t put a dent in my capacity between driving charge cycles.
And my 400ah is marginal for 12v Air Conditioners which I may add for my dogs comfort.
I wish Starlink would quit changing up the plans and pricing. And it would be sensible to have a 12v system NOT 120ac.
Thanks for the video.
Your information is just priceless and you have the most pleasant voice.
Small spaces are easier to handle solo, now to find another soloist to play the World with! Keep on keepin on!🌎🌝🌺🌲🐾🐿️🌵🌼🍁
AGREE on the mattress thing...I had a piece of foam over the dinette seats in my Rialta, and it was NOT comfortable...Bearable, but not comfortable. I put an Ikea double mattress in, and presto!!!
A total game changer. Thanks for another great vid, Robin!
It feels like Peanut is the perfect rig for you, Goldilocks. The 5th wheel was too big and cumbersome. The Class B+ , C and truck camper were too small. Your tiny airstream setup seems just right.
My hubby and I lived in a 13 foot RV for nearly 2 years while our home was being built - so we learned a lot of ways to adapt to it (with 3 kitties) - and I actually miss it. Great tips. Thank you.
My crystal ball says nomadic lifestyle as the way of the future. Satellites, solar cells, cell phones, power stations, batteries, induction/DC appliances, etc., make 'untethered' more viable!
Thank. You
My parents are the Nomadic Ramblers. They often winter in the Quartzite, AZ area. You may have seen them. They RV full time and went to Alaska with a group of RV besties this summer.
I love it. Thank you for sharing a positive viewpoint of that lifestyle. This is extremely helpful to me. Thank you.
Hi I'm interested in a video specific about your battery upgrade, inverter and solar.
The pictures of Big Boy are just great! Darn near made me cry to see him so comfy, snoozing in the sun. 🤗💖 And I had to giggle when he photobombed this video! 😂🐾🐾
You're a smarty! Well done with your nomadic lifestyle!
I love your quilt!
Same, I run two channels from my minivan that I live it. People say I don't know how you live in something so small but it's feels like home. I don't even have a starlink I just use hotspots and it works for me. Anyway another good one!
Love your hair. ❤
We're in the process of installing a dcdc charger, 200ah lithium battery and inverter. Solar panels will be the next project. I'm so excited to stop fretting over having enough power for my fridge. We're not as small as you but still had to get pretty creative to make it all fit. You don't hear many you tubers talking about the dcdc chargers but they are a game changer for these smart alternators. By the way, I love your hair in this video😊
Robin, be healthy and safe !
Too funny bc you were so against starlink not that long ago but now you love it. Glad you tried it! I’ve had mine since last October and do love the speed but it is picky because it won’t work with trees (or if it does it’s not consistent). Not crazy about the cost either. Hopefully they don’t raise it again!
Love your modifications ❤
Always enjoy your videos...
People who go out and forge a pathway for others like you do, is so valuable. Thank you ❤
I bought a used RV this past January. The people I bought it from had replaced a mattress with a regular bed mattress. It’s a little big for the space but it will do for now.
The Boy likes it! Yippee! 😄😄
Just bought your book. Looks promising!!!
I didn't know the Airstream was your new permanent home - Did I miss a video? Did you sell your fifth wheel and truck?
blessed travels always
Hi
Good afternoon
I can find your page in Spanish?
I swear you always look so lovely. God Bless you
I have had no problem dropping my deep cycle AGM batteries to 20% as the salesman told me. However I also use a Bluetti power station to run my computer rather than an inverter as one is built into the power station and solar, as well as my truck or shore power will recharge it.
You are such an inspiration, love your videos:)
How much did the whole power system cost including installation?
I recently painted the interior of my RV to lighten it up also, got rid of so much of that dark wood. I tossed the mattress that came with mine and put in a memory foam mattress that's so much better.
Happy travels, friend!
Your hair looks so pretty
Such an inspiration you are!!
Not that you need it evidently, but you can purchase an external antenna with window suction cups for that netgear N1100 (assumption on the model number) which will greatly increase your signal strength. I did, and it does help! :)
I’ve been on the road for 3 weeks now. The dent in my bed gets bigger every night. It’s crazy!
Where did you get the stand for your monitor? I just love it.
The monitor is actually part of a Surface Studio computer. I love it too! I was excited to have a space to bring it with me in the Airstream.
Would love to see a video on working on the road as a digital AI creator. I used to be an artist and designer but would like to focus more on design and not the manual labor part of it!!! LOL! 😊 In other words I want passive income. I'm getting old 🤣🤣🤣
Plus, no room in an RV for all my art supplies.
Would love to hear your thoughts on chatgpt, midjourney, ai alternatives, print on demand, etc.
Thanks
I need to meet your solar people!!😊
Along with driver seat comfort, AC, bath and power capacity, I just added “bed comfort” to my highest priority categories in my search for my full time Class B. Have been looking at two twins that can convert to a large bed but it sounds like a fixed bed is the way to go. My main concern was to have sleeping space for occasional guests but they can sleep on the floor or in a tent!
Oh Robin who can I trust to ask about the chinook class b compared to Thor class B that has a dry bath. I have two children with cerebral palsy. I’m paying a pretty penny for the accessible van that ramp and auto doors work inconsistently.
LOOOOVE YOUR HAIR!!!
Very helpful information. Thank you.
People! I have owned 3 brand new Rvs. Just get yourself a 4" foam mattress and a 2" latex on top of foam, and you are good to go. You don't need to spend a lot of money on these mattress. Foam does the trick and cut them to your shape with an electric knife. Save your money for gas!!!!!
Starlink is very expensive to install and I think it's about $150 a month to use.
I hve exactly the same internet set up. Starlink, unlimited ATT hotspot and unlimited Verizon on my phone.
Love your creativity, way to go!
Love your hair longer! Makes you look soooo young!
Thank you, great video ❤
Thanks for making this 👀 contemplating the jump!
Sure thing! Jump on in...the water's delightful.