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  • @vanessamansfield4252
    @vanessamansfield4252 11 місяців тому +8

    I don't know what it is about this lady, but I find she's very grateful and organized.

  • @TheRock-xj7hs
    @TheRock-xj7hs Рік тому +135

    Bob, you’ve done it again! You found another absolutely fabulous person doing exactly what she wants and caring for her pet. Just absolutely down to earth person with all the essentials one needs to live the life they want to live. God bless you both and thank you for reinforcing why I want/need to be a nomad! God bless God bless God bless.

    • @sonialoves444
      @sonialoves444 Рік тому +1

      what a great comment, i feel the same!

  • @bingsballyhoo711
    @bingsballyhoo711 Рік тому +90

    Small-car dwellers can teach us some of the most valuable lessons!

  • @markeverson5849
    @markeverson5849 Рік тому +84

    Wow her vehicle and her Nomad setup is an oasis of great ingenuity we're certainly not all rich

    • @edie4321
      @edie4321 Рік тому +11

      I don't think anyone exactly chooses to live in their vehicle. I think most of us come here in fear of this outcome, I do.

    • @ThatGirlLib
      @ThatGirlLib Рік тому +3

      @@edie4321that’s the difference between houseless and homeless. She made the choice to before it could have possibly be forced upon her.

  • @maryjflanagan1922
    @maryjflanagan1922 Рік тому +3

    I just saved a stainless bedpan for my van traveling shopping list on Amazon. They are extra absorbing padded liners for the bed pans. I’m retiring this summer from twenty-seven years of public school teaching in Milwaukee. 😊Now is my time.

  • @robinw285
    @robinw285 Рік тому +68

    She navigated the space for her needs amazingly 🎉

  • @Noisycowonline
    @Noisycowonline Рік тому +24

    Did Vanlife in 1981 all over CA for a year. One of the happiest times of my life. My friend 42 years later is still doing the van life and is happy. Seriously considering going back to it 45 years later even though I live in a comfy home. To an old guy like me comfort is a curse really. A house is a place to settle in to die, not experience living.

  • @theresa337
    @theresa337 Рік тому +18

    Not only did she do a great job but she is really intelligent and seems easy to talk to.

  • @homeontherange733
    @homeontherange733 Рік тому +15

    To this nice lady. I had a friend who had planned for years what he was going to do when he retired. His plan was get a big 5h wheel monster rig and pull it with his massive truck. After 3 years of traveling he sold everything. He then bought a Toyota Prius. He then purchased a used motorcycle camper to pull. He said he travels the country at 40mpg! You might just be interested in a motorcycle camper!

    • @wadafruit
      @wadafruit Рік тому +2

      Smort, love my faithful Prius.

  • @OverlandOne
    @OverlandOne Рік тому +54

    Thanks, Bob, I enjoy videos like this because it helps keep me straight as a Nomad living in my converted conversion van. I sometimes find myself wishing I had more space, I'm too cramped, I need a bigger vehicle, etc. Then I see a video of what this woman's doing, and I feel like okay, I probably have enough space, I just need to use it better like she is doing. I wish her a lifetime of safe travels.

    • @IKARIANOFFICIAL
      @IKARIANOFFICIAL Рік тому

      @OverlandOne - I've been planning (for the future) of what kind of van to get for living in. Being that you live in a conversion van, I'm curious as to how it is not having enough head space to stand up in? I realize we spend most of our time sitting or laying down, but when the weather is bad it's not so easy (or nice) to go outside to stretch out. I was looking at a semi high top conversion van similar to the one in your main picture here, but am just concerned about the longevity of living in a space where I can't stand up fully. Perhaps I'm making a bigger deal out of it in my mind than it actually is though?

    • @lonestarlaurel
      @lonestarlaurel Рік тому

      @ Ikarianofficial. Have you given any thought to having a hightop added on? Bob has at least one video about that - likes an outfit in California and probably some other places, too. A few thou&and bucks or so. Great investment opportunity perhaps.

  • @ginacardarella
    @ginacardarella Рік тому +65

    I love how caring she is for her Kitty. And to be able to travel in such a small place❤❤❤❤❤

  • @FidoHouse
    @FidoHouse Рік тому +52

    She's done a brilliant job of her Prius Home! ❤

  • @saythankyou111
    @saythankyou111 Рік тому +25

    The heat and ac is absolutely fantastic……especially in the desert 🏜️🇺🇸

  • @whatarewedoingouthere
    @whatarewedoingouthere Рік тому +19

    Window tint regulations usually only apply to the front windows, so she should be fine.

  • @ramontoro
    @ramontoro Рік тому +7

    Hello, hello everybody from Puerto Rico

  • @mikeb3603
    @mikeb3603 Рік тому +21

    Love the way she thinks. She got this!

  • @cryptochristo1780
    @cryptochristo1780 Рік тому +18

    I’ve been living in my Prius C for 5 years. Luvin every minute of it.

    • @tdgdbs1
      @tdgdbs1 Рік тому +2

      The C actually has more head room.

  • @cindychurch925
    @cindychurch925 Рік тому +4

    I really love this lady. What a beautiful soul and Self sufficient Her kitty is adorable

  • @timgoodsell4053
    @timgoodsell4053 Рік тому +27

    Great story. Very gutsy lady. I admire her courage in taking control of her life.

  • @distaff2935
    @distaff2935 Рік тому +10

    Nicely organized. I am in awe of people who can make a car work.

  • @eechaze12
    @eechaze12 Рік тому +3

    Like someone stated gutsy lady. She is very positive and using what she has to survive. God bless her.

  • @grumpyoldlady_rants
    @grumpyoldlady_rants Рік тому +22

    I have to say, Heather, you have really worked out a comfortable space for you and your kitty. I don’t know if I could have a cat in such a small space. I do relate to your “why”. I’ve been either in a relationship, raising kids or both plus caring for other family members since I was 18. That’s 50 years! I’m working towards getting out on the road - hopefully soon.

  • @Ulbre
    @Ulbre Рік тому +5

    I love the diversity of the folk that Bob has on his channel :)

  • @ygm_dom6702
    @ygm_dom6702 Рік тому +1

    I loved this. You are so considerate of the people you interview. Good job😊

  • @OldSchoolPrepper
    @OldSchoolPrepper Рік тому +22

    I watch almost all of your video's Bob and have to say that Heather is in the top 5% of folks with knowlege of what she has, where she got it, WHY she got it, specifics and other options. I love understanding the "why" behind things, she explained everything..I think this is one of the better folks you've toured with. Heather I'm off to subscribe to your channel now.

  • @SouthFloridaThrifter
    @SouthFloridaThrifter Рік тому +8

    Wise & perceptive to do a super recharge after 30 comprehensively emotionally draining years.

  • @cherylbarrett3443
    @cherylbarrett3443 Рік тому +10

    She is nearly as tall as Bob, and this still works for her. Good job!

  • @Splash99
    @Splash99 Рік тому +2

    Amazing use of space. I love the temperature control!

  • @keddy5627
    @keddy5627 Рік тому +44

    Amazing!!!! I am always impressed with the resourcefulness of the RTR crew…I love the simplicity! Great job! Thank you, Bob!

  • @geeg7202
    @geeg7202 Рік тому +3

    OK this lady blows away anybody else with window cover ideas

  • @cinramirez8627
    @cinramirez8627 Рік тому +23

    What a great build. Loved it! And I love that she was able to make space for her pet. Just a woman and her cat hitting the road. So precious. God Bless! ❤✌🏽

  • @lifeoflucretia
    @lifeoflucretia Рік тому +13

    Bob, I never cease to be amazed at what people can do with these small cars. If I weren't disabled & need more room...this is close to what I would choose. Have a blessed and beautiful day. LUCRETIA

  • @Jazbo777
    @Jazbo777 Рік тому +11

    Very good car home. I love it

  • @chrisstephenson8311
    @chrisstephenson8311 Рік тому +7

    I had a 2010 Honda insight and when stopped at a light the engine would shut off for eco but the ac shut off too😳🤷🏼‍♂️ because the ac ran off the engine with a belt🤦🏼‍♂️ so in hot Florida summer you were sweating till the light changed green…one reason I wished I would have gotten a Prius because the Prius ac runs independent 👍🏻

  • @amiralions2681
    @amiralions2681 Рік тому +4

    @Heather_Trek, Thank You for your Social Services. You're a lovely human!

  • @vivoyeur
    @vivoyeur Рік тому +12

    4 mins into your video uploading and I'm in. I'm going to check out her channel now. Good video and she has her Prius set up so nicely. 😊

  • @jasonmarmor4683
    @jasonmarmor4683 Рік тому +4

    Holy cow! So impressive, and you have a cat too!

  • @reneechaplin8686
    @reneechaplin8686 Рік тому +1

    Awesome build & this lady is truly resourceful! Love her articulate voice style & her ingenuity! Happy trails & will definitely be following her journey!👍✅💯🫶

  • @yveeriksson7437
    @yveeriksson7437 Рік тому +4

    Thanks for another nice presentation. Glad to hear Heather is starting to taking care of herself after always taking care of others. Amazing job she has done with her Prius. You find so many creative and sympathetic people Bob.

  • @redgree1645
    @redgree1645 Рік тому +1

    This lady is absolutely lovely.❤

  • @fatray2922
    @fatray2922 Рік тому +5

    The most well spoken rig tour I've ever heard. She's really got her stuff together!

  • @riaakuhata2814
    @riaakuhata2814 Рік тому +8

    Love these vids I just moved from NZ to Colombia but want to buy a vehicle in USA and travel thru out central n sth america

  • @RLeeVanCamps
    @RLeeVanCamps Рік тому +5

    Good job Heather. Living your life on your terms now😊

  • @suzannemiller4398
    @suzannemiller4398 Рік тому +1

    She is so likable and real. What a clever use of space. I love that she travels with her cat- beautiful cat, too. Thank you for sharing. I am going to subscribe to Heathers a channel!

  • @ramontoro
    @ramontoro Рік тому +11

    Very very good and motivational interview , thanks Bob

  • @robertwilliams3322
    @robertwilliams3322 Рік тому +6

    Cool ❤

  • @susanmorgan647
    @susanmorgan647 Рік тому +6

    I want to be friends with heather😂👍🏻. Great setup in her Prius. Thank you Bob!

  • @boho6458
    @boho6458 Рік тому +1

    I am amazed at how ingenious these nomads are!

  • @einzgeisha
    @einzgeisha Рік тому +4

    I understand her burnout with social worker and working for all family members' lives. I feel it, too, want to travel, but still have a small one with needs. still, i will take those trips here and there and savor every one of them like Heather. Thank you for showing us your Prius home!

  • @susansheehan431
    @susansheehan431 21 день тому

    Dear Heather, I hope you read this
    . Being a "wide gal" myself I wondered how I would manage in a Prius. You convinced me that it works. Love all your ideas. And I subscribed to your channel.

  • @jhemnes1
    @jhemnes1 Рік тому +4

    She's got it made😊

  • @nomadWalkr
    @nomadWalkr Рік тому +1

    Heather - your home is lovely. Great ideas. Thanks for sharing 🌸🌺🌼

  • @rickhiggins6521
    @rickhiggins6521 Рік тому +12

    I have the exact same Prius and often think about camping in it as others are doing. Another great example of how it can be done. Love the drawers in the back and the first time I have seen a bed pan used, a great space saver. Glad to see her enjoying her life.

  • @paulettegautreau9270
    @paulettegautreau9270 Рік тому +1

    So amazing, wow!

  • @BrittMFH
    @BrittMFH Рік тому +8

    She's doing great. I wouldn't choose to live like that but 👍 to her!

  • @LiXi-r6v
    @LiXi-r6v Рік тому +2

    Hey Nikki,
    Nice to see you got rid of the gas guzzler sprinter and are back in the Prius.🎉

  • @morrisshepherd1637
    @morrisshepherd1637 Рік тому +2

    Such a great build in a Prius

  • @texcinlulu
    @texcinlulu Рік тому +15

    Great video Bob! Heather thanks for sharing your Prius nest. Love your ideas! Best of luck to you. Safe travels🌞🦋💖

  • @tammymelton4784
    @tammymelton4784 Рік тому

    She's truly made use of every inch. Amazing😊😊

  • @lauramarieriver
    @lauramarieriver 11 днів тому

    That is so beautiful. I want to be like her. So glad she can care for herself now and have the adventure she deserves! And she is so brilliant. I learned a lot from this interview. Thank you.

  • @dazedanconfused34
    @dazedanconfused34 Рік тому +3

    I love her story of why she’s doing this! What a beautiful soul! Thank you!

  • @danakennedy5072
    @danakennedy5072 Рік тому +5

    Nice setup, my cat would be miserable in a tiny car. She likes to run, play, and have her privacy too.

  • @goddesscapricorn
    @goddesscapricorn Рік тому +2

    Bless her heart ❤😊🎉

  • @ktk2094
    @ktk2094 Рік тому +4

    Good job, on your Prius build and your presentation.

  • @cheesetoast99
    @cheesetoast99 Рік тому +2

    The curved metal roof bar is a great idea!

  • @InspiredByBrad
    @InspiredByBrad Рік тому +2

    I’ve camped in my Prius, and using the air conditioning in hot weather is terribly inefficient and impractical as the gas engine runs far too much and frequently to keep up. However, in cool weather, the heating system on recirculate can provide a nice room temperature environment with just occasional engine running to maintain the needs of the system.

  • @PapagenoMF
    @PapagenoMF Рік тому +2

    Kudos to her. Great attitude and use of space. Climate control in the desert is incredible. I don't think I could have a litter box so close to me though. I know she tries her best to keep it clean but that stuff is toxic when it gets in the air.

  • @donwyates
    @donwyates Рік тому +4

    Pretty smart setup, and smart lady. I can only imagine the "road" that she has traveled to finally be able to do this - she's obviously got a great attitude & outlook. I wish her the best.
    But... she's got to make access to those board games easier! 😆

  • @wyrdadventures
    @wyrdadventures Рік тому +4

    Wow! It's amazing how Heather made do with what she has!! Many great ideas!

  • @Winniebago
    @Winniebago Рік тому +5

    I absolutely love how this channel shows pretty much any option can work

  • @saankita8033
    @saankita8033 Рік тому

    Keep it going hun. Totally worth. Free bird.

  • @lisasheridan5482
    @lisasheridan5482 Рік тому

    This lady has a fantastic attitude 💖

  • @davidleigh443
    @davidleigh443 Рік тому +1

    Wow, Heather is so articulate and clever. Before she saic she was a social worker, I wondered if she had been a teacher.
    An aside, I eatched a G.L.O.W. minivan tour where a woman solved her refrigeration issue by utilizing a 13 liter freezer/refrig combo which us keep on freezer mode. She bought 12 large blue freezer packs, froze them and lined her "cooler" compartment with 6 packs, all the while always freezing the other 6. No ice or melted water to deal with. Always has frozen ice packs. I thought that system would work well on a prius.

  • @JonesSouth
    @JonesSouth Рік тому +3

    Great story! We actually met Heather at the RTR this past January. We were parked beside her & chatted a bit. Enjoyed the video.

  • @KSK1244
    @KSK1244 Рік тому +2

    This is awesome. I’m a wide bodied gal too so that made me laugh. I’m going to be living this way eventually. I’d love to have an animal when I do.

  • @180pottery
    @180pottery Рік тому +2

    God bless her!! To be honest, I don't think I could go that small but it's great to see that she has made it work for her.

  • @voodookitchenmama
    @voodookitchenmama Рік тому +3

    Wow, great use of space. LOVE her jacket, I wish I knew where she got it! lol.

  • @LiXi-r6v
    @LiXi-r6v Рік тому +1

    Lovely lady living her dream enjoying life 🎉

  • @2000madi2000
    @2000madi2000 Рік тому +2

    What a wonderful gal!

  • @geeg7202
    @geeg7202 Рік тому +2

    Wow, she has got great ideas. Great, great ideas.

  • @IvyRosethebus
    @IvyRosethebus Рік тому +4

    Great job 👏

  • @SaimMetinCetin
    @SaimMetinCetin Рік тому +2

    what a smart speaking women.

  • @adelebowie2052
    @adelebowie2052 Рік тому +1

    Enjoyed this storage and story also kitty. This lady seems all together, enjoy "your time".

  • @jacbox3889
    @jacbox3889 Рік тому +3

    Thanks Bob

  • @jessiehead6525
    @jessiehead6525 Рік тому +2

    Love it! Great gal. Boy, do I hear you about the burnout! Love the set up in her Prius- well done. And a cute cat! 🐈

  • @julesf.
    @julesf. Рік тому +9

    Another incredibly inspirational guest 💜 I'm about ready to start my build very soon too. And maybe I'll see Heather out there on the road. 😊

  • @KarenGorss
    @KarenGorss Рік тому

    That is some great organization I have seen in a long time for someone living in their car

  • @mawmaw9156
    @mawmaw9156 Рік тому

    👍👍. For her.

  • @gratefulgram
    @gratefulgram Рік тому +5

    Well done Bob and Heather you are an inspiration. Thank you both for sharing this , much love and many blessings

  • @jimmyjimjim3054
    @jimmyjimjim3054 Рік тому

    Learn something new every day!

  • @desertrat3950
    @desertrat3950 Рік тому +1

    Wow, I thought I was an adaptable person. This woman kicks my butt all day long. Such an small space and she makes it work with a cat. I'm a solar power nut so my only suggestion is to get some solar flexible panels to charge her batteries during the day. Other than that, I bow to this woman and her adaptability.

  • @trishy68
    @trishy68 Рік тому +2

    I look forward to my life on the road. I watch so many videos so I can learn everything I need to know before I begin my journey. I can't wait to meet Bob Wells

  • @williamba3755
    @williamba3755 Рік тому +2

    What a fantastic Nomad. A brilliant person who seems to have it figured out.Safe travels and adventures.

  • @SandyBruney-x2n
    @SandyBruney-x2n 5 місяців тому

    ❤ I like the way you have your car setup that is my dream but I am disabled and I use a electronic chair I have alot of health issues but that is not going to stop me from dreaming about it be safe and God bless you and your little furry friend she is beautiful cat

  • @c1catwoman794
    @c1catwoman794 Рік тому +2

    Very clever set up.

  • @Avg_Janitor
    @Avg_Janitor 7 місяців тому

    That is so cool she has her cat. Really great set up

  • @lynnsmith2648
    @lynnsmith2648 Рік тому

    She’s amazing you found a very special person Bob.
    I will subscribe to her channel

  • @GenXvanlife69
    @GenXvanlife69 Рік тому +5

    Thank you Heather. You took the words out of my mouth. Your journey is inspiring and well felt.

  • @nomadman1196
    @nomadman1196 Рік тому +2

    Good video, I also live out of a Prius, but I use a tent. 😊

  • @seller559
    @seller559 Рік тому

    Well done 👍