We quit the 9-5 to start van life in our forties
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- A few days ago, we took the ultimate leap of leaving our life in Lake Tahoe and long-term careers behind to travel and experience new things and places while we can. For the first part of our adventure, we’re headed north to some cooler temps. Come along and see what it’s like adjusting to van life during our first couple of days on the road.
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I will support anyone quitting their 9-5 to enjoy their lives! Congratulations
Thanks so much!! Life is for living!
I have 2 years left before lift off 😢 Congrats to you guys
@@Chaos_Prerogative You’re so close!!! Thanks for being here for our journey. Wishing you all the best!
Me too 😊
@@Maria-t1e Thanks, Maria!!
Don't let a "time line" dictate missing something you want to see. That "time line" was related to your 9-5 world, it is all your time now This will also help with all those strange things you run into on the road, like weather, road closures, and detours.
Don't take a trip....let the trip take you.
@@NetNathan1 Yes!! This is exactly what we are so excited for on this journey! We so just have one place we need to be to get to where we are ultimately heading for the rest of summer. More to come! 😊 Thanks for being here!
A close friend passed away very unexpectedly last year at 37. My father passed away in January. The lesson from my friend was “life is short so do things while you can. “. The lesson from my dad was “life is short, do it while your health and body allow you to “. You had a good instinct and you followed it… I can’t wait to follow along! Congrats on this next chapter.
Oh, Ashley. So sorry to hear about your losses. Unfortunately it takes some tough life experiences (I lost both my parents a few years ago), to see how precious life is. 100% agree with you and that’s why we’re doing what we are. Thanks so much for being here. We appreciate you being part of our journey! 🥰
@@AdventureOutThere I'm sorry to hear about your parents, it's so difficult. We bought an older Airstream last year and have been doing our best to get out when we can! Husband is still active duty military so just waiting for him to retire LOL. Have a great day!
@@ashleymorris2862 Airstreams are amazing and so is getting out there when you can! Wishing you many wonderful adventures ahead!
That's exactly what pushed me off the cliff. ( figuratively speaking, of course.)
@@MountainGirlwIPA Sorry you had to go through that. Lots of love!!
Hey guys, 👋😊
I'm working on getting out there as well. I'm very happy for you guys. I'm sure you're going to love it. I wish you both the very best. ✌️😁
That’s awesome! We hope you can get out there sooner than later. We’ve only been on the road for a week, but no regrets! Take care and thanks for being here!
I am happy the algorithm suggested your video. Seeing the title alone made me click on the video and you now have a new subscriber as I envy you both for taking the leap! Enjoy life and enjoy the adventures ahead!!!
We’re glad you found us too!! Thanks for the well wishes and being here. Sending all our best!
I’m going into my 40’s, I so want to do this with my husband! I don’t know about full time but at least a few months at a time or certain seasons like fall and spring. Wish you all the best 👍🏼💕
We think in your 40s is the best time to do this! Wishing you all the best!
Congrats guys! I hope life on the road treats you well!
Thanks so much!! We appreciate it! 😊
I’m about 5 minutes into your video and I love it ❤️❤️❤️ This is so exciting to see. Just the beginning of van life for you guys, and you’re already being open about some of the struggles. Best of luck to you two and your puppy ❤️ See all the things!
Awe! Thanks so much Stelly! We’re definitely trying to keep it real. Appreciate the positive feedback. We love having you along for the journey!
@@AdventureOutThere ❤️
Good morning, I'm a new subscriber from Atlanta Ga thanks for sharing your adventures with us. STAY BLESSED AND SAFE 😊
Hello in Atlanta! Thanks so much for subscribing and following along. Sending all our best!
@AdventureOutThere Thanks and you're very welcome 😊
Welcome to van life! One suggestion, purchase a few bags of freeze dried food, stash them somewhere and have them for those days that don’t go as planned. Have fun!
That is a great tip! We were actually just looking at those in a sporting goods store the other day. They are cheaper than food at the grocery store where we currently are. lol! Thanks for the comment and suggestion!
Cheers to your first few days on the road!! 🎉 the meals looked amazing
@@Michelleyougood Thank you!! Can’t wait to see you in a few months. Miss you guys!
Bless you both! May the journey ahead be filled with joy and adventure. I am overjoyed for you both and wish the best!
Thanks so much, Richard! We really appreciate your kind words and well wishes. All our best!!
Congratulations folks! Enjoy every minute ❤
Awe, thanks guys! Love your channel! 😊
I’m turning 40next month. This is one of my dream to travel all state with a van.
Happy early birthday, Faith! Do it! You certainly won’t regret it. 😊
OMG, I think we're neighbors. What a cool rig, how fun, have a fantastic time-I will be following your adventures for sure!
Neighbors at camp?!? Would love for you to come say “hi!” Thanks for watching and commenting!
Your dog seems as excited about the trip as my dog Tigger is about our cross country adventures. He loves being in the van and prefers it to everyplace but home.
Your dog Tigger sounds like he would be best friends with Wez. :) We love our furry travel companion and he loves meeting other dogs (and humans) on the road.
Your courage to embrace van life in your forties is truly inspiring, showing that it's never too late to pursue adventure and freedom. And I am Floating Village Life
Thank you so much! You’re right. It’s never too late to reprioritize and go after what you want. You just have to take that first step. ☺️
New sub. After a 2 year nomad " fun scape" , I look forward to watching you guys embrace an adventure, that will ( hopefully) forever change your perspective. Enjoy the ride, even when it gets bumpy. 🍀🌄❤
Thanks so much, Michelle! We are looking forward to the journey and open to all it teaches us. Appreciate you following along! ❤️
Started full time rv life 2 and a half years ago. Love it. Norther california and oregon are some of my favorite places. The lost coast in n cali is so beautiful. We stay 2 week on the ocean mattole valley blm.
Awesome! So glad to hear you’re still loving it after 2 1/2 years. We’ll have to check out that BLM. Love it up there!
Congratulations on your new journey. We are part time campers now until my husband retires in a few years and then we will be doing the same. Enjoy your journey.❤
Hello fellow camper friends! Thanks for watching and commenting! Exciting you’re planning on doing something similar in a few years. It’s the best way to live. All our best!
This is so freaking Awesome!!!
LIVIN the Best Life!
Thanks, man! Appreciate it!
Hey im one foot into a full time vanlife at 36. Ill be watching your videos it gives confidence. Thanks 🙏
That’s one foot closer than most people! 😊 Thanks for being here and congrats on your journey!
Hello new travellers, back when you lived in a house no dought you had AC. Now that you are living in a van with NO parked AC your dog may be a lot less comfortable with his fur coat. Going forward your FIRST priority needs to be the comfort of your dog 24/7 The roads and direction should be to stay in decent temps. It is not always easy to do. Have a nice day Tom in Canada in the Maritimes at the NB-NS border
You are totally correct! He has and always will be our first priority, which is why we are headed the way we are for now. We won’t travel south until the temps are cooler and more comfortable. We would never want him to overheat. Great hearing from another dog lover. Sending all the best!!
We are retired but looking so forward to getting a Class B next year !! Please give us a link for the awesome propane grill on the tripod!! Looking forward to seeing more of your new lifestyle!
@@karinwest919 That’s amazing! You are going to love the freedom the lifestyle brings. It’s only been a little over a week, but we already love it so much! Here is the link for the skottle grill. amzn.to/3Wa6uyv We use it almost every day! Thanks for being here!
Bonsoir, good video guys, good choice of lifestyle, and a well kitted out van, Iveco or Mercedes are the best, plus you use a Dutch oven ! Kudos !
Shavings from the Birch bark make for the best fire starting,
Big thumbs up guys from the Loire valley in France 👍👍
Hello in France! Thanks so much for the great comment. We had never seen an Iveco before we were on the ferry with one last week. It was an amazing looking rig! Appreciate you watching and commenting, and the tip about birch bark! 😃
Congratulations on getting away. We’re closing in on 70 in a Promaster (with rooftop a/c) currently in South America but we always took time to travel when we were younger so going on the road in 2021 was a well planned affair , no kids parents or property. Don’t let anyone tell you you’re too old. Experience and practice make all the difference. And you’re getting lots of experience for your old age. Don’t let anyone frighten you into not trying something, and hope to see you on the road one day.
@@conchscooter Thanks so much for the supportive comments! It means the world to hear from people like yourselves that make it happen. Life is too short and you’re never too old to do something new. 😉 Hope to see you on the road someday too! We would love if our journeys took us to South America someday. Wishing you all the best!
Alright! Nice job on dinner.😲 I am impressed.💯
Thank you! It did not disappoint. 🤤
I used to go to Shelter Cove as a kid a couple times a year, my grandpa owns a piece of land near there that we used to go camping on. I haven't been to Shelter Cove since 2010.
@@MotogoatX It’s such a beautiful area in California! You’re so lucky you had that opportunity. I’m sure a lot has changed but a lot has stayed the same. 😊
I just saw this…. Excited to follow you guys, and glad we are on the beginnings!❤
Awe! Thanks so much. We’re glad you’re here to follow our journey! ❤️
I wanted to watch the whole video just based on your opening track. LOL. I'm actually kidding but I love it!! Happy trails! New sub here and looking forward to your adventures.
Ha! Our plan worked! JK Thanks for watching and subscribing!! We’ll try and keep up at least one good tune a video, because them shiz is expensive for little guys like us. Cheers!
I’m so excited for you both , my husband and I are both Brits living in Alicante Spain, but I have a crazy ambition to drive round the USA in a motorhome 😂so I’m going to subscribe and come along with you guys for the ride. I wish you both health and happiness and massive amounts of love for your adventures 😅and Wes also of course 😊❤
Awe! Thank you! We definitely support you driving around the states in an RV, but we’re also a little biased. 😂 Our 5 year plan is to also ship our van to Europe and do a big trip through all the countries! Thanks for being here and following along from across the pond! ❤️
You'll find that A/C is not optional (ha!). Congrats you three! - One note: The audio voice overs came through in the left speaker only. A little off putting. Check your settings. Otherwise, great job! Love the video and we are subscribers now.
Thanks! We are definitely considering AC, but that’s also going to be a big expense, so seeing what our options are. We think we figured out the audio in the more recent vids. Thanks for the feedback and subscribing!
Stay safe out there! Loved watching and hope to be out there someday myself!
Thanks so much! Sending all our best as you plan for your own adventure!
That's one of my favorite beaches, too. It won't be long now before I have my van and it'll be one of my very first destinations.
@@RVTIRED Awesome! It’s such an incredible place. Wishing you all the best on your upcoming adventures!! Just subscribed to following your journey!
@@AdventureOutThere Thanks so much. I'm hoping that it'll just be a few more weeks and I'll be shopping for a van. I actually live just down the road about 20 miles from that beach. It's just one of many amazing places in nor cal.
@@RVTIRED it is such a beautiful area! We love that whole coastline!
I’m so happy for you guys have the best time ever ❤
Thank you so much, Cheryl! 🥰 We appreciate it!
You guys are great at this youtube stuff. Congratulations, Happy Trails.
@@leawade8663 thank you so much!! We appreciate you!
Congrats to getting on with the good life. We have very similar vans! Still rolling 1/2 time. Good luck.
Thank you! We always love hearing from fellow Sprinter fans and people that have done it. Appreciate you being here!
How exciting! I look forward to seeing your journey. Weird question: how do you do your dishes?
Great question. We have 30-gallons of fresh water that is plumbed into the sink in our kitchen. We are pretty careful not to use a lot of water and what we do use drains into a 5-gallon jerry can that we can take out and dispose of at any dump site. Hope that helps!
Congratulations on your new adventure. I have subscribed to follow along. Live an exciting life while you can. Best of luck!
Thanks so much for commenting and subscribing! We appreciate you and are glad you’re here!
I wish I was outlanding like you guys as I have been contemplating. I recently lost my 9-5 and realized it did not serve me. Wish you the best to your travels and bless
Thank you! Sorry to hear about losing your job, but hopefully you will find new and wonderful doors that open for you! Take care and thanks for being here.
You guys are crazy to do this right now. Good luck
@@jluvsbooks2020 Lol. We might be crazy. 🤪 Thanks for the well wishes.
My sticker is on that bridge❤I’m going to do the drive. I’ll post so you can see it.
@@rockenrippyadventures Nice!! Would love to see it! I don’t think ours will last very long. Should have definitely cleaned off some of the dust before we stuck it.
@@AdventureOutThere you guys have fun . Your living the dream❤️
@@rockenrippyadventures Thanks so much! Appreciate the support and encouragement!
Just found your channel and subscribed. You two are living the dream and I'm looking forward to the adventure! I'm in Humboldt County CA and so far you're in my neck of the woods, love it! Happy Camping 👍
Thanks so much! We LOVE Humboldt! You live in a beautiful area!
Hi Guys! Congratulations on breaking away from the rat race! Enjoy every moment of freedom!🎉😊
Thanks so much PJ!! Appreciate the support! 😊
Greetings from Redondo Beach 🇺🇸🇺🇸Great choice- Life is too short🌷🌷Nice camping adventure video👍🏽
Hello in SoCal! We love that area and have lots of family there. 😀 Thanks for watching and the sweet comment! We appreciate it!
Awesome shots❤️❤️ loving the content! Congratulations to y’all! Be safe!
Thanks so much! Appreciate you watching and being part of our journey! ♥️
Congrats! Beautiful scenery!!! As an fyi, I am not sure if you knew this.....UA-camrs get in trouble for playing music from the radio.....something to do with rights or something.....but you can find music you can use for free that you won't get flagged for. Happy adventures! :o)
Thank you! We actually pay a small licensing fee to use that music because we like what it adds to the video. You can find the licensing info in the video description. 😊 Thanks for looking out though! Appreciate you watching and commenting.
I just found your channel and suscribed. Wishing you safe travels and look forward to watching you on all your adventures. 👍👍❤
Welcome!! So glad to have you here. Thanks for subscribing! We’re looking forward to sharing our journey with you!
Omg, my mouth started watering when I saw those potatoes.
Ohhh! Those were the best! A little crispy, salty, and so tender. Will definitely be making them again and again in the Dutch oven. 🤤
I live in Oregon it is absolutely beautiful
You live in a stunning state! It may be one of our favorites! 😍
Gansta rig ! Love the black hood. Well done on making the move !
Thanks so much! We love it too. 😊 Appreciate you being here!
Congrats guys!!! New subscriber here and so excited to have found y’all! My husband and I have a FWC too and building a new rig as we speak. And we are in the planning stages of doing the same thing next year if all goes well 🤞🤞 So I am excited to follow along and see how your adventure unfolds! 👏 👏 👏
@@momentarylocals Thanks so much!! Pretty sure we follow you guys on IG, but will make sure to follow here too! Have fun with the new rig build and best of luck. Hope you can get out on the open road sooner than later. Thanks for being here! 🫶🏼
Ocean Cove just north of Jenner! Love it guys
@@AustinReilly-gs7uq That’s it! So beautiful there! Thanks! 😊
Know what you mean am going for it also will be leaving in January
Awesome! Wishing you all the best on your upcoming adventures!
I just found your channel and immediately subscribed have fun on your new life
Thanks so much! That means a ton!
Hey 👋 Guys just found your channel, yeha good for you ,all thoes emotions, and your cute dog will be finding things a hole lot different 🫠loving the music that you choose 😉.I also love your round BBQ how was that 😋 steak looked awesome 👌 and your locations so far and camp ups ,can't get much better than that and your dog looks very happy sooo cool 😎 take care stay safe an always Alert ⚠️
@@BigV96220 Thanks so much! Glad you’re here! We love cooking on the Skottle. Steak comes out perfect every time and there is so much more you can do on it too! We have another video launching in a few minutes with another very cool spot we found. It’s all part of the adventure! Cheers!
So cool good for you guys !❤
Thank you so much! We appreciate the good vibes!
Looking forward to following your journey… just subscribed!
Thanks for following along! We appreciate you being here! 🍻
I really look forward to your amazing journey hahaha, yes, I'm serious.
Thank you! We will have another video up in the next day. 😊
i will wait
🎉🎉🎉 I’m out in the HEAT TOO. Reno at 101 for 7 days 😮🥵🥵🥵
@@RVingwithG Yikes! Hope you can stay cool! Thanks for watching and commenting. 😊🍻
Aloha🌴new subscriber here !! Enjoyed watching your two latest video 🤙🏽YOLO life’s too short we started full time vanlife last year😎🚐
Thanks for all the support and encouragement! It’s a big leap, but we’re excited to take it. Always good to hear from people that are doing the same. Keep on livin’! Cheers!
Enjoy rhe ride!
Thank you! ☺️
So inspiring! Got a new sub here 😁💜
Thank you! Appreciate you being here!
Congratulations! I'm sorry, I don't remember your pup's name but it's not a bad idea to get different types of fans. Just in case he ever has to stay in the van alone. USB, battery or of course if you have solor, that would help to. There's also an app (I wish I could remember the name) that keeps track of temperature inside the vehicle and will warn you through a smartphone. Anyway, I just subscribed. That pork chops dinner and potatoes had me drooling.
@@daynaphipps4912 thank you for subscribing and being here! Also great to hear from a fellow dog lover. 😊 Wez (our pup) has multiple fans in the van and we try to avoid anywhere that’s too hot, but agree, it’s better to have more than less! I’ll also look into the temp monitoring device. I’ve seen those before and it’s a great idea!
@@AdventureOutThere if you find out what the name of the device is, let me know, please. I'll let you know if I find it again.
@@daynaphipps4912 I just looked it up! The one I’ve seen before is called Waggle. I’m sure there are a few.
@@AdventureOutThere THAT'S IT! Thank you!
You three have a great night. Kinda funny, I'm from the Auburn area. Y'all just passed right by me almost two weeks ago 🤣
That looks like a nice van! Do you have any solar on the top?
Thank you! We love it! We have 400 watts of solar that charges a 280 amp hour lithium battery. Let us know if you have any other questions!
Sorry for the odd question but Emily had a cute flannel on in the video, blueish and yellow maybe. Just wondering if you remember where you got it?
Hi Samone! Not an odd question at all. 😊 The blue and yellow flannel is from Eddie Bower.
@@AdventureOutThere thanks so much! I love it!
@@samonekilpatrick6701 me too! 😊
Curious how long you plan to live like this? Did you sell you assets to make this happen and will you will return back to 9-5 once the money runs out?
Good question! We kept our house and are renting it to a family member for the next year or so and then we'll reevaluate if we should continue renting it to someone else. We aren't exactly sure how long this will last, but we do know that at some point we'll probably return to the 9-5, but we also might fall into something completely different, and we are open to that. We can always come back if we need to. :)
Okay i will bite….subbed.
@@GF-pc5bt Ha! Thanks! We appreciate it!
Been looking and doing research too do what you did so what's the cost of everything
Ju😢want to add part of ny r u going
It really depends on your budget. Vans can be as much as $2,000 or $200,000. You can also find free spots to stay or paid campgrounds, so it is really just what you want and how you prefer to travel. All the best!
Just so you know you're not allowed to use that song without copyright infringement. I think you're allowed to play up to 5 seconds. Just letting you know so you don't get in trouble. Just subbed 😊
Thanks for looking out and subscribing! We actually licensed that song for this video from a platform we use called Lick’d. We pay a licensing fee so we can play it without any trouble. Appreciate the feedback and you being here!
What did you use to cook your steaks on?
That’s a Tembo Tusk Skottle. We love it and cook so many things on it! We don’t have much service right now, but will put up a link as soon as we do.
You can also get the Korean BBQ pan they have them amazon and Temu! Happy Adventuring
Here is the link to the TemboTusk skottle we have. Happy cooking! www.amazon.com/dp/B0BQ5GTLC7/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_AFZA0X526FHWP9G7PPV3?linkCode=ml2&tag=adventureou0e-20 (affiliate link)
@@helenstenderup2563We will have to look those up! Thanks!
Seemed a bit odd to play Tit for Tat when you're driving a Mercedes and eating steak😂
Not sure what that means, but thanks for watching.
@@AdventureOutThere it means it's odd to require people to send you money in order to tell them where are campsite is. It's called Tit for Tat I won't do this until you do that
@@justjudy7320 lol. Why do you feel we are obligated to give you the exact coordinates of where we were for free? We worked and researched that for hours. If you’d like to know, seems like it is a fair trade. Sure, you can find the info online if you look hard enough, but that’s up to you. ✌️
Hit the sub! Im getting my van tomorrow! Im ready to hit the road with everyone
Wohoo!! Congrats! That’s such an exciting step. Hope to see you out on the open road! Safe travels!
@AdventureOutThere the plan is to be permanently on the road by October for the foreseeable future at least
@@TiZGaming That’s an awesome plan! What area are you heading to first that time of year?
@AdventureOutThere Another channel had talked about a van meet at big bear in November so I thought I'd set that as a goal to get out and meet people and see how everyone does things and I'm in alabama so it will take me awhile to get there anyways. I'm planning on traveling full time though so I'll be everywhere
@@TiZGaming That’s a great area! One of the best parts of being on the road is the freedom to be everywhere! 😊
I wish you the best of luck but as a vegan, I can’t watch cooking of animal meat so unfortunately, I will not be following your journey. I wish you the best of luck.
@@chikatoo Thanks for the well wishes!
Congratulations in quitting the rat race. Enjoy your new found freedom
@@rosemarybrennan442 Thanks so much!! We really appreciate the kind words and support!
I love how people quit their jobs they can basically camp all day, then start a patreon so that the people that are still in the rat race can pay for it. 🤣. I have a 100% remote job and its still a challenge to camp full time. I am fortunate to have a 100% remote job. I would never quite a job then e beg.
@@plants4thewin Good for you. We just feel like we can bring value to people that are doing the same. We’re still working, just in a different way. All the content and stuff you see for us to share takes work. We get it though and used to think the same way. Best to you.
Where do I apply for 100% remote job
@@okerjoker290 Depends on what your skills are, but would suggest looking at Indeed or LinkedIn to start.