RV Life DESTROYED our 28 year MARRIAGE
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- Опубліковано 9 вер 2023
- RV life can be tough and it destroyed our concept of marriage after a 28 year run!
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🧗Originally from New Hampshire, In 2017 our youngest daughter asked us to take her on a vacation anywhere that had palm trees. Little did we know, that would start us down a path of travel. In 2022, After 28 years of marriage, Our kids, now grown, ventured out onto their own and left us with an “Empty Nest”. Seizing on an exploding real estate market, we sold EVERYTHING and hit the road in our brand new 2023 Grand Design 22MLE. Our videos serve as a diary and an open window to REAL RV life.
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This was a tough video to make for both Bob and I, It brought up a lot of feelings both good and bad. How strong is your marriage? Can it or has it survived RV life? We want to hear YOUR stories below!
I hope you went back to brick and morter. I am thinking this might be a good fit for me. I am thinking erent my house for one year and try. 3-4 day weekend only. I work from home. So I have to work out 100% internet to work.
Retired Army Airborne two wars. I think I can do this and finally explore America like the world. I built a paradice Hawaii vacation property, so nervous to take the change but I have everything planned week by week 52 weeks to see if I like it.
Thank you for making this video.
Really love y'all's style. I lost my wife of 29 years two years ago very suddenly. Wish I had appreciated her more while I had her . Truly, you don't know what you got till it's gone...
Hi Mike: We are so sorry to hear this. Your kind words are exactly why we make videos like this.
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I'm SO sorry, Mike.
@@BeachLifeBudget Thank you
My wife of 31 years and I became full time RVers almost 3 years ago. I did not believe that it was possible but since we started this journey, we have become closer than ever before. Full time RVing is like any other stressor in marriage, if the marriage and partnership isnt strong at the beginning, stressing that bond will not help.
Exactly!
Very good topic! Our marriage is only challenged when we are backing the RV in to its spot… one could say, that is the equivalent of a cat meeting a dog for the first time in a dark alley... 😂 but after we unhook the trailer and she decides that it's my turn to cook everything gets much much better!
Well, we have been there! We have just decided that Karri is ALWAYS right (even if we are supposed to go left) now life is good!
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My Happy time is when we’re on the road😎🇺🇸
Great post, guys! It should be a class before you leave the dealership with your RV on how to live with your spouse! Not everyone knows how to do this. Especially doing it full-time. My husband and I had to go through all the life lessons that living in an RV , full-time in order to be successful! We worked hard, and our marriage made it through! Good luck, everyone
My husband and I are currently researching full-time RVing, and don't plan on starting for about a year. Your video reminded us both that communication is key. We've been married for 30+ years and disagreements are going to happen. Preparing to go full-time is scary, but we really are communicating better through all of our prep work. Love you two and how open and honest you are about full-time RV life.
Thank You! Communication is definitely #1 - followed by patience 🤣
Thank you for sharing your story!
My wife and I are in the same place! e are retiring and preparing to go full time as well.
This is an adorable story! Thank you for being so transparent and fun!
Very well put! Your honesty is commendable and appreciated. Bless you both on this amazing journey of marriage and life!
Thank you so much!
We’ve been married 52 years. We part time rv with a 30 foot travel trailer. It works for 2-3 weeks then we head home.
Nothing wrong with that!
Nope you are not alone. We love going off the beaten path and discovering the uniqueness of each new town. Walking around these places gives you a completely different perspective than even driving in with your rig. Just found your channel and will probably keep watching. I stopped watching some of those big youtubers when they went rogue with all the products and homesteading crap. Great meeting you both. Waving hello from Nebraska.
I love how honest you are! We are getting ready to get on the road, and I have looked for other families similar to ours to understand how some things might work. But you all give us the courage to make this life work for us, not make it look just like someone else.
Thank you!
We were told over 6 years ago that we were crazy to go full-time rv and get an rv with no slides because it would mean we'd be even more crammed together in a tiny space. Just starting our 7th year full-time. Been married 36 years. We believe that full-time rv has made our marriage stronger. We keep Christ in the center of everything. In a bigger house it would be easier for some to walk out of a marriage. In a tiny home, you have no where to go! You HAVE to work things out. I think it helps that the two of us are on the same page about most things. Most of the stress comes from working through the problems of full-time rv itself (finding campgrounds or overnight stays where there are few choices, locations nearby for dumping tanks, finding laundromats with parking to accommodate our rv, having our truck break down, etc) We work together on solutions for those challenges. It can get a bit hairy at times, but we often laugh when we re-tell the stories to someone else. God bless! 💕
Love this comment! So true and real. 36 years is amazing! We are 28 years married and just getting started 😀
Thank you for sharing your story - GREATLY appreciated.
Safe Travels,
Bob & Karri
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We don’t have any slides either ❤️ We fill our RV with love to the top.
@@sheril8739 I love that!! 💕✨️💖
After watching a few of your videos now, I now know why your viewership is going up. You two are just real!
Best of luck in your channel, in your RV life and most importantly, in your marriage. Safe travels. 👍
Thank You! Appreciate the kind words 😀
My wife and I are going full time next year. We've had talks about how things are going to be different. We are trying to prepare ourselves as best we can. As far as Instagram moments.....I believe social media is a social disease. Nobody stops to actually take in what's around them anymore. We live in such a gorgeous country. We want to take our time and enjoy what this country is all about. Glad we found you guys
Well said! The addiction to instagram moments as well as the other side which is the basking in someone’s else failures, is a terrible direction for society to be taken!
Be patient with each other and Communicate! You got this!
Thanks for sharing this meaningful posts! This is far better than just hocking some company's wares!
Glad you enjoyed 😀
Thank you for your open sharing and I wish you both well in your future. You both are delightful in the video.
Thank you for the kind words - appreciate it ❤️
Great video!!! All transitions and life itself have challenges...how you communicate is key!!!! I feel blessed that RV life has helped us to deepen our relationship....the fact that in an RV most of the time it is just the 2 of us it provides time for us to deal with the real issues and not be distracted by a child, a job, etc.. RV life can heal, deepen, and be a blessing to a couple!
Well said and could not agree more!
Safe Travels,
Bob & Karri
We have been best friends for 44 years and it didn't change when we started our adventure. We just made sure we bought a big enough rig so we have our own space.
Very smart move!
Happy New Year!
Good points to ponder. My wife and I just came back from our fifth camping trip this summer and we are doing well getting our team work for set up/tear down perfected. You bring up good points to prepare for tight living conditions. I think we are doing great, but I won't ask her hee hee. Thanks for sharing and being open! God Bless!
Thank you for watching! Once you get the basic concept of how to be in a small space - it is super easy from there!
42 years going on 43 , my wife likes traveling, and I like being home . We started to rv ,but we will never make it a full-time thing. Maybe, a big trip once a year, 15 days is enough. Stay closer to home is adequate for us . The key ingredient in a marriage is allowing freedom to be yourself and not trying to change the other person. She has lots of friends , but me I am content by myself and my dogs.
We've been married 47 years this year, which is hard hard work. RVing definitely created stress in the beginning. I remember being in a Walmart parking lot yelling at each other that we would never rv with the other one. Years later, we've learned that RVing requires more kindness. We can now back into a small space without raising our voices. It requires commitment. If you're committed, then you find ways to make it work. Because the alternative is a life of anger, bitterness and ultimately hatred. We chose work over hatred. RVING made more work for us in the beginning, but eventually, we had more time together to do that important work.
Very well said! Thank you for sharing 😀 Congrats on the 47 years - a true inspiration!
I had just "found " you guys 2 weeks ago and so was really upset when I saw your clickbait. Nice, ya got me. So RV life did save our marriage in some very real ways. Joanne and I got married late in life She had been divorced twice and me once, I'm 71, she's 5 yrs younger. After we got married we discovered we liked dating each other but not so much on the marriage part. We were in trouble so we sat down and talked and talked. The only common ground we could find was we both liked to travel. I bought a totaled 38 ft Numar Mountain Aire from an insurance auction, fixed it and we were off... until we realized the bus was getting 6.5 mpg. That was actually a blessing because it forced us to rethink what we were doing and came up with a plan that did save our relationship. Jo wanted to work one more year, so we started taking a 5 day vacation once a month until she officially retired. Winter was just starting and we lived in Mesa Arizona so the whole desert was our playground. At the start of the month we would pick out a town and that would be our home base for the trip. Then for the next 3 weeks, instead of watching t.v. we would research the area and towns around. Deep dive into history we never learned in school. EVERY SINGLE TOWN has an amazing history, fun facts and things you just have to see. Little dusty towns we would normally just blast through become places we can't wait to visit. Have to see Aunt Tilly's Diner with the best black eyed peas and cornbread in the world and Fred"s Antique Shop with its one of a kind display of early southwest junk, etc. Every trip we would run out of time long before we ran out of things to see. Made for very inexpensive and very fun travel.
In real time now, we just bought a sticks and bricks to move into. 2 months ago Joanne was put into a Hospice program. Despite being very stubborn, she isn't going to win this one. With out RVing I probably would have had another set of bitter memories of another failed marriage. RVing replaced those memories with adventure, interesting discovery and even some excitement ( and a lot of hard work). I'll take that any day.
So, a couple of things here:
First, so sorry to hear about Joanne -we can't even begin to imagine what that must be like. It is stories like this that keep us doing UA-cam. The amount of things we have learned and advice we have received is amazing and truly shows the best side of people. Your shared story as corny as this sounds, will forever be in our hearts and serve as a stark reminder that life is short and precious.
Second, As far as the clickbait title. We did address this a couple videos back, BUT unfortunately in order to be seen on this platform it is something that needs to be done until viewers habits change. That being said, We ALWAYS stick to the subject that is in the title - for us, this was a heartbreaking moment of discovery as a couple. We will NEVER put up a video that is a flat out lie. While the thumbnails and titles are always going to be an issue - the fact remains that your story would probably never had reached us if it wasn't for that, and for that we are greatly appreciative.
Wishing the best for your wife.
Thank you for this video! Hubby and I will begin full timing June 2024. We are both excited and I appreciate your honesty!
Congrats! This lifestyle is 🤩 be well to one another and you will be all set!
@@liferedesigned I will tell hubby that he better be nice to me!😁
Great sharing for those RVing or living in sticks and bricks, it takes two to dance ❤ this life journey
Absolutely!
Hi Guys, Just recently found your channel. Your style is obviously different from the many other RV channels in UA-cam land; I find it refreshing AND your content very relevant. This video [RV Life Destroyed our 38 year MARRIAGE,] was, let's say...interesting. A very well discussed, in depth discussion of entering into and living through a completely new way of living. As my wife and I, newly retired, are discussing the potential of full timing for the next few years, I find your honesty and information on the topic an excellent primer from which I took a lot away from. Thanks and looking forward to future content. [p.s. I have some catch up homework to do with your previous VDOs which I intend to begin watching. - Happy Travels.]
Hi there! Thank you and welcome to our journey!
Even though we’re not very polished, we are who we are, which is very important to us. 😀
Enjoy the rest of the videos!
I love you guys because y'all are real...you don't sugar-coat anything and at the same time y'all make it funny and entertaining...You guys are not camping...Y'all Are Living as Bill & Deb always say "I Ride" Tiny House Adventures ✨✨
Thank you for the compliment! We definitely appreciate all the support!
Thank you both for your honesty and for just being "real"...
Thank You - honesty is everything to us 😀
Life is all about communication and the many forms it comes in
Thank you for sharing your experiences and knowledge with us all
Thank You for watching and taking the time to comment! Greatly appreciated 😀
I subscribed, been watching a lot of your video's, thankful I found an honest look at full time RV, I have been married 37 years, and we both want to step into the RV life. It's in the planning stage. Thinking of going the 5th wheel route, with a home base for now, I'm two to 3 years from retirement.
Congratulations on 37 years! You are in a increasingly small group 😀 Be well to one another is our theme of the day - as with anything, you get what you put in!
Bob and Karri
Congrats on hitting 7K Subs.!!
I just checked out a few of your old videos...
Right now, you two both look Amazing right now 💞
I'm not full time, but I want to be. I'm also single, and I'm not pursuing a relationship, in fact, I'm not really interested in one... But I can seriously appreciate what y'all are going through. 👍 Kudos to you for covering this, it's nice to see honest information on the lifestyle. 👍
Ditto!
Thank you for keeping it real. That’s why I watch y’all.
Thank you David!
You two are a refreshing reality from most RV channels. Not everything is roses. My wife and are on year two full time in a 34 foot motorhome. So far it is great but we have always lived in smaller and smaller places as the kids moved out so we get along very well and have the same interests.
Thank you! Congratulations on year two! 💕
Your honesty and transparency are absolutely awesome and greatly appreciated! I have been watching your channel and have tremendously enjoyed it!
Everything you shared about marriage and your struggles was very insightful and powerful! So happy to see your marriage having the total VICTORY in spite of it all!
That's A BLESSSING!
One concern I did have about this video was the... Title. Honestly i thought and felt it was misleading and click bait😔
One thing is for sure... PRAISE GOD you both have grown and learned a lot from all of this and have made incredible progress with your marriage and have been able to help and encourage a lot of peoples lives because of it all especially other married couples watching your channel!
THATS AWESOME!
Look forward to the next video!
GOD BLESS YOU!
As we discussed in the video - this is how we felt, dismissing our feelings and calling it clickbait would mean that the viewer was actually looking to celebrate a loss of a marriage.
Either way - clickbait or not, numerous stories of people’s feelings, struggles and ultimate triumph are available in the comments alone - all brought because they all share one common thread.
We only present the information, praise god for the people who seen the video for what its intentions were!
Safe travels
Great video!
Thank you!
We lived in a 20’ travel trailer for 5 years while we built our homestead in AZ. It can be challenging but I’m a trucker so we had time apart. Our relationship is strong. I’m lucky because I’ve got a partner that digs in as hard as I do.
amen to that! have to be on equal ground!
Excellent content! The whole key to your marriage success ? Is simply you are committed, you want it and, you both make the effort. Crazy how old school this sounds. However, my parents were married from 22 yrs til they passed. This was always my dream. Sadly, life dished out a different destiny for me. I admire and respect your commitment and, living an RV lifestyle? Well done 👌
Thank you for the kind words ❤️
Be prepared as best as possible. Then be good at putting out fires, love each other work together and continue the good life. 38 years married and it works for us. Love your channel!! Keep, keeping it real!!!
38 years! You are amazing! Love hearing this!
Kudos to you two for approaching this subject matter. Your honesty is so admirable. A marriage contract is for many the toughest contract of all to honor, since like they say "men are from Mars & women from Venus" I am 71y.y. & my wife is a year my senior. We have been married for 32years after we each had been divorced. I'm not speaking from the RV life, but life in general. We stuck it out, but to be perfectly honest we could have been divorced at least 50 times as we are so opposite. I'm sure the fact that we had both been previously divorced played a hand in not wanting to fail a 2nd time. Time has a way of blending you more together if you can last. So i guess this sermon would be more for the younger crowd to realize that life is not always a bowl of cherries & that marriages have their share of struggles for some. I hope this comment helps someone.Thanks for putting yourselves out there & trying to put things into perspective. Have a beautiful day!! Illinois, USA
I love your honesty and appreciate your topics. My husband and I are looking to start full time early next year. We have had discussions on likes and dislikes so our life on the road has already started with conversations. I hope we run into you two on the road. We would love to meet and chat in person.
Congratulations on your upcoming journey! Yes, communication is key! Maybe we’ll meet up someday!😀
I've known those who did divorce after a time doing full-time RV lifestyle. My hubby & I started in 2011 (24 yrs married) and yes, we had days that tried both of us (try going thru menopause within 2 months of starting the travel life!) But we survived & our marriage is stronger. We transitioned out of full-time RV lifestyle in 2022 when we found the right area of the country we could call home (and able to pay for our home with 1/2 acre - With CASH!)
We do miss somethings of the lifestyle, but problems with the life (campgrounds, the rig, lack of seeing people in the campgrounds - COVID fears, . )
turned out to be the reasons to stop traveling - also some age & health issues were coming up and needed to be considered.
Love your story! Brad is my second husband - I was a very immature 40 when I married him. I had just come out of a 14 year marriage where my first husband had spoiled me, and I was totally incapable of making decisions on my own. No one ever thought Brad and I would make it, but here we are, just passed 32 years! We've done a lot of maturing over the years, and 29 years in recovery gave me some insight into forgiveness, character defects, and tolerance. I just retired this year and we're looking for an ambulance to convert into our tiny home. As we do the research, we are quickly realizing that we need to work on some areas of our marriage so that we'll be prepared for the change from apartment to RV life!
First step is acknowledgment 🤣 be patient with each other and communication is top priority! You got this!
I appreciate your honesty in this video. You don’t always get a glimpse of life behind the camera. Although we are not full timers, we absolutely LOVE the RV life! The RV life can be loads of fun and loads of stress that can pull your marriage in different directions. Nothing is more stressful than pulling a 40’ 5th wheel into a campsite that is too tight for maneuvering, and your wife is telling you everything you’re doing wrong. I’ve learned by experience that I have to swallow my pride and listen! We have embarked on this life of prolonged periods on the road because above all we love spending time together making memories. We love to explore new places together! We have had the most fun on vacations when it’s just the 2 of us! Disagreements, misunderstandings and frustrations are a way of life. You just have to take a deep breath, think before you react or speak and use those times as an opportunity to get to know each other better. We too are products of broken marriages. We lived thru the most gut wrenching experiences of our lives, but now we have each other, and we can truly appreciate the people we are as one. We live life enjoying each other and finding new horizons!
That is great and very well said! Thank you ❤️❤️
My wife and I have been married for 46 years but we aren't full timers. We have made a few trips in excess of a month and I can see how full timing requires a lot of give and take as well as patience on the part of both husband and wife. I'd love to be full timing but she is more of a stay at home type so we compromise and take short trips and it is enjoyable. The only time things ever got really strained was when I'm backing up the camper into a spot and she'd holler out directions (which were many times wrong lol). We finally learned to use our cell phones on speaker when backing in and things stay a lot calmer. Thanks for your videos!
Congrats to you both on 46 years! The backing up as part-timers was the same way for us so don’t feel bad lol.
Since going full time and moving every 1-2 weeks we have it down pat, it does get easier!
Great video!! My husband and I been camping for 20 years. He does everything when we camp. We go out for a couple of months when we get home he does nothing. Go figure. You guy's are so honest when posting a video. We love the real thing. Other U-Tubers post fake
Barbara you made me laugh! Now you know why we are full time lol! Kidding…. All seriousness, thank you for supporting us and our channel!
Great advice. Can't argue with any of your advice. From a couple that's been married 43 years.
Congrats on 43 years!!
Hey there! It's awesome that you are or were experiencing Canada. We are right there with you on checking out the small towns/Walmarts and wildlife. As for our marriage...In March, we will have been married for 2 years. Not our first rodeo. He came into our marriage with 5 kids and I had 2. When we first got married, we all moved in together and it definitely was not easy adjusting but we made the most of it. Then 4 months later, my oldest son died from Leukemia while two weeks later I had to get back to work as school was starting back up(Teacher here), then 5 months later, I decided to start my photography business back up and two months later, put in my resignation to my school district. You know everything that they say are the biggest stressors in life...Nick and I made it through it all and are still holding strong and will always hold strong. We know it's not always easy but we are a team and will definitely make the most of it. Always have to find the positive and joy in everything. AND I never thought about the bathroom issue!!! LOL!
Well said. So sorry for your loss
We went 8 years full time and everything you said was so true....Thanks for saying the things that nobody talks about
Thank you for understanding what the video truly was about ❤️
as they say adapt and overcome. plus most things that get us flustered and upset typically aren't big deals in hind sight. :) wishing you guys continued success and fun
Thank you!😀
The whole public life thing is bad for marriege
@@mbukukanyauthinking you didn’t watch the WHOLE video
@liferedesigned I watched the whole of it, it was generally words of wisdom from the husband and nothing from the wife. I am not sure if they are staying married or not.
Was all explained in the video.
Great episode !!!!!
Thank you 😊
Love how upfront and honest you guys are. Another great video. (We found that moving -- especially the packing part -- was AWFUL. Even though I'm in decent shape, as Danny Glover said: "I'm too old for this s**t!" LOL.)
Thank you lol! It came down to the wire getting rid of some stuff…but a few dump runs later and we were good to go.
How’s the Mrs? We watched the last video and I (Karri) felt horrible. Tell her to hang in there!
@@liferedesigned Thank you so much for asking. She's still struggling a bit. She had raised him since he was little and he had such a great personality.
Thankfully, the other animals are doing well. (Both of us felt so bad when they could barely move in the motel.)
I bet, it’s not easy. I’m happy to hear the others are doing well.
Take care!
You guys are awesome 👍👍👍. Keep strong!
Thank You!
We are finding the same problems you have faced. Prayers for you and for us.
It’s acknowledging it is the first step. You guys got this, we have faith in you!
love and an new back up camera ! we have it made the shade!! Thank you
@@liferedesigned
I am widowed and a full time rver because my kids and grand kids are on both coasts of the U.S. but you both are a inspiration to us all for a true honest relationship should be. ❤❤
Thank you ❤️
My wife and I lived three years full time in a 28ft camper. We weren't on the road full time but still had the same struggles. We lived through it, came out the other side, and loved each other even more but we did have a big out door area where we could get away from one another. Would we go full-time over the road. Probably not.
Great video you to put out. It gives people a lot to think about before jumping in.
Thank you for the kind words and for sharing your experience!
❤I totally agree with what you are saying. My wife and I bought our first camper in 1990 while we both were still working. So it was two weeks here and weekends there. That lasted until we retired in 2006. We never did go full time however we criss crossed the country many times over the years and would be out on the road 5 to 6 months at a time. We definitely had to work out some issues and somehow we made it work. After 59 years of marriage I lost my bride in 2022 as the cancer finally caught up with her. Her last wishes was that I keep her in the truck so she could still travel with me. I am so grateful that we took the time and worked out our issues living in a 39 ft fifth wheel and later in a 25 ft Airstream so that she still wanted to travel with me in spirit form. Hopefully I will see you on down the road sometime. Love your channel ❤️❤️
THIS is why we make videos!! Thank you SO MUCH for sharing this with us! Your wife must have been a very happy woman to have such a caring and devoted husband. We would be honored to see you on the road!
This was quite interesting to me because I am an analyst and this video confirmed what I had observed about the both of you. Especially Bob. Here is the deal , I think you are actually a very cool and young couple, you seem to be honest and down to earth which is what I like. I am not a hypocrite so if I didn't think you were I would not say it. Bob, I am a little bit like you and I sometimes can't help it. Just try to take a deep breath and slow the heck down, it works for me most times. I am glad you acknowledged her and gave her the opportunity to speak as well, she has a voice and I can tell that she is very smart so just take your time guys. Give everything a try and if it doesn't work try something else and so on. You will figure it out. Nothing but the best for you.
Thank you for the kind words! Greatly appreciated 😀
Oddly enough, my husband and I worked together 8 hrs/day, before retirement. So when we retired, we miss each other. It is actually more our happy place to be together on the road. Small trailer is all we need. 5 months last year traveling to Alaska. Loved it and didn't want to come home!
That is great!
Practice being grateful for all things in life.
You two are funny. You need to take this show on the road. Lol
That is exactly what we did! Too funny to stay put 🤣🤣
You guys are beautiful together. Never give up !
Thank you Charles!
London Ontario dam that's only a couple hours west of me. Small world. Hopefully you are planning to come up here again soon 👍 🇨🇦
we are looking at a return in 2026!
@@liferedesigned nice you are so very welcome anytime. As you already know I have quite the sense of humor and I have to admit when I I seen the title I was like WTF I just watched a video and you had talked about an anniversary. I was happy to find out what you were getting at. 👍🇨🇦
Thanks for the TRUTH REAL NESS😊❤
Thank you Joy!
Funny you should mention that: the plastic bathroom vent cover in my (then) brand new (2021) grand design Imagine rb2600 leaked first weekend in our driveway. It had a burn (melted) hole in the corner(like some tech laid a cigarette or soldering iron down on it).Took lots of pictures.. Dealer said: "it' s a manufacturers' issue". Grand design said: "it was from a campfire ember" ( it hadn't left our driveway yet) . To this day It has small square of gorilla tape over it. It's only a $30 part...(But I washed my hands of both the dealer and Grand design)...$40K+ purchase. No support.
That is exactly it - zero support from them!
You guys are right on we live in a Volvo vnl 860 rig . We drive OTR in our late 40s looking to eventually have a tiny home. We have become even more cheesy lol. We stay in our kids driveway when we go home so to speak in Conway SC . Same county as Myrtle Beach.
Beautiful area! We hope to be back in the spring for a bit!
When you guys come back let us know. Brook green gardens is incredible in the spring time. Me and my wife love going there. Local beer served ice cold on the garden .
I wouldn't have that problem,my wife passed in 2021,thinking of doing it on my own but do wonder about being lonely/bored doing it by myself
Sorry to hear about the passing of your wife. Depending on how you choose to camp - many RV parks have social gatherings quite often
I was married once. Next I had a girlfriend that was great and she was going to move to my house. She died. Been single for 10 yrs. and plan on living simple till I croak. Good luck to all!
That is rough. Thank you for sharing, you are always kind.
Be well,
Bob & Karri
At least you still talk to each other.
we spend 5 to 6 months on the road and the rest at our home we still have a great marriage but like every one there are there is a augment once in a while but been married 40 years it is always easy to work things out good luck to you 2
Thank you and congrats on 40 years
It's all state of mind. I've lived in rv pretty much my whole 42 years of existence on this here planet, been married for 15 years. How you live and where you live shall not dictate the love that another's person shares, regardless of environmental stressors
Not sure if you watched the whole video or not BUT while your statement is true - it does not necessarily apply to this video
Hope you enjoyed London. I live in south London.
It was a beautiful area!
love grow best in little houses, if your relationship is on the rocks to begin with you're not gonna make it on the road, it takes 2 people that are capable of building a healthy relationship which means they are both mentally and emotionally healthy to begin with, also you must have blendable lifestyles, or you are not compatible
Thanks Kerri, no I am not offended and I hope you are not offended. I only wish to encourage you and I pray that your marriage will turn into a blessing and a joy to your heart.
Not at all! We truly appreciate you !
Take care
You know you are soooo right . I've been married for 47 years and my wife and I did the full-time lifestyle it lasted 3 years and I moved back to sticks and bricks just to keep my honey happy and guess what she was right we are happier than before but if life throws you a curve ball now and again you have to have the foundation thats strong and sturdy otherwise it will all crumble under your feet and from the little bit I've been watching you guys I think you're going to be fine.
Thank you
Great video!
Your candor in discussing your RV life and how it can stress a marriage is information that is much appreciated by those of us considering jumping in the RV lifestyle.
My wife and I on our first trip almost gave up. We were on our way to Iowa in a 37ft Class A in 40mph winds, full blown thunderstorm going up 7% grades being tossed around like a toy by Semi's and I was white knuckling it and swearing up a storm and my wife asked me to pull over. I pulled over and she told me we can't do it this way, we will go crazy and you will have a heart attack. So I sat there with the hazards on and relaxed myself and worked our way back onto the road and I decided I would not let the weather and how badly our rig was being bounced around and I slowed down, allowed the Semi's to pass and the rest of the trip went much smoother. How we react to situations dictates everything and 24 years later I'm still working on how I react to things and she reminds me when I need it but we are best friends as well as married which is very important for a marriage to work. Congrats on working things out and learning as you go, so many couples are too hard headed and blame the other and get divorced.
Well said! Karri and I are best friends also, makes life so much better.
As with all friends, we can have our moments lol. As you stated taking the time to think is a great thing!
Congrats on 24 years!
Everything is relative. We got back a few weeks ago from a three week trip to South Dakota. As we arrived back at the “closet” as my wife calls it things felt roomy after being in the RV. We made a choice in selling our 3,100’+ home and moving to an approximately 450’ Park Model on a large lot. Our “stuff” is in storage as we build elsewhere. The RV gives us some ability to escape and with great neighbors at our build site, I have FHUs a few hundred feet away from our nearly completed home. We built a large shop next to the house where I will store the RV making it easier to take trips at our leisure. We considered the full-time route, but we needed a home base. I wasn’t ready to get rid of all our “stuff” and my wife has a need to nest. This allows us to participate in ministry activities both at home and on the road. I would dislike my financial well-being to be predicated on Y-T priorities. From my vantage point, I see folks get into recording their travels for other purposes and unfortunately it becomes a business. Mix in a fair amount of pride and this “hobby” becomes a job. The commercialization is a big turn-off and I quit watching as channels become larger succumbing to the “Influencer” game.
Well said! We firmly believe that everyone deserves to have some financial support when they pour their hearts into a hobby- we get it, equipment costs, time spent etc - it all adds up. The problem definitely is when they accept every offer and never question anything or any product - that is wrong!
👉Customer service was Horrendous👈 yeah I think most are once you leave the building. We made the mistake of (on our 1st rv travel trailer) buying all those extended warrant - ies , and on our yearly inspection, I pointed out something that was duscovered broken after initially leaving dealership. The person said well your warrant - ies cover anything that isn't broke. Yeap.
👉the industry👈
Good luck you two!! ✌🐢
Thank you!
Namasté & Ho’Oponopono everything 🕊️❤️
We live in our 22MLE for half the year. Don’t think I could ever do it full-time, unless we had a 5th wheel and more space. We definitely have had our arguments, but overall we like it. Been married 37 years.
Congrats on 37 years!
You guys are awesome . Generally Young couple meet and they live in apartment easy life until they decide to live in a house . You guys were in a house , you didnt even move to an apartment , you moved in an RV to make it even more difficult. But thanks for sharing. Its a lot to take away from your story
So true!
Welcome to Canada!
Thank You! Always a pleasure no matter what area we visit. Such a great country 😀
I do not believe full time RV is for everyone,I think the compromise is a tiny home base ,and a travel vehicle.This way you split the time.
All depends on how attached you want to be to things. We enjoy the freedom and not have to worry about “things back home” BUT best thing about this lifestyle is there is no wrong way to do it 😀
Alil miss leading, wouldn’t say destroyed if it made your marriage stronger.
No one understands marriage when they are young,but overtime being kind to one another, being respectful will help win the day.We have married for 52 years.
Congrats on 52 years! That is a HUGE accomplishment 😀
So TRUE! my wife and I have never known each other as well or been as close to one and other thanks to RV life. 😃😡😍😦🙄😍🤣🤔😲🥰😁... there's just not enough emojis🤪
That has honestly been the best part for us!
Great couple seems like to me😊❤
Thank you Joy!
Wow that was fast.
Safe to say so was your comment 😂😂 sometimes watching the video helps ❤
My wife and I have been weekend and vacation RVing for over 13 years now. We average 25-30 nights camping in 8 or 9 trips each year. It's enough to keep our wanderlust a teeny bit satisfied and gives us something to always look forward to as I plan a year in advance. Honestly, it's one of the things that keeps us happily together - being able to go out and have even a small adventure because life can just feel mundane sometimes. We plan to hit the road for much longer stretches after we retire but we've been doing it long enough to already know we don't desire to go full-time. We like having a home base to return to and we don't want to be away from family and friends for too long. I love your honesty and candor and don't follow many travel influencers because so much of it is hype but you guys have a new fan. Keep up the great work and thank you for sharing!
Enjoyed again, had good marriage 35 yrs, until my wife was called home, Hey Karri ,does Bob open the car door,for you when yall go out , it's a southern thing😊
Hi John,
It’s Karri - Yes, he opens the door for me all the time…unless it’s raining, then I’m on my own 😀.
Kidding…he will go get the truck so I don’t get soaked.
Great, a good southern gentleman
i could live a nomadic life easily, but wife wants to have roots, this is why we are not living the vanlife
We hear this a lot - being on the same page is a must!
49 years married..and counting, five of those full timing it. Our main dilemma now is, who will take care of the cat so we can go on a train trip for our 50th?? Not so easy when you full time. Need someone who must love cats and knows RVs too! Challenge for sure!
That is our major hold up on getting a puppy! Congrats on the upcoming 50th! Well done 😀
@@liferedesigned Yep, every now and then the RV pilot needs a break from driving so they can do some sight seeing too. Kind of challenging finding just the right person to kitty sit and RV sit. Takes some skills for that job.
Very well said, but friends, great from his perspective, but I know the ladies are going to holler about letting her speak, so next time take time on each issues and when you done hand the microphone to her and then go on to the next subject. Being honest, as a man and single, I still learn from the ladies what they have to say. But, great video, keep up the great work and your doing a great job developing your marriage. Kudos to the both of you. Skip from Michigan.
Hi Skip,
Thank you for the kind words.
This is Karri - on the subject of “letting me speak “ this couldn’t be further from being the truth. My husband and I had a talk before we made this video and he was and did take point.
As I said in another video, I speak when I want, but apparently this is a point of contention for people.
Please don’t take this personally and thank you for supporting OUR journey!😀
@@liferedesigned Hi Karri, yes, I understand but I know the ladies are still going to holler about it. But it is good that your relationship is so good you know he will represent you and your opinion so that he can take the mic and do most of the talk. I commend you and hubby for your courage and backbone to work through the hard times and thus making your life, marriage something to be a positive thing and not negative. Remember, I am praying for you both.
We lived in our car for awhile. I adjusted, but I wished we had an RV. What terrifies me is all the break downs RV's seem to have. Neither my son and I have any mechanical knowledge. Otherwise, I would seriously consider that lifestyle... With a Social Security income, one break down could have us out of a home.
We never recommend this lifestyle if you don’t have the financial backing. This is why we try to be as honest and truthful about this lifestyle as possible.
@@liferedesigned You do a good service for people. As you said- A few years ago, this lifestyle was romanticized. There are some factors about it that aren't so wonderful... It is actually a very precarious way to live... But it can also be one of the safest if a person truly has to 'flee' for reasons of national disaster threat or social upheaval. Thanks for presenting an honest picture. 'Happy traveling!
Grand design is asking for a class action suit if they don't fix the problem with the manufacturing of there rv's
Carrie, you look familiar. Did you live in San Diego, CA, and work as a nurse during the mid 1990's?
No, sorry
My husband and I already had our houses , cars, everything separate even before we got married!! And, I have to live in one state because of my job! Lol. He lives in his house! It has worked soo far! But, if I had to do it all over NO !!!! I would never do it again!! I have no children and never wanted any!! There ya go !! My life is great!! Unbelievable we r truly soul mates!!
Also, I am the kind of person I don't really need a man or anyone close to me !! I'm a 1 island woman!! And, happy about it!! I keep a small circle of so called friends!! 😂
At the end of the day - it’s all about what works for YOU 😀
Where was home?
We are formerly from NH
Let us know if you make it to California. 😊
Hoping to be there in mid 2024 🤞