Van Tour Living in a Chinook Class B Van
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- Опубліковано 6 лип 2024
- In today's video, we meet Matt, a young man who decided there had to be more to life and so dropped out of the Rat Race and now lives in a Chinook Class B+. He is a true inspiration for those of us who are sick of being stuck in the rut of a boring, soul-sucking life of drudgery and misery making our Corporate Masters rich. Matt is living proof that there can be more to life!
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I wife died of cancer at 57 and never got to enjoy retirement. I was 60 when she passed and I immediately retired. Next summer, my dog and I are going across Canada in my pickup truck with camper on it. Should be a blast.
I fortunately witnessed both my parents' deaths first hand. I learned a great deal from that. My mom died in her mid sixties, just as dad and her were ramping up and had begun traveling in retirement. When she passed, I think it devastated dad (they'd been married over forty years). He lost his true love and traveling companion. He got rid of the trailer, the towing vehicles, even the pots and pans. He did remarry, but it wasn't the same. He soon began losing health... and passed at ninety... in my eyes, the shell of man who had lost hope, but not his faith. My best memories, is Dad coming home on Friday and announcing we (all seven of us) were going camping. In minutes we all would load up the small tip out trailer and end up five miles down the road, in a field with a creek, under some big oaks, dad sitting with his pipe and big glass of ice tea...us kids setting up the trailer for the girls, and tents for the boys. Within an hour taking a dip in the creek, mom fixing dinner, dad ditching the tents. My kids say I had the All American boy's life ... I agree, I surely did.
Wishing everyone who's thinking of hitting the road luck. Today's society is just too heavy for some people, myself included. Hats off to cheaprvliving for showing everyone a new path to follow, a path that'll lead to a lifetime of stories unmatched by the office rat racer.
I relate to this. My brother died at 38. Now I have a strong desire to see the world. The clock is ticking.
Oh dear ☹️
I'm so sorry you lost your brother 💔
I hope you are exploring every place you wanted to see 💞
Really hope you're living your best life friend.
I hope you are traveling now
Loss can be such a motivator. Robin of Creativity RV lost her sister so she hit the road. May you find much joy!
Natureluv... did you get there?
OK, this is one I really LOVE. He bought what worked for him, and it is clean and organized, he is working on his internal/mental work as well as well as working to make a good life for himself. I am so sorry about the loss of his mother. I'm glad he's choosing to make a life rather than just to exist. Very inspiring.
He even decided to take something positive from the sadness of his mother's passing. He said "It changed me". Reminds me of the old saying "Every adversity has the seed of a greater benefit".
Great story Bob.You are changing the world, one nomad at a time.
I surely can relate to this man. Eleven years ago, I lost my first beautiful bride to breast cancer during her second battle with the ailment. A few weeks later I woke up at 52 YO, really alone in the world. After solving many estate issues it was time to develop a plan for the next fifty years +or-. I had no plan to quit living the dream we built together and wanted to continue working at things I enjoyed. I am now 63, living the Republic of the Philippine Islands and busier than ever "working" hard. When you get paid to do what you enjoy, it is hard to call it work. I believe the "secret" for younger nomads is the portable income that gives the freedom to travel yet still provide for yourself. Wise financial planning ensures a long happy life on the road.
Kuya Travis, People generally do not know that almost every job here is closed to foreigners. You can not take a job that a local can do. The exceptions are such as call center manager that lives here to run the operation the way the client company offshore wants things to be done. There are a few native English speakers in the call centers working the phones and they get paid more than locals, but they are the exception to the rule. There are a few executives for Wendys, McDonalds and Burger King and other "foreign firms" here also but they help set up new businesses to employ Filipinos.You and I must bring a "job" with us. I am sure you get the idea about the few jobs open to us.
We believe in multiple streams of income to protect us in the event one part of the income fails. I have been selling option contracts for many years. Most people lose money purchasing out of the money options with a short lifespan and watch them expire worthless. I do the opposite, I sell options one week to a few months out in time. It is not huge money but more than enough to live on. This is a dependable regular income that we can earn from anywhere we can obtain an internet connection. I no longer trade in a taxable account. These days I trade only inside my ROTH as any withdrawals (if you are over 59 1/2 YO) are tax-free. I consider the few hours I spend in front of the computer screen after 9:30 PM my night job.
My beautiful bride (yes, I got remarried) is an academic writer. She has three college degrees but does not work in any of the professions she trained for. To be honest, she earns more money writing. Maco (Maria Conception) works for local companies in the off season to earn "pocket money." During the busy season, she works for several companies with clients in the US, Australia, UK and other countries. You may do this kind of work anywhere, internet shops, in a hotel lobby or as my wife does, home based.
If you want to count my "day job" as work, I purchased an eight-year-old home in a super nice subdivision that needed some massaging to bring it back to like new condition. My thinking is that because I paid half what a similar size home sells for brand new in my subdivision, I have lots of financial room to add upgrades like split type air-con in all the rooms. I can work at my own pace when the motivation strikes. I paid cash for the home so we have NO rent or mortgage to worry about. The home is perfectly livable, we desire to improve and upgrade because we can, not because we have to.
We have a new venture that was basically my wonderful bride's idea. I would not feel comfortable recommending our new gig to anyone, especially an EX-pat until we have a full year or more of experience behind us. Nothing has gone wrong but I think at least one problem free year will confirm her plan was totally sound. That, I feel, will be the time to offer details on our success on any failure.What she did:
My wife has developed three portfolios. The first two yields 10% / month. The two portfolio's total value is around P600,000 so she earns P60,000. At today's exchange rate, about $1,190.00 USD/month, more than enough to live on here especially if you own your home. Maria also recently (only a few weeks now) started a new portfolio. It has a value of P90,000 + - and is a mixture of 8% weekly payments and 10% monthly payments. The mix is 75% @8% weekly and 25% @10% monthly returns.
Mind you it is a new portfolio and very small but already I see her earning over P25,470/month (about $505.00USD / month). Her original goal for this business was to earn the equivalent of $2000.00 USD/month which is nearing what she could earn in the busy season per month as an academic writer. You must understand that interest rates on everything are high in the Phils. Mortgage loans, small business loans, bridge loans, all cost dearly. If you add on the cost of corruption, I do not even want to guess at that one! I think it is safe to say, we could never do what she has accomplished in the states. I hope this lengthy diatribe will be helpful.
NewHampshire Jack
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so sorry for your loss very sad that
Travis, In an online trading group I used to be a member of, there was a gentleman that had one of the large RVs built on a diesel bus chassis. He specialized in selling options on only one underlying. He and his wife parked for part of the year, and he traded until he met his income goal for the year. At that point, he stopped as he did not want to take the risk that he may give back his earnings and need to delay his trip. As soon as he made bank, trading was shut down and off they went to visit friends, camp out in their favourite spots and enjoy life. This man's freedom inspired me a lot. The encouragement of a great neighbour who told me "you won't know unless you go" also pushed me to make the decision to try out life in the Philippines. Five years in, I have absolutely NO REGRETS.
NATURAL CANCER HEALING, thank you. It was sad, but also I can say that I saw God's hand in the whole event and for that I am thankful. My first wife was responding well to cesium chloride therapy. She had told me that she prayed and asked God to take her quickly if she was not going to receive healing. She also said she was feeling much better and thinking we could leave our city home soon and return to our beloved cabin in the woods. Without any warning, she developed a breathing difficulty late one night, and she passed away peacefully in my arms 11 hours later at the city hospital. I will stand by my belief that God honored her request to be taken home quickly. No morphine drip, no long period of suffering. This is not a religious teaching channel, so I will end here.
Nice to see a man who is neat and clean while nomading.
What..! You people take showers?
... on that particular day.
How condescending! He’s not homeless!
Seeing this two years later, but just wanted to say, "Good for you, Matt, that you're taking the opportunity to live outside the box."
But ironically, in a box.
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I love that quote. " I am embracing the fear of the unknown and it is changing me" love it. Focus on today with an eye til the future...but. I am 64 and working multiple 12 hour shifts a week on my feet. I enjoy these videos. I am glad you are doing this whwn you are young. I sure wish i had. But, i am going to do it now
Sorry to hear that about both your parents. I worked at Kmart briefly while trying to save money to move to Israel. I was talking to a 20 year old boy who told me, "I'm going to work here until I retire at 62." When he said that, I told myself, "I gotta get out of here!!" I don't want to work myself to death and have nothing to show for it when I'm old. That's the way of the world now, though!
@Joe Blow CEO slots are only reserved for sociopaths and people willing to lie, cheat and sell their souls for a company. I have seen it and gratefully turned down the executive path.
I love how genuinely excited you sound when someone has a cool feature...like when the guy opened that outer drawer.
Hey Bob, I found your channel a few hours ago and enjoy the simple effective ideas. Thanks for the videos.
I was a water nomad for about 7 years. I lived the first 4 on a 27' sailboat. I calculated that I had about 100 sqft of indoor space including the full bath! My non food costs stayed below 300 per month! I could stay at a marina for 150 or so per month and could of course live on the "hook" as we called it for free. I could even travel almost free because the wind was my primary power.
I ran into significant life threatening illness ( a lot of which related back to stress IMHO) and was forced to move on shore but I went to an RV and just stay close to medical care. I can say from experience it is great to dump the stress of modern life.
Not having to pay exorbitant rent or a 30 year mortgage really adds up.
I love Matt's camper!! So much storage and the perfect size.
THank you great advice....My younger sister passed away at 58 and yes I am getting ready to get out there...
Someone needs to find Matt and give him a medal. The melenials may be the ones to save this country. I have been through the job market hell, and now been retired for eight years. I am enjoying every minute of it.
Awesomeness
Matt. 6:34 - Don’t worry about tomorrow, it’ll have worries of its own. Today’s worries are enough for for anyone!
I love this younger generation living so well. We aren’t even promised a tomorrow. Don’t waste your youth especially. I’d love to start all over again as a youth knowing what I know NOW!
You Da Man, BOB. Thanks for sharing your journey!
Good for you! Go Matt go! We can't postpone living the real life hoping to get a govt check in 20yrs. You are healthy and will probably be able to work till you are 90 if you ever need an occasional job! Roll on!
Bob, another great video from a one man, producer, director, editor, cameraman, and host. This young man has the right attitude about life.
Ive always chased money, never been happy. Im on my way to AZ to chase a chance at happiness right now. Please dont stop with these videos. They make it seem possible, like there really is another way. As a man who been beat up an down by this world i appreciate your channel and message. Had a breakdown in indiana hopefully fixed, hitten the road in the morn. The Lord is my shepard and i will be guided to where i am ment to be.
This Chinook RV is on RV I want to travel in because you don't have to renovate anything. Everything is so functional. I hope I can buy one like this.
Cool. I lived out of my van for two years. Travelling the Beautiful Southwest. Six months ago I got a place in Prescott, AZ. Nice place, but I already miss the freedom of the Vagabond Life. We weren't meant to live in boxes. I'm getting back on the road next week.
My wife just bought a 2000 Chinook Concourse. She loves it! Im impressed with how solid its constructed. Very well built!
Hi Matt! Nice rig. I love, LOVE, the time I spend in my Chinook! Great quality, fit & finish!
Last year I spent 7 months total tramping around. The year before 5.5 months, but 4 months has been more typical. I was shooting for 8 months this year, 2020, but CoVid19 has already cut into much of my plans :(( Maybe I can make up for lost time in the fall?
Mtn biking, Hiking, Mtns, Beaches, Water sports: all the western states. Like you I bring my dog too!! So good!
My rig is couple years newer, but shorter at 19.5 ft, w 100 watts solar, Onan gen rarely used. Wishing for better ground clearance as well. Plenty big enough for 1 person, 2 if you are HIGHLY compatible. Gas & tires are my largest expense. regards & enjoy
I plan on retiring at age 56, I have a ways to go yet but am planning now so I can travel - if I could go now I would. I'm a writer, mostly poetry and short stories but love to write. I want to spend the last chapter of my life on the road writing and exploring nature!!
Wow this has everything! It ticks all the boxes! Stove cover is super clever. The bathroom is huge, and the fridge/freezer is quite a good size!!! I like that this man is conquering his fear - very inspiring!
Chinook really does make a great motor home
Wow what quality! Love the split kitchen & what a large bath. Love this unit.
I can really relate to this. I have been researching this for years and im about ready to do it. I cant wait to put the grind behind me. I was forced into living in a car for 3 months. at first it was a major surprise and i was totally unprepared for it. I learned a great deal in those three months about myself and what i really valued in life. Now almost 10 years later i think back to those three months and really appreciate it. I never should have moved out of that old sedan.
I'm a mn boy with a similar dream for the future!! New subscriber Bob and I love these videos. Just found this channel today. I've been wanting this for some time now. My daughter is the only thing holding me back. She is 11. But a few more years and daddy is on the road. I will travel during the winter and return in the summer to be with her and family. It's going to happen and this channel will help me figure it out. I'm inspired. I'm pensioned from injury sustained on the job as a prison guard many yrs back. I can do this! I love to travel. I never feel more at peace or happier than when I'm driving, whether it's a quick drive aound the back roads or a long drive to sight see. I'm free and happy. I suffer from ptsd, depression and anxiety and driving..travel helps me cope. Thank you for creating this and to all those who share their stories. I live vicariously through you for now. Peace!!
Do what you want live your life...Im a Hospice nurse and have seen alot of young deaths life is short enjoy it your way while u r here👍❤
My Dad died at 59 so he never got to retire----like you said, it changes you....makes you value different things......time and experiences, over the pursuit of money. I am interested in a 19' Class C---hopefully I will be able to hit the road soon :) TY for doing these videos!
Sorry to hear that as I said in my comments above many people are not living until the age of 60 I know people who passed in their 40s and 50s. too many people live for the future not for NOW.
God Bless you, Bob! You are helping so many people live their life to the fullest! 👍🏻
What a Handsome positive young man💞
So glad you're on UA-cam, thank you for sharing.
The cabinetary is beautiful. Nice rig too
I am so happy to see someone close to my age doing this! Each time I watch this I feel more motivated to make this a reality this year!! Thanks bob! Hope to meet you and Matt at some point!
That's why wandered around the world in my 20s. I figured there's no guarantee I could do all that at 60-something. I hope I'll have a nice quiet life by then and be able to reminisce about the adventures I had
Wow, good for you to focus on what's important in life and that's living !!! The waiting game doesn't always work out.There's never enough money to replace time!!! So true.
I am in construction management. Planning on going to RTR in 2020. I am going do the same thing.
Bob, I truly LOVE your interviews! Truly. Thank you! I just bought a bus to convert. I have learned sooo much from you. I kept wishing I could compensate you somehow. I have just figured out how to use the Amazon link. I will purchase anything and everything I possibly can using your link. Thank you for your beautiful attitude.
The supervisor at the Government Facility used to ask me why I never worked overtime ?
I said " Mike find a man with one month left to live and ask him if he wants.......TIME ....or $$ MONEY " ?
You can always make more paper but you can NEVER make more time.
Mike was a serious intelligent money but he grew silent and I could see a paradigm shift in his eyes.
My dad retired at 54 and wanted to do the RV lifestyle......so went back to work at a Gold Mine to get more money but all he found was a brain tumor at 60.
My wife and I sell out at 2019 to go full time RVING.......with a reduced pension and a small nest egg that's close enough to perfect for me.
Yeah, but by doing that overtime you get to retire earlier. If you don't do overtime you get to go home on time. However, anything you choose to do with that free time is going to be rather limited. Not like you can easily go on a cross country road trip and be back in time for work the next morning. However, once you retire the sky is the limit. That said, if you can get a job that you can do while on road trips then even better:)
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amazing! THis is what I want to do when the children are all graduated and on their own.
I lost my girlfriend in 2017 to breast cancer, I knew her 24 years, she was only 47 (all the things we wanted to do). It changed me, to say the least. I have a totally different outlook on life now. I always leave with a smile and inspiration after watching your videos, thank you Bob!
Super nice guy! Love his rig. Great interview Bob. I experienced the same thing with both of my parents. I refuse to let my life slip away without truly experiencing life! We've moved into looking at vans and RVs. One step closer!
This is great. Most inspiring. I like Matt's life philosophy. Thanks for posting.
Bob, I have been watching your videos for about six months now and darned if I don't learn something new and helpful in every single one. Thanks for all that you do. I hope to meet you on the road one day in my camper or van or RV...or whatever I end up going with.
Comfort vs. Mobility. Great point Bob.
My father served 26 years in the Navy and then worked another 25 years. He died four months after retirement from a DOD job. I hope to have some life left after I retire. I respect people who are able to make this lifestyle work for themselves.
I used to rock climb a lot back in the 70s and early 80s and I did a lot of traveling around the west coast living in my tent. Those were the happiest days of my life. I am now 60 and getting ready to hit the road again in two years. First trip is to hike the PCT. Life is short and at this point I really am feeling how short it is.
Thanks so much Bob and Matt! Wonderful interview and Chinook tour.
OMG! Love love love this rig! You can clean the bathroom and yourself at the same time 😂 excellent!
Would be cool if you could do follow ups with some of the people you interview . Kind of like "where are they now". Are they still living the same vehicle or did they change vehicles for some reason or give it up completely and go back to living in a house. I've heard the average life cycle of a full time rv person is between 5 and 7 years. The lifestyle definitely has drawbacks and it's not for everyone.
Van Helsing That doesnt make sense to have Bill do that cuz if they gave it up , he wouldnt be seeing them anymore!
He could do it with people that he sees often but it mite get too repetative.(sp?). Plus, he would have to keep track of all the people hes already interviewed which is probably WAY to many to count?!
The only people that i e seen that have the manpower to do that was Oprah. Lol
My thoughts exactly. Bob, can you share if he switched out rigs, and to what?
ERIKA DOWDY It could be as simple as Bob messaging them to do a self-recorded follow-up video for his channel, or he could record a Skype interview, etc.
Van Helsing You took the words right out of my mouth. Agree it would be nice if possible, if there was follow-up on people he interviwed. ♡
Van Helsing He interviews people at the RTR so if they don't come back to the RTR, it would be too much for a nomad to keep up with all those people I'd think and visa versa. I am sure he is still in touch with many of them and I know he has interviewed people he has met multuple times but in general, that would be a ton of work.
I absolutely love his rig , a quality Chinook , awsome tour , Thank you so much , loved the wooden cabinets & especially the shower & the fridge & freezer!!
Good for you Matt, positive attitude towards your financial future is the way to go! I'm planning to be a part-timer next summer because of Bob's videos.
Mz Marie yes Mz Marie we may meet out there. My goal at the moment is to be full time in 5 years. However that may change because my daughter is 21 now and she is the only reason I'm staying put for now. It gives me time to save money though little by little right now on my retirement money. Cost of living is so much so I'm lucky if I'm saving $100 a month at this point. But I'll be able to invest totally when the time comes and should be a lot easier. His videos are amazing. I'd love to have you as my neighbor in the future 😊
This is the absolutely perfect rig for me. Unfortunately I can't find anything similar anywhere! My grandparents had one when I was a kid and I've been in love with them my whole life. Thank you so much for the tour🥰
So wonderful!!! Thank you Bob!!🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thanks for the reminder! I’m in an SUV, and sometimes I daydream of a bigger roomier vehicle. And then I remember that I have high ground clearance and 4x4! Boom! I ❤my rig.
I HAVE LIVED ON THE EDGE FOR 35 YEARS NOW AND ONE THING I LEARNED BEFORE I STARTED MY NEW LIFE WAS "JUMP OFF THE EDGE AND GROW YOUR WINGS ON THE WAY DOWN." I LIVE IN THAILAND NOW AND VERY HAPPY WITH MY DECISION 35 YEAR AGO.
I love sweet Cody just hanging out in Dad's van & looking out the window~Sweetest pup ever🐶❣:)
i just want to continue pressing the thumbs up..... thanx Bob
I hope since this video was made, Matt has started to plan for his future. I’m in my early 60s and you’d be surprised just how fast time flies. I’m grateful for some financial security. And, so I can continue to enjoy nature.
Good video and great ending. Touching to have two men talk about the facts of life.
Even if people are forced to work some after retirement age, it's way less money to keep up this sort of life than stuck in the alternative way of life, heating and cooling an entire home, housing a bunch of useless crap, or paying an obnoxious amount to live in a retirement community - just to be left with $2 at the end of the month.
You don't like paying for others great paying , ah um, jobs? Their cops want to retire early you know. If allowed liberty and creativity we could have efficient small homes...no wheels. As a farmer friend said last meeting he was at it would cost $40g to ready a plot to build on. LOL towns are giving away lots...so they can triple own you through taxes, and if you fail a payment you'll get pennies per $$ for your trouble.
LOVE LOVE to see Females get into this. Huge common sense that will get big attention. Needed for house buying age population. I hope(know) disruption soon so the youth will not own or live in homes I believe. I believe The Venus Project type situation/experiment is needed soon. Politicians talk of different things but that is too slow. We need change quickly,,,like a corp not getting in a startup. We need TVP now to educate all youth,,,free the old to live as done in this video or however.
What is needed to get off this Titanic ride is a United World Youth Org, a generation, to silence their inheritance like 1898 China.....while people are still a premium.
So true.
Candice Lambert- That's a good point,but, for people who are nomads at heart, it's not about the money as much as the lifestyle. I think that's the essence of Bob's message as he documents the nomad from newbie to well worn veterans. I enjoy his channel and listening to all the people's stories, I don't know I could do it myself.
Candice Lambert yep, welcome to the new age of life. Glad to see ppl escaping the blueprint set up by bankers, politicians and wealthy industrialists (corporation owners).
This is another beautiful home!!! I love it!
Thanks for the video guys!
i like his thought process.
Thank you for sharing, I thoroughly enjoyed, especially when he got to slamming things around to show you what’s what. Instead of gingerly touching things like most do, brought a chuckle. Have fun!!
It's great that he is young enough to hopefully have a long and happy life as a nomad. Not many people give up a high standard of living through choice at a younger age to do this, good luck to him. I'm sure as he was so successful before becoming a nomad his future will work out just fine but he is right in living for today you just aren't promised tomorrow after all x
Very happy for him! Live your life, bc who knows about the future
Thank you Bob! 😍
Thank you for that one Bob. And YES I agree with Van Helsing follow ups would be so cool!
Enjoyed watching, thank you so much!
I'm so smitten with his rig. I'd loveeee to have all that space in an RV. Thx for the awesome tour, gentlemen!
I TOTALLY related to your father and mother passing so close to retirement ages. My mother passed 1 year before her "Retirement Age". As you both stated that it changed your lives, my perspective on what is important to me in life has changed as well. My mindset parallels yours. Thanks for the great video. Very informative and soulful. T
This guy has a lot more class than other vanners who choose not to put toilet facilities in their builds
Loved what you both said. I don't want to retire and die after a few yrs when not having to work. It's what I've been saying a lot lately. True. I see that around me as well. Thank you for the video ! Loved it a lot !!! I agree with having a private place to shower too ! Thumbs up !
There is a lot of room inside. From the outside I was expecting something tiny & cramped. Great video!
Love that saying "You can always make more money, but you cannot make more time". Thanks man. I really like your channel.
Great video. Awesome Chinook. 5 years down the road but enjoyed see your RV. Especially the bath/shower.
Great video, and very inspiring. Thank you Bob.
Love your videos. My wife and I achieved our dream of hitchhiking around Latin America and since about a year and a half ago we bought our '87 VW Kombi, and we just love it.
Matt, Thank You for sharing with the world your awesome living !!!
Such words of wisdom...feel the fear and do it anyway. = Growth.
When you're young like this guy, you get to enjoy life more. You can go hiking, kayaking, and biking. Enjoy it now before you get really old.
What a great guy and a great camper. Great layout.
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I agree with him about wanting to be able to stand up and be able to have a bathroom.
I lived in my van and I would do it again with a vehicle just like this one.
Hi Cody! As always, love your videos. Your interviews are really enjoyable to watch. Always learning new things through others adventures. Great job! Thanks!
Peace! 🌈🌈
lovely interview, hope to see you on the road!!!
Amazing. Great job Matt. Good luck!
Another inspiring interview. What I got out of this, and I could be wrong, but seems like Matt (like me) was very good at planning his life and doing the "right" thing...ie: doing what society deems is the correct route. Asked what he plans to do when he's older - many years down the line, he didn't have a plan. I'm assuming that is a new thing for him. That's the story. That's the inspiration. Breaking out of old thinking. I loved this interview. Thank you to both of you!
Bob is very flattering, I thought this guy was late 50's early 60's .... I love these videos, they're helping my husband & I decide which RV will best suit us. I think the downsizing of personal items will be hard. I think we will have to keep our home till we are sure RV-ing is the life for us. I salute these brave people who jump in with both feet. I love the idea of the gypsy lifestyle I'm just scared to venture into the unfamiliar.....baby-steps is more my speed
I had a friend who used to tell his sister that she needed to ponder things awhile before jumping in. Sounds like you are doing the right thing. Good luck.
Great video and congrats to you Matt on your new lifestyle. You are so right you cannot get more time and you never know when your time is up so make every minute count. God Bless!!!
Bob you have helped so many people see that there is a better way to live! My time in so near I can taste it! I will be at the next RTR to thank you personally!
What a really wonderful video. Thank you so much!
Awesome interview with Matt. Great rig. He has a terrific perspective. Jim
Thanks for the tour of the Chinook it looks great.
Great attitude. Keep at it. You are discovering some valuable ways to live your life. Commendable.
You can get those grills for any rig from marine stores. Fisherman's Supply in Seattle carries them and will ship. It isnt a Chinook only item.