Truck Tour of Solo Woman Living Cheap in a Truck Camper
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
- Today we are talking to Sharon, an Army vet living in a pick up truck as a nomad. She has been on the road for 2 years and overcame a divorce, a midlife crisis, running out of money, shoulder surgery, a job she did not like and an empty nest. She sold everything filed bankruptcy and had a re birth of sorts. I am sure you will be inspired by her tenacity and determination! If she can do it, so can you!
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Very inspiring as I am going to be living in my truck without a shell at first. As a woman with my cat. Landlord made me get rid of my dog Apollo, I was able to find a home for him. I was given an ultimatum, either I leave or the dog goes. That's the hardest thing to do, besides loosing a daughter to cancer at 21yrs old. When I get int my Cargo Trailor, I will be getting another dog, and no one can ever tell me to get rid of him. As a Nomad, it will be my rules as to how I live. Thank you Bob!
Bob is so respectful and warm and friendly. Love this channel.
Good dude
I like how Bob seeks out the real dwellers, instead of just finding the most attractive instagram types.
I nominate this great lady for the next campervan giveaway Bob! God Bless her!
She deserves one of your Van's! I hope she is in line! What a cool Lady, Great Attitude! We can all learn from her, how she has overcome OBSTACLES!! Sharon you are AWESOME!😎💜
Yup!!!!
Agree 😊
Perhaps on a seasonal or part-time basis, Sharon could camp host or fill a national park position, or something suitable to her liking and current situation. Doing so would help her build up a cash reserve to upgrade her vehicle and build an emergency fund. I'd imagine that additional foundation would provide a bit more stability, security and comfort. Wishing her health and peace in this new life.
Not "homeless". Not "houseless". HOME-FREE! Great Smile, Hon!Like. Keep Going!
Home Free, Love that
Allonesame, 😁 ... your comment is making me smile more 🤭😁
Toyota Sienna. Take the seats out, plenty of room, good on gas and you can hide in plain sight. Apartment complexes in town and free camping all over the country. That's how I did it for about a year during my divorce. Had a great time. I miss it actually.
Weird but true huh? I luv rv life now myself
Diogenes Ataraxia I agree with the Sienna , if one wants the best minivan. I believe the Toyota Sienna has the widest interior of all the minivans.
Did it for a year. I got a folding table and chair. Set up a tent, put table, chair, stove, pots and pans etc in tent. Leaving shelll just for sleeping.
What a sweetheart ! I wish her all the best ! Thank you dear lady for showing us it’s possible to go on without the traditional home and find happiness . We get so tied down with a system who wants us to be slaves . You broke your chains and I’m going to break mine . Thank you !
Thank You 🙂 ♡♡ Look fwd to seeing your future interview !
I love how she is so matter of fact about troubleshooting as she goes along.
Sharon great job
I will help if nebody knows how to
Thanks Shar B ! That troubleshooting is something that all peoples seem aquire on the road 🤣 "mother of necessity"? I have learned so much from the van dwellers online! Especially the 'gotta work with what you got' attitude. Most importantly, We can all do this one way or another 😉🙂
@@Code_Made 🙂 That's awesome!
@@lindaberry3712 Thanks 🥰
Hi Sharon, good job. . A shell is better than a tent, or a car, I bet. You have given me a business idea of building out old pickups with camper shells and selling them to new Nomads and hunters. I know how to increase the height of pickup shells by eight (8) inches. I bet that would help a lot.
That’s a great idea! I was also wondering if a car has a sunroof like a Toyota 4 runner if a person could climb through it and sleep above in a tallerish luggage rack converted to sleeping quarters thus keeping more of the interior of the vehicle open for other things. Also could be removable that way without having to cut a big hole in the roof.
@@buzzanderson6217 - Yes, they are called roof top Cargo Carriers. The same idea would work on top of a pick-up shell. I have two service trucks with shells and I haul lots of wood, ladders, doors, and other heavy stuff up there.
@Rene Gade have you thought of building your own truck camper shells? Lots of videos on YT and pictures on Pinterest. You could have some custom features not available on commercial shells...height, windows, interior finishes... Check out videos on YT of people that are building canoes and boats for techniques that translate well to building a light and strong camper shell. Good luck with your business.
Sharon's camper truck set up can be in, my opinion, a great option for many people !
A home owns you. Mortgage taxes water gas electric
Mentaince etc never ends.
Ralph Ramirez : what’s your situation? :)
@@eckankar7756 I couldn't agree more. Being of a certain age, I so appreciate all the things you listed. Not necessities, but they certainly make life easier. Recreation, if one has a choice, should be a separate issue.
@@eckankar7756 U had to shop every 3rd day??? I have a beautiful propane or electric fridge!!! I shop every 2 weeks. Not a lot of people can afford a cheap house these days!!!
Ralph: you also had expense of homeowners insurance
@@patrick8030
You are right...but sometimes people are put in situations where they can't keep up or they are put in these situations.
I think you have to do whatever you have to do.....and you would have to walk in others shoes to understand that.
The sound of living in a van, rv, etc. sounds great and then there are disadvantages as well.
Depends on the person---I can't see it full time...cause I have to have some roots myself...and security in my life. Thank goodness I can still afford my home, but we never know what the future holds...so each to their own.
I love the videos though..I can enjoy their experiences and the places like Im traveling with them. ☺
I admire that they can do it full time...guess I am spoiled! I do like comfort.
But I can also see or understand how it could be freeing at the same time.
A rubber boot would give you the ability to crawl thru the back window of a truck. It replaces the back window of the truck and the camper window.
How do you get one?
Chris Thompson : Thank you for saying this. I’ve been thinking that there must be a way to do that, but didn’t know what to ask for. Brilliant!
I need that too, but I better lose about 50 lbs
I crawl thru the back window of my tiny trunk. It has a boot. My window is much smaller though. Tough on the ribs sometimes. It's roof over my head. I am thankful for it and that it still runs after 19 years.
What is a rubber boot?
It took me three years plus to completely get over the empty nest issue...... it was horrible!!! Feeling blessed to have my husband stand by my side through it all.
Funny thing, I didn't have the "empty nest" syndrome right away. Maybe because by the time my youngest moved away, I had been actively parenting for about 35 years. All my kids live about six hours away. What I miss most is being with them as little ones. I'd give anything to spend a day with them again as little kids. I, too, have a very good husband who has he lped me to have a great life.
Brensway Oh I hear you on that one, I went through that as well, and I agree with you on it being horrible for some of us women. Glad you have a supportive husband, take care.
Shavauna Ronan ❤️
Facing that myself in a few short years.😕 I prefer to look at it as a new chapter for my husband and I and I think we'll do ok... 🙂
Tinlizzy some people do fine. I think mine was because it happened so unexpectedly. Wishing you the best. 🌞
For a very small space, she has about everything she wants. Nice lady and is enjoying herself now. Thanks Bob
She has some good ideas and has very nice personality and smile.
And, as a Vet, the V.A. Traveling Vet program is a nice asset.
What is the V.A. Traveling Vet Program? I'm a Veteran and never heard of this.
@@MsTruthSeekr1 -- If you're a Vet, the Veteran's Administration (VA) hospital will give you 100% free medical...provided that your income is at a certain level or lower (check with the VA). If you travel, they offer a representative who'll work with you as you're at different locations.
@@zoommikerobinson3315 Thank you for your information!
@@MsTruthSeekr1 -- 😊
Im an Army Vet also,,,the Va dont help you get a car...ive been homeless before and in need of a van to live in and get back to my home state...
She is doing a great job! Bob, you’re so kind and such an incredible comfort to so many that are struggling. Thank you, for all you do. God bless.
This is a very important video for me. Thank you and to the lovely lady. My shell is on my power supply arrives from amazon today. In the process of outfitting the truck bed. I’ll be using a tent as well but don’t want to do that all the time. I hope to she does well
👍There's many options. I myself use tents, or the back seat bedroom, or the topper bedroom 😊 It doesn't have to be a overkill, every one has their own ideas, and comfort zones. What some, could never, do, works fine for others! Go with your own feelings. Good luck ☘️👍and I was glad to see this video too😊
Options are best. The longer the stay, the more elaborate the camp.
I hope you add some videos. This is my plan as well and I don't see many people living in truck shells. Please inspire me!
I’m in Michigan if you ever need a shower or couch to sleep on
That is a lady who does not let life get in the way. She is a Warrior !
With such a nice voice, she could very easily do book narration or voice overs for some cash.
Cid Martin Yes, she does have a nice, soothing voice!
Great start, hoping she gets the van, very resourceful
Good for you ma'am necessity is the mother of All invention and you seem to have nailed it.
Such a nice person. I hope she gets a nice van and is happy.
Appreciate Sharon's Honesty ! :)
Your LIFE - sounds like many many many people's lives - EXCEPT - You actually did something about it :)
That being said, I'm sorry to hear about all of your health issues etc ~ Life can be hard, but you're doing Great ! :) Nice set up of your vehicle -good ideas etc ... All the Best !!
Also, Hello to the - ever Sweet Bob - who's such a nice guy, great interviewer & so kind and compassionate ! :) Thanks Bob for another nice video ! :)
I agree with Cindy!
Well said!
Hi @@bensonsspeedshop1191- You're too kind, thanks for the comment ! :)
Hi @@KellsSmith1244- Thanks for your comment, nice of you to write as such ~ ... :)
Don't you want a little dog?
Thank you for your service Sharon 🤠
Congrats Sharon are meeting your objectives & managing your future objectives. Like 🚂
I love the way you started the video Bob. Jumping right in and then the super short intro.. Awesome.
Nice lady,,I'm a retired trucker,many years west coast experience,if anyone has questions,,also,so you all know,,there is good free camping at Rufus,Oregon 14 days,but two zones so you can stay 28 days,,it's at John day dam with windsurfers etc.
yay!
I have been living in a dodge dakota shortbed w/campershell for two yrs now!
thank you for great content
Try Trader Joe’s to buy FROZEN bottled water really cheap- I think it was 17 c a bottle--makes for ice and clean water all in one! They have it here in surprise, AZ
Karen Camping. Thanks for the tip!
Sharon really needs a van! There are things she didn't say too, like I NEED A VAN!
let's get Sharon a van!
😮😁 How awesome that would be❣ It's gonna take a lotta time n saving tho... someday! Thanks for thinking of me Kristey 🥰
@@MacgyverSharon too much time before winter sets in. You don't have heat. I wish you could start a Go Fund Me page. I'm so worried about you.
@@kristeyh2761 Not to worry. My winter will be in AZ. Or S.Cal. 🙂 ♡
Sharon has such a lovely speaking voice! Like a movie star or singer, I just want to keep hearing her talk. Great ideas in this truck camper too, makes a lot of sense to another woman
Sharon is a beautiful person, her honesty is so helpful to many I am sure.
Thank you Bob for interviewing this lovely lady. I wish her all the best in the future. Maybe we will see her in a van next!
Thank you Shavauna! I would absolutely love to be doing the interview in a van 😁 someday! 🥰🥰
Thank You for your service Sharon! Go Army! Great tip for showering! God Bless!
Your people have amazing resilience sometimes I enjoy this content other times I'm glad i live in a more careing society in Europe
So the EU is warm & compassionate? Hahaha ... yeah, sure.
@@michelehofstetter4803 lived here and over there with you, know what's better just back from work in San Francisco what a disgrace from a civilized society
I love how Sharon has made this work for her! Great job girl!!!
I love her! Sharon is SO positive and straight forward. I still wish I could do what Sharon can do. Unfortunately, I'm handicapped. Oh well, that's why I love watching your videos, Bob.
Judith - of course we don't know ur situation. But please talk to Bob about handicap nomad living. There r many handicap ppl who do. He is very prompt about responding to emails at cheaprvliving.com. There's an email address there. If at all possible, don't feel like u'r stuck because of ur handicap. Most handicaps r just an extra challenge to get around. BOB CAN HELP!
Thanks Bob and Sharon. I realize this was taped a few years ago. Have we an update on Sharon? Did she get a van or do any of the updates she mentioned? How's life treating her? God bless and safety as always!😊
Was last RTR. My 1st time there 🙂I still have the truck. I bought a used taller shell tho. 👍
@@MacgyverSharon Sharon I loved your vibe so much. Hope things get better for you. Felt you know how to deal with life with a positive outlook. ❤️
NICE MEETING YOU SHARON. ❤ THINGS WILL GET BETTER. KEEP POSITIVE GIRL! LUVYA💋
My goodness Bob and Sharon what a great video... I must say Sharon you have done well for yourself because you are not homeless but live in a tiny home on wheels...what a great idea you can go and do as you please...
Thank you for the inspiration. I might have to live out of my truck shell too and this encourages me it can be done
Yes brother, it's actually a great FREE life.... Father bless u n urs
Since she has the pick up already, she could just get a truck camper. Seems that would be less expense than a van
Oh really? Is a truck camper less expensive ? I might do that
@@TheOnlyOneStanding8079 Truck campers are very heavy and you need a bigger truck like a 3/4 ton. They are also unstable in winds. Van is a better option for camping. It is all self-contained and you can from the bed to the driver's seat without exiting the vehicle.
@@mrj-charles6383 I agree
@@mrj-charles6383 important for a woman for sure. not quite as important for a guy i think.
I think you are braver than me because you already doing something! I wish you all the best and I hope things get easier as you go along with other like minded folks who are always happy to help you if you are in need. I love how you got a bed from an upholstery shop. It means I might find something more comfortable for my needs with some disabilities that keep me home bound instead of traveling. Prayers for you and your new journey! 🙏👍
I lived in the back of my truck with 2 cats for about 6 mos. I had gotten divorced & wanted to be near my daughter for a while. My cats didn't adjust to her lovable big dog & at the time she lived in a toy hauler so I stayed in my truck. Actually worked out well. Cats liked traveling so they every where with me.
Simple , easy, seems like a low stress environment. Namaste to the beautiful engineer. 🤗
Amazing build. I love her attitude. Thank. You
Proud of her. Went through a lot of stuff times and got the H away and made it work.. Tuff lady,great enthusiasm.. You go girl.👍💜💛🌈🙏thanks for sharing. God Bless.
Love that Sharon's out there living her life on her terms. Kudos to both of you for an excellent video! Bob, I look forward to seeing Sharon's van video when the time comes. Thank you for your service Sharon!!
Thank you Carlotta! 🙂👍❣
@@MacgyverSharon You're welcome!
👍💕Reminds me of my rig.😀only I have alot less space. Ok, ok I have more junk. Lol and I still have a base camp. We do what works for us at the moment, hense always recreating, or rebuilding.
Thanks for sharing👍💕
She's the real thing people,and l like the honesty and sweetness❤️🇨🇦
♡Felice, Thank you 🙂
She is so creative. I love her brains and can do attitude.
She is trying to have a better life. God bless her.
: My respect, she's doing what she can with what she's got.
What a great example of creative resourcefulness! Sharon, nothing can get you down and you're proving this. Thanks for your service to our nation. I agree that we ought to put you on the list for the camper van giveaway. Happy trails to you. Only good can come your way. And thanks Bob for another enlightening interview. ;D
Be careful to buy at least a 6’ truck bed, nowadays there are many short beds.
My grandfather's truck shell had a sliding window in the front and his rear truck window also had a sliding window, so you could climb through. Perhaps you could make that type of modification?
I'd rather stand and fight than to get stuck in that window, ha ha. No way I could fit through there and my limbs don't bend like they once did. How about keeping a gun in the truck? Is that an option? For some it isn't and I understand. Try to stay with friendlies in camp until that can be worked out.
Sharon has a lot of storage space in the pickup,shell and carry on bracket holder..Thank you for the video..Have a blessed day..
There is a rubber donut that goes in between the cab and camper shell you take back window out and you can climb through!
Her "can do attitude" is so inspiring........love the rose color glasses and the peace sign towel.........amazing..intuitive..creative...functionable...
What a nice woman and Bob I been watching you for 3 months you have a glow you have a way with people you are so kind
I started out in a 1979 F-150 back in the 80s. I got an aluminum top for free and put cardboard down in the bed. Just slept in there with blankets. Very comfortable. Thankfully now it is much easier to be a nomad with all the modern inventions we have available.
Sharon, I admire your choices. Best of luck to you with your adventures! 🙏🏻✌️
Thanks so much Julian 🙂🙂
wow McGuire air force base... used lived right down the road. funny how every one still called it that and Fort Dix right beside it
Was stationed there, memories!
I hope life is still going great for you, Sharon! You are an inspiration.
Awesome lady. What a warm and positively beautiful smile and personality. Bob I'm still looking and keeping a positive attitude. Just love you to pieces!!!
She is a smart, sweet, solid lady! Some helpful tips! Keep on truckin ✌😊
I have s truck, and a camper shell, and now after watching this, I have a plan!! Thank you!
When you interview different people, you get alot of good ideas; Like velcro for the glasses, water shower, hitch at the back of the truck.
Looks very comfortable! Best of luck to you. One of those Wren rolling mechanics stools, can keep you in a sitting position instead of being on your knees, about $16 Walmart.
You can actually put windows in the back window of the truck and the front window of the shell and can have a crawl through in case of the need to take off quickly.
There are rubber boots that will seal both windows. You remove the back glass from the truck and the front window of the camper. This way it is sealed from the weather and gives you a larger pass thru to the cab.
such a sweet lady, i wish her well. she’s braver than she thinks. Bob is so kind. God bless you all
I want her to have a Queen of Reflectix crown! Great video, inspiring to see her living the life she chooses with what she has now. Thanks for welcoming us into your home Sharon!
Much strength for her. She seems to be a very solid and strong lady, she will make it, I know!!!,!👏👏👍👍❤️🌷
Nice job, Sharon!
Another excellent video on resourceful, creative people making life work for them on their terms.
Thanks Sharon, It reminds me of when I first started out, a lot younger and I would just pull over and throw out a blanket and pillow and go to sleep, sometimes having a loaded pistol under my pillow! Loved staying by a stream, with a camp fire, find a log and put my sleeping bag down and stay for the night! That was a few years ago! My bones don"t like it as much now. Since then I have had trucks, vans, box van, camper, and 4 Class A's .. Proud of you for stepping out and doing what you needed to do. For I have learned to take one day at a time, and each thing you need will come as you can. But most of all, you are free from so many encumbrances! When I'm hurting for money sometimes I have to remember that I need to relax more and enjoy the life I have, and not be so anxious. It can be hard to learn to relax. Stay committed to being a neighbor and don't be afraid to say hi to a camper that is close by. You probably by now have learned that there are more good people out her than bad. Good luck, and God Bless! Stay safe and hope to see you down the road! Rick
Sharon you are amazingly organized and the way you made your pick up shell into a portable home is brilliant and inspirational. Thank you for sharing your world with us. Any of us can suddenly need to adapt to life's challenges and it is reassuring to have your solutions as a model for what could work for us too! Thank you!!!
Awe Thanks Sherry ♡
Awesome. Love hearing about folks overcoming adversity. Just keep moving forward. Best of luck to you!
What a sweet, humble, lady!!! Blessings to her!💞
Sharon, let us know how you are doing. I admire your resourcefulness.
Keep the truck and get a pop up camper.....look on craigslist....can find some really cheap....or a small camper you can stand up in .
Bob has a video about a guy with a bike pop up camper towed by a motorcycle. He had a huge bed in it, plus a tent area for lounging.
Really ingenious! Work with what you got!
I'm a 45yo man and I've been camping out of my extended cab truck for YEARS. I just learned a couple of things I might like to try from watching this.
I love the ingenuity of all the people who live this way... some people need help and the USA pushes that help to an age that is so far away. Wish people didn't have to go through this. Hats off to people who have to live this way. Im on that edge myself. Thank you for the video's
Fantastic job you should be very proud of yourself being so independent.
She has a lovely attitude. Good for her! She is resilient, adaptable and courageous.
Have a wonderful life, Sharon! Thank you, Bob!
That's great!!! I wish you would have shown her outdoor living area.
It changes mosst wknds Ms.Gypsy 🙂❣ ua-cam.com/video/zu7y8QyLdDY/v-deo.html
Thank you for another great interview/tour Bob. So many variations to living a good life. At the end, the long shot provided a great example of location. To see rigs moving in the background and proximity of other camps was true representation of life in the desert. One is never really alone, you can camp as close or as far from people as desired.
That poor lady. My heart goes out to her. Stay strong. You will prevail. God bless you.
So many brave women you have introduced us too. Sharon thanks for the update.
Sharon is very brave, but also creative and versatile in making this situation work for herself. This video will help so many people get started and manage living houseless, while on a budget and starting off with basics.
Sharon is doing a great job and has a terrific attitude. Best wishes.
She’s done some very smart fixes! Best wishes on your journey, Sharon and total safety.
She could raise the shell by building a wooden box and setting the shell on top. That's what I did and have been in it for 3.5 years in my ford ranger, it's small but it works.
Sharon is an INSPIRATION that "where there is a will, there is a way "
God bless you dear lady!!! Bob is there for any advice you need. He seems like a special person. He will advise you on being safe.
I love How she realized that society was scammering her to work a slave job for a house she didn't want and was never there at. Seems like the younger generation is realizing this scam too. Freedom is PRICELESS ! Thanks Bob 👣