Cheap Van Life Living: Living in a Van or RV on Less Than $900 Per MONTH

NEW SERIES: Nomad's Ultimate Guide to Financial Freedom!
Today our roving reporter, Brian Gifford shares how you can achieve financial freedom. Brian has been living on a budget of $887 dollars per month for years. He has lived on the road full-time in the SAME vehicle, (his 1977 Class C motorhome), for 13 years!

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[scottlucas]

The primary issue I see is that the prices of vans and RVs have skyrocketed the last few years, becoming unaffordable for many. I'm shocked at the current prices for used, high mileage vans and RVs. For those of us who don't have homes to sell or a lot of savings, getting a decent rig to get started is a major obstacle. I don't see a problem leaving on a small, tight budget, but you've got to have the rig to get started. I'd like to see more discussion on this.

[colleencarr]

Here’s an idea, make a list of all the apps that are helpful to nomads for any reason. Travel, gas, clubs, camping, food, etc

[Kiwiwanderer]

This guy is magic. I didn’t think I could like, appreciate or respect anyone more than Bob Wells. But Bob has done a brilliant job choosing his successor and colleague / friend. What a sincere, honest, calm, humble caring human being.

[gmb]

I split my life with a home base and traveling in my truck camper. I'm a prepper type person so I store up things I need for going out on the road. I live on $1000 a month S.S. and have VA medical. I also teach personal protection seminars for extra money. It's a great life style for me. As of the time of texting this my beautiful wife passed away 2 years ago today! Life is to short to not enjoy it! Happy travels my friend!

[keithhardin]

Living on the road for the over 65 folks! Philosophy on aging on the road, health issues, sickness, family both immediate/extended, even worrying about death while living this lifestyle. That's got to be taken into account. Wish I had started this lifestyle when I was a lot younger!!

[jimrowland]

How to shop and store groceries and water. How much water you use a day and what you use it for. Cooking with reasonable cost food items that can be stored long term and short term. Everybody makes special dishes for a video, what about every day items. Stretching a food dollar usually means cooking at home and not driving to go eat. Do you eat the same things every day or do your weekly meal plans include a lot of variety. Water, Food and Shelter are usually top concerns of anyone considering leaving home forever.

[chickpeaebay]

Please do a video on health insurance options for those who do not qualify for Medicare. Thank you!

[paintedpony]

I was homeless at the start of quarantine, which forced me to buy a Chevy van sooner than I had planned. I've been living in the van since March 2020 and struggling to create a comfortable, safe environment. I have no emergency fund, no solar and no heat. I struggle every month to survive. Budget, vehicle improvements and safety are my 3 biggest areas of concern. Bob has taught me so much, I am so grateful to him, HOWA and Cheap RV living. I look forward to continuing to learn from you. Thank you for doing this.

[Lee_music]

That rig is your home, and you are not homeless. I wish everyday citizens could see that. Good video 👍

[krosskountrykaspar]

Have been Nomadic with my daughter in a school bus....I am in my 60's and her in her are spending fantastic moments document our journey on YouTube....It is not what people envision.... It's like being an early barely spend money.... only on necessary items....We are preppers and not lavish.... however our bus home is absolutely our home...full time and we would not go back to the city👍😁🚍🚍BTW... I love this channel and Bob has been an inspiration ❤️

[jr-wvqw]

I would LOVE like a monthly breakdown of what you do and how you do it. Groceries, travel, etc. I get around 1700$ from VA disability and I've always told myself it was too little to live that kind of life on, but you're making me seriously rethink things.

How much do you travel? How to find a good vehicle? How much are you parked? Do you own land where you park? What do you do for fun/how do you get around? I'm just curious about everything!

[KTPT]

I would love to learn 2 things. How to stay in places without spending money to stay there without traveling much and how to eat cheaply . Thank you !

[wanderingviolet]

Thank you for starting this series - looking forward to more!
A few topic ideas:
Meal prepping/planning/storing/ shopping as few times a month as possible (saves fuel and fewer chances for impulse spending).
Carefully considering bigger purchases for several days or weeks prior to buying.
My favorite tip from the past:
Use it up,
Wear it out,
Make it last,
or do without.
The art of simple living,
Daily GRATITUDE!

[staciebamsch]

I can attest how important an emergency fund is!! I was tired of chasing my tail and working just to pay taxes and rent. So I sold everything and me and my daughter moved into our vehicles. 1 week later we both got covid.. my emergency fund helped us get a hotel for 2weeks. Almost regretted leaving our apartment, but then I realized this is what emergency funds are for. 😊🙌🏼

[GirlOfZion]

I cannot to wait to see/hear what you have to share. I’m prepping now to start my nomad journey in my car - gotta start somewhere. Right.

I gave up my apartment and 3/4 of my belongings. Now working on getting rid of another 3/4 of what I have. This is a freeing experience, however now my needs have changed, still having certain needs but on a micro-mini basis, not giving up the things I truly love and enjoy now on a smaller scale.

Wish I did this sooner but now is the time ❤

[markkorte]

Plan is to hit the road next spring trying to make it on social security with $200/month home base expenses so this series may be a God send.Bring it How much solar is needed to run most if not all Class C systems minus A/C. Is a tow vehicle necessary. Boondocking safety.

[jeffsanderson]

Great series. Good advice for people on the road are in sticks and bricks. My wife and i are currently building our rig . We chose to build out of pocket with no loans. Pay as we go and love it. Fun working together, learning new skills and just stepping out there. It has taught use how to squeeze the dollar. We have enjoyed treasure hunting for items we need at 2cnd hand stores. WE are starting our adventure in Feb 2023. This channel started as something odd to watch years ago to cant wait to see video . Looking forward to series. We'll see ya on the road . THANKS Jeff and Darlene

[denisebolin-clark]

I would love to hear about all the mistakes folks made and what they would do differently. I would really love to see elderly folks and how they make ends meet? What about when they need help? How do they cope with rising costs, on a fixed, possibly dwindling income, and still have a decent quality of life? What about when they get off of the road?

[victoriagoingforit]

Really great video and much needed I believe. I would like to hear about how to save money doing slow travel. Would also like to hear about tips and tricks on how to save money and hacks. Like how to get internet on the cheap. Or best ways to get cheap gas and best ways to find zero to low cost camping fees. Would also love to know about ways to lower the food bill, insurance, etc. But also love to know about how to make simple fast meals that cost little but are healthy versus eating out too much which costs a lot.

[congerscott]

If you stay in places for extended periods of time you can live cheep, . Fuel is a major expense.