6 RVs: BEST👍& WORST👎for BUDGET, HASSLE, CAMPING, DRIVING, REPAIRS, MAINTENANCE +

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[@dianemackey6209]

We are picking up our wayfare-van in Aug because we watched your video.

[@Endless_Skyway_Adventures]

Converted Cargo Trailer. We have 40,000 miles 37 states and 10 months on the road. If something breaks I can fix it because I built it in the first place.

[@nancyfuller4901]

I wish you would buy a molded fiberglass trailer to live in and let us know about that. I think you might be surprised about the quality of molded fiberglass trailers. Bigfoot, Oliver, Escape, etc.

[@solonwoodall1330]

I used to watch Carolyn’s RV Life, but then I stumbled across your channel somehow. You are so much happier and more pleasant to watch and your better looking-nothing against Carolyn. She used to be happy, but politics seem to have affected her brain. I enjoyed your video. Greetings from Nashville, Tennessee.

[@mylibertyvan5650]

I am so glad I went with a 3500 Dodge Van built by Alex and Sarah. Nothing, and I mean NOTHING, has ever broken, and I have been on the road for over four years. I used to plan my routes and stay at campgrounds, and sometimes I still do. However, I often stay on BLM, National Forest, or rest stops. I can park on the street in cities and towns and have even slept in my van at night with no hassle. I would change two things: having a shower(it takes up a lot of room) - I used Planet Fitness or Camp showers 99 percent of the time. The second thing is my Refrigerator; it works great but is basically on the floor. I have to get on my hands and knees to get stuff out of the back of the Refrigerator, which is a bummer at my age. Well, I love your channel and learn new things all the time. Thanks! 😎🚐🥾

[@HK-uj9qc]

Whos alex and sarah?

[@GoodieJoy-hh9uc]

Yeah, refrig on the floor, no good.

[@sarah_n_tank_girl]

If I were to purchase a rig on this list it would be Ram Pro-master then putting a grocery getter lift with rear locking differential so I could still tuck myself into the mountains. I looked at multiple options and was not happy with any of them. I had a list of needs (power to work on the road) and wants (indoor toilet). Because I was not able to find anything filling a lot of that list - I built my own in the end. I 100% love my 5 X 10 converted cargo trailer that I pull with my 4Runner. I know how to fix it all. Breaking camp is a breeze. I can lock up my trailer and run into town or to attractions and my clearance is high enough I can find camp spots most can not get to (which is good because I'm not a real people person). I will let you know that I took a lot of that list and saw how the industry was doing it and built it into my rig. I actually have a indoor and outdoor bathroom but no plumbing per se (no freeze issues). I have a covered outdoor kitchen (fully powered with refrigerator) so not to have cooking odors while sleeping but I can pull parts of that in if I choose to cook inside. I actually heat with wood pellets and have propane as a secondary source. No A/C but 4-wheel drive gets me high in the mountains. And as for working wherever - I have Starlink and built the ultimate power system for my needs. Now, I am a no-frills girl. But many have commented that my CCT is a very homey travelling cottage. I have a lot of storage because I have the two rigs and both can carry decent weight.

[@gretchenoppriecht3726]

Would love to see a photo of the set up.

[@pennyw201]

Photos please 😊

[@jessiehead6525]

Priceless!!! This should be “Required Viewing” for those who haven’t bought their rig yet! A super run down of the pros & cons.

[@robiny1823]

We have a van with a Wayfarer Vans Walt kit. ❤❤❤ it. No regrets, would definitely do it again.

[@catlink8998]

I began full-timing decades ago in a 31' Airstream pulled with a Suburban. Got around 10 miles per gallon. At that point, I was doing seasonal jobs taking a month to meander to the next location. So most of the time I was stationary. The space and layout were wonderful for that lifestyle. Kitchen big enough to cook holiday meals, canning foods, etc. Storage and living space are big enough to pursue indoor hobbies without constantly moving them. Life changes next brought a '70s era VW comping van into my life. Poor mileage for the size, lots of mechanical issues, was very driving in the mountains. It's a fun weekend rig or brief vacation. Not great for full timing. Life brought another break from it to provide end-of-life support for both parents. Now looking towards a van. Would love a truck camper but the cost to purchase both makes a van the best option for me. I won't be pursuing as much seasonal work. So I'll be driving more frequently making mpg, ease of parking, and finding camping spots more important. I have found that longer stays cause me to want more living space. Frequent travel keeps me busy enough that I have less time for the activities I need more space to pursue.

[@robinmcfadden3909]

Very happy class b Travato 5 years full time. I’ve had a class A and two travel trailers. This van is a dream. Trouble free and so easy to drive and set up and down.

[@markweiner3896]

Hi Robyn, yes, I'm very happy with my 2012 Roadtrek RS Adventurous and I've had it for 7 years. There's no perfect RV. If it has wheels, it has problems. Although we've had some issues, the Roadtrek is very well made. We tour and travel; we do not live in the campervan. We don't need a lot of power, but, we do have solar and a generator. One of the best things is the OCCC.... abundant cargo capacity with the dual rear wheels. One thing I have to say is.... rent a van and see if it's right for you. Changing your rig is very expensive, you've been very lucky with resale. Not everyone will be that lucky. Good videos.

[@marksr1907]

After owning over a dozen rigs I've become a huge fan of Truck Camper. I use my truck for day to day and then put the camper on for comfortable travel anywhere in a nearly normal vehicle footprint. Took the truck camper to Tuktoyaktuk (Arctic Ocean) and all over Alaska last September and I wouldn't want to do that trip in any other rig. We take extended trips into western USA and all over on the regular. We now have an Arctic Fox 1150 with a full length slide and it's completely fantastic. Tons of room. edit: Important caveat because this "best of" would depend entirely on your truck. We have a Ford F450. Personally I would never take extended trips with a TC with anything smaller than a one ton dually.

[@mariecheek9363]

I LOVE my Northstar Laredo SC truck camper!!! It’s PERFECT!

[@gweger6425]

Truck Camper magazine is the best.

[@lisaschippert9426]

Did minivan fulltime for a year! Loved it! When the time comes I may upgrade to a van that I can stand up in.. Bigger is not always better!

[@prairiestonecollectiblescu835]

Love how you share your knowledge and offer your experiences!

[@beckyelliott2871]

LESS IS BETTER 🙀 I am set on a used Ford Transit 250 or 350 cargo van. I have a few brothers from church that are handymen that can help with things I can’t do by myself. The sign on my van will say “MOVIN’ ON”! I already have my plan in mind and some of the items needed. It’s just a DIY project in progress. I just can’t wait until I can pull into camp with my Ford Transit instead of my Escape SUV with a a mattress in the back!

[@sandymckee8917]

It sounds like all of it’s a hassle & stressful! lol This is a very important video for all of us. I think a lot of people just run out & buy something before doing their research & I still believe the most important thing is to have a very hefty separate bank account just for repairs & other emergencies that are going to arise!

[@gllougreig9236]

Love my 2017 class c. Solo sr 70 yr old. I can just go and have my creature comforts. 24 ft it’s fairly easy to handle. I think the smallness of a van would make me crazy.

[@nhbomar]

I love my Ram ProMaster Wayfarer van. It's 18' long which makes it easy to drive and park and it has all the bells and whistles that I need to camp.

[@johnowens7959]

Good info ty. You look great with your hair grown out also!😊

[@nilasink3270]

Currently camp in a Toyota Sienna minivan. Dreaming of a Roadtrek. 😊 Mostly solo w/dog & possibly cat. Looking forward to travel, boondocking & camping. Love nature, especially wooded areas.

[@shels6687]

I am in a Rav4 and dreaming of a Sienna! LOL Goals

[@dianabergeron7499]

I grew up camping in a tent and pop up camper. When we had kids, we bought a pop up camper and our kids loved it. We tried a Class C motor home and it didn’t have a designated bed, so we sold it. We now have a travel trailer and love it. It’s three years old and has all the features we want.

[@LP-hs6yz]

Just can't help but think the simplest life is a small home on 10 acres. A large garage and a small truck camper. Robin, you do a great job of not loosing money with these changes and repairs. At the same time, there is no way to build equity like there is with a home on owned land.

[@MaryLaRue-k8e]

Some of us have all that and are ready to play the camping/nomad roll for part of our life. Keeping the weeds at bay and not being able to travel long distances because the landscape needs constant care, especially water gives home ownership challenges also. If I lived where it rains frequently it might be possible to spend 2-3 months traveling at a time in the warmer months of the year. Not true for those of us who live in the desert.

[@ralphd.4857]

Sounds like the Wayfarer van is the overall winner.

[@flam8882]

One year until retirement and the Wayfair is going to be my rig.

[@DenaliDad]

Totally agree!

[@jeanneprice6736]

The Wayfare Van checks more boxes! There is no comparison to the others imo. Simple is better!

[@GarriAnn]

I LOVE my options which I have had for over 9 years. First, my van. Although I’m doing four months across country in him and third of the time in hotels, he’s usually just my weekender. The van is a beast and can tow either my 19’ Shasta, which I usually summer in, or my 24’ Lance, though it kind of stays at my home base. When I tow the Shasta, I have a vehicle to get around in or even to take off in for another weekend. How I got so lucky to come up with this combination, I do not know.

[@Tatiacha]

when done right you can get more in a small rig, the pleasure-way XLTS is 22 feet and is standard now with 500 watts solar, 3000 watt inverter and 600 smp hour lithium battery system.

[@mountainprayer]

Happy with my truck camper which I have been living and traveling in all of my 6 years of nomadic life.

[@celestepalm6949]

Yes, it would be a truck camper for me for a no-tow rig you can park. For some reason I'm just not a fan of the boxiness of vans. Truck campers may be smaller but somehow _feel_ larger being separated from the driver cab. I like the two separated.

[@lyfandeth]

Robin- There is a fairly new but widely accepted way to recharge your house batteries. It has been done for decades in the marine market. That is to add a second high power alternator, following the engine maker's specifications, that is used only to recharge the house batteries. These can easily be over 200 Amps at 48 volts, so a 48-to-12 volt converter may also be needed. But this means an hour or two of travel or idle time can recharge a very large battery bank--and solar panels become irrelevant. Obviously, witn a towed trailer you will need to plug in a connecting cord. Some vans can be ordered with this factory installed. Not a solution for everyone, but a reasonable alternative for many.

[@MaryLaRue-k8e]

Unless you hat the noise of an engine or motor. Thank you for the idea. Great for many but, I'll stick with solar.

[@PupsforLIFE9]

Very happy with my 2018 T@G teardrop travel trailer!✅💕 The only rig that we’ve had. Husband and I and two dogs have traveled from MA down to Fl as well as west to WV and states in between. Easy to be pulled by our 2014 Honda CRV SUV and easy to drive. Has an outdoor complete kitchen in the rear. No bathroom but travel with a porta potty which is no issue for us. Love 💕 traveling with our great fun TT and so do the pups! 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@vickigeorge5073]

Had 2 rigs, 2008 Forest River 28' with 15' slide, loved it till roof got broke in the Ozarks jacknife. Second 2010 32' Jayco Eagle 5th wheel and I love It!! Fell into it when TT was totaled and been in it almost 4 years. Pull with 2013 F350 duelly. Want to get solar so I can boondock, I have a 4250 generator when I do travel, so I can stay anywhere. Love my life!

[@techiephil6921]

We’re on our second Casita. Love it. I’d never go back to a “sticky” RV. Hope to move up to an Oliver some day.

[@amiralions2681]

Another excellent video Robin. I really want a C but perhaps a B with much less "stuff" in it sounds like the way to go.

[@debinvenice]

Solo, senior, full-timer for 5 years. One and done with my 2003 Lazy Daze Mid-Bath Class C towing a Jeep Liberty.

[@victoriagoingforit6183]

I'm about to buy a 2004 mid bath Lazy daze. So is it very hard to tow a car? Do you flat tow? Has your rig been pretty reliable? This one I'm going to buy is 100,000 miles so I'm a bit concerned.

[@catlink8998]

I love that Lazy Daze model. You have a perfect combo!

[@turnbullstravels735]

Lazy Daze are awesome rigs.

[@seahorsevista2254]

This is perfect

[@MarcyS1966ish]

We have a 2003 LD Mid Bath and we love it! Simple, sturdy, cleverly engineered. Light blue 😍. It’s my baby, but my hubs gets to come along, too!

[@SandraTye]

SO INCREDIBLY HELPFUL!!! THANK YOU🤩🤩🤩

[@DreamingOfAK]

You create incredible content. ❤ Thank you. I'm debating whether to sell my class B and simply car camp. You've answered so many questions for me and without bias or product promotion. You are the best.❤

[@legalpuppy8602]

So lucky with our Winnebago Aspect 27k motorhome. Yep, regular maintenance ain't cheap but we have just been downright lucky with repairs, etc. Crap on gas mileage but would rather spend it on that than repairs. Lucky, lucky, lucky. Fingers crossed it stays that way.

[@jdlane5136]

Excellent overview of the RV options. A must see and should watch first for anyone thinking of Nomad life. Great work Robin!

[@marjoriehall9984]

Husband and I have been in a 37' Class A (Newmar Bay Star). We've been full-time since November 2019...still love the rig. We spent several years beforehand looking at different options for us and had thought it through in terms of type and floor plan. This has a bath and a half, washer and dryer. It's big and tough to get into and out of a gas station (and we tow a Jeep). But we're comfortable and travel slowly. We added solar and lithium batteries, so boondock easily except in the summer. If I were a solo traveler, I'd definitely want a campervan, but for two people the Bay Star is a winner.

[@lifestationexpresslinda9425]

This was extremely helpful Robin, thank you!! If you're tired of wearing readers, see if you can wear univision contacts. I've done it for years. One eye is close up and the other for distance. Driving or reading, it's great! Just a suggestion. 😊

[@TheAdventuresofFunGramma]

One of my favorites! Such an abundance of information about rigs that, just getting ready to take the road, has helped me immensely. I'm a van-lifer for sure!

[@LucyandtheScamp]

We love our Scamp!

[@kristenwolfe2100]

I love this video! I want a travel trailer, but the number of issues people have scares me. A fun video would be to see you move out of one camper and into another. Moving is so much work!

[@sharonthehuman5954]

Travel trailers can be similar to the Wayfarer van, the simpler you go, the fewer problems you're likely to have. The fewer slides, complicated systems etc, the better and often less expensive. If you go with smaller teardrop style TTs you can find smaller better quality manufacturers which will also be easier and less expensive to tow.

[@patrickmclaughlin6013]

Thanks for sharing your real life experience with all these different campers.

[@inthesky7836]

Nearly 5 years solo full time, same rig... promaster 2500. Very happy overall. Wouldnt get anything bigger

[@trailtrade]

Clear winner IMHO, class b van!

[@terrimcintyre193]

Wow. Excellent comparison video! It really confirmed for me that my camper van is the best option for me all-around! Thank you for this great video!

[@missroxanne7123]

Thank you. After hearing all that I will not be living in a motor vehicle of any kind. Or purchasing one. I will rent one occasionally for travel. Thank you. 😊

[@Elizabeth-rq1vi]

Some rentals could cost the same as an RV depending how far you’re going. If you’re solo the built out van and maintenance would be the same as if it were your daily drive.

[@missroxanne7123]

@@Elizabeth-rq1vi not daily driving. Driving to camp area in car. Camper already set up and ready for my vacation.

[@Elizabeth-rq1vi]

@@missroxanne7123 oh, staying in one spot for your vacation! lol, I’ve only done that 3x…when we went to Cuba & Mexico. There are some places that would be wonderful to stay for a couple of weeks. Then a different place the next year!

[@LanceoftheNoe]

No mention of the Lance. I guess it's just the middle of the pack. I was seriously thinking about one of these. Maybe need to reconsider.

[@karentucker346]

We have a T@B boondock edge and adore it! It goes everywhere. We had a bigger trailer and it was harder to tow. Of course, we don’t live in it, but for vacationing, it is perfect for two - has all we need.

[@danrandall794]

Neat video. I built my own rig and let me tell you about repairs. Oh wait there aren't any. I have 630 watts of solar, AC, heat, Microwave, TV and 30 gallons of fresh water. I forgot a dorm style refrigerator/freezer. Twenty two feet long and a gas engine. I did just replace the air filter at 22,000 miles and of course some oil changes. Set up and breakdown is a snap and I can get in to parking spots easily.

[@myas3656]

Husband and self have a 19’ traveltrailer. We’ e modded the heck out of it and do love it. But….we are looking to get a van for freedom from rv parks, quicker set up/break down time and super easy bathroom/lunch breaks!

[@DeerheartStudioArts]

I love my rig: 2008 Honda Element SC! Thinking about getting a 10x10 ’canopy with sidewalls to set up behind the hatch back for for 2 week stays.🦌💌❤️🚙

[@UtahRoadbase]

I'd love to see these listed out in table format. I'm particularly interested in the truck camper versus van option. It seems like they have a lot of similarities but the TC was rarely mentioned in categories where the van was. Please do a truck camper versus van video!

[@leahwheeldon3389]

@UtahRoadbase I agree with you. I missed hearing more about the truck camper. I assume that means it's placed mostly in the middle of many categories. But I'd think if the truck camper were slightly smaller, with not so much rear overhang, many of the positives for the Wayfarer Van would also be positives for the truck camper, and in some categories the truck camper would beat the others.

[@gweger6425]

Love the versatility of my TC it's hard to beat. Fully self contained and can pull into a 22 for parking spot. So much more room inside

[@judireid]

Love our 28 foot Jayflight 28RLS that we tow with a 7.3 litre F250 in Australia. We've totally renovated it to suit us with a desk, more storage, 1760 watts of solar and new appliances.

[@_LikeATumbleweed]

Great category breakdown. Very informative.

[@markweiner3896]

Interesting that you seemed to like the campervan the most, it is the largest growing segment in RVs today. My Roadtrek RS Adventurous is based on a Sprinter 3500 cargo van and converted by Roadtrek Motorhomes. I would say that the only thing you have to realize is that there is limited space. We just have learned to take less stuff. I would never consider living full time in the rig; it's just too small. And, you're right, fuel mileage is extremely important.

[@lindahobbs2136]

Great discussion. Thx, Robin. Lives up to the sayng that choice truly depends on personal travel style & needs. Each rig has its positives & negatives. The major advance we've seen in last few years is energy capacity with lithium batteries. Huge gamechanger.

[@marycollins1631]

Hi Robin, I recently discovered and subscribed to your channel! Your videos are delightful to listen to and I'm learning a lot from your experiences and RV and VAN comparisons. Thank you for helping so many people make good decisions.

[@michellemiverson8287]

This came at perfect time.. Wanting this information 😊 Thank You !!

[@zackdemundo]

One of the very best videos on this channel! Excellent overview of basic RV types.

[@terryh3689]

I pulled a small trailer for years. It is good for base camping and not traveling far as towing is no fun. I now have a class B van with all the bells and whistles. It is great for traveling far as it’s easy to drive and fits in a normal parking space. The van is also best for boondocking.

[@lonniemartinez7337]

4 years one rig. Thor Vegas solo. I love it still!

[@glamperjan]

I met you when you had the Unity at the 2017 RTR and I remember all the water problems. I got a Class C because I thought that would suit my needs But 3 years later having my Coachmen Beyond 22C Van I am in Love with the Beyond! It is so nimble I can get in and out of tiny towns with no problems.

[@Elizabeth-rq1vi]

We bought a 2016 30’ 5th wheel from Outdoors and have been on the road since April. Nothing’s broken structurally but having 8yo technology we have a few glitches that we deal with work arounds. Our fireplace gives heat and so if we need warmth we use it. A couple of times we needed to use the furnace (April/early May in southern Alberta & Montana this year was crazy cold). It’s 12’5” tall including the ac so haven’t had issues yet. It’s 8’ wide & our RAM 3500 diesel dually is wider! It also hauls like a dream. We chose a fifth wheel for the stability in towing & the dually to add to the towing stability. Semis passing & most winds don’t move it. Any wind that would knock a semi around, we shouldn’t be on the road! If I were solo I’d take a good sized Ram van that I don’t feel claustrophobic in. And I can do my hobbies without having to change things out.

[@sheilagulley8662]

I love my Entegra 29v class c and will keep it till we are unable to travel RV style. Have no desire to trade or sell.

[@Not-thatKaren]

I have the Entegra 31F. I love it but don’t use it like I wish I could.

[@leosmith9301]

Excellent video. We started with a VW Vanagon pop-top, transitioned to a tent trailer, moved on to a 28' travel trailer. Now we are looking at selling our truck and trailer, going full circle to a camper van for all of the advantages you have outlined.

[@kimswansonlinner6889]

Omgosh, thank you so much Robin!!! That was an EXCELLENT breakdown on winners and losers!!! I totally agree on all your research/experience!!! Had a Class C, 9 mpg on hwy. Now have a 24' trailer. But I want to go toa Wayfarer Camper Van.

[@cocowills8534]

So I was an outdoorsy person when I met my husband but I wasn't a 'camper'..... been there done that in a tent in my younger years and was over it! But when I met my husband he had an 18 ft bumper pull travel trailer that he kept on the coast to spend weekends when he wasn't working. As soon as I knew we were going to be serious, I quickly talked him into a fifth wheel because I already had a truck and had been hauling cattle with a gooseneck trailer. So our first fifth wheel was about 20 ft or so but after a couple of years we traded up for a 24-foot, then a 29 ft, then a 30ft gas motorhome and finally a 40 ft Diesel Pusher when he retired. We took one big trip in the 40 ft and when we got home he was diagnosed and passed away 5 months later. I didn't have a problem driving but I did not like the maintenance on something that large. Besides when I go camping I spend most of my time Outdoors anyway and I did not want to take a house with me every time I camped. So I took the 40-footer out for one last camping trip on my own and knew for sure then it had to go. I waited about 5 years and then I got a 7 ft teardrop to pull behind my truck. The setup is so easy and it provided all I needed: a place to cook in a cool place to sleep. But after 2 years and me getting older I realize I would now wanted a camper with a bathroom so now I think I have my final camper and I'm very happy with it! It's a 20 ft fiberglass travel trailer that has simple amenities and no propane to deal with. I don't live in my campers and I don't care to Boondock, but if the weather is nice, it's doable. And of course I like having my truck since I've always had a truck and they always come in handy

[@callalacey]

Sorry about your husband. It must’ve been so awful after carefully planning your future travel adventures.

[@bonitak8483]

Thank you Robin, very informative!😍

[@abigaildavid123]

We've lived full-time in two different 40+ feet fifth wheels since 2008. We only boon docked during blow-and-go times while we were in transit, which meant for us parking lot or Harvest Host overnights. Regarding propane usage v. electricity, we only use propane when we have to and for our stove top. Our second rig came with something called Cheap Heat, which was added after the initial build. That gave us a choice to run the heat by electricity v. propane. Many times in a park, if you stay a week or a month you get a discount so you pay electric, but often the discounted rent was more than the electricity cost which made the convenience and availability of using electric Cheap Heat v. propane the way to go. We've got two 40 gal tanks and I only use propane for the stovetop now and I probably filled only one tank of propane in close to five years. NGL, where we live right now the electric bill is higher than the rent in summer, but I'm not strong enough to wrestle the tank out of the bay to get it to the curb to be filled. Cheap Heat was an awesome add-on and no one told us about it; the prior owner put it in and I'm so thankful. We do have a propane generator which is a good thing, but if the power went out for extended days we'd need to refill our propane tanks to run it continuously. I'd have to get help to do that.

[@arbonneladyTN]

🖐️ love our current rig! RVing since ‘93: Here is the list… 1) 23’ class C that was 20 years old, good starter rig but too tight with 3 kids 2) 36’ TT, a 12 passenger van… love it, did a lot of research in 2000. 4 kids with a full bunk room was great at the time 3) downsized (kids & rig) to TRACER 26’ TT , 11 months into it and a massive tree took it out. It was a tough TT and held its own, insurance totaled it. 4) a younger version of the last TRACER… yep… 26’ again and we LOVE our TRACER copy!

[@Rottingboards]

This is a great video looking at all your RVs. I'm going with a small Escape 5.0 TA fiberglass 5th wheel. I like the idea of parking the 5th wheel and going to see sites with a truck.

[@herenthere420]

Thanks for posting those comparisons Robin! Super excited to have! Just got myself a promaster 2500 and I'm hoping to get it down to Wayfair at the beginning of the year! Love the outcome of your ratings, it makes me so excited to get out there! Also just got a Kindle and your book so I can't wait to find a remote job and go on the run!

[@HannaloreJohnson]

I've always been in a van, mainly for OTR EXPEDITE, and I did have solar panels and an diesel bunk heater and power on inside, and I truly enjoyed every aspect of going places with it!! And when I do start my adventure it will be with a van!! I probably won't be fancy footing it, it's not me!! But do have many places I want to see that never got the chance while I was working!! Thanks for the comparison!!❤

[@Power_T73]

Thank you for that little bit of info on the Starlink. We just purchased a Bluetti 200L and we're hoping it can keep up with our Starlink always being plugged in. 👍

[@hermanshaffer6223]

You’re so living a dream. And make it look so easy. I want to so bad and I’m so scared at the same time. Sure wish I had you as a teacher.

[@mimitravels710]

Really good information as always. Thank you❤

[@michaelcampanale6649]

Very Thorough & Enjoyable Too.... THANX...

[@amberbeaty7353]

I chose a small travel trailer and a 4Runner. I didn't want to have to break camp every time I needed to go somewhere. Camp is exploring a local area for me. I also wanted an SUV as a daily driver and not a truck

[@kimdagnillo8246]

Love the 4Runner but the mpg is bad, then you pull and get nothing

[@chesiedengun]

Thank you for all of your time and wisdom. ❤❤❤❤

[@chiabhangilbert7340]

Robin, omg hair goals!!!!! 😍

[@kimberlygarland2842]

Wow! Thank you so much, Robin! I've been living in my 28' travel trailer for a year and am very happy, but I am staying in the same place for 6 months at a time for various reason - a big one is that I hate towing and hooking up and unhooking it. I am thinking about getting something smaller in the future and traveling more. I was attracted to those class b+ campers. I'm so glad I watched this video.

[@sheilakuri8387]

Your hair looks amazing in this video. Do you have a favorite product that you use to get that look?

[@randy1203]

I've been full-time in my 2005 31m tioga class c. Since 4-2023.I have plenty of room to strech out and relax and don't feel cooped up!!! I have been thinking of downsizing to a sprinter size van! Need time to think about this major move!!!

[@lorneserpa5888]

1 toyhauler TT 36ft, 1 fifthwheel, 1 class C, two travel trailers, 3 live aboard boats, 4 truck bed campers, and a couple tents. My wife and I are the only users. Need to tow a 5k boat, need to launch and retrieve a boat daily when camping, need to go exploring in a vehicle when camping. Often on the move, often staying for 2 weeks. Going back to a "LARGE" truck camper in 4 months from my 22' travel trailer.

[@winstonalan5731]

Excellent and very informative - thank you!

[@kellyphelps2739]

Winnebago Ekko, a little over 23’. Love it. Had several trailers and a pop-up camper before the Ekko.

[@darlaseidel7767]

Great points you have made! I have a 2500 Promaster 159 that I built out. I love the fact if something goes wrong, I can figure it out:) Just looking forward to taking longer trips than weekends... Thank you for posting great content!

[@tonyalewis9053]

I’m wanting to go part time; considering a van, or, a small pickup truck with wedge pop up camper & small trailer combo. I’ve looked at Wayfarer and Van Go for simple vans. I plan to purchase a Ford Maverick or Ranger as daily driver so with Go Fast V2 Pro wedge camper I could be traveling and cycling right away. I could add teardrop or square drop later. With the pickup option my daily driver would get better mileage as well as my camp rig. I could also take four people if needed and carry kayaks & bicycles. I’m leaning towards the pickup. I’m a former backpacker so minimalist camper. Thanks for doing this; it helps to prioritize needs quickly.

[@pamelayerkes4434]

I have had a small class A and B+ on a sprinter chassis. It is impossible here to get service. The Thor Vegas sat in the dealer for months, and it is 2 hours to the nearest sprinter dealer that had a big enough lift for the B+. I currently have a Wayfarer Van in the works thanks to your video! 20 min to the nearest dealer and simple fixes in the modular set up. Can't wait!

[@DarsAdventures]

I just love my Wayfarer Van

[@lindasteller]

I hope I've made the right choice. I chose a 2023 Ford Transit High Roof Extended AWD. It is being built out for me at Drifter Vans in Detroit, and should be ready in 1 to 1.5 months. It will have a 48v 10K Ecoflow Power Kit, 300w of solar on the roof, and DC to DC charging through the 2nd alternator in the van. It will also have a very efficient 48v Nomadic AC unit. I hope to be a total boondocker.

[@nancyadamson6755]

Robin thanks for sharing this, I have a 28ft class c and it's 20 years old and I'm finding out this is expensive. I still love to travel so I'm at a cross roads.

[@tinaperez9756]

same. I have a 2004 Minnie 24ft. Love it, but the gas is ridiculous! But so is the price of vans these days. Decisions, Decisions!

[@catdi5714]

Great presentation. I learned so much. I’m retired and want to see the USA with My dog in vacation mode and 4 day weekends. You sold me on the wayfare van. Plus I can park it in my driveway and not pay for storage.

[@inthesky7836]

wayfare is just a built out van... those like mine can be built out by many other builders or get it custom built or used on craigslist. Solo wise, its the best option

[@AlaskaBrandy]

I was fortunate to get a Promaster van for free. I just had to do the repairs. So, now I am looking at converting it. It's just so freeing to think this small thing is all that I have to keep repaired and mobile.

[@markmayo380]

Always nice to see you. Thanks for another video.

[@maryhamilton2053]

Great content!! Thank you Robin

[@joweldon887]

Happened upon your clip about EZpass info…I had no idea how complex that could be if you are traveling! Thanks to you I purchased an EZPass in NY for my journey. Thanks!!!