Cozy RV Living on $1,200 a Month Social Security with a Marine Woodstove for Chilly Days!

[@turkeypudding1]

Some people are just humble genius's living their lives one day at a time .

[@karendunning5594]

While watching, the thought occurred that this man is smarter than most billionaires.

[@16Gould1]

This is smart because some people get 1200 a month then get a $900 apartment maybe and have to go to church park to pay the rest of the bills. Never ending cycle. This man inspired me

[@The.Philippines.Joe.]

I am disabled...hurt on the job spinal injury..my bills on average is 975 a month...i have two homes..a vacation condo and a house in a gated community...if you get SS or SSDI...can live very well and cheap if you look at all the options and can find a low cost of living country to live..

[@valeriehancotte-galan4790]

People don't WANT to pay $900 on an apt, they have no choice! Rents are out of control. Fortunately, he has the skills to do the work, most women don't...thus the extreme poverty of females in this country! 80% of women over 65 are living in POVERTY in America!

[@kellyclarke8754]

Yes. True. I have seen elderly women living on the street eating out of trash cans.

[@simplysandy3288]

@@valeriehancotte-galan4790my mother-in-law lived in a senior apt and because of her income she only had to pay 200.00 in rent. Maybe you could check into that.

[@tdgdbs1]

Women who are not brainwashed by femminism are doing just fine. @@valeriehancotte-galan4790

[@artlife6210]

Kudos to him! I moved into my 27 foot two slide RV a few months ago and restrict myself to 1000 or less $ a month and am living stress free and happy on five rural acres purchased for 8k with septic and power and a well already setup.

[@Trish-j2y]

Where did you find land with all that for so cheap?

[@charmaesykes2391]

I'm looking for land myself.

[@grumpyoldlady_rants]

What a deal. Have you been hassled at all for living in your RV on the land?

[@joecifelli1253]

Wow that's great! I love living frugal too. God bless you 😊🙏

[@suellenmedley512]

Where?

[@shess1640]

they definitely gave that Bigfoot to the right guy! He's done so much with it and made a wonderful home on wheels.

[@nancycain4434]

He's got a very smart setup. He definitely knows what he's doing when it comes to safety. I love that little stove. Thanks for introducing us Bob

[@mildredwebster2822]

He also had a nice size cooking stove and decent refrigerator. Totally impressed with the whole set up. Beautiful home inside and out.

[@marysuppa15]

Social security raise coming in January, I'm sure that will be a big help.

[@betsybarnicle8016]

I like this interview style, vs. a person trying to video themselves giving a tour.

[@robertwilliams3322]

❤thank thank you for your service Veterans ❤

[@pragedisarreguin1196]

dammm,this guy built hes house,no bills leave for free 💯.

[@stevegordon5243]

This man was very smart in purchasing a heavy duty work truck and making it into a great, economical home!

[@todddunn945]

Dickinson, the manufacturer of that stove, also makes propane fireplaces that have much smaller clearances. They come complete (heater, stove pipe, stainless mounting plate, chimney cap). The propane units have a double chimney that brings outside air into the sealed fireplace so they don't use inside air and they don't put moisture into the space they are heating. I have had one for over 15 years and there has been zero maintenance.

[@eternalbeing3339]

I have the propane model in my truck camper. Saves you time collecting wood. Just swap tanks, easy.

[@williamwhite1596]

Good video and nice camper with a unique wood heater ! God Bless !!!

[@janetkoball44]

When you want a big truck camper, this is sure the way to go. I'm glad he was able to put it together like this. Thanks Bob for this video.

[@freddking4389]

That was an impressive interview with Tommy. He does have a great rig. Gives me ideas.

[@BuckJones1909]

I’m not as knowledgeable as Tommy, and he has confirmed my suspicions that work trucks are the way to go! The fireplace setup, executed as Tommy has, is a great idea! Thank you both!!

[@soggynomadpress]

Extra points for the kayak and stuffed bat on the wall.🦇

[@Tommyjamesrb]

Hahahaha you noticed my stuffed puppet bat :-) There is a long interesting story behind that Bat. Maybe I share that story some other time..... It's a tiny superlight fiberglass canoe I can pull up to the roof of the camper with a rope. Its powered by a tiny trowling motor and a 50ah lithium battery. I charge it with the camper solar system. I love to explore shorelines :-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnemfaB7iZaEipo

[@chesterfeenstra4619]

Just wanted everybody to know that a carbon monoxide tester will not test RV propane gas. Only a propane gas detector. Propane gas does not put out carbon monoxide. Love all you folks out there

[@bque9444]

Smart. Thanks for explaining about your work truck, such as dual tires, engine size, gas mileage, no extended cab, etc.

[@Winniebago]

I also prefer the older looking rigs on the outside..mine looks like a junker so I never have to worry about break ins 😂

[@maehay4065]

What a great idea installing a marine wood stove! I love his whole setup. I could live comfortably on my social security without worrying about how I’m going to make my check last for a month.

[@affalada6868]

Tommy seems like a really nice guy. I hope he has safe travels

[@theodoremartin1525]

Van life is in my future for sure. This rent is Ridicoulas.

[@lindsaylivinlife6282]

Great setup and tips about looking for a flatbed work truck (it has great storage too) ...and thank you for spending the additional time on the fireplace setup. It's not "almost like you're home" (6:20), that IS a fantastic home you have there! ...home is where you are. :) ...and, Bob, thanks again for another awesome video!

[@keddy5627]

That was my thought also!!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 beautiful!

[@OverlandOne]

He has a very nice rig there. I wish him many miles of safe travels. Thanks Bob.

[@mikespencer7082]

Nice set up very clever man

[@stratos175escape7]

Whoever set him up with the Bigfoot camper top did him a huge favor, NICE RIG!!!!!!

[@nightstalkerck]

NICE HOME, NICE SET UP AND A VERY NICE AND INTELLIGENT MAN.

[@cathietonkin5577]

Thank you to the person who gave you your rig!!!!! So many of us seniors are living on barely anything, I was so looking for the so-called raise, never saw it!

[@gratefulgram]

Another fabulous informative interview by Bob. I love the different diverse interviews that I know help others to see this is possible. Thank you Bob for all you do and thank you Tom for sharing with us. Much love and many blessings

[@Geoduck.]

A lot of wisdom put into that rig. The stove is a game changer turning the camper into a truly comfortable living area.

[@mrsjohnson1743]

The worktruck was a great solution. Payload is such a concern with truck campers. Your “truck-talk” was interesting and informative. It's neat to see the big Bigfoot being used with ease.

[@leslieservantofgod8601]

Amen brother I live on social security disability and in my motorhome off grid and I would love to have a stove fireplace and my motorhome thank you Tommy 😃💖

[@XCX237]

Got e450 with 7.3 for 1500$ low kms. Out the door 7000$ fully equipped bus. Great set up for the little woodstove 👏

[@brendonmasters]

Use your SCA coolant and you’re good! If it’s the 7.3 idi you’re set.

[@XCX237]

@@brendonmasters I actually want to get rid of it. To big and clunky to travel much with and no stealth capability

[@badger9156]

Nice job Tommy! I hope you’re loving your life on the road

[@proudtexan5513]

Really like this guy and his rig!!!

[@brianleonard6885]

Bravo 👏 thanks for sharing 👍

[@johnshaw4140]

That rig is great , and a work truck is such a good idea....Loving that woodstove too

[@bque9444]

Please explain what LQ means. Not everyone is into hauling horses.

[@johngrant7979]

Nice set up , can’t speak for USA but here in Australia that a big no no having your gas bottles in the same compartment as electrical components , You’ve got gas bottles there I imagine with the regulator, also a generator with electric fittings and exhaust and the rear of a air cond 😕

[@Tommyjamesrb]

I store the extra bottle of propane there. Everything propane runs off the campers propane cabinet. I only use the ac a few weeks a year in the north country. I remove the stored propane bottle before I fire up the generator and AC. I mostly just undo the cam quick tie down strap on the generator and chain it to a tree or something big and strong so it doesn't grow legs at 3 am in the morning. But I have used in were its racket strapped down if I feel its not in a safe area. I am sure a better idea will pop up and I will change that setup. This project is on going it will never be done. :-)

[@henryanderson7606]

Tommy seems to be a great person and I'm glad he chose to haul his camper with a dually work truck....I met some folks once that found out the hard way that a pickup truck with single wheels in the rear is simply flirting with disaster after blowing a rear tire, they almost lost their lives! I won't do it anymore!

[@Papi-power]

I love this kind of life style thank you for amazing video

[@margaretnorris5840]

Inspiring build. Intelligent gentleman. Smart use of space and energy.

[@my-honest-review]

We can all learn alot form Tommy, what do you think? Smart guy.

[@sheilahoness-dd9ws]

Great video, great hearing your life, which I'm going to be following. Thank you

[@simplysandy3288]

Foresty forest has a wood stove in his van. Thanks so much for sharing 💜

[@lorinason712]

This was a great informative video. Tommy was a great interviewee and am happy he can enjoy his life. Less is truly best - enjoy yourself, Tommy.

[@wn8022]

Thanks Bob. Excellent Video. 👍

[@mimitravels710]

Smart guy. Made a very comfortable home for himself.

[@mikegioia5865]

Great set up . I've got 14 more months till I plan on hitting the road as a nomad . I'm starting to look around and find something to build out for boondocking. Have learned alot from KZbin and Bob Wells over the past five or so years and can't wait to be free . From Lake Havasu but stuck in Michigan for the next 14 months then Desert here I come.

[@dudley8671]

Tommy you have many skills and so much knowledge. You really have made a nice home for yourself. My best to you!

[@ernieb3626]

beautiful Tommy. She is a Beaut. very very nice. God Bless ya

[@paulywally1957]

I thought I was the only one that had multiple solar electrical systems on board Tommy here has two! I have 4 if you include the house battery that is a 100 amp hour lithium. So on my 1977 Dodge Mallard class C I have 800 w of solar & 600 ahs of lithium. I believe in having a backup for my backup. What a great build.

[@elsathal7359]

Thank you gentlemen for sharing 🤟🌏🕊🙏

[@kristenvincent3622]

Absolutely love wood heat in an RV! We put a tent stove in ours as an emergency backup. When I upgrade to a LQ horse rig in the future it will be that or a diesel heater.

[@markwhitton8230]

Thanks for all your work Bob. I've learned so much over the years and will take the plunge soon, but keep my home base in eastern Utah

[@garygerard4290]

Bob, wow, what a cool rig The guy is all set for adventures. Thanks for interviewing him

[@mildthing]

ahhh a glimpse into my future. Good stuff. Thanks for the video

[@fjai2755]

Very clever set up.

[@BrightRiverSunset]

Tommy's interview is very inspiring.

[@NoName-ds5uq]

Great explanation which makes complete sense. This guy has got it all worked out.

[@kellyclarke8754]

It is nice to be able to do your own work. I wish I could. I would do this.

[@valeriehancotte-galan4790]

Yes, we MUST teach women how to build out vans, tiny homes!

[@CampingV456]

Women have done their own vans

[@Tommyjamesrb]

Man woman or child no matter. Your never to old to learn how to fix things. The secret is start with simple repairs and look and learn how it works. Then figure what part broke and figure out how to fix that part. KZbin is amazing with self repair videos. I find it hard to own something like a RV type vehicle and have to find someone each time I break something. Just the cost along for labor is a heck of a motivator. Start with baby steps and you will find others with skills are happy to teach. Next thing you know your helping someone else :-)

[@gayleb9656]

Very nice 👍🏻 Men are fortunate they know how to do all these things 💙

[@carolechenowith900]

He has a nice truck camper. The size is phenomenal.

[@fernwehchronicle]

I have a Newport in my van. Except mine is propane instead of wood. I got it on eBay from a marine dealer for $950 and that included the pipe and the.

[@bobmoore5650]

Awesome!!

[@manzahalem8845]

Sharp guy, great, comfortable setup! Well done 👍

[@nigelbeaumont1109]

I can’t believe he got thee best slide in Camper for free. Big Foot Fiberglass campers are the Bomb.

[@mickylawless1941]

Great setup. I, too, am thinking of an older HD 4x4 single cab gasoline work truck. The extra storage he has created makes this setup very desirable in my mind. Because I would be spending more time in colder climates, I would go with the propane version of this stove, so as to have heat all night long.

[@Tommyjamesrb]

I have a stock propane heater in this camper. My problem was boondocking off grid the heater fan used a lot of 12 volt power and had trouble making it through the cold nights. Once I had a wood stove there is a heat activated fan on top of the stove so not battery drain and wood is every where FREE .... So sometimes I use the propane but most the time i use the woodstove. Sometimes when I get back to my camper its 28 outside and 35 inside. I then use both then. In ten minutes I am at 75 degrees and shut down the propane and slow down the fire in the wood stove. Sometimes I am in a city or at a rest stop an don't use the woodstove. 3 different times people banged on my door and said your roof is on fire hahahaha Different strokes for different folks. Whatever works for you...

[@eternalbeing3339]

I have the same stove. Wood and a propane model. Around 1k new, but $500-$600 used on marketplace. He knows what he is talking about. Budget shopper like me. Saves money.

[@tybrady4598]

Love that wood stove. It sure would feel homey to be sitting there eating some soup, like he said.

[@vintagebikes4215]

Very good vision...and implementation

[@NomadicChance]

I absolutely love these videos!! Awesome work- beautiful setup!

[@markthomas2436]

That guy knows what he is doing. He got IN that rig cheap to start with, and then added his solar and his heater and other things. A good functional truck with a 454 V-8 pulling it down the road.

[@lmr45241]

Maybe, Bob, you could get his woodstove specs and basic instructions, and post on your website? Thanks for your interviews and tip videos!!!

[@jack-russellmama8284]

Ingenious!!!!! Fabulous job Tommy!

[@MariaVargas-yu1tt]

Very glad for him. I like the way he has his camper. Comfortable and that's what makes him happy. Very informative. Thank you.

[@dbkyhere9229]

Good for Tommy! Like it!😉

[@AhJodie]

So sensible and intelligent! Thank you! I like him!

[@pam3906]

Smart guy. Enjoy learning this. Excellent

[@MrMinimalst]

Thank you Tommy for showing us your home. You have an awesome rig!

[@thomasbrown7728]

Great video Bob. Super nice rig Tommy. Very well planned out👍

[@janesmith5871]

What a great setup. That wood stove is IT.

[@robertw1273]

much respect, smart, and not just book smart, brilliant guest. great video even though it doesn't relate to me directly. Its a awesome video!

[@rockpadstudios]

fantastic video, I learned a lot today. I didn't know about those stoves.

[@user-dd1gi1je8c]

Great video and I love your cat!

[@MadamButterfly19JDM]

Thanks great set up and info

[@Wv8675]

Seems like a nice guy

[@gardenlevel7385]

Another great example of working life out on your terms. Thanks!

[@normaaponte1633]

Wow Amazing love all his ideas great set up👍❤️😀

[@pinkladybikermamma3603]

INTERESTING COMBO

[@betsy5749]

Love it! Thanks, Bob!

[@govinda102000]

Learning basic motor repair is an excellent investment.

[@openyoureyes3969]

We have the NEWPORT P9000, for our tiny house. IT'S GREAT. SUPER LOW PROPANE USE!!!. The Fan DOESNT EVEN REGISTER on my BLUETTI!!!

[@einzgeisha]

I love his story. He is definitely winning!!!

[@JessLudlam]

Good job dad, looks good. Now you just gotta hang around long enough to help me build my dream cargo house in the near future, lol.

[@Tommyjamesrb]

Figure out what you want and yes Daughter lets Get R Done !!!

[@patriciaalexander9751]

What a great rig!! I love creative minds.

[@njanderson4342]

Thanks Bob!

[@ronaldhall2489]

Great rig sor looks very comfortable

[@blueamenaa749]

Great video. He s very organized and the place looks really cozy. The stove is great.❤❤❤

[@claridee0765]

Well done Tommy! Truly living🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@denisephillips9269]

Very smart man. He must be a great resource for others! Good luck, safe travels.