Nomadic Freedom: How a Solo Woman Lives Comfortably on a Flatbed Truck!

[@gypsywandering_]

For those commenters who are saying Parker is 'wierd' or 'kooky' or 'strange'......it's called having a personality. If we were all the same existence would be boring. I just wish she had a KZbin channel. ...I'd definately watch it. She is a beautiful human....and what is 'normal' these days anyway. Stuff being 'normal'!!! Rock on you AWESOME human being!!! Thanks for the vlog Bob & Parker. xx

[@CarlottaART]

Gypsy Wandering - totally agree Gypsy... Parker's a beautiful person with a great personality!

[@aspenm5253]

I agree. She doesn't seem weird at all. She's sweet and strong and beautiful. And talented. Any naysayers can go jump in the lake.

[@SN-qu2gz]

She seems like a nice woman to me. Very sweet.

[@Japhill75]

Im with you. i think she is lovely.

[@kati5302]

We're all weird, some of us are just better at hiding it :)

[@ZSharkPH]

Great to see a independent creative woman build a great home on wheels like this... Way Cool!!!

[@MagnificentMurphy]

I love the windows, especially the sky dome.

[@jamesforler6897]

She seems like the sweetest person. And he really helps ppl to go into details and calms nerves with compliments. He's a great interviewer.

[@livelife7002]

She is darling I love that fact she is a girly girl and still a nomad you go girl! And thank you for sharing your home

[@GiggleFishy]

Parker is absolutely awesome. What a creative, self-sufficient person, using her wits, skill and things she had on hand to create a home that makes her happy. Love these two videos.

[@Frantic618]

Bob! You keep surpassing yourself! This was another great video. And Parker is fantastic: she's bright, she can think, she can design, she can build. AND she doesn't need a McMansion, a Mercedes and people waiting on her hand and foot. She seems like a fabulous person.

[@kornfreak78]

This lady fascinates me. She has a good aura about her to boot. Very cool. This was enjoyable to watch. :)

[@SindyJ37]

Yes. She seems like a sweetie

[@kj7ym]

I built my own home alone, from the bottom of the septic tank to the last top shingle on the roof. It was a 9 year odyssey,, paying for it as I went along. And Like Parker I had people telling me I would never be able to do it, some even showing derision at my dream. Sadly even my best friend fought me on this. So I really felt it, when Parker said it gave her a feeling of accomplishment. And I so get the great feeling that our good host expressed about it finally being all paid for , all hers. I now , have my sights set on a 6X12 Cargo trailer, for a super lightwieght build I hope to pull with a Ford Transit Connect. Parker you are a Hero!!!

[@genespell4340]

That so called best friend wasn't much of a friend if he or she tried to tear down your dream with negative talk.

[@davethesignguy4414]

This woman has done an excellent job on this build!

[@CheapRVliving]

Thanks for watching David!

[@luisbravo495]

CheapRVliving ..she make a great job

[@luisbravo495]

CheapRVliving ...i like you channel

[@garymacdonald5921]

Man Parker is so charismatic, friendly, and is great in front of the camera. What a beautiful build. Some of the best work I have seen in awhile. Thanks for sharing Bob! Great work on this video

[@mikeb3603]

Love this lady! She has built a nice life for herself. Her personal charisma is awesome!

[@HB-MrCatLover]

Bob, thank you for enabling us to meet such wonderful people. Parker is certainly a beautiful person and we feel all the richer listening to her talk about her life in her truck.

[@adoretati10]

This is my favorite tour I've ever watched and I adore Parker! Her style, her attitude, her humor, gosh I would love to see an update in a few months to see what adjustments have been made and how's she's enjoying the lifestyle. For the first time I wish KZbin had a "love" button.

[@Dssssssssssssssss]

Wow, she finished a camper and is recovering, living well and travelling. Gotta laugh at the shock people have about her solar capacity. I usually integrate 1kW of solar panels and a storage to suit. The trailer I pull behind my truck has a lathe and other tools running off grid without issues. Kept my convection/microwave etc as well. Don't know why people are hating on her stuff. She's a woman with interests so she'll have what others may call clutter. Her timetable to sort it out as she wants to. Peace.

[@JessieGamerGirl]

D S especially as she’s only really been out on the road for 2 weeks at the time this video was made!

[@bryantford3054]

What a lovely young woman. Building your own home is so satisfying. You can see it on her face. I too had to escape the dreariness of the beautiful Pacific Northwest for my own sanity.

[@ellenpham4834]

What did you think about not being around any water Bryant? From the rainy side of Oregon here. Maybe I should practice by going out to eastern Oregon... I know nothing about deserts.

[@bryantford3054]

Ellen Pham I love Oregon. Spent my summers there when I lived in an RV for a couple of years. Western Oregon (in my opinion) is not nearly as dreary as the Puget Sound or southeast Alaska. Going to the Arizona desert for my first winter was a shock after 7 years in Alaska. Took me awhile to appreciate the beauty. The important thing is to experience different areas of this wonderful country we have. (I've been to 49 states so far.)

[@ellenpham4834]

I think it matches me, Class A! But I know rain will be a lot different in a minivan. I am just starting to practice how to do this.

[@preachersdtr1]

Class A Living As can Central Ohio, nowadays. Now, people here frequently greet each other with, "So how do YOU like living in Seattle?!" or, "If I'd wanted to live in the Rain Forest, I'd have bought a house in the Great Northwest! When does Monsoon season end!?" Gloomy & smelling of mildew, that's us. lol! (sigh) (although, sometimes the gray rainy days are restful, I must admit - just not so many in a row! geezooey!)

[@francesb7515]

I tried to leave, went to Colorado for 3 years. I came back and rediscovered paradise; ocean, forest, and mountains I have to explore in my campervan! I don't see it as dreary because there is so much life everywhere.

[@kerismatic]

SO INSPIRED!!! I love this! I love that Parker did it her way AND the fact that she's "a girl"! I get so many head shakes and big eyes when I tell people (men) how DIFFERENTLY I want to build out my van, and that I'm doing most of it completely by myself. I don't want mine like everyone else's. Parker did it! I too will do it! Thanks for sharing this story!

[@azcactusflower1]

Insecure men are responsive like that.

[@RonasRoadshow]

keep us posted keris. i love seeing what women do and think on living the road less travelled. women like parker and yourself are inspirations to many women. all the best.

[@rondarv9067]

Keris Eure the best part of my rig was gutting it and starting fresh, from flooring to painting - ripped out that old dinette so fast - it was very satisfying 😎

[@TheBassBailey]

Good luck with all of the men you'll meet on the road..

[@JD-uc1es]

She's really cool and her home on wheels is too!

[@valeriegiles9363]

She's resourceful, smart and has a great attitude!

[@CheapRVliving]

+Valerie Giles very much so

[@HomeEF]

I just came across this video and I love the bedroom sky light , to watch the moon and stars at night and fall asleep, so happy place. Very nice video. Thank you!!! 😍 🌝 ⭐️

[@bonjour5409]

Parker has a great personality and she has a beautiful home!

[@kelleyjerred8032]

Bonjouru I think she's awesome

[@rebeccatreeseed410]

One thing I like is that this can be done in increments. I have been saving for two years, and noticed this week that I have enough for a vehicle... yay!

[@kathyhurrle2966]

What a strong, beautiful and intelligent woman. Thank you for sharing Parkers story with us. I would love to follow her journey if she decides to have her own KZbin channel. I think a lot of women could learn from her.

[@madeinmichigan6773]

Kathy Hurrle me too 😉

[@suzanpeters4709]

Kathy Hurrle Men could also learn from her. I'm sure that some of em could!

[@sumfingtosay]

Parker you brought me to tears, but in a good way. I could see your pain but more importantly i could see you finding love and contentment. Congratulations on your awesome efforts, i am so proud of you on so many levels. Tfs guys & take care xx 🌹

[@nancywolfe1983]

She really accomplished a lot building that truck camper. I am proud of her. Great video.

[@Tipperary757]

The skylight is fantastic. Great build.

[@ipraybecauseitworks]

I was thinking the same thing about the skylight. I think this is the first one I've seen that wide.

[@sandratorres7058]

Parker you are me and I am you!!! As of this New Year U have decided to take the plunge and make mobile living my full time way of living. You are an inspiration and I'd be honored to meet you at some time in one of my travels! Be blessed!

[@annettefournier9655]

Awww. She kept one of her old bits from her horsey days and hung it on the wall. Nicely done Parker. Happier days and happy trails.

[@curiousgeorge555]

Talented, courageous lady! Love that sky-light! The mostly white interior makes the space seem bigger. The rig must suck the gas like crazy but when she is parked she is truly in a (tiny) home. Stealth is an issue. There are trade-offs for most anything in life. ...And to the people who call her weird, guess what, you must have lived a sheltered life because we are all weird - which is another way of saying we are all human.

[@Frantic618]

Stealth doesn't matter to many people.

[@curiousgeorge555]

In many cities the people who don't care about stealth will be dealing with the police quite often.

[@BrittMFH]

Shilodog Smith That's very true. Lots of us don't plan on sleeping overnight on city streets, etc.

[@uwdawn11]

She's about as awesome as ever. What wonderful, strong, determined, honest lady! To those who talk negative remember this, it's a reflection of who you are, not her. Keep on keeping on Parker. You should be incredibly proud of your home on wheels.

[@grannylyn757]

Great job, Parker! what a perfect example of freedom! thanks for showing us how to do it!

[@rememberyj]

this is fantastic!! sheeps wool insulation is spectacular. and that sky light..OMG. what a great job.

[@SindyJ37]

I thought this was so cool

[@TinaH3J]

Beautiful home, Parker. 🙏🏾💙💙💙

[@miguele8006]

Godspeed to you for an amazing build and the courage to live your life for the only one that matters which is YOU!!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@lorrieargabrite2253]

That skylight is awesome!

[@geo.sackett8154]

Parker is class act and cool, I applaud that.

[@tanfo8]

Wow oh wow what a build! Very impressive

[@superbizee1]

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[@YT4Me57]

Parker you did an outstanding job on building your home! It looks absolutely comfy and "doable" by even "bricks and sticks" folks like me.

[@gloria84073]

Ms Parker...you got a very cozy and safe home for yourself..feel like giving you a big hug when you got little emotional of your accomplishment at the end of episode...maintain well and stay safe and enjoy your freedom and your favorite clothes and shoes..dont' have to give up your sense of fashion and style. Thanks for sharing.

[@Muffins77]

Wow! I really like the way this was set up. Doesn't look like the average truck camper at all!

[@SgtMac80]

Parker you and your tiny home rock!!

[@sharongypsydove8396]

Parker has a lovely personality she is a Class Act and gifted Builder this just proves even more that us women can accomplish what we set our mind to...

[@carolynnunes3922]

Bob-my hero. You have reassured so many lost, scared, confused people that find your channel. You have literally saved lives. You give hope and strength and inspiration to those in need. Your RV life hacks are awesome. Truly, although we've never met, I love you. God bless you, brother

[@CheapRVliving]

Thank you for your kind words, Carolyn. It is an absolute honor to share other nomads experience.

[@soulsisterssurvivorssister8463]

I agree. There are victims of domestic violence are looking at this option as a way of dropping off their abusers radar. You can't start healing until you are able to stop looking over your shoulder and living in fear.

[@LoriCor-]

Absolutely, SoulSisters. Thank you, Bob!

[@nomadicfenceman509]

Carolyn are you familiar with PAM? I know a lady from a fb page that resembles you

[@twelge15]

Custom made truck camper! Everything for under $15,000. Very impressive!

[@zoeszozo]

I found this fascinating and aspiring. How awesome is she!

[@Tolkienlady]

This woman is a genius. You can hear it in her choice of words, her speed and style of communicating, her instant memory of every beam of construction, her editorializing herself, and her utter "know how." She loves life completely. She's overflowing with jubilations. Every wall was painted a different color. Sign of a person who "loves everything."

[@coffeekittie]

OMG that is very kind!

[@nmmoore2920]

What a charming woman with an infectious laugh. Her home is wonderful and I love that it IS a "tiny home" on wheels. Has much more personality than a factory made rv, has space, yet isn't too big. Thank you for sharing.

[@lorilarue5737]

That is a super-awesome mini-house-on-wheels! This is one of the cutest and brightest and happiest spaces I have seen. Unbelievable what she did with the skylight - that is super-inventive! I am planning to sell my home and do what she's doing, even if it takes me another year to get there. I'm not giving up my dream to be FREE!

[@michelleeason1906]

Yeah Parker, Great Job on your build!

[@Sthilboy56]

What a great lady and a lovely home made camper

[@maggiem.2919]

She did an amazing job! I am so impressed.

[@Mkellypeninsula]

Some van builds remind me of how a young man in collage would keep his dorm. Parker's build shows care and, (Well, like bob said "Love"). She is something special. Her build sure beats the heck out of my sterile, utilitarian Van.

[@majilique]

What an amazing build! Parker is a woman after my own heart. She has the fortitude to create an outstanding living space. Thanks for sharing her wonderful story with us, Bob.

[@roseboudreaux9922]

Dear Miss Parker, Just saw your interview with Bob of your fabulous tiny home on wheels and i found you and the tour of your build wonderfully inspiring. I'm considering giving the nomadic life a try so thank you for allowing us a peek of your sweet Gypsy home style living which excitingly inspired me. Wonderfully Inspired, Rose Thank you Bob-CheapRVliving for an inspiring video of Miss Parker's lovely tiny home and Gypsy life. It was an excellent interview and tour of her tiny home on wheels; totally enjoyed it. Your Faithful KZbin Fan, Rose

[@preachersdtr1]

I was torn between which was my favorite thing - her pretty bedroom with its big ol' skylight, or that sweet dress she was wearing. Tell her I said, "Parker, whatever else you get rid of, hang on to that wonderful little dress!" (:

[@GiggleFishy]

Love that dress too!

[@paulinamarques2768]

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[@maehay4065]

A wonderful lady with so much talent in building! Thank you for sharing this beautiful video and have a wonderful day Bob👍😍👏🙏

[@dottier2475]

Love her set up so much and her mind. Good for her doing this mostly on her own. Best wishes.

[@fernwehforevertearofjoy409]

Parker: Thank you for sharing your 'home'😊 and Bob, as usual, your time and efforts are greatly appreciated.

[@1wolfpup]

Great job Parker! Well done! You didn't just finish, you won! That's awesome. Thanks Bob.

[@leonamckay4509]

Love your home, Parker and your smile and enthusiasm are are infectious!

[@lorismith3072]

A very unique and cozy home. Parker has every reason to be proud of her accomplishment.

[@valeriep7845]

Fascinating tiny house! It's amazing that Parker built it- wow. I love all that solar!

[@lisalevin8719]

Parker is amazing and what a beautiful home! Wow! Thank you for sharing!

[@randzopyr1038]

I love her spunk and willingness to talk. Some of your interviewees don't seem to want to talk or quite know what to talk about, but once you got her going she gave a great tour of her home. Love it.

[@RetiredTony]

Bob! best RV built i've seen...love it Thanks for sharing Parker ;)

[@stormmary1]

Gorgeous, amazing skylight! As a horsewoman I noticed the full cheek snaffle bit in Parker's decor 🙂

[@coffeekittie]

I used to train and show horses and teach kids how to ride. I miss that so much!

[@alteredstateskustom]

what an amazing job she did putting her home together I really like how many batteries she has.

[@TRGApostle]

I liked her personality. I thought she was going to cry when she described making it herself and others thinking she couldn't do it.

[@coffeekittie]

I was close to tears.

[@pedalingcreativity]

Wow !!!! So impressed!!!! Thank you Bob for another great video ! As a woman , it is so inspiring to see these interviews with creative , independent, intelligent, resourceful women! Parker , YOU ROCK!!!!!!

[@pattichapman6574]

Well done Parker! You did a fantastic job and have every reason to be proud

[@algray2604]

bob this girl goes all out,, she did not play games with her solar.My hats off to her. thank you.

[@SindyJ37]

Lol ikr!! when she told us her solar specs I was damn impressed

[@PillarStrength]

I think Parker is extremely well spoken for a person with a head injury, and her pride of accomplishment is well deserved, because that has helped her achieve a fuller recovery from the trauma of her injuries. Well done, Parker. You have built yourself a beautiful home with everything you need. Take care of yourself, Parker!! You have more Strength than you think you do!!!! TY Bob for the awesome vlogs of the most beautiful people!! xoxo Strength is not about going through hard times, but how we overcome them.

[@docwilson5384]

Parker is such a AMAZING young lady, Great job on your build. Stay bless and safe and enjoy life...Peace

[@terisamcveigh5034]

You are amazing Parker...and I love love love your home..very smart and talented lady!

[@3shellyiam]

I love her, she's so fun. She seems to have really given a lot of thought to the set up of her place.

[@lindav1403]

Love Parker, and lover her home! She makes me feel like I can do it too - love the look on her face when she talks about the sense of accomplishment in building it. :)

[@katbalouohi3946]

Wow, nice job on the tiny house on wheels.Thanks for the tour.

[@yupyup1562]

Love this set up. What a lovely home. Great work Parker. The skylight is beautiful.

[@Japhill75]

love parker and love her build...... what an awesome job. you could tell Bob was impressed as well.....!

[@niish369]

She is FABULOUS! I love her rig and style.

[@beckynapier3635]

Great job Parker.....you have very good taste & a flair for all things nice. I know the entertainment center thing is extremely heavy but I love it & is what makes your place look so homey...real furniture & not plastic storage bins...please reconsider.

[@rondarv9067]

Such a great video. You really bring us all together. It's like we're going to a friend's house watching your videos. Way to go for this gal in her boots. Such a unique spirit we don't get to see often in others. How refreshing. Loved meeting her, thanks for this piece, and her place is awesome.

[@rondarv9067]

KZbin has me in a spam status and no one can reply to my comments 😖😒

[@coffeekittie]

I'm replying, and I agree with you about Bob's videos. He's wonderful.

[@garyd8786]

Parker is fantastic, I like her.....and her home......have a great day.

[@pilotdiana]

What an amazing woman. That is an outstanding rig and like she said she can lighten the load but I hope she uses light wood instead of those plastic containers.

[@golightly5121]

pilotdiana : agreed, no plastic in that little cottage!

[@golightly5121]

pilotdiana : agreed, no plastic in that little cottage!

[@coffeekittie]

I ended up using the dreaded plastic, but replaced the rest of the heavy shelving with light colored, light-weight wood. It looks better than you'd think! Also just finished building a pantry to hold my food, with a pull out drawer for the fridge. Looks a bit different these days.

[@passin.timeintx8571]

I've learned so much from watching Born to Wander, CheapRVliving and I'm not through all the videos, yet.

[@judgegarry]

Parker, I hope your adventure is working out great for you. From my experience, just as with fear, mental illness is something you can either live under or live with, it is refreshing to see that you've crawled out from underneath it and hit the road. Maybe I'll run across you somewhere, I should be out on my adventure with my kitties within a year... Selling everything I have and going for it...

[@coffeekittie]

I'm hiding out for now back in the PNW with some friends keeping me company as I'm dealing with the yucky mental illness stuff, but I will be back on the road as soon as I can. I'm in Oliver's Nest (the name of my rig) as I type, in a pretty meadow that is peaceful and serene. If you want it, jump in with your kitties and enjoy. :)

[@SarahTree]

I gotta say WOW! That's astounding! She did a great job! I hope that my tiny camper home turns out that good. Thanks you for this video it was inspiring to say the least.

[@allisfaith]

14:00 feeling of accomplishment. Well done! 👍🏻

[@sandydavis6195]

Amazing job! Beautiful home Parker! Thank you for sharing.

[@compose-yourlife1]

I love this woman!!

[@lilymcmillan5112]

WOW!!..... Easy build with plenty of room. Good and solid. Love the bed with big overhead custom skylight!! Smart girl. And girly girl too. If she can do it, I can too. Good for her !! ❤

[@jonathankidd1747]

Parker you impressed Bob alot you can hear it in his voice. Good job!!!

[@jeenabittenbender7205]

Parker did an Amazing job!!! love her rig!!!

[@Maraaha55]

Love Parker and the home she has made. she's open and brave and has a lovely way with her even if she sometimes feels awkward. maybe this move to van life might her best! best wishes to you both. thank you, Bob

[@lisantica842]

Old oak door skylight, love it!

[@Emily-uq3to]

Wow her place is actually neat

[@ronramos2190]

lovely house with a lovely human being inside..love it....

[@tybrady64]

Thanks for sharing Parker. What an awesome home on wheels!

[@biggixer]

That's a great set up great video very entertaining too you can see the joy of this lifestyle I'm from Scotland which isn't as large as the states but it would be a great way to live

[@janiebigham1]

She did a great job making this!!! Wonderful personality and loves her home!!

[@KJAdventures]

Really well thought out and executed rig Parker! So much fun on this tour - thank you Bob. 👍