1986 my wife and I were newly at 21 and 23 years of age. We bought us a 1980 Honey Dutchess Class 3 motorhome. Our first camp out was at Roman Nose State Park in Oklahoma. As we rolled up to our campsite, we were greeted by other RVers (much much older RVers). As we got backed in to our site and stepped out to thank everyone for helping us back in, one of the RVers asked where our parents were and we said our parents were not with us, then we were asked where our grandparents were and we said they were not with us. We said this is our RV and we were recently married. Everyone standing there got so excited and were so proud they met a young couple that have made RVing part of their life. Fast forward 37 years later and we are on RV #7. Hahahaha and now we are the ones that get excited to see young couples getting into RVing. Both our kids have their families and they enjoying camping just like we did when we were young.
@HappilyEverHanks9 ай бұрын
That is so cool! Still to this day people think it's our first trip and can't believe we've been on the road for as long as we have!
@rolltide91739 ай бұрын
I’ll bet you are a wealth of RV information. Do you have a channel or perhaps a favorite one that you would recommend?
@Nurturing29 ай бұрын
That is SO cool❣️Your story makes me happy!!! 😊
@arbonneladyTN6 ай бұрын
We started RVing in 1992… with 3 young young kids, then later added a 4th kid. Went from Class C to 36’ TT with bunks. We always got the same kind of reactions! (And we taught the kids at home & on the road as well❤️ so people seeing kids at odd seasonal times was fun too!) We now are on our 4th RV (26TT) , empty nesters and we get excited to see young couples & families out camping too!
@strsocerplaya93 ай бұрын
Dang, you have to go through that many rvs to full time rv? So they really dont last long at all?
@jamestopeka22364 ай бұрын
When Cov hit I retired and gave my house to my youngest son and gave my other son the down payment for his house and i traded my car in on a New Ram 4x4 and got a 24 foot travel trailer and i hit the road . 37 states and 4 years later I'm off grid free camping 99.9% and tax and debt free . Loving this freedom .
@joannealberg4 ай бұрын
But what do you do for money? You must have a good retirement, lol.
@carolmaplesden9162 ай бұрын
You are awesome 🎉🎉🎉
@highvibe_earth2 ай бұрын
Please teach me your ways 🙏🏻❤️
@capitalisa2 ай бұрын
My soul mate.
@kaylastinnett43337 ай бұрын
Renee’s sister Kayla here… I just want to say Kyle and Renee are absolutely right about seasonal jobs, especially being young, with no kids, I mean even with kids you can make it happen. I really thought I was going to be stuck with my CNA job at the hospital for life because why would you leave such a rewarding job. I built up the courage to quit my job, move away from my family to WV living in a tent as a river guide and it has been the best thing I have ever done. Once you start traveling other opportunities open up for you and it is at your leisure what you decide to do. Anyway variety is the spice of life… Be the Jack of all trades and a master of none, unless you love what you do then master it! Love you ney ney and Carl
@phyllischancey5585 ай бұрын
WV the prettiest state 😊 Love my home state and love traveling.
@andrewbrann62314 ай бұрын
I've been doing seasonal jobs in national Parks the last 4 years. I'm in Grand Tetons right now. I'd like to know more about the tree farm thing
@AF-io1ql3 ай бұрын
"Being a jack of all trades and a master of none, oftentimes is better than a master of one"
@beamusedrev9 ай бұрын
For the past 7 years, I’ve worked winters as a camp host at a State Park in Florida. There isn’t any pay, but the site is free for 24 hours per week of work. This saves me at least $1500 per month not having to pay for a site during peak season.
@HappilyEverHanks9 ай бұрын
Love that! You probably meet a lot of wonderful folks too!
@DanielJohnson-ec8rk5 ай бұрын
Your math has to be way off. Work 4 weeks get 4 nights free and that’s $1500? $375 a night? Who’s the moron?
@earlyriser89989 ай бұрын
My 60 yr old Mother used to do this seasonal work in Alaska. Drove her camper to Alaska. Worked all summer at a campground and then came home for the winter and other travel activities. She loved it and went year after year to the same place as a campground host.
@marcusgray27994 ай бұрын
Love it
@rvtravelstayplay81549 ай бұрын
I’m a Certified RV Inspector and I also set up Home Solar Estimates via Zoom.. I’m 71 and my wife is 65 and we are Full Time in a Tiffin Allegro Bus, but not wealthy.. This is the greatest lifestyle and we’ve met so many friends on the road.. We really enjoy your channel.. ! Mark & Bev..
@HappilyEverHanks9 ай бұрын
We love that Mark and Bev! True happiness comes within and not from any cash!
@Airstream44589 ай бұрын
I was talking to an older gentleman in the laundry room in the rv resort I’m wintering at. He maintains and repairs the washer and dryers in three laundry rooms as well as the bathrooms and various maintenance around the park. A snowbird that likes to tinker to stay busy…perfect !
@HappilyEverHanks9 ай бұрын
That's a great line of work and much needed!
@boondockingnomads9 ай бұрын
hey y'all I was the one that checked you guys in at the KOA in Fairbanks (where you thought you had a reservation lol and I fit you in!!) Yes workamping is a great way to travel to some great locations, get paid, and get your site included. Also we do gate guarding in the oil fields, which is where we are this winter in Texas!! Great video here guys!
@theTeslaFalcon6 ай бұрын
Be aware of the dangers of gateguarding in Texas. The high number of illegals / cartel coming across is putting your life in danger. I know 3 guards in the situation: 1 was shot at, 2 were shot, 1 died.
@colleenkeenan51715 ай бұрын
gate guarding?
@theTeslaFalcon5 ай бұрын
@@colleenkeenan5171 Oil field workers need access to remote ranch properties. Gate guards stay at the gate 24/7 to control access: sign-in approved visitor & turn away unapproved visitors.
@tsasearchbagful9 ай бұрын
My wife and I are on our third season working in Yellowstone National Park for Delaware North. Delaware North runs the general stores in the park. We are full time RVers and winter in Florida…we make enough in Yellowstone that we can take the winter off. We take our time heading out west and enjoy our great country along the way. Love the Hanks!!!
@carolyncouch40946 ай бұрын
Yellowstone is sitting on a super volcano that is rumbling daily-no thanks
@pilotboy33288 ай бұрын
I have to agree with you about insurance adjusting. I have adjusting licenses in TX, MS, FL, and SC. All border the Gulf or Atlantic, where the hurricane are. If I spend 12 to 14 months on a catastrophe I am set for several years.
@HappilyEverHanks8 ай бұрын
That is so wonderful to hear! Nice work on landing such a great gig with insurance adjusting. Thank you for your great support in watching our videos 😃 Stay safe - Kyle and Renee
@michaelleatherwood15695 ай бұрын
What is a good way to get in to catastrophe adjusting? I have experience in construction, and used to write auto body estimates as a pro shop for the big companies.
@HappyQuailsLC4 ай бұрын
How extensively do you deal with math or is ot all handled by computer?
@swingman1414149 ай бұрын
Taskrabbit actually doesn't take a commission off the top, they add their fee to the contractors hourly fee, so the contractor doesn't give up a cut at all. I'm a Taskrabbit contractor myself. Been doing it full time for almost 4 years now. If anyone wants a promo code to be a tasker, let me know.
@HappilyEverHanks9 ай бұрын
This is really good to know! We appreciate you taking the time to share this with us to help better our knowledge 😃
@blessedtoquest4 ай бұрын
I'll take one! My husband often does renos and remodel work! Even on the road :)
@garyneville24954 ай бұрын
My wife and I also very interested in!
@Nai_nai5644 ай бұрын
I would like one! I’m looking into the whole thing!!!
@rebeccaboyette8663 ай бұрын
Oh YES, I do!!! We are in the early stages of planning our 'escape' from the norm! My partner works remote already, and after selling everything including the house will be debt free. I will possibly have to work but if I could be a traveling/remote worker, that would fit perfectly! Thank you, sir!!
@jvonhaugg8 ай бұрын
My husband and I started a mobile RV tech and inspection company. We love being able to trave and help other along the way. Very cool we were on your list.❤
@HappilyEverHanks8 ай бұрын
This is so amazing to hear! Congrats to you both on being able to start such a great adventure together on the road! Keep up the amazing work, because the RV industry needs more of you guys!! Thank you for watching our videos 😊 - Kyle and Renee
@HappyQuailsLC4 ай бұрын
I need a mobile RV tech near Santa Cruz
@davidstillsonАй бұрын
Would love to know how you build up a solid book of business while also being mobile.. How do you make it location independent and market for where you happen to be at the time?
@ladikmk9 ай бұрын
I love reading books and writing. Proofreading for publishers is what I'm planning on doing while being full-time on the road.
@HappilyEverHanks9 ай бұрын
That's so great! Much needed too!
@sharonsteele89158 ай бұрын
Would also love to do this kind of work so if you know of any free, low cost ways of getting this started please let me know.. thanks
@mamalor135 ай бұрын
@sharonsteele8915 Me too!
@YeshuaKingMessiah5 ай бұрын
How do u get in with publishers to get the freelance (I assume) jobs? Do they require college degrees? Thx
@courtland7989 ай бұрын
I’m 22 and my fiance is 20. I pipeline for a living and we’ve been traveling and full timing for 2 years together now. Love this road life and I absolutely can’t imagine life any other way! I’m also a Louisiana pipeliner lol, glad yall ran into some of my people. Always a good time in the campground!
@HappilyEverHanks9 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing! We love that 🤗 Good for you guys!
@mmmd34299 ай бұрын
Are you in Pipeliner Local Union 798?
@courtland7989 ай бұрын
@@mmmd3429 yessir I am!
@mmmd34299 ай бұрын
@@courtland798 That's good stuff!!!!
@kimmcalister35949 ай бұрын
I loved that you emphasized the RV life allowed y’all to become debt free. My daughter and her husband decided to do this for this very reason. They bought a beautiful 5th wheel about the same size as your rig that had only been used about a month and got a wonderful deal. It is beautiful and they live in it full time. They have no cost except utilities. We installed full hookups at our house so they can come stay when they are able. My husband and I enjoy traveling with our travel trailer- not full time, but when we like. I worked from home teaching nursing online for several years before I retired. So fun! We live in Kerrville, TX and were delighted to see y’all stoped by our Crackel Barrel. I hope y’all can come back and see the sites of our beautiful town and the hill country. Thank you for such a fun and helpful channel. As a nurse for over 30 years, I can say you both picked a wonderful career. I am so glad you are able to live this life full time! We look forward to your next video.
@theonly99 ай бұрын
Howdy! My wife (28) and I (31) grew up in TX and live in WI. We bought an RV in Nov last year and have spent almost 50 days in it this winter. The last 2 weeks, we've been at my mom's property just outside of Kerrville. It feels great to be back in the hillcountry.
@brucewallace38609 ай бұрын
Good comment - except this: Plenty of folks who live sticksNbricks can be debt free - we were. It’s a choice. And my RV experience - it’s been great 6-9 weeks at a time - taught us that the idea of “NO COST” is a myth. If you’re not setting money aside for future repairs, y’all are gonna be in for a world of financial hurt. Whether living on the road or in a home, there is a balance and you take the good and the bad in both situations.
@kimmcalister35949 ай бұрын
@@brucewallace3860 of course! I meant their monthly bills, not the savings they do for any unexpected needs, as well as saving for the future. They have learned to make many repairs on their own and have made many friends in the RV family who also can help troubleshoot.
@sethrosekopf9 ай бұрын
I’m saving over $1,000 a month in expenses by being a Workcamper with my wife! I highly recommend it!
@HappilyEverHanks9 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@priscillawrites66859 ай бұрын
My daughter was a seasonal National Park Ranger. She ended up getting a PhD related to her ranger work. She’s one of the happiest people ever.
@HappilyEverHanks9 ай бұрын
We love that! Thanks so much for sharing 🤗
@jayneubauer34019 ай бұрын
my wife and I have been full-time since retiring (she worked as a Manager for the municipality, and I owned a residential construction business). She has been on contract with the municipality since she retired working on new projects, and I pick up small construction jobs wherever we are. In the summer, we stay at a seasonal campsite in Ontario, Canada (home for us), and I workamp as a maintenance guy for the campground. It is a private facility, and the owner is quite capable, but there are jobs that are just outside his skillset, and this is where I come in. This has covered our summer accommodations for the past 2 years, and I have renewed for the next season as well. Also, I am a music composer, and aside from my own compositions I do collaborations with people worldwide, which brings in a little extra money.
@HappilyEverHanks9 ай бұрын
That is amazing! Ya'll are doing it the right way 😃 Your basically a jack of all trades! We love to hear that you are into music as well. That is right up our alley! Thank you for watching our videos, we appreciate your time - Kyle and Renee
@bryangarnett83869 ай бұрын
I work at a campground. While talking to campers, I have discovered some cool jobs that permits people to travel all around. 1. Store set ups and breakdowns. 2. Beach dredging and restoration (storms cause beach erosion all the time) 3. Lines men (Our infrastructure is very old and fragile) 4. Auto auction workers.
@SuninSanDiego9 ай бұрын
You two did a great job finding alternative ideas that haven't been mentioned in every other video. A wealth of knowledge.
@HappilyEverHanks9 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@jimjessup39799 ай бұрын
Thanks for covering so many options. At nearly every campground we have visited, work campers have been so helpful because they both understand the camp's policies and ammendities, and also understand issues from the camper's point of view. Great helpful video, as usual.
@markdougherty6569Ай бұрын
My wife and I did a road trip from June 15th 2024 to Aug 11th 2024. Almost every night we stayed at an RV park which made life easier. There were two issues that I came across while driving, one that I hated and one enjoyed doing. The one I hated was driving pulling my 27' travel trailer. I was getting beat up by the back and forth motion of the trailer. The issue I liked after always driving 5 or more mph over the speed limit was driving 55 mph. I am a senior at the age of 77 and I did not drive 55 because of my age, I did it because I liked have alot of space in front of me. Just imagine doing 55 mph in a 80 mph zone. That is driving 25 mph less. It was nice not being bumper to bumper and passing everyone on the road. We would leave from one RV park to the next RV park around 10 or 11 am and arrive at the next one between 4 and 5 pm and maybe later. I am no longer planning to be pulling my trailer do to back and forth motion. I still would like to travel and might stay in RV parks with cabins or if I can find a good used mobile home. I am a driver for hire and I had a chance working with traveling nurses. I live in San Diego and one of the hospitals were having the a nurses going on strike. Healthsource Global had advertised for drivers to drive the nurses to and from the hospital and wherever they wanted to go.
@HappilyEverHanksАй бұрын
Hi Mark! Thanks so much for sharing your experience. I can totally understand why you'd want to avoid the back-and-forth motion of towing a trailer-it's no joke, especially at those speeds. It’s awesome to hear you’re still finding ways to travel and help out as a driver for hire. Wishing you many more smooth and enjoyable adventures ahead! Also, thank you for your love and support in watching our videos every week. We couldn't do this without you! 😊🚐
@paulmarentette53469 ай бұрын
GREAT video Renee and Kyle! Timely, direct and relatable information. You clearly did some homework before switching the camera on, and it shows this was not "off the cuff." Thank you. Perhaps one of the best things about being mobile is how well change becomes not only natural, but welcomed. "We're tired here" or "Done all we can here" or "This looks interesting, but because we're looking maybe we should get going" is a part of every place you CHOOSE to stay. Staying nimble, unencumbered by work or debt obligations while fulfilling your days AND environment is an embrace of freedom that few can match, so KUDOS to you both. The only question that plagues me (and probably more from those of preceding generations) is building the equity necessary to secure an independent present and future for ourselves while still having something extra to offer others, allows us to retain our value in the world. Lest we become irrelevant or worse - a burden. Fortunately there are investment strategies beyond real estate that do not also carry the same costs or lifestyle burden, and care facilities are only becoming more abundant. Whatever you come across, one thing to never lose sight of is how your travels, courage, experiences and respect you've built have cemented the confidence to handle well just about any challenge or pleasures available to you as individuals and a couple. That's precious and something many choosing "safer" traditional sheltered paths may never really experience.
@HappilyEverHanks9 ай бұрын
RVing full time definitely has it's give and take moments, building equity or wealth may be more of a challenge but we have heard some people don't end up selling their home, but decide to rent it out. We appreciate your wonderful comment!
@YeshuaKingMessiah5 ай бұрын
Yeah stability def is appreciated come retirement age when u can retire n live still instead of slowly dying becuz u can’t afford to live at all realistically
@RickPallisso9 ай бұрын
As usual….AWESOME video guys. Super helpful. We’re hoping to get on the road this year for a few month trial run and there’s a ton of fear that ALMOST made us change our minds. We’re in our 50’s so different things to consider but your videos have been incredibly helpful in reminding us “yes we can!” So grateful to have found your channel. Let ‘er rip! #thankshanks
@ghostpepperrides48059 ай бұрын
Retired Electrical/Mechanical contractor and I miss the work but love the travel even more. At 70/64 we will never sell our home base. But planning more travel time then home base time. Always great videos.
@dianen66385 ай бұрын
I am a hairstylist for over 35 years and 90% retired but still enjoy it! Good to hear the lady you guys met that bartend and hair, very resourceful!
@todayisouradventure9 ай бұрын
Great advice Hanks! Don't wait till the perfect time, the perfect time is now!!! ❤
@herb78779 ай бұрын
Great video ! "No job is safe & secure out there". Truer words were never spoken. Left college with a degree in accounting (public) during a recession. Fortunately we were in (and still today), a high demand. Worked for a fortune 500 company that soon (5 years) was bought out, divided up & now doesn't exist. 2nd company was a fortune 100 went thru a reorg after I was there for 5 years. New upper management was not to our liking so we took control & started our own company. Had its ups & downs but overall was very successful. Comfortably retired now. I would advise the workforce to look after yourself, explore the options. Working for a large company doesn't necessarily provide stability or a "safe" spot. Remote working wasn't really an option for me in my day; wish it had been. We RV-d the whole time, but were weekend warriors. Not a full timer but out 1x a month for 4-7 days & a couple 4-5 week trips a year.
@johnlackner11939 ай бұрын
Don't forget about working as medics in the Festival circuit!
@HappilyEverHanks9 ай бұрын
That's a good one!! :) Thank you for sharing and taking the time to watch
@xxshiftywolfxxgaming11426 ай бұрын
Pandemic travel nurses were getting paid 100k for 1 month in New York. We seriously contemplated going and doing that
@hed24104 ай бұрын
Can you tell us why that enormous hospital ship was never used?
@seanborek24569 ай бұрын
Great video, you guys forgot to mention one of the easiest jobs to do. Gate Guarding for the oil industry. The only time you work is when a vehicle arrives, the rest is downtime you can spend doing other things, as long as one of you is always present at your RV to check in and out other people. All you need is a security license and you're good to go. Very good pay as well.
@HappilyEverHanks9 ай бұрын
Someone else in the comments said something about that being awful! Thanks for your feedback, we love hearing everyone's take on these jobs!
@seanborek24569 ай бұрын
@HappilyEverHanks the only real bad part is your rv may get dusty. It can get boring at times, but that is when you find other things to do in the downtime.
@brianlawliss10809 ай бұрын
GOOD SHOW YOU GUYS, A LOT OF PEOPLE NEED THIS INFORMATION, THANK YOU FOR PROVIDING THIS INFORMATION. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
@HappilyEverHanks9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, Brian!! We are happy to hear that it is helpful 😊 We appreciate your support
@karit533210 күн бұрын
This is one of the reasons I follow you two, when my husband retires I’m thinking about continuing to work locums!
@Placek7749 ай бұрын
I have always thought about being a RV detailer. Thousands could be earned in every campground.
@HappilyEverHanks9 ай бұрын
100%
@CmeGo9 ай бұрын
🙌🙌 Great advice Hanks!! Thanks for encouragement and the resources 🙌🙌 Be safe out there and hopefully we cross paths someday!
@charlenes2129 ай бұрын
I'm a nurse who works for an insurance company working from home and my husband plans on getting his mobile tech certification. We just got our first rv!
@aliciaheisey51948 ай бұрын
I’m a nurse at an insurance agency as well working remote! Where do you work? I’m out of PA Eastern Alliance!
@charlenes2128 ай бұрын
@@aliciaheisey5194 Anthem
@cynthiaisetts309611 күн бұрын
@@aliciaheisey5194 @charlenes212 would you mind sharing info about your RN WFH positions? I am also a WFH RN but in Care Coordination, I'd love a change. Appreciate any info
@bearofverylittlebrain9 ай бұрын
We researched a lot, your video were part of that. I am a therapist after 22 years face to face...now on line with Talkspace. So far so good...not setting the world on fire money wise but enough to supplement...
@peterdejoseph51978 ай бұрын
I just turned 66 and my wife 47. We just bought our 36 foot Motorcoach. We plan to full time it. We heard about working to keep busy and make money. Since my wife isnt at retirement age she can work as much as she wants. Your video helped answer a lot of questions.
@HappilyEverHanks8 ай бұрын
This is so wonderful to hear! Congrats to you and your wife on your upcoming full-time adventures. It’s always nice to have something to work on. I’ve heard some stories of people in retirement, and the boredom drove them crazy. We appreciate your support as always!
@bobmirror71646 ай бұрын
No job is safe or secure. Very true. The ones who hangs on to jobs are often, not always, learning challenged individuals. I owned a old 1963 20 foot travel trailer I kept in storage away from the big city. It was a great storage unit, much less than renting a 6 x 10 unit in the building. Park and hide in a van in town, then live large in the trailer. I also occasionally rented apartments near the job site. Get you 20 years in with a W2 job paying social security so you can draw social security when the time comes.
@its-andrew-y9 ай бұрын
some good suggestions here. i work in real estate data and there’s definitely seasonal work available if you’re willing to do boring work (photos and videos of commercial real estate) im talking about literally thousands of properties available to shoot each year
@HappilyEverHanks9 ай бұрын
Absolutely!! Nicely said on the real estate part. It's amazing how many opportunities are out there, just like you mentioned. Thank you for taking the time to add this wonderful comment. We appreciate your support and time in watching our videos - Kyle
@dnisley73379 ай бұрын
My husbands job took him to Montana! He works a trade job that can last a few months then we move on. His next job site may even be right out side of Yellowstone or the Black Hills. I have been working from home since the 1st day of Covid lock downs and I have been doing that ever since. We just explore the place we are at and experience that community. We love it!!
@HappilyEverHanks9 ай бұрын
So glad you guys were able to make it work for you!
@rickrichardson53299 ай бұрын
I appreciate the information that yall put out. There are not many people thst put iut this quility of info. Thank you for sharing
@HappilyEverHanks9 ай бұрын
Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed 🤗
@cliffarnold74638 ай бұрын
Great video on a topic I never quite thought of… but now you’ve expanded my idea of travel possibilities. Thanks so much.
@jocelynb89359 ай бұрын
Great info, I’m working on cybersecurity (transitioning as a clinical laboratory scientist) just so I can go remote and go RVing. I am also looking at taking an RV repair course mostly to learn how to fix my rig but who knows maybe It”ll be a side gig.
@HappilyEverHanks9 ай бұрын
Nice work, Jocelyn! You are going down such a great path 😊 Keep us posted on how the RV repair course goes! Thank you for your amazing support - Kyle and Renee
@timsmith11609 ай бұрын
What is the length of your 5th wheel?
@readyornot3164 ай бұрын
My husband and I are medical claims examiners for large healthcare organizations and are fully remote. Our hours are very flexible, and the money is great. All you need is reliable internet.
@blessedtoquest4 ай бұрын
How do you get into that, and what are the hours?
@joannealberg4 ай бұрын
I was going to try that years ago but they made it sound like you needed to sell your services to medical offices to get work. I was afraid I wouldn't be able to secure enough offices or keep them so I didnt go for it. Is it still the same?
@readyornot3164 ай бұрын
@@joannealberg we are actually employees, so not independent contractors. Check out any large healthcare organization or one of the major health insurance companies. There are always postings for remote workers, and the nice thing is the job comes with medical benefits.
@debjo7159 ай бұрын
We have been full time since May. I just wanted to add that medical transcription is not as viable of a career as it used to be. Medical Records coding would be a better route. I have been in the Medical Records field for 40 years. I am able to work remotely. We are workcampers in South Dakota for 6 months during tourist season. My husband is a tour bus driver. We love this life!
@atravelpath8 ай бұрын
Great video! Have never heard of Task Rabbit but that's a great opportunity. Mobile RV techs are great!
@HappilyEverHanks8 ай бұрын
Task Rabbit was just some thing we stumbled upon. We are glad that some of the information was valuable for you! Thank you for taking the time to watch, we appreciate your support 😃 - Kyle and Renee
@jameshill84988 ай бұрын
I do drive away, which is just driving large vehicles from here to there. I do primarily big trucks but there are companies that specialize in moving RV's. Mostly from the factories around Elkhart, IN. to dealerships around the country. If you have a tow car you can take it along behind the new RV. Then drive back to your own RV.
@Mbalek019 ай бұрын
My husband and I are buying a class C to start this year. We took a long road trip from Va through Kentucky, Tennessee and Mississippi. We had to stay in hotels. We wondered how much we would save Rving? My husband is looking to retire in the next few years, and we are young. We are well invested and want to enjoy life Another great job is a travel agent. Completely independent. Depends on your sales. I own a small business. I have been watching you guys for many years now. Your advice has been invaluable.
@HappilyEverHanks9 ай бұрын
Lodging could be cut in half with RV stays plus more with boondocking! And we've heard about the travel agent gig too!
@YeshuaKingMessiah5 ай бұрын
What did u invest in to retire AND travel so young?? Or was it inherited investments?
@kimsalmon759315 күн бұрын
Thanks great news! We purchased our first 36 foot fifth wheel . Waving hello from Ontario Canada !
@RV_Tips_Tricks_Travel9 ай бұрын
I was a ct tech for 40 yesrs. Nine of those year I did travel work. The bottom dropped out of the economy and travel work for me in 2009. I retired in 2019. I was never happier than being retired when the pandemic hit!
@Jason-tz8xn9 ай бұрын
You made a good point during this video that I haven't seen discussed much. Job security is very situational. I'm a CRNA. I lost 75K during the first 4 months after elective surgeries were shut down. A lot of us in this profession lost a significant amount of money, in addition to not being eligible for any relief money. All of us who thought we were in a very very secure field were absolutely floored. This was something that had never happened before. It was eye opening for sure. Let's hope for a lot of reasons, that never happens again.
@YeshuaKingMessiah5 ай бұрын
75K???? In 4 mos? So u make $225,000 yrly? Every yr. Yr after yr after yr, till it increases. I’m just not feeling the heartstrings for ya
@Jason-tz8xn4 ай бұрын
@@YeshuaKingMessiah I’m sure you don’t. But my guess is you also didn’t spend 250k on higher education, you don’t work 60+ hours a week (all hours of the day, night, weekends, and major holidays), and you don’t pay almost 40% in taxes. Everything is relative and no one does anything for free.
@ZinaWinter9 ай бұрын
I am a bookkeeper...all my clients are remote except for one...just got to switch them out for a remote one then I am outta here! It has taken a couple of years to get here, but I'm almost there.
@hutchr61429 ай бұрын
I am a property & casualty adjuster! There are many couples who work "CAT" Catastrophe claims. It is a unique job and very suitable for a team of two! Unfortunately, my wife has no interest, so I am solo in my endeavor. These CAT adjusters have construction, auto, or heavy equipment knowledge and travel to hurricanes, tornados, hail, fire, and flood events. One spouse usually conducts the inspection and the other writes the estimate and report. You can grow into many facets in this industry such as file examiners, desk adjusters. I began in this business as an insurance agent and found I liked the adjusting side better as I wasn't stuck inside all the time. Pay is based on a fee schedule relating to the size claim estimate one writes. The estimate addresses the damage caused by the storm/peril, desk adjusters review your work, and you will get paid 30, 60 or 90 days out. It is rewarding to be able to assist people as a professional in their time of need!
@HappilyEverHanks9 ай бұрын
This is so wonderful to hear! Thank you very much for what you do. I would imagine you really have to see some horrible things after these natural disasters. Thank you for taking the time to write all this out and explain it in more detail. We appreciate you sharing your knowledge 🙂 - Kyle and Renee
@prestonpoppenhagen65578 ай бұрын
So glad to see this posted recently as we're really really wanting this lifestyle and type of freedom. Its a fair exchange imo i love new experiences and meeting cool people but fear the financial consequences of my actions. Appreciate this so much set my worries at ease
@austinmoseley168 ай бұрын
schooling is great but you learn so much more once you get into the industry
@MrDbrault9 ай бұрын
Another route is in Aviation as a flight attendant. You can live anywhere you want and just fly into your domicle when its time to work. Full benefits, retirment, flight benefits, and a defined career track. Most major airline FA payscales pay $80+/ flight hour after 12 years. (Pay isnt the greatest starting though). Youll have to leave your rig to go to work but you can literally fly out of any airport with airline service. Some airlines even let you pick up trips in different bases.
@YeshuaKingMessiah5 ай бұрын
All time on ground is unpd work Ur only pd for time in air That is very wrong to me So it’s got to be 1.5 hrs each flight ur not pd, besides long long treks thru airports every flight that is also unpd work time AFTER ur commute to & from the airport It’s prob more like $50 an hr And ur times in air aren’t long either unless u do cross continent or transatlantic etc
@Taureanfitness2 ай бұрын
I'm a phlebotomist so I know I can do that on the road.You 2 are awesome.I didn't know you were nurses.My sister is an r n as well. My boyfriend and I are kind of jacks-of-all-trades. We can bolt to a lot of different things. So thank you. This video has been super helpful..
@HappilyEverHanks2 ай бұрын
That’s awesome! Phlebotomy on the road is a perfect fit. So glad the video was helpful! Sounds like you and your boyfriend are ready for anything. Thanks for watching and for the kind words-we really appreciate it! 😊
@charliebullio4639 ай бұрын
Howdy Hanks, it's great to see you today.thank you for the information about travel work. That was one of my biggest concerns about being on the road for extended periods of time. I hope all is well with you. I am looking forward to seeing the next video. Stay safe out there.
@HappilyEverHanks9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@tobystevenson81915 ай бұрын
Great video!! I’m a full-time traveling site superintendent for retail buildouts. It’s the only way to see the nation. Any construction trade makes a good full-time RV job.
@aprilandvikas8 ай бұрын
Just now watching this video and it was so good! I (April) am I travel physical therapist. I love the freedom, pay, and benefits it provides! I could never imagine going full time with a permanent job. However, my husband and I have not pulled the trigger on buying a travel trailer just yet. Financially we are doing good. No debt but have zero savings for a truck and camper right now so that's why we're waiting. But I think by the end of the year we might just go for it. Life is too short to wait!
@MattDonkin-j2u8 ай бұрын
Hey Hanks!!! We have retired and are hitting the road...(slowly). Got the RV, Got the Truck, Getting the Hitch, Ordered the bed, Have the Stinky Slinky.. what else could we need??? We have you three to watch and get more good tips from!! Good to have you all to give advice to the newbies... lots of things to think about, wonder about and not forget! 🙂 We followed your lead and ordered a bed from Brookland Bedding. We gave you a shout out to BB... hopefully you will earn enough to get Dex some Cat Nip, Crazy Right? We are looking forward to a better nights sleep on something besides the original RV mattress. We have enjoyed (and will continue to enjoy) watching you as you Adventure Journey Through Life. Thanks for the push to let us know we can Adventure Journey Too! Peace, Dar&Matt
@HappilyEverHanks8 ай бұрын
Hi Dar and Matt! Congrats to you both on getting out on the road 😊 Yes, it always seems like we are forgetting something as well. We hope that the Brooklyn Bedding mattress treats you well! It surely has given us some great sleep on the road. Much love to you both from the Hanks family ❤️ We appreciate your support in watching our videos
@SweetBabyFreezus8 ай бұрын
My wife and I have been traveling as healthcare workers full time in our rv for about 5 years now. I am a PT and my wife is an OT. We absolutely love the lifestyle and have no plans on stopping anytime soon.
@YeshuaKingMessiah5 ай бұрын
U wk thru an agency that sends u to temp jobs? Or is it a traveling PT like a traveling RN?
@SweetBabyFreezus5 ай бұрын
@@YeshuaKingMessiahwell we work for a travel agency. And they find our jobs. Just like a travel RN. If we accept the contract, then we go there. Each contact is for 3 months or so then on to the next one. Unless we decide to stay longer.
@RVREVELS8 ай бұрын
We just got started ourselves, my fiancée is 28 and I am 29! We decided the static stationary life wasn’t for us and while she has a remote job for years, I made the decision to take a pay cut in order to switch to a remote job, best decision as it enabled us to hit the road much sooner than having to wait for retirement!
@HappilyEverHanks8 ай бұрын
Hi there! This is so wonderful to hear 😃 congratulations to you both on your upcoming marriage and your new adventures in RV life!! Way to go on being able to take your work with you on the road. You guys are doing at the right way!!
@GasStop9 ай бұрын
Yes! “Peace of mind” (😉). Let us know we would like to connect again!. Love you guy’s ❤️, ALWAYS informative and honest posts! 💥👊🏼💥
@HappilyEverHanks9 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! 🙂
@mikenowak23609 ай бұрын
Hey Hanks great info as normal. Thank you for helping the community safe travels
@HappilyEverHanks9 ай бұрын
Thanks for being such great long time Hanks viewers!
@mikenowak23609 ай бұрын
@@HappilyEverHanks our pleasure Hank excited for all your success.
@Worthrhetime9 ай бұрын
You guys are doing well for yourselves because you work really well…
@HappilyEverHanks9 ай бұрын
Thank you for saying this ❤️ We love working together and trying to help in any way we can
@Neurotica77339 ай бұрын
Amazing video and informative. Definetly want to look into some of these jobs!
@HappilyEverHanks9 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for your kindness and for taking the time to watch 😊 We appreciate you!
@JRJones3339 ай бұрын
If you haven't already done one, you should do a video on how to start a KZbin channel and everything that goes into it like the editing software you use, marketing, potential income, etc. There's probably a lot of work involved in cranking out a video a week. I've seen several videos of KZbinrs showing how they grow their channel, marketing, editing, how the monitization works, where the revenue comes from, etc. I don't think I've seen one done by an RVer. I would guess having a KZbin channel is not as easy as it sounds. Viewers probably don't realize the effort that goes into building a successful KZbin channel.
@thecherryrvlife8 ай бұрын
I did the one week RV owners (Fundamentals) class at the National RV Training Academy in Athens, Texas. It won't turn you into a tech (there are add on classes for that) but did give me the basic knowledge to attack a lot of minor repair issues, and routine maintenance matters, that I'd otherwise would have had to call a tech out. In the 15 or so months since the class it's already paid for itself by allowing me to do stuff without calling a tech. While it's not a job per se, it was/is a budget saving tool.
@Lovinglivinghowardstyle9 ай бұрын
I look forward to Thursday night so I can watch and see what you guys come up with and you did great with this one. I would like a update on the washer/dryer system. Has it been worth the cost and hassle. See ya next week!
@HappilyEverHanks9 ай бұрын
Update coming soon! We've been filming some trips we took but not ready for final edits!
@charleswilson42139 ай бұрын
Wow, This was the most helpful video I've seen thus far for newbs!
@davidmccartney75779 ай бұрын
The Happy Hanks trio are the 💣🇺🇸
@HappilyEverHanks9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! 😊
@toddfrederick32399 ай бұрын
Look forward to your videos every week…very informative and entertaining…keep up the great work !!!
@HappilyEverHanks9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@us50510x9 ай бұрын
There are a lot of IT-companies who are fully remote. I work in a digital marketing.. my wife and I just bought our first RV and went full-time 3 month ago 😅 both are 37
@HappilyEverHanks9 ай бұрын
That's so awesome! Good for you guys!
@connieshaw78293 ай бұрын
I’m a travel nurse, have been for 10 years. Love it and take my hubby along. Great pay and every 3months. I go somewhere new.
@ccrvsolar9 ай бұрын
Hey guys, thanks for the shout out! 🌞
@flovejoyАй бұрын
Y’all are super humbling!! And so kind! Ty Ty Ty! No debt here, ready to get on the road, just still nervous about it! But thank you both so much! 💥🫵🏻🎶💯♥
@loganmckay31949 ай бұрын
Thanks Hanks for another great video. I love reading all the comments a d how engages people are with this topic!
@Threedog19636 ай бұрын
I just retired from the post office a year ago and have wanted to get a part time job just to keep busy. We don't plan on full timing in an RV, just take longer trips than we used to due to vacation restrictions from our jobs. I didn't want to get into a locked down situation on a part time job though. I think Task Rabbit is the answer. Thank you guys so much.
@KingdomCarrieАй бұрын
I worked for usps as a carrier too if you can handle that you can handle a lot!! lol ready to hit the road myself !!!
@seanmcenearney91589 ай бұрын
Was just at Quartzsite and beet harvest employers were there. They had sites in Michigan, North Dakota and Idaho. Hitting for month of October. Typically 12 hr days, on your feet all day with breaks when you can fit them in. Often you eat while working. Pay is good and they have hook ups for rvers.
@shawnbeerens42929 ай бұрын
I worked on rvs when Iwas in tech school to be a diesel mechanic. I worked on ag equipment for 16 years and now Im doing electrical work about to take my journey exam next fall. I think a mobile rv tech would be fun! You get to do mechanic stuff, electrical stuff, plumbing, hvac,and carpentry. It would never be boring!
@HappilyEverHanks9 ай бұрын
Yes, we've thought about the same thing for the same reason! Working on a car plus a house!
@YeshuaKingMessiah5 ай бұрын
Aren’t RVs so poorly built tho? Nothing as well as a house or big truck?
@shawnbeerens42925 ай бұрын
@@YeshuaKingMessiah they do not compare to a house no, but how can they? Weight is the enemy! There could be ALOT of improvements yes, but overall I think it would be fun to work on them and maybe travel while doing it!
@jvogel4319 ай бұрын
The Hanks are awesome. You both make me really excited to get through winter in New England to start our travel plans in the spring. Not full time on the road, but loving the weekend warrior RV life. Thanks for the fun and great inspiration.
@86jasonallen9 ай бұрын
Love your videos and your knowledge. My wife and I are buying a new class c and will be full time next month. Thanks for the tips.
@cottagefulloflove40906 ай бұрын
These are great suggestions! I work remotely as a pharmacy technician for a health insurance company. My husband and I are currently renovating our house and saving for a 5th wheel so we can rent out the house and travel for a few years! I’m gonna keep these suggestions in mind for my husband when he ends up bored and craving some work 😅
@HappilyEverHanks6 ай бұрын
We LOVE hearing this! Good for you on landing such a great career. Isn't it so great to have the flexibility to work remotely? Thank you for your support in watching our videos. It means so much to us 😊
@cottagefulloflove40906 ай бұрын
@@HappilyEverHanks flexibility in working remote is a dream come true! Truly been enjoying your videos, thank you for such great content!
@sherrybrooks87293 ай бұрын
I live in Bend Oregon. I was surprised you mentioned it. I hope you enjoyed your time here. 😊
@cherrysirisi50177 ай бұрын
You all as a couple, especially when you convoy with other couples....are deeawteeaw, informative but deeawteeaw in presentation. 😊
@philc.92806 ай бұрын
I'm a semiretired Physician Assistant in primary care/urgent care. After a long full time, career in medicine and as active RV'ers it been a nice move to join multiple Locums to be placed in various parts of California. One nice perk is that they pay for gas mileage and accommodations (including RV sites).
@dennycappetta20359 ай бұрын
Yeah, we pulled into a RV Park in Terra Haute Indiana coming back from Florida last year. It was late March and still extremely cold compared to where we came from. This RV Park had a fishing lake and quite equiped to serve hundreds of RV's but not at this time (too cold). It was mostly deserted but tucked away in a corner of the park was a group of trade workers, probably about a dozen or so. They were so friendly and invited us over for a beer at their campfire. We had a great time hearing their stories of traveling and working on building projects across the country. It sounded like a great way to live.
@markhwalisz91816 ай бұрын
This has made it a great way to live for so many. I guess I'm jealous that it all happened too late for me, as I retired 3 years ago. On the other hand, all this remote work has hindered my retirement plans. Retirement areas, their demographics are changing and filling up with work from home people, which are driving housing costs up. Campgrounds are full of not just vacationers, but families living on the road. You get the picture, for every plus there's a minus. I guess all I can really say is, enjoy it if you can. I have to figure out a way in this new era.
@andrewflyz8 ай бұрын
We just bought a 38ft motor home and are heading out in May full time! Pretty exciting
@jeanwonnacott27184 ай бұрын
I just became a part time caretaker of a home for traveling Nurses! Lakeport California got lucky! Called the Bird House. Beautiful A frame with 3 rooms to let...the motels here are fishing shacks, not for long term. Full kitchen, 2 full baths, A frame view!! All for NURSES!!
@debyarger30849 ай бұрын
We've decided this year to have a seasonal site from May 1st to Oct 15. If we can handle being in our small space for that long,I think we can go full time.
@clellbritt34342 ай бұрын
May I add another industry that might interest some? I currently work as a wildland firefighter. All of the large fire require work from people who do the catering, mobile showers, print trailers, and overhead. If you look into some of the companies that supply those services you might be able to find seasonal work there too. I am currently certified as a GISS. I work 2 weeks every year doing it and make almost 1.5 months worth of salary and expenses are also paid. When I retire from my current 8-5 I plan to spend about 2-3 months doing that on fires and just RVing everywhere I'm needed. Often times you can park your RV (boondocking) at the fire camp. I see lots of Rvs from people doing those jobs.
@sheilacaine9 ай бұрын
Awesome information. Thanks Hanks. ❤❤
@HappilyEverHanks9 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@Hugo-Hernandez9 ай бұрын
Great video. I’m 35 years old. I currently own 2 businesses. I own a Check Cashing store and a insurance/tax preparation office. My wife is finishing up her Doctors degree in psychology. So our plan in 10 years is to go full time and travel. She is planning to see patients through online services. I’m planning to keep selling insurance and still do tax preparation.
@ROHDESONTHEROAD9 ай бұрын
OMG 1:50 Ney Ney has the Mona Lisa grin.
@1MillionMileRoadTrip7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the great info. We are full-time and could use some extra. Hope to see you on our 1 million mile road trip.
@joshuavines22646 ай бұрын
Former travel nurse here. It is so crazy how unstable the industry can be. I am considering going back to travel in a couple years with an RV but with pay rates back to pre covid pay it makes no sense to duplicate expenses to make staff rates. Totally understand the struggle you went through in 2020. I was in the thick of it as well. #Nurses
@flyingdutchmanindustries5877Ай бұрын
You two seem like such a great team! Very good video. Hope me and Laura can do as good as you'se. So far, so good: three years, no arguments.👍