Is Truck Camper Living a BAD Decision FINACIALLY?

[@taichanie]

This has nothing to do with truck camping. But just a bit of advice to young couples who might be interested in life on the road. Get your trucking license. Team drive. The pay is very good. Don’t keep a fixed address. Live on the road. Keep bills down. You will have a lot of money set aside after a few years. You will also know if you can live in a small place together.

[@oneil4252]

Always love the views, I'm with you on not paying rent.

[@oneil4252]

Excellent idea.

[@stargazer1359]

What more does a person need? Shelter from the cold...a way to prepare food, a comfortable bed, shower/WC...and transportation. You have it all.

[@user-zo6xg8bx4l]

Great summary. Living the life you want!! It works as long as you're single, and STAY single!!

[@corradettimotorsports360]

Great insight, I was going to buy a camper and live on the road, but plans have changed, I am in the process of buying land in southern Alberta, in a old ghost town, I plan on running my business locally, but will also allow me to explore the mountains and own property and a house for under 200K and have land near the mountains! I will be moving to my place next summer in Whiskey Gap, Alberta! simple living with quality over quantity

[@gregjohns4003]

I respect your choice on a life style you love. Enjoy buddy while your young.😊

[@nancyadamson6755]

I agree with most of what you say, My gas is about 200 to 300 dollars a month, probably the most expensive thing I have right now, propane is about 60 to 80 dollars a month,the dump station is probably 30 dollars a month . I will say maintenance is expensive and that's why I have a large amount of money in my savings. I don't use it every month my RV is pretty sturdy. The previous owners took real good care of it and I bought it for 25,000 ,low mileage they went camping a couple times a year. They took really good care of it, My RV has taken me halfway through the United States and back. I love My home on wheels.

[@azdesertrat9104]

Kevin, you obviously have garnered great insight from your experiences. I'm sure that your parents also had good chats with you about money. It's refreshing to see and hear a young man make good choices based on reality. You knew what you wanted, planned, saved, did the research and are now in a place where you are living out your dreams. The reality is that many young people do NOT know their credit scores or how it impacts their lives financially. It's obvious you do. Congrats and thanks for sharing! 👍

[@melissalane-q7m]

Great and interesting video with lots of info! Absolutely gorgeous campsite and scenic background for your talk! Love the natural beauty your videos always highlight!

[@bettyjanssen589]

As you said, it's about what makes you happy and fulfilled. You will never regret the decision you made, living your life to the limits that only you impose, only your expectations, no one else's. Enjoy!!!!

[@THETCLIFE969]

I agree with pretty much everything you said. We are nearly fulltiming in our truck camper. We camp host at Washington state parks and we love it. We host 9 to 10 months a year and those off times are not consecutive. They are split up. Love it, and yes...we do save money versus our other type of trips with the camper.

[@MattAK]

I bought a travel trailer this weekend! it won't do the temps like your NorthernLite will though, so I'll have to winter in warmer climates. Even with the trailer payment and more gas money it'll be a lot cheaper than my apartment is. Goal is still to buy a house, this'll hopefully get me well on that path.

[@Linda-xb5ol]

Thanks for sharing Kevin❤❤❤❤ thanks for sharing your experiences and your thoughts and opinions on the matter of living the life style you are doing today ❤❤❤❤ I enjoyed your views ❤❤❤❤

[@brendabinczewski7624]

I really enjoyed this video. The way you explained everything honestly and said “ it’s up to you” not everyone is the same what’s good for Kevin might not work for you. Thank you for doing a really good job talking to people. Take care

[@TimFrederick]

Thank you for doing this video.

[@user-zo6xg8bx4l]

BTW, look up the SOK 280Ah lithium battery that is currently on sale for $795 USD. That's a $100 less than I paid for mine. Wonderful battery. Have a GREAT Holiday Season!!

[@natevanderbeck8989]

Well said....

[@DoreenGregory-sj3df]

Good for you Kevin,you explained this well for someone thinking of this lifestyle.its everyone’s choice depending on many factors..just keep doing what you enjoy as long as you can,while you can……cheers….

[@ddscurtis]

Wonderful video. Have wondered if that lifestyle would work for me as an older person. Great insights, thank you

[@carolguezen5829]

You can’t see me but I am doing a lot of head nodding about the things you are saying…especially towards the end. Life is about living…your living! Too many people wait until it is too late or don’t even try because of fear or uncertainty. We all need to get out and live our adventure or dream!

[@marlamartucci6071]

This is a really great video! Everything you discussed validated the constant deliberating and contemplating i do about my living situation. I also despise the idea of renting. But beyond that, my real desire is to be free and roaming anyways. I have amazing family across the country who have been so loving and generous to host me for any period of time...and if course I financially assist them when I'm there...but I'm still trying to put together what I want to live in... and where I want to be. I like the idea of having a home base...something small, inexpensive, in the country or woods.....low maintenance that would be OK while I spend months away. But anyhow....your insights are spot on! Really appreciate your knowledge and experience!!😊🇺🇲🇨🇦

[@susanhill9166]

And the views are awesome 👍. Hi Kevin, I also think that for you it was the best thing to do with your life being stuck in a rut when you used to live in your house is not good for you. Great advice as always. ❤ Take care X X X

[@ParadoxdesignsOrg]

it's also hard to find apartments that are actually open during the winter when you're in mountain towns.

[@2005CessnaPilot]

check the title typo....Love the videos Kevin.

[@seanholycanoli]

Good video.👍

[@charlesthompson1026]

Doing what you love,is living!!!

[@Christopher-p7g]

I watch your videos, the one concern is "fixed address" when you renew your drivers license? CRA mailing address? Passport if you wanted one? Provincial medical coverage if you move around in other provinces? I find that renting an apartment you have that location and there is not hassle? You also say you can get a job? My employers would frown on a no address etc. It appears to work for you, so we will follow this journey and learn along the way. I love truck campers!!!!!!!!!!!!🥰

[@BrendaBlystone-ur6fy]

Hey there 👋 beautiful eyes 👀 Hi there Kevin it's always amazing to see you're amazing video I really enjoy watching You're truck camping 😎

[@jodyglen4450]

Golden is so beautiful! ❤

[@HBuck-l4e]

Live your dreams....ya never know when life brings one a blow.....Is it a financially decision or live the life you love. Maybe a one mile hike at high elevation brings more joy. Go for it!

[@lesleyramsden]

Great video, thanks for sharing your thoughts...has made me slow down and re-consider my options again. 🤔

[@KevinWaldsAdventures]

It can be a big decision and definitely take your time with it!

[@alariaesculenta8177]

You could have kept your house and rented it out, meeting mortgage & taxes & maintenance with the rental income, and sold much later when value has gone up, or keep it as a safety net. Just saying. Some vanlifers do that. Just another option to add to your analysis of the reasons for this lifestyle

[@rvnut1133]

I always ask myself if I am happy. As long as I am happy with what I am doing then I keep doing it. That’s it. I will stay with my truck camper until it no longer makes me happy and I don’t see that changing anytime soon.

[@cowboy6591]

Hell you can buy a used truck for 8 grand and a fixer upper camper for 3. One doesn't have to sign notes to do this. Borrowing totally defeats the purpose of truck camping.

[@guymercier627]

Kevin great video. I am at a turning point, and this kind of lifestyle does interest me. As for a ball park estimate, how much would buying a truck camper and truck like yours would cost.

[@stejengabla]

sitting in my room im renting after walking away from round 1 with dealership to buy used 3/4 ton, and i swear i can hear creed "I'm 6 ft from the edge" when i clicked on this video

[@KevinWaldsAdventures]

The perfect on is right around the corner, it’s always after the first one you walk away from!

[@jakes1292]

Good vlog))

[@stevenkukene9970]

One rv channel I watch the guy chases 70 degrees year round. Heads south in the winter and north in the summer.

[@KevinWaldsAdventures]

That’s a great option too!

[@homernextdoor5950]

Hey bud, been watching you since pretty much since day 1 from Trail BC. I'm 20 yrs older than u but it's like looking in a mirror watching your lifestyle because I was the same at 31. Too cool! I've been a Carpenter for 30 yrs and am curious what your trade is if you don't mind me asking. Stay safe out there! Jim

[@KevinWaldsAdventures]

I was an equipment operator, plow trucks, graders, loaders, skid steers and a lot more. Also worked for a west Fraser mill in the planer for 2 years in production

[@homernextdoor5950]

@@KevinWaldsAdventures I figured either equipment operator or maybe Heavy duty mechanic seeing that your from Northern Alta. Stay safe my friend! 👍🛞

[@mattp7653]

Great advice buddy! #100ksubcountdown

[@mikeglasgow9618]

Hey Kevin. I remember you said you were an operator. Are there operator unions in Canada ? My son is a Union MASTER PLUMBER, PIPEFITTER , AND PIPE WELDER. He only has a G.E.D. , yet he makes boatloads of money by TRAVELING. Sort of like a TRAVELING NURSE. Good thing about that is, you can drag up anytime you want. In the spring and summer, could you work a couple months then pocket a little and drag up?

[@KevinWaldsAdventures]

I don’t think there is anything like that for operator really, I could be wrong lol

[@DebDeBoop]

They might want to wait till the end of Feb, beginning of March.

[@tropicaldreams]

Kevin Remember that time you heard weird sounds at night in Jasper? Can you explain the sounds you heard please? I heard super weird sounds in Edson a long time ago and to this day I can't explain it and I'm an outdoors person.

[@tysonklemm8522]

Living free

[@catc8233]

If you don’t have a house or apartment and you do this full time, how do you get mail? How do you get government documents or even renew driver’s licence or official documents?

[@Dee-s6s]

Rollin'

[@ErnestMorin-b4h]

Nice, but this lifestyle is not for everyone, worries, where am I gonna camp tonight,, on and on. It’s a cost, sometimes more than just renting / own house,,,

[@shellystanchuk1648]

Hi there, was it $35,000 for the truck and the camper? That seems low. Is it realistic to think I could get a reliable truck and solid truck camper for that much? I'm in BC Canada..

[@KevinWaldsAdventures]

Truck cost me 20000 with 130000km on it. It’s an 05 and I did good on that. That being said I’ve seen 2015 f350 GAS with 90000km for 22000. You don’t need a diesel at all, it’s a nice to have but you’ll save on fuel and maintenance with a gas. Also my truck didn’t even come with cruise control it’s so base model lol but very simple and reliable The camper is a 01 ten 2000 and it has some minor issues aswell, I paid 12500 for it and he was asking 15. When I was looking I was seeing a lot more big foot 10-6s out there then northern lite ten-2000s both were ranging from 15-25000.

[@KevinWaldsAdventures]

Btw I’m from Alberta and so is the truck, the camper I traveled to Kimberly bc

[@shellystanchuk1648]

@@KevinWaldsAdventures Thanks Kevin, great info and very encouraging.. Thanks for the inspiring content :)

[@JoeyJackson-200T]

If you stayed in a house you would still have the maintenance on your vehicle and rv if you own one

[@KevinWaldsAdventures]

Very true!

[@SpykersB]

👍🏼🍻

[@KevinWaldsAdventures]

🍻🫎🇨🇦

[@cdnjeepoverland]

Haha - Just living in Canada (period) is a bad financial decision.

[@chriskitchen4772]

These days, yes.😱