Living in a class B RV: Why you should do it.

[@WideWorldofTrains]

You make some good points

[@coachhebert8468]

Very informative video

[@04dram04]

A valuable tip for anyone wanting to live for free. Rent a three bedroom apt and rent out two of the rooms to other people. It will cover your rent and then some.

[@ScaredStupid]

The vacancy rate here is less than 1% so that wouldn't work where I am. A 3 bdrm apt. in my area would run $2200+ and you'd be on a long wait list for one. In any case no sensible landlord would rent to a "group" when they have a list of professional couples and families waiting for housing; Can't say I blame them either.

[@MrTimerider1160]

I really enjoyed listening to your spiel, I am presently living in my LARGE family home alone and I NEED to downsize. I am 67 now but I still have a strong sense of adventure in me. I have been giving Full time Class B RV motorhome some real thought. I can truly relate to what you chatted about. I think you have helped me in this regard. Best of Luck to you with your own experience in motorhome living.

[@clarasalaam2831]

WONDERFUL THOUGHTS, WONDERFUL ❤️❤️❤️

[@RVingLiveTheDream]

RV class B living is AWESOME! We have a 21’ Roadtrek and we love the mobile VANLIFE :-)

[@rons5319]

A paid off RV equals total FREEDOM!

[@meh.896]

democratic secular free society theocracy stinks Wal-Mart, Wal-Mart /rv park's(or gas stations), and composting toilet...what am I a slave to now?

[@susanmaguire4452]

I feel that I would be less free. Having to move the RV every 2 weeks on BLM or Nat'l Parks. Locating parks. Or, in populated areas such as a beach, moving at daylight to the daytime spot, moving back to stealthing at night undetected. Gas, water, etc. Seems difficult. I want to do this, but I'm not sure it would not come with it's whole set of other confinements and problems.

[@meh.896]

Susan Maguire well of course it would it is just what is more worth it to you

[@faerefolke]

democratic secular free society theocracy stinks Really not as hard as you'd think.

[@maliya1958]

love my class B, not full time but go out 4 months at a time with 3 cats. Easy peasy, can park most anywhere, 18-20mpg. Affordable maintenance.

[@timothyursprung2477]

Hey.. what if you could by an airstream class b van? I’m kicking the idea around... ( I kind of can afford it- ( I’m paying 1,000 a month for rent now- and figure I’d just get a class b to travel in- I drive a truck for my living)

[@ScaredStupid]

Sorry no, I don't like them: they are based off the Mercedes Sprinter. Mostly because of the Mercedes motor but also because the Mercedes Sprinters seem to have a lot of problems. I'd be more inclined to go for something based off the dodge Promaster given from what I see with the fleet vehicles at work; they look more "rough" than the Mercedes and Fords, but they are much more reliable. (Axion Carado?)

[@timothyursprung2477]

Van Isle Gunnut thanks for the input! I appreciate it.

[@ScaredStupid]

No problem, hope it was helpful!

[@Abundanthealthcoach]

Total freedom, especially for single folks - it should be mandatory for all high school graduates to do a summer caravan around the US, Canada & Mexico.

[@4helex]

The good older B-class motorhomes are going up in value (like the Eurovans did a couple years ago) They just make so much sense and get OK gas mileage, cheap to maintain etc.

[@jzerballs9937]

You can never own property but only rent it from the gov in the form of taxes.

[@jzerballs9937]

I didn't say you can't profit from owning property nor did i say taxes are bad. I'm only saying if i don't pay my property taxes I'll be evicted. I can afford them but what about some poor elderly person on SS.

[@ScaredStupid]

I removed the comments you were responding to as the user who wrote them, in true grade school level maturity, resorted to name calling.

[@Davidthemarathoner]

You are absolutely correct. I am seriously considering selling my home in Florida and purchasing a RoadTrek.

[@KutWrite]

The rain sound helped sell me the idea! Thanks for posting! PS NIce jacket. Who makes it?

[@ScaredStupid]

I love the sound of the rain and wind when I'm snug in my RV. The hoodie was little brother's and apparently it "shrunk" so he gave it to me. You can find similar ones at street vendors all over the island for about $25. I think they're made from recycled plastic or some such.

[@KutWrite]

Van Isle Gunnut Which island? I didn't catch the location. Thanks!

[@ScaredStupid]

Vancouver Island BC Canada.

[@lemoncrinckles]

Are Americans welcome to visit and travel in Canada? If so, for how long? Six months...more or less? Thank you.

[@ScaredStupid]

Yes, Americans are welcome (as with just about any nationality) and can easily come into Canada. The six month maximum is for people without a tourist visa (180 days) All you need is a passport and no criminal record. If you cross over by boat make sure you register with Canadian Border Services Agency once you get here; don't forget and do it two months later or they'll be super cranky.

[@lemoncrinckles]

Thank you. How nice of you to give such a thorough answer. I appreciate it. You've got a new subscriber. (and I clicked on the bell, too) .. (:

[@GUITARTIME2024]

lemoncrinckles lol. Of course! Lol

[@tomg7008]

completely agree good luck.

[@donbvs]

Love the island!! Must be nice living there when the weather is good.

[@EthanHurtWorldwide]

I love your concept and agree with your philosophy. I'm about 7 seconds from buying a class b and going full time. Sincerely... I'm a total minimalist. Can we text in e mail so I don't take up space here but maybe I can get some specific questions answered ? Please advise how I may send a private note. Thank you. One question here, important. In the dead of winter in New York State if I use a heater buddy unit with propane canisters, can't I still completely inexpensively heat my class b ??? Cost would be more obviously but relatively cheap. I have money it's not an issue the money... but us it realistic if money isn't an issue? Please advise.

[@ScaredStupid]

The Buddy heater uses the interior oxygen, and this is very bad if you plan on running the heater while you sleep. The best case scenario: your RV has enough airflow (drafts) so the Buddy heater keeps running and pulling fresh oxygen from outside, burns it, and dumps the moisture inside your RV, and you get a cool damp breeding ground for mold. Worse case scenario: the oxygen sensor fails and it suffocates you in your sleep. Please note my channel deity. Most likely scenario: the oxygen sensor works and the unit shuts down and you have no heat. Rather than the buddy heater, why not just use the furnace that is installed in the RV from the factory? Yes, you'll have to run your motor to charge your batteries if you don't have enough solar panel, but at least you'll have dry heat and live to tell the tale. I use 2 furnaces right now, a brand new Suburban NT-16-SE and a Dickinson 12000. I run the Suburban furnace infrequently when I want a blast of warmth, and run the Dickinson all day and night if the temperature warrants it. I also am running 260 watts of solar panel. Yes, I've spent $1600 ish on heating in the past 2 years, but I don't pay rent, I'm mostly off grid and I'm comfortable. (I do shower at work so I can't say I'm completely off grid.)

[@geezer652]

To cold in Canada? Get a passport, and come on down. Can't beat winter in Arizona. (Texas, New Mexico, Florida). Take your pick.

[@judichristopher4604]

Yeah New Mexico

[@ryancramer803]

Southern Arizona very true northern Arizona different story

[@RETIREMESOON]

Can't wait till we retire to Van Isle.I will buy you a coffee you have a brilliant mind and great humour. 2017-2018 ?

[@ScaredStupid]

+BRUCE LEE I look forward to seeing you here!

[@alvok]

I wonder how one is supposed to keep warm once the outside temperature drops below or even about zero C, not to speak of -20C you mentioned. The heat loss through glass windows must be huge, so the van would need almost 24/7 fuel combustion to live in unless it is connected to the grid and uses electricity, which brings back all the costs and external dependency issues. Hope the place where you are is not that cold in the winter, although it doesn't look like the very hot even now.

[@ScaredStupid]

+Alexander Kuzevanov A cold day in the winter here on Vancouver Island is 3 deg C, so water lines freezing is not an issue. I also have insulation foam to go over the windows, but it needs to be cold for me to bother taping it up as it's a pain and it blocks my view. A thick curtain works for the front windows.

[@Dive-Bar-Casanova]

Forest River has introduced some nice class B's with the smaller diesels for way cheaper than the competition.

[@ScaredStupid]

I don't see them on their website...

[@zacharyjackson7434]

Van Isle Gunnut right? I was wondering the same thing.

[@roryroberts3787]

Forest River doesn't have the reputation for builds and service after the sale.. Tiffinn has a better build, and makes sizes in class A;s starting @ 28' In fact they have several models ranging from 28' to 34'. Better bargain, they stand behind their product.

[@llkoolbean4935]

Excellent points..

[@johng4250]

You didn't address medical care, of course in the US we think of that more than you in the great white north.

[@ScaredStupid]

No, health care isn't a concern for me unless I know I'm going to be travelling out of Canada.

[@Davidthemarathoner]

Real "medical care" is eating species specific correctly. Exercise/play every day. The only time a person should ever do to an ER or allopath is if ( here are a few examples), someone has a bone sticking out of their arm or a laceration has been sustained and the bleed isn't slowing.

[@jogordon1530]

What is the difference between a class B and Class C RV? Are you limited to where you can park? Are Class B cheaper? Where do you go to hook up for toilet/water?

[@davewish6184]

Class B RV's are basically "camper vans" - a converted van with a hi-top and all of the amenities of any RV, just in a smaller package. Generally, Class B's are smaller - but not always. However, Class C's are "wider" than a Class B (behind the cab). Length-wise the newer Class B's range from 20' to 24'. Class C's can be longer (20' and more). Older Class B's (approx pre-2005) range in length from 17' to 21'. Older Class C's range from 20' to 30' in length. Class C RV's have the front-end of a van with the wider/boxy section behind the front cab area. Also, Class C's have the big upper bunk section above the front cab (driver's area) that sticks out. Class "B-plus" RV's (B+) are basically Class C's with the front upper-bunk section above the front cab deleted. They should actually be called Class "C-Minus" (C-) instead of B+ (which would make more sense). PRICE/COST - New Class B and Class C and Class B+ RV's can actually be "similar" in price. But generally Class C's cost a little more because they are usually a bit bigger. New Class B's range from $100k - $130k. New Class C's range from $120 - $150k. OLDER/USED RV's - Unless you have the money, older/used RV's are usually the best way to enter the RV family. OLDER CLASS B's - 1985 - 2005 range from $3,000 to $20,000. I bought my current 1996 Coachmen Class B in March 2016 for $5500 (owner was asking $6500). It is the old-style GMC/Chevy van chassis with a fiberglass hi-top. It is 19' long and and had 52k miles on it. It has everything that the larger RV's have, except space. Mechanically, it was in fairly decent shape. It just needed a transmission leak fixed and a new power steering reservoir. Otherwise, I have driven it 8,000 miles without any problems (twice to Wisconsin and once to New Mexico). It had some minor body rust and did need 4 new tires and a new battery. I also replaced some RV items - New sink faucet, A/C unit cover, vent lid cover and a new propane tank. Oh, and the generator does not work. So, basically I put about $2000 into it for a total cost of $7500. This was actually a good deal, because I see similar 1990's Class B's selling for $7000 - $15,000. CLASS C's - Older Class C's (1985 - 2005) can range from $3,000 to $30,000. Anything older always needs some work done to it, so don't expect to find anything perfect. Remember, you are buying a vehicle that is 17 to 32 years old. Stay away from super low mileage - (that means the vehicle has been sitting unused for a long time). This is worse for an engine than driving it. Just try to find something that doesn't need a lot of work. Also, Class C's usually have more issues with water leaks, because the back portion was added on and has more seams and joints. Over time, caulk dries out and the RV's body flexes from driving. These seams and joints can become compromised and let water in, especially in the upper-bunk areas above the driver/cockpit area. WATER LEAKS - This is a common issue with any older RV. When you are looking to buy an older RV, look for signs of previous or current water leaks - (damp carpet, soft floors, damp areas, water stains, swelling of panels, old water damage, etc.). Ask if the issue is current or an issue that was repaired. Roofs on older Class C's need regular maintenance - either re-sealing or the rubber replaced. Check all the vents on the roof (skylights, fan vents, stink-pipe vents, refrigerator vents, etc.). They can get brittle over time and crack - they need to be replaced every now and then. Anyway, that is some advice. Also, talk to some RV owners and also look at some KZbin videos about buying a used RV and what to look for.

[@roryroberts3787]

Very detailed answer, but didn't mention that some class B's range in price from $50k all the way up to $200k. That would be the class B based on MB sprinter Vans in the higher ranges, and the MB Sprinter vans have diesel engines, 4 cyl and 6 cyl engines. Roadtrek now makes a a model called E-trek, which is electric drive.

[@Davidthemarathoner]

Hello, Great video. Thank you. My partner and I are seriously considering selling our home. I recently bought a condo in North Port, Florida. In a gated - over 55 community. The place feels like death to us. My partner and I hate it. Florida, especially the gulf coast is a 350 mile long strip mall without any town centers. It is a gated community car culture that is very humid and basically built up in swamp land. I took the misguided advise from a family member to buy here. Big mistake. Left West Hills, Ca. because of the cost of living and also because L.A. is a car culture. So my partner and I are really considering this transition to a Class B/RoadTrek for our full time home. We are both self employed. I have a friend who has been living in her Class A for 9 years and loves it and she has told me she will never again rent or purchase a home. I am very interested in other videos about Class B living you have. Thanks again.

[@ScaredStupid]

Thanks for the comment! Selling you home at this point in time isn't a bad idea at all. Even if you try the RV lifestyle and find you don't like it, just wait for the next market correction (probably coming sooner than later) and buy back into real estate in a more suitable location. Unasked for advice and wall of text warning! Be flexible and leave yourself room to change your mind; Finding the perfect RV for you without first living in an RV through the full range of seasons is extremely unlikely. Here's a few things to think about.:While a class B is great for what I do (driving up steep, overgrown, narrow logging tracks to go target shooting on the weekends), and where I am (Canada), I think you should consider an older class C or even A to start with. Why? (1) Jumping from the square footage of living space a condo provides to a class B is a huge adjustment for one person, never mind a couple. A 21' class C has way more space than a 20' class B. (2) Class Cs are more common, cheaper, and have a larger variety of floor plans. (3) if you don't need to worry about keeping your interior space as small as possible so you can keep it livable at -40 C/F then why not go big? If I were a US citizen and was able to flee from winter I'd be in a larger unit in a heartbeat. (4) A larger unit means more self sufficiency: a class B has very limited water capacity, holding tank capacity, propane capacity, sq. footage of roof space to mount solar panels, etc. The concept behind the Class B is a weekend getaway vehicle for a retired couple or small family. 2-3 days. Class As and Cs are intended for much longer durations. As a final note, if you're intent on staying a small as possible, don't discount the large pickup with camper top. I spoke with someone living out of a larger Arctic Fox camper top on a big 4x4 pickup and after seeing it I fell in love with the setup. Need guest quarters or more storage? Pull a trailer. Pure win. Best of luck and Cheers!

[@Davidthemarathoner]

Hello Van, Thank you so much for your detailed reply. And thank you for all of your advice. What you wrote makes perfect sense and gives us much food for thought. Yes I agree with your assessment that this will be an interesting test to experience all four seasons to truly ascertain which type and size would truly suit our wants and needs. From watching numerous videos on this subject, especially the RoadTrek class B videos, I have noticed that many of these people don't really say how long they are in inhabiting their vehicle for, whether a month or six months or longer. Often times it's quite vague. Your video and response has been quite exact and to the point which I'm grateful for. Thanks again for your expert advice and perspectives. Be well. Safe travels.

[@guntharvandorf1567]

cAN I live in Vancouver Island full time in the winter?

[@ScaredStupid]

Yes, it's quite doable in the coastal regions.

[@TheRosa63]

I kind of want to visit vancouver island, a friend of mine went there, and it seems anice place to visit.

[@sukkeri]

In certain cities a mortage is a good investment. The value of my apartment went up almost 13% last year. Nice Class B RV:s are expensive and they depreciate fast.

[@ScaredStupid]

The average Canadian income is just under $50K per year and the average Canadian house price is $550K. This is beyond insane. We are in a massive housing bubble, and sooner or later, all bubbles pop. I have under $10k tied up into my RV and I've been living in it for years. If the housing bubble pops will I jump in and pick up some real estate? Probably. Maybe some acreage in Northern Canada where you can do what you want without needing to jump though 50 burning hoops to put up a fence.

[@alfriedar]

yes double on top of the principle .. been there done that.. not including major repairs and needed up grades..

[@LuisGarciaSprout]

Is what you are wearing considered a poncho? If so or not where can I find one. My type of Monk style lol

[@ScaredStupid]

It's called a Baja hoodie. They're warm, kind of water repellent, durable and cheap. Not at all unusual here on the west coast.

[@sammygonzalez7627]

what happened if you loose ur transmission in the middle of nowhere?

[@ScaredStupid]

I pack what I need, walk out, and phone my favorite mechanic once I hit cell range.

[@joeframer9642]

Gas, food, car ins, repairs how do you pay for that ? Always changing jobs from climate to climate? Changing jobs means low income, less travel.....

[@ScaredStupid]

My assumption for RV living is you work part time at a minimum unless you're retired. Unless you abstain from car ownership entirely, gas, car ins, repairs are something you're paying for anyway, so those costs are not exclusive to having an RV. Changing jobs does NOT equate to low income, to the contrary, tying yourself to a geographic location limits your opportunities and can lead to stagnant wages; in the modern job market loyalty to an employer is not rewarded.

[@NoProGoPronto]

I totally agree! Home ownership sucks. Well it sucks while having to pay for it anyway. Please tell me how you got out of your house. Did you sell or walk away? I have a house that's killing me a little more everyday. I'm going to end up losing my health if I don't get out of this thing soon. Good for you for finding a little freedom.

[@ScaredStupid]

+NoProGoPronto I sold my house back in the late 90's and had a condo for a few years then sold it. Hope your house troubles get sorted out! I don't miss that stuff at all.

[@bigjoe2458]

do u always live only on a cash basis?

[@ScaredStupid]

Well, debit card for the most part. I do carry a bit of cash but for the most part but I avoid credit card use unless I'm buying something that exceeds the daily limit of my debit card, booking a hotel, car rental, etc.

[@clarasalaam2831]

❤️❤️❤️

[@TheRosa63]

canada laws are different then america with regard to boondocking or parking in public spaces? many are outlawing living in your car or rv in alot of places in america. I am sure money is the issue but so is avoiding theft and stalking of people in the neighborhood your parking at. but also in our area we are having a rash of break ins and theft, so that itself is enough to get local government ot outlaw not living ina house or apartment. western usa has alot of blm land where you can camp for free. some places you have to sign in but it is still free and a 2 week limit in some of them. as for the banks anytime you use a debet card or buy anything or pay taxes your contibuting to the banks because they are a private public partnership. so if someone says the government has no control over the banks dont believe it. they have to abide by the laws everyone else does so if government is turning a blind eye it is because they are profitting off them and they are profitting off the govenment aka taxpayers. or at the very least they are being blackmailed by the wealthy owners of banks possibly.

[@ScaredStupid]

I think some cities and municipalities here in Canada have laws prohibiting sleeping in vehicles, but I don't think it's enforced very often. Unless you're doing something stupid or dangerous to attract attention to yourself, you're not likely to be bothered. Banks have to obey the law? You're joking right? The banks crashed the global economy knowing full well they would get bailed out, destroyed countless lives, and got handed over a trillion dollars, and not a single one went to jail. I'm of the opinion in the not too distant future it will happen again, it will start with the collapse of the euro, and it will be much much worse than the last time.

[@davewish6184]

Living in an RV, especially a Class B, has its own challenges and many limitations. It's not for every person. You need to qualify the audience that you are targeting. It's mostly for a single person or maybe some couples. Not bad if you like it and have a job that fits into the RV lifestyle. But if you have a wife and 3 kids, it isn't going to work unless maybe you have a Class A Motorhome. But even then, you'd be taking the kids to school and soccer practice in your RV, then dropping the wife off at work and then you'd be driving to work and parking the RV at your job. Then you'd have to go pick the wife up and the kids too when you are done work. When you go to the grocery store or the mall the whole family goes with you and the kids are doing their homework while you are buying groceries. It wouldn't be very easy to have the family over at Christmas in an RV. And having sex with the wife while the kids are 4' away, huh? Again, maybe if you are single, retired, semi-retired or have an internet job. By the way, I currently own a Class B RV - my 4th RV. It is a 1996 Coachmen, similar to yours. I've also owned a Class C, a Class A and another Class B. You say that a mortgage is a rip-off because you could be paying back double of what you borrowed. Well, that's how it works. If I lent someone $150k - $300K and gave them 30 years to pay me back, I think that charging interest is fair to wait all that time to recoup my money and interest. And yes, interest compounding over 30 years does happen to add up. That how we buy big ticket items. If I waited to buy a house after I saved up all of the money needed, it would probably still be 30 years to save that $200K. And in the mean time, I'd be living in an apartment paying rent too. And the end result would be that I lived in an apartment for 30 years instead of the house that I wanted to buy (with a mortgage). The smart thing is to not buy a house beyond your means. An No, I do not work for a bank or anything like that. I'm just a retired cop who is now a campus security officer. I own a house and I paid it off. I bought it in 1985 and paid it off in 2013. I never moved from my first house. My parents only moved once - 2 houses. And they paid off their house too. I like my house, my yard, my garage workshop, my books, my militaria, my motorcycle, my antique car, my 4 dogs and even my wife. I couldn't have all that if I lived in my RV. And utility costs/charges - You say "What if they skyrocket?" "Then you are putting the house up for sale". WHAT? Utilities do go up but not that much at once. Utility rates increase over time like everything else. And so does my pay. And utility rate increases are regulated. I've never seen utilities "skyrocket" so much that folks are selling their houses. More likely, people are forced to sell their houses due to losing their jobs, getting into debt, over-spending, or major health problems. Or they bought a too expensive house for their income and then they overcharged their credit cards and/or lost their job, etc. Freedom. Freedom is great. And so is having my house and all my stuff - the "freedom of my chains". I'm just a middle-class guy that worked for my money, spent my money wisely, always saved some and enjoyed my jobs and life. And I'm still doing it AND I also have a Class B RV. I live on the East Coast in the US. I'm not knocking your choices but some of your rationale you use is off-point. You should qualify exactly "who" would most likely enjoy and benefit from the living the Class B Lifestyle. It may be for some and not for others. I think it would help to qualify which folks it would be the most ideal for - like I mentioned before - single, a couple, semi-retired, retired, no kids, internet job, etc. Everyone who lives in an apartment or owns a house could not do this for "freedom's sake" or to "stick it to the man". I like cutting the grass in my yard and sitting on my deck or playing with the dogs. Or going on a trip in my RV or a motorcycle run or an antique car show or dog event or entertaining family/friends, etc., etc. I don't want to be stuck in my RV every day looking out the window at the different pretty scenery every day. Sometimes I like my deck and my yard. BUT, don't get me wrong - as I said earlier, QUALIFY the audience that you are speaking to. I'm not knocking full-time RV living, but it is not practical for everyone or they prefer their house, yard, family and things/stuff.

[@ScaredStupid]

I think the American dream, while more difficult now as compared to 1985, is still possible; the Canadian dream is deader than a door nail. This has nothing to do with choice. Here's why: You're a US citizen so your real estate market, jobs, and tax situation is much different compared to Canada. I remember a family member in Alabama once telling me how his mortgage was income tax deductible in some way. The card game got paused as I went nuts with jealousy for a few minutes. No idea if it was actually true, but I suspect it was. He also showed me a yearly property tax bill for less than 1/10th than what I was paying. Something about "homesteading". Freaking ridiculous. Average incomes here in Canada are completely insufficient for new buyers to even consider entering the real estate market without some kind of cash infusion to help them. Those who are able to enter the market now usually have a lot of help from Mom and Dad to do so. Average median income here in 2016 was $27,600 and the average house price was $470,000. The math just doesn't work. Even if you manage to figure out a way to get into the real estate market, it isn't a good idea. Your housing bubble burst in the last "recession", ours did not. It got worse. The housing market here has been inundated with foreign speculation from wealthy Chinese trying to insulate their wealth from their government by moving it off shore to a country that recognizes personal ownership; I can hardly blame them, but it has unbalanced our housing market to the point where working Canadians literally have been priced out, and boy are we screwed; It's Pandora's box: if we block the foreign investment our housing industry implodes, and the housing industry being %22 of our economy, would thus cause our banks to implode. If we eventually fail, and I think it will sooner or later, it's going to make your last housing/bank crisis look like a pre-schooler's birthday party. "Here, hold my beer, watch this. Let Canada show you Americans how to be stupid. This is going to be awesome" In terms of scale, our banks and government are bigger morons than yours so swapping private sector debt into sovereign debt to bail the banks out won't be possible because our economy simply isn't big enough to absorb the damage. I bought my first house after setting money aside from my summer jobs and my first 2 years of working full time after high school.1988. 2.5x your yearly income was touted as the maximum amount you should take out for a mortgage. I didn't have quite enough so 2 friends and I pooled our money and bought a 3+1 bedroom home and put a pool table in the living/dining room. It was a lot of fun and a good financial start for all of us. Even with the low interest rates, for that exact same house now, you'd need 7-8 incomes to make it work. No exaggeration. My conclusion is that Canada is in a massive housing bubble, we can't fix it, our economy is much weaker than yours, average incomes are insufficient for real estate participation, and nobody is building rental units because they make more profit building for wealthy foreign speculators. End result of all this: We need somewhere to live outside traditional ownership/rental and RV living is one possibility.

[@GUITARTIME2024]

Dave Wish are u ok?

[@lindasue8719]

My impression of this video is that he was just talking. A “target“ is not required. **Of course** different lifestyles suit different people and different needs. We generally don’t have people doing Vlogs about the status quo, what would be the point?