Solo Senior Female sells condo to become fulltime nomad in 2 different rigs!!

In this video a solo senior female named Joan shares why she decided to sell her condo in Florida and become a fulltime nomad and a tour of one of her rigs. Joan was already traveling and boondocking part of the year in her tiny house on wheels Dodge Caravan van conversion, but that wasn't enough for her. Joan wanted more freedom and to escape rising housing costs. So, she bought a trailer, a 2015 24ft Aspen Trail, and turned her passion for travel into a fulltime lifestyle a few months ago. But, Joan is doing rv living very differently from most. She actually lives in two separate vehicles during different times of the year. I think her reasons for doing so are brilliant. Let me know in the comments what you think of how Joan lives her life on the road.
If you haven't subscribed you will want to do so right away so you won't miss part two of this interview where I share a tour of her 2nd home on the road. And, do.hit that LIKE button to help thr channel and me to bring you more great content like thism

[@gailjohnson6670]

Thank you for the video. Blessings to you.

[@carolynnewyork6919]

Girl ,you have no idea how valuable your channel is , 2 so many people. Such an educational place 4 the people looking 4 a way out of the grind.thank you.❤

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

Carolyn you don't know how happy that makes me to hear that!!🥰🥰🥰

[@willydear4906]

I've been living in the Philippines for 8 years now. At age 62 I'm just starting to get my social security benefits. I understand that living abroad isn't for everyone. My rent is 215 dollars per month in a gated and guarded community. I go back to the USA about twice per year for 1 or 2 months at a time. While in the US I generally live in my car that I put in storage while in the Philippines. I've met several people on social security living in the Philippines because they can't afford living in their home country.

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

The Philippines is certainly an affordable option for retirees. Mexico too.

[@denisemorris8819]

Wow

[@simplymejourney998]

When I stopped paying rent plus utilities about $1200, per month I was so happy to not have that stress was awesome.

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

I can can just imagine what a relief it was to not have to pay rent any more!

[@jill6477]

Great interview 👍 look forward to part 2. Thank you Carol🤗

[@colleencarr3470]

I have always liked the idea of 2 different living spaces. I did not consider a trailer. I was thinking about a tiny home. Then you do not have the address issue when you’re on the road. Lots of options.

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

It is always good to have multiple options.

[@shirlebryant9427]

Thanks for sharing.

[@onrycodger]

That's awesome! A wonderful way to have a base. Looking forward in seeing her travel van.👍

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

It is a DIY build and very functional

[@Simply.C]

Gosh it’s going to be hard to wait for part 2 to be posted!

[@donnakuykendall5402]

Brilliant ! I have a house in Texas and a nice mobile home in Iowa. I go between the two of them but will be leaving the Iowa home because I can't afford 2 places any more. I have been a camper/back-packer and traveler for my whole life. Now I will be traveling whenever it pleases me in my SUV and camping wherever I want to spend time. Am so glad to see Joan is doing something similar. Hopefully, other nomads will see this way as an option too.

[@JILOA]

Love her NYC (Brooklyn?) accent. Could listen to her talk all day.

[@cajunjamis9001]

YES !!!

[@kimberlyc84]

I knew it when I heard it! "Hi, Carol. Howyadoowin'?" I'm 30 yeeyas gone from LI, NY. I usually soften my voice when I talk...but when I get goin' it just flows. When I'm registering kids at my school and I get the handful from NY, the parents can hear it right from the start. The funny part is when they say after 30 years, you'd think the accent would be gone...fuhgeddaboudit!🤣 Nevahgonnaloseit! I am so grateful that this channel found me about a month ago. My OCD would not let me watch it out of order 🤪 So I had to go back to the beginning. And now, today, April 14, 2024, I'm finally here!🎉 Looking forward to implementing some options and looking at more opportunities as I scale down and prepare for my next venture. ~Thank you G.L.O.W. 🚐☁️☁️

[@bethannea4842]

Very smart to get out of that condo when she did. That's a great setup having a trailer and a van. Looking forward to the next vid.

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

I love the set up too. Opens up lots of options for ttavel.

[@LoveRise]

🍭🍭🍭Hey Joan…it’s Laurie and Lisa from the last real community RTR. We camped near you and met you thru Arisana. So good to see you are alive and thriving. If you are ever in the sedona area give us a shout out by putting a comment on one of my youtube videos which should get to me. We really wanted to attend Quartzite this year yet we still haven’t found a hightop van. Soooo delighted that you still have yours. Sending much love and good vibes your way!🍭🍭🍭

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

One of thr coolest thing about van life is the friends you meet along the way!

[@noreenn6976]

Love your interviews/tours and congrats on 80K subscribers!

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

Thank you🥰

[@Simply.C]

What a wonderful idea Joan had! Hoping it works out for her. It’s definitely something I will now be considering.

[@3generations393]

Thank you ladies ❤

[@priscillawrites6685]

Hi Carol. Nice to see you on this snowy afternoon. We’re getting a foot of fluffy white stuff.

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

Hopefully you are snuggled up with a hot cup of something😅

[@priscillawrites6685]

@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 homemade black bean and carrot soup - and a sweet dog.

[@Right-laneRubberDucky]

Ooh, ooh, ooh, I can't wait for part 2! I'm loving this first part. What a smart thing to do. A lot of people unhook and use their tow vehicles for that, how smart of her to store the trailer instead of dragging it. I wonder how long it would have taken me to see how simple that is? 😂

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

It would have taken me awhile🤣🤣🤣

[@alive-awake]

So where does she store the trailer? Does she just leave it in the LTVA and pay for all year? Or is that in the next video?

[@joycemaurer3588]

Smart Lady! Can't wait to see the van.

[@janetkoball44]

Joan is comfortable as she should be. She sure has a nice setup. I hope she can be a nomad for many happy years. From Central Oklahoma

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

Welc9me from Oklahoma.🥰

[@priscillabohn4621]

My husband and I are one of the blessed seniors. He bought 2.5 acres in New Mexico 30 years ago built our home and we live on half acre our taxes a year are $400 a year. never changed we have Geico and our house ins. is $55 a month and full coverage car as well. We are Veterans with pensions from school district so no health insurance and are lucky to go aas we please no pinch yet, but if one of us passes I have no idea what will happen then

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

What a wonderful position to be in. Great decision all those years ago paid off.Do you mind saying what county in New Mexico? I am looking for an acre or two to put up a small tiny home community with about 5 tiny homes. So very expensive in California.

[@brandilowe1916]

that is actually really smart.

[@belindasalinas]

I enjoyed this video and was surprised that her HOA fees increased almost as much as mine but I live in Texas. My fees increased in November 2023 on my older condo and it is making me reconsider my options. I can hardly wait on part 2. You came up on my feed last night, and I also enjoyed that video so I am now a new subscriber.

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

Welcome to the Glow family. We get together every Sat @3pm pst, 5pm cst, 6pm est for Glow Lives. Join us.

[@belindasalinas]

Thank you for the invitation.@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621

[@gereshomeE]

I watched her, yesterday, cleaning some RV blinds. ✝️🙏

[@missamelie17]

Hello Ladies :) Joan, love your home! You are gorgeous btw. My hubby & I are in our 50's and started researching van life upon retirement. We are looking for more freedom than renting an apartment provides. We love traveling and having adventures. All the best, Amy

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

Thanks for stopping by. Hope you and your hubby are able to come up with a plan that works for you.

[@ramontoro]

Excllent interview,

[@kennethbailey9853]

❤❤❤My Favorite Lady !!!❤️❤️❤️

[@christinascire-roberts8960]

Very informative, good solution to rising costs! I like the set up of that trailer. What model is it? Thanks Carol and Joan!

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

I forgot to include that in the video. Darn!! Will have to go back ajd add it to the descriptionm It is a 2015 Aspen Trail 24ft.

[@christinascire-roberts8960]

@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 Thanks, Carol!

[@christinascire-roberts8960]

@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 Thanks so much, Carol!

[@MsThemjs]

Phenomenal 👍🏽💪🏽

[@freedomdove]

Sounds like a good idea. I may look into doing that when finances are better for me. I don't think I'd want to tow around a trailer--even if it's only from storage to the LTVA--but I could probably hire a driver for a short job.

[@cajunjamis9001]

Driver should not be a problem?

[@freedomdove]

@@cajunjamis9001 Idk. I imagine it shouldn't be too hard to find one.

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

That is certainly an option.

[@marksr8784]

She's got it all figured out 😊 Way to go 🏕✌🏿

[@LMB925]

It's ridiculous what happened to homeowners insurance in FL. I was paying about $2500 a year just a few years ago, and now it's over $11k a year and I have a mortgage so there is no other option for me. A lot of people can't get insurance if they're home is built before 2005. I'm at the point of selling but I have to do repairs first. I'm thinking of doing nomad until I find where I want to live. I have so many memories in my home if family that is gone and I hate to part with that but I'm done suffering to live like this. Our politicians have absolutely failed us.

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

That is absolutely crazy. Insurance has really gone up in California too, but not as much unless you live in an area near where fires will happen.

[@Starbeoghtuser3475]

Thanks Ron Desantis !

[@brianleonard6885]

Bravo ❤🎉

[@darlenefitzgerald4371]

I’d Love to see the OUTSIDE of her CAMPER. it’s very nice.

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

That is her trailer she is standing in front of. In Part 2 I also show the outside of her van.

[@janicekazun-gl1ur]

My fees jumped to $426 per mo. this year. I don't use the amenities. I had been wanting to go nomad for several years. My plan is to sell my condo in Fl. this summer.

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

Wow. I.get why you want to get from under that HOA fee.

[@jackiemacdonald7212]

Im.at work, will watch later

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

You will be glad you did🤣

[@evangewho56]

I wish more of the people you interview do not mind telling the cost if their rig, the brand name and if they bought from a second party or if dealer if where. And if they got a good price, and it was not private party, where. I like this trailer, but wish I knew the brand, the year and miles and how much it cost, it will help to buy another brand.

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

It is a 2015 Aspen Trail 24ft. I believe she bought it from a private party in Quartzsite. I included most of that in the description for the video. As far as price, that is a pretty sensitive subject that most don't want to air publicly.

[@debbiehawk-payne8507]

Thank you for sharing! I think it's wonderful she can do it her way & showed others who can afford to have an alternative life style she is Happy in🙂Does she store her camper elsewhere from BLM Land after she has stayed there for 7 months Or pull it wherever she decides to go? 🤔

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

She stores her trailer on Quartzsite I imagine at a storage site. Her plan is to drive and live in her van during the summer.

[@debbiehawk-payne8507]

@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 Aww thank you for the reply! You cleared up the questions I had, very kind of you 🤗👍

[@kennethgardner3090]

The one thing she has that I wish I had, is the shower. My trailer is a fifteen foot A-liner type. I look forward to the next video.. Let me admit if I had the money I would do the same thing she is

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

Joan really has a sweet set up.

[@damianloder6080]

Is she originally from NY? Her accent reminds me of the Nanny (Fran Drescher).

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

Has to be with that accent🤣

[@Anchoress1]

My hoa went up to $575 monthly it goes up $40 a year! Awful. In OC Calif

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

Wow. In 5 more years it will be almost $800!!

[@mt-nv4jd]

I close my eyes and hear Fran Drescher,,,LOL

[@belindasalinas]

I do the same but Joy Behar of The View comes to mind. 🙂

[@mt-nv4jd]

LOL. I like Fran a whole lot more...@@belindasalinas

[@lorichaulk5583]

So your van tows the camper?

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

Yes. She said thr van is what tows the trailer but for now she will be storing it in the summer and living and traveling in the van

[@kavitadeva]

Hi there Carol. I wanted to bring something up to you because I have no idea why you ask this question. In this video Joan was sharing how the freedom of not knowing or planning the future is her favorite aspect of being a Nomad. Here is my question for you. On at least 2 times you asked Joan, so what do you plan to do.....? And then the same question you asked again about some future issue. I said to myself, Carol, She is living the nomadic life, and what is the best part of the life style IS THE GIFT OF NOT HAVING TO PLAN AND HAVE YOUR FUTURE FIGURED OUT. I wish you didn't ask those questions especially when the person has said they are enjoying the freedom this life brings!! Please know how much I admire you and LOVE what you bring to your demographic. Bless you Carol. ❤

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

Hello, No offense taken. Thank you for your comment. Maybe I didn't clearly distinguish between the two questions. Initially I was asking what Joan's plans were meaning Immediate plans. I ask that because I have many viewers who are planning to become nomads Some by choice some due to circumstance. Many of them have no idea what to do or how to go about deciding where to go when they hit the road. I have many who have asked where nomads go when it is too hot in Arizona. This question was for those viewers. The second question was meant as what Joan's plans are when she can no longer travel. There are many who simply enjoy going about without any thought to the future enjoying the present. But there are many who are anxious about what they will do when they can no longer drive. Any information that can be a help I would like to provide. The ultimate nomad out there, Bob Wells, and I have discussed this at length in a video. So, it is a concern. Hopefully this answers why I ask this question and will continue to do so.

[@kavitadeva]

@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 Hi Carol. First off thank you so much for taking your time and energy to sending a very thoughtful reply. I read your reply very carefully and I must say Carol you make excellent points. I think part of what it is, is when we're dealing with people who are seniors they tend to be asking The questions from the place that you ask them do you know what I mean? For instance I watch a lot of nomad videos. Much less since I've become disabled and can no longer do it myself. But the younger People are all about not having a schedule living life in the moment and you end up where life goes and you'll end up where you're meant to be. And I appreciate that very much. I did not take into consideration About what you answered me. So thank you very much for opening my eyes and letting me know that people want to make plans. They want to know what will happen if they become sick etc. I get it now. As for me I'm 65 years and I'm still a nomad at heart. I still live in my RV. I don't travel at all because I can't do anything I am bed-bound and in horrific pain. And life has a way of throwing a massive curve ball when you least expect it. Now I just wanted to say even at my age I tend to be The kind of person that feels it's best that life unfolds and I will do what I feel, and how I feel the Holy Spirit is guiding me. And I still live a more kind of unscheduled unplanned life. So I guess I thought More nomads live like that I didn't know till I read your reply that people actually get concerned about things if they happen or things if they don't happen. I try my best to just trust God And take the next right step. But that is me. Again Carol, I want to say thank you so much for talking and being there for the demographics that I am in, we all maybe do it a little differently but I really love you as a person and your heart is gold Thank you again for an eye-opening reply. thank you for not getting defensive and rude and mean. I did not mean it that way. take care be safe and God bless you.

[@teresaforsyth6185]

Agree with the idea of having a plan in place, some sort of a plan, just in case something happens. Gloria, I could tell you stories, as a retired nurse, of people who were living fine on their own on Monday morning, and by Monday night, their world had changed. Hospitals don't keep patients long, nursing homes are full (even if you have money ($10,000+/- monthly). A good idea to ask, and it brings awareness that people need to have some sort of plan, even a loose idea. We seniors just can't stick our heads in the sand and pretend we will always be "fine."

[@kavitadeva]

@@teresaforsyth6185 I totally understand NOT STICKING OUR HEADS IN THE SAND. I was only looking at the other side of the coin. Many people especially women when they start van life, the most important aspect is having no schedules. At that moment I did not want to have their joy hampered. I NEVER had plans because I know if something changes, I trust taking the next step forward. Bles you

[@debrahill2272]

The fact that if you don't like your neighbors its easy to just move..😀

[@stuartwilkison8754]

What is a woman??? I'm not a biology student.

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

Can't help you on that one.