Single Woman RV Living - Fears of Full Time RVing

How did I overcome my fears of full time RVing living as a single woman and push through all of the questions I had regarding safety while traveling alone as a single woman, protection on the road, maintenance of an RV, finding a place to sleep every night, and learning to embrace the beauty of what's on the other side of fear.
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Season 1 Episode 18 reveals how the greatest success is on the other side of fear.
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[@AmberJBaldwin]

Please head on over to my blog www.StoryChasing.com where I share more about my travels, links to overnight parking/camping areas, costs for each area I stay in, update on my quest completion, and more on starting your own business, saving, finances, manifesting your dreams, and living a life you truly love. Create. Do. Live!

[@ritadavison4857]

Story Chasing Done!

[@wandawas2]

Had my rig for 4 years almost...4 years!!! Fear was my driver and it almost ran me over. So, slowly I am shaking it off. I am pushing through and renovating my rv slowly...just purchased a generator, so I am on it and getting the renovation started. Thank God for KZbin. I thank you for your story. You're an inspiration. I will hold my own hand. And "live a great story" as it says on your wall. Thanks. Namaste.

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Ahhh.. Beautiful words Wanda and what an amazing inspiration you are. Amazing that your renovating your RV yourself and learning as you go. Sometimes that's what it takes right? Good luck with the reno and let me know how it's going. Would love to see pics.

[@HerSoulVacation]

Wow! I JUST made a comment and THEN read yours! How are you doing a year later?

[@downtroddenbob148]

Hi Amber, I love the way you addressed your fears. Personally, I've always believed fear is a thief! It robs us of so many experiences. I refuse to let fear rob me of time and opportunities!

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Downtrodden Bob well said my friend!!!!! You're so right! It can definitely take from us outcomes that are transformational if we allow the fear to rule our lives. I find it empowering to conquer those fears and with each one I conquer I feel so much stronger. ❤️

[@shavaunaronan3188]

Your video really spoke to me. I have a dream about doing what you are doing, although I do have so many fears around actually doing it. I have PTSD, so have a lot of anxiety about feeling safe, which was my biggest concern. Awhile ago I rescued a 4 yr old 110 lb Black German Shepherd Dog, and as is with many rescues, they end up rescuing you, lol! It took time for us to bond, as well as some training as he had been isolated his entire life. He now is pretty much my therapy dog, we are inseparable and he makes me feel very safe wherever I go. Even a small dog is great as they can give warning barks. I recently bought a 24' motorhome, without my dog, I know I would not have had the courage to do this. As well, channels such as yours, educating myself and gaining more knowledge is definitely encouraging! Thank you so much, happy travels!

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Shavauna - Wow wow wow! Look at you lady - overcoming your fears and just going for it! How does it make you feel? Congrats on the new RV purchase. Are you already out traveling? What's your dogs name? Yes, I believe you're absolutely correct. We may rescue them physically but they rescue our heart! I'm so glad you have your fur baby to travel with and you'll feel so much better with him(her?) around. I was nervous at first too, but you learn and you use your intuition and gut to know what feels safe and what isn't it. You might start off in RV parks and then progress to boondocking, but take it slow and do what feels right to you. I remember the first time I was going to boondock with NO ONE around. I was scared to death and just about took out of there in the middle of the night and left everything behind, but I stayed and overcame my fear. Now it's no big deal to be out somewhere all by myself with it pitch black outside. I actually love it now. You start to find the beauty. Good luck!

[@mgarcia2445]

How's life going in your motorhome? It's great that you found such a great companion to keep you company. I hope you're both doing great. And I know what you mean about him helping you feel safe. I've got two big dogs and a little one of my own. Without them, I would not feel safe living alone in my home, much less in an RV or motorhome. So how does your pup get his exercise? That's something that concerns me about that lifestyle. I currently have a fenced yard, so they're safe running around. But where would they run (safely) if I lived that lifestyle?

[@canavanseniorchrissy4003]

Great message! I think fear holds a lot of people back too! ' Your greatest success is on the other side of fear. '

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Thank you Chrissy! Absolutely it does. Push forward, sometimes baby steps, and eventually when you look on the other side, you see greatness, achievement, beauty, accomplishment, love, and more.

[@wanderingfree149]

What a great video. I'm solo and going full time in 30 days. My head is filled with the " what ifs." I'm now telling myself.... My greatest success is on the other side of fear. Thank you for posting this video!

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Thank you Cheryl. Happy dance on full-timing in 30 days!!!!!! 💃OH YES...the "what-ifs". It's very natural to think about those, but the great thing is that you're doing this regardless of those "what-ifs" and overcoming your fears! When you're out there and doing this, you'll soon realize that some of those fears were just of the unknown and really nothing to fear. So, I would challenge you to think of the positive "what-ifs" and fill your head with those too. For example, what if you head out on the road and fall in love with this life despite some challenges. What if you find that people are really genuinely good and not as bad as what's all over the news. What if you never spray yourself with black tank sewage (I've done this by the way...lol but you learn what NOT to do next time). What if you meet incredible people along the way and develop these great "like-kind" friendships. You've got this Cheryl. Hope to see you on the road.

[@mgarcia2445]

How is your adventure going? Is it everything you thought it would be?

[@therealrobschroeder]

Being nervous is normal and natural. Handling it and moving forward is totally awesome.

[@garrynelant2670]

Thank you Amber , you have given me the strength to buy my RV and hit the road in and around Australia, I am so very grateful for all your advice, Thank you, Garry /Australia

[@mortiz2979]

Thank you so much! I am about to buy my RV and Im so anxious about "taking that step" even though I want this with every fiber of my being. And you are right, its the pressure of doing everything that once the RV is purchased the rest of the selling, planning, and learning begins. I plan on moving to a friends land for 6 months and learn how to boondock in the city and using my savings to pay off my debts so once I take off come winter I will have minimal bills. You have got a subscriber! Cant wait to binge watch all you videos 🙂

[@mariacustodio594]

Thank you so much for yours words I'm 71 years old traveling is my dream I bought a small motor home but stay in home because the fear in get alone in the road you have no idea how much you help me GOD Bless your Soul

[@AmberJBaldwin]

maria custodio well you are so welcome! Thanks for watching and I hope you get out there and live your dream!!!! The time is now. 😄

[@SuperAmazingAriel]

Thank you for this... I’ve been thinking about buying an rv and living in it and I have a lot of fears about it... seeing as I’m a single female myself, and would be by myself... this helped knowing I’m not the only one that has these fears

[@AmberJBaldwin]

mermaid stallings You're welcome and thanks so much for watching!

[@earthbybike]

Love your videos. They are so well done and polished. What you have to say is very interesting. Keep them coming!

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Why hello Earthbybike. I just responded to your comment on my whole food plant based channel! Thank you for the compliments. It means a lot. Really it does. Seriously. :) When you're first starting out and just getting traction it's hard to know what people are interested in or think because you have very little subscribers. Also, I'm still learning through the process on what flows more on the videos, etc. The most important thing is to just get those helpful ideas out there to others and keep pushing forward. I'm enjoying my travels. I'm actually in AZ and CA for the winter. If you haven't headed over to my blog www.StoryChasing.com, you can see the general area of where I'm at real-time. Again, thank you for the compliments. Would love to continue hearing your feedback and any questions/comments you have.

[@michellestratford9753]

I'm 55 and in the last few years my mantra has been, 'No regrets!' When I lay on my deathbed, am I going to regret taking chances? Or doing everything the safe way? I just did what you did! Just sold my house and put everything into buying my RV to start living in full time. I'm so excited, but also terrified. I live in a beautiful place (Vancouver Island) that I've camped in for much of my life, so I'm not scared of finding boondocking spots. However, you touched on the maintenance aspect and that totally terrifies me. I have no idea how to do even the most basic mechanical repair, and I'm all alone on this journey. I guess we'll see how I do, lol Thank you so much for sharing!

[@peaceloveandunity9624]

Thank you sooooo very much for making this video, these are allllll the things that I’m concerned about with getting started! Now I know I’m NOT ALONE in all of my thoughts, feelings and concerns.

[@AmberJBaldwin]

First Peace Love and Unity - congrats on taking the first steps to get started in this amazing life. Next, absolutely you're not alone. So many of us go through these feelings and it's more common than people think. We have an amazing RV community as well that you can learn from and socialize with. Super fun.

[@AmberJBaldwin]

So glad you enjoyed! Have you looked into boondocking?

[@MS-ns9uo]

You go girl! And, yes you are an inspiration ❤️😊

[@theroselane28]

Thank you for this amazing and empowering video! I’ve been wanting to buy an RV for myself for a long time and now I’m more determined🙏🏼 you are awesome!

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you! Good luck to you!

[@cathycooper6916]

Amber, I think you may have just sent a great massage to anyone thinking about rving Solo . And I think you have done a great job your self so be safe and enjoy your life. Catt.🐈 TEXAS,

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Thank you Cathy! I'll be doing more videos like this in the future as well.

[@FloridaHomesteading]

I get it...pushing through fear is what I have done my whole life!! Just another door to walk through! 👍

[@JamesL5150]

Great video and Awesome advice for anyone, male or female. I love your quote! We all have dreams or goals, but so often let fear keep us from achieving them. I would much rather live with the fact that I failed at something than to never have tried at all.

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Hi James! So glad to hear men are chiming in and talking about this as well. I agree it can apply to anybody especially as it concerns solo traveling. So glad you liked the quote and absolutely agree with you on failing rather than never have tried. Love it!

[@cathycooper6916]

See amber you are doing a great job helping these women get out there Iam so proud of you for what you’re doing. People are loving you and all the comments are awesome and I hope that this also will help you stay strong and enjoy your life and I’ll be watching you do just that. God Bless you and little lily and be safe. Catt.🐱Texas,

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Cathy you're just my cheerleader lady!!!! lol

[@Dubness0277]

Thank You so much for sharing! You provided some amazing quotes that will help me make decisions in life and I will be following your channel as I am also a single woman thinking about living the RV lifestyle! Have a beautiful day! ☮️💜🙏🏼

[@AmberJBaldwin]

You are so welcome!

[@maryannday6399]

Hi Amber. I, for one, am so pleased you stuck with it! I am very picky about who I watch and I love you! You are so brave and I truly do admire you. I love your hats, your wit, your humor and you courage! I hope you are around for a long while!

[@Angelgrace58]

After staying at an Airbnb which was a small travel trailer and I loved it do much that I cried when I had to leave so I bought the exact travel trailer to drive it somewhere warm in the winter to live in. I started watching these videos and it hadn’t occurred to me to live in it on the road. This video has been really helpful.

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Angela what a great story and you followed your draw to have something beautiful and freeing. Oh yes there's a huge world out there waiting for you to explore. Come join us!

[@susanf9862]

Love listening to this again. Look at you now. What a great story! Safe travels!

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Susan F 😀 awww..you're so sweet. Yeah so much has changed right?

[@cherylanderson3340]

Really appreciate your describing your internal dialogue here. It applies to my life right now, since I'm at a crossroads so the tension has been mounting. Yesterday had that feeling of some relief - after finally, just beginning on a project put off too long. ...so felt better after putting in the time to get some of the info I need gathered up. Didn't finish yet - but felt better for pushing past my anxieties & at least beginning, - which noticeably took away some of the stress! So Yes! Once I'm past this hurdle - I'll feel so much better. It's been hanging over my head so long it caused the kind of chronic stress, where you can't even remember where it's coming from exactly - so, just feeling full of fears. Thanks again. By now, since this was posted over a year ago, you've posted about many RV experiences - which I'll enjoy learning from. I think selling the house & RVing would be an interesting challenge & a good way to get a change of scenery, but it is daunting.

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Cheryl I'm thrilled you were able to break down the challenge into a story that wasn't quite so overwhelming and tackle it head on. Sometimes the issues with moving forward are really the stories in our heads that we tell ourselves (or listen to from others) so once we really look at the facts - it's not quite so overwhelming. 🎉

[@cherylanderson3340]

Thanks for the great reply. Still working on it. Facing some strong patterns of destressing via avoidance - which really only impedes progress, so...really appreciate the support today!

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Cheryl - thanks for your honesty and vulnerability here. If you can break down the things that are stressing you out into baby steps of action it might not seem like such a mountain. I use this technique as I can have "analysis paralysis" as well. What small step can you take today, and each day to move forward towards your goal?

[@cherylanderson3340]

Since I have these avoidance patterns, when there's stress involved - there's a catch 22. So i have to catch myself & get back on track, since I'm so good at avoidance.

[@cherylanderson3340]

Thanks for noting a specific way to get back on track.

[@rosesolis1868]

Wow we are a lot alike, I am about to retire in a few months sold all my stuff and going full time

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Congratulations Rose on you impending retirement! You must be so excited! Then icing on the cake - you're going full-time RVing!!! Woo hoo! So excited for you! Do you have a plan on where you'll go over the next year?

[@rosesolis1868]

Yes, my plan is to go up to Oregon, then Washington, then eventually back to down to Florida and New York, places I have not seen that I have been wanting too, now I can!!!

[@AmberJBaldwin]

That's awesome and I'm very excited for you. That feeling of being able to get up and go when you want is truly freedom! So do you have a countdown to retirement on your phone or fridge so you see how many days you have left?

[@standraiveyjones3670]

Really enjoyed your video. Thanks for speaking to fears and reality as a single woman. I am retired, 66 and ready to travel the U.S. I will be following you😃

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Thank you and hope you get out there soon. FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS and do some story chasing.

[@stacydemelo1138]

I loved you video! It gives me hope that I can eventually push through my fear. I'm planning way ahead, waiting for my daughter to go to college ( 3 years) I'm like you, I know nothing about it other than I'm positive it's the life I want to live. Thanks so much for sharing your encouraging words!

[@csikomas8910]

Definitely a role model. I've been admiring this choice for myself for a while now. Still in the research phase, and the "what would I do if"...phase. :) It's definitely no longer satisfying to collect stuff. It's definitely no longer satisfying contemplating being a caregiver indefinitely to material possessions which require a roof to be of any value. While this may be a longer phase than I wish, it is helpful to come across videos that put some of the thoughts into words. Thanks.

[@ArtRamboPettyQueen]

I agree. I am so sick of collecting STUFF. I guess it’s true what they say.. the things you own end up owning you.

[@nattyhtsmom]

Thank you. I am in the consideration process, feeling all those fears. You give me courage!

[@AmberJBaldwin]

You are so welcome

[@cindyhall6453]

Thank you, I needed to hear you tonight. I really want to do this RV lifestyle and fear is a big one. You really helped. Thanks

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Cindy I’m so glad you found this video too. I’m so grateful you found some inspiration in it and hope you can push through those fears. We all have them. I had them. Trust me. It’s a sweet life.

[@wandawas2]

Thank you Love. This video has encouraged me even more. I am renovating my rv now and preparing myself for "take off" so to speak, in one year. In the meantime, I am doing dry-runs on weekends within my surrounding areas. You are an inspiration and I adore you. Safe travels and God bless you. Namaste my friend.

[@lindanowell3760]

Great seeing you conquer your fear! Ur a Great leader.

[@VannaMae]

Girl!! You inspire me! Thank you! Im thinling about selling my home and investing in my happiness, which is getting an RV and traveling. I dont want to wait till retirment age to do it. I want to live my dreams now! Your post has inspired me and is a sign for me to live those dreams! Thank you!

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Vanna Vanna Vanna!!! Oh you can do this if this is what you really want! There's so much beauty in this life. I know if I can do it anybody can. I'm a normal woman just like everyone else who just took a chance and ran with it. Start planning now, no matter when it is you "think" you'll transition into this life. You never know when the right time can come up. So excited for you and keep me posted.

[@mastorovich]

This was your best video ever! I just started following you about one week ago. I've never been inside an rv, but I can see myself selling my 6 bedroom empty house and hit the road. "Your greatest success is on the other side of your fears" How true!!!

[@AmberJBaldwin]

mastorovich Thank you so much and glad you enjoyed my videos. 😌🙏

[@peggyboyd4215]

Messaging for the soul! Settling up for liquidating the large things makes perfect sense. Fear is a great gift for peering into your own insight. I really never camped except doing Army drills where most things are done for you. Fast forward, a friend of mine and myself used to look at RV's during downtime at work. She always did camping with a popup trailer with her family. Nearing partial retirement, I did buy a travel trailer and had never hitched anything in my life. Since then and a moving up to a better travel trailer I am better at negotiating fears. Amber, good choice on the Hymer Aktiv!

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Peggy Boyd thank you.

[@Jojo-rw4ef]

I was visiting a friend in Brunswick Maine and he asked me about my drive back home to Nova Scotia, I told him I was going to take my time going through all the small towns up until late night and sleeping at the waters edge in a port town on the coast. I was surprised when he said don't do that they will stop you everywhere he said take the highway and stop at walmarts. In Nova Scotia I have slept at many seashore stops on my way and felt totally comfortable and was never questioned by anyone, and in fact for me the same is true for all Maritime Provinces in eastern Canada.

[@AmberJBaldwin]

😀 Thanks for watching and commenting !

[@Freds_mom]

Thank you so much for this beautiful and inspiring talk, Amber. I've taken notes to read frequently down the road. I'm 56 and moving onto my second winter traveling in my class B van and thinking about traveling into Mexico. Instead of being afraid your words have helped me to start moving forward and making a plan. ❤️

[@tammyosman3406]

I am 55 snd find it difficult to afford living in my home of 21 years after a divorce. I want to stay close to work but have the option to do travel nursing again in the future. What do you think about living in a campground year round for awhile?

[@projectswithapurpose-lavel7637]

Thank you so much for sharing:) I am thinking to getting an rv. Living in it full time.

[@WanderingBird]

Great video- and well done for overcoming your fears. We love RV life & exploring because there are so many incredibly different people out there- age & background is not important. Hope you have a wonderful Christmas & New Year. Have subscribed- look forward to seeing more of your adventures! Maybe see you out on the road one day. 😀

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Thanks for the subscribe. I've subscribed to you as well. Would love to make it to Europe one day in a RV/van. Hope you have a great holiday as well. Yes, this life shows us so many different facets of the world, people, and society. It's a life that, IMHO, brings us back to the simple things and to actually getting out there and meeting people. Who said RV life is lonely? NOT! :)

[@jgperez2005]

What a great video! Congratulations on overcoming your fears. I'm considering RVing very seriously and I do have some of your "old" fears. Greetings from Peru!

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Peru!!! Wow! So glad you enjoyed AND that you are reconsidering! You can do this. Fears are made to conquer. Conquer them!!

[@johnaguilar6751]

Attta girl !!!!! You are a bad ass!!!! Keep on keeping on!!!!!

[@AmberJBaldwin]

😁 Thanks John.

[@marthasalter405]

my friend used to call these "AFGOs" - another f***ing growth opportunity. They are always difficult and finding the kernel of growth, strength in that experience is definitely the payoff.

[@AmberJBaldwin]

LOL Martha. I've never heard that acronym before but it's great. I absolutely agree that finding the "kernel of growth" silver lining through the challenge is what makes us stronger and able to overcome and see the beauty on the other side.

[@lakynjohnston5659]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I have wanted to live in an RV for years. I don't want to go out and travel in it, but I do want one as a single woman with only my dog. I'm looking forward to this journey

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Go for it!

[@avsharian]

I really appreciate your video. I'm getting ready to hit the road alone since recently loosing my husband in July. I'm scared but also excited.

[@AmberJBaldwin]

I'm sorry for your loss. You can do this though. You can do anything you want. One step forward taking it day by day. Best of luck to you.

[@avsharian]

@@AmberJBaldwin thank you so much. I'm slowly binge watching your videos. 🤗☕

[@faychampoux1140]

I just bought a T@B and I will be solo Rving. Thanks for your video!

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Absolutely welcome and congrats on the cool T@B! I've seen several videos of people living full-time in the T@Bs and it looks really cool plus you have a vehicle you can explore with! Have fun!

[@thetravelingbrowns]

Thank you for this motivating and hopeful story!

[@corinnegeras5975]

So glad I found you ! I'm loving your saying about FEAR > Your RV is PERFECT. Thanks for giving us your thoughts & feelings about RVing.

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Corinne Geras You're welcome and thanks so much for watching!

[@GigiNKD]

Thank you so much for this video! I love your advice and one thing I’d like to add: The Universe is a friendly place! I was stuck alone with my levelers that wouldn’t come up. I had a freak out.. but learned a lot from the experience and a nice old man helped me figure it out! There are a lot of good people out there! It’s not all just scary stuff. That is rare. Thanks again! You are awesome! 🙏✨

[@katjustice7937]

Thank you for this, very thorough and thought of the same things as you have.. I am retirement age (retired) living on SS and a pension. I live in a senior apt now and have been for 6 yrs but I love to travel and see new sights and cultures but with my bills here, I can't afford it.. I would have to sell everything and start out living in my car which I could since the back seats fold down but would have to save the money for a cargo van, which is what I want and then the money to convert it to livable space.. I watch all these videos on RVing, van life, and everything just to prepare me..

[@AmberJBaldwin]

You're so welcome and hope you figure out an option that's just right for you and creates some abundant happiness in your life. 😀

[@stephaniesebero]

Thank you for sharing! I've sold my home. Next step larger truck. Then fifth wheel. I'm on my way. 💗

[@lynnsmith2648]

Good advice 😊 Your honesty is a very good personality trait. My question is do you get lost or does the GPS always guide you.

[@AmberJBaldwin]

thank you. GPS does a pretty good job of getting me there. I always have my Google maps going and the Garmin GPS.

[@sguniverses1324]

You did the right thing. Thank you. Good message. Enjoy you life not matter what.

[@AmberJBaldwin]

😀 Thanks for watching and commenting !

[@JoeJoe4P]

Awesome videos. Thank you for sharing.

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Joe Falcony well you are so welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@cathycooper6916]

Thanks for getting back to me Amber and I do hope you do more videos like that cause there are a lot of women now that are traveling in RV now just like you and I think it may help them feel better about it all. Be safe and enjoy your life and have a lot of fun. Catt.🐱Texas,

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Cathy, Yes I do believe you're correct. If I'm feeling this way and have these experiences than others must be as well. I'm definitely on that path to creating more vids like this and empowering women.

[@lisaphillips939]

I’m just retired and still young enough to begin to dream this dream. Just sold my home and have no idea where I want to live. I’ve always wanted to travel in an RV because I have pets and I love on-the-road traveling. My family always taught me that I can’t accomplish anything without a husband. My major fear would be I couldn’t drive an RV big enough to make me comfortable. So I’m reading, praying and pushing on.....great advise on fear!

[@AmberJBaldwin]

You can do it! Best of luck Lisa. I have a free masterclass you can take (3 videos) that will help you to fly the nest and get prepared. It's called “INSIDER SECRETS TO MANIFESTING YOUR DREAM LIFE AND TRAVEL FULL-TIME!" at www.storychasing.com/masterclass

[@lisaphillips939]

For sure, I will take your course. Never “seriously” considered this until today and listening to you. I do a lot of church and we talk about walking through fear and 12 step programs talk fear vs. faith but you spoke on the physical feelings you experienced through the process while still trusting your gut feelings PLUS you did step by step through EVERYTHING on your new van (it was new when you posted the video) and both those made a huge difference, wow. I will keep watching. Thanks so much and God Bless😊

[@kellylynnjacobs8226]

Widow of 10 years with 2 kids. I’ve always dreamed of rving and doing weekend trips when me and the kids are off school and work. Fear has been the biggest downfall for me and I psych myself out before I even try to learn anything because of the anxiety of doing this without a man to come to my rescue on how to set it up, tear down, stabilize it when I get to camp... hell even how to start a campfire. Andy did it all! All I needed to do was sit back and look pretty 😂🤣 But I still have this dream and 10 years later it’s not going away. Not sure where to even begin but you are inspirational and glad I found your channel💞

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Kelly Lynn Jacobs Thanks so much! ☺️ I hope this helps you: If you’re curious about traveling full-time, I have a free masterclass you can watch (3 videos) that will help you to fly the nest and get prepared. It's called “INSIDER SECRETS TO MANIFESTING YOUR DREAM LIFE AND TRAVEL FULL-TIME!" at www.storychasing.com/masterclass

[@christinebrigham4732]

Thank you for sharing your fears and how you moved through them. I am picking up my PW ascent in September first time doing this and have mixed emotions. I expect I will grow as a person while I am having the time of my life.

[@AmberJBaldwin]

You will exactly and you have such a great mindset already. It’s pretty fun out here. I hope you enjoy it. Good luck.

[@wandawas2]

Very smart not telling what your protection is...very smart. Good for you. Not sure why other women put that out there. Why give folks an upper hand...good for you.

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Thanks Wanda. Yeah I like to be private about some things. lol

[@jamierupert7563]

Yes, never even let them know what you have in a sticks & bricks house either, or even what you carry on your person in everyday life.

[@caroldeards7854]

Thank you. Excellent exploration of this topic.

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Thank you Carol. So glad you enjoyed.

[@ritadavison4857]

Girl...our vibes are so similar! From the stomach pain to the mediation. Namaste and one love.

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Rita Davison Namaste! Are you out traveling now?

[@HerSoulVacation]

New sub! "YOUR GREATEST SUCCESS IS ON THE OTHER SIDE OF YOUR FEAR" A.B. I'm heading for divorce and need to throw myself into living my life, NOW! I have had the rv for over 2 years now but fear consumed me! I need to learn from women like you. So happy for you! Bravo!

[@AmberJBaldwin]

😀 Thanks for watching and commenting !

[@sagemoongifts]

heading out with my 5 year old son once my house sells :) im stoked but def needed to hear all of this. my fear is holding in my back i have terrible pain. i need to let it go. i jus worry about it bc i have my son but itll be a great experience. i am most scared of something happening when i run out of money. its scarrryyyy!!!! but i’m going to do it. i said even if it is just for an hour. then i can say i did it. and i think im going to LOVE it. enjoy your journeys! stay safe! love and light!

[@sagemoongifts]

just for a year*** not just for an hour lolol oops!

[@AmberJBaldwin]

You got this!

[@RedheadedWritinghood]

Thanks for this video! It's just what I needed to hear rn I'm about to start out from IL but I had to sell my house in Georgia before I got my RV. I'm a writer, 54 and divorced. I've had to just push through the fear over and over. Great video!

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Glad it was helpful! You've got this!

[@Nadine4266]

Meditate on God’s Word. Thank you for the video. God Bless you ❤️

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Kristina Allen well you are so welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@black300c69]

I wanna say Thank you for sharing your Story it was very useful

[@AmberJBaldwin]

So glad you enjoyed Javier and that you found a takeaway from it and my experience. 😁

[@marielinejuillard4631]

Thank you so much for this great video , very helpful.

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Marieline Juillard Thank you so much and glad you enjoyed my videos. 😌🙏

[@deefromtx5530]

Great video. I'm a widowed 64 year old retired female and found your story both interesting and inspiring. I'm hoping to be on the road within the next 10 to 12 months. I've got lots of things to get rid of and loose ends to tie up before I can leave, but I'm determined to do this. The road is calling my name! I didn't catch what kind of rig you have and would be interested in knowing what your set up is. I look forward to more videos. Be safe.

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Dee from Tx Thank you so much and glad you enjoyed my videos. 😌🙏 Congrats on your impending road travels as well. You'll get all those loose ends tied up and before you know it you'll be sitting in your RV, behind the wheel, ready to roll out of your driveway, and be in complete excitement with a sigh of relief. The future is bright my friend! I have a Winnebago Spirit 25B and had 720 watts of solar installed on top so I can boondock rather than be plugged in most of the time.

[@quietlike]

Im a guy and find this helpful! Im about a year or two away from my own adventure, diving huge into the info.

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Quietlike - Thank you for sharing that you found this helpful even though you're a "guy". :) Yes, no matter what gender, we all have fears that can arise about making changes, especially life altering ones. So excited for you!!! There's a ton of info out there and research research research. I did for about 5 years before I started my adventure - not knowing when I would make the leap, but knew that I would one day so I wanted to be prepared. Keep me updated and let me know if you have any questions.

[@dianamiller2428]

This is so helpful. I totally want to do this and live this lifestyle. I love the look of your RV. Thanks for posting this video.

[@AmberJBaldwin]

You're so welcome Diana and hope you get the chance one day as well. 😁

[@tracy3066]

Great video!! I'm a bit scared to get out there on my own. I didn't have any issues when I took my trip to Canada but the next trip I want to take is way further! Driving on mountain roads scares me. Especially if the road is really narrow. I just have to get out there and do it!! Thanks for all your tips!!

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Thanks Tracy! You can do it!!!!! I went all the way from Seattle, WA, through Yellowstone, over to Maine, then through Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Quebec in Canada, then down the East Coast and back over to the West coast. Do you have "tow/haul" mode on your Roadtrek? I think they have that option. I do as well and it engine brakes you down the mountain descents so you don't even have to touch the brakes.

[@tracy3066]

Oh wow you've done a LOT of traveling! How many miles do you usually drive per day? I really liked Canada and want to go back there when I can! I'm not sure if I have a tow/haul mode on my Roadtrek. I don't remember seeing on but I'm going to check. So even if your not towing anything you can use it going down mountains? So how often do you pay for a place to stay? As little as possible?

[@tracy3066]

PS Do you ever go over any scary mountains? I saw this one couple on youtube that went over some mountains where the road was super narrow and to their right the road just dropped off with NO barrier. The lady started screaming and I was like HECK NO! I was scared just watching the video of it. I got lucky when I bought my toyhauler 900 miles away. I flew down to buy it and 2 days later I flew my daughter and grandson down when she was off work and she drove my toyhauker all the way back home for me. Through the mountains and everything. Then I had her boyfriend drive my Roadtrek home from the dealers which was about 2 hours away. IF I can get someone else to drive for me I always do. (or I will take a Ferry when I can to avoid so much driving) I don't like the driving part of traveling. I want to get super rich and hire a chauffeur to drive me around in my Roadtrek! LOL

[@AmberJBaldwin]

I did a lot when I first started. I really really really wanted to see Maine! I usually drive between 30-70 miles per day. Sometimes more sometimes none. I don't particularly like driving for too many hours. I get too tired and I'd like to see more of the areas I'm in. Yep I use the tow/haul function all the time in the mountains or anywhere there's a descent that requires me to brake too much. It engine brakes you instead so you don't wear out your breaks. They Hymer has it so I figured Roadtrek would since it's now owned by Hymer.

[@ArtRamboPettyQueen]

Thank you for the encouragement!

[@AmberJBaldwin]

You are so welcome!

[@RampagingEmpress]

Thanks for talking about pushing through fear. My biggest fear is not having the physical strength to protect myself or say lift a propane tank and fill it up... then i am like ........ it will happen when it happens :D Im sure we all will grow beautifully after we push through the fear ..

[@AmberJBaldwin]

😀 Thanks for watching and commenting !

[@cathycooper6916]

Thanks I know you’re going to really help aid women cause I heard that there’s a lot getting on the road these days. I can’t travel but if i did I believe I would be just like you I would just get out there and do it. I really miss traveling a lot .. me and my husband was catastrophe adjusters for 30yrs. We travel all over the USA and love it. But he passed away 10yrs. ago and now I can’t travel because of my health. But we just love all of it so much the work was hard but it also was fun cause we seen a lot things. So god bless you and be safe and enjoy your life . Love you guys and glad lily is feeling better. Catt.🐱 Texas,

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Thank you Cathy.

[@jamierupert7563]

Hi! I'm a newbie to your channel & I just love your saying that your greatest success is on the other side of fear. Makes so much sense. I might have to steal that from you, lol. Best to you! :)

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Jamie Rupert thank you and glad you liked this! Of course, steal away. lol

[@scottybbadd]

Very important video, Amber.

[@janiceanderson724]

I enjoyed this - it helped me - Thank you

[@Eyagsf]

Very well said. So glad I came across your video.... your encouragement is much appreciated. My house is going up for sale this weekend. Next week .... RV shopping 😁

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Woot Woot! RV shopping! Congrats and hope your house sells quickly. Enjoy the journey!

[@Nivasi]

women are just as capable as men. I love being on the road - the adventure at every turn. a person regardless of gender should be able to handle any situation.. the only fear we have truly is FEAR itself.

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Very well said and absolutely spot on! I love th thrill of the road, meeting people, seeing what’s around the next corner and mountain, and also facing any fears I have and squashing them. I hope more women join us and feel the freedom.

[@pompommania]

It's not about being capable and it's not a competition. A man will overpower a woman where the opposite is rarely true. That's why it's good to have a plan for protection. I do agree, women are capable but that shouldn't even be something worth mentioning it's so obvious.

[@TheDotDetective]

Thank you for letting us know about your fears. I love the wood work (faux or not) of your RV? Class A, C, or trailer? Bed placement looks so so cozy. Please tell me. I love that you didn't let going out on your own stop you. Every step is a hurdle, but the biggest one is overthinking!! However, as I'm getting closer to 60, losing physical ability is a little bit worrisome. I hate city driving!!! I've done three x 1 month long cross country (coast to coast) RV trips (pop-up and then travel trailer) more than a decade ago with my then teenage daughter. All the trips were taken in the month of August. One of them was about the time a mother, daughter and daughter's friend disappeared from Yosemite and were later found murdered. Looking back, I had no fear about taking those trips. My first road trip with her was when she turned one year old and I was returning home to my parents after a divorce in a packed to the gills Chevy station wagon. So at 25 I was already bitten by the travel bug or perhaps it was in my genes. All those times, I never invited anyone into our camp. I talked to people when I was on the street or at public location in view of other people. The only real scare I had was in the pop-up while camping in Wall, SD. I thought a tornado was coming because the wind picked up and the sky looked awful. I had a sleepless night and looking back, my daughter and I laugh at how silly the situation was. But we did have a biker try to invite himself into our company at Jacobs Lake. We weren't very sociable and he left. The questions he asked were the ones that were answered when you checked so I sensed it was just his way of weaseling into our company. I look forward to picking up RVing full time when I retire and don't have to worry about my mom.

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Tille Y - Thank you for sharing your story and experience with RVing and travel. I hope you do get out on the road again when you can and it sounds like you definitely have the travel bug. That's definitely scary about the family you spoke of in Yosemite. I don't know what the circumstances are and no matter what it's tragic. I think we can all just take precautions, be as safe as we possibly can, and live our life. Bad things can happen anywhere whether RVing or not. I'm sure we all hope nothing will ever happen to us and we'll live a long life. I know I do. I just don't want to let fear grip me though and prevent me from exploring. Oh the RV is a class C Winnebago, 26 foot and wood work is real - I think. LOL. It looks and feels real.

[@randomria8019]

You've inspired me to live this life even though I have lots of fears but I want to be free I'm currently doing homework on this lifestyle now thank you 😘😍🙏💖

[@AmberJBaldwin]

😀 Thanks for watching and commenting !

[@Really2u]

Thank you for a great video. Coming up to a point in my life that i need to live on a smaller amount of money per month. Always had the idea of livinng in a rv in my head. The house is just to expensive. By living a camping lifestyle. I figure i can both save money and live much better than i am now. One of my issues is to much stuff. I want to stay away from paying to park it. The boondock like you said. Just so many things to figure out.

[@lauraslanesvanlifetravels]

I am going thru being so angry w/myself for not leaving last week when I packed up my car for my car camping life adventure to begin. I got it all packed up (mistakingly packed too much) and then I got in, turned the ignition...and my car didn't start! Now, the day before I had drained the battery & had the same thing happen, then it started later w/no problem. I thought, the worst case scenerio of the starter being out but I think I was looking for an excuse...plus my car was just too packed and I know I needed to re-do it...and i was in so much pain physically from moving out, basically and packing both my car and most of my things into the shed for safe keeping. I still plan on doing it...but now I don't have the money I had AND my back brakes do have an issue, which I guess I should be fixing anyways before I leave. It just takes so long to save money when you don't have a house to sell.

[@myjeepzia]

Great video and beautiful beautiful thoughts thanks for sharing.

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

[@brendaowensvisuals3543]

Thank you!

[@grimsonforce7504]

After hitting the lowest point of depression in my life I've been considering buying an RV, but as a female its discouraging. Thank you for this video.

[@AmberJBaldwin]

GrimsonForce Thank you so much for your kind comments.

[@vevomaxx5779]

I;m a single woman looking to rv full time, the emptying tanks scare me.

[@AmberJBaldwin]

😀 Thanks for watching and commenting !

[@yrankin1]

Love it.

[@AmberJBaldwin]

:)

[@Suzanne3333]

Thank you. Excellent video. It was really helpful to me.

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Suzanne Iannaccone Thank you so much and glad you enjoyed my videos. 😌🙏

[@RVersity]

Wow you shared some really brave stuff with us. I feel a lot of the same things. 🤔I never really feared the dumping part. 💩 I don't think I really knew too much before my first trip.😂 I never knew what dry camping was or that you could. I'm not really sure what I thought lol or why I even got the idea to buy an RV. Love to follow your Story 🚐 Hope to start creating mine soon!

[@AmberJBaldwin]

RVersity You'll get there. Just keep pushing forward.

[@laurieoder3906]

I really like your rig

[@elainefleureton5536]

Smart woman!

[@AmberJBaldwin]

😉

[@carjack69]

Awesome,we love you video..hope see you in the road some day

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Carjack69 thank you and so glad you're enjoying my videos. See you on the road!

[@faychampoux1140]

A meditation practice is key to eliminating stress.

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Right on for sure!!!! I love to meditate and it has really helped me over the years.

[@torresfamily4682]

Thank you so much for your powerful words. ❤️

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Kriss T You're welcome and glad it touched you.

[@ourlifeourtime3861]

You are speaking to my heart I subscribe right away to follow your journey

[@AmberJBaldwin]

OurLifeOurTime that makes me so happy this spoke to you. I hope you find the courage, if you haven't already, to pursue your dreams and not let fear overcome you. Good luck!

[@terribishop9597]

Girl! I’m on the very same verge of selling my house and buying an RV as a single woman and I’m terrified but it’s what I want… my biggest fear is being lonely on the road. How do you deal with that?

[@lorettatayor5840]

Only thing I'm afraid of is mechanical break down.

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Hi Loretta - Mechanical breakdown will happen sooner or later just like things in your house can break. The difference being you're on the road so, yes, it can create challenges. I've overcome this fear by making sure I have a service like AAA that will bail me out if something happens and readily available funds if needed. Thankfully my RV has a great warranty so most of my maintenance costs are related to oil changes right now, but I do save every month for maintenance for the time I'll need it.

[@sophiaclapp912]

When I get into college I want to live in an RV instead of in a dorm. I found you looking for someone on KZbin that lives in a RV.

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Sophia Clapp 😀 Totally you should do that. Cheaper and you'll save so much money!!! I have a free masterclass you can take (3 videos) that will help you to fly the nest and get prepared. It's called “INSIDER SECRETS TO MANIFESTING YOUR DREAM LIFE AND TRAVEL FULL-TIME!" at www.storychasing.com/masterclass

[@davidgabrie1302]

Real question please... How did you bargain the price you paid for the RV? Was there haggling involved? Did you buy new, if used... did you have it inspected?

[@AmberJBaldwin]

David I just did my research on what was out there and then contacted 3 dealers and negotiated a price and then went with the dealer that I really liked and also matched the other deals from other dealers. I did buy new, which in retrospect I wish I didn't and had been warned not to just because you loose so much value in the beginning and that you don't always know exactly what you want when you start this life. So that said, I love my RV and I bought new because I wanted the warranties and a reliable vehicle traveling on my own. I'd rather have a class B van now, but time will bring that to me. :)

[@diesel1able]

Great video 🙏🙏❤️❤️

[@AmberJBaldwin]

Thank you! Cheers! Thanks so much for subscribing and welcome!