Turning Job Loss into Nomadic Freedom: Class A RV Living on a Budget!

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Robert's life took an unexpected turn when he lost his job, leading him down a path of nomadic living. After experimenting with various vehicles, he found his RV home in a 1996 Class A Fleetwood Bounder. Now, he thrives living off-grid and working remotely. Robert's transformation from apartment living to off-grid RV life proves that anyone can change their life for the better!
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[@collinsfriend1]

I work in a hospital as a case manager. I often see patients that are homeless, and living in their car not by choice but reality. Most have phones or/and a tablet and I always tell them about this channel because so many of them are sleeping in the drivers seat or passengers seat and don't realize they can make it a lot more comfortable and functional. And also avoid getting blood clots in their legs from sleeping in such a compromised position. A lot of them have money from retirement or working a job and just need ideas to fix up their car or van into a more homey place, safe and make their lives easier.

[@blueamenaa749]

You re an angel to do that. Real estate is unaffordable and it's great they can live a better life. This channel is a true jewel for everyone.❤❤❤

[@georgewagner7787]

It's affordable but only in Scranton

[@noattentionspantheater8474]

I lived in a ‘95 Toyota Tacoma off and on for the past 20 years. Now, rents are going sky high here in Prescott AZ,. ..so I bought a ‘97 Fleetwood Tioga and I’m boon docking for the next year and putting money away as I still have a decent job. I hope I’ll be fully Nomadic and working seasonal jobs by spring of 2024. Cheers for all the work you do getting info out there for folks like us who are fed up with Greedy Landlords.

[@фредерикмиз]

well said! Greedy slum lords, we have had enough of it here in Pennsylvania. We purchased some cheap land in Arizona. Leaving in for Arizona this January.

[@sigridbuck5032]

​@@фредерикмиз SADLY IT MAY NOT BE " GREEDY " ANYTHING ! THE STATE PEOPLE LIVE IN CHARGE LANDLORDS MORE AND MORE TAXES ! EVERY YEAR MY TAXES GO UP. FOR SCHOOLS !! I PUT OUT bark to keep down weeds and mytaxes went up ! It was " improvments !! Every time someone moved out we spent hundreds disposin% of tr!sh at the dump !! Had to replace stoves , friges floors heaters !! And. The renter was not paying enough to pay the payment on the house !! Some may be greedy but we were not ! We could not discriminate either !!

[@georgewagner7787]

Try being a landlord. I bought property because I have no pension. Taxes 4 times a year, new roof, 2 furnaces, other repairs to the tune of 10k and still not done.

[@IvyRosethebus]

He has a very nice home. Good for him! The info on how to convert Starlink to 12 volts will help sooo many people! Thanks 😊

[@cintiapollock2486]

yeah I found that especially cool! 👍

[@maryolson411]

I think a lot of us started by looking at tiny homes and found Cheaprvliving through those searches. Thank you, Bob for all the help you give us.

[@cathyhennessey9018]

I love happy stories like this. What could gave been a real problem turned out to be a new life. God bless him

[@Jibbie49]

Thankfully, Robert has computer skills, which are in demand and a person can "work from home." I love how clean and neat he had his place.

[@TheRock-xj7hs]

Bob, you’ve done it again! You find the nicest people who just continue to fill that nomad community with their kindness, smarts and acceptance of living on the road. I’ve been off the road for a year and plan to head out to Arizona December 1. With my van converted and I’m uncertain if I will pull my camper or not. I pay $15 a month to pull my 18 foot camper. it is like having a small studio apartment but again I just might head out with my converted van and my two dogs. Hope to see you at the RTR again. Best of luck, Robert! You made a great decision.

[@Buck_Jones1909]

Good to see a Class A nomad! This life has many paths! Robert’s RV is a smaller Class A. I’m going to his channel to learn about his Starlink set up! Thank you to Bob & Robert!

[@GirlNextDoor1103]

Your RV is very nice!! I want to do something like this. I recently went month to month on my apartment lease so I’m not locked in and can leave when I choose. I was illegally terminated (official determination from OSHA after year long investigation) from my school bus driving job and received a small settlement. I relocated and am currently driving school bus while seeking a better job. Had a Skywest flight attendant interview last week that didn’t go well because all interviewer cared about was why I wasn’t working for a year. No matter what I say it isn’t going to look good for me, so I just said I took time off. I’m entitled to that, right? But no can do! I had no chance from that point on, even though I’d make the perfect flight attendant. Very deflating. Funny how we’re criticized for not working yet criticized for pursuing a job. Can’t win. It’s really disgusting in this country that the only thing cared about is work, work, work! So anyway, with my measly $10,000 I’m wanting freedom more than ever. I have a new Hyundai Tucson SUV with a tow package rating of 1500. Not a whole lot I can do with that, but there are a few possibilities to go really light just to get me started. I can’t bear the idea of enduring another six month Wisconsin winter approaching. Anyway, that’s my situation and after being shot down for a better opportunity and one I really wanted, I’m thinking of moving on. Not like I couldn’t still pursue a job I really would enjoy while living out of my home on wheels.

[@JoeMama-no2kl]

Sugar just point your rig South West and drive. Low was like 65° and the high was 75° this week in the desert. Most snow birds get here Nov 1st. The rest arrive after the holidays.

[@paulineb66]

I like the wood cabinets. I am not a fan of ultra modern looks.

[@angeladawn805]

Robert is sitting pretty: his rig is classy, and much nicer than many homes I've lived in. Kudos to Robert for taking the plunge, and having the skillset and talent to sustain such a life. Good on you mate. ❤ from New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@pmireur04]

What a cool video! He’s got such a great personality, and I loved how he talked about his fear of going out on the road and how it wasn’t as scary as he initially thought. Great encouragement for many!

[@terrapintravels3829]

Wow, a beautiful home, thank you for the tour Bob and Robert.🎉

[@Winniebago]

More and more common these days living this way not by choice. I'm glad this channel shows people their options and that it IS possible

[@Jibbie49]

Also, it isn't necessary to drive 2,000 miles away from where you live to do this, as there are plenty of places to camp all over the country. I realize that Bob is in Arizona, since he's doing RTR, and there is lots of cheap deals for the winter.

[@janetkoball44]

I like the original style of this Class A. It's in great shape and such low mileage. Nice guy and pleasant to listen to. Thanks Bob .

[@denisestarr2314]

I live in my offgrid cabin . Building an overland 4x4 pick up . Two years from retirement. Thinking of starting next summer hit the road for a few months , Maybe work remote road jobs construction or in tourist towns . A couple weeks at a time .

[@cyn4rest]

We have a 1994, 28 Bounder as well. Great rig. Just like a Timex… just keeps running. Proper and timely maintenance is the secret! Nice to meet you, Robert. Wish you all the best. Thanks, Bob.

[@AlexfromHollywood]

I'm an apartment dweller but I'm hooked on your videos! Best wishes and keep it up!

[@jeremytorgersen]

Great home and tour, especially for someone that works from home full time.

[@cotter9751]

I love interviews like this - lots of great ideas. And an openness to trying different options until finding what works well for circumstances. Thanks.

[@kele1264]

Robert really knows a lot about his systems, which is necessary for successful living in a Class A. He keeps his place neat and clean; admirable! Sure wish we could've met his cat! He's ok by me if he loves his cat and treats his fur baby well! Best of luck to you and your cat, Robert! I think I'll check out your channel! Thanks for showing your rig. Thanks Bob, for this interview and video! Hugs and kissies for Cody!

[@Papi-power]

Great interview lots of information ty

[@baz7055]

Great interview. Does he leave his starlink dish outside all night when he is boondocking? Out on-the dessert or anywhere are you worried it might be stolen while you sleep?

[@mystictraveler6228]

Honest Guy .......thank you

[@crispychris7484]

Very nice for the price. And very clean. Storage valor

[@CindyinArizona]

Wow, cool Robert that Bob interviewed you. Interesting to hear your story.

[@mildredwebster2822]

Very impressive . Beautiful home on wheels. What quality. Just watched a video on couple that paid $400,000. Class A. Fancy in looks however they got a lemon!!. Can't compete with this one

[@grannypeacock1218]

Lovely, capable young man

[@sueg2658]

Sweet rig! Congratulations on hitting the road. Be well and enjoy the adventure.

[@фредерикмиз]

Any guy who has a cat for a buddy is a good man.👍

[@rockitsurjon8629]

The Fonz respects the Class Aaaayyyyyye.

[@keldaMouse]

the info your guests share is INVALUABLE. thank you so much for sharing Robert. What you did with the voltage on the starlink was masterful.

[@leslieservantofgod8601]

Excellent I live in a 36 ft motorhome two slides and I live out here off grid RV parks are getting way too expensive

[@ToriLynnH]

I have a 28' Fleetwood bounder. This is longer. Maybe 34'. This one has more cupboards, a bigger sink, and a pantry.

[@marciawade9101]

His home is NICE! It's VERY clean and has PLENTY of space and storage. NICE! 💖🎉👍

[@roberthutchins4297]

gTRAY RIG! aLGreat rig. Almost as bg as a house! There-in would lie the problem for me. Driving ahuge gas-guzzling vehicle, often around town.. 8mpg? Where can you park legllly, other than a handy local deert. Anywhere else, knocks on the door at 2am.! My choice would be a 15 foot vehicle. Doesn´t So much smaller - but so much less qorry. I´ve almost convinced myself!draw as much attention, less fuel, easier to park.

[@DavidHuffTexas]

OK, I'm more than a bit of a geek (it's how I make my living), but I _thought_ I noticed a tower computer chassis behind the driver's seat with a Sun Micro logo on it (?) Was I hallucinating ? 😄

[@justinekingmaker493]

I totally relate to this guy! Granted, I currently work remotely, have been for several years but for me it's the prospect of a potential 110% rent increase that terrifies me! I simply will not be able to afford that if/when it comes. So, for the past year I have been looking into Vanlife/BoxTruck life. The idea of continuing the "work/rent" cycle and having nothing to show for it is just too depressing and at my age, terrifying! I'm 57yrs old, I have some physical ailments but nothing so dier that it keeps me from maintaining a full-time job. So, I'm lucky there. I don't own a car so a tow trailer is out of the question. I know I'll be wanting to spend my time split between urban and more rural settings so I'm leaning towards a box truck for the "stealth" aspect. I've been making a list of gear that I will need. I've been downsizing and getting rid of stuff I just don't need/use anymore. My wardrobe has been pared down considerably since I work remotely, t-shirts and sweats are my FRIENDS! I don't have any family stuff anymore, due to a very devastating break-up some years ago where my ex's father literally had a bonfire with ALL my belongings, except the clothes I managed to pack in my old Navy Sea Bag, my laptop (at the time), and my dog (RIP). So, rebuilding a life for myself has been slow and piecemeal. Honestly, I have learned to live with so much less and I'm OK with that! I'm not worried about not being close to family as my parents both passed away a little over a year ago (two months apart), I'm not close to my brother or my cousins. I only have my son, who's in his thirties. He currently lives with me, but I'm looking forward to him moving out and freeing myself up to hit the road! My soul has always been a wanderer anyway. I grew up in the midwest but as a young adult, I joined the Navy and caught the "on the move" bug early. I have moved around so often that I don't like to have too many "things" to have to move.

[@garthgreenup4789]

Good luck to you! ❤

[@фредерикмиз]

Very informative video. Many are going off grid living today. We are leaving Pennsylvania in January for Arizona. we have had enough of this commonshit tax state. Rents are absolutely rediculous.

[@OverlandOne]

Thats s really nice rig he has there. I love my van and I'm sure I get better mileage, but man, he sure has a lot of storage I do not have. I wish him many miles of safe travels.

[@leoblumhagen644]

Class As ans Class Cs are complete homes on wheels

[@marilynrenaud1892]

Beautiful Class A motorhome... So clean and spotless and in excellent condition. Love the wood cabinets with so much storage space. Thank you so much for the wonderful tour!👍🙂

[@gigimc6640]

Bob, I think a great project would be for you to walk us through the Starlink conversion.

[@louisepotier2784]

A home on wheels, for sure. Very nice. I would have liked to have met the cat haha. Have a wonderful day! 🙂

[@DeborahRose2885]

Really nice and clean not clutter like some . Great job

[@ramontoro]

Hello everybody from Puerto Rico

[@DeborahRose2885]

Hello😊

[@rvfreedomtrail]

You've done well young grasshopper, you really do have a nice setup. I think more people should consider a class A for a full-time nomadic life.

[@billquailes7882]

Well done, glad to see a class A. Robert has a good setup. I have 34 ft class A, a 1999 Holiday Rambler. Mine is full of stuff I do not need and I need to clean it out. The saying "stuff expands to fill the space you have" is true in my case. I travel alone and need to "lighten up".

[@lindaschultz7900]

How do I go about purchasing a motorhome with only $1,000 . I am living in a hotel for $540 a week. I want to live in an RV. I lived in my car for 2 years during the recession in 2010. I now have a decent job and good credit. I also have a $292 a month car payment.

[@stevehullings704]

Look into parkway rv center in ringolds Georgia they have very nice inexpensive rv for sale,

[@georgewagner7787]

Fb marketplace has some.

[@DeborahRose2885]

FB market place has great deals

[@gigimc6640]

Gotta look up how to convert Starlink.

[@caroltorres134]

Thank you for the walkthrough your rig, I have an older RV as well, my goal is to take out my sofa and two chairs and have more space to walk around..all I want is a recliner lol. I just need to find someone who can do it for me.

[@Scriptorsilentum]

if you want the two chairs removed you'll likely need to borrow a set of sockets and a ratchet. lift up the chair skirts, feel around for the bolts that secure them to the floor. find the right socket, unbolt and ya got room.

[@allonesame6467]

It is interesting to note that when you live in a house you are not so much aware of "waste", but that on-the-road living, brings these aspects of life to the fore, increasing awareness on the trash we produce. Thank you for sharing!

[@KevinNorris-ke5fx]

I love this rv an he so clean he got it made

[@sherrijustice6482]

Wow what a great home! At an awesome price! So happy for you Robert. I've been told that if you put a pizza stone in the bottom of your oven. It distributes the heat so things cook evenly. I hope that you enjoy your rig.

[@neilarmitage6632]

Great lifestyle. I have an 8 ton truck and luxury caravan, all offgrid. Never buy a brick and morta home. This rig cists more than an average hone. I have a full flushing toilet, hot and cold running water, shower. Enough water on board 320 lites total. I generate my own power huge amount. I can go where-ever I wish.

[@elsathal7359]

Thank you for sharing 🙏🕊🌏

[@TeddyBearFarmer]

😮the star link hack is Awesome 👏🏼

[@mattc9875]

He has way more space than millions of high-pay renters in crowded cities like NYC or London, and with more quality too!

[@rexg2985]

That is a really clean Class A for as old as it is. That pantry is huge! I'm going to watch your videos on adding solar and Starlink.

[@kellybarrington9057]

I love the lay out Robert. Good for you.

[@patti.autocad3652]

Robert, this was just fascinating, beginning to end...

[@Jibbie49]

For anyone thinking they want the Nomad life, they can always take the weekend and visit a local campground like Robert said he first did and see how they enjoy it. We did a lot of tent camping when our children were going up and people were always friendly at local campgrounds. There are "rustic" campgrounds locally as well.

[@realestateinfonet9041]

Superb video! Thanks!

[@tracylawrence5258]

If you have an awning use it to collect water when it rains. I use to keep a 55 gal drum or a 275 cube at the end of awning. Lower one side a little more on that side. I used a cheap pool float to direct water into barrel. Then used a 12 v transfer pump to pump into camper. You have a filter in your camper so use it for shower, toilet and dishes and plants. I dod that for 6 yrs before i put a well on my land. Good luck.

[@carolkokx9638]

Very nice

[@lisabeare2366]

Thank you for your honesty. Some bodies make it look like all sunshine. But as everything in life there are challenges. ❤

[@citizencope74]

enjoyed this tour and interview. great size home on the road. best wishes!

[@raylenetatum8185]

Awesome home that Robert has made with his kitty. I wish him all the best. Thank you Bob for another great video.

[@kevinkobayashi]

where do you get your mail etc, how do you keep your food fresh and not old how and where do you plug your rv etc for ex phones, tv, electricity etc do you pay for it and where do you send your mail bills etc

[@vision78678]

this man can use this big van as business shop too........e.g collect medicinal herbs and pack them sell them

[@sandyseibelhager7131]

I love it. It reminds me so much of the mobile home I grew up in. What a bargain too!

[@Ulbre]

I'm an Aussie living in Asia. I think the USA is truly the only country where you can pick up such a solid good quality RV for this price point. Also I think you maybe have the most flexible options throughout your country for those wanting to choose a RV lifestyle whether it be boon docking or RVParking. Am I jealous? Shit yeah I am!!!!!

[@dopeMike_]

Ive done offgrid RVing in Aussie. Wasnt a big problem. They dont seem to care where you park in some towns over night like they do stateside.

[@georgewagner7787]

So fly to Mexico and walk on in

[@susiepittman601]

Great video. Thanks 😊.

[@lesawilliams139]

I love your RV. I learned a lot from you. Thank you

[@justgivemethetruth]

That looks like a real problem to drive, it's huge! But cool.

[@bethannea4842]

Sweet rig!

[@OhHapppyDaay]

He is adorable! I love his accent. Sounds like home.

[@Kellie-c6k]

Big bathroom!...just all that water .. laborious

[@Brian.S]

If I get Starlink (or Amazon's Project Kuiper, once it's up and running, if the user antenna works similarly), I'd want to do the same... DC-DC power-over-ethernet adapter and my own router.

[@mistycunningham6772]

Omg look at the space of to prepare food...

[@ronaldhall2489]

Sweet deal all away round. Great shap also

[@laurirohr5364]

Good job Robert! Great bedspread😊

[@campingwithchrissy]

Yay, finally a class A! I have a 1993 Fleetwood Flair 22ft. I have renovated the interior & just finishing up the suspension. I'm so happy to see someone in a rig like mine & boondocking. I live in New Mexico and hope to go to AZ for the winters. Thanks for sharing!

[@rejeannagwynn5665]

Very nice Robert. Enjoy!

[@nullhill6486]

Wow. Beautiful condition for a '96? And a fireplace! I'm in love.

[@Wv8675]

Home is where you make it...

[@JillC-w6o]

Wow, Robert got a great deal on this Class A RV. He seems like a really nice guy. I am going to subscribe to his channel :).

[@webbtales]

Sweet little home! I love it! ❤

[@sylviajones4907]

Robert is so neat. And so very nice. He got a great deal on his rv. Great interview. Thanks, Bob.

[@judyzeigler3980]

Very nice, lots of room.

[@danvieths1199]

Interesting router setup.

[@Thehonestruth]

What.a great home Robert. Best of luck in your travels and life ahead. 😊

[@brianleonard6885]

congratulations Robert and thanks for sharing, keep living and loving and spreading kindness as you do.

[@Goodgrief7811]

Looking really comfortable congratulations

[@Matty-Travels]

Loved in my campervan for 9 years straight so far and love it.

[@velicad2905]

AAAMEN❤!!!

[@cintiapollock2486]

Well done rig, wow so much room! His smart use of space has left him a spacious comfy home.

[@Mooniicky]

Big fan of your channel from over here in the UK. Sending ❤and 🫂

[@tyhartline]

Love !!!

[@ericac.4316]

I love how he is not a clutter individual. Very nice camper and clean.

[@whiterabbit2786]

What a lovely gentleman. I hope to run into him out on the trail someday.