Van Life Jobs: Working the Beet Harvest 2023

[@garfield8900]

You can also pick cherries, pears, and apples before the beet harvest in Oregon and Washington starting around the end of June in Oregon.

[@NatureBum4Life]

Can you still???

[@garfield8900]

@@NatureBum4Life yes, but not at this time of year, the apple harvest ends around mid-October in Washington state.

[@brendat8450]

At 53, I'm glad you're still classifying me in the "younger" category! I think the simple fact that the long days would end in 3 or 4 weeks, would make a huge difference in one's ability to endure in order to have some more free time down the road. I'm giving this some serious consideration as a possibility for income once I'm out there. This new lifestyle is all I'm thinking about these days, while I work toward my goal! Thank you, Bob, for all of your hard work putting together these videos. The information is priceless!

[@wandasantiago9220]

Mr. Bob you are our teacher, my husband and I are saving money for a van a become a nomads. Thanks so much for your videos.

[@cathymiller3086]

Even your older videos are full of information that is pertinent still!! Thank you again, Bob!

[@iammariam9794]

DO YOU HAVE TO HAVE AN RV TO DO THIS JOB?

[@anitafriesen5016]

I live in Canada. I had been living in my car, going to the campgrounds, finding work in order to pay for my house. Now the house is paid for( it's a small 2 BDRM). Now, I live the spring ,summer and some fall months in my car and come home for the winter months. I still find seasonal work and see the country! Lol, I started watching Bob's videos about showering and have subscribed. Thanks for the tips and I'll keep watching!

[@shanash1]

Bob you look so dapper in this video! :)

[@cdlady54_95]

He heard our comments, 'trim the beard' it looks great.

[@melodyjordan6052]

He sure does!! Looks like a movie 🌟

[@victoriavargas7935]

So inspiring to watch you... love your energy and your passion. The world needs good people like you... I wish you a long life.

[@sportsmobile8328]

Bob we love your channel content here in North Ga. Keep up the great work that you are doing in trying to wake people up. Thanks again, Sportsmobile83

[@CherylFlynn1]

Really well done, Bob Wells. Thank you for being so detailed with your explanations and recommendations. I can't even tell you how much I have learned from your channel and been inspired. I'm really happy for all the people out there in the world who now have an alternative to going into hock up to their ears, living from paycheck to paycheck and and barely scraping by. Not only is this lifestyle cheap but it is also magnificent and fulfilling. You really are on the edge of a movement I think. I always look forward to your posts. And thank you for what you are doing for your fellow man and woman. That is priceless. In this world today of greed and callousness it is so refreshing do you know this is happening.

[@iammariam9794]

DO YOU HAVE TO HAVE AN RV TO DO THIS JOB?

[@BlackTopBoondocker]

One truck goes by and its called "Traffic" Lmao...I love it!!!

[@russellsstaten6042]

Did you notice that after the quote unquote "traffic" went by that Mr.Bobs dog was in the background trotting down the road...

[@calmperson101]

Oooh! an extra episode... How blessed we are :D Cheers to many more adventures!

[@rickrutledge9363]

Hi Bob, I've been following your videos now for a couple months, and these ones showing how we can get jobs in places that nomads can live at are the best so far!! Thank you! Rick

[@iammariam9794]

DO YOU HAVE TO HAVE AN RV TO DO THIS JOB?

[@shaunhall1838]

I could easily do this! Thanks Bob and Nomads!

[@iammariam9794]

DO YOU HAVE TO HAVE AN RV TO DO THIS JOB?

[@stevejames808]

Bob! You seriously saved me from another year of stress and free farm volunteering! I can finally get out of this comfortable rut!!

[@CheapRVliving]

I'm so pleased to hear it, steve!

[@vivianb5757]

Thank you Bob, you give the greatest information. That's only one reason why I subscribed to your channel. Your presentations are very appealing.

[@DaleFiant]

I’ve been a carpenter, and a craftsman. My whole life and I’m looking forward to doing that what you are I am 62 currently. I really think I can do well because I’ve built RVs from scratch as a hobby. I’ve remodeled a few and I’ve also built out three different vans. And I’ve traveled RVing, but mostly stayed in parks. I also can do some plumbing and electrical, so I think I’ll stay pretty busy being a nomad. It’s something I want to do for a long term There’s not a lot that I don’t know how to fix on a RV/Camper. And I know what you said about working yourself to death on the previous RV video I spent most my life as a commercial construction superintendent at Walt Disney World and Universal Studios so I’ve worked myself to death my whole life and now it’s time to enjoy Life 😊

[@panelvandan1057]

thanks for letting us all know about the sugar beaat harvest.. I'll definitely be looking into it! definitely need a income on the road! peace my friend!

[@Neph23]

The shirt change! heh, I had to scoot back just to make sure I was not crazy. THANK YOU! for this info.

[@ocho441]

Great info about the beet harvest Bob...

[@misterwhite3903]

Thank you for your videos. I nomad in the 90's and it was great. Don't know why I stopped but I'm going back and these really helped me realize what forgot. Thank you and safe travels.

[@CheapRVliving]

It is a wonderful lifestyle for many people. Thank you for your comments.

[@johnanddawn2918]

Pure inspiration. Loving the philosophy and the videos. Thanks for sharing Bob

[@juandiegas8211]

I saw an RV park sign in Austin, Tx advertising RV spaces for "only $1300/mo!" Even at that outrageous price they usually show a no vacancy sign. Ouch. Cheaper ways of living are becoming more expensive.

[@marknathanks7592]

i think juan, some of the oil fracking areas are priced as a result of demand for space. in florida spots are from 235.00 to 1,200. that is based on winter visitor demand.

[@juandiegas8211]

No fracking activity near Austin, just lots of fast growth, high tech industry and tourism.

[@marknathanks7592]

Bob, i will be joining the "freedom movement" as a result of your and jamies' videos. (Thank you). I, like so many , have come up short in a lifetime of work, not having enough money to do the "American dream" cookie cutter retirement. However south Florida offers little in the way of low cost/ free boondocking areas . And state park limits of 2 weeks plus state tax local tax and reservation fees, makes near impossible conditions. "If you cant afford to live here, we really dont want you here anyway" (lee, collier, charlotte counties mentality.) Among others. Mark...

[@lonestarlaurel8620]

Looks like plenty of fracking going on around Austin, or near enough, here. www.drillingmaps.com/Austin.html#.WYWqevkrKt8 It's a problem.

[@LeoTheComm]

I'll just leave this here: freecampsites.net/

[@mrbadx19]

more good info, looking to get out of the "rat race", 40 years of daily work near chicago, DRUDGE! looking at vans on ebay now.

[@codycheney3401]

They have sugar beets in southern Idaho as well. The divers make pretty decent money and go into the winter if you may want to stay there for the beauty and great people !

[@CheapRVliving]

Good to know cody! Do you happen to know the name of the company running things there?

[@moodefiant4279]

Thanx Mr. Wells. I've been working on a plan to go on walkabout for a while now. The hitch so far has been a source of income. I appreciate the ideas.

[@TrendingTami]

Those 12 hour days would be difficult but anyone can do anything they set their mind to and it sounds like a great way to earn income fast!

[@iammariam9794]

DO YOU HAVE TO HAVE AN RV TO DO THIS JOB?

[@jamestriplett790]

how do you file income taxes on nomad jobs? Do the jobs take out taxes and you have to file to get a possible return after April filing? How does mail follow you when moving around?

[@virginiaoverlander4720]

Well thanks for that tip beet harvest. I am currently a truck driver with well over a half million safe miles. This is certainly something that could work for me. Drawback is I hate the cold but hay the truck will have heat as will the camper and it's only a month give or take.

[@djpotts2554]

Great video Bob. You didn't leave anything to chance! Can't wait to meet you in Quartzite this January. You're a real inspiration to anyone who dreams of traveling our beautiful country and living with freedom as their co-pilot.

[@djpotts2554]

And modest.

[@friendlytravelsp5516]

Taquito's View of America what is the quartize?

[@opalcoastal-ld5kd]

Elsie Pride Quartzite is BLM land in Arizona where Bob's annual nomad meetup called the RTR is held.

[@ChristineBEACHCRICKETLowery]

This is a Great series of Information! Wow! We got a bonus of an extra video! Thanks Bob, I am enjoying these.

[@ArkansasMike]

A lot of great info Bob. Thanks for sharing. Have a great week my friend.

[@rons3699]

Bob, thanks for another well explained and informative video on ways that people like myself. that are considering starting to live a nomad life while still having to work. You are so kind and generous to share your experience with us...

[@curriesis3]

Love the info. Again, thanks so much for taking the time to share it with those of us who are interested. You are making this lifestyle more accessible for us all.

[@debbiehahn5622]

Love this! I wish I thought of this year's ago!!

[@404now]

Ty for taking the time to do videos like this. You are amazing.

[@chainsawcabinetshop492]

Thank you for another great video. After watching it the first time, I ran across an email with some great thoughts for those who are undecided about going Nomad. “Be who you are, not who the world wants you to be!” “Everything you do now is for your future. Think about that.” “Don’t count the days, make the days count!” “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” Wayne Gretsky “The 3 C’s in life; Choice, Chance and Change. You must make the Choice to take the Chance if you want anything in life to Change.”

[@WonderfulWanderingTopics]

This was good valuable information. Your presentation of it was perfect. Thanks for sharing. I agree with an earlier reply that I wish I knew about these jobs 15 - 20 years ago. If I ever move back to the Continent from Hawaii I still might try them.

[@lawrencecutting3946]

Another excellent presentation, Bob. Thank you, from an old guy who may have to work a bit while on the road.

[@xyz12383941]

I applied to work the 2017 beet harvest and was told that you have to be driving a class B truck to park in the company's lots and also that solo drivers would only be permitted at the North Dakota location because the other choice is so crowded that two workers per lot are required there. I'm new at this but take it that that means you have to have a sink, refer, stove, toilet etc in your truck and if not, you have to have alternate housing and get the company's approval to stay off the premises. Seems like a lot to go through for a three week job so I'll work elsewhere but wanted to pass this along.

[@CheapRVliving]

I think it must vary by the area you are in because just today I talked to friends who were there in a standard van with none of the things you mentioned.

[@warriorkelly]

CheapRVliving Bob, my idol father, where were your friends? I'm in a pickup :)

[@mesjosh363]

I was just denied because my setup is in a very small van. Very disappointing to be turned down for work because the pictures I took don’t show my amenities /inside/ the van.

[@michaelbauer7052]

Great Video, I agree, why work hard all your life for a house when you can't move it or take a big loss when you sell it, and if it's paid for you are putting alot of $$ in it, just a pain dealing with making other people rich with mortgages and stuff, I'm thinking about buying a nice pickup camper myself and check out the national parks and boondocking!!

[@CheapRVliving]

To me that is the single most logical thing you could possibly do, I'm really glad you see it to!

[@monkeynumbernine]

I am so encouraged to hear about these jobs.. I will not go anywhere as long as my dad needs me, but I am making plans for the future!!

[@seanandtracey1]

Adventure Vanman (Brian) does this harvest. Out of the all the workcamping jobs he does, he says the beet harvest is where he makes the most money in a short period of time.

[@tamitng]

Sean Spring ...Brian also has a video on the harvest. Love the videos and great info Bob!

[@abelbrokenman7536]

I worked 3 seasons in the red river valley in the early 80's. 1 dry year harvest was 17 days nonstop and walked away with $2900. next year was wet took 5 -6 weeks to finish, shoveling mud all day long or lost days to rain and only cleared 1500. weather makes a huge difference. there were 2 truck driver fatalities during the nonstop harvest. On the upside, it is where I met my future wife of 34 yrs. I looked up and saw a woman in Carhart overalls operating a huge beet piler and thought "that my kinda woman"

[@iammariam9794]

DO YOU HAVE TO HAVE AN RV TO DO THIS JOB?

[@bradkw4295]

At a few different places you say "You will walk out with $amount$ CASH in your pocket". It got me wondering if they deduct payroll taxes, or perhaps treat you as an independent contractor and 1099.

[@XaneVidz]

Ur amazing 🙏thank u. I'm a musician n been looking 4 a way to fight the norm... This is it🙏I live right by gunpowder state park

[@happygolucky11ify]

I just got a tear drop and am on the road. Thanks for the inspiration! Maybe see you on the road in Az...

[@christoole6820]

I currently live and work as an expediter out of sprinter van this information has been extremely helpful as what I’m going to do when I get my van paid off Thank you very much

[@roadtrippinnomad7637]

Very nice video. Lots of dead trees in the background. We also have that problem here in Utah. Need more rain & snow. Take Care

[@K7CARadio]

That area burned in a huge wildfire in 2003, so all the dead trees you saw were caused by that fire. It was the 3rd largest fire in recent OR history.

[@shellyscott4822]

Another good one Bob...thanks!!

[@angieclarke88]

great info thanks for sharing think its great to hear pros and cons and weigh things out :) You do a great job of that

[@dorasuarez3003]

I agree with Shanna Trenholm! you look good. Bob, I love your videos even though I will not live in a van or RV any time soon. I have an unwilling husband. But you inspire me that maybe in the far far future I might have a chance to be a nomad :)

[@mylemonblue3070]

May God bless you. You really are giving information and it's actually useful! Thank you dearly for caring enough to do these videos that truly inform and give links to sources as well! ❤️👍

[@BonnetClaw]

Bob I really like all your suggestions and although the pay isn't great, the trade off free rent and working outdoors beats sitting in a cubicle all day. However if money is the only concern then wouldn't office temping be just as good way of working for 6 months? and I've had temp jobs that pay as much as $15 per hour.

[@chads1067]

that is near Bend oregon I looked it up on google maps so incredible beautiful scenery.

[@phillipvenegas2473]

Keep making great videos! very informative.

[@TulasiLovesFruit]

Hi Bob! Thank you for sharing this information! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@1960Plague]

Bob thank you for sharing this wonderful information you truly are a blessing for helping us all to be independent & free peace ✌

[@tump2y]

I am also curious about this. Also what do you do about medical coverage? What if you need medications daily?

[@billyatwork]

Man your great. Thank you so much for this info. I'm vetting more and more inspired

[@stringbender57]

Thank you very much for this information Bob. You have answered so many questions about the beet harvest. 👍🏻

[@CheapRVliving]

I'm always glad to help.

[@southjk]

great information Bob, thanks so much for doing this.

[@LenoraForest]

Awesome video. So much good information. Thanks.

[@AndrewEllisAndymanout]

Bob, your doing a good thing. Bless you sir.

[@mettahuttravels3183]

Thanks again BOB:-] will be a bit different in Australia but the principles remain the same.

[@brianscomics4900]

Bob, I wanna blaze some bowls and learn from you man holy shit.... Just put your wisdom into my head please... Keep it up man you inspire me.

[@martinaesquibel7417]

I love what your doing bob wells I wanna do the same thing one day blessing to you

[@Freemanpressx]

Your videos are very informative and well presented. I would like to see you do one specifically on dealing with the weather.

[@mvblitzyo]

yes great life n thats a fact ! hugs for your you amazing human ..

[@theneverendinghighway]

This sounds really interesting. The thought going through my head is doing this until the job ends and then start heading home to Boston to see family for the holidays. Then, spending a few months at home doing rideshare over the winter and heading back out on the road in the spring when rideshare tends to slow down

[@michaelhain1417]

Can you repost your Amp hours explanation. Thank you Bob!

[@nancyfahey7518]

Thank you Bob

[@chads1067]

Thanks Bob. Im trying to decide whether to fly into oregon and then buy a used motorhome or class B van or buy a motorhome out here in southern california and slowly drive my way up staying at RV parks along the way. Family is important so Im still Renting at families home taking care of their dog and running my business online here. I take it you travel alot you were just in Arizona and now your in Three sisters thats the way to live..a never ending adventure much respect to you. Wow that view is incredible I wish I could be there right now. I also love the oregon coast and want to spend time there again.

[@grayeagleswolves]

Hey Bob thank you for the Great Information

[@grayeagleswolves]

yw man any time I'm going through the video's and people need to visit a camping store section and get the basic's camp stove and pop up shower and toilet bucket seat and a Good sleeping bag that is well maintained for weather

[@MrEroshan]

Bob, that looked like a wolf behind you going down the road after the truck passed by.

[@tonyyost7125]

Right on Bob......t

[@garfield8900]

I used to live in Bend, OR but when all the CA transplants came up there the rent went sky high and I had to leave, even though I had a good trade I could not afford to live there anymore.

[@JOEYHIPHOP2008]

Great info . Thank you Bob Wells

[@CheapRVliving]

My pleasure!

[@JOEYHIPHOP2008]

Here's a little bit of my story Bob . I am looking for a way to live on $1000 And work on how to make more money to do what make me happy . The story like this one you must hear a lot of . You are so nice about sharing info and you give it your all Thank you Bob Wells I hope to make me and you proud of us for doing more for us and the world ..

[@CheapRVliving]

In addition to my videos here I also have a website and forum with a lot more information that may help you achieve your goals: www.cheaprvliving.com

[@austrynejasperdolphy9323]

I love this job

[@hermes6587]

Well you did it again Bob, another great video offering promise and hope. As part of your series, will you or consider doing a resume how to? Since many of these jobs, are jobs with different skill sets than what many may have had in prior work experience, I wonder if you can touch on that. Thanks & peace.

[@hermes6587]

Thanks Kurt, I'll check it out, although I was looking for any specifics on what to include on a resume for temp/nomad type jobs.

[@Ballenxj]

Here's a helpful video. Thumbs up.

[@cadykyst4457]

Wow, what happened to the forest? It’s so much dead wood! I’ve never seen it so bad!

[@iammariam9794]

DO YOU HAVE TO HAVE AN RV TO DO THIS JOB?

[@dionnemacdonald9083]

Love your spirit and attitude ✌🏻️i dream of this life 😍

[@linda7051]

awesome info. anyone can work a hard job for a couple of months.

[@dayvenable9897]

Western Nebraska also has beet harvest. I work in the scale house every year.....

[@nannetteloader7751]

Thank you

[@tweeterthemonkeyman383]

Renting is a scam, I am saving up to buy a mi pod. I love this lifestyle!

[@ginastrachan7647]

Do you have a series on sickness, getting my diabetic medicine , etc

[@MrAbove69]

Great video ...I need to work off the books or I'll lose my medical benefits. any help w/that?

[@cindyc-thedogsandme.]

Great info, I wish I was younger. I love physical work.

[@NoProGoPronto]

Why do you have to be younger? You just have to be able :-)

[@cindyc-thedogsandme.]

NoProGoPronto I am afraid I wouldn't make it through the whole harvest and I have two small dogs. Just some factors I would have to over come. My body get sore and tired quicker than it use too. But thanks for encouragement NoProGoPronto.

[@cindyc-thedogsandme.]

Bob Wells don't you sleep Bob? Lol you answered 3 hours ago? That's like 2 or 3 AM?

[@lf778]

Bob I think you are fantastic. I love your quotes and all of the insightful info which I plan to use. I haven't found info. on paying taxes (do you have to declare a resident state even though you are a nomad)? Also info. on affordable medical Ins. for nomads. That can eat up a lot of your savings. Any advice ?

[@wetswole6187]

Hey Bob can you make a video on how to stay cool and warm in the summer/winter if living sin a van or such. I am curious do you just use your car ac and heat that seems really innefficient so I am curious how you do it. How bout when it snows and rains and such do you go somewhere or just stay in your car all day? Thanks

[@warriorfortruth2838]

Your amazing bob so helpful :) this would make it possible for me to come back to USA doing stuff like this. Make thr dream work too cold here to rv and van but not southern usa.

[@CheapRVliving]

Thanks for watching free a thinker where are you presently?

[@warriorfortruth2838]

In Scotland bob :) was in the USA for many years and came back. Did nothing but work myself to death just about literally.

[@autumnskyes5633]

Thanks for the video. I had read that other people had worked the beet harvest and I have had a fair amount of curiosity about getting involved once I get on the road. However I have a question that I'm hoping you or your subs can help answer. I am currently getting SSDI and a disability pension for narcolepsy. In the past I supplimented my money with cash job (money under the table = no muss no fuss as far as earning money when my symptoms were too much). The narcolepsy I deal with isn't like the "fainting goat" type ( cataplexy) it just makes it hard to focus at times. I manage with naps and a schedule and limiting stress. Meds are way too expensive, How accommodating are these companies? Would they be willing to pay cash or are there cash positions? If I needed a break could I get one easily? Now just for the record I am no slouch. I threw scrap to pay my mortgage before I was able to qualify for my ssdi and pension from working 13 years in the medical lab. I farmed and I have worked at a fabrication business. If given half a chance I can be a valuable employee. Even though I have this money coming in every month I feel it helps my head if I have a way to earn some extra scratch to be sure I can cover expenses and have that emergency savings. Any thoughts, advice and ideas would be helpful.

[@DavidNelson-hf7bo]

This video is 6 years old. Is there an update to this interesting video?

[@wf2651]

Do you ever work Dwight Schrute’s beet farm ?

[@captainfragger6295]

Highest paid job? Shoot I make that in a week. As take home. Can a month I can bring home 10 to 15 grand regardless of what's the particular job is actually paying. A good job for older people who can't work much would be a firewatch in a Refinery. Or a helper in the refinery or pipeline. It's not very hard. Last I heard firewatch was making 20 an hour and I have heard of them making 25 an hour. Helpers usually makes three or $4 an hour more than that. I put my time in doing that. I worked my way up to CWI okay. I'm a certified welding inspector and sometimes I do utility inspections. And brother let me tell you. All I have to do is pay attention to what's going on... write reports contact the right people in if something happens. Utility inspectors usually start off at $500 a day. Welding inspectors can be anywhere from 600 to 900 a day. But be honest there's not very many people who can pass that test it has an 80% failure rate and that's what people who have been doing this line of work for decades . I studied hard and I got lucky. And I had 15 years experience

[@lateapex9420]

Great video Bob. Would they allow a British citizen to do this work as I'm planning a long road trip surfing and taking my Ducati to racing curcuits around the US?

[@melindarose2904]

I love your new you tube. So informative. I have been thinking how I can get started for thus life style, but all my money keeps me stagnant. I am not committing to a new lease which is abit scary, but in reality I can no longer pay the rent. I have no money, two small dogs that are my sanity and semi retired. I do have a small car which has high miles but keeps going. My lease is up the end of Feb. so I need to get moving in my new journey on mobile living. Can I do this in my small car to get started? Do you know anyone who is selling their vehicles that is affordable and we'll cared for and macanically sound that I could up grade from my car? This is something I really want to do, but need direct. please help?

[@krisballard541]

That's interesting!

[@charlescain7962]

Wish I had known about the truck driving part. That's what I do now. Just wanting to retire.

[@Educatedunhousedperson]

How do they get away with 12 hour days everyday? 12 hours is supposed to be 3 days. 10 is 4, and 8 is 5. It's setup like that so you don't get exhausted.