You Are Never Too Old For The RV Lifestyle! Solo RVing

[@sevyclark3772]

I lost my wife to cancer a year ago. I'm 68 , and I'm ready to it the road. If at 87 he can do it , I have no excuses. Thanks really inspiring

[@valerierogers9609]

I can relate.

[@sevyclark3772]

@Ken S Hi Ken ,not easy ,but you have to hang in there .I do a lot of walking

[@bethphillips8459]

Yep, that's my ROCKSTAR dad! He's my inspiration! Thanks for interviewing him Mike!

[@bethphillips8459]

@@malan43 thanks!! I think so!!

[@cajunjamis9001]

Beth Phillips U R blessed! Do you know what type of motor oil your dad uses in the R/T 318 V-8 ? Cajun

[@j94shore]

Beth, your handsome Dad is such an inspiration! Such an AWESOME Dad you have! 😊

[@bethphillips8459]

Thank you Janine!

[@bethphillips8459]

Thanks Cajun! I'm not sure, but I will ask him and reply back.

[@debyschenck4322]

Thank you for this Mike. I’m 66, female and solo. I’m getting ready to retire and hit the road and my kids are not happy. I was beginning to doubt myself until I watched this interview! How inspiring and just what I needed. God bless him....and you and Jen!

[@zackerysalem1031]

Hi deby I'm 51 and doing RV life Sept. Still have to work but I'll travel whenever I can and will live full time in my RV. How are you doing 8 months later? I have 3 kids - 2 think I'm crazy and 1 is supportive lol

[@maureentweedly]

Love his quote "they are only too old because they want to be." Great interview.

[@Mudbug2000]

Great! I’m 77, been planning for a few years & decided on a B Van. Everyone is doing their thing so grandma is hitting the road to see America. I’m in good health and thought I could do this at least 10 years and now this guy shows me that yes, at least! Thank you for having him on.

[@susansutton2012]

I wish you good health and have a great time.

[@cherriemckinstry131]

@@susansutton2012 in looking for someone to do this with..

[@lifehunter6426]

Do it. Don't waist one more minute. Don't just exist...LIVE!!!

[@kateps1874]

It soothes my soul to listen to older people talking about their lives, every person is a treasure and every life story so rich. Fascinating interview, thank you!

[@lindaheald9629]

What a treat, I am a healthy 83, very active ex truck driver. I think I can whip the world and everyone keeps telling me to remember my age. I hope he is still with us and still traveling. Thank you for the awesome video.

[@madeinmichigan6773]

I love his story 💖 My mom, my world and best friend left this earth on January 8th, 2018 due to Dementia. She raised 5 children by herself and if I can say...we all turned out wonderful, successful, very happy and best of all...... just like her 😇 She was an avid lover of camping and raised us camping every summer of our childhood. She would have our camping gear ready for our last day of school and we would camp until the week before it started again. She would drive back and forth to work because she knew how much we loved it.. we continued as adults to camp with our children and my mom of course 😊 We all had our own rigs and would have the time of our lives on our family trips. These are my greatest memories to date. I'm 51 now as of yesterday and I am planning a solo journey to see all of our National Parks and more. My husband is not a camper and has given me his blessing to do what i need to do so 'm leaving Jan 1, 2019 so I will be seeing all the beautiful things I know my mom would have wanted to see herself and I plan to leave a little of her at each special place. She was supposed to take this trip with me 😊 Just her and I but now she still is but in a much different way. I'm going to sprinkle a bit of her at every gorgeous place I know she would have loved to see. So I agree 100% with getting out there NOW, I DON'T PUT IT OFF ANYMORE BECAUSE YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT TOMORROW WILL BRING.❤ God bless you all and please live your life with passion. This is the only chance you get. There's no coming back for a re-do and our clocks don't go backwards. So please enjoy every moment you can. 💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@mannyfox8089]

im so glad you posted this comment, Ms Made in Michigan! Im sure your mom is so proud of you too:-)

[@madeinmichigan6773]

@@mannyfox8089 Awe! Thank you. That means a lot! ❤ I know she's with me because I feel her around me all the time. God bless you and yours and may he keep you safe and healthy. 🥰❤

[@david2284180]

Here it is 2 years and a pandemic later. Did you take your solo trip to the national parks?

[@H.pylori]

I am sitting around feeling too old at 72 to hit the road. Fearful of being alone, bad guys, and break downs in the middle of nowhere. Then I watch this video and now I feel like a chicken. What an interesting person, following his dreams, with his wife still with him (urn). This should be shown as an inspiration to all elderly people afraid to travel. God Bless Him!

[@Atheria444]

You can do it! Take the plunge!

[@H.pylori]

Thanks for the encouragement. There are still good people like you still out there.

[@UncaDave]

Fear is an impediment and not a catalyst. Dump fear and grasp courage! Life is yours for the living, good luck!!!!

[@sueschoers4974]

Feel the fear and do it anyway!

[@H.pylori]

@@sueschoers4974 Gee, I had forgotten about this wonderful video. Thanks for your input. Now I am 74 and still need a push off the edge. I have all the gear one would need. Just need the "Go!"

[@stephenklare1796]

This gentleman is amazing.

[@sammiepuppy4196]

My last trip with my father was a 9200 mile car trip from Miami to Vancouver and back. Best trip we ever had with wonderful memories. A few months upon our return, my daddy was diagnosed with lung cancer and passed away four months after his diagnosis. I will always remember our big trip smile from the memories.Loren, you are a gem!! Safe travels.

[@bethphillips8459]

@Sammie Puppy, so sorry for your loss. Cherish your beautiful memories!

[@rebeccatreeseed410]

I went on a trip to Vegas with my mom not long before she died of cancer... Hotel all the way, but we had fun remembering our camping trip to Estes park in Colorado. Great memories.

[@donnareed1068]

That is awesome. He's a hero and a great role model. I'm 67, a widow, and this is my plan, sell the house, buy an RV and go. I have 3 dogs and 2 cats but it can still be done.

[@helenwaddell8880]

Hi Donna! My name is Helen. I'm 74 and also want to get on the road, I have 3 dogs, could you tell me how you're going to manage traveling with your "kids"? I need all the advice I can find. Thanks so much! h

[@isanna6075]

Did you end up doing it Donna?

[@nordic73]

I dream of vanlife. I'm stretched thin. Work... Mom 84 with falls... Dad 91 with dementia. To keep going despite loss, depression while being alone is something I admire.

[@pattladd5668]

I too have looked after my parents; first Dad, now Mom. My greatest frustration is her lack of interest in just about anything that doesn't involve sitting in her chair watching TV, hour after hour. Hang in there; your time is coming. 👍🏼

[@cherriemckinstry131]

@@pattladd5668 I don't see me as bec9ming a tv watcher..65, new knees and love camping

[@martyfenwick5339]

@@pattladd5668 I understand your frustration.... Trying to keep my Dad interested in gardening cause I love him and don't want him to just give up:(

[@aprilbaxter2578]

Hang in there and don't give up on your dreams! I took care of my Mom. She passed at 93. She was bed-ridden the last five years. I am 74 now and hoping to retire this year. My credit card is paid off. I have a small mortgage left. I want to travel and check out what suits me for RV living, and still have a home base for a little while. It is now time for my children to take over. I'm ready to have "my" time before it's too late.

[@diepenj47]

I smiled all the way through this interview. I met Loren around 1980 when I joined the flying club that he was a founding member of. We worked on our airplanes and flew together. He introduced me to his RT, the first one I had ever seen and I think I knew even than that I would also be a Roadtreker one day. So, here we are 40 years later and we are still hanging out, camping together and enjoying each others company. It’s been fun!

[@livefreeordie4850]

Jim great story

[@donatzerodayslife]

Do you know his Amateur call sign?

[@bethphillips8459]

Are you a Ham Zero Days Life?

[@bethphillips8459]

@Jim Diepenbruck, and thank you for always watching out for him and helping him out with things! More appreciated than you'll ever know!!

[@gweger6425]

Wow! Great!

[@NicoVeenkamp]

This is a most wonderful and inspiring interview Mike. I am 60 years old and he will be an inspiration for me to keep on traveling as long as I can. Thank you for putting this out there.

[@livefreeordie4850]

Nico I see him going until at least 90.

[@rd4660]

I’m trying so hard to be just like him!!!! I’m only 63, so that give me about 25 years to perfect my game!

[@livefreeordie4850]

Rd practice makes perfect

[@davewaters9203]

I'm going on 78 a0nd just got a dodge caravan..and a mobility scooter .. so the scooter will be in the back of my van and the rest of my van will house me ..by the way I'm a minimalist..I've had chevy vans before ..yep me shaggon wagons ..lol..as long as you are happy.. then go for it

[@fridakahlua6674]

Go go goooo!

[@paulaward4806]

@@davewaters9203 my husband calls our 2001 conversion van “the shaggon wagon”! 🤣

[@latada2198]

Wow! What a guy! This episode has touch me beyond belief. Thanks so much for sharing. God bless each and everyone.

[@carlosbusquets7888]

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[@livefreeordie4850]

Latada same here

[@luciodarocha4737]

Love this gentleman and his spirit. He carry's his wifes ashes with him . A true love story.

[@BrianSmiley2306]

I'm 68 this month, and am working on a 1987 Dodge Ram B250 Leisureway, getting it ready to hit the road very soon. I'll be a week-ender at the beginning, taking short trips to work out the bugs. I'm so excited, and doing this project gives me a reason to look forward to the day, and embrace life and travels in my own twilight years :)

[@livingthelife6284]

One of your best videos. This man is inspirational in so many ways. Married for over 50 years. Wow. HE speaks so well without using bad language and seems to have a good soul Not many men of any age have the class this Gentleman does. God Bless.

[@paulmelnychuk5477]

Good for you, sorry for your loss.

[@SuzyQ2022]

What a sweet man, and happy, because he chooses to be AND keeps moving! :)

[@dorisshanks3404]

Hi Mike! I have been watching you and Jen for years now. This is the second time I have viewed this video. This gentleman has the right idea. I am now 89 years old and still Rving in a 26’ Class A MH in Florida. As a sole female rver I tell myself I will not stop til I cannot climb in my rig or drive anymore. Even then I will find a great Rv Campground and park it for good. No assisted living for me. I drive it with good reflexes, good eyesight and hearing and good muscle strength. Gassing it up, hooking it up, checking the oil in the gen and the engine and keeping it clean inside and outside keeps me moving and active. I love my rv life and thank God for each day.

[@nomadicsporadic3836]

I am 45 and starting van life now, Nov 1st will be my first day living in my van.I plan on doing this the rest of my life. Awesome video... thanks for sharing.

[@isanna6075]

Three years later and was wondering how it's going?!

[@allentowngal4769]

FAVORITE INTERVIEW YET!! So inspiring! Gonna make ALL of my family watch this when they say at 62 yrs old I shouldn't be hitting the road on my own.. lol. What an amazing gentleman. Thank you for bringing it to us.

[@dorisshanks7295]

allentown Gal I loved this interview because I too will be 87 years old on Oct 20th. I am back on the road by myself in my 2000 Bounder 36s motorhome which is my full time home. Yes it is like a big bus and driving it and parking it is a little more difficult than a Roadtrek but I am used to it. I do not tow so that is another difficulty but I manage with good planning. Right now I am using a Thousand Trails Zone Pass, the Florida State parks and a little boondocking in between. My health is good and I will keep living this life as long as I can. Like this gentleman, I keep moving and exercise in a pool every chance I get.

[@monnaprovost7294]

Doris, good for you. I’ll be 70 in Feb and I am planning to buy my first RV next year. Is your Bounder a Class A? I think I may hold out for a Class B or C rather than buying a van and “building” what I need in it. Actually, not much building but just retrofitting some small chests I have and putting a single bed on a platform. If I get a cargo van, I must get it insulated. It is fun planning for it. I know it will be more fun once I downsize & sell my fixer upper home. Mo in NJ

[@evalynellisor24]

allentown Gal 2i13i42883

[@UncaDave]

Great interview of a great example of living your life your way. I’m 73 and although a camper and backpack hiker, I got into RV two years ago with a small Wolf Pup. Really enjoy it and hope to keep the journey going. Good advice here from this “young” man!!!!

[@UncaDave]

Hey, the rock solid Dodge 318!!! That’s what I pull with in my 23 year old truck. Talk to engine people. That engine is a legend! Again, great interview!

[@mikeo3569]

Really enjoyed meeting this friendly inspirational man at the Algonquin Roadtrek Rally. We both served in the United States Coast Guard, yet in different eras, so talked about our various assignments and adventures as young sailors, and that you're never too old to do what you really want to do with your life!

[@RVLifestyle]

I love this interview so much I think I will printo up a T-Shirt for the store that says You're Never Too Old!

[@sinfullyblondie]

Right On and plz put the link up i will buy one :)

[@RVLifestyle]

shop.rvlifestyle.com/collections/shirts/products/you-are-never-too-old

[@ElectedOfficial1]

Or if you think you're too old, Dig A Grave because it'll be the last thing you ever do. LOL

[@sinfullyblondie]

Thank You Sweetheart :)

[@barbaraguillette5950]

Anyone have a good RV. At a decent price

[@lizbordelon9892]

You are my hero! I finally reached 65 and about to hit the road full time. I absolutely cannot wait to meet the people I have been following. Kudos to your daughter for being so supportive.

[@bethphillips8459]

Liz, this is Beth Phillips. Loren is my dad. I've done loads of RT roadtrips with him since my mom passed. We always have a blast! You know what they say, you can't keep a good man down!! :-)

[@joycefranklin8981]

What an inspiration. I am a widow of 78 and four years ago I converted the back of my 2012 minivan into a camper for one and have taken several trips from here in Ohio to New England, Pennsylvania, the UP of Michigan and the Adirondacks. My husband and I camped throughout the States. The way to go!

[@clherms]

Loren is the best! He is an inspiration to all of us. Mike it would be a treasure to have him recorded as he discusses various fixes and even have him walk through that fix on video. There's nothing he cannot fix on these vans!

[@daleval2182]

What a cool old fellow so inspiring in in an a class at 60 and do fine and I promise after watching him I will never whine the small stuff again. God bless his soul. Thanks for posting this something so inspiring and positive I hope he RVS forever. To the Boondock in the sky

[@bootifulsookie651]

Love this guy...so sorry about the loss of his wife. I am sure she is so proud of how smart and resourceful he is..

[@pattladd5668]

"You're only old if you want to be." Thank you Loren for sharing your life with us.

[@Zengirl153]

What a sweet, sweet man. Thank you for sharing his story.

[@livefreeordie4850]

Debbi I have no doubt I could learn a lot from him

[@Atheria444]

What a lovely man. A rolling stone gathers no moss. Just keep moving.

[@joeo7257]

Nice. He simply will not acknowledge an obstacle. He just keeps moving on!

[@skip3515]

He is such an inspiration, would love to hear more about his journeys!

[@livefreeordie4850]

Sandy same here

[@clairegibbons7805]

Yes...he needs to create hs own YT videos!

[@annihilatedbutcomingback1119]

The sweetest man💕💕 choked me up hearing about his wife passing and then seeing her pic on the dash💕 he will be rolling down the road enjoying life for years to come🚙💕🚙💕🚙

[@joann5157]

What a wonderful interview of a fabulous man! I got teary when he showed the mini-urn with his wife's ashes. She must have been a sweet woman. Continued safe travels to him!

[@zorazorazorzzora8333]

Ohhh what a dear interview... I worked hospice for 15 years... met alot of men whose wife’s were the luv of their life. Oftentimes they struggled to go on. grateful he’s continuing on.... sure his wife is the wind beneath his wings.. keep going ...

[@bethphillips8459]

@zorazora zorzzora, yes! What Dad didn't mention here is that we sprinkle mom's ashes in places she loved along our travels. Just the way she would want it!

[@mistie8908]

Wow you are an inspiration to all seniors. God Bless you

[@jaya.0069]

Wow, this Gentleman is sharp as a tack! This really inspires me to get moving and not feel sorry for myself. Thank you for this interview.

[@rebeccaswilling1771]

I’m truly inspired by this gentleman. He’s a great example that you’re never too old to live life to the fullest

[@abcantiques777]

What a great interview with a phenomenal gentleman. Sorry to hear you lost your wife...but you seemed to have spent some wonderful years together. We can never get back time, so spend it wisely, with the person you love. Right now I’m away from my wife, because of work. We are BOTH sacrificing to have a better retirement. Good luck, be safe and God bless you!

[@robertruhland5970]

I am 84 been camping Since Boy Scouts .getting ready for kayaking and camping this spring.Enjoyed your video.

[@tcrossfranco]

I have watched a thousand rv type interviews over the past 3 years...without a doubt this one is the most inspiring....and my favorite...

[@clairegibbons7805]

Oh Loren...please make some of your own YT videos...you have *so* much to offer...God bless you!

[@CanuckHogmaster]

Proof that you are only as old as you feel, great interview.

[@johnsimpson99]

Wow. Brought a tear to my eye. This fellow is sooooo much like my dad. Not only did my dad enjoy rving into his 80's, he was also in the tv business for most of his life and was also a ham radio enthusiast. Go figure. Bless you Loren and happy travels my friend.

[@grannybooster9188]

What an amazing guy Loren Phillips is. He is truly a rockstar.

[@ncylee4]

Loved this interview. What an inspiration. Amazing man. I was riveted listening to him. Wishing him many more years of good health and happy travels. Thanks Mike!

[@livefreeordie4850]

Nyclee Tru Dat

[@janicehart5397]

What a wonderful interview. I am sorry he lost his wife, and I love how he has her picture front and center with him always. I'm happy that he continues to live his best life!! God bless him and safe travels.

[@ladybird8084]

And I thought I was getting a bit `over the hill` in my late 50`s, worrying about this and that. What an inspiration!!

[@monnaprovost7294]

Thank you for posting this interview. I’m gonna get my first RV next fall but in the meantime I bought a tent and am gonna go to Bob Wells’ WRTR and RTR in Jan in my SUV to celebrate turning 70! Mo from NJ

[@LilyGazou]

Monna Provost I just bought a van that looks like this sort. One owner. 52 k miles. Keep looking.

[@georgeins.c.494]

After my cancer surgery Monday and recovery, may God direct my paths. “ Happy Trails “

[@jr.6199]

Wish you could have had a longer interview! This man has so much to share about vehicles, radio coms, road safety, holding tank management, food storage, waterproofing, happiness, challenges, worst events in the RV, best of times, etc. If your limited to time due to your format, maybe you can make it a multi-part interview. I'm curious of how people living the lifestyle, keep their RVs in the garages, I was thinking RV lifestyle'rs lived in their RVs most of the year... Ask Loren back on for many more subjects related to life on the road please.

[@1951Roy]

Thanks Mike he is such an inspiration. I hope you will interview more seniors in videos to come.

[@margaretmcgill4210]

Lawrence is definitely an inspiration. I keep thinking of doing this and then I talk myself out. I hope you have many many more travelling years. Keep on moving.

[@timstevens9992]

Wow! Loren Phillips is my hero! I hope you plan to keep in touch with him and keep us posted. 👍

[@karaparsons933]

He’s such an inspiration! Thank you for sharing his story!

[@livefreeordie4850]

Kara Tru Dat

[@johnstephenson1533]

"Only to old because they want to be" sounds like my dad, I am 70 and try to live my life with that attitude

[@patriciasizemore6196]

Needed this ...wow, He is amazing . Going to stop telling myself i'm too old . Thank You Sir

[@CathyRose525]

Best interview yet! Thanks for sharing your time with that wonderful fellow.

[@livefreeordie4850]

Cathy definitely

[@dlhummingbird]

I’m 64 and plan to head out soon!

[@hermitld]

What an inspirational interview, Mr Phillips makes me ashamed at my 76 years and still procrastinating about hitting the road. Maybe I will get the nerve to go get moving too? Thanks for your great videos.

[@livefreeordie4850]

Hermit, be like Nike & just do it.

[@ziggy33399]

hermitld no shame.

[@clairegibbons7805]

God bless you! I'm sorry on the loss of your beloved wife.

[@stevecieri2755]

What great story and a terrific interview Mike. Thanks for sharing.

[@barbarad.517]

Wow! Great interview! He said basically...you are only to old to do something new if you want to be! I just wrote that down!! Great advice!!

[@DebbieRC2024]

Love it, my husband and I want to live the nomad life but were gonna have to wait until he retires and he's afraid that we might be too old to do it. I will show him this video. Thank-You for sharing.

[@raysills]

Loren is an amazing guy. His advice is something to take to heart.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Mike, thx for sharing that story. That is one cool cat. My grandpa was an early VW campervan dweller too. So inspiring.

[@livefreeordie4850]

Go small live large I love the name

[@takayama1638]

That 318 Chrysler engine was about the best they ever made.

[@242rox12]

Great interview! Wow, what an inspiration! Here's wishing Loren many more years of wonderful travels along the open road! Thanks for sharing Mike. Wonderful job as always my friend!!

[@livefreeordie4850]

242 yep yep

[@marydupre274]

Great thanks for this interview. I’m female with no health issues 79yrs old I’ll be on the road solo within 6 mos.

[@greywindLOSP]

This gentleman & his wife have followed there feet to where there spirit guided them. .....ATB!

[@lindatann3955]

I have listened to this several times.....what an inspiration! Great interview, and I like his calmness....so at-ease.

[@susanstrickland6774]

Excellent interview. What a cool guy. Great out look. Happy for him. 😊👍

[@offgridjack5779]

You keep rollin' Mr. Phillips!! What an inspiration!!

[@starcounter]

Wonderful interview and he's definitely an example to emulate.

[@monique3585]

I was going to travel in a vancamper with my ex-husband, but on 10/5/18 he killed himself. so now I'm selling my home and moving into a van/rv and traveling/living on the road alone, this video reminds me that i can do this, even tho my body isnt in good condition. I've wanted the lifestyle for 25years, and I'm finally making it happen. hope to see you somewhere on the highway, sir...

[@pammorrison3083]

Another fine example of the Greatest Generation! Great interview.

[@fridakahlua6674]

That kiddo treated his RV like an airplane. He is my hero!

[@rgs6236]

I’m humbled listening to the older guy. 87 😊

[@vantripper]

Very inspiring - glad to see someone older than me out there enjoying the RV life.

[@cythurman]

I sure wish I had the money to get out there. If I only could like this wonderful gentleman. You all are my eyes and ears for this beautiful country!

[@charleshall9461]

God bless this guy, he’s quite impressive and an inspiration to all us senior folks. May he continue many more years of Rving.

[@Dinoxt12]

Loren your Blessed... keep on truckin !

[@JohnSmith-dv3du]

this is what i long for viewing nature the right way

[@DeborahLong7777]

Lord Jesus bless this man 🕊 A testimony for all. You only stop living by choice. It made me cry 😥 67 and stuck in a rut, I want to jump out and do this!!!! I won't have a home to come back to, the rest of my day's will be adventure! Thank you sir, much respect. Disabled and I have been letting this happen, I CAN change it! ❤

[@whatzzhername3394]

Just have a backup plan for breakdowns etc!! Then BE SAFE ALWAYS!! AND GOD BLESS 🙏

[@susancarmona8433]

Lovely. Thanks for sharing this wonderful interview. Heart warming and inspiring! 👍🏻❤️

[@lisawithyoutube.comlivingc3817]

We truly enjoyed this interview. This gentlemen is a true inspiration to everyone. God Bless Him and his journey.

[@jimsizemore1673]

I have a '90 econoline class B -similar to the RT in function. Went to Quartsite Jan 2 yrs ago and been sittin' in this chair at the computer every since. Trying to make myself get up and back in the van in the next few days and head to Key West. Stiff knees are my only problem. They're still working - just sore!

[@micheleaustin8328]

God bless! You are an inspiration to us 50-60 year olds who are feeling old!! 👍😊💕🚙

[@richardmacphee2367]

Ham radio is the way I stay out of trouble.we broke down in yhe middle of now where.no cal signal,I got on the radio and had help in a half hour,this is n1cw,keep up the videos

[@carpenterfamily6198]

He said “They’re too old b/c they want to be” Now there’s a quote !

[@khurshmian6156]

Fantastic. Thanks for producing a great interview.

[@lorim3372]

God bless you. I love your story. You are such an inspiration!

[@idaberrones3809]

Love this at 76