Tour of Couple Living Cheap in a Cargo Van

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4 жыл бұрын

In today's video we meet a retired couple who were tired of the Utah Winters so they bought a van, did a simple conversion to it and hit the road to warmer climes, travel and adventure. Along the way they found a new and wonderful life for themselves. If they can do it, anyone can do it!
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@lindak.280 4 жыл бұрын

43 three years married and on a new adventure ... they rock ! Thanks for sharing Bob W. !!!!!!!

@KathleenMcCormickLCSWMPH 4 жыл бұрын

I love them, their van and their ingenuity. Basic builds are the best in my book. Don’t like something? Rearrange!

@mcouragee 4 жыл бұрын

We meet such wonderful people on Bob's channel.

@thatgirl3757 4 жыл бұрын

We sure do

@geriatricgypsies6172 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Maria. We believe in being "nice" rather than using energy to make other peoples' lives more difficult. We're all dealing with something and do not need others to pile on more. Shalom and Happy Trails! 👵 🚐

@justmona9647 4 жыл бұрын

I truly enjoyed this couple and they're frugal means of living. For being married for 45 years they have shown not only is it possible for two people to live in a van but that love can keep you together💕

@mimitravels710 4 жыл бұрын

Good organization and I love the no waste philosophy. We should all live that way.

@mimitravels710 4 жыл бұрын

Jay Harter you need to surround yourself with more like minded folks😊

@geriatricgypsies6172 4 жыл бұрын

I'm old enough to remember a time when we were not a "throw away society". It seems everything is disposable today including interpersonal relationships and it is truly sad.

@70schild15 4 жыл бұрын

@Jay Harter Sue on the Sue Me KZfaq Channel says that if you put it in a pretty box it isn't hoarding. 😄 I think the same goes with Theresia's bins and bags - if you can put it in a pretty box, bin or bag, it isn't hoarding.

@hemetsonshine 3 жыл бұрын

@@geriatricgypsies6172 Oddly, I am super thrifty and not into throwing things I can re-purpose, but my mom is a tosser. She was almost 10 at the beginning of Great Depression. She HAD to look rich at all costs. It consumed her.

@hemetsonshine 3 жыл бұрын

@@geriatricgypsies6172 You two are an inspiration. My husband and I are absorbing videos/knowledge getting ready to go on the road. We live west of Palm Springs. My husband is aiming to retire in July 2021. Plan on getting a Chevy Express cargo van also. We are doing the same piece together what we have plan. Best I can tell we have everything we need for our van build. Our local Buy Nothing Group on FB has been a great resource for purging what we don't need and gather what we think we need. I do loads of dehydrating when produce is on sale. We eat well on the cheap. We will attend the RTR. Maybe we will meet up there.

@asailorandhisdogslyknight5391 4 жыл бұрын

Its good to see couples that have been together that long grasp the new lifestyle and make it work. They have shown us that you don't need a big expensive rig to live comfortable. They may have taught us all something.. Good work

@km12054 4 жыл бұрын

Theresia, you need to get yourself an Etsy shop because I already know I need some of those mason jar cozies! Also some crocheted pouches and a cooking series. You're an amazing woman!

@jcrefasi1 4 жыл бұрын

Very creative!! Love their spirit

@janebute2541 4 жыл бұрын

She could do well selling her crochet. The work is lovely!

@ricks.1318 4 жыл бұрын

She is "Retired" .... Geeeezus ... She did all that Crocheting for her "own" use... NOT to make a BUCK !! Can you say "RETIREMENT" ? ? ? ?

@janebute2541 4 жыл бұрын

@@ricks.1318 I can say retirement. I am retired. I can also say 50$ or so cash money to do what is a treat for them. Don't be a douche dude.

@jcrefasi1 4 жыл бұрын

@@janebute2541 I agree! I can't wait until I can sit in the Arizona sun in winter and crochet. If you like to crochet it isn't a job. What is a problem is people ordering things they want and having deadlines. Put up for sale what you feel like making and just don't take orders. Great way to support a yarn addiction!

@KashfuzzCrochet76 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve learned from all your videos that being organized is key! I crochet 🧶 so I like how she has used that to to organize everything. 🌻🍂🍁

@alisonwithers6481 Ай бұрын

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@stephaniemcbroom9615 4 жыл бұрын

I love this couple. .no complaints easy going..very nice set up.. very cozy... Thanks Bob....

@kimclayton7728 4 жыл бұрын

Love her jar cozies!!!

@christopherrasmussen8718 4 жыл бұрын

He is so lucky to have her. My late wife was like her.

@dontbemad8431 4 жыл бұрын

You saying that brought tears to my eyes. Sorry for your loss.

@geriatricgypsies6172 4 жыл бұрын

Christopher, thank you for your kind comment but the truth is we both feel very blessed to have found each other and had nearly 50 years together! I am sad that you could not have had more time together with your loved one. Shalom and Happy Trails! 👵 🚐🌞

@donwyates 4 жыл бұрын

It's good to see a couple of folks their age happy with this lifestyle. Pretty spry too!

@donwyates 4 жыл бұрын

@Jay Harter The reason i say "their age" is, they're MY age (at least), 63. I'm seriously interested in doing the same thing, so it's good to see people MY age doing it. It seems that the majority of folks in this lifestyle are younger than I, so anytime I see someone MY age (or older) living it, HAPPILY, I get a better feeling about it.

@thevideostump46239 4 жыл бұрын

Love it.. I like how she used a cooking sheet for a table on tripod stool, way too cool!

@liddlekiddle1962 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, they're very smart - thinking outside the box - literally! :)

@steviefeldman2227 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely ADORE these two!! Love their attitudes and smiles!! Safe and happy travels to you both!! And to you, Bob.. Always!!

@mysticalmisfit1332 4 жыл бұрын

Love their build & their attitude! Thanks, Bob!!!😊❤️

@debbiepotter3312 3 жыл бұрын

I love Bobs videos. He does such a good job interviewing these peoples. He doesn’t take over. I so want to live this way

@berylleferal7686 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome couple. The brand of dehydrated goodies they use is so appropriate because they are certainly thriving on the road! Love the use of crocheted covers and totes to store and protect their food and other supplies. Thanks Bob (& KC) for another awesome video!

@mycocoaone 4 жыл бұрын

I am going to look up the Thrive now, thank you.

@pamalapeterson5352 4 жыл бұрын

Neat couple ... Geriatric Gypsies ... Hurrah .. Love your title

@geriatricgypsies6172 4 жыл бұрын

@Pamela Peterson we can't take credit for the channel name. Our son was the one that came up with that!

@minapal1714 4 жыл бұрын

“Awesome “ Congratulations 🎊🎉🍾 45 years of marriage.

@LadyPenelope 4 жыл бұрын

Great couple! Love their frugal-minded lifestyle!

@kimstephenson3876 4 жыл бұрын

Theresia, I would love to know how you crocheted those lovely square bins - gorgeous and practical! You should sell the pattern!

@user-yp7im1su9s 4 жыл бұрын

That could be her next video on you tube.

@flutey28 4 жыл бұрын

You can KZfaq search crochet square basket, I've made a few

@geriatricgypsies6172 4 жыл бұрын

Kim, I already had the collapsible bins so I just simply made covers for them. They really don't stand up well on their own. They were just meant to pretty up the space since I didn't think I could handle all the brown all the time. Shalom and Happy Trails! 👵 🚐🤗 💕

@johnbergholm 4 жыл бұрын

Gosh you guys are so smart and innovative. I admire what you’ve done. As an income stream I’ll bet you could sell those jar cozies. I hate hearing my stuff rattling around as i drive those bumpy desert roads.

@powderbeast5598 4 жыл бұрын

Loving couple , 😆👍.

@liddlekiddle1962 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful, happy and loving couple! So much of an inspiration. Even in how to think and love one another. And Theresia's crocheting has really come in handy in that van! May God Bless the two of you in your travels!

@barbaravilarchao6337 4 жыл бұрын

With all due respect, they are an adorable couple. God bless and Many happy travels and continued life experiences!! Thank you Bob for sharing and your continued kindness, many blessings to you!

@laurajphillips 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid! Sweet Couple!

@leannaestep3066 3 жыл бұрын

Her dehydrated food/spice storage was the highlight of this video for me. Plus, I now know that I MUST learn to crochet.

@mariar8261 4 жыл бұрын

I love all the crocheted touches - useful and adds character.

@cheryln9048 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Bob thanks for sharing enjoyed the nice couple.

@cindyglass5827 4 жыл бұрын

Really Nice Couple, ... Sweet, Honest, Helpful, Encouraging, Down to Earth etc ~ Just like our Bob !!! : ) Love your Crocheting (patterns) on your Baskets - very Cheery !!

@maryleonard6381 4 жыл бұрын

Love the crocheted pouches that Theresa made very effective and colorful!

@extendedfastingformorbidob2010 Жыл бұрын

Such a lovely couple. I love the name. Geriatric Gypsies. Her crochet work is beautiful and so organized with it. I enjoyed listening to both of them. Super delightful people.

@brianleonard6885 4 жыл бұрын

She should sell the jar covers on your Amazon account they would be a hit!!!!!

@shavaunaronan3188 4 жыл бұрын

What a lovely couple. Really enjoyed this video, truly an inspirational couple. Just goes to show you if you are creative and really want to get out there with not much money you can do it! Thank you Bob for another great interview!

@zoommikerobinson3315 4 жыл бұрын

Cool ideas... Sometimes this channel is actually, "FrugalRVLiving".

@leonaadamson 4 жыл бұрын

Once again crochet saves the day!!!

@DavidHuffTexas 4 жыл бұрын

I'd never thought of the use of bulk freeze dried foods before (somehow, in my mind, that was within the purview of backpackers or "survival preppers"). But it's a REALLY clever solution for van dwellers, too. I'm going to keep that in mind...

@cynforrest 4 жыл бұрын

Super fun couple! All those crochet coozies are fantastic and very marketable! Gonna go ck out their channel. Would love to hear more about freeze-dried food and how to acquire, store and cook with it. Thanks Bob!

@thoughtsinpassing2968 4 жыл бұрын

Just like the wisdom of wearing clothes in layers, having the mattresses in smaller sizes stacked allows options to restack or discard what is no longer useful. Great idea ! I am always surprised there aren't more people using dehydrated foods. I believe it's because they are educated on HOW TO and fear the taste. This would be a great video teaching RV'rs HOW TO utilize this space saving food.

@70schild15 4 жыл бұрын

What a great way to use your yarn stash before you get on the road! Then you don't have to worry about giving your away or selling it. I have also torn up old sheets and made rugs. That would be great for a van, too. I am so glad I watched this video. It has given me some great, unique ideas! Thanks so much!

@JRZGRL55 3 жыл бұрын

The freeze-dried food approach is absolutely brilliant! I hope that this wonderful couple is able to have many beautiful adventures together!

@veevanvoom5863 4 жыл бұрын

She is adorable with her rainbow coloured life. You can beautify any home with love

@willothewispl 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, Theresia I love your and your husbands way of doing things. Am saving this video and going to your website to as much as I can. Thank you for letting people know that you dont all kind of expensive things to do this. God Bless.

@IvyRosethebus 4 жыл бұрын

Once again......excellent! I love all her colors and creativity. Beautiful couple. Thank you.

@catherinewhittington8988 4 жыл бұрын

My kind of people

@HomeGrownCountryGirl 9 ай бұрын

She’s very creative! Great crochet hacks. Cute couple, hope they are still out enjoying themselves

@WestShoreMan 4 жыл бұрын

That is love.

@MacgyverSharon 4 жыл бұрын

Sweet couple, sweet ideas 🙂 Luv their KZfaq Channel Name 🤣 Thanks for sharing Bob! ૐ☮ღ

@SandraNelson063 4 жыл бұрын

It's all about the choreography.

@geriatricgypsies6172 4 жыл бұрын

Yep! Those dance steps are important when you're dealing with 60 square feet!

@geriatricgypsies6172 4 жыл бұрын

@Jay Harter the coyotes actually were right outside our"tin tent" a.k a. Van since we were sitting right next to a wash. I could hear the rustling of the brush which is what woke me up. They couldn't have been more than 15 feet away from our bed! It was our first encounter with the wild life and we were safely nestled in our beds! Love those campfires. Don't know if we'll ever get to enjoy that again because my DH suddenly experienced kidney failure without any explanation. Van travel and boondocking is no longer an option for us but we're grateful for the time we did have earlier in 2019! Enjoy every moment because your life can sure change in an instant! Shalom and Happy Trails 👵 🚐❣️

@universalsignificance9006 4 жыл бұрын

Geriatric Gypsies We all wish you and your husband improved health. Thank you for sharing your lives with us.

@hemetsonshine 3 жыл бұрын

@@geriatricgypsies6172 "Those dance steps are important when you're dealing with 60 square feet!" LOL!

@maiingan07 4 жыл бұрын

I really need to learn how to crochet, it really brightens up ones living space. A beautiful and lovely couple. Thank you for finding these gems, I learned a thing or two, which is always a good thing in my book.

@meggmegg6656 4 жыл бұрын

Great budget build that could be doable for many! Lovely couple!

@ridingtheroad185 4 жыл бұрын

It's great to see a couple out there making it work!!

@melissajordan8679 4 жыл бұрын

Bob, I think you need to give up on the "no couple in a van" thing. For many people, the stress of driving and finding room for a bigger rig is more damaging to a relationship than giving each other space, which isn't that hard. Different stokes for different folks!

@tinlizzy39 4 жыл бұрын

There are many successful stories of couples living in a van, I agree!

@ricks.1318 4 жыл бұрын

I think Bob is RIGHT .... But as seen in this video, there ARE a "couple" exemptions to that rule ..... VERY FEW exemptions , in a Class B, anyways .....

@melissajordan8679 4 жыл бұрын

@@ricks.1318 In all seriousness, it really can be done. For us the key is to get or build a type with two different hanging out zones.

@diamondpaintingwithpearl 4 жыл бұрын

Very colorful organizational containers...Cool couples. thank you for sharing 💖 👍

@ricks.1318 4 жыл бұрын

A DELIGHTFUL couple !! Very inspiring, full of GREAT tips, ideas of GOOD methods for storage in a van .... Extremely "practical", nothing wasted !!!

@zenchickthatbuildsstuff 4 жыл бұрын

They are fantastic!!! Absolutely love her and all her great ideas!

@andreapistone3833 3 жыл бұрын

What a lovely couple! Really appreciate her homemade items and reuse of things. Good reminder to all that reduce/reuse can be helpful.

@janmoline 4 жыл бұрын

Great ideas, for sure! Thanks!! My Dad too lived through the depression, on his own at 16, and frugal use of what you already have has always been a part of our lives. Dad used old metal bodied flashlights and a piece of broken tent stake bolted together to create a fishing pole holder! Worked great! All kinds of ways to repurpose junk and make life easier, more fun. Great way to go.

@sweetpea3472 3 жыл бұрын

Another cute & happy couple! Her crochet thing was a major inspiration to me.

@numberplateguy8511 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Good to see a couple living a simple enjoyable life without solar or a fridge

@daretodream...898 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely couple. Thank you for sharing your amazing van and innovative ideas. Happy Trails.

@nclare7 3 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful couple!

@Onlinesully 4 жыл бұрын

Good for you guys. You have obviously worked on making your life.

@uwdawn11 8 ай бұрын

What a beautiful, happy, content folks. Loved this and all her ideas!

@markbailey6051 4 жыл бұрын

Good show Bob, thank you.

@ivygarcia9525 3 жыл бұрын

What a sweet couple! Love how thrifty she is! 🌸👌

@rubbertrampadventurers6202 4 жыл бұрын

Chagrin that's a very nice word 👌 also really nice van build and thanks Bob for putting this video together

@futurekron 4 жыл бұрын

I live in a tiny house and didn't have a shower for a while and I found some medical cleaning wipes from a vendor at the flea market and they worked beautifully! I smelled better than being freshly showered and always felt clean. Highly recommended.

@mahdiomran6345 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob 👍✋👏🌹 Nice video

@shellyfinn8977 4 жыл бұрын

Love this couple. So many helpful ideas.

@mommadw2010 3 жыл бұрын

I too crochet and I love the colors and the build is nice and easy. What a joy to see you and your husband live life.

@bambihargrove6499 3 жыл бұрын

Love all the crocheting

@sammic974 3 жыл бұрын

I love their frugality and different take on van life. Crocheting protectors for jars is a great idea. I wish them both well. Thank you, Bob.

@msbehavin0 4 жыл бұрын

Love her crochet, makes it personal, soft, useful and colorful!

@mysteriousnotsoseriousdeb 4 жыл бұрын

What a sweet, loving couple. They're making it work for themselves. She ought to sell those crocheted covers, they're awesome!

@wildchook745 4 жыл бұрын

These two are inspiring, Bob. They are genuinely nice. I love their frugalness and everything about them.

@pattypatterson9751 4 жыл бұрын

So happy...another win!

@BeckyMarshallDesign 4 жыл бұрын

omg - I want these two to be my honorary grandparents.

@BeckyMarshallDesign 4 жыл бұрын

oh, and I'm officially cutting off the hems of all future trashed t-shirts, and the elastic off of underpants. Untapped resources!!

@offthehook4u 4 жыл бұрын

Becky, hahaha we're honored to be unofficial gparents! You'll fit right in with our group of 15 and counting. And yes, save those t-shirt hems! lol Shalom and Happy Trails! 🚐🌞👵💕

@LindaWolfe20 4 жыл бұрын

Theresia I to love to crochet. Love all the little bags you have put to use and the covers for jars, plastic bends and such. Lovely work... Bob great interview..

@valerierichardson458 3 жыл бұрын

Freeze dried, excellent choice!

@beach3girl459 4 жыл бұрын

Thrifty, practical non-perm build. Gotta really get along with someone to live in such tight quarters. Cheers!

@brianwade8649 4 жыл бұрын

Love this couple.

@hippichic787 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. What a cute couple!

@sherrymuzykazekestravels6793 3 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful couple and they have so many great ideas. I’ve heard of “Thrive” foods and glad to see someone is using them in this way. I love to crochet and was excited to see all the useful ways crochet can be incorporated into van life.

@herniedog4641 4 жыл бұрын

Love the way you guys have it together. Do what you can with what you have. Multiple use items are essential. Thanks.

@pmac3680 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome couple...love the three R approach too. Re-use,repurpose, and recycle! Saves a lot of money

@flowerchild777 4 жыл бұрын

I love this. Thanks for sharing your experience with us. Escaping freezing temperatures is a great idea 👍

@deestephenson6709 4 жыл бұрын

Simple living AND happy. 🙋‍♀️🐶🇨🇦🍁

@my2cents2u 2 жыл бұрын

Those crocheted jar 'jackets'. I'll bet a lot of people would buy them. I know I would.

@dianeyoung8068 4 жыл бұрын

You two are Very Inspiring.

@roymilner3890 4 жыл бұрын

What a nice couple. They both seem so content. That is the answer to life.

@tinlizzy39 4 жыл бұрын

Bob I'm stopping right in the beginning because this is exactly what my husband and I are planning WITH our pup too. We have been together 30 years. I think we can. We may want a minibus at some point but want all the conveniences a van offers with stealth, easy parking, less limitations in where we can go. But who knows! It may change after a year. You gotta love each other for sure and it 100% effort on both parties. Now back to the video. 😉

@susanadam6094 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love those coloured storage boxes/baskets 🥰🥰🥰🥰...

@donnakuykendall5402 4 жыл бұрын

I use ThriveLife freeze dried foods and am saving money because there is no waste. Thrive Life foods are wonderful because I don't have to spend any time or waste any water prepping the foods. This is wonderful for nomads are anyone not having refrigeration or being close to shopping areas where they can easily resupply.

@VEWNZ 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely couple so humble and inspiring

@cabinlifeatedensprings1710 4 жыл бұрын

Just an idea for cooking. A nuwave oven. I think it will run off solar. It’s very little energy. And you can bake a cake. Grill bacon or cook a turkey in it. It’s about $100 new. But I find them online all the time for about $30. People buy them. But then don’t use it so they are like new second hand. I use mine a lot because I am disabled and it’s a very lite weight oven so it doesn’t hurt my back. I think if you ever try a nuwave you would love it. And no open flame. You can cook in your van. I wish this sweet couple the best and there beautiful 15 grandchildren. God bless, Leslye