Family of 5 in RV - Traveling the Country After Selling Their Big House

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Meet the Hadleys, an adventure seeking family of five who have been living full time in their RV as they travel the country. Craig & Allison were faced with a life changing opportunity when Craig was let go from his company at the beginning of Covid. They joked about using their new found freedom to sell their house & travel full-time, which slowly turned into their reality. They've discovered how much they love the nomadic lifestyle, especially because it allows them to spend more quality time together as a family.
The Hadleys purchased their rig through Facebook Marketplace & have been slowly modifying their RV to their family's specific needs. Featured in this tour is a large dinette, a pullout-couch, swivel passenger & driver seats, a washer/dryer combo, tons of overhead cabinets, a kids' bunk room, & a main bedroom. Although still a work in progress for the Hadley family, they have found that life on the road is less about what you live in & more about where you are. Upcoming projects will include upgrading their refrigerator, removing the carpet, & potentially adding more storage. To follow along with all their adventures & upgrades, be sure to follow them on social media.
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00:00 Introduction
00:30 RV Kitchen
02:55 RV Dining Area
05:38 Why RV Life
07:38 RV Living Area
08:46 RV Cab/Driver
12:38 Kids' Bunk Room
14:33 RV Bathroom
16:27 Finding a Used RV
17:42 Making Money on the Road
18:28 RV Master Bedroom
20:18 RV Exterior
24:03 Nomad Advice
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@valtracy17 Жыл бұрын

Getting rid of so much of the materialistic things in life is so liberating! We did it and now live in a boat. We will live this life until we are too old to sail and then transfer to Van life. Live your dreams, people. Life is short.

@1982MCI Жыл бұрын

My brother and his wife have done the same thing in Florida. Now when a hurricane comes they pull up anchor and sail either north or south depending on the location of the storm and it’s been working great for them. I’m kinda doing the same thing right now except I bought a retired church bus in December, which originally was a retired greyhound bus and I’ve been remodeling it since and I’ve sold my little farm and have been getting rid of stuff for six months and come this Tuesday, I will be out of the house and in the bus full time and I’m so ready! Take care out there and be safe!!

@valtracy17 Жыл бұрын

@Don Pfeiffer It truly is the best way to live. Congratulations on your venture as well. You won't regret it one bit. Someone once told me, "You will never see a U-haul being pulled by a hearse," and it's always stuck with me. Live to live for experience, don't work just to buy things for life.

@amysmith3247 Жыл бұрын

What boat is the best boat to live in???

@valtracy17 Жыл бұрын

@Amy Smith It depends on what you can afford and how many people will be living with you. We have a 40-foot catamaran. Because I tend to get seasickness, I can't do a monohull. Catamarans get much less movement. They also have a lot more living space outside. Monohulls have a lot more storage, though. We looked at 10-12 boats before we found one. It isn't my first choice, but it is what we could afford.

@ADUMasteryforDIYers Жыл бұрын

Love how small spaces can be so creatively designed to be functional! So inspirational! I converted my 200 sq ft garage into a tiny house and created a video to provide more inspiration!

@Lina-hl2oj Жыл бұрын

Where does the daughter sleep? I looked at the video twice but maybe im missed something.

@decluttering-queen1898 Жыл бұрын

On the couch that turns into a bed.

@sarahj.8372 Жыл бұрын

Totally and completely happy and inspirational family...thank you. You got it into 35...not 45 feet and you have so many of my gotta haves...I started day with sadness of loosing a family friend at her time but still sad and came to this, I am so inspired...I adore how everyone gets their needed things..you made personal space and belongings a wondrous lesson. And a young teenage oldest girl gets her makeup as priority space makes me wet eyed...critical...not a mom but MAJOR auntie here.

@juliae921 Жыл бұрын

Did I miss where the daughter sleeps? Does she sleep in the front on that couch? Kinda sucks for her not to have a private bunk too or a private area

@BrittMFH Жыл бұрын

She sleeps on the couch in the main living area.

@kimmoore9862 Жыл бұрын

I’m on a limited income but I so much want to do this!!

@kimmoore9862 Жыл бұрын

I would be by myself!

@johnnydepp8582 Жыл бұрын

Im looking for it too, im wondering why can't the parents sacrifice their bedroom for their kids for sure they can sleep in the couch

@nebullae Жыл бұрын

no wonder she has to store everything out front...

@jezbon Жыл бұрын

In a few weeks I'll be finally getting an offroad caravan. In 2015 after buying a house, then living in it for two weeks... and having to clean and mow the lawn (an entire weekend of work) I was like "there has to be more to life because this sucks". That's when I looked into RVs. In the years to follow I bought a swag and started touring on long weekends and holidays. Loved it. That tipped me over into wanting the ute and caravan. So house is now rented out, I moved to another state during covid while saving and needing work (Melbourne was locked down completely and Brissy wasn't... so now a happy Queenslander) and I just can't wait. I can't wait to wake up to birds, to be away from small backyards and fences, constant road noise, loud neighbours, cars and insane traffic. I'll be free camping mostly all over the place using wiki camp and using starlink for work. I'm done with "regular society 1950s dream suburban living". It just doesn't work and is a miserable life (at least for me) - it would take me well over 1 hour to drive 30km (18 miles-ish) in traffic. I thought I was insane but it seems to be so popular now for people to be living this lifestyle full time without any end date in sight. Awesome RV btw. Not sure how you guys managed to get to the States or for how long but jealous... you'll be touring the Grand Canyon while I'm in the Simpson desert looking at sand with the occasional wild animal remains. Haha. Still can't wait though. 😊 thanks for the video.

@cjhoward409 Жыл бұрын

We traveled in our 30 ft class C for a year and then lived in it another 2 years while we started building our own home on 5 acres. Loved the travels. Our 16 year old son who was against it at first, ended up loving it. And he still talks about it. 😊

@williamrusk1675 Жыл бұрын

Living in an RV is great. The one thing I would recommend to anyone buying an RV is to put rettroband tires on the front for safety. They can save your life.

@vonheise Жыл бұрын

We have "lived" in our house for 35 years and in that time, we have traveled and camped in a tent, popup trailer pulled behind a motorcycle, a larger one pulled by a car, a motorhome, a fifth wheel, and now a 22' tow behind. Remote work was not a possibility most of our lives, but in our 70s we have been to every state, Canada, Panama, Australia, and Europe. Half of that was before retirement. If going is your priority, one does not have to have a lot of money, just make travel a high priority in your bucket list.

@janetangelier 9 ай бұрын

I've watched hundreds and hundreds of tiny living videos. But this video has totally move me with its honesty and wonderful advice! This family is the real deal!

@marciawade9101 Жыл бұрын

NICE rig, Folks! 🌟🌟🌟

@Lina-hl2oj Жыл бұрын

Great video. I truly love the security system you have with your kids. That is amazing really cool. Smart. Nice rv and good great additions.

@maura6375 Жыл бұрын

🌺 I love your home. Been thinking for a long time about doing this. So inspirational.. I can do it ❤ Grin… Thank you for sharing.

@NHJDT Жыл бұрын

This is the same layout as our RV. We've been travelling 2 years nonstop in them

@jaimegutierrez5520 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful family God Bless

@Romi_Zii Жыл бұрын

Gotta love a Larrikin Aussie that can spin a good yarn! 💗❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤍🤎

@CCKnight Жыл бұрын

I could never do home schooling. Ugggg. My kid needs to go to school for social reasons. So I park permanently for school. I don’t blame you for getting rid of the formaldehyde blinds.

@TraumaSurvivorCynthia Жыл бұрын

We love full-time RV life on the Coast of Oregon since 2018 in our 1984 Itasca Sunflyer Winnebago class A 28 ft motorhome!! ❤ #davesandersstepdaughter

@vibewithtae26 Жыл бұрын

For a 15 y/o she deserves her own space but I’m sure if she really didn’t like it she’d be vocal about it. Lol just seems open & the couch is small. Anyways seem like a sweet family & I hope they’ll look out for her once she’s an adult for her sacrifice lol I genuinely want to know what families do when all the kids become teenagers & get taller than when they first started.

@wvover8079 Жыл бұрын

Thier daughter seemed very happy and she may like having the whole front to herself at night....and kids are pretty flexable. THe kids are getting to basically camp every day, travel and still get a good education. They are seeing things many kids never get to see... small price to pay for all that. What kids need most are parents who are present and involved in their lives...whereever that may be. Looks like they have that.

@marykoch1666 Жыл бұрын

So nice and a lovely couple

@dianewelhouse6954 Жыл бұрын

Y'all are so amazing

@sinkingslowlywithasmile 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for showing me what I feel like is a real attainable goal for us by next year in a "normal" RV with some upgrades but not all these other KZfaq channels with people have completely renovated them for crazy amounts. I'm 43 my husband's 49 and we have seven year old and A3 year old and I'm sick of the rat race that huge house and all the things. I'm ready for less things and more time and experiences.

@curlysue7906 Жыл бұрын

love this family :) And this just feels so comfortable.

@pamswantek9142 Жыл бұрын

Very nice❤

@margaretb2269 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing and the advice at the last. Truly practical. What about plastic runners on the carpet to keep off some of the dust and dirt.🤔

@elainelipscomb1476 Жыл бұрын

Love motor homes.done all this is best.lots of ideas.can make bedrooms in basement compartments.hope all is great and travel safe.I use Tension curtain rods in cupboards to keep things in.

@jenethtorrejos-mp6bs Жыл бұрын

Watching from Philippines 🇵🇭

@gjhwebb Жыл бұрын

Great video, really enjoyed it, can I ask where does your eldest daughter sleep ?

@tomwalker3553 Жыл бұрын

Hopefully you have heard the Nomad Internet is in serious legal problems. There is a class action law suit and a Texas court has frozen their assets.

@JerryDLTN Жыл бұрын

2:06 "60,000 gallons"?

@kisefac9163 Жыл бұрын

Having campers thru my childhood then my adult years, he said 60,000 gallons and I said WHAT?! 😂 definitely added to many 0’s.

@Brigand231 Жыл бұрын

I hope Nomad Internet worked out better for you than the folks I've been hearing horror stories about.

@suelillard87 Жыл бұрын

What ice maker do you have?

@roseanneberrios7174 Жыл бұрын

For your internet all you need is star link

@frankw9836 Жыл бұрын

What , if the engine breaks ??

@joannacurran8475 Жыл бұрын

I never understand why the parents need/want such a large luxurious 'private' space when the whole home is theirs, whereas the children have shelves in a hall way or sleep in the lounge. The master bedroom would work really well for the children, play areas etc. and the parents could sleep in the bunk room area, taking out bunks and put in a bed. They go to bed last so kids not passing through as they have to do to the kids

@michaeldavies9533 Жыл бұрын

I agree with another comment, parents make sure they have a quality space and the children have little spaces ,my two would not like this carry on they like their private spaces..

@shiralleehaggart72 Жыл бұрын

Exactly. Some of the parents in these type of videos seem a bit selfish.

@masterchef2408 Жыл бұрын

Only have a 60,000 gallon holding tank 🤷

@nashdashflash Жыл бұрын

😂 I had to rewind. I assume he meant 60 gal.

@GoldieGold356 Жыл бұрын

LOl, I was looking for this comment. Right on.

@Joshua-so9th Жыл бұрын

Not even 1min and 30 seconds in you clearly state you used to live in a 6000+ sq foot home.. So you have money. What is the cost totalled on this endeavour?

@loisfromohio3109 Жыл бұрын

For internet think about starlink

@amysmith3247 Жыл бұрын

Pepper spray would be good to carry while walking about just in case of a stray dog running at you or stranger from a slight distance!!!

@StrayAnimals938 Жыл бұрын

if they will paint it with white and pastel.color it will be beautiful

@jennyellis2062 11 ай бұрын

I think it's great that you have made your life on the road and followed your dreams but sorry your rig doesn't look like it's been renovated at all, I would hate see what it looked like before you renovated. You may not have had the money to renovated it properly

@gregr6898 Жыл бұрын

starlink

@marymoran719 Жыл бұрын

60,000 gallons of water?

@rosekraemer8205 Жыл бұрын

Was told nomad not reliable customer service not g00d heard on KZfaq

@shirleyfussner8284 8 күн бұрын

Where do the parents sleep? Did I miss it?

@TinyHomeTours 8 күн бұрын

Check out the 18:24 mark :) That's where we tour the master bedroom.

@peculiarjohnson5697 Жыл бұрын

Pls whete does ur daughter sleeps

@AR-gc7dr Жыл бұрын

Sofa

@AR-gc7dr Жыл бұрын

Have you considered giving the master bedroom to the kids or atleast the girl and use the sofa for your self. Or. It would be very comfortable for your kids if you have the boys the master bedroom, gave the bunk bed space to your daughter (put in a single bed and storage on top for her there) and then take the sofa for yourself 😊

@marthagaluszka8888 Жыл бұрын

Curious that you're planning on switching to Nomad internet. I've heard nothing but bad things about it and customer service is the worst. Please research and choose something else before you regret it.

@karend169 Жыл бұрын

If you guys are working 9-5, who is teaching the kids? And do the kids like their "space," not quite a bedroom?

@lollux3700 Жыл бұрын

sheesh these parents are super selfish. "I cannot downsize the bed" but the 2 boys stay in bunk beds and the girl in living room? It's one thing to be poor, but these people are abusing their children even if they have the money. Growing up a child NEEDS privacy and boundaries. The parents sure maintained theirs.

@shiralleehaggart72 Жыл бұрын

Completely agree with you. I feel sorry for the children.

@wvover8079 Жыл бұрын

Abuse? People in the world today have a weird view of what a family is.....calling them selfish when they work full time jobs and still teach their children and give them a chance to see the country? Many kids are brats today because they are never expected to contribute in any way in thier family...many are raised to have everything handed to them and they have no respect for their parents.... maybe after coming from a very large home, this lifestyle has been better for all of them. You make very big judgements considering you dont even know this family.

@shiralleehaggart72 Жыл бұрын

@@wvover8079 The parents always have a full bedroom with king-sized bed and one of the children does not even have their own room. A teenager that needs privacy.