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Living Full Time On The Road Top 10 Q's - How We Did It!

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Living Full Time On The Road Top 10 Q's - How We Did It!
The Feel Good Family Road Trip Travel Australia Ep 54
0:00 Welcome to the Feel Good Family Episode 54
This week we answer the BIG questions about living full time on the road in our caravan travelling Australia.
After recently celebrating our first 12 months of full time living, we have compiled the Top 10 questions asked during our first year, including:
- Why we decided to pack up our lives and live a nomadic lifestyle
- The steps we took to make our dream a reality
- How we funded getting started, and
- How we make money on the road
If you are dreaming of travelling full time or want to make a lap of OZ your reality, you’ll love the tips and information we’ve jam packed into this episode!
We hope you and your family are safe and well, take care, and stay happy, healthy and hopeful!
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- 2 x GoPro 8
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- 2 x iPhone
- DJI Spark Drone
- DJI Mavic Air 2 Drone
- MacBook Pro with Final Cut Pro software
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We are an ordinary Australian family, creating extraordinary experiences. We've taken a leap of faith, packed up our lives, said goodbye to the 9-5 grind and hello to 24/7 - life as a traveling family!
Being complete caravanning newbies, we are hoping the experiences we share through our Family Travel Australia series will not only have an educational element, but will inspire you to take your own leap of faith, get outdoors and make memories that will last.
We live by the mantra "You don't need to see the whole staircase, just take the first step!"

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@davidnicolemcleod5664 6 ай бұрын

Amazing how current these questions still are. I love watching these & you're right about the binge watching, the more I watch the more enthused I feel about getting out there. Thank you 🥰

@TheFeelGoodFamily 6 ай бұрын

Woohoo! Have fun with the planning and soak up every minute! 🇦🇺👍

@snowballassets Жыл бұрын

Just came across your channel yesterday. It's very helpful. Thanks for sharing. I'm flying to Australia in Nov 2022 and buying my first caravan. It's an unfinished bare, bones van that we will finish ourselves. It's got no water, no cooking, no rego, no bathroom, no power, not even a bed. lol. it's going to be an adventure for sure. Look forward to watching more of your valuable videos to help you learn from your last 12 months. :)

@TheFeelGoodFamily Жыл бұрын

WOW!! What an incredible adventure ahead for you guys - please keep us posted on your travel plans, love it!! 💙👍🇦🇺🌴☀️

@bobpfaff2258 3 жыл бұрын

We married late and were lucky enough to have our beautiful daughter when we were both 40. Our daughter is now nearly 23 and we have enjoyed every minute. Keeps you young and hungry for life. Enjoy guys.

@shelleybate306 3 жыл бұрын

I love hearing the reasons why you are doing this!! You won't have one regret and will treasure the time you have as a family. And Jasper was well worth the wait as hard as it must have been waiting such a long time for a baby- you certainly got a beautiful blessing. Very happy for you!

@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Shelley 😊💙

@katherineporter2654 3 жыл бұрын

Great vlog guys. Look forward to next week

@raysater4083 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful family God bless you both.

@beesncheese 3 жыл бұрын

So good, live the dream x

@trippinaroundoz 3 жыл бұрын

Great video guys! Getting us super pumped for leaving to travel aus at the end of the year!!

@laurzkw3674 3 жыл бұрын

I love the way you both present your channel, you both have broadcasting qualities, so doing this the way you do is perfectly different for your niche. Keep the awesome content comming 🦋

@Strolchie49 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative thank you Kate & Paul and off course Jasper

@ruggedrvaustralia5831 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing some great info guys. Keep up the awesome work 👍

@andrewhayhoe4600 3 жыл бұрын

Just recently subscribed and enjoying the series , it may have be raised before interested to know your annual fuel bill versus Km travelled ? Kind Regards

@MyLittleFarmhouse 10 ай бұрын

Awesome insight into the lifestyle 👍🏽 Thank you’s very much and safe travels to you’s 💕🇦🇺🚐

@TheFeelGoodFamily 10 ай бұрын

Thank you guys 💙🍻😊🕺🇦🇺

@kelliemorgan6556 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Guys! I've followed your journey from the beginning.. My husband and I did a similar thing approx 8 years ago when we purchased a large truck which we converted into a musical instrument showroom and repair station. We had the best time in that truck. Life is too short..

@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 жыл бұрын

Love your comment! Thanks for all your support - are you traveling any more....

@kelliemorgan6556 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheFeelGoodFamily Unfortunately not at the moment guys, we thought about converting the truck into a motorhome but just would have been too costly. We built a showroom and repair workshop from home. Never say never though!

@joshy0881 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid guys! So good to hear all that background, I knew you had to have done TV before. Loving watching your adventures! Keep them coming

@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kimberly for all your support 😊💙

@stewierun9940 3 жыл бұрын

Well done guys, fantastic Q&A . The editing shows , happy travels it’s giving us hope that one day we will get back on the road , feels like the Truman show down here in Vic . 😁👍

@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 жыл бұрын

We are thinking of you guys and sending our feel good vibes - hopefully not much longer now!!

@caroledodd9698 3 жыл бұрын

Life is way too short and goes so fast. We holidayed and toured Europe in our caravan during our summer breaks for 15 years when our 4 children were young (all adults now). We’re so glad we did it now at least in some form. They’ve all grown up with a love of travelling. I really found your answers to the questions interesting and love all your videos, Jasper 💙, your professionalism, your honesty, your lifestyle, your amazing camera work and editing. I’ll keep watching as long as you keep travelling. 😀🇬🇧👏🏻☀️😎 xxx

@colin_armstrong 5 ай бұрын

You are truly inspirational !!!

@TheFeelGoodFamily 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much x

@shaungibbard6474 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info have a lovely week see you next weekend 😉

@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shaun - just loading up this weeks ep... loving Winton!!!

@StuHarLou 3 жыл бұрын

Another great episode. Thanks guys. So fabulous to see you out there enjoying our beautiful country. Enjoyed the Q&A

@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jenny 😊

@darylneit8318 3 жыл бұрын

What a great vid thanks so much for the honesty you guys are great

@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Daryl 😊💙

@gondwanatravels8834 3 жыл бұрын

Great info. We are still in the planning stage and are binge watching all the videos.

@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 жыл бұрын

That’s such and exciting time!! Enjoy and Soak all this time up too 😊👍

@dazshellygohiking9234 3 жыл бұрын

Great episode, thanks for sharing. Welcome to the Windsor family. We are heading out to Longreach this week in our Windsor 196RD. We might cross paths.

@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you and we are loving our van! Heading through Longreach soon - how are your travels going? Cheers Paul, Katie & Jasper

@benstrachan3418 3 жыл бұрын

Great episode. Thanks for sharing.

@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Ben 😊

@johnmettam1573 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and thanks for the advice.

@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers John, thank you for your support!

@1000adstar 3 жыл бұрын

Great information, thanks for the video guys. Watch all your vids. Very professional.

@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Adam - you made my day 👍😊

@trevorberry8247 Жыл бұрын

Thanks guys very informative, we have just returned home to Grafton after four months on the road traveling around Australia and plan to go again next year, thank you P.S our Windsor is 19 years old but we love it.

@ladysusanjane2682 3 жыл бұрын

Great Q and A. I’m binge watching lots of channels to keep my dream alive. It keeps me dreaming on the tough days! Jasper is adorable- gosh doesn’t he look like his dad??!!!!😂

@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 жыл бұрын

Hi LadySusan! Thanks so much for your support - yes, katie didn’t get much of a look in with Jasper but he has her smarts which is very fortunate 💙😊

@glmaguire 3 жыл бұрын

Great subject, great answers - awesome video

@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊👍💙

@gerri-pablo 3 жыл бұрын

Great program, trave safe.

@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Gerri! We hope you are safe and well 😊👍

@davekerr8133 3 жыл бұрын

Magic presentation team. I wish we were 30 years younger. But we're doing as much travel in our caravan here in NZ. Love following your adventures. Stay safe & keep up the good work.

@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Dave 😊👍

@suecarey9127 3 жыл бұрын

I lost my husband 9 years ago to cancer and life is too short, he was only 56 so go do your travelling live life to the fullest. My new partner and I travel and have done for a few years now but I would love to live on the road full time and he's a bit of a home bod but that's all good too. Love following you and you have the most gorgeous son and a very clever one too.

@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Sue, We’re sorry to hear about your loss and you are so right, life is far too short 💙 thank you for your beautiful message and support and we hope you can get out traveling more and more over time 😊Paul,Katie,Jasper

@gavind1286 3 жыл бұрын

Great content thanks for what you guys do , and yes you are right . You find you just need to keep watching an episode then another travel safe.

@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Gavin

@BunyipnAbout 3 жыл бұрын

great tips thanks for sharing

@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Robert - thank you for your support

@jasonja1981 3 жыл бұрын

Cool video. Good tips especially the financial stuff from Scott pape. Hopefully, you guys do the cosmos center. It's great to hear your back story. Hopefully one day we can catch up and let the kids play and yes the Mavic air 2 is awesome.. I love mine.

@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jason! It would be great to see you guys on the road - we are hoping to revisit Charleville and a few other places that we drove through early in next year (after wet season) 😊

@trrollinson 3 жыл бұрын

Great informative video guys. I appreciate you sharing your journey and learning's from travelling but also personal journey to get to this point. We took 3 months off and travelled WA ( from Vic, BC) with a camper trailer, a 18month old and beagle.. We planned to the lap about "now" (but cannot leave a 5k radius let alone the state) and bought a caravan etc for it. At this point we are living our trip through several youtube families and taking notes on places to go. Keep the video's coming and hopefully soon we may pass you in our travels and say hello.

@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Tezza! Stay positive and we can’t wait to meet you guys on the road - take care 😊👍

@tomroyal2705 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting video I really enjoying watching your channel , keep up

@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Tom, thank you and appreciate the support! All the best, Cheers, Paul

@Lyn4817 3 жыл бұрын

Simply love your channel. You do a brilliant job. Hitting the road, travelling around our wonderful country has changed drastically over the decades. This improvements in vehicles, vans and technology has changed the face of doing what you are doing considerable. When we did it, our only option was to work our way around the country. The attractions you are seeing, simply didn't exist in our days on the road.

@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 жыл бұрын

Wow ! Thank you again Lyn 😊💙

@matthewstickland55 3 жыл бұрын

Love the work you do hope to see you on the road one day as my wife and I are almost ready to go just need the covid problem to be soughed out as need to stop buying gadgets for the caravan and start using it no good in the garage. Im hoping to do a drone fishing Australia you tube Chanel when we go hope it will keep people amused. All of your tips are great and you both look very happy nice to see people enjoying life

@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Matthew! Yes haha stop buying gadgets 🤣👍 love the drone fishing idea and I’d be keen to try that and see how you actually do it too!! Look forward to seeing you guys on the road somewhere 😊 cheers, Paul, Katie & Jasper

@tstefanovski21 3 жыл бұрын

You are a Very inspirational family and our dream is hopefully one step closer after your QA session

@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Tome! Go for it and we can’t wait to meet you on the road someday 😊👍

@cliffw6031 3 жыл бұрын

I came across this channel a few month's ago and went back to the first episode and watched them all. This was maybe your most informative one. Well for me. I am planning 2 years ahead for retirement in 5 years. Purchase a vehicle and van in 2 years and do some small trips to work it all out. Then retire and do a lap or two. I will catch up to your latest episode in a month or so 😀

@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! That is a huge amount of binge watching 😅😊🙏 we are just editing episode 100 this week - your plan sounds amazing and very exciting!! Go for it 👍💙

@chrystalkearney8024 3 жыл бұрын

Hey guys I’m a new follower and I totally get your reasons for traveling, We tried 11 years for our son and he is now 7 and we would love to travel Australia.

@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Chrystal, so good to have you here with us! Wow, 11 years of trying is incredible and what a wonderful result for you to finally get your beautiful boy!! Honestly it’s the best decision we ever made, to pack up and travel together! It’s so much more than the traveling too, the best part is the time together and sharing the experiences! If it’s your dream, hold on to it and make it happen 👏😊

@deirdrefisher2773 3 жыл бұрын

Jasper has definitely grown in confidence since the beginning, missed him this week, even in the bloopers 😉. This is a great video to share n motivate anyone interested in camping around our beautiful country. Shared 👍

@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Deirdre! Yes, we missed him too 💙 much more involved over the next few weeks

@loub1733 3 жыл бұрын

Agree Barefoot investor changes your life- we have used it for a couple of years now am a year off retirement and have lived debt free life for a few years now. Great gift to give to young people as well.

@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 жыл бұрын

That is brilliant Lou! 😊👍

@seandolkens4021 2 жыл бұрын

Huge amount of respect for you guys. We’ve watched a whole lot of your videos and are inspired by the three of you. As fellow Gold Coasters, we will be out there in about 12 months having taken the plunge and ordered our van. BTW, just upgraded to KZfaq premium so we can watch you uninterrupted.

@TheFeelGoodFamily 2 жыл бұрын

G’day Sean! That’s super exciting and time will absolutely fly by and you’ll be rolling down the road in no time - are you traveling with kids? Enjoy every minute of the lead up 👍😎 Cheers, Paul

@seandolkens4021 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheFeelGoodFamily Thanks for the reply Paul. Our kids are now old enough to take good care of themselves and have work and study commitments so they won't be joining us. We used to do a lot of boating which they did enjoy but we reckon it's our time now :-)

@stevefrederick8215 3 жыл бұрын

Greetings from NZ.Have been watching from first episode.Do you need to be weight conscious of the loading of the van and Ute when you are travelling on the road .🇳🇿🤳🏻❤️

@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve! Great question and yes. I think we need to do a ‘vehicle weight’ episode soon - we are always very conscious of the weight of everything!!

@Strolchie49 2 жыл бұрын

Where is Jasper during your podcast?

@TheFeelGoodFamily 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Frank, he’s normally still asleep as we generally record them around 6.30am however he has featured in a few lately.... 😊

@andrewhayhoe4600 3 жыл бұрын

Recently subscribed to your blog and throughly enjoying the series, just a quick question which may have been answered previously ? Can you tell me the cost of your Annual fuel bill versus Km traveled Kind Regards Andrew

@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew, great question and can you leave it with me.... covid kinda stuffed the travel a little for about 4 months of stationary but I’ll try and work out an average 😊👍

@andrewhayhoe4600 3 жыл бұрын

The Feel Good Family thank you appreciate your reply and look forward to your response , it will give me some idea of the annual budget as we are planning to do a similar adventure in the not to distance future Kind Regards Andrew

@davidmarr4606 3 жыл бұрын

Hi guys I've just subscribed and looking forward to seeing your next episode. Cindy and I are planning to sell up everything and do Australia by caravan. Our goal is 2021 around April/May ? We have to sell our house to fund it. Also we have been following justin and bec from" Trip in a van" check them out they have been on the road for 4 years now and share amazing videos. Look forward to your ideas. Cheers Dave and Cindy from Portarlington vic. 😎

@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Dave & Cindy! Great to hear from you and that is super exciting!! Go for it and hopefully we’ll catch you on the road somewhere down the track 😊👍 thanks so much for your support

@RustyCandyAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

Check out XploringOz. Towing, water(Remember silver nitrate filter), tips. Hes got a good tip like fitting shade cloth under van. Mudflaps.

@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Rusty and thank you for the tip!

@ReyNeri-ik4is Жыл бұрын

Is it possible that someone will just stay in the caravan during or while in transit? Thanks

@TheFeelGoodFamily Жыл бұрын

Hi - here is a link to the Qld Transport regarding your question that will answer this and other questions around safe towing - www.qld.gov.au/transport/vehicle-safety/towing/towing-vehicles-and-trailers

@theunemployedlife 3 жыл бұрын

Only 7.39k subs...?? You guys create good content.. Makes me wonder how shitty channels get so many subs.. Good luck guys..!!

@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We love creating the content each week and slowly but surely we are finding our audience - we really appreciate your comments, all the best 👍😊

@richardparker4188 3 жыл бұрын

Why did you upgrade your caravan after 12months was there a problem with it

@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Richard, we had an opportunity to swap into Apollo’s new Windsor family van and we jumped at the chance to try their new rig! Loving it so far and great to be traveling in outback Qld!

@richardparker4188 3 жыл бұрын

The Feel Good Family Those chances only come around once . We are in North Queensland as well Mareeba

@melissa1488 3 жыл бұрын

How do you guys feel about travelling during the coronavirus?

@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 жыл бұрын

Great question. We feel very fortunate!! Especially being in a state that is promoting people to support domestic tourism and regions within qld. This is only one of the many struggling industries that have been affected so we are grateful to be a part of the regrowth. We are taking all the required precautions and following the covid guidelines to keep ourselves and those we visit safe. All the best wherever you are and we hope you are safe and well too 😊

@melissa1488 3 жыл бұрын

The Feel Good Family we have a caravan, we’ve been thinking about upgrading but just been unsure if it’s worth the money right now. We also live in QLD 🙂

@TheFeelGoodFamily 3 жыл бұрын

@@melissa1488 that would be a hard decision.... great to hear you are in QLD!

@melissa1488 3 жыл бұрын

The Feel Good Family if we didn’t have 4 kids it would be a easy decision 😂😅