Tour of a Nomad Living in a Promaster Van

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5 жыл бұрын

Today we meet Jerry who is living full-time in a very nice Ram Promaster that he converted into a fantastic little home on wheels. What he loves most is the ability to move and change anything at any time. If he doesn't like the weather, he moves; if he doesn't like the neighbor, he moves; if he gets tired of the scenery, he moves...he arranges his life to please himself, not anyone else! Now that's a good life!!
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@michaelanon1968 5 жыл бұрын

Rest In Peace sir. You did life your way, how many of us can say that??

@dianeboyd813 5 жыл бұрын

So sad he passed away 😥 but it sounded like he lived a happy peaceful life. Glad he got to meet you Bob.

@maehay4065 5 жыл бұрын

Bob, I enjoyed listening to Mut. He was so upbeat about life and living free! Good idea with the spray bottles for soap and shampoo. I am very sorry to hear that he passed away after this interview. Thank you for sharing all the different folks who enjoy their life style in this manner of freedom 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@aicsusa 5 жыл бұрын

Our condolences to all who knew him. What a super great guy he was. That is someone you would love to sit around a campfire with and hear the amazing stories you can only dream of!

@tking7062 5 жыл бұрын

I don't like the word storage... And here's the overhead storage... Made me laugh... Great video as always! 😊👍

@Smashhoke 3 жыл бұрын

We camped with Jerry at an RTR one year. I got to hear some cool Railroad yard stories and he showed me his switch lock key collection. He had a calm, cool demeanor that captured everyone's attention. Sorry to hear he has passed.

@beverly9885 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve been trying to figure out the bathroom problem for a while. I’ve got MS and weak legs. But I do have one of those bedside commodes hanging up in the rafters in the garage. Problem solved. I can already see making a wrap around so it doesn’t look like your chair is a commode, but what does it matter? Rest in peace Jerry. I hope that quilt gets made! Thanks Bob for posting this.

@inappropriatern8060 5 жыл бұрын

Love the bedside commode! Great idea!

@maplesden6768 5 жыл бұрын

:)......

@joegotyoutuification 5 жыл бұрын

RIP my friend...even those I don't know you, I like your setup because it's less and simple. Thank you for the interview Bob.

@enerzise3161 5 жыл бұрын

We have a Camper Truck and a Camper Trailer. We have the exact chair toilet for a back up and it has no odor at all. We use tiny bags and remove the bag after use. The toilet chair is then sprayed with a lemon disinfectant and smells fresh and looks as new as the day we purchased it. It is over 5 years old now and my wife has been happy we have had it in the truck camper. Yes, we have linoleum in the truck camper.

@kathymack3791 5 жыл бұрын

I have an older a-frame trailer. I bought pretty much the same commode as Jerry's and I have one of those pop up privacy tents. It works well - especially in the middle of the night.

@kathymack3791 5 жыл бұрын

@@dianer8881 - Mine was easy to assemble - but I made sure to buy one that I could fold down when storing.

@doriskeil-shamieh8852 5 жыл бұрын

I love Jerry's simplicity. One doesn't need to spend a lot to travel. So sorry to hear he is gone. Thanks for the video Bob.

@JUSLUKING 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Buddy and Doug for the information, SO sad to hear that RIP Jerry..He did what he loved.He did have great ideas. I like that he used spray bottles for his soap and shampoo.I will try that..

@MacgyverSharon 5 жыл бұрын

"Turn the key, change it all Today" .. love it. Gotta get that on my truck somewhere. Glad to hear he got to live his own way, while he was here ♡

@PaznThru56 5 жыл бұрын

Clever ideas: bedside commode, spray bottles for soap & shampoo, pressurized water... Very nice. ************** I was so sorry to later read that this man passed away shortly after this was made.

@vromerone 5 жыл бұрын

🔥 *That is very smart* to no just use soft soap, but to actually put it in a spray bottle. It one of those little " practical hacks" that make huge impacts on convenience. Sorry to read about this awesome guy passed away.

@Solo-Road 3 жыл бұрын

The shampoo spray bottle. A great and simple idea that I never would have thought of. Ideas like that are why I love this channel. Thanks for sharing this video.

@Raquel6470 5 жыл бұрын

NOTHING BUT THE BASICS! I love this! Especially the spray soap and shampoo

@hippydippy11 5 жыл бұрын

Great video Bob as ever, what a lovely, inspiring man, he was a free spirit and I loved his fuschia pink bandana and waistcoat! Just watching him made me smile. He was an example to us all of how to live a simple, joyful life. So glad you interviewed him Bob, I feel touched and privileged that we have been able to "share"his last days with him through your video :-)

@michaelrice3021 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Bob. I read only 2 comments--I'm saddened by the passing of this unique individual. Simplicity is cool. I admire all minimalists.

@WarrenRCG 4 жыл бұрын

I just watched this and thought "man, I really like this guy " and as I scroll down to leave this comment, I see that he passed shortly after this video. I'm sad yet inspired at the same time. Everyone deserves to live as happily and freely as he did. Thanks for the video lots of great ideas. Nice info concerning diesels as well.

@eatthebook144 5 жыл бұрын

I wish you would have asked more about not having solar, etc. I see so many vans with all the bells and whistles and I think i don’t have the skills to have all that. But this guy has been living without it all for 3 years. I wish Bob had picked his brain a little bit more!

@ilikequiet6474 5 жыл бұрын

Exactly. A lot of people talk about keeping it simple but this guy really did live the simple life. Notice he did not talk about technology or the need to have a cell signal.

@mikebauer464 5 жыл бұрын

@@ilikequiet6474 Yea and Facebook, I'm sick of people that have let social media control their lives, you can't even talk to a lady anymore to get a date due to the fact that they don't know how to be a real person, all fake now🤣🤣

@colleenkaralee2280 5 жыл бұрын

@@mikebauer464 I use facebook now only to join groups that share my interests, and that's only two groups - I love facebook and have made some great friends with mutually shared interests.

@mikebauer464 5 жыл бұрын

@@colleenkaralee2280 I'm sure some people use it responsibly but it's the people who make it their whole life that I'm worried about.

@colleenkaralee2280 5 жыл бұрын

@@mikebauer464 There certainly are people on facebook who mis-represent themselves (but then so do used car salesmen) and some who have covert agendas, and narcissistic people who want to use you as "supply", and people who want to tell you that you are talking dangerous talk to others who might go out and hurt themselves, and thus you should stop posting your wins - ha, I get that sometimes :-) That's why I post my achievements within groups that seek those achievements themselves or have already achieved along with me so we can relate to each other and share notes. My personal achievements are not for the weak of mind or ignorant who refuse to educate themselves.

@meatmilker 5 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking about how happy and healthy he looked! !! It appears he died happy and FREE!!! RIP !

@ONEFAITHofJESUS 5 жыл бұрын

he passed away? How long after this interview?

@donnamaco1 5 жыл бұрын

@@buddyanddougsbigadventure1619 Did he go into the hospital?

@CDneat 5 жыл бұрын

Great idea about the shampoo and soap in the squirt bottles. It makes getting clean faster, so hopefully less water used

@mikebauer464 5 жыл бұрын

Yea, and saves on baby wipes and besides they tear too easy.

@deborahwilliams8882 3 жыл бұрын

It also makes it super easy to wash your feet at night before bed

@kardoyle 3 жыл бұрын

Yes!!! Must say BEST idea I’ve heard in a while!

@freebird1477 3 жыл бұрын

" soap, you're always droppin' it or something" made me laugh, that'd be me.

@suzy9342 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Luv the way both plusses and challenges are presented. Thank you Bob!!!⚘

@angelaborgen271 5 жыл бұрын

Simple but works .... I like the soap idea

@CrystalDumas 5 жыл бұрын

Super SMART! Luv the soap/shampoo sprayer idea.

@janfitzpatrick3817 5 жыл бұрын

Maybe you could dedicate this video in honour of the great life he lived - doing what made him happy! RIP Jerry

@Albert-ez6fx 5 жыл бұрын

As I was watching video I was thinking this guy has his priorities straight. And it's one of the simplest and best builds I've seen. So sad to hear he passed. At least he got to live well and free.

@JamesJLaRue 5 жыл бұрын

I would have loved to meet him in person, glad he got to live life on his terms while he was with us. Another great one from Bob. I've seen enough people recommend that pressurized sprayer, next Wal Mart trip I'm gettin me one. Great tip on putting the soap/shampoo into spray bottles too. Really this build reminds me not to worry too much about things, the important thing is just to get out there when you can, and everything he had worked really great. I hope the van ends up with somebody who will love it.

@kathythomas7371 5 жыл бұрын

Poo Powder? There are “bedside commode” bags at Walmart that have the powder already in the bags. Works great in my van.

@debswan5750 5 жыл бұрын

Didn't know about that! Thanks, that makes the commode idea sound really doable!

@mikebauer464 5 жыл бұрын

Will it fit correctly on a Home Depot bucket?? And put the TP on the bucket handle 🤣

@kathythomas7371 5 жыл бұрын

For a 5 gal bucket, the commode bags are too small, but. you can get “Poo Powder” alone for trash bag usage. Bob’s video is very helpful showing 5 gal bucket. Don’t forget the “pool Noodle” seat.🤓

@mikebauer464 5 жыл бұрын

@@kathythomas7371 Good advise, thanks 🤔🤠💩🙈

@LoOnTheGo 5 жыл бұрын

Love Jerry. I am going to make a quilt with my patches as well. Happy to help if we run into each other on the road. I am heading out this summer.

@reneecannon1250 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jerry for sharing your no frill but solidly dependable van lifestyle ♡

@crystalitsasecrete917 5 жыл бұрын

I hope someone in his family makes that patch quilt and treasures it.

@nannycameoma6238 5 жыл бұрын

I liked how simple he lived, and the things he pointed out. Things like carpeting may be obvious to an experienced van dweller but many folks are in their planning stages and tips like that really help. Glad he was able to experience his dream life! Now that is what it is all about! ~hopefully his next journey is filled with more delights and peace.

@thebestisyettocome4114 5 жыл бұрын

I believe that this gentleman is in Heaven still camping and enjoying himself as he did on this Earth. ✝️May God grant everlasting life.

@kardoyle 3 жыл бұрын

Inspiring!!! Simple is best sometimes 😀

@sharonnorris4258 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for that. Best reasons to consider (or not consider) buying a diesel vehicle that I’ve heard so far.

@kayleeskottagelife6569 5 жыл бұрын

Buying the patches and making a quilt. Awesome idea

@janicem4382 5 жыл бұрын

Loved this one! He seems like a great guy. Lots of good hints. I will use spray soap fore sure. Thanks Bob

@matthoward1174 5 жыл бұрын

He raised a good point about the newer generation diesels that is often overlooked. They have lots of problems with the sprinters made after about 2008 due to all the emissions gear they put on diesels. Better to steer clear and go with gas. The Nissan NV 2500 is about the best option IMHO, with the 5.6 V8. RIP Mut !

@xwhite2020 5 жыл бұрын

Spot on. I just purchased a toyota slwb and trawled the internet for 2 weeks working out the pros and cons of different vehicles. I concluded that a diesal was just too much risk. These newer diesels can have massive problems that could take huge chunks out of your funds.

@ilikequiet6474 5 жыл бұрын

Exactly. Diesels are highly overrated IMO. The extra cost, the expensive oil changes.

@JulieAiken 5 жыл бұрын

Wonderful interview and great ideas! RIP, Jerry.

@LoOnTheGo 5 жыл бұрын

I am so sad to hear that Jerry left the earth and I am grateful that I got to meet him in Bob's video.

@ramblinvanman6250 5 жыл бұрын

Camped across the road from him @ 2018 RTR. Think this is where he was interviewed. Real nice guy

@kalawherry2379 5 жыл бұрын

I have so many thing's to do before I can get started with this life full time but I can't wait get started! 😊 R.I.P Jerry sound's like he passed peacefully & happy! 💖

@Downeastwaves 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob, very neat setup and interesting fellow!

@hopemore3493 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks again for sharing helpful info. Mut had some great ideas. I always get something out of each video.

@catherinemcmartin8275 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the education on diesel gas versus regular gas. Rest in peace Jerry, and thanks Bob.

@lauriewalker843 5 жыл бұрын

I love his idea for shampoo and soap in a spray bottle.

@user-bh3ew6ii4g 4 жыл бұрын

I really like this guy's philosophy... "if I don't like the weather, I change it. If I don't like my neighbor, I change it." Right on! Great tips about the shower, the soap and shampoo is brilliant. I bet it lasts so much longer too. The tubing in the shower is a great tip too, I think I'm going to use the same system. Great tip on the floor too. I have 2 dogs and so dirt on the floor is x10 at least what just a human will have. I love that he collects magnets of every national park and maps of every state. Beautiful idea about the quilt from his patches. What a treasure that will be for someone.

@terrifictomm 3 жыл бұрын

"I can change anything, anytime." "Wherever you go, there you are."

@ironblack5387 5 жыл бұрын

This video is full of great advice.

@MOMA4gmoma5GG1 5 жыл бұрын

Oh what a beautiful man. So sad to read that he passed. Seeing this interview and realizing the true fact that “ Life is short” and no one is promised a tomorrow, makes it that more urgent to get out and enjoy the lives we are given before it’s over! RIP BEAUTIFUL BIKER DUDE! 💗🌈

@deltadaze6836 5 жыл бұрын

I KNEW he was a biker!💁🏻‍♀️My H and I are part of CMA (Christian Motorcycle Association) in NC and when the vid came on, I thought, wow, a van? he looks like a biker😏. Very nice interview, Bob. I’ve watched other rv’ers too and I’ve wondered how they consider what they do ‘simplifying’...not judging, just observing. Mud/Mutt? (couldn’t tell what Bob said) really knew what he was doing and he really knew himself, as to what made him happy...more than likely it was a biker name (you don’t give it to yourself, your buddies do); Bob looked a little pained to call him that, lol. I’ve got friends named, Slash, Hillbilly, Hippie, Wheelie 😎. I’m with the other posters here, those ideas for soap, shampoo sprays, etc. were a great idea in such a minimalistic environment...it’s all about your own personal comfort zone, I guess.

@jerryenglehaupt 5 жыл бұрын

So sad to see he has passed. At least he had the chance to live life on his terms. Thank you Bob for the video.

@Palmtreepeace 5 жыл бұрын

Love this interview

@AnnieGill7 5 жыл бұрын

I am so glad Jerry got to live the life he loved! Thanks for letting us all know him, Bob. ❤️🌹. RIP. 🙏🏼

@IraQNid 4 жыл бұрын

You could see Jerry's expression of surprise when Bob ends the conversation a little abruptly. There wasn't a whole lot to talk about. And you could hear the awkwardness in Bob's voice.

@mikebauer464 5 жыл бұрын

This guy reminds me of the grandpa in the original Lost Boys movie with Kiefer Sutherland, remember he said read the TV guide and you don't need a TV, sounds like him too🤣🤣

@JosieEllaFaith 5 жыл бұрын

Using a spray bottle with water and shampoo is a great idea!!

@thoughtsinpassing2968 5 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing when I saw this. When you POUR..you always pour more than you need, the body wash soup the same way as shampoo. But putting it in a spray bottle and even if you have to dilute it, you would not use as much as could put it where needed. Brilliant saver !

@mikebauer464 5 жыл бұрын

@@thoughtsinpassing2968 saves on baby wipes too😁 and besides they tear too easy so this spray bottle method is the best when using wash rags.

@davidmarham9272 4 жыл бұрын

Only if you have hair LOL, I don't.

@4040smokey 5 жыл бұрын

Jeez, sorry to hear he passed. Would have enjoyed seeing more of him. RIP free spirit.

@hawaiisidecar 5 жыл бұрын

RIP Jerry, great build you had. Glad you enjoyed your freedom!

@shavaunaronan3188 5 жыл бұрын

Jerry was such a cool guy, living the life he wanted to. I am really sorry to hear he passed away shortly after this video was made. I sure hope his heirs will make that quilt he was speaking about. Rest in Peace, Jerry!

@1MinuteFlipDoc 3 жыл бұрын

what was the cause of death? he appeared pretty healthy.

@fastgurrrl 5 жыл бұрын

A fellow biker dropping wisdom bombs. Ride on brother. Ride free. 💥💥👊

@petegeorge3084 5 жыл бұрын

Bob enjoy all your videos you do a great job but on this one I really enjoyed it thanks

@aaronross3728 5 жыл бұрын

I loved this video. I am probably not going to be able to afford solar (at least at first) so it is nice to see someone living very basic

@kelleyedwards3351 5 жыл бұрын

My question is if you chose to give up working and be “free” ...you are an aging population on these videos. who pays for your medical bills and long term care when you can longer be a nomad ?

@aaronross3728 5 жыл бұрын

@@kelleyedwards3351 I would say the same question applies for a lot of people even while they are still working. A large number of people live paycheck to paycheck and are unable to have any savings whatsoever. So if you were to need medical bills paid and do not have any savings, you would be in the same position. In fact, living as a nomad, you would have more opportunity to save money.

@ellieisright692 5 жыл бұрын

@@aaronross3728 can you get unemployment benefits as a nomad?

@donnamaco1 5 жыл бұрын

@@dianer8881 10 thumbs up! Medicare for all of the van livers! Maybe hit the road younger!

@marieb8502 5 жыл бұрын

I like his setup. Being female I would make it pretty and less clutter but I really like his rig and love his shower system and the other spray bottles. As a matter of fact I might buy and use the bottles now. :)

@lindabarker7142 4 жыл бұрын

I'm inspired by the map library

@alansarmiento8014 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome guys..!! ☺☺☺ and Peace🙏 Mah..Man..!!

@WanderingNature 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome Video !!!!!

@gailjohnson6670 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video.. Sorry to hear Jerry/Bud passed ..RIP. .

@stacyhackney6100 4 жыл бұрын

Nice van.

@pleinaire8698 5 жыл бұрын

omg...Jerry seemed so full of life and happy!!..RIP.

@mwinyisalim7813 5 жыл бұрын

Nice and simple set up for people who wants to start nomad life

@mahdiomran6345 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob for sharing 👍✋

@suedefringe 4 жыл бұрын

That soap bottle is genius !!!

@MikeR55 5 жыл бұрын

Easy going gentleman. Glad to meet you Jerry. RIP

@kelliethorne1200 5 жыл бұрын

I agree about the carpeting. My first trip in my '95 Eurovan I knocked over the Melitta drip coffee I was making the first morning. Then, later that night, a bowl of some kind of curried noodles also got upended. I don't know if the previous owners never ate in their van, or what, but it was pristine before me and a post-earthquake calamity after me all over the carpet.

@sarahhigh8676 5 жыл бұрын

Kellie Thorne : 😁lol!!!!!

@danthesquirrel Жыл бұрын

No insulation, no sink, no solar, no house battery, I didn't even see a fan or a cooler. Everything built in 2 days. Three years on the road and happy. At any moment turn the key and change it all. Being envious of what a dead man with only a simple van had makes it clear where my life priorities need to be: Get the van, get out and worry about all the details later. Thanks Jerry.

@thecatinthehat1863 5 жыл бұрын

Sad to hear Jerry has passed, what a lovely guy

@billlockhart2272 5 жыл бұрын

what an inspiration! R.I.P. Jerry.

@1MinuteFlipDoc 3 жыл бұрын

Mut was a a geniune person! RIP!

@Wes1487 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool lived his life on his terms....

@ginaperry2599 11 ай бұрын

He's got just the basics & he is happy!

@rollandjoeseph 5 жыл бұрын

Nice work he did , sorry hearing of his passing, he's now on his next adventure RIP Jerry!

@emartin851 Жыл бұрын

RIP Mutt, glad to got to enjoy the free life before you passed.

@renee728 5 жыл бұрын

Sorry to read that he passed away, but sounds like he really enjoyed the last three years on the road. He definitely lived a minimalist life - many van dwellers live in luxury compared to Jerry. As far as washing up I use Kirk’s Castille soap made from coconuts, buy it at Wal-Mart and use it for my hair and showering.

@Seashellsbytheseashore21 5 жыл бұрын

rest peacefully, jerry. glad you got to live.

@civilpanda9422 5 жыл бұрын

Rest in peace dear man. I am sad to learn he has passed away. Im glad he was living a life of freedom and happiness. I imagine he would have had interesting life stories & adventures to tell.

@joansidor3409 Жыл бұрын

Great guy!!! J

@pw2996 5 жыл бұрын

RIP Jerry.❤️

@DownsizingMakesCents 5 жыл бұрын

Great idea with the soap and shampoo

@cindychurch925 Жыл бұрын

Great build. Brilliant to have the potty chair.

@christinemckittrick8633 5 жыл бұрын

So very sad to read he passed after I watched the video but thankful he lived his way and fulfilled his dream of meeting Bob. Flying on a motorcycle with the angels. RIP sweet man