How to Lead a Life of Travel and Adventure while Living in a Car, Van or RV.

Learn How You Can Get Out of Debt, Travel and Find True Freedom!

There are 3 main reasons you might be interested in living on the road: 1) You're being forced into it by a bad economy, divorce, or unemployment, or 2) The "American Dream" has become a nightmare for you and you are tired of the rat race.3) It is something you have always thought about doing and you are now ready to see if it is the right lifestyle for you! Additionally, you might just love to travel and camp and be out on the open road

Whatever your reason, this class will tell you everything you need to make it the best possible experience it can be. We'll cover details like: which vehicle to live in and how to find it, where to park, staying clean, going to the bathroom, how to cook in a van, get out of debt, get a job, survive any bad economy, travel on a budget, how to get your mail, how to stay comfortable in the heat and cold, how to get electrical power, choose a solar option and so much more.

You may be asking yourself, does this guy know what he is talking about? That fact that I've been living in a vehicle for over 18 years should ease your mind. But you can find out for yourself by going to my website and YouTube Channel to see if I have information you may want: cheaprvliving.com and the CheapRVLiving YouTube Channel.

My concern isn't that I've given you too little information, but too MUCH! I hope I don't overwhelm you with it all. I tried to remember back to my first few months living in van, and answer every question you may have. I think I have, but let me assure you that if anything isn't clear I will do everything in my power to make it clear to you by answering your comments for each of the videos.

Let me apologize for the long length of the class. I know it is very detailed and longer then most Skill Share classes. I wanted to give all of my expertise in one place. So that you can easily make a wonderful life for yourself on the road and be assured you have all of the tools you need.

What I am, is a guy with a huge passion for van life and a strong sense of empathy for anyone trapped in our society who wants to break out. I'm also a guy who, in the last 18 years, has made just about every possible mistake pertaining to living in a vehicle and would like to help you avoid them. By dogged persistence, and lots of study on the Internet, I have learned how to make my life as a vandweller into a wonderful life I want to share that with you.

"Life will only change when you become more committed to your dreams than you are to your comfort zone."

Billy Cox

In this class, you will learn:

Class 1 Introduction

Class 2 Class Project Details

Class 3 How Do I Make Money on the Road?

Class 4 Dealing with Fears

Class 5 How to Get Rid of Your Stuff

Class 6 The Three Types of Camping

Class 7 Which Type of Vehicle to Choose

Class 8 How to Find Boon Docking and RV Parks

Class 9 Stealth Parking

Class 10 Should I Do an Interior Van Build?

Class 11 How Do I Cook in a Vehicle?

Class 12 All About Bathroom and Hygiene

Class 13 Creating the Living Room and Bedroom

Class 14 How to Find a Job on the Road

Class 15 Where Do I Get My Mail?

Class 16 How Do I Get Solar and Electricity?

Class 17 Dealing with Heat and Cold

Class 18 How Do I Get Internet?

Class 19 Closing

Your class project has 2 parts. Choose one or the other or you may choose to do both!

Part #1:

The first one is to create a simulation of a van home in your current home! It is almost like making a fort in your bedroom when you were little!

Find a place in your home where you can create vehicle home.That space will be at least 6-8 feet wide x 10 feet depending on the width and length of the vehicle you are planning on traveling in.

You can find a corner of your home and move in. You will get the experience of what is required to live in a small space. Make it about 8 feet wide and as long as you can mimic how to live in a vehicle. Find furniture or boxes to simulate a van home.Go to Youtube and find videos of different designs of vans.

Put a bed or a cot in your "Van room". Use a backpacker sleeping pad and use that as your bed. Elevate it under some plastic totes and use the underneath for storage. Buy plastic drawers or totes or go to thrift-stores and find cheap furniture. Get duffel bags or cardboard boxes and build bedroom storage with plastic drawers and containers.

Move into your van room and cook init and sleep in it. Use the 5 gallon bathroom in it or toilet of your choice from the video in this series called " Bathroom". See if you can live in that size of a space. Adjust and find the best fit for your bed. Do you want it going across or along the side of your "van"?

Part #2:

Start going camping. Find a cheap tent and go spend a weekend in a state park or somewhere nearby. Practice overnight in a tent. Start spending nights in a car in your driveway. Solve privacy issues and check out my book for more ideas: How to Live in a Car, Van or RV by Bob Wells.

Buy cardboard and cut it and fit it to your windows or use reflectix. Spend the night and experience what makes you uncomfortable. Start camping overnight in town at a Walmart or a Commercial area. Fnd out if it ok to sleep at your local Walmart.

This will give you real life experience with living in your vehicle. You can rent a Uhaul van and practice by living in that for the day or the weekend and spend the night somewhere close by.

You can gain a lot of knowledge by trying it out. This will help you know what you need to live on the road. You can also rent a camper van or an RV with a bed and cooking facilities. In this way you can get a comparison of a van vs an RV.

Please leave me your projects in the projects posting area of this Class. I will take a look at each one and answer your questions as well as leave you any useful feedback or suggestions with how to help you succeed.

There are 3 main reasons you might be interested in living on the road: 1) You're being forced into it by a bad economy, divorce, or unemployment, or 2) The "American Dream" has become a nightmare for you and you are tired of the rat race.3) It is something you have always thought about doing and you are now ready to see if it is the right lifestyle for you! Additionally, you might just love to travel and camp and be out on the open road.

No matter what your reason is, we will address it in this class and answer your doubts and questions about Money.

Many people have fears about living out on the road. That is perfectly normal and understandable.  Mostly these are concerns regarding safety. In this video we address those fears and concerns and offer solutions. 

One of the biggest challenges most people have to getting out on the road .. is trying to figure out how to get rid of all of their stuff. In this class we address all of the ways to only keep what matters and how to get rid of what you will not need  for your life on the road.

There are three types of camping that we will review in this class. Boon docking, RV Parks and Stealth Camping. We will learn about each one and you will be able to get a better idea of which type of camping is the best fit for your lifestyle. In turn this will help you to decide what type of vehicle you will need for your life on the road.

Once you have decided which type of camping you will prefer to do... then you can narrow down the options for what type of vehicle you would like to have. In this video we review the pros and cons for living in cars, vans, RVs, Towables and SUV's.

In this class we talk about the difference between boon docking and camping in RV Parks and weigh out the differences and how to find both types of camping.

In this video we define what is "Stealth" Parking and we go over the best ways to do it. I offer my experience as someone who stealth parked for many years and talk about all of the options of places to park.

In this class I talk about living in Commercial vehicles and what the options are of these types of vehicles. Also I talk about the pros and cons of building out the interior of your vehicle and give my advice on build outs.

In this class we talk all about cooking in a vehicle, we talk about some options for stoves and some of the safety precautions as well.

In this class we cover all of your questions regarding staying clean, going to the bathroom, showering and hygiene! This is the most often asked type of questions I receive. Let's talk openly about this important topic!

In this video we talk about creating a living room and a bedroom in your van home. We  will go over floor plans and all of the ways that you can make your vehicle feel like a wonderful home.

This is the longest class in the series because I go into a lot of detail. I talk about all of the options for working on the road and try to give you as much complete information as possible. There are job suggestions, websites, employers and more in this video. I hope this helps you connect that final piece of  the puzzle to making living on the road sustainable  for you!

In this video we go over where and how to get mail while living in the road, where to get a driver's license and how to get residency. We also review the best states to maintain residency.

In this video we will talk about the different ways that you can get electricity by either installing  solar  in your vehicle or using a solar generator.  We review from the most simple ideas and suggestions of ways to get electricity all the way to the more complex. This is usually the most confusing topic for people so I offer ideas that are easy to understand and very do-able.

In this video we will go over heat and cold. I offer ways to keep cool and ways to stay warm. We will review different types of heaters as well as different methods of staying cool in the summer. And address the ultimate question... how much solar do I need to run AC?

In this video we address the most often asked question: How do I get internet while living on the road. I will explain how most people get internet and how to go about it.

This is the wrap up class. I will conclude all 18 previous classes and leave you with some inspiration! Thank you all so much for enrolling in this class. I hope it has given you all of the tools you need in your back pocket to live your best life possible!