Another great example of the fact that there are so many ways to do the nomad life! If one possesses a “can do attitude” the open road and a “life worth living” await you! Thank you Rich & Brian!!
@Locd4life707
Жыл бұрын
Awesome van setup! I've worked hospital Security 5150 patient watches in the past 10 years. I've noticed more vanlifers and car dwellers. Why pay for hotel rooms. When there are showers inside the hospital for staff.👍 I'm 9 months into my vanlife & loving it.
@houseportraitscalligraphy7474
Жыл бұрын
Kool!!!
@SquatchWatcher
Жыл бұрын
That's awesome! They allow you to live in the hospital parking lot? - What do you mean by patient-watch? )
@bque9444
Жыл бұрын
A thing I was impressed with is he mounted the fire extinguisher and in a location that has easy access to driver, passenger, and if he is in cargo area, easy access from that area. Thank you for including the other safety item, CO detector/alarm. Appreciate info on surgical tech vs nurse. Thanks for going over how much insulation was installed. What was on floor? Nice build.
@sad754yt
Жыл бұрын
Seems like a nice down to earth guy. Pretty simple set up for sure and definitely works for him
@gratefulgram
Жыл бұрын
What a wonderful soul he has, I love his sense of humor. Great build. I love seeing the diversity of these builds. Thank you. Much love and many blessings
@rickmcentee9204
10 ай бұрын
Sounds like a great lifestyle, Rich. Great job interviewing as usual, Brian!
@autumnskyes5633
Жыл бұрын
I can't imagine having to learn every new surgeon's preferences and manners. This guy is awesome! Great ideas in his van also. Funny thing is that my son has been talking about wanting to do a uhaul build eventually. 😅
@OverlandOne
Жыл бұрын
Awesome interview. Safe travels.
@GracieandJacqsAdventures
Жыл бұрын
Way to live life!!! As a nurse (retired now) I loved 12 hr shifts! Happy travels!
@dustinblackmon1514
7 ай бұрын
I love how these videos really shed light to the fact that there are plenty of normal, intelligent and hardworking people who live this way. Less is more and more time is a blessing
@tv6of7
Жыл бұрын
Such an inspiration! I’m a pharmacist and plan on doing contract work as well while traveling in a van/rv. God willing, it will happen within the next 2 years. I’m soooooo looking forward to it. God bless and happy travels 😊
@collinsfriend1
Жыл бұрын
Some hospitals will allow a trailer in the parking lot as long as they are not too close to regular parking. Security gets to know you and you can pull it up to a side door or closer to the front at night and use the hospital bathrooms. Some even a shower. Then move it back in the am. Before the next shift and patients need to park.
@rustykatt3870
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! Great job Rich on your rig, and Brian Gifford on the video. Have a great day!
@deeplansandbudgets
Жыл бұрын
I am way to afraid to burn any type of Propane heater. I know people do but it scares me. I am only part time however so I just get a site with hookups and plug in a space heater. I like his recent upgrades.
@1mourningdove54
Жыл бұрын
Rich, it's great that your job works so well for you in your van life. I worked for several months at a hospital in New Hampshire as a central sterilization tech-my most hated job ever! 😵💫Who knew there is a gazillion surgical instruments?!?
@leanbean8376
Жыл бұрын
Great idea Rich about a small Toy Hauler, my similar thoughts also!, only for dirt bike, shower set up, toilet, kitchen sink, & cooking facilities!
@robertstrohm2412
Жыл бұрын
Hmmm Connecticut + Navy + Mystic stickers on the wall = Groton, SubBase. 😉. I was born on that base 69 years ago and lived the first 45 years in Mystic and Groton. Great guy living his best life. Thank you for spot lighting such great people Bob!
@MX-CO
Жыл бұрын
I had a Van and now switched to a small Travel trailer, and an SUV, both have pluses and minuses, I liked the van because it was more stealth and extremely easy to just park and sleep anywhere. But I like the camper for more room and built in AC and heat and Fridge and stove and microwave. I definitely miss the stealthy aspect though.
@theoracle6881
Жыл бұрын
I think that's the best set up because you have all the amenities of a small apartment that you can move around just about anywhere and you can unhitch your SUV and get around with out a problem.
@becs2272
Жыл бұрын
I'm a nurse just waiting for my last kid to graduate highschool in 2 more years so I can hit the road and do travel nursing in my van!
@Syl-Vee
Жыл бұрын
Brian put it succinctly: Rich has "figured it out". Thanks for a very informative video.
@CihaPet
Жыл бұрын
Love the simplicity of the build.
@cotter9751
Жыл бұрын
Fabulous! Practical build. Nice way for a flexible life. Thanks!
@shepatown
Жыл бұрын
Thank the Navy for that awesome training you can use once you've served. My Navy training was mostly useless once I got out.
@bigjoe4020
Жыл бұрын
People WAKE up and start living !! I asked my boss whether I could work rooster (used to work full time as a truck driver) month on - month off. I fully expected him to tell me to bugger off, low and behold he agreed to (ask you shall receive :) it and now I have every 2nd month off doing motorcycle road trips ( I am a biker). The point is, just like the chap in this video I only work 6 month of the year. Best thing I have ever done - work is overrated, start living.
@ktk2094
Жыл бұрын
What a perfect situation... Rich is "Livin' the Dream".
@pianogal853
Жыл бұрын
I look forward to meeting this guy sometime! Thanks for the tour!
@MrKim-kv2vv
Жыл бұрын
Go Navy! I feel your need to change environments. Retired Navy, sea going rating (MM conventional steam plants) 5 year sea/2~3 year shore. Although stuck in a stick build, I always have the itch. Seems some posts are confused between CO and CO2. 🤷🏼♂️ 🙋🏼
@caroldeking1050
Жыл бұрын
Great interview. It makes sense nurse techs can be contract employees too. A couple relatives are nurse techs so I knew exactly what he does for living. Love in Sarasota 🥰🥰🥰
@ramontoro
Жыл бұрын
Interesting interview, thanks,
@kaymerritt3694
Жыл бұрын
The national parks pass is so worth the money.
@saturninc3786
Жыл бұрын
great guy, and obviously so fully IN life and IN the moment, enjoying himself. What a wonderfull way to live!
@bradleysonthemove5790
Жыл бұрын
That's a PERFECT gig setup, and although nursing offers more options, it also comes with more stress ... If only I could do life over, it would definitely be without a mortgage and the forever expenses that go along with homeownership 😕
@esila4392
Жыл бұрын
What method of installation is used for the foam padding? Screws, glue, Velcro?
@houseportraitscalligraphy7474
Жыл бұрын
I like that he succinctly covered the important stuff-like solar, refrigerator,and didn't show us all the stuff in his drawers. Tmi usually.
@serenityjewel
Жыл бұрын
Different people need different things. People showing everything they carried helped me figure out what I needed to carry. There are a 1,000 KZitem videos giving reviews on refrigerators and panels.
@keyplayer5
Жыл бұрын
Great video. I like your builds functionality. I also like how you did it in stages. It must be nice having a career that’s so adaptable. Do Hawaii. So worth it!! You could even rent a van there. I will check out your channel. 😊
@48mymusic
Жыл бұрын
Very Inspiring,love the idea of working for 3 months and then playing for 3,Blessings from the UK
@anitasimmons3599
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful setup. That looks like the perfect setup for doing travel contracts and seeing the country between contracts.
@cherokeegrandma4135
Жыл бұрын
You can also be a TRAVELING CNA Which is about a 6 week training program & cost around $1200 bucks .. Then you go from nursing home to nursing home OR you could move up & be a HOSP CNA .. & go from Hosp to Hosp! There is a little bit more training I think BUT MOSTLY TO MOVE INTO A HOSP ITS ABOUT EXPERIENCE !!
@Seashellsbytheseashore21
Жыл бұрын
Wow, I had no idea there were traveling cnas. I worked as a cna for many years. I was going to become a lvn, but life had other plans.
@tikitiki7610
Жыл бұрын
i am personally glad that this guy is there!!!!!
@patriciaburke2401
Жыл бұрын
Wow! 3 months on & off must be nice. Great advice to future nurses. Thanks for sharing your insights & the tour. Take care & God bless all.
@anniesshenanigans3815
Жыл бұрын
Cool!! I will be starting a 13 week gig in April. I love traveling. I worked 12 years at the same place and the burnout is horrible!! Moving around it's much easier!! I do MRI and I agree with him.. be a nurse.
@sylviajones4907
Жыл бұрын
Happy life! Thanks for the tour.
@renaissancepoet
Жыл бұрын
This guy has the best of both worlds!
@simplysandy3288
Жыл бұрын
I wonder if he could get a pool noodle and cut to fit his bucket lol thanks so much for sharing 💜 cool van!
@davidj.jorgensen4828
Жыл бұрын
YES, pool noodles work great & easily replaceable for a dollar on sale in fall 🖖🏻😉👍🏻
@nancy27c
Жыл бұрын
Pool noodles for toilet seat. Cheap and comfortable
@terrymathis4213
Жыл бұрын
First & formost; THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. Neat set up. And awesome opportunity to b able to take a job elsewhere & bring home with you.
@almostpronto2286
Жыл бұрын
Thoroughly enjoyed the vid. Just a good example of a guy doing life a simpler way. And thanks for mentioning Bob W for his influence & ideas. GBY
@BillyBobbobbob
Жыл бұрын
I’m an emt and have decided to level up to paramedic just so I can do the same thing!!! I’m taking this video as a sign :3
@CharleneOrtizTraining
Жыл бұрын
Having solar really is a game changer. We've been in our 30 ft shuttle bus for 2 in a half years and over that time we've been able to build an awesome solar set up. We can use anything we want and it will even power an air conditioner for 6 to 8 hours. Unfortunately almost as soon as we moved into our bus I startimg getting really sick and between July of 2021 and November of 2022 I've had 3 major abdominal surgeries and I've been recovering. Traveling is something that won't be a reality for us for at least another year. We're fortunate that we have an acre of land with a well that we park on. We have free unlimited power and water and a low mortgage payment for the land that will be paid off in November this year. The solar and the well has made it possible for us to live comfortably and that's been very important since I've been so sick. I totally get what he's saying about winter. I grew up in Boston and lived in Ohio for several years and now I live in Southern Nevada. I definitely don't miss the snow. He definitely has a great situation with his job. What a great set up.
@MX-CO
Жыл бұрын
How much did all the solar set up cost?
@theoracle6881
Жыл бұрын
Who installed the solar set up, wish you well with your recovery!
@ForrestAnna
Жыл бұрын
Good interview, very functional, great set up.
@toivotorvinen
Жыл бұрын
Navy. Thanks for your service. Great interview. 😎
@smileystevie9662
Жыл бұрын
Great video on thinking outside the box to work and live affordably. Nice rig, and work and fun life style, Rich. Thanks.
@brianleonard6885
Жыл бұрын
Great stuff 👏
@therookeryvanlife5612
Жыл бұрын
Very nice van setup! That’s an awesome work schedule too. I subscribed to his channel; looking forward to seeing his adventures! Thank you!
@starbubbli
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, sir, for your service in Navy.
@dawnbradley4105
Жыл бұрын
That is the life I want!!
@kennethgardner3090
Жыл бұрын
I like the U=Haul van, but it makes me think, when he gets a trailer, get a U-Haul.
@wolin289
Жыл бұрын
We have visiting nurses that camp at our campground in FL at times but that van would never be allowed. They usually have one of those tab type small campers. Great idea to stay in a hospital parking lot! Showers are at the hospital. You have it made! Excellent choice!!
@lindak.280
Жыл бұрын
What an informative interview !!! Good job !!!!!
@elainebelle8073
Жыл бұрын
Spot on Ritch your sorted! Life is for living. I d love to be Snowbird traveller, but living in Ireland choice generally is straight down or sideways rain. Been trying for ages to get USA 6 mth / year set up to travel round your amazing national parks, but can't figure out how to do it on budget re van minivan insurance. No way can afford to hire for that long. In meantime I ve done whole coast of Ireland, this sounds extensive until you realize how small this country is. This year will do more of uk, great places to see there too ( always with waterproof jacket to hand) All the very best, and thanks once again for great interview and tour to Bobs sidekick, gently becoming more of the host. Shared transition that I hope blesses you both Much love to all x
@CamperGirl03
Жыл бұрын
Great video! Great personality and interesting work. Thanks for sharing Rich and his story. 🎉Subscribed to his channel. Great job, Brian!
@gailjohnson6670
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. Blessings to you.
@leeharrison8790
Жыл бұрын
awesome interview with a veteran ! Bob's knowledge & experience with living on wheels has inspired me as well ! Bob & I differ on world views & politics .. but have in common views on living on wheels ! I do enjoy that aspect Bob shares ! Everyone has their own opinion / respect is a two way street .. I am not a troll & don't speak animosity & have no axe to grind ! But sure enjoy the freedom living on wheels offers ! I to am a veteran ! who enjoys all that nature has to offer .. leave it better than you found it is my philosophy ... Nothing better than a Soul who's new residence is within Christ while in the midst of human life ! That's being Blessed !
@tomwilliam5118
Жыл бұрын
I've subscribed to your KZitem channel looking forward to going through all your videos
@houseportraitscalligraphy7474
Жыл бұрын
Love this!!!
@eugenialinn1834
Жыл бұрын
Awesome🤟
@RLeeVanCamps
Жыл бұрын
Neat living arrangement and work schedule😊
@LoOnTheGo
Жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@elsathal7359
Жыл бұрын
Checking with the indigenous people may have alternative options for living cheaper and helping others with your stay . Thank you for sharing your journey 💞
@vivoyeur
Жыл бұрын
I always wondered how it would be to live in a U-haul. Where did his head room go & is this a "lost recording " because he said, "...January 2022...?" I hope he's always able to get the scheduled hours he desires. Good video as always.
@marissaalonzo7997
Жыл бұрын
I think he meant roof clearance with the solar panels going into parking garages...
@vivoyeur
Жыл бұрын
@Marissa Alonzo No, my reference was to him not being able to stand. In U-hauls it designed for that so people can move boxes or whatever without any difficulties.
@ketoauntie7301
Жыл бұрын
@@vivoyeur Not in Uhaul Cargo Vans, you can stand in their Box Trucks.
@BBBCanada1
Жыл бұрын
Love. It. 💙
@Zeldagirl64
Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed ❤
@Zelda4U
Жыл бұрын
You can get a 2 year RN degree in the Illinois community college system. Then work for a hospital that lets you take 6 years to get your bsn. You'll get great experience for travel nursing while working!!!
@robertwhite9898
Жыл бұрын
Nice build ! 😊 very clever
@BobbieXxoo
Жыл бұрын
I love his life!
@Dee-im7zd
Жыл бұрын
Travel nurse for Almost 20 years. I worked only 6 mos a year. Spent most of my work life in Alaska and been all over Alaska. Nursing has gotten so bad now…I now have quit. I stopped when CVid hit. The last thing I needed was to get sick so far away from home and family. Housing is typically not paid by companies any longer. They don’t want the responsibility due to so many contracts getting broken. Housing and “tax free subsidies” are actually your pay package….they are just not taxable. And, living in a van does not allow a tax free subsidy allowance. You get the allowance but it is taxed. You have to be duplicating living expenses…meaning sticks and bricks. Id be careful with that ! I’d be a surgical tech over a nurse if I could, honestly!
@Seashellsbytheseashore21
Жыл бұрын
There are so many different niches you can go into with nursing, and you can always move up with a bit of education. Surg techs don’t have that opportunity, as you know.
@kelliecorum5427
Жыл бұрын
❤ TFS!
@vegansnippets205
10 ай бұрын
That’s called a circulating nurse in Uk
@janetkoball44
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for agood video. I didn't know so many people do the van life and work a reg job. See ya
@CharlieRoamin
Жыл бұрын
Good Vid !
@stacyhackney6100
Жыл бұрын
Nice rig, nice man.
@Anonymous-tl6zu
Жыл бұрын
Any box like vehicle can make a great home on wheels used cargo vans. used busses. cheap cargo trailers. etc etc etc
@mojo4369
Жыл бұрын
He is absolutely right about becoming a nurse. One more year of education buys you MANY more options.
@lisawyer7524
Жыл бұрын
Great video! I would love to see traveling teachers, as a special education teacher that loves to travel, and I know there’s a shortage, so maybe there’s something out there?
@MX-CO
Жыл бұрын
If there is a shortage I'm sure you could make it work. Just be a temp/sub wherever you choose to go, if there us a shortage than you should always be needed
@wynnbeattie8130
Жыл бұрын
try out the pool noodle for a toilet seat. They are cheap to free if you look around. Take Care!
@CADreemz
Жыл бұрын
I'm curious how long his bed was being set sideways? I love that van & configuration, but I can't do it in a minivan.
@lovecountryfeargovernment8197
Жыл бұрын
It would around 5’10”… he has no coverings on the ribs, so that helps.. plus as for me, I need inches above my head and below my feet..If you are under 5 ‘8”” it would be just ok, my opinion
@serenityjewel
Жыл бұрын
You can get a surgical tech certificate in 9 months or a degree in 2 years. This is a great interview. Thanks for posting it.
@Seashellsbytheseashore21
Жыл бұрын
The certificates are extremely fast paced programs as far as I know. Most people in my area do the non degree path. My coworker did it while we worked together. I used to help her study a bit 😁 so many instruments, so little time 😂
@Seashellsbytheseashore21
Жыл бұрын
Go navy! Great rig, nice and roomy!
@drivestorage1779
Жыл бұрын
brilliant.
@houseportraitscalligraphy7474
Жыл бұрын
Rolling toybox!!!
@carrie5813
Жыл бұрын
Really great questions, but I’m curious what he does for Healthcare Insurance when he’s not working for those 3 months. Thanks so much!
@mojo4369
Жыл бұрын
Probably has something thru the company he works for. Typically traveling nurses/techs contract with a company who finds the jobs for them.
@houseportraitscalligraphy7474
Жыл бұрын
Savana! We got a 2000 year Savana! Conversion van1500
@evadoubleu
Жыл бұрын
Where did the host get those sandals?
@nancythornton2947
Жыл бұрын
I'm on my way
@lindasplaylist100
Жыл бұрын
Cool nurse here wanting to do the same.
@MX-CO
Жыл бұрын
Where did you keep the bike? I'm guessing that's why you left it behind huh
@darrellfort1668
Жыл бұрын
vanlife4ever!
@mrj-charles6383
Жыл бұрын
One of my travel jobs I got paid a certain amount each day for a hotel and per deim for food. I saved all that since my grocery bill is about $20 a week. Anyway that is how I paid for my one van just by saving all that money.
@jacquelineMeyers-is1zz
6 ай бұрын
2nd time I watched this, now I know why , the guy everyone wants to be or have, lol
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