The Nugget Climbing Podcast EP 270: Bob Wells — The Ultimate Vanlife Guide: How to Live Cheap, Comfortable, and Free on the Road
Bob Wells (CheapRVLiving) is the ultimate vanlife guru. Bob has been living in vehicles full-time since 2008 and has helped thousands of others escape the 9-5 grind through his YouTube Channel and website. We talked about his life before the road, the vehicles he’s lived in, the best budget options he’s found, essentials for $100 or less, heating systems, bathroom options, cooking tips, and much more.
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Show Notes:
thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/bob-wells
Nuggets:
(00:00:00) – Intro
(00:01:39) – Bob’s background
(00:04:36) – Life before the road
(00:05:38) – Bob’s shed
(00:09:39) – Big city vanlife
(00:15:38) – Full time vanlife
(00:17:39) – First van
(00:21:37) – Emergency bucket
(00:23:41) – City-specific van tips
(00:29:40) – Progression of vehicles
(00:34:40) – Freedom on the road
(00:38:40) – Most impressive setup
(00:40:41) – Clever and unique setup
(00:44:52) – Bang for your buck
(00:47:57) – Avoiding burnout
(00:51:52) – Dogs
(00:55:56) – Bob’s future
(00:58:57) – Practical advice for road life
(01:05:53) – $100 or less essentials
(01:07:54) – Heating systems
(01:10:55) – Van or truck tent canopy
(01:15:45) – Longest trip in one week
(01:17:43) – Beauty of Moab
(01:19:43) – Where to find Bob