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15:4044K views · today · 15:40
How does Bob Wells stay warm during winter van life? After years of sleeping in a vehicle through Alaska winters with temperatures reaching 30 below zero, Bob shares the down blankets, jackets, and booties he uses and why he recommends them.
📖 Mentioned books: Book 1 on Amazon · Book 2 on Amazon · Book 3 on Amazon
▶️ Mentioned videos: Video on youtube.com
15:4376K views · 3d ago · 15:43
A rental cargo van becomes a beautiful no build camper! In this budget van tour, Brian meets Dionne, who flies from New York to Phoenix, rents a van, and creates her own glamping setup without a permanent conversion. Dionne shares how she arranges her rental van for travel, including an IKEA kitchen setup and personal touches that make the space feel inviting.
📖 Mentioned books: Book 1 on Amazon · Book 2 on Amazon · Book 3 on Amazon · Book 4 on Amazon
▶️ Mentioned videos: Video on youtube.com
16:10109K views · 7d ago · 16:10
Can nomadic life reduce financial stress and improve mental health? Ten nomads share how their finances changed after choosing van life, RV living, and life on the road, including whether they feel more or less financially stable.
📖 Mentioned books: Book 1 on Amazon · Book 2 on Amazon
▶️ Mentioned videos: Watch Part 1 (Loneliness on The Road) · Watch Part 2 (Finding Community on The Road) · Watch Part 3 (10 Nomads Talk Depression) · Watch Part 4: ( 13 Nomads Talk Meaning & Purpose)
15:5358K views · 10d ago · 15:53
A $20,000 quote just for camper van insulation and wiring convinced Steve to build his own Ram ProMaster conversion. In this DIY camper van tour, Bob Wells explores the home Steve created for travels with his wife, Brenda.
📖 Mentioned books: USB Water Pump · Coleman Two Burner Stove · 12 Volt Refrigerator · Bluetti AC200
▶️ Mentioned videos: Video on youtube.com
14:15175K views · 14d ago · 14:15
Ten years of full time RV living in the SAME Springdale travel trailer, without rent or a mortgage! In this travel trailer tour, David shares the truck and camper setup that has been his home on the road for a decade. David earned a degree in mechanical engineering and spent time working in a cubicle before choosing a life closer to the outdoors.
📖 Mentioned books: Bluetti Elite 300 · Bluetti SORA 50 · Bluetti Elite 200 · Bluetti Charger 1
15:2688K views · 18d ago · 15:26
Tour a custom truck camper unlike any other: Tom’s Romanian inspired caravan, a handcrafted vardo built on a 1965 Ford F350. CheapRVliving’s Brian explores the artistic details and simple living choices that left him “awe-struck.”
📖 Mentioned books: Bluetti Elite 300 · Bluetti SORA 50 · Bluetti Elite 200 · Bluetti Charger 1
15:2961K views · 21d ago · 15:29
Folding solar panel comparison: Bob Wells and Autumn review five portable solar panels for van life, RV living, and off grid camping. Autumn wouldn’t buy any of them. Would Bob? We compare the pros and cons of these five folding solar panels and explain how our experiences on the road shape our opinions. Autumn shares why this type of nomadic gear frustrates her, while giving each panel credit for its strengths. Bob brings his own perspective to the review.
📖 Mentioned books: AllPowers 400 Watt Folding Solar Panel (The 180W is no longer ) · Jackery 200 Watt Folding Solar Panel (The 120W Panel is no longer ) · Bluetti 100 Watt Folding Solar Panel · UD Power 200W Folding Solar Panel
12:5876K views · 25d ago · 12:58
Bob does not throw the word genius around lightly, but when he met Jack and saw what he built inside this 1985 GMC Vandura 3500 Pathfinder 4x4 he could not help himself. Jack custom fabricated an aerodynamic aluminum top for the van giving them 6'4 of standing room inside, and nearly everything in the build is aluminum to keep the weight down.
📖 Mentioned books: Bluetti Elite 300 · Bluetti SORA 50 · Bluetti Elite 200 · Bluetti Charger 1
17:11116K views · 28d ago · 17:11
Can van life or RV living help you find meaning and purpose? In this fourth episode of CheapRVliving’s Mental Health Series, 13 nomads share what drew them to life on the road and what matters to them now. Their answers take us in different directions. Bob finds purpose in helping others gain financial freedom. Cheryl treasures nature and time with her grandson. Robert has more room for his faith and family. Autumn found her own pace after leaving the corporate grind.
📖 Mentioned books: Book 1 on Amazon · Book 2 on Amazon · Book 3 on Amazon
▶️ Mentioned videos: Watch Part 1 (Loneliness on The Road) · Watch Part 2 (Finding Community on The Road) · Watch Part 3 (10 Nomads Talk Depression)
11:23126K views · 1mo ago · 11:23
Could you retire in a lifted camper van that feels like a luxury cabin? Steve Lawson has lived in his 2021 Ram ProMaster for over five years. He taught himself to build its beautiful interior and lifted the van for the off road travel he loves.
📖 Mentioned books: Webasto · Luggable Loo Camping Toilet · Gas One Butane Camp Stove · VANCAMP Front Door Insulated Window Covers for Promaster Vans
14:43347K views · 1mo ago · 14:43
Michelle worked in affordable housing, helping people experiencing homelessness and veterans. Then she reached a point where she could no longer afford rent herself. In this video, Brian tours her beautiful limousine van and hears how she built a life that gives her more financial and mental freedom.
📖 Mentioned books: Blackstone Griddle · Crockpot · Wolfbox Fridge Freezer · Ecoflow Delta 2 Max 2400 Watt
▶️ Mentioned videos: Video on youtube.com
15:1148K views · 1mo ago · 15:11
Can a compact portable power station give you enough power for life on the road? In this BLUETTI Elite 300 review, Robert Witham, CheapRVliving’s longtime editor, takes a close look at its 3,014.4Wh capacity, ports, and features. He explains what stands out to him and why this power station caught his attention.
📖 Mentioned books: Bluetti Elite 300 (featured in video) · Bluetti SORA 500 (featured in video) · Bluetti Elite 300 & SORA 500 · Bluetti Elite 100
11:4588K views · 1mo ago · 11:45
See the Hele Box and check whether it fits your vehicle You can also check them out on YouTube at Bob meets Murray White, founder of Hele Outdoors, to see a car camping bed with a clever solution to uneven vehicle floors. The Hele Box has independently adjustable legs that create a level sleeping platform over folded seats, footwells, and other obstacles. You can set up a place to sleep without building a permanent bed in your vehicle.
📖 Mentioned books: Bluetti Apex 300 · Book 1 on Amazon · Book 2 on Amazon · Book 3 on Amazon
▶️ Mentioned videos: Video on youtube.com
13:58129K views · 1mo ago · 13:58
Brandon is a landscaper and part time nomad who built something no one sees coming. His 2013 GMC 3500 ex-U-Haul box truck looks completely ordinary from the outside... and that is exactly the point. It fits in any standard parking spot, blends in anywhere he takes it, and goes with him to every landscaping job as his personal custom hotel on wheels.
📖 Mentioned books: Diesel Heater · Bluetti Elite 200 Power Station · BougeRV 12 Volt Refrigerator · Collapsible Camp Toilet
▶️ Mentioned videos: Video on youtube.com
17:58195K views · 1mo ago · 17:58
Depression doesn't disappear when you leave the 9-5. But for these 10 nomads, life on the road changed everything about how they experience it. In this episode of our Mental Health on the Road series, 10 full-time nomads open up about depression; before van life and after. Some talk about escaping the corporate grind and the pressure of the American Dream. Others share how grief and loss followed them onto the road, and how nature became the thing that helped them hold it.
📖 Mentioned books: Book 1 on Amazon · Book 2 on Amazon · Book 3 on Amazon
▶️ Mentioned videos: Watch Part 1 (Loneliness on The Road) · Watch Part 2 (Finding Community on The Road)
16:1184K views · 1mo ago · 16:11
Two years ago, we introduced you to Mona, a woman who found freedom living in a van after 65. In 2025, she upgraded to a brand new hightop van, and we were there to film the tour. Mona walks us through her beautiful new build, sharing how she set it up and why she loves it so much. Just weeks later, that same van caught fire.
📖 Mentioned books: Bluetti Apex 300 · Book 1 on Amazon · Book 2 on Amazon · Book 3 on Amazon
▶️ Mentioned videos: Video on youtube.com
12:41110K views · 1mo ago · 12:41
My Subaru setup keeps evolving and this video covers the latest change. My hitch mounted cargo box kept hitting the ground when I was off-roading, so I made the decision to remove my 300 watt hard solar panel from the roof rack and replace it with a cargo box instead. I will be placing a flexible solar panel directly on top of that cargo box, and I am also adding a Renogy 400 watt solar blanket to give myself extra solar power while parked at camp.
📖 Mentioned books: Book 1 on Amazon · Book 2 on Amazon · Book 3 on Amazon · Book 4 on Amazon
▶️ Mentioned videos: Video on youtube.com
14:18103K views · 1mo ago · 14:18
Brian has been living the nomadic life for years and has always relied on AGM batteries, until now. In this video Brian sits down with Pete from LiTime to talk through his long held concerns about lithium batteries, why he waited so long to make the switch, and what finally convinced him to try one.
📖 Mentioned books: LiTime 100 AH Battery · LiTime 230 AH Battery · LiTime 320 AH Battery · Bluetti Apex 300
▶️ Mentioned videos: Video on youtube.com
📰 Mentioned news: Article on litime.com
10:43111K views · 2mo ago · 10:43
This is a CheapRVliving Classic — a beloved video from 2018 brought back with a fresh edit for our growing community to enjoy in 2026. Bob meets with Crystal Vanner, a YouTuber who turned a minivan into a comfortable and clever tiny home on wheels on a very small budget. Crystal stealth camped in her minivan in the city for years, proving that with creativity and determination you can make this lifestyle work almost anywhere.
📖 Mentioned books: Bluetti Apex 300 · Book 1 on Amazon · Book 2 on Amazon · Book 3 on Amazon
▶️ Mentioned videos: Video on youtube.com
12:5775K views · 2mo ago · 12:57
One of the most practical and important questions every nomad faces is how to set up a legal address while living on the road. In this video longtime CheapRVliving editor Robert Witham breaks it all down clearly and thoroughly, covering the difference between domicile and state residency, the multiple paths available for setting up your address, and the most popular states nomads choose and exactly why they choose them.
📖 Mentioned books: Bluetti Apex 300 · Book 1 on Amazon · Book 2 on Amazon · Book 3 on Amazon
▶️ Mentioned videos: Video on youtube.com
13:41104K views · 2mo ago · 13:41
Deanna knew from the start that a traditional RV was not the right fit for her. Instead she converted a shipping container into a fully functional tiny home on wheels and now tows it with her Dodge Ram 1500. The insulation alone sets this build apart from anything you would find in a standard RV and Deanna mentions it more than once because it genuinely makes that big of a difference in her daily comfort.
📖 Mentioned books: Bluetti Apex 300 · Book 1 on Amazon · Book 2 on Amazon · Book 3 on Amazon
▶️ Mentioned videos: Video on youtube.com
17:1152K views · 2mo ago · 17:11
We’ve restarted the Mental Health series here on CheapRVliving. You do not have to nomadic life alone. Living nomadically can feel isolating, but the truth is that one of the greatest gifts of this lifestyle is the community waiting for you on the road. In this video roving reporter Autumn sits down with 12 inspiring nomads who share their most practical and heartfelt tips for building real friendships and community while living on the move.
📖 Mentioned book: Book on Amazon
13:0299K views · 2mo ago · 13:02
Connect with Liam and Janine here YouTube In this episode of CheapRVliving, Bob Wells interviews Liam and Janine Day from the popular YouTube channel Those Happy Days and tours their unique Class B rig. The British couple bought this campervan in Canada and are currently traveling the United States for as long as their visa allows.
📖 Mentioned books: Bluetti Apex 300 · Book 1 on Amazon · Book 2 on Amazon · Book 3 on Amazon
▶️ Mentioned videos: Video on youtube.com
15:3639K views · 2mo ago · 15:36
When your rig breaks down, it can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re living on the road full-time. In this conversation, Bob, Brian, and Autumn break the topic into three clear parts 1. Prevention – What you can do ahead of time to reduce the chance of major breakdowns
📖 Mentioned books: Bluetti Apex 300 · Book 1 on Amazon · Book 2 on Amazon · Book 3 on Amazon
▶️ Mentioned videos: Video on youtube.com
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