Cozy RV Living on $1,200 a Month Social Security with a Marine Woodstove for Chilly Days!

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Tommy is a full-time nomad comfortably living on just $1,200 from Social Security. His home is a Bigfoot camper that he got for free, ingeniously perched on top of a 1999 Chevy HD flatbed truck, which he got for super cheap as well! Tommy has mastered the art of frugal and sustainable living on the road, even in colder climates. What makes his RV setup truly unique is the Marine Woodstove he's installed, a vital component for staying cozy and warm in chilly weather.
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@turkeypudding1 10 месяцев назад

Some people are just humble genius's living their lives one day at a time .

@karendunning5594 8 месяцев назад

While watching, the thought occurred that this man is smarter than most billionaires.

@artlife6210 10 месяцев назад

Kudos to him! I moved into my 27 foot two slide RV a few months ago and restrict myself to 1000 or less $ a month and am living stress free and happy on five rural acres purchased for 8k with septic and power and a well already setup.

@Trish-j2y 10 месяцев назад

Where did you find land with all that for so cheap?

@charmaesykes2391 10 месяцев назад

I'm looking for land myself.

@grumpyoldlady_rants 10 месяцев назад

What a deal. Have you been hassled at all for living in your RV on the land?

@joecifelli1253 10 месяцев назад

Wow that's great! I love living frugal too. God bless you 😊🙏

@suellenmedley512 10 месяцев назад

Where?

@16Gould1 10 месяцев назад

This is smart because some people get 1200 a month then get a $900 apartment maybe and have to go to church park to pay the rest of the bills. Never ending cycle. This man inspired me

@The.Philippines.Joe. 10 месяцев назад

I am disabled...hurt on the job spinal injury..my bills on average is 975 a month...i have two homes..a vacation condo and a house in a gated community...if you get SS or SSDI...can live very well and cheap if you look at all the options and can find a low cost of living country to live..

@valeriehancotte-galan4790 10 месяцев назад

People don't WANT to pay $900 on an apt, they have no choice! Rents are out of control. Fortunately, he has the skills to do the work, most women don't...thus the extreme poverty of females in this country! 80% of women over 65 are living in POVERTY in America!

@kellyclarke8754 10 месяцев назад

Yes. True. I have seen elderly women living on the street eating out of trash cans.

@simplysandy3288 10 месяцев назад

@@valeriehancotte-galan4790my mother-in-law lived in a senior apt and because of her income she only had to pay 200.00 in rent. Maybe you could check into that.

@tdgdbs1 10 месяцев назад

Women who are not brainwashed by femminism are doing just fine. @@valeriehancotte-galan4790

@nancycain4434 10 месяцев назад

He's got a very smart setup. He definitely knows what he's doing when it comes to safety. I love that little stove. Thanks for introducing us Bob

@mildredwebster2822 10 месяцев назад

He also had a nice size cooking stove and decent refrigerator. Totally impressed with the whole set up. Beautiful home inside and out.

@shess1640 10 месяцев назад

they definitely gave that Bigfoot to the right guy! He's done so much with it and made a wonderful home on wheels.

@robertwilliams3322 10 месяцев назад

❤thank thank you for your service Veterans ❤

@todddunn945 10 месяцев назад

Dickinson, the manufacturer of that stove, also makes propane fireplaces that have much smaller clearances. They come complete (heater, stove pipe, stainless mounting plate, chimney cap). The propane units have a double chimney that brings outside air into the sealed fireplace so they don't use inside air and they don't put moisture into the space they are heating. I have had one for over 15 years and there has been zero maintenance.

@eternalbeing3339 7 месяцев назад

I have the propane model in my truck camper. Saves you time collecting wood. Just swap tanks, easy.

@pragedisarreguin1196 10 месяцев назад

dammm,this guy built hes house,no bills leave for free 💯.

@stevegordon5243 6 месяцев назад

This man was very smart in purchasing a heavy duty work truck and making it into a great, economical home!

@janetkoball44 10 месяцев назад

When you want a big truck camper, this is sure the way to go. I'm glad he was able to put it together like this. Thanks Bob for this video.

@soggynomadpress 10 месяцев назад

Extra points for the kayak and stuffed bat on the wall.🦇

@Tommyjamesrb 10 месяцев назад

Hahahaha you noticed my stuffed puppet bat :-) There is a long interesting story behind that Bat. Maybe I share that story some other time..... It's a tiny superlight fiberglass canoe I can pull up to the roof of the camper with a rope. Its powered by a tiny trowling motor and a 50ah lithium battery. I charge it with the camper solar system. I love to explore shorelines :-) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8FCLmET1QT8.html

@marysuppa15 10 месяцев назад

Social security raise coming in January, I'm sure that will be a big help.

@BuckJones1909 10 месяцев назад

I’m not as knowledgeable as Tommy, and he has confirmed my suspicions that work trucks are the way to go! The fireplace setup, executed as Tommy has, is a great idea! Thank you both!!

@theodoremartin1525 10 месяцев назад

Van life is in my future for sure. This rent is Ridicoulas.

@bque9444 10 месяцев назад

Smart. Thanks for explaining about your work truck, such as dual tires, engine size, gas mileage, no extended cab, etc.

@cathietonkin5577 10 месяцев назад

Thank you to the person who gave you your rig!!!!! So many of us seniors are living on barely anything, I was so looking for the so-called raise, never saw it!

@freddking4389 10 месяцев назад

That was an impressive interview with Tommy. He does have a great rig. Gives me ideas.

@betsybarnicle8016 8 месяцев назад

I like this interview style, vs. a person trying to video themselves giving a tour.

@williamwhite1596 10 месяцев назад

Good video and nice camper with a unique wood heater ! God Bless !!!

@OverlandOne 10 месяцев назад

He has a very nice rig there. I wish him many miles of safe travels. Thanks Bob.

@Winniebago 10 месяцев назад

I also prefer the older looking rigs on the outside..mine looks like a junker so I never have to worry about break ins 😂

@mrsjohnson1743 10 месяцев назад

The worktruck was a great solution. Payload is such a concern with truck campers. Your “truck-talk” was interesting and informative. It's neat to see the big Bigfoot being used with ease.

@maehay4065 4 месяца назад

What a great idea installing a marine wood stove! I love his whole setup. I could live comfortably on my social security without worrying about how I’m going to make my check last for a month.

@nightstalkerck 10 месяцев назад

NICE HOME, NICE SET UP AND A VERY NICE AND INTELLIGENT MAN.

@XCX237 10 месяцев назад

Got e450 with 7.3 for 1500$ low kms. Out the door 7000$ fully equipped bus. Great set up for the little woodstove 👏

@brendonmasters 10 месяцев назад

Use your SCA coolant and you’re good! If it’s the 7.3 idi you’re set.

@XCX237 10 месяцев назад

@@brendonmasters I actually want to get rid of it. To big and clunky to travel much with and no stealth capability

@chesterfeenstra4619 10 месяцев назад

Just wanted everybody to know that a carbon monoxide tester will not test RV propane gas. Only a propane gas detector. Propane gas does not put out carbon monoxide. Love all you folks out there

@mikespencer7082 10 месяцев назад

Nice set up very clever man

@gratefulgram 10 месяцев назад

Another fabulous informative interview by Bob. I love the different diverse interviews that I know help others to see this is possible. Thank you Bob for all you do and thank you Tom for sharing with us. Much love and many blessings

@leslieservantofgod8601 10 месяцев назад

Amen brother I live on social security disability and in my motorhome off grid and I would love to have a stove fireplace and my motorhome thank you Tommy 😃💖

@affalada6868 8 месяцев назад

Tommy seems like a really nice guy. I hope he has safe travels

@johngrant7979 10 месяцев назад

Nice set up , can’t speak for USA but here in Australia that a big no no having your gas bottles in the same compartment as electrical components , You’ve got gas bottles there I imagine with the regulator, also a generator with electric fittings and exhaust and the rear of a air cond 😕

@Tommyjamesrb 10 месяцев назад

I store the extra bottle of propane there. Everything propane runs off the campers propane cabinet. I only use the ac a few weeks a year in the north country. I remove the stored propane bottle before I fire up the generator and AC. I mostly just undo the cam quick tie down strap on the generator and chain it to a tree or something big and strong so it doesn't grow legs at 3 am in the morning. But I have used in were its racket strapped down if I feel its not in a safe area. I am sure a better idea will pop up and I will change that setup. This project is on going it will never be done. :-)

@lindsaylivinlife6282 10 месяцев назад

Great setup and tips about looking for a flatbed work truck (it has great storage too) ...and thank you for spending the additional time on the fireplace setup. It's not "almost like you're home" (6:20), that IS a fantastic home you have there! ...home is where you are. :) ...and, Bob, thanks again for another awesome video!

@keddy5627 10 месяцев назад

That was my thought also!!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 beautiful!

@proudtexan5513 10 месяцев назад

Really like this guy and his rig!!!

@brianleonard6885 10 месяцев назад

Bravo 👏 thanks for sharing 👍

@badger9156 10 месяцев назад

Nice job Tommy! I hope you’re loving your life on the road

@henryanderson7606 10 месяцев назад

Tommy seems to be a great person and I'm glad he chose to haul his camper with a dually work truck....I met some folks once that found out the hard way that a pickup truck with single wheels in the rear is simply flirting with disaster after blowing a rear tire, they almost lost their lives! I won't do it anymore!

@johnshaw4140 10 месяцев назад

That rig is great , and a work truck is such a good idea....Loving that woodstove too

@bque9444 10 месяцев назад

Please explain what LQ means. Not everyone is into hauling horses.

@my-honest-review 10 месяцев назад

We can all learn alot form Tommy, what do you think? Smart guy.

@justgivemethetruth Месяц назад

Tommy is a very clever guy! Great job Tom.

@simplysandy3288 10 месяцев назад

Foresty forest has a wood stove in his van. Thanks so much for sharing 💜

@Papi-power 10 месяцев назад

I love this kind of life style thank you for amazing video

@margaretnorris5840 10 месяцев назад

Inspiring build. Intelligent gentleman. Smart use of space and energy.

@stratos175escape7 8 месяцев назад

Whoever set him up with the Bigfoot camper top did him a huge favor, NICE RIG!!!!!!

@wn8022 10 месяцев назад

Thanks Bob. Excellent Video. 👍

@lorinason712 10 месяцев назад

This was a great informative video. Tommy was a great interviewee and am happy he can enjoy his life. Less is truly best - enjoy yourself, Tommy.

@sheilahoness-dd9ws 10 месяцев назад

Great video, great hearing your life, which I'm going to be following. Thank you

@kellyclarke8754 10 месяцев назад

It is nice to be able to do your own work. I wish I could. I would do this.

@valeriehancotte-galan4790 10 месяцев назад

Yes, we MUST teach women how to build out vans, tiny homes!

@CampingV456 10 месяцев назад

Women have done their own vans

@Tommyjamesrb 10 месяцев назад

Man woman or child no matter. Your never to old to learn how to fix things. The secret is start with simple repairs and look and learn how it works. Then figure what part broke and figure out how to fix that part. RU-vid is amazing with self repair videos. I find it hard to own something like a RV type vehicle and have to find someone each time I break something. Just the cost along for labor is a heck of a motivator. Start with baby steps and you will find others with skills are happy to teach. Next thing you know your helping someone else :-)

@The.Philippines.Joe. 10 месяцев назад

I am disabled hurt on the job spinal injury...seattle is not cheap..when i first moved to seattle could get a studio downtown 500 a month..that was 2007..by 15 that same studio was 1.5k...i was priced out of the city i loved..then my country of birth..i now live in a low cost of living country where my bills on average is about 975 a month..i see a doc once a month for 24 dollars..a specialist..in seattle that was over 300...i now have 2 homes a house in a gated community and a vacation condo..my grocery is about 200 a month..can eat out for about 5-6 dollars a person..internet is 26...power/water is usually around the 50 mark...HOA for 2 homes about 50 dollars..my meds each month about 90..my sons catholic private school is 60 a month...think outside the box and find a solution that works best..remember if you get SS or SSDI you can still get your benefits in any country really except for like 12/13 that dont have retirement treaties with the US and trust me you dont want to be in that dozen anyways...best of luck all

@markthomas2436 6 месяцев назад

That guy knows what he is doing. He got IN that rig cheap to start with, and then added his solar and his heater and other things. A good functional truck with a 454 V-8 pulling it down the road.

@mikegioia5865 10 месяцев назад

Great set up . I've got 14 more months till I plan on hitting the road as a nomad . I'm starting to look around and find something to build out for boondocking. Have learned alot from RU-vid and Bob Wells over the past five or so years and can't wait to be free . From Lake Havasu but stuck in Michigan for the next 14 months then Desert here I come.

@dudley8671 10 месяцев назад

Tommy you have many skills and so much knowledge. You really have made a nice home for yourself. My best to you!

@elsathal7359 10 месяцев назад

Thank you gentlemen for sharing 🤟🌏🕊🙏

@sandyschneider6792 5 месяцев назад

Put tire covers on and noodles over the wiper blades to protect from the sun

@kristenvincent3622 10 месяцев назад

Absolutely love wood heat in an RV! We put a tent stove in ours as an emergency backup. When I upgrade to a LQ horse rig in the future it will be that or a diesel heater.

@paulywally1957 10 месяцев назад

I thought I was the only one that had multiple solar electrical systems on board Tommy here has two! I have 4 if you include the house battery that is a 100 amp hour lithium. So on my 1977 Dodge Mallard class C I have 800 w of solar & 600 ahs of lithium. I believe in having a backup for my backup. What a great build.

@outlaweric 10 месяцев назад

ahhh a glimpse into my future. Good stuff. Thanks for the video

@BrightRiverSunset 10 месяцев назад

Tommy's interview is very inspiring.

@eternalbeing3339 7 месяцев назад

I have the same stove. Wood and a propane model. Around 1k new, but $500-$600 used on marketplace. He knows what he is talking about. Budget shopper like me. Saves money.

@NoName-ds5uq 10 месяцев назад

Great explanation which makes complete sense. This guy has got it all worked out.

@garygerard4290 10 месяцев назад

Bob, wow, what a cool rig The guy is all set for adventures. Thanks for interviewing him

@markwhitton8230 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for all your work Bob. I've learned so much over the years and will take the plunge soon, but keep my home base in eastern Utah

@mimitravels710 10 месяцев назад

Smart guy. Made a very comfortable home for himself.

@vintagebikes4215 6 месяцев назад

Very good vision...and implementation

@fernwehchronicles193 10 месяцев назад

I have a Newport in my van. Except mine is propane instead of wood. I got it on eBay from a marine dealer for $950 and that included the pipe and the.

@Wv8675 10 месяцев назад

Seems like a nice guy

@bobmoore5650 10 месяцев назад

Awesome!!

@gayleb9656 10 месяцев назад

Very nice 👍🏻 Men are fortunate they know how to do all these things 💙

@jimo2627 10 месяцев назад

My mom just passed away and my dad's income isn't enough to pay the bills so this would be perfect for him

@tybrady4598 10 месяцев назад

Love that wood stove. It sure would feel homey to be sitting there eating some soup, like he said.

@JessLudlam 10 месяцев назад

Good job dad, looks good. Now you just gotta hang around long enough to help me build my dream cargo house in the near future, lol.

@Tommyjamesrb 10 месяцев назад

Figure out what you want and yes Daughter lets Get R Done !!!

@stacyhackney6100 10 месяцев назад

He's smart. Thank you sir.

@carolechenowith900 10 месяцев назад

He has a nice truck camper. The size is phenomenal.

@manzahalem8845 10 месяцев назад

Sharp guy, great, comfortable setup! Well done 👍

@NomadicChance 10 месяцев назад

I absolutely love these videos!! Awesome work- beautiful setup!

@nigelbeaumont1109 9 месяцев назад

I can’t believe he got thee best slide in Camper for free. Big Foot Fiberglass campers are the Bomb.

@MariaVargas-yu1tt 8 месяцев назад

Very glad for him. I like the way he has his camper. Comfortable and that's what makes him happy. Very informative. Thank you.

@dbkyhere9229 10 месяцев назад

Good for Tommy! Like it!😉

@pam3906 10 месяцев назад

Smart guy. Enjoy learning this. Excellent

@boondockingamerica 10 месяцев назад

Dang i wish i could have gotten a free bigfoot. That is one sweet deal.

@lmr45241 10 месяцев назад

Maybe, Bob, you could get his woodstove specs and basic instructions, and post on your website? Thanks for your interviews and tip videos!!!

@bbcb54 10 месяцев назад

Great idea!

@XCX237 10 месяцев назад

Mostly cubic mini stoves for vans. Can get a 2 hour burn.

@mondavou9408 10 месяцев назад

Some folks using compressed wood brick (overnight) get even a little more. They're not free though.

@JHA6100 10 месяцев назад

Nice set up.

@AhJodie 8 месяцев назад

So sensible and intelligent! Thank you! I like him!

@mhub3576 7 месяцев назад

Since that's a marine stove in his camper he should call the chimney a Charlie Noble. 😂

@shanec8812 4 месяца назад

Really enjoy this channel. I wish I could live this life. Seems enjoyable.

@MadamButterfly19JDM 10 месяцев назад

Thanks great set up and info

@MrMinimalst 10 месяцев назад

Thank you Tommy for showing us your home. You have an awesome rig!

@govinda102000 8 месяцев назад

Learning basic motor repair is an excellent investment.

@njanderson4342 10 месяцев назад

Thanks Bob!

@Jeff-wb5rt 5 месяцев назад

Nice build tom,what great knowledge you have 😎

@einzgeisha 10 месяцев назад

I love his story. He is definitely winning!!!

@user-dd1gi1je8c 10 месяцев назад

Great video and I love your cat!

@betsy5749 10 месяцев назад

Love it! Thanks, Bob!

@janesmith5871 10 месяцев назад

What a great setup. That wood stove is IT.

@pinkladybikermamma3603 10 месяцев назад

INTERESTING COMBO

@Taras-Nabad 8 месяцев назад

Nice setup, smart guy.

@gardenlevel7385 10 месяцев назад

Another great example of working life out on your terms. Thanks!

@rockpadstudios 10 месяцев назад

fantastic video, I learned a lot today. I didn't know about those stoves.

@ronaldhall2489 10 месяцев назад

Great rig sor looks very comfortable