How Much it Costs Me to Live on the Road 

Thank you for being a hard worker and not begging for money like others in the RV community

Thank you Brian, I love your description of how you were healed by being in nature. The folks concerned about medical issues might not have discovered that happy relaxed people who walk often in nature, stay healthy. We are healed just being in nature, loving simplicity. And for me, quiet time walking in nature reminded me to let go and forgive.

Really good video Brian! Great info and I appreciate you sharing your finances. This gives the rest of us a true picture of what to expect. I like your level headed approach and common sense logic. You keep it real and avoid the drama and the BS. I predict your channel is going to grow and be one of the more successful vandweller channels on RU-vid. Please don't change a thing. Thanks and safe travels!

There are good seasonal jobs in Alaska. They need workers in stores and cafes for their short tourist season, workers in fish processing plants, etc.

Also, as far as medical,dental,optical and prescriptions go, Brian's in AZ often enough that he can just pop over to Mexico and get what is needed.

This has become one of my favorite "van dwellers/rv'ers" channel...you always give common sense advice based on your personal experiences and practical observations as you have encountered them...thanks for sharing and stay safe...peace...

You're doing good Brian. It's not how much you make or have, but what you do with it that matters. 👍🏻🚐😄

Good to see Amigo - Instead of looking for reasons why you can not, you choose to say you can - I'm sure it will be a great adventure!

Wow,You have some guts to hit the road with 2k in the bank. All I can say is that you have been very fortunate that you have a reliable van.I'm in process of going mobile but can't do the van life like you have. I've quit my job, am selling my house and all my possession's to live free. I have a travel trailer and am going to see America and work camp as well. I plan on being at Quartzite next year. Good luck in your travels and keep the videos coming.

Great to see one of your older videos Brian. Things have evolved over the last 7ish years. Just a nice down to earth video, then and now.

you have a great attitude...nice to see !!!

I think for most average people this is the big thing for them. How much and where doses the money come from. Everyone will be different of course but you did a great job covering how you go about it and what it cost's you. This will help lot's of others feel better about taking that first step to making their dream come true. Great vid, Great topic.

Awesome video, as always. I imagine if you keep up making videos like you have been, your RU-vid earning will increase and maybe eventually you can just do videos full time! You put out great videos with awesome info so it's just a matter of people finding you! Have a wonderful week Brian..

well done! i love the positive spin too!

i'm 63 you see people my age doing this,, traveling and camp working,, i have some money and retirement but want to be with people .... also long do the work camps make you work .. your a great speaker good luck.. i got to figure out how to find the good jobs and if you take on europe let me know i want to go

more great info. thx for sharing. keep on rockin in the free world

Great video, awesome information! Based on the numbers, net combined income from two workforce jobs, 6,500 net in just 10 weeks, and average monthly expenses of 600 bucks, dude, you've almost bankrolled a year's worth of on the road living in just ten weeks! That's amazing! And I'm assuming that you should be getting a tax refund on top of that.

Enjoyed the couple of videos of yours that I've seen. As far as travel budget, in truth there's some other things I consider in any monthly budget: 1. Medical and dental expense. 2. Mail. Do you keep a mail address? if so, that's a cost. 3. Parking Fees - Personally, I mix stealth camping, Walmart camping, rest stop camping, truck stop camping, boondock camping, and state/national parks camping. The latter is an expense. They charge $20 - $25 a night. 4. Stuff. $100. For me anyway, there's always something every month - something breaks, or I need eye glasses, or a better camera, upgraded software, my cat has to go to the vet. Just this and that. It adds up, and it's EVERY month!

Wow, 600 per month! And I'm wondering if I can make it on $36000 per year!

Really cool. It's inspiring to see someone actually happy without needing all the stuff that entraps so many people!

Key descriptions: Have confidence in yourself and courage to get out there. You encourage me, Adventure Man.

Thank you so much dude! This has actually been the most helpful finance video I have seen since I began looking into vandwelling. Thanks! Really excited about making this a reality someday soon.

Brian, you always give incredible information and thank you for sharing your life with us...your viewers!!! I look forward to the freedom myself one day to just travel and see this beautiful world that God has given us!

Love the wood paneling look!

Consistently positive and informative. That's why I keep watching. Thanks.

Thank You for your awesome openness about this. You are an inspiration.

you have a good plan and great organization for your way for life ! love it

Really nice synopsis of everything! Tetons! Wow, that's gonna be killer 🌞🌞🌞 I finally had the opportunity to use my bug sprayer and it saved me tons of water! One of my best purchases for my little trailer 🌞🌞🌞

Well done, Brian. You are doing really well. From someone old enough to be your mother and who has lived a frugal and experience-filled life: put aside a percentage into a rainy-day fund. Have a not-allowed-to-touch-it savings account. Even if you never have bad luck, it will be there for you when you need it and, in the meantime, relieves you of financial worry.

This video, even though I watched a long time ago was fun to watch. Thank you for making all your videos, you are so real. I hoped to meet you and Kelly maybe at RTR.

Not many are willing to be this transparent. Thank you 😊

I'm becoming a fan of your vlogs.i like the lifestyle and when I retire in 2021 I'll be doing something like this.keep up the life!!

Thank you for sharing. It seems more reasonable than I had originally thought.

I definitely envy you. I I could turn the clock back about 30 years, I'd do it too.

good video brian. somewhere in your future be it a year or 3 you need to get to glacier national park in Montana, Florida, pacific nw and maybe Alaska. glacier is the best of all world's.

I very much appreciate your Channel and your adventures and your advice! Brother I cannot wait to get on the road and do the same thing.

You are living in faith and trust. Super cool.

Confidence and lack of fear you have. We all need an income to survive.I'm impressed by your itinerary and means of getting the money. That's a lot of planning and scheduling but it must be worth it. You have a great demeanor.

Thank you, This is the kind of information I've been looking for. On a fixed income, can I make it out there. After listening to your video I believe it is possible. Of course I will need to budget and save etc. Again... Great info.

Thanx for al the good info you are verry.hobest and open thank you....I enjoy all your video's your life styling I life years in campings in mobilhome and live on big boats in past...now at home...I mis it... and glad I have youtube and like you Light and blessings 🌞👍

What we do is take time to can meat , butter and fruits and veggies. Everything in pint jars works great 💗 thanks for sharing

have your head screwed and tuned just right. great info vlog

really great video! I hope to be full time traveling in 8 months and videos like these really help out/put things in perspective. awesome to see you making it out there ! keep on keepin on brother

Excellent video, thanks for sharing. Keep em coming, I am really enjoying following you and learning from your adventures.

You are doing great Brian ! Thumbs up ! Take care and be safe. ENJOY....THE SIMPLE LIFE

You are great.!!!!!!!!. honest. and not scared to work.... thumb up !!

There's some decent seasonal jobs in Washington state, apple and other crops. In 65 I picked squash on Whidbey Island, a beautiful place to visit.

Adventure man, every Sunday at Mesa Commons Apartments, on El Cajon Blvd. There is a Feeding America donation for the community. Line starts forming at 12:30pm. You can park your van next door at Trujillo's taco shop and Howard Johnson in.Bring your bags. Costco, Trader Joes and Amazon donations.

Nice frank discussion about your living expenses. You do a great job with your cooking segments in and around your van that I think you could do more of that in the offseason. Show us any new stuff you're doing...I think we've got the portabello mushroom etc. burrito's down. LOL I kind of also enjoy any improvements, service etc. on your home too. Thanks Bri and have fun!!

Thank you for being honest about the finances of doing what you do. So many that put out youtube videos on being nomadic never go into detail about the cost of living the life of traveling like it's some major secret. I appreciate your honesty and look forward to following you in your future videos.

Brian, Thanks for your honesty, and putting it all out there. It's really appreciated and helps a lot of people who are deciding to choose this lifestyle.

Good for you Brian! The Tetons are beautiful, hope you get the job!! Safe Travels.........

Great video. Have been following your adventure. Very well explain the money factor. Wish you the best. God bless.

your very open and honest, be lucky.

That's a really great breakdown of costs Brian!

Good information in your video. Something else nomads / van dwellers might want to think about is Social Security. I never hear about self employed nomad people paying into Social Security. That's about 40% of my income, now that I'm retired. If a person doesn't pay into SS, they will never get anything back when older and unable to work a decent job. At this point in my life, I'm really glad I had jobs that paid into SS fir me so I now can make ends meet.

I want to give you credit for having planned this out. You had work and back up cash before you took off. Some people on here think they can decide on a life style with no plan at all on how they are going to pay for it. If you were one of these people you would beg $300.00 to buy your tires. Instead, you had the money to buy tires.I like your attitude and hope you end up with 60,000 subs. You deserve it.

Great channel bro , from the informative to the great locations . I chose Class B camper van so I wouldn't get killed at the gas pump . I buy and sell things that I find on my travels . Anyway started a travel Vlog and wanted to say great job your vids are on point . Happy trails .

I am really impressed with your van's reliability and I recall you describing the overhaul work you did which did not seem unreasonable to me. The V6 really seems to be an undervalued gem because you are getting an extra 5 miles to the gallon minimum in comparison to v8. Thank you for sharing.

Thank you for sharing and taking the time to put the videos together for us. Good luck and be careful out there!

Thanks for the breakdown on expenses. It appears that right around the $600- $650. mark is what most folks are saying is the norm. Keep the videos coming brother. jman

Thank you so much for all the information. You are someone I admire and you've helped me gain insight into the van life. Keep the videos coming!! Peace!

Outstanding info man, thanks. That's exactly the road I'll be on, the money I get comes strictly from the work I do. Hard working, and paid just barely a livable wage. It's just good to hear an adventurist way-of-life is and can be enjoyed:)

That is very good that you are willing to work when traveling,

Since you are so well spoken, I bet you could write. Look into videos on writing ebooks for Amazon Kindle publishing. Also Ck out Camper Report channel video How I make money on the road by Jim Hamler. Great info.

Paradise on the cheap... I dig it!

Brian, you're wonderful! Thank you for sharing!!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Thanks for the confidence numbers.

Go work on Isle Royals! It’s like changing in it’s own right. One of my favorite places on the planet!

Very honest video, thanks for sharing. Seeing it simplified can help people on the fence to hit the road.

First time watching your channel. Enjoyed a couple videos. Nice and honest and just enjoyable to watch. I have subscribed. Safe travels.

I'm in San Diego now. I can see why you live in a van....holy crap it's expensive here. Thanks for your videos they are great. Take care

Sounds to me like you are doing just fine money wise! A rich life just the same! Good job.

You might look into getting skills to join IBEW. You would start with non-skilled positions that pay only minimum wage. However, if you are reliable and dependable gradually the "old timers"will start to train you so you can eventually qualify for much higher paying positions. Now you are of the age when you should start improving your skills and prepare for the future. Believe me when I tell you that time flies. sanjosemike

Thank you for the video..Have a blessed day..

Thank you so much for the transparency of your finances. It has helped me in tryouts Good night to plan out my journey. Best wishes 😀

Average cost for on the road for people seems to be right around 600 to 1000 which i very doable for anyone. But of course thats living in a van of course a rv will be somewhat higher. more reason why Im looking into a van instead of a rv now. Great video Brian.

All the best Brian!

Great video. Thank you for sharing the financial details. I agree, one needs confidence and courage to step out into the unfamiliar, and then like you said, be able to be okay with not knowing what lies down the road in terms of supporting oneself. The Grand Tetons will be awesome! Took a road trip in the area years ago and love the Wyoming, Montana areas; the people in Wyoming were really friendly too. Travel safe.

Good film making during your adventures! Peace... Keep up the good work !

Thanks Brian. You did a great job explaining all of this. Very informative video. Thank you so much, its nice to see its not as expensive as some others who have talked about their expenses. Glad to know you can live on less..

Thanks for sharing Brian as always thanks for the tips. safe travels buddy.

Wonderful video Brian! This was very helpful to us in making our plans. Be safe~* Peace, Russ

Great info! Thanks for sharing!

I've heard of workcamping but was wondering how legit it was, now I know it seems to be solid considering that's how you pay for your travels. I think i'll be researching this more in depth now to see if it will work for me. Thanks for the upload and subbed.

It costs about .57 cents per mile to operate a vehicle depending on what kind of vehicle you have. That's a way to calculate your expense. You have to save money for maintenance and repairs.

Great info Brian. I enjoy your videos and your positive attitude. Safe travels.

Thanks ever so much for sharing these great tips and for your straightforward approach to budgeting.

Awesome info man, the best of everything to you

Great insight Brian. Thanks for taking the time.

Excellent:) Beautiful to see you venture out and how you develop over time. Courageous and helpful.

That's what I love about your video's...lot's of detailed information! You seem to touch on everything that I'm wondering about..your super informative and interesting to watch... Thanks so much for sharing these awesome video's!!

This is a great video - very informative and encouraging. Thank you Brian. I love your videos.

Thanks for sharing this info! It’s difficult to find people who will share real dollar amounts but this gives me a better idea of what I need to save and expect. I’d be interested to know how you approach finding seasonal jobs!

Consider yourself lucky with your cost of insurance. If you lived in FL, it would likely be x2-3 that per month.

Thanks, Brian. Your information is invaluable.

Love your videos, your doing a great job

The Grand Tetons! Excited for you Brian. Good Luck!

Thank you very much for your openness. It helped me!

Love your honesty, Brian!