Off-Road Solo: Living in a Jeep Full-Time for 1 Year | No-Build Van Life 

Really had an awesome time hanging out and doing this interview! Thank you everyone for these kind comments also! It was great meeting you Bob! Hope to see you down the road again! 🙂💜

Hiking has saved my life. Now that I have reached an age where hiking is hard, I have been walking roads. I walked from Cedar City, Utah to the Nevada border. I could only do a mile or two at a time. I also fight depression.

One quote I read that has stuck with me is “ this life ask of us so much patience, sometimes it seems too much patience.” As a fifty five year old man who lost my wife eleven years ago to a brain tumor, a daughter who was born with a syndrome which has caused her to attempt suicide I must admit I struggle to make sense of this life. Depression is a horrible sickness, one it seems that lends itself to traveling it alone, I tend to tell everyone things are great even when I crave feeling nothing.

I admire her spirit and inner strength. Glad she is doing what she wants to do. As Bob said, healing in nature is a big part of Van and car life. 100%.

I am a therapist and each one of us deals with life crisis and traumatic events differently. I find outdoors to be one of the best gifts of Mother Nature.

Technically she's not homeless if she has a roof over her head, and that Jeep is beautifully setup. I really dig it. I live my Xterra part time, soon to be full time with my cat. It has helped my mental health without any question.

Girl....Your to PRECIOUS!!! I'm 66 n trying to build my courage. Depression n Anxiety are killing me. YOUR SO ENCOURAGING! THK U & THK U BOB as always!!!

The two most important days of your life are the day you are born, and the day you work out why. This young lady has this figured at a young age.

Years ago when my life was really turned upside down I read some where that after FDR was paralyzed from polio everyday he read " Invictus" . I looked it up and started to do that as well. It is so incredibly inspiring that if you are struggling it helps to pull all your broken pieces together. It gave me the strength to keep moving forward. Even now , although my life is great....I like to read it ...just don't do it as often. ❤

I love the way some little dogs like to be held; like they love people hugging them. You know you’ve got a lifelong pal when that dog comes along.

Sarah seems very smart and very strong! I'm so glad you are happy now, Sarah. I'm affected by the suicide of a close family member too. I admire how you pulled yourself up by your bootstraps. Your jeep is gorgeous! And you are an inspiration! Thank you for sharing your story, and showing us your jeep inside! Good health and happiness to you always! Safest travels!

She is a true survivor ... She chose a great path. Joan

Traveling solo, with Sarah's dedication to her subscribers and channel actually plays out more like she's traveling with 500 of her closest friends, of which l consider myself to be blessed as one of them.👍

What an admirable lady! She truly deserves every happiness she can get on the road after what she has been through. Thank you for introducing her to your followers, Bob.🙏👍👏💚

I’m a solo female in my jeep wrangler too! For 10 months now, I love being on the road, and I love the minimalist lifestyle. Great to see your setup, and thank you for sharing your story! ❤

Nice lady, hope all continues and gets better financially for her and her pup 🐶❤️👍

What a sweet gal! It takes guts and a strong will to overcome severe depression. I’m so happy she’s found her passion and living it every single day. Nature truly is the best medicine. Live for today everyone, because tomorrow is promised to no one.

What a strong, resilient woman to experience all that she did and to talk about it without falling apart. I’m not sure I could be that strong. Sending her lots of love and healing vibes ❤

i.just.CANNOT. with this wee doggo👀🙇 (had to rewatch twice to actually pay attention to Jeep tour & her story)

What a fantastic lady, her kindness shines through like a true beacon

She is a beautiful soul. I am glad she found what makes her happy🌻🌻

She's a strong young lady. Hiking is always good for me too

Wowwwww!!! She’s literally made her home within such a small space

It's a mobile Apt 🤠.. that's what I call my double cab truck 💓 nice 👍 jeep for sure 😊

two of my favorite nomads in one video

Thank-you, to Bob, for his generosity in welcoming Sarah to post her RU-vid channel. What a sweet sweet woman. She has climbed that mountain with grace. -Angele

Holy. Moly. ⚘Congratulations, Sarah! What a courageous girl you are, and how generous in caring for your Dad. (And ... You sure don't look 45 yrs. 'Young'.) What a fun girl you are, and what an inspiration. Forward. Full Throttle!

Her story resonates. I lost my Dad to suicide. I understand the need for healing. Nature is really the best medicine I agree. So glad she is getting what she needs. ❤

I'm a small guy and all my life I have been keeping to myself in a small bedroom. I really haven't had much, just a TV, PC, Twin bed, small drawer dresser, and a couch. I'd only leave my room for work, the doctors, or to the kitchen for some food and drinks. So, apparently, I have been living close to minimalism and never even realized it, at least until I got older. Now, I still live the same but I have jugs of water and a small fridge in my room and get pre-cooked food like rotisserie chicken, frozen fruits and veggies, and canned foods like beans. So, If I was to downgrade to a laptop, toss the TV, Desktop PC, and couch, I think I'd be able to live in a small SUV-Van. Although, I do have a few concerns... 1) Cell signal & Wifi. 2) Efficient power bank and source. 3) Storage, wiggle room and airflow. 4) Insulation for sound and both cold & hot weather. 5) The ability to park anywhere and be incognito. 6) A bathroom at least for # 1 at night and of course emergencies. 7) Standing and ability to walk around, especially on a crappy weather day. 8) Where to send my mail and securely store my important and personal things. 9) Having a home that can separate from the vehicle, in case of a mechanic or impound. From the looks of it, I may need to go with either a truck bed camper or tow travel camper. My only gripe, that both options have in common is neither gives me access to my driver's seat in emergencies.

Go ahead and nerd out Bob! Off roading- overlanding is a great lifestyle. Great video. Sarah is a "Rock" star.

Good video, Bob, thank you. But I have to say, she is not 'homeless' she is houseless. She has a home, her jeep. Good for her!

Great interview; touching story. Had the love of my life die from pancreatic cancer. It's a very hard one to watch. I can relate, Sarah.

Make the most of “your health before your sickness.” Make the most of “your free time before you become busy.” Make the most of “your wealth before you become poor.” Make the most of “your youth before you become old.” “Make the most of your life before your death.”

Sarah, you are not homeless in your Jeep. Your Jeep is your new home.

A very nice person living her life and healing. Love her little dog. Thanks Bob

True Minimalist - @13:45 ...if I can't fit any clothes in there I don't need them. Inspirational. 👍

I lived out a pick up truck shell, and then a suburban. It’s 100% possible. Gotta love being outside for it to work. I’ve upsized to a small box van now. It feels like a mansion.

Sarah what you said about find what your passionate about and let that be your therapy was very inspirational! Thanks for sharing your story!

She's beautiful. Great video, thank you.

What an absolutely special lady. I really like your van. Thank you for sharing 😊

Stay strong 💪 Mighty Warriors 🤠 Much love to everyone and their families from Quartzsite Az USA currently 🤠💪🙏🏵️🤠

Thanks Bob

Beautiful rig and two beautiful people, thank you🎉

I've been following Sarah's travels for quite some time and she is just the absolute best and restores your faith in humanity.We need many, many more like her

Good to see that full time nomadic living can be done! Find your passion and embrace it never letting go!

You are a lucky man Sir, Not just meeting free folks living on their own terms but meeting such beautiful people like Miss Sarah. Adolescents get confused by that statement, Beauty as in Nature is seeing it first hand. When it comes to folks like Miss Sarah, it's not her physical presence but her essence that is so beautiful. Once again you are a lucky man, Thank You for bringing us Wandering Jeepsy. You are in my prayers Hoka Hey

Sarah you are courageous.

16:42 Such a wonderful sentiment! Thank you both for this chat. Very timely for me. Safe travels!

Lost a fiancee almost 9 years ago to suicide. She did it right in front of me, it was shortly after I moved to alaska and went mostly off grid. Nature has an amazing way of helping the healing process.

One of the best videos I've seen in months. I haven't experienced her trauma, but your courageous choices and comments have inspired me. Almost 70 & willing to be more adventurous in my Transit cargo van.

So glad she found peace travelling in the now, being free in nature.

Thank you for this video Bob. What an incredible lady. Glad she found her healing through nature. Love the way she lives out of her Jeep with her tiny furry companion. 😊

Sarah, so sorry for these unimaginable tragedies, especially losing your dad the way you did and the grief you have suffered. I recently lost my son and know what heartache is and am getting a taste of depression. I also admire your courage. In a world where the word awesome is used for the common, I just want to say that you are truly awesome.

A very moving story. What an amazing woman Sarah is, to create this transition for herself, in such a constructive way! Great compassion for her for the catalyst that led her to this new life (and for Bob, as well). I'm so pleased to hear that she can at least make some money from YT. I hope this will continue to grow and support her as she continues her healing journey, and her creative journey through life. 🙏💕🌟☮

Loved this nomad!!!

Yes! Sarah is a brave young woman and awesome rig!

Really appreciate this interview. Thank you, Wandering Jeepsy, for sharing.

Very impressive, I love❤ what She is doing and done!

May your journey bring you many blessings. Safe travels. Great rig.

Her channel is amazing, always enjoy watching her journeys. Glad you were able to have Sarah on your channel.

Your lifestyle gives you time to dream. You can go back to school this way and be anything you want. The Jeep looks like the perfect vehicle.

Jeepsy is wild and crazy on the outside and wonderfully organized and cozy on the inside

🥰 amazing & beautiful spirit of this lady!! 👏💃🥰🌴

Thanks for sharing. Stay safe.........from the Ozarks, childfree too

great video, great interview. thank you.

I'm so glad you have a way to deal with depression, I'm there in the past 4 years I have lost my mom and 2 daughters and now my husband has dementia. Would love to travel

Sara is incredible and I admire her courage, her fortitude for doing what she is passionate about. My wish is that I had started van life at 45 rather than at 75. Like you, Bob, I would have loved to live full time in a four door Jeep or in a H3 Hummer with 37-inch KO2 tires. Good luck, Sara! May Wandering Jeepsy grow.

Jeepsy!!!!!! So glad to see Sarah and Lil One on the channel!!!

Great video Bob ! This gal has a great spirit! Safe travels while following your dreams🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦

I love Sarah's logo!

I love ❤your jeep and your little decal pretty cool 😎 sry about your father and your friend 😢

I watched Sarah aka Wandering Jeepsy camping with Sara aka Wonderhussy. They had a blast together. ✌️

WOW! AWESOME build, Sarah! Absolutely inspirational! Here's to your continued peace and healing. You have my respect and admiration (and obviously that of many others). PS - I love my Trasharoo!

I like when I hear others, that are vehicle dwellers, say they are rather ... *HOUSELESS ... 'not' homeless*

Big hugs,no disrespect,but big big hugs and positive vibes…

Wow, thank you for sharing. Love the jeep. Keep your chin up. Travel safe and enjoy every moment.

Nice to see an interview with Sarah. I've been following her for a few months. I also have a Jeep Wrangler that I am prepping for travel. Starting small and planning to work into full-time. She's an inspiration!

Great setup and a badass Jeep for a badass chick!! Thanks for sharing and for your transparency!

Thanks for this video Bob! I also live in my jeep(since 4/2022). It certainly has been interesting & I’ve learned a lot about life & myself. A bit wonky sleeping though since I’m 5’8”☺️. Stay awesome ❤️

She goes lot of neat places to you will enjoy it.

love the jeep and the pup!

I have a jeep compass, & I LOVE it! I also suffer from depression & take meds. So so sorry she went thru that but glad she's doing great! I have subbed to her channel

Great interview Bob & @Wanderingjeepsy 😊

She is my inspiration personally with fighting depression myself from similar situations. I am joining her channel in a moment also and with the depression going on I thought a long the same path and purchased my first motorhome to be doing the same except though I am still young myself I do have my own source of income including 1800 watts of solar , regular generator as back up. Stove sleeping area for up to 6 people though I am the only one, shower and bathroom and bedroom. Pretty traditional overall but great way to escape from depression. I will be adding things of course. Prior to this I to had a travel trailer that was unfortunately destroyed by a relative whom never repaired it that I loved so much. Currently with my depression I live as a minimalist also so the new mobile home would actually be an big improvement with space. Which I really do not need except for I feel I at least need a shower to utilize. I thank her for being my inspiration for sure after coming back from dangerous situations overseas.

Love her channel.

Excellent

Admiring your courage! Take care and be safe. Love your Jeep.

Time to think and reflect is soooo important. Sometimes I think it is why we get sick, so we will have time and be forced to sit and think. God doesn't care how hard life is, just that we learn. I cat sit for a lady that had a quote by Virginia Woolf hanging off the spare house key. "If you are losing your leisure time, you may be losing your soul." Virginia Woolf. Well, that was better than reading "To The Lighthouse."

That's an impressive set-up and amazing story of resilience.

I enjoy watching Sarah's channel, she is so positive and shares beautiful scenery.

Great advice for those of us who have experienced trauma- find something you LOVE- and become passionate about it. It's really been a lifesaver for me.

Nice Jeep!!

She is comfortable and happy, this is all that matters. A person must love what they are doing to become happy. I wish her much happiness on her journey.

I subscribed to Sarah's channel. Cool channel!

Totally admire her and her dog is cutest dog I've ever seen❤❤

Wow - that is fantastic! Good for Sarah! Keep making memories & adventure on! ~Karen & Shannon WOY

Thanks for the show. Good luck .

Sarah's honesty and openness are a gift to all of us. Great interview!

Yesterday RU-vid recommended her channel the today this one was recommended. Cool.

First time meeting (hearing of) Sarah. So nice to see her thriving. If you can pull off living in a Wrangler, there really is nothing better, especially if you pair it with an Ursa Minor pop-up camper.