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Today we meet Laurie! Laurie was an over the road trucker who is now driving her dream vehicle! This is a 2002 Baja Chinook 4X4 with a fiberglass body! She absolutely loves this vehicle! Laurie lost her husband in 2019 and after doing some soul searching ... she decided to sell her home and hit the road!
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@nmr6988 Год назад

I know what it means to lose a wonderful husband and then suddenly be in financial straits. I’m glad she found an answer to her living situation and that she has such a great rig.

@Jibbie49 Год назад

When she said she "didn't have enough life insurance" and she must not have had mortgage life insurance so the house was paid off, I felt sorry for her. My mother's first husband was murdered and she had no life insurance on him back in 1942, so she had a terrible time until she married my father whose wife had died from diabetes. She always told me to have Life Insurance, since you never know.

@unspecifiedvee2876 Год назад

Agreed... I need a Van too... ( lost my job) nothing fancy,,, 👍🏼

@mildredwebster2822 Год назад

She solved it quite nicely. Lovely home

@cinthiaponce4804 Год назад

Dogs are the best company and protection also❤️

@vl2769 Год назад

What an amazing video! Thank you so much for interviewing her, Bob. And thank you to everyone in the comments as well. I'm not as familiar with van-life, but it means so much to me that mom is able to share her passion and her story with you all. It's crazy to think about how she used to show me these videos when I was a kid. Now she's in one, and in her dream rig no less!! :D It hasn't been the easiest journey, but I'm so proud of how far she's come. ❤️

@vangoodwin7335 4 месяца назад

Thank You for sharing your strong and wonderful Mom! I was with my first wife through our battle with her cancer and it is friends that still get me through each day. Please pass on my condolences, my Laurel will always be my "Better 3/4"! A safe and beautiful home for a fellow former OTRer, I always admire the woman that drive for following dreams and proving their strength. Thank You Miss Laurie, may God's Blessings always find you with rubber side down. With Respect, You and your Mom are in my prayers Hoka Hey

@roberthunter6927 Год назад

A "Flying Spaghetti Monster" decal on her fridge! :-) Glad to know that Laurie is surviving, and thriving. Life can be a real kick in the guts, sometimes. Very nice rig.

@KatyInNH Год назад

Thanks Laurie and Bob!

@jamiemcnay Год назад

What a fabulous RV. Thank you for sharing Lori. I bought a 2000 Chinook and got a 4 x 4 conversion w/6 inch lift and I LOVE it. Retiring this year and plan to live on the road full time. Good times.

@GirlNextDoor1968 Месяц назад

Hi! May I ask how much you paid for your 2000 Chinook? My apartment is packed up and I’m ready to live in something mobile, but just curious what I should expect to pay. Thank you!

@treysuniverserv1576 Год назад

Congratulations on 600k subscribers. Bob you deserve all the good things that come your way! You are one of the most genuine and honest people I know! It is a honor to call you a friend!

@boobtubeakatv1296 Год назад

Ditto that 🤩

@unspecifiedvee2876 Год назад

YES 👍🏼

@suzmaca650 Год назад

Smart woman. Made wise decisions about money and is enjoying life. Hopefully inspires others if money is limited.

@sonnycheba4024 Год назад

Cheers to these strong, valid individuals. You are incredibly inspiring. As I am facing homelessness with my two dogs in October, I have a small SUV and trying to figure things out. These videos are very helpful in many ways! Thank you very much for helping me keep a real perspective as well as be inspired.

@genespell4340 Год назад

One of your biggest problems will be keeping your dogs cool. If you can find a spot to park that has electricity, you can mount a small window a/c and fix that problem, everything else will be easy peasy. A foam pad on top of a plywood topped frame that will give you a bed and storage. A high quality sleeping bag for winter. A high quality cooler and ice for product, eggs and etc. A bucket of some kind to use as a toilet. A camper stove,pots, pans and cooking utensils. You may get some ideas from another RU-vidr. Watch Jonathan Yentch. He has a great setup in the back of a pickup.

@adriancaldwell Год назад

All the best 💪

@turquoisewitch.wild-owl Год назад

I love her Flying Spaghetti Monster magnet on her fridge...lol!

@elizabethszwed7851 Год назад

Congratulations on 600k subscribers happy to be one.

@zareththealchemist8982 Год назад

What a great house on wheels. Its a sad state of affairs that when someone decides to go into business to create something of superior quality that they have to compete with corporate thieves who steal their ideas and then sell mass produced inferior quality knock offs. RIP Chinook.🙏

@justlivelovelaughfrugally Год назад

My heart broke when she said that. That is truly sad!

@zareththealchemist8982 Год назад

@@justlivelovelaughfrugally That's because you're a compassionate soul, dear heart.

@shelly936 Год назад

God Bless this strong woman. My heart goes out to her. Growing up my family had a similar Chinook but smaller. It was from Toyota. We got is used. It was full of old horse saddles, hornet nests, dead birds and just a mess, but it sure did clean up nice! Loved that thing!

@richcherwalk6349 4 дня назад

Our modern day capitalism has become a greedy race to the bottom, everyone loses except a couple sheisters

@lillypatience Год назад

I agree with Bob - That really is perfection!!!

@1MinuteFlipDoc Год назад

WOOOOOOOW! I am in love and jealous of that Chinook RV! I would LOVE to have one too! Perfect size! (not too small, not too big)

@marciabrainard9837 Год назад

Luv to come upon such a great find as this too……

@boobtubeakatv1296 Год назад

A V10... Whoo hoo... 12 mpg tops 😳 Almost double of that semi she drove though... Go anywhere is the key to happiness in nature and self contained luxurious comfort while your doing that...

@MapleMarmite Год назад

Fantastic rig! Never seen one before. Glad she was able to find it and make the best out of a terrible situation. As she says (and Bob can see through his green eyes 😉) there’s nothing to want for with that set up. I’m sure there’s room to fit a small oven in if she picks one out for dimensions and mentions it to her carpenter. Maybe a half size lift up flap on that dining table would work - just enough for extra surface area but still able to get your legs past when it’s folded down. 👍🏻

@genespell4340 Год назад

I bake pies in an electric frying pan. I haven't tried using a large pot with a lid or a cast iron dutch oven on a electric stove burner or a gas stove burner, but I think the results will be quite good.

@marycotton6009 Год назад

my husband got Cancer,we found out November 30,2017. Pancreatic Cancer & he passed away on April 7,2018. My mom passed away March 10 2018 less than a month before my husband.Anyways, just wanted to say I know first hand. I am also totally disabled & finally now I have SSDI even though it isn't enough to have a place to live at least I have something.

@michaelhazen8658 Год назад

Thats a fantastic rig, Laurie! every chinook I see is in pretty sad shape and the last thing I need is another project. Also Im a bit too big for them. props for the FSM logo on the freezer

@mattalley4330 Год назад

I love how you showcase such good, strong, and resourceful people. People like her are great examples to follow

@michaelmoore2802 Год назад

I'm sorry for your loss...

@kimberlyevans7853 Год назад

Definitely a nice rig, & it's wonderful she's able to enjoy nature full time now.

@felixcat9318 Год назад

What a lovely, inspiring woman she is! Her Travel Cabin base vehicle is truly an expedition grade vehicle with those specifications, and its absolutely perfect to put a high quality camper module onto! It is literally the very best of the best! Thank you for sharing this great person and her wonderful Travel Cabin.

@barefootincactus Год назад

Laurie, if you ever sell it, give Bob first dibs. I think he’d really like that.

@ladikmk Год назад

Such a beautiful rig! No problem getting to where you would want to go in that beauty. Wishing you well in your travels Laurie.

@mikewarner2285 Год назад

Great pony tail

@edsmachine93 Год назад

What a nice story. Sorry for Laurie's loss. But she is living the life that I'm sure her husband would want her to live. Her Chinook Baja is awesome. Thanks you for sharing this story. My wife and I are close to the same adventure. Been RVing since June of 2003. Thanks Bob. Take care, EM.

@freeinFL Год назад

Gosh Bob, if you ever get a second chance to tour her wonderful rig, could you ask how much she paid? Could you do a much more detailed tour, exterior and interior? I was left with so many questions….no detail, everything was glossed over. It sure is an awesome rig. I’ll just research it online 🤗. Thanks for posting this and pointing me in the right direction!

@alicecain4851 Год назад

I agree!

@bluegroovemodelsports9650 Год назад

Thanks. I am remodeling a Chinook RV myself. Mine is 2004 Destiny Chinook on a 2wd Chevy chassis

@janetkoball44 Год назад

A really nice unit. She is very friendly and full of info. Thanks Bob

@vikidobe Год назад

Mine is a Dodge but it is a chinook it looks just like this inside except the fridge isn’t as big as hers.

@sandeedobberstine5591 Год назад

Wishing you many happy travels Laurie. Great rig!

@scottslotterbeck3796 Год назад

As a man with cancer, I can relate. Luckily, I have provided for my family.

@bruceallen6016 Год назад

Very nice rig. Chinook eh? What impressed me most was your Dog adores you. I recognize that look.

@scottslotterbeck3796 Год назад

Two happy dogs. I know her husband is looking out for her. Cancer must be cured. Research not wars.

@katydid2877 Год назад

@@scottslotterbeck3796 The medical industry is not remotely interested in curing cancer. Way too much profit in treatment and big pharma.

@hsubuzz6948 Год назад

I live in a Concourse and I really need that upgrade on her rig...... That awesome sticker on the fridge!

@sandrashort6563 Год назад

Laurie great home. ❤️ ❤️ love ❤️ it. Sandy in Florida

@sandrastevens2793 Год назад

A little more in-depth and behind the owner at end. Would love to have seen more of out side too.

@GayleHallAZ Год назад

Definitely surprised at how few views of both interior and exterior amenities were shown in this video. Bob seemed at a loss for words with this viewing. Overall, a bit disappointing 😕

@OldMan1962 Год назад

The Rv was great, the heartfelt story of life is the story.

@StephieGsrEvolution Год назад

It didn't seem like she wanted to show much.

@boobtubeakatv1296 Год назад

She seemed like we were invading her privacy and Bob didn't want to push her... I mean, That's alright... Been nice to really see the setup and the capabilities of it... Approx., Price paid and mileage would have been helpful to us too...

@industrialexitstrategist2022 Год назад

Very sorry for your loss. I razor shave my head in Honor of 62 people in my life circles that have had or has cancer or leukemia. 33 died. Thank you for sharing your story. You got this! Life is too short to sit still. I'm a solo empty nester, full time RV Nomad est January 13, 2019. Keep a journal in your Chinook. Write out your new life chapter. There are Sooo many people need to see and hear your story. 😉

@__KNOX__ Год назад

Awe. What a wonderful strong person she is. Love her rig,dog and just her all together. Thank you for a glimpse into your life:)

@britney6832 Год назад

Cute dogs. Hope the Van is insulated so not too hot for the dogs.

@johngovern8792 Год назад

At the end of the video was a picture on the wall. Tell her please how sorry I am for her loss! I will say a prayer for them both.

@scottslotterbeck3796 Год назад

I know. May he RIP, knowing his lovely wife is living life to the fullest.

@davemenard5089 Год назад

I don’t think I have liked the RV graphics on any rig, till this one. Soo cool 😎 the inside part too. I’m super jelly but really happy for her. She’s deserving of it right.

@michaelblock3998 Год назад

Need to do a follow up video after the interior make over.

@johnnylightning1491 Год назад

Looks like a nice rig Laurie. For all of you folks watching don't forget to pledge $1 a month to HOWA, it's less than a cup of coffee. Keep the good stuff coming Bob.

@ragemodels Год назад

A home is a not a home without a doggo and she has two beautiful doggos and therefore has a super home on wheels !!! So wonderfully compact with everything one needs on the road !!! She is a lovely soul !!! Wish them all a beautiful and safe journey ahead !!! 🚌🐾🐕🏡🐾🐕‍🦺👍🤍

@bensonsspeedshop1191 Год назад

Awesome, Brother Bob!

@gmrbowden2133 Год назад

I love the flying spaghetti monster! 😁

@FrankBullitt390 Год назад

Jayco actually has a lifted class C Ford F600 diesel 4x4 coming out this year, called Seneca XT

@Tier1Citizen Год назад

Very nice rig Laurie. Thanks Bob.

@BatCaveOz Год назад

Flying Spaghetti Monster sighting confirmed at 11:24

@johnwren3976 Год назад

Chinook, Born Free, Coach House and Holiday Rambler were all high quality. I had a Holiday Rambler Augusta 235S that was great. Aluminum framed. May the FSM be with you!

@hopworksup Год назад

Excellent rig and great interview! I wanted to say THANK YOU BOB for everything you do for the nomad community, you are literally my hero. You need to know you are a bright light in this dark world to so many. Without your videos I don't know if i'd still be here. Looking towards the future for the first time in a long time. Keep up the amazing work and thank you again!

@Anjanya1948 Год назад

We have a 1975 Chinook love her so much😅 It needs a few things. Wish I had help.

@stacyhackney6100 Год назад

Lovely lady, lovely home.

@phonemd1 Год назад

Happy Travels. I LOVE my chinook. Your table can easily be remade a little bigger, that's an easy one. I've done extensive remodel to my interior.

@gggusc11 День назад

Absolutely wonderful!!

@jennifermagee9131 Год назад

Not ideal how you came to the situation, but enjoy your travels. Safe travels.

@jeandunow7794 Год назад

I think you should add Coach House as another manufacturer that makes a high quality, reliable rig. Seamless fiberglass shell on Ford or Mercedes chassis although I don't think they offer a four wheel drive option. I own a 2013, Platinum 261XL (27 ft., Ford V10) and can attest to its quality. Lived in it full time for six months while our house was built and only problem was a water leak where the cab joined the shell at the windshield. Easily sealed with RTV and hasn't leaked since.

@gregbowden1552 Год назад

No.1 rig out there.

@MacgyverSharon Год назад

Very perfect set up! "Van-envy" 🤣! Thanks for sharing! ☮❤🕉

@akowboyshippielife7405 Год назад

Much love to everyone and their families from Alton Missouri USA 💪 🌻 🤠

@jedturner9173 Год назад

You don’t need a lot of money to live on you can get creative with food especially if you make it from scratch most expensive thing is fuel so the more you move around more money it costs we prefer to hang out in one spot soak it up for a few months then move on , great to step off into real living , It’s such a flexible lifestyle you could work for a few months then live of that by a small piece of land grows and produce

@M886VanLife Год назад

Great looking rig.

@maobfh Год назад

The cabinet maker could easily put a drop down piece that she can pull up to eat or do and drop it back down when not in use.

@scottslotterbeck3796 Год назад

So many things to try!

@adventureswithgnomie6553 Год назад

I love Chinooks when I look at used RV's and this has inspired me to get one - I think I would have U-Joint Off-Road do a conversion to 4x4.

@stevebiloschaetzke779 Год назад

I had my 2 wheel drive Chinook Baja converted by Ujoint

@carmenmarcinkiewicz7149 Год назад

Great rig.....that refrigerator.....WOW!!

@deidrekelly2338 Год назад

Lazy Daze just shutdown their factory In California A wonderful 50 plus year family run rv manufacturer. We drive a 2000 rear bath 26 foot and love it. The quality like Chinook really stands out.

@scottslotterbeck3796 Год назад

The economy is a REAL MESS now. Some are very, very rich, lots of middle class folks are going under.

@olgaraffa1 Год назад

Aww Bob, you can get one if you have your heart set on it! 💗

@jojolighttheway63 Год назад

Very nice

@JDJ1898JADE Год назад

What a great rig. Thanks for the great video. So glad to see you doing well and enjoying life Laurie. Happy trails.

@poppydiamante-gy2mv Год назад

Sorry for your loss ( husband) absolutely love ur rig…and I hope you have happy trails… wishing u the best ❤

@makemyday5920 Год назад

Good luck Laurie; nice home!

@joharmon2148 Год назад

I love the Chinook's . She seems to be very comfy in it.

@brianleonard6885 Год назад

Congratulations and Bravo

@pebbles5953 Год назад

Love love love your Home Laurie your home is a dream come true 🙏🏽🙏🏽

@teresaforsyth6185 5 месяцев назад

I'd like to see an update on this solo traveler. Great van.

@dsbruening Год назад

I loved it! Chinooks are great! I have a lazy daze and just love the quality. If I wanted to go a little smaller I would look at a Chinook.

@joanhall3718 Год назад

The Jenson balboa was similar to the basic Chinook. Jenson was a boatbuilder that decided to try the RV market. We owned a 1972 Balboa and I’m so sad we sold it.

@conchscooter Год назад

Chinook built great vans but the four wheel drive obsession baffles me. Cost weight and complexity to travel where? I’d love to see all these four wheel drive vans showing us where they use their off road rigs.

@captnhuffy 7 месяцев назад

Right!! 100% I’ve got a 2001 Chinook, and have been touring 6 months of the year for the last 16 years. Yes, clearance has been an issue 3, maybe 7 times, as I exclusively off-grid. So what? Twice now I have had to cut and replace the black & gray valves. The work takes an hour, and the parts cost about $35 . Why in the flying f would I spend $15k to $30k, or more, for FWD? I’m sure my mileage would suffer too. The most I am willing to consider is a 4 inch lift .. and maybe a suspension upgrade. Heck I still haven’t bothered to buy those traction boards that everyone who has 4x4 feels compelled to buy and strap on their roofs 😂😂😂 p.s. I just started full-time 8 months ago , and my only mod is doubling my solar. Other than solar my rig is 100% stock & original.

@mickichikwinya5519 Год назад

Clothes storage in the pillow cases is a great idea for a small rig. Thanks for sharing.

@ericalampley480 Год назад

I do it at home now after seeing nomads do it!

@deedeegray7489 Год назад

that gives a whole new definition to an "all-terrain vehicle" !!

@nixwestlake9196 4 месяца назад

Wow. I’m in love with the Chanook

@Singa-ij6rx 5 месяцев назад

Loved this humble woman. ❤.you dint ask her youtube channel

@okiejammer2736 Год назад

💚💙💜 Many of us around this beautiful Earth have and are going through similar sad Life events and financial situations. It is a courageous leap to not do what 'others' suggest we need to do for Our own futures. You GO, Girl. And I am, too.

@ethanraabe1837 Год назад

I’m glad I found this channel. I’m a junior in college and this helps all ages learn valuable information about affordable off road living.

@ricks.1318 Год назад

That is an AWESOME 4x4 RV !!!!! I'm jealous as well, Bob !!!!!!!!!!!! Safe travels to ALL .... And "thanks" for sharing 😁👍👍👍👍

@UrielsJunkDrawer Год назад

Very nice rig.

@borandell9915 Год назад

I've never seen one either. Quite impressive.

@captnhuffy 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing. I’ve been enjoying my 01 Chinook for 16 years now, and I just decided to go full time. Life is GREAT !!! p.s. other than solar my rig is stock & original

@scottslotterbeck3796 Год назад

Beautiful. Yes, that cut off table is easy to add whatever size you want. And happy dogs! I sssume the photo on the wall is of her late husband.