Here’s what I think we as seniors need to do. I have thought about this for a year or so now. More and more seniors are having to live in a vehicle and I also am heading to that point. My plan was to get enough seniors together and donate $500 or maybe $1000 each and put that money into a pot and take that money we collect and buy a big enough piece of land and start a senior community to where we can park our vehicles and have a building just for his and hers showers with bathroom stalls in it. Make it a place where the seniors run it and maybe one day have a little food pantry in it. We could build a community well with a water filtration system on it to clean the water or have public water added. Find an area where it is somewhat warm in the winter buy not scolding hot in the summer. Find a county that would work with us is the big problem. Not a community where young homeless people live but people who has a SS income only type of place. I think it would be a big step to help ourselves. Lord knows this government is not going to help us in any way. I mean look at senior 55+ community cost at least $1500 to $2000 for a small one bedroom apartment that’s not big enough to house a family of mice. I think it would be big relief to it. I would love to start an organization to do this. I know there is men and women who knows how to do things and build these things we need to survive our fabulous golden years. I sure would like to know who came up with that saying.

@dodgecityvanlife

4 ай бұрын

Thats a great idea

@timpangburn5287

4 ай бұрын

@@dodgecityvanlife I think it is too. And to help with everything have people who stay help around the property and maybe give 5 to 10 percent of their monthly SS check to help keep it running. I know there is enough seniors out there that we could build us a community. Southern Colorado has land really cheap. I’ve seen it there for 5 acres around $5k and from what restrictions is you can live in an RV but you have to have a well drilled and sewage system. That was like a year or two when I looked at that.

@betsy5749

4 ай бұрын

I agree. If we don't have the money or children to help us live comfortably and safely, a communal arrangement would be perfect. Everyone looking out for each other. I hope there are those among us who have the knowledge to get something like this started.

@mybackyardparrots9198

4 ай бұрын

Sounds great - however, PLEASE look into zoning laws for any county you wish to reside in. Familiarize yourself with the County Property Appraisers Office (online, preferably) Learn how to get info on a parcel using address, or better yet, the actual Parcel ID #. See if it's zoned SINGLE FAMILY, or multi-family, or if RVs are allowed to be lived in, or if "anything with wheels", i.e. tiny homes on wheels, schoolies, etc. are allowed to be lived in. Beware of parcel with references to Conservation easements, or anything with "subject to Ordinance". Some are ok, if you aren't planning to use it full time, or if it's part of an unrestricted parcel. Learn how to navigate their GIS site. By doing so, you can view layers of the parcel to see if it is in a flood zone. Some homes right next to it may not flood, but your parcel can be the only one that does - so don't be deceived. Use Google Earth - however, some area pics are about 3 years old. I'm not a realtor, however, having been through it, I can share my experiences on how I now own 2 acres of undeveloped land. Love it. You are more than welcome to ask me for help

@timpangburn5287

4 ай бұрын

@@betsy5749 well I don’t think it would to get someone to start it. I personally believe it should be a few people working together to get it started.

Thank you for understanding the reality of growing old. Many people ignore the elderly.

@duvessa2003

4 ай бұрын

Yes, We become invisible. Not so bad for someone like me, who after so much drama with my kids, just wants to be left alone but for those who are social it’s absolutely brutal.

I'm fine with dying in my RV. Those who can't afford land have to be comfortable with that Final Exit Plan.

@raydonica6723

4 ай бұрын

Yup

@carolequery7950

4 ай бұрын

God bless you.

This never EVER used to be a thing!! Not even in the '09 recession era. Thank you for bringing this to light.

Landlords can ask any amount for a security. When my husband was dying of Alzheimer's I had to relocate. A landlord told me unless we had $60,000 coming in a year don't even apply. Most seniors don't have that kind of money coming in now and women especially. Unfortunately a lot of adult children are very spoiled and very hard to get along with and that's not an option for a lot of senior women either. We ain't living in the Walton era anymore. Where families took care of families.

@DJ-vj4vi

3 ай бұрын

Maybe you should humble yourself and live with a roommate. A elderly lady.

@duvessa2003

3 ай бұрын

There are laws about how much can be charged for a security deposit. For non-seniors the maximum is 2 months. For seniors the maximum amount that can legally charged for a security deposit is 1 months rent. I realize a lot of landlords are unprofessional, and don’t know the law, or don’t care. Know your rights. You don’t want to involve yourself with somebody who tries to get you to put down 60 K. There are some good, professional landlords out there. Best to you 🍀

You just reminded me the true reason why i moved into my cargo van😢. In the end, when I had to think fast, it was the best thing i ever did to survive and not be homeless.

@KARW37

4 ай бұрын

I am thinking of getting a van, just for this reason.

Fantastic channel. You are articulate, empathetic, intelligent, and seek to help older new van lifer.

Hi Carol. I can relate to this, unfortunately.

not in my plans!! 60 living in my car....you hit it on the nail..my cooler is now my refrigerator..the public library is my "living room " thank goodness for the public libraries...at times just want to drift out of life ,that would be exit plan. thank you for being a voice for us

@lisahertel2415

4 ай бұрын

How do you get mail? Access a bank? Use an address? Keep warm? Keep cool?

@buttercup3ish

4 ай бұрын

use a friends address have used po box too libraries for daytime..nights many blankets and godsend, hotties adhesives on long johns and socks,wool hat. have had a bank account for over 40 years summer windows down just a bit and Evian water spray can..or water bottle mister..rainy hot nights,are miserable keeping my sanity and sadness at bay... morning sunrises walks!!!. thank you for interest @@lisahertel2415

@buttercup3ish

4 ай бұрын

have a friends address ,have used p.o. box too have been at the same bank for over 35 years winter at the library in daytime..nighttime lots of blankets, a godsend are the hotties adhesive, i put on my long johns and socks, wool hat. summertime, lower car windows a bit, and have evian spray can also water spritzer bottler, hot muggy rainy nights the worst. for my sanity and sadness ..morning sunrise walks thank you for interest @@lisahertel2415

@buttercup3ish

4 ай бұрын

@@lisahertel2415 have a friends address ,have used p.o. box too have been at the same bank for over 35 years winter at the library in daytime..nighttime lots of blankets, a godsend are the hotties adhesive, i put on my long johns and socks, wool hat. summertime, lower car windows a bit, and have evian spray can also water spritzer bottler, hot muggy rainy nights the worst. for my sanity and sadness ..morning sunrise walks thank you for interest

I adore you, Carol, and what you’re doing on this channel. Blessings right back at you! ☮️❤️🐾

In Southern California, I know of a senior who lives in her van . Everytime she tries to get low income housing, they tell her she already has a home ! They told her she has to get rid of her van in order to get low income senior housing . UNBELIEVABLE!!! SMH Prayers for all seniors that need housing in Jesus name. ✝️🛐

@wyattfamily8997

4 ай бұрын

Tranfer the "ownership" to a friend so she can stay in it as long as necessary, then apply. She then "has no home".

@ukulelebutterfly

4 ай бұрын

B.S. ~ 🦋

@kathydaniels-johnston5464

4 ай бұрын

That's horrible

@MaLiArtworks186

4 ай бұрын

That is pitiful!

@kathydaniels-johnston5464

4 ай бұрын

@user-zm6qj9cz7b Hopefully, they read this it could help this senior.

Hi beautiful. Yes I can't afford a place. My van is old so that worries me as well.

Carole,thank you for video,EXCELLENT.THIS will help So many seniors

Thanks so much for featuring me, Carol! Though circumstance pushed me into bus life, it is hands down the very best life I can imagine having. I LOVE my bus and my life on the road! Thanks for showing other women that this is a great option!

@VictoriaFerland-gu7rb

4 ай бұрын

🩵 Great interview. I can only dream at this time of being a nomad and seeing you happy makes me happy. A skoolie definitely is a great choice for a mobil home.

@MaxMiniTV

4 ай бұрын

@@VictoriaFerland-gu7rb It sure is!

@BillySBC

4 ай бұрын

You have clear Title to your bus, therefore you fully own it. A person who buys Real Estate only has a Deed to the property, which is actually not ownership it is only occupancy rights based on certain governmental requirements (such as paying the property taxes). A Titled owner has ownership, a Deeded occupant only has certain rights and responsibilities based on government regulations. It would seem to me it's better to own than to occupy.

@MaxMiniTV

4 ай бұрын

@@BillySBC I'm with you 100%!

@sky02148

4 ай бұрын

I was a part of those trip during your three years here and loved every minute of being out there with you. Had a blast. Thanks for showing me the ropes. Love yah Nancy

I’m living in my 2005 town and country In northern Michigan and Loving it.I am 67 years old and I am Boondocker king of the wild frontier

@MaxMiniTV

4 ай бұрын

It's a great life, isn't it!

@summerstardust2064

4 ай бұрын

I wouldn't go back to the slavery of the sticks n bricks for anything. Been foot loose and free for 17 years

@BabygirlAndTheBeast

4 ай бұрын

How do you stay warm?

@jreton8971

4 ай бұрын

You "get it". Never, never assume others have more.

@summerstardust2064

4 ай бұрын

@@BabygirlAndTheBeast I have a wave 8 catalytic heater in my rv. It runs entirely off my propane system and requires zero electricity. My RV is 29ft.

I'm 66 now, and got divorced 10 years ago. At that time I struggled and cut back on all my expenses so I could keep the house on 1 income. I was worried about the rising cost of apartments and thought a home would be more secure financially. It has proven to be a smart choice, because tiny apartments are now more expensive than my mortgage. However, all my appliances are dying off, one at a time, so I'm struggling again to replace them. I want to downsize into a tiny home, if I can get the current house updated enough to sell it. If I can do it, the tiny home will be my final home, and I won't have to struggle financially anymore.

@Bernimv

4 ай бұрын

I'm 62, and it's been 🤔 12years

@sorrynormal6551

4 ай бұрын

Careful with a tiny home. Zoning laws wont allow you to put it most places.

@anybodyoutthere3208

4 ай бұрын

Look into Mojave, Yavapai and Apache in Arizona Tiny house is ok 👌

@goyam2981

4 ай бұрын

Smart choice indeed. Right now people that don't own a home and have to rent are the ones taken advantage of the most by investors and corporations taking advantage of long-term loans during the money printing spree by the Federal Reserve between 2020 and 2021. Your other choice may be to rent out some spare rooms. But you should definitely screen tenants carefully.

@sandyallen1523

4 ай бұрын

You can spend the money to update and you'd be lucky to get all that money back. Most of the time you won't. Just make it look the best you can and put it on the market. Use what you get for it to buy a tiny home with brand new appliances. It's still a seller's market out there. Best of luck to you. 💕

Carol I'm delighted you're pursuing this issue. I'm 74 and had the good fortune to retire to a wilderness piece of property back in1997. 1-1/2 acres of wooded land in N. Arizona off grid for $4800. $100 down and $75. a month for 8 years, tough to find these days. I cobbled together a small cabin which I was able to get county approved, also difficult to do these days. Many nomads talk about joining together and buying land and developing it, much like our communes in the 60's. I have had quite a few comments on my channel (No spam intended) where these developments were shut down do to county regulations, even up in Canada. I'm looking forward to more of your videos, perhaps you'll discover some viable solutions for our social tragedy regarding seniors having nowhere to go but their vehicles. The old safety net of a mobile home park is long gone with average space rents from $600 to $1,000. per month plus utilities. TC and continue the good work, many thanks.

@gloriouslifeonwheels3621

4 ай бұрын

You were both wise and fortunate to be able to do what you did when you did it. No an easy thing these days. I really think living in small communities like the ones in the 60s, but for seniors, will he the most practical and viable solution. I hope to be able to bring such a thing to fruition.

@cbrashsorensen

3 ай бұрын

Why don't "nomads" come together?

@wildernesshermit

3 ай бұрын

@@cbrashsorensen That is an excellent question Charlene. There's an individual who has become the Nomads Guru over the years and has admittedly made a fortune off of his KZread channel. He has the financial resources to by some acreage and establish a Nomadic Campground, but doesn't even bring the concept up.

You have a good point about planning an exit plan. I thought I could be healthy and live as I wanted till I turned 64. My legs hurt, my vision isn’t sharp. I do wonder how I’ll be in five years.

I just subscribed to your channel yesterday, and I think your videos are great! As are you! Excellent topic today. Thank you!

@snowygirl131

4 ай бұрын

Stick with her. She's the real deal!

Bravo for bringing up the exit plan strategy Carol. I fear too many nomads that struggle financially will have a very hard time finding a decent place if they can no longer drive. Even with a paid off house in a nice neighborhood, my wife and I talk about when we might have to move to a smaller house on one level hopefully close by family. It happens to all of us as we get older. Take care and good luck.

@notanomad9320

4 ай бұрын

@SpiritLove722 yea we get it but I think Carol was talking about an exit plan no matter what your situation is so you have some control of your destiny. Like I said if your struggling financially currently, it's going to even more difficult. Good luck.

@lisahertel2415

4 ай бұрын

There’s a difference between a plan and a dream. She’s describing a dream. Not going to happen

@notanomad9320

4 ай бұрын

@@lisahertel2415 I had both a dream and a plan to upgrade my Roadtrek to a newer 2017 model. It finally happened this past Jan when I found the exact one I was looking for, I was looking and saving for years.

@user-oo8ei4lj6s

4 ай бұрын

​@SpiritLove722I am an immigrant living 18 years abroad. Many of us are still renting and out adult children as well. I think of a different exit plan. Going back. God is with me. He gives me daily strength. Its a daily struggle, dependance on Him. My only hope I trust all my life. We never alone.

wow...I was reading through the comments. I am 63 and was able to purchase a small home in a community of friends that I have known for over 20 years. This is my exit plan...but I started 20 years ago...as much as I love to travel, I know that everything has an expiration date, including me! I never made a lot of money, but I always valued people over money. Hope this helps.

Having an exit plan is a must. I purchased my 2020 chrysler pacifica in Dec. 2023 and planning on becoming a part time van lifer. I take care of my 97 year old Mother and we live in a 5 bedroom house with my daughter. I sold my house a few years ago and retired,then moved in with my retired (military) daughter. I knew I needed a stable place to bath, received mail etc. I use my van currently to go and spend a few hours for myself.I'm riding the journey with my mother and sometime it gets hard(she is seasonable stubborn,bless her soul). So my daughter offer me a permanent resident as she is aware if I'm blessed to have 20 more good years...I shall take small trips to the lake or camp grounds near other campers. This is my bucket list by choice.I think if you have family,obtain a little space in there home if possible.We are the back bone of society and it is sad to see how we have become less important in todays world. I named my van "Twilight Getaway"

@AJourneyOfYourSoul

4 ай бұрын

Multi generational housing is the answer. You have a family home and everybody helps each other. Some stay home to take care of the elderly and raise kids, while those who aren’t work and make money.

Shameful how the government abandons seniors 😢

@Wisepati

4 ай бұрын

Can you explain exactly how it is the government fault? A lot of what happens in the USA is driven by capitalists and large corporations. Many of the politicians vote in favor of policies that favor these large corporations, because they are funded by them. We need to stop corporations from owning our politicians.

@angetodac

4 ай бұрын

like the young ones could afford those rent prices from min or middle wage! maybe the illegals crossing the borders are the ones who can afford america!

@CharlesAnsman

4 ай бұрын

What should the government due?

@AnnMitt

4 ай бұрын

@@CharlesAnsman duh... low income apartments for seniors 🤦🏻‍♀️

@traycee2404

4 ай бұрын

It is not just Seniors.

Hoorah! Van Life is my new retirement plan to maximize my budget, provide me with freedom and the ability to travel. I won't be able to do that with the cost of housing in my hometown of Salt Lake. Wages for women are low everywhere, especially in Utah. Thank you for your terrific videos!

@ukulelebutterfly

4 ай бұрын

SURPRISE 😮 It's more expensive than you think 🤔 ✌️❤️ ~ 🦋

@cbrashsorensen

3 ай бұрын

Well women never did a DAMN thing to fight for fair wages so we actually deserve our paltry budgets. Just sayin'. Wait until PROJECT 2025 launches and you get to wait a few more years for social security AND medicare AND no longer have "spousal benefit" levels available. A van to live in is going to be a luxury. Now where to park the damn thing without getting harassed? Where to take a shower? How to cook your food? AND how to stay safe?

May the good Lord bless you and keep you and everyone here safe🙏

I was just thinking last night So much more needs to be talked about on this subject Hubby and I travel full-time in an RV, and I am amazed at how many solo seniors we see/talk to all over the states Many not by choice Rents are too high Especially in CA I know you touch on this subject time to time. Someone could have an entire channel on this topic Just seniors traveling in cars and vans

@tennesseeterri

4 ай бұрын

That's what Carol's channel is about, isn't it?

@LinnHamilton1987

4 ай бұрын

@@tennesseeterriI’m kind of new to Carol’s channel… is it specifically about seniors who are on the road?

I'm 60 yo. I currently have a decent job, but because of the enormous rise in the price of EVERYTHING, I've come to the conclusion that this is also going to be my future. I just bought an old but good SUV for cash, and am bringing it back up to solid. This is probably going to be my future home, because if prices keep going up, I will not be able to afford my rent in two years. This is not how I planned for my life to turn out, but here I am. 😢

@cbrashsorensen

3 ай бұрын

Good for you to HAVE a plan. Now GET SMART as you can about finances. What will your social security after any taxes be? Do you have any other sources of income? Could you join up with one or two or three other women in the same situation and get a place to park your autos - safety will be a HUGE concern? How will you pay for insurance for our SUV? What can you minimize if you have to live in your car? How will you do ANY banking? How will people communicate with you? How will you bath? Identify all the Churches that offer food throughout the week or a food bank? What about the winter--do you have a plan for that? How will you maintain your SUV in working order. You still have time. Cut back as much as possible because PROJECT 2025 is also planning to raise the age to receive social security AND medicare so you might need to have a full-time job for a few years longer. Is there some training you could get to have part-time work and have a bit of cash. Think about SAFETY issues of living in a SUV/VAN. Just sayin' that a PLAN is a good thing but knowing how to handle money is a SMARTER thing and ensuring you - as a woman - are safe is even better.

Someone somewhere and I don't remember where it was or where I heard about it mentioned about living at a motel for the end years great idea for those who have money. Some will negotiate a price then there's some people that live on cruise ships but again that's just people that have lots of money. More affordable than living in an assisted living place

I love Mary’s channel. She is such a great story teller, and her passion for nomad life is contagious! I can’t wait to see her tour ❤

I am so glad you are doing an exit plan I will b 80 soon been there done that My exit plan when My husband passed in AZ was to go back to Oregon & sell our 8acres buy a small hose live with My daughter that happens over 4 years ago I was blessed to get an older house that had been remolded for a good price in 2020 I have a much smaller mortgage that all rent real places keep up what yu are doing I really love you & daughter have been following you for a long time I also had disabled chrildren❤

Thanks Carol for taking the time to elaborate on this very important subject for a growing larger group. See you on your next visit to all of us.

That is so true. There's rooms you can rent just a room. And that won the $1000 just for the room.

@traycee2404

4 ай бұрын

True. My son's friend was renting rooms in his five bedroom house for $900 a month.

@skapunkoialternativeliving6522

4 ай бұрын

@@traycee2404 Just for a room that's expensive. This is why I live alternatively you're better off.

@DJ-vj4vi

3 ай бұрын

They think they are too good and better than other people, so they can't live with anybody

@MelanatednNature

2 ай бұрын

​@@skapunkoialternativeliving6522 right

This is so good. I’m 68 n living in a van after selling my house hoping to use the money to buy a smaller house or a condo but the market is still too high if you want to be near medical care. Luckily friends allow me to plug into power n get a shower during the winter months. I still work part time so that helps. .

I live in a home that I own and have no plans to live in a vehicle but I think about seniors living in their vehicles and what wonder will they would do when they are too old or not healthy enough to be a nomad. I am glad you frequently bring this subject up Carol because no other you tube van life channel ever talks about this except maybe Bob Wells. I don't know why I worry about these seniors because it doesn't effect me but I just do. If I was a senior and could not afford a home or an apartment and had to live in a vehicle, I would do whatever I could to save up to buy land with zoning that allows vehicles or tiny homes or manufactured homes on it. That way, I would have a home base and if I ever couldn't be a nomad anymore, if I couldn't afford anything else, I would just park my vehicle there and live there. If the zoning allowed, I would even allow other nomads to live there and charge them low rent. That way its a win win for the owner and the renter. I wish more nomads would be proactive and have an exit plan.

@snowygirl131

4 ай бұрын

Any place close to quality, accessible healthcare will probably not allow boondocking.

@ukulelebutterfly

4 ай бұрын

Good luck 👍

@cadence9055

4 ай бұрын

Many that are forced into this lifestyle barely cover the nut. Saving for anything isn’t possible. That’s where those who can act on your suggestion and also allow a few to stay even occasionally would be amazing. 👍🏻

There are times that i don't believe that so many of these young people are actually living in vehicles and traveling alone. But your channel i do believe, because i know first hand. Thank you for continuing to show what and how people can actually end up this way.

Thank you so much. The direction you are taking with this subject concerning Seniors and exit plans is vital. I found you through Mary on her channel Maximalist Mini Bus. God bless you.

Just found your videos today... have watched several... enjoyed and found comfort in them... Will be 67 in a couple of weeks... permanently disabled, living with multiple disabilities. Have been living in my 2002 Mazda Protégé with my canine service companion since June 5, 2015... was not planned... life happens and we survive as best we can. Regarding an exit plan, I told my daughter that I never want to be a burden for her to carry. So, when the time comes, I intend to drive up into the mountains and go to sleep in the snow. Assuming I live as long as my parents, I should have another 30 years... I'd like to fill the time with joy filled moments, engaging in activities that I crave... artistic persuits, woodworking, gardening, photography, writing, travel, etc. Unfortunately, SSDI comes up short every month, just covering necessities and essentials... nothing for extras. Hoping miracles really do occur...

@gloriouslifeonwheels3621

2 ай бұрын

I can say for a fact that miracles do happen Teresa. I have been the recipient of a few myself. I sincerely hope you get one which will allow you to experience some of the artistic endeavors you seek. I would love to chat with you and possibly interview you. If you are interested you can reach me at Gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com

@teresajsherrick5099

2 ай бұрын

@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 Thank You! ...I'll give it a think and get back to you...

I’m so glad you brought this topic to light. Many seniors are/were caregivers to their parents which does affect their finances and options. I was caregiver to my mom for 18 years in which I could only manage a part time job to adequately care for her. As the time was coming for her to pass, I knew I would be homeless as she was dividing the house among my siblings and me once it sold. At the time my son was 9 years old so he was present too. I did find a very small home several states away on several acres and as it was very cheap, I could get a mortgage. It was not my preference to relocate my life but I couldn’t afford the high housing market/property taxes. So I took a leap of faith. And it has turned out pretty well. I have attained a job, we have developed friends/community. The cost of being a caregiver can be very high as I have discovered. And siblings may not help so it really does affect finances. As I now am a senior I will be relying on social security which will be very modes but with a small home my expenses are very small.

@jreton8971

4 ай бұрын

Sounds like you were planning for your future very carefully. As circumstances changed you never quit planning.Your very wise.

@Anson7777

4 ай бұрын

You took care of your mother for 18 years and she didn't give the house to YOU??? THAT'S CRAPPY! I'm sure your siblings didn't help much with her care and yet she split the house? And she had a young grandson??? Sounds like a narcissistic,toxic family system just like one I'm unfortunately very familiar with too😢

@KARW37

4 ай бұрын

Just dealing with siblings splitting a house is terrible, no matter what. I am having to hope to get a tiny home from it, and feel lucky to get anything.

God bless you, Carol, for supporting these senior nomads.

GREAT VIDEO CAROL 👏👏👏 I'm about to turn 67 in March. I am currently my 93 yr old mother caregiver. I am sort of at lost as to what's next for me. I have been divorced for about 30 years, and I never had children. For the most part, I am intrigued by way of living in or traveling in a vehicle ( preferably a high top van ) I find it exciting and appealing to do a little traveling and meeting others along the way. It is my hope that I will get that experience in and along the way I sure would love to meet you in person just to say how much I appreciate and admire you. I have learned quite a bit from your videos that I never even considered as a single woman. Thank you Carol , I'm looking forward to your next video, you take care and safe travels 🌿⚘️🌿😊❤✌️

@barba5537

4 ай бұрын

The good thing about a high top like Mercedes sprinter.. gives the feeling of space but if outside left as it comes you can stealth camp anywhere.. fit in any car park and never look out of place

P.S Thank you for all you help and concern we all appreciate you

Thank you for this conversation! ❤

Planning your exit… excellent advice! Great video!… new sub. ❤

This is fantastic. I feel the same. Im 62, retired live in a tiny trailer but moving into my van. Im going to look for land but its 10k an acre and up unless you want to live in the desert. Seniors are going to suffer more very soon as this economic system implodes. Ill be seeing you folks soon i hope.

Hello Ms. Gloria, I just wanted to let you know that you are a great blessing. I am a new subscriber, and I enjoy your channel. I went back and watched a few videos, and you are doing a service for the older nomads. God bless you for that. I am learning a lot from your channel. I am not a nomad, but I will be camping soon as an elderly man. Thank you and may the Lord continue to bless you! 😊

Here's my EXIT plan. HEAVEN. ~ 🦋

@kathydaniels-johnston5464

4 ай бұрын

Amen

@denise1176

4 ай бұрын

Yes, life is what happens while you’re making plans. Live in the present moment and stop worrying about tomorrow, it will take care of itself. It always has, hasn’t it? The power of now. ❤🙏

You need a Pulitzer prize Carol!

Excellent video, from an almost 69 yr old. If politicians were smarter and were more interested in helping than making money, this wouldn't be a problem.

@user-oo8ei4lj6s

4 ай бұрын

But they know this. They only interested in making money and gaining from the system.

I am also 62 and feel very blessed. My husband's job allowed me to be a stay at home mom to my 5 kids. We didn't live beyond our income and saved as well for old age. He has a nice pension we live on comfortably now, but if something happens to him, that pension, for me, is cut in half. If I kick off first though, he continues to receive the full pension! I think that is so 'not right'! But, our savings are there if I need them. We spend most of our year either traveling in our trailer or at our Yukon cabin. I do a lot of solo car camping and really enjoy the freedom of living out of m car! While living fulltime out of a vehicle is something that I aspire to, it's not what hubby wants, so I make do with short expeditions solo. I feel terrible for older people who are forced into living in a vehicle though. If it's not something you've ever considered, and see as an adventure, it could feel like you've hit rock bottom.

@ukulelebutterfly

4 ай бұрын

Lol...."not right "

Another great informative video. Wonderful content. I’m not a senior citizen yet but am a widow. I thank the Lord every day that my husband had life insurance and it enabled me to pay off our home and stay home with our young children after he passed.

An rv park where you own the lot is the best bet I think. There are always people around willing to help and when you own the land the hoa can be quite low in some parks.

@tennesseeterri

4 ай бұрын

How would you find one?

@summerstardust2064

4 ай бұрын

@@tennesseeterri Escapees has such lots in their campground holdings. A friend has purchased one in Oregon for $15,000. Star Valley ranch in Wyoming has lots to purchase. Probably just search google for deeded RV lots.

@dlight2669

4 ай бұрын

Not not always so reliable they can hike the price of the lot as high as they want every year I live in a mobile home park and for the last 5 years they have hiked my rent up $45 and last year it was increased to $55. New owners greedy and junk fees on ridiculous things . Then they invented new regulations on parking, yard requirements, porch presence, can't hang out clothes, cars getting towed when not inspected bc trying to save the money to fix it. Processing fee, garbage pick up fee now went up again 15.00 a month. It crazy paying almost $700 for a small lot. I own the house. Bought it few yrs ago when lot rent was much lower. I'm sure my lot rent will go up $55 again this summer when my 1 year lease comes up they have been so many rules and regulations like it's a HOA place but it's not. Yet they keep trimming down the things that they do as far as maintenance on the road with potholes and they don't even trim the trees and unfortunately if a tree fell on my house if I had homeowners insurance it would not be covered. Greed.

@kathyann9643

4 ай бұрын

@@dlight2669 The only way I would rent my lot is if I had something that was easy to move on wheels so I could just take off when this happens. Sorry this is happening to you. It's crazy what they try to do.

Hello from Puerto Rico friends

Keep it up, Gloria. You are speaking to a much larger audience than you probably imagine. Just wish more would subscribe to your channel. You touch on pertinent topics that most You Tubers don't want to address. Any single woman or man needs to be thinking about an exit plan. Unfortunately, I believe the days of counting on children or other family members to be there at some point are long gone.

I just love Mary and Kat. They are such good friends to me!

Exit plan is heaven!

Hi, Carol first of all, I just wrote you a long comment regarding this so important video. And of course it erased, it right when I was gonna hit send. So I'm gonna make it shorter. But I want to start by saying you have found your niche woman. And you are blessing so many people. And there's nothing like your channel on all of KZread. So what I want to share is I did have an exit plan. And I wanna share it with others. Because to me It's a miracle from God. I was on the road for many, many years as a nomad. And then I became seriously ill to the point where now I am basically bed-bound and disabled and in very serious pain. So my partner here is my service dog Finn, So here is what I did. I came to the worst pace. Because I came to Southern California, Where I'm from. And Carol, I think you will know Redondo beach, Torrance, Hermosa Beach. So in these 3 cities.. Torrance and Redondo Beach have 24/7 365 signs all over that say, no large vehicle parking, which means anything over 20 feet. And 8 ft high. They did that so that no motor homes would come here. And I know that because I went to city hall and I asked. They felt too much trash etc. The first few months were horrible because I didn't know where to park without every other night at or morning 3 AM 2 AM. The police Are knocking on your door, or I should say bashing your door, and that's one thing a nomad hates, is people bashing on the front door. so I got to thinking. What am I gonna do? And here's the EXIT PLAN. I went to a mechanic I once used. And I asked him Would you let me park my RV in one of your empty spaces at the end of the lot? And he said yeah, why not? I'm not here. And here's the big reason that you don't need to be afraid. They want you there because you are security for them. And what I did is I had my mechanic. Write out on his letter head. Something that said the following, Kavita is his tenant and is used for security purposes due to theft in the area. I have electricity, I have water. And believe it or not, there's a little thing with metal top, And it says sewer, and that's the dump station. So if you are a little bit courageous, go up to any place that you think would like you there, and it wasn't only him that said Yeah you could stay here. It was other places too. But anyways he did write up something You know, and he also directed a part of this contract letter that said law Enforcement Please do not hassle my tenant as she is my security. Anywayes, Places always are open most of them Not all of them to having a nice clean person who doesn't trash up the place there, For security. And I know in so many towns They don't want motor homes there. I don't know why I mean I could guess why but when I first got here, I was on the street and there were 19 other RVs And they were all using drugs except me and I mean that because I knew them all. I got to meet every person for how long I was there and I hated being on a street. I don't like any tension that someone will call the police which they will do, and tell the police dispatcher a lie. They come right out. So, if the owner of the property wants you there, it's totally different. They don't bother you ever. They can't so I hope that helps. It's not the end of the road. When you're completely disabled like I am. I have a mobility scooter and it's in a shed right behind the motor room. And that's how I get around. If I need to use my RV I don't go far but sometimes I have to use it. IMPORTANT FOR MAINTAININGYOUR ENGINE. YOU DONT EVEN HAVE TO DRIVE. JUST LET IT IDLE FOR 1 half hour a week. I have a caretaker. Who comes for you know a part of the week a few days but she doesn't drive. Carol, you are on such an amazing helpful Mission. You don't have to go around the world to help people. You're doing it right where you are. God bless you I always watch what what you put out Because I realize I'm not alone and I don't wanna lose my RV ever. I want to be here always in my RV with my service dog. Because I would never want to live in an Apartment or assisted living or anything like that. Thank you so much. And love to all my Senior Sisters. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

@MaxMiniTV

4 ай бұрын

Torrance is where my antique store was! I’ve spent a lot of time there, and for a while did exactly what you said. I should also mention that Redondo Beach allows van and small RV overnight parking at Dominguez park. I spent many a night there this past year. It is safe and clean!

@kavitadeva

4 ай бұрын

@@MaxMiniTV max thanks for the cool reply. I can't put my finger on Dominguez Park. Can you please tell me where it is by cross streets. If you read my comment then you know I have an awesome permanent space for as long as I want It, 3 blocks from the ocean on Torrance boulevard. However, I love taking my service dog running. Not with me. There's no running for me anymore. But he can play at the park. So I'm always looking for a new park. I think I probably will know Dominguez park. Once you tell me the cross streats where are you now?

@MaxMiniTV

4 ай бұрын

@@kavitadeva It's actually where the Redondo Beach dog park is! I saw you've got a spot, I was mentioning Dominguez more for anyone who happens to read the comment who is looking for a spot in the area. The park is on Flagler at Beryl Street. About half the acreage of the park is the enclosed dog park, but dogs are not allowed in the main park, which is comprised mainly of a couple of little league diamonds and some batting cages. The parking lot closer to Beryl, away from the dog park, is the one that allows overnighting. The requirement is that everyone had to leave for two hours on Wednesday mornings for park maintenance. I think that serves another purpose, as well, because it means to park there you must have a running rig, and that keeps the lot from filling up with broken vehicles. I'll be in that area in a few months; maybe our paths will cross! I am actually setting up my domicile address there.

I can relate in fact I'm homeless but living in a shelter in SC. I'm a cancer patient and I can't find any places I can rent. No openings in low income housing either. Can't seem to find a roommate either. It's awful.

@user-ll1db6ns4k

4 ай бұрын

That is happening here in New England. A lot of cancer patients homeless. I will pray for you(I understand being a cancer patient myself and the thought of being homeless is terrifying. God bless)

@Zippy-the_Pinhead

4 ай бұрын

I was previously homeless from 2012 - 2015. I am once again facing the possibility of becoming homeless again as a result of the cost of rent. I am planning to relocate to South Carolina in June. I am open to finding a roommate if you're interested. I am Sixty yo, disabled and on SSDI. My monthly income is only $1,200. My current rent is $700.00 and will be increasing to $1,150 in June. I live in Illinois and am relocating to S.C.

@Lilyellowbus

4 ай бұрын

@@Zippy-the_PinheadWhat draws you to SC?

@marywyrick4520

4 ай бұрын

@@Zippy-the_Pinhead I'm in the Greenville area of SC.

@Zippy-the_Pinhead

4 ай бұрын

@@marywyrick4520 How are the housing options? I am considering a Tiny home or a rental and am open to a roommate. I currently live alone with my two cats. I am open to relocating anywhere that has Mountains and is affordable.

“Exit Plan” etc. I have been thinking about this MORE and MORE!

I am 71 living in my motorhome. In Q now but will be leaving next week for where summer will be cooler. Exit plan: none at the moment but I am always keeping an eye out. If I could find a place to park with low rent or property with low payment that would be nice. I have about 3 years before I need to replace the MH tires - that's when they start aging out. Would love to be settled by then. Another is a place with mild winters like Q but with better water, then buy a van to travel north during the summer. So have options - just need to do more looking.

You are a fantastic presenter/journalist

🙏🏾pray for the blessing that some reporter wirh connections will stumble upon this plight and do a docu series that will lead us Boomers to retire with dignity🙏🏾

I think this is a blessing Traveling being free is not a misfortune😮

Great video! This is a much needed program good luck with the interviews.

Thank you.

Close to shops and medical facility that is affordable is difficult to find. There’s no land in suburb and zoning law is strict. Land is cheap far away but so is distance to lifeline, not to mention installing septic tank, solar, generator, starlink, and securing water source. I am not a van lifer but I also think about plan b. I don’t have spouse, children, niece/nephew, and not close to sibling. The older I get the less ppl who know me. I hope I can be independent and only need hospice care for a week before passing but what if it wasn’t the case?

@goyam2981

4 ай бұрын

The choice may be to move overseas where the cost of living is cheaper.

@Maganite

4 ай бұрын

I lost my son last year and only have two great friends still living. They both have husbands, so living with them is out. I've got to find a stand up van. Have been looking for three years! Prices exploded on vehicles along with everything else. This country is in deep trouble and our establishment government hates us.

Carol, such an important topic. Awesome job!

I adore Mary. I'm hoping to meet up with her and Captain at some point. That's my exit strategy as well. Love to you ladies. ❤️

@MaxMiniTV

4 ай бұрын

Hey there! Glad to see you here! Captain sadly passed in November but I have a new little guy for you to meet?

Carol have you heard the exit plan that Bob Wells has??? Buying property, digging a well etc. Land has to have water available, some can't dig well deep enough so the land has to be inspected for that.

The weather is beautiful and its so easy and cheap to rent your own small home with everything in Ecuador, Peru...200-300/mo. No paperwork, Wifi included. I feel bad for all the gals on the road. Seems nice but its hard always moving around.

The exit plan is what is keeping me from hitting the road. My homeowner's insurance is now almost $10,000 per year and I still have a mortgage. Not sure what they will jack it up to next year. I would like to sell my home and buy some land where I could put a tiny home or just camp in my van. The problem is the cost of land in CA is extremely high. I live in Sonoma County which is a bit of a climate/social/culinary & wine mecca. Having lived here for over 40 years now, I have yet to find another place that I would like to live. I don't have any children to stay with or pass the house on to, but if I sell, I have to purchase something else again with in 6 months-- due to capital gains taxes. My house is in the woods -- if it was on the river front, it would be worth a lot more. I would like to be able to stop working so much just to support my house. I will be 75 this year!

@sunshine3914

4 ай бұрын

That’s my problem: I lived in my dream place for the first 12 years, then it became overcrowded & noisy (like everywhere else), & whenever I go to look at places, I decide that I’m just as well off staying put.

I am a senior I am lucky my family helps me.

@gloriouslifeonwheels3621

4 ай бұрын

Yes, you are.

Very good points when considering the nomad lifestyle. Exits happen. Thanks for sharing your insights!

You are really hitting some hard issues. I am subscribed. Thank you

@gloriouslifeonwheels3621

4 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard. Come on over and join us on Glow Lives every Saturday at 3pm pst.

I appricate that you are bringing this up! I am looking at doing this very soon - but I am also looking at plan B and whatto do when I no longer want to or can do this! So thank you!!!

Interesting analysis. Thanks for bringing it up. Mary is beautiful. Isn't this your circumstance, as well?

Carole thankyou for sharing❤❤❤

@gloriouslifeonwheels3621

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Love that eclectic theme. I am interested in the upcoming video.

Gloria ... you are covering much needed areas on your channel .... the rental housing market is out of reach for millions as more & more move to “nomadic residences” .... & at the same time when violence & desperation on the streets is growing across the country. Exercising wisdom & caution is becoming an increasing necessity. There is much to be enjoyed from reports of many nomads & channels like yours & others help enhance the possibilities of that joy. Be Safe & Stay Well 🌺

Yes I’m 71 and looking forward to your exit plan videos So far I’m on low income housing lists Not too hopeful

@gloriouslifeonwheels3621

15 күн бұрын

I am so sorry to hear about your situation. Sadly you are not alone as.more.amd more.senior are facing the same predicament. Hopefully I will be able to.get my affo4dabletiny house village up and running by the end of 2025.

@carolrivers292

15 күн бұрын

@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 I think When you help one person That escalates positive energy for us all I hope I meet you one day Maybe🦋

I like your Chanel. It has you speeking. A true person that care about the content. Cheep rv living use to be that way now its bland. I like how you truly care about your vids. I love it

Very depressing for many of us! People that have any family to rely on are very very very lucky.

Thank you for doing this information. I’m lucky because I do have a stable situation but with the bat of an eye it can all change. I watch & follow you because I so worry about people that are caught in situations that makes their existence precarious. Breaks my heart. But thank you for helping & being you.

My exit plan is to live in Your Tiny Home Village….😇

I agree with her idea of living in community - independent yet friends nearby and a mild climate - and consider all the peoples pets too. That someone can help with them.

We have lost a lot of our family values where as families used to stick together...

@AJourneyOfYourSoul

4 ай бұрын

This is really the issue. People need to get back to multi generational housing, everybody living in the family home. Everyone in the family helping each other etc…. People also need to start being more social, meeting people in person etc….making friends, getting married.

When the poop hits the fan and I have to move out of where I live and my client passes away, I have to go live in my van - one of the first things I’m going to do when I do that is I am going to join all the housing lists for low income seniors that I can find in & about my area and South.

@gloriouslifeonwheels3621

4 ай бұрын

That is a good idea for sure!!

This was a very good informative video and yes I would love you to interview more women like this taking on RV life because of circumstances. Thank you

I’m living in a bus since June last year. My exit plan is parking the bus on some property I bought in Colorado for the spring and summer then travel back to Quartzsite for winter.

@gloriouslifeonwheels3621

4 ай бұрын

Smart move buying that property!

Thank you Carol for the video , from the Netherlands .

Thank you so much for this video. My husband and I were just thinking on starting a channel because I can't find enough out there as far as prepping goes which I'm very interested in. However my husband has COPD. I have a disabled daughter 42 who lives with us a 7:57 nd if he passes we are in a very bad way I wouldn't be able to afford to keep his house up because he still makes most the income at this point. So we may end up on the road at some point. So thank you for all this, it's it's really helpful and I've been hoping for a channel like this

@tennesseeterri

4 ай бұрын

The way to learn about prepping is to watch preppers channels. I recommend Alaska Granny, Sensible Prepper, RoseRed Homestead, DIY Prepper, just to name a few. Good luck, they are easy to watch , no crazy stuff.

Stop worrying. Where attention goes energy flows. Live for today and have faith in tomorrow. Worrying never solves any problems, it just makes you sick. The power of now. ❤

Great video, Carol. 👍

I truly never realized how much less I made than a man until retirement is near. Fortunately, God has really looked after me and I purchased a condo before the last big economic crisis. I don't take vacations and have everything I need. I also, have a binder to log all my expenses in and what is coming up in the future. I wish I had this mindset years ago. It's like one day you can be healthy and the next not. A simple life I find is the best. It's true the more you own owns you.

It's funny to say that that's what I've been doing. Cause I like I said, I'm a preparer as well, I'm a doom as a pepper, and I'm one of those people that take things I mean, you don't take things for granted I prefer stuck up on food stuff like this. I'll be bought on to. I'm planning to do bad life and live out my brand full-time anyway. And this is why peace land is very good. And you don't want to land far out the cheaper the land the more further this week to get to a hospital. If we need to get to a hospital for any reason. It depends on what you are though.

Very reasoned.

Her exit plan is do-able but you must get with others and pool resources to get land. Then learning how to be a community.

I'd love to see more of exit plans. Mine is camper life (will be into next year or so) and then comes time I will be living on my daughter's property close enuff she can help, ya can't do it alone forever! I'm currently building out a free camper I had got. I am making sure since it's a total gut job camper to have doorways wide enuff for walkers, a second exit in the bedroom. I'm trying to set it up easy to get me out if paramedic have to help. It's been a challenge so far to dream up. Bedroom on one end and livingroom on other end seems to work out nice for a layout. I'd say to anyone, look at what will most likely fail in health for you. For me it's lots of arthritis and vision and walking issues. So the interior is staying really light color (brighter is better to see objects) and getting away from handles or moving things around just to use it. Just keep in mind no matter how much you plan there will always be something you wish you can change or should have changed. It's OK not to cover literally everything

Yes

hello first time watching very interesting .and agree with you,

bless you.