Rv nomads

More flags more fun. All you need is a camper and a dream and some sort of money helps. Someone posted the idea of an RV tribe and I've been having the same thoughts for a while now. My girl and I, both in our 40's, are into our second year living in our camper and its been the coolest thing. In such hard economic times, it was a simple solution to many brick walls. We like to join forces with some others who enjoy a nomadic lifstyle and have the means to advance the idea into the future. The southwest has plenty of free land use, we took advantage of that last winter and had a blast. At the moment we are set up in lower NY state and seeking a bigger camper. Anyway, drop us a note if you're interested in teeming up for some adventures. We hope find others who may want to buy some land one day and set up an off grid community of some sort. Cheers

 

Not much of an adventurous croud here hu... or maybe its a money thing..lol

 

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Cheers Glen.

 

this site is lame !

 

I got zero interest in my rv tribe idea too. My guess is that the main issues are that most hippies are too broke to buy and maintain a newer rv and that most lack any mechanical abilities so buying an old one and fixing it up isn't an option either.

I haven't hit the road yet because I haven't figured out how to bring in money on the road. Soon though.

 

let me know!

 

Let you know what?

 

Good point, when viewed in that sense makes perfect sense . Im realy not a hippie per say,more the gypsy type but I figured Id give this site a try just for the hell of it. I'd rather be seeing and doing stuff than just sitting around getting high all day, while life passes on by. I've busted my ass working all my life only to find myself realy no better off than when I started, with the exception of being wiser. All in all I think most people on these sort of web sites realy have no real drive, balls or means to take on any sort of new idea. Anyway, I'm into this quest for two years now, winging it at first which was shakey, but well worth the risk. At this point Im well past the testing of the waters, and realy looking to step things up. With The new, much larger travel trailer, upgraded GMC 3500 Van, and all sorts of life suport systems and equipment, things are pretty much be a breeze. My girl and I are lucky enough to have a monthly income without having to work for it, but thats not to say I pass on any chances to make an extra buck, and I am pretty creative in finding ways. We make use of the vast amount of free land use scattered all over, mostly in the western states, the east seems to have a bug up their asses about offering up anything for free. With no rent to pay, and a totaly self sufficient set up for shelter ,electric, water and communications, it hardly gets any better other than having some others to share the lifestyle with. My girl and I dig your RV tribe idea, its one of the coolest I've seen posted anywhere, and like you said, I think we both are barking up the wrong tree with our ambitious unique ideas. I've tried other web sites and its realy all the same. So few out there with enough balls and drive to take on anything other than plopped on the couch getting high watching life pass on by. We get one life to live, what ya say we get your kick ass idea in action. I'll be rolling out again in a few weeks, heading west from NY. Fuck waiting for the right time, tomorrow never comes and life is all about the risks. Bottom line, its a fucking cool idea, lets get it did! Cheers Tom Email me if you realy want to get with your idea tg2lynch@yahoo.com

 

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I appreciate the kind words about my idea but I don't think it's going to be a reality unless something truly catastrophic/apocalyptic happens and the "authorities" have bigger things to focus on than hassling people that don't fit into their mold.

I think another reason why the rv tribe thing isn't taking off is that people that opt out of society and want to live off-grid in an rv do so because they don't, for many reasons, fit into the standard model of society. Since they don't fit into society, it means that in some way, they are outcasts and I imagine this leaves some people bitter about other people. I'm in that boat. I see what could be and also see everyone messing it all up so my opinion of humans and community in general is pretty jaded.

The more I think about it, the more I'm convinced that I'm not totally human and that I really don't belong on this planet at all. I'm done chasing dreams and trying to build a better future and am more interested now in reducing my daily pain until I make the transition back to a non-physical existence. As soon as my responsibilities on this planet are taken care of, I'm planning to make a graceful exit. Sounds like a bummer but it's not. I'm actually pretty eager to reconnect with the energy that I came from.


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I daydream about doing this all the time.

Unfortunately, I am not in a position to do such a thing. mainly money.

 

Just another point of view... Not fitting in to the norm is in no way a bad thing. Hell Im about as odd as they come and I dont give a rats ass who dont like it....Its those who think outside the box who bring new ideas to light, and in turn, bring the advantage to those who cant think for themselves. In other terms, "leadership".....Fitting in is for pussies ,too afraid of taking risks or letting anyone know who they truly are, and so they stay inside the lines, and never truly live. If you're not living a dream or at least chasing one, you're not doing what you were put on this planet for. Anything less you may as well brand yourself a slave, as so many choose to do. Fuck that noise, live wild and fuckin crazy, show them how its done!! And the hell with the puppets of society, they can eat my trailer dust... bunch of boring ass pussies..lol

Crazy, the other other white meat. Crazy, its whats for dinner!

 

1. The perfect time is over rated.
2. Thinking you cant do something is always fucked up.
3 .Money is nothing more than the pussy way, but never the only way.
4 If you dont have your own ship, join a bunch of pirates.

You got the dream, get er done! Any questions

 

tg2, you have mentioned that you have a personal income that doesn't involve working. While this certainly makes a nomadic life possible for you, it is not possible for most. Gas and food are very expensive, and those are only the bare minimum costs.

Another point - a few years ago a large group of 'nomads' formed a group and set out on an 'adventure'. The leader of the group ended up stealing money from many of the followers and raping others. Many of the older forum members are still hesitant with regards to similar situations.

 

Point agreed, money does make things easier, however like I said before, not the only way to skin the cat. Fact is I did start out this lifestyle with less than what I have today, basicly with little more than scratch to be exact. When money was tight, I simply stayed put till I could afford to move on again. As far as food,was always easy enough to fish and hunt to put dinner on the table. A thousand ways to make cash on the road, for example, picking up soda cans at a nickle a pop... probably in the millions sitting there along the road sides of our counrty, all just a matter of putting in the sweat time. Anyone stands easy chances of winning with aces in the hole, but its the well played crap that earns the glory.


And on your last point, there is always going to be the dark side of things, but if fear stands in charge, dreams are nothing more than doomed. All things worth while come with some sort of risk....as the saying goes...no guts , no glory......it is the way of it. .

 

yea but my wife said NO

 

lol thats sucks... time to take the bull by the horns...... No = two kids, a mini van, and sex once a month..lol

Yes = wild fuckin party till your balls hurt! Ride the bull or put on a dress, choose wisely and stay thirsty my freinds

 

Thanks Omnibook. Great post!

Money is a major concern if not the major issue. Today, without that "personal income that doesn't involve working", a nomadic lifestyle is very difficult. If children are involved it is next to impossible. You're not going to buy much $3.50 a gallon gas by picking up pop cans.

I pretty much work full time at flea markets. I get by. Almost all I meet have some sort of guaranteed income. There are a very few, like me, who live entirely from their on the road earnings. If you want to try it, you better learn to do your own repairs, cook your own food, and economize at every level. Social Security will make my life much, much easier- a picnic really.

I'm staying for a week with another vendor at their mobile home. They vend (lived out of a Ford Explorer for 3 years before retiring) to supplement their retirement. I'm picking up most of the food bills- remember I have no gasoline expense for a week. It works out. We ran into each other at a market over a month ago. Both of us were known to other vendors. We kept in touch while I wandered around NC and I stopped by on my way back. Pretty safe for both of us.

Spending a week or so traveling with an acquaintance met on the road is pretty normal. So is parking in somebody's driveway for a few days. You run into good folks all over. But I really urge caution about anybody you meet through the internet. Regular people you meet on the road aren't the problem, the ease with which bad guys can use the internet to contact potential victims is the issue. This is a big danger for transients. Remember these bad guys are usually local. They vote and pay local taxes. You're really just an annoyance to local law enforcement. You need to appear to be a tourist/ snow bird (tourists= money) for local LEO's to care at all.

There is also some danger small from other transients but not so much. You're able to see and evaluate them as you always have. People are pretty much the same all over. A psychopath isn't as likely to be haunting a laundromat on a Monday morning as they are to be stalking the Yahoo groups.

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We all bring some good point to the table, and there's always going to be two sides of the coin. Point being, no matter who wins the toss up, conquering the game is matter of how well you play and the hell with who or what you're up against... A fearless "can do" outlook and a good strategy goes a long way and always has. All soda cans aside, and its been said through out time for good reason,"where there's a will there's a way", ...fear is never going to be the key to any cage.

 

Agreed!

Fear can be debilitating, but reasonable caution is healthy.

My intent was to advise new folks that this life is not a bed of roses. It can be done with work and some imagination. It's even enjoyable. I've no intent to live another way again. When I was getting started I got some very poor, very costly, and even dangerous advice from the internet. Some of those same "inexperienced experts" are still pushing those same ideas.

For instance, legally getting food stamps or other government funded assistance can be difficult. Some (most?) states have a residency requirement. Fake workman's compensation/ disability claims and collecting unemployment while "vacationing" in other states have been discussed in round about terms.

Everybody's comfort level with these antics is different. I don't happen to think the government needs to fund my non-mainstream lifestyle. I'll pay the taxes I'm required to pay, use the benefits to which I'm legally entitled when necessary, and they can leave me alone with the rest of their crap.

Anyway, I do not want to discourage anyone. If I can do this, so can you.

I do know an individual who collects cans along roads in Ohio's Amish country. It is a good supplement to his other income. Several years ago when he drove a converted diesel 5 ton "step van", he made a reasonable income from scrapping- the cans were part of that. He is a bit wacky (and who isn't in this lifestyle), but a good guy who can be relied upon. But, you won't find him or his extensive knowledge anywhere on Yahoo or "van dwellers" type sites. You need to actually get out on the road to find people like him.

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