EP 270: Bob Wells — The Ultimate Vanlife Guide: How to Live Cheap, Comfortable, and Free on the Road

Bob Wells (CheapRVLiving) is the ultimate vanlife guru. Bob has been living in vehicles full-time since 2008 and has helped thousands of others escape the 9-5 grind through his YouTube Channel and website. We talked about his life before the road, the vehicles he’s lived in, the best budget options he’s found, essentials for $100 or less, heating systems, bathroom options, cooking tips, and much more.

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Show Notes:  

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Nuggets:

(00:00:00) – Intro

(00:01:39) – Bob’s background 

(00:04:36) – Life before the road

(00:05:38) – Bob’s shed

(00:09:39) – Big city vanlife  

(00:15:38) – Full time vanlife

(00:17:39) – First van

(00:21:37) – Emergency bucket  

(00:23:41) – City-specific van tips 

(00:29:40) – Progression of vehicles  

(00:34:40) – Freedom on the road

(00:38:40) – Most impressive setup

(00:40:41) – Clever and unique setup

(00:44:52) – Bang for your buck

(00:47:57) – Avoiding burnout 

(00:51:52) – Dogs

(00:55:56) – Bob’s future

(00:58:57) – Practical advice for road life  

(01:05:53) – $100 or less essentials 

(01:07:54) – Heating systems 

(01:10:55) – Van or truck tent canopy 

(01:15:45) – Longest trip in one week

(01:17:43) – Beauty of Moab 

(01:19:43) – Where to find Bob