2024-04-25 06:03
Debating property ownership and full-time RVing? Here's what I've learned after owning 3 properties during 17 years on the road.
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2024-04-17 21:06
Living in Alaska for a year makes Jim reflect on the things he misses from traveling full-time around the lower 48 states.
The post Things You Will Miss Living in Alaska first appeared on Li… Read More
2024-04-10 09:33
When snow melts in Alaska, it turns the land into a giant mud bog. Winter break up is here, and we're rapidly spining toward longer hours of daylight, too.
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2024-04-03 13:00
Check out our Project M specs, installation options, and accessories that make our custom Four Wheel Campers truck topper home sweet home on the road.
The post Project M Specs and Four Wheel… Read More
2024-03-28 06:23
Time for a snow days getaway! We wanted to try winter fat biking in Denali National Park, so we braved the icy Parks Highway in March. Here's what happened.
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2024-03-14 03:15
For a sixteen mile race, our snow running challenge was the craziest, toughest, most exhausting feat we've accomplished in our years of long-distance running.
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2024-03-07 03:47
Enjoy this quick tour of our trip to Liard Hot Springs on our way to Willow, Alaska. Complete with baby bison and a Bovid battle.
The post Liard Hot Springs Video Tour, Time to Reflect and R… Read More
2024-02-28 12:09
It’s true. Be careful what you ask for, because you just might get it. Just over a year ago I decided that we needed some uncomfortable adventures in Alaska. Chasing the sun and 70-deg… Read More
2024-02-22 03:27
Check out these classic snow machines from the 60s and 70s. That's old snowmobiles for those of you in the Lower 48.
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2024-02-14 09:33
You can't make this stuff up. What do Alaskans do when the temperature drops to -31 Fahrenheit? They go outside to the 2024 Willow Winter Carnival, that's what!
The post Willowbilly Fun at t… Read More
2024-02-08 04:06
Jim shares his personal Misogi challenge experience with a little history about the Traditional Japanese purification ritual.
The post My Personal Misogi Challenge and Why Should You Do It T… Read More
2024-01-31 09:33
Prepping for an Alaska winter requires gear, money, and research. But there's one big thing I wish I knew before coming here, and not knowing made my life hell.
The post The One Thing I Wish… Read More
2024-01-24 14:00
Wondering when to buy snow tires? Get them before you need them, and know when to take them off. Jim shares his experience with winter driving in Alaska.
The post When to Buy Snow Tires? Whe… Read More
2024-01-18 05:27
Nearly every day is a day of discovery about winter living in Alaska, and cold climates in general. I’ve spent a lifetime avoiding the coldest weather in the country, and while I won&r&hell…Read More
2024-01-12 11:00
More photos of highlights from our winter in Willow Alaska, frozen lakes, sled dogs races, and subzero temps, oh my!
The post More Highlights from Winter in Alaska, So Far first appeared on… Read More
2024-01-10 12:00
Enjoy photos and highlights from our Alaskan adventure, so far. Part 1: Autumn and early winter in Willow.
The post Highlights from Our Alaskan Adventure, Part 1 first appeared on Live Work… Read More
2024-01-03 09:33
The sunny winter solstice spirit of the north in Willow, Alaska can be seen even during the darkest time of the year, like during a solstice lake walk at night.
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2023-12-21 06:48
There’s so much that you don’t know about a place until you’ve lived there during different seasons. And there’s even more that you don’t know about yourself un… Read More
2023-12-13 21:41
Wonder how to see the northern lights? Want to take better aurora photos? Jim shares photos from Alaska and helpful iphone tips.
The post How to See the Northern Lights, Or Not first appeare… Read More
2023-12-07 03:19
You may recall that back in September we had a failed attempt to locate the one and only Denali, the Great One. Well, I’m happy to say that we found Denali. All it took was one sub-zer… Read More
2023-11-29 12:30
Who is The RV Entrepreneur? Jim answers his own two questions to talk about his RV Life and what it means to be an entrepreneur.
The post Who Is The RV Entrepreneur? What Is RV LIFE All Abou… Read More
2023-11-24 00:37
On Thanksgiving Day, I'm so grateful for a few years of meditating with a Beginners Mind approach to life's most challenging situations, like coping with cold and snow.
The post Thankful for… Read More
2023-11-17 12:30
Watch our How to Install a Bedrug video to keep dust and moisture out of a custom truck camper build, with photos and step by step instructions.
The post How to Install a Bedrug for Your Cus… Read More
2023-11-08 12:30
Watch our custom truck camper build video tour to see how we made the Project M truck topper from Four Wheel Campers meet our needs.
The post Custom Truck Camper Build – Our Project M… Read More
2023-10-25 09:33
Watching Alaska's seasons change from our cabin windows, this video is a reminder of what's just ahead in a couple of weeks. Winter is so close we can feel it.
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2023-10-18 12:30
Jim talks all about workamping with Workamper News Executive Director Jody Anderson-Duquette on episode #307 of The RV Entrepreneur podcast.
The post All About Workamping with Workamper News… Read More
2023-10-11 09:33
How Brad Stulberg's new book about "Rugged Flexibility" is helping us in Alaska and beyond.
The post In Search of Rugged Flexibility Through a North Country Winter first appeared on Live Wor… Read More
2023-10-04 12:00
There is no bad weather in Alaska, only bad gear. Be prepared with the best cold weather gear to enjoy the winter in comfort.
The post No Bad Weather, Only Bad Gear first appeared on Live Wo… Read More
2023-09-28 05:52
On a rainy camping weekend at Byers Lake, we went in search of Denali, and learned what it takes to see North America's highest and most spectacular mountain.
The post How To See Denali (Whe… Read More
2023-09-21 06:03
Continuing our Project M Review video series, we present The Project M Experience Episode 3: First Impressions of our new truck topper from Four Wheel Campers.
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2023-09-14 20:11
Before driving the Alaska Highway, RV internet access was a big concern. We even considered getting Starlink, but here's why I'm glad we didn't cave in to fear.
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2023-09-06 12:30
Fall fell in Willow, Alaska. Winter is coming and there is no turning back after surviving the drive north through Destruction Bay.
The post Winter Is Coming – No Turning Back Now firs… Read More
2023-08-31 03:59
Sunrise on Willow Lake, Alaska
The post Two Cheechakos Take a Quick Trip Up the Alaska Highway first appeared on Live Work Dream Read More
2023-08-23 13:30
Watch Episode 2 of The Project M Experience @LiveWorkDream for scenes and thoughts from our Project M Installation at the Four Wheel Campers factory.
The post Project M Installation –… Read More
2023-08-17 03:03
Winter in Alaska has begun! We are settled in to our Willow cabin, ready to begin the nuttiest year of our lives. Here's a few details about the journey north.
The post We Made It! Winter in… Read More
2023-08-09 19:05
Jim interviews Rene about living together in a tiny space for 16+ years on episode #300 of The RV Entrepreneur podcast.
The post Working and Living Together in A Tiny Space first appeared on… Read More
2023-08-03 16:04
This Saturday will make it official: our Project M Alaska journey officially begins. Woah. Hard to believe that this crazy plan is actually happening. Back in February when I first concocted… Read More
2023-07-26 13:30
Jim Nelson is the new RVE podcast host. Learn all about The RV Entrepreneur podcast and community hosted by RV LIFE and hear Jim's first interview.
The post Introducing the New RVE Podcast H… Read More
2023-07-21 16:08
Just a video about how we are getting online RVing to Alaska with ATT cellular broadband on our phones and a weBoost booster built for truckers and overlanders.
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2023-07-12 13:30
Jim discovers the simple life ain't so simple while building out the new Project M, planning for a year in Alaska, and juggling work projects.
The post The Simple Life Ain’t So Simple… Read More
2023-07-05 23:36
Prepping to go north to Alaska puts our planning skills to the test as Jim builds out the Project M camper and I get our life ready to relocate for winter.
The post Willowbound! Packing Up f… Read More
2023-06-22 03:03
We did it! The Arctic Fox is gone, we said goodbye to fifth wheel RV living. It's time to prepare for our Project M experience of a simpler nomadic lifestyle.
The post Sold! Goodbye to Fifth… Read More
2023-06-14 13:30
We're going back to the basics of our camping roots with the Project M. Owen and Mak at @BoundForNowhere agree that's a great idea.
The post Get Back to the Basics in the Project M first app… Read More
2023-06-08 15:45
Our Project M installation experience at Four Wheel Campers happened last week in Davis, California, and the possibilities for backcountry RVing are endless!
The post Small is the New Big: O… Read More
2023-05-31 12:07
Did you notice Mercury was retrograde in late April and early May? We sure noticed! Everything went to hell in a handbasket and now we are feeling the effects of the aftermath. I’m try… Read More
2023-05-19 13:30
In the first episode of The Project M Experience we share why we chose the Project M truck topper camper for our next big adventure.
The post Why the Project M Truck Topper Camper for Our Ne… Read More
2023-05-10 15:33
We survived the 2023 Eugene Marathon! Finally, 21 weeks of cold winter training paid off with two more cool medals from one of the best races in the country.
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2023-05-05 13:30
Watch the wonder that is a live Goose music experience. Recorded at the McDonald Theatre in Eugene, Oregon on April 25, 2023.
The post Goose Music Medley Movie and Light Show Photos first ap… Read More
2023-05-03 22:59
TruckClaws traction bars are a safe and simple way to get any truck unstuck from mud, snow, sand, or ice - without risking your life!
The post TruckClaws Get Your Truck Unstuck and May Save… Read More
2023-04-28 13:30
Jim shares his Best of Bombay Beach Biennale art installation remains after the dust settled from the Salton Sea celebration.
The post Best of Bombay Beach Biennale Leftovers first appeared… Read More
2023-04-26 13:30
Send ebooks to Kindle devices and reading apps with these simple step by step instructions. Then learn more about self-publishing on the road.
The post How to Send Ebooks to Kindle Device or… Read More
2023-04-21 13:30
What's the hurry? Slow down and enjoy the ride. On the road again after six months in one place, with another Friday Five photos collection to prove it.
The post What’s the Hurry? Slow… Read More
2023-04-19 13:30
See some excellent workamper resume examples and discover how not to find workamping jobs with some best and worst practices when looking for work on the road
The post Best Workamper Resume… Read More
2023-04-12 09:33
After giving SmellyProof reusable storage bags a review, I believe I found the best RV storage bags for reusing and keeping odors away from bears and other critters..
The post How I Found th… Read More
2023-04-06 02:06
A chance connection with Bound For Nowhere and Live Work Dream at the four Wheel Campers showroom shows we're on the right path.
The post Bound for Nowhere: Why We Know the Project M is Righ… Read More
2023-03-31 13:30
Our Four Wheel Campers research continues with a showroom tour coming soon, and reflections on other truck campers we've seen over the years.
The post Four Wheel Campers Research Assignment… Read More
2023-03-30 10:06
It’s almost time to leave Fountain of Youth. But before we go, I need to share these fun finds in the desert near Joshua Tree National Park. Back in January we played tourist with Jim… Read More
2023-03-22 13:30
Announcing the Project M experience, our next experiment to fulfill our Live Work Dream adventure lifestyle by downsizing to the ultimate truck topper.
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2023-03-17 17:56
This week's Friday Five features photos of the mobile home office where we've been working from anywhere with two custom workstations, home network, and more.
The post More Digital Nomad Mob… Read More
2023-03-15 17:38
Our 2010 Arctic Fox 27-5B fifth wheel is officially for sale, but we aren't quitting full-time RVing anytime soon. Check out our 4-season RV and contact us for details.
The post 2010 Arctic… Read More
2023-03-10 13:30
Recent uploads to the Live Work Dream Youtube channel reflect upon our new trailer, life on the road, and recent wildlife encounters.
The post Do You Have a Youtube Channel? Check Out Our Ne… Read More
2023-03-08 13:30
Wonder what workamping is? With the wide variety of workamping jobs available, it can be whatever you make it. What is workamping to you?
The post Workamping Is What You Make of It first app… Read More
2023-03-02 18:50
Why do hard thing like winter in Alaska when you can fly south instead? Because even full-time RVers need to get uncomfortable and push their limits to the max.
The post Why Do Hard Things (… Read More
2023-02-24 23:11
For this week's Friday Five, Jim shares a random collection of photos from various and diverse workamping jobs over the past 15+ years on the road at LiveWorkDream.
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2023-02-22 13:30
Is workamping a good career choice for financial security? No, workamping is not a career. It's merely one method to gain experience.
The post Workamping Is Not a Career Choice for Long Term… Read More
2023-02-15 09:33
These two life-changing books about money and discomfort are the source of my winter in Alaska inspiration to reverse snowbird in the Mat-Su Valley next season.
The post Winter in Alaska Ins… Read More
2023-02-10 13:30
AI generated art is exciting, scary, and sad...but who owns the copyright? And what does it mean to real artists and content creators?
The post Is AI Generated Art Royalty Free? first appear… Read More
2023-02-08 13:30
Is the end of blogging here with the advancement of ChatGPT and AI generated content? Or, can AI tools help niche bloggers?
The post Is ChatGPT the End of Blogging? first appeared on Live Wo… Read More
2023-02-01 09:33
The 2020 pandemic and last year’s fuel cost explosion should have taught me not to make travel plans too far in advance. But if we want to spend winter in Alaska next season, planning… Read More
2023-01-25 13:30
Jim answers the question What is Semi Retirement by arguing it is nothing more than semi work, and that what matters most is fulfillment.
The post What Is Semi Retirement? Hint: We’ll… Read More
2023-01-18 13:20
One year after choosing Colorado as our full-time RVer residence, here's how things turned out since making the move back into property ownership.
The post Full-time RVer Residence Update fi… Read More
2023-01-17 01:37
Amazon Camperforce discontinued workamping arrangements for warehouse and seasonal workers. Find out why and what alternative exist for workampers.
The post Is Amazon Camperforce Discontinue… Read More
2023-01-13 13:30
Is this the end of Slab City, or another random collection of photos with reflections upon a different time at the Slabs?
The post The End of Slab City? End of an Era at Least! first appeare… Read More
2023-01-11 12:30
Jim answers the question what is passive income by providing definitions from experts and examples from 15+ years working from the road.
The post What is Passive Income? Hint: It’s Not… Read More
2023-01-06 13:30
Stay for free at the Junkyard Brewery or wineries and farms that provide overnight RV parking at 7000+ Harvest Hosts locations.
The post From a Junkyard Brewery to the Lavender Farm first ap… Read More
2023-01-04 13:30
Use this cheap fix to repair landing gears in fifth wheel legs with inexpensive rebuild kit, and discover how it may be easier to replace the entire leg.
The post How to Repair Landing Gears… Read More
2022-12-30 13:30
Not quite the year in pictures, but a random collection of RVing photos that can't quite be categorized in our 15+ years of Live Work Dream galleries.
The post 2022 Random RVing Photos from… Read More
2022-12-29 00:03
Learn how to fix fifth wheel legs and find right replacement parts with tips, photos, documentation, and user manual downloads.
The post How to Fix Fifth Wheel Legs Part 1: Replace Landing… Read More
2022-12-21 17:00
After too many winters spent searching for warmth, it's a joy to spend another full-time RV Christmas holiday living the easy life at Fountain of Youth.
The post Ghosts of Full-time RV Chris… Read More
2022-12-14 13:30
What is a Tramp Printer? Learn about early itinerant typographers and how Jim totally relates to Adventures of A Tramp Printer.
The post Adventures of a Tramp Printer is Must-read for Any No… Read More
2022-12-08 01:26
The days of free dispersed campsites are over. No more free camping is the only way RVers will enjoy clean, safe, beautiful public lands in the United States.
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2022-12-03 13:30
Some pretty old heavy equipment, a couple cool tractors, ans some wild cranes for this weeks Friday Five photo collection.
The post Cool Heavy Equipment And Heavy Duty Trucks from the Galler… Read More
2022-11-30 13:30
Excavator track repair is just one more of many workamping projects at Vickers Ranch where Jim learned to fine tune his troubleshooting, and get a workout!
The post Excavator Track Repair: W… Read More
2022-11-23 13:30
Thoughts about the study drawings of Abstract Thought is a Warm Puppy by Art Spiegelman, on display at the Charles M. Schulz museum.
The post Abstract Thought is a Warm Puppy first appeared… Read More
2022-11-18 13:30
A few more photos of favorite Peanuts strips from my recent tour of the Charles M. Schulz Museum in Rohnert Park, CA for this week' Friday Five.
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2022-11-16 22:50
Jim celebrates 100 years of Charles Schulz with a visit to his Museum and a Centennial Celebration with MUTTS creator Patrick McDonnell and other comic artists.
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2022-11-09 21:33
On a gorgeous fall Sierra Nevada morning, I unexpectedly accomplished a trail running bucket list item. One week later, I paid the painful price of adventure.
The post The Painful Price of A… Read More
2022-11-02 16:30
Photos and video from mornings in the mountains with reflections upon why we work so hard to keep enjoying life on the road for 15+ years.
The post Why We Do What We Do – Enjoying Ever… Read More
2022-10-19 13:30
Got a leaking wheel hub on your trailer? Find out why and follow these simple tips to fix it and get back on the road safely.
The post How to Fix Leaking Wheel Hub on Your Trailer first appe… Read More
2022-10-14 13:30
What is the difference between train tracks and railroad tracks? Or are they all railways. Find out in this week's Friday Five!
The post Are Train Tracks and Railroad Tracks the Same? first… Read More
2022-10-06 02:21
Jim shares simple tips for the easiest RV repair. Spoiler alert it is a quick replacement, with options for a cheap fix.
The post What Is the Easiest RV Repair? Hint: It’s a Replaceme… Read More
2022-09-30 13:30
Jim share photos of more scary scenes from the road for this week's Friday Five. He follows Fearvana advice to do something that scares you.
The post More Scary Scenes from the Road, Seen o… Read More
2022-09-28 12:50
My rant about a list Norcold NA8LX problems, including altitude issues, bad compartment design, and lack of attention to what customers want from RV appliances.
The post My Norcold NA8LX Pro… Read More
2022-09-22 01:03
If you wonder why you need a TPMS for your truck and trailer, here's another real world example with a close call we had.
The post Why You Need a TPMS: Another Real World Example first appea… Read More
2022-09-14 09:33
It was bound to happen some day. The dreaded Norcold refrigerator replacement job. Our Norcold 821 RV fridge died a couple of weeks ago when we were moochdocking in Northern California. And… Read More
2022-08-31 11:55
Lucky us! On our McArthur morning runs, we start those early days with the sounds of birds, cows, and coyotes with Mount Shasta standing tall in the distance.
The post Moments in McArthur Ca… Read More
2022-08-26 13:30
Check out photos and links for out top five popular RV maintenance and repairs posts from 15+ years of full-time RVing.
The post RV Maintenance, Repairs, and Hacks, Oh My! first appeared on… Read More
2022-08-24 21:49
We helped publish the essential National Parks RVing Guide for National Parks Traveler. Find campgrounds and discover RVer amenities in all the parks.
The post National Parks RVing Guide Hel… Read More
2022-08-19 13:30
Somewhere over the rainbow lies plenty of pretty rainbow photos, and one rather ominous one that may make you think about what must lie over the rainbow.
The post RVing Somewhere Over the Ra… Read More
2022-08-17 17:33
We passed up on Lava Beds RV camping many times over the years. This year, I'm glad we didn't. This remote destination is a bucket list California experience.
The post Our Lava Beds RV Bucke… Read More
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