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The Simple Life Guide To RV Living: The Road to Freedom and the Mobile Lifestyle Revolution
Do you feel trapped in your humdrum routine? Do you want more from life than a paycheck and a permanent address? Author and entrepreneur Gary Collins has found true freedom and fulfillment in his life on the road. Now he’s here to help you liberate your lifestyle and find lasting joy through simplicity. The Simple Life Guide To RV The Road to Freedom and the Mobile Lifestyle Revolution contains step-by-step instructions for transitioning to a carefree traveling lifestyle. From the author’s first-hand experiences, you’ll learn the ins and outs of selecting and outfitting your ideal home-on-wheels. With Collins as your navigator, you’ll steer clear of costly and time-consuming hazards of mobile living for a smooth ride into your adventurous new life. The Simple Life Guide To RV The Road to Freedom and the Mobile Lifestyle Revolution is your must-have roadmap for mobilizing your future. If you like first-hand advice, practical how-to guides, and forging your own path, then you’ll love Gary Collins’ first guidebook in The Simple Life, a liberating life adventure series.
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115 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 1, 2018
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About the author
Gary Collins
11 books36 followersGary Collins has a very interesting and unique background that includes military intelligence, Special Agent for the U.S. State Department Diplomatic Security Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Collins’ background and expert knowledge brings a much-needed perspective to today’s areas of simple living, health, nutrition, entrepreneurship, self-help and being more self-reliant. He holds an AS degree in Exercise Science, BS in Criminal Justice, and MS in Forensic Science.
Gary was raised in the High Desert at the basin of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in a rural part of California. He now lives off-the-grid part of the year in a remote area of NE Washington State, and the other part of year exploring in his travel trailer with his trusty black lab Barney.
He enjoyed, and considers himself lucky to have grown up in a very small town experiencing fishing, hunting, and anything outdoors from a very young age. He has been involved in organized sports, nutrition, and fitness for almost four decades. He is also an active follower and teacher of what he calls “life simplification.” He often says:
“Today we’re bombarded by too much stress, not enough time for personal fulfillment, and failing to take care of our health… there has to be a better way!”
In addition to being a best selling author, he has taught at the University College level, consulted and trained college level athletes, and been interviewed for his expertise on various subjects by CBS Sports, Coast to Coast AM, The RT Network, and FOX News to name a few.
His website www.thesimplelifenow.com, and The Simple Life book series (his total lifestyle reboot), blows the lid off of conventional life and wellness expectations, and is considered essential for every person seeking a simpler, and happier life.
Gary was raised in the High Desert at the basin of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in a rural part of California. He now lives off-the-grid part of the year in a remote area of NE Washington State, and the other part of year exploring in his travel trailer with his trusty black lab Barney.
He enjoyed, and considers himself lucky to have grown up in a very small town experiencing fishing, hunting, and anything outdoors from a very young age. He has been involved in organized sports, nutrition, and fitness for almost four decades. He is also an active follower and teacher of what he calls “life simplification.” He often says:
“Today we’re bombarded by too much stress, not enough time for personal fulfillment, and failing to take care of our health… there has to be a better way!”
In addition to being a best selling author, he has taught at the University College level, consulted and trained college level athletes, and been interviewed for his expertise on various subjects by CBS Sports, Coast to Coast AM, The RT Network, and FOX News to name a few.
His website www.thesimplelifenow.com, and The Simple Life book series (his total lifestyle reboot), blows the lid off of conventional life and wellness expectations, and is considered essential for every person seeking a simpler, and happier life.
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June 17, 2019
If you’ve ever considered giving up your home or apartment and living in an RV, this book has information about the different types of RVs as well as tips for RV living. The first third of the book or so isn't so much about this but more about the author’s take on downsizing your life (perhaps a little repetitious if you’ve read his other books), the history of vehicles and RVs, and his own personal story about taking this path. I found some of this part of the book a little tedious, as I was just wanting to get to the information. The rest of the book, though, is chock-full of information and insights. You won't learn everything you need to know about making this lifestyle leap, but it will give you much food for thought and practical guidelines.
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Read my other reviews at https://www.readingfanaticreviews.com
April 10, 2018
The Simple Life Guide To RV Living: The Road to Freedom and the Mobile Lifestyle Revolution by Gary Collins is the follow-up to the author's first DIY self-help guide Going off the Grid. Collins doesn't mince words in this straightforward manual for those looking to downsize and live freely, even if that freedom doesn't mean a 24/7 life on the road. With tips on how to transition to living with less space and less stuff, which ultimately means little to no debt (yes, really), and real life lessons that contribute toward a comprehensive assessment of the realities of living on the road (both good and bad), Collins provides readers with a practical approach to a nomadic lifestyle.
The simple life isn't so simple, as it turns out...not at first, at least. It's refreshing to be told Collins' story firsthand and understanding the undercurrent that eventually resulted in a complete change of life. He doesn't quibble in laying mistakes he's made out on the table (or in other places that may or may not involve human fecal matter and a sewage hose), and in doing so he gives the rest of us hope. It will take a moment or two to grow accustomed to his writing style, but it quickly becomes friendly and engaging. It reads like a series of blog posts: informative, oftentimes funny, and with a ring of familiarity toward the reader and the subject matter. The Simple Life Guide To RV Living is an excellent resource for people who are tired of the everyday grind of urban living, but frankly, I'd recommend it even to people who are thinking of buying an RV for the weekends.
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The simple life isn't so simple, as it turns out...not at first, at least. It's refreshing to be told Collins' story firsthand and understanding the undercurrent that eventually resulted in a complete change of life. He doesn't quibble in laying mistakes he's made out on the table (or in other places that may or may not involve human fecal matter and a sewage hose), and in doing so he gives the rest of us hope. It will take a moment or two to grow accustomed to his writing style, but it quickly becomes friendly and engaging. It reads like a series of blog posts: informative, oftentimes funny, and with a ring of familiarity toward the reader and the subject matter. The Simple Life Guide To RV Living is an excellent resource for people who are tired of the everyday grind of urban living, but frankly, I'd recommend it even to people who are thinking of buying an RV for the weekends.
Review written for Readers' Favorite.
October 24, 2018
This book was not expensive and almost worth it. It's just too darn short. Too many pages are full of "why you want to consider the RV lifestyle" and "why he chose it", and too few are full of product reviews and gear recommendations. The gear recommendations were great--but not enough to make a book.
Example: he suggests a plastic tub with a tight-fitting lid for the slinky stinky. Good idea--except when I ran to suggest it to my husband I learned he'd already found a way to replace the slinky with a composter and a common garden hose. But the book's advice holds--put the host in a tub with a tight fitting lid.
So it's not entirely worthless, but I expect most of the information could be obtained elsewhere. Still, it's amusing.
Example: he suggests a plastic tub with a tight-fitting lid for the slinky stinky. Good idea--except when I ran to suggest it to my husband I learned he'd already found a way to replace the slinky with a composter and a common garden hose. But the book's advice holds--put the host in a tub with a tight fitting lid.
So it's not entirely worthless, but I expect most of the information could be obtained elsewhere. Still, it's amusing.
July 3, 2018
An excellent introduction to all the factors of a more mobile lifestyle. The author does a great job of explaining the challenges you'll have to consider and how he gained his experience. I did a lot of my own research before this book and it was great to see his preferences matched my own conclusions. The book doesn't go into extensive detail on most subjects but it's perfect to direct your own further research on "RV" living.
September 24, 2018
This book provides a decent overview of what to expect when adapting to the RV lifestyle. Aside from a handful of enlightening tips, the information is fairly basic. It's always helpful to read real-life examples in any case. The author mentions his Going off the Grid book multiple times, and I'm inclined to give that a read as well.
December 31, 2018
A fair bit of useful tips and things to think about for those curious about extended RV travel. Not enough in-depth info to be a good reference manual but covers the basics well enough. Pretty glossy/petty/scant on motivations or perks for considering this lifestyle. A very quick read.
June 27, 2018
It didn't answer my question of where I park it long term.
August 16, 2018
Pretty basic info but a good read nonetheless.
May 21, 2019
It's a very informative book, but I had already learned all of this from the Gone with the Wynns Youtube channel, so none of it was new to me. Still, it was a fairly interesting read.
May 27, 2019
Good quick read. Nice intros, not really in-depth.
August 13, 2021
A good little primer on RV living, good for those looking to live a more simple life.
August 14, 2022
Wasn’t what I was thinking it was.
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December 25, 2018Great book
No bull book..lays it out with no fluff. If you're looking to get put of the rat race read this
No bull book..lays it out with no fluff. If you're looking to get put of the rat race read this
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