Being part of a community is important even when we cannot meet in person. HOWA’s Caravan Connections with Zoom meetings on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, are a popular way to get to know fellow nomads. Everyone is welcome to join and participate! The Caravans use both Meetup and Zoom so participants must sign up for Zoom and Meetup.
A few thoughts from a recent Sunday Morning Women’s Coffee Connection:
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9 Comments
Janis · February 19, 2021 at 4:41 pm
First time on site. Is this a stock photo or real nomad? I believe that truck cost more than I paid for my land & the woman looks like she can afford it. I was initially intrigued by what I read about your vision. If this is a representation of homes on wheels, I’m disappointed.
Phyllis · February 19, 2021 at 5:38 pm
Hi Janis, It is a beautiful photo! It is a real nomad who travels in a cargo trailer she built out herself. She pulls it with the truck in the photo. It does look pretty amazing, I agree! She is a digital nomad and is able to work on the road. But, I think you will find that there are all sorts of people in our community. There are nomads that are struggling financially but there are also those that have a little more padding financially. There are young, old, men, women, working, retired, as well as car dwellers, van dwellers, and RV dwellers. There are also those that live in tents. Some live on public land and others stealth camp in town. There is quite a wide variety of all sorts and types. Some are outgoing and there are many introverts. I welcome you to explore more of the YouTube videos on the Homes On Wheels Alliance channel. You will see many more examples of the nomads in our community by visiting the CheapRVLiving YouTube channel and a host of others. Thanks for your comment!
Laura · March 3, 2021 at 7:57 pm
How can I attend the caravans via a telephone call rather than via Zoom video? I don’t have the Zoom app, and I don’t intend to. Thank you.
Phyllis · March 8, 2021 at 12:35 pm
Laura, Zoom is the only way we currently have our caravans. Once the pandemic is no longer a threat, we will resume face to face caravans. One thing you can do, but it is still through Zoom is to use the phone only access. You won’t have access to the video portion but it would act as a conference call of sorts.
Kathleen Mary · March 29, 2021 at 12:31 pm
Hello all, I have been in Covid isolation for the past 12 months. I am now vaccinated and hitting the road to Arizona. I am wondering if there are others who are vaccinated and wishing to join a Safe Caravan experience.
Phyllis · May 1, 2021 at 4:59 pm
I suggest you go to the Homes On Wheels Facebook group called We Camp Together. You may find others to travel with the same views that you have. Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wecamptogether
PHYLLIS · April 5, 2021 at 7:45 pm
AZ ? ISNT IT HOT THERE ? IM VACCINATED . BUT I CANT FIGURE OUT CAMPING IN MY PRIUS TOYOTA. IT SEEMS TOO SMALL TO ACTUALLY SLEEP IN. I TRIED IT HERE AT HOME. AND I FELT TOO CONFINED LAYING ON THE BED IN THERE. DO U THINK I WOULD GET USED TO IT.?
Phyllis · April 15, 2021 at 11:18 am
There are videos on YouTube of how others set up their Prius for living in. Some manage quite well. Others find it too small. You will have to find your own comfort level. It seems like you have other questions about how to avoid hot weather. The southwest parts of Arizona are quite hot in the summer but if you go to the higher elevations you can find comfortable camping weather. Here are a few links you might find useful.
Living in a Prius: https://youtu.be/-zXNWf2vtz0
and https://youtu.be/HSWevUqWjD8
Snowbird schedule: https://youtu.be/ghKwrXb_Zo8
and https://youtu.be/dUbOjnaKG7c
and https://youtu.be/GDdGAcWeo68
Phyllis · May 1, 2021 at 4:56 pm
How lucky your grandson is that you are going to spend time with him! AND, he gets to see how you have made your van useable! Clever Grandma! There are those that are nomad families with children. The ones I am familiar with mostly homeschool the children. Otherwise, you would travel while the school is on break or arrange for travel time with the teacher. My experience is that a teacher will provide lessons for a period of time to keep the student current while they are out of the classroom.
Tornados!! Yikes! I would suggest you Google what to do in a tornado warning if you are traveling. Safe travels!