Senior Builds HOUSE TRUCK & Travels World in Retirement

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John, 75, is no stranger to building tiny homes, house trucks, expedition vehicles and DIY campers. In fact, he has designed and built twelve mobile alternative dwellings in the last 35 years!
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Originally from Minnesota, John retired from the construction industry at 45 years old. With his wife and two kids, he decided to pursue a nomadic lifestyle. The family has traveled all over the world in John’s homemade RVs, homeschooling and adventuring. Instead of collecting belongings, John’s family has collected memories, experiences and photographs.
John’s House Truck is built on a Mitsubishi Fuso chassis and took only four weeks to construct. With two water tanks, an outdoor shower, solar panels, propane appliances and ample storage, John and his wife are able to travel to remote locations all over the world. Their most recent adventure lead them through some rugged terrain in South America and the next big trip will take the House Truck to Russia.
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@lindaericson3145 8 років тому

I am John's wife. One of our daughters is planning on writing a book on all of our travels & stories in the near future!

@TinyHouseGiantJourney 8 років тому

You'll have to keep us in the loop Linda! We really enjoyed hearing about your adventures.

@lindaericson3145 8 років тому

sure will do

@Theecouponcat 8 років тому

sound like a great couple

@lancedaniels 8 років тому

I would love to have a copy. What a creative life. I would love to hear about your children too.

@TheLAinvestor 8 років тому

Where can we find more info how your husband build the tiny house truck?

@dkfsamurai 8 років тому

I love how you can see him warm up the longer the interview goes.

@robertsonalisha123 8 років тому

he's awesome!!!

@DlrR77 8 років тому

+dkfsamurai Very humble isn't he. So cute.^^

@eduardomen81 8 років тому

+dkfsamurai did not warm nuff to shoe da bus. mabe some bodies in dere

@DlrR77 8 років тому

? what? is that baby chat? makes no sense.

@lutze5086 8 років тому

im 3 minutes in. pretty abrupt and slam ey atm

@MyLolo51 3 місяці тому

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@christinaowens796 Рік тому

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@michaelmurray5633 5 років тому

These two are some of my heroes. They are so nice and we love to stop by and say hi which we did just recently while bike riding on the spit. They are off on another venture today and we look forward to seeing them when they get back and hearing about their adventures while on the road. This youtube video is a gem. Thanks for sharing John and Linda! And safe travels too! I'll watch for the book.

@donalcarroll5987 8 років тому

I had the pleasure of meeting John and Linda in Liard Hot Springs (Yukon) in 2011. We sat and talked for about 2 hours in the spring. Probably the 2 of the most interesting, intelligent and humble people I've had the pleasure to cross paths with. I wish them well on their future travels and hope the bus is still holding up. We were "The Green horns with the Bear bag" :-)

@matthewseverson2655 4 роки тому

I’m johns grand son I was looking for this video I love visiting them and going fishing on the spit

@cowgoesrawr2388 8 років тому

I hope to be this badass when I'm 75.

@SuperLammens 6 років тому

I guess none of us will be as mentally and physically sound as he is at this age. Modern life is a killer(mentally, emotionally and physically) People are not even enjoying life, just running on the treadmill and glued to computerscreens or tv screens are phonescreens. death is there before physical dead arrives

@jogan413 5 років тому

wim lammens yes and no. A lot of us still love this but we just don’t got the money to do it yet and we much rather be doing stuff besides being inside watching ya or being on the phone or whatever but it’s dangerous for us no matter where we go so it’s safer home then at school

@harmondraws 4 роки тому

@@SuperLammens well aren't you a debby downer. Be the change, you dont have to conform. That's entire point of this channel

@gelerson1642 8 років тому

John wins the title of "BAMF of the Day" I definitely want to be like him when I grow up.

@mcwhorter141mcwhorter8 3 роки тому

It's a real pleasure listening to this man.

@anthonyflores7287 8 років тому

he is such a beautiful person. what a joy it must be to live like that

@BillyCheong 8 років тому

+Anthony Flores and I am wonder why not many people do that.

@hollands694 8 років тому

he reminds me of my ex girlfriends dad. he was a humble good ol boy from South Dakota. even kinda looks like this guy.

@twowheelsclubseals 8 років тому

+Anthony Flores do it yourself yo, I'm just about to start my journey and it's intoxicating

@dawnmarkey2194 8 років тому

Such an enormously talented man, I have a feeling his wife's not far behind.

@virginiaalvarez6424 8 років тому

+Dawn Markey ,,Don,t u know it..I would love to meet her also//

@DlrR77 8 років тому

At 10:20 he made me think of Moses! He is adorable though isn't he. Very genuine lovely listening to him explain it all to us.

@shesaidtru 8 років тому

I wonder how many people live lives that are quite enviable without even realising it? What a gift. :) Melody.

@agod5608 7 років тому

She Said a lot...

@tinynestproject 8 років тому

Man this guy is LEGIT! All the systems and attachments on the outside really took it to the next level, on top of how nice the inside is of course.

@virginiaalvarez6424 8 років тому

+Tiny Nest all the attachments ,,are great and thats because he has lived it ,,he knows what he need to use and to get by , so he builds what he needs as he goes , knowing what he will need the next time around ..sure wish he would come help me finish my little shuttle bus ..lol

@pawewiechowski1324 3 роки тому

Jesteście wspaniałymi, kreatywnymi ludźmi i wielką inspiracją dla mnie. Gorąco pozdrawiam z Polski.

@gordonpage1 8 років тому

Serious serious respect to that man and his wife, on many levels! I'm going to dream about my version of that vehicle before I drop off to sleep tonight.....

@johnparkin58 7 років тому

This is the sort of life that many of us are so envious of. I really would love this worry free , bill free and stress free existance instead of all the complications that " normal" living comes with. Maybe I will give it a go myself when I grow up. All the best for the future. From John ( aged 62.)

@bobbybostick8594 Рік тому

Some friends and I met John and Linda at a campground in Loreto, Baja Mexico in January. They, and the the Mitsubishi were still going strong. Their stories are an inspiration to anyone wanting to live an untethered lifestyle.

@marksmith2237 3 роки тому

This girl knows how to interview, let the person talk. Seen her on other truck house vids, she knows exactly what questions to ask. I subbed cos she smart.

@lakecrab 8 років тому

How awesome is that! "Hard to get to...you don't use it" repeat that 100,000 times.

@lorimontcalm9086 3 роки тому

75!! He looks great! Impressive build. Impressive life!

@samella35 8 років тому

Love the flowers on his 2nd trailer. A beautiful life. 75 and still traveling. Awesome.

@detailedgaming6039 4 роки тому

This guy is how I hope to be when I'm his age God bless man.

@lamtnbiker2508 8 років тому

I love that: "we use a shovel." Bam. No apology, no anxiety just, we, use, a, shovel. lol.

@Rick_Sanchez_C137_ 4 роки тому

LA Mtn Biker Like the book says, “Everybody Poops.”

@BeingWolfy 8 років тому

Fantastic! Jon needs to write a book about his build. Or at least a website. I can tell there is a lot of information in that guy's head that would be very useful to the tiny community. Great video! Thank you!

@angelablake5358 2 роки тому

Linda & John- You have a great trip & season outside this fall/winter. Prayers for safety & Joyful, fun-filled travels together..! -I missed saying goodbye to you at the RV. I wanted to. I hope to see pictures when you get back to Homer next spring! Looking forward to visiting future.. God richly bless you ! Love to you, both. Walking friend & new local, Angela:)

@worldtravelerbabe 8 років тому

Hi guys! This is Heather- John's daughter. If you would like to see inside the big motor home I might be able to shoot a video sometime. I am a photojournalist. I am currently working on our book about our travel lifestyle. Check out my website at heatherericsonphotography.com

@TinyHouseGiantJourney 8 років тому

+Heather Kay Hey Heather, thanks for reaching out! We loved meeting John and Linda and hearing about their fantastic stories. It'd be nice to do a video of the motor home of course, but we're back in the lower 48 and don't know when we'll be back in Homer. We'll surely let you know though. Please let us know when your book comes out though.

@TinyHouseGiantJourney 8 років тому

+Heather Kay Oh, I just understood that you might be able to shoot a video on your own!

@jjdubuyou1976 8 років тому

+Heather Kay you gotta get your dad on camera more--he's amazing! i want to listen to his stories for hours.

@DragonHeartTree 8 років тому

+Heather Kay I am looking a your blog, are you semi-retired now from traveling? I see 2013 as the latest trip you blogged about. Keep us posted about your book. I would be fascinated to read it.

@DragonHeartTree 8 років тому

+K Gifford Forgot to ask, how does this gentleman and his wife afford this lifestyle? I can barely get from paycheck to paycheck. Would love to know their story.

@dannegeorge6442 8 років тому

What an intriguing and well traveled man, loved to see all that he built from nearly nothing. His workmanship is really gorgeous and it looks to me like he must have been a creative builder. All the attention to detail. We need more men like him. So thank you John for sharing your travel home with us. I was kind of dying to see the inside of the big one also. Great vlog and thank you for taking us on these tours.

@socks1949 7 років тому

John is an older gentleman with a young heart. I liked his home. Comfortable.

@johncooper7242 7 років тому

great video. John is a very modest guy but what he has built shows he is practical and resourceful and above all independant. A born survivor . . Thanks for showing me around your house truck . Johnny

@deaconandrewkingtheinspira762 7 років тому

this gentleman's craftsmanship is totally excellent!!

@kendon81 8 років тому

amazing.......reminds me of my Granddad (although a lot less grumpy) 95 and is only slowing down now because his health is starting to get bad, was still out working at 85 painting and decorating and building.

@jameslakosky5207 7 років тому

Great video, Great Craftsmanship, Great Life Traveling, That's what life's about being with your family, the ones you love , Happy Motoring.

@PoeticOsmosisEntanglement 8 років тому

I wish you guys had of filmed the bigger one as well. ;)

@hargharg 8 років тому

This man and his wife sound like they've had some fascinating adventures. Such resourcefulness and creativity, yet such modesty.

@SuperLammens 6 років тому

ego people are hollow, this man is true to his soul

@xempyre1 Рік тому

We saw these guys last week outside Mesa Verde during our cross country travels! Really regret not stopping to chat!

@xempyre1 Рік тому

Wow this video was from 7 years ago. They're still going with the same vehicle!!

@tswej 5 років тому

I love his set up, the fact that he did it himself is amazing.

@hikeaphoto746 8 років тому

A friend of mine who is a full time RVers sent me this link. What an awesome home on wheels! John sounds like a humble person, someone you would like to call a friend! We joke around that are 30 foot fifth wheel is like an apartment on wheels when up dry camping. We hate staying in campgrounds! We are totally shelf contained, can stay out comfortable for two weeks or more. Someday it is possible for us to move from Washington State to the road. Thanks for sharing John’s story!

@xanh01 8 років тому

Sweet Santa. Love that free life style.

@Rick_Sanchez_C137_ 4 роки тому

That Coleman stove doesn’t cost as much as the rollaway storage system that he built for it! Hilarious, great ingenuity, built for use, and great example of the entire build!

@Kp-dx1yx 8 років тому

It's amazing when we we open our minds and change our perspectives what we can accomplish. I am into attraction rather then promotion and this lifestyle is so attractive. Not being pulled down by a mortgage. Owning your home and living on what you NEED and not what you want can make you more self supporting.

@agod5608 7 років тому

Kp3129 I was the opposite... I wanted to get out of the nomad life... I got myself a mortgageade the interest low,the payments high,used my life savings and paid one tenth down. I paid the mortgage off in three years... since then I only have utilities food and transportation...

@MAFagan-xz4zt 7 років тому

needs vs wants the eternal battle.

@DelightfulTravellers 8 років тому

Amazing video. Well done! We really loved it.

@aghauler1964 8 років тому

Such a wonderful soft spoken gentlman craftsman. Thank you so much for interviewing him. And thank you for your time money and effort.

@IRAQIWILDMAN1 8 років тому

This is my wife's uncle. He stay with us years ago on his way to Argentina. He was only using a Isuzu Trooper at that time.

@TheMusachioedBrony 8 років тому

This is your wife's Uncle?? You have got to be kidding!! How cool is that! He seems like an incredibly creative person-what I couldn't really understand was how he can afford to do all this. That wasn't explained too clearly in the video. Are he and his wife photographers, and they sell their photos to support themselves? That was the only thing I could think of as I listened to this interview, but it was never clearly stated.

@TinyHouseGiantJourney 8 років тому

Investments and frugal living mostly :) it's amazing how much you can do when you reduce your cost of living. You can do things like shipping your truck to Russia ;)

@benshafer3124 8 років тому

Tim Wilding Does he have a youtube channel?/

@leok8183 8 років тому

Tim Wilding He seems like a person who knows what he wants and can expect from life. Wish him and his wife the best luck and many more good years.

@IRAQIWILDMAN1 8 років тому

They used to work in a fish cannery in Alaska for half the year and then drive to Southern Argentina and do the same thing. He has also been a fisherman with a boat, a machinist and built houses.

@mik1700 5 років тому

Oh! I've been in this house truck! Saw the truck in Denali, AK, then saw it again a few months later along the Natchez Trace Parkway in Mississippi. That time I stopped and talked to them and was invited inside. Nice people, Neat Truck!

@123tube456 8 років тому

This was awesome. Besides getting a window into people's wonderful lives and adventures,, your videos also serve as motivation. I have more and more confidence to live how I want. Thank you for doing this.

@cindybauer8027 2 роки тому

It was wonderful to meet you this summer in Homer. It was right after the evacuation for the tsunami warning. Your motor home creation and stories of your travels were great! Safe travels! Dan and Cindy from Solon Springs Wisconsin.

@hidilley 8 років тому

What an adventurous, down-to-earth couple they seem to be! The stories they could tell...I'd love to sit in their cozy little home on wheels and listen to their tales.

@bevyking4748 7 років тому

I love all the wood... very warm and homey (and artistic!). He seems really cool...bet his wife is too..wish we could have met her too.

@howardkurtus7069 7 років тому

I'm so fucking hooked on building a tiny home I save money, travel when I want, if work moves i can move with it, bills are non-existent and I can make the man cave of my dreams using the saved dough. Life is going to be a fun ride...

@JohnSmithGlobeLie 7 років тому

Yep great life experience, although there is still maintenance, repairs, and fuel to pay for if you are mobile.

@howardkurtus7069 7 років тому

yeah but if you build it yourself you know the ins and outs of everything making it easier

@JohnSmithGlobeLie 7 років тому

Howard Kurtus To a point, I built my own once and there was a certain amount of worry if the mechanics failed (in not a mechanic) and its cost to repair, and spent a lot of money on fuel covering long distances as well as wear and tear on the vehicle. The maintenance on the build is doable myself yes. Sometimes there was the worry of finding somewhere safe and secure to stay overnight. And leaving the vehicle at anytime was a consern as it had all my personal belongings in it. I realise that this may all sound negative, but these concerns and worry did not negate from the great experiences I had. Im just pointing out as it is the same with most things in life there are pros and cons and sometimes I wasn’t totally relaxed and secure as I may have been in a solid bricks and mortar home. I wasn’t so much looking for risk and adventure, just a more free, quiet, and peaceful way of life. But then if its adventure your after the adventure far outweighs the risks.

@howardkurtus7069 7 років тому

thanks for the input man, I'm glad that youtube is has a community to bounce ideas off of. I'll take your advice into consideration when I pull myself to build my own deal

@JohnSmithGlobeLie 7 років тому

Howard Kurtus Cheers, your right I have learned a lot from various people on you tube.

@tkranz983 8 років тому

Just saw John's truck at the top of Logan's Pass, it was the highlight of the Going to the Sun Road.

@faridaha-hamimed9815 6 років тому

He a great carpenter...love his ceiling...unique

@justinmehlhaff5351 5 років тому

John is a really nice guy and he does excellent carpentry work

@sacredthyme4617 8 років тому

he looked under 60, the place is awesome and i want one like it ... i would buy it today if i could. i expected to get a bus, but a house truck would be the best ... i love wood.

@xanmann1683 8 років тому

John is definitely my new idol. Amazing...

@itscarolinemary 8 років тому

I really love the outside of the RV, has such a cool look to it! And wow, sounds like him and his family have a nice life seeing the world, he is well travelled!

@bradleylee5864 4 роки тому

Love this guy. Genuine guy...can tell by how he took awhile to warm up. His basically reading her the whole time. Guess she passed coz towards the end his smiling etc 😊

@emeldamcdowald8521 3 роки тому

He's awesome❤️❤️❤️👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾. 4 weeks build???!!! Amazing. I would love talking with him, bet he has some stores to tell.

@BobbyIronsights 8 років тому

I hope I have a tenth as much life in me as he does at his age

@stephenwhitworth7701 7 років тому

Hi from down under, I loved the fact that you gave this great guy so much space and a chance to shine - he's been doing it long before it had a label - wow well done to you and to the dude. :)

@rivercats58 8 років тому

What an awesome laid back guy, he and (from what we heard about) his wife seem like awesome people. Thanks for sharing?

@benshafer3124 8 років тому

This guy is awesome and fast and quality !!

@leewilliams7443 7 років тому

Awesome vid and beautiful workmanship in both vehicles Sir you are an inspiration in this world may you and your wife have many many more years of health and safe travels

@ZSharkPH 8 років тому

What a cool house on wheels.. So much character.

@happyhippyhaven 7 років тому

He's talented!

@brianpetersen3429 7 років тому

Great interview! He's a real craftsman and world traveler.

@xanmann1683 8 років тому

Amazing.... I am sooo happy to have found your channel😊 This is my passion beyond words! Thank you!!!

@duramax78 6 років тому

Wow 75 your awesome man. Wish I knew you.

@adaisychain5 8 років тому

Very inspiring! I can see how much this man enjoys the building, the lifestyle and the traveling. We could sure learn so much from him! He also enjoyed sharing what he created!

@kristintopich943 8 років тому

Couldn't stop smiling through the whole video. Loved hearing about his journey :~)

@joycebramlette19 2 роки тому

This man is Amazing!! So smart! I’ve seen a lot.. but not like him. 💜

@annahorton650 7 років тому

he's fascinating. What an adventurer.

@cheecheedivine 8 років тому

Just Awesome!

@jamesnelson1547 6 років тому

hey, this is James, good meeting you yesterday, that's a neat camper.

@jdd4644 7 років тому

he seems so sweet best of luck to him!!!!

@Hashpotato 7 років тому

stunning workmanship. fantastic way to live.

@husky8243 8 років тому

Loved this story great job building the motor home thanks for sharing

@sweetpea3472 3 роки тому

Amazing creativity. Thank you for sharing!

@johnarmlovesguam 7 років тому

John is a talented and interesting man.

@myriamputnam2796 7 років тому

WOW !!!!! I LOVE IT !!!!! YOU AND YOUR WIFE HAVE DONE A BEAUTIFUL JOB ! SO ,UNIQUE. CONGRATULATIONS ! FROM PENNSYLVANIA USA.

@mhm1133 6 років тому

That was a really good use for the storage under the diy couch

@aaronramirez336 7 років тому

You guys are awesome and so blessed

@DanKirchner5150 7 років тому

holiday rambler's top level rv -good choice for a remod like that

@Clove2546 6 років тому

What a lovely man! I thoroughly enjoyed this tour!

@lorisanford8515 7 років тому

This Man is Amazing wish his Wife would have been in a the video too ! :0)

@frankt808 5 років тому

This guy is my inspiration...... Thank you for being you.....

@Mr94Corvette 8 років тому

People are amazing! Great work guys. I really enjoy your videos!

@Benmaro 6 років тому

john kinda loook like santa... in a moving tiny house it all fit... so cute~~

@Voirreydirector 4 роки тому

This is so wonderful! If only. I live in a sort dying mobile home, some places there is nothing but carpet, huge holes in the floors. For Maine we get a lot of sun, it’s a beautiful place, but my landlord is sick and I don’t think he really plans to do anything with it. So I am trying to learn what I can to maybe keep this place livable. Right now a galvanized water pipe between the well pump and the pressure tank has corroded and burst, so we can’t have the water on for very long or we will lose the pump! Wish me luck guys!

@Samanthie11 8 років тому

That's so crazy that you guys made it all the way up to Alaska! Have fun (:

@maltcrispy 7 років тому

what an amazing old guy...incredible spirit!

@RVingLiveTheDream 6 років тому

What an awesome life! We have been RVing for 7 years now and we love it 😍

@jch1965 7 років тому

Very nice! Someone's got some energy to keep it all looking so nice, even outside. 👍 The woodwork in the truck is beautiful! Enjoyed 'meeting' John. 😊

@cleverblonde4406 7 років тому

Yeah, I noticed he said he pumps water from a river to clean the truck. Who does that!

@smiley37greg 8 років тому

I have been checking out those 4wd box trucks. They are relatively capable and efficient on fuel as well. He did an awesome job. :)

@brewatch 8 років тому

that was great. I wish we could have met his wife.

@K13Good 8 років тому

Wow... Simply amazing. I wish I had the money and skill to build something half as good. They are living life to the fullest that's for sure.

@willberk2920 4 роки тому

What a beautiful life to live, I just love that truck, and the fact that he and his wife did it together. Reminds me of how spoiled we’ve become as a society. I only wish that there was a more interesting and interested interested .