Pamela Madore

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I am a full-time Senior living in a van with my dog, Matrix. This channel is a mix of real van life, thoughtful reflection, and practical lessons learned along the way — especially around finances, lifestyle choices, and doing things more intentionally.

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5 STOPSTORIES That Are Keeping You Off The Road

5 STOPSTORIES That Are Keeping You Off The Road Pamela Madore

103 views - 5 hours ago

Stop Pitying Me: The Truth About Being "Old" in a Van

Stop Pitying Me: The Truth About Being "Old" in a Van Pamela Madore

1.1K views - 2 days ago

Why at 72 I Still Live In A Van After 6 Years (The Honest Truth)

Why at 72 I Still Live In A Van After 6 Years (The Honest Truth) Pamela Madore

2.3K views - 2 days ago

Winnebago vs. Jayco vs. Thor: Which Class C Is Actually Worth It?

Winnebago vs. Jayco vs. Thor: Which Class C Is Actually Worth It? Pamela Madore

363 views - 3 days ago

A $434 Headache and a Bad Donut: My Monday from Hell

A $434 Headache and a Bad Donut: My Monday from Hell Pamela Madore

456 views - 4 days ago

Why Coyotes Sound Like a Huge Pack (Even When There’s Only Two)

Why Coyotes Sound Like a Huge Pack (Even When There’s Only Two) Pamela Madore

509 views - 6 days ago

Desert Flash Floods Can Kill You — Even Under Blue Skies

Desert Flash Floods Can Kill You — Even Under Blue Skies Pamela Madore

216 views - 6 days ago

I’m Selling My Van? 2026 Market Research & My Next Move

I’m Selling My Van? 2026 Market Research & My Next Move Pamela Madore

1.4K views - 1 week ago

5 Survival Rules for the Desert (At 72)

5 Survival Rules for the Desert (At 72) Pamela Madore

245 views - 1 week ago

The $266.95 "Entry Fee" to Get Back to the Desert (Van Life Reality)

The $266.95 "Entry Fee" to Get Back to the Desert (Van Life Reality) Pamela Madore

1.2K views - 1 week ago

Slammed My Brakes and the Bathroom Door Flew Off!

Slammed My Brakes and the Bathroom Door Flew Off! Pamela Madore

437 views - 1 week ago

I’m 72 and I Have A Secret Travel Partner (It’s Not Who You Think)

I’m 72 and I Have A Secret Travel Partner (It’s Not Who You Think) Pamela Madore

341 views - 1 week ago

5 Times the "Pros" Messed Up My Van (And How I Caught Them)

5 Times the "Pros" Messed Up My Van (And How I Caught Them) Pamela Madore

283 views - 1 week ago

I’m 72 and No, I Don’t Know How This Jack Works. 🤦‍♀️

I’m 72 and No, I Don’t Know How This Jack Works. 🤦‍♀️ Pamela Madore

2.5K views - 1 week ago

I Drove 3 Hours… and This Happened

I Drove 3 Hours… and This Happened Pamela Madore

584 views - 2 weeks ago

Why Your Nomad Address Might Get You Banned From Your Bank

Why Your Nomad Address Might Get You Banned From Your Bank Pamela Madore

798 views - 2 weeks ago

Leaving Everything Behind: The Part No One Talks About

Leaving Everything Behind: The Part No One Talks About Pamela Madore

965 views - 2 weeks ago

South Dakota Domicile: The "One-Night Stand" State

South Dakota Domicile: The "One-Night Stand" State Pamela Madore

418 views - 2 weeks ago

Florida Domicile: The 5 O'Clock Somewhere Guide for Nomads

Florida Domicile: The 5 O'Clock Somewhere Guide for Nomads Pamela Madore

492 views - 2 weeks ago

They Paid Him Double—This Is Why Social Security Fell Short

They Paid Him Double—This Is Why Social Security Fell Short Pamela Madore

418 views - 3 weeks ago

The "Step-by-Step" Style: Full-Time Nomad? Move to Texas in 5 Easy Steps (Deep Dive)

The "Step-by-Step" Style: Full-Time Nomad? Move to Texas in 5 Easy Steps (Deep Dive) Pamela Madore

762 views - 3 weeks ago

My FB Marketplace System: How I Sell While Traveling

My FB Marketplace System: How I Sell While Traveling Pamela Madore

658 views - 3 weeks ago

Short On Income? Watch This!!!

Short On Income? Watch This!!! Pamela Madore

539 views - 3 weeks ago

Before You Say You Can’t Afford a Van… Watch This

Before You Say You Can’t Afford a Van… Watch This Pamela Madore

8.2K views - 3 weeks ago

👉**900,000 Are FORCED to Live in an RV. (45% Are Seniors)| The Cost of House vs. Apartment vs. Van

👉**900,000 Are FORCED to Live in an RV. (45% Are Seniors)| The Cost of House vs. Apartment vs. Van Pamela Madore

7K views - 4 weeks ago

Van Life Maintenance: Vehicles, Heat, Water, and Everything In Between

Van Life Maintenance: Vehicles, Heat, Water, and Everything In Between Pamela Madore

1.5K views - 4 weeks ago

The Only Fan I’d Use in a Van (Titan Portable Fan Review)

The Only Fan I’d Use in a Van (Titan Portable Fan Review) Pamela Madore

446 views - 4 weeks ago

👉The Secret Network Keeping Solo Women Safe on the Road

👉The Secret Network Keeping Solo Women Safe on the Road Pamela Madore

501 views - 4 weeks ago

👉 Can You Live in a Van on Social Security? (The Honest Truth)

👉 Can You Live in a Van on Social Security? (The Honest Truth) Pamela Madore

16.9K views - 4 weeks ago

I Only Plan 3 Stops — Here’s Why the Rest Works

I Only Plan 3 Stops — Here’s Why the Rest Works Pamela Madore

308 views - 4 weeks ago

I Used Roadside Assistance For A Tow--How I Managed The Red Tape

I Used Roadside Assistance For A Tow--How I Managed The Red Tape Pamela Madore

314 views - 4 weeks ago

Stuck in the Desert with NO Tow Service? The UNEXPECTED Help That Saved My Van Life

Stuck in the Desert with NO Tow Service? The UNEXPECTED Help That Saved My Van Life Pamela Madore

424 views - 4 weeks ago

I Came Out Here for Solitude… and Met All My Neighbors

I Came Out Here for Solitude… and Met All My Neighbors Pamela Madore

418 views - 4 weeks ago

Solo Breakdown: How I Eliminated Hours of Dread with 1 Simple Tool (Van Life Diagnosis)

Solo Breakdown: How I Eliminated Hours of Dread with 1 Simple Tool (Van Life Diagnosis) Pamela Madore

228 views - 4 weeks ago

👉How I Handle Mechanics as a Solo Woman (Honest Truth)

👉How I Handle Mechanics as a Solo Woman (Honest Truth) Pamela Madore

216 views - 4 weeks ago

👉The #1 Tool for Solo Senior Breakdowns (The Honest Truth)

👉The #1 Tool for Solo Senior Breakdowns (The Honest Truth) Pamela Madore

176 views - 4 weeks ago

Why Over 60+ You’re Mentally Exhausted (Even When You Didn’t Do Much)

Why Over 60+ You’re Mentally Exhausted (Even When You Didn’t Do Much) Pamela Madore

185 views - 4 weeks ago

Van Life Confessional For Seniors: I Killed My Battery Chasing the “Perfect” Campsite

Van Life Confessional For Seniors: I Killed My Battery Chasing the “Perfect” Campsite Pamela Madore

472 views - 4 weeks ago

CLASS B VS CLASS C: The 10-Minute TRUTH About RV Costs For Seniors"

CLASS B VS CLASS C: The 10-Minute TRUTH About RV Costs For Seniors" Pamela Madore

291 views - 4 weeks ago

Beware Of The Daily Work Nobody Talks About ATTN: Seniors

Beware Of The Daily Work Nobody Talks About ATTN: Seniors Pamela Madore

790 views - 4 weeks ago

As A Senior Would You Pay This Much For A Van?

As A Senior Would You Pay This Much For A Van? Pamela Madore

200 views - 4 weeks ago

The Full Conversation: One Woman’s Life on the Road

The Full Conversation: One Woman’s Life on the Road Pamela Madore

215 views - 4 weeks ago

There Is No Perfect Choice in Retirement RV Living

There Is No Perfect Choice in Retirement RV Living Pamela Madore

731 views - 4 weeks ago

This Matters More Than a Locked Door and Bear Spray—Vanlife Safety

This Matters More Than a Locked Door and Bear Spray—Vanlife Safety Pamela Madore

545 views - 4 weeks ago

What Life in a Travel Trailer Really Looks Like Long-Term

What Life in a Travel Trailer Really Looks Like Long-Term Pamela Madore

214 views - 4 weeks ago

Before You Buy A Driveable, Elimínate This Entire Category

Before You Buy A Driveable, Elimínate This Entire Category Pamela Madore

2.5K views - 4 weeks ago

As A Senior Would You Choose A Tow-Behind?

As A Senior Would You Choose A Tow-Behind? Pamela Madore

454 views - 1 month ago

Living in a Car/Jeep: Pros & Cons Of The Smallest Option For Retirees

Living in a Car/Jeep: Pros & Cons Of The Smallest Option For Retirees Pamela Madore

397 views - 1 month ago

Biggest RV Mistake No One Talks About (Choose Lifestyle First)

Biggest RV Mistake No One Talks About (Choose Lifestyle First) Pamela Madore

987 views - 1 month ago

What Your Healthcare Policy Allows (That No One Tells You)

What Your Healthcare Policy Allows (That No One Tells You) Pamela Madore

325 views - 1 month ago

Can I Really Afford Living on the Road as a Senior?

Can I Really Afford Living on the Road as a Senior? Pamela Madore

1.7K views - 1 month ago

We Went To The Rock and Gem Show In Quartzsite AZ To Find Out Why People Buy Rocks

We Went To The Rock and Gem Show In Quartzsite AZ To Find Out Why People Buy Rocks Pamela Madore

890 views - 1 month ago

48 Hours Without A Generator, and I’m SHOCKED at How Much Power I Saved!

48 Hours Without A Generator, and I’m SHOCKED at How Much Power I Saved! Pamela Madore

283 views - 1 month ago

A 45-Mile Drive for Dog Food | Van Life in Quartzsite AZ

A 45-Mile Drive for Dog Food | Van Life in Quartzsite AZ Pamela Madore

548 views - 1 month ago

I Thought I Needed My Inverter… I Didn’t

I Thought I Needed My Inverter… I Didn’t Pamela Madore

638 views - 1 month ago

I Turned Off My Inverter… and Almost Everything Still Worked

I Turned Off My Inverter… and Almost Everything Still Worked Pamela Madore

1K views - 1 month ago

Quartzsite Turns Into RV City

Quartzsite Turns Into RV City Pamela Madore

5.2K views - 1 month ago

6 Years Van Life: My Biggest Unexpected REALIZATIONS

6 Years Van Life: My Biggest Unexpected REALIZATIONS Pamela Madore

383 views - 1 month ago

This Is Why I Choose This Life

This Is Why I Choose This Life Pamela Madore

227 views - 1 month ago

I Thought More Power Would Make Me Feel Safe (I Was Wrong)

I Thought More Power Would Make Me Feel Safe (I Was Wrong) Pamela Madore

179 views - 1 month ago