Oh @#&%! - Why is the FLOOR WET IN HERE?

Ever tried fixing a water leak in a bathroom the size of a shoe closet while also filming it for YouTube? Yeah, me neither—until today.

PS: Ummm, about that leak ...

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What if you ran away, but didn’t know from what?
Chad is a beautifully strange, tenderly funny, and unexpectedly profound journey told through a series of letters written from the road. It's the story of one man, his bus, his dog, and the wild attempt to outrun his past while stumbling—gracefully—into something that might just be a future.

Hi, I'm Rick and I (usually) live in a bus. Yup, I'm one of "them". Living just outside of the proverbial box. Curiosity, wonder, and all of that. (Yea, I'm also a little bit ADHD and I kinda need constant stimulation). Come join me as I explore life in ways that society doesn't always find comfortable and conventional.

Location(s): NOMADIC LIFE, UNCONVENTIONAL LIVING, BUS LIFE, PLUMBING REPAIRS

This episode is part of my ongoing series exploring the real, raw, and occasionally ridiculous realities of full-time bus life. Today’s story focuses on a not-so-glamorous (but oh-so-common) problem: a hidden water leak in a tiny bathroom, deep in the guts of a converted school bus. It’s the kind of challenge that anyone living in a van, RV, skoolie, or any off-grid tiny home will recognize—and it speaks to a larger truth about self-reliance, problem-solving, and the weird things we end up Googling at 2am.

Whether you’re already living the nomadic lifestyle or just dreaming about ditching the 9-to-5, this channel is all about showing what it actually looks like to live freely, sustainably, and often hilariously off the beaten path. No hype. No #vanlife glamour. Just one couple, a DIY bus, and a smart car filled trailer full of perspective.

*WHAT YOU'LL SEE IN THIS VIDEO:*

Diagnosing a water leak with zero access and limited tools
The joys of crawling into a space designed for someone half my size
Honest reflections on the emotional weight of constant repairs
Commentary on the hidden costs and learning curves of bus life
A little humor, a little frustration, and a whole lot of reality
And a huge surprise!

If you’re curious about bus life, downsizing, nomadic living, or just watching someone else struggle with plumbing so you don’t have to—this one’s for you. My channel focuses on slow travel, minimalist living, financial transparency, and the psychological journey of living outside the mainstream. It's equal parts storytelling, lifestyle insight, and a personal invitation to question what we really need to live well.

Chapters:
0:00 This Is All Community Supported … So THANK YOU!
1:56 – Let’s Procrastinate First
3:13 – Clown Car Safety Failure
5:09 – The Art of Avoidance
5:33 – Into the Wall We Go
7:29 – Health Kick... Sort Of
8:23 – Powering Up for Battle
10:26 – Saw Time: First Cut
11:19 – Jackpot! Water Line Located
12:32 – Wait… Where’s the Leak?
15:28 – Mystery Solved: It's Shampoo
17:11 – A New Access Hatch + A Cold Drink

From the Wayward Mind of Rick Higgins:

Welcome to the channel! I'm Rick Higgins, a full-time nomad living life a little differently—on the road, in a converted school bus (aka skoolie), exploring what it really means to live freely, age boldly, and to choose joy every single day.

This channel is all about unconventional living—whether it's vanlife, bus life, RVing, or slow travel around the U.S. and beyond. But it’s also about something deeper: navigating the second half of life with curiosity, laughter, and zero regrets. Here, we dive into the real stories behind nomadic living—finances, freedom, challenges, and beauty—with a focus on the belief that age is not a barrier or an excuse, but an invitation to rewrite the rules.

If you’ve ever felt the urge to escape the grind, to downsize, to simplify, or just to try something radically different, you’re in the right place.

💬 Join the conversation in the comments—we’re building a community of thoughtful, adventurous people who aren’t afraid to ask big questions and chase better answers.

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