How Bob Wells Lives His Best Life in a Van

American Nomads, Episode 1 Independent Lens

Premiered January 03, 2020
American Nomads, Episode 1

Bob Wells lives in a refurbished van. After hitting a new low in the wake of a divorce, with no money to lean on, Bob found a new lease on life when he hit the road in his van for the last ten years, reaching celebrity status from his popular YouTube channel where he shares how-to’s and inspiration for the van-dwelling set.

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