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Rina and Michael
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Приєднався 3 гру 2020
Welcome to our Vanlife channel! We're Rina, Michael. We decided to build a DIY camper van in 2019, and we did it! We went with a Mercedes Sprinter as our van. It took us several months to plan our perfect van, and another 3 months to build. We completed the van in December 2019, and we've been living in it full time since.
So far we've traveled to more than 35 states and 15 national parks, and we've learned how to vanlife along the way. We're hoping to share some of our experiences with you, the good and the bad, so that you can enjoy this alternative lifestyle for yourself!
So far we've traveled to more than 35 states and 15 national parks, and we've learned how to vanlife along the way. We're hoping to share some of our experiences with you, the good and the bad, so that you can enjoy this alternative lifestyle for yourself!
Van Life Family A Real Day in the Life - Missoula, Montana (Vanlife day #1427 - a Daily Vlog)
This morning before leaving Missoula Montana, we visited the Missoula public library once again for Spencer to play in the Spectrum Discovery area, which is completely free. It’s such a beautiful and fun library for kids, a lot of play areas throughout the library too. We spent a few hours there before heading out of the city.
We made our way south, drove for about 2.5 hours until we settled at a BLM campground for the evening. We stumbled on to this campground because Spencer woke early from his nap and we didn’t want to keep driving any further. This campground is in the Tower Rock recreational area, costs $5 per night and its a pretty nice campground. We made a steak dinner and enjoyed our evening in the van.
#vanlife #vanlifefamily #vanlifewithkids #vanlifejourney #vanlifediaries #vanlifedreams #homeonwheels #campervan #thisisvanlifeing
We made our way south, drove for about 2.5 hours until we settled at a BLM campground for the evening. We stumbled on to this campground because Spencer woke early from his nap and we didn’t want to keep driving any further. This campground is in the Tower Rock recreational area, costs $5 per night and its a pretty nice campground. We made a steak dinner and enjoyed our evening in the van.
#vanlife #vanlifefamily #vanlifewithkids #vanlifejourney #vanlifediaries #vanlifedreams #homeonwheels #campervan #thisisvanlifeing
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A Day in VanLife with Family - Camping in Lolo National Park Montana (Van Living Day #1426 - Vlog)
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Last night we camped at the Muchwater Recreation area located in the Lolo National Forest in Montana. It was a really gorgeous site with beautiful views of the river and mountains. We started the day making breakfast inside, then hung out around a camp fire. It was a chilly day here in Montana, so a fire was really nice to warm us up. While Spencer takes his nap, we headed towards Missoula MT, ...
Van Life Family of 3 Visits Hot Springs Montana (A Day in Vanlife #1425 - Daily Vlog)
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We left Kalispell Montana to continue headed back south after visiting Costco to stock up on a few things. We made our way to a low key natural hot spring in the town of Hot Springs, Montana. It wasn’t anything fancy, but it had a nice sized pool with full of hot springs water for soaking. It was a welcome stop, and we felt relaxed after our soak. After the hot spring, we continued to drive for...
A Day in Van Life with a Family - Leaving Glaciers National Park (Van living day #1424 - Daily Vlog)
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Van life day 1424 - We decided to leave Glaciers NP today. It was a cold and rainy day in Montana. And since we could go any further past Logan’s Pass, the Going-to-the-sun road being closed for the season, it’s time to leave. We drove 2.5 hours back to Kalispell after we checked out of the campground. Kalispell was raining to, so we went to Walmart to grab a few things while stretching our leg...
Van Life Family Travels to Glaciers National Park (Vanlife living day #1423 Daily Vlog)
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Today we visited Glaciers National Park. We started our day in Kalispell, MT where we camped for the night, with breakfast at iHop because we wanted to head over to Glaciers earlier than later. That’s because right now is the off season, and the only visitor center that’s open, only opens on the weekend and we didn’t want to miss it. We still had a 45 minute drive from the city to the west entr...
A Day in Van Life - Traveling through Missoula MT towards Glaciers National Park (Daily Vlog #1422)
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Van life day 1422 - We’re in Missoula Montana making our way towards Glaciers National Park. This morning we made breakfast in the van, and played outside in the playground of the park we stayed in last night. It’s getting chilly here but the leaves changing colors makes for a beautiful scenery. Before leaving this city, we visited SpectrUM, a science museum section located inside the Missoula ...
A Day in Van Life with a Toddler in Helena MT (Daily Vanlife Vlog #1421)
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Van life day 1421 - We’re in Montana, in the town of Helena. After breakfast this morning in the van, we visited Exploration Works, a children’s science museum and play area, for our 21 month old to spend the morning. It’s got 2 floors of play, and Spencer had a ton of fun. He especially enjoyed the wind tubes, which he finds fascinating, and the water table. While he took his nap, we drove to ...
Van Life Family Daily Vlog #1420 | a driving day through Montana in our Camper
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Van living day 1420 - We left Bozeman today headed towards Glaciers National Park. Our next stop is the town of Helena, about 2 hours from Bozeman. After spending the cold and gloomy morning making breakfast in the van, we visited the Gallatin mall for our 21 month old to stretch out before the car ride to Helena. The drive up was pleasant with views of the mountains. After arriving Helena we v...
What van living looks like with a 21 month old (Vanlife day 1419 - daily vlog)
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What van living looks like with a 21 month old (Vanlife day 1419 - daily vlog)
Van life family vlog - traveling with a 21 month
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Van life family vlog - traveling with a 21 month
Van Camping in Yellowstone and Chico Hot Springs - Vanlife Living Day 1417 (Daily Vlog)
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Van Camping in Yellowstone and Chico Hot Springs - Vanlife Living Day 1417 (Daily Vlog)
Van camping in Yellowstone Day 2 (Vanlife Living Day 1416 - Daily Vlog)
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Van camping in Yellowstone Day 2 (Vanlife Living Day 1416 - Daily Vlog)
Visiting Yellowstone in our camper- Day 1 (Van life living day 1415 | Daily Vlog)
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Visiting Yellowstone in our camper- Day 1 (Van life living day 1415 | Daily Vlog)
Driving America’s Most Scenic Bypass - Beartooth Highway (Van life Day 1414 | Daily Vlog)
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Driving America’s Most Scenic Bypass - Beartooth Highway (Van life Day 1414 | Daily Vlog)
46 after our vans deer accident, we’re finally back on the road! (Van living vlog day 1413)
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46 after our vans deer accident, we’re finally back on the road! (Van living vlog day 1413)
Finally, after 45 days of repairs from a deer accident, we got our van back! (Van living day 1412)
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Finally, after 45 days of repairs from a deer accident, we got our van back! (Van living day 1412)
Day 44 of our camper deer accident.. will we ever get our van back? (Day 1411 of Van life Vlog)
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Day 44 of our camper deer accident.. will we ever get our van back? (Day 1411 of Van life Vlog)
43 days ago we hit a deer with our camper.. STILL not ready.. Day 1410 Living the Van life
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43 days ago we hit a deer with our camper.. STILL not ready.. Day 1410 Living the Van life
Starting a Daily Van Life Vlog - Day 1409 Living The Vanlife
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Starting a Daily Van Life Vlog - Day 1409 Living The Vanlife
A Day in Van Life with a Baby (7 Month Old)
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A Day in Van Life with a Baby (7 Month Old)
Adding a jump seat to van life with our baby!
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Adding a jump seat to van life with our baby!
We hated our van build’s dinette bed setup...we're going FIXED BED
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We hated our van build’s dinette bed setup...we're going FIXED BED
We Visited New Mexico to Ride the Hot Air Balloon in our Van
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We Visited New Mexico to Ride the Hot Air Balloon in our Van
We Traveled to White Sands National Park in our Camper Van
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We Traveled to White Sands National Park in our Camper Van
[房車生活] Vanlife Vlog#15 | 新墨西哥州羅斯威爾 Roswell, New Mexico
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[房車生活] Vanlife Vlog#15 | 新墨西哥州羅斯威爾 Roswell, New Mexico
Want to build a van your spouse would approve? Add all these!
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Want to build a van your spouse would approve? Add all these!
Van life is a whole lot better with these!
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Van life is a whole lot better with these!
Things we wish we knew before building our van (learn from our mistakes)
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Things we wish we knew before building our van (learn from our mistakes)
[房車生活] Vanlife Vlog#14 | 卡爾斯巴德洞窟國家公園 Carlsbad Caverns National Park
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[房車生活] Vanlife Vlog#14 | 卡爾斯巴德洞窟國家公園 Carlsbad Caverns National Park
[房車生活] Vanlife Vlog#13 | 瓜達盧佩山國家公園 Guadalope Mountains National Park
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[房車生活] Vanlife Vlog#13 | 瓜達盧佩山國家公園 Guadalope Mountains National Park
Were y’all able to get your repairs completed and back on the road?
We were! We’re finally traveling again!
This looks like a super fun day!!!
Yepp!
Your kid is growing up quickly💝💝💝
Yea he is!
Awesome! me and my 3 Dogs are about to live the Van Life...close on our house the 31st...one week from today...Awesome Vid...Love your set up....safe travels and Peace to You and Yours....Paul in Indy...
Hey Paul, glad to hear you’re making the leap! and Happy travels yourself!!
Glacier not Glaciers.
Thanks!
Are you guys traveling with your dogs the entire time too? I just notice one of them on your video.
Yea we were, we sent them back with family
I've been watching your videos for years...just realize you speak cantonese.
Haha we do! And thanks for your support!
We also used to shoot a vlog in Cantonese too but it’s too disconnected with the channel and took too long to make subtitles for it
@@RinaandMichael I have young kids myself and we enjoy the outdoors too. Your van life videos inspire me to built a camper van someday.
@@fcan222i hope you do, this lifestyle is something to experience at least once in your lifetime!
Very scenic drive. I wish to explore the great outdoors someday like you guys.
I hope so too!
I enjoyed watching your van life videos and driving around the country. At first....I thought Spencer was a girl.😂
Thank you, we’ll keep them coming! You’re not the first to think that lol
Very nice video, Spencer is such a cute Bubba 🥰
Thank you 🤗
@@RinaandMichael 💕🙏💕
I have a toddler almost same age. He will have the best memories. Nothing beats ample nature/ outdoors time! We rented an RV and travelled Canada when she was 6 months, and again at 18 months. It’s certainly not easy so kudos to you for doing it!
Love it! Kept traveling with your toddler, it’s really the best life we can give them!
you don't need to shower everyday. you need to be a good Father and Husband. I can see that YOU ARE BOTH. God Bless have a great trip.
Thanks for the kind words!
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Thanks for watching!
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Thank you!🙏🏻
this is why you do homework and research before the build...helps to watch others van videos as well.
Agreed!
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Thanks for watching!
does your van have a bathroom
Yes we do! Check today’s video coming out shortly i talk about it a bit!
Aww so cool watching your channel
Thanks for watching! We’ll continue to post new videos everyday!
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Thanks for watching!
Get the child off the damn stove/counter! They heard it beep when they stepped on it and then started playing with the controls and you and whoever was behind the camera said and did nothing. You're so busy trying to make content for strangers, you are ignoring your parenting duties. Keep the kids off the counter and stove! And if you see them doing something dangerous like trying to turn the stove on, stop them! I know that's an induction stove top and it won't come on unless the right metal cookware is on there, but that doesn't mean you get to stop teaching your children about stove safety. Not everyone has an induction cook top. I'm sick of these internet parents!
I would like to see the dog also having fun with your son .maybe you should stop at a dog park for the dog and for your son to run around
Yes thats a good idea
祝愿你们合家快乐健康
Thank you!
Not safe to put a baby on the counter while cooking, it only takes a second for a serious injury
Thanks for your concern! He’s learned to be safe while sitting there and we watch him closely
Hey guys, love the content! Could you do an episode for people like me who are new to RV living and traveling? It would be super helpful to learn how to find free overnight spots and access other services for RVs. I know you mentioned the iOverlander app, but I’d be really interested in hearing about other apps and tools you use to plan your trips. Keep up the great work!
Absolutely! We’ll mention more about that in a future video!
I love my cliq chiar...I only have one though because they are expensive. I'll slowly build up to the 5 for my fam :) nice vlog. new sub here.
It really is a nice chair, expensive but so worth it! Thanks for checking out our videos and subscribing! I ll be posting new videos everyday!
Looks like a cool channel! Looking forward to some fun adventures.
Thanks for checking us out! We’ll continue to post videos daily!
Hey Michael it was nice meeting you guys at the museum. I'm sure van life comes with many challenges so we'll be praying for you and your family :)
It was nice to meet you guys too! Thanks for checking out our video!
C00L T/C/E
Thanks. BTW, what happened to your original Webasto heater install video? I thought you'd share it... thanks
Hey! I haven’t made a specific Webasto install video but you can see it in our van build timelapse video!
Do you offer the specs for this type of van? Did you do the actual customizing, or did a contractor do it?
We did it all ourselves, but unfortunately we don’t have any specs on the build itself. We did make a like of all the things we used though, which you can find on our site www.rinaandmichael.com
Common occurrence up here in northern Canada Happens daily
Im sure it is! Someone from Canada told us about deer whistles, wonder if they actually work
You need to go in n put ur foot down n they need to give u a replacement vehicle as they can't fix urs yet ..not on my watch hunni x
You should have fixed it yourself.
you look skinnier
Thank you lol a change of diet helped
If you have to do it all over again...will you buy a Ford instead of a Mercedes? I heard Ford parts and service centers are alot easier to find. I like to get myself a camper van one day.
Great question. As far as this incident im not sure if it would’ve make a difference. But if you are asking in general, i prefer a Mercedes and would buy it again. We havent had any real mechanical issues or van breaking down these few years we’re in it, and we’re full time. Its hands down going to be more expensive to maintain. If its within your budget, I personally think its a better van. Plus it looks better too!
Thats a long time for repairs
Agreed, they were mostly waiting for parts which came out of state, and the body repair took a week and a half ( there was also welding and paint involved), and those guys don’t work weekends. The last issue was mechanical and that took another full week.
best days of the kids life hahah
Agreed!
Good luck getting back on your journey!
Thank you!!
From who did u get a meat?
Sorry?
Thanks for showing us the other side of van life. I hope you are back on the road.❤
Thanks! We hope so too!
Aw man what a bummer that you’re stuck! Hoping you get unstuck soon! Looks like you’re making the most of what you got tho. ❤❤❤ love from another van lifer.
I hope so too! Thank you!
Great video! Does anyone know what that light blue tube thing was in the first compartment? Thanks!
Bro from the camera, couldn’t even tell it was there
The dear tho😢
Free dinner!
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@@dmhq-administration if you didn't eat that delicious fawn, you are a bad person for killing without eating the meat. I have always eaten game, I don't just hit them for fun like my speedy psychopath neighbors South of Poughkeepsie
can we see the body lol
Didnt take any videos / pictures of it
WTF IS WRONG WITH YOU? 🤔🙄😒🤨😠
No1 could
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Don’t think you could’ve avoided it😢
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When you are driving, you should not only watch the road but the sides of the road, especially in areas where wildlife is prevalent. There is no reason the driver shouldn't have been able to see the deer before it was on the road. I saw it.
@@Irisdlv mf had camouflage and came outta nowhere
Classic Jersey driver! Jk
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That's not funny! 🤔🙄😒🤨😠👎🏻
Glad youre ok. But What about the deer?
🙏🏻 The deer was a goner, unfortunately
@@RinaandMichael 😔 thank you tho