Frank Lopez the cost of rent doesn’t stay the same, it goes up every person or animal you put in the home. It could start at 1500 per month but then add a dog kids or family and all of a sudden your at 2000$ a month.
if u are a van dweller, get a membership at planet fitness. you can park there to sleep instead of WalMart since they're open 24 hours. plus the cheap membership gives u access to a restroom and showers at all times - and u can work out
That is pretty smart, but I guess you have to do it on the down-low. Once someone found out you would probably get run off pretty quickly. It is like at Walmart. You do it stealthily you can do it for quite a while. But you get these knuckleheads that pull out there awnings, set up their lawn furniture and grill and sit out there all day with their kids running crazy in the parking lot, or in the store etc.
I have so much respect for people who do this. I live in england and i cant afford a home so i got to pay high rents ( lining someone elses pocket) I really should look into doing this
No she is not a gold digger she is a free thinking 🤔 freedom loving American with a 🧠 Doing what the founding fathers would expect her to do in her situation.. Excellent!
Approximately 25k invested in this van. She could have bought a used motorhome for that price and moved into it the day of the purchase with all of the conveniences of a home already there.
Exactly my thought...stupid to put so much money into this van that has taken more than a year to put together, when she could have easily bought a van that was ALREADY together! Doesn't even make any sense! Except that she just wanted to get interviewed for this program...I'm pretty sure she's a total fake besides, back when she started "living in her car", which was so fake (watch her earlier videos and you'll see why since she always looked like she just jumped into her car to do the video, and she is a film maker, soooo....)
If I didn't have 2 children I would definitely be living in a utilitarian Van! Kudos to You girl. Not a lot of American people are smart and brave enough to live your free life!👍
Yes but what about safety ? Creeps can puncture your tyres then you're really stuck and in danger. Women (with their kids too) are so vulnerable. Hopefully you have very good contacts who i hope you give regular daily updates to. Perhaps have 2 fones in case one is stolen. Good luck & please be careful.
I feel the same exact way and can relate on so many levels especially the student loan debt. This is exactly what I plan to do. Thank you for sharing. It's quite reassuring that my views are not crazy at all.
I might be homeless soon and have to maybe leave NY. I'm looking for where to move to, but all I keep finding is a car is needed and lack of jobs. Living in a van seems the better option to save on rent.
I lived out of my car for 3 years and I would say this: To save money and to cut down on living expenses, stay at home if you can and help your parents. Paying your parents 300-400 bucks in rent is way better than paying over a thousand bucks or more for a small apartment somewhere. Also, if you have single girlfriends or family members who are working or have some sort of reliable income, look into being roommates and split the cost of living in half. Save your money. Cut down your overhead and spending. Get rid of all credit card debt as soon as you can. You seem really cool. Choose your paths..... wisely. All the best. Peace.
I’m doing the same thing... I’m tired of working hard 24/7 10-11 hours of day just to pay bills.... I swear if you think about it we are modern day slavery .... work and sleep that’s all we do
id love to do this - i consider myself a minimalist and im quite handy i'd live like this for several years and be happy. then id do what i wanna do with all the money i save. buy some land out in the woods and build a house
good luck using disgusting public bathrooms. and showers? you'll need to spend money to join a gym to shower. the if it gets too cold or hot, you'll feel it all. cooking in makeshift vans is a fire trap & probably illegal.
Mat when I was a child and would spend time on summer vacations with relatives I would wake up the first morning or two and expect to be in my bed! I know what you mean! lol
Why not buy a Class B RV? A brand new one starts at $42,000. She spent $10k on used van, thousands fixing it, 7 months of labor and it's not finished. If she paid of her $42k student loans, doesn't she have another $42k for a BRAND NEW RV?
As someone who has personally lived in a car for months (not by choice) I know the TWO biggest down falls...Its HOT as HELL or COLD as HELL. That would be why I wouldn't or couldn't. I applaud someone who can commit to a journey like this, but as she said its not for everyone. Personally, I think a traditional tiny home makes more sense in many ways...you can still keep a minimalist lifestyle while still having the ability to actually have another person over like a boyfriend/friend/etc, for the cost she has put into the van she is very close if not able to have had a traditional tiny house. The gas the van would eat up with the extra weight is going to get expensive, not to mention when your HOUSE/VAN breaks down....UGH!!! I would see it much easier to have a tiny home with the option to have a small car, scooter, bike etc for regular transportation. Obviously this is one of the cases of extreme tiny living - but I don't think long term for anyone this can be comfortable, at some point that is looking worse then a prison cell.
LoveAlways Makeup some townships and cities don't allow for tiny houses actually and surprisingly many don't, and some do and charge a lot for the property tax even though it's a small house, and there are some areas that allow it though but maybe not near her job location. She said she is a photographer as well, so she can easily travel this way and stay for extended periods without paying lots in rent and still having to worry about bills back at home.
LoveAlways Makeup I've been living in my van for a year and a half in Sweden and the key to keeping warm is insulation and a webasto diesel heater. I've had nights of -15 C and had it 20 C in my van or wherever I want to set the thermostat. People that say living in a van sucks just don't know how to innovate and be resourceful. Better for those people to get a job and a small apartment in a neighborhood that they hate working for a boss that they can't stand.
People used to live in the boxes, or on their horses back then. Now everyone has this ego that people should only live in a stationary bigger box where you pay taxes, mortgages etc. This woman is actually very intelligent, living off grid and any money she makes is profit. All she has to do is maintain and pay for gas. Imagine if the van was electric and powered by solar panels? Very intelligent.
Good for you. I wish you the best. That's great that you don't have to pay all of these crazy rents and don't have to worry about the headache of paying a mortgage.
My dad had a motorhome parked in an industrial area outside of his work that he left there for a few days some people broke in and stole the TV and some other electronics and then found this little safe and just ripped the thing out.there was nothing in the safe though. but is easier for them to just rip the thing out than to try and open it.
Been there. Done that. Hyundai Elantra GT hatchback Chevy conversion van Astro passenger minvan And now a high top Chevy conversion van. Start off sleeping in your car while you still have housing. See if that's doable. Pack & live for a week in your driveway. Only then can you shop according to what you NEED not want. Need = $Available Want = $someday Factor gas mileage if you plan to go from place to place Consider stealth options... conversion van says I'M IN HERE. But a mini van or Astro says I MIGHT BE A LOCAL RESIDENT WITH KIDS WHO PLAY SOCCER AND IM NOT A THREAT. What do you need? Park sleep up and go. What do you want? Park, open, cook, music, lawn chairs, sleep. The second one will have cops visiting quickly. Essentially Park, sleep, up and go (at least repark so your vehicle is a ghost) Shower? Gym membership, Marinas, aquatic center, community pool ($5 visit worth it), truck stops ($12! Ouch) Food? Plug in Coleman cooler runs off battery - not for long term parkers. $20 cooler with ice every other day from hotels, grocery store self serve beverage center. Shop for today + 1 day. Don't buy a week's worth of fridge stuff. Cooking? Coleman portable propane burner in a park or public campsite park. Cook, end, repack. Don't be THAT GUY. Dog? Yes, more friendly but also have barking at noises and morning walk ritual. But have a buddy and some to bike with. Get a job. Volunteer or get a toss-away job to keep you busy sane and financially stable/even. Temp agencies - local events need ppl. Don't linger. Don't casue a mess. Don't be loud. Basically, BE A GHOST 👻 The less they remember you, the less they have a problem with you.
Wow. Very well said and thought out! I'm looking to sell my car to buy a van high top,mas I'm 5'9". I'm 56 and scared to death but I have no choice at this point. Hoping to get to the RTR this year and hit the road with other van dwellers. 😊
The point is, is to save a ton of money while working. Although it seems like these people are just travelling around. If I ever did anything liek this I would be doing it to generate a large sum of money instead of spending it on rent.
A King County Superior Court judge ruled earlier this month that the City of Seattle should not have impounded a vehicle that served as a residence for its owner. The judge ruled that the owner had homestead rights in the vehicle pursuant to chapter 6.13 RCW because it was his residence.
Diane R Not really. Remember outside is part of your home to wherever you are. The cat and dogs do their business outside never in the van. Big difference. us homeowners or renters buy into the fact that we need cat litter and such giving our money away. With the minimalist lifestyle it uses the environment for free. And it’s healthier. No funny smells inside the vehicle. 🤗💐🌲🐾
Yes the government are fearful of that idea, government lives off the Labour of society force of regulations upon hijacked lands! Government aims to monopolise everything. You have an idea or scheme the government wants to monopolise it, if you refuse? the government build a law against your idea, so your idea becomes illegal while tossing anyone in prison whom attempts. Because there is no money for government if everyone returns back to independent survival.. The quintessential Amazonian way of modern bush tribes
I thought this was illegal.. I have lived in a van before with my mom and a few other people, and the cops stopped us every single day, telling us we weren't aloud to sleep in a vehicle, we were always on the move and forced to spend gas money and had to insist we were on a road trip.We could only park on private properties, and always had cops banging on the windows at night, the way they saw it living in a vehicle is the same as being homeless, and apparently its illegal to be homeless.. The stigma of sleeping in a vehicle is intense. Does this lady not experience that? Is she actually allowed to do what she's doing? I wonder if it's a rich vs poor thing? Maybe if you have money but choose to sleep in a van to be eccentric or innovative it's ok, but if you're forced to live in a vehicle out of poverty it's not ok.
We weren't parking in front of houses, or being rowdy. We often parked in the middle of nowhere. It was the cops who said we had to be on private property so we could only sleep in a van in the driveway of someone who let us stay there, but we didn't know many people. We would never have parked in a nice neighborhood or in front of some random persons houses. No one was near enough to complain, cops just stop whenever they see a vehicle that isn't moving.
When I came to texas 38 years ago I stay at K .O.A in my car it was great real party. Picture this 30 vans, working people, stay a week ,showers and bathroom.. Carport and picnic tables.
going2sleep Hi, I did leave in a car in Minnesota for a year I have a Gym membership soo I had to go there everyday , in the winter I rented a garage and put a heater inside the car plugged to the electrical system of this garage I saved a good money and could use it as a down for buying my semi truck , it's a good way to get out of debts if you are alone
and finding nice safe comfortable places to park more and more they wont allow camper vans rvs etc to park overnight on the streets (tho they allow regular cars, go figure)also if it breaks down and needs servicing then your homeless for sure, i would opt for a small travel trailor or truck camper (if you have a truck)that way you can still live in it whilethe truck gets serviced. and many state parks and many campsites aer not that expensive if your dry camping.
why didn't she just buy a small motor home? It would have had all the stuff she needs like small bathroom/shower already. I guess this has turned into a cute project for her and her bf though.
panda beawwwr woud you watch vids of her in a finished old camper,heck no,so she needs VIEWS-LIKES-ETC UA-cam MONEY,SHE IS AT THAT DUDES HOUSE.Attractive educated single females with BOYFRIENDS shack up with same
For people who can't see just how fuckin' resourceful & creative this is, well then their really is no help for that. So don't even try, y'all. Well done, Ms. Ohning & keep on smiling, girl. ✌🏼️
Unfortunately many large cities are pricing out “undesirables”. Meaning anyone who is low/lower income can’t afford the cost of living plus rent unless they are employed by 2-3 jobs. 2-3 jobs and you still can hardly get ahead plus can’t enjoy life at all, as you’re basically working round the clock just to survive. This is the reason people have roommates, sublet or rent out rooms in larger cities. They can’t afford to live on the high cost of rent without help. I’m not a millennial, but they’ve inherited a bad deal after others generations have benefited from greed. So many more will end up off the grid in tiny houses, van life, & other alternative living means as the future progresses. She’s ahead of her time, but frowned upon by conventional society. Not everyone wants to pay rent and be stuck to a mortgage for their entire lives.
By that time 3030 more people will have vans for homes and be traveling then spending money in exspensive Homes. She’s already living the lifestyle that so many of us will be liv8ng in the future.
Fantastic! You go girl! Never listen to the NO 👎🏼 saying. You are FREE and they are millions like you, here in Europe and Australia. Just take good care of yourself and use common sense. God bless you. 💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐❤️
that wont cover the dresser BedAnd whatever the hell else she has in that van to help her live in it. Car insurance will only cover the van itself not All her odd belongings that are in the van. She could lose her homeJust from a car accident.
YellowGold Goddesss untrue. If you have full coverage they must repair the vehicle back to conditions it had before, like if a truck that carries refrigerated foods gets destroyed they have to repair the AC in the back and any insulation and such. If you only have liability insurance they don't. But full coverage protects you and everyone and everything inside that is part of the vehicle.
The bed and furniture isn't typically in any vehicle so those things aren't covered at all. When's last time you seen an actual full size bed and dresser drawer inside a van ? They're not going to cover items that have nothing to do with the vehicle itself the van did not come with a bed and a dresser and the other miscellaneous things she has inside the vehicle.
I think there was a missed opportunity here. If she had started a youtube channel documenting the creation and day to day life living in a van I think a lot of people would be interested in watching it. I know I would it looks really fascinating.
I've watched many Rv living videos and come to the conclusion that living in a trailer etc puts one into survival mode as you are have to constantly look for safe places to park, fly under the radar and cope with many challenges that just keep on a coming.
Avaleigh Davis I'm sure that she would rather replace a flat tire than paying for multiple repairs, insurance, mortgage, utility bills, etc., for a home.
Avaleigh Davis I was confused but now that I saw how I wrote the comment, it came off as me being upset which isn't the case. I was trying to say that I bet she and better yet most of us would like to relieve ourselves of high costs related to owning a home. Much love and have a good day.
I have a problem with working hard just pay to bills and just to pay the mortgage. So I bought a 2 family home. My tenant pays for the mortgage and i live free.
@@beatricerights Wow that's a good chunk of change 😂🤣😂. I hopefully one day will rent out my condo. Just waiting on my fiancee to finish school and we are off to buy a house. It's all about what you want out of life financially. Anyone can do it especially here in the US of Fuckin A. 👍💪
Kudos. You put the issues into words very very well. I am scaling down right now to do this. A mixture of reasons include: modest space requirements; a pathological aversion to giving away my hard earned money; & a voluntary reduction in working hours/ethic and income. I'm tired of a 9am-5pm that has become a 7am-7pm or worse. I'm chasing a life long dream as a Landscape Photographer and this format is really going to work.
So here's the thing...I understand people doing this in like uber expensive California or if they are an extreme sport person who crisscrosses the country for sport, but I'm from Ohio and lived in Columbus for 20 yrs. There are VERY reasonable places to rent or even buy condos in good safe neighborhoods...she is either too picky or was living in the wrong areas...or would not compromise. I mean she is going to be in to that van for a good 20k...that's 20% down on a 100k condo which is still doeable in the Columbus metro area. She is also very handy...she could buy a fixer upper and renovate it and build equity quick. There are also many places to rent for $800 or so a month in nice areas...or there are TONS of advertisements by other young women looking to share a house or nice apt. She had other options. I feel there is more than economics behind this decision...just doesn't add up.
She could just be sick of paying rent. I know I am. You can sign a lease for a reasonable apartment but things can happen. You might lose a job and find one that doesn't pay as much. Then you struggle. Then you can't even save money to move. I'm just sick of paying out so much.
@Don P "Fact" and "probably" really don't belong in the same argument....I'm just pointing out that there were certainly other options. And yes I heard what she said about the student loans and I don't buy it...she either had a small balance left or there is more to the story. 42k over 12 months is $3,500/mo...no way. And by the way to give you an example of alternatives. I DID pay off 85k in student loans quickly...in fact my last payment was a 67k check to the bank. I bought a 4 unit apartment building...lived in one unit and rented out the others for a few years, fixed the units up as people moved out, and sold for a nice profit 4 years later - 67k check...and I did not live in a van...Like I said there are other options.
Her idea of minimalism is to put 15 grand into a van on top of what the van cost. One could minimize more than that... this is a pretty ritzy setup compared to what I've seen.
A friend of mines parents sold their house when they were 50. They were able to pay cash for a brand new dually truck AND a 36' long fifth wheel camper home. Their main "home" was at a KOA where they built a porch and their rent was$200/mth For that, they got water/sewer/ electricity and cable. The home had a full shower, full kitchen, a huge master, a full size bed over the fifth wheel, a nice living area AND they could come and go as they pleased. Traveling up north during summer and South during winter.
VERY smart girl. She uses common sense. She said a family of 6 needs more than a van. For a single person or a couple this is very doable and you get to live outside instead of an expensive box. My property tax is 4k per year. That is not ownership.
Pls WaLuigi Dom Me Because they don't know how to really live anymore. It's sad really that they depend so much on problems they don't even exactly understand or have anything to do with them. If the girl wants to live like that, great. If you don't like how she lives so what? Do you like living how you live? Maybe she's the smart one? Hmm? Even if it isn't smart it's her life and choice not yours.
I've been in construction for more than 40 years and I always thought that there is a better way to construct housing and less expensive. Smaller 2-story maybe. Some pre-fabs look interesting. I don't think you can beat the cost of van-life. You can be safe, comfortable, and happy in a van!
Why does so many of you have an issue with people wanting freedom to do it their way? mobile home, you still have rent for the space its on. She doesn't want to be held down. the money you pay for space even if you have mobile home paid off, then when its too old, they want it off the land....screw this in the box living theory.
I’m guessing she can’t afford to buy a piece of land to put it on. There’s an episode of Last Week Tonight about mobile homes that I recommend watching here on UA-cam. Long story short, mobile homes are a terrible investment, and the owners of such homes can end up in really dire financial straits. They get stuck paying outrageous rents to live in trailer parks because moving causes significant structural damage to the so-called “mobile” home. ua-cam.com/video/jCC8fPQOaxU/v-deo.html
Thanks for the support! Lol I don't see how choosing to live rent free makes you mentally unstable but ok ... I'll just go now and enjoy my miserable life not paying bill.
Jillian, better to give up your car and have a roof over your head. Your lifestyle is unhealthy. Please don't get inspired by people who have chosen the wrong path. I am not saying that I haven't given up my apartment for months to go travelling, but I sure wasn't living in a car.
There is no right or wrong way to live your life. There is a whole community of vehicle dwellers and as long as you can meet all your basic needs then there is no reason this would be more of an unhealthy lifestyle.personally I think having to live paycheck to paycheck and barely able to pay for rent, food and all your other bills is way more unhealthy with all the stress that comes with it. Instead of paying rent I can use that money to pay activities and things that actually make me happy. Living in a vehicle give me freedom. I can spend my money however I wish, I can move wherever I want nor am I tied to a job or location.
Great idea. I'd do the same if I never had 4 kids. I have showers at work and I join a gym. Shower at the gym. Don't need all these costly Homes over priced rentals.
I lived in my 2015 toyota hiace courier work van for 7months, work at day n sleep at night.i had a house mortgage 300kms away where my wife n son lived. It wasnt tough really just lonely, im a game hunter so living rough wasnt a problem
Mers She parks on neighborhoods she knows so there's a chance ppl would know it's her living there and not someone suspicious. Plus, I don't think she only parks there, she probably also parks on public parks and 24 hour free parking areas like a Wal-Mart parking lot.
I like the fact that she was as able to pay off her student loans.. becoming economically independent. Now the only downside would be if she has a collision her bed would be flying off the van 😂😂😂
The problem with making a van a house is eventually that van won't hold up over the years. Without a proper roof, foundation etc... things rust, rot wear and tear. The amount of time and money to keep something 15 years old on the road that you use 24/7 as a home could be costly. There's just so many pro's and con's because a cabin off grid would be much more sound than a van home but then you're sacrificing socializing and traveling and convenience for food, internet and other services. But you know what's crazy...right now there are thousands of people living in chineese cities who pay like 200 bucks a month rent to living in a cage not even big enough to stretch out in. It's scary that society can be pushed that far for the general populace to be subdued into that kind of a living condition.
I remember her first videos. Wondered what happened to her, videos seemed to be taken off UA-cam for some reason (nope, they are still there, operator error😅) . Glad to see she is doing good. 😁
Two concerns: mail delivery ( I guess you could keep getting a new P.O. Box every time you relocate) And if your van needs to go into the shop to be worked on, you either are allowed to sleep in the garage or are homeless too.
Well that's an easy answer because not a lot of people are selling already converted vans. Even if there were people that were doing this it would cost way more because you have to think about the labor that they put in to make that converted van so it's that price on top of the actual vehicle price it just wouldn't make any sense.
Worse thing for me would be if it breaks down and it needs to be in a mechanic for days or weeks im also out of a home :( Also. Mother nature. She scares me :(
If you keep thinking about the worst part you will never experience anything. It’s like saying I’m not going out of my house because I don’t know what could happen. 🙏🏻 all the way from Morocco 🇲🇦 God bless ur heart
The woman did what is believed to be the best. 100% Thumbs up ☺ I believe she is right also. For 1- 2 people especially on the go why spend so much on mortgage and other expenses to eat up your money. 💰 This was the best story I heard and even better a woman making it work!
Sad to say, this is what appears to be happening to a generation of Americans. Tiny homes. Converted / covert vans or schoolbuses called "home" or living in storage lockers for that matter. Delinquent student loans cosigned by parents which cannot be discharged in bankruptcy. Perhaps the most downwardly mobile generation in American history. Perhaps also the generation most burdened by their share of the national debt. Sad to see. Sorry.
Ppl are just tired of spending all their money on rent. We're over it. affordable housing crisis at it's finest. Your van looks great!!
Agree. Inflation keeps making rent increase but not our paychecks.
456 546465 sounds nice
screw inflation bull crap or the over populated idea .. we cant never own something if we have to keep spending on prperty taxes
wait, how much does it cost to fill this thing up every 3rd day? There is your rent
Frank Lopez the cost of rent doesn’t stay the same, it goes up every person or animal you put in the home. It could start at 1500 per month but then add a dog kids or family and all of a sudden your at 2000$ a month.
Don’t let the government know or they’ll start charging extra tax on these van .
KingMustang3XVII 😂
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Do you have a shower in the van didn't look like it ..doesnt seem to be liviable without a rest room or shower
Too late now they already saw your comment 😹😹😹
They are already trying to put a stop to tiny house
Good for her. I like when people try different ways of living.
Ditto
if u are a van dweller, get a membership at planet fitness. you can park there to sleep instead of WalMart since they're open 24 hours. plus the cheap membership gives u access to a restroom and showers at all times - and u can work out
scott šzabo you can do everything except working out.
Drew why do they not have good equipment? Or is it overcrowded?
this is a good idea for an expediter
That is pretty smart, but I guess you have to do it on the down-low. Once someone found out you would probably get run off pretty quickly. It is like at Walmart. You do it stealthily you can do it for quite a while. But you get these knuckleheads that pull out there awnings, set up their lawn furniture and grill and sit out there all day with their kids running crazy in the parking lot, or in the store etc.
Jeez is this India or the great America we're talking about here ? Are things that bad ?
Damn, she paid off a $42k debt in a year?! If she did this for a few more years she could buy a house in cash. Good for her.
wow thats a 3500 a month payments she must have a salary of minimum of 75k a year.
haha, pay no interest.
Please know damn is a curse word
I have so much respect for people who do this. I live in england and i cant afford a home so i got to pay high rents ( lining someone elses pocket)
I really should look into doing this
Definitely not a gold digger
a vine Do you mean to say, "She's definitely not a good digger?"
a vine we need more women like her
Polaris sportsman do they make these type of women in black?
Goldfish Women’s like in Germany
No she is not a gold digger she is a free thinking 🤔 freedom loving American with a 🧠 Doing what the founding fathers would expect her to do in her situation.. Excellent!
Live in a nice van, you're considered an innovator, live in a shabby van you're a destitute bum.
graphite Lol Modern hippie.
graphite if your only home is a van and you cant afford a clean one then what would expect people to think
In Los Angeles she'd just be considered homeless and a nuisance.
have millions of dollars... you're "eccentric" have no dollars you're crazy.
graphite that's kinda rude but a bit true
I'm thinking to do this later on I'm tired of working just to pay my 1550 rent every month.
Go for it!
I am game where are you located
Whew🤪
Approximately 25k invested in this van. She could have bought a used motorhome for that price and moved into it the day of the purchase with all of the conveniences of a home already there.
Hell, I purchased a 94 Fleetwood 28ft for $8k and it had 44,XXX miles on with a new roof.
she had the money to do this.
Exactly my thought...stupid to put so much money into this van that has taken more than a year to put together, when she could have easily bought a van that was ALREADY together! Doesn't even make any sense! Except that she just wanted to get interviewed for this program...I'm pretty sure she's a total fake besides, back when she started "living in her car", which was so fake (watch her earlier videos and you'll see why since she always looked like she just jumped into her car to do the video, and she is a film maker, soooo....)
TheTallMan35
For that much she could have got a bus and it renovated it.
TheTallMan35 right
The new American dream.
Sad but true.
For sure 🤪
If I didn't have 2 children I would definitely be living in a utilitarian Van! Kudos to You girl. Not a lot of American people are smart and brave enough to live your free life!👍
you can live in a skoolie with children! :)
Yes but what about safety ? Creeps can puncture your tyres then you're really stuck and in danger. Women (with their kids too) are so vulnerable. Hopefully you have very good contacts who i hope you give regular daily updates to. Perhaps have 2 fones in case one is stolen. Good luck & please be careful.
I feel the same exact way and can relate on so many levels especially the student loan debt. This is exactly what I plan to do. Thank you for sharing. It's quite reassuring that my views are not crazy at all.
I might be homeless soon and have to maybe leave NY. I'm looking for where to move to, but all I keep finding is a car is needed and lack of jobs. Living in a van seems the better option to save on rent.
I lived out of my car for 3 years and I would say this: To save money and to cut down on living expenses, stay at home if you can and help your parents. Paying your parents 300-400 bucks in rent is way better than paying over a thousand bucks or more for a small apartment somewhere. Also, if you have single girlfriends or family members who are working or have some sort of reliable income, look into being roommates and split the cost of living in half. Save your money. Cut down your overhead and spending. Get rid of all credit card debt as soon as you can. You seem really cool. Choose your paths..... wisely. All the best. Peace.
Homes are overrated I live in my mind
Jeremy B yes y is. another way of entrapment. imagine another 10 years from now
Jeremy B Do you also think human bodies are overrated and have sex in your mind?
Kristina S. That's pretty funny!!
Are you looking for a roommate?
Maybe he already has one...or 2...or 3...
I live in my 5th wheel camper
Monthly expenses are $500 a month
100% debt free
I live in a one bedroom apartment with a deck and yard for $625 Canadian including Wifi.
@@Crashed131963 the outside is her back/front yard. Getting out/away from "in the box comfort" stimulates creativity. Wifi almost anywhere.
Where do you keep it parked?
Jack Napier park in storage when I’m working in my semi truck
Then I park anywhere I feel like when I’m home
Usually at Safeway
may day really?
I’m doing the same thing... I’m tired of working hard 24/7 10-11 hours of day just to pay bills.... I swear if you think about it we are modern day slavery .... work and sleep that’s all we do
Yup its not the way we were supposed to live
Japan hot teens
Please avoid making swears if you can
id love to do this - i consider myself a minimalist and im quite handy
i'd live like this for several years and be happy. then id do what i wanna do with all the money i save. buy some land out in the woods and build a house
Exactly, I'm the same way with the same dreams. On top of it all you get to give 'the man' a big middle finger!
Azrael I thought the same thing right away! It seems like a great idea but I wouldn't want to do that for the rest of my life.
Good luck. If a cop sees a woman in a van he'll let her slide. Guess how they'll treat you?
Azrael defo I wud too
good luck using disgusting public bathrooms. and showers? you'll need to spend money to join a gym to shower. the if it gets too cold or hot, you'll feel it all. cooking in makeshift vans is a fire trap & probably illegal.
The cool thing about living in a van is you can run from bad weather!
I wake up and think f#@k where did I park?!? That's the worst thing!!!
Mat when I was a child and would spend time on summer vacations with relatives I would wake up the first morning or two and expect to be in my bed! I know what you mean! lol
She’s smart not for the Van but for finding a man who owns a house. Expert level.
Right!?
And an older man who most likely is a carpenter.🤔🤔
They probably live in the house and go out on weekends to make videos for her channel.
If someone broke in would it be a house burglary or a car burglary?
sydney lol.
Both
sydney low key I kinda just want to punch you in the face for saying that. Not sure why but yeah
sydney both?
Both
Well done I admire folks like you and your not being screwed over by the system 🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱
She's so humble
Not really, it's a front...she'll be barking orders in no time.
Why not buy a Class B RV? A brand new one starts at $42,000. She spent $10k on used van, thousands fixing it, 7 months of labor and it's not finished. If she paid of her $42k student loans, doesn't she have another $42k for a BRAND NEW RV?
WRO because some people prefer something that is them and not just a cookie cutter of what someone else thinks works.
The rent is crazy in most cities.
As someone who has personally lived in a car for months (not by choice) I know the TWO biggest down falls...Its HOT as HELL or COLD as HELL. That would be why I wouldn't or couldn't. I applaud someone who can commit to a journey like this, but as she said its not for everyone. Personally, I think a traditional tiny home makes more sense in many ways...you can still keep a minimalist lifestyle while still having the ability to actually have another person over like a boyfriend/friend/etc, for the cost she has put into the van she is very close if not able to have had a traditional tiny house. The gas the van would eat up with the extra weight is going to get expensive, not to mention when your HOUSE/VAN breaks down....UGH!!! I would see it much easier to have a tiny home with the option to have a small car, scooter, bike etc for regular transportation. Obviously this is one of the cases of extreme tiny living - but I don't think long term for anyone this can be comfortable, at some point that is looking worse then a prison cell.
LoveAlways Makeup some townships and cities don't allow for tiny houses actually and surprisingly many don't, and some do and charge a lot for the property tax even though it's a small house, and there are some areas that allow it though but maybe not near her job location. She said she is a photographer as well, so she can easily travel this way and stay for extended periods without paying lots in rent and still having to worry about bills back at home.
You can see she's already starting to put up insulation.
LoveAlways Makeup or she could get a used trailer, rv, etc
Today have a lot of points to make/keep cold/warm. Google know most of this.
LoveAlways Makeup I've been living in my van for a year and a half in Sweden and the key to keeping warm is insulation and a webasto diesel heater. I've had nights of -15 C and had it 20 C in my van or wherever I want to set the thermostat. People that say living in a van sucks just don't know how to innovate and be resourceful. Better for those people to get a job and a small apartment in a neighborhood that they hate working for a boss that they can't stand.
People used to live in the boxes, or on their horses back then. Now everyone has this ego that people should only live in a stationary bigger box where you pay taxes, mortgages etc. This woman is actually very intelligent, living off grid and any money she makes is profit. All she has to do is maintain and pay for gas. Imagine if the van was electric and powered by solar panels? Very intelligent.
V8ID: I bought my stationary box $170 k we just sold it for $565 k moved east coast and paid cash for another stationary box and enjoy life
Good for you. I wish you the best. That's great that you don't have to pay all of these crazy rents and don't have to worry about the headache of paying a mortgage.
True and Independence!!
Hmm, not the smartest thing to do, showing the hidden safe!
I would be more worried about the van being stolen . They easy to steal so i believe .
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I noticed that and I'm planning a big hiest. There could be dozens of dollars in there!
My dad had a motorhome parked in an industrial area outside of his work that he left there for a few days some people broke in and stole the TV and some other electronics and then found this little safe and just ripped the thing out.there was nothing in the safe though. but is easier for them to just rip the thing out than to try and open it.
Been there. Done that.
Hyundai Elantra GT hatchback
Chevy conversion van
Astro passenger minvan
And now a high top Chevy conversion van.
Start off sleeping in your car while you still have housing.
See if that's doable.
Pack & live for a week in your driveway.
Only then can you shop according to what you NEED not want.
Need = $Available
Want = $someday
Factor gas mileage if you plan to go from place to place
Consider stealth options... conversion van says I'M IN HERE.
But a mini van or Astro says I MIGHT BE A LOCAL RESIDENT WITH KIDS WHO PLAY SOCCER AND IM NOT A THREAT.
What do you need?
Park sleep up and go.
What do you want?
Park, open, cook, music, lawn chairs, sleep.
The second one will have cops visiting quickly.
Essentially
Park, sleep, up and go (at least repark so your vehicle is a ghost)
Shower?
Gym membership, Marinas, aquatic center, community pool ($5 visit worth it), truck stops ($12! Ouch)
Food?
Plug in Coleman cooler runs off battery - not for long term parkers.
$20 cooler with ice every other day from hotels, grocery store self serve beverage center.
Shop for today + 1 day.
Don't buy a week's worth of fridge stuff.
Cooking?
Coleman portable propane burner in a park or public campsite park.
Cook, end, repack. Don't be THAT GUY.
Dog?
Yes, more friendly but also have barking at noises and morning walk ritual. But have a buddy and some to bike with.
Get a job.
Volunteer or get a toss-away job to keep you busy sane and financially stable/even.
Temp agencies - local events need ppl.
Don't linger.
Don't casue a mess.
Don't be loud.
Basically, BE A GHOST 👻
The less they remember you, the less they have a problem with you.
Wow. Very well said and thought out! I'm looking to sell my car to buy a van high top,mas I'm 5'9". I'm 56 and scared to death but I have no choice at this point. Hoping to get to the RTR this year and hit the road with other van dwellers. 😊
Good Ideas. Thanks
Come to the philippines i have two small apartment units ready for occupancy cheap and clean no need to be a ghost...
@@beethovendeguzman7698 Just out of curiosity how small of an apartment and how cheap ? Is it in a big city, medium or small town or in the country ?
@@beethovendeguzman7698 yeah, do tell us
So 20k on that van.She could have bought an rv for cheaper.
More expensive insurance and registration and you can't stealth camp.
NO!!!Because an RV can not be parked, ANYWHERE .🚐🌎🌅🏂🏇....THE WORLD
Nthern Star Look up RG prices. Most are $50,000 or more. 20k is cheap.
Not where I’m from plus if you buy a tow behind then you also have to by a truck
She knows that!
Isn't it like an RV home ????
What happens if you get into a horrible car accident ? your left with no car or no home ? 😐
Being Different thats why she needs a backup plan
Being Different dont say that
Her partner has a house so they seem fine
The point is, is to save a ton of money while working. Although it seems like these people are just travelling around. If I ever did anything liek this I would be doing it to generate a large sum of money instead of spending it on rent.
Unknown 4G
It's not a big van, how do you plan on fitting a shower, toilet, and kitchen?
Cut a hole thru the chassis , run some pipes and walah
Yh she may as well have gotten a bigger van
Christina Rose Those were my thoughts too. Especially being on your period, I hate using public restrooms.
They showed a blueprint in the video although I am very curious to see it when it's done.
Tune in next time, next video!
“Land of Opportunity” ... sure...
This is what it’s come down to..
Life in America in the year 2018...
God help us all.
I DIED LAUGHING WHEN I READ YOUR COMMENT
then came 2020
Kinda sad to be honest, I rather staying here in my third world country 🤪
A King County Superior Court judge ruled earlier this month that the City of Seattle should not have impounded a vehicle that served as a residence for its owner. The judge ruled that the owner had homestead rights in the vehicle pursuant to chapter 6.13 RCW because it was his residence.
Being that we will all eventually be priced into one of these, good to know. ;)
boxamp I use to live in Seattle... total shithole now. Homeless heroin addicts everywhere. So gross
Good 👍
God bless this judge.
I would just
-buy the van for 10K
-Pillow and Blanket at 99cent store
-Use gym to shower
-Library/ Starbucks for office
2 people , 1 dog and a cat wow must smell great in that van
indeed, I would deff get rid of the guy!
Mr comment the Truth why not no different then having a dog 🐕 & a cat 🐈 in a house no difference at all
Yeah, must smell like a dog house or a cat box.
Diane R Not really. Remember outside is part of your home to wherever you are. The cat and dogs do their business outside never in the van. Big difference. us homeowners or renters buy into the fact that we need cat litter and such giving our money away. With the minimalist lifestyle it uses the environment for free. And it’s healthier. No funny smells inside the vehicle. 🤗💐🌲🐾
Can you even imagine a humid summer night!?!!!?!?
B.O.
Smell of ballsweat
Crotch-Tuna
Wet dog
Kitty litter box
My God those are some rough nights!!!!
I think more people should do this.. The government hates the idea of us living off the grid thou..
great for single men easier to cope with problems.
F the government. You do what’s best for you.
i like the idea but with two kids and wife
Yes the government are fearful of that idea, government lives off the Labour of society force of regulations upon hijacked lands!
Government aims to monopolise everything.
You have an idea or scheme the government wants to monopolise it, if you refuse? the government build a law against your idea, so your idea becomes illegal while tossing anyone in prison whom attempts.
Because there is no money for government if everyone returns back to independent survival..
The quintessential Amazonian way of modern bush tribes
MrJreed1000 they wouldn't like us living an our car just to save money paying rent, it's called vagrantcy.
I love people when they try new things!!!!!!!!!!
Smart woman. All she needs are some weapons and she good. Plus those vans drive nicely 👍🏿
Hell yeah she does
MyNameIsNotImportant how the van total been 17k so far that’s a whole house mortgage a year
I thought this was illegal.. I have lived in a van before with my mom and a few other people, and the cops stopped us every single day, telling us we weren't aloud to sleep in a vehicle, we were always on the move and forced to spend gas money and had to insist we were on a road trip.We could only park on private properties, and always had cops banging on the windows at night, the way they saw it living in a vehicle is the same as being homeless, and apparently its illegal to be homeless.. The stigma of sleeping in a vehicle is intense. Does this lady not experience that? Is she actually allowed to do what she's doing? I wonder if it's a rich vs poor thing? Maybe if you have money but choose to sleep in a van to be eccentric or innovative it's ok, but if you're forced to live in a vehicle out of poverty it's not ok.
We weren't parking in front of houses, or being rowdy. We often parked in the middle of nowhere. It was the cops who said we had to be on private property so we could only sleep in a van in the driveway of someone who let us stay there, but we didn't know many people. We would never have parked in a nice neighborhood or in front of some random persons houses. No one was near enough to complain, cops just stop whenever they see a vehicle that isn't moving.
WOW! I remember watching her first vids when she FIRST made this decision.
How cool!
~Whitewolf me too, and since then I been thinking of going the same.
When I came to texas 38 years ago I stay at K .O.A in my car it was great real party. Picture this 30 vans, working people, stay a week ,showers and bathroom..
Carport and picnic tables.
Worst thing living in a van. Bathroom and being clean
going2sleep problem is you need a post code how on earth are gonna a letter coming in that van.
going2sleep Hi, I did leave in a car in Minnesota for a year
I have a Gym membership soo I had to go there everyday , in the winter I rented a garage and put a heater inside the car plugged to the electrical system of this garage
I saved a good money and could use it as a down for buying my semi truck , it's a good way to get out of debts if you are alone
and finding nice safe comfortable places to park more and more they wont allow camper vans rvs etc to park overnight on the streets (tho they allow regular cars, go figure)also if it breaks down and needs servicing then your homeless for sure, i would opt for a small travel trailor or truck camper (if you have a truck)that way you can still live in it whilethe truck gets serviced. and many state parks and many campsites aer not that expensive if your dry camping.
going2sleep you go to the gym to bath . & pee before. Bed time .
Worst thing about living in a van: finding a place to park where the citizens and law enforcement don't bother you.
why didn't she just buy a small motor home? It would have had all the stuff she needs like small bathroom/shower already. I guess this has turned into a cute project for her and her bf though.
panda beawwwr
Stealth.
Well a small motor home is heavier so the fuel costs would be more expensive than a van.Cheers
panda beawwwr woud you watch vids of her in a finished old camper,heck no,so she needs VIEWS-LIKES-ETC UA-cam MONEY,SHE IS AT THAT DUDES HOUSE.Attractive educated single females with BOYFRIENDS shack up with same
A small motor home would probably be at least triple the cost of that van.
panda beawwwr You can buy and send to her!
Seriously thinking of adopting the same minimalist lifestyle myself 👍🏻
For people who can't see just how fuckin' resourceful & creative this is, well then their really is no help for that. So don't even try, y'all. Well done, Ms. Ohning & keep on smiling, girl. ✌🏼️
Unfortunately many large cities are pricing out “undesirables”. Meaning anyone who is low/lower income can’t afford the cost of living plus rent unless they are employed by 2-3 jobs. 2-3 jobs and you still can hardly get ahead plus can’t enjoy life at all, as you’re basically working round the clock just to survive. This is the reason people have roommates, sublet or rent out rooms in larger cities. They can’t afford to live on the high cost of rent without help. I’m not a millennial, but they’ve inherited a bad deal after others generations have benefited from greed. So many more will end up off the grid in tiny houses, van life, & other alternative living means as the future progresses. She’s ahead of her time, but frowned upon by conventional society. Not everyone wants to pay rent and be stuck to a mortgage for their entire lives.
Wow they really loved each other. bless you both!
She could get a really nice tiny home for the amount she's spent on the van.
Hailee Hafkenschiel She didn't want to stay in one place. I wonder what she does for work.
taoist40 most likely being a lyft driver
taoist40 tiny homes can be mobile too
If you paid attention to the video you'll why your comment is stupid
Hailee Hafkenschiel or a condominium
This lady is living in the year 3030
Thrasher Games: what does that mean
By that time 3030 more people will have vans for homes and be traveling then spending money in exspensive Homes. She’s already living the lifestyle that so many of us will be liv8ng in the future.
It doesn’t hav3 to be 3030 it’s just a random date but it’s a joke.
lol
You are so strong , girl. Appreciate your strength. ❤
Does she also live down by the river?
PHDDucky Yes she does. Lol
DEAD.
Elisa Marie Else is it about the song down by the river Jordan
We took a little walk~
+PHDDucky ... She is also thrice divorced and lives on a steady diet of government cheese.
Very interesting. A man abandons his house to live in a van with his girlfriend. I would do the same 4 love
Tony Rbinson
You should do it for yourself first , then love would be more attractive .
She’s pretty hot. That’s easy to do.
seems like a fun life anyway
It never said he abandon his house did it? Just curious?
I am who I say I am . He probably rent the house out and have passive income. That be the smart thing to do
Fantastic! You go girl! Never listen to the NO 👎🏼 saying. You are FREE and they are millions like you, here in Europe and Australia. Just take good care of yourself and use common sense. God bless you. 💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐❤️
what if she gets in a car crash!?!
that wont cover the dresser BedAnd whatever the hell else she has in that van to help her live in it.
Car insurance will only cover the van itself not All her odd belongings that are in the van. She could lose her homeJust from a car accident.
YellowGold Goddesss untrue. If you have full coverage they must repair the vehicle back to conditions it had before, like if a truck that carries refrigerated foods gets destroyed they have to repair the AC in the back and any insulation and such. If you only have liability insurance they don't. But full coverage protects you and everyone and everything inside that is part of the vehicle.
The bed and furniture isn't typically in any vehicle so those things aren't covered at all. When's last time you seen an actual full size bed and dresser drawer inside a van ? They're not going to cover items that have nothing to do with the vehicle itself the van did not come with a bed and a dresser and the other miscellaneous things she has inside the vehicle.
LivinLikeLindsay ! There's something called insurance.
I agree.Cheers
Oh ya you can park at most Wal-Mart parking lots ! Truck stops to get a shower ! God BLESS 😄😘😍
Rolly Ross Yea I bet you'll be there with your binoculars
She's so beautiful. That's crazy, shes making the best of the situation. Hope she gets a nice place, eventually.
I think there was a missed opportunity here. If she had started a youtube channel documenting the creation and day to day life living in a van I think a lot of people would be interested in watching it. I know I would it looks really fascinating.
yeah but then you would have the dipshits who would try to find her and who knows what they would do.
She did.
Lots of people have done that, many UA-cam channels.
B Marti....she has one but post very rarely in the last year ua-cam.com/channels/KCV.html...
B Marti it will be really stressful doing it on her own
It's just a tiny mobile home. What's the big deal ?
Glenn Watkins she's living in a van down by the river
The sense of building something from scratch is more fulfilling and improves confidence.
Glenn Watkins but she made it...
And she lives in Ohio
#ohioclan
Where she poops?
I've watched many Rv living videos and come to the conclusion that living in a trailer etc puts one into survival mode as you are have to constantly look for safe places to park, fly under the radar and cope with many challenges that just keep on a coming.
my house got a flat tire😂
Avaleigh Davis I'm sure that she would rather replace a flat tire than paying for multiple repairs, insurance, mortgage, utility bills, etc., for a home.
MsLmt100 it was a joke
Avaleigh Davis I was confused but now that I saw how I wrote the comment, it came off as me being upset which isn't the case. I was trying to say that I bet she and better yet most of us would like to relieve ourselves of high costs related to owning a home. Much love and have a good day.
MsLmt100 with much respect
Thanks u to
Mine has people on it
I have a problem with working hard just pay to bills and just to pay the mortgage. So I bought a 2 family home. My tenant pays for the mortgage and i live free.
What a concept....🤔 NOW THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT.
Me too. I rent the upstairs and the basement . I get paid to live in my home. I earn about 60k on airbnb.
@@beatricerights Wow that's a good chunk of change 😂🤣😂. I hopefully one day will rent out my condo. Just waiting on my fiancee to finish school and we are off to buy a house. It's all about what you want out of life financially. Anyone can do it especially here in the US of Fuckin A. 👍💪
Now that has brilliance written all over it. Let's do the math now..how much did it cost and how much is the mortgage?
I feel no compassion in this attitude. This is what the rich rulers are doing to people, make everyone else pay for them. way to go....wow
Kudos. You put the issues into words very very well. I am scaling down right now to do this. A mixture of reasons include: modest space requirements; a pathological aversion to giving away my hard earned money; & a voluntary reduction in working hours/ethic and income. I'm tired of a 9am-5pm that has become a 7am-7pm or worse. I'm chasing a life long dream as a Landscape Photographer and this format is really going to work.
Did she just say she got rid of 42k in student loan debt in a year? & if so how?!
Arrietta Crooks living in a van, you save much more money I guess, so she could pay off quicker.
So here's the thing...I understand people doing this in like uber expensive California or if they are an extreme sport person who crisscrosses the country for sport, but I'm from Ohio and lived in Columbus for 20 yrs. There are VERY reasonable places to rent or even buy condos in good safe neighborhoods...she is either too picky or was living in the wrong areas...or would not compromise. I mean she is going to be in to that van for a good 20k...that's 20% down on a 100k condo which is still doeable in the Columbus metro area. She is also very handy...she could buy a fixer upper and renovate it and build equity quick. There are also many places to rent for $800 or so a month in nice areas...or there are TONS of advertisements by other young women looking to share a house or nice apt. She had other options. I feel there is more than economics behind this decision...just doesn't add up.
She could just be sick of paying rent. I know I am. You can sign a lease for a reasonable apartment but things can happen. You might lose a job and find one that doesn't pay as much. Then you struggle. Then you can't even save money to move. I'm just sick of paying out so much.
@Don P "Fact" and "probably" really don't belong in the same argument....I'm just pointing out that there were certainly other options. And yes I heard what she said about the student loans and I don't buy it...she either had a small balance left or there is more to the story. 42k over 12 months is $3,500/mo...no way. And by the way to give you an example of alternatives. I DID pay off 85k in student loans quickly...in fact my last payment was a 67k check to the bank. I bought a 4 unit apartment building...lived in one unit and rented out the others for a few years, fixed the units up as people moved out, and sold for a nice profit 4 years later - 67k check...and I did not live in a van...Like I said there are other options.
I’ve always noticed in these types of videos that they rarely give out their net income and what they were paying while renting.
Great story! Thanks
Her idea of minimalism is to put 15 grand into a van on top of what the van cost. One could minimize more than that... this is a pretty ritzy setup compared to what I've seen.
A friend of mines parents sold their house when they were 50. They were able to pay cash for a brand new dually truck AND a 36' long fifth wheel camper home. Their main "home" was at a KOA where they built a porch and their rent was$200/mth For that, they got water/sewer/ electricity and cable. The home had a full shower, full kitchen, a huge master, a full size bed over the fifth wheel, a nice living area AND they could come and go as they pleased. Traveling up north during summer and South during winter.
You are very sharp. Many people would like to be like you. Enjoying life. Great.
This might be a loophole for have a gun in you car/van. If some tried to break in, you are protecting your home
why doesnt she just get a RV
roma
Stealth.
Rvs leak and water gets in between the seems and walls.
roma - Mostly because she is stupid. Very, very stupid.
out of the fat into the fire comes to mind
roma the van is cheaper and gas is expensive as well.... Smart lady 👌🏽🌹
VERY smart girl. She uses common sense. She said a family of 6 needs more than a van. For a single person or a couple this is very doable and you get to live outside instead of an expensive box. My property tax is 4k per year. That is not ownership.
I honestly don't understand why people are being so agressive
Pls WaLuigi Dom Me The people are aggressive.
The pizza was aggressive.
Ever notice how everyone thinks they are so badass nowadays? All I see is fear in their eyes.
Pls WaLuigi Dom Me Because they don't know how to really live anymore. It's sad really that they depend so much on problems they don't even exactly understand or have anything to do with them. If the girl wants to live like that, great. If you don't like how she lives so what? Do you like living how you live? Maybe she's the smart one? Hmm? Even if it isn't smart it's her life and choice not yours.
I LIVE THERE AND IVE SEEN HER
Awesome!!
Donna Mayhew wait where's she usually at i live here too but have never seen her :/
Please ask her how she showers
Donna Mayhew
You lie thru your big tooth!!!
Ginger Bread lol 😂
It's actually pretty fun that you would see and visit tourist spots all around the country
Don't park it in the hood, they'll think you're the Feds lol
great then they wont come snooping around.
Columbus,Ohio squad where y'all at!
I've been in construction for more than 40 years and I always thought that there is a better way to construct housing and less expensive. Smaller 2-story maybe. Some pre-fabs look interesting. I don't think you can beat the cost of van-life. You can be safe, comfortable, and happy in a van!
Only problem is creepy dudes showing up around your van at 2 o clock in the morning
a pistol is small and a great equalizer.
+ssnader a Yeah, I'd prefer they come no later than 1 am. *lol*
@@rayt5520 Yeah and if the cops pull you over they will give you a hard time for it.
People I know usually park in churches or clubs near crowded areas.
rayt ain't nobody tryna do all dat tho mafuckers tryn sleep ..
Why didn't you buy a mobile home at least a used one with that much money?
Why does so many of you have an issue with people wanting freedom to do it their way? mobile home, you still have rent for the space its on. She doesn't want to be held down. the money you pay for space even if you have mobile home paid off, then when its too old, they want it off the land....screw this in the box living theory.
I’m guessing she can’t afford to buy a piece of land to put it on. There’s an episode of Last Week Tonight about mobile homes that I recommend watching here on UA-cam. Long story short, mobile homes are a terrible investment, and the owners of such homes can end up in really dire financial straits. They get stuck paying outrageous rents to live in trailer parks because moving causes significant structural damage to the so-called “mobile” home. ua-cam.com/video/jCC8fPQOaxU/v-deo.html
@@yaponcedeleon Ty, for the recommendation. 😁
Great job EVERYONE should have had 100% Thumbs up and know she was independent and sure of her success succeeding having a house on wheels
I live in my car and her videos definitely motivated me to make the jump.
Jillian. She is unstable. Get inspired by someone that lives in a home. good luck.
Thanks for the support! Lol I don't see how choosing to live rent free makes you mentally unstable but ok ... I'll just go now and enjoy my miserable life not paying bill.
Jillian, better to give up your car and have a roof over your head. Your lifestyle is unhealthy. Please don't get inspired by people who have chosen the wrong path. I am not saying that I haven't given up my apartment for months to go travelling, but I sure wasn't living in a car.
There is no right or wrong way to live your life. There is a whole community of vehicle dwellers and as long as you can meet all your basic needs then there is no reason this would be more of an unhealthy lifestyle.personally I think having to live paycheck to paycheck and barely able to pay for rent, food and all your other bills is way more unhealthy with all the stress that comes with it. Instead of paying rent I can use that money to pay activities and things that actually make me happy. Living in a vehicle give me freedom. I can spend my money however I wish, I can move wherever I want nor am I tied to a job or location.
skeletor outcast good for you, I personally never want to live in a big house. A big house to me just means more cleaning and upkeep.
Great idea. I'd do the same if I never had 4 kids. I have showers at work and I join a gym. Shower at the gym. Don't need all these costly Homes over priced rentals.
That’s freedom right there. Good for her.
If she parks in the wrong neighborhood than she's at risk of being homeless.
You could have a meth user/dealer move next door to your home...
Hey why not especially if it’s nice looking!!
I lived in my 2015 toyota hiace courier work van for 7months, work at day n sleep at night.i had a house mortgage 300kms away where my wife n son lived. It wasnt tough really just lonely, im a game hunter so living rough wasnt a problem
*oh yeah lemme just park my big white van right in front of this persons house ... not suspicious at all*
macky macky 1:36
Mers Lol. Those are those Pedophiles vans.
Mers She parks on neighborhoods she knows so there's a chance ppl would know it's her living there and not someone suspicious. Plus, I don't think she only parks there, she probably also parks on public parks and 24 hour free parking areas like a Wal-Mart parking lot.
Mers 😂
I like the fact that she was as able to pay off her student loans.. becoming economically independent.
Now the only downside would be if she has a collision her bed would be flying off the van 😂😂😂
@Pablo South...I imagine vans are a safe as houses...think...cyclone, flood, fire or collision...same same?
as another said....people who live in buildings is also a fire a way from being homeless. Rentals have higher risks.
The problem with making a van a house is eventually that van won't hold up over the years. Without a proper roof, foundation etc... things rust, rot wear and tear. The amount of time and money to keep something 15 years old on the road that you use 24/7 as a home could be costly. There's just so many pro's and con's because a cabin off grid would be much more sound than a van home but then you're sacrificing socializing and traveling and convenience for food, internet and other services. But you know what's crazy...right now there are thousands of people living in chineese cities who pay like 200 bucks a month rent to living in a cage not even big enough to stretch out in. It's scary that society can be pushed that far for the general populace to be subdued into that kind of a living condition.
Not convinced that you “LIVE”in that van permanently.
Why go to college if you're gonna end up living in a van?
Going back to college is just simply adding more debt to yourself. Enslave yourself into deeper hole.
I remember her first videos. Wondered what happened to her, videos seemed to be taken off UA-cam for some reason (nope, they are still there, operator error😅) . Glad to see she is doing good. 😁
She should just buy a cheap used travel trailer. Would be cheaper than all the renovations on a van.
In a van...down by the river?
Two concerns: mail delivery ( I guess you could keep getting a new P.O. Box every time you relocate) And if your van needs to go into the shop to be worked on, you either are allowed to sleep in the garage or are homeless too.
I dont undertand why people convert vans, when you can buy a preowned one, thats already been converted.
Well that's an easy answer because not a lot of people are selling already converted vans. Even if there were people that were doing this it would cost way more because you have to think about the labor that they put in to make that converted van so it's that price on top of the actual vehicle price it just wouldn't make any sense.
I actually meant RV. I see so many small rv's for about $10k. This van build looks like such a bad idea.
+04dram04 because they don't need to have all the money up front. you buy a van have payments instead of rent. simple really.
Worse thing for me would be if it breaks down and it needs to be in a mechanic for days or weeks im also out of a home :(
Also. Mother nature. She scares me :(
If you keep thinking about the worst part you will never experience anything.
It’s like saying I’m not going out of my house because I don’t know what could happen.
🙏🏻 all the way from Morocco 🇲🇦
God bless ur heart
The woman did what is believed to be the best. 100% Thumbs up ☺ I believe she is right also. For 1- 2 people especially on the go why spend so much on mortgage and other expenses to eat up your money. 💰 This was the best story I heard and even better a woman making it work!
Sad to say, this is what appears to be happening to a generation of Americans. Tiny homes. Converted / covert vans or schoolbuses called "home" or living in storage lockers for that matter.
Delinquent student loans cosigned by parents which cannot be discharged in bankruptcy.
Perhaps the most downwardly mobile generation in American history. Perhaps also the generation most burdened by their share of the national debt.
Sad to see. Sorry.
Many schools should not have had ability to be accredited, but greed wins.