I feel you bro I lived in an SUV for a year after college when preparing for a civil servant exam It was hard seeing my classmates living their best lives on social media And I didn't really have a glamorous life to share I also showered at the gym and spent most of my time at the library I worked as a tutor part time A lot of ppl also helped me along the way Now that I finally became a diplomat things are starting to look up Sometimes I stay in luxury hotels and I am reminded of the times I used to sleep in my car.
what's sad is that you'll always have that feeling of being of lower value than your previous classmates. They spent the best years of their lives, the college years, enjoying life while you slept in a car, fueled with hatred for them. You have a degree today, but that hatred, the toxic feeling of life not being fair to you, will never go away. It's very likely that you'll commit suicide when you realize that no matter how much money you make in your 60s, you can never have your 20s back. And that will be a very painful realization for you. best of luck though!
I am literally binge-watching all your videos!!! Can't get enough of them. Firstly, your personality and charisma is contagious, keep smiling and laughing and loving life. The ASMR-like sounds in your videos are very soothing and captivating. Love hearing all the little sounds as you prepare food etc... When you question the audience about their thoughts and opinions, it really brings us in to your experience and makes us feel like we are there with you. I love seeing the people you meet on the road, please do more of that it is so fascinating to see how thrilled people get when you show them your place and chat with them, love to see what kind of people are out there loving life too and what their lives are like also. Keep up the awesomeness, and much success to you whatever you do!!! Cheers from Ontario, Canada.
Hi. I think you did a great job in your car. In my case, I do SUV life for 5 days escapes. I have a good job. Life didn't bring me to this situation, I chose it freely as I wanted to have freedom and be in touch with nature. You are an example to me. I plan to do longer trips and your setup looks very adequate to my type of life. Thanks for your videos, you are very helpful to me.
Thanks for sharing your perspective on this lifestyle Penelope and it means the world to me that this was helpful. I too enjoy the sense of freedom that my vehicle brings me when I go on adventures.
Life on the road is difficult. I was an over-the-road trucker for four years, and while I enjoyed a lot of it, it was a difficult lifestyle, and especially because I kept catching colds that turned into bronchitis, and going to the doctor with your vehicle is 72ft long is a bit tricky. I can’t imagine what it is like to be in a vehicle that you live in, in which you can stand up. Trucker’s have that going for them on being able to stand up. It’s lovely to see you cooking in your car! I was never able to make cooking in my truck work to any sort of satisfactory degree, and seeing you pan frying a steak is great. Your mods on your SUV are really cool and insightful, and hope you enjoy what you’re doing. 😃😃
I love watching these videos & how optimistic you are it seems like you don’t dwell on things outta your control & only focus on what you can control. I hope you continue to be happy & enjoy your life !
You need to put your cooking area near the front with more headroom so you’re not slouching. And Utilize your counter space with other things (storage for the things under your bed so you can lower your bed a bit). A rotating passenger seat would also might work well instead of having another seat behind it. It will free up a lot space and you can cook much comfortably.
People generally just point out the flaws in my design, but, you actually created an interesting plan that would solve the most recurrent issue topic - The head room. I've been contemplating completely renovating the layout and this gave me a few ideas. I appreciate you
You can lower the bed and still use under the bed for storage it just wouldn't be as deep. Is there a way to make the bed like a futon? I agree with taking out the backseat and making the passenger seat and driver rotate. I really like your setup.👍💯😎
to answer your question, "what do we think of your lifestyle", I have so much respect for you doing this and going to college. Later in your life when you can afford "things", you will think back on these days, it will have made you respect your education more. What an awesome young man.!
@@solarcampercar Respect you dude, what a great and humble guy, hmm just one question, how did u go to the toilet at middle of the night? And if you cook steak inside the car, wouldnt the become so oily and odour?
Hey buddy glad to see you are still living this freeing life style I know it's not easy all the time nothing ever is it's about making sacrifices. I will be doing it in the new year as I mention to you in a previous comment. You give me so much inspiration to move forward with my soon to be new life style choice. Everyone has their own reason for choosing to live this life style mine is to recycle my hard earn money back to myself and not someone else meaning making them richer by paying rent that goes up each and every year after year after year. I will be investing in real estate and to own property free and clear. Thanks for your videos believe me they help more than you know.🙏👍😉
I’ve got a truck and I’ve thought of doing something similar in the bed with a camper too or whatever they are called. It would be just for the week days since I work an hour from home to help save on gas. I live in a travel trailer full time, but I don’t want to haul it around everywhere I go.
@@contrellwilliams3658 nice man, this coming summer I will be on the road a lot also in my vehicle. Will be converting my outback into a stealth camper for living. I'm doing this to work on my photography and travel around in the U.S till I decide to settle but till that time comes I will be on the road for awhile😁 good luck to you and your journey.
Arslan, love this video, also!! As someone once said “You do you”, you do what makes you happy, you do what you like…it doesn’t matter what other people might say, as long as you like what you are doing! Love how you set up the SUV!
Just found your channel tonight. Great job on the conversion. I used to own a 2003 Suburban and had drawn up plans to make it into a camper but never got around to it. I wish I had. That Suburban was the most dependable vehicle I’ve ever owed and it was one smooth ride. I wish I still had it. Keep doing what you’re doing because you’re doing a great job. You’re very organized. I’ll be spending some time tomorrow night watching your videos. Stay safe out there.
UA-cam just introduced me to your channel and I'm really happy about this. You need a show on PBS. It seems as though you don't waste anything, and you're an intellect -- you designed that vehicle to be efficient and as spacious as possible, which requires spatial reasoning skills out-the-ying-yang. Your home is beautiful and very modern, stylish, and cozy. Bravo!! ❤❤❤
I love watching all your videos, they are all pretty chill & laid back, but I'd have to say this one is my favorite, very relaxing to watch, I made sure to not skip at least 4 ads lol😊, I understand how much work goes into making these videos, thank you ❤
Your really inspiring I'm renting in Australia in my opinion one of the worst places to rent Feeling very insecure To high rent having to move every year I hate it. I was homeless in my younger years and that fear is taken away when I watch what can be done in your car .. I'm hoping to buy a van and convert and live in (will be small) What you have achieved is amazing and the only reason I can't convert a car instead is because I'm with a partner.. Thank you
I admire your lifestyle. I have a home, but after watching several UA-camrs who chose to live a nomadic lifestyle, I want to try this in my Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo as well. There is something to be said about having a home on wheels and the freedom to travel. I have spent the last year or so acquiring the needed necessities to make it happen (now down to getting a power station, Jackery, and doing the needed build-out of my rig to accommodate my tastes). Keep bringing us this great content and safe travels!
Just came across your channel. You have the most soothing voice. Love how tidy you are. Keep living free from the rat race. And keep singing. Your voice is beautiful. Blessings to you young man
Clean, efficient, and truly beautiful design. I love it. And it seems to work so well for you. You're able to do so much of the stuff you would be doing in a regular home or the like. Happy for your happiness. 😊
I think you have a great design...this certainly works fantastically for what you need. If I might make a suggestion...it seems like there might be wasted space underneath your bed caused by building the bed frame on top of the wood flooring. Could you gain more storage space by cutting out the flooring underneath your bed and customizing the curve of the endboard wood you have supporting the sides of your bed to the curves of the existing van floor? This would lower the overall height of the bed without the consequence of losing storage space beneath the bed and would result in a gain of headroom. Even an inch or two here or there can make all the difference in your comfort. You also won't lose any of the beautiful, clean, design you have going on. One other suggestion. If you haven't done it already, this video would be great tagged with the keyword, ASMR. Your microphone picks up all kinds of neat sounds. All of the sounds from the steak cooking in the sizzling butter, to the pour of the water for the tea, the cabinets opening and closing, and even the crinkle of the paper towel wiping on the counter seem like they would lend themselves well to people who enjoy ASMR, and it could open you up to a whole new audience. Best of luck to you on your travels while I head off to binge the rest of your content. :)
Alisin, thank you for yet another suggestion box ideas! so the flooring of the vehicle is so weird. There's 2 levels of flooring in the vehicles frame in the rear. the entry way is one, then the 3rd row is elevated (by the car's frame) about 7 inches. I am very much planning on relocating the bed into the front passenger seat, and relocating the desk setup into the rear (or something like that). The ASMR tag is something I haven't thought off! I'm still deciding on how to record my videos, and what content to put out. I feel like I'm still in the experimenting phase of my youtube journey, so this feedback is valuable. Thanks again!
@@solarcampercar Ooo...yes, that likely will open up a good bit of usable space for you to pull out the passenger seat. I look forward to seeing how you tackle this challenge and the room it opens up for you.
Nice set up. I'm a long haul trucker and live a similar lifestyle. You're doing a great job! I also use a propane burner as well as a 3000 watt inverter. I'm setting up a Sprinter van for another employment opportunity. Good luck, my friend.
Props for cooking with propane/butane inside your car the way you do. The fumes would get to me pretty quick as I once lived in my 1991 Bronco for 3 years in California when I was younger. I learned a lot those years alone and now camp with my young motocross family every week in a tent. I use the Cauldryn battery powered thermos (boils water) with the nanopresso coffee maker inside our tent when I get up an hour before the family. When we're caught in torrential rain storms, I'm also able to heat up precooked or can food using the Hot Bento battery heated box or the SteamBox (uses a little bit of water and battery can cook 3 times). If I need to cook from scratch I'm able to do so from the GoSun 1100 battery to those steam three level bento cookers (but does use a lot of power). I've been able to shower the kids and myself inside our main tent using the cylinder shower enclosure other car campers use along with the Geyser sponge system. I can either heat the water via 12 volt or using the Jetboil 1 litre of water to 2 liters cold. I filter the water from our water storage bricks using the Hydroblu jerry can system which is an incredible filtering system in harsh environments. Luckily our SUV is a plug in hybrid with 9 kwh usable battery for driving or for use via 2 x 1500 watt plugs. I have an extension cord going into our tent to keep the gosun 1100 topped up and use the second plug to keep my youngest son's electric MX bike charged up. The SUV is the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 2018 and has a charge function which acts as a generator to charge the 9 kwh in 20 mins via gas. The longest we have boondocked has been 8 straight days with no water, electricity or bathroom access. My next add on will be to get the Seck bag wearable sleeping bag with arms and legs. Props for car camping in the winter, must be some really cold nights. Stoked to follow your journey.
@@solarcampercar thank you 😀 although my car won’t look even half as amazing as yours, you’ve made me realise that less is more. And I’m definitely going to find one of your videos where you show how to make your window covers. Thanks again and Journey blessings to you always 🙏🏼
I am enjoying your videos. Even the shorts. From one van lifer to another. Keep up the good work. You should consider a Q&A video. If you do, please allow questions to be ask here on UA-cam as well. I am not into all the social media platforms. Thanks
@@solarcampercar Hi. I was thinking just a video Q&A answering questions. Many people may not be available at the time of a live stream. I suggest to just announce in your next video that you are doing a Q&A. If anyone have any questions to ask in the comment section. Thanks for responding.
Your set up is sweet. The wood and cabinets look so good. I just rough it in my Jeep Cherokee when a travel with a sleeping bag on top of a mattress pad, and an ice chest. Videos like yours are so inspiring, and I hope to make a build like this one day, so I can live and travel longer in mine.
Your night lighting is unique as well as the whole indoor of your home or homes. I'm a big fan of night lights. I find lighting up the room in which i sleep and the rest of the house with dim pleasant original looking light fixtures is very comforting and inexpensive.I'm a light sleeper. And i would think that is true of you too - living in the car. When a slight noise awakens you, your environment is this cool soothing lit up place conducive to sleep and you can fall asleep easily again. Good job!
I just discovered your videos today and am fascinated. You are creative and extremely ambitious and resourceful. Thank you for the content and for sharing your journey.
I think I could live like this for a while, till I got older. Love adventure . But at 76 it would not be easy to move around in a car and keep up with what you do. I do admire it and wish I could.
Hey nice to follow your videos! I also lived in a little van for 4 months due to circumstances, and I would do it again if I had no choice for sure ! Have a good day
Arslan, you're my favourite youtuber! I must have rewatched your videos so many times. I find your videos calming and uplifting. Its the only channel I let the ads run, to support you in aj minor way. Thank you for doing these videos ❤
You're sooo inspiring!! I've been dreaming of this life style for a while now but I am just a little nervous &unsure why. But watching your video has helped... thank you so much!!! 😁🤩😍
I wish I had thought of this when I was working on my dissertation. This would have awesome for me. Plus I could have saved money while doing it. I think you are on smart and creative young man.
Love the set up. Your so organized. Definitely love that pour over coffee❤ Only thing I would change is the height of the bed, don’t think I could keep my neck bent like that.
thanks for this beautiful comment! you know, I could always renovate and change my build. I'm removing my front passenger seat soon! I wonder what I could do with that extra space now
What I love the most is how organized and clean you are and how you take such good care of yourself. You do sound more depressed in this video than in earlier videos. Could it be that winter times add to isolation with this style of living?
Nice set-up! Have you tried to get a remote starter installed? It would be much easier for you especially if you are cooking or just warming up the vehicle. Many have timers too. 😀
You are so smart and I know you will have huge savings living this way. For your comfort I would invest a little on the roof to add more height. Your health is worth it. I know someone that years later has back issues and walks with a little hunchback. If your van looses value, it's ok, your back is worth more. Plus you will enjoy your van better. Thank you for all the ideas you share. You have a beautiful voice.
What a wonderful layout. Congratulations 🎉🎈 you did an amazing job. I can heritage a three-quarter ton dodge van and I had done something in here but I like yours a lot better because I have no kitchen have a great bed have a porta potty and an ice chest that’s not nearly as nice as what you have here so I’m going to redo mine completely I did mine in a few days and some of it didn’t work as well as I thought it would. So it’s no big deal. I want to change it now because yours looks great!
hi! love your day to day activity with your suv. The van life really fascinates me and makes me inspired! Living in a motorhome alone is so exciting👍 how I wish I could also be like you! But here in our country....living in a car is risky coz there are lots of bad guys😥
I'm a new sub. I absolutely love how clean & organized you are. It looks super cozy. I would definitely do this. I can't wait to watch your other videos. Stay safe....
I just started watching your videos and am amazed at how you live in your vehicle(s). You made it liveable and to your liking. Thats what counts. Wishing you safe and happy travels my friend.
This life style isn't for everyone but it sure does save you allot of money and hassle from owning a house or paying rent. I would love to do this but I probably can't lol. Maybe in the future
Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺.. A newbie here and wanted to say hi and really enjoyed the video.. I look forward to seeing more of your content.. You have inspired me 😊.. Take care and stay safe my friend .. Mike
It's 9:35pm in san antonio tx and I've just watched every video of yours. It's super relaxing and inspiring. Like you said.. It's not for everyone.. I have someone I love with me and my dog whom is like my own child. But if I didnt.. It sounds like a never ending adventure. Do you have set places you want to visit? Are you driving to "home" or just always roaming? Anyways, thanks so much for the content and keep it coming. I wish you the best of luck and I'll definitely be following :)
wow, Thank you Christopher... Love to Texas! by the way, many couples travel with their pets in vans. I have a checklist of places I want to visit, I'm always looking for new destinations/adventures. I drove coast to coast with my campers multiple times and witnessed views I never would have dreamed of. thanks for being here
You did very good cooking your Stake, hope you stay warm in your SUV, , thank you for being a nurse and helping people, be safe , and you're doing a good job living in your SUV.😊
It can be an adventure if it's a chosen lifestyle, but if it's a necessity, it is still MUCH better being out of the elements in a place that's warm and relatively comfortable. I could live in there because I'm short, but I hope eventually you can move into a vehicle where you have more head room. If you had that, I'm sure you'd be very comfortable with your living arrangement. You definitely eat better than I do - that steak looked great!!
What you have is absolutely a great lifestyle. Not working hard to pay the rent which nowadays consumes most of our monthly salary & leaving us almost nothing at the end of the month for food & other necessities. You have everything specially with your setup & at the end of each month, are left with a little $$ to spare. Oh, not to mention the freedom & not being tied down to a place which isn't yours to begin with 🍷🍷
UA-cam bought me to this incredible person omg you are very clean organized eveything look nice inside not junkie 😊at all inside the car blessing hopefully you get a little apartment soon
I'm not living this lifestyle but your doing a great job im trying to go minimal because I realize we waste money on so many things that money could be used for retirement im realizing how wasteful and pointless a lot of the things I but is I envy you. Hopefully you will get something bigger in the neat future stay positive be blessed and live your life on your own terms .
Do you use a laundromat when you need your clothes/bedding washed? Also can you tell me the brand of the toilet you use? Thanks I really enjoy your videos.
yes @michael, I use the laundromat or friends'/relatives' machines if their close by. I'm using a camco 2.6 gallon cassette toilet from amazon. Thank you for being here
hey Arslan (did I spell that right??) - good to see again and watch 'a day in your life'. I am amazed and impressed by your creativity and adaptability. You manage real well. And yes, tho it is obvious, I too notice how you can barely move throught the space in your car due tp the very low ceiling. I can't think how you can not get severe neck and backpains from this. I wish Santa could bring you a larger van so you can at least sit (if not stand) up normnally in your vehicle. I can't imagine how your car, your bed, your clothes must stink from the fat air of baking a steak in there. How do you solve that? Wouldn't it be better to bake meat on that stove outside the car??? I liked your video and enjoy the kindness and humor in your storyline. Hey and btw - you have a fantastic voice!!! Have you ever considered doing something professional with singing?!?! You talked about 'circumstances' that made you live your life like this; would you share some more on that? It made me sad. I hope you are OK and things will get better for you. Thanks for sharing. Kind friendly greetings to you! Jason PS would I do something like that? Well in a larger van where I could stand up - yes. The only thing that kept me from doing it yet is that I don't have a drivers license, which puts an end to any possible dream in this ideal immediately :-(
Hi Jason! you spelled my name right. Thank you for your input, I really appreciate that. let me answer some of your questions: If you noticed, i run the engine and heat so that my car gets fresh air and ventilates any cooking odor. Cooking outside would defeat my goal of stealth camping. a larger vehicle is better for my back but it's also more expensive to convert, park, stealth in. circumstances in my situation are: not wanting to pay most of my paycheck for rent. Also, I'm single with no kids, so I'm able to live like this since I have less responsibilities. As far as singing, I want to eventually publish a song on spotify! I hope you get your driver's license soon! keep the dream alive
@@solarcampercar hey budd, I did hear that you ventilated but wasn't sure that would be enough when baking a steak. Guess you have it all well organized. As you were standing on some deserted place in nature, out of the city I'd rather cook outside. I did hear you talking about not wanting to pay so much on rent, but it sounded as iof there were other personal motives. Hope you will sing some more on future videos! :-) As far as my drivers' license - I am poor, have no money whatsoever, and taking lessons and do exams to get a license costs loads of money here. It is impossible for me to get it. :-( PS where are you curently staying? Take good care of yourself bro! Greetz Jason
I'm jealous of your situation. I dreamed about being homeless too, and planning to live in a van. I am working in a bakery so food is not a problem for me. I just want to quit paying my bills in the house that will never be mine.
Hey cenimabandit, my family and relatives initially were against the idea of living in vehicles, but I was still determined to live this way. Now, they support my lifestyle, and I often visit them and park by their house incase I need to upgrade or do work on the build. I work in healthcare, I'm studying to be a nurse
I like my steak medium rare. Just watching your relaxing videos has given me a new lease on life! i'm enjoying life in my apartment just like when i first moved in and it was new to me. I made a Arslan meal today of chicken breast and teryaki vegetables and was sure to use butter. Delicious. I'm cooking things similar to the way you do!
i chose to live in my camper van for 2 years. mine had a shower, and toilet but most of the times i showered in the local lake, even in winter! (we dont get snow here though) Great content. you seem like a great fella! liked and subscribed. Love from Europe.
I love to travel like this with almost no set itinerary. Sleep in my SUV and travel wherever the wind blows. Now that I moved to Alaska, it is harder to find cities to go to like the lower 48 but I am going to now try car camping and just take off in my SUV with my camping stuff and biolite firepit and drive or take the ferry to different areas of Alaska for vacations.
Yo Its the first build like this Ive seen and its peaceful, cozy/the vibe is great, you have a gym membership, you record music, this lifestyle Id definitely live it... I use to have a V8 Cargo Van and sold it I could have transformed it like yours, netflix on the laptop would be good to download movies on for evenings or a lazy day or whenever. My steak I like to cook it medium rare with montreal steak spice, sometimes with bbq sauce or just salt n pepper/butter/garlic -Thomas L from Vancouver Island
I feel you bro
I lived in an SUV for a year after college when preparing for a civil servant exam
It was hard seeing my classmates living their best lives on social media
And I didn't really have a glamorous life to share
I also showered at the gym and spent most of my time at the library
I worked as a tutor part time
A lot of ppl also helped me along the way
Now that I finally became a diplomat things are starting to look up
Sometimes I stay in luxury hotels and I am reminded of the times I used to sleep in my car.
what's sad is that you'll always have that feeling of being of lower value than your previous classmates. They spent the best years of their lives, the college years, enjoying life while you slept in a car, fueled with hatred for them. You have a degree today, but that hatred, the toxic feeling of life not being fair to you, will never go away. It's very likely that you'll commit suicide when you realize that no matter how much money you make in your 60s, you can never have your 20s back. And that will be a very painful realization for you. best of luck though!
So glad to hear things got better. Wishing you even more progress ❤
What a great experience you have.
8/10 of the "glam" wasn't glam.
Thats awesome despite the hardships you endured.
I found this very relaxing to watch, like you said, van life is not for every one but it must give you a sense of freedom.
Beautiful thing to say. Truth. Tough life but this is the silver lining.
So peaceful❤ can't wait till fall😊
I am literally binge-watching all your videos!!! Can't get enough of them. Firstly, your personality and charisma is contagious, keep smiling and laughing and loving life. The ASMR-like sounds in your videos are very soothing and captivating. Love hearing all the little sounds as you prepare food etc... When you question the audience about their thoughts and opinions, it really brings us in to your experience and makes us feel like we are there with you. I love seeing the people you meet on the road, please do more of that it is so fascinating to see how thrilled people get when you show them your place and chat with them, love to see what kind of people are out there loving life too and what their lives are like also. Keep up the awesomeness, and much success to you whatever you do!!! Cheers from Ontario, Canada.
Love your observations 🤗 , he is awesome
I'm also binge-watching his videos too. I've always wondered how people do it living in their cars.
I like how having less makes you enjoy a simpler life. You sound so relaxed and content.
You have great inner strength to do what you're doing and I admire it so much! Blessings to you!
Hi. I think you did a great job in your car. In my case, I do SUV life for 5 days escapes. I have a good job. Life didn't bring me to this situation, I chose it freely as I wanted to have freedom and be in touch with nature. You are an example to me. I plan to do longer trips and your setup looks very adequate to my type of life. Thanks for your videos, you are very helpful to me.
Thanks for sharing your perspective on this lifestyle Penelope and it means the world to me that this was helpful. I too enjoy the sense of freedom that my vehicle brings me when I go on adventures.
Life on the road is difficult. I was an over-the-road trucker for four years, and while I enjoyed a lot of it, it was a difficult lifestyle, and especially because I kept catching colds that turned into bronchitis, and going to the doctor with your vehicle is 72ft long is a bit tricky. I can’t imagine what it is like to be in a vehicle that you live in, in which you can stand up. Trucker’s have that going for them on being able to stand up. It’s lovely to see you cooking in your car! I was never able to make cooking in my truck work to any sort of satisfactory degree, and seeing you pan frying a steak is great. Your mods on your SUV are really cool and insightful, and hope you enjoy what you’re doing. 😃😃
Lol I cook in my semi ever day it's the easiest thing to do.
You just amaze me! What perseverance! You are going to be a GREAT NURSE!
Thanks for sharing!
This content is on point. No pride or ego.
Welcome to my channel!
@@solarcampercar I'm new here. The algorithm hasn't shown me until now.
I love watching these videos & how optimistic you are it seems like you don’t dwell on things outta your control & only focus on what you can control. I hope you continue to be happy & enjoy your life !
You need to put your cooking area near the front with more headroom so you’re not slouching. And Utilize your counter space with other things (storage for the things under your bed so you can lower your bed a bit). A rotating passenger seat would also might work well instead of having another seat behind it. It will free up a lot space and you can cook much comfortably.
People generally just point out the flaws in my design, but, you actually created an interesting plan that would solve the most recurrent issue topic - The head room. I've been contemplating completely renovating the layout and this gave me a few ideas. I appreciate you
You can lower the bed and still use under the bed for storage it just wouldn't be as deep. Is there a way to make the bed like a futon? I agree with taking out the backseat and making the passenger seat and driver rotate. I really like your setup.👍💯😎
Could this work in -40 weather?
Very interesting videos! Good luck! Also perhaps consider sliding doors instead of your current opening and close doors to save space?
Very interesting information 🤔...thank you for sharing..
to answer your question, "what do we think of your lifestyle", I have so much respect for you doing this and going to college. Later in your life when you can afford "things", you will think back on these days, it will have made you respect your education more. What an awesome young man.!
Thank you for your perspective on this. I hope to look back with a positive attitude and no regrets like you mentioned, Carol
@@solarcampercar Respect you dude, what a great and humble guy, hmm just one question, how did u go to the toilet at middle of the night? And if you cook steak inside the car, wouldnt the become so oily and odour?
@Virus1123 thanks virus. i just crouch my way to the toilet and sit on it while facing my bed. odor goes away because i make coffee a lot
@@arslanshono i see that you are currently studying medicine, hope you become a great doctor in the future!
After watching other SUV set ups, I would say that I really like the cleanliness of yours. It looks organized and well maintained.
Congratulations 🎊 🎉
Hey buddy glad to see you are still living this freeing life style I know it's not easy all the time nothing ever is it's about making sacrifices. I will be doing it in the new year as I mention to you in a previous comment. You give me so much inspiration to move forward with my soon to be new life style choice. Everyone has their own reason for choosing to live this life style mine is to recycle my hard earn money back to myself and not someone else meaning making them richer by paying rent that goes up each and every year after year after year. I will be investing in real estate and to own property free and clear. Thanks for your videos believe me they help more than you know.🙏👍😉
you can do it @contrellwilliams, keep grinding my friend! If my videos benefit you, it means the world to me
@@solarcampercar Thanks for the reply my friend. Stay safe I will keep watching your videos.
I’ve got a truck and I’ve thought of doing something similar in the bed with a camper too or whatever they are called. It would be just for the week days since I work an hour from home to help save on gas. I live in a travel trailer full time, but I don’t want to haul it around everywhere I go.
@@contrellwilliams3658 nice man, this coming summer I will be on the road a lot also in my vehicle. Will be converting my outback into a stealth camper for living. I'm doing this to work on my photography and travel around in the U.S till I decide to settle but till that time comes I will be on the road for awhile😁 good luck to you and your journey.
@@solarcampercar
Hello bro love your accent were is it from…?
I subbed and I’m following on ig
Arslan, love this video, also!! As someone once said “You do you”, you do what makes you happy, you do what you like…it doesn’t matter what other people might say, as long as you like what you are doing! Love how you set up the SUV!
aww, you're very kind Joet. thank you for being here
Just discovered you today. Keep more coming. Enjoying it. Learning a lot.
awww welcome here!
Just found your channel tonight. Great job on the conversion. I used to own a 2003 Suburban and had drawn up plans to make it into a camper but never got around to it. I wish I had. That Suburban was the most dependable vehicle I’ve ever owed and it was one smooth ride. I wish I still had it. Keep doing what you’re doing because you’re doing a great job. You’re very organized. I’ll be spending some time tomorrow night watching your videos. Stay safe out there.
Welcome here and thank you. The suburban is such an amazing vehicle. I grew very attached to her
UA-cam just introduced me to your channel and I'm really happy about this. You need a show on PBS. It seems as though you don't waste anything, and you're an intellect -- you designed that vehicle to be efficient and as spacious as possible, which requires spatial reasoning skills out-the-ying-yang. Your home is beautiful and very modern, stylish, and cozy. Bravo!!
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I love watching all your videos, they are all pretty chill & laid back, but I'd have to say this one is my favorite, very relaxing to watch, I made sure to not skip at least 4 ads lol😊, I understand how much work goes into making these videos, thank you ❤
Thanks!
Hi Lisa! Thanks for that ❤️
I love your positivity, thank you for sharing it with us
Thank YOU
Your really inspiring
I'm renting in Australia in my opinion one of the worst places to rent
Feeling very insecure
To high rent having to move every year I hate it.
I was homeless in my younger years and that fear is taken away when I watch what can be done in your car ..
I'm hoping to buy a van and convert and live in (will be small)
What you have achieved is amazing and the only reason I can't convert a car instead is because I'm with a partner..
Thank you
Im in sydney
Its a joke
I admire your lifestyle. I have a home, but after watching several UA-camrs who chose to live a nomadic lifestyle, I want to try this in my Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo as well. There is something to be said about having a home on wheels and the freedom to travel. I have spent the last year or so acquiring the needed necessities to make it happen (now down to getting a power station, Jackery, and doing the needed build-out of my rig to accommodate my tastes). Keep bringing us this great content and safe travels!
You should read up on installing a secondary battery in the jeep. I use two in my Kia and in my opinion is better and cheaper than jackeries.
Yeah you can get one installed at an auto retailing shop..
Just came across your channel. You have the most soothing voice. Love how tidy you are. Keep living free from the rat race. And keep singing. Your voice is beautiful. Blessings to you young man
I am truly impressed. I am 83 years and tomorrow is my first day on the road. You have covered all the bases for me. Thanks.
Clean, efficient, and truly beautiful design. I love it. And it seems to work so well for you. You're able to do so much of the stuff you would be doing in a regular home or the like. Happy for your happiness. 😊
I think you have a great design...this certainly works fantastically for what you need. If I might make a suggestion...it seems like there might be wasted space underneath your bed caused by building the bed frame on top of the wood flooring. Could you gain more storage space by cutting out the flooring underneath your bed and customizing the curve of the endboard wood you have supporting the sides of your bed to the curves of the existing van floor? This would lower the overall height of the bed without the consequence of losing storage space beneath the bed and would result in a gain of headroom. Even an inch or two here or there can make all the difference in your comfort. You also won't lose any of the beautiful, clean, design you have going on.
One other suggestion. If you haven't done it already, this video would be great tagged with the keyword, ASMR. Your microphone picks up all kinds of neat sounds. All of the sounds from the steak cooking in the sizzling butter, to the pour of the water for the tea, the cabinets opening and closing, and even the crinkle of the paper towel wiping on the counter seem like they would lend themselves well to people who enjoy ASMR, and it could open you up to a whole new audience. Best of luck to you on your travels while I head off to binge the rest of your content. :)
Alisin, thank you for yet another suggestion box ideas! so the flooring of the vehicle is so weird. There's 2 levels of flooring in the vehicles frame in the rear. the entry way is one, then the 3rd row is elevated (by the car's frame) about 7 inches. I am very much planning on relocating the bed into the front passenger seat, and relocating the desk setup into the rear (or something like that). The ASMR tag is something I haven't thought off! I'm still deciding on how to record my videos, and what content to put out. I feel like I'm still in the experimenting phase of my youtube journey, so this feedback is valuable. Thanks again!
@@solarcampercar Ooo...yes, that likely will open up a good bit of usable space for you to pull out the passenger seat. I look forward to seeing how you tackle this challenge and the room it opens up for you.
Definitely ASMR. It was the first thing I thought of. Also your voice is very calming!
Nice set up. I'm a long haul trucker and live a similar lifestyle. You're doing a great job! I also use a propane burner as well as a 3000 watt inverter. I'm setting up a Sprinter van for another employment opportunity. Good luck, my friend.
Thank you Tim, that much very exciting that you're preparing a sprinter for your next journey!
U cooK? Good 4 u.
My first time seeing your Channel and I have to say I'm really impressed. With the way you live.
Welcome here Lowen, Thank you
Props for cooking with propane/butane inside your car the way you do. The fumes would get to me pretty quick as I once lived in my 1991 Bronco for 3 years in California when I was younger. I learned a lot those years alone and now camp with my young motocross family every week in a tent. I use the Cauldryn battery powered thermos (boils water) with the nanopresso coffee maker inside our tent when I get up an hour before the family. When we're caught in torrential rain storms, I'm also able to heat up precooked or can food using the Hot Bento battery heated box or the SteamBox (uses a little bit of water and battery can cook 3 times). If I need to cook from scratch I'm able to do so from the GoSun 1100 battery to those steam three level bento cookers (but does use a lot of power). I've been able to shower the kids and myself inside our main tent using the cylinder shower enclosure other car campers use along with the Geyser sponge system. I can either heat the water via 12 volt or using the Jetboil 1 litre of water to 2 liters cold. I filter the water from our water storage bricks using the Hydroblu jerry can system which is an incredible filtering system in harsh environments. Luckily our SUV is a plug in hybrid with 9 kwh usable battery for driving or for use via 2 x 1500 watt plugs. I have an extension cord going into our tent to keep the gosun 1100 topped up and use the second plug to keep my youngest son's electric MX bike charged up. The SUV is the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 2018 and has a charge function which acts as a generator to charge the 9 kwh in 20 mins via gas. The longest we have boondocked has been 8 straight days with no water, electricity or bathroom access. My next add on will be to get the Seck bag wearable sleeping bag with arms and legs. Props for car camping in the winter, must be some really cold nights. Stoked to follow your journey.
I think your builds are brilliant, and you’ve created it to suit YOU. You’ve inspired me to camping this summer just me and my car. 🙏🏼
Alright! I hope you have a great time solo camping!
@@solarcampercar thank you 😀 although my car won’t look even half as amazing as yours, you’ve made me realise that less is more. And I’m definitely going to find one of your videos where you show how to make your window covers. Thanks again and Journey blessings to you always 🙏🏼
I am enjoying your videos. Even the shorts. From one van lifer to another. Keep up the good work. You should consider a Q&A video. If you do, please allow questions to be ask here on UA-cam as well. I am not into all the social media platforms. Thanks
@foaquad thank you for saying that. did you mean a live stream for Q&A or just a video answering most asked questions? let me know
@@solarcampercar Hi. I was thinking just a video Q&A answering questions. Many people may not be available at the time of a live stream. I suggest to just announce in your next video that you are doing a Q&A. If anyone have any questions to ask in the comment section. Thanks for responding.
@@FOASQUAD great idea, will do that!
Your set up is sweet. The wood and cabinets look so good. I just rough it in my Jeep Cherokee when a travel with a sleeping bag on top of a mattress pad, and an ice chest. Videos like yours are so inspiring, and I hope to make a build like this one day, so I can live and travel longer in mine.
I love that beautiful voice and the setup of your conversion . Very awesome upload !
“Am I eating in my car or dining at a fancy restaurant?” Lol 😂, great vid man
Appreciate it homie!
Your night lighting is unique as well as the whole indoor of your home or homes. I'm a big fan of night lights. I find lighting up the room in which i sleep and the rest of the house with dim pleasant original looking light fixtures is very comforting and inexpensive.I'm a light sleeper. And i would think that is true of you too - living in the car. When a slight noise awakens you, your environment is this cool soothing lit up place conducive to sleep and you can fall asleep easily again. Good job!
I always enjoy watching other people's day in my life, videos. They are so relatable.
wow, thanks for the nice comment!
I just discovered your videos today and am fascinated. You are creative and extremely ambitious and resourceful. Thank you for the content and for sharing your journey.
I think I could live like this for a while, till I got older. Love adventure . But at 76 it would not be easy to move around in a car and keep up with what you do. I do admire it and wish I could.
This is one of the best channels on UA-cam I love it keep making more videos I can’t get enough of it
Hey nice to follow your videos! I also lived in a little van for 4 months due to circumstances, and I would do it again if I had no choice for sure ! Have a good day
Thanks for sharing your experience with that, and leaving a comment, I appreciate you
Arslan, you're my favourite youtuber! I must have rewatched your videos so many times. I find your videos calming and uplifting. Its the only channel I let the ads run, to support you in aj minor way. Thank you for doing these videos ❤
You're sooo inspiring!! I've been dreaming of this life style for a while now but I am just a little nervous &unsure why. But watching your video has helped... thank you so much!!! 😁🤩😍
Your sink setup has given me an idea for setting up mine in my truck camper
Glad to hear that!
Very interesting life style. I recently purchased a Yukon XL and was looking for ideas to make it a part time camper. This helped, thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
I wish I had thought of this when I was working on my dissertation. This would have awesome for me. Plus I could have saved money while doing it. I think you are on smart and creative young man.
aww thanks Charlene
You are so right about cleaning as you go!
Right?!
I live in a minivan and Ilove it, and I love your videos. So relaxing.
Happier than living in house and /or apartment . You appreciate things more what god give you
First time Ive watched an entire vlog/lifestyle video. Vid was amazing. Steak was amazing. Car interior is amazing. Good stuff...
Awesome! Thank you so much Young
@@solarcampercar No problem at all!!!
Love the set up. Your so organized. Definitely love that pour over coffee❤ Only thing I would change is the height of the bed, don’t think I could keep my neck bent like that.
thanks for this beautiful comment! you know, I could always renovate and change my build. I'm removing my front passenger seat soon! I wonder what I could do with that extra space now
I agree my neck hurts just watching
This chill voiceover style video is really nice
What I love the most is how organized and clean you are and how you take such good care of yourself. You do sound more depressed in this video than in earlier videos. Could it be that winter times add to isolation with this style of living?
Like ur background music. Very classy and relaxing.
You are awesome. I’m rooting for you. So brave.
Thanks so much
Man, you are living the good life. This is truly freedom. We love your vlog.
Nice set-up! Have you tried to get a remote starter installed? It would be much easier for you especially if you are cooking or just warming up the vehicle. Many have timers too. 😀
This has been on the back of my mind! I wonder if i could set that up myself? I hear it costs about $500
I have remote start but it won't let me start my car inside it I have tried before 🤷
Anyone else in the mood for steak now? 😄 Good stuff!
I'm gonna have you as a guest and cook you a nice steak one day @LouisKohman thanks!
I hope all the crouching does not eventually cause back issues. I am so glad to see you working out!!
You are so smart and I know you will have huge savings living this way. For your comfort I would invest a little on the roof to add more height. Your health is worth it. I know someone that years later has back issues and walks with a little hunchback. If your van looses value, it's ok, your back is worth more. Plus you will enjoy your van better. Thank you for all the ideas you share. You have a beautiful voice.
What a wonderful layout. Congratulations 🎉🎈 you did an amazing job. I can heritage a three-quarter ton dodge van and I had done something in here but I like yours a lot better because I have no kitchen have a great bed have a porta potty and an ice chest that’s not nearly as nice as what you have here so I’m going to redo mine completely I did mine in a few days and some of it didn’t work as well as I thought it would. So it’s no big deal. I want to change it now because yours looks great!
hi! love your day to day activity with your suv. The van life really fascinates me and makes me inspired! Living in a motorhome alone is so exciting👍 how I wish I could also be like you! But here in our country....living in a car is risky coz there are lots of bad guys😥
Really pleasant, relaxing narration. Keep up the good work!
Thank you kindly!
I'm a new sub. I absolutely love how clean & organized you are. It looks super cozy. I would definitely do this. I can't wait to watch your other videos. Stay safe....
Thanks for subbing! 🙉
I just started watching your videos and am amazed at how you live in your vehicle(s). You made it liveable and to your liking. Thats what counts. Wishing you safe and happy travels my friend.
I love this guy
awwww
I think you are pretty able a person to create your SUV so well for living. Also I think you have a great voice!
Thanks for sharing.
He sounds so gay.
This life style isn't for everyone but it sure does save you allot of money and hassle from owning a house or paying rent. I would love to do this but I probably can't lol. Maybe in the future
Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺..
A newbie here and wanted to say hi and really enjoyed the video..
I look forward to seeing more of your content..
You have inspired me 😊..
Take care and stay safe my friend ..
Mike
Your setup is awesome! I just feel bad you don't have more headroom. Maybe lower your bed or possibly invest in a bigger vehicle. You're doing great 👍
Thank you Denise, I am working on redesigning the entire setup!
Oh YES!!! Everything at hand. Love it. Thanks for sharing.
It's 9:35pm in san antonio tx and I've just watched every video of yours. It's super relaxing and inspiring. Like you said.. It's not for everyone.. I have someone I love with me and my dog whom is like my own child. But if I didnt.. It sounds like a never ending adventure. Do you have set places you want to visit? Are you driving to "home" or just always roaming? Anyways, thanks so much for the content and keep it coming. I wish you the best of luck and I'll definitely be following :)
wow, Thank you Christopher... Love to Texas! by the way, many couples travel with their pets in vans. I have a checklist of places I want to visit, I'm always looking for new destinations/adventures. I drove coast to coast with my campers multiple times and witnessed views I never would have dreamed of. thanks for being here
Yes I agree it’s not for everyone but it’s very helpful to just see and of course learn it seems like a lot of quiet time 💁🏾♀️
Awesome man I lived in my car for awhile but I'm thinking about doing what you did hear 🤙🙏 how does the water work like where does it come from?
Thanks Tyler! Water system is a simple $15 pump connected to a 3 gallon water jug, and empties in a 1 gallon tank that can be easily drained out
You did very good cooking your Stake, hope you stay warm in your SUV, , thank you for being a nurse and helping people, be safe , and you're doing a good job living in your SUV.😊
It can be an adventure if it's a chosen lifestyle, but if it's a necessity, it is still MUCH better being out of the elements in a place that's warm and relatively comfortable. I could live in there because I'm short, but I hope eventually you can move into a vehicle where you have more head room. If you had that, I'm sure you'd be very comfortable with your living arrangement. You definitely eat better than I do - that steak looked great!!
I appreciate that comment Janet. I do enjoy being out in the nature when I have the time
Awww you got a nice singing voice & I enjoyed your video, thanks for sharing.
🏕🚙 All the best to you 🙏🏾 from London 🤗
Thanks for coming, love to London!
What you have is absolutely a great lifestyle. Not working hard to pay the rent which nowadays consumes most of our monthly salary & leaving us almost nothing at the end of the month for food & other necessities. You have everything specially with your setup & at the end of each month, are left with a little $$ to spare. Oh, not to mention the freedom & not being tied down to a place which isn't yours to begin with 🍷🍷
Thank you :) I still work and have obligation, I just rather "suffer" in a small car vs paying monthly rent and not saving much at all
UA-cam bought me to this incredible person omg you are very clean organized eveything look nice inside not junkie 😊at all inside the car blessing hopefully you get a little apartment soon
I'm not living this lifestyle but your doing a great job im trying to go minimal because I realize we waste money on so many things that money could be used for retirement im realizing how wasteful and pointless a lot of the things I but is I envy you. Hopefully you will get something bigger in the neat future stay positive be blessed and live your life on your own terms .
Thank you for the nice comment.
Just found your channel and love it. Got a wee bit of binge watching to do. Love the set up of your home
Do you use a laundromat when you need your clothes/bedding washed? Also can you tell me the brand of the toilet you use? Thanks I really enjoy your videos.
yes @michael, I use the laundromat or friends'/relatives' machines if their close by. I'm using a camco 2.6 gallon cassette toilet from amazon. Thank you for being here
i like that chill melody piano!
hey Arslan (did I spell that right??) - good to see again and watch 'a day in your life'. I am amazed and impressed by your creativity and adaptability. You manage real well. And yes, tho it is obvious, I too notice how you can barely move throught the space in your car due tp the very low ceiling. I can't think how you can not get severe neck and backpains from this. I wish Santa could bring you a larger van so you can at least sit (if not stand) up normnally in your vehicle. I can't imagine how your car, your bed, your clothes must stink from the fat air of baking a steak in there. How do you solve that? Wouldn't it be better to bake meat on that stove outside the car??? I liked your video and enjoy the kindness and humor in your storyline. Hey and btw - you have a fantastic voice!!! Have you ever considered doing something professional with singing?!?! You talked about 'circumstances' that made you live your life like this; would you share some more on that? It made me sad. I hope you are OK and things will get better for you. Thanks for sharing. Kind friendly greetings to you! Jason PS would I do something like that? Well in a larger van where I could stand up - yes. The only thing that kept me from doing it yet is that I don't have a drivers license, which puts an end to any possible dream in this ideal immediately :-(
Hi Jason! you spelled my name right. Thank you for your input, I really appreciate that. let me answer some of your questions: If you noticed, i run the engine and heat so that my car gets fresh air and ventilates any cooking odor. Cooking outside would defeat my goal of stealth camping. a larger vehicle is better for my back but it's also more expensive to convert, park, stealth in. circumstances in my situation are: not wanting to pay most of my paycheck for rent. Also, I'm single with no kids, so I'm able to live like this since I have less responsibilities. As far as singing, I want to eventually publish a song on spotify! I hope you get your driver's license soon! keep the dream alive
@@solarcampercar hey budd, I did hear that you ventilated but wasn't sure that would be enough when baking a steak. Guess you have it all well organized. As you were standing on some deserted place in nature, out of the city I'd rather cook outside. I did hear you talking about not wanting to pay so much on rent, but it sounded as iof there were other personal motives. Hope you will sing some more on future videos! :-) As far as my drivers' license - I am poor, have no money whatsoever, and taking lessons and do exams to get a license costs loads of money here. It is impossible for me to get it. :-( PS where are you curently staying? Take good care of yourself bro! Greetz Jason
Thank you for saring your vehicle home experiences with us. Good stuff!
I'm jealous of your situation. I dreamed about being homeless too, and planning to live in a van. I am working in a bakery so food is not a problem for me. I just want to quit paying my bills in the house that will never be mine.
Not everyone can afford $1.5k rent
"I dreamed about being homeless"!!! Lol!! That's classic!!!👍❤
I’m so happy to see your upgrade. You’ve got a fridge for creamer now 😊 Smiling for you.
Brother. I love this lifestyle. Tell us about your parents? Your family. There thoughts? What do you do for work etc? Great video
Hey cenimabandit, my family and relatives initially were against the idea of living in vehicles, but I was still determined to live this way. Now, they support my lifestyle, and I often visit them and park by their house incase I need to upgrade or do work on the build. I work in healthcare, I'm studying to be a nurse
@@solarcampercar that’s awesome. Thanks man
@@solarcampercar You will be a good nurse. 👨⚕️ Your car is organised, clean, functional & aesthetically pleasing 💐💡🎍🖼👨🍳
I love your calm demeanor and peaceful way.. all the best for you!😊
Mans sense of design is on point. Very good choices. Def a man of character whoever you are. Ive never seen you before this one video.
Pretty sad that people living in the richest country in the world have to live in their cars.
It’s by choice for most of the people living in their cars
Iv would imagine he saved money in the long run
Our "wealth" is based on paper that can be absolutely worthless tomorrow....
Amazing how you can stumble across a random channel and get so much inspiration from it. 🙏👌😊
i love this make me feel at home
I enjoy this kind of stuff. Just a chill video about your day.
Very enjoyable to watch real and great detail to the reality of this lifestyle thank you ❤
I lived in my Dodge Journey for almost a year and I loved it because I felt so free and in control.
I like my steak medium rare. Just watching your relaxing videos has given me a new lease on life! i'm enjoying life in my apartment just like when i first moved in and it was new to me. I made a Arslan meal today of chicken breast and teryaki vegetables and was sure to use butter. Delicious. I'm cooking things similar to the way you do!
i chose to live in my camper van for 2 years. mine had a shower, and toilet but most of the times i showered in the local lake, even in winter! (we dont get snow here though)
Great content. you seem like a great fella! liked and subscribed. Love from Europe.
I love to travel like this with almost no set itinerary. Sleep in my SUV and travel wherever the wind blows. Now that I moved to Alaska, it is harder to find cities to go to like the lower 48 but I am going to now try car camping and just take off in my SUV with my camping stuff and biolite firepit and drive or take the ferry to different areas of Alaska for vacations.
Yo Its the first build like this Ive seen and its peaceful, cozy/the vibe is great, you have a gym membership, you record music, this lifestyle Id definitely live it... I use to have a V8 Cargo Van and sold it I could have transformed it like yours, netflix on the laptop would be good to download movies on for evenings or a lazy day or whenever. My steak I like to cook it medium rare with montreal steak spice, sometimes with bbq sauce or just salt n pepper/butter/garlic -Thomas L from Vancouver Island