We know this video is a little long so if you want to jump to a section... Intro 0:00 Rooftop Tent 3:20 Potty 6:36 Bed 7:44 Dinette 9:49 Kitchen 11:24 Cabinets 14:33 Cab & Additional Info 15:52
Do you ever feel uncomfortable with your children sleeping alone on top of the van and you inside? Idk I think I'd be a bit antsy about that one. But great use of the van for that many people.
Thanks, Valorie! We never felt uncomfortable with our kids being in the tent, especially with us being so close. We did have spaces for them to all sleep inside though if there was a storm, or some areas warned of bears/wild animals. Wish we would have shown the inside configured for all 6 of us sleeping inside! We were pretty cozy. 😆
My thoughts exactly. I wouldn't be able to let my children sleep separate from me. there was an incident decades ago in which a child was kidnapped literally from the tent while her parents slept separate from her in an RV.
Kinda silly thought but most people sleep in a different room than there children. In those rooms there is windows. What's the difference? I've never seen that idea before but what a cool idea!
I love how natural you guys are. Mostly, people just give a tour. Maybe, some technical stuff. But, I love how your family is just so happy to be together. And, you let that show. From letting your kids be a part of the production on their terms, to how you and your wife are so playful. I hope you never lose that. Great video and I hope there are more to follow.
Nice seeing a family doing van life. I feel like all I’ve been seeing are vegan 20 somethings. Love your sense of humor too. Can’t wait for more videos.
Its really great to homeschool and see others states... great for the family to share experiences.. it's kinda to bad that more people dont try this.. I'm just solo in E350 but it's nice for you to get out while the things in 2020 is going on.. cool setup.. enjoy your travels and take care ✌
Hey James! Thanks for watching. Did you do your own build and have you posted it anywhere? Def a lot of fun and we're surprised more people don't try it too!
I really like threw tent on top... I plan to make bed space for all of us however when living in such small quarters this would be a really nice "get away". I also like the toothbrush Holder with cover.
Laughing so hard every few seconds...from sour cream toothpaste and the very important steering wheel! Love your storytelling style so much, it's kinda sad when the video ended. Still building our van and our daughter needs to start homeschooling soon so we are getting lots of inspiration from videos like yours. Sending love from the Philippines!
Hey!! Thanks so much! Yeah, we had a lot of fun making this vid! Excited for you guys… all the work and time put into your van build will definitely be worth it! Enjoy your adventure!
So nice to see a family making it work. Good for you. Glad you able to home school your children. What an experience you are giving them. Keep going. Thanks for sharing.
I have 4 kids who are a little younger than yours. I keep trying to convince my husband that he would love van life. He’s not convinced yet. Maybe I’ll tell him he can make all the dad jokes he wants. 😂
Love you guys!! Wondering how do you get heat to the rooftop tent? If there is any. And how do you heat and cool the inside when you are camping? Thanks~
The obviousness of how he describes the kitchen is funny. And the sheet, I almost spit out my yogurt. I imagine this whole tour in Bill Murray's voice. This guy is hysterical!
I think someone big enough to steal your kids climbing on top of your van would wake one of the parents up. It is not at all like the parents being in a separate RV and a knife cutting a tent on the ground level which wouldn’t shake the foundation of your tent at all as in the Yates case. IMO, it’s pretty ingenious, gives the boys some autonomy, without danger.
Very inspiring! We are planning to take the plunge, sell our house buy a van and hit the road! You have a great set up and an incredible vehicle! Everything is so well thought out and organized. You will probably hear form us when we start this project :) Thanks for the great video!
Hi guys! Love your set up looks so great love that you did it by yourselves. I was wondering how the fourth seat is in the front. We have a bunch of kids too and think this will be perfect. Was it easy? Also do you have the 4x4 or the RWD? Anyhow great job ;) and thank you!!
I am so happy I came across your channel! I’ve always wanted to live a van but with 3 kids I also homeschool, I have been putting it off. You have given life to my dream again! Thank you!!
Just found your videos. Awesome van set up and your video helped answer some of my wonderings about van traveling with kids. Look forward to seeing more about your adventures! What form of homeschooling do you practice? We're unschooling 3 kiddos currently.
Hey! Thanks so much for your comment and glad the video helped answer some questions! We don’t have a specific educational style. We use some curriculum and kind of wing most of it. I’m involved in a community called Wild + Free and that’s helped shape my daily rhythms. Check them out if you’re needing any good homeschooling resources!
We have been homeschooling for 7 years and hit the road this year. I'm so sad now that I couldn't think of a way to make it work in a van. Holy cow. This is awesome. It would have been so much better to be in a van instead of pulling out travel trailer with our 12 seater Nissan NV. We have 5 kids.
Great video. Do you by chance have one of what your set up is like if the kids sleep inside? Sorry if you already answered that. I didn’t read all the comments.
Hi we are in the process of doing a skoolie. We have been homeless for right at two years in August and we got a school bus. I am so looking forward to road school our 5 year old Autistic Son. I so want to do that tent to the bus. That is so cool. I need details on that please. I have my info on my channel.
This was a great video I love how you guys are spending time together working together. I love how the boys helps with the tent. This give me something to think about While I’m doing my research. We are planning a van life not full time but when ever we want to leave and go travel. We are HC parents this is idea. You guys make the set up seems so easy and affordable. Thank you for sharing 🙏
Wow super.. mi familia es como la suya 3 niños y 1 niña y estaba pensado como tener un camper pequeño para los 6 y si idea es la mejor que he visto hasta ahora... solo que yo pondría a los niños a dormir en el camión y nosotros arriba en la tienda!
Enjoyed the video! :) I would LOVE to see a video on daily organization. We just inherited a 1972 motorhome (not much bigger than a van 😆 and it is about to be our transitional home! Thinking about...laundry and towels and musical instruments... all the daily can't get rid of things. What do you guys do? :)
6 people in a class b? Maybe they're a little easier to drive, but Class C or Class A are far superior if there's more than one person. Six???? I never get how people can do this and then add a dog or two to the mix!
What about A/C / heat for the kids when you are driving? Does it ever too hot or too cold? Do you rely on the AC/ heat in the front. We are deciding weather to keep the factory AC in our van
This is a really great video. I have been trying to educate myself on living in a van and if it will be a good idea for our family. As of can we do it.. We also homeschool our children and I just want to be able to be more free to just get up and go. Not be stuck with some house chores and yard work everyday. We are getting ready to rent out our house this year and make that big move. Either buy a van already equipped or just do it ourselves. Watching families like yours gives us the courage and motivation to do it. Thank you both for sharing God bless.
Hi , I found this video by accident! This is amazing. I also have a camper van like yours being conversion in China. Thanks for the video, it gave me a lot of inspiration！
I was pretty excited to watch this video until one of your children needed to use the toilet and your first response was “just go out into the woods, grab some toilet paper”. That honestly goes against road rules as well as being illegal in some states. If you MUST use the woods as your toilet you are supposed to take a shovel and burry it at least12” down (some places 2’) so many people have hit the road without taking personal responsibility with them. The trash and vandalism in the parks is at an all time high and now being able to use BLM land is even starting to be taken away in some areas. Just from the first few minutes I’ve lost interest from your just use the woods comment.
Yes can I trade my car in for a van like this to build? If not how did you save to buy one I am a single woman. At the moment my youngest of four young adults is living with me. How do you get your mail.
Do the kids get hot in the top tent? Do all four sleep well together? We have 4 as well aged 4-12. Also, is safety a thought with going up and down the ladder?
They sleep great up there! Never had an issue. Honestly, we were never concerned about safety with the ladder. And we traveled in the fall, so had cooler weather almost every night, but I could definitely see it getting hot up there on a warm night!
We know this video is a little long so if you want to jump to a section...
Intro 0:00
Rooftop Tent 3:20
Potty 6:36
Bed 7:44
Dinette 9:49
Kitchen 11:24
Cabinets 14:33
Cab & Additional Info 15:52
Hi @vardagen we’re do you guys wash clothes?
What is the brand of your car tent? Thx
@@espericuetafamilyvlogs4031 friends houses that we visit or laundromats!
@@kellychristopherson1410 we bought it factory direct but that ended up being a pretty crazy process. Check out Tepui for something similar.
What baskets are those under the seats? We have 4 kids and the same 4 seater bench, and they never fight! :)
Do you ever feel uncomfortable with your children sleeping alone on top of the van and you inside? Idk I think I'd be a bit antsy about that one. But great use of the van for that many people.
Thanks, Valorie! We never felt uncomfortable with our kids being in the tent, especially with us being so close. We did have spaces for them to all sleep inside though if there was a storm, or some areas warned of bears/wild animals. Wish we would have shown the inside configured for all 6 of us sleeping inside! We were pretty cozy. 😆
My thoughts exactly. I wouldn't be able to let my children sleep separate from me. there was an incident decades ago in which a child was kidnapped literally from the tent while her parents slept separate from her in an RV.
@@kellygold2815 I remember that. So sad
@@valtracy17 maybe have one parent in the tent with the children and one in the rv at night when sleeping.
Kinda silly thought but most people sleep in a different room than there children. In those rooms there is windows. What's the difference? I've never seen that idea before but what a cool idea!
I love how natural you guys are. Mostly, people just give a tour. Maybe, some technical stuff. But, I love how your family is just so happy to be together. And, you let that show. From letting your kids be a part of the production on their terms, to how you and your wife are so playful. I hope you never lose that. Great video and I hope there are more to follow.
Hey Ryan! Thanks so much!
Nice seeing a family doing van life. I feel like all I’ve been seeing are vegan 20 somethings. Love your sense of humor too. Can’t wait for more videos.
Haha, Yeah, we are a bit of an anomaly, but it’s been fun discovering that it works well for a larger family. Thanks for watching!!
living in a van with 6 kids??
Came here to see how you can van life with kids. Stayed for the Dad jokes
Same
💯
That tent bedroom looks like so much fun for kids. I would’ve loved to be living this lifestyle when I was growing up.
What type of roof tent is that and where did you purchase it?I like it. Thanks
Its really great to homeschool and see others states... great for the family to share experiences.. it's kinda to bad that more people dont try this.. I'm just solo in E350 but it's nice for you to get out while the things in 2020 is going on.. cool setup.. enjoy your travels and take care ✌
Hey James! Thanks for watching. Did you do your own build and have you posted it anywhere? Def a lot of fun and we're surprised more people don't try it too!
The fitted sheet fold👌😂😂 So great, you guys! Thanks for the tour!
Ha! Thanks for watching, Chelse!
Jared: “We’re just about to show them the toilet part, if you can wait you can show ‘em”
...gotta say, was worried where that was going..😏
😂😂
let the kids sleep inside and you sleep on the tent instead. i think that’s safer for the kids
I really like threw tent on top... I plan to make bed space for all of us however when living in such small quarters this would be a really nice "get away". I also like the toothbrush Holder with cover.
I love your van! You all are so creative and you used your space so well. I love the roof top tent! Thanks for the video!
Hey thanks so much! We're so happy with how it turned out!
Laughing so hard every few seconds...from sour cream toothpaste and the very important steering wheel! Love your storytelling style so much, it's kinda sad when the video ended. Still building our van and our daughter needs to start homeschooling soon so we are getting lots of inspiration from videos like yours. Sending love from the Philippines!
Hey!! Thanks so much! Yeah, we had a lot of fun making this vid! Excited for you guys… all the work and time put into your van build will definitely be worth it! Enjoy your adventure!
So nice to see a family making it work. Good for you. Glad you able to home school your children. What an experience you are giving them. Keep going. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Sandi!
That is so sick! Quick question, what camera did you guys use to film this? It catches really good quality and seems comfortable to film with.
Love it! What do you do when it is raining - both during the day but also at night with the tent? Thundering and lightening/windy?
"Road-schooling", love it!! Even better than homeschooling! 💯👍😊
I have 4 kids who are a little younger than yours. I keep trying to convince my husband that he would love van life. He’s not convinced yet. Maybe I’ll tell him he can make all the dad jokes he wants. 😂
As you offer up the unlimited Dad joke pass, present him with a portable grill. Gotta go big! lol
Love you guys!! Wondering how do you get heat to the rooftop tent? If there is any. And how do you heat and cool the inside when you are camping? Thanks~
Same question!
Do you guys run the Espar diesel heater underneath the van?
Nice couple and not annoying. Kids seem independent and loved the screen time they had.
The obviousness of how he describes the kitchen is funny. And the sheet, I almost spit out my yogurt. I imagine this whole tour in Bill Murray's voice. This guy is hysterical!
😂😂 glad you enjoyed it!
A 5 gallon buck with a toilet seat trashbag with 2in of horse pellets
Have you ever had any issues with wild animals, while in the woods?
Lovely video and lovely family! Really inspiring 👍
I think someone big enough to steal your kids climbing on top of your van would wake one of the parents up. It is not at all like the parents being in a separate RV and a knife cutting a tent on the ground level which wouldn’t shake the foundation of your tent at all as in the Yates case. IMO, it’s pretty ingenious, gives the boys some autonomy, without danger.
This is not autonomy
Very inspiring! We are planning to take the plunge, sell our house buy a van and hit the road! You have a great set up and an incredible vehicle! Everything is so well thought out and organized. You will probably hear form us when we start this project :) Thanks for the great video!
this is a black sink, which you can tell by the color . . . dude . . . wait . . . cant breathe . . . xD
This is so cool! To live in a van is definitely a dream of mine and your roof tent is so cool!!!
Thanks Maggie! Hope you can get one someday!
Love it! This lifestyle is a dream tbr. Anyway I can reach out via Email? Just went through your website a bit.. Hoping for the chance to chat! Cheers
You guys! This is so awesome! I’d be really interested to see a cost breakdown ! I love how much fun you have with your family! ❤️
Hey thanks... we'll try to put this together if we can find time!
Hi guys! Love your set up looks so great love that you did it by yourselves. I was wondering how the fourth seat is in the front. We have a bunch of kids too and think this will be perfect. Was it easy? Also do you have the 4x4 or the RWD? Anyhow great job ;) and thank you!!
I am so happy I came across your channel! I’ve always wanted to live a van but with 3 kids I also homeschool, I have been putting it off. You have given life to my dream again! Thank you!!
Oh, so glad to hear that!! Definitely a fun family adventure!
How did it go?
To be a kid living these adventures 😍
Right?!
You guys are fun to watch! Your kids are adorable, and you’re both great on camera. Thanks for sharing your adventure!
Hey thanks so much! Really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment!
Wow. Amazing. Six people and you guys still have space and your van is clean. Safe travels.
Thanks, Lisa. It’s not always this clean. 😂 But we definitely feel like we have plenty of space! Thanks for watching!!
Hey kindergarten friend! Miss you and fam! Love ya guys, Bru
Dude! Miss you too!
Just found your videos. Awesome van set up and your video helped answer some of my wonderings about van traveling with kids. Look forward to seeing more about your adventures! What form of homeschooling do you practice? We're unschooling 3 kiddos currently.
Hey! Thanks so much for your comment and glad the video helped answer some questions! We don’t have a specific educational style. We use some curriculum and kind of wing most of it. I’m involved in a community called Wild + Free and that’s helped shape my daily rhythms. Check them out if you’re needing any good homeschooling resources!
I love this Family this Nana is praying ALL blessings to you and the babies
Maybe I've missed it, but could you please let me know the full name of the van again? Which brand and type? :)
We have been homeschooling for 7 years and hit the road this year. I'm so sad now that I couldn't think of a way to make it work in a van. Holy cow. This is awesome. It would have been so much better to be in a van instead of pulling out travel trailer with our 12 seater Nissan NV. We have 5 kids.
Lucky kids born to Cool fun parents!!!
Great video. Do you by chance have one of what your set up is like if the kids sleep inside? Sorry if you already answered that. I didn’t read all the comments.
Love your van! We have a Promaster ourselves. Great video. Paul & Magen
That’s awesome! Thanks for watching
Hi we are in the process of doing a skoolie. We have been homeless for right at two years in August and we got a school bus. I am so looking forward to road school our 5 year old Autistic Son. I so want to do that tent to the bus. That is so cool. I need details on that please. I have my info on my channel.
This was a great video I love how you guys are spending time together working together. I love how the boys helps with the tent. This give me something to think about While I’m doing my research. We are planning a van life not full time but when ever we want to leave and go travel. We are HC parents this is idea. You guys make the set up seems so easy and affordable. Thank you for sharing 🙏
Wow super.. mi familia es como la suya 3 niños y 1 niña y estaba pensado como tener un camper pequeño para los 6 y si idea es la mejor que he visto hasta ahora... solo que yo pondría a los niños a dormir en el camión y nosotros arriba en la tienda!
Enjoyed the video! :) I would LOVE to see a video on daily organization. We just inherited a 1972 motorhome (not much bigger than a van 😆 and it is about to be our transitional home! Thinking about...laundry and towels and musical instruments... all the daily can't get rid of things. What do you guys do? :)
Nice!!! We are doing it with family of four. Love the video and the tour. Good luck on the road!
6 people in a class b? Maybe they're a little easier to drive, but Class C or Class A are far superior if there's more than one person. Six???? I never get how people can do this and then add a dog or two to the mix!
What is the tent called and where did you buy it very cool, I’m looking at getting one for our Minivan 🚐! Thank you 😊
This is a black sink, as you can tell by the color. :D
You're funny!! I love that you're doing this with your kids, they'll do and see things that other kids won't even dream of.
🤣 🙃 the fitted sheet technique was PRICELESS!
Can you share with me how you did the TV shelf/system? What rail system did you use to allow for the tv to come down like that? Thanks!
#*#*#* Can you order help me with how to go about homeschooling? *#*#*#
What about A/C / heat for the kids when you are driving? Does it ever too hot or too cold? Do you rely on the AC/ heat in the front. We are deciding weather to keep the factory AC in our van
"that steering wheel is very important" 😂
Great video
amazing adventure and a beautiful family! thank you for sharing!!
What ever happened to your van? Do you still own it, did you sell it? Awesome build!
Beautiful family, God bless you guys! Happy thanksgiving, greetings from Ohio family
Thanks!!
Hang on, do your kids have friends, bc there homeschooled and you kinda live everywhere?
Thanks for making me chuckle 😆
What a lovely family
Good lord. I’m so glad I did not grow up in the road living in my family’s van. Ug.
Also what internet we’re using nomad great when working but goes out every other month with terrible customer service thanks
I have a family of four and we have a 3 story house and we are going to be moving into a different house soon bc it’s to small😹
Well done! And amazing how you can travel with 4 kids and make it look so easy.
Thanks so much! Yeah, it’s worked really well for our family! So thankful.
You guys are awesome ! Love the setup and ultimately the humour and banter 👌
You hooked up the lithium battery to the alternator? Omg please do a video explaining this
I've seen the rooftop tent but not a van. What a great way to travel with kids.
This is a really great video. I have been trying to educate myself on living in a van and if it will be a good idea for our family. As of can we do it.. We also homeschool our children and I just want to be able to be more free to just get up and go. Not be stuck with some house chores and yard work everyday. We are getting ready to rent out our house this year and make that big move. Either buy a van already equipped or just do it ourselves. Watching families like yours gives us the courage and motivation to do it. Thank you both for sharing God bless.
That’s so exciting! You will love it and have lifetime memories from it.
Hi , I found this video by accident! This is amazing. I also have a camper van like yours being conversion in China. Thanks for the video, it gave me a lot of inspiration！
That's awesome... you're going to love it!
Honestly looks kinda awful. I'm kinda a van life snob and I wouldn't want 6 ppl in a van
Dude, you guys are hilarious! Laughed so many times! Love it!
It's so nice to see that the kids are very involved. Looks like they are all having a great time.
What program do u use for road school we’re in Cali too but finding few options
very cool! How long is this bumper to bumper?
What is the make and model of the roof top tent? Have you found it to hold up well in heavy rain?
Aren’t you ever nervous about having the kids in the tent at night? Is there a way you keep it safe?
Yall are funny as hell.!!!
His fitted sheet folding technique LOL
Works every time!
you should make more videos about van life..
He's funny. Know wonder you married him.
I was pretty excited to watch this video until one of your children needed to use the toilet and your first response was “just go out into the woods, grab some toilet paper”. That honestly goes against road rules as well as being illegal in some states. If you MUST use the woods as your toilet you are supposed to take a shovel and burry it at least12” down (some places 2’) so many people have hit the road without taking personal responsibility with them. The trash and vandalism in the parks is at an all time high and now being able to use BLM land is even starting to be taken away in some areas. Just from the first few minutes I’ve lost interest from your just use the woods comment.
Haha that was a joke. If you had kept watching you would have seen otherwise.
I love this! I wish I had the time and resources to do this with my kids. I enjoyed your video.
Have you guys done a video on how you afford to travel?
Incredible! You guys are funny, clever and brave!!!
Haha thanks!
Does your four person bench seat fold down flat?
Hi! What programs do you use for school?
Your fridge runs on AC/DC. Does it play Highway To Hell?
😂 the way I drive it def feels like we’re on that highway sometimes
What’s the name of the rooftop tent & the net & ladder paired with it?
Nice but all its expensive Mecedes Vans yeti cooler etc etc
Do all 4 kids fit in the rooftop tent? If not where else do they sleep inside?
Can you please tell me what website you got the roof top tent from
Yes can I trade my car in for a van like this to build?
If not how did you save to buy one I am a single woman. At the moment my youngest of four young adults is living with me.
How do you get your mail.
We may make a video about the financial side of this. It can be tricky to pull off but there are a lot of factors that go into it.
Alla fine, quanto avete speso, per la camperizzazione?
Do the kids get hot in the top tent? Do all four sleep well together? We have 4 as well aged 4-12. Also, is safety a thought with going up and down the ladder?
They sleep great up there! Never had an issue. Honestly, we were never concerned about safety with the ladder. And we traveled in the fall, so had cooler weather almost every night, but I could definitely see it getting hot up there on a warm night!
I like family vans so much is for 2 people
Awesome van. Great family.
Thank you for sharing.
God bless
Thanks so much, Bonnie! It’s definitely been a fun adventure!
Buen vídeo 👌 gracias.