Surviving a Blizzard In a Van - Living The Van Life

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    How do you survive a blizzard while living in your van? How do do you stay warm in a vanlife during winter? It is not uncommon to find blizzard conditions in the North Cascade Mountains of Washington. If you are living the van life, the winter season is the most crucial time of year when it comes to survival in your van. Survivng a blizzard becomes dependent how prepared you are for these circumstances.
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  • @wildcatpker120
    @wildcatpker120 5 років тому +4219

    12 hours of youtube later, i'm watching a dude camp out in a van during a blizzard. gotta love being hungover on a saturday

    • @LivingTheVanLife
      @LivingTheVanLife  5 років тому +144

      Hahahah!! Yes! That’s what i love to hear!

    • @tinysnek4043
      @tinysnek4043 5 років тому +72

      lmao i watched this video high asf

    • @jasonking9602
      @jasonking9602 5 років тому +26

      @@tinysnek4043 Puff Puff Pass Bro.....

    • @tinysnek4043
      @tinysnek4043 5 років тому +25

      @@jasonking9602 dont worry i gotchu

    • @jasonking9602
      @jasonking9602 5 років тому +21

      @@tinysnek4043 Now that's what I'm talkin bout..... Hell yeah

  • @freshmememydude9236
    @freshmememydude9236 4 роки тому +1878

    I love watching this shit when I'm all cosy in bed.

    • @byronmartin6377
      @byronmartin6377 4 роки тому +46

      FreshMeme MyDude I’m doin it rn😂😂😂I need to go to sleep

    • @richiecrawford4671
      @richiecrawford4671 4 роки тому +16

      FreshMeme MyDude i’m doing this rn💀

    • @JenGM24
      @JenGM24 4 роки тому +18

      Stop taking the words out of my head.

    • @amberf3599
      @amberf3599 4 роки тому +5

      FreshMeme MyDude..i am doing the same

    • @taylorcarter6940
      @taylorcarter6940 4 роки тому +3

      💯😂😂

  • @327h7
    @327h7 5 років тому +1641

    There is nothing more pleasant and joyful than feeling of being warm, cozy and safe in a shelter ( car, tent or cabin ) in the cold blizzard snowy frizzing outdoors. It is magical.

    • @LivingTheVanLife
      @LivingTheVanLife  5 років тому +50

      Thanks!

    • @jonothandoeser
      @jonothandoeser 5 років тому +21

      Yup. Nothing like eating government cheese, and living in a van down by the river...
      ua-cam.com/video/bXk3teJpzGU/v-deo.html

    • @LisaMarie51968
      @LisaMarie51968 5 років тому +6

      327h I agree!

    • @327h7
      @327h7 5 років тому +23

      Jonothan Doezer I haven’t had a bit of that cheese yet ( close to retirement), but l have given government a lot founds to buy and give cheese to likes of you . Aside from the cheese issues it puzzles that how some one can relate the nice discussion about camping to cheese ??!?

    • @jbrooks959
      @jbrooks959 5 років тому +2

      Me right now doing the same as you.

  • @cristinamorenolamin3217
    @cristinamorenolamin3217 4 роки тому +80

    Something so satisfying watching a snow blizzard when you warm and cozy indoors. Fabulous watching.

  • @RedGhost1990
    @RedGhost1990 4 роки тому +205

    Who Says Vans cant drift he drifted that like a boss

    • @Porsche996driver
      @Porsche996driver 4 роки тому

      RedGhost1990 Pretty sure that’s a Syncro AWD. Anyway rear-engine and rwd at a minimum, just like a 911!

    • @RedGhost1990
      @RedGhost1990 3 роки тому

      @Acoustic02 _ i know that lol, thats why i said who says vans cant drift, im not saying that vans cant drift....i know vans can drift

    • @PeterKnagge
      @PeterKnagge 3 роки тому

      HiAce drift vans, that's who!

  • @DARisse-ji1yw
    @DARisse-ji1yw 4 роки тому +1363

    How to "survive" a blizzard in a van.
    Turn on heater.
    Eat.
    Go to bed.
    Repeat.

    • @riverpinewood6560
      @riverpinewood6560 4 роки тому +102

      How to survive in this world.
      Eat.
      Go to bed.
      Repeat.

    • @bigbill74scots
      @bigbill74scots 4 роки тому +36

      Exactly. Do it without the heater. This is like hunting deer with a 50 cal. Zero challenge.

    • @d.i.g.i.t.a.l.9268
      @d.i.g.i.t.a.l.9268 4 роки тому +10

      Where to pitch a loaf in minivan....

    • @nauticalpixel
      @nauticalpixel 4 роки тому +2

      Brian Johnson Look for a bush.

    • @nauticalpixel
      @nauticalpixel 4 роки тому +2

      Trumpy Bear Go outside, find a bush and take a shit.

  • @spiderfam8734
    @spiderfam8734 4 роки тому +512

    imagine getting locked out of your car

  • @Renziel.
    @Renziel. 5 років тому +1181

    My guy really drifted a van uphill 😂😂😂

    • @keetonadams3797
      @keetonadams3797 5 років тому +4

      YCG Renziel i’ve drifted an el-camino in my yard down a steep hill😂😂

    • @easternadventures9978
      @easternadventures9978 5 років тому +52

      That ain't nothing. Drifted a 1908 Model T down the harsh streets of NY in the blizzard of 1910 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @aurephaneuf2308
      @aurephaneuf2308 5 років тому +36

      Thats it? I drifted a tank down Mount Everest with no brakes

    • @chazyeast6819
      @chazyeast6819 5 років тому +3

      That is something you don’t see often

    • @bryanmartinez6600
      @bryanmartinez6600 5 років тому

      @JesusFriedChrist that was me like 2 weeks ago in Colorado

  • @hayden_misenti
    @hayden_misenti 5 років тому +859

    The natinal wether service: DO NOT TRAVEL!
    Chad: *travels*

  • @pocketguy0544
    @pocketguy0544 5 років тому +628

    Girlfriend: *can you come over?*
    Me: *can't there's a blizzard*
    Girlfriend: *I'm home alone*
    Me:1:49

  • @jeffreybroad3123
    @jeffreybroad3123 4 роки тому +16

    This is so cool. I remember doing this in the forests of Alberta when I was 20. My family were loggers and we stayed for a month in the winter, in a camper, I'm 55 now and they now have movable trailers with big screen tvs. Not the same lol. Only drawback was smelling diesel fuel

  • @FlicknBean
    @FlicknBean 4 роки тому +9

    The fact you drive a VW van instantly makes this the best build🤘🏻🔥

  • @richb5478
    @richb5478 4 роки тому +360

    Video guy: 1lb of food is more than enough for one person"
    Me: uhh..

    • @da1stamericus
      @da1stamericus 4 роки тому +25

      Not food... Meat.

    • @MrDannyboyFL
      @MrDannyboyFL 4 роки тому +32

      Rich christopher don’t be such a fat ass

    • @Minsang1st
      @Minsang1st 4 роки тому +36

      MrBoJangles don’t be such a dickhead

    • @trincao1245
      @trincao1245 4 роки тому +22

      @@MrDannyboyFL don't be such a dumb bitch

    • @richb5478
      @richb5478 4 роки тому +12

      What's the point of eating if you dont feel full, I have a fast metabolism so if I don't need a lot of food I'll be hungry in an hour

  • @shalona1974sweden
    @shalona1974sweden 4 роки тому +5

    Feels so extra cozy being tucked in the soft, warm bed, cuddling with my kitty's while watching this...

    • @matejsolid
      @matejsolid 4 роки тому +1

      Is kitty sinonym for something else 😂😂

    • @shalona1974sweden
      @shalona1974sweden 4 роки тому

      @@matejsolid Haha... Sometimes, not this time 🐈 Meow

  • @richardstorm4603
    @richardstorm4603 3 роки тому +7

    Chris Farley saw this coming. And we all laughed at him when we should have been taking notes.

  • @Malakie
    @Malakie 5 років тому +586

    When I came home from military service due to injuries, my wife, combat K9 and I ended up living in an RV through a bitter Wisconsin winter.. the entire winter. A few lessons for anyone doing this:
    1) During a blizzard, major snow storm or high wind event, make sure you constantly check your vehicle exhaust and/or furnace/heater exhaust if you have any intent on using them. If they get plugged you very will could die of suffocation.
    2) If you have fresh air vents and rely on them because your rig is very well sealed, make sure you also keep those clear for the same reason.
    3) Keep a good box of hand/foot chemical warmer packs in your rig just in case you have no power or power fails. They will keep you alive in an emergency.
    4) If possible, turn your rig so that entrance/exit/doors of your rig are pointed away the wind. If you do this, you may also need to plan on covering the radiator in your engine compartment area to keep it from freezing due to the windchills this will cause.. If you are lucky, the rear or opposite side of your rig will be pointing into the wind however.
    5) Do not use open flame heaters, liquid fueled heaters etc inside your rig in a blizzard without making absolutely sure you have them vented with fresh air that is not blocked by snow..
    Sadly, there are people that do this kind of camping... and died because of it. The biggest mistake of all those are forgetting to keep exhaust and intake vents unblocked.. People hunker up inside where they finally get warm and don't want to have to go back outside.. and it has cost people their lives. So while winter camping is a lot of fun, just make sure you consider everything when doing so.

    • @Malakie
      @Malakie 5 років тому +91

      WTF are you talking about? Bring politics into a discussion about something completely different.. Just like a fucking moron liberal to do that.. Take your bullshit elsewhere.. I am sure others like you can set up a giggle shit session for you.

    • @kspfan001
      @kspfan001 5 років тому +59

      You left out 1. Have a Carbon Monoxide & Smoke detector.

    • @Malakie
      @Malakie 5 років тому +12

      True... probably because I automatically install those in my rigs.. LOL So for me I don't even think about that as I already have those right from the start...

    • @scubasam4176
      @scubasam4176 5 років тому +5

      Nice gta 5 profile picture

    • @Malakie
      @Malakie 5 років тому +18

      LOL seriously? Here is the original photo ... In that photo is my Combat K9 Mia and myself in front of one the armored vehicles used by my tactical team I was team lead of.. Where the hell did you get GTA 5 out of that? In fact when you look at the photo, how you can even think it is not real is beyond me.. anyone with eyes can clearly see it is very real.. i.imgur.com/DMIivFA.jpg and just to help you out, here is a second photo.. i.imgur.com/hKxeFFG.jpg And if you need more, just click on my name and look at the posted photo's... LOL Gotta love trolls like you that have no clue what they are talking about.

  • @substygram4357
    @substygram4357 5 років тому +738

    1:55 okay surviving a blizzard in a van is one thing but did he just drift a VW van?

    • @gijr2003
      @gijr2003 5 років тому +13

      Psychopathway Big deal, in snow and ice easy. I was going sideways in a Chevy van when I hit black ice on highway in winter time.

    • @lvi8957
      @lvi8957 5 років тому +8

      *He did !! 👊😂 hhhhh..... 👌*

    • @josefomarques7212
      @josefomarques7212 5 років тому +8

      Never dit with your home

    • @chuckstubblebine1147
      @chuckstubblebine1147 5 років тому +1

      Lmao!

    • @beliver6230
      @beliver6230 5 років тому +2

      gijr2003 Big deal!

  • @johndahlager7798
    @johndahlager7798 5 років тому +332

    I love it when someone in a video says click the link in the corner but there is nothing there. 😂

    • @greensteeze
      @greensteeze 5 років тому +1

      @Mat Taylor yeah still nothing

    • @TrevR-wt9pi
      @TrevR-wt9pi 5 років тому +2

      Click the "i" in the circle

    • @fastgurrrl
      @fastgurrrl 5 років тому +3

      @@TrevR-wt9pi what about the link to the kimbo tour?

    • @edmmaster8054
      @edmmaster8054 5 років тому +2

      Every time he mentioned a link it was in the top right corner as info .Or if you still can't find. people usually put it in the description .hope this helped

    • @mystuff1405
      @mystuff1405 5 років тому +1

      Click the drop down arrow. It’s there. I thought the same thing but it’s there.

  • @alexisjones65
    @alexisjones65 4 роки тому +225

    All these road living videos makes me wanna buy a van just in case🤣

    • @nomadproductions5349
      @nomadproductions5349 4 роки тому +11

      Can I ride with you

    • @kokujin8
      @kokujin8 4 роки тому +11

      Fam all I keep thinking is I can clear ALL my debt if I did this for one year...

    • @alexisjones65
      @alexisjones65 4 роки тому +1

      Terrance Bernard exactly😂

    • @alexisjones65
      @alexisjones65 4 роки тому +5

      C Stew two people in a mini van😂I don’t think that’s gonna work

    • @wildbill23c
      @wildbill23c 4 роки тому +2

      I want either a VW Syncro 4WD van, or a Ford Econoline 350 with the 7.3L diesel and Quigley 4x4 conversion.

  • @SAM-os4mb
    @SAM-os4mb 4 роки тому +1

    I actually lived in my van in Washington for 4 months. It was absolutely amazing. Freedom!

  • @pjanoo6973
    @pjanoo6973 5 років тому +267

    Having shelter when its raining/snowing is the best feeling in the world

  • @klxsyk-3989
    @klxsyk-3989 5 років тому +439

    Not everyday you see a Westfalia drifting! That was sick lol

    • @jolotschka
      @jolotschka 5 років тому +8

      Yes cool driving, greetings from the home of VW van 😀

    • @defpunk4841
      @defpunk4841 5 років тому +3

      Lol bro, pretty bad ass😂

    • @donise8406
      @donise8406 5 років тому +7

      Yeah seeing that driving reminded me what kept me in my job in EMS for 40 years

    • @bujaremini5621
      @bujaremini5621 5 років тому

      @@jolotschka wo kommst du denn her?

    • @jayhogan1166
      @jayhogan1166 5 років тому

      yeah, most people are smart enough to NOT drive hitlers revenge ( a VW ) and also not drive like a dumbass punk kid

  • @ryannslife1730
    @ryannslife1730 4 роки тому +96

    Dom??haha Drift like a boss. That part is so cool bro.

    • @LivingTheVanLife
      @LivingTheVanLife  4 роки тому +9

      Ha! Cheers!

    • @ChanceKearns
      @ChanceKearns 3 роки тому +1

      Dom? Im more of a sub

    • @pilgrimcarolee7294
      @pilgrimcarolee7294 3 роки тому

      Hey Chad! I am glad you have such a Good
      Heater!!! Stay safe! Watch out for thse californian's. They are
      Not used to driving in the snow & black ice! I found that out while living in Oregon.

  • @lordturf3518
    @lordturf3518 2 роки тому

    Cooking in a warm van...in a blizzard (outside)...!!!
    You chaps really are stretching the limits of winter endurance..!
    Winter storm in full effect...(outside)...!!!
    You managed this winter endurance situation amazingly..
    You dudes rock.!!!!

    • @LivingTheVanLife
      @LivingTheVanLife  2 роки тому

      Good one “Lord” Turf… 😂 Did you happen to see the title….? It says “In a Van”. No one claimed any sort of “endurance” scenario. Pretty sure you got exactly what the title said you were gonna get. Sorry if you over exaggerated things in your head there chappie.

  • @adamr-4343
    @adamr-4343 5 років тому +41

    In 4WD's defense that Tacoma looks like it could use 4 new tires.. not much tread left at all. Awesome video tho man. Looks like a hella good time.

    • @floppinfish
      @floppinfish 5 років тому +2

      He cant added new tires. He bought a Tacoma.

    • @flight2k5
      @flight2k5 5 років тому +1

      Xj18A huh?

  • @mikezog1030
    @mikezog1030 4 роки тому +35

    "A little bit of max trax and a little bit of shovelling to get yourself out of there..." - yeah and a BULLDOZER!

  • @Johnnysaintrizz
    @Johnnysaintrizz 4 роки тому +58

    The Van life isn’t so bad, Matt Foley! I wouldn’t mind living in A VAN DOWN BY THE RIVER!

  • @irisgardener4141
    @irisgardener4141 2 роки тому

    Take a drink every time you hear Max Trax. Just don't expect to be at work tomorrow

  • @HPC123123
    @HPC123123 4 роки тому +4

    Use the backside of your knife to scrape whatevers on the cutting board, that'll keep the sharpside from getting dull

  • @ThePrimo323
    @ThePrimo323 5 років тому +187

    1:51 fast and furious Tokyo drift song abruptly plays

  • @LisaDeyoung84
    @LisaDeyoung84 5 років тому +11

    I’m so envious of your van life...snow storm and all 💜 Goals!! You always seem so content!! Keep up the great videos ✌️

    • @LivingTheVanLife
      @LivingTheVanLife  5 років тому

      Thanks for watching!!!

    • @putheflamesou
      @putheflamesou 5 років тому

      Do it!!!!Need many many pretty things doing this to make it,,wow, cool , etc etc...and HOPEFULLY legal!! mmm? le-gal, I like it. Houses are dumb anyway. Save the planet burn a house and laws that force inefficient uncreative lifestyles. Nice smile u. PS: love a well balanced ax with respect for each other.

    • @1966supersport
      @1966supersport 5 років тому

      putheflamesou WTF are you yammering about? Can’t understand a word you said.

    • @putheflamesou
      @putheflamesou 5 років тому

      @@1966supersport Did you happen to notice they are not camping in a campground. When I was 15 I went to parksssssssssssssssssssssssssss and set up a tent and was kicked out. IT IS ILLEGAL!!!!!!!!!!! OR might you be one of those tax free house jumpers working the system of waste ...to notice. A lady here might want to do this and who knows what could happen. She DID call it """VAN LIFE""" now didn't she before you go off not understanding ENGRISH. A ax is a tool EVERY camper should have. A tool............

  • @JosecarlosValle
    @JosecarlosValle 4 роки тому

    Hello, I live in Itapecerida da Serra, Brazil. I'm 73 and I enjoyed seeing you today. Your work is very good and I will accompany you. The recording is well done, I like it when you cook. Congratulations

  • @Saffrone221
    @Saffrone221 5 років тому +62

    This is amazing. When you sleep and eat in a cozy box in the middle of a dangerous snowy night somewhere no one can save you. It feels very relaxing.

    • @b.trill6868
      @b.trill6868 5 років тому +5

      I feel like everyone must do this to clear stress at least once a month or every month

    • @Saffrone221
      @Saffrone221 5 років тому +5

      Rig Maee feeling vulnerable but at the same time you are completely abandon with the possibility of death in a warm, cozy, food filled van.

  • @amm0ray269
    @amm0ray269 4 роки тому +3

    That van is fresh. Love the customization and setup

  • @andrecartier9449
    @andrecartier9449 5 років тому +219

    No this man did not just drift a van uphill. 🤣🤣💪🏼💪🏼

  • @TTVAN
    @TTVAN 2 роки тому

    I AM TOO CHICKEN TO DO SOMETHING LIKE THIS, SO I THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE VICARIOUS EXPERIENCES YOU HAVE AFFORDED ME. I LOVE LOVE LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!!!!

  • @nickxvitale
    @nickxvitale 5 років тому +49

    Drinking game
    Take a shot every time you hear MaxTrax

    • @LivingTheVanLife
      @LivingTheVanLife  5 років тому

      Nicholas Pritt wow. You must not be a heavy drinker? In the whole 12min 41sec I said max trax 4 times. Be careful. I wouldn’t want you to turn alcoholic.

    • @nickxvitale
      @nickxvitale 5 років тому +2

      Living The Van Life 5, and it’d take me watching a couple more videos to be an alcoholic. 😘

    • @LivingTheVanLife
      @LivingTheVanLife  5 років тому +1

      Nicholas Pritt what kind of drinking game would it be with only 5 shots???? That’s child’s play

    • @mystuff1405
      @mystuff1405 5 років тому +2

      Nicholas Pritt Hear about this product on multiple sites. If i were traveling in rough areas i would have a set.

  • @ManCity-5Peat-Loading
    @ManCity-5Peat-Loading 5 років тому +37

    Dude, I love that you are posting content almost every day! I watch your videos multiple times. They are solid.

  • @MrMenefrego1
    @MrMenefrego1 3 роки тому +9

    *"KIMBO MADE IN USA"* Mounted on a Toyota, made in Japan. 👀

    • @markkoranjr6426
      @markkoranjr6426 2 роки тому

      You do know that Toyota trucks are assembled in America don’t you?

    • @MrMenefrego1
      @MrMenefrego1 2 роки тому +3

      @@markkoranjr6426 "Assembled" isn't the same as "Made".

    • @LHG350
      @LHG350 2 роки тому +1

      @@MrMenefrego1 please explain.

    • @markkoranjr6426
      @markkoranjr6426 2 роки тому

      @@LHG350 It’ll be interesting to see this reply. Clearly mr di giusto isn’t a car or truck guy 😂

    • @markkoranjr6426
      @markkoranjr6426 2 роки тому

      @@MrMenefrego1 yes, yes that’s exactly what it means. They’re more American made than many “American made” trucks.

  • @randoadamtv4980
    @randoadamtv4980 3 роки тому

    I like watching these videos when I’m warm under my sheet

  • @rxiinebree
    @rxiinebree 4 роки тому +87

    The radio feels like "The Day after Tomorrow" kinda vibes.

  • @PrincipledNaturalLaw
    @PrincipledNaturalLaw 5 років тому +12

    Lived in my trucks for 10+ years travelled the length & breadth of Europe...NorthSouth, EastWest...living for periods in 7 different countries.
    LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF IT!

  • @MikeGauley
    @MikeGauley 5 років тому +48

    Once I saw the van power sliding around the corner, instant "like"

  • @SindyJ37
    @SindyJ37 4 роки тому +1

    These videos are the best I love how Chad takes those turns

  • @hazel555
    @hazel555 5 років тому +36

    No fast getaway if bigfoot shows up.

    • @mariehladisch5041
      @mariehladisch5041 5 років тому

      oh please Chad could just drift away in his vw van no troubles

    • @JohnnyV_Val
      @JohnnyV_Val 5 років тому

      Bigfoot would give you a push... he's friendly right?

    • @JohnnyV_Val
      @JohnnyV_Val 5 років тому

      @Hubert Cumberdale hey, a decent citizen is Jesus.. so yeah your right

    • @JW-wp3yh
      @JW-wp3yh 5 років тому

      petrichor did you not see him drift that beast lol

  • @MrDFensos
    @MrDFensos 5 років тому +9

    Great video. Please stay safe! U should make an ASMR version. Some hours of blizzard sounds 😉

    • @LivingTheVanLife
      @LivingTheVanLife  5 років тому +1

      What do you mean?

    • @AP9311
      @AP9311 5 років тому

      He means when you record feature length of the blizzard sounds etc. That's what ASMR comes in. I have 12 hours worth on UA-cam of Cummins diesel running idling for 12 hours. ( technically is being looped to make it 12 hours worth of sounds) believe me, people love it, makes them go to sleep whatever sounds by listening to it :)

    • @nyccollin
      @nyccollin 5 років тому

      People can get that type of video/sound anywhere. No need for him to do it. He’s doing great at what he does best. Maybe you should record that yourself if that’s what you want.

  • @southhillfarm2795
    @southhillfarm2795 5 років тому +23

    If I was a van dweller I would make an effort to see less snow not more. And I like winter.

    • @LivingTheVanLife
      @LivingTheVanLife  5 років тому +1

      That’s what summers are for.

    • @robertheinkel6225
      @robertheinkel6225 5 років тому +1

      The military moved us to Montana. We arrived in July, and set up our pop up camper. The first night the temp dropped to the low 50s and the winds picked up to 50 mph. Our plans for camping while waiting for housing vanished quickly.

  • @TravellerChris
    @TravellerChris 2 роки тому

    So good! I've been saving up for a 4x4 van to turn into campervan for a while! WInter camping, and getting snowed in is awesome!!!

  • @cothranandrew
    @cothranandrew 5 років тому +16

    Idk how I made it to this page but this UA-cam algorithm keeps me entertained

  • @ryanwaidalowski9221
    @ryanwaidalowski9221 5 років тому +15

    I am jealous bro. Looks like a shit ton of fun. Thought I was the only one that loved snow. We had a lame winter here in Rhode Island so far but hopefully more snow to come. 😎

  • @johnpaulgarcia6906
    @johnpaulgarcia6906 4 роки тому +112

    Living your dreams is still possible people. Live like there's no tomorrow

    • @Ricopolico
      @Ricopolico 4 роки тому

      C'mon, you sound like a Nike commercial.

  • @jerryhack5192
    @jerryhack5192 4 роки тому

    You are my favorite van dwelling channel since UPNORTHOF60 stopped making videos. Still bummed about that. Love your videos Matt!!!

  • @stevencarver9910
    @stevencarver9910 4 роки тому +72

    You're living a cool life,I'm 59yrs old and jealous

    • @neo2190
      @neo2190 4 роки тому +10

      Steven Carver, you are 59 but that does not mean a thing. Please, go make the best of this beautiful gift and do what you were always meant to do. And that is what you love.

    • @mrdouglasbaker
      @mrdouglasbaker 4 роки тому +5

      Steven Carver do it still young

  • @markortiz7523
    @markortiz7523 5 років тому +41

    Dope snow drifting 🤙🏽

  • @drglinski
    @drglinski 4 роки тому +35

    Not gonna lie...favorite part was sliding the van around the corners.

  • @akseakayaker
    @akseakayaker 2 роки тому

    Noticed you did not have chains on your tires, it would have behooved you to put your chains on before the snow storm so later when you want to leave you don’t have to crawl around in the deep snow to install

  • @12pawsinn
    @12pawsinn 4 роки тому +5

    This is hilarious, guy thinks he's doing something new, us truckers been doing this for decades!!

  • @JESSROCKEDChannel
    @JESSROCKEDChannel 2 роки тому +5

    This is like the adult version of playing cardboard box houses when we were little

  • @EJubett
    @EJubett 4 роки тому +13

    Plow guy swearing under his breath when he sees all the vans in his way.

  • @melissacollins7906
    @melissacollins7906 4 роки тому +15

    Watching from my bed on Christmas day with the flu. Lol

    • @ricoramos2729
      @ricoramos2729 4 роки тому +2

      I hope you get better soon!

    • @StephenStylesGoesVanCamp
      @StephenStylesGoesVanCamp 4 роки тому +1

      Wonder how it is for guys in a van living & with flu 🤔 it kills me I can't stand cold when I'll 🤦

    • @melissacollins7906
      @melissacollins7906 4 роки тому +1

      @@StephenStylesGoesVanCamp well I was actually at my mother's house in a warm bed.

    • @melissacollins7906
      @melissacollins7906 4 роки тому +1

      @@ricoramos2729 I got over in about a week or so and thank you

    • @StephenStylesGoesVanCamp
      @StephenStylesGoesVanCamp 4 роки тому +1

      @@melissacollins7906 That sounds cosy 👌

  • @claudinecundiff8218
    @claudinecundiff8218 5 років тому +18

    I love videos like this. Cozy inside the great looking food . Learning about new things. Thank you guys.

  • @rogeliorenteria2529
    @rogeliorenteria2529 4 роки тому +2

    I thought he would have a separate video of him listening to the music 😅😂

  • @syncrovanCos
    @syncrovanCos 5 років тому +124

    Those Mad Trax, seems pretty efficient ! I was skeptical, to be honest.

    • @LivingTheVanLife
      @LivingTheVanLife  5 років тому +6

      Dude! They are the shiz for sure. They saved me in this scenario.

    • @lewiskellye
      @lewiskellye 5 років тому +5

      Great invention, probably good for mud too.

    • @syncrovanCos
      @syncrovanCos 5 років тому +3

      @Kevin Richards Actually, his van is 2WD, even if it looks like a Syncro. ☺

    • @syncrovanCos
      @syncrovanCos 5 років тому +2

      @@LivingTheVanLife I was surprised to see how fast they grip, on the first spin ! A bit expensive, but definitely worth have them on board, for what they can do ! ✌️

    • @winonaely6703
      @winonaely6703 5 років тому

      Living The Van Life k

  • @turkeybowlwinkle4440
    @turkeybowlwinkle4440 4 роки тому +11

    I thought the best thing of living mobile was driving away from weather.

  • @athatcher85
    @athatcher85 5 років тому +12

    Excellent video buddy, huge thumbs up

  • @tomdadisman1400
    @tomdadisman1400 3 роки тому

    That was some mighty fine snow drifting you did!!! Loved the video!!! Because of you and your van I’ve started to look for a Westfalia myself. They are hard to find around my area and when you do find one they are EXPENSIVE!!! One day though brother, one day. My wife and two children love your videos as well!!! From Ohio, thank you for the awesome content and Keep On Truckin!!!

  • @Rob...
    @Rob... 4 роки тому +17

    im sitting in my house in florida watching this as the cold front went thru, where it was 50 degrees! these temps and snow is crazy!

    • @sethbanks6511
      @sethbanks6511 4 роки тому +1

      HotShotVQ35 I see you guys are getting some real cold weather Wednesday.

    • @TheChrislewis1989
      @TheChrislewis1989 4 роки тому +1

      50 degrees in the north is tee shirt weather lol

  • @Wonderhussy
    @Wonderhussy 4 роки тому +6

    Maxtrax are great! They saved me when I got stuck out in the desert once... So lightweight and easy to carry, no excuse not to have a set

  • @isaiahyhomas1650
    @isaiahyhomas1650 4 роки тому +53

    Weather alert: Blizzard is coming. Do not travel
    Him: travels to camp out in the blizzard in a van
    Mother Nature: I’m about to end this mans whole career

  • @boblamothe8966
    @boblamothe8966 5 років тому +16

    Glad you like thoses extreme weather conditions...they make great videos.❄❄😁

  • @blainevonhagen8107
    @blainevonhagen8107 5 років тому +61

    Come here to North Dakota and see how well you survive lol

    • @chriscastillo6299
      @chriscastillo6299 5 років тому

      Lol shit one hitch at a time lol

    • @gabepelletier3602
      @gabepelletier3602 5 років тому

      @Trevor Soza UND?

    • @CC-jv3wm
      @CC-jv3wm 5 років тому

      @Trevor Soza great experience, not too much snow, be ready for weeks on end of -40 F.

    • @MrThenry1988
      @MrThenry1988 5 років тому

      Temps are a little different for sure. Lol.

    • @blainevonhagen8107
      @blainevonhagen8107 5 років тому +3

      Brutal cold and you would die in that van here, temps down to 40 below windchill down to 80 below

  • @laydawesome
    @laydawesome 4 роки тому +4

    Well this was incredibly boring. “Man talks to himself and plugs his other videos, oh and there’s a little bit of driving”

  • @jjhu9478
    @jjhu9478 4 роки тому

    Your friend's drive is a TACOMA, my dream vehicle

  • @JSUrbanAdventures
    @JSUrbanAdventures 5 років тому +13

    I love your videos, they're much more original and unique than alot of the other vanlife channels, and that drifting scene was sooo badass, thanks for the content man.

    • @LivingTheVanLife
      @LivingTheVanLife  5 років тому

      Thank you so much for the kind words my friend. Thanks for being part of the channel!

  • @BeeABaw
    @BeeABaw 4 роки тому +9

    1:55 I can hear Jeremy Clarkson screaming Speeeeeed and Powerrrrrrrrrr.

  • @garyr7027
    @garyr7027 4 роки тому +10

    When I winter camp it's in the same place year round... in my home.

  • @douglbri
    @douglbri Рік тому

    Coming back to one of the classics...love to see a "remake" of this in the Sprinter.

    • @LivingTheVanLife
      @LivingTheVanLife  Рік тому

      Have you seen my Arctic series in the Sprinter? Looking forward to more winter camping coming up-

  • @danwills298
    @danwills298 5 років тому +85

    You call this adventure, this is my normal drive to work!!? I live in Canada

    • @LivingTheVanLife
      @LivingTheVanLife  5 років тому +20

      Good on ya. There is always someone that has a leg up on the next person.

    • @UnderAlog572
      @UnderAlog572 5 років тому +2

      Yes I live in Siberia.. anyone from the artic?

    • @ellet.162
      @ellet.162 5 років тому +5

      Dan Will no kidding man I grew up just South of the border in Canada's front yard... It was 44 below zero fahrenheit in my hometown a couple weeks ago... Colder than Antarctica. So I know what you mean.

    • @justinl9077
      @justinl9077 5 років тому +9

      Plus you have to fight the yettis, grizzles, timberwolves, abominable snowmen, polar bears, etc..

    • @emknight84
      @emknight84 5 років тому +2

      As a New Englander I agre I aslo agree with the Canuck

  • @area51reviews
    @area51reviews 4 роки тому +10

    Leaving the window halfway open when exiting the van , I see you’ve learned a lesson or two.

  • @ritajimmie3361
    @ritajimmie3361 5 років тому +47

    Awesome. It would be so cosy in the van watching the storm. Thanks for sharing. I love it

  • @lkl5227
    @lkl5227 2 роки тому

    Crazy men! Seems like a lot of fun! Thanks for sharing.

  • @thesurvivalist.
    @thesurvivalist. 4 роки тому +16

    The snow is your friend, if you use it as air gape and barrier

    • @tedhernandez2394
      @tedhernandez2394 4 роки тому +1

      The Survivalist, You got that right! One has to be creative when in the snow. It can keep one warm if the right outerwear is worn.

  • @johnyblitz9774
    @johnyblitz9774 4 роки тому +12

    German engineering and american cojones is a deadly combination

  • @jennyjames9021
    @jennyjames9021 5 років тому +44

    those two dudes were missing a few thing for a cold winter night.....................BEER & CARDS !

    • @LivingTheVanLife
      @LivingTheVanLife  5 років тому +5

      Hahaha. That’s awesome!!

    • @matt9c1
      @matt9c1 5 років тому +2

      Seems kinda gay lol

    • @jennyjames9021
      @jennyjames9021 5 років тому +3

      @@matt9c1 and lotsa woman & wine

    • @scubasam4176
      @scubasam4176 5 років тому

      Trust me...there fucking party animals

    • @rice8468
      @rice8468 5 років тому

      Wow that is very gay

  • @smitheys
    @smitheys 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the videos man! You actually inspired me to move in my truck and create a UA-cam channel. Hopefully I can get on your level

    • @LivingTheVanLife
      @LivingTheVanLife  3 роки тому

      That’s so rad! What is the name of your channel?

  • @CLKlasse
    @CLKlasse 5 років тому +9

    That was some intense van drifting!

  • @beardedvikingmtber
    @beardedvikingmtber 5 років тому +8

    It’s not really an adventure when you spend one night in a blizzard, try spending 3-4 weeks out there

  • @PaulVarricchione
    @PaulVarricchione 5 років тому +38

    Edward Scissorhands couldn't have cut this video up more.

  • @MisfitsFiendClub138
    @MisfitsFiendClub138 2 роки тому

    That storm ain't nothing. According to my Dad he walked to school every day in blizzards much worse than this

  • @majcherj1
    @majcherj1 5 років тому +7

    Max Trax, or do what a native Michigander always did-pull out your floor mats from your car/truck. Do what he just did, but save the money! Works every time. rubber mats, carpeted mats, makes no difference.

    • @LivingTheVanLife
      @LivingTheVanLife  5 років тому +1

      Lol. Good one. You’re gonna have a hard time using floor mats to bridge gaps on washouts etc. Plus, for all the sets of floor mats you would ruin doing that, you could pay for a couple of sets of max tracks that will last forever.

  • @reno43512
    @reno43512 4 роки тому +6

    Dude your eyes are awesome, never seen anyone with that level of blue

  • @orangecrayon1617
    @orangecrayon1617 4 роки тому +6

    I'd just love to wake up in the van on a Sunday spark up a bowl and just chill out for a couple hours listing to music before waking up for the day

  • @warmachine1770
    @warmachine1770 4 роки тому +2

    Dang gotta buy max tracks,a new wallet,and a van.

    • @0ptimal
      @0ptimal 4 роки тому

      And some prepared chicken fajita meat

  • @frankburdodrums8984
    @frankburdodrums8984 4 роки тому +12

    This guy will be middle class in about 5 or 10 years.

    • @OtterPup_
      @OtterPup_ 4 роки тому +1

      i cant wait tbh

    • @clocked3585
      @clocked3585 4 роки тому +1

      So what!??

    • @frankburdodrums8984
      @frankburdodrums8984 4 роки тому +2

      @@clocked3585 Well if that's the kind of world you want to live in then I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

    • @xad_ONE
      @xad_ONE 4 роки тому +3

      What is this bullshit comment?

    • @frankburdodrums8984
      @frankburdodrums8984 4 роки тому +1

      @billyfromtheusa
      You totally missed the point.
      Imagine the whole country of the United States living in their cars.

  • @froy_boyproductions8488
    @froy_boyproductions8488 5 років тому +21

    Idk if your van was turned on this whole time but make sure that your exhaust isn’t covered up. Careful of those exhaust fumes.

    • @hampusk1931
      @hampusk1931 5 років тому +2

      The heat Will melt the snow

    • @dzoinc1555
      @dzoinc1555 5 років тому +4

      @@hampusk1931 I have personally verified the death of a man in his car caused by this exact problem when I was a firefighter.. He parked to wait it out and asphyxiated on the fumes.

    • @CODA96
      @CODA96 5 років тому

      Pretty sure nobody is as dumb to leave the van on. Im sure he has external batteries aside from the car one in his van.

  • @CharlesTheClumsy
    @CharlesTheClumsy 5 років тому +6

    In Sweden we call it getting to work.

  • @jamestobin2529
    @jamestobin2529 4 роки тому +2

    Hey man see you driving on Lincoln all the time!!! Love the channel.

  • @gregarioussolitudinist5695
    @gregarioussolitudinist5695 4 роки тому +3

    camped in a storm like that in PA, in a Coleman Sundome. That was an adventure. Not sure why you needed to drive anywhere to sit in your car overnight. to each his own,

  • @North_Of_Nowhere
    @North_Of_Nowhere 5 років тому +7

    My dude that was a sweet drift! I went camping with my Toyota GT86 late last year and was drifting about all over the place in the snow.... i set up and an hour later some guy in a VW Camper is doing the same haha, had a beer with him and he showed me your channel, love the content!

  • @Josue-rd5gt
    @Josue-rd5gt 4 роки тому +8

    Holy cow, I got to get me some of those Max Trax!!! It doesn’t even snow where I live😀.