a typical day living in a van as a student

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  • @jwarren6189
    @jwarren6189 2 місяці тому +25

    If you ever need a charge up mate my partner lives in Norwich and helps us full time vanlifers out I'm also full time have been for 15months now

  • @myvanlife1
    @myvanlife1 2 місяці тому +14

    Great video! I think that cat is just looking for a friend, I can't help but feel sorry for strays, the world is cruel and cold. Food, water and love is all they wish for. Looking forward to more videos, you are really good at this!

  • @luzbel4469
    @luzbel4469 2 місяці тому +12

    Hola! No pares de hacer videos de vanlife!! Este canal puede llevarte a recorrer el mundo entero en esta maravillosa forma de viajar como lo es la vida en una van. Te deseamos mucho suscriptores y muchas hermosas aventuras. Nos suscribimos porque te vemos potencial, eres entretenido e irradias una energía muy linda, buena aura!!
    Saludos desde Argentina!!🔵🔵⚪🌞⚪🔵🔵

  • @ianharrop6580
    @ianharrop6580 2 місяці тому +7

    Just found your channel…. I love this. You seem to have nailed it (Uni / van life) and the content is really good. I look forward to more… new subscriber 😊

  • @Wilba3k
    @Wilba3k 2 місяці тому +9

    I really enjoyed this, Ed. Keep up the good work and best of luck in your last year, it'll all be worth it!

  • @sarahtyster7342
    @sarahtyster7342 2 місяці тому +7

    that Kitty is being friendly that's how cats are friendly.... they want to come in and curl up in the warm. I really think your attitude is great, 'that's just life' that's so true. and amazing to be ahead of the game in that way.

  • @deano-uv6dr
    @deano-uv6dr 16 днів тому

    New subscriber here , loved your van life video , awesome . Keep up the good work 👍all the best from wales .

  • @mp-rz6cn
    @mp-rz6cn 2 місяці тому +7

    This is a really good video, really enjoyed the down to earth humbling feel to it and love the van set up!

  • @fionaludbrook8193
    @fionaludbrook8193 2 місяці тому +3

    Great video. I lived in a shed at the back of a distant cousins place in my first year of university, A camper van is a step up from that and yes, if you enjoy being on your own, it is a highly viable and realistic option, given rents are now so high. All power to you and all the best with your studies!

  • @MrBoab69
    @MrBoab69 2 місяці тому +2

    Well done a breath of fresh air You Tube van life has some serious cretins.
    I like your style, very relaxed manor. I am 63 now and have been full time since 2015 lol. Enjoy your time you're lucky you discovered vanning so early. Take care.Rob.

  • @gregmurphy2691
    @gregmurphy2691 2 місяці тому +5

    Thats a great video mate, id be interested to see a weekend video. I will be doing the same in June. 👍

  • @jstanders6973
    @jstanders6973 29 днів тому +3

    I'm so enjoying your videos.. I'm very much an Introvert, I've lived in house share, staff accommodation and I hated it.. As a 56yr old girl, I love my solitude.. Nice going Ed 👍

  • @GoodenuffCollective
    @GoodenuffCollective 2 місяці тому +2

    Thankyou for making this video.
    I need to show this to my son. He is at uni too and having to work his ass off just to pay rent.
    You just got yourself a new Aussie subscriber. 🎉

    • @strandEd_09
      @strandEd_09  2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks for watching, it really is a lovely lifestyle, if done correctly :)

    • @GoodenuffCollective
      @GoodenuffCollective 2 місяці тому

      @strandEd_09 I love it. I'm living in my van while I finish renovating my house then I'm back to travelling Australia and hopefully growing my lil channel.

  • @mikeclare5907
    @mikeclare5907 2 місяці тому +2

    What a cracking video. I am the other end of life so to speak. I have often wondered if a student would do van life as a practical way
    of living during their course........ you do it admirably and you properly cook too. My top tip would be keep a spray bottle of half white
    vinegar and water to do quick washing up and keep that cutting board of yours super clean. Crack on and best wishes with your course.
    Mike in County Durham

  • @VanventureswithKaia
    @VanventureswithKaia 2 місяці тому +5

    I like your van 🚐 you have the right idea living in the van while at uni

  • @track1009
    @track1009 2 місяці тому +3

    What an interesting watch , thank you👍

  • @michaelcarter466
    @michaelcarter466 2 місяці тому +8

    Really cool video brother , you may not know if but your living a life a lot of us are craving for.

  • @joannacurran8475
    @joannacurran8475 2 місяці тому +3

    Lovely to watch. I was the 6th year intake, in Maths & Physics on th village.

  • @teresitap5778
    @teresitap5778 2 місяці тому +1

    Nice to meet you, great video 😊

  • @Jons-truck
    @Jons-truck 2 місяці тому +2

    Keep em coming Ed! 👌🏻

  • @angeliaphillips
    @angeliaphillips 2 місяці тому +2

    I used to live in Norwich. Beautiful area! 😊

  • @SonofAnd3r
    @SonofAnd3r 2 місяці тому +3

    Good video really enjoyed it ✌️👍

  • @user-nd4tv4jz8j
    @user-nd4tv4jz8j 2 місяці тому +5

    No joke man, if you and kent survival meet up and did a video you could call it a father and son meet n greet XD

    • @strandEd_09
      @strandEd_09  2 місяці тому +1

      hahaha, I can’t disagree with you

    • @nocodeninja
      @nocodeninja 2 місяці тому +1

      Have you considered shopping at Aldi instead of Waitrose to save on costs?

  • @MrGundawindy
    @MrGundawindy 2 місяці тому +2

    When I first built my van I had no solar at all. Every now and then I didn't drive much and the batteries got low, so I would just park up somewhere I wouldn't bother anyone and just idled for 10 hours to fully charge the batteries. If you find an it off the way car park near a busy road no one will even notice you are idling. It's not ideal, but it's cheaper than a powered site. Oh, I just thought, mine's a diesel. I wouldn't recommend it for a petrol van.

  • @Richard.oo7
    @Richard.oo7 2 місяці тому +1

    Really enjoyable vid. Thanks. Subbed.

  • @blackpool321
    @blackpool321 2 місяці тому +2

    Love the panda .

  • @ChaoticSheroz
    @ChaoticSheroz Місяць тому +2

    Hey, Loved this video

  • @JesusSwag6969
    @JesusSwag6969 2 місяці тому +2

    Wish I'd done this back in 2009/10 when I was at Uni - It likely would have solved a lot of the problems I had that made me drop out!

    • @strandEd_09
      @strandEd_09  Місяць тому

      it certainly solves a few things :)

  • @levi5819
    @levi5819 2 місяці тому +2

    Would you not be interested in installing a solar panel on your roof? Maybe a portable one for when youre stationary

  • @margaretterris1925
    @margaretterris1925 2 місяці тому +1

    Lovel choice of music x

  • @julianRuckenstuhl
    @julianRuckenstuhl 2 місяці тому +2

    Please do a room tour.

  • @abdulrahmanbham2138
    @abdulrahmanbham2138 2 місяці тому +4

    Hi Ed , hope you’re well.
    just wonder what it cost to set up and running cost please?
    Thank you x

    • @strandEd_09
      @strandEd_09  2 місяці тому +8

      Was considering making a video on this, perhaps I will now :) But I can tell you it is substantially less than renting!

  • @brianmason9111
    @brianmason9111 15 днів тому +1

    Really enjoy your channel 👍I'm looking at an identical transit camper for sale in the next few days,how do you find yours for reliability??

    • @strandEd_09
      @strandEd_09  14 днів тому

      overall it’s not bad, you have to be prepared for things to go wrong, engine is mega though :) make sure you have an OBD reader :)

  • @RustyArtz
    @RustyArtz 2 місяці тому +1

    Could you do a video of your electrical system please😊

  • @edwardseth1230
    @edwardseth1230 2 місяці тому +2

    look for a Alternator Charger that charges your battery bank when the vehicle is on the GO.. (running to get some groceries). Every Big brand makes one... look for ONE that works.. Typically with your battery bank Capacity... other wise EcoFlow 800W Alternator Charger.. works wonders.

    • @strandEd_09
      @strandEd_09  2 місяці тому +1

      I have a Victron Orion 30A charger, this lifestyle in the winter wouldn’t be possible without it! It does a great job but I am power hungry :)

  • @amycook5009
    @amycook5009 Місяць тому

    Great video ❤

  • @ruthusthe1st
    @ruthusthe1st 2 місяці тому +1

    Loved it :)

  • @hanibee22
    @hanibee22 28 днів тому

    In the city definitely doing stealth van or car 😊 it would seriously save money on high rent and chaotic roommates.

  • @juanmontalvo5616
    @juanmontalvo5616 2 місяці тому +1

    nice bro!👊

  • @hazardw
    @hazardw 2 місяці тому +3

    legend 🙂

  • @sophiedereans
    @sophiedereans 2 місяці тому +1

    You are funny! 😂😂😂

  • @qeuben2996
    @qeuben2996 18 днів тому

    This guy goes to the same uni as me and watches James Alof - small world

  • @robinprice4877
    @robinprice4877 2 місяці тому +1

    How long does your van take to start on really cold mornings? Does it take longer when it hasn't been used for several days?

    • @strandEd_09
      @strandEd_09  2 місяці тому

      I drive the van every day and had a new battery fitted recently. Hasn’t been a problem as of yet, albeit it’s not that cold yet!

  • @texasgoddess323
    @texasgoddess323 2 місяці тому +1

    Hi! If I had a van, I would take my shoes off before entering.🌻

    • @strandEd_09
      @strandEd_09  2 місяці тому

      that’s what I thought too, but i’m in and out so often, taking shoes off every time is more annoying than just cleaning the floor

    • @texasgoddess323
      @texasgoddess323 2 місяці тому

      @ Well, I learned something new!😂

  • @HR-gf1rd
    @HR-gf1rd 2 місяці тому +2

    The cat wants you to adopt it

  • @Jasper-dp8hy
    @Jasper-dp8hy 2 місяці тому +1

    Doesn't uni provide you with gym facilities?

  • @AJBigz1
    @AJBigz1 2 місяці тому +1

    Wait why did you drain the rice?

    • @strandEd_09
      @strandEd_09  2 місяці тому +1

      i added too much water :/

  • @terribels
    @terribels 2 місяці тому +1

    You're not worried about fire issues due to electrical mishap when leaving the crock pot unattended while turned on? I'm paranoid for you.
    Also, if you have a view like that going to uni, I'd walk too.

  • @mitch2832
    @mitch2832 Місяць тому

    Seems Waitrose was first 5 mins, then 3, then 1 min lol

    • @strandEd_09
      @strandEd_09  Місяць тому +1

      its always on the move..

    • @mitch2832
      @mitch2832 Місяць тому

      @strandEd_09 love it, keep up the life bro

  • @johnj1602
    @johnj1602 2 місяці тому +1

    Feed the cat!

  • @emmas1082
    @emmas1082 Місяць тому +1

    Are you worried about break ins? Maybe park close to a camera?

    • @strandEd_09
      @strandEd_09  Місяць тому +1

      not really, i’m an extraordinarily ferocious chap when required

  • @donkeyjack7011
    @donkeyjack7011 2 місяці тому

    YEEEEEEEEEE HAAAAAAAAAA

  • @missmagicmoore
    @missmagicmoore 2 місяці тому +1

    Salute to you but it angers me our youth have to resort to this as beautiful as it looks. X

    • @strandEd_09
      @strandEd_09  2 місяці тому +5

      I am doing this out of choice :) but I wouldn’t be surprised if there are people doing this out of necessity.

  • @BossLady263
    @BossLady263 Місяць тому

    Why wear shoes inside? Why not take them off and maybe get slippers for inside

    • @strandEd_09
      @strandEd_09  Місяць тому

      i thought this too before i started. i’m often in and out sorting stuff. it becomes easier to clean the floor every so often than to change my shoes 18 times a minute :)

  • @antonyrobinson9973
    @antonyrobinson9973 2 місяці тому

    Cooking a curry in a shut up van for 6hrs will stink the van out, you must have no sense of smell to live in that environment.

  • @hkhan6955
    @hkhan6955 2 місяці тому +3

    can u feed the cat please

    • @cynthiasilvera4656
      @cynthiasilvera4656 2 місяці тому +4

      The cat looks both healthy and well fed!

    • @Lars-n5q
      @Lars-n5q 2 місяці тому +4

      @@cynthiasilvera4656ye but it’s a cat, even if it’s had 20 meals that day it’s still starving to death 😂

  • @saeedandalusi7579
    @saeedandalusi7579 2 місяці тому +1

    How about reading the Quraan in your spare time,and all the best young man👍

    • @sophiedereans
      @sophiedereans 2 місяці тому +1

      Leave this sweet dude alone, no politics & no religion. Best way to keep high emotions at bay.