How Do I Afford VanLife?!

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  • @Sebastianstonum
    @Sebastianstonum  2 місяці тому +9

    Hey! Thanks for watching!
    Let me know if you have any questions about seasonal jobs, full time work, ect. There are so many ways to work and still be nomadic!

    • @marlyescorcha4120
      @marlyescorcha4120 2 місяці тому

      Hi Sebas thank you for sharing ❤

    • @mmmd3429
      @mmmd3429 2 місяці тому +1

      Get into a trade and then just work jobs that include per diem pay. Best seasonal gig to have!

  • @JackStolz
    @JackStolz 2 місяці тому +6

    Dude I love the little diesel heater voice haha

    • @Sebastianstonum
      @Sebastianstonum  2 місяці тому +2

      @@JackStolz you could imagine my surprise my first time using this one haha

  • @amylee6038
    @amylee6038 2 місяці тому +5

    The jobs on the north slope of the Brooks Range in Alaska (oilfield work) are two weeks on and two weeks off. All the food, housing, housekeeping, and recreation are paid while up there. Some of the guys don't even live in Alaska on their 2 weeks off - Thailand, Philippines, Latin America, etc.

    • @Sebastianstonum
      @Sebastianstonum  2 місяці тому

      I’ve heard of those jobs! Definitely something I’d be interested in.

    • @amylee6038
      @amylee6038 2 місяці тому +1

      @@Sebastianstonum One of our sons is in the Process Technology program at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. It's a 2 year program. If you do an internship with one of the oil companies as a part of that program then you are guaranteed a job.
      They average $85k the first year. Five years later they average $135k.
      We met the recruiter for Hilcorp last week at the internship meeting. In his presentation he explained that every five years there is a $100,000 bonus to every employee if the company makes its production goal. They have always made it.
      The other avenue for young guys is one of the union apprenticeship programs. Local 301 is the operator's union and plumber pipefitters are in local 375.

  • @ABOMINABLE7780
    @ABOMINABLE7780 Місяць тому

    Good job keep up the good work. You got the life dude.

  • @HoneyandMe
    @HoneyandMe 2 місяці тому +2

    Hi Sebastian! New subscriber here! I saw the VW and was instantly a fan! I LOVE VWs and have owned 3 bugs and dream of owning a Westfalia campervan one day. I'm currently living in our cabin in the Yukon, so I understand the cold, lol! One of the bonuses of driving your house to work is having lunch 'at home'! Love it! I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos!-Sue

    • @Sebastianstonum
      @Sebastianstonum  2 місяці тому

      @@HoneyandMe Hi Sue! Welcome to the community! I’ve come so close multiple times to owning a bug but could never pull the trigger. One day though!
      I bet it’s beautiful up there! I know I enjoyed my time driving through the Yukon. I’m hoping to make another trek up there and the NT eventually.
      I get a significant discount for lunch at the airport but I still prefer to go cook my meals in the parkinglot. And that way I know I’m getting a good cup of coffee too!

  • @filmmakerlevi
    @filmmakerlevi 2 місяці тому +2

    Thanks for this video! I’m currently looking for a van I’ve always had this dream and was also just wondering how I’d sustain to travel and do cool shit. I live in Europe and in culinary school while working full time so I want to live in a van save up and then hopefully do some seasonal cooking work in awesome places. Perhaps Scandinavia in the winter and Spain the summer!

  • @suryasp2419
    @suryasp2419 2 місяці тому +3

    You are doing great job brother keep it up 👍 Love from India🇮🇳

    • @stpetefl
      @stpetefl 2 місяці тому

      ❤🏳️‍🌈

  • @lifeontheroad1000
    @lifeontheroad1000 2 місяці тому

    Bro love ya set up i am currently getting ready for the harsh weather coming my way in Alberta here ha

  • @fishefoods5705
    @fishefoods5705 Місяць тому

    An employee at the RV shop I took my van to said he used to pick fruits for couple weeks at a time and backpack around

  • @stpetefl
    @stpetefl 2 місяці тому +1

    Awesome video! Beautiful area there in the summer!!! Vanlife is great! ❤️🏳️‍🌈😉

  • @AmusedDaffodils-mz5rw
    @AmusedDaffodils-mz5rw Місяць тому

    Is that coffee instant because I live in my van to

  • @stevearita3267
    @stevearita3267 2 місяці тому +2

    Cool video and I know how expensive it is to live in Jackson. It would be interesting if you talked a little about what your job is at Jackson Hole Airport.

    • @Sebastianstonum
      @Sebastianstonum  2 місяці тому

      @@stevearita3267 thanks! If your on insta feel free to dm me!

  • @westernsoutherner1
    @westernsoutherner1 2 місяці тому

    Check out granite hot springs if you havnt already. We took the snowmobile out there a couple years ago.

    • @Sebastianstonum
      @Sebastianstonum  2 місяці тому

      Hey I’ve heard good things about that hot spring, just through Hoback canyon! I’ll have to check it out!

  • @RoaminHobo
    @RoaminHobo 2 місяці тому

    69º in SoCal... not sure I'm mentally ready to get back to Jackson yet haha! Stay warm bro!

  • @Aircooledbliss
    @Aircooledbliss 2 місяці тому

    When you sleep with the heater on and roof down, don’t you get a whole lot of condensation?

  • @alvinmousseau1100
    @alvinmousseau1100 2 місяці тому +2

    Awesome video

  • @teiva
    @teiva 2 місяці тому

    You can mute the heater, I did it with the same remote
    Do you have the 2kw?

  • @tylyndahkharrod
    @tylyndahkharrod 2 місяці тому

    You actually make more than me! I work at liquor store.. soon to be cooking again.. yay! But there are times I want to send you money.. but there is no option.. thanks for channel I love watching u enjoy your life.

    • @Sebastianstonum
      @Sebastianstonum  2 місяці тому +1

      Yay back to cooking! Money always helps but that’s not what I ask for. I share my adventures and beautiful people like yourself enjoy tuning in. That’s all I want from this!

  • @akseakayaker
    @akseakayaker 2 місяці тому

    What do you do about showering in the winters? Gym ? Public pools?

    • @Sebastianstonum
      @Sebastianstonum  2 місяці тому +1

      I have a membership to the rec center here, they have nice showers and Rock climbing gym, pool, everything!

  • @denisstone6858
    @denisstone6858 2 місяці тому

    You said your diesel heater was Chinese made maybe not only it talks but it listens couldn't resist my nephew. LOL

    • @Sebastianstonum
      @Sebastianstonum  2 місяці тому

      Hahaha if it were a Chinese accent they’d probably sell more.

  • @robinp9047
    @robinp9047 Місяць тому

    New subscriber 😊

  • @Joeremotee
    @Joeremotee 2 місяці тому +2

    👌

  • @josephpiskac2781
    @josephpiskac2781 2 місяці тому

    I have seen somewhere that a typical house in Jackson is priced at $4,000,000.

    • @Sebastianstonum
      @Sebastianstonum  2 місяці тому +1

      Yeah and it keeps going up! 🤯

    • @josephpiskac2781
      @josephpiskac2781 2 місяці тому

      @Sebastianstonum My take is that home ownership was turned into bank robbery under President Carter and President Reagan. It's not about affordable housing or good value housing. It's about taking all the money you can from a bank. I have done this for vehicles I want including my Ram Promaster.

  • @bfmchalfdead9804
    @bfmchalfdead9804 2 місяці тому

    Deathwish coffee from upstate NY !! That’ll get you motivated, I’ll recommend the Valhalla Java as a welder working 70 hrs a week it keeps me moving in already 29deg weather

    • @Sebastianstonum
      @Sebastianstonum  2 місяці тому +1

      I need to try that Valhalla Java! 70 hours is a lot of work!

    • @Trekking44North
      @Trekking44North Місяць тому

      He’s right about Deathwish coffee.

  • @fatsafrenchie
    @fatsafrenchie 2 місяці тому

    What size are the tyres??? thanks!!

  • @shaneyoung1690
    @shaneyoung1690 2 місяці тому

    Nice

  • @TZGFourteen
    @TZGFourteen 2 місяці тому

    We can tell Sebastians been working full time cuz now he is splurging on steaks and beer :) and he has a balling ass fridge. Cheers!

    • @Sebastianstonum
      @Sebastianstonum  2 місяці тому +1

      You know I’ll be back on that pasta diet soon!

  • @whitelytr
    @whitelytr 2 місяці тому

    Instead of an aeropress type set-up? You'd be better off with a mokapot/caffetiera/Italian stovetop espresso pot.
    They're reasonably priced and make a superior coffee.

  • @5ab84
    @5ab84 2 місяці тому

    We Love❤ you…

  • @bryantibbals2110
    @bryantibbals2110 2 місяці тому

    What’s your move for an address when applying for a full time job on the road?

  • @EvanEdelen
    @EvanEdelen 2 місяці тому

    Where you planning on going next year?

    • @Sebastianstonum
      @Sebastianstonum  2 місяці тому +1

      I’ve got one trip planned so far. What I’ll do the rest of the year is still up in the air haha

  • @5ab84
    @5ab84 2 місяці тому

    Try “ Close to heaven coffee” it’s awesome…

  • @richardkotowski2268
    @richardkotowski2268 2 місяці тому

    Kicking Horse grizzly claw dark roast coffee is a great coffee not bitter but better

  • @conchscooter
    @conchscooter 2 місяці тому

    By us not skipping the ads for a start.

    • @Sebastianstonum
      @Sebastianstonum  2 місяці тому

      Hahaha if it were up to me I’d take away the ads completely! But I’d rather be paid pennies than nothing at all.

  • @grahames9228
    @grahames9228 2 місяці тому

    I admire you getting up at 3am in that weather. Would be good if they let you park at the airport.

    • @Sebastianstonum
      @Sebastianstonum  2 місяці тому +1

      I don’t want to push my luck, it would be nice though!

  • @TIMWHY2
    @TIMWHY2 2 місяці тому

    Hope you don't have a lot of Ice Water in that van this winter.

  • @NigelNaughton
    @NigelNaughton 2 місяці тому +1

    What's the job?

  • @jean-claudebonillo1535
    @jean-claudebonillo1535 2 місяці тому

    Bonjour Sébastien I have a free spot for you at Buses by the Bribge in early January in lake Havasu. Take care Mon Ami.

    • @Sebastianstonum
      @Sebastianstonum  2 місяці тому

      @@jean-claudebonillo1535 sweeet! That’s definitely a trek! About 1600 miles round trip but I’ll let you know if I end up around there early January, thanks!

  • @5ab84
    @5ab84 2 місяці тому

    I need a Job…

  • @djetsetter04
    @djetsetter04 Місяць тому

    👍🏻🫰🏻

  • @galenhawkins1459
    @galenhawkins1459 Місяць тому

    Good man, a real cook knows to pair his steak and asparagus with Nutella 😂

    • @Sebastianstonum
      @Sebastianstonum  Місяць тому

      You know how we do things around here😂😂

  • @picoworks7564
    @picoworks7564 2 місяці тому

    Hi! why not have a do with you? To have a buddy 😊

  • @Hawaiishelldiver
    @Hawaiishelldiver Місяць тому

    Buy land. Get an acre in a state or country that will let you live off grid! Grow and raise all of your own food. Carry zero debt.

  • @5ab84
    @5ab84 2 місяці тому

    Drink always IPA

  • @5ab84
    @5ab84 2 місяці тому

    Beware of owner not dog…

  • @MAGA_EXTREM1ST
    @MAGA_EXTREM1ST Місяць тому

    COFFEE recommendations: dont get duped. pouring boiling water into anything other than glass or stainless steel is a big mistake. throw that aeropress in the bin. get an insulated french press that makes 32 ounces at a time and get a high quality thermos that actually keeps it fresh and hot. remember. coffee must be extracted at the precise temperature for the best results. its all about the process. start blooming the coffee. let it sit for a 60 seconds in that stage where it collects at the top of the water. let it bloom in that stage, the longer it stays at the optimal temperature for extraction the better and more robust your coffee will be while free of the overly acidic bitterness when you extract with water that was too hot. and obviously when your coffee tastes like zip zilch and is just murky water, your not using the right temp or the right amount of beans. also - insulated french press the coffee is rich and thick, you get a tiny bit of particulate, use heavy organic whipping cream for your cream not skim milk, and put a a tablespoon of irish butter in your coffee. as far as grounds youd be suprised how good that the simply organic beans are from aldi. i really love a few diff beans, but i dont partake often i try to stick to organic pesticide free fair traide sustainably sourced single origin coffees from the highest altitudes. the level of grind for the correct brewing application is essential. too fine is mistake, too course and youll have no flavor

    • @Sebastianstonum
      @Sebastianstonum  Місяць тому

      I screenshotted this and will be following this to the T🙏

    • @MAGA_EXTREM1ST
      @MAGA_EXTREM1ST Місяць тому

      @Sebastianstonum one thing I may not have mentioned. As someone who relts kn a diesel heater for my living area but the rest of the house is the same temp as outside one cheat code is when you boil your water include extra. Pour boiling hot water into your travel mugs and seal them While your coffee is blooming so your going into a pre heated trumbler and thermos. Adds like a solid 3 or 4 hours heat retention your thermos will still be piping hot and fresh for lunch break. That way your entire 100% of your lunch break is spent enjoying with the prep already done. Just a cheat code I do. Love sharing routines with you love your attitude! Keep moving the ball down field! 💪💪

    • @MAGA_EXTREM1ST
      @MAGA_EXTREM1ST Місяць тому

      My thumbs are big and gloved sorry 4 the typos lol I bet you were surprised to see someone even more of a crack head when it comes to their coffee routine 🤣🤣 and to those who are skeptical it may sound like alot of fuss. But once you've executed on it. Youll be ruined and never be able to return to your old routine. I even use an infrared thermometer to monitor my temps. :(

  • @erice.5844
    @erice.5844 2 місяці тому +1

    Good look at your day to day working! mmm blackest coffee... only way to wake.
    Nice an airport gig.. w good pay.
    some ski resorts have good ones with housing, or RV hosting.
    (4-10's always loved, best thing to a 3-day good PT job.)
    Good tips on the work!
    ...and the only meal for someone in that climate! when in Rome... :)
    Your situation you can eat like a king... n libation? preferences?
    Been to WY, CO, Montana, (Big mountain/ Glacier area.. n Big Sky) ... Mammoth, Tahoe,, Whistler, in UP, MN snowboarding. guessing if you are working at a resort or city snow removal? at first.... but yeah like any BIG Mountain resorts, Coastal cities sunny warmness.. for surfing.. F... expensive....
    WY especially.. so any common workers, you are saving a S,,, load doing your thing, with the stipend. YEs and the commute from affordable? housing is silly.. ha
    Had commented on your last video on the cool modest cost effective upgrades, the pop up camping edition offers half the work for the built ins! and smart with extra spares as I had on my 1990 vanagan.

    • @Sebastianstonum
      @Sebastianstonum  2 місяці тому +1

      I think working at a ski resort would be cool! And it would cover the season pass which is even cooler! Some local jobs offer ski passes too that could be an option.
      The housing out in here is crazy! A lot of people live 1-2 hours away some further and they drive out here to work for a few days then drive home for the rest of the week.
      I’m trying to save up for future trips!

    • @erice.5844
      @erice.5844 2 місяці тому +1

      ​@@Sebastianstonum
      My buddy in Duluth, MN from college I boarded with since the late 1980's had taken off after graduation, and always had deep frier/ cooking jobs. So he packed up his IZUZU trooper, (cool ride also back then..) I sold him my sweet late 80's trek 8700 bonded aluminum mtb bike (in 1993') with all Deore top components.. index shifters, n nice neck/ aero bars, seat. a, 2 finger light bike, when I upgraded to the first gen. fisher RS-1, full suspension, with first gen. rear disc break, and full Italian CAMPY components hubs!,
      His ended up getting stolen when he got to Montana..... but Big Sky he had gotten a cooking seasonal job, and yeah free lift!! and housing bunk/ hostel style. Lifts then were 85/95 a day! That resort had to supply housing as per how isolated it was for the most part. so if not wanting to Dish wash! then a line cooker or fire job may be good! then free food may be an additional benny!
      :). Lift/ food/housing, cha ching!
      Cheers!
      look forward to checking out your past, and future shows.