How To Get Into Vanlife & Where To Start | A Beginner's Guide To Living In A Van - EPISODE 1
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I want that life really bad but so sad i can't effort it 🥺
Love your videos, and also ur life. But my favorite part of ur UA-cam channel is that lushes lock of hair you got. Can u explain how long u have been growing ur hair out, and why u decided to grow ur hair out. Love the vids. BTW you should make a Video on your channel about ur hair and the timeline about it.
A critical thing that hardly anyone talks about in living in a van, schoolie, or any RV full-time is when it is broke down an it needs major repairing. If it's in a shop for a while, you're essentially homeless. I feel this is a HUGE issue that needs to be talked about an addressed way more than it is. So what then? For me, I tend to van life for the reason of no rent or mortgage, so I don't travel all that much, an when I do, it's not so far from a friend I can couch-surf, but it IS a major factor in determining if you can actually live the life.
a random hotel I guess? it's not that expensive for a couple of days
Get a backup van. Ez.
Most auto shops are working on things 8-5, can you just find something to do between those hours and have them park it back in the lot when they close to sleep.
@@sergeyivanovish85 what if you have a dog?
@@leahkelly7128 eat it
As a homeless person that travels in a Toyota echo that I gutted except the driver seat me and my doggo would kill for a van like that or any van at that lol ur awesome and congrats on the success to be able to live the life you want man its awesome 👍😎 be safe out there
Hope everything ends up working out for you. Good vibes your way man 💙💙💙
@@RoastedHawk me to buddy thanks 👍
You sound like a cool guy bruh, hope ya get what ya want in life :)
@@theencore398 I try lol thx it's a simple dream I strive for lol just finding my place I wanna settle to work for it in Arizona and loving it at the moment
Keep shining BRIGHT beautiful soul many blessings to you 💜💜💜✌🐺
I've seen a lot of videos like this and no one has talked about the things you did.
Everyone just says:"Inform yourself and invest in good solar pannels" ect.
And you go with:" go barebone first" and god this needed to be said and I think it will motivate a lot more people since the starting point is so low and it seems very fun to slowly "level up".
I 100% agree. I think everyone should start slow. Do a few trips first with a barebones setup before diving right into the deep end
Im still hoping he will explain how he makes money while living this vanlife, you still need food and gas
I love the “level up” perspective, I’ve been building my van for the past 2 months and had TONS of issues but it feels great when a stage of my build gets completed and it really does feel like I “leveled up” my van 😂
@@thomasacjf2868He's making money off UA-cam ads and sounds like he has a Patreon where fans join his Patreon to help fund him.
Getting your heart broken doesn’t sound lame at all. It sounds honest and vulnerable. Much respect. Appreciate you sharing your journey with us. So excited for when I can begin my vanlife journey. Who knows, maybe we’ll bump into each other someday out on the road.
Commenting on this in an attempt to manifest this into reality- actually being able to start living in a van! i don’t have the money at all yet and i want to move continents but i’m confident one day all those who really want to try this lifestyle will be able to somehow ! hope to see you and any of you on the road one day! good luck & safe and happy travels ❤
Shit this bit hit me hard, exactly how I started interstate trucking, Broken heart lol, now looking at this lifestyle for my downtime 🤟
TY BRO. HIT DEEP WHEN YOU SAID YOU NEEDED A DRASTIC CHANGE TO FEEL ALIVE AGAIN. STUCK ON LONG ISLAD MY WHOLE LIFE. 37 NOW.
I grew up on Long Island too. I’m planning on starting my van life next year in March or April.
I'm an XGen and grandmother and I can tell you that I have lived in and out of numerous lifestyles from destitue to comfortable, from living in a car, tent, gutted trailer, to living in nice homes, etc. I've had plenty of trauma, drama, and even a good amount of comfort and peace. This is a great video on how to prepare for vanlife. It touches on all the important information you need to consider. While I haven't lived in a van fulltime, I have lived in a tiny trailer with essentially nothing to my name. I'm making my choice because of my past experiences and because living in a home isn't affordable for my situation. Great job with keeping the information straight forward and to the point. :)
I've also lived through the ups and downs! Been an Actor for 30yrs!! Worked for Michael Bay/ Spielberg in The Island movie as a LAPD cop! Superbowl Commercials ect! I've done alot!! I'm 55 and would love to do VAN life!! Just hate being alone! I think I'd be great!!❤ God bless Frank
I’m 50 and living with a relative but they are terminally ill and when they are gone I won’t have anywhere to go. I’m seriously thinking of selling my suv snd buying a van to live in.
One good tip for people looking to get into Van or RV life. Rent first! If you have the capability to rent or borrow a van for a weekend trip. It's a great way to test the lifestyle and get a crash course in small living to see if it works for you.
Edit: He mentioned to just go out in your car or SUV as well to test it. That works too! Overlanding is great as well for anyone not looking to do a full conversion van or RV
Whats overlanding?
@@FoulMouthFishing666 it's like camping out in your jeep or converted vehicle. Kind of focused on off road too but it covers a wide variety
Right. Good advice. I did a tour from Michigan to Montana and back and lived out of my car and on the way back home I felt like I never wanted it to end. So after a while I ended up selling everything I had, put my nursing career to the side for an undetermined amount of time and have been living out of my custom built van traveling to country for a year now. Never been happier.
This was exactly the kind of video I needed to watch on the topic. I've thought myself into a corner so many times by researching what others say on van life and how to get into it and it always seems like a 0 to 100 commitment for everyone. In the end I just need to rent a van for a weekend and see what I'm capable of.
I'm doing that too!!!
how did this checked out? I did the same thing and have to say It was really cool but I miss all this comfort at a small flat.
Your words of wisdom are a breath of fresh air and also a reality check at the same time. I've been studying van life for almost 2 years now and really contemplating going on a van life journey for personal growth and to see the U.S. as it is instead of through T.V. or other media. I'd love to document it some day, but for right now, it is just a dream. I'm glad you're going out there and sharing your experiences with all of us UA-cam crawlies. Thank you. Peace man. :)
Lived out of a Honda Civic sedan for 3 months while traveling the U.S. before today but proud to say today as this video goes up I am the new owner of a used van and will not be sleeping in a civic again (anytime soon anyways). Excited for the adventure of a lifetime! Thanks man
Congrats I've been in my Hyundai Veloster for 7 months I want a van so bad my car is almost paid off and I got 4k saved up
@@DR.DisInfect7 months! you deserve a van at this point, hope you get one soon and good luck!
Did you get a premaster or a sprinter van? Or another kind/ and how much did you pay? Any tips on where to find good deals?
This is awesome Congratulations. Come back and tell us how van life is from your new lifestyle. I hope you're enjoying it and doing well.
This guy is wild and crazy…. I love his personality. Love the vid I’m actually thinking about this lifestyle myself. I’m that person that holds herself back. I need to try some of your tips. Thanks
Right? And me too! I'm gonna try out living in my van for a day or two.. and see if I really want to live this lifestyle. Just go for it! 😄😊
@@dawnmic.herring yeah do it and come back and fill us or me lol in I’m curious how it goes for ya and your thoughts. Im currently in a Buick. I will mainly be in the city I work full time. But the lifestyle just Fascinates I just can’t get past the rent free part that’s enough to make my day lol
@@colecole4638 ooo! I'll totally let you know!! It'll be January when I begin it I've decided.. Cuz Saving money for christmas and helping out a friend then I'm gonna try it out! Definitely my plan before I start school again and before I get my own place. Van liiiiiife let's go *high five* I'll get back to you on the whole ordealio haha!
Just do it. That's what I had to do.. thought about it for over 20 years, and finally just decided to take the plunge. My only regret is not taking that leap sooner.
@@dawnmic.herring yes please…… lol ….safe travels and look forward to hear how it all went
Your videos came at a perfect time in my life. Similar circumstances happened to me. Loss of career and relationship. I have no drive or ambition. I am now starting a build and seeking adventure.
This life is pulling me closer and closer this is the life for me
My crazy thing wasn’t living out of a van, though I’d love to do that. Mine was joining the Marines. I had nothing going for me, I was 22, and I just decided in a weekend that I was gonna enlist. Here I am 6 years later and my contract is ended, I’m a full stack web developer, I got two amazing babies, and a house with a woman who loves me. Point to all this? Do the crazy thing. Make that drastic impulse decision. It might very well change your life 👊🏼
I very much enjoyed that, thank you. My parents took the plunge a few years ago and haven't looked back. It's a dream of mine, but only once my boys are grown.
You could totally still do van trips without living full time!
Same. When my kids are grown. I dream about it every day, the freedom and travelling in van life
I've lived a fairly nomadic type of lifestyle for the last few years now. Mostly due to circumstances, not because of something I chose to do. So living in a van, or RV. Really isn't that big of change for me. It'll definitely give me back the freedom that I've been missing ever since I lost my place a few years ago. A mattress in a van does seem a lot more comfortable than some of the other places that I've slept.
I love Millie! I got my first Pocket Bully 8 years ago and he just passed. I just rescued a 2 year old female Loca. They are the best dogs ever! Love her hard man!
Earlier on in my relationship with me ex wife, we had talked about starting a van life, go on a wild adventure together. In the end we decided we just weren't ready for that kind of commitment. It was for the best, we weren't meant to be, it's been a year and my heart still keeps breaking, I love her too much. My life fell apart when we split, grateful I'm not homeless but I'm just a step away. Like your story, I've just lost all my drive. I am doing research on getting into the van life, and what you've shared has given me much hope. I feel excited, the urge to act and do something, something I haven't felt in awhile. Thank you for your insight
I don't have too many attachments in life right now so I thought I would give Van Life a try, not too mention there's so much to see in life, and I love the feeling of nature. Unfortunately, there's not too many vans where I am, but there's loads of alternatives for good pricing. Definitely saving up for it though, love the vids, and thank you for inspiring others on their journeys as well ❤️
How much have you saved up?
I was a truck driver for over 3 years, I lived in my car for 2 years straight,. I gave up trucking because I just want to do something I've always wanted, travel without working for other people, have a life I never had since I first started working at 15. I'm 37 now and I'm ready , I finally made up my mind and I'm leaving Monday with my dog but in a car lol. Thanks for the video, greatly appreciated it.
This is the best advice I've heard so far. You don't simply tell people "just go do it,;" you actually give someone a couple of steps to START doing it. No one ever helps with "the how" on starting and figuring it out. Thank you for this!
I need this change right now in my life. The last year of my life has been horrible with my wife filing for divorce and just tearing my whole world into pieces. I've been in a dark place th past year and this is what I've been looking for this whole time. I can't wait to just do it and stop hesitating on taking the leap.!
He ain't wrong, the best way to get your priorities right for the build isn't to just plan it out, that'll drive you crazy. Just spend time outdoor.
I had a plan, 1,2,3,4,5,6 but because I decided to live out, plans changed. Now it's 1,4,2,6,8,3,5 etc.
You make me laugh so much! You’re one of my new favorite people. I’ve been thinking about trying van life for about 3 years. Sooo tired of scraping by at a 9-5 to fork over rent. I feel like I’m literally selling my life for no reason
Same! Once I graduate I’m planning on buying a van and a plot of land and living in it until I complete my postdoc. I want to actually save money so I can build a house. Renting feels like such a waste of money
Great idea camping out of your current vehicle to start. I'll definitely plan that soon!
The van life Peter McKinnon. So cool bro🤙🏼
remember the good ol days when there actually were $800 used vans on craiglist?😫
I think it's very smart to buy a van and just live in it like basic camping mode.
I lived in my 1968 VW camper van back in the 70s, later in a converted milk truck, us hippies did it way back in the day. Been doing it off and on the past 10 years, I do have a home base. I just bought a new transit trail and about to build it out. I love it
The emotional part is SO real and something I was not ready for
Great advice, it echo what nearly all full-time vanlifers say about making the move. You didn't touch on this one part, a person should know how they are going to earn a living before they make the change. This is important, it's not a trivial matter. If you must work in a city, you'll want to understand a bit about how vanlife works in a city. It might actually be easier starting in city, instead of hitting the open road. I'm a podcaster (ok, I really earn a living as a computer programmer) and any work I do must be sustainable on the road. For me, Internet connectivity is huge. In Canada, I can find free wifi easily, not so in the States. So then, a strategy should be 'in-place' before you make the jump. I know of some vanlifers that have up to three cell phone plans just to getting the wifi bandwidth they need to work remotely. If you have a huge savings, the whole 'job thing' can certainly wait. Once you are in the van and living the life you'll be able to change and adjust jobs like any other time in your life.
My cousin is building out a shuttle bus she got with her boyfriend and I lived with them for a few months when they first got it and seeing the process makes me want to do it so bad. One day.
Really needed this video. Thanks for the advice. I’m homeless living in my car and I’m ready to take the leap to a van.
You know what me and my partner lived in a house together for 5 years then covid hit and we pretty much lost ourselves and wanted to find something of the people we once was so we said f**k it and we bought ourselves a little 23ft narrow boat and we've not looked back it's our first winter on it and everyone said we would t be able to deal with it we will struggle blah blah blah we love it we love the fir roaring the doors open at night no noise just us two and our two dogs I'm currently looking at a van myself so we have a home on water and land and if I'm honest it's because of you so thankyou man ❤️
I left South Dakota on October 30th with my two dogs for a 30 day test run! Well, 14 states and 8500 miles later I have decided to give up my apartment and now I'm getting ready to van size my stuff! I'm leaving for Arizona in about 8 weeks!
FUCK yeah! Do it man!
Thank you - I'm about to jump in, after having done the living out of my car with a tent for 4 months. I'm spending time thinking about what I really need - and it's going to be a bit challenging due to my love of yoga and dance. And music. But if I remove the past - I'll totally fit in a van 🧎♀️💃😊
Thank you for this. I bounce back and forth from making van life my goal in life. This was inspiring but also gave me some things to think about. You rock.
Dude I literally just checked in like an hour ago and was like, where my boys uploads!? Hahahaha good timing dude, love the build and the channel my guy!!
You’re welcome. I uploaded this one for you. 😘
I just bought the van an Old 97 Astro easy Ride with the high top. Just getting the brake line fixed then I'm beginning my journey. Kind of scary but I'm ready. I don't have the money to go out like I want to but I'm taking your advice and just doing it
Do what I did. Paper map. Pinpoint your home base. Now draw a circle around it that's one hour out. An hour to get there and then an hour to get back. That's your safety travel zone. You aren't so far away from home that if things go left, you're stuck. But far enough away that you could probably find things to do and see that you didn't know were there.
Trent your channel is so enjoyable,i don't get out Alot and watching you and Millie on your adventures is the best, thank you for the beautiful site's and coziness 🌞
After watching your video a few nights ago, I committed & purchased a campervan the same night. The bare bones advise really helped as I was looking at builds that were well over 60k and the thought of financing such a large purchase that I'm not super familiar with was daunting. I ended up meeting in the middle between bare bones and what I desired for 18k, it has a bed, 2 100w solar panels, water heater, 25g water, sink. I was fortunate enough to purchase it in full (everything I have essentially LOL), however it'll still end up being less rent than I pay living in the city. I will be flying out to Las Vegas, NV and driving down to Lake Havasu, AZ to pick it up this Friday. My pup Atlas & I are bound for adventure this upcoming year, and you helped solidify that decision. I'm ancitipating I will also upload a few videos as a noobie & just for my memories. This will definitely the most adventurous thing I've done yet.
If there's any other advise for a noobie like me pls lmk! I am coming from TX and the summer gets real hot so I was curious as to what area would be good for me to travel towards around that time & other things I may need as a female solo traveler.
Oh man! That’s so exciting!! Ahhh!!
In the summer, I typically try to stay up in elevation. Anything above 6000ft is usually a good safe bet! It still gets warm but not terribly unbearable.
Good luck out there!
I'm a bit scared ngl but nonetheless extremely excited! I didn't really think too much about how elevation could affect temps but that makes sense. Thanks for the tip!! :)@@TrentTheTraveler
Sorry to hear about your issues. I admire your positive thoughts. We live our days, day after day.. As we age , we have a whole new outlook on life. We think of our past, 0ur memories, and eventually we know that life will,end as we know it. What are my last wishes, dreams, goals.Perhaps to really know who I have become and what have I learnt through my life. What a wonderful thought to have this lifestyle . When we pass, can't take anything with us Wouldn't want someone to worry about what to do with all my belongings What better way than to drive off into the sunset. I love what he is saying. It will be an adventure. A personal journey. Wise words. THANK YOU!
OMG!!! That's where I am at right now!! I am 51 no job. But hopefully manage the money I'll have by selling my home. I'm trying to figure out what my first. That will make it comfortable. Thank you.
it’s not lame brother. I’m literally looking into a van life because I got my heart shattered and I’m so scared now of my future and need a change.
Thank you for your video
Hopefully I can start soon.
im looking into this as ive lived in a trailer for 2 years and loved it i hate the amount of money i spend living in a rented room for the price i could buy a van in 2 months
Amazingly. I’m in the same situation. My heart was broken. And I’m still struggling and need to just take and uproot everything. I’ve slept in my car before and honestly it was insane to experience and I actually loved it. I was scared and hyper vigilant as I just couldn’t drive safe and set myself up with a blanket in front of a gas station. Terrified of a cop showing up. I will be trying it again though once weather warms. Yours was the first non-don’t do it vid I saw. And I was genuinely curious of your take. That said. I am curious what you do in regards to learning laws.
I got my 1997 Ford E350 for 1k, so that bit of luck helped me out when it came to buying other things for the van. I personally recommend living in it while you build it, if that's possible, it's amazing how that can change your outlook on where things need to go, since you'll have a much better idea of how it is to move around in that smaller space, and so a better idea of where to put furniture, your fridge, etc.
I think for very extreme way you invest everything you've got
having a good house-van
Travel around and try to find small work
for maintenance , food , etc along the way
but for safer version
you should have good steady passive income
already have a house that you can travel back anytime
good amount of emergency money in bank account
and have a house-van as an extra
Great video and great advice! Too many people think they have to have the best of everything before starting and I liked your "barebone first" mentality! We actually got started last year camping in our Kia Sportage to see if we liked it and found out we really enjoyed it.
ive been recently fantasizing of van life and found your channel as a result. i gotta say, your editing craft is top notch man. it's excellent and i wanted to pass along some solid support!
just thought, instead of sleeping in your car, you could rent a sprinter for like 15-25 a day. buy an air mattress, electric stove and cooler and try the full experience for a week, low cost.
It’s good advice if you’re on your own. I have a cat and dog though and looking to Van life full time with them . It’s a little hard for their sake to to start out with just an air mattress . My main
Thing is making sure I have something that can have good solar and air conditioning while I’m working to keep the animals nice and cool. As well as having the interior a little more pleasant and Inviting for them .
What I’m thinking of doing is getting a used converted van on CL or marketplace for around 30k with an auto loan and then building upon it and upgrading it myself
The best video I've seen so far on this subject , I'm doing it , you only live once .
This is the first video I've seen and your advice is sooooo spot on!! I am a weekender+ (can work remotely whenever/wherever but still prefer keeping my house right now) and was totally on the fence about whether I go all in with a big fancy van or buy something cheap off craigslist for bare bones summer camping the next year. Thanks for the perfect advice! PS: love your build! That's what I want someday...:)
Your story about heartbreak and starting fresh is really inspiring. Thanks for sharing your vulnerability
I think it's a great experience, but what do you do for income? or health insurance ?
Got in a pub fight when I was 16 got 18 month jail sentence first ever charge or offence but in all honesty it was shit yeah but it made me realised how much you don't need to be content and strangly enough even at 29 now I still have that minimal living life style and since I seen this guy and his amazing van conversion I'm hooked on it at least as even just an experience to just do it try it I've done car caming in Woods and beaches for a night at a time and had literly nothing but my phone and blankets and loved it my only issue is I don't have a work from home job so that's some thing I need to get in to in order to really take advantage of it great content
I love yours vids! They make me laugh even when I'm somewhere I don't want to be or I'm stressed or whatever anyway. Thanks for all your Streams and awesomeness! Be you and keep being yourself! Peaaaace haha
It’s crazy, I’ve been wanting to get into van life and watched A LOT of your videos…and this is this first time seeing this video and WE HAVE the same story..I just need to get a van and do it!!!!
One of the chillest ppl in the world his vibez are huge
I'm just looking at this video today. Granted I am in my 40's and before I decided and did the research I checked in with my family; they think it's crazy. Granted, I even sold my house. I am an engineer and I'm just need something that doesn't make sense because I've always done things "that makes sense." Anyhoo, long story short I am now in the process of saving for my van. Granted, I am going to live in my Pathfinder first to get a "test."
Yeah, it's hot, it's cold, it's sometimes creepy an vulnerable...but that's LIVING!
Pretty good adviceses, but in Denmark vans are so expensive, and registration is troublesome and expensive, so if you're going to do it, do it well the first time or go home, Denmark is the country of rules, and we are mikro managet so tightly.
What's your advice on steady income for this lifestyle?
It's definitely not the lifestyle for me, but fascinating and calming to watch YOU do it lol. But THIS is the best video on the topic probably ever. Some good advice that hopefully people truly listen to and take in.
And so glad you mentioned doing it as cheap as possible at first. When I started thinking about vanlife I thought I had to have the big fancy build and all these things to start out. Then I realized I don't lol. I already had a Dodge Caravan minivan and then I just started getting stuff from like Facebook Marketplace and I went camping for the first time. I loved it! I even did a video on my channel showing my cheap set up lol. Everything you said in this video is 100% spot on, thanks for keeping it real
I slept in the back of my Camry before, it’s a Hybrid so I there was a battery vent blocking the ability to sleep with my head up on the back of the seat and feet in the trunk so it was a bit awful
Awesome advice bro, things I've already thought of. Breakdowns too, but only if traveling heaps. Security is a must. Can totally relate to the broken heart. Thank you bro.
Bro I found this account today and have been binge watching so many of your videos. I just can't get enough of it. I love your energy man. I love these videos. Keep it up dude this is honestly great! ❤️❤️
Right now, I am on the intersection of my life... My parents passed away, my brother lives in UK, and I stayed alone. I got kicked from my last job, I was doing for six years. Now I am thinking what to do. I have no money, due to living in a rented flat, in a country with minimum wages and maximum life expenses. So I gave up first, and go to hostel for poor social people. Moved my stuff and possetions there and start planning a work trip to Germany. And I did it. I left all my stuff in Czech Republic and moved to Germany. Now I made double times more than I did in Czechia, but living here in a rented flat cost me almost half of my salary. Its summer, And I am here for two months allready. I got some debts I need to pay. My plan is to buy a tent, and try live one month in that. Than I use saved money to buy a car roof tent next month. After that, I start saving for a allseason camping Van. And slowly make it to the point, where your are now. ;)
Wow this is an amazing story ❤ how is it going??
What I'm most interested in is how do people make enough money to sustain themselves? Because at the end of the day you need money for food and gasoline and vehicle repairs so what do most people do?
I just bought my 99 Chevy Astro. 120k miles. Great shape. Excited to build it out
3:09 im in the EXACT same situation... With heartbreak comes change..
I got heartbroken too, toxic situationship that HAD to end and it's been so tough, been 2 yrs, also had to walk away from a toxic best friend last year...smdh...it's been so hard on me.
One of the things I fear the most for this lifestyle is that being a female, there's way more danger. I know there's others that do it, but still.
Also, I do not know how to fix really anything on a car/vehicle. I have trouble with the simplest of things when it comes to that and I'm just not physically strong, I have arthritic hands so if this vehicle were to break down on me out there in the wild? THAT is the biggest issue. I think if I ever did this, I would stay near a city, even if it's a small town and/or people, other campers...and even tho I understand that's not always guaranteed I'm a pretty smart cookie and think that I could make it work...still scary tho...and I have to figure out some way to make money other than delivery only. I can do that but it's not the greatest income right now...so there's more that has to fall into place for me in order for this to happen...including having a vehicle...i just got in a car accident so I don't even have that right now. :(...waiting on the lawyers.
So nice man, I've been lurking at a good amount of your videos, but this one was spot on!
I'm not personally thinking on moving into a van, but exactly what you said, geting an SUV and just live in it on the weekends, maybe 3 or 4 days in a row.
I'm getting hyped with your vids, please keep 'em up!!
Great content
I guess doing something like this also shows you that you don’t need that much luxury and stuff to be happy, that’s what I always enjoyed about camping
Girlfriend just decided to end a 4 year relationship with me out of nowhere , lost my home and gf in the same week. A vans sounding pretty good right about now
thank you soo much for uploading. I absolutely love all your videoss, gaming, cooking or both or whatever. I also love the vibes in all of your videos
This was a very helpful video. I just found your channel and this video came up at the perfect time! I was camping out of a Ford Escape and loved it! Then I tried winter camping and loved it! So I knew I was ready for this lifestyle . Some people may not know when they are going to live full time in a van, bus, or truck camper they need to do a test run in all season because winter is different they summer and fall is different than spring. lol You have fantastic words of wisdom and I look forward to hearing more and binge watching your videos!!! Think of your heart being broken as a learning experience! xoxoxox Carla
Love the wood look with the black!
FANTASTIC, TRUTHFUL, USEFUL POINTS!!!!!
Thank you for making this!! 😊😊
Wow, this is the one video that says the right thing about how to start! -- to camp first to see if you really like that kind of life! I had never thought that way! Thanks a lot!👍
Very good advice! I meet want to be vanlifers and chat with them on the road. Most want to pimp their rides. I been living the vanlife part time for over 30yrs. I/we use 6 yellow top bins and 2 foldable memory foam mattresses as bed and storage. When I travel solo, 6 bins becomes 3. Long story short, KISS to keep the weight to a minimum and you will go further and longer.
I'm finally picking up my first van this weekend, been searching for a decent one for so long now and I'm finally about to send it. I'm going to do a few small camping trips than send it across the US. Can't wait! These tips were amazing!
I realize this is late but u have one of the nices van I seen I love the dark wood in the inside
Great advice and it would be great to spend $800 on a "crappy" van on craiglist, , however, I worry that the "crappy" van will just take me 10 miles and die out on me !!! The van you have now is AWESOME, I love it !!!! But I know I cant afford one like it. But I also loved your 1st van that your brother helped you fix up. Do you remember how many miles it had when you bought it and how long did it last you.???
2:21 THE DOG WAS CONCERNED!!! 🤣🤣🤣
I’ve been watching van videos for a year and just now ran across your videos. Wow you’re amazing an so creative. Love your energy on your videos. Thank you 🙏🏼 for sharing 😊
I’m a semi driver I live on the road in my truck I love living simple be nicer to be in a vehicle that can go anywhere though
Most people will fold because they can’t shower whenever they want. IMO vanlife seems kool for weekend camping trip, but to live in it is for people who are committed to the lifestyle
It’s real fun watching you, love it ❤ I’m just transforming my van, bit smaller but works fine. Thank goodness there are some good influence(r)s out there. I pier away my friend. All the best for you and your endeavours. Much love Jess
ifeel ya 100% frankies journey!!!!!!! just strted!! keep mking awesome viids!!!
We rented a van with Escape Campervans and drove it to the Mighty Five! It was super fun and let us try out van life. I def recommend looking into a van rental!
I feel you bro, I lost contact with the reason I live, my Daughter. Looks like I might get that back this weekend bit I'm still gonna do van life because of the freedom from the system
I really just want to do a van build like this just for weekend/week long camping
We thought of doing this me and my husband and cat are homeless we keep trying to live with people but we need our own space so bad
Anyways since I cannot afford to start the van life at the moment I’m going to do the next best thing and become a truck driver