Van Life Friends | Life On The Road

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  • Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
  • Let us introduce you to our friends on the road - starting with my best van life friend, and talk about how two people can live on the road with similar but different lives. If you have any budget van life questions, let us know! #vanlife #vanlifecommunity #vanlifefamily #alternativeliving #shorts

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  • @COCOCRAY
    @COCOCRAY 2 роки тому +510

    Was it hard having to downsize your wardrobe and having to transition to a minimalist lifestyle?

    • @nickandraychel
      @nickandraychel  2 роки тому +207

      It wasn't for me because my husband and I were backpackers / international travellers before so we had already downsized to backpacks - but that first time I did that was a bit of a transition! That was 4, almost five years ago. Now I'm just used to it!

    • @droid2D2C3P0
      @droid2D2C3P0 2 роки тому +21

      @Mixed Mystery & The Common Ground doesn't help if you're on the road and can't access your storage unit

    • @darell8310
      @darell8310 2 роки тому +5

      @Mixed Mystery & The Common Ground it’s way more than that

    • @casseamoore4876
      @casseamoore4876 2 роки тому +2

      Storage under the bed or trunk/garage

    • @perfectoj7775
      @perfectoj7775 Рік тому

      @@droid2D2C3P0 ❤️❤️

  • @nathanurick8320
    @nathanurick8320 2 роки тому +116

    You two young ladies are living life, good for you and enjoy

  • @marielnaifesoriano4046
    @marielnaifesoriano4046 Рік тому +5

    Stay safe both of you..
    Watching from the Philippines ❤️

  • @catarinarfaria
    @catarinarfaria 7 місяців тому

    Im from Brazil 🇧🇷 and I wish you girls a beaitiful life!!! I love this lifestyle! ❤️🥰 Keep shining!!!

  • @Me888Q
    @Me888Q Рік тому

    Hi I'm Jeff and I'm from Texas and I live in an ambulance mine is a 2010 international 4400 and to know our lives are the best y'all stay safe and God bless so be it

  • @Heatevjfv
    @Heatevjfv Рік тому +3

    That’s cool that you both have each other’s support!!! Yay for friends💜💙💜💙

  • @mickidee6714
    @mickidee6714 2 роки тому +31

    I love that colorful tile backsplash!

    • @dawnlouver
      @dawnlouver 11 місяців тому

      Love the ambulance 😊

  • @freakyflow
    @freakyflow Рік тому +1

    Lived in a van with my dad as a kid in the early 80's Picture items in your van you would not have in the 80's Or things like a chain fitness place that allows you to shower ......We used a "hibachi" to heat water to towel bath. Had a cord and a electric heater plugged into construction sites he worked at in Northern Ontario in the winter Showers was also at community centers with swimming pools etc 50 cent to $1 back then We did a coin op car wash at 1 am one day lol ....My tip to anyone starting out And wants to use as low power usage they can.......Get the best in Closed cell spray foam installed (PVC tubes for your in and out wiring) AC power And heating thru electrical power by 1/2 this way Idea being You want heat not escaping

  • @pitzburgscotish
    @pitzburgscotish Рік тому +2

    It's popular for people in States to live in car houses recently,I guess it's related to the high price of buying or renting houses,isn't it ?

  • @maggiethorburn4969
    @maggiethorburn4969 Рік тому +1

    I'm also from Vancouver!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @Panwere36
    @Panwere36 Рік тому

    That is so cool you two found each other and are friends.

  • @shanelumsdon11112
    @shanelumsdon11112 2 роки тому +1

    I'm building out my sprinter to do this. I took trips in my Mazda hatchback and had alot of fun doing that. I loved camping before so van life seems like the right road to go down.

  • @tracie806
    @tracie806 2 роки тому +6

    I dream of doing this! Van life seems so peaceful!

  • @jessicaann9357
    @jessicaann9357 Рік тому +1

    Looking forward to seeing more of your content! Safe travels!!

  • @jollyjo881
    @jollyjo881 Рік тому +1

    Omg I’m from Vancouver too!

  • @eenblanke
    @eenblanke Рік тому

    I am from Vancity too!..Van-couver lol

  • @annm.7176
    @annm.7176 Рік тому

    That's good two girls and two vans travel together that's company and it's safety

  • @shaynajohnson8559
    @shaynajohnson8559 2 роки тому

    Your from Canada yay there isn’t lots of amazing you tubers from Canada and you and great and amazing

  • @yuki5383
    @yuki5383 2 роки тому +23

    I’m from Vancouver Bc too! It’s nice to see another Canadian on yt shorts! I find your “ambulance life” really cool!

  • @maleex6987
    @maleex6987 Рік тому

    The shoes on the bed 😳🫢

  • @deehoffman1623
    @deehoffman1623 2 роки тому +22

    I’m looking for an ambulance. The prices are going crazy. Thanks to Bob buying one. 😂. Gas is coming down but did you have to stay pretty still when they were much higher?

  • @kellyholden7535
    @kellyholden7535 2 роки тому +51

    Both so cute. 💕Love both set ups but working bathroom and toilet a must!! Guess sometimes I would just like to shower totally alone in my own space.

    • @epic7224
      @epic7224 Рік тому +1

      There are some vans with bathrooms, I like those

  • @kylebayes4711
    @kylebayes4711 Рік тому +1

    As a Canadian myself. What's it like going to the US in this life. How long can you stay, can you get in person work at all. ??
    One month on from this comment. I get my 144 sprinter today. Moving out of the mazda. Rock on ladies.

  • @PokerJunkie83
    @PokerJunkie83 2 роки тому +1

    I love the ambulance layout more than the typical fan. I feel like it’s easier to design inside since it’s angled lol maybe not but vans look more difficult

  • @memorialled_zeppelin-warew1346
    @memorialled_zeppelin-warew1346 2 роки тому +4

    Love your old ambulance. It's adorable
    I turned one into a transport for my music instruments when I was in a band. Many years ago. Now it's used as a space for visitors who stay overnight.

  • @hannahleavold2693
    @hannahleavold2693 Рік тому +2

    These vans are sooo nicee and cozy keep it up ❤️❤️❤️

  • @Therivalempire
    @Therivalempire Рік тому

    Hello! Greetings from someone who lives 2 hours away from your home city!

  • @shaydurkee
    @shaydurkee 11 місяців тому

    OMG! My name is Shay too and it’s about the exact same way!!!

  • @inaty22
    @inaty22 2 роки тому +1

    AHHH THEYRE SO CUTE 😍

  • @mohammedgt8102
    @mohammedgt8102 2 роки тому +9

    Do you form relationships and contacts everywhere you go or is it more temporary and you don't visit the same place again?

  • @lynns609
    @lynns609 2 роки тому +5

    Hi girls , love your van / ambulance life … For the young lady who’s from Philadelphia does she know any companies that would help build a camping van from a minivan?

  • @pinoyebike5029
    @pinoyebike5029 Рік тому

    Living the life 🔥🤙🏼

  • @sparklekrew1557
    @sparklekrew1557 Рік тому

    I love shays!but I really like Rachels! :D

  • @karenlewkowitz5858
    @karenlewkowitz5858 Рік тому +1

    Love the space in an ambo - wonder what it’s like to drive as it is so heavy - how it is for maintainance x a subject for another video. Am 62 and downsizing

  • @writeidea
    @writeidea 2 роки тому +2

    Hi! I'm Raychel, from Vancouver too. Love your ambulance 🚑 ❤️! Think you're both awesome. 😊😊

  • @pickandaprayer
    @pickandaprayer 2 роки тому

    Please be safe you two! ❤

  • @txxxchao
    @txxxchao Рік тому

    I like both setups.

  • @thebigmann81
    @thebigmann81 Рік тому

    Anytime fitness is the best. Even when me and my girl goes visit her family in the Philippines 🇵🇭 we have a gym to workout at

  • @mazzislam
    @mazzislam Рік тому

    I was thinking about living a lifelike this and try it lol

  • @seanshkreli-thorne653
    @seanshkreli-thorne653 Рік тому

    Girl that showers at anytime fitness is a lifter for sure. Respect. You are superior.

  • @OriginalMeanGirl
    @OriginalMeanGirl Рік тому +1

    This wouldn't have been a thought with my generation. You were supposed to go immediately to college, then get married and have kids. And if possible, stay home- so what was the point of a degree? I think it's awesome you young ladies are having experiences and making your own adventures. I hope my kids do the same!

  • @samanthamead8953
    @samanthamead8953 Рік тому +1

    It looks so cool 🤩

  • @joannamcpeak7531
    @joannamcpeak7531 2 роки тому

    I am very happy for both of you. Looks fun. If I wasn't disabled, I might try it.

  • @phoenixrising5640
    @phoenixrising5640 Рік тому

    I want to have an RV and travel with friends in their own RVs of course and we just vibe and work.

  • @bookloverrrr
    @bookloverrrr Рік тому +1

    Does the fact that you live in an ambulance scare you?Like when you remember what it used to be?

  • @yuritsanescalona1222
    @yuritsanescalona1222 Рік тому

    thank you for sharing

  • @ANNA-THE-BANANA
    @ANNA-THE-BANANA 2 роки тому +2

    I'm 11 I want if I have the money I would build or buy something like that and I need tips for that I know I'm still young but I'm better prepared and it looks really nice there 😊🤩

    • @alana.dyer.author
      @alana.dyer.author 2 роки тому +2

      Start saving when you get a part time job at 16 and before you buy one, make sure you get your full driver's license and can drive a bigger vehicle. Maybe find a job where you can work remotely with a laptop so that you can just work from the van.

    • @alexba1ley
      @alexba1ley 2 роки тому

      That sounds like a good goal for the future. I don't live in a van, but I've traveled a fair bit, and this is my advice. This is a good time to start saving some money and learning some skills. If you learn skills that will allow you to work online or work traveling to different locations that will help you make money on the road. There are lots of options such as coding, writing, sales, therapy, computer repair, mechanics, electric, construction, music, nursing, farming, bartending, etc. Some of these skills could also help you convert your van or repair it. You could also ask your guardians if you can take a road trip together in a rental camper or their own vehicle and see how you like traveling. Best of luck!
      UPDATE: To clarify, I am not recommending you bartend or drink alcohol before you reach the age it is legal where you live. In the US different states have different ages you can legally bartend ranging from 18-21. In every US state you can legally drink alcohol at age 21. The reason I mention bartending now is that it can be a great travel job for some people who like to be more independent and spontaneous bc they can quickly find temporary work in new cities and often take home cash at the end of each shift. There may be other jobs where you can do something similar like hair styling, photography, plumbing, electric, etc. If you prefer to work doing more physical activity than sitting at a computer and you don't want to wait for big companies to make slow decisions about where and when they will send you, these jobs might be good for you.

  • @rachelreeb695
    @rachelreeb695 2 роки тому

    both alternative and it's awesome

  • @HollyGW
    @HollyGW 2 роки тому

    I'm from Vancouver BC too!! I love your life!! My husband and I are talking about living in a van for a few years after we retire!!

  • @gabriellewilliams68
    @gabriellewilliams68 Рік тому

    I wish I could find other people like that, currently renovating a pull behind camper

  • @jaymarie1282
    @jaymarie1282 Рік тому

    I’m from Philly too

  • @natanoodle3303
    @natanoodle3303 2 роки тому +1

    That's cool I'm from Philly, I'd love to leave this place. Lol.

  • @dj_nomen311
    @dj_nomen311 Рік тому

    "You're Grounded Now You Can't Crawl Out Of Your Claustrophopia Triggerer Shoebox For 2 Weeks"

  • @kaylakat6614
    @kaylakat6614 Рік тому

    Very nice comfortable campers

  • @CPbarrelracin14
    @CPbarrelracin14 Рік тому

    I’m from Vancouver to!

  • @shysummertime
    @shysummertime Рік тому +1

    I JUST BOUGHT AN AMBULANCE YOU GUYS!!!

  • @traciharris8576
    @traciharris8576 Рік тому

    Awesome! 🙌🏽😊

  • @Mr_Binguss
    @Mr_Binguss Рік тому

    GO VANCOVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @chloemoses2chiuahuas806
    @chloemoses2chiuahuas806 11 місяців тому

    Gene and shay hey girl hey 💕 I remember them when I want to watch their van life videos from a perfume called Jene Nate it's actually a after bath body splash my mom used it all the time🤗 jene nashay 😆😅🤗💕

  • @hpeditz5848
    @hpeditz5848 Рік тому

    I'm from Vancouver!

  • @tinaparsons8823
    @tinaparsons8823 Рік тому

    I would love to that where I live

  • @andreagore8004
    @andreagore8004 Рік тому

    I Love It

  • @redtitanium8543
    @redtitanium8543 2 роки тому +1

    I love the ambulance, it looks so cool inside., it must be so cool to yrsvel,travel, live free like that. I do have somewhat of an issue of inclosed small spaces,I might need something a little bigger,but I could get use to it.it would be fun to try. You seem to have more room in the ambulance.

    • @rustyhurdis847
      @rustyhurdis847 2 роки тому +1

      I spend a good portion of my day outside. Out in the open air is key. I start my day with a coffee and the sunrise. End my day with the sunset.

  • @kcc3090
    @kcc3090 Рік тому

    How do you keep warm in winter? How do you cook food?

  • @jasonveilleux9791
    @jasonveilleux9791 2 роки тому +2

    Hi from north Vancouver! Van life

  • @Purriah
    @Purriah Рік тому

    I could not work without a setup for a normal chair, a mouse, and a second monitor

  • @artchicken9354
    @artchicken9354 2 роки тому +1

    I’m from Vancouver Bc too! I've never seen a content creator from the same place as me!

  • @KREW_fanart
    @KREW_fanart 2 роки тому

    I saw shays video the other day!!

  • @AthenaCharlton
    @AthenaCharlton Рік тому

    Yay Canadians for life!! 🇨🇦

  • @nfantree11b48
    @nfantree11b48 2 роки тому

    Heck ya, anytime fitness is way better than planet.... both good, I just like to go ANYTIME rather than set hours

  • @jasanpreetrehal6561
    @jasanpreetrehal6561 Рік тому

    Yo no way I’m also from vancouver bc I am watching this in.vancouver right now

  • @abbytheredwolf174
    @abbytheredwolf174 2 роки тому +3

    I would live in the ambulance slightly more space it feels like lol

  • @zenitsu9764
    @zenitsu9764 2 роки тому +2

    Omg I live in Vancouver to

  • @idontknowwhatimdoingwithmy400

    Budget!! My dream is to travel the us in a van, seeing all that nature has to offer. What kind of jobs would be the best for living in a van?

  • @geeyah7278
    @geeyah7278 Рік тому +2

    Philly !

  • @anonymousperson4970
    @anonymousperson4970 Рік тому +1

    Curious what you guys do for work.. seriously considering van life and quitting my job in health care

  • @missPizarro30
    @missPizarro30 4 місяці тому

    WOWWW AMBULANCE QUE COOL😮🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊😊

  • @kristinjones3230
    @kristinjones3230 Рік тому

    Yay I'm from maple ridge bc :) u male vampire life look sooo free and amazing 👏

  • @sarashattuck4022
    @sarashattuck4022 Рік тому

    Way to go girl 💝

  • @yvettemagosto
    @yvettemagosto Рік тому

    I wish I had the nurve!

  • @notyourmamaslunchbox
    @notyourmamaslunchbox 2 роки тому

    Heeey I'm from Vancouver Island !!!! Love the close connection!

  • @Maria-ev7wl
    @Maria-ev7wl Рік тому

    what advice could you give someone who was thinking about van life, what are pro and cons, and where would you suggest getting van from and is it cheaper

  • @toddcorley464
    @toddcorley464 Рік тому

    I lived in Germantown Philadelphia

  • @christopherkurnicki2750
    @christopherkurnicki2750 Рік тому +1

    Lets gooo vancouver bc!!!!!!!

  • @Laxexp
    @Laxexp Рік тому

    I like the ambulance better. 🙂

  • @Pokemanwithagoal_10
    @Pokemanwithagoal_10 Рік тому

    I’m from chilliwack,bc in Canada I live like 1 hour from you

  • @JackSchidt
    @JackSchidt 2 роки тому

    Can you please help me understand how to get started a little better, and what to expect for my fiancée from Norway.
    Recently, I was planning on relocating, and getting married in Norway, but plans fell through, and my visa was rejected.
    We had planned and figured everything out so that it would work out, but the Norwegian government didn’t have her in their tax records since she had been living in Denmark for over ten years. There are some complications here that will take too long to explain here, but I’d love to know more about how to get started and as fast as possible (with a possible collab(s), perks, and other opportunities) to actually make something worthwhile. Please respond to this comment if you’re interested, and I’ll explain my ideas in full to tell you how you benefit most. In the meantime, I hope you keep making great vids, or else I’m totally screwed lol skål!

  • @farawayroaming
    @farawayroaming 10 місяців тому

    Nice video ❤❤❤

  • @sannudavis6032
    @sannudavis6032 Рік тому

    Take care stay safe ❤️✨

  • @oogabooga4555
    @oogabooga4555 Рік тому

    She’s from Philly? Wow that’s close to my town, like 3 hours, closer to 2.

  • @Mimiroo
    @Mimiroo 2 роки тому

    I’m another Vancouverite looking to move into van life! BC is just too freaking expensive to sustainably live now 😢

  • @debrandw246
    @debrandw246 2 роки тому

    Looks awesome

  • @crane_io
    @crane_io Рік тому +1

    Question! How do you two make money on the go?

  • @100greenkitchen
    @100greenkitchen Рік тому +1

    Can you swap vehicles for 24 hours
    PLEASE❤

    • @nickandraychel
      @nickandraychel  Рік тому

      We did! It was a full length video we did it here: ua-cam.com/video/HsG_01rCnz4/v-deo.html

  • @VanliferRx
    @VanliferRx Рік тому

    OMG I GOT A VAN!!!!! Lookout 😅

  • @harlowblackadder356
    @harlowblackadder356 Рік тому

    The lack of toilet/shower is a deal breaker for me. Also, how to deal with hot temperatures...

  • @atari_hmb
    @atari_hmb 2 роки тому

    Awesome. Respect my wife wanted to do something similar.
    But as a gamer, and content creator along with being a tech geek I need a bigger space to build but this still looks cool. We might set up one just to have as a side traveling adventure haha

  • @follow777jesus
    @follow777jesus Рік тому

    How did you get an ambulance? That's a good idea!

  • @MadamLolz
    @MadamLolz Рік тому

    I love this song. It’s by grizzly bear

  • @servantofthe99
    @servantofthe99 2 роки тому

    What are some positives and negatives about a conventional Van vs a converted ambulance?