PC Gaming in a VAN - How to get Internet and Power VANLIFE GAMING

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  • Опубліковано 4 чер 2024
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    ✩ TIMESTAMPS ✩
    0:00 - Intro
    0:25 - Cinematic
    1:35 - My Gaming Setup
    3:36 - How To Power a Gaming Computer in a Van
    4:43 - How To Calculate How Long You Can Power Your Computer Off Grid
    6:08 - Powering Your Computer With Your Vehicle's Alternator
    7:03 - How I Get Internet In My Van
    8:00 - An Alternative Internet Solution
    8:50 - Lets Talk About Starlink
    9:35 - Outro
    9:56 - Credits
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  • @AvoriALiGHT
    @AvoriALiGHT 2 роки тому +1383

    Parents : Stop playing wow and go outside, see the world.
    Him :

    • @fangornthewise
      @fangornthewise 2 роки тому +56

      play WoW in the forest, ultimate immersion!

    • @macblink
      @macblink 2 роки тому +5

      And his parents even bought him the van xD

    • @waveemann8857
      @waveemann8857 2 роки тому +13

      @@macblink ngl every second that passed in this video i had one more piece of evidence that this is the most Trust Fund thing i've seen on youtube this year lol. think i tapped out on he walks out of the van and its a 2019 Sprinter.

    • @Rainbow__cookie
      @Rainbow__cookie 2 роки тому +6

      Imagine playing the forest in the forest

    • @BllueJeeper
      @BllueJeeper 2 роки тому

      Blank?

  • @natureguy9615
    @natureguy9615 2 роки тому +717

    Being a gamer, who owns a pet, and who never seems to settle down in a single place for long... This video (and the tour one) gives me hope. It really does.

    • @blakemcdowell4146
      @blakemcdowell4146 2 роки тому +3

      How is your pet?

    • @dai-okami
      @dai-okami 2 роки тому +5

      Brother! I'm doing this! I feel the same as you and I just gotta go for it

    • @rosend0
      @rosend0 2 роки тому +1

      6 months later... is the hope still there brother?

    • @neo-9086
      @neo-9086 2 роки тому

      Yeah I'm curious have you started? I'm definitely debating it. I've already got 10 grand saved away!

    • @natureguy9615
      @natureguy9615 2 роки тому +1

      @@neo-9086 Would like to at some point. Life had other plans it seemed though.

  • @MorganWoodrome
    @MorganWoodrome 2 роки тому +236

    I've been researching van life heavily because my job is about to go 100% digital, and after taking a road trip across the country last year all I can think about is getting back out there and traveling. This video literally answered all of my questions about how I would make that happen. A million and one times thank you!

    • @feffnordana5344
      @feffnordana5344 2 роки тому +6

      I'm also making the switch to digital and am tired of getting beaten up in the housing market where I am. THIS vid is one of the few that realistically shows how someone ACTUALLY live with their devices on the road. ⚡️🏆⚡️

    • @stevenirizarry9427
      @stevenirizarry9427 2 роки тому

      I’m sure you’re gonna need money to travel

    • @user-jy5oi9bi4i
      @user-jy5oi9bi4i 2 роки тому +1

      What is your job if you don’t mind me asking? Good luck to it all

    • @user-jy5oi9bi4i
      @user-jy5oi9bi4i 2 роки тому +1

      @@feffnordana5344 what is ur job also? I’m interested in peoples jobs going digital so they never have to leave their homes

    • @feffnordana5344
      @feffnordana5344 2 роки тому +2

      @@user-jy5oi9bi4i I'm in healthcare but am moving away from clinical/bedside care and may even retire early, tbh. I love what I do but have always had a true interest in tiny home and RV living. "Van life" has become very sexy lately, but ppl don't show enough of the reality of [making a] LIVING on the road. That this guy can sustain a pro gaming career in a van is just fn cool.

  • @Gaming_Sparky58
    @Gaming_Sparky58 2 роки тому +27

    This is like the perfect combination of how to live life, exploring at any time, off the grid away from bullshit, playing games, watching movies, seeing sights and nature all with mans best friend as a companion at your side.

  • @angrypenguin2039
    @angrypenguin2039 2 роки тому +1851

    This man has a better internet connection in the middle of nowhere than I do at my own house.

    • @NRTuf
      @NRTuf 2 роки тому +30

      Some areas have higher speeds then other areas depending where the server is, makes sense why he has better internet. What a life if only you had income coming in while your out living free with out worrying abut a thing

    • @skurtbert
      @skurtbert 2 роки тому +6

      He also plays on a Mac... so... yeah... 1-1?

    • @kanethomo2483
      @kanethomo2483 2 роки тому +33

      @@skurtbert he works on a Mac, games from the Razer laptop.

    • @skurtbert
      @skurtbert 2 роки тому +9

      @@kanethomo2483 you’re right, I was way to quick to comment…

    • @lucasrem
      @lucasrem 2 роки тому +3

      homeowners that do a shitty job, lol!

  • @xnovem3380
    @xnovem3380 2 роки тому +596

    "Im laging" casually travels to the game server location

    • @Brukrex
      @Brukrex 2 роки тому +10

      hahhaaa

    • @goldengoldman8236
      @goldengoldman8236 2 роки тому +31

      Probably still would be lagging at the activision server location

    • @enhancereality
      @enhancereality 2 роки тому +8

      @@goldengoldman8236 LMAO

    • @otpyrc
      @otpyrc 2 роки тому +4

      Lol, once there he'd call his friend and tell him or her "duuuuude, I'm pinging 2".

  • @joshrjp
    @joshrjp 2 роки тому +57

    Genuinely a brilliant and interesting video. I believe this takes away a lot of worries for the modern-day individuals who would like to delve into this lifestyle without giving up the comforts and hobbies they have at home. Thank you!

  • @MisterFlak
    @MisterFlak 2 роки тому +155

    This was brilliant. GG gamer

    • @MisterFlak
      @MisterFlak 2 роки тому +1

      Also, no issues with the laptop. I use a predator triton 500 as my main driver

    • @InconvenientMemes
      @InconvenientMemes 2 роки тому +2

      Flak attack! Nice to see a fellow South African Rust Gamer looking into campers

    • @ezrahaskard3527
      @ezrahaskard3527 2 роки тому +1

      @@MisterFlak yo I wasn’t expecting you here this is sick

  • @TrentTheTraveler
    @TrentTheTraveler  3 роки тому +355

    I USE STARLINK NOW! WATCH MY VIDEO ABOUT IT HERE ua-cam.com/video/qUA5WzpX8Cw/v-deo.html

    • @TheMasterfulMishaps
      @TheMasterfulMishaps 3 роки тому +7

      For the Horde!!!

    • @alexdubois6585
      @alexdubois6585 3 роки тому

      I suspect the latency with Starlink will be too high for some type of games as well.

    • @Berserkism
      @Berserkism 3 роки тому +1

      @@alexdubois6585 I've seen it tested and the average latency was under 80ms. I was impressed. We'll see how that holds up long term with congestion etc but so far the system is quite good for satellite.

    • @njmaddy
      @njmaddy 3 роки тому +4

      @@alexdubois6585 I have a friend with star link has like 29 MS ping 200 mbps down previously he only had DSL it was 2 down now it does have quite a few drops but Elon said he’s going to try to get more satellites up by 2025 I think it was like 42k

    • @clips4244
      @clips4244 3 роки тому

      Can you stream your game play online

  • @TrentTheTraveler
    @TrentTheTraveler  3 роки тому +263

    I cannot believe that not even 24 hours after uploading this video it's at 30k views... Looks like I'm investing in the visible hotspot to test for a video xD! So stay tuned!
    For your convenience, here are the time stamps for this video!
    0:00 - Intro
    0:25 - Cinematic
    1:35 - My Gaming Setup
    3:36 - How To Power a Gaming Computer in a Van
    4:43 - How To Calculate How Long You Can Power Your Computer Off Grid
    6:08 - Powering Your Computer With Your Vehicle's Alternator
    7:03 - How I Get Internet In My Van
    8:00 - An Alternative Internet Solution
    8:50 - Lets Talk About Starlink
    9:35 - Outro
    9:56 - Credits

    • @alex2legit66
      @alex2legit66 3 роки тому +2

      You mentioned a signal booster / satellite in the last video?

    • @AbsInABox
      @AbsInABox 3 роки тому +1

      also, I think starlink and other satellite internet proiders have really slow latency... above 400ms, or almost half a second

    • @johnrambo7264
      @johnrambo7264 3 роки тому +3

      I got Cold War

    • @jayesh5131
      @jayesh5131 3 роки тому +1

      Bro pin this comment for convenience 👍

    • @voidmantis9133
      @voidmantis9133 3 роки тому +1

      yea the youtube recommendation brought me here , its the first time it actualy make me discover something ...especialy that this life still would be so awesom for me i assume , i might do the jump one day .

  • @PyroticAngel14
    @PyroticAngel14 2 роки тому +5

    I CAN'T BELIEVE I CAME ACROSS A VIDEO THAT MADE ME ASPIRE TO LIVE IN A VAN! The mobile solutions for power, internet, and gaming really have me thinking maybe I can live this kind of lifestyle!

  • @The2kust
    @The2kust 2 роки тому +6

    love it, been dreaming about this for over 2 years. i think its time to build a van and live the off grid life i always wanted. ty for inspiring and giving good ideas on the gaming setup. much love brother

  • @thymme7508
    @thymme7508 3 роки тому +429

    THIS IS A MOVIE DUDE YOU’RE SO UNDERRATED

  • @sempribo
    @sempribo 2 роки тому +450

    „Hey dude you coming online for some wow?“…“Na sorry man its too cloudy“

    • @danieldieni3188
      @danieldieni3188 2 роки тому

      xD my subsciption just ended today :( gotta buy moe time

    • @FreakAboutSims3
      @FreakAboutSims3 2 роки тому +1

      He said that he can still play during a cloudy day.

    • @banana13775
      @banana13775 2 роки тому +6

      @@FreakAboutSims3 it's crazy that jokes exist isn't it?

    • @FreakAboutSims3
      @FreakAboutSims3 2 роки тому +1

      @@banana13775 Nice admittance of stupidity.

  • @theblitz1687
    @theblitz1687 2 роки тому +23

    A tip for you: If you ever consider upgrading your laptop, choose the highest gpu model (for example choose rtx 3080 instead of rtx 3070) that is because 3080 has more cuda cores which makes it more efficient. For example if both are using 80W of power rtx 3070 gets 13tflops performance while rtx 3080 gets 15tflops!!
    Also: 16 hour gaming ONLY at full load which %99 of games dont use, normally when playing a AAA title(like cyberpunk), your gpu will be max and cpu will be at half-ish so you will get more than 16 hours. And if you do light gaming(like warcraft) you will get waay more than 16 hours :D

    • @leobarnet3662
      @leobarnet3662 4 місяці тому

      interesting about the power saving
      ,i didnt know that. Assumed it would be more powerful the gaming laptop the more power would use.

  • @VadimComments
    @VadimComments Рік тому +3

    Wow, your energy setup is so cool. You can get energy both from the Sun and from driving and the system is set up to use any option available. This is awesome.

  • @SadoVRonTV
    @SadoVRonTV 3 роки тому +301

    I want to build something as close to this as possible, can you PLEASE make a video detailing what it cost to build this in total and how much you have to earn to live like this full time?? You would help me and my wife out greatly!

    • @MARCM0DE
      @MARCM0DE 3 роки тому +20

      Upvoted because I need this too

    • @emperorphil2547
      @emperorphil2547 3 роки тому +5

      More likely around 25,000 at least

    • @Snook_
      @Snook_ 3 роки тому +18

      @@emperorphil2547 Lol times that by 3. It's very expensive to fit out a van like this and purchase it in the first place unless you can do it all yourself and have the labor and electrical skills etc. plus mechanical (rare for modern urban internet nerds just out of uni)

    • @emperorphil2547
      @emperorphil2547 3 роки тому +2

      @@Snook_ I'm no expert but I have seen videos of livable vans that are around that range but you are right this one is prob alot more

    • @trippsmclovin
      @trippsmclovin 3 роки тому +1

      I could rig your solar and electric up. Interior is all on you though!

  • @viliambena6767
    @viliambena6767 3 роки тому +153

    this guy is raiding a boss with his guild and screaming we have to rush cause I'm running out of sun guys 😂

  • @NahBra_EUC
    @NahBra_EUC 2 роки тому

    Well done, I had searched this exact topic a few times on youtube in the past and never found anything very relevant. This was very helpful in considering my future build. Thank you!

  • @Zeph914
    @Zeph914 2 роки тому +4

    This is something I wanted to build for myself just to get away from the family from time to time. I enjoy hunting and camping but gaming is a hobby/addiction too. So why not both? Thank you for the video!

  • @MattW05
    @MattW05 3 роки тому +268

    Starlink is going to be a game changer once it’s fully rolled out.

    • @TheDudeKeanu
      @TheDudeKeanu 3 роки тому +15

      The only problem with satellites was always resources in terms of cost and divying the bandwidth between customers. Starlink is gonna solve both of these!

    • @demkon
      @demkon 3 роки тому +23

      @@michaelbmw1931 whos we? you have internet already. Starlink is ideally for people have no internet in poor countries or remote areas. No infrastructure needed. PSH

    • @MattW05
      @MattW05 3 роки тому +46

      @@michaelbmw1931 wait till this guy finds out about cell phones

    • @demkon
      @demkon 3 роки тому +11

      @@michaelbmw1931 lmao OKAYYY.... i dont argue with crazy have a good day

    • @MayankJairaj
      @MayankJairaj 3 роки тому +1

      @@michaelbmw1931 try unplugging

  • @mexicanwithahat6064
    @mexicanwithahat6064 2 роки тому +133

    Watching his drink refill and gradually go down was all I was watching tbh

    • @BeckalsOCE
      @BeckalsOCE 2 роки тому +6

      You made me watch it again for this, you lied, you sir suck. :P

  • @qwie100
    @qwie100 2 роки тому

    Really appreciated the minimal bloat and the core details (gaming setup houres, etc). Not a huge gamer anymore, but I'm a computer scientist looking to go fully remote and switch to the van, so your needs mirror my own.

  • @MilitiaEnt17
    @MilitiaEnt17 2 роки тому +1

    Im in school for cybersecurity but im also a traveling stagehand and want to upgrade from my outfitted suv to a fully built van and leave my house for good. This video is perfect.

  • @The_Horizon
    @The_Horizon 3 роки тому +757

    Can't wait for more!

    • @j3rkys
      @j3rkys 3 роки тому +3

      Oh hi Horizon! Love your doping videos!

    • @voicelessuvularplosive
      @voicelessuvularplosive 3 роки тому +2

      horizon wow i didnt expect you to be here

    • @misfitzz2788
      @misfitzz2788 3 роки тому +1

      oh The Horizon whats good?

    • @iixShady
      @iixShady 3 роки тому

      You came from tiktok right?

    • @JupiterGuy1
      @JupiterGuy1 3 роки тому

      Hmm didnt expect to see you

  • @TheFormalPickle
    @TheFormalPickle 3 роки тому +594

    This is a cool video! I've thought about living in a van so I can travel but always thought my job would stop me from doing that. Great video!

    • @hoangtuan7945
      @hoangtuan7945 3 роки тому +14

      ok, stop flipping burgers at McDonald's then

    • @haiisuan2931
      @haiisuan2931 3 роки тому +104

      @@hoangtuan7945 who hurt you?

    • @TheBones1990
      @TheBones1990 3 роки тому +4

      You can still do that but it might take a little courage to make & upload your own videos while going on adventures good luck to yuh my friend🤝🏾

    • @Fruitsmymainispomgranates
      @Fruitsmymainispomgranates 3 роки тому

      Hello verified person

    • @deem6077
      @deem6077 3 роки тому +1

      If I could live in a van like this I wouldn't need a job lol. I'm kinda contemplating it now haha!

  • @missmurda90
    @missmurda90 2 роки тому +1

    I was curious about being able to play WoW and Rust and as soon as I clicked I saw the WoW screen and knew this video was for me. Thank you!

  • @TheMuro22
    @TheMuro22 2 роки тому +1

    Yo man, this looks like a dream lifestyle for me, in my mid teens now, and something like this is how I imagine my future. Thanks for the inspiration.

  • @oldguycantgame
    @oldguycantgame 3 роки тому +40

    I like that you have found solutions that work for you, your build and fit what you want to do. As a pcmr guy, I don't think I would have thought about the dual systems, especially the mini, I really do love the solutions people find to "problems" in vanlife.

  • @Kriscoart
    @Kriscoart 2 роки тому +407

    This was such a good video!

  • @user-wx9vq8kv1s
    @user-wx9vq8kv1s Місяць тому

    Love your videos dude don’t ever stop there’s deff a market out there your videos be one of those oddly satisfying videos facts. I’m low key working to live like you one day

  • @ChochoLevi
    @ChochoLevi 2 роки тому

    I really love watching these van videos even if I may never want to live in a van. Thanks for sharing!

  • @fahim8931
    @fahim8931 2 роки тому +29

    Mad respect for your lifestyle brother. I love the aesthetic of the van home and your entire setup. Just a great video overall. Also, I use visible's service and I will say it's very good.

  • @trekkie_martian
    @trekkie_martian 2 роки тому +6

    Dude, I am a gamer and video editor also, and I want to start and live this lifestyle and I was worried about power also. you just solved my issue! Kudos to you mate!!!

  • @vincenzopromedia
    @vincenzopromedia 2 роки тому

    This is bringing tears to my eyes. All of it. I love it.

  • @ElTeeger
    @ElTeeger 2 роки тому

    Love the detail to your cable management

  • @psychshift
    @psychshift 2 роки тому +3

    Honestly this is a gaming hermits/inbetweeners dream go anywhere, game anywhere in luxury, comfort, style and be surrounded by nature. I always wanted to do this but alas I'm hooked now. Kudos my man.

    • @jondoil741
      @jondoil741 2 роки тому

      Fuckin got me with the fly lol

  • @nunyabizz3864
    @nunyabizz3864 2 роки тому +3

    amazing work man. your van looks awesome and i love your setup. you're living freedom the way it was meant to be lived.

  • @mikeo.4203
    @mikeo.4203 2 роки тому

    Love the hotspot! Really nice to always have all of your devices connected all the time feels like I'm at my house. I'll definitely have to look into visible.

  • @jordantherubio
    @jordantherubio Рік тому

    The power section of this video is so crazy cool because of how different ways to get power plus get a anker power bank also

  • @dingusmagee3326
    @dingusmagee3326 2 роки тому +7

    this is cool, the whole van/rv traveling life style has somewhat intrigued me, and ive always wondered to myself how you could make that work whilst still being able to play games with friends. i basically only play games with friends, so internet connection would be a must, and i mainly play FPS type games somewhat seriously so low latency/ping would be a must. maybe one day ill be able to do something like this

  • @EyesonEnforcement911
    @EyesonEnforcement911 3 роки тому +9

    That's actually SO dope ! The setup is absolutely on point !!

  • @lilsquidgaming39
    @lilsquidgaming39 Рік тому

    dude everyone is so cryptic on building and living off grid you helped me find a great setup in like 3 sentences deserves a huge like getting a camper for truck since its great on gas for me have a huge van too but its just terrible will save this for later for sure

  • @leu2304
    @leu2304 2 роки тому

    Ideal life. So glad that you tube show me this in recommended videos

  • @SpartanusCXVII
    @SpartanusCXVII 3 роки тому +19

    Oh, my friend, “If this video gets 10K views?” No. No. No. It’s “when,” and that’ll be maybe only 4-5 hours after release of the video. Keep it up! Can’t wait to watch the review!

  • @WildWallaceMusic
    @WildWallaceMusic 3 роки тому +22

    The editing for this is fucking legendary

  • @Pops1970
    @Pops1970 2 роки тому

    I am 52 years old. I will be retiring in 3 years at the age of 55. This is my plan. I intend to sell everything I own and buy an RV and just drive around the continent until I either get bored or die. I am a gamer as well. This is very well done and exactly what I am looking to do. Hopefully in 3 or 4 more years when I am ready, technology will have improved even further to make this easier. Thanks for this video and enjoy it.

  • @seenitalready
    @seenitalready 2 роки тому

    3rd time coming back to this video - so informative & you can future proof this by just upgrading/maintaining the setup as needed

  • @ankit3375
    @ankit3375 3 роки тому +116

    imagin parking the van in middel of jungle and playing outlast and then going out
    Edit I never got 80 likes thx all

    • @firstonscene1459
      @firstonscene1459 3 роки тому +1

      That's terrifying lol

    • @zipskay7281
      @zipskay7281 3 роки тому +5

      He has done it

    • @laur-unstagenameactuallyca1587
      @laur-unstagenameactuallyca1587 3 роки тому

      LMAO

    • @garywashington3837
      @garywashington3837 2 роки тому

      Can't charge batteries with solar in the shade of a jungle. It would be a fun hour or two before the batteries died, the fans stopped, the fridge thawed and the Ninja wouldn't cook anything... and darkness came ...

  • @killianeastman1233
    @killianeastman1233 3 роки тому +19

    Glad I found this channel. The intro was like a pro movie

  • @taron801
    @taron801 Рік тому

    Gawd I love this guy, future goals

  • @jnewbon00
    @jnewbon00 2 роки тому

    Watched both vids on this van and honestly you're home is awesome 👍

  • @mattwilliams5468
    @mattwilliams5468 2 роки тому +3

    This guy makes living in a van and playing video games look so cool!

  • @BloterGaming
    @BloterGaming 3 роки тому +5

    Had been waiting for this video since forever. !! Thank God I was checking your other videos. Stay awesome.!

  • @BrokenInbox
    @BrokenInbox 2 роки тому

    I actually love this video, very passionate which I love seeing on UA-cam. I'm happy this was in my recommended, you just earned another subscriber!

  • @PrincePalmUwU
    @PrincePalmUwU 2 роки тому

    speak of the devil i just saw a video about a van and since i'm a gamer as well as you this is perfect thank you

  • @KingCorda
    @KingCorda 3 роки тому +11

    I just wanted to point out, if performance eventually becomes an issue when gaming on your laptop, you could also do a wall mounted mini ITX build or build a built-in pc in your desk if space is your concern but I don’t think that solves power consumption for you haha. Subscribed recently and honestly been inspired by this lifestyle man, good luck on the algorithm broski 🤟🏽

    • @MikeKilo1969
      @MikeKilo1969 3 роки тому +1

      I was thinking the same thing! A build under the desktop in place in the laptop drawer.

    • @Davidx_117
      @Davidx_117 3 роки тому +6

      The power consumption aspect could be solved by underclocking and undervolting, not completely sure how the performance would compare to a gaming laptop but it's definitely an option

    • @KingCorda
      @KingCorda 3 роки тому

      @@Davidx_117 hm I didn’t even think about that

    • @rafaeldelgado4985
      @rafaeldelgado4985 3 роки тому +1

      Or buy a new laptop when needed for his setup a laptop makes the most sense

  • @pubbets7290
    @pubbets7290 3 роки тому +38

    You're literally living my dream life. I teach online as my main income and I'd love to have a van with a little online classroom/gaming setup like yours!

    • @Raven-lg7td
      @Raven-lg7td 2 роки тому +2

      whats the point not to live in comfortable apartment?

    • @pubbets7290
      @pubbets7290 2 роки тому +6

      @@Raven-lg7td been there, done that. I want to downsize my life and have freedom to travel wherever I want. I think it would be an amazing experience - even just for a few months!

    • @confidential5743
      @confidential5743 2 роки тому +3

      @@Raven-lg7td apartments are just paying for something you will never own, they're a very poor investment if you have more permanent options

    • @Girrrrrrrr
      @Girrrrrrrr 2 роки тому +1

      What do you teach? Just curious!!

    • @pubbets7290
      @pubbets7290 2 роки тому +2

      @@Girrrrrrrr hey man I teach English to kids in China. Been doing it for around 4 years and also do online curriculum design.

  • @etrimbleable
    @etrimbleable Рік тому

    Your van build is awesome. It is one of my all time favorites.

  • @Nezze213
    @Nezze213 2 роки тому +1

    Just discovered this channel and I am so hooked!!! You deserve way more views and subscribers! Your content is awesome and definitely makes me want to get into the van life as well. Keep up the great videos man!

  • @arbyyyyh
    @arbyyyyh 3 роки тому +4

    "If this video gets 10k views..." yeah, I'll be waiting for that video. Would love to do the whole van life thing, nice to see someone who actually has the same barriers as myself to overcome and have! Love the content, keep it up!

  • @GoalFinisher
    @GoalFinisher 2 роки тому +14

    This is literally exactly the kind of lifestyle I want to live. I just wish I could find a job thats remote and pays enough....I cant find one

    • @bukchoiii
      @bukchoiii 2 роки тому +3

      Good luck. I found one editing architectural shoots, but I did that job for 4 years in office and now I'm contract based. You need some sort of tech job with decent education and connection.

  • @saiburs
    @saiburs Рік тому

    I love when I find hope, it’s beautiful

  • @natek3954
    @natek3954 2 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing! I really like the wood in your van!

  • @eliexe6916
    @eliexe6916 2 роки тому +29

    Awesome stuff! Something that might help you with the laptop though is looking into DC-DC charging. Basically, your inverter is never 100% efficient. So you're losing a bit of power there... and then the power brick for the laptop converts back to DC anyway, so you lose more power there. Just rough napkin math you should be able to shave off 10-20% of total power loss compared to your current laptop power draw. Anyway, nice setup! The Mac could modded to work off DC directly, but that's insane with how low the draw is anyway.

    • @peytonmac1131
      @peytonmac1131 2 роки тому +1

      Can be hard to find a DC-DC charger for a 230w laptop. Most chargers tap out at about 150w. It really depends as well on if it's needed. I have a Nitro 5 laptop, a vive VR, a fan and internet all running at the same time and it altogether only pulls about 160w~ at max. A DC-DC charger could save a bit of power, but costs enough that it's not really worth it.

    • @1Theotherme
      @1Theotherme 2 роки тому

      @@peytonmac1131 where do you find the DC to DC charger that you can use on a laptop?

    • @peytonmac1131
      @peytonmac1131 2 роки тому +4

      @@1Theotherme I'm in Australia and they can be bought from places like Jaycar if one of those exists around you, but I'd imagine Amazon or even a camping store might sell them.
      Just make sure you get one that puts out the same voltage as your laptop's current power pack, and equal or more wattage. Wrong voltage will kill the computer, and not enough wattage could set the power pack on fire.

  • @Vr.oohgeeee
    @Vr.oohgeeee 3 роки тому +40

    I will honestly would tune in if you'd ever deiced to do any live streams.

    • @OhhSlash
      @OhhSlash 3 роки тому +1

      i wonder if its possible with his current internet setup. It would actually be a game changer if he could live stream games while in the middle of the woods. He is sure to blow up on twitch because no one else is doing anything like that.

    • @excaligaming2435
      @excaligaming2435 3 роки тому

      yea I dont think you can get enough bitrate to happen to stream actual good looking gameplay, especially if you are on a kind of limited volume like, he says, is the case with verizon. gotta wait for the fleshed out 5G infrastructure and hardware I suppose.

  • @ABMultimediaDesigner
    @ABMultimediaDesigner 2 роки тому

    Love this van, and I love the minimal setup. Can't argue using a gaming laptop as the setup and those reasons why

  • @nomsi4263
    @nomsi4263 Рік тому

    This whole van is amazing 😮

  • @Wudanmaster116
    @Wudanmaster116 2 роки тому +25

    well now I can live IN A VAN DOWN BY THE RIVER!!!

  • @iMAXIMU5
    @iMAXIMU5 2 роки тому +26

    I personally use visible for my phone plan so I'm excited to see the video where you switch to them for the "Unlimited" data they offer. When it comes to the data I've noticed that rather than throttling at certain bandwidths they throttle based on congestion/area, so as long as you are in a remote location I'd imagine you would indeed get the full "Unlimited". Not to mention they are rather cheap relative to the price you pay with bigger names.

    • @jenniferlovell1968
      @jenniferlovell1968 Рік тому +2

      Did he ever actually post that video?

    • @iMAXIMU5
      @iMAXIMU5 Рік тому +1

      @@jenniferlovell1968 I don’t know I haven’t been keeping up with it but I will go through the video catalogue

    • @AdamNeisler
      @AdamNeisler Рік тому

      @Jennifer Lovell did you find out if he posted that video about the visible hot spot?

  • @MrCurtisjrrr
    @MrCurtisjrrr 2 роки тому

    I have watched a lot of van life youtubers... you my friend are by far the best!

  • @191.
    @191. 2 роки тому

    Man, this van looks so good! I love it!

  • @FlipsyFiona
    @FlipsyFiona 2 роки тому +3

    This is amazing. You really don't see van lifers like you too often who have nice gaming setups.
    I myself have a 'gaming setup' in my full time camper. However, it pales not only in comparison to yours but to the expectation of what I eventually want (as far as power is concerned... I'm actually quite happy with my laptop)
    Like you, I also have a gaming laptop. However, mine is an Asus Rog Zephyrous. It was the best option for me, being small and relatively light while being powerful enough to run basically any game I wanted while also within a price range I was comfortable with.
    And while its draw is much lower than yours (anywhere between 50-150 watts, pending what game I'm playing), my battery and solar setup are lacking. I have a the Ecoflow River Pro and a 100 watt solar panel mounted to the top of my car. I do have a 2nd 100 watt foldable solar panel which I can deploy when I am parked and not moving and that connects into parallel with the other panel. On a good day, my 2 solar panels will be able to make up the power loss by my laptop.
    I eventually want to make it 2 100 watt solar panels mounted to the top of my car along with my foldable for a total of 300 watts.
    Also former WOW player here. I play ESO now-a-days.

  • @roamanxo5882
    @roamanxo5882 2 роки тому +18

    Also, Starlink will add another 100W per hour consumption.

  • @lil_blue_mango4223
    @lil_blue_mango4223 Рік тому

    Just found your channel, gotta say I'm really impressed and intrigued! I go on little tid bits for about a week or 2 of checking out the idea of van life. Keep up the great work!!

  • @hazmittens
    @hazmittens 2 роки тому

    dude so cool, we have the exact same laptop, your set up is a work of art, masterpiece and your own sanctuary, you should be proud of this. very nice

  • @pablo_costas
    @pablo_costas 2 роки тому +6

    That was a nice video !! I have same laptop and I strongly recommend you that you improve the ventilation system because it can already get really hot and in your case the airflow in the drawer is a bit constrained.

  • @dev_starr7614
    @dev_starr7614 2 роки тому +3

    I think your setup is perfect. A 2070 is plenty for most games you play, and going with a laptop also saves you around 300 watts. For the m1 Mac mini you could’ve got 32gbs, but you shouldn’t see a major difference in performance, mostly just faster when your multitasking or editing?

  • @yukothegreat6160
    @yukothegreat6160 2 роки тому

    BRO!! This is insane!! love it!!!

  • @iAmSantiCruz
    @iAmSantiCruz 2 роки тому

    Dude! Awesome Video. Sweet set-up. I love it

  • @JimmiG84
    @JimmiG84 2 роки тому +14

    Cool setup! I wonder if it would be possible to make it even more efficient by hooking up the laptop directly to the DC system. The laptop power supply (power brick) takes AC power and converts it to DC, so the power is going DC-AC-DC, and some power is lost as heat at each conversion step. So if you could bypass the power brick and use the DC power directly it might be more efficient. You'd also have to make sure it's the right voltage, of course.

    • @blakeandrew5058
      @blakeandrew5058 2 роки тому +2

      It's really not worth the effort and cost though. After your done finding a quality converter that can deliver 240W with a good efficiency, your saving maybe 20-30 Watts for a pretty penny of time and material, whereas you can just add another battery module or solar cell.

    • @stephanecorriveau6982
      @stephanecorriveau6982 9 місяців тому +1

      @@blakeandrew5058 you can find DC adapters for (nearly) all laptops. My laptop operates that way, bypassing the inverter altogether with a $9 cable. Added bonus: losing the power supply brick present in the AC cord.

  • @LastdayB4Tomorrow
    @LastdayB4Tomorrow 2 роки тому +19

    I'm due for a mid-life crisis and this is giving me ideas.

  • @i_observe9846
    @i_observe9846 Рік тому

    Crazy cinematography!!

  • @Micboi
    @Micboi 2 роки тому

    Sick into. You put in the work. Please keep up the good work.

  • @errERRgamer
    @errERRgamer 3 роки тому +116

    Woah 🔥

  • @360Fov
    @360Fov 2 роки тому +3

    With the ridiculous power of gaming laptops nowadays I wholeheartedly agree with your choice. A full-tower setup makes absolutely no sense whatsoever. I'd have thought otherwise in the past, but M1 for productivity and the likes of RTX3060m, its honestly insane the price per watt performance we've reached.

  • @AirborneSapper82
    @AirborneSapper82 2 роки тому

    Wow man. Great video thanks. Very nice setup. Very impressive.

  • @shaneyboytkd91
    @shaneyboytkd91 2 роки тому

    Stumbled across this video and i love it. Im from the UK and so i have solar panels but never enough sun to really charge anything. I work all aroind the country and i made it a priority to get my gaming rig in my van. But its not just any gaming rig. I have a full racing sim with 2 monitors and vr that i use.
    For the vr i also play games like beatsaber within my van. My battery bank tho to play and do other is a total of 935AH in lead acid batteries and i have been like this for 3 years now.
    I ocasionally stream from my van with my internet also that i have hooked to the van.
    I pplan in the future to replace my lead acid batteries for lithium ion and increase my bank to 1200AH so i can do some of the bigger endurance races that i like to get involved with.
    Good to see another gamer on the road. Time to binge watch your channel

  • @roberthalvorsen429
    @roberthalvorsen429 3 роки тому +7

    Setting a goal of 10k views then blowing that out of the water immediately, well done sir. Looking forward to the MoFi test!

  • @goldenoreo9171
    @goldenoreo9171 2 роки тому +3

    Starting to think this man is a druid. You're fuckin legendary man, love the van build, the gaming setup, and your videos!

  • @Jappanb
    @Jappanb 2 роки тому

    Hey this was a great video! I recommend looking into undervolting your laptop, it will be really helpful for performance, save a lot of power and isn't too hard to do!

  • @savannahgibson9514
    @savannahgibson9514 Рік тому

    Super helpful been trying to convince my boyfriend into moving into an RV but he doesn’t want to leave his gaming set up thank you so much

  • @ElDubsNZ
    @ElDubsNZ Рік тому +4

    It would be amazingly cool if you could adapt an EV car charging port to charge your van batteries. Pull up to any EV charging station (there are more and more all the time) and just charge up.

  • @uaeskils
    @uaeskils 3 роки тому +44

    😮👌

    • @EZterX
      @EZterX 3 роки тому

      What’s on Dubai man?

    • @barittos5585
      @barittos5585 3 роки тому

      شكلك تفعلها يا سكيلز هههههههه

  • @surbaale
    @surbaale 2 роки тому +1

    i think it makes perfect sense that you choosed a gaming laptop for this. living in a van is all about making compromises and maxing out things with the available space. so a gaming laptop is simply the smartest choice for realizing this.

  • @yordanyordanov9903
    @yordanyordanov9903 2 роки тому

    For real that's one the best videos I've ever seen.

  • @jbroge
    @jbroge 2 роки тому +23

    For me I think I'd go for a micro tower and tuck it away some where. More customizable and able to keep the components up to date. For power, you'd just have to pick the parts that fit your needs.

    • @kristopherthompson1342
      @kristopherthompson1342 Рік тому

      If you're worried about upgrading, I honestly think a Framework laptop would make more sense than a tower

    • @nou4605
      @nou4605 Рік тому

      ​@@kristopherthompson1342Nah can't beat a proper desktop

  • @mmason3161
    @mmason3161 3 роки тому +13

    “If I get 10k likes” he says. 2 hours later at 7.5....I think you’ll get it haha. 🖤🖤

    • @TrentTheTraveler
      @TrentTheTraveler  3 роки тому +3

      Yeah I didn’t expect to get this many views so fast haha!!

    • @xstrumzz
      @xstrumzz 3 роки тому

      @@TrentTheTraveler UA-cam algorithm has blessed you. I watched one video like a week ago since Im planning a van build and now youtube shows me everything you post

    • @samuelgriswold
      @samuelgriswold 3 роки тому

      I chuckled when this part happened. Time to set up a twitch to pay for that new Mofi!

  • @glennpicket1066
    @glennpicket1066 2 роки тому

    I love the beer refill at 1:31

  • @lok14
    @lok14 2 роки тому

    i was legit thinking of this the other week. couldn't find any info. love your work!

    • @lok14
      @lok14 2 роки тому

      and you have a fucking staffy...