very good point .... thanks i just started a channel on my vanlife adventures in mexico as an older guy and have been debating that.... thanks so much ua-cam.com/video/bUydGw2k1Qo/v-deo.html
This is what I love about us 70-ish, seniors. Old school realism where we are comfortable in our space. You gotta love getting this far in life to enjoy it.
I have a CRUSH on this gentleman. I am 67 and appreciate a self-confident man that is kind, calm, and has a great sense of humor. Your future will be bright and the world will be your oyster because of your attitude about life.
Diana...how nice. Thank you for your kind words. I can't believe that in 4 weeks the video has had over 100,000 hits and over 1,000 subscribers. Working on a 2nd video.
Thanks John just 2 mins into this video and realise I’m dating a jerk....and need to find a John like you ....kind, intelligent and calm. Yes , all that in 2 mins.
I was very fortunate, actually blessed to meet a man like John in Australia. Absolute gem. He taught me and lived with me through building our van, redoing it to suit our needs and camping through Australia. Plus he pretends that I contributed more than my share. 🤣
The problem that I see as an older American who is in her 70's is that no one pays too much attention to the elderly who happen to travel in vans. Though there are a few who have medical problems, it is nice to see one of the elderly coming out and talking about their own ideas on overlanding. I'd like to see more videos on the elderly set and their vans; not just the young 20-40 ish professionals who happen to be videographers, or are hand some and beautiful. I'd like to see our own reality...
@@mariebernier3076 perhaps a great sense of humor, not taking life today so seriously, confident, mature, not brain dead, at least that is how I feel about him
@@mariebernier3076 People who seem to embrace life and find ways to make life an adventure. People with great attitudes. Unbothered, as the youngsters say. :)
Way happy to find older person learning and he looks like he is totally enjoying it!!! I saw another lady with the rods on her back doors for a shower. I LOVE hearing how he “loves his van life”
I just can't get pass the T-SHIRTS hanging on the line, blowing in the wind, it's beautiful to me.....I appreciate you sharing this video. I'm inspired👍🏽
Ah...we’re not old..we bring experience to all our adventures. I love what he’s doing. I leave tomorrow myself for Albuquerque and won’t be back in Ohio until it’s cold out west.
I too just began travelling in my class B, RV. I just turned 70 and travelled 18,000 km across Ontario, thru Gaspe Quebec and all the eastern provinces all the way to the most eastern coast of Newfoundland. I can hardly wait to see this winter end and begin travelling thru Northern Ontario, all the western provinces and ending up on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Its great to see another 70ish with the travelling itch.
Good morning Jon I am 69 and I think the only one with my adopted kids who does car camping in my pink voxy lady here in Suriname. Here where I am carcamping in the tropical rainforest, during the night, its a resc to exit my car because of the jaguars and anacondas. But with the kids and my cat we enjoying nature very much. Yesterday I bought a solar lamp so no use of the oil lamps anymore. As a shower we use the spray tank or a waterbottle with a hole on the top. For the muskito s i use fitrage curtan screens. In nature its very comfortable to sleep in my luxury bed. Have a nice trip.
I’m 58 and travel about 3-4 weeks a year in my van. The ridge is my favorite part. Well spoken Gentleman. Love your confidence and enthusiasm. Favorite part seeing his pride when speaking of his granddaughter and daughter. Mini mouse makes a great travel companion.
I'm 65ish😊. That is a beautiful van and I want to do this. Thank you for this video. I want one just to travel to my kids homes. So I can take my critters.🐶😺
I love all the fan sounds, I can imagine sleeping in this van with a cool nighttime breeze and the fans going. What a great van build and it's nice to see someone his age out there on the road.
@@jonstierwalt9531 , Hi Jon, hope you’re staying safe and enjoying your trip. Make lots of wonderful memories and lots of pictures, sounds great to me ! Will you be sharing any future videos or post with us ? Please do 😊 Sincerely, Jeanette
After doing the same thing for a while my only concern is the outdoor shower. If a person takes a shower on grass it's fine, on dirt, not so much. Water and dirt give you mud. I had the exact same hot water on demand heater but with a 25 gallon water tank and set it up for an outdoor shower but with a shower tent. (also called a changing tent) Lots of places to buy a shower tent, they are available on Amazon and many stores that sell camping supplies. They roll up into a nice tidy package (once you let them dry out) and using a roll up mat to step on once you're done keep your feet clean until you get your sandals on.
What a sweetheart. Even has Mini Mouse to keep him company on the road. Nice van. Has everything he needs. And maybe a few things, let’s just say extra. Like that circular saw. Ha! Enjoyed the video. I wish him well. ❤️💜💚
Hi John, Good Job on the presentation of your Van! It’s a beauty! Have Fun. Btw.. love the saying on the wall “It’s not the Ritz.... Ajust” hehe..😎🎬🎥👍 Eric and Anne
Such a thoughtful build and tour. Thanks for sharing. My super mother in law, Minnie actually was an illustrater for Disney back in the beginning. She too was great company
This is the first time I see a deck on a van roof. Your son in law is smart. I think you got full support from your daughter and son in law to go on a van life.
What a great “alternative life” when you want it, you have created for yourself. Love the van set-up. Agree with you, a indoor shower in a smaller van is not the best use of space. Showering outside is so enjoyable that I had an outdoor shower built in my backyard & use it so much in warmer months. Enjoy your journey!
And there's also sponge bathing (collapsible wash basket to stand in) and washing one's hair in the sink (really easy if you have short hair). The visual space of an indoor shower would make me claustrophobic.
You did a terrific job converting your van, you certainly could live in it, if you so chose. It's nice to see your so happy with your creation. Thank you, for sharing it.
I so enjoyed this video because my husband and I are planning to do the same and to see ppl our own age, with their ideas, comments, suggestions, etc it helps the rest of us who are trying to accomplish this same dream. Would it be possible to get periodic update on John and what he finds works and doesnt work.
Video number 2 will be posted on UA-cam in a few days. SUBSCRIBE in the 1st video, and you will be notified when youtube posts it. With several weeks under my belt I have more suggestions. Thanks for watching. Good luck. I'm lovin' my van.
I really like the roof vent/skylight (in addition to the MaxFan). 'Haven't seen one like it before. I also like the cedar-paneled ceiling with white wall panels. 'All nice and bright and cheerful. And your refrigerator/freezer and stove/oven are much better than the typical units for vans. The antenna-lift, composting toilet, etc., etc. - all well thought-out. Waking up each morning in the middle of nature is fantastic. Enjoy your travels across Nomadland!
At last, a real " vanlife " video for real people. So refreshing to see someone nearer my own age ( 69 ) living and loving being in a van. More like this PLEASE,,,,
"...my faux son-in-law... "! That is the coolest, euphemistic, and most genteel, dignified way I have ever heard an older person refer to their daughter's shack-up. ... and then he said, "...fsssh "....
I am an Aerospace Engineer in Portland Oregon and love seeing these nomad videos. I just wanted to say, this is the best and well thought out van conversion I have seen. The shower thing is genius, especially if you are a boon-docker. Cheers brother..
Finally a van life video by an older person that doesn’t seem over produced
100% agree with this
Totally agree! I loved hearing him say “I love my van”.. this guy is cool.
Agree. I'm 59 and looooooking forward to living the van life!!!
Just Love that sense of Humour!....and, the Van. Enjoy.
very good point .... thanks i just started a channel on my vanlife adventures in mexico as an older guy and have been debating that.... thanks so much ua-cam.com/video/bUydGw2k1Qo/v-deo.html
This is what I love about us 70-ish, seniors. Old school realism where we are comfortable in our space. You gotta love getting this far in life to enjoy it.
He looks like he’s living his best life ❤️
nothing like retirement...
I have a CRUSH on this gentleman. I am 67 and appreciate a self-confident man that is kind, calm, and has a great sense of humor. Your future will be bright and the world will be your oyster because of your attitude about life.
No he's all mine !!!!
Ladies I'm grinning ear to ear and absolutely agree lol!
@@007nadineL mine
Diana...how nice. Thank you for your kind words. I can't believe that in 4 weeks the video has had over 100,000 hits and over 1,000 subscribers. Working on a 2nd video.
He’s mine you all 😊
Self contained kind of carefree travel. 👍👍👍
Nothing like a mans man in the house. Intelligent and skilled.
Great seeming guy!
Thanks John just 2 mins into this video and realise I’m dating a jerk....and need to find a John like you ....kind, intelligent and calm. Yes , all that in 2 mins.
Just my thoughts too! 😄
I think there is a line
I think we are all thinking the same thing :-)
I was very fortunate, actually blessed to meet a man like John in Australia. Absolute gem. He taught me and lived with me through building our van, redoing it to suit our needs and camping through Australia. Plus he pretends that I contributed more than my share. 🤣
So sorry Tanya that you have a jerk. Hopefully things will improve when you tell him about this bloke and the van. God bless
Please keep us updated on your travels. Really enjoyed the walk through. Would love to see more.👍🙂
The problem that I see as an older American who is in her 70's is that no one pays too much attention to the elderly who happen to travel in vans. Though there are a few who have medical problems, it is nice to see one of the elderly coming out and talking about their own ideas on overlanding. I'd like to see more videos on the elderly set and their vans; not just the young 20-40 ish professionals who happen to be videographers, or are hand some and beautiful. I'd like to see our own reality...
What part of no one paying attention to us seniors traveling in vans is a problem?
This guy is not elderly.
I'm that guy!!! I'll be 75 in August but still do a mean Electric slide and Cupid Shuffle. Lol
@@bernadettebockis4120 I like Elder ! Suitable in his case.
Don't the knives fly off while driving?
He had me at 'I love my van ' lovely walk through thank you
This man is a treasure!
Tell that to my ex. Lol
I love this man. I’m so glad he loves his van and life!
Thanks for the compliment.
I love the fridge. And that it isn't sitting on the floor. I don't understand why people put them on the floor.
Nice Home 💚🐾
They put them there so they have counter space above - yes, they can have drawers below but prep surfaces are at a premium in vans/RVs.
Ikr gross and also my back
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Fantastic
Not hyped up,natural
Just brilliant
Beautiful van, more important, a devoted and proud Grandfather and Dad.
Good for him. He seems happy and free
I like people like this. I wish I knew more of them.
Agree, he's great. May I ask what you meant by people like him?
@@mariebernier3076 perhaps a great sense of humor, not taking life today so seriously, confident, mature, not brain dead, at least that is how I feel about him
@@JJAVA-wt6eo 👍
@@mariebernier3076 People who seem to embrace life and find ways to make life an adventure. People with great attitudes. Unbothered, as the youngsters say. :)
Best idea for a shower I have seen! And I love the larger fridge.
Way happy to find older person learning and he looks like he is totally enjoying it!!! I saw another lady with the rods on her back doors for a shower. I LOVE hearing how he “loves his van life”
I just can't get pass the T-SHIRTS hanging on the line, blowing in the wind, it's beautiful to me.....I appreciate you sharing this video. I'm inspired👍🏽
This is a kind of life after retirement or semi retirement. I see some retired couples start their van lives.
I met this man on a flight to Nuremberg what a great man i love his spirit and he told me abouth his van 😊
Love this guy and his van. I am 77 and this is my dream some day. Never to old.
U R Correct. Don't let old age in... that's the secret.
VAN ISH. I 💕 love that licence plate.
Love this guy. Can’t get any more real.
3:32, that bed will allow me to sleep in circles. Nice!!!!!
I love how much you love your van. Just watching this makes me happy.
This is great !!! NEVER to old to just do it !!
love it, So happy you are having fun in your life.. God bless.
That was D.O.P.E. I luv his vibe! Happy travels 🥰
Nice one guy enjoy van life, from a 72 year old full time van dweller here in the UK.
Love the video,keep living the dream,i have been living in a van 40+ years.Safe travels.
We’re right there with you in our 70s and vanning! Learning as we go! Your van looks wonderful! Anxious to hear your adventures and tips!
Just filmed video #2...subscribe and you will be notified when youtube posts it. More suggestions now that I have several weeks under my belt.
thank you for your kindness and sharing
Tank you back.
Perfect for bachelor a one-man show looks great
The van is tidy and organized. 👍.
I love this guy, 70ish life goals!
Got 7 more yrs to retire, thinking
of doing this then. Watching older ppl certainly gives me the courage to maybe do one day
76 year old guy here is GREEN with envy! Great set-up you have there! See you on the road before long...
YAY! Go, go, go, go...!
Do it....I did but in a casita!....at 65!
Ah...we’re not old..we bring experience to all our adventures. I love what he’s doing. I leave tomorrow myself for Albuquerque and won’t be back in Ohio until it’s cold out west.
🥰
AWESOME Setup ! He found places for everthing(Great 🐟 pole toprack) & it doesn't look clutter at all. MANY BLESSINGS !!!!
What a lovely humble guy. God bless him!
OMG!! Freaking love the plate. "Vanish"
Yo! Camera Man, hear you giggling😆😆😆
Absolutely love this build. Everything you need
Love that you can just pick up your fishing pools and your on 🥰
One of the very best and most enjoyable vanlife interviews I have seen in over 7 years! Thank you for the tour and insights! Happy Travels!
I too just began travelling in my class B, RV. I just turned 70 and travelled 18,000 km across Ontario, thru Gaspe Quebec and all the eastern provinces all the way to the most eastern coast of Newfoundland. I can hardly wait to see this winter end and begin travelling thru Northern Ontario, all the western provinces and ending up on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Its great to see another 70ish with the travelling itch.
Great looking van sir very well thought out!
Best van build yet!!! Beautiful and smart!!! 🤓.
Ooh he is soo kind what a nice video .
How nice of you.
Good morning Jon I am 69 and I think the only one with my adopted kids who does car camping in my pink voxy lady here in Suriname.
Here where I am carcamping in the tropical rainforest, during the night, its a resc to exit my car because of the jaguars and anacondas. But with the kids and my cat we enjoying nature very much.
Yesterday I bought a solar lamp so no use of the oil lamps anymore.
As a shower we use the spray tank or a waterbottle with a hole on the top.
For the muskito s i use fitrage curtan screens.
In nature its very comfortable to sleep in my luxury bed.
Have a nice trip.
This is the best camper I have seen, he seems to be such a nice man!
How nice of you to say that.
Wow! So spacious - INCREDIBLE! You have it all. I hope you sleep outside up top often! Love sleeping outdoors. 😎 Very nice!
I’m 58 and travel about 3-4 weeks a year in my van. The ridge is my favorite part. Well spoken Gentleman. Love your confidence and enthusiasm. Favorite part seeing his pride when speaking of his granddaughter and daughter. Mini mouse makes a great travel companion.
Fridge. lol
I'm 65ish😊. That is a beautiful van and I want to do this. Thank you for this video. I want one just to travel to my kids homes. So I can take my critters.🐶😺
I love all the fan sounds, I can imagine sleeping in this van with a cool nighttime breeze and the fans going. What a great van build and it's nice to see someone his age out there on the road.
Thank you for sharing. Love your build.
Love this!
Hi John 😊 I love your Van too. God Bless you and keep you safe on the road. Enjoy 😎
Thank you so much.
@@jonstierwalt9531 🙏🏻 I will be remembering you in my prayers .
@@jonstierwalt9531 , Hi Jon, hope you’re staying safe and enjoying your trip. Make lots of wonderful memories and lots of pictures, sounds great to me ! Will you be sharing any future videos or post with us ? Please do 😊 Sincerely, Jeanette
After doing the same thing for a while my only concern is the outdoor shower. If a person takes a shower on grass it's fine, on dirt, not so much. Water and dirt give you mud. I had the exact same hot water on demand heater but with a 25 gallon water tank and set it up for an outdoor shower but with a shower tent. (also called a changing tent)
Lots of places to buy a shower tent, they are available on Amazon and many stores that sell camping supplies. They roll up into a nice tidy package (once you let them dry out) and using a roll up mat to step on once you're done keep your feet clean until you get your sandals on.
You have some creativity and thoughtful ideas. It seems that you pay attention to details. 👍
Love his adventurous spirit ❤
You should only know. Zip lining, waterfall repelling...bucket list is gettin' done.
What a sweetheart. Even has Mini Mouse to keep him company on the road. Nice van. Has everything he needs. And maybe a few things, let’s just say extra. Like that circular saw. Ha! Enjoyed the video. I wish him well.
❤️💜💚
Thanks
Where’s Mickey???
Fantastic van, and what a nice enthousiastic man!
Beautiful Van, everything a person could need. Comfortable and beautiful as well. Thanks for sharing.
Hi John,
Good Job on the presentation of your Van! It’s a beauty! Have Fun.
Btw.. love the saying on the wall “It’s not the Ritz.... Ajust” hehe..😎🎬🎥👍
Eric and Anne
How nice of you. Thanks
One best conversion yet.
Really like this guy and his van. Thanks for posting!
How nice of you to say.
Such a thoughtful build and tour. Thanks for sharing. My super mother in law, Minnie actually was an illustrater for Disney back in the beginning. She too was great company
What a great job! And so cozy too. Enjoy your travels. Your a lucky man.
True. Thanks.
This is the first time I see a deck on a van roof. Your son in law is smart. I think you got full support from your daughter and son in law to go on a van life.
True
It’s beautiful
Thanks
What a gorgeous van. Have a wonderful time! Stay safe!
Thanks
Best van build ever
Thank you.
What a great “alternative life” when you want it, you have created for yourself. Love the van set-up. Agree with you, a indoor shower in a smaller van is not the best use of space. Showering outside is so enjoyable that I had an outdoor shower built in my backyard & use it so much in warmer months. Enjoy your journey!
And there's also sponge bathing (collapsible wash basket to stand in) and washing one's hair in the sink (really easy if you have short hair). The visual space of an indoor shower would make me claustrophobic.
Wonderful positive energy young man!
Thanks
I love your video. Thank you
Wish you many wonderful days in your lovely van. Best wishes and love from Sweden 🇸🇪
How nice of you. Thank you.
You did a terrific job converting your van, you certainly could live in it, if you so chose. It's nice to see your so happy with your creation. Thank you, for sharing it.
My pleasure. I completed this van...not all my doing. Added paint, fridge, roof deck, shower, Weeboost, awning etc.
Thank you John. I enjoyed your video.
I tow a teardrop trailer and enjoy seeing your van.
I so enjoyed this video because my husband and I are planning to do the same and to see ppl our own age, with their ideas, comments, suggestions, etc it helps the rest of us who are trying to accomplish this same dream. Would it be possible to get periodic update on John and what he finds works and doesnt work.
There are so many people his age out there either “vacationing” or living in their vans and busses. You will find like minded people!
Video number 2 will be posted on UA-cam in a few days. SUBSCRIBE in the 1st video, and you will be notified when youtube posts it. With several weeks under my belt I have more suggestions. Thanks for watching. Good luck. I'm lovin' my van.
I really like the roof vent/skylight (in addition to the MaxFan). 'Haven't seen one like it before. I also like the cedar-paneled ceiling with white wall panels. 'All nice and bright and cheerful. And your refrigerator/freezer and stove/oven are much better than the typical units for vans. The antenna-lift, composting toilet, etc., etc. - all well thought-out. Waking up each morning in the middle of nature is fantastic. Enjoy your travels across Nomadland!
Love this! He's as real as you can get.
Thanks. How nice of you to say.
74 year old lady magnet 😀
Love it. Really like you. All the luck in the world. From UK - enjoy. 😄😄😄🚒🚒🚒
At last, a real " vanlife " video for real people. So refreshing to see someone nearer my own age ( 69 ) living and loving being in a van. More like this PLEASE,,,,
Beautiful van. Thank you for posting 📫
LOvely build ..reminds me of a boat.. love the cedar ..skylight..it’s all very nice !
So impressed and inspired! Thank you!!!
Best Shower!!! Great Job!!
Thanks for sharing your VAN LIFE.. video journey on. 🚐.. will be waiting for the next video.👋👋👋
Hope o soon
"...my faux son-in-law... "! That is the coolest, euphemistic, and most genteel, dignified way I have ever heard an older person refer to their daughter's shack-up.
... and then he said, "...fsssh "....
Welcome to my world
👍😍Love it. Such a delightful man. Happy for him. Thanks for sharing. 💝🦋🌈🤗
Have fun from Queensland Australia i do same
Good on you. Living the dream. May you have many happy journeys.
Thank you. You too.
I love it I’m from Roswell camped for years till I got older love your camper👍👍
I am an Aerospace Engineer in Portland Oregon and love seeing these nomad videos.
I just wanted to say, this is the best and well thought out van conversion I have seen.
The shower thing is genius, especially if you are a boon-docker. Cheers brother..
Very nice van and you're an excellent tour host. Thumbs up!
That's so nice of you.
I love the internal layout of the van, nice & bright. I notice that putting some greenery in there always makes it look somehow bigger.
Homier too.
Like how proud of and in love Mr Nish is with his van.
You nailed that comment. I'm in N. Cal now. Bend, Oregon is next. Still very very in love with my "VANNISH"
@@jonstierwalt9531 Good travels to you, sir.