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21-YEAR OLD trades Apartment in Seattle for LIFE ON ROAD in SPRINTER VAN
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- čas přidán 23. 07. 2017
- Matt Sanda is a commercial diver and decided to leave living in an apartment to buy and live in a Dodge Sprinter van
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This old man, nearing 50, is jealous of your decision. I lived in my car for awhile during my 20's and it's the happiest memories I have.
I'm a 73 Baby .. It's not too late for GenX. This is what we were all about .. Anti Establishment.
It's time to hit The Road😎
You're not an old man. I'm 54 and I'm younger than ever! 😂
@@whipchick90Dare I say it but at 46 .. I look forward to 50😎
@@Noah0510 u shud see my party.....🚬😎🥳🥳🥳🤙
44 here. Plan set for takeoff in 2 years.
From the start, Ryan was very helpful and is continuing to be helpful about his czcams.com/users/postUgkxGqOCINHE0Z0E5gxzSdNi9NWGugRY5Hm2 Plans . Also, they have answered all the questions I have asked & I got outstanding support from his My Shed Plans full package.
Wow. I'd keep my full time job, park close to my work, and take off every weekend. I work 10 hours a day, 4 days a week. Take an extra day off for a four-day weekend and drive where the wind takes me. Great layout. Rent free for life. This guy's brain is beautiful.
This is what we millenials need to do. We were doing it wrong all our lives... 😂😂
What about WiFi, video games and sports
@@thatguymark8974 you can get mobile wifi
Sami Amor ya but there wouldn’t be a signal at where he is
@@thatguymark8974 you can park close to Mcdonalds or Starbucks lol i personally game at Starbucks while im having chi latte but i dont think you want to game when you out in the wild
The stow-a-way, collapsable closet is pure GENIUS!
HELL yes it is
Liked the fold out closet idea.
I know! I have those closet organizer units and never knew they would fold down like that! lol
wwaxwork Yeah I thought that was such a good idea!
Its giving me an idea for my kids room to be honest.
same!!
Twas good idea
My new fav van conversion. layout is almost perfect. raise the bed for bike storage like he said, and it'd be mint
That, a push-bar/lightbar for the front and a full-size spare tire carrier for the hitch on the back would make this thing perfect.
um where the fuck in the toilet?
Donna K he showed it under the bed, says it's nasty to dump it, lol
What are you? 12?
and his closet is amazing too!
Out of all the "Vanlife" videos i've been binge watching.... this one has almost convinced me that this is what I'm going to do
Adele Dazeem same. I’ve been going back and forth in my mind foreverrrr about it
Have you decided to do it?
This guy is sticking a big fat middle finger to high taxes, banks, home prices, and his Seattle cost of living. He’s the one laughing now. I love it.
This is the most organized and practical van I've seen yet. Nice job on the shower and closets.
I agree it's the best, well thought out build I have ever seen.
My favourite van so far. I love the layout. I love the idea of having the shower on the back door and the pull out closet is so smart.
thella Bolla How does he make money like to buy more clothes, propane, food,water??
I love the fact that he is so tidy and clean for a guy too. :)
@Airam - One has to be tidy when living in a tiny space like that :)
thella Bolla Yeah, I also find that very nice 😀
thella Bolla yeah but some peeping tom would peek on you taking a shower
Best cheap build van ive seen till now...great job...specially the foldable closet
The pop-up clothes organizer is my favorite item in your van. Nice, very smart!
That pull up closet is genius
Thanks , my 16 yr old son is a rock climber.. homeschooled himself so he could climb all the time.. has been saving change to buy a van, convert it , and travel as soon as he's done with high school. I'm all for it.. no experience is better than life experience! Congrats on getting the best tricked out van! Thanks for inspiring me!
Trix On Life dope supporting him, how’s it going?
awesone :)
Trix On Life how is it going
I want to be that son lol
@Čelavi Krkan and no one cared for your response either
21yrs old and still so wise and mature!
Loved this video.
« If I had to do it again I would buy the shell, put a air mattress behind and build as I want it along »
Thank you for that I needed it 🤙
That had a few things I've never seen on other builds. The first is the pull out table from under the bed. An awesome idea. The second is the pull up wardrobe. That was almost magic :) Genius. Also the tiny self contained gas shower was very cool.
So good to see that there are young people who are not getting taken in by the rent/mortgage slave trap.. Well done. The wisdom of simplicity.. The luxury of efficiency.
He owns homes as well :)
One of the best layouts...love the closet coming out of the booth seat
I’ve been thinking of doing something like this since I was a child and it’s so incredible to see that there’s an entire community of people living in vans now.
I’m lucky enough to get free housing on campus working as an RA but I can’t wait to soon join this community
Matt lived down the street from me, he had an awesome place right on the water on Alki Beach.
I asked where he got the money for all of that at such a young age sense the age demographic of all the neighbors happens to be about 30 years older than him, and he told me he's extremely good at making money, investing, and saving.. He's also a Saturation Diver, after doing research they bring in on average $30,000 a month.. Pretty crazy profession, living in a tube for a month, I can see why he prefers the van over a house. GREAT GUY! super proud of him for going though with the van- honestly didn't think he would, he truly seems happy! Thank you for the video Dylan Magaster..
It took 1 year for this comment to get a reply. The lower end of that career pool pulls around 30/35k annually, whilst the top earners are 80k+ annually, not monthly.
@@frothybeast7884 exactly
You are all correct. Sat divers can make about 1000-1400 a day for a 28 day job that’s daily pay plus sat pay for being in the chamber. Unfortunately, work can be hit or miss. My brother switched to hyperbaric medicine and became a nurse practitioner for a more stable home life.
@@yumatom ... wow, where do we sign up for the job?? (the sat diver)
Brianna V.B. Dangerous work.. google it.
Save so much money like this.most the money people make goes to mortgage / bills ! Then spend the wkends doing housework /yard work ? Stressing bout it and the bills?! Unless you are very wealthy . This life lets you build wealth and travel at same time . Very nice option to think about.
Yup so true. I spent most of my weekends on yard work and house work. But because I love decorating and doing yard work not that I am stuck. Km happy and grateful we have a roof over are heads more bills than this guy but I feel fortunate as well. Just couldn't do living in a tiny spaces. Good for him.
Angeliquelovely .....Let me understand this "You are saving your money for him to see his parents in another country" " You want to live in a conversion van or motor home in a year or two but he doesn't want to, so it probably won't happen"! This guy is a boyfriend not a husband. Sounds like you're taking care of him and being used at the same time.
Love how neat and well organized his van is. It has everything one needs to be comfortable. I wish I had that vision in my 20’s.
What a smart young man! Knows what he wants and goes for it, brilliant idea with the pull up closet, beautiful home on wheels! Happy adventures!
The best looking setup I've ever seen! Beautiful and so efficient!
This guy is living the life
I’m 53 and have been on the road in a promaster 136” wb that I converted for a couple months now and I can say it’s definitely an adventure. Words can’t really describe what it’s like you really have to just go for it and see. Some days I feel like the smartest man alive and other days I think I’m out of my mind.
That is the best van I’ve ever seen. The space is so well used. No waste + it looks very cosy
This was sweet! I'm in Seattle now and decided on an aliner trailer for myself. I'm taking my CRV (on it's own) around the US in Sept, for a month, before heading down to Ca with the trailer.
And honestly, these videos have helped. Thank you!
We did 6 months in our crv last winter all over the South and west. Loved it! Have fun!
Stay away from the black sections when you travel. They’ll rob you.
+Cumberpatch Fingerbottom like white folks don't steal, they'll fucking rob & kill u...so STFU
Added this to my favorite list as I'm building my new little house so the closet, slide tables etc gives an absolute idea of how to arrange my things for extra space.
Excellent video, super helpful.
There's a lot to be said for getting your priorities sorted out early in life. Good on ya.
I think this is amazing young brother. I applaud you 👏🏾
Have a wonderful week! Life fundamentally is action, do something this week to get you closer to where you want to be!
Dylan Magaster you too!
this channel is such an inspiration, Thank you!
sound advice!
thanks
Dylan Magaster you too!
Dylan Magaster by chance do u know the model for that van I been looking for it on Google but I can't find it. Cause this is my next big goal after I leave the Army
He really has some ingenuity and eloquence for a 21 year old! What a fantastic rig.
That guy is living the dream! Like he said, he can drive anywhere he wants . If he wants to wake up at beach or if he wants to wake up in the mountains he can . That's awesome 👍
Yeah, I low key envy him. Lol
I love this man.
Exactly the man of my dreams.
Loves traveling, living in a van, sense of humor
Honestly, this is the best organized less cluttered van I have seen....
I bet many older people see him living like that and scoff at it and make rude remarks because they see he has it figured out and they are stuck in a miserable morgage in a over priced house. Keep it going man you're on the right track in life
Agreed. I'm 51 and spent my youth paying rent, working stupid jobs and chasing useless college degrees. This "kid" is being smart. Hats off to him and the young people like him living sensibly.
This "older people" thinks it's a very creative way to live and enjoy life. Rent was very reasonable in the 1970s and 80s. Very cool 1920s three bedroom 1 1/2 Bath house in downtown Saint Augustine Florida cost $125 a month. Salaries were lower & so were the cost of groceries & utilities. It was much easier to get out on your own after high school or college, work and still save money to buy a home.
At 61, an admitted “old”, I think it’s pretty smart. Self sustained-sufficient and a creative way to get the most out of a young life. While I’ll never ditch my paid off, modest home in the country, at retirement, we’ll be on the road reliving our youth. Smart kid.
DarkWolf76 what’s a miserable mortgage? And you’re completely in control in how much you spend on a home. Most folks greatly overspend and think it’s what they want vs what they need.
No one is “stuck” in a mortgage, unless they choose to be.
Get rid of excess stuff, sell the house, buy a van and go.
It really is that simple.
Probably seen over 500 van conversions.... I must say, interior-wise, this is one of the nicest I've yet come accross. A lot of inspiration will be taken from this.
He has some intriguing touches in here! I'm a massive fan of the sink cover which doubles as a cutting board.
That's 70's RV technology my friend...
Wow! What a totally awesome van! The pullout table, the pull up closet shelves, the cabinetry, so clean and uncluttered. Enjoy!
Propane bottles inside the enclosed space of the van is an extreme danger. It can collect in the lower areas and you will not smell it. Mount them so they are sealed from the inside space and have large open ventilation to the outside so any seepage cannot collect inside.
It actually is not if the temp stays the same. its not like a 30lbs bottle that you would buy from canadian tire. meant to be on the outside of a camper.
He has a carbon detector
@@ragnarulfhediin6606 You realise propane won't be detected by a carbon detector, right?
Or am I just being wooshed right now
@@rustie115 wooosh
I really like how he used the hanging storage compartments as well as having a outdoor shower which held a lot of water
What an amazing layout, smart to put money into the van and not into rent. You not only own your own home on wheels but look where you get to travel to, as well, you have money to save and do more fun things. Very smart, not to mention fun! Happy travels!
Once again, amazing work Dylan! stoked to do some video together when you get to Vancouver island!
Forrest Stevens How does he make money like to buy more clothes, propane, food,water??
Forrest Stevens hahahahah VANcouver I will leave now...
David Carreon parents
Forrest Stevens gnmttp
Forrest Stevens wow super good.
Probably best van build i ever seen, perfect space usage and beautiful set up
Very nice young man. What I like about your generation is you break the mold. Avoiding a financial trap is smart. The times they are a changin’.
I am working on this lifestyle. My kids are grown and I am in my second childhood. Enjoyed the info!
An amazingly utilitarian yet impeccably stylish van. Fawesome!
I hesitate to use the word "vid(eo)" because, Dylan, you offer _PRODUCTIONS_ containing great videography, music, superb and relevant content and, of course, *great* editing.
I wish I had done what I wanted to do at 21 (live)! You are so smart, to learn so young, on how to be free and travel! Great job!
When I was 21 I was struggling to feed myself while in college. This guy is doing well for himself, good job.
These vans are amazing for doing stuff like this. I've seen a couple in my shop that do the trick. Owners were cross country drivers. Very cool stuff.
I Love your Soundtrack...almost in every Video
Lakey Inspired
Seeing a guy my age doing it actually was a slap in the face to me. I live in Europe and would really be interested in seeing more people form over there doing this :)
Would you ever consider showing people doing van life in Europe? Or recommend me people that do? :)
Noelle That's great to see I'm not the only one! :)
Where are you from?
I'm from France by the way :)
Maxime LENORMAND there are several European examples all you got to do is search for them is a lot of them from New Zealand and Scotland and Australia which I know is not Europe neither is New Zealand but there are quite a few and Europe
Nate Murphy is from England, living the european van life, but so far he is the only one i've seen much about. Either there arent that many vanlifers in Europe, or they might just not be making videos about it. I'm 18 as well, and plan to do this in a few years time.
patrique feijao
Kirsten dunst
This video really helped me be more realistic as a first time van dweller. I took the advice of going cheap and in small digestible steps. I couldn’t be happier. Thank you for sharing your experience.
My son is 12 and is definitely looking to go this route once he finishes school. Thanks to videos like this. I would have definitely done things differently had I had all this info when I was younger. Thanks for sharing. Dope ride!
I'd have to say this guys set up is the best van I've seen yet. I don't get why he wants to get rid of that beautiful wood but we're all different and have different tastes.
Wood is heavy and adds to fuel cost. I don't understand all these ppl lining their vans with wood.
@@donnathedead7554 ... me either! ... the extra weight adds to gas cost, strains transmissions & brakes. . . Doesnt make any sense to me, it might look nice but would make me feel like i was sleeping in a wooden coffin. . . There must be something much lighter weight & just as efficient ... like maybe curtains in place of cabinet doors, pvc pipe to build the bed frame, lightweight sheets of metal or plastic instead of wood, maybe even linoleum or thin carpet on the walls. I guess wood looks more natural & 'cool', but any material can be made to look good. When i get my rig road ready every single decision i make is going to be based on weight right down to which dishes weigh less to how many books & notebooks will go in there. Paper & books are heavy too and take up alot of space, i see some vans crammed in every nook & cranny with books which add alot of weight and i keep thinking wouldnt a kindle be much lighter weight & just as efficient. Even while researching the toilets my first consideration is the weight.
I just bought online six divided corelle plates that i've been wanting for yrs. Two plates have barely any weight but all six stacked together is surprisingly very heavy. And that point is true for most any item.
Brianna V.B. You are right about considering weight.
That "closet" was a gut buster. Love the van and Mercedes emblem was great touch
tiki lebby Mercedes Benz builds the Sprinter. It comes this way.
Very organized, roomy, nicely set-up van.
my family and I live off grid We love the hanging cubbies as well. One of the best things you can do while living in a "tiny home" is organize with easy access & they do the trick for a good price.
What a great van one of the best I've seen
Okay im out of my head ive been wanting to get van and convert it for over a year now and have watch hundreds of videos on the topic and came up with what i thought was my perfect van with dimensions and everything and i have yet to see it on the internet until today. This is almost exactly what i drew up and its trippin me out
JCalibr did you get one yet?
Show us the friggin' van allready!
Did you get one yet?
That's the best floor planned Sprinter van I've ever seen... Cool!.
Oh I just love how the bed-seating-table-pull up storage combo works! It looks very efficient. I think I'm gonna keep the idea for my future conversion! With a smaller bed(I'm 5'3 and my teen daughter is 5'2) and without the burner furniture block(I would use the butane burner I already have) it should even be more spacious. Thanks!
Beats handing your $33,600 a year to your landlord. :-). Live rent free freely and save up like crazy
That's alot for rent
Cindy Do I know where the hell you live I pay 1200 a month for a 3 bedroom house and a backyard and garage and finished basement
@@JohnDoe-nm3lg well in seattle a 1 bedroom apartment can go for around 1800 a month (probably closer to 2.5k) so even though thats not 33 grand a month its close ebough to really make you wonder why pay so much for rent when you can go buy a quality van for 4-6 months of rent, and use an extra months worth for the interior
Dude, i pay about €1500 a year for a 1 bedroom flat, 33,000 is a huge sum of money for a year of rent, where i live you can buy a nice house with that kind of money.
@@eduard647 it costs way more in seattle, which is where the uploader used to live. But that price sounds amazing
just watched to the end. love it man, thanks so much, made me feel so much better about my choice.
Beautiful, great ideas. The hidden closet in plain sight was a surprise, very original.
I know he didn't build it, but I love that it's not over built. He gets decent fuel mileage and that "closet" is genius. I was thinking of implementing something similar when I get a van. But was thinking leaving them horizontally and permanent. But after that closet I may rethink.
Glow paint the inside philips and they will be star shaped.
I LOVE THIS CHANNEL!
rowel eshan Me too man ❤️
I have been watching a bunch of Van Life set ups on youtube to see how people do it, and your set up is by far my favorite! Also the way you did your video with the notes you shared in the end was awesome. Thanks so much for the share! Looks like the good life :)
I think the physical aspects of how people are setting up or making their alternative homes is interesting. What I really want to know in each video is, how they make a living, where they "park" their homes or if they continually travel, as in what do their daily lives look like in terms of that. Some videos have this, but I'd like to understand more of their overall lifestyle. Thanks for all the cool videos!
Thank you brah.I needed this 2019.
“My storage (I have pop tarts)” 😂
Man that’s pretty slick you wouldn’t think all that stuff would fit in there very good space saving setup.
I’m in the Seattle area too, after watching this video I went straight to Craigslist and this van is the first one I see! Love this van, and he’s listing it for $48,500 so if anyone is interested go check it out.
I am impressed. .....superior...super organized!!
Dude this is exactly what I am doing once I graduate college. Also I don't know if you mentioned it but how much did the van cost as well as the expenses to add to the van like the heater etc...
christian trombley id reckon it would be 15-20k but I'm sure it would be well worth it, good luck my dude happy travels
I've seen all videos but this is hands down the best and cleanest can home.
Love this video. Educational and chill vibes.
screw the van. HES GOT POPTARTS!
Dave Trupiano 😆 my secret vice
"Ruby Rocks" glow paint is easier and the wood is Beautiful, love it.
Do you need all that kitchen? You could add a more streamlined 2 cooktop to the sink side, sell the unit on the door side. And then extend the bench to where the cupboards went and put the composting toilet under the end so when you use it you can crack the door for ventilation? It'd also be better indoor/outdoor flow to have a bench seat extend to the door.
This is such a clean, neat build. Very straight forward and effective.
your setup is perfect everything I need, thanks for sharing!
I don't mean to brag or anything, but one day i managed to balance a light switch in the middle....
you don't mean to brag? you SHOULD brag about that
Good way to start a fire
Mekhanic1
Really???? I've done that
J. Ocampos How does he make money like to buy more clothes, propane, food,water??
David Carreon his parents how donu think a 21 year old could afford a 75k van..lol
If I ever went tiny, I think I would go for a van, I've seen this design and its super cool! Easier to drive than a schoolie or having a tiny house on a trailer behind you. I really like watching these videos, it represents a kind of alternative lifestyle that's really attractive. It's super cool!!!!!
I've seen more updated "cooler" vans but the way he sets everything up is really clean cut and to the point. Still stylish its dope dude
How does insurance work for these vans? What happens of your van gets stolen? How much of your stuff is covered?
No responses?
Johnny FD i dont know
RideShare Tips forget about dat
Normally you mention the cost of accessories installed while buying the insurance. You can just enter that amount and if it gets stolen, you'll get equivalent amount with Depreciation considered.
You would have to specify to the the insurance company under 'modifications' that would raise the price based on that. They are quite expensive to add these 'modifications' to the insurance policy so cover laptops etc with other such insurers. I'm sure there are companies that specialised in covering this sort of stuff just like with new drivers, exotic cars etc.
i like the interior of this van! good job man
your clothes storage completely blew up my mind...how cool is that!!!
I am 21 y.o this year and i really wanna live in a van. But, damn i live in South East Asia and most S.E. Asia country are not recommended to live in a van :( There is no free water in a road, solar panel is not a common use in my country (and it kinda expensive too), everything is expensive (because of the money currency) and we have to work after college graduation or having a part time job during college (and not all college student can do this because lots of homework, tests, etc).
Edit:
I knew about van life since 2020, you know pandemic and quarantine period. And wow i never knew if so much people in America and in Europe are live in a car (van, rv, bus, etc), (thanks to Jennelle Eliana, I knew about van life from her at the first time). Good to you guys. Having a best life ever. Wish i can be like you all some day. At least i wanna know how it feels having a full time living in a van.
another beautiful video Dylan. you seriously inspire me
Hold up nobody is talking about the fact he put a Mercedes logo on his dodge! Lol!
I think mercedes made those also
But some are branded dodge
No Mercedes makes sprinter vans, go check them out
thats a sprinter
He's very clean and organized. Nicely done.
The hanging closet is the best idea yet that I've seen in a converted truck.
awesome pull up closet...
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I will never participate in the blind rat race for money, where I just work all day to come home and sleep. I will live my life and if this is the way I have to do it I will do it just that way
C. James after you visit a friend with cancer in the hospital , you will know how right you are. I know a young couple who work 4 10 hour days in the city, then spend 3 days on the piece of land in the country that they are quickly paying off. They rent a room near work for 4 nights a week. This is great for them because it’s cheaper than an apartment and it helps the house owner with his bills. Much better idea than 30 years paying off a house. I was talking to a clerk at the bank who said he and his wife are struggling with paying on a 500k condo.
@@LilyGazou theres a trick guy apply as little as 50$ towards principal each month that 30 year loan is now a 12..15 year..live there 5 years buy another getto place live there lease out other again live there 5 years now buy another with potential even if just land first is almost paid off and ready to pay for everthing and you can work part time or not at all
That’s actually the nicest inside of a van I’ve seen, I wouldn’t get rid of the screws you should either get the glow stickers for the screws or the fake wood stickers to cover the screws. The van is actually really good looking I thought it was a real Benzo
Broo! I'm a young corp guy living in PDX. Man I really wish I bought a van instead of renewing my lease for another year wtf was I thinking. I love what your doing and really great info. Def once my lease is up I'll take your words of wisdom, "take the leap." Keep posting man, love it!