Van Life; Being Comfortable Living In A Van!
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
- If you plan on building a van into a Campervan, there's a few musts if you want to be comfortable. Especially if the weather turns bad and you have to be inside for a day, or days even.
1- A comfortable bed.
2- stove to cook with.
3- storage for food.
4- a good toilet capacity.
5- water.
There might be more, depending on what your needs or wants are, but these are, I think, the essential for comfortable survived.
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#1 comfortable bed #2 insulation #3 power solar or gas generator # 4 fridge #5 stove or microwave #6 don't forget to exercise . That is my guide to be comfy in your van
Yep, everyone has different basic requirements for comfort. I think the key is that each individual needs to find his/hers comfort level. 👍🏻😄🚐
+Expedite Travels For me I would need a bathroom and hot shower.
zekehooper yes showers are nice and the bathroom
How much insulation can you really get into van without taking up living space.
+Wanderlust Estate I just went as far as the ribs; about 1" inch on walls and ceiling. It definitely helps in the winter as the inside stays about 20 degrees warmer than the outside.
Also helps reflect the heat in the summer, though eventually the heat does get in. And works as a sound deadener as an added benefit. 👍🏻😄🚐
You look so cozy in that bed. I love the sound of the rain on the roof.
Yep, my bed is very cozy, and you're right, nothing better than the sound of rain beating against the roof. 👍🏻🚐😄
+Rolling Earth-Ship Yes!
You look so comfortable there and that rain sound would just rock me into sleep
My home on wheels is very comfortable Nuno. 🖖🏻👍🏻🚐🏍☕️
I have never seen anyone this comfortable in a van. I love the sound of the rain too. The best time to stay in a van.
+starquasar1 thank you!
From day one, with nothing but an air mattress and some sheets I was comfortable, like I had done this all my life. Having the rain sounds is just an extra benefit. 👍🏻👍🏻😄🚐
Plus, you can always go down in the basement and visit with Van Jones.
Actually the heavy rain adds a little bit of security as no one will be out snooping around or harassing van dwellers in the pouring rain.
No no. I pay that guy to act, not to host me in his dungeon. 😂
I agree on the rain. I actually like it for that same reason; keeps people indoors more. 👍🏻😄🚐
Enjoyed your video 📹 😊
A day listening to the rain is sometimes a day well spent. We have to charge more than solar batteries1! For me comfort is a cozy bed, bath, WiFi connection and hot tea.
I like when the rain hit the roof of the van. It's not as loud as before I did all the insulation, but still nice.
In my van I can have all of those except the bath. 👍🏻👍🏻😄🚐
Wow ! I can hear the rain and winds and I love it,I would just fall asleep,I can see you are cozy,love the video,thanks for sharing.
I'll tell you what... kudos to you for simplification of possessions. you seem like you have some extra inner peace and confidence coming from the simplicity you have chosen... glad i stumbled on your videos
Todd, thank you very much for the kind words! Much appreciated. 👍🏻👍🏻🚐😄
love this film. seems so cosy. stay safe dude
+Ray Evans thank you very much! My van is indeed very cozy. 👍🏻👍🏻😄🚐
i have really bad insomnia at the moment and watching and listening to you and the rain helps me feel sleepy
+Ray Evans cool! Oops, did I wake you up? 😂🤐😴
You don't need a large are to be comfortable. I was over the road truck driver for 25 yrs. lived in small bunks for weeks on end. And had everything I needed but a shower ! And with buying fuel, they was free in the truck stop. Life is what ya make it !!! And looks to me like you have made it ! Good job
Absolutely right RJ, life is what we make it. I decided that I was going to live in the van and haven't regret it one bit.
Regardless of the size, be it a truck's sleeper, van, RV or whatever we decide to use and call home, if we are content, what we have doesn't matter.
Thank you! 👍🏻👍🏻😄🚐
i get it. i lived out of a knapsack and small tent (with my dog" blue christmas" )for 3 yrs. long before internet. comfort is the key to it all!!!
Still my favorite video on your channel. thank you for making your videos, they have served as a companion in my travels living the van life aswell
One of your best videos as of yet.
Thank you!🖖🏻👍🏻🚐🌵☕️
The bed is key for sure Luis. I sleep as good on my vans "homemade" temperpedic" style mattress as is do on my house temperpedic. I actually find the van more cozy.
Yep, I have a similar mattress and am as as comfortable as I was in my house with a $3000 temperpedic mattress, if not more. 👍🏻👍🏻
I live in a small cabin, 345 square feet, and my bed is the best part of it. When you can lay down and get a good night's sleep, it makes all the difference. Thanks for the great videos, Luis. God bless you.
I wanna live like this.....so sick of this modern b.s. ✌
All you need is the will to go out and just do it. I don't know your circumstances, but nothing is impossible. 😄👍🏻🚐
If your not picky ! You can get a little hammock & a soft tarp & rope , if you have trees you can sleep, stay dry & hide your food in the tree's , : ) cheap & easy , ooooooh & an abundance of fresh air , 💖😊
Because i moved around so much as a child , i struggle with not moving, but i need to be still sometimes , outside i could move around & set up a camp where ever , but I'm a little closterfobic , so not to much time in there, it's why i don't but your so fun to watch sweet heart & yeah you can handle it , 😊☕💖.
Great video Luis. I agree with you. Make your bed comfortable and that sets the foundation for your van life. Everything Else will come in place. Also good point regarding the fact that some people may not be comfortable in such a life style. You are very comfortable in your van and have all the comforts of a regular home except the size.
Thank you Maura!
Sleep is something we all need, and when it doesn't happen comfortably, no matter what else we have going that's just perfect, we're not going to be happy, are we?
Indeed, some people are not going to be comfortable. They may do it out of necessity, or out of some other need, but they won't be happy for one reason or another. Maybe in a big RV, but not in a van.
I can say that from day one, even sleeping on an air mattress that lost almost all air by morning, I was still comfortable, happy, and content to have the van. 👍🏻😄🚐
Good advice!! This is the payoff to all the hard work you did building your van Luis . You're as " snug as a bug in a rug" with that setup. Let it rain or snow, it's a great feeling knowing your safe from the elements and really comfortable. I've never lived full time in my van but have lived for months at a time in it. The van was home through blizzards, minus 20 degree temperatures and I actually enjoyed it! Cheers my friend and God bless!! ... Pete.
That's why I put in all those hours building the van Pete, to make sure I was at least as comfortable as when I lived in a house. Now I'm just as comfortable, if not more.
God bless. 👍🏻👍🏻😀🚐
god is good in joy your day.
Amen James! God bless. 👍🏻😀🚐
cool B-)
Couldn't agree more, it's all about the bed. I have a 4" memory foam topper as my main mattress. I'm thinking about putting a 2" topper underneath, but I'm very comfortable and sleep great as is.
I changed my mattress to 8” recently and now the bed is even more comfortable. 👍🏻🖖🏻☕️🚐
I have no idea how I'm going to handle the transition from this big house I'm house-sitting to the tiny space of the bus, but I am most definitely looking forward to it. :) Thanks for the video!
Wayne, your bus is much bigger than my van, if I can do it, you can do it too. You just need to purge "stuff" you think you need, but don't actually. You'll do just fine. 😄👍🏻🚐
+Rolling Earth-Ship Then I should be set. Pretty much the only "things" I own now are my tools, pots and pans from my old house, one camera (that crappy clicker camera) and my computers. I've already gotten rid of everything else. I don't even own a bed now. :) Wait, does the moldy old mattress in the bus count as owning a bed? HAHA
Yes, you own a moldy mattress. I hear those are the best to sleep on. 😂
I think you'll have less issues than most of us who owned lots of "stuff". 👍🏻👍🏻
I haven't been around...good seeing you again! Love the sound of the rain on your roof.
+Nora Steel where you been? Did VanJones hide your computer? 😂
Welcome back! 👍🏻👍🏻😄🚐
Probably~! happy to be back! you're looking good...love your adventures.
+Nora Steel thank you!👍🏻😄
This is the best video ever you made the other ones are good don't get me wrong but this one is the best cuz I was under my cover and I was watching and I heard of the rain the way you were comfortable explaining yourself you made my day
Thank you Nancy! 👍🏻👍🏻☕️🚐🖖🏻
I not only love the bed in my rv, but also the fresh air I can let in thru the windows and the cozzzziness of the smallness. funny what becomes important in different situations, good points.
The things we thought we couldn't live without are the things we need the least, aren't they? I personally need very little to be happy. 👍🏻😄🚐
great video man , IV did the same thing in my car by choice , I'm saving for my van or small RV and will be living the life soon .
Thank you!
Make sure to get something you'll be comfortable in or you'll regret it later. 👍🏻😄🚐
Love ur videos Louis. I am headed off in my van Today and look forward to rainy days.
Thank you! Enjoy the rainy days and be safe. 🖖🏻👍🏻🚐🏍
I love the show loved listening to the rain I like your Bible verse when you reed them just because I can’t read, but if you can’t I understand thanks for a wonderful video. On my iPad I can just speak and it writes for me.🙏
I agree having a comfortable bed is very important. I'll be doing a video of my new mattress I just bought soon. Can't wait to try it out.
A good night sleep is very important to s person's well being and comfort, without it we might as well be sleeping under a bridge. 👍🏻😄🚐
Hi Luis, you look comfy.
Whether in a house/rv/tent/van/caravan/tarp or leaf shelter, its always good to have a warm comfortable bed to hide away from the days issues, and recharge your batteries. I recently purchased a new mattress, but had to send it back, as it was smelling like it was rotting when I opened the poly bag. I'm currently sleeping on a airbed, untill I get a refund and can go shopping again. The airbed is alright as a temporary measure, and will be used in my stealth work van, when I try working away from home next summer.
Stay dry, safe, healthy, happy and contented my friend.
I was, and I'm very comfortable. 👍🏻
Was it a foam mattress? Those can emit a smell for a few days till they air out.
I used an air mattress in the beginning till I finished the bed, would not Recomended it.
God bless. 👍🏻😀🚐
It was'nt a foam mattress. I had the bed department manager from the store that I purchased the bed from, come and smell it herself. She agreed it smelt like it was rotting, a lot like a compost bin. She said that sometimes if a mattress is stored a while in the polybag before being despatched, any moisture trapped inside will give bacteria a good place to breed, and can cause the smell. I will be happy to be in a normal bed again, the air mattress is definately not as comfortable as a normal bed.
Thank you for the blessing, and the same to you my friend.
Good thing you took it back.
Have you considered a foam mattress? They're extremely comfortable. 👍🏻
Thanks for the video ..... you look comfortable and make me sleepy HAHA :)
Whenever you have trouble falling asleep, come bak to this video; you'll be sleeping in no time. 😂😄👍🏻🚐
+Rolling Earth-Ship Haha yeah :) Have a nice Wednesday .
😂👍🏻👍🏻
Comfortable is a good thing ..😁
I love I love thank you in the bed and making the video I try to be quiet and had the rain in the Thunder it sounds so beautiful sincere Nancy
Excellent video Luis!
Thank you very much! 👍🏻👍🏻😀🚐
Thank you for this video. What you say is a real priority. Cheers from Switzerland I love all what you do.
+Pierrehumbert P thank you very much! 👍🏻🚐😄
I was thinking if they don't like what you doing sit back and relax cooking Healing Rain hear the Thundering here the ring for me and feel so peaceful and comfortable yes sir I like it
I love raining days in my van
I totally agree about the bed..so important to be comfortable in a small space.! I have mine across.. verses lengthwise..! And yes, sometimes it is nice to hang in the van.. Nice informative video .. = )
I think I made mine too comfortable Kathleen, I can stay inside for days if I have too. Maybe not too healthy, but sometimes necessary. 😄👍🏻🚐
+Rolling Earth-Ship.... I totally understand , lol...I could too. =)
It's nice to know we can when need be. 👍🏻
Yes, necessary sometimes.. Good to take a mental and emotional break..I think many need that..I know sometimes I do. = )
😊👍🏻👍🏻
I totally agree w/ your list: comfy bed, stove, cooler or fridge, water and toilet facilities. I also agree that a person needs to be comfortable being in such a small space--compared to living in an apt. or a house. Last winter I spent 3 days in a row in my van w/ only getting out to dump my "waste products." Someone who can't stand being in one spot for awhile should seriously consider a different lifestyle. My bed is an 8" memory foam mattress, that suits me fine. It's about 3-4" too short, but I solved that by putting an old pillow btwn. the mattress and the foot board. My CampChef oven/stove combo lets me eat better meals like baked chicken, meatloaf and spiral hams. I've even made muffins in it. My cooling system consists of two 60 qt. coolers, but I hope to get a fridge/freezer unit eventually. I usually carry around 5-6 gal. of water. I did buy a camping style port-a-potty, but I hated it. Now I use a handicapped toilet that is essentially consists of a metal frame w/ a bucket. I sit in comfort and all those Walmart bags come in handy to disposing of the waste... LOL! BTW, did you ever do a video showing the inside of that high top van you recently worked on? Maybe I missed it...
If you're referring to the finished van, yes, part 16, the last part, shows the interior. Also the vent installation videos show the inside.
You'll definitely won't regret buying a refrigerator. Mine paid for itself in about six months of not having to buy ice.
Being comfortable in the van is key for long term stays. Having the mindset to be in a small space for prolonged periods of time is also very important. 👍🏻🚐😄
Seeking advice. Living my van I park many places. Subconscious I feel people judging me and or judging my self. My kids know I van life. They are grown on their own. They do not mind. Visit but don't stay long.
I’m not sure exactly what advice you’re asking Susan. If it’s about feeling like people are judging you, don’t. Any feelings you have of people judging you come purely from your own thoughts. Live your life. You can’t live your life by what other people think of you, and the majority of people don’t even notice if you live in a van or mansion. Just be yourself. 👍🏻🖖🏻☕️🚐
lighting looks great
Yes, thank you. I probably have better lighting than a TV studio. 😂😄👍🏻🚐
+Rolling Earth-Ship no that you have the lights your'e going to have to start powdering your face for the hd cameras. can I count on this?
No, ain't going to happen. 😄👍🏻🚐
hi again I got my van for short breaks away fishing trips etc don't think the wife and kids would want to live in it lol I could with ease . i like the lifestyle minimilist idea / not as popular as the states but I do know a few divorced lads that live full time /we have bought a drive away awning which is handy on campsites ☺👍
Cool, maybe one day after the kids grow up you and the wife will do this full time. You never know. 🚐👍🏻😄
No don't talk too much hear the rain sounds so nice🌧🌨🌩🌪⛈🌫🌦☁️☄⚡💧☔
Loved your video. I live in a 5th wheel now, 4 times the size of your van. But once upon a time, I lived in a small van sized camper. My bed was built of layered foam, starting with 4" hard on the bottom, medium 2", then soft 2" on top. My bed was the hardest to leave. Currently, I have a very nice queen size pillow top, but it's getting worn out. By the way, I made my motorcycle seat the same way, but with thinner material. It was very comfy. I'm considering how to live either in a van for camping or a small camper on my truck. I had a pickup with an 8 ft bed. I had a 4'x6'-6" bed made from 4" medium firm foam, side cabinets and an electric refrigerator. The 5th wheel was a huge step down from a house. I'm thinking about building a tiny house on a trailer.
+Brad Taylor thank you very much!
Why not just use the 5th wheel to travel in?
If I had a 5th wheel I wouldn't know what to do with all that space. 😄👍🏻🚐
I need a truck with a 14k gvw trailer load. Don't have the funds for that. Plus, my business is in the back in and is mostly centered around Houston. BUT, I live in a campground an hour out of Houston. Someday.
+Brad Taylor, ah, ok. Someday then...👍🏻👍🏻
Have you thought about cutting holes in the original mat you had under the mattress? If they lined up with your swiss cheese plywood maybe you would have the support without the condensation, just a thought.
love your channel BTW...Rich
Rich, thank you for the kind words!
I've thought about it many times. Every time I do, I remember how many holes I cut and how I'm not looking forward to repeating the process. I think I'll need a time in the future when I'm not busy and my patience is reset at 100%. 👍🏻👍🏻😄🚐
I've got a plethora of designs for my build/adventure, can you show how you built yours? I'm looking to have a raisable bed into a high top (not a sprinter van) to have an office "downstairs" for my web design job. Love that you share all of this . Thankyou :)
Do you mean, do I have designs for the build? The only design I have is a basic sketch I made before I began the build. I do have videos on how I did it; they were the first ones I uploaded to CZcams.
If you need any help don't be afraid to ask.
You're very welcome, thank you.
👍🏻😄🚐
Thank You Sir , just setting here watching your video and dreaming,thank you for your reply..........James
You're very welcome. 👍🏻😄
Great video! Thanks.
+Barry Branton thank you very much! 👍🏻🚐😄
when i convert my camper van thats one key thing i am going to do is have a comfortable bed
And you won't regret it Nyla. 👍🏻😀🚐
thank you sir
+noviceprepper53 you're very welcome. 👍🏻👍🏻😄🚐
i hear an accent where you from originally? i love your van things get worse for me m going to do it too i just have to get rid of my stuff first. i think your van is great small place i know rough especially if your tuck in a state that rains a lot it not much room to move. A cargo trailer is good to convert too. you did a good job in inside.
you look chilled lol👍 just subscribed look forward to watching your videos live in UK and have converted a vw t4
I was comfortable. 👍🏻😄
Cool! Are you going to live in it full time?👍🏻🚐😄
I love my bed
Need to be comfortable. 👍🏻👍🏻
Comfy here also , keep up the good work 😎
I so want to do this!
And you can. Where there's a will there's a way...👍🏻👍🏻😄🚐
Fantastic vid, really liked it!
+Our Van Diaries thank you very much! 👍🏻😄🚐
IM still working on my bed too I need some foam and another sleeping bag for a cover should do it for me...
Remember ventilation. Depending of where you live, you may need it or you'll have condensation under you mattress. 👍🏻😄🚐
Thanks I will keep checking on the condensation thing..
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Make more videos of thundering and raining chili back and relaxing and not talking too much like chilling
"AMERICAN SUPER TRAMP" 🤣😂
Got myself a 8" gel memory foam mattress thru Walmart's online store for only $230.00 this mattress is by far the most comfortable I've slept on yet. I was pretty unsure of buying it thru the online store and not being able to inspect it before hand, but am loving it now very much. A great addition to my van.
I also just installed a Vantech H2 rack this past weekend and was wondering if you had the same issue I had Luis? When it was time to attach the cross members of the rack to the rain gutter mounts I noticed that Vantech factory drilled the holes incorrectly. They did not line up with the supplied double studded hardware to secure them to the gutter mounts. I ended up having to use a rat tail file to enlarge the holes to make it fit. Anyway, got it done and love the rack, now its time to get the solar panels up on there and cut a hole for my Maxxair vent.
Happy Travels
A good mattress makes world of a difference doesn't it? As long as you're comfortable than that's the right mattress for you.
I don't think I had a problem with those. If you have a chance to looks at the videos I made regarding the Vantech instalation, you'll see that I had lots of other issues. Pieces were missing, I had to wait an extra one or two weeks. Manual has terrible instructions, but worse of all, the cross pieces wouldn't fit into the side rails. I had to file the paint off of every single piece.
Now that's installed I love it. I knew it was a good, heavy duty rack, and once installed it has proven to be just that. 👍🏻😄🚐
I love the idea of simplifying life in a van! I was wondering if you work and if so, what do you do?
+Zac Bell
His work is to dodge child support... He's my hero, the man with a plan.
+Hot Sauce wtf what's your problem with Luis is it because he prays before he eats and has words of scripture that makes you into the devil. U need help.
+Hot Sauce joke I guess I missed your joke after after that wait for it that muted drum snare after your so called joke about dodging child support don't quit your day job. If you left a happy face or face with tears maybe I would of gotten it was a joke. Yes i should in invest in whiskey vodka isn't me, but weed is to weak for me coke does the trick and sex don't loosen up a tight ass always will be a tight ass no matter how much u fcuk. Why don't u think before you type your comment because that was a horrible joke and the crickets were throwing tomatoes for you to get off stage.
Don't say it is a joke and try to back peddle your way out of it just own it your a hater and a troll. It's okay mom is still going make u dinner and wipe your butt and wake up ;-) see that's a joke
+Hot Sauce u are my problem brah... u want some brah...
I have decided I love your aura...new sub
thank you sir, for sharing
its a wonderful life if its done right... I was forced into the last time and this next time its my choice ..but in-spite of the hardships its better than life in a brick apartment... its a minds et you need ... a good van or similar is important, but the pay off of being able to travel is wonderful... if you have things to do and friends to CZcams with then there's never a boring time to be had... I do arts and crafts and these items will come with me... as will musical instruments... you look so peaceful in there in that cocoon you made... I am taking time to plan and try things out as I plan... the mattress is vital to get right... what did you use for insulation on the walls floor and ceiling?
+vanessa Boman I thing you'll love the freedom the van lifestyle will bring to your life, not to mention the money saved. 👍🏻
For insulation I used reflectix and pink foam from Home Depot. Of course you can use polysio foam (the one with foam covered on both sides with foil), and you can get it at Lowes and Home Depot.
As for the floor it's almost impossible to insulate well. The amount of room you'll lose isn't worth it. 👍🏻👍🏻😀🚐
Home Depot and Lowes are a bit of a drive and swim for me lol I am across the pond in the UK but I am sure there are similar things here... Kingspan is a brand used here by many I think.. I know where to go for both Home Depot and Lowes though... might be worth trip back to Ok for that lol... used to live in the USA a while back :)
+vanessa Boman across the pond? A hopscotch and a half away? That's nothing, you could be here and back in no time flat. 😂
I'm sure you'll have similar stuff there, it shouldn't be a problem. 👍🏻🚐
Are you doing what I tell you to do it right how does it feel good to relax lay down he has a rain when it's raining don't talk and see if the rain it sounds so peaceful Fancy Nancy
I want to know how you make bread. I tried several times without success. I love bread.
Very simply Barbara. Use bread flour, water, yeast or mother, a little salt and sugar, mix, let rise, fold a few times, let rise, bake. You got bread! 😎👍🏻🚐🚐☕️🥖🥖🥖🥖
sure looks comfortable lol
Very. If I have too, I can spend a few days inside without going outside. 👍🏻😄🚐
And a port a potty or cassette toilet
If only I drove the life I could've had
And I was wondering if you have ever looked into a suspension lift and how much the install would cost
I never have. Only because I never had the need for one. 👍🏻🚐😄
I just built my bed :)
How's it feel? 👍🏻😄🚐
+Rolling Earth-Ship it feels great, I bought a foam/memory foam mattress and it works well, used it a dozen times already, just gotta build everything else now. But it's not best time of the year for weather here in the UK. ...not ideal for doing a van conversation
+del80y; no I guess not, and neither is it over here by where I live. But we got to do what you must.
Glad you feel comfortable with the new bed. 👍🏻😄
keep your eye on craigslist
good advice, make your bed and lay on it
I tried car camping this summer. It was hot and I needed to crack the windows but the mosquitoes would come in. What would be a good solution to keep mosquitoes out?
Mosquito net. If you google mosquito net for car windows you'll see it. It has a specific name but I can't remember it. 😄👍🏻🚐
I'm saving for a van but know zero about insulation or a converter for electricity. What part of LA do u stay in?
What makes you think I’m in LA?
This was one of first videos I watched and thought you mentioned Los Angeles. As I watched more of your recent vids it appears your in Florida or somewhere out east.
By the way how much are you making off CZcams these days?
6. a heater.
+vidguy007, I'm sorry, I made the video awhile ago...a heater?
Your video description gives a list of 5 things you need, I added a sixth.
I have a Tiger motorhome (google that). I've lived i it for months at a time and never had a problem. I hide in plain sight. Everyone loves my motorhome, even the police. I can hide it in a row of SUVs.
The flat roof hides the solar panel. It's perfect . . for me.
I think a secret is to have very little, none of it observable through the windows.
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If ur going to be living in the van why not have the most comfortable bed that u can possibly can.
Handsome Guy!
How wide is your van .... I'm thinking about building one but I'm 6'3 and don't know is I would fit with the bed design like that???
My bed is just about 6' long. I'm 6' 10" and can fit in it comfortably. With you might be a problem. Unless you can sleep somewhat diagonally you won't fit. Not if you insulate like I did.
If you don't do any insulation you'll gain a couple more inches and you just might be able to fit.
Of course with no insulation your feet and your head will be touching cold or hot metal, depending on the weather. 👍🏻🚐😄
I'm 5' 10", not 6" 10".
+Rolling Earth-Ship U scared me! lol! 🐙
I was wonderful if you work, and if so, what do you do?
alot of Christians are living in rv's and vans now, i wonder why. im trying to find a van to live in cause i want to live minimalistly, since i dont like the idea of working my whole life for a house that i pay rent for the land every month to the government
I'm not living in a van because I'm a Christian, and now I continue because I like it.
It's nice not having to pay rent or mortgage. 🚐👍🏻😄
Rolling Earth-Ship
Yup I know, I was just mentioning that a lot of christians live in vans now
yeah its comfy when its just you in the van. but 2 people heck no.
+Leela Davis my van was designed for one, not two. If I ever meet someone than obviously I'll have to get a bigger vehicle, till then this one is indeed very comfy. 😄👍🏻🚐
lol 😂 my sister and my mom live with me on the van! and my cat i love traveling so much ❤❤
+Alyi Kuun your van is probably bigger than mine? Or set up differently. If I eliminated the trunk area I could've a king size bed widthwise. 👍🏻😄🚐
Hippity hoppity
Are you a motivational speaker???
+gsvictim1 lack of motivation speaker
You are the second person I’ve seen to do a CZcams video in bed. 😂😂. You 👀 real comfortable.
+Maxine F well, it’s a comfortable bed, especially when it’s cold outside. 😀👍🏻🚐
what happen to the house ??
It was taken by the bank. 👍🏻😄🚐
+Rolling Earth-Ship how much was the house payment vs the cost of the van ??
Much much more than I could ever pay. Let's just say I can get 4 vans for what I was paying.
+Rolling Earth-Ship yea but you knew that when you got the house right ?? and how much does it cost per month it live in a van ??
I didn't know, and the reason I didn't know was mentioned in previous videos. Basically I got separated from my wife for no fault of my own, and just couldn't make the house payments anymore. It happened, but life moves on. 👍🏻
From this end, you look like you're sleeping in a big bedroom. :)
The camera angle makes it look that way, but it's comfortable and just big enough for what I need. 👍🏻😄🚐
Please don't get up, lol
Ok. 😂😄👍🏻🚐
And your Bibles
I love the idea of simplifying life in a van! I was wondering if you work and if so, what do you do?
Look back a few vids, they are col to see. :)
I was wonderful if you work, and if so, what do you do?
I love the idea of simplifying life in a van! I was wondering if you work and if so, what do you do?
Zac, the answer you seek is in today's video. 😄👍🏻🚐
I love the idea of simplifying life in a van! I was wondering if you work and if so, what do you do?
I think I tried responding before and wasn't able to.
I work with big construction machines. 👍🏻🚐😄