10 Reasons Van Life Sucks - Harsh Realities of Van Life

[@ian.and.ana.]

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[@JankaJanya171]

do you exchange and share your girlfriends too? like swingers?

[@threebreak6303]

How to travel in usa for 30 dollars a day? Man I never realized how cheap Egypt is .

[@tinajsews2835]

Repent , the kingdom of God is at hand , read your bible for yourself, and pray , there is nothing our there in the world ,ask God to guide and protect you ,if you have any question please ask me, Jesus loves you @.,

[@archygrey9093]

@@tinajsews2835 this copy pasting crap you are doing is only giving me more reason than ever to avoid whatever wacko religion you are trying to sell.

[@coolclide7672]

If van life sucks why are yall so dam happy😁

[@Vertignasse82]

People who get into "van life" because they were charmed by Instagram pictures may not like it. Campers who used to hike and then camp in a tent with minimal comfort and switched to vans are likely to appreciate the upgrade. I was on camping trips for months at a time when I was young and really envied the older people able to afford a camper van.

[@ian.and.ana.]

This is such a great comment and we totally agreed. Although we saw so many van lifers with luxury looking vans, we were more interested on where the van could take us on a budget. We also get great sleep in our van so there is nothing more we could ask for!

[@guidodaatselaar4870]

I was just gonna say that like these people were talking about bugs and pooping problems and feeling safe with animals😂 i was like yo have you ever been camping in a tent orso😂 then theres way more to complain about but damn i love camping!

[@Mountainboundbooks]

Protection from wind and rain is a big upgrade from a tent.

[@Vertignasse82]

@@guidodaatselaar4870 Most people "living the van life" on the Internet probably never actually went camping in a tent. Most are comparing a van to a house, when they should actually compare a van to a tent. Some are still adventurous though and I guess it's good that they are taking a step "outside".

[@guidodaatselaar4870]

@@Vertignasse82 yes def true! In my opinion way to much people also look down at people who spend their vaca on campings or just something else than a hotel. But there is so much more freedom and i really don’t understand why people prefer a boring hotelroom for a whole vaca over nature or your own camp stuff

[@mikegleeson8733]

Van life is best for people who thrive on their own, love to travel and don’t like normal society. Probably a very small percentage of people.

[@linzyc4696]

Me

[@bailey2517]

Me

[@Galemor1]

I don't hate people, but I'm overly sensitive, so I have a hard time sleeping in hotels, and even worse, if I'm using hostels.. I live by myself in a cottage in the woods, and I love it like that, so traveling with a car I can sleep in, anywhere I am, is the reason I am doing search on the good, and the bad, about this, so I will be prepared, and hopefully, avoid some mistakes.. 😊

[@OTWD_yt]

The noise of that rain is probably the most relaxing sound in the world

[@KathleenHawk]

That’s one of my favourite parts of vanlife is sleeping in the rain 🤍🤍🤍 It’s incredibly soothing and makes it so nice to sleep

[@addie3147]

ew no it’s loud and annoying and scary

[@sunnyhoney2849]

@@addie3147 thats your opinion and thats their opinion

[@sunnyhoney2849]

I love the sound also but hard rain no

[@odontomatix]

I also like the sound of little feet pitter-patter on the roof when there's no rain. I think it's birds exploring my RV.

[@breadgirl2454]

If you don't like the noise of rain or in general sounds from outside, put in rattle trap when you tear out the interior, it absorbs the vibrations and decreases the sound drastically

[@waltere.mellin3537]

I drove truck for almost 37 years. I lived in a sleeper that was less than half of the size of your sleeping area. My bunk was 24 x 72 inches. LOL Man I loved that truck. Safe travels to you all.

[@antdx316]

What do you have now?

[@michaels.8663]

Sounds cozy

[@designstudio8013]

You were smart unlike all these dopes cause you got paid and had facilities at truck stops.

[@marygale-manuel5514]

@ben yosep -i know ben wow?, maybe he is sleeping on a street corner, or up under a bridge. And only come out to beg for money, and go to the local library and use free computer/WIFI?

[@trentonsmith7385]

""Growing some balls" and parking places you aren't supposed to be, peeing in parking lots, stuff like that is the reason that places are starting to ban overnight parking and make things more difficult on the RV crowd in general.

[@NR-gp2il]

Or dumping trash every where

[@ameliakurtzeborn9750]

@@NR-gp2il If you have ever Rv/van-lifed or know any Rv/vanlifers they most likely wouldn’t do that 😂😂 If anything I think they’re the most eco-friendly people out there

[@chrispatriot]

@@ameliakurtzeborn9750 I agree... It's usually the jerks who are there temporarily renting for the weekend excursion who abuse things... Growing up as a kid in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota, we had the motto, whatever goes in, comes back out with us! And a lot of the reason why I enjoy Van'ers and even RV'ers, is the real ones, who have it as a lifestyle, you can just tell, they are a totally different breed. Leave it to the weekend warriors to spoil it for the those who put such a commitment towards living the lifestyle.

[@tytraulich4987]

It’s already unacceptable because they’re not paying rent.

[@chrispatriot]

@@tytraulich4987 LOL, so they're either paying rent or they're what Ty? This is the mind of a simpleton...

[@guillermogouldburn763]

That rain sound would put me to sleep like a baby.

[@ian.and.ana.]

Haha usually rain is awesome but that night it was too much 😂

[@nvc44]

Thank You for keeping it real. My husband and I have been an over the road for around 14 years. We’re truckers and RVers and we see way too many videos glamorizing the lifestyle. There should be more videos like this.

[@primalfury2011]

??!!! Pfff. Wth... who would think this way.. kinda weird.. Oh nooo. There sleeping in there van Over there .. bad. Bad..

[@charisma-hornum-fries]

There’s a lot of regret videos but I don’t think people who glamorizes vanlife wants to know about the downsides. I’ve watched about 10 regret videos the last hour as I want to be prepared. I’m also going to rent a van for a month to be able to know myself and “upholster” myself. I’m such a worrisome person 🤣

[@rebelofthisworld6087]

The negative really isnt that bad... dont be a negative Nancy! An despite some rough experience folks may face on the road.. there are still alot more pros. So stay positive

[@colesisler582]

@@rebelofthisworld6087 there are FAR more cons to this lifestyle than pros. That being said, the pros that exist may be worth more than said cons for some folks, and those are the people who are meant for this lifestyle.

[@colesisler582]

@@charisma-hornum-fries I must know, how’d it go? Did you end up making the leap or decide it’s not for you?

[@jc8303]

i enjoy van life by watching videos of people doing van life

[@ian.and.ana.]

😂😂

[@pattidrier9593]

Exactly. I watch but it will never happen for me.

[@travellingcats1047]

Me too!

[@MrSupernova111]

same

[@podcastdosconcursos9190]

Lolz

[@pickleman5051]

Lol “ had to clean the dishes by hand 😱 “

[@nickgennady]

I prefer to do that. I live alone and so I don't do a lot of dishes. Makes no sense to put it into a expensive dishwasher (That I don't have) when I can clean it faster by hand and not have to come back to unload a dishwasher.

[@marygale-manuel5514]

@@nickgennady -if u had a dishwasher, don't take all the dishes out of the dish washer altogether, take just what u need to eat and leave the rest.😁😁

[@kaydenl6836]

Even then, there are small dishwashers than can fit under most of the sinks you see in these vans lmao.

[@1990Co]

Been doing dishes by hand since damn day one!

[@carmenmartinez2882]

Don’t you just love these glamping fools? 😂😂😂😂😩😩😩😭😭😭

[@garyreid6165]

I work in Walmart. About 3 1/2 years ago a couple arrived in a van. The guy told me that he and his girlfriend/wife had drove from Washington State and were on their way to the Florida Keys. They were pretty close to their goal (about an hour away from the Walmart I work at)but they were both tired. He asked where he could park. I directed him to another side of the parking lot and let him know that no one, not even the police will bother them as long as they leave the next day. As long as one has a new vehicle for this lifestyle, it can be good. An older vehicle is risky, in my humble opinion. It’s probably more expensive than expected. Enjoy the journey and stay safe.😎👍

[@ian.and.ana.]

Love the story!! They were probably so thankful for that night of sleep

[@vincenzopromedia]

What's wrong with older cars? Bad perception?

[@MichaelWilliams-ro9bm]

@@vincenzopromedia maintenance!

[@vincenzopromedia]

@@MichaelWilliams-ro9bm Personally I doubt the age has much to do with it breaking down much. Probably more to do with perceptions. I believe the maintenance has more to do with make and model then just the generation and then how much you push it too. I think as long and you take care of it regularly you should be good. Thing is you can save a ton of money on an older van.

[@MichaelWilliams-ro9bm]

@@vincenzopromedia -everything man made wears out. Everything has a life expectancy. We are no exception. Old vans will cost more, get less gas mileage etc. I personally have a one ton E350 an 2008 no less. I am pouring money into it. Worth it now though. I have the $$$

[@freedomworks3976]

Many years ago I spent almost a year living in a van. One of the happiest times in my life. Only thing I’ve noticed now days is people seem to go overboard trying to turn there van into a motor home. I just threw a mattress in mine and I was good to go.

[@archygrey9093]

Living out of a vehicle solo is great, the problem starts when its shared with someone else over a long period of time, you no longer have personal space or privacy.

[@Madison-ws9cc]

Dude. Same. Minivan with a mattress, some pillows, water jugs and a trusty pee jar and I am good to go, and I'm a female. Life's good

[@freedomworks3976]

@@Madison-ws9cc ya I think I need to go back to that life was so easy lol 😆

[@lenasaunders4560]

That's what me and my bf are going to do lmao

[@billwithers1349]

i used 3 couch cushions, whipstitched so that they'd stay together, but I could fold and stack them. I bought the couch for $10 from Goodwill and just tossed the rest of it into their dumpster.

[@___swiz___999]

It only sucks because they live together, all my solos we are good!

[@drivehard2395]

Exactly

[@aka_pierre]

Their van is too small for two.

[@KathleenHawk]

😂 My solos were good too but I can definitely still relate to a lot of these points lol I think anyone would be lying if they said it’s all sunshine & rainbows all the time when you’re living in a van for months on end

[@donotwantahandle1111]

Double side doors would be essential especially for night pees!

[@Reg22158]

🎶She can eat crackers in my bed anytime..

[@Naturedrawn]

You two are hysterical. It reminds me of my younger days of backpacking into the wild for a week or more. I would never do it again but when I was your age it was so much fun. Keep smiling!!

[@casperinus]

None of these seem like real serious problems, aside maybe from the breakdowns. All the others are just obvious parts of the lifestyle and honestly part of the charm to me.

[@Playingwithproxies]

The water really got me. “You have to fill up this water or you die” like no shit Sherlock

[@khewittmusic2561]

I'm a full timer and can honestly say if you go into the nomad life properly, shedding modern comforts and learning to live a simple life, it can be amazing. You have to forgo many comforts but learn to find comforts in the simpler things. Like a bite of chocolate after nothing but beans, rice and foraged mushrooms for 2 week. Or finding a clean river to bathe in instead of washing over an enamel bowl. The whole Instagram, KZbin van life romanticism is ruining the lifestyle choice. Over here in the UK, we are having issues with new "van lifers" leaving waste everywhere and generally just being a pain in the arse. So much so our government have brought in new laws restricting overnight options.

[@sachamerilion118]

Ow no that don’t have 4g 24/7

[@bobcummings154]

Well they should have thought twice before they bought a high milage ford then maybe they wouldn't have kept breaking down Lol

[@blondiex315]

Lmao agreed

[@penelope5534]

I've had AAA for years. We had a really bad experience with dispatch, and we cancelled our membership. Do your research. There are other brands that provide way better customer service. AAA has gotten too big to care.

[@peteguard3571]

There is nothing AAA offers that your insurance won't provide better and cheaper. They have an office in Orlando that is a palace, lobby has a arched glass roof, Italian marble, big planters with palm trees, very spacious, 20 foot heigh ceiling on first floor, balcony on the second overlooking the lobby. If you wonder where your dues go.

[@dingusdingus2152]

AAA is a ripoff

[@sangredelic]

They had a policy during COVID that they couldn't give you a ride, only tow your car. I cancelled after that.

[@healthieryou7206]

I'm starting on my 3rd year of vanlife (Ram Promaster High Top). This is definitely not for everybody. Most people prefer their physical and mental comfort zones . Sitting in a recliner, beer in one hand and remote in the other has its attractions, no doubt. Been there ,done that and off to work tomorrow. Now I'm free as a bird. Just spent 7 days at Lake Havasu, then 10 days outside Sedona. Last night Flagstaff and today it was the Petrified Forest Nat Park's turn .In two days I'll be in Albuquerque. I love it and one has to take the discomfort as part of the journey.

[@ian.and.ana.]

Couldn’t be a more true statement! “One has to take the discomfort as part of the journey”

[@devildog7602]

You're doing it right Joe. Good for you! When hiking the Appalachian Trail they had a saying - "Embrace the Suck".

[@harlowjademermaid1882]

Wow, sounds like heaven! I'm a gypsy so I can handle the road, the good times & bad - its all part of the journey. :) Sedona and also Lake Tahoe - two of my all time fave places out there. My friend lives off grid in a "hippie commune-like" spot out near Sedona, soo nice & soo super chill, I was half tempted on staying! it was gorgeous, great ppl, mad fun. "May the road itself make your travels smooth & swift, and always resultful. May it host you in comfort, treat you like an old friend, until you reach your destination. Take Care, Safe Journeys to You." :)

[@vincenzopromedia]

Haa hell nahs for me. I’m not taking any discomforts. Van life is gonna be crazy cosy or I’m not doing it. This couple is nuts or should I just say bold and adventurous, but their expectations are small for for their van and their budget. Looks like a living hell on wheels.

[@Raven4122]

but you can have recliner remote an dbeer in van

[@turntwo37]

This is an important video, van life is definitely not for everyone! I came here after seeing Gabby Petito’s van life video, I’ve been following that case very closely since the start and it’s heartbreaking stuff. Based on the style and some of the locations you showed in your video I think Gabby was a big fan of you guys and wanted something very similar to what you guys have. What you two have is very special, I hope you continue to enjoy your van life journeys!

[@HeadNtheClouds]

Yeah! And don’t kill each other! 😬😵‍💫

[@basssq3]

"Most people doing Vanlife won't have to worry about this, but we broke down twice." Was funny hearing that as a Vanagon owner 😂 twice sounds ideal

[@BruceJamesPhotography]

Hi Ana and Ian! Met you today at the Majestic Cafe. Looking at all your wonderful work. Looking forward to all the new work from Europe. Bruce & Jennifer James.

[@Tawnieandwayne]

This is awesome we were thinking about van life at first and most of these reasons are why we decided to get a travel trailer instead. We have been spending the past 6 months renovating our RV to ensure it is ready for full time, such as solar and wifi etc. We hit the road next week :0 Excited to see your 10 reasons why you should van life!

[@ian.and.ana.]

That’s a pretty awesome choice!! Excited for you guys WOOT WOOT!

[@Tawnieandwayne]

@@ian.and.ana. thank you!! 🤗

[@o2bnov0307]

@@Tawnieandwayne do you have a 1-month update to share?

[@harlowjademermaid1882]

Good Luck & Safe Journeys to You! :)

[@randalllewis6424]

From prison to homeless to saving up to buy my 95 chevy G20 travel van .. I will always choose and be grateful to this van.. AMEN

[@jamiepayton8490]

Good for you. You're doing good.

[@traida111]

I DREAM of hearing rain that hard coming down on the top. Absolutely incredible, I would just lay there smiling

[@Debrajoy]

It's awesome! 💜

[@Rexodus014]

Just happened onto this great video. Enjoy most all of your other adventuring videos... where this one adds the refreshing honesty of the total picture of your adventuring videos. Appreciate your honest information... so that like myself... others who are excited to get out there and enjoy the road trip adventures will not be disappointingly surprised. Your adventure videos are so much fun to enjoy. Thank you both... for sharing... and for obviously enjoying each other in your happy adventures. You are a great inspiration! 🖐😄 👍

[@ClutchEastwood]

My wife and I are enjoying this, watching our second "the other side" post. You're already feeling like family. Please keep them coming

[@ian.and.ana.]

This really means a ton!! We are excited to keep bringing you guys on our adventures

[@karloanttila]

I've been on the road since October of last year in a small SUV, towing an enclosed motorcycle trailer. Plenty of room to sleep in either one and of course room for all my hiking, camping gear and motorcycle Etc I bought everything new and have no fears of mechanical breakdowns.

[@TVideoupload]

You said “budget van” but when I think of a budget van I think of a 1,000$ Dodge Ram van from the 90s or something like that. Side note: older cars not only are cheaper but can be worked on easily by yourself or any craigslist Joe mechanic.

[@brendan1sumner]

i love how you guys are so honest, thankyou, great video, cheers from Australia

[@ian.and.ana.]

So pumped we could help in anyway ♥️♥️

[@ayayotoko]

I would recommend a Shower tent. it's only 20$ Cheers! Bigger Van is a plus for 2 people.

[@ian.and.ana.]

We bought one for our upcoming road trip!!

[@bryanpratt5850]

When it comes to laundry, wait what? Same vehicle, laundry talk, Utah and Jackson hole talk. Six months ago old video. I do think Gabby saw this video and loved it. I wonder if she commented on this video.

[@oldfunsfrontporch5390]

Go backpacking, or at least get gear made for backpacking. The gear and food fit perfect. So many people try to simulate a house or apartment, especially if you have a small van. Great video!!!

[@drivehard2395]

I'm a former backpacker with ultra light gear. My van is a hard wall tent with it's only "build" being a bench that pulls out into a bed with stow space underneath.

[@bigchungus9685]

I see a lot of comments from people saying they dream of hearing the rain coming down on them in the car, I promise you its not like rain sounds in your house or coming from an app on your phone designed for sleep. When it's coming down hard on a metal roof in the middle of the night its LOUD bro, it's not the same as the relaxation app on your phone lmao.

[@wakiwan]

Great video, made it much more interesting that you compared a small van with a larger one. Both couples were great at letting each of you tell stories. The only thing I thought you should consider talking more about is the intimacy issues of living so close together. I will assume both couples got along well with each other. If that is true, try to express it during some of the experiences and especially at the end. End the last comparison with at least each couple giving each other a big long hug.....then wave goodbye!

[@AAADiver]

Awesome meeting you both in Yosemite today and thanks for showing us your van. Super cool!

[@Heysarge99]

Outstanding! Your realistic but optimistic look at Vanlife scares me, yet I am inspired! Thank you!

[@ian.and.ana.]

Hahaha happy you enjoyed it! Just telling it how it is WOOT WOOT

[@vaensenwearevnsen1761]

so nice! Have a save trip and keep doing that amazing content - see you guys on the road 🚐⛰👌🏽

[@MrFreshchico]

Honestly with only 2 major breakdown with a vehicle that’s over 180xxx miles that’s not bad at all! Maintenance prep is key especially before going on a 4months travel. Great video!:)

[@ian.and.ana.]

I know we got super lucky with our WOOT WOOT mobile!!

[@MrFreshchico]

@@ian.and.ana. definitely but I guess if it’s in your budget and you guys are able to get a bigger newer van just make sure it’s Reliable do some research on it too, so as long as you guys are happy that’s all that counts!🙏

[@MariahAurora]

I'm so happy with vanlife. I suppose I'll face more challenges this winter but the spring, summer and fall have been so amazing!

[@priscillachapman9145]

That’s why I’m planning on buying a new Ford Connect. I’m almost 80 and I don’t want to break down somewhere.

[@stephenthereezin8586]

The two of you are great! Keep going and more importantly stay together!

[@ian.and.ana.]

Aww thanks Stephen!! Haha idk if anyone or anything could ever tear us apart. We have been through it all

[@davem.8681]

Van life is something you have to do to; be thankful for a nice van when faced with homelessness.

[@grassrootedgal]

Did "van life" with my partner for 2 months from our Honda Civic 😅 can relate to all of this!! Definitely worth it though!

[@ian.and.ana.]

Hahaha love how you related and yes we agree!!

[@brianshaw9793]

I lived in a van at a ski resort working as a liftee, and it got down to negative 15 degrees fahrenheit some nights, but I was ok, never got cold, the van had insulated walls and I had a zero degree sleeping bag under a heavy comforter. I used to use the hot tubs after dinner or before bed too. Also I always get cold feet, and cant sleep with cold feet, so I had a couple boxes of hot hands hand warmers that last for 8 hours and wore them between the 2 layers of socks. no biggie.

[@J.Col_]

love it 😆 tell it like it is! You guys definitely inspire me to live the van life and go road tripping. Thanks for the vid 👍

[@ian.and.ana.]

So happy you enjoyed this one!! Haha lots of downsides but way more ups

[@HOPEbus]

Thanks for speaking ur truths , obviously u will hit a few bumps in the road but it’s nice to hear “real life stuff “ Thanks for sharing

[@Scrambler85]

All great points to consider. The pretty lady definitely deserves a larger van with a little more convince and security. If she sleeps better everyone sleeps better. I close my eyes, I'm asleep 😴. Good video, I have been watching your earlier videos, great videos 👍👍👍

[@ian.and.ana.]

Thanks so much and I agree, she deserves a bigger van! Imagine the tasty meals she could cook up WOOT WOOT

[@Playitagaindian]

And a ring. 😉

[@ramoncastro3186]

Great video and good overview. Love your Van life essentials. Also AAA. Cool !! All the best.

[@supremepartydude]

Good stuff and good advice for getting AAA card. I've had one since 1996 and would never go on a trip without my AAA card

[@kennethsherburne7232]

I have a 2011 ford connect with 429,000 miles one transmission 2 sets of axles and carrier bearings and it runs like new! Love it

[@ian.and.ana.]

Wow that makes us so happy!! We love our WOOT WOOT Mobile

[@Dovid2000]

The Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie case brought me here.

[@effkay3691]

I’ve watched a few of these van life people and being a Gen X I’ve concluded that nothing is more inane than watching people reinvent the wheel. It’s called camping and we’ve been doing it for years. Only difference; you wouldn’t catch us ‘camping’ at Walmart. FFS the stuff people will watch. And here I was thinking I was going to see SOMETHING.

[@jemme8468]

"Vanlifers" aint got sh*t, except expensive kitchens with an attached bed that will break down within 3 years from being insanely overweight and stressing out their transmissions.

[@shellrichardson5923]

I enjoyed every second of this video! Thanks sooo much for your candor. Getting used to discomforts prepares you for so many other challenges in life. Kudos to all of you for being willing to take it on!!

[@atharchaudhry5725]

Very Honest, Much Real. You people pointed to the annoying things, that are not easy to imagine in the initial excitement of Van Life.

[@bentleynixonbrooklyn7887]

I may have a unpopular opinion but I think to full time van life a bathroom is a must. You wouldn’t get a house with no bathroom. Now I know yours was just a trip but peeing all over the parking lot at Walmart is a bit nasty especially during a pandemic. Although I understand why .. u gotta go you gotta go.. but if you are embarrassed to do it you prob should find a gas station. Usually casinos will let you park for free and gas stations are usually near by. Also porto potties are easy to lug around. All I’m saying is consider the people who shop there.. other than that cute video and valid points!

[@ian.and.ana.]

We totally agree with this comment!

[@cinerose88]

Bucket or luggable loo.

[@RedBaronlives]

Appreciate the upload of your content and your honesty!

[@ian.and.ana.]

So happy you enjoyed Rob!! Thanks so much for leaving a nice comment

[@LionsGateCorp]

When and where you feel safe. Mack's slim ear plugs and a sleep mask. You'll be amazed at what a difference it makes.

[@Djwhynotlove]

Gel earplugs - Resistor 32 50-pack of the orange ones so you can find them. When it stops squishing, get a new pair. Also blublox REMedy Sleep Masks allows you to blink in complete darkness. I bought two and love them

[@spear2584]

On the bright side, your boyfriend didn't kill you.

[@briansaiditsoitmustbetrue4206]

YET!

[@functionalvanconversion4284]

Lmao, I agree with your points, thanks for being honest. Though they can be mitigated with lots of $$$$$. The only one I have had a hard time is extreme hot weather. We rarely ever use public bathrooms for #2 and we made our toilet ourselves. Happy travels!

[@Lst2ltdwn]

I’m impressed by the way you guys endured 4 months in that tight van, I own a Promaster 159” like your friends, it’s the only way to go. But me like you I built with a lot of miles on originally and now have had breakdowns. Buy new or newer!

[@Rafungilo]

Never buy new unless you want to lose all equity in vehicle almost immediately….. buy used with 30-60 thousand miles lol

[@bethanyevans19]

You gained a subscriber when you said you peed in a lot of Walmart parking lots! 🤣🤣🤣 I am dying

[@dkaybee]

Thank you for making this video - we see so few vids about the difficulties of van life. I remember just from camping experiences how much extra work is involved in every little thing you do. For me personally, my biggest concern about van life, even for a short-term trip, would be reliable, stable, continuous refrigeration for my insulin.

[@gordonjohnston684]

Just invest in memory foam ear defenders. You just squeeze them and push into your ear. The memory foam slowly reforms into your ear filling your ear canal. They can be bought for about less than a dollar.

[@Peace_Love_Mama]

I am so glad you discussed the used versus new van concept. I am stubborn and am willing to pay a higher amount for a new van so I know what warranties I have and can put the miles on myself. Lots of people are pushing me to just buy a used van, but I would rather know myself where the van has been and what accidents have occurred, especially since my first car was used and had problems. Good luck with buying a new van when the time is right for you.

[@ian.and.ana.]

I don’t think it’s being stubborn to buy a new van! We did what we could with the sort of money we were working with at the beginning of our journey. Now I think we want to buy a new van because from the beginning you take care of it

[@jenniferdavid9387]

We love y'all!!! We are buying our van this upcoming week!💁💁💁💁💁

[@ian.and.ana.]

Awwww Jennifer congrats!! Love that you are jumping into it, it is about to be so much fun WOOT WOOT!!

[@mannys4036]

Really enjoyed the video and loved your brut honesty mixed with humor. I don't find van life over glamourized at all; just everyone has their own experiences; tolerances and expectancies.

[@thedaddechannel]

Great job you guys! When he jumped up at the end I thought he was going to say, "Oh God, I've got to get up into the treeline!"

[@NCTim2]

You two couples are cute together! I love the back and forth points of view. Y’all should do this all the time. Great video! Thx. Safe travels!! Also does the other couple have a channel?

[@ian.and.ana.]

Tim this really means a lot!! We loved making this video because we were able to truly show what van life is about

[@heathoneal6987]

There are several things you can do to make your life easier. Get a 5 gallon bucket and 13 gallon trash bags to use for a restroom. Get an Inverter installed for power. And start parking at different truck stops. In the front parking lot. You can get a shower at truck stops. Stop at Pilots or Flying J truck stop, ask a truck driver if they can spare a shower from their rewards card. And you can wash clothes at a truck stop. I'm a truck driver and I live in Ocala FL . If you have any questions or need any other ideas hit me up

[@michaeldusso6882]

People opting to camp out in the woods, and then complaint about “birds chirping” is the stupidest fucking thing I’ve heard in a very long time.......pathetic !!!

[@Gator_Doll]

Couldn’t have said it any better!! 🤣

[@michaeldusso6882]

Squatting and shitting into a brown paper sack in the back of a hot, cramped van is what is REALLY taking a toll on their tender millennial minds, they just can’t bring themselves to admit it.

[@michaeldusso6882]

@@Gator_Doll chirp, chirp !!!

[@TheGeonam]

I was home from Vietnam and had saved up some cash to blow on a whirlwind trip of America after my time in the Army. This was 1969 and after sleeping on the ground as an infantry soldier in Vietnam sleeping in my car was a luxury. Back in those days you could pull in to a rest area and sleep in the car. Traveled most of the western states over a years time and than returned home to adjust to a work life again. Was well worth the time and experience.

[@IAM-iv1oz]

I commend all the younglings doing the Van life. Rock stars and all touring artists have been doing Van life for more than 100 years kidlets. Truth.

[@ffm595]

Ahhh, who'se gonna tell this guy people weren't getting around in vans a hundred years ago lol

[@designstudio8013]

They got paid

[@ffm595]

@@designstudio8013 I think you're under the misconception that all musicians were rich "back in the day". This is far from the truth. There were so many artists - especially African American performers, who were continuously exploited by dodgy managers and ripped off on the road. Just look at The Easybeats and Chuck Berrry

[@IAM-iv1oz]

@@ffm595 Horse and CaraVAN you numnutz!

[@IAM-iv1oz]

@@ffm595 I did my time on the road. 300 cities a year as a touring mid level artist and as a newbie artist many many years ago. I know what all the levels of artists go through. I speak from experience. Thank you very much.

[@famousbowl9926]

I would rather have a pickup truck with a camper. Living spaces and the vehicle are 2 completely separate thingsn it makes the camper feel like a home. Without carseats and the steering wheel and windows literally all around you. I never went anywhere. However my whole teenage years at my parents house i lived in a 1972 Davlin camper instead of ny actual room. It was so much fun.

[@NR-gp2il]

You said it friend but this is for stealth people

[@ellyreginald6546]

Thank you for these honest comments on van life. Since more people are trying this life, honesty and useful advice is VERY important. I wonder if spaces, other than large parking lots, can be rented to vans per vans parked, at a reasonable rate. This would be an excellent way for landowners to make extra money on empty land.

[@jonbongjovi1869]

up here in NH / ME there was some news about the politicians were going to make it easier for homeowners to build a tiny home or two on their properties to address affordable housing / incomes. IT's amazing how UN-free America is.

[@akapaulking]

2 years "living the 'dream' " - Wal-Mart Condo Association Member (I probably made that up) ... and this video is actually pretty honest. I would add a lot more, but will subscribe and watch the 'positives' first.

[@LayneFable]

Serial killers are def a worry ahah

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Also land sharks. You never know. ;)

[@TVideoupload]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos I bet statistically speaking more Vanlifers have died from sharks than serial killers lmao

[@mrc6182]

Nothing attractive about trying to live, sleep, cook, poop in a space less than the size of a walk-in closet. This fad won't last.

[@mrc6182]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos "...Candygram"

[@TVideoupload]

@@mrc6182 lol it’s not a fad it’s a lifestyle and people have been doing it for a very long time

[@wildhoneypie9583]

Awsome video guys ! X

[@ian.and.ana.]

Thank you so much!! So happy you enjoyed it

[@ran6110]

11. Trying so hard to be cool and trendy when you’d be so much happier just being yourselves. Honestly, there are so many trying the same thing it would be refreshing to find people that are just regular folks living and experiencing things without working so hard trying to be trendy like all of the other KZbin nobody’s...

[@robertheintz8017]

You guys liked the post, but he means you.

[@archygrey9093]

Yep

[@eddiewalker7252]

@@robertheintz8017 cringe these "US Americans such as" they don't read the comments just love every single one to ramp up their algorythim with fake interactions!

[@kdmcgee174]

I need that road trip travel guide!!! When's it coming?? I'm hitting the road in the Spring with my dog!

[@ian.and.ana.]

It’s our now on our website: theotherside guide.com Hope you love it!! 🤗🤗

[@kdmcgee174]

Thanks so much!!! So happy to have found you 😊

[@Laurslifejourney]

Are you travelling alone? 😱 so brave

[@OneGypsyTraveler]

One of the best times of my life was a nine month trip in the western USA on my Harley. It was in 1988. It was amazing, in all that time I think I got to sleep in a building about 2 weeks . I wish I could do it all again.

[@michikosingh7144]

Wow I want to hear more about that

[@OneGypsyTraveler]

@@michikosingh7144 you have to just do it, What part do you want to hear more about ?

[@notwhereyouthink]

Such a beautiful couple in every sense of the word, thank you for taking the time on this.

[@dorahernandez7685]

You guys are adorable! Thank you for the van life honesty! 😊👍🌷

[@ian.and.ana.]

Awww so happy you are enjoying our videos Dora WOOT WOOT!

[@theyframedme]

Adding a exhaust fan to your van/tiny home dramatically decreases smells. People always add an fan to blow air in to keep their space cool. Yet always fail to add an exhaust fan to suck air out. My exhaust fan is two 4" suction fans pulling air out through the roof, and the roof has a 1/2" lip with a smoke stack type cover to keep rain fall from coming in.

[@lostamonglocals5382]

Hahahha have been waiting to see a great video like this. Ryan is always trying to get me to get one. And I'm like nope! Not for me

[@ian.and.ana.]

😂😂😂

[@seanoleary1979]

When I went from my little Chevy G20 campervan to a 27' travel trailer with queen sized bed in a master bedroom, a slide out living room, full kitchen, full-sized bathroom, 2 big screen TVs with surround sound all pulled by my diesel F250 - there was NO LOOKING BACK!

[@robertprentice3359]

Great to see young people carrying on the camping tradition. Nothing like the great outdoors and travelling free.

[@piggy310]

Please, nothing in free in Jo's emerging authoritarian nation.

[@niepiekniiniemodzi--peel9220]

So, rain problem... On our trip with even smaller car, we have used cheap garden/utility tarpaulin ( like 9.99 EUR thing) to cover most of the car, including roof box. It works like tent flysheet, isolating rain, or direct sun from the car body. I have used suction cups with hooks to mount it to the car. So, safe journey!

[@mark97213]

One general rule regarding breakdowns - The larger the motor, the longer they last. Generally.

[@elliotguerro7612]

I have a single coment for all your videos, I ENVY YOU GUYS! Enjoy every minute, don't listen to any negative comments and thanks for sharing your videos, experiences, and life moments. God Bless You.

[@goodtripsonly]

“It’s usually Anna ruining the sleep pattern” literally LOL @ the bar 😂

[@ian.and.ana.]

Hahaha IM NOT LYING!!

[@spanishwithisrael]

You're very adventurous! Thank you for sharing! :)

[@markl8307]

Van life? People have been doing this with all sorts of vehicles for how many years? Hilarious listening to young people while they reinvent the wheel. It's a given, when you live outside the comforts of a real home, you have to be much more resourceful, frugal and compromising. I would bet most of these kids were raised in middle class or affluent environments and were fortunate enough to never experience real poverty, deprivation or hunger.

[@Rafungilo]

I mean I see more successful van life attempts than unsuccessful. Perhaps my search is bias. Your logic is a little flawed, assuming your over 40, your generation reinvented the wheel all the same. You can go as far back as traveling caravans…. People improve and modify old ideas to create. I’m 27, I’ve worked on fishing boats, landscaping, I’ve made pizza for a living, and I’m currently working on my third year as an electrician. Annddd there are plenty more young people like me. It’s been my experience that we are less proud about it. It’s just work, we expect to work… it was previous generations that started this economic snowball shitstorm, previous generations that ruined the environment without any consideration for long term effects… previous generations that feel entitled to the property that they inherited but somehow “worked their ass off” for…. My generation dealt with your bankrupt ass not being to provide shit, nothing to inherit because you gave it to the bank. So I live simply and humbly enjoy the good things in life, meeting new people, trying new foods, and absorbing the atmosphere in the most rural places I can find. I bet you would bitch and moan just like this trust fund baby minority group.

[@Gergo049]

Mark L ok boomer

[@richgekko6221]

Exactly.

[@richgekko6221]

@@pneuma6202 you think that describes these two? No. In the early 70's, we would've called them flower children. This was not poverty. She quit her job to do this. She was a self proclaimed "nutritionist" working in an organic juice bar. If they were struggling it was there choice.

[@janegrey4374]

It's always good to have both sides, the positives and negatives of van life. I appreciate this video as much as I appreciate the positive videos of van life.

[@kevinparham8315]

Thanks for sharing your pros and cons with us. I find the human species to be very adaptable. I have learned to adapt to various living conditions during my tenure in the U.S. Navy. Seem like you guys are handling it with grace. I wish you continued success with future endeavors. Be well and stay safe. May God continue to bestow his mercy and blessings upon you both.

[@benjaminldouangsovath8284]

I just binges watched y’all…btw congrats on 90ksubs

[@ian.and.ana.]

Awww thanks so much Benjamin it really means a lot!! All of you 90k are truly so cool WOOT WOOT

[@MjVanCamping]

Great advice. Thanks! AAA is a definitely a must!

[@ian.and.ana.]

Happy the video helped Mike!! AAA is a lifesaver

[@NosyHausfrau]

You two are inspiring. Happy travels.

[@ThereseDavidson]

I watch van life videos to appreciate my life in my apartment more, and I do - every time.

[@jimmyjoejeeter2366]

Me too! I don't think I could give up my vintage stereo equipment and my records

[@jessicaferrari3987]

Ahahah! Well that's great! A great easy way to feel better about your life! I found your comment funny because you must be one of very few that watch these videos for the opposite purpose: most of the viewers are trying to escape their apartments. 😆

[@drivingmisscharlie7498]

My van life as a single girl and her pup ROCKS ! I wouldn’t want to do this as couple or family.. why don’t you each get your own van or get a toy hauler for more room.

[@geeohgeeitsme]

Same. I would be miserable living this lifestyle as a couple or family, but I'm also huge on privacy and alone time. Van life when single I think is when you can really appreciate and enjoy it. Then again, everyone is different. Maybe some people really do love spending time with another person 24/7.

[@kimgaugemusic]

are you kidding?! Rain on a tin roof is one of the best sounds in the world. It's right up there with breaking waves and wind through pine trees.