4 Things We Wish We Knew Before Starting Van Life

Van life harsh realities. Do you really want to live van life? Take a look at this!

[@daniellemartin9896]

I think these are all very clear things that everyone is aware of even if you aren't doing vanlife.

[@madyawn1347]

Exactly

[@unionedspider]

Yeah...

[@reddeadleisure]

As soon as I heard food and gas I was like: What dumbass didn't expect this to happen?

[@alphal28]

Facts

[@uwantedausernamebutitwasmedio]

Ikr

[@that1homie644]

Imagine taking a nice nature walk and then seeing this guy taking a dump in the bush

[@aurorabu784]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@badmuswajud]

4 things you wished you knew before going on nature walks😏

[@MrChancebandit]

That's a you problem

[@bullymaguire7279]

Pooping guy:- i miss the part where that's my problem

[@charlestonbrown148]

It happens

[@maoomph]

Van life looks tough… I’d probably do it only if I have saved up enough money and probably do it to explore/travel, but not really as a lifestyle choice.

[@fazewastaken]

they did it because of tik tok. Because of popularity

[@bumb.wingman]

orrrrrr don't f**king do it.

[@iForix]

@@bumb.wingman how is it your place to tell others what to do and what not?

[@kimciocson4262]

@@iForix Emphasis on "or" and emphasis on the fact that this guy probably isn't even forcing the guy to not do van life.

[@bumb.wingman]

@@iForix chill out snowflake I'm giving him advice

[@manifestnow]

I appreciate your transparency

[@johnsamuel6080]

Bends down to do his business. Snake: bring that booty over here bro.

[@Void0420]

🤣🤣

[@logo_1k229]

😂

[@ashleygreen1458]

😂😂😂 Mind if I Slytherin?

[@akritirana6622]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@warriorcow8817]

@@ashleygreen1458 nice pun

[@Yaelia]

I appreciate the honesty. People often glamorizes this lifestyle

[@thandarzzz6487]

Yeah especially those people who make their 3 kids sleep in those tiny rectangular area like they are sardines

[@LaufeySob]

@@thandarzzz6487 'blue white & bethune' 😮‍💨

[@thandarzzz6487]

@@LaufeySob ye those bozos

[@MaryL_300]

@@thandarzzz6487 💀💀💀🤣🤣 sardines 😭😭😭

[@nevermind6786]

@@thandarzzz6487 LMAO

[@paularvozm]

Before the pandemic i always liked travelling on night trains for long times across europe. Was a fun experience, especially because it was like a moving hotel room.

[@TheRockLobsterMafia]

Lmao your name checks out. But seriously, id love to do this in Europe. Especially being slightly disabled, it would be nice to sit.

[@paularvozm]

@@TheRockLobsterMafia Im really into trains. Thats why i also did these journeys. Right now all international night trains are pretty much cancelled but normally you could get on to one in Moscow and get off in Paris about 2 nights later. In the Premium cabins you even have free WiFi and your own bathroom.

[@TheRockLobsterMafia]

@@paularvozm that sounds lovely. Hopefully this pandemic can come to an end in thr near future

[@jasminepetal3972]

That's really cool nd sounds fun

[@tiffariff]

Can’t quite do that in America lol

[@bradyoch6208]

The top thing for me was not knowing how hard it can be to find a legal place to sleep.

[@WanderingBat]

Almost any walmart works

[@bradyoch6208]

@@WanderingBat I lived in the van for 5 months straight all over the country and only encountered two Walmarts that allowed overnight parking. And one was for a maximum of 24 hours.

[@WanderingBat]

@bradyoch6208 I've been full time van life since Oct 2021. 20% spent at friends or family property, 5% campgrounds and then 75% walmart parking lots. I've been told to leave at a walmart 3 or maybe 4 times in all this time.

[@bradyoch6208]

@@WanderingBat good to know. I've had the most luck at Cracker Barrel personally. Willing to try more Walmarts in a pinch though.

[@kaylaxsheaxbutter]

​@Wyatt Losinski It really just depends where you are. Cities are making laws so their walmarts, etc can't allow overnight parking anymore. Ran into that issue a lot on the west coast but less issues with the midwest.

[@richjebs4605]

She made it sound like she's giving out some well kept secrets of travelling in a van, but she just gave out the 4 literally the most important aspects of this life!

[@tipsythefedora]

This is what happens when rich kids see a video on the internet, make a rash decision and have parents who can finance their impulses. These are common sense things that would come up with even the smallest amount of foresight.

[@thanos1939]

@Wolfsanker Rise why do u assume that their spoiled rich kids? Ur judgment is very disgusting

[@dr.slimewise7650]

@@thanos1939 because they probably are anybody else wouldn't have been able to just make this decision as rashly I mean that van is brand new both of them are dumb f****

[@thanos1939]

@Wolfsanker Rise like I just said assuming things is never right just like u just assumed that I opened my mouth without thinking

[@thanos1939]

@Wolfsanker Rise this is for ur second post,u have no right to tell someone what their intellect is ur a very judgemental creature

[@justmonaca8520]

Even with the added expenses of gas, you're saving money in other areas you'd be paying for if you lived in a house. Chances are, the costs cancel each other out since I can't imagine gas being more than house payments, water bills, electricity bills, etc

[@puppy-say-moomoo2774]

True I live in a camper it’s a lot cheaper

[@sadist8902]

Definitely the only thing that would make living in a van more expensive is if something broke, atleast where I’m from. It can be up to a couple thousands especially if you don’t know how to do it yourself.. If you’re renting a house it gets taken care off for you 9/10 times but if you bought one, that again balances it out with thousands for a window if one broke.

[@stationVgames]

Why the fuck do I keep getting memes about america's gas shortage...

[@sceu25]

So uhh… source for your pfp?

[@youreeitherasmartfellerora9098]

Bruh Monaca with the gas prices 😭

[@hneebrn]

I had that exact Verizon hotspot. I got much better coverage with an AT&T hotspot. The netgear nighthawk.

[@theoctoberfarm]

Same I used to have that same hotspot until it got too expensive since my parents had to pay for phone service and internet at our house.. plus it was kinda impractical because they could just turn on their hotspot on their phone

[@QargZer]

Netgear nighthawk is a brand..

[@CentraPlex]

You can also get LTE routers that can trick networks into getting unlimited uncapped data

[@allq7138]

I'm from the Black Hills and personally I've been stuck in dead zone can't exactly avoid them where I am there's a big one between my town in another town that's about 40 minutes away so you kind of screwed if stuff goes wrong

[@GraceInnovations]

@@CentraPlex How?

[@dwightschrute7021]

#5 How much we realized we can't stand each other.

[@zoromar0513]

😂

[@pc2749]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@StarshineInTHEnorth]

Oawe! 🥹😂 lol

[@unicorn_xxx3424]

😂

[@Inearnest]

Underrated comment

[@nicoled5062]

Your hubby popping his head up like a meerkat by a clump of cacti had me rolling!

[@alid6060]

Same. 🤣

[@ElizabethHernandez-dy5zv]

Righttt 😂

[@seussicalsam7577]

Yes! My head went, "QUICK, before the hyenas come!"

[@conniepocowatchit9868]

I’m still laughing 😂

[@TheMrGingerbeards]

​@@seussicalsam7577 dig a poop hole dig dig a poop hole

[@araflohd]

For the WiFi: get yourselves a starlink antenna. You'll have good wifi almost for everywhere for a relatively good price.

[@brightax7502]

yeah I had the same idea it would great because it can connect to wifi anywhere in the world

[@Winterstarf]

@@brightax7502 well, almost everywhere

[@brightax7502]

@@Winterstarf !

[@ILovePancakes24]

Assuming you can even get the starlink dish

[@gogorome456]

@@ILovePancakes24 I have one I’ll sell

[@sluep]

If you didn't know any of this then that's on you. These are literally four of the most basic things.

[@MD-BullCreekATX]

😁 exactly my thoughts. In about 15 years they'll eventually grow up (in theory)

[@whiteboard7thstreet]

Like seriously, you thought gas was CHEAP?? For a camper van? That you drive constantly? Shocking.

[@yourmother6472]

Did they say it was on anyone else? I'm confused by why you got in your feelings about this.

[@XxSethoxX]

@@yourmother6472 because they made a video making them seem dumbbon purpose just so they have something to make a video about

[@qlitch]

@@XxSethoxX who cares

[@vanessahenry7238]

The pooping amongst the cactus was the best one! Thank you sor the heads up on Vanlife. I learn a lot from vids like these!

[@semperfiblackjack6062]

Your toilet situation is why seasoned vaners use disposible bag linned toilets. The cheapest and simplest is the five gallon bucket with toilet seat. Each time it is used number two or two and one combined can then be bagged and put into another bucket with air tight lid for eventual disposal in a public dumster or trash receptacle. Solo number ones can be dumped in any grass or dirt area where it is readily absorbed into the earth. Hand urinals facilitate collection of number one. Ultimately, the above allows you the most freedom/peace of mind eliminating the constant concern of being near public toilet facilities or secluded areas. It also eliminates the smell of portable tolites and the huge task of emptying them. Additionally, a gallon hand pump pressurized yard sprayer filled with water provides great a bidet eliminating the use of almost all toilet paper.

[@fin_jan]

+1 on the bidet

[@rosemerrynmcmillan1611]

This is a brilliant idea!

[@blue-vu1ek]

1 with that bidet is a yes. 2? not so much unless you have somebody nearby willing to spray your behind

[@zinaalabdaly6848]

I would not recommend having no 2 behind a bush of cactus (or cacti idk)

[@imaspecialgirllalala]

Feel something crawling on you and then leap your bare ass into the cactus 😭 I wouldn’t trust myself 10 feet from that thing

[@lArtemislll]

That's the joke lol

[@ShalkiZS]

Hahahhaha

[@sin6539]

Too late 😐

[@DanielGwimbly-theGwimb-Larson]

#5 most important: Idling your vehicle so much for heat and A/C etc. has a huge impact on the health of your engine. It sludges up the engine and degrades your oil much faster

[@Grandma_Ma]

And when you have dog 🐕too hot in car in August 450.00$ for 15 day at kennel stay ,locking him in cage in car to keep him safe while you run into a public restroom because you have no place to live.

[@wooferjr169]

Yeah you have to change your oil and check your coolant. And pretty much do a general maintenance.

[@Cbd_7ohm]

@@Grandma_Ma lol

[@kamilaiskhakova7125]

And environment :)

[@EvaLoveLoverofPonies]

For that I know people installed an ac and heater system and for dogs they have a thing you can set up to make sure if you have to leave, you can watch the temp

[@marklittler784]

Make sure you have sufficient insulation for windows in cold places.

[@smartcookie11]

just wear more clothes if the air is too cold then some of the air will liquify and make your blankets wet, which might be catastrophic

[@tacobagcharlie9298]

Yall van lifers are just living an easier version of what us truckers have been out here doing for years.

[@omenofluck]

Meh they just don’t get paid 2k-4K for a trip from LA to GA, only costs for them. I’ve also been in some built up trucks that are almost as comfy looking (definitely as comfy) as that van 😁

[@rgvids3832]

@@omenofluck and we cant go anywhere or see our families whenever. Deal with people being shitty towards us all day and other truckers being disgusting at truck stops. Access to good food is a chore. And for fucks sake a clean bathroom.

[@omenofluck]

@@rgvids3832 Agreed! Honestly .... the bathrooms have got to be fixed. Texas has Bucc's or whatever and that was the best truck stop I've ever been to and it was kept up. But damn my drivers were making like 10-14k for dry van runs from GA to CA back in March or April. The money game is wild.

[@omenofluck]

@Perine Avg for that lane was like 1800-2100 but the prices flux so... you know supply and demand

[@relaxcody]

Topic aside, love the username, Tacobag! 🤣 Much love to ya truckers!

[@lucile1695]

You seem to have had very high expectations because that is what rimes with van life to me. Idk how to not know if you've made searches beforehand.

[@nenufairy1929]

Fr, what were they expecting 😂

[@req_r]

I feel like all of that is just common sense... Especially the first and last one, those would have been my first doubts about living a van life

[@udiclays]

My first thoughts. Like these people really mustn't of thought it though if these were the things they wished they knew before going to van life.

[@azmilfikri9]

As a motorhome user, ngl i think they hadn't thought about the last one carefully since they have toilet built in already. my family thought so that way too. But it was a bad idea. AND I MEAN VERY BAD. We do have chemicals to put in the toilets before going number 1 or 2 but if we were to go number 2, it would still be very smelly and stink so bad and prolly make you vomit.

[@azmilfikri9]

For the first one i guess while they were testing the van seats and everything,they didn't sit on it for long enough so it doesn't really compare when you go on a bumpy roads and stuff

[@tealnoise]

Common sense is not so common anymore

[@jayy2949]

Right?

[@PassionateFlower]

The husband's priceless facial expressions, the wife's deadpan monotone news anchor voice, the happy music, omg I can't with you two, so funny and informative!😹💛

[@nisa3612]

The only thing that stopped me from having any idea for doing this is the hygiene, showering or taking bath after a long day of work is my biggest comfort at the end of the day. Ah and taking dump outside is just a big no for me, like no, I'd rather constipated than doing that sorry 😅

[@leenone8456]

If digging a hole to do your business isn't your thing, you could try a bag (or three, depending on water tightness) with a bit of cat litter, mulch, any absorption type stuff - bag goes over and in the toilet bowl, then throw the business bag away after (like a dog bag). 🤷 It works yes, may not be useful.

[@dankmemes4986]

@@leenone8456 well that sounds even worse than just popping a squat lol

[@ATD1990]

Taking a dump outside is nice!! You ever go camping? My most peaceful shits were outside

[@tmangoodguy9921]

lol

[@realcartoongirl]

you find public toilets or GYM that have shower

[@mangafq8]

Finally, van lifers admitting that #2 is an outdoor activity which means that's the toughest thing when dealing with inclement weather imo.

[@tonyl1483]

These two idiots don’t need to live in a van! The people that don’t have a choice make it work no matter what the obstacles are!

[@hypothalapotamus5293]

"When you poop in your portable toilet, you turn your van into an outhouse. Arguably worse than an outhouse because forest service outhouses are ventilated, have relatively stable temperature, and you don't have to sleep in them." -Me after camping with a true van degenerate

[@tonyl1483]

@@hypothalapotamus5293 I have to say I have a 5 gallon bucket with an appropriate toilet lid & lined with plastic bags made for poop, I don’t smell a thing after closing the lid! There are people out there that use insufficient bags that will stink after pooping!

[@hypothalapotamus5293]

@@tonyl1483 I also have the suspicion that certain people can't smell their own poop, but your technical solutions seem worth passing on.

[@TRXfanForever]

​@@hypothalapotamus5293 or you are just unsanitary, thats why youre a mess

[@ruvimbopasi6214]

They should make a popping chair. Like a stool with a hole in it, that you can unfold and sit on whilst out in the public and then do your business and clean it up etc.

[@curlygee2914]

They already have that. They usually use it for older people in a nursing home.

[@annabanana4699]

Ahhh you mean a commode?? It's a chair with a hole in it for pooping...it can either fit over a toilet or has a bucket that slides in under the seat. I'm thinking that would come in handy..just a tad bulky

[@jamie6506]

Sitting like you do in a chair actually makes it much more difficult to complete your bowel movement and leads to straining, which can cause hemorrhoids. This is because when we sit, our rectums have a bend in them that you have to push around, but when we squat, the end of the colon straightens and there's much less resistance on the way out. That's why little kids tend to bend over when they poop; the body knows that is and isn't natural for it. See, nature doesn't take into account how humans prefer to live, it just does what makes sense, and since chairs aren't a part of nature, our bodies are made to squat when we make bowel movements. So there's no need for them to make a chair, and in fact it's best for those of us who do use toilets to prop our feet up so our knees bend and come closer to our chests when we do so. You'll find that your bowel movement become more comfortable and complete, and you'll decrease the risk of injuries that can come from excessive staining.

[@daniellemartin9896]

You can get those on Amazon actually. People use them for camping at festivals and things too

[@earlmcnastybmfcodm]

Nope. Walmart has a bucket lid that us a toilet seat w lid and bag holder in the camping section.

[@isaultra3405]

Low budget van life: (start with extra savings) 1. buy a (smaller) van that needs only few gas (with foldable bed and roof) 2. built-up light (not a ton of wood/steel) 3. only things you need (minimalize) 4. cook cheap (less meat, seasonal, regional) 5. spend money on memories (museums...) 6. souvenirs useful everyday (clothes, tech) 7. poop outside (nature/shops/restaurants) or clean camping toilet more often 8. use nature to move your body have fun ❤

[@courtneewho8906]

I lived in a van for 3 years, and they are totally correct 😂 the 4 main pains in the ass of living in one. Until you wake up right next to a beautiful scene and then you forget all the complications for a second

[@neilwani1178]

Or you could live in a house and take a road trip or vacation to one of those places.

[@courtneewho8906]

@@neilwani1178 it was a vacation everyday. Why pay rent if your going away for a year.

[@neilwani1178]

@@courtneewho8906 I have been on vacation to Cancun and Venice and Alaska and the Bhamas. Never did I go through discomfort the entire trip. The food was fabulous and scenery breathtaking. The beds were really nice. So to me that's not really a vacation. It more like camping in a beautiful location.

[@courtneewho8906]

@@neilwani1178 not everyone can afford such luxuries but still deserve to explore and vacate.

[@neilwani1178]

@@courtneewho8906 Agreed. I believe it would take some getting used to. What would be ideal is finding a spot in the mountains but an hour or two hour drive from internet/shower/stores. I think that would make it all worth it.

[@11e40r8]

Aaaah, I'm an old guy, got a lot of experience being out in the woods, let me pass some of that experience on to you. NEVER go into a cactus patch to take a poop!!! 😁👍

[@farleydrexelmz4212]

why exactly?

[@11e40r8]

@@farleydrexelmz4212 ...REALLY!?? ...You have NO idea??

[@jvstvorothii]

@@farleydrexelmz4212 i'm no expert but cactus stings

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

That’s why I live in my own house and grow a lot of my own food !!! And a nice hot shower everyday is priceless !

[@fredvoid5976]

Having a own house and van house have both potential... In case of an attack or emergency.. Vans like that can easily escape from disasters and etc.. While houses cant cuz Its glued on your place lol... Well.. Van houses have limitations too.. Like wifi, bathroom, water, gas, and How you'll driving everyday that will make your back hurt.... So I prefer Having two houses... In case of vacation I can use the van and When Its Done.. I can go back to my real own house lel

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

@@fredvoid5976 agree ! I have a Scamp, it’s like a mini house, has everything I need…..toilet, shower, hot water heater, bed, table, fridge, sink, stove, heat and a/c, great for vacation or a escape if needed :)

[@cocosyui3842]

@@fredvoid5976who said you need to be travelling if you have a van home? So no, it will not hurt your back and your body if you would just stay in one place for longer time

[@dmoneygaming3525]

Agreed why can’t these people just by a real house

[@daniellereding7689]

@@dmoneygaming3525 and how are there life decisions your problem

[@sandragraham4905]

Promaster seats are BRUTAL! I drove to Florida and back from Canada and swear it ruined my back . I now have a thick sheep skin on the driver's seat and it's actually mad it somewhat more comfortable.

[@laprincesadelavaja8294]

Oh thanks so much for sharing ! I wish you guys the best.

[@somestrongafwoman3745]

Bro imagine going on a family road trip and see someone's sh¡t behind a bush 😨😨😨

[@thomaswhite8433]

Happens all the time

[@xgumsgnag3525]

SomeStrongAFWOMAN can't handle someone doing his business behind a bush not as strong as i would expect with that name

[@Kay.in.FL.HI.SA.JP.OZ.NZ.RIO..]

Don't you know what his Trowel was for?

[@cheryl5601]

Most of these van conversions add in a porta-potty of some kind. You should never poop behind a tree and leave it. Same as dog poop, pick it up and dispose of it in a garbage bin. Not just because it looks gross to leave it for someone else to see or clean up but also because it is for basic hygiene. Don't want to contaminate the dirt or possible ground water sources. When you are hiking for off the beaten path, in a national park for instance, the rule is "pack it in, pack it out" and for pooping dig a hole deep enough, 12 inches is recommended, to hide it completely and never near water.

[@thomaswhite8433]

@@cheryl5601 where I live if you poop outside something eats it before it hits the ground

[@SaviorUnkind]

I spent 19mo living off the land, it was a great experience that taught me that being a part of society is worth every penny.

[@dustcat420]

Damn how?

[@HoustonTexxas]

🤣 💯

[@Ashneedasleep]

Starlink: I guess you’ve wondering where I’ve been

[@xXPAKSLAYERXx]

3 out of those 4 are the first ones that come to my mind when thinking about van life

[@sitdown_iq]

Which one didn't?

[@noodlepoodlegirl]

@@sitdown_iq I’m guessing poop.

[@rinniegan]

It's almost like vanlife is a glorified version of houseless people sleeping in vehicles that has gotten so mainstream that houseless people cant park in safe places to spend the night anymore. EDIT: I mean houseless. A lot of people sleep in their vehicles out of desperation and rely on them. A lot of people would give anything to have even a bad apartment to live in. What I'm talking about is how it has become a trend. There are thousands of reasons people would turn to living in a vehicle, just like there are reasons people would choose to rent. The issue comes when people do it for fun and feel entitled to the spaces and drive out houseless people from their own communities of people like them. That is the problem, and many houseless people on tiktok have voiced how this is a problem for them. Its the glorification of poverty, in the same way faux worn out, moth eaten, hand me down clothes became, and in the same way lobster and brisket were once poor mans food. I do not know the people in this video, but I do know that people treat vanlife as something quirky and fun and freeing, when it is very difficult and something most people do out of desperation.

[@digitalharmony26]

Thank you! Comments in here are driving me crazy.

[@clikkamate2241]

Thankyou. A real human in these comments

[@agularis_]

Yuppp, they're literally doing poverty tourism

[@wwiking8055]

So? It's liberating and fun and I think everyone should try it at least for a couple of months.

[@barthok433]

@@thenonkiller2999 some people like it

[@samjanney645]

I wish ppl would start talking about more (from state to state) what there gas bill is like once a week and how much your filling up, how often, and how much it costs… This is never talked about! Thank you for being one of the very few that does! ❤

[@keoki777]

#5 - how much you value your personal space

[@juliager5702]

This is one of the very few van life stories that I find really, reeeeally relatable😂

[@silcoego2859]

Im not sure about America (assuming this is America lol), but why not get a gym membership? All the gym equipment (so you can work your body), all the facilities (sauna, toilet and shower) and most gyms allow 24/7 anywhere. Meaning just go to different gyms as you travel, since there'll always be a gym somewhere.

[@hazelmartinez5874]

Thats a good one

[@hazeltate6614]

During covid

[@debbiethomas2622]

Despite the corvid part, not all chain gyms allow cross memberships like that much less paying a pretty penny for the privilege. Ymca and ywca, the few that still exist, could do that but not now and some of those monthly memberships is like renting an apartment!

[@kamalcharma4252]

I think this is a great way to find out what you really want or like. i'm a 100% sure they had some priceless fun moments , that they wouldn't trade .

[@FrisibleConfusion]

"Time to live van life!" *_*continues sleeping beside the literal house*_*

[@jackiewilliams694]

Yo this is meee I sleep in my camper in the driveway every night🤣

[@haiz768]

You white folks are crazy for choosing to live in a van😂😂

[@moonstar313]

​@@jackiewilliams694I would too if only had a lil one 😂

[@Sr_iRL]

@@jackiewilliams694 sometimes I do that in my van too haha

[@DerpyDude777]

Ok, the big question is, how do you make money to do it? Or is it a huge savings? Because I could see a remote job being possible but still tough due to the data/wifi.

[@tovsteh]

Most of these van life kids come from rich families and you face much competition from a million other people doing this and trying to make it a social media job. If you dont have a personality people find interesting you will likely struggle. But depends on how cheap you want to live to do it

[@everythingasmr1601]

Not true at all, that’s actually kinda ridiculous considering all different types of people live in vans and RV’s for all different reasons, some have no choice others choose the lifestyle, some for college, some just to save money, others because they work for ex in the oil field weather your working long hours off site so the need to go rent or buy a place maybe isn’t what everyone is looking for , and this is just off the top of my head .

[@everythingasmr1601]

Some people work long office hours and just need a place to eat shit sleep before doing it all over again. Some just van life during summers to save on travel. Some people have no other option and this allows them to not be homeless, others have tech start ups, or run their own businesses. Like if I was IT I could see a lot of options to work from my computer. If I’m writing code or fixing it don’t necessarily need WiFi, artists painters , sculptures, people who work with there hands, Ik on lady gives harp lessons on zoom and fivverr, there’s literally 7 billion people all different types with different skills and career paths that van life

[@tovsteh]

@@everythingasmr1601 im referring to the instagram van lifers like the above, not poor people living in trailer parks etc.

[@lillianevans3009]

Cover the Porta potty with a liner, garbage bag or plastic shopping bag, poop 💩 and then dispose of the bag.

[@user-nw4cl3lv2f]

No, just no! The only method I've seen is throwing saw dust over your poo which prevents any smell pass through. Then once full just empty it out in a field or something.

[@CH-jj8wk]

Too much plastic, dude

[@2JobsStillPoorUSA]

Just make a thunder box. Dig a whole, sit box over the hole, do your business, remove box and fill in hole. No plastic.

[@asabetti2353]

I would do both outside. Unless it was horrible weather or something.

[@helenageerts2115]

Dispose of the bag where?

[@usflin]

I've watched hundreds of van life videos and no one else has ever mentioned #1! I've been wondering about that. I get cramped on long car rides and hate sitting still for too long. Thank you for mentioning it.

[@maggienbob1304]

Yes! When I drive from LA to SF I get the worst cramps in my shins!

[@yenlinhtran69]

And the thin mattress…

[@HelliMatero]

Because it is not a big deal :D This video is bs

[@usflin]

​@@HelliMatero I mean sure if you're perfectly healthy and can sit still for long periods of time but lots of people have nerve, neck, and back issues and this would be aggravating.

[@Vaggie92]

I laughed at him just popping up from behind the cactus and looking around then squatting back down 😆

[@PassionateFlower]

🌵👀🌵

[@julian.kollataj]

I can imagine the driving and how you sit with your computers in the van are not ergonomically suitable for long hours…what would you change?

[@henrietta9206]

thats aggressive interaction...I am noticing the pattern -1) bring up an observation and forcefully ask 2) what would you change forcing someone into a corner and force them to do stuff. anyone who does this may think "im talking to an idiot, I need to be kind and force them into different positions". Thats not kindness, it is "volunteering others" into doing stuff, taking their rights. We need to recognise this method more.

[@8eeh]

@@henrietta9206 it's just a conversation starter calm the hell down

[@SUNNYLUNALIVING]

We have a swivel table mount for both tables which helps us level the workspaces, that’s pretty much the best advice based on the many hours we’ve worked from the van.

[@johnjohnbuglioli131]

very honest and down to earth... I slept in my camper truck for 3 years and I had the worst case of constipation in the last year I thought I was going to die... I hiked a lot I ate a lot of fruit but I drove hundreds of thousands of miles and it didn't seem to help at all... I felt a large renewed appreciation for truck drivers... I've always had a morning constitution in the shower in and out in 15 including the shower, but not after driving for 3 years. I was in the truck stop one time for an hour and a half I finally gave up. I had the cramps all the way from Pennsylvania to Georgia. thank God for ice cream and milkshakes.

[@heatherlucero2530]

Love your humor with facts!! 😂 Thank you for sharing these truths. Very helpful

[@SUNNYLUNALIVING]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@SayLeeLee]

And yet with all that I STILL want to run away and live in the woods. Poo in a whole? I'm good. No wifi, might make me crazy. No other people, just me and my hubby? WINNING!!! 😅💙👍 Merry Christmas everyone ⛄❄️🎄

[@Furrina89]

Doing it right now and as much as Ihate washing clothes by hand, worth it

[@Cbd_7ohm]

Hole*

[@Linnzy]

I mean....living in the woods would be better, a nice cabin, sure there would be quite the labour to it, such as firewood and cleaning clothes by hand and stuff but on the plus side, you get to enjoy nature on a whole different level and be kinder to the environment. If I could I would do it in a heartbeat.

[@yrburd]

Me: *peacefully taking a dump* A group of dung beetles: “The Gods gave us a treasure! Thank you!”

[@zhaiketoledo3658]

We shall now hold a banquent on oir glorious treasure

[@kae4749]

extravagant !

[@-i-230]

Gourmet!

[@SarnaiViola]

Good soup

[@poulomidas1441]

😂😂😂

[@bradfordwramsden7499]

I prefer to use a bucket type toilet with double linners. That way you are bagging up your waste for each use and you are not carrying around black water that eventually you need to find a dump spot. Also no odor and can be desposed of in trash cans. Yes, trash cans where people routinely put diapers and animal waste.

[@Karel1]

Can't you just dig a hole

[@nicolemcmanamon1813]

This is probably one of the only van Life I like

[@SUNNYLUNALIVING]

thank yoU!

[@alohatvn]

With all the negative things we are all aware of van life seems like a ton of fun.

[@JopzzSD]

I was recently homeless for 2 months sleeping in my car, so was my boss. Our relationships with our girlfriends went south. Gas adds up to about $800-1,000/month unless you want to sweat yourself to death or freeze. Then add food to that. $15/25 a day x 30 days that’s about 450-750/month. So it costs about $1500-1700 a month to live in your average car and not a lifestyle van. Homeless is not cheap lol

[@BbkEddy16]

Living is too expensive like I didn’t ask to be born lol

[@chadjonesvii9369]

I'm not trying to be rude but in my experience, 3 out of 5 times soon after losing a job I've lost a girlfriend.. Sad but true. Women want a guy with a job.💯

[@livingthelife2wice]

You had air con? Spoiled. The cavemen did it without nothing

[@livingthelife2wice]

Not cheap if your dumb.....

[@thetongueofangels1882]

Its crazy how "homeless" means something different all over the world. I never knew having food and a roof over your head still count as homeless...

[@MsRosamexicana]

I can't imagine how they don't get tired of each other living in such a tight space, even if they set camp outside, they're still together 24/7. Also, how do they expect perfect internet/service while going wayy out in the boonies?

[@enyawrebbuj9458]

Been married for 30 years and spent a majority of that in my wife's company 24/7.......absolutely the best thing ever being with your bestest friend and the lasting memories you create together....

[@MsRosamexicana]

@@enyawrebbuj9458 Aww so wholesome 🥺💖

[@KimroyBailey]

Same here....I can't get enough of my wife. We are always chatting or cuddling

[@sugarghast]

My husband and I don’t do vanlife, but we’re living with my MIL to save money for a better place. We’ve got one tiny bedroom for us and our dog, and since the rest of her house is under renovations we’re stuck in here all the time. It mostly comes down to good communication and emotional regulation skills, and noise cancelling headphones help if you want to work on different things at the same time. 😊 And of course love.

[@sademcfadden1374]

Saving up to finally do my van build this spring! Thanks for the poop tip. I have a hard time pooping outside 😂

[@klj2382]

Don’t try this van life escapade, you seem extremely naive.

[@greenbudahaz4204]

I didn't see him taking toilet paper with that shovel on his walk the cactusbathroom..!! Lol nah awesome life style. I only wish my better half and kids would have been up for doing it.

[@godzillapgo6647]

So you want to put your kids to live on a Vehicle? Great Parent !!!

[@thisthatgirl]

@@godzillapgo6647 lmaoo chill

[@britvica]

Awesome? Jeah...no after max 10 days you want walls and peace

[@animefreakx210]

As someone who lived in an rv for 3 years and went over the road trucking for a year as a companion, (not a driver) why do you decide to pee in your toilet and poop in the woods? As someone who has lived this type of life, peeing outside and pooping inside is not only less stressful but you also don't need to take a shovel or risk leaving a turd for someone or something to step in. Also most people poop less frequently than they do pee so you probably would have to empty your black water tank less frequently.

[@muramasa870]

Bro don't think much about this stupid tiktok video

[@safarihearts_4501]

I'm curious, did you you just rinse down the poop? I'm asking because I feel it'd be messy. How did you prevent meses while pooping inside?

[@animefreakx210]

@@safarihearts_4501 the poop won't drop into the black water tank without flushing.

[@moneyhiestbellaciaw5161]

THE REALITY IS, POOPING INSIDE THE VAN MAKE THE WHOLE VAN SMELL LIKE SHIT. SO ITS BETTER DOING YOUR BUSINESS IN THE WOODS.

[@animefreakx210]

@@moneyhiestbellaciaw5161 if you take care of your rv and use the proper chemicals it doesn't stink up your camper.

[@robertheller4583]

Never underestimate the power of lumbar support

[@sierrastanley3109]

The ending with him peeking out the bushes was a movie magic moment 😂

[@tonyl1483]

Van life is very different for people that don’t have a choice! You make it work because you have to! What you’re annoyed with isn’t worth complaining!

[@billhorner8974]

KOAs, there are so many trailer/van parks, do your traveling to all state parks.

[@twilfits]

Get an orthotic pillow, shop affordable food stores and get a compost toilet. Ty 4 sharing

[@user-dk6le9yr9p]

Still expensive, especially gas

[@CosmicSeeker69]

another vote for compost toilets - no water either

[@traderspromax]

"Don't be too honest in this world because straight trees are always chosen for cutting" ❤️

[@jeromebustamante7532]

Awesome analogy if that's what you call it, I'll remeber this saying for the rest of my life

[@Gamer-by4oc]

This is the only van life channel that doesn’t stuff people into coffins respect

[@madmadridista]

Oh yeah , almost forgot No 5: hearing about the gabby petito story.

[@IbrSpt]

Every all parts of this important. "HOW Much MONEY YOU HAVE".

[@blahblah4248]

Honestly the food is a given no matter what ... But for those of us without kitchen set ups as yours, having to get fast food or buy more frequently and throw out more if you have no place to really store. So for sure a must to have quickly is a fridge/cooler something to be able to store extra cold items. Gas ya it's more frequently now that the vehicle is also our home. But gas vs rent? Still way cheaper. Body ... Well I have to walk alot for work so I haven't noticed the soreness y'all have. But will say I have noticed my lower back stiffening after driving alot. And have you noticed your arm and hand tightening an cramping up. Like my left arm is the main one controlling the driving wheel. Ive noticed mine stiffening up and my hand stuck in the grab position where I have to take my other hand an force my kinked hand open an stretch it. Happy Trails

[@lindapardo8107]

You’re only young once enjoy the good part of it

[@ATC313]

Last one is crazy 😊❤

[@dkereopa]

I'm doing a similar thing, but I work in a mine site for say two weeks and then I'm off for a week. The mine takes care of my food and accommodation expenses while I'm there and when I'm out for the week I take care of my own expenses. I think it's a fantastic life, however I only have a car to do it in, not a van. I will have one soon. Looking at the four things that are your challenges, I'm sure it won't take long for you to come up with a solution. But sometimes we just got to bare it, and I think it builds character too. It really causes you to think outside the square and be innovative. Hey all the best to you and your travels. God bless

[@jakblue7724]

“Thing we wish we knew before van life” How to actually Van life lol 😂

[@rachdaily6441]

Imagine how many times they beat the dinosaur game... Edit: OMG! thx for so many likes

[@Teenage.Dirtbag523]

Haha yeah

[@Username-td8rp]

Underrated comment

[@jeffybezos9517]

Thank you God bless y'all ❤

[@nattynebula]

“Hey sister I found some chocolate behind this tree! It tastes bad though...”

[@MrArtVein]

Lol as someone who was once homeless living out of their car out of necessity with a full time job I kinda hate how KZbin glorified it to the point people just took the leap. Nothing glorious about this. The only way this works is if you're retired or if you're making $60k+ and living on the west coast. You'll be trying to get arrested on purpose when it hits -10F here and your car won't start.

[@anthonyaguilar3949]

I have dance classes 14 hours a week and we roll out our muscles with tenis balls or even better lacrosse balls. You can also get a foam roller but it might be kind of awkward to use in the van.

[@TundraTravelDiaries]

I agree with #1, we try to go to the gym mainly for this reason now . Living the "truck life" we tend to be in our front seats a lot and it's taking a toll on our bodies.

[@ifiseethisad1moretime326]

I wish I knew how to drive before starting my van life.

[@leahsoper9563]

This is helping my anxiety of working a typical job instead of van life cause now I don't feel I'm missing out 🥰 I needed this. Thank you

[@haiz768]

You white folks are crazy for choosing to live in a van😂😂

[@millenialmusings8451]

Yeah this oversold TikTok hippie lifestyle sucks balls tbh

[@brettwalker5446]

I bumped into a van life couple with dog, natch, at a Walmart parking lot. She said they don’t travel that much anymore because their pooch doesn’t really like driving in the van. Another reality that van lifers found out.

[@JoelPit]

5 years on the road as a full-time nomad. The best camping we've had was that without cell service

[@allegranzamarcovaldi3574]

Love the honesty.

[@arizonarangershat3831]

“We still face many deadzones” Yeah because there isn’t service absolutely everywhere on the planet. Who would’ve thought.

[@lynwayYT]

Doing business behind the cactuses sounds like a good idea

[@tal4968]

I want this to put in my driveway. So I can go there to be alone. Don't need kitchen or toilet. Just a bed or comfortable chair,and noice proofing.

[@eethriddybeeamer5475]

It's all 'bout that Noice Proofing!!! 😂

[@eldareldar6705]

last scene is great

[@markonovakovic6762]

Probably went like "yeh babe let's live in a van it'll be sooo cute" and then this happened lol

[@dacoconutking]

I honestly think living in a tiny apartment and renovating it would be better 🤷

[@lucile1695]

But you don't get the discovery part that sure is the whole point of vanlife ! You're in a tiny place but it doesn't move so it doesn't give you the feeling of being kinda king of the world by traveling around, always having a different landscape at your window

[@nighthare19]

@Dank ok and? That's the point of van life...its to explore the country....obviously it will have some cons

[@embryonicandcatatonic]

My husband has always had a rose-tinted view of us living in a camper van, travelling wherever and whenever. You've brought up some of my objections!! 😬 😁 Kudos to you both for living the (his) dream!! 👏👏👏😁

[@m0ldy_cupcake]

Vanlifers have to sugarcoat their lifestyle on social media to make money for their lifestyle lol. If it was just an “i’m homeless” blog, no one would watch it. Its just aesthetic homelessness

[@mackenzy.mp4]

@@m0ldy_cupcake facts. This is suitable for a vacation, not for every day life.

[@kingkmtso5107]

If you don't like living that way then don't? Just get a proper house

[@LiviLi-hk7nq]

Thanks, i've been always love Van life;)

[@614BlueBerry]

You would be buying food either way, so that isn't actually an added cost.

[@nisa3612]

But if they live in a house they could buy raw ingredients and cook it, usually that's cheaper

[@1carirene]

Truckers life, everyday!!!

[@quietperson3886]

When are we going to start ✨train life✨

[@cierrais_god5277]

Exactly!!! I lay on the tracks and think "why isn't this mainstream media 🤧💅✨"

[@HolyFreakinDragonSlayer]

@@cierrais_god5277 bruh.. you got problems and im not saying hatt in a mean way. My mate flung himself on a train track n committed suicide. Please don't lay on train tracks, its the most horrific thing for any parent or relative to discover if there is an accident or injury.

[@cierrais_god5277]

@@HolyFreakinDragonSlayer I do in fact have problems but we all do in some way. I just let my intrusive thoughts win half the time. It's like the not-so-fun version of being an adrenaline junkie. I am sorry about your friend and I hope they have found peace and I can only hope that you do as well ❤️

[@HolyFreakinDragonSlayer]

@@cierrais_god5277 as a 40 plus person myself with bipolar i suggest you get some doctorial help xx

[@cierrais_god5277]

@@HolyFreakinDragonSlayer I have actually started getting psychological help this year and I'm a few weeks away from a mental eval. 😁 It was hard trusting a federal system but ik it's for the greater good ❤️

[@jessicapaquin2354]

Helpful! Thank you 😊

[@ashleybrown5883]

Consider you would typically have these expenses at this level PLUS a mortgage/rent. You're saving a ton and that's awesome!

[@secretname9346]

I’ll take my house all day every day

[@Emma-bf5ne]

Well one thing you can do whenever you run out of Internet you're on your computer you could play the dinosaur pain by pressings the space bar to jump over the cactesis

[@lon7367]

Thank you for the advice.

[@angelicagiron1355]

Them: we don't have wifi very often Me and my family: amateur