I’m 6’7” tall and can barely fit in my car let alone sleep in it. I’d have to get a different vehicle. Maximum respect to you for not only doing this but making the very best of it. You are thriving not just surviving. You work out, take good care of your personal hygiene, eat good food, read and entertain yourself. To me it’s very impressive. I’m a new subscriber and am enjoying the channel.
@brenpgrace6 ай бұрын
I see you dude, thank you for watching!
@wellsbells759 ай бұрын
By far your best video yet. Seems like you've conquered a lot of fears on this journey and being able to stay sober certainly has given you strength to do that. When someone was a binge drinker life I was, and you've said you were as well, when someone finds a way to slay that demon everything seems easier. You've also stayed humble which is just as important. And BTW, congrats on your sobriety. I just hit 5 years sober a few days ago and what a better life it is. Thanks for these videos, they inspire me!!!😎
@brenpgrace9 ай бұрын
Glad to hear that and congratulations on 5 years, that’s freakin awesome! That’s like 5th degree black band status to me 😂⚫️
@Bluestarseed17 ай бұрын
@brenpgrace you need a de humidifier to cope with the humid months. On Amazon store has em.
@ladydi-lynn6 ай бұрын
Congratulations on your sobriety! I am 28 years sober! One day at a time. 🙏🏻
@helenheath21206 ай бұрын
He’s so positive and inspiring!! God bless him!!
@FernPoyser7 ай бұрын
God bless you. I slept in my car for six months straight and it was one of the most peaceful times of my life. No worries. No stress. No bills. And I got to spend a lot of time with God and realize that God was protecting me. I was very respectful of where I slept. Thank God for Walmart and Sam Walton the founder of Walmart who allowed people to stay in the parking lot overnight. I slept at campgrounds and Walmart and target parking lot. I joined the gym and showered and exercise at the gym. I had no worries. Just stay close to God and trust in God and he will protect you and provide for you and when the time comes for you to get another home, he will get you the best place for your budget and your lifestyle. God bless you.
@brenpgrace7 ай бұрын
And you too, thanks for sharing!
@tootysupadandy93547 ай бұрын
Amen 🙏
@elvalvinoskyo33074 ай бұрын
Amén brotha I currently live in my car with a full time job and shower at the gym and wash cloths at the coin laundry no kids no wife just saving hoping to save enough to buy a house
@mellie70166 ай бұрын
I have lived in my minivan on and off for a few years in the past and it was, at times, miserable. But EVERYTHING regarding the misery was because I just did not prepare properly or use my energies to get myself organized better. This way of living can be such a gift if you are willing to just figure it out and you don't spend every second feeling bad for yourself (I am referring to myself). I thought I would just move into my van and I wouldn't have any problems and that is just not how life works. It can truly feel like a home and you have a tremendous amount of freedom. You just have to give yourself the grace to figure it out. After paying rent I want to move back into my car!! Congratulations on your sobriety and ability to make this happen!
@vickirichardson27057 ай бұрын
Congratulations on your sobriety! How i wish my ex husband could have done that. The 3 kids and I weren't enough to get him to quit. He ended up passing away homeless living in a church parking lot. No car. He was drinking both alcohol and hand sanitizer. It was a fatal cocktail. I have faith in you. You can and will beat that demon. It's just not worth it. Prayers for you 🙏
@lyssapaige9177 ай бұрын
Really contemplating doing this. Everyone thinks I’m crazy and can’t do it. I do have a FT 9- 5 job so have been trying to figure out how that would work ….your definitely an inspiration ❤ 🤗
@ukulelebutterfly9 ай бұрын
Hallelujah!!! I love your testimony. I just started this journey. It's not by choice. But staying in scripture gets me through. I refuse to live in fear also. I live in Psalm 91. Blessings to you 🙏 ~ 🦋
@kendrasmith66377 ай бұрын
Stay safe and keep on reading Psalms 91. God’s love and protection for us all. 😊
@psalm91697 ай бұрын
❤
@four0one9 ай бұрын
Fellow Rhode Islander here, about to embark in the next 2 weeks! Subscribed!
@brenpgrace9 ай бұрын
Thank you, all the best!
@dansaunders36907 ай бұрын
This is the kind off guy everyone should aspire too shape into, big heyyy🎉 from the UK, cool guy 😎🇬🇧
@theomartin73397 ай бұрын
Holy is your name. We cry holy to the lamb that was slayed. Holy is his name❤
@vickifeick88129 ай бұрын
The love you have for your son is so apparent. You are a great dad. Thanks for sharing such an inspirational talk. A great vlog! God Bless!
@brenpgrace9 ай бұрын
God bless, thanks!!
@Michael-nt1hq9 ай бұрын
Happy 2 yrs Bren. You made the right decision to not become a snowbird. Your a better Dad because of it.
@MimiCheckinfakeheaux9 ай бұрын
I love car and van life content. Yours is one of my favorites because it seems so sincere! I would recommend this channel to anybody starting off car life. If I didn’t have 4 kids, I’d probably do it. I’m still really wanting to save money to convert a van for me and my kids to travel the states comfortably. I’ve also been looking into the van top tents. I have to first save more money then next grow some balls (so nervous)😂😂 my goal is to have it done in 3 years.
@MoosemanR7 ай бұрын
Just do it!!!!
@MoosemanR7 ай бұрын
I just hit my 2 year car life journey on Feb 20th but also did 8 months another recent time in my life.
@Soulconsciousness429 ай бұрын
Agree with feeling bit nervous but very exhilarated. Appreciate your channel 🎉
@summerbreeze7899 ай бұрын
BEST OF LUCK IN 2024 !!! 🎉♣
@mysteryreader19 ай бұрын
You are doing a great job. Your head is in the right place ❤️
@normamccafferty30539 ай бұрын
So glad you and your son have each other. ❤ Hope this next year brings you happiness and prosperity!
@brenpgrace9 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@claudiuramba6 ай бұрын
I admire you! Big hug!
@SunValen9 ай бұрын
I appreciate you giving us your knowledge and experience for others who might've made the same mistakes without your intervention. I've been prepping myself for vehicle living for months, but it was only when I saw another video of yours that I got over my bias of "ohh I'll be fine, I have 4 blankets!" and gave in and bought a good 0 degree bag. I've been without a vehicle or place to stay before and the thing I fear the most in vehicle life is the cold. For some reason, I completely shaded logic from myself after watching hundreds of videos and thinking I would be fine if I just bundled up enough, or brought enough blankets, or went south enough. That came crashing down once my nice southern desert city finally got its winter freeze and had lows down to 20 degrees with little reprieve in the days that brought 15+ mph freezing winds. The cold slapped that thinking right outta my head. I have the very warm sleeping bag, thanks to you. now I'm on the search for a good affordable winter coat. I've also found out wearing three thin sweatshirts and fleece jackets will not protect me against the bitter winds. I was watching some videos of this person who lives in a honda element and she sleeps in the mountains of idaho for her winters. I was like, "oh! she looks very warm let me click some keys on my computer and find her very warm nice looking coat that warms her in -10 degrees. dee de dee" OH MY GOD. 800 DOLLARS. My skeleton wanted to jump out of my skin!! Do you recommend the winter coat you said you don't use much anymore? I'm not sure what brand it is, but I get cold easily and if it works in NJ it should be just fine in the desert as long as the quality up to par and the product is affordable. Thanks for bringing sense to my mind when my intuition failed. Sh*t happens, but it would have been a very stressful first week or two out if you hadn't been kind enough to give others your knowledge. Everything will be okay.
@brenpgrace9 ай бұрын
Glad it helped, I don’t have a use for a winter jacket. I’m not outdoors long enough to need one and they are just so bulky they take up so much space in my car. Three layers usually do the trick for me.
@LolaIzKola9 ай бұрын
I am in RV park right now. Living in RV. And i hate this. I have no freedom. I am trapped here. I am selling rv and going back to van life. I love to have no obligations. I am working full time. I don't want to pay any more any rent. Never. Screw that
@brenpgrace9 ай бұрын
I know a few people who live in their vans, they are living their best lives. Do some research and make it happen!
@rustythecat21637 ай бұрын
@@brenpgrace Good advice!
@summerbreeze7899 ай бұрын
I LIKE YOU ☺I"m thinking you are a RI and you're an inspiration to me !
@jeffstone289 ай бұрын
Good to hear that most Walmarts go easy on the "no overnight parking" issue. I'll try it out. I've been using Crackerbarrel Restaurants which have a solid policy of welcoming travelers to stay overnight. Also, rest areas in CT and VT are good. I've used Wallingford and Danbury CT and Guilford VT for overnights in my Outback. Happy New Year, Bren!
@brenpgrace9 ай бұрын
Some great suggestions there, thank you!
@alexandreekarsai63379 ай бұрын
It was a very honest and heart touching speech.Wishing you well on your journey..
@rhodygal25669 ай бұрын
Great video, my friend! Happy two years 🫶🏼
@brenpgrace9 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@YeahNah1007 ай бұрын
Mummy bag! 😊 I appreciate you answering our noob questions. We’re gonna get better at this. Bet.
@RellesFigueroa9 ай бұрын
God bless us all. Thank you for the video
@crochet1knit1807 ай бұрын
Great advice!! Learn as you go, give yourself some grace. Good luck, be safe. Thanks for taking us on your journey.
@riproy74577 ай бұрын
God has your back
@susanwade99209 ай бұрын
Such great encouragement! Your vlogs are so helpful. As a Mass. resident your sharing has been in 2:19:15 valuable to me as I anticipate the dive into vanlife when my “ducks” line up. Congratulations on your progress in life. Keep it up😊
@brenpgrace9 ай бұрын
Much love, thank you!
@wendymaguire20417 ай бұрын
God bless you, Sir.
@TheRussRyde9 ай бұрын
Excellent insights Bren! Keep your trust in God alone. Happy new year! Russ
@brenpgrace9 ай бұрын
Thanks Russ!
@Raccoon_Chic9 ай бұрын
Really awesome video ! Congrats on 2 years living in the car (I just hit my 1 year !) and congrats on the sobriety 🖤
@brenpgrace9 ай бұрын
👊
@AllthewayupG7 ай бұрын
Sobrierty and clear minded is important, i see you took things slowly but surely knowing it gets 100% better with time. Incredible big respect mate
@susan74429 ай бұрын
Just started watching. Your personality is hilarious. You the "boys" got it going on. Love that bowl cover! Go to sleep peacefully every night with the thought of how much money you SAVED from paying rent! Love your attitude. When you use lotion, put some on your arms outside and INSIDE. Wrinkles will show up later in down the road! Trust me. I'm 71. A grandmother advice: stay well. If you're not wiping down each handle of the exercise stuff you use or wiping down your hands after going to Planet Fitness, you should. Wipe down that steering wheel and your car door handle too. I know. I nag. Do it! Keep saving too!
@brenpgrace9 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@rustythecat21637 ай бұрын
Excellent advice!
@briggettecammett61817 ай бұрын
Faith over Fear!
@renemarzec71558 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your story...so far.
@jasonmarmor4683Ай бұрын
Terrific video - you are inspirational.
@ajhourniforever7 ай бұрын
You really touched my heart today watching your videos. Proud of you more than you know.❤
@brenpgrace7 ай бұрын
Appreciate you!
@IntoTheMystery139 ай бұрын
Well done brother!
@xeniasierra35247 ай бұрын
I have the same mummy bag and it is a game changer. I went camping up in the mountains in April not knowing that it gets pretty cold up there. It was cold and miserable. Bought the mummy bag and was nice and warm the second time up there.
@DanaCollett-zi1ed7 ай бұрын
Lol you are funny good sense of humor and awesome positive person All good thing not everybody knows how to live Enjoying your videos I car camp and deliver door dash I have a home and camper so always windup back to my car I can travel and work I enjoy hiking congratulations on sobriety and a happy life hard to come by you have and are finding your way
@sukesamoore57879 ай бұрын
Proud of you Bren! Keep it going. You got this. Safe travels.
@geowilliam46228 ай бұрын
Gteat video with so many insightful statements. Ive gone thru many of the same things. Good luck man.
@karenlowes78026 ай бұрын
365 times it says in the Bible " do not be afraid." I figure that's one for each day!
@ronjr8314 ай бұрын
I never thought of anyone sleeping in their vehicle at Walmart until I started watching these kind of videos. I can now tell sometimes but I am focused on other things like getting my stuff and getting home.
@Pamela-VirPd7 ай бұрын
Great video! Thanks for sharing 👍 Walmart was my 1st place to sleep in my car. I was very comfortable with all the big rigs around me. It was in the back of the Wal-Mart. Stay safe out there. See ya in the next video 😊
@rustythecat21637 ай бұрын
You are the real deal and unashamed to share your faith. Thank you!
@YC19698 ай бұрын
❤ from Canada 🇨🇦
@augureliteАй бұрын
Inspirational! Proud of you friend
@chucktrow85779 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing Bren. Good info an advice for people starting out or thinking about car life living. Have a great New Years!! 🔵🔵🔵
@brenpgrace9 ай бұрын
Thanks, you as well!
@OutofHarmsWay-ty8sz8 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing! May God bless you and keep you!!
@rustythecat21637 ай бұрын
And HE will if you just ask and trust!
@res67697 ай бұрын
I’m so happy to hear you say you have a relationship with God. I pray for continued success with your sobriety journey and I hope you will always stand firm in your faith because I know that is the only way I can do life. God bless.
@rustythecat21637 ай бұрын
Preach it brother! My relationship with the Lord is the only way I can make it as well, praise His name!
@adammartz60622 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for posting videos like this, not only on the informal but sharing your pov in life. I really enjoy your videos man!
@brenpgrace2 ай бұрын
Glad you like them! Thanks
@Shobyw7 ай бұрын
I like your truth!! God bless you. Just keep the faith
@kevinhughes98019 ай бұрын
Great insightful video thank you. Keep up brill vids thanks
@pamhelms2918 ай бұрын
Good video.. enjoyed watching! Good information too.
@oscarfernandez74305 ай бұрын
I was sleeping in my cas for three monts in the pst, but i hav a private parking spot. even thath way is VERY chalenging. I remember just sleeping in the street for 3 nights. The ammount of mindset required is huge. You got a new follower sir, and god bless you men.
@brenpgrace5 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@LadellUlbrichАй бұрын
Keep on doing what you're doing. You're doing well.
@ballochmyleband10329 ай бұрын
Very helpful advice. Thankyou
@ETERNALLIFEINELOHIM3 ай бұрын
I, sincerely believe, any purpose-driven journey taken, needs to begin with wise counsel and thoughtful planning. No one can prepare you for your unique, personal experiences; but, wise counsel and thoughtful planning surely softens the brunt of every productive hardship. Surprisingly, I have learned, I can choose to go through difficulty, only if it is actually going to produce the required steadfast characteristics and strength needed, in order for every growth to become spiritual wealth for me, others, and others alike.
@neivacosta64909 ай бұрын
Happy New Year!!!
@brenpgrace9 ай бұрын
Same to you!
@KingSolrac24 күн бұрын
Old video but I’m in CT if you ever need a safe spot to visit! You’re awesome been and have helped me prepare for my adventures so much
@kendrasmith66377 ай бұрын
Hi Bren. I just subbed a couple days ago. Your channel came up and it looked interesting to me. I have been watching a lot of car/van living channels. I am amazed at how well it’s done. I am older but it still sounds good to me. I realize it’s a huge learning curve but would love doing it I think. Maybe down the road a little more. I am also a believer and trying not to live in fear. Such a crazy world right now. 😮 God does not want us to live in fear. So hallelujah to that! I also love watching you deliver with Uber eats. You stay busy but it’s a great way to make some money. Anyways, I will be watching all your vids. Keep on going and be safe. God bless 😊
@brenpgrace7 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@tesladude28229 ай бұрын
Thank you for your great video Bren and Happy New Year! I wish you success in all your endeavors!
@brenpgrace9 ай бұрын
Much appreciated, thank you!
@domenica05017 ай бұрын
Great video ❤
@laviedea9 ай бұрын
Great video. Can you show us how you use the jackery?
@brenpgrace9 ай бұрын
That’s my next video funny enough!
@laviedea9 ай бұрын
😂thanks @@brenpgrace
@brendahidalgo47118 ай бұрын
your so right!!!!
@mannykhan77527 ай бұрын
Bro Im so touched by your story, ive stumbled upon your channel. I hope you have lots of success and happiness going forward.
@brenpgrace7 ай бұрын
Hey, thank you!
@smooth1110127 ай бұрын
Well done
@therandom33702 ай бұрын
Amen well said brotha good luck to you my man
@ATouchOfCharmed7 ай бұрын
Bless you Bren x Hi from new Zealand. Love your content and advice 😊😊
@brenpgrace7 ай бұрын
Hello!!
@ATouchOfCharmed7 ай бұрын
😀@@brenpgrace
@connieGmarie4 ай бұрын
I'm going back and watching all your videos❤
@brenpgrace4 ай бұрын
Enjoy!!!!
@dansheehan47096 ай бұрын
Im happy your still sober you are grounded hang with god and great things follow all the best to you
@FrostDrive9 ай бұрын
Does being in the winter dark, alone, for hours every night before falling asleep, ever get to you? That's the only thing I'm really nervous about. When it gets dark at 5pm, that's alot of dark hours to kill every night.
@brenpgrace9 ай бұрын
I look forward to going home and being in the back of my car for a few hours before bed, it’s my favorite part of the day. I get to relax. However, my situation is different. My gig apps keep me busy all day, I usually stop around 830 and chill in the back of the car for two hours before bed. I don’t know what I’d do without my gig apps. If I were you, I would get a little night routine going. Maybe at 5:30 go to the gym for an hour. Shorten that time before bed. Spend some time making your space your home! Make it comfortable, then you wanna stay in there even longer!
@improvedperspective9 ай бұрын
I'm in the same boat man. I've done short stints in a van and an RV, then once in the back of a pickup truck w/ a camp shell. I always have issues feeling bored or lonely when it's dark all the time lol. I'm possibly going back into the lifestyle soon, which is why I'm surfing KZbin to find out how to manage it all lol
@brenpgrace9 ай бұрын
@@improvedperspective search Vanlife Black Pearl. Buddy of mine, also from New England. He’s a 63 year old military veteran who loves camping in his van. He might have some good ideas for you too!
@robinpalmer50872 ай бұрын
Well my son who is 42 will be homeless with his g/f after this Sunday and he has a midsize car. He just wants to scrap and not have a job.. any job. So I hope he will watch this and learn something. Thanks and you're awsome!!
@CreachterZ7 ай бұрын
When I see someone like you in a Walmart parking lot, I just assume you are on a road trip and had to pull over to get some sleep so you could be safe.
@erikk.52024 ай бұрын
Great video Bren. Fear holds us back, whether real or imaginary. The first part of Isaiah 41:10 says "Do not be afraid, for I (God) am with you."
@Pinkorchid727 ай бұрын
Some churches might allow overnight car camping. I saw a new story about them in Southern California. Perhaps there are some on the east coast with all the churches over there. I would think those are safer than non-wal-mart shopping centers, maybe?
@ZDD7608 ай бұрын
There are apps that tell you free overnight camping. Van lifers use them.
@chebar.9 ай бұрын
Smart.
@josephvincent92552 күн бұрын
Make sure you get water absorbers from Home Depot and get like 8 of them put them all over your car I ended up with black mold poisoning because I didn’t know and also get window visors for your car to crack the windows open
@traceyealy54775 ай бұрын
Just started watching 2 or 3 of your videos and subscribed. 🤗🤗 Love your peaceful attitude and hopeful outlook on life. So happy for your sobriety and finding a relationship with God. 🙌🏿🙌🏿 I especially love that your relationship with your son is so important to you that you put your own comfort out of your mind. God is definitely keeping you. I will add you into my prayers 🙏🏾🙏🏾 Tracey from San Diego, California
@DenaInWyo6 ай бұрын
Getting a feel for the place is huge. From my job in my town, I could easily camp one night at a time in at least ten different places just because I am out and about for pretty much my whole work day. Thinking some of those ideas will do me well in the future, just as a general idea of what to look for in any town. (trying to comment on all the vids of yours I watch, hope that helps)
@LindaYassin-n8b6 ай бұрын
Good for you always keep your faith in God is all you need I'm praying for you much love from Michigan ❤️🙏
@ImmaSayKOOHWIP2 ай бұрын
My first time living in a build was actually on my second vehicle/build. I moved into my 97 astro van back in november/december of 2021. I did not know I could be as cold as I was on that first night, I very much underestimated the cold. woke up at 6am went straight to walmart and bought a comforter
@ImmaSayKOOHWIP2 ай бұрын
Also the day I washed my hair with a gallon jug in a walmart parking lot at 6am I stopped caring what people thought of me
@mikew20957 ай бұрын
Hey Bren - are you finding you’re managing to build up savings quite well without rent/power bills etc? I guess it’s really only your gas, car insurance and food is all you have to pay for really huh!
@bjorntorsten82416 ай бұрын
super great video, love your channel! @9.00 in video so funny! I never laughed so hard about the Dude!
@daawaaaaaaa52012 ай бұрын
i live in my car now for the exact same reasons, i’ll do anything for my girls , but um honda crv 1st gen is the car i sleep in b/c it tuns into a bed so it has little perks
@paigewhiting5957Ай бұрын
Great video, thank you
@brenpgraceАй бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@ladyann9466 ай бұрын
Wow thank you ! I’m about to start truck life in a couple months. This video was so helpful! Thank you
@wonderful-wafwaf7 ай бұрын
Lol "crush head with a cinderblock"
@geronimokgz7 ай бұрын
Dude, you are inspiring! Keep doing your best!
@zezeebetaa6 ай бұрын
Thank you
@NewJerusalemBaptist.Church9 ай бұрын
What would you do if you get a flat tire or the battery dies on the high way… What do you do? Do you always carry a spare tire and spare battery?
@brenpgrace9 ай бұрын
I have a spare tire and a jumper pack.
@ninatedoradze30606 ай бұрын
Hi, i just started to watch you.. can u cteate a "bingewatch from begining" playlist, so we could bingewatch you? thank u!
@centinnel5 ай бұрын
Wao brother your words hit home. My concern for living in my car is my son. Im in Floria
@TANYAJOY6296 ай бұрын
You are so amazing!
@alexandreekarsai63379 ай бұрын
Hi Bren, Thank you for your informative and handful videos. I had a few question, nothing serious just some trivia. Could you please share, which bank is the best for GIG work using an LLC overall? What bank do you use that could link well to SPARK app?
@brenpgrace9 ай бұрын
I don’t have an answer for that one, sorry!
@GEAUXFRUGAL3 ай бұрын
IDK how far you are from a marina you can get a sailboat and have grid tied power regular place to shower. I see live board boats 30'+ slip rent as low as $400 a month here in Louisiana.