I Live, Travel, & Game Out Of My Van For $700 A Month | Unlocked

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[@juan9033yt]

I like this man I dislike this media outlet

[@guerrillawarfare8468]

Complete propaganda. No one should love this lifestyle that's being pushed on young generations because they can't afford housing prices. This is pathetic.

[@QuotesYes]

@@eight7934 Yep and it's only going to get more popular I bet.

[@jamiedavies4545]

Its Jamie Davies I live in the UK I really really like your van video will you be my friend please CNBC Make it please my mate?

[@Dimi19]

i am, but in Germany, and the link is broken

[@courtney4450]

Bro took that heartbreak hard you can tell. Glad he seems in a better place. Absolutely adore Millie ❤️

[@Freeflow32]

She didnt deserve him or millie

[@Samina_1988]

He seems such a nice person ,Hope bro finds love again

[@oggy112]

Millie is the lifeblood of his channel ngl

[@Awareness_With_Dennis]

Mental health will follow you, no matter where you go…..it’s always better to face it head on than run away or distract yourself from it

[@Soulandbone]

@@Awareness_With_Dennis What do you know, every person has a different way of coping with it.

[@brandih9802]

Trent’s channel is the best on KZbin! You’re missing out if you’re not watching.

[@aussauce]

💯

[@BuckingHorse-Bull]

foresty forrest is better

[@PuffMagician]

@@BuckingHorse-Bull😂😂😂

[@adiaj9228]

Agreed…. I love his channel

[@CarterMan734]

I agree. Trent is a good dude. Learned alot from him. I consider him a friend lol

[@levihalperin7649]

I think this movement toward alternative living situations is young people's solution to rising housing prices. I just started living in a van and I'm loving it.

[@cancerino666]

With their massive numbers, society was build for boomers. Young people were left with the scraps.

[@FreeSpiritMom]

I’ve been finding more older people living this lifestyle for 5+ years

[@sages101]

Until the city finds a way to screw it up. The millionares club doesn't like us living at a fraction of the price that they pay.

[@theglowcloud2215]

So...being homeless is considered fulfilling now?

[@sages101]

@@theglowcloud2215 if you live in a van, than technically it's your home. Why does a single guy need a 4 bedroom house? It's a great idea.

[@TwicebakedJake]

Living in a van down by the river went from being the meme to being the dream!

[@TrentTheTraveler]

In today’s market? Heck yeah. But I won’t lie. There’s definitely pros and cons to this lifestyle.

[@PokeFangOfficial]

Jake! Another Poketuber in the comments!? Let’s Go!!!

[@chaoticature]

Spot on!

[@shestudios]

Well said!!!

[@rvw3022]

It was the dream before it was a meme now its mainstream.

[@Mzbbxhfbfnsx]

What people are doing these days instead of throwing money away on cheap overpriced apartments is pretty amazing. Congrats my guy that’s a very cool set up. It is more efficient and makes more sense.

[@everydayisnew1831]

Yes, and good job for stating that. It's a financially wise move, taking an active role in steering his own ship and not being at the mercy of greedy property management companies.

[@yennefer559]

yeah and ppl still call our generations wasteful. costs are rising, wages are stagnating. soon these alternative living situations like tiny houses, vans, minivans, etc will be forced to be the norm :(

[@liam9519]

Isn't it kind of crazy though, that not only are we tacitly accepting that it's ok for people in society to be living out of a van because rent and house prices are so expensive, but we are actually praising this behaviour. I think it would be more praiseworthy for the masses to be rioting in the streets that a basic human need has been turned into a speculative investment plaything for the rich to get richer. But instead we choose to act like we are just "temporarily embarassed millionaires".

[@everydayisnew1831]

@@liam9519 I completely get your point, but I don't think rioting is the solution. I wonder if anyone knows a reasonable solution?

[@theglowcloud2215]

Yeah, being homeless is amazing. Living in a fartbox on wheels with no space for a family. Hey, maybe he didn't want a family, am I right? At least he can play vidya games and eat tendies wherever the wind blows him!

[@QuotesYes]

"I don't know that I would be able to live this lifestyle without my dog Millie. She provides a lot of comfort for me. Whenever I'm having a bad day she's always there to cheer me up." (1:23) That's so sweet 🐶

[@cheetohead6942]

Millie is awesome, she's the real star of his channel

[@suek9456]

A little advice from an old lady. You have no worries…not only are you a handsome guy, you have a great personality and a beautiful way about you. That woman will show up in your life one day. The one that makes you think about changing your ways. Until then, live life….you not need to be in a rush, life has a way of leading us in the right direction if we let it.😘

[@catherineraffegeau2289]

i hope he will find his princess. he has a beautiful soul. wonderful man

[@erikl6988]

It's quite impressive that he renovated his van himself. That's the hardest part of doing what he does.

[@whispie.]

This is probably the first video of van life in which the owner doesn't paint the story as if it was all wonderful and rainbows. Looks like quite an honest review to me, good for him

[@62WILDCAT]

You're just houseless NOT homeless ! Your chosen career blessed you with the funds to do whatever you desire. ENJOY it all. Adventures now ,with the freedom to BE working anywhere & not having the hassle of moving to each spot to pay rent etc AND have your canine companion with you always too. ....PRICELESS ! There are many folks living as NOMADS much "cheaper" ways. You are very very BLESSED !

[@dannggg]

💯

[@shannonswift2233]

I’m glad you put it like that! I thought about doubt this and you gave it perspective

[@doctorx1924]

Agreed he's not homeless and should not feel like that. A person who is truly homeless is living outside and has no place to live in and also can't provide themselves with the basic essentials to live.

[@yoholmes273]

100% HOMELESS....but if delusional semantics make you "feel" better than have at it.

[@bmo9881]

The cops still treat you like your homeless

[@carolynfairley8550]

I think your truly blessed even if your living in a van. Never feel homeless you have a family with your dog. I hope you find a significant other.

[@healthieryou7206]

$700 A month? In my dreams. I also have been living full time in a similar Promaster van for the last three years. My expenses is three times that and now with gas through the roof. Oh boy! The other thing I want to address is loneliness. I'm single and in in my early sixties, fit and healthy. Thank goodness, but the one thing I don't have anymore is the urge to merge , which is so absolutely overwhelmingly prevalent when you are younger. It is biology ...every age group has its own pressures , expectations, disappointments and joys. It is for that reason alone that I oftentimes wonder about young people travelling by themselves. With this lifestyle is meeting people not that easy and here today gone tomorrow. At my age do I not have the expectation anymore of meeting the love of my life and that is fine. Been there done that but for a younger person that dream is still very much alive, as it should be.

[@carlramsamugh1170]

Profound comment! All the best to you.

[@aldreonsmith4268]

@joevil thanks for sharing. I find myself in a similar acceptance. And $2100 in living expenses seems more realistic. I wonder if $700 is just for the van cost and not including other expenses

[@everydayisnew1831]

@@aldreonsmith4268 How so?

[@lillypatience]

The description says it’s $700 in loans so maybe all in might be the same total as yours.

[@Ohiostategenerationx]

@@aldreonsmith4268 it's probably for everything except for gas. Food, gym, WiFi and insurance is about all he has to worry about. His electric is paid for with solar power and water can be gotten for free in a lot of places. He mostly cooks in his van instead of eating out.

[@Nanno00]

So cool to see Trent and Millie on here! He’s a very fun, personable guy and I enjoy all of his KZbin videos. I’ve been a subscriber to his channel for several months.

[@openyoureyes3969]

Not to mention easy on the eyes😍

[@aaronag7876]

Absolutely outstanding honest video on van life. It can be lonely but doesn't mean you surrender your freedom for compromise of another soul. The choice to follow with another van lifer and then go your own way, is the balance. Of Course having a dog, that gives unconditional love, is a reward you can not put a price on. Outstanding build of the van and great design of function for living, sleeping, playing and working. Thanks for sharing.

[@johntrentis_my_hero6667]

I know one thing for sure: your pup Millie absolutely loves this life I’d bet. You’re her whole world and she has you all the time. That’s a great relationship to have. Dogs are the best.

[@SelfMadeTalks]

This man is brave enough to living his dream, and don't care about what society forces him to be like. we all should follow him and living our dreams. Respect

[@yoholmes273]

Nothing "brave" about choosing to be homeless. Soldiers are brave....

[@SelfMadeTalks]

@@yoholmes273 dont judge

[@yoholmes273]

Cmon man, you just said a man chosing to be homeless is " brave". There are at least 500 adjectives I would use to describe that action...not one would be "brave".

[@SelfMadeTalks]

@@yoholmes273 u the one saying Homeless, at least show some respect or say nothing. ✌🏼

[@yoholmes273]

@@SelfMadeTalks Show respect? He IS homeless & he IS not "brave". Welcome to real life.

[@_neddy_teddy_8048]

Been watching him for a while and never knew the full story sad to see but im happy that it lead to this amazing life for him and I love his mindset about it all

[@hi.laulau]

I think it’s easy to glamorize this type of lifestyle (thinking it’s like a vacation all the time) that people often forget this isn’t for everyone.

[@gregoryvierra6114]

Precisely why most of us don’t live this way.

[@yennefer559]

@@702thomas lol

[@Ohiostategenerationx]

May not be for everyone but most people should at least try it out for a week and see if they like it or not. People might be surprised and actually end up liking it. If I had the money to have one as nice as his I'd do it full time for sure.

[@hi.laulau]

@@Ohiostategenerationx if you have the luxury of time to build and a job you can do remote, sure why not. I don’t think an average person do though.

[@Ohiostategenerationx]

@@hi.laulau you don't have to work remotely. You can work seasonal jobs. There's some jobs that cater to traveling people. And if you have a regular job you can do the build on day's off. There's a whole community on KZbin about it.

[@ethanbrunink1977]

The first house I rented in 2009 was $700 a month in a bad neighborhood. I shared it with 3 other 18yr olds. That same house now rents for $2400 a month.

[@agnidas5816]

so in 13 years the rent went up by 8 percent...

[@crevetta6128]

@@agnidas5816 Exactly, you nailed it!

[@ethanbrunink1977]

@@agnidas5816 from $700 a 100% increase would be $1400 so it'd be around 180%. Just so you understand, it wasn't $700 each. It was $700 split 4 ways, so $175 each.

[@ethanbrunink1977]

@@crevetta6128 lmao no he didn't. Learn math

[@DakotaTheRota]

@Despicable Al Pretty much every country in the developed world has something similar happening in their country. Some places it's $2400 a month for way less room than American apartments, so it cost even more per square meter.

[@RayRayIsCoolio]

I've been following this guy on KZbin for a hot minute now

[@natycarrington111]

Mille is also the parter you need to be so thankful for and the person that comes into your life will love both of you so much. love you guys ❤

[@adamimperial5729]

I really give this guy so much credit I started out as a filmmaker and traveled around with my best friend from film school all over the country for about a year what a wonderful and worthy experience it was! Much props!

[@amsthe3rd]

Safe to say, the modern worker has been reborn. The pandemic just gave people more time to reconsider those "sacrifices" we were all told had to be done. This is only one transformation of many. May the Great Resignation continue!

[@maianhhuynh305]

This guy's KZbin channel is awesome so you guys need to check it out. You'll find that his video makes you feel happy, comfortable, and funny as well. For me, it really helps me out of stress thanks to his positive energy and I feel enjoyable while watching his videos.

[@sharonoldham4374]

Nice setup well thought out. Like how Millie has her own room. All the comforts if home.

[@FlipsyFiona]

I started full time last year after I finished my military service and sold my house. Moved into my Honda Element and just been traveling since. I've loved it. Just the absolute ability to go where I want, whenever I want. Of course, it has not been without its challenges. But I've risen to those challenges. As for monthly expenses, I don't think I've ever managed to get a low as $700. My cheapest months are about $900 and that's mostly due to being stationary in one city so my gas expense is very low. But on average, I'm somewhere between $1200-1400 a month when traveling and around $900-1100 when stationary. I have chosen to be jobless for the past year, just taking the year off to enjoy my time. But I'm likely gonna jump into instacart soon while I review my wifi options to begin considering online jobs.

[@eciekoc]

How do you have money?

[@qy-exotic7717]

hi

[@samatarmohamed2328]

You don't need a relationship to be happy. You can make yourself happy.

[@ask_why000]

Maybe that's true for you, but that doesn't make it true for everyone.

[@Glomly]

@@ask_why000 wanting a relationship when you're unhappy is the worst idea and will make you even more unhappy.

[@wanelly]

You can have all the happiness alone, but if you ain't sharing with anyone, you still feel like you aren't completely happy!

[@BadMannerKorea]

Some people want family, children, and a companion for life.

[@rickstalentedtongue910]

@@wanelly He has got Millie.

[@DragRacingandCarStuff]

All you need, tightly packed into one van. Love the solar powered gaming set up

[@theglowcloud2215]

Add some tendies and a waifu pillow and you've got the Sadness Special!

[@nickthompson1812]

@@theglowcloud2215 uh oh, somebody is jealous!

[@natycarrington111]

Trent you’re a beautiful human being and any girl who lost you is a looser, so we are happy for you because you can do way better. Move on and never never look back there’s a whole world out there waiting for you ❤

[@sunitafisher4758]

🌸 I’m absolutely fascinated by anyone living on their own terms like this. I keep binge watching tiny homes & living from converted vans I’m currently buying new home this year, I’m actually envious of the nomadic lifestyle living in a transportable home can offer actually more freedom to explore and live rather than just exist. I need a pet definitely ✨

[@AxylusMaximus]

I plan to do both! No reason I can't save up and go on extended trips while remotely working :)

[@coltonhughes4925]

Vanlife is a great way of living if you're still learning about yourself and reaching your long-term goals

[@heels-villeshoerepairs8613]

Also a great fit after you have finished "finding yourself" it's a great way to press forward without the pressures of a complicated life.

[@jeaniepate6046]

This is a great van build out. Love the decor too

[@cryptocamper5210]

Im 26 and i sold my house in Florida last year. Been living in a camper and loving it ever since. It definitely has its pros and cons but I have no regrets.

[@djvelocity]

You are legitimately living one of my life fantasies! *You should be so proud of what you have built, I am stunned at how well it came together!* 😳🤩🙌

[@thespearodiver]

What's stopping you Anthony?

[@Gunma_garage]

I've seen a bunch of your vids, Trent. You and Millie and your Rog setup have brought me many hours of enlightenment and motivstion to get my Xj overland capable.. Glad you have made it through the creeps and off-grid camping spots. I especially enjoyed your Mountain Top gaming sesh with the Starkink. Omg so crazy!! Rgb lighting 🤘👌

[@rangerdoc1029]

Losing the girl was the best thing that ever happened to you.

[@Juandinggong]

Usually that is precursor to a happy and more fulfilling life.

[@joshr8666]

I wouldn't say it was the best thing to happen to him but good things can come even after you feel you have lost it all

[@lalylunssporadicchronicles6404]

I've been following Trent since he had his first van. This seconde van that he build in a promaster as one of my favorite layout...

[@terrgove9186]

It's refreshing to watch an informative video like yours where you can actually hear the audio nice job

[@Nicole-ee2lp]

I was ready to cringe for a bit, but he did a really great job and the van looks very clean and cozy. I hope he finds someone to enjoy his life with, too.

[@Nicole-ee2lp]

@@TheBenghaziRabbit Thanks, I will :)

[@gavinpotter8741]

Why would you cringe? No offense just genuinelt curious

[@masterg2574]

@@tereseday4060 kzbin.info/door/LGOiIudM7bGHXM652Pat7w

[@meowwow8340]

@@tereseday4060 kzbin.info/door/LGOiIudM7bGHXM652Pat7w

[@Nicole-ee2lp]

@@gavinpotter8741 I imagined a van with a mattress, I suppose. Plus there was once an episode on this channel where a guy was forced to live in his car because of his financial situation, even though he did have a job. It made me kind of upset that that sort of thing happens in the US, so I half expected this video to glorify not being able to afford a home. Maybe it is. But at least he really did make a comfortable living situation for himself.

[@syrinthiawashington-blackb2579]

Nice!!!! Hello from Virginia, I plan on buying one this year in dark red with windows. Right now I have a 2011 Toyota Sienna Premium Limited that I have converted. I love what you have done with your Van built.

[@larrytowe6672]

Absolutely gorgeous build, you did an amazing job.

[@18Poppy]

I really enjoyed your video. You were so natural and honest nothing staged - no phony laughter and arm waving. I hope you find a nice lady to share your life with.....

[@simplicity7627]

Sub to him seriously one of the best van life KZbinrs his personality is just insane

[@mymiddendorf]

One of the most likeable and authentic people I have ever seen on KZbin.

[@mogabiorigami9772]

I'm subscribed to this guy, he is so wholesome and makes great content!

[@jamess.9743]

this guy is my spirit animal. carefree and gaming

[@Goot449]

Attention CNBC writers: It costs him a lot more than $700 a month when you clearly admit that $700 is JUST THE MONTHLY VAN PAYMENT

[@stevejeffrey11]

I'm surprised they let him build out a van like that with permanent installations when he still owes $ on it lol

[@antwanthorogood4921]

@@stevejeffrey11 once you buy a vehicle, the dealer doesn’t really know what you’re doing with it, nor do they care, as long as your payments come in.

[@theglowcloud2215]

Pay no attention to CNBC's clickbait propaganda.

[@AndyPotts0]

> 700 a month for living in a van is crazy

[@stevejeffrey11]

@@AndyPotts0 is 700 the cost per month to lease the van? That doesn't include gas, insurance, the conversion, groceries, etc. probably more like 1600 a month lol

[@my3suns568]

Trent, thank you for sharing your story. Your tiny home is beautiful. Reminds me of a cabin in the woods. All the best to you & Milly.

[@biancacalabria]

Love the simplicity of his life-goals!

[@erikdonavan7140]

Don't do it bro ..your young I've been in my van for 3 years now single and loving it . Settle when your older .for now travel and save money and live life while your able ..love and family and settling will come ..just don't rush it ..enjoy drive and travel safe and many run into each other some day ..peace

[@berthageorge2627]

Van very neat.Looks as if it came completely that way.Good job with your installments.One person, wanting to see the country, this could do it for me.Love it.Thanks for shareing.May you be Blessed with your someone.

[@trophyarmorfishingadventur9194]

Thank you for sharing reality tidbits about your van life. It sounds like an exciting and humbling experience at the same time. Best wishes and keep on vanning!!

[@CookingWithCarlina]

This is an amazing story and truly inspirational! I love it!

[@sebo1760]

This is the best channel on KZbin. Love all your content mate your inspiring loads of us to move to van life. House prices and rental prices keep going up and when you add student debt in to the mix life is unaffordable for a lot of people so this is a great solution.

[@hardywatkins7737]

I think people need a 'home' and a community in order to feel they belong. Living out of vans ain't no way to live but if that's what people have got to do to survive then so be it. Living in small spaces sucks too.

[@charmeineca]

I love his energy so much and Millie is adorable. Great channel.

[@traildarling2777]

Love this! And Millie is the cutest!

[@bryantattedws]

One of the best gaming PC’s van life I’ve came across. I’ve been thinking about doing this & I want to build the same exact one like you! deff going to work until I have my own build completed…

[@jessicaraymond4288]

Hey it's really funny how everything you said was pretty much in line with my thoughts exactly exactly. I'll be in Tennessee here pretty soon outside of Nashville there's this camping ground Anderson campground... was gonna check it out today But I'm headed to Myrtle Beach. One thing I haven't been able to figure out is where do all the road liferz go?

[@avatar19822]

I follow Trent's channel. I'm a gamer in my 40s and he is an inspiration to how I want I to live.

[@alwayscreatingio]

Probably not $700 anymore with the gas prices 😂

[@Mzbbxhfbfnsx]

That’s higher prices for everybody but his monthly bills are still probably lower than yours

[@alwayscreatingio]

@@Mzbbxhfbfnsx Wasn’t a knock on him lol

[@treedeblue]

Those Ram vans are horrible they drink gas.

[@donle499]

now $2100 a month

[@chraosta]

EV/Hybrid/Hydrogen cargo vans will be the way to go 🙌🏼

[@dr.p1497]

Trent that is an awesome van buildout. You did a great job. Continue to enjoy life with Millie and be safe! I'll be following you.

[@Jeffreysuper61McELroy]

What others don't know is millie is the true star! Way to go trent glad to hear your getting out there!

[@TrentTheTraveler]

She really is. 😂

[@Ryan-yi5ro]

Scam

[@Jeffreysuper61McELroy]

@@Ryan-yi5ro scam?

[@lel3450]

@@Ryan-yi5ro lol big L Millie is this dudes pet dog. Rekt+touch grass+no fair ladies.

[@tombryan1]

She has a stun collar so she cant run away

[@mikeharris1041]

my favourite vanlife youtuber and a gamer

[@underpressure9799]

The fact that he built this on his own is incredible

[@underpressure9799]

@MilkShakeFryDip get a life

[@TomBedlammusic]

@MilkShakeFryDip building a van like this completely alone is remarkable. I've built several and I could never do it just by myself regardless of tutorials. The practical difficulty of not having an extra pair of hands makes it so much harder day to day

[@takumauzumakiamv5077]

his brother helped him

[@Baz87100]

£10k for the renovations seems very cheap for how glamorous it looks inside. Great job, Trent!

[@zedlyfe]

Hey CNBC, I've been living in my van for 3.5yrs. Currently in NYC (have been for 4 months). Have been in 40 US states and 2 Canadian provinces. Would be happy to share my story if ya'll are looking to interview someone who's living vanlife in a less flashy, but still very fun way.

[@renebleu8711]

Be safe in NYC

[@andreaschadeck5596]

I really enjoy his KZbin channel. Relaxing and sometimes he makes special videos of haunted places and abandoned places

[@joncarroll2040]

I'd like to know how much time and money he spends on maintenance... Not just on the van itself but on all of his home implements. I used to do warranty administration for an RV dealer and you'd be amazed how wrecked some of those things were when they arrived from the factory. Even if he spent more time and care in construction (which is likely since RVs are mass produced by factory workers who really couldn't care less), as we used to say he's still basically subjecting his house to a low scale earthquake every time he puts it in drive.

[@bigkakabird4683]

Man, that shot of the van at 2:26, with the stars as backdrop, it's sooooo dreamy!

[@thomaschoi4152]

This bro plays full halo game without lag in the wilderness while I'm struggling to connect to one game in metro area

[@livetosmileandlaugh5368]

True😂

[@rickstalentedtongue910]

He pays for the internet connection though.

[@JeremyMcCall54]

Trent is awesome. Love his channel. Thanks for featuring!

[@ohhireneexo]

I see a lot of van content but what about tiny homes !? I’d love to see a video on that

[@ToothlesstheNightFury510]

I want a tiny home 😩

[@PrayTellGaming]

By the time tiny homes become a mainstream thing they will probably cost a mil anyways :( I'm currently looking into van life as well

[@ToothlesstheNightFury510]

@@PrayTellGaming really? But the land itself is not a lot with a tiny home that being said lol I’d love a tiny home but a large area for greenery and grass. We don’t even have to make tiny homes a mandatory thing if we just make energy efficient homes and not mansion sized/ American consumer sized suburban homes

[@Eyeolair]

Check out the Living big in a Tiny House channel, they got tons of videos on Tiny Houses

[@rvw3022]

@Rui PTG toured a tiny home village in Texas with my dad when we was looking to buy. The tiny was $180,000 and the communal use spaces was an extra $5,000 a year. It's was an overpriced trailer park.

[@schmiddy2207]

The fact he built the entire thing himself is amazing

[@Transit_my-way]

Wow.... this is actually a dream. I wish I could live like this. Seems so peaceful and stress free. Love it.

[@HOBOsnake]

it seems that way, but talk to any of these people who live out of vans and you will quickly find out it has its own set of problems which you may or may not think are worse than ordinary life

[@Transit_my-way]

@@HOBOsnake yeah you're probably right.

[@randomworld4662]

@@HOBOsnake only loneliness

[@crimsoncupcake3981]

I live in a 1991 Astro van in Cali and spend my days off at the beach. Down side, brakes just broke and it will cost approx $1000 to fix. Van life I fun but cruel at the same time.

[@MrDonniemac5]

Living in a van down by the river never looked so good.

[@BigSal92]

This man is so humble very awsome !💯💪

[@dlwilliamson5644]

Agreed. Also, he is motivating for someone like me. I have my dog Earl. I live in Asheville and this place is beautiful. Nonetheless, I am selling my brick and mortar to try van life for a few years.

[@LUX_8]

Interesting video. I have no interest in "van life," however, this video held my attention. Whereas at certain points it began to sound like a "van commercial," I do appreciate seeing a different perspective of what's possible.

[@evanh4376]

@@lifesabeach5405 Again, there are organizations like 1000 Trails, Army Corp of Engineers sites, various websites and apps to find free camping sites, KOAs, a service club, think it's the Lions were you can find places to park, county, state and federal parks and even places that you can buy the space, although many parks limit you to living only 9 months a year but will rent out space for you (after all you live this lifestyle to travel, they are NOT mobile home parks which is for houses that do NOT move.) Class C and A's and a few B's have self contained toilet /shower facilities.

[@monicaramirez51015]

Dude….You are learning to have the first and foremost important relationship with yourself!!!!!! You are very lucky!!!!! Most people don’t even know themselves!!!!! I AM envious of you because I only wish I had a drop of courage to have the van life. Muah 💋 remember To Thine Own Self Be True!!!!!

[@EvaVanessa100]

I love Millie🐕, she's the best.

[@BemaBiz]

Love this. Even though CNBC can’t be trusted with facts on any level, this a a great post & shark tank is my jam.

[@mikeshafer]

Fantastic van design! The only question I would have is why go with a range top when you could do a 2-top induction and not have to worry about gases inside your tiny domicile ? I think you have enough power for induction.

[@georgemitchel23]

When you cook a lot, you also want an oven... induction is fine but doesn't compare to a 3 burner gas stove on the long run or a rainy/cloudy day.

[@mikeshafer]

@@georgemitchel23 yeah, I have an electric Miele speed oven at my house, it's great. Induction works as long as your batteries are charged! My main gripe with gas is that you're literally pumping out toxic fumes into your tiny domicile. Both the WaPost and NYT have covered the benefits of induction vs gas in the past month or so. My other gripes with gas are that it requires gas, and that it takes longer to cook things. I am feeling that induction is like switching to an EV - there is a learning curve, but once you cross over, there's no going back. But hey, that's me.

[@antoniousai1989]

@@mikeshafer He doesn't have enough solar panels for that and all the other stuff, probably.

[@felicianomiko]

Cooking with electricity requires hookups. You aren't cooking on solar unless it's very quick on a sunny day at about noon so you have time left to top your batteries back up so you can run your fridge overnight.

[@mikeshafer]

@@felicianomiko I suppose it would depend on how much battery capacity a person has. I've been cooking using my Rivian for over a month now, but I have much more power than a typical Vanlifer. I still can't imagine going back to gas, it's just one of those things that once you cross you don't go back.

[@mason114932]

That van is amazing! GREAT JOB!!!!! Enjoy... be happy on your own.

[@verdugosk1]

As a PC gamer, this is the best conversion I've ever seen. Be safe out there.

[@_Mista_X]

This is cool but I really wish the cost houses will go down.

[@Chereese0808]

I follow these two. If I need a mood adjustment, I go to his channel to cheer up. He's hilarious! Also a very nice guy that has a great voice. If you're a gamer (I'm not, I'm old. Lol) He's a great source of information. His van is beautiful. Check him out. 👍

[@ceairriaturner1995]

What’s his KZbin

[@LifeWithRilla]

@@ceairriaturner1995 TTTHEFINEPRINTTT

[@TrentTheTraveler]

@@ceairriaturner1995 hi it’s me!

[@rickstalentedtongue910]

Gamers can be old, the old ones were from the beginning of the gaming era. Pc's. I should know.

[@ryanpaul5768]

You captured a string of starlink satellites in your shot at 2:25.

[@brentross9233]

Numbers don't line up. Just the payments they mentioned in the video are $1100/month. Didn't even mention fuel and food. He's atleast $2,000/month

[@Mista808]

$700 to live in van. Means he spends $700 on the vehicle payment/insurance. Perfectly normal. All these idiots in the comments treating it like he said he pays $700 for absolutely EVERYTHING when that's not what he meant. It's like my RENT by itself is $1800 per month. That doesn't mean that I can live at my apartment for a flat $1800 a month. If I include groceries, electricity, cell phone payment, internet etc. I pay about 3 thousand a month. That doesn't take away from the fact that my RENT is $1800. Yes he has to buy gas. Yes he pays for Starlink, yes he pays monthly towards a gym membership so he can shower. The van itself PER MONTH is still $700! I don't get why that's so hard for people to understand. So many in the comments talking crazy about the whole $700 a month thing.

[@brentross9233]

@Mista808 because the title is literally "live, travel, and game for $700/mo"

[@shanelamontagne7334]

I lived in Augusta, GA. I am originally from Duluth, MN, but in the 1990's I lived in Augusta for a short time. I lived in a trailer park on Dean's Bridge Rd, in a trailer with my friend from Duluth. We both worked at a video rental store down the road. I played in a metal band while living there with some High School dude's that could really jam (Could seriously jam!!) We played a show in Gainesville, GA and tore the effen roof off that place. I really enjoyed living in Augusta back then, and have memories for life, from that time I spent there. Forbid that it ever snowed there... but it did once while I was there. Good thing it doesn't snow much cause ya'll don't know how to drive in the snow! I even seen squad cars in the ditch. No cars on the road, but nothing but cars in the ditches. This whole time while my friend and I where driving all around town owning the roads! We were the only car on the road! Love the vibe in GA. Great channel, Trent. I seriously would love to own that van you built. Thinking that a van just like it may be on my retirement to do list!! And the travels, also!

[@PokeFangOfficial]

Let’s go!!! I love this guy’s KZbin channel.

[@TrentTheTraveler]

[@LazaroOrozco-bi3cl]

Man Trent started in 2020 or at least that's what I recall! I always believed that he was going to rise famous! He's the best!

[@WotanSkyFather]

Cue up all the indoctrinated folks that can't even begin to understand this lifestyle (saving money, seeing the world, meeting all kinds of people all across this beautiful nation, being free to live the way you want, when you want, where you want): "Hurrr hurrr van by the river!"

[@HOBOsnake]

You seem mad. Sounds like someone didn't agree with you on something and you're still salty. Why act like there are no issues with a van lifestyle? There are issues with every lifestyle. Christ.....

[@WotanSkyFather]

@@HOBOsnake I'm not mad, I'm laughing at you.

[@goodboix3528]

@@WotanSkyFather ok

[@bringbackdislikes3195]

@@WotanSkyFather you seem mad

[@rickstalentedtongue910]

@@bringbackdislikes3195 You seem mad as well, more so actually.

[@shawnanderson5976]

Im from Longwood fla that's 15 minutes from Orlando born and raised we finally were sick of fla so we moved to the Smokys in Dec 2023 love it here always came with my family when I was younger never going back to fla no reason to go there both parents are gone now I started watching you a few weeks ago I think I'm caught up watching you ,you are definitely not boring you are so funny and milly is such a sweet dog I hope you find that true love you seem so sweet and kind and humble ❤❤❤❤

[@WhatsupSan]

Breakup stinks, I'm waiting to get my heart broken so I can move into a van

[@boomafoo9]

I love that your able to do van life as a gamer which seems so not traditional for a van lifer. Great build.

[@12vLife]

6:17 $125/mo for full coverage auto is a very good deal. It's much more expensive here in south Florida. $700 incudes utilities? I'm not a gamer and hardly watch TV, I do wonder if I could live off of 100gb month of celluar hotspot data included with my cell phone plan.

[@Figgo]

This guy is living Graham Stephan's dream

[@vickieray9799]

Incredible build out!