Five Unexpected Perks of Vanlife

[@reflex439]

I’m not to far from you (20mi max). I took my van out last night just to hang out and enjoy the rain. Parked in Nashua, ordered some take out wings, had dinner and watched a movie while listening to the rain on the roof while cozy warm. So calm and peaceful.

[@undertheradarvan]

That is awesome!

[@RuthAnn-f4j]

Matt, that was very encouraging talk. I have a van I have built out, but have not lived in it. I have traveled and stayed overnight in it, but I know there is a big difference. You have encouraged me. Thank you 🙌

[@undertheradarvan]

If what you’re doing works for you keep doing it. I only went this extreme so I don’t have a mortgage or rent payment on top of everything else.

[@SurfingFLA]

This is becoming my Truman Show

[@melissalane-q7m]

I agree, the sound of rain is magical. Thanks for sharing the 5 gifts.. Interesting, really good stuff!

[@undertheradarvan]

Thanks for listening

[@vanessalow-or4rj]

The rain…amazing…i sleep with rain sounds every night. Nothing beats the live version though. Glad you included it in the end of the video 😊 I hope your list of gifts continues to grow.

[@undertheradarvan]

Thanks Vanessa, yeah rain is amazing, even better with thunder!

[@joanndavis4843]

Your appreciative introspection of the ups & downs that the past years in your van have given you is very interesting and refreshing to hear. I'm sure other van lifers can relate to your philosophical summations. You have put into words what must be somewhere deep in their hearts, too. The confidence building must be the best gift overall. I liked the driving in your pj's. Who wants to put on street clothes just to walk to the car anyway?😉

[@Supernaut2000]

Nice Matt, full open heart. Glad you have found your inner peace.

[@undertheradarvan]

Thanks - it's definitely something I'm working on!

[@phillipthesing]

Kudos to you! I have really enjoyed your channel, what thoughts you conveyed in this post highlighted both your enthusiasm to share as well as what substantial wisdom you've gained. 40, I would have guessed 30, you're taking good care of yourself. Thanks, Matt.

[@undertheradarvan]

Thanks my man

[@jasonlambert4341]

Dude you ever watch Chrome Valdez on Van City Van Life? He right about parking....in all reality nobody pays attention to your Van. I know I wouldn't. People are thinking about other things and never even see your home. It's not nearly as bad as your mind plays it for you. Good video bud! Keep it up!... Jason, central Indiana.

[@undertheradarvan]

Thanks and I agree with him. I’ve never had a single problem.

[@plants4thewin]

Driving in the PJs. #1 for me. Love it!!!

[@CasualHoarder-ny9sd]

I love the rain as well. Nothing more soothing.

[@undertheradarvan]

It’s the best

[@zoeazsss5035]

Love the opening view of the frog statues with the city lights and rain. 0:01 I have always dreamed of living in van, in order to travel and experience different cities, but with that comes the fear of the unknown,, and where to sleep,, and feeling safe and I dont know if I could ever get over the stress of that. Not sure I would consider that a gift or not.

[@undertheradarvan]

You just have to start

[@zoeazsss5035]

@@undertheradarvan Thanks, I do overthink it tho.

[@davemenard5089]

Good words. Rain sounds too short. :)

[@SuperEholmes]

The sounds of rain and storms, you can't beat it. 🥰

[@undertheradarvan]

It’s the best!

[@lukeb6394]

I lived in an old house that had a metal roof and yes the rain falling on it was the most beautiful thing I really miss that and the woodstove those were the days .....

[@TheVespap200e]

Amen Brother! Love ramble!

[@undertheradarvan]

Thanks 👊

[@michaeltellurian825]

Really enjoying your videos, Matt. Thanks!

[@undertheradarvan]

Thanks 🙏

[@DottieStanley]

5 gifts of vanlife! What a great list! Love the sound of rain too. We have had a drought in Texas for a while now and the lake that I live on is as low as I have seen it in my 68 years. We really need rain. Have a great weekend!

[@undertheradarvan]

Hope you get that rain and not snow!

[@UrbanWildflowerJourney]

The best way to get to sleep is listening to the sounds of rain. Hello from Boston 👋

[@undertheradarvan]

For real!

[@markbradley5873]

I totally agree listening to rain for extended length of time on a metal roof is so nice and relaxing living in a house you kinda don't get that. Glad things are going well 😊

[@undertheradarvan]

Yeah I'm in my own little world when it's raining. If I do ever get a house I'd want one room with a low, thin, metal roof.

[@susandowdy9446]

Thanks for sharing, enjoy your videos,love your van!

[@undertheradarvan]

Thanks!

[@klynch7329]

Excellent (beautiful) thumbnail photo. I feel that frog. :)

[@undertheradarvan]

Right in the Boston Common! That’s at the Frog Pond

[@Maria-t1e]

I live in my van and one of the things I enjoy the most is the feeling of freedom and my privacy 💗. ☺️. I enjoy your videos very much 😍

[@undertheradarvan]

It’s the best feelings! Thanks for watching

[@retiredprojuggler7736]

Always interesting content. I’m retired and I use my camper van for 2 to 4 weeks at a time through out the year. I think you should try an electric blanket. Get a 12 volt electric blanker that doesn’t time out after just a few hours, so that you don’t wake up in the middle of the night cold. Bluetti makes an alternator charger that hooks up to your van battery that will charger almost any portable power station. Up to 550 watts while the engine is running depending on the power station. Electric blankets will use about 50 to 60 watts, so use a power station big enough to power it through the night. This is a very stealth way to stay warm, also a lot more safe that a propane heater. Always put a regular blanket over the electric blanket to trap the heat. The 12 volt blanket heats up slowly so turn it on ahead of time so it’s toasty warm when you crawl in.

[@DottieStanley]

I just tried out my 12 volt electric blanket yesterday for 30 minutes using my Jackery 300. It worked great! One of the best purchases I have made so for, getting ready to hit the road next year from Texas in my 2006 Chrysler Town and Country.

[@undertheradarvan]

They are great! I do have one actually

[@JohnPValentine]

The first shot Georges Seurat and the second shot Claude Monet. 🤩Spectacular cityscape images in the foggy rain! Thanks for a great video.

[@undertheradarvan]

Two masters!

[@BLUERAVENWANDERER]

Ty for sharing ❤

[@undertheradarvan]

Thanks for watching!

[@MAGA-kw3ol]

I’m so glad you are enjoying your life in a van, and to be truthful I would love to live that way, unfortunately being in my sixties health is another very important part of life, in the last 4 years I have had both knees replaced and one hip, now it looks like I will need to replace the other hip. I’m not complaining this was the hand I was dealt along with some other major health problems. I know I probably won’t ever be able to live without a bricks and sticks home but with each surgery I know I will be able to do it part time in the future, so that’s what I’m working towards, keep making videos it really helps seeing someone enjoy van life. Stay well

[@undertheradarvan]

If my knees were going I’d get a house too, getting into and out of the van constantly can be very physical

[@Dav-S5658]

I sleep better in my camper than anywhere! I've always felt better in small dwellings. When I get into a full size space, I feel disoriented.

[@undertheradarvan]

Same! Slept in a house a few months back and woke up in a panic!!

[@frankfantazzi2045]

I love the sound of rain thanks for the video

[@undertheradarvan]

It's pretty relaxing!

[@ExploreLifeForever]

Hey Matt... I appreciate you sharing your 5 gifts of van life. Just curious if you've installed your new camera system yet? Take care!

[@undertheradarvan]

Doing all that this weekend

[@tom-ss2mn]

Yea i sleep good when it rains. I have a bumper pull rv. I can sleep all day to the sound of rain on the roof

[@undertheradarvan]

It’s the best sound

[@Linda-dm9zq]

❤😊

[@undertheradarvan]

👊

[@JimTogher]

Love the new van/studio lighting! Going to start calling you Ol’Bue Eyes (after the great Frankie S.). If you could lift the fram up a pinch so we don’t lose the top of your head. A little more light from above would be great. I realize that might wash out more of the red background (which remains the most super cool Van interior on the Tubes!). I think you are the most authentic Van lifer out there. Ps - I hope you don’t mind the technical commentary if so pls let me know. Peace out!

[@undertheradarvan]

I’ll work on the lighting and framing, this was pretty rushed! Appreciate the comments always Jim, thanks!

[@ltsfly29]

Keep up the great work Bro!! Be safe and Happy Holidays.

[@undertheradarvan]

Thanks man! Same to you!

[@mythicalnomadadventure969]

I agree with all 5 things 🌞. But, I'm sure there's 5 more, and 5 beyond those ? I'll be tuned in, and... 👍 Rock on 🙂.

[@undertheradarvan]

Probably many more than 5 I just didn’t want to bore people with too much rambling!

[@cfh4201969]

FYI a landlord absolutely needs your permission to enter the apartment.

[@klynch7329]

Not so. With proper notice (usually 24 hours) Landlords have the right to enter and inspect. The laws protect both tenants and landlords.

[@undertheradarvan]

Well I guess all my landlords didn’t care about that law

[@SarahBaethge]

60° in Boston? No fair! It's less than 50° in Temple, TX right now. 😅

[@undertheradarvan]

It was only a day unfortunately!

[@AmusedDaffodils-mz5rw]

That's how I feel in my motorhome my vans don't really give me that cozy feel safe maybe secure some what

[@undertheradarvan]

So much easier to be stealth and park a van though

[@michellebostic681]

I'm a new subscriber and I was just wondering what kind of work you do? Are you able to take some time off every once in a while to travel and see places you've never seen before?

[@richbowie76]

18°f currently in Chicago

[@undertheradarvan]

Yeah that’ll be here in a few days

[@aidantech]

Do you like 9 to 5 with van life would you like to be fully remote? I work freelance but I’m considering full time work while living out of my vehicle

[@undertheradarvan]

I’d LOVE to be fully remote then I wouldn’t spend winters up here in the frozen northeast!!

[@landy531]

Don't forget to set the alarm clock or you'll end up sleeping too much 😅

[@undertheradarvan]

Haven’t had to use one in a while, the vanlife has made me a naturally early riser

[@brianmartin3263]

GIFT #6 If something about where you are sucks just drive to somewhere else? ✌️😊

[@undertheradarvan]

Exactly! I do that all the time!

[@SurfingFLA]

I'm back...One other thing; You are far less likely to have a Karen call the police about a suspicious vehicle on a rainy night.

[@undertheradarvan]

Probably

[@Jason-bp6np]

I'm curious do you believe in God?

[@ron7107]

Looked like a good video until you and the red hell wtf goodbye

[@undertheradarvan]

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