Here's Why Van Life is Stupid

[@scottykilmer]

Toyota CEO Just Said, "We Got Hacked and Millions of Customers are Exposed": kzbin.info/www/bejne/apDKc5qioc6KqJo Thanks for watching! Like and Subscribe for More Vids Daily ► kzbin.info/door/uxpxCCevIlF-k-K5YU8XPA ⬇️Scotty’s Top DIY Tools: 1. Bluetooth Scan Tool: amzn.to/2nfvmaD 2. Mid-Grade Scan Tool: amzn.to/33dKI0k 3. My Fancy (Originally $5,000) Professional Scan Tool: amzn.to/31khBXC 4. Cheap Scan Tool: amzn.to/2D8Tvae 5. Dash Cam (Every Car Should Have One): amzn.to/2YQW36t 6. Basic Mechanic Tool Set: amzn.to/2tEr6Ce 7. Professional Socket Set: amzn.to/2Bzmccg 8. Ratcheting Wrench Set: amzn.to/2BQjj8A 9. No Charging Required Car Jump Starter: amzn.to/3i7SH5D 10. Battery Pack Car Jump Starter: amzn.to/2nrc6qR ⬇️ Things used in this video: 1. Common Sense 2. 4k Camera: amzn.to/2HkjavH 3. Camera Microphone: amzn.to/2Evn167 4. Camera Tripod: amzn.to/2Jwog8S 5. My computer for editing / uploading: amzn.to/301tYt9 Subscribe and hit the notification bell! ► goo.gl/CFismN As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

[@BushcraftQuebec]

I got a rv for work in the summer . I chose a big trailer so I don't feel back in a prison cell

[@alphonsetawil8672]

Hay Scott thank u..

[@ASwordoftheLordGod]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Lol WHEN CITY PEOPLE TAKE ADVANTAGE OF A SITUATION THAT HOMELESS PEOPLE UTILIZE TO THEIR BENEFIT THAT'S THE PROBLEM RICH WEALTHY PEOPLE ARE USED TO HAVING AN EXPENSIVE LIFESTYLE JUST BECAUSE THEY MOVE INTO A VAN AND THINK THEY'RE GOING TO HAVE THE VAN LIFE DOESN'T CHANGE THEIR SPENDING HABITS AS LONG AS THEY HAVE THE INCOME THEY'RE STILL GOING TO HAVE THE SAME SPENDING HABITS......... 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 IF THESE TWO WEREN'T IDIOTS AND THEY HAD PAID ATTENTION AND TALKED AND LISTENED TO OTHER PEOPLE THEY WOULD HAVE KNEW SUCH THINGS.... IT DOESN'T EVEN TAKE AN EDUCATION TO FIGURE THIS MUCH YOU DON'T PAY TO PARK ANYWHERE. ....NEVER....!!!!!!!! Furthermore you don't need all these luxuries that these people are trying to have. When you go into a van life you might as well go into the idea of living in a cave... I DON'T USE ELECTRICITY SO I DON'T HAVE ELECTRICITY MY ONLY DEVICES THE CELL PHONE FOR ELECTRICITY AND A FLASHLIGHT THAT I USED COUPLE TIMES A YEAR OUTSIDE OF THAT DARK THIRTY IS NIGHT TIME AND DAY 30 IS DAYTIME..... IF THE CAVEMAN CAN DO IT YOU CAN DO IT AND IF YOU CAN'T DO IT BECAUSE YOU'VE BEEN BRAINWASHED AND AND PROGRAMS ON IGNORANT AND STUPID

[@ASwordoftheLordGod]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😢😮😮😮😮😅😮 VAN LIFE IS ONLY STUPID FOR WEALTHY PEOPLE WHO ARE LOOKING FOR MORE MONEY TO SPEND. VANLIFE IS NOT A TRANSFORMATION FROM WEALTHY PEOPLE IN A CONDO TO WEALTHY PEOPLE IN A VAN YOUR CONDO CAN'T FIT IN YOUR VAN RULE NUMBER ONE.... NEITHER CAN YOUR CONDO MANSION LIFESTYLE FIT IN YOUR VAN ....

[@houseofpain3580]

Boondocking in my extended 1993 E350 7.5 liter van (143k miles) People love me parking in their hood without exception.

[@ldygzlle1291]

I live full time in a campervan with all the luxuries of a home. I never pay for camping. The solar on my roof generates all the electricity I need and I visit a campground every other week to dump the tanks and refill the fresh water. And my time left on this planet is mine to spend how I choose. I’m not tied to a boss or a house.

[@timmusician5060]

Yeah. He doesn’t know what he’s talking about on this topic. It actually makes me question his wisdom on other things

[@bigfishin85]

He's talking about the vast majority

[@knucklestheechidna5718]

That sounds sweet but I'd need a pretty damn big camper I got a wife and 6 kids more like a full size RV or bus. Plus I feel like I would get homesick. Don't you ever get sick of feeling like you're camping constantly?

[@Gail-gf7km]

@@bigfishin85 no, he is not talking about the vast majority. Like any other lifestyle, you can spend as much or as little as you wish . I live comfortably in my van for less than 1000 per month .

[@patriciapuleski900]

It also depends if you own the vehicle or if you have it financed. How far you travel, how much you actually cook compared to eating out.

[@privatepilot4064]

No, I hardly ever camp at the campgrounds. I camp where it’s free or almost free. I’m pretty much a boondocker. If it costs more to live in a camper then they’re doing something wrong. Severely wrong.

[@jaxx1360]

@@michaelp7617bro I can tell you’re like 11 go to youtube kids

[@cgwworldministries83]

The problem with camping where its free is theres 600 other people there.

[@FaithwalkerTodd]

@@cgwworldministries83 we bought a planet fitness pass so that we could use their showers instead of ours, and that allowed us to park in all of their parking lots as we traveled. We preferred being in their parking lot because we could take a shower if we’re going to bed and another one when we get up in the morning. you can also stay in Cracker Barrel‘s or other restaurants that are more than happy to have you there. Walmarts are generally more than happy to have you and generally you don’t have to worry about big box department stores like Home Depot or Lowe’s. Only when there’s an ordinance in the community will the police chase you out of those parking lots. you can also stay in truckstops and rest areas. But every once in a while it makes sense to stay in a campground that’s only charging you $15 because you’re able to dump your waste and you can use their power.

[@greeneyedggirl]

That's what I said!

[@saellis80]

Scotty is off on this one

[@NomadicPhotoSafariAdventures]

I’m doing the “van life” thing for going on 6 years since I retired in 2017. Wouldn’t have it any other way! So much happier and less stress than I ever had living in a “sticks-n-bricks.” Converted a 2012 Toyota Sienna that runs like a dream and gets me 25-28 mpg depending on where I’m traveling, mountain roads vs “flat lands”. Currently doing a seasonal “workamping” gig at an RV resort/campground on the coast in Northern California where I get a free site, water, bathrooms/showers, 50% employee discount in the resorts store here and their electric to power my 12volt fridge, microwave and toaster oven, so no need to run my Honda generator like I use when I’m boondocking (for free) in Lake Havasu AZ during the winter months. A short walk brings me to a pristine Pacific beach here and while the rest of the country is in sweltering heat now, I’m enjoying 60-70 degree days watching the Elk that regularly roam through, and the whales and seals off the driftwood laden beach. Went for a 3-mile hike in the Redwoods yesterday. All this for 15-20 hrs/wk of “work”, and THEY pay ME! Last time I turned in my monthly hrs they gave me an extra $250 because they appreciate me so much! (my 2nd season here). What I find hilarious is some of the campers that roll in with their huge RV rigs that maybe get 8-12 mpg, set out all of their camp “gear”, …ground mats, grills, lanterns, games, etc. for a 2-3 day stay, then have to pack it all back up when they have to head home from their “camping trip”. All are friendly folks mind you, but that type of camping just isn’t for me. Van life may not be for everyone but as for myself I’ve found life isn’t about what you own, it’s the experiences you have along the way. The mountains, seashores, lakes, forests and desert are my new happy place in life! So If you see a white Sienna rolling down the highway or byways with a front license plate that says “RD TRIP”… that be me!😉👍

[@edgarmuller6652]

That’s the way to go. Real can life and camping.

[@Gangsta1168]

So you think LIFE is about travel, eat, sleep, sex, sing and dance, etc.. like little birds??

[@katielowen]

@@Gangsta1168just stay in line your whole life and do what your boss tells you to do 🥴🪦

[@zagatoalfa]

@@Gangsta1168yes.

[@72capri]

Living in a tiny mini van, No toilet or shower or sink! Some life!

[@kesss97d]

I lived out of my car for two years. I loved it so much! Looking to do it again in a Toyota Sienna

[@barefootinmn1260]

scotty, the Mercedes-Benz van you describe is NOT the typical vehicle most vandwellers use. that being said -- you're gonna see more and more people literally living in their vehicles, full or part-time, because the economy is failing & people are finding out they can live in their vehicle (& get to work), but they can't drive their apartment to work.

[@GenaralZod]

So True!!! I paid $15,000 total for my Sedona (and build) that purrs like a kitten. Has fridge, toilet, sink, cabinets and a comfortable memory foam mattress and all the electricity I need. The best part is I live off my 401K and choose where I want my backyard to be; whenever I want. I hop around my Thousand Trails campgrounds to shower. Life is 10 times better than the rat race I used to live.

[@Mr_Nowh3re]

This is why I'm considering it, rent is too high, economy is getting worse, it's the most affordable option now.

[@garyclark979]

There was a young woman who disguised her van as a company truck in San Mateo, CA five years ago, so she parked her van on the street. She was using the bathroom at restaurants and work. She bathed at a gym. She said was saving $4000 per month on rent and other expenses which she was banking.

[@enhancedutility266]

Just like anything else use it as a tool and a stepping stone

[@meltingspot1064]

Where she pee or poop in the middle of the night?

[@robertmeshew1935]

I travel on jobs and put the per diem pay in my pocket. Shower at truck stops or in the desert open put two gallons of water on the dash for passive heat and mix to your comfort, use a shower curtain with a pan, dump water on the ground. Toilets are everywhere or get a composite toilet with two bags and goose neck the plastic bag so it does not leak and dispose of properly! Buy lots of fruit and nuts to keep food cost down and very heathy and avoid processed foods! When it gets cold move south. Hot, move north. Call the local unions around the country and work steady where they are in need of people! It is a single life but you save lots of money, lose weight, meet many sweet people that live on the road! Always have a 22 for self defense just in case! Must have positive attitude or it will not work! The universe is your friend!

[@ianwalton284]

You just reminded me how much I liked my free solar heated 10 gallon showers. I would put the bag in the sun before I went for a surf and have a free hot shower waiting to warm me up.

[@hmmm2564]

Disgusting toilet use

[@rpm2dayg648]

When I was 17 in the '70s I worked in a sign shop making real estate signs for a then big real estate company (Walker and Lee). One of my older co-worker graphic artists, 19 years old haha, bought a Dodge van and decided to live in it for one year just to see if he could. He built his bunk and storage areas, ice chest, camp stove, showered at KOA's for like $5.00, and came to work. After work the boss let him do maintenance if needed. Those were fun times. I hope he wrote a journal. This was so far removed from today's everything is $$$pecialized and trendy and upscale. We had to innovate, and it was fun.

[@RemotelyNews]

I'm pretty sure if you are doing vanlife 'right' you can park just about anywhere you want for a night except places that explicitly prohibiting it. Further, the more you drive around the more it costs you. Unless you are a content creator, you probably stay in one place for days at a time. Also, most vanlifer's come from humble means, they purchase older vans and live within tiny budgets.

[@jackryan2135]

Exactly. I live in Melbourne Australia, have never paid to park anywhere. And a full tank of Gas lasts me close to 3 months.

[@SorieI]

I really don't get where the headache of finding where to park comes from. Any big franchise store, bar, carpool or park parking works perfect.

[@lindsayrooney381]

Scotty, love ya, but I’ve been living in my van saving hundreds every month parked on mountain tops, backroad off grid places, and forests right by the creek for absolutely free. Ive paid for almost no actual sites. Vanlife is awesome and can be much cheaper than living in a house or apartment if you’re willing to learn how

[@paula4910]

Living in a van down by the river eating government cheese is nothing to be proud of, just being honest.

[@XxXnonameAsDXxX]

Maybe his sunglasses are too dark to see lol. To be honest he always had outlandish horrible takes. Typical stone head mechanic mentality. He has golden advice but also rotten advice. Take what's useful 👍

[@Gail-gf7km]

@@paula4910 no, you are not being honest. You are being obtuse and judgmental about a subject you obviously know nothing about. Might be to your advantage to educate yourself before making such offensive comments.

[@johnthr33]

​@@paula4910oh so we have to live in a house to be "proud"

[@Bad_Drivers_Caught_On_Dashcam]

But you can't build equity with van life.

[@josephpiskac2781]

In Nevada and Arizona in my RAM PROMASTER CITY VAN I park consistently at beautiful wilderness settings at no cost. My van is brand new and my cost are within my Social Security income. I am also able to stay at a casino hotel once a month. Apartments are just a shake down that is why so many people are ending up in the streets.

[@graphix-R21]

Sorry Scotty, you were misread the article about making $150 a day from Tesla selling power back to the grid. The power does not come from the car, rather it comes from the Powerwall units equipped with solar panels on the roof. Excess power is sold back and or stored.

[@frederick6008]

Scotty, i have a camper van which I've made it into a mini motel room over 3-4 years. Use it 2-4 months a year. Next summer, Canada and Alaska.

[@TJK50014]

I paid 20k for a new van and I can park or move anywhere. Just get hot showers and bathroom breaks at a gym chain in the city I visit. If you do it right, it can be less than a quarter what I paid for my apartment. Travel with the seasons and you don't need 24/7 AC/Heat. Never need to visit RV parks unless you really want to splurge. Small van can blend with the cars parked anywhere.

[@magtag853]

What new van did u pay 20k for?

[@TJK50014]

@@magtag853 little nv200

[@TJK50014]

@whiteafrikkkannun1442 still gas engine, would love if it was electric. Still get 30mpg

[@diywarren1776]

My view is van life is a mentality more than vehicle dependent. Sleep in your car a few nights. Your feelings on that may reveal how you’ll view “van life”

[@jeffrobodine8579]

The company I work for had Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans. Everytime a warning light came on it cost another $3000. The turbo usually went out at about 150,000 miles and there was another $6000. They were maintained having the synthetic 5W40 oil changed every 5000 miles. A customer of ours still has his 2012 Mercedes and said he purchased it for $45,000 and invested another $105,000 to keep it on the road for 175,000 miles. Complete money pits.

[@snakejuce]

Wow

[@tsubadaikhan6332]

You must have looked after your vans well. I don't think I've seen a van in our fleet make 100k miles before the turbo's gone. Little engines with big turbos seem to be the only way to pass Euro emission laws, but they're crap for longevity. German engineers were brilliant when their job was making good engines and vehicles. Now they're trying to save the planet, and the idea of making something that lasts a long time has disappeared.

[@MikeCris]

I have a friend with a Sprinter and the engine failed at less than 25K miles. Mercedes refused to cover the replacement. I don't remember how much the new engine cost...but he was out of pocket for the entire repair.

[@valerierogers9609]

I laugh at these van life yuppies in their expensive vans. Life is always depicted with a big smile, parked by a beach, she's in her bikini and he's grilling steaks.

[@Eibarwoman]

The Mercedes will Benz you over and take all your money. Even retrofitting a house for an EV is cheaper than dealing with these overly complicated German cars as at least it won't blow a $10+K turbo every 25 to 100K miles. If you can't afford a Mercedes-Benz new, you can't afford it used. Edit: In other words, I hate Mercedes-Benz.

[@amodernghost]

I've lived in a van for the past 3 years while photographing the entire country for my book. Ive paid to camp maybe 20 times. There are plenty of apps that will help someone find remote places in the wilderness to camp alone. These people did it wrong, and you took it as a baseline for your decision. I don't need hookups and am self sufficient. I've seen more beautiful places in those 3 years than most Americans will see in their entire lives, including you, Scotty. I love Scotty for his insights on vehicle repairs, but hardly care what anyone thinks about van life. I find it dumb that people pay rent for things they will never own, so to each their own. currently in my van, next to Redfish Lake, in the Sawtooth Mountains of Idaho.

[@ThemanlymanStan]

What apps do you use to find remote places to camp?

[@johncostello2948]

Scotty's opinion on this is for the birds.

[@rangerider51]

Scotty can just be full of hot air at times. What does he know about van life because he’s never done it?

[@amodernghost]

@@ThemanlymanStan iOverlander is what I use personally.

[@richsweeney1115]

In a way, I wish I could break away and do this..but I do have a handful of people I want to be around, and my ex wife has our dacshunds and cat half the time, I'm not willing to not see my animals

[@BryaDen76]

Van life isn’t for most people , it’s not easy but most of the people that grew up with nothing seem to thrive in vanlife.

[@BryaDen76]

@@davesmith3023 No, people that grew up without a silver spoon in their mouths

[@Longneckmexican]

@@BryaDen76 some people are ignorant . Don't listen to dumbasses. Sending peace and much love from IL . I think it's quite unique exploring life and different areas a lot of people are more independent in life and know natural resources. So to answer the jagoff.... (homeless) I hope you never end up down out on luck .... you think people end up homeless you'd be surprised on peoples stories.

[@sasukeuchihaanbucapt]

It's because they're not paying those fees they're illegally parking Which in the long run is cheaper And that's why they're doing it

[@2alawabidingcitzen]

​@@sasukeuchihaanbucapt all the effed up ish this government doing think pple give af about illegal?

[@ThatGirlLib]

@@davesmith3023there’s a difference between homeless and houseless. 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@Penske_Logistics_Roseburg-Ore]

Well, I totally disagree on that Scotty. I know many van life people here in California and they save a ton of money and saving it till the time is right to buy a home. This is not the same for all van life people. There are a lot of them, and they have different outcomes.

[@david5132-t2u]

Jumper cables dont seem like the kind of thing you want to scrimp on. Just toss them and buy a new pair

[@StewsReplay]

This from a vanliver

[@tgoodson2]

8 years and still loving it. I dine in some of the most beautiful places. Mostly in Canada

[@mikedodge1322]

There are a million ways to do “vanlife” and this is just an example of one. If you get out of it quickly that means you did it wrong for YOU.

[@50whatnomadtravelnursemtb5]

No it worked for me as a traveling nurse, I didn’t pay at camp sites…stealth. You just have to figure out how to do it. It was much cheaper then hotel or airbnb. My van paid for itself!

[@ldygzlle1291]

I’m working as a home health aide, currently in nyc. But I bought 117 acres in Virginia with the $$$ I’ve saved by living in my van . .Van on!

[@michaelwriting]

A 150k van build is an extreme example. Those are basically high tech RVs. A lot of vanlifers spend time on federal managed land which is absolutely free. Only thing is you cant stay in the same spot for more than 14 days. My son took a two week trip in his car out west and loved it. He then bought a modest van and is building it out. I personally could handle a couple weeks on the road. But you do have to be a special kind of person to do it for years. Some of the happy-go-lucky vanlife channels are probably way more glamorized than reality. But some people seem to like it.

[@Gangsta1168]

NOTHING in LIFE is ever FREE.. 💯💯

[@TeddyRumble]

Earthroamer...$1,500,000

[@freebein]

Van life was never intended for the average person. In fact, the idea was all based on minimalism. KZbinrs and wannabe influencers created a fad that projected a false sense of luxury traveling. When in reality it is about owning and buying the bare essentials for survival, while you save money and complete whatever goals you have, like, buying a house or finishing college.

[@hanginlaundry360]

Forestry Forest is more the real thing.

[@SuzNbhollenberry]

Mu husband and I are saving for a home. We travel and work. Good for us ❤ it's not for everyone.

[@sarahbehler5437]

@@hanginlaundry360love his channel.

[@mike-sk2li]

Just get a CDL then you can live in a semi truck and get paid to live like a hobo

[@ThatGirlLib]

There’s a lot of non traveling van lifers that did it for travel. Look at all the RV’s in Silicon Valley. Also in NY, people don’t want to pay all that rent.

[@TheDawnofVanlife]

Yeah, if you pay for campgrounds only vanlife can get expensive fast. And parking by a lake and having it all to yourself is rarer then people expect but it’s easy to make vanlife cheap if you aren’t driving cross country all the time and paying for campgrounds.

[@timmusician5060]

This is one specific scenario. There are ways to do van life that are much cheaper and you can still keep a lot of luxuries & comforts.

[@tomrodgers6629]

I envy the van life guys. The life style makes sense to me. If I was in the position I could do it I would. That is true freedom. You find yourself in a place that sucks drive on.

[@krisangel7080]

Just don’t tell your work. They hate it.

[@tomrodgers6629]

@@krisangel7080 Good Pro Tip.👍

[@valerierogers9609]

With monthly costs I hear campers and van lifers report, I'm living cheaper in a house. I've less maintenance and don't have worry where I'm sleeping tonight or having to be mindful of every cup of water used.

[@joannbrown2842]

I could live in State Park campgrounds for the same price as my rent and I'd have plenty of water, free solar power, showers and bathroom included.

[@hmmm2564]

Yes but they get travel around the country

[@ZenAslan777]

Comfort OR Freedom? Make your choice. I love vanlife and I have been vanlifing since 2 years. He is over exaggerating the costs and I never go to campgrounds or pay for parking. I love my setup and FREEDOM!

[@JP67]

Or you can work hard make good decisions and have both.

[@ZenAslan777]

@@JP67 Than you are sacrificing freedom. It is always comfort OR freedom.

[@JP67]

@@ZenAslan777 Nope.I have the comfort of my home and the freedom to come ,go ,do as I wish.Enjoying the fruits of my labor.It's great.I sleep well at night.Doubt that's the case for most van lifers.Always concerned about being run off,Employing stealth ideas to basically mooch,Or living in undesirable areas with undesirable types.If that's freedom enjoy.If you're fortunate enough to live for any amount of time you'll recognize the cage you built yourself.

[@libbygardner3021]

I have comfort AND freedom-mobility, things to do when weather is bad, no bad odors, etc. etc. Some people responding on this thread really haven’t researched the reality of vanlife and are let their imaginations and prejudices take over. Free and very low cost camping does not have to be illegal or mooching!

[@andypeterson2126]

I lived out of a van in San Diego for 13 years. I miss it everyday. Van life is awesome

[@StewsReplay]

Why aren’t you still doing it if it’s awesome?

[@andypeterson2126]

@@StewsReplay cuz I done collected 4 dogs ;

[@Polemic-2525]

@@StewsReplayA lot of times in this culture in which you don’t understand is people change from van life to RV life and so forth. This is all about freedom that doesn’t have to be a financial drain. I gave up my apartment and I’m much happier.

[@Sola_Scriptura_1.618]

I love the idea of living the van life! BUT my wife and I will have to get his and hers! No way we can live in the same van!

[@1622steve]

I guess that's why people are creating "stealth vans" that they can park anywhere. Some are made to look like contractor vehicles.

[@neuralismgamingtv4511]

​@@davesmith3023because of all the weeks you WON'T be making $3000, or anything at all, being a contractor.

[@Winterstick549]

​@@davesmith3023 Yeah, anybody can be a contractor,, 😁

[@zachgaines8349]

That's what mine was. Decked it out to look like a landscaping van. Stenciled "McAlister landscaping and general labor" on the side with a phone number linked to a TextNow number set up to seem legit. I actually got hired for a few jobs it was such a convincing work van

[@sasukeuchihaanbucapt]

This is how it originally got started in the first place was people were originally parking illegally, Nobody was paying those fees, Because states are cracking down that's why they started the stealth vans

[@chrisj8764]

@@zachgaines8349 ha ha - good one!

[@shaggymcdaniel3216]

I’ve been living out of my Ford transit connect for the past couple of years and even though it’s really small, the gas mileage is incredible and it’s a very reliable car. If you want to camp for free, you gotta go to the national forests dispersed campgrounds. Places in town include Bass Pro Shops, Cracker Barrel, some Walmarts, truck stops, rest stops, abandoned businesses, hotels, etc. The list goes on and on if you put in the work like I did. Always keep the Allstays app handy.

[@nomansland4811]

We RV camped for 5 years in a motor home. After awhile the campgrounds all look the same and it just wasn’t as fun as it used to be.

[@frankdowney6479]

hi! Is any one really stupid enough to think that people, especially powerful people don't make plans? That people never scheme or make plans, a k a conspiracies?? Take for example spy agencies, that is the SOLE purpose for their existence..

[@jyee2217]

Five years is a good run.

[@StrongerThanBigfoot]

This my dream though 😢

[@Brucev7]

@@StrongerThanBigfoot Many

[@socalrefrigeration548]

If you did the van life you'd get to mix it up a little with city and attraction visits too. Not how this people did it.

[@PrimericanIdol]

Van life will become more commonplace because of the incoming crisis brought about by the ridiculous housing market. Also, stealth camping will help in saving on fees. And if you live in a city like Detroit, you can go to a neighborhood where residents park on side streets, and station yourself there. Also, plenty of urban prairies to hide in. This only works if you intend to stay in the city and work nearby, so you commute with the van. Pretty much your registration and insurance will become your rent.

[@krisdabaliguy6850]

As someone who lives in a van, It’s so worth it depending how you go about it and what sacrifices you’re willing to make. I got super lucky and got a dodge b350 camper van from 1992 with the 5.9L for 1K and besides general maintenance and some of the 31 year old parts, it’s saved me so much money especially since work has led me over a thousand miles across the country. I’ve put maybe 2K into the vehicle since i got it and since it’s been maintained and treated very well, it works out for me. Van life ain’t for everyone but if you can get lucky or sacrifice some things, it’s so worth it

[@klau88873]

@@davesmith3023 Use shovel, dig hole in somebody’s garden.😎 ……………………………………… extra nutrients.

[@krisdabaliguy6850]

@@davesmith3023 It has a shower and it had a normal toilet with a black tank but the previous owner never used it and got rid of it because black water is a pain to deal with. I got a cassette toilet for 100 bucks and it’s great. I took out the propane water heater because o don’t need it and prefer the storage space but I will eventually put an electric water heater in that will run off my batteries

[@Gangsta1168]

So you sacrificed for fiat 💵💵 that's created out of NOTHING by BANKERS?? 😂😂😂

[@graciegjj]

Makes sense. Death is easier it's hard to live... We are all slaves to the CEOs who own us.

[@RobertGaron]

@@krisdabaliguy6850 with a cassette toilet, how do you dispose of the waste and how long between disposals?

[@mysticaltails]

People think moving into a van will solve their problems but the truth is that it's a change of lifestyle. It's not "easier" the challenges are just different from home living.

[@mysticaltails]

@@davesmith3023 that too yeah.

[@josephtravers777]

Living in vans is a '60s thing. Too stoned to know better 🤣

[@ruthfischer4177]

Hi.Tesls new truck. Weird.

[@don2deliver]

But if you wanted to live down by the river..........

[@Gangsta1168]

​@@josephtravers777nah.. People lived in their vehicles during the last Great Depression so it ain't new.. 💯💯

[@violagentsch]

Still better than living in a bush with your shopping cart. With the ever raising rent prices, and no decent wages more ppl are moving into their vehicles. Not really a choice.

[@Grigorgale]

Van life is best for singles and best when done with ultra stealth builds so you can park it anywhere and have it just look like a work van

[@totallysick88able]

Well they didn’t do van life right at all lol. That’s on them. I did it for years, had a great time and spent almost nothing.

[@darktoadone5068]

I know a campground that charges $900 a month just to park your RV or van there. That's crazy.

[@davidgriffiths7696]

Van life costs nothing. You can park almost anywhere as long as you blend in (ie self contained in unmarked business van) and don’t hang around for too long. If you want to stay days or weeks, see about finding somewhere, but not a campsite. Do a little deal with someone/ask around/use common sense. If you find work in the country you will often be able to stay there while you do it, saving money. Just don’t go round looking like a New Age traveller and blend in.👍

[@TravelWithGus]

Me watching this while I’m in my van that I live in😂

[@memoryrinehart]

Ha. I'm in hotel Hyundai currently. Hotel Toyota was much better.

[@Jonsoar]

Down by the river?😅

[@chrisftp1312]

Same haha

[@TrueBeingRealization]

Me sitting on my couch high

[@SuzNbhollenberry]

​@@davesmith3023some folks are too.... in vans 😂

[@billw6]

We traveled for two years in two rv’s (started in a Mercedes Sprinter (Airstream) and finished in an Oliver travel trailer and F-250). We sold our home and named it “the homeless tour.” It was fantastic. 54,000 miles from Washington state to Florida to Arizona to Canada (Niagara Falls). I would not trade the experience for anything. We were very fortunate to have purchased the Sprinter and Oliver (23 feet) near wholesale and sold both for more than we paid. We belonged to an RV club so our camping fees were very reasonable. The National Parks and State Parks were around $20 a night, granted we had a senior discount. I respect your tips and experience on keeping our vehicles lasting longer. Stick with what you know from personal experience, please.

[@playdiscgolf1546]

Just cuz it has wheels, doesn’t mean it isn’t a home. But I like the name. Lol

[@Gangsta1168]

Thank you for keeping the planet warm.. 😂😂😂

[@graciegjj]

Savage. Life is what you make it truly and different pros and cons to any path we take in life I love to keep an open mind on different lifestyles... But for now I'm doing the relatively normal thing. But no matter what it seems you have to work in life and you have to pay some sort of bills you can't get out of all of it... Death is the finish line and we are running fast!!

[@graciegjj]

​@@Gangsta1168they them are making winters warmer!! 🔥

[@Gangsta1168]

@@graciegjj yup.. Until it's completely frozen.. 😄😄😄

[@viIden]

I knew someone who started up a fleet to partner with AMZN. It grew from 10 to 100 quickly. He had Ford Transit 250s (extended), and Mercedes Sprinters (extended version) The Ford was by far the easiest, low maintenance, and prefered van by the fleet and crew. The Mercedes had an interior meant to look like a fancy Mercedes, but the gauges easily broke. They required diesel for fuel, and near as often: 'def fluid.' Ford Transit 250s never had any issues, they require 87 gas, the interior was robust. Drivers were far more confident. New tires and oil changes were the only maintenance required for the most part. These vehicles' maintenance schedule were based on the manual, of course. These were driven 7 days a week for 10 hours a day by the fleet. TL;DR = Ford Transit 250 Extended > Mercedes Sprinter Extended. No doubt whatsoever. I cannot think of any advantage the Mercedes has except its autolock when you walk away

[@kenlaney9775]

Those people did NOT know what they were doing! They probably stayed at all the biggie RV "resort" parks that cost $85to $100 a night! Sheesh! And what could they put in there that cost$105K??? We spent a week at an Jellystone camp in Colorado. Man, that price is way to high if you want to live on the road - and we do! We left CT in Oct of 21 and have been having a blast and saving money.

[@RADIUMGLASS]

And everywhere you park it you run the risk of trespassing. Park it in a lot and you got someone knocking on a window telling you to leave.

[@ArcaneEiro]

Scotty's out of line on this one. Van life is more about the freedom than just about paying less.

[@Polemic-2525]

You’re making sense

[@stevenhess5528]

Cheaper then rent....if you do it right. Shopping centers are free and you can stay 24 hours. You don't need a Mercedes van.

[@iamg000]

Charge the battery hook night when you have cheap baseload prices, then sell it back at peak demand?

[@AIRFORCEZOOMIE]

As an aircraft electrician we use heat shrink instead of the paint on insulation. You can even double it up.

[@SuzanneWho]

Lots of people are living in vans as an alternative to homelessness.

[@marshmower]

Great if you work for a job that might move or is seasonal

[@mplslawnguy3389]

Which is why local governments are cracking down, it brings in criminal elements by default.

[@JP67]

Lots of people living in vans as an alternate to getting a job.They'll be the first ones crying for help later when they realize they've pissed their lives away.

[@jamesrecknor6752]

@@JP67 Exactly, been there, done that. Incredible squandering of time and oppurtunity.

[@ShikamaruTKD]

No one on their death bed ever said "I wish I worked more" they say "I wish I lived more". Some chase money and materials others choose happiness make the wise choice now before you are 60 years old talking about "I am ready to travel now."

[@njohan81]

About the TESLA up-charging to the grid... i think the user charging the TESLA with solar, and uses it (The Tesla) as an "house battery-backup" and when the grid is expensive they upload the "Tesla-power" to the GRID, and in that way they make money.

[@socalrefrigeration548]

They did van life wrong. You buy a used cargo high roof transit or Promaster for $30k. You spend another 10K to make it a mini RV. Insulation, lighting, exhaust, propane cooker, sink with water, folding bed, and invertor. Showers and restrooms are at gyms or hotels. Worst case you get a portable shower and a bucket. The point of this is to travel the continent at a lower cost without the parking restrictions of an RV.

[@cabracove]

Or get an E350 and put a hi-top on it, I have less than 30K in mine and it only has 85k miles on it now. Propane is a pita, induction cooktop and a white gas Coleman. Don't need a sink with water either, that takes up a lot of space. I wash dishes in a bus tub, works fine.

[@richsweeney1115]

You dont even need to spend $30k...you can get a good regular van..these people in the story are stupid.

[@petayV8]

Or you can buy a Toyota Sienna for $5000

[@richsweeney1115]

@@petayV8 but not everyone wants a toyota..

[@i_i8924]

@@richsweeney1115 I want a Toyota Previa (and Supra, and Sprinter Trueno, GR86, GR Corolla, MR2 with 1UZ swap, LS400.. probably something I am forgetting, yeah Toyota Hilux)

[@wichitatxgal]

Good video! There is a 76 year old woman that promotes VAN Adventures! What is the adventure in driving around town, going to Dollar Store, going to a storage unit and temps in her van Never gets below 80 in these high heat days. This You Tuber has to use a walker! SHE does have a grown single Son that keeps a room for her, WHAT? Subscribers believe her? I can’t believe the “adventure” part. There needs to be a better story line that’s more believable.

[@ThomasKing19933]

Van life is better than EV life😂

[@oreally8605]

It sure is lol 😅

[@k9under]

Gotta save the polar bears.

[@frankdowney6479]

hi! Is any one really stupid enough to think that people, especially powerful people don't make plans? That people never scheme or make plans, a k a conspiracies?? Take for example spy agencies, that is the SOLE purpose for their existence..

[@candie5150]

What's EV life mean?

[@alangordon3283]

They both suck 🙄🤷‍♂️

[@HotNoob]

probably cheaper to do a truck + large cargo trailer and convert the cargo trailer. then the truck can be thrown away when it breaks down. plus the cargo trailer could just be parked somewhere.

[@renkhachatoorian302]

If the car has a manual transmission, still you can start it by pushing the car and engaging the 3rd gear. A major point for manual.

[@truetexan7755]

I live on the beaches up an down the coast line. Where I'm at it costs $12 dollars a year for a permit, other places are free for 14 days. I eat what I catch, and occasionally dine out at restaurants. Water is free. I do pay for propane , but its cheep. I do pay for diesel, but I don't travel very often. My biggest expense is my cell phone bill, and occasional stops at the grocery store. I live in a self contained Lance truck camper with plenty of solar and lithium batteries. So electricity is free. Meanwhile I'm taking in $ 63,000 a year on retirement. Life is good. Except for income taxes 🙄

[@martinep6293]

Rust?

[@truetexan7755]

@@martinep6293 i use Bioshield T-9 waterproof rust protection Aircraft grade corrosion prevention. On all exposed surfaces. Works great. I also use 303 aerospace protectant On all rubber and plastic and vinyl parts. And use Aero cosmetics Wash Wax All to wash the camper and truck without using water. Once a month or so, i use the high pressure sprayers at a car wash to spray down the undercarriage,, costs about $1.50

[@TeddyRumble]

Gov't sucks. It costs too much and you never get out of it what you paid in. Vote Republican. They overspend too, just not as much.

[@kristofergobbe4838]

Lived in my vam for 2yrs. About once a month we'd treat ourselves to a caravan park. Most of the time we'd Park at boat ramps. the best part of owning a van is if we find ourselves without somewhere to live we won't be living in a tent.

[@marshmower]

Boat ramp brothel gets busted up like a frat party at a community college.

[@themuse7729]

You ain't wrong about life expectancy of Hyundai and Kia engines. I bought a 2015 Kia Soul brand new with the comfort of a 10 year/100K mile warranty. 8 years and 108K miles later, I had to unexpectedly replace the engine.

[@wakinglife7065]

Just heard of a family spending $78k on a Kia ev6. That they couldn’t afford. My hyundai accent was crap to begin with 20 years later it blew up. Only 140kms any the only reason it was so low is was because I was afraid of driving it hahaha

[@RV_Chef_Life]

We don’t do van life but we’ve been full time RVing 7 years now and just wish we had done it SOONER!

[@Gangsta1168]

So do you still VOTE??

[@MrHugemoth]

Plenty of places out west where you can park and camp right next to a lake, with no one else around, for free.

[@matthewbonner2261]

Scotty , Minivan Lee is a fan of yours ! She has been living the Nomad life in a van for 6 years . I make suggestions to her , and that she listen to you , especially about carbon cleaning , since I assume she does a lot of idling !

[@stringfellowbalk2654]

All depends on what you want out of it. Don't understand the luxury builds. I would keep it minimalist and utilitarian for short durations.

[@christopherk140]

If you educate yourself to living cheaply …. It can be done in a small home, rv or boat. Have a boat now … never go to a Marina except to fuel. Mostly anchor, use sails and solar as much as possible, do most of your own work, fish to supplement food and for barter. Learn the ropes … a frugal person can live anywhere.

[@dalepointer9414]

Seniors have discounts at CoE parks, 12 dollars a night, full hook-up or dump station ( 360 dollars a month ). State parks have seasonal cards to buy, usually half price ( full hook-up and about 600 a month ). They all have two week max, so move to the next park that's neat bu. And there are free or marginal cost throughout the US. It all depends...travel and see this or that or stay home and mow the lawn, watch TV, talk to the same neighborhood, go to the same Walmart, and be home free...paying 3 or 4 thousand in taxes...monthly insurance...Be the one down the road that all the neighbors know.

[@resolutegerm]

Van life is nice for a summer vacation, but once fall comes along, you definitely want a nice comfortable apartment.

[@dreammaker730]

Not sure why just put the right heater in the thing.

[@TheSleepingonit]

Or house

[@martinep6293]

No when fall arrives finally the clueless go home... and I can get all these wild life photos. Wild life is no longer intimidated if you are alone...but do your homework. No clueless campers = no issues with bears.

[@adamkwiatkowski4107]

Those Florida winters are brutal. Lake effects with a foot of sunshine for 6 months. Be careful out there.

[@martinep6293]

@@adamkwiatkowski4107 It is very comfortable in winter in many places. I would not be caught mentioning any on YT. Keeping these places wild, why would I want people there...especially the kind that depends on YT advice for anything.

[@Wilderweincd]

Doesn't it make sense if you charge the car at night when acs run lower and therefore the price should be way lower then in the middle of the day, so you cann buy cheaper then you sell? I have no idea how your grid works over there. Just a thought.

[@CarlJones14]

Vanlife is good. You don't need to pay campsite fees, you don't need to do high miles, and you don't need a Sprinter, or to spend loads of cash converting it. The truth is, you can save a fortune by living in a van.

[@JohnLee-gk1je]

It’s called Boondocking stay w/ no pay They are the best places to go as nobody is around I did it for three years. It was the best time of my life. FREEDOM…..

[@steve--o]

Imagine living in a van with your gf/wife.. can't even make the "I'm working in the garage" excuse anymore.

[@Longneckmexican]

😂

[@ROCCOCYCLES]

And having to hear her say, "Walmart again" 🤫

[@i_i8924]

"I'm going for a pack of smoke".. damn that doesn't work either 🤣

[@oscarbear7498]

Get creative. I still managed to cheat on my wife and we both live in a van. Just sat our going out to the river

[@jasonkoroma4323]

@@oscarbear7498 If you gonna do that why get married in the first place?

[@johnstack5008]

I lived in my Toyota Sienna for a while when I was on a work assignment. I folded the seats and made a wooden bed frame to fit and put in a spring mattress. I bolted solar panels to the roof rack. I had all the accessories that I needed: AGM house battery, inverter, electric saucepan, TV, a foldable pet pool for washing up and much more. I pitched a tent next to the van. The tent was basically my living room, and the Van was my bedroom.

[@Devinadamsont]

it all depends on the vehicle u buy. i got a ford econoline 4.6 v8 camper conversion that i build myself for cheap and it is very reliable and i do not travel too far from my work. maybe to a river to fish over night every now and then. the 4.6 v8 has been known to reach well over 300,000 miles. sprinters are crap

[@1spore2]

I did vanlife for 2 years. Pros: Living in nature (if you choose to), fresh air, good views, no landlord to deal with Cons: Just finding somewhere to lay your head for the night where you wont be disturbed and is safe, society is not accommodating to vanlifers, it's not cheaper than renting a place (in my experience), random people knocking or trying to break In, cops knocking, racking up miles on your van, your livelihood depending on your van not breaking down, depending on people for storage, showers and laundry. It's a neat lifestyle, but I'd only do it again if I had to in retirement!

[@dlg5485]

You can join clubs like Harvest Host and many others that offer plenty of places to stay. Sure it cost money, but if you want to be secure it's going to cost you something. In my opinion, comparing van life to apartment livings is comparing apples and bowling balls. I don't think saving money is a good reason to live in a van because savings are not guaranteed. There are free options, depending on what part of the country you're in, but it takes a little planning to make that work long term and not everyone is a planner. I'm drawn to van life more for the excitement, freeing lifestyle, changes of scenery, the people you meet, etc.

[@mr_pickles3015]

Vanlife is always one car wreck away from losing your home and car!! plus it would be a fight with the auto insurance when they find out it was full time living in it!!

[@amandasmith7323]

Very good point!

[@ronaldhindes1061]

I had a Silverado that used to do that around the same year. If you backed up for a good few minutes and then try the dial it should take it out of 4x4.

[@johndohnson7902]

"It's not worth fixing that old thing" always becomes "I wish I never got rid of it" ten or 20 years later.

[@ianwalton284]

until it's get so old you cant find parts anymore. I saw my mechanic at the hardware store getting parts for my 70 VW bus.

[@TeddyRumble]

I have a 1999 Buick Park Avenue I inherited when my Mom passed. Super reliable car, but 25 years old now. Still, 245,000 miles and 25 years is amazing. When I was young, 100,000 miles was all you could expect...

[@Frickenadazzal]

Reminds me of me trying to save a little gas by sleeping in the parking lot, but the people next to me feel compelled to blast edm music. I go to work, they walk in with their music festival clothes asking for extra stuff, but I am so tired, I don't even know what they are talking about.

[@crystalandmarkvrb]

we looked into it and realized we could by land with a tailor and sheds with cash for cheaper so we did and have our very own river bordering our own property and a mini established apple orchard so way better than living in an rv or van and getting the knock or paying for park fees

[@adventuresontherock]

Lol you can nit pick any random story and say it’s how that whole lifestyle is. I’ve been living in RVs vans and trucks for years and my rent is $0 and I still find secluded beautiful places to park. Even just bought some land to stay on with no one around and the land cost about two months of my rent in a big city.

[@lurkingarachnid7475]

A lot of people have ruin Van life, too many people doing it and they go over the top with their van build, it use to be about simplicity.

[@catw6274]

That doesn't ruin it for anyone. We can respect that we're all different. My reasons don't have to be someone else's reasons.

[@GrnChli]

I lived in a van for a year. Got really tired of the police waking me up at 3:00am to ask me. ‘‘What are you doing?’’ 🤷‍♂️

[@wakinglife7065]

It’s an awful knock ain’t it! I remember a cop doing it to be 3am sleeping in the car. Scared me half to death. Not a nice way to start the day

[@zachgaines8349]

Hey scottie, I normally love your content but youre wrong about the costs of vanlife. I lived for 3 years feom 2018 to 2021. I was in a 1990 e350xl I paid $600 for. Spent about $400 converting it. Maybe spent $1000 in gas, insurance the occasional camping spot each year. Eventually I did blow the engine but I saved a TON on rent.

[@HappyHands.]

"Van life" or "Camper life" only stupid if you have the money to easily afford buying a Home, Land, Taxes and Utilities. Not everyone has good health to work to afford these things.

[@thevashfan12392]

Just changed my AT fluid in my 2012 toyota sienna. It runs like a dream! I feel so proud and happy. Edit: fluid changed at 180k miles, next change in 30k miles to keep it rejuvenated.

[@hanginlaundry360]

Cool! Thinking of doing that with my 2008 CR-V, 140k!

[@turkyturky6274]

Cheapest way to live is a rented room. Even cheaper? Shared room. You can pay like $300 for housing.

[@rickhiggins6521]

There seems to be a lot of people out there enjoying van life on a much smaller budget. I have a well cared for older class c motor home with reasonably low miles that I bought a few years ago from an older couple for $8500. I've done very little to it and don't expect to. I think there are many like me that are the other end of the spectrum.

[@deeisme1369]

Stealth is where it’s at. There are many places to park when you’re not in an RV. I do this out of my pickup. I have 2 dogs and 2 birds. We are happy on the road. I save more money in here than my house. One day might do bigger, but I’m 64 now, don’t know how much longer I can live on the road

[@soularddave2]

A van was great for touring Europe when I was in the Army in Germany. We camped for 4 days right under the Eifel Tower. Took the hovercraft to Britain for a week. Good for ski trip to Switzerland. That was 55 years ago.

[@papalegba6796]

The hovercraft was very bumpy. Cool tho.

[@graciegjj]

Quit thinking outside the box and pay your mortgage like good old Scottie does... When I become a CEO I'm going to make full-time work weeks to be 90 hours good luck having any and I will make sure you spend no time in your apartment is still pay full rent. Slavery!! Coffin life is becoming more attractive by the day but bust a few nuts first and enjoy your life!!

[@guyazbell7844]

Hey I was there in 80 or 81 a few yrs after you wow Germany was so incredibly beautiful I loved it and the leecher beer

[@ModernMessiah]

You can live a comfortable life in a shuttle bus or box truck/van conversion. They are much larger than the Sprinter type. If you're going to only travel a few times a year but park it and work, it saves alot of money...

[@sleepinggiant4062]

You never need to pay for camping (as in a spot to park). Camping in a campground is not your only option.

[@PaDutchRunner]

My wife and I have been full time in our 2018 promaster since feb 2021. We love it!

[@TheMaximumMinimalist]

I now live on the road out of a Toyota Sienna minivan...I installed batteries, inverters, etc for solar. Sure would like a larger van but my sienna is sooo dependable. I prefer dispersed camping.

[@bmiles4131]

Do you have any problems with it being too close to the ground?

[@TheMaximumMinimalist]

@@bmiles4131 I do, and if I could change my vehicle out for a truck with camper, I would. After I load down the van with a lot of gear, I lose even more ground clearance. I have a max of 5" at one spot underneath so I have to be very careful where I go.

[@robertwilson2007]

I was thinking abut the van life at some point and I feel the Toyota Sienna minivan is the way to go. Cheaper insurance, good gas mileage and blends in on the streets, parks and supermarket parking lots.

[@TheMaximumMinimalist]

@@robertwilson2007 correct, what u mentioned are the positives of the sienna. Dependability, good gas mileage and stealth make it a great van for road life. If I only had the AWD version 🤪

[@teksight9714]

Years ago I drove to Alaska from the eastern US planning on camping along the way with a tent. In Canada i could only camp at approved camp grounds and always had to pay a fee placed in an envelope in a box with my camp site number. The park rangers would always drive through and collect the fees from the boxes. And at some places you had to pay at a gate. No free camping even in the Canadian Rockies if you were in a vehicle. So when everyone started frantically buying and paying too much for RVs during the pandemic all I could do is shake my head. They had no idea that the freedom of the road was expensive unless they were in stealth vehicles. RV guys get shook down by local governments every where they go.

[@geriatrictrippin]

Sorry to say Scottie, I rarely stay in any campground. And the only problem I have comes from those who know nothing of life as a nomad.😅 still love your channel. I choose to agree to disagree. Take care Scottie, see you in the next one. 😊

[@paula4910]

Living in a van down by the river eating government cheese is nothing to be proud of, just being honest.

[@vg4472]

When I say the Mazda CX-30 comes closest I'm speaking in comparison to the Pontiac Vibe GT or Toyota Matrix price wise, weight wise (sort of-base model), cargo, mpg, acceleration at stops, cost to maintain, fun to drive, get places faster, reliability etc etc etc

[@wakinglife7065]

Really? If so wahoo! Just ordered a manual transmission. I was going to get a Mazda 2 and thought how on earth am I going to sleep in that thing

[@pughconsulting]

First thing I'd do is try a different gas or even non-ethanol fuel on that Buick. See if that's it first.