I Left Home to travel Full time in a Van! (with a Cat)

I self converted this ford Campervan to do van life full time with my cat, Lars!

[@tonikaye6734]

Much thanks to the person donating the van to Mateo and Lars who much deserves your thoughtfulness.

[@brendascott6775]

Yes

[@brendascott6775]

Couldn’t have been donated to a more humbling young man. ❤

[@jAITtROtULL]

Yes, and he worked so hard to get it ready. He deserves this! I’m so excited for him…🤗

[@PaulTurvene]

Yum yum sauce makes anything taste good lol

[@Lalunabreeze]

@@brendascott6775👍🏽🫶🏽

[@BearDude2311]

I was not expecting that Chef hat!!😂 A good laugh indeed!

[@celticluvr]

Chef hat is... wait for it... a chef's kiss 🤣😝

[@demetrispatterson3469]

Mateo you need to start making it a habit to back your van into a spot just in case you need to leave fast. Just a tjought.

[@tamikakersey9649]

I totally agree

[@Wildflowers2022]

That's a really good idea.

[@georgiabewayo8074]

I agree. Thank you for mentioning that to Mateo.

[@wms5253]

Blessings to the women who gifted him this van, he’s making good use of it. Paying it forward 👌👏❤️

[@carmenchase6954]

Finally Mateo and Lars ride again. As always Team Mateo and Lars 💚

[@lisacochran3164]

Missed them!!!

[@andreagalvin7386]

Hey Mateo! I also follow your sister's channel and I wanted to thank you for paying it forward to her with your fridge. Her channel is encouraging a different kind of audience and both you and she are making good ripples on the Earth. I'm going to enjoy watching your journeys 💖

[@lecitasmith2437]

What is her channel

[@lulawells9182]

@@lecitasmith2437She Can Do All Things…is her channel

[@elijahnash3787]

Much love for both y’all inspiring us to want to get out on the road also

[@Dilillahjay169]

@@lecitasmith2437 she can do all things is her channel

[@jfor7074]

Yeah, me too. I just saw the video about the fridge. Lol!🙂 Good people ❤ the energy.

[@tamikakersey9649]

Glad that you and Lars are back on the road again . Mateo for safety reasons you should always back into a spot incase you have to leave quickly.

[@mikewilkins2030]

That build looks so comfortable and spacious!!! Enjoy your hard work! And you always keep a positive attitude and hope!

[@WendieRenee]

So, happy for you and Lars being able to stretch out and eat/cook in comfort, and simply chill. Life be good.

[@dfringer55]

Lars seems like the perfect travel companion😻

[@victoriabaker4400]

I like the build! Not cluttered, not looming dark cabinets up top, etc. Looks very livable. I was impressed by the stove, drop-leaf table, the chef knife set, and of course your hat, that was hilarious! You've made really great choices. Lars seems happy, and so do you. Hey, when it gets cold at night in summer, savor it!

[@lmr1300]

Awww, I'm so glad you left because of Lars. My poor dog shook all night long because of the fireworks. He's 13 yrs old. I was afraid he'd have a heart attack! But, he's ok.

[@carolclover1238]

I HATE fireworks

[@ChevieBabySalvatore]

Glad he’s ok, my furbaby already has issues with loud/strange sounds then the fireworks like icing on the cake smh glad it’s now over!! ❤

[@n8rlvr876]

Our beloved pooch also was NOT a fan. This is the first year we saw him get stressed by it…. But my dog HarleyGirl suffered this, so I knew what to do. Melatonin. Just for the 3rd though 7 th, and he was all right. Poor things. Breaks my heart when they get so nervous. You wonder what all the wild animals must be thinking/doing around the 4 th. Running and hiding, I’d guess.

[@MsPhillyG]

My one older dog was just dealing with that madness but my 3yr old was in a full on panic. Shaking, drooling, losing his bowls and his pupils were the size of nickels. We were up till 1:30am with the TV blaring it finally stopped and he went to sleep but it was going on all day on the 4th,5th and 6th. Absolutely ridiculous 😡

[@Kammy44]

@@n8rlvr876 My 75 pound German shepherd ends up on my lap. We have had excellent results with the Thundershirt. When she wears that, she's able to just sit next to me, instead of on me. Thunder scared her so badly, that she has gotten to the point where she is shaking if it even rains hard. My daughter's dog has also improved with the Thundershirt. Just a satisfied customer.

[@judyconnelly6919]

What a kind person who donated you the van. You have done a great job fixing it up for you and Lars Safe travels, enjoy! ❤

[@LadeijahsCreations]

All the Comforts of Home & Lars looks right at Home! Get lots of Rest! 🤗😘🙌

[@winterisblu]

Thank you! 🤗

[@twinkles2150]

@@winterisbluokay, HOW Do you have Internet 🛜?

[@bettyh.3900]

Glad you left the other camp grounds. I would not want Lars to be afraid and/or nervous of all the noise that may have occured.❤️ I love Lars.

[@WildMonarchs]

The “Chef” hat is ICONIC!! Glad you’re back on the road again 👍

[@tiffanyyoung3865]

I just got me a new baby kitten. Her name is Buccee. THANK YOU FOR SHOWING US YOUR ADVENTURES ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Marnizzle2.0]

Yeah! Back on the road. That hat, so much yes!!!!!❤

[@s.javier]

Mateo and Lars can't wait for all the adventures and site seeing that your taking us along, let's goooo !!!

[@CathyPinAZ]

The adventure continues in Gossamer! So happy for you and Lars the vanther, Mateo! ❤🐾🖤

[@debramoore1920]

🎉😂❤for you and lars

[@mariebernier3076]

The VANTHER!

[@w.a3670]

Ooh i love that, Lars The Vanther, it's awesome!!😻😻That needs to be on a hat or T-Shirt with his pic.👌

[@TerriLynch]

Amazing knife set😮 I love the set up in the van

[@carolynrains-es7kx]

"Let the new adventures begin!!"❤😊👍

[@GodisEverything24-7]

Your tastebuds change as you get older, as a kid I hated anything sweet ( ice cream, candy, cake nothing with sugar). People thought I was the strangest kid they ever met especially other children. As an adult I can’t get enough of anything sweet.🥰🙌🏾

[@prepperchicntexas]

I was the same as a child. Nothing sweet at all. Now I love sweets and I'm diabetic and really have to watch my sugar intake.

[@beatcat1265]

I'm 41 never been much of a sweet fan but I do love my cookies and cream ice cream sometimes 🤤

[@candacegill4396]

Nice job on the van! And that rice bowl. I'm a grown woman who still can't manage to crack an egg without a million pieces everywhere 😂 Bravo for doing that one-handed!

[@elvafae9902]

I love how you built out your van…it looks so cozy…dinner looked delicious again 😋…sending snuggles to Lars

[@dreamcatcherjulie1]

I love when you pop out a new video, makes my day. All caught up with your videos dude. I don't message or comment much but I love your videos and don't miss a single one.

[@angiejordan9611]

Living vicariously through you and Lars #PostMore😊

[@octaviadickson3218]

Lars look contented,you look happy and contented,I'm happy for you both,let's gooooo !!!❤

[@mariebernier3076]

More biscuits, please Lars.

[@amandahammond5061]

After you put up the window covers and the lights came on I instantly fell in love with the van! It looks super comfy and like home. So happy for you!

[@terriarheghan3676]

You should be very proud of yourself young man. Your van looks amazing. As I tell my kids, you can do anything you want/ put your mind to. Well done!👍🏽❤️🖤💚

[@rhondayoumans9845]

So glad to see you back on the road.

[@browneyez5138]

Favorite part of the video was the "chief" hat😂. I lol so loudly. I don't know why that cracked me up so much. Can't wait to catch you in the next vid.

[@jusxmia]

All that know you, know you're amazing! Carpentry, music, singing, flame waving... you can do it all! Congrats!!🎉🎉🎉😊

[@sissynader5294]

Like Willie sings " On the road again"! I am so happy for you, and Lars. Enjoy your new home! Wow, a stove, fridge, new knives and those fancy window shades, too!!!! This is so exciting and I’m looking forward to following Winterisblu adventures. Stay safe and healthy!

[@BadgerWolf-19]

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh let's go. Pangea on repeat. 🐈‍⬛️ is the 🐐. Season 2 is official.

[@Jill-m1f]

the van turned out great ! Oven nice addition and a actual fridge ! I think lars is excited for the next adventure 😊

[@Dancing_in_the_rain007]

Whoever gifted you this van 🚐 is just a pure Angel 😇.

[@ginnie6363]

I love that you keep the focus on van life. I'm glad you have more spacious digs. Kisses for Lars.

[@olivetom]

Yay it's Mateo and Lars time. Got comfortable with my coffee and biscuits, crochet hook and yarn ball🥰🥰So nice to have you two back on the road👊. Looking forward to more. Stay safe out there. 😻💕🍄🐾🍓🌺

[@tararobinson9471]

Ok Mateo u r just showing out now!😅 I’m so happy for u! Great job!

[@KittyKat-vb1nd]

I know😂. Baking cookies 🍪

[@iamursulatv]

Season 2 LOVE it.

[@trsw.]

Love the build bud , don't forget to weather proof it for colder climates and watch the condensation so you and Lars don't get sick from mold ❤😊

[@lexingtonsodyssey]

super stoked for you my man can't wait to see the journey to unfold!!!

[@FutureNomad68]

Love the hat, but i really did laugh out loud when you almost dropped the mug. Mateo, I've read that when you're cooking, you should use your roof fan or crack a window or two to avoid condensation and mold, please look into that. The van looks so cozy. You've got it all, oven, stove, fridge, bed, deck, tv and your road dog , I mean road cat Lars. Enjoy. ❤

[@diane3304]

Hi Mateo! I told my daughter about you and now she follows you too! We both love you and Lars and look forward to your adventures. You have a great personality.

[@elizabethpope1232]

Wow Mateo I love your setup. So convenient and comfortable.

[@demetrispatterson3469]

Now you can start on that cook book ❤😂🎉

[@donnamoore7554]

Awesome first trip and night. Your home has a great feeling to it. And you seem so much more Are ease and at home. God bless the beautiful lady that gifted you your new home and wonderful job on the DIY. Lars looks very content. Be safe. Enjoy. Nice to have you back. ❤

[@EmpressChernobyl]

Lars makes the freshest of biscuits! Glad you two are back at it. Let’s go!!!❤

[@mariebernier3076]

Matteo isn't the only chef in that duo.

[@EmpressChernobyl]

@@mariebernier3076 Facts lol

[@johngonzo9671]

The Love you have for Lars is a beautiful thing.

[@lexingtonsodyssey]

the Chef cap had me in tears when you showed it lmfaooo

[@Thie210]

Best part for me was that you were able to sit at a table and eat in your van!!! Yea!!!

[@cynthiathompson3780]

Yeah Matteo! I’m so happy for you and Lars! So glad to see you guys on the road again! 🫶🏾🙏🏽🫶🏾🙏🏽🫶🏾🙏🏽

[@Forestventures]

Hi Mateo, awww Lars so sweet, wow wow wow you did an absolutely awesome job on your build, congratulations! Be safe ❤

[@CarolWilliams-m8k]

Yeah awesome you're back 😊

[@dallastrujillo7540]

I just love Lars! What a sweetheart! 🐈‍⬛❤❤❤

[@jojobean2845]

I got so excited seeing you in your chef's cap with your knives, cooking in all that space. And standing at that 😂❤

[@zamyaaaa6149]

omg the last time i seen you in a Cracker barrel parking lot you fed a woman who was sleeping in her car❤️… and now you’ve been blessed with a free van and you continue to spread your amazing energy. I love watching your amazing videos keep going!🙇🏾‍♀️

[@tsellers8526]

Alright Mateo and Lars!!🤣😂 😂 🎶🎵🎶🎵ON THE ROAD AGAIN 🎵🎶🎵🎵😂🤣😂

[@love-pk5mq]

This brotha is making freshly baked cookies in his van!!!!!! Love you Bruh

[@Everythingkimmy]

I’m soooo happy you’re back to traveling!! I feel like I have my friend back even though we’ve never met. 😂😂 welcome back friend!!!

[@carolseven3802]

As everyone who has enjoyed this video before me, WOW on the kitchen setup! I counted the months too and I was correct ! It’s been six months. Worth every day of the wait and build along with you.

[@dianetowner8026]

So proud of you God has blessed you and you took lemons and made lemonade I tell everybody I know to subscribe to your channel looking at you make me think of my son living life to the fullest ❤

[@chanklacatora3058]

Yeah, all the comforts of home hooray! You did an amazing job, we are all proud of you. Baking cookies - too much. So great to see you happy and you guys on the road. Too bad the campground was a bust, it looks so nice. But in typical Mateo style, you roll on past that and get to the next destination. I was going back to some of your older videos and saw the one where Lars "fell" into the creek - what a trooper! You're a great cat dad. May God continue to bless you 🚐🙏😻

[@suzannehall2014]

Mateo that van job looks AMAZING!!! great job. Thank you for sharing with us, safe travels for you and Lars. BE BLESSED❤❤

[@winterisblu]

Thanks so much!

[@joymacasieb9540]

Lars is always the star of the show hahaha 🐈‍⬛‼️Mateo I don’t think your new van could be any more perfect for you guys and the excitement of what fun shenanigans are to come is the best‼️🤪Bug hugs my friend 💙

[@tiffanyflowers4814]

You seem SOOOOO happy in your new space!! Congratulations !!!!!

[@tp4346]

Mateo you are such a great human guardian of Lars! I was really glad to hear you didn’t stay at that camp grounds with all those fireworks - Lars would have been so stressed and anxious. Sending love to you both as you start your new adventure, thanks again for making feel good content and sharing your journey with us!! 👑💙💚🐈‍⬛🚐

[@kishasworld]

Mateo, your chef hat is his fantastic and Lars looks so peaceful. I love how considerate you are of your kitty cat.

[@nancysalama7563]

Can’t wait for more journeys, you seem so at peace

[@falltravels4049]

All good wishes to you and Lars! Here's wishing you both great journey's ahead!

[@demetrispatterson3469]

Oh wow Mateo everything looks so nice cant wait to travel alone with you and Lars have a blessed sunday.

[@aileenl7227]

Hey Mateo been waiting on this moment for you, and me 😆 so happy your back on the road. Have tons of fun 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@elsienorback7689]

Your new van has so much more room. You look comfortable with the screen on the wall, you have adequate distance when sitting in your chair. Yeah, it’s an awesome van!

[@lisakleman5470]

Was so happy to see your first back-on-the-road video! Your van looks spectacular, and it's always nice to see Lars again!

[@cotter9751]

Wonderful to see the new van in action. Impressed by how spacious it is, and how your build suits you and Lars. Very fun - seeing Lars busy with his own life while you're recording video. Have fun on the road!

[@no_worries_van]

Can’t wait to watch your journey! Btw, when my cat is making biscuits, my son says “he is making murder muffins with his murder mittens!”😂😂😂

[@Kammy44]

Omgosh that was so funny!

[@naomichristian1099]

Nice to see you back on the road happily traveling with Lars. Take care.

[@trisharoberts4665]

I’m smiling from ear to ear watching you and Lars in your kitchen. I’m so happy for you. You did a great job on your van build. Happy travels😊

[@BethBoundVanVentures]

What a wonderful blessing for you and for the person who gifted it! I am so impressed with your new home. Love the stove and oven, your fridge is adorable, and you have mad knife skills! Yum yum

[@LoverofLife863]

Heey, Mateo and Lars. I’m so happy to see you on the road again. Lars seems so comfortable. The chef knives and hat…..👏🏾👏🏾

[@VLM123]

So awesome that you and Lars are getting back on the road with that beautifully enhanced van! Definitely blessings upon blessings for you and the woman who donated the van to you. Continued safe travels!

[@claudesmith9422]

I'm glad you're back Mateo. I enjoy you sharing your life with us. I wish for your happiness.

[@carolclover1238]

Yeah....ON THE ROAD AGAIN!!! Love your new home.. even Lars says,,This is good stuff"...yummy dinner,fresh cookies,a good sleep...GREAT DAY,GREAT VIDEO.THNX

[@Valerygallery]

The camper mug is so cute! You could buy a new one and use that one to put a little plant or a fake plant in. That would be really cute. Just turn the broken part away. Or glue on the handle again. I don't think you'd be able to use it with a glue on handle it might break again quite easily. But putting a little fake plant in there with a cute in your place. You made your place really nice. You should be proud! I'm looking forward to you and Lars on your new adventures!❤🪴😽💕

[@ritalans8063]

Hot glue it to a surface or velcro it to the surface or use some ticky tac. As a teacher, I use all three ways to hold down everything.

[@annmariesikorski]

Yey Hooray Mateo and Lars! What a beautiful job you did with Gossamer! On the road again! I cant wait to be on the road again! Making music with my friends, I can't wait to be on the road again! ☮️💜😊

[@kevinw.2158]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@CookinginthekitchenwithLisa]

I just love you and Lars new Van 😻. I hope you get free products for showing off your new knife product. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. So kind of you to the person who donated the Van.

[@ritawoodfork3086]

Great new home for you and Lars! So happy you can stand! Looks so comfy and spacious. Stay safe and blessed out on the road 😊

[@tisha9221]

It’s good to see you back on the road. I can see the twinkle in your eye. You look so excited that’s awesome.

[@ebonypetIce1]

It's wonderful to see the two of you loving the new space. I'm so looking forward to the adventures to come!

[@BBGIRLAH]

I love all the upgrades and the table is so handy. 🐈‍⬛. Lars is such a sweet boy ❤

[@w.a3670]

Hi mateo, hi lars, oh my gosh, it's so great to see you both back on the road full-time in your new home. It looks beautiful, and you and Lars look so happy. Stay safe, and look forward to your next live.❤

[@linnshock64]

I'm so so Happy for you . I look forward to every single video you post.Your van build looks great! Thank you Mateo for being YOU!

[@dianebaker5243]

Lovely to see you on the road again.🥰😺

[@goodnight3379]

Love your baby panther ♥️

[@leighannkosky5446]

The van looks great Mateo! I love your stove/oven! You're living in style now!! Can't wait to see what comes next in your adventures. Give Lars some pets from me

[@ivyd5485]

I love what you’ve done with the van big ups to Carrie man she did you a solid on gifting you this new whip - you and Lars look so comfortable. Yay! Can’t wait for the next vid. Peace ✌🏾

[@steveowlhollamac8065]

GREETINGS FROM ST.LOUIS

[@TierraSanea87]

Back like we never left! I'm so happy for you & Lars. Looking forward to your journey. ✨😌🙏🏾🩵🩷