Living in a Van Allows Some Luxury You Wouldn't Believe

[@TheLeopardGirl]

Matthew has worked very hard to build this channel? It takes hours of work to come up with interesting ideas to film, then you have to film it then the endless hours of editing. This on top of working full time and being a full time father and also spending his so called downtime helping friends! Matthew is the true STAR of the vlogs and the channel, he's a man of integrity who works hard on his craft so let's all remember that when enjoying these vlogs!😊

[@ladycats3810]

Matthew has the grit and ambition of a true entrepreneur entertainer. Tonight’s clog with Amber is hilarious and lovely and real fun!!

[@bonniejackson1321]

I'm with Amber, " No more sugar. Time for real food." I'm with Mathew, " I am the target audiance that is supposed to appreciate mascara, and you don't need it." Lovely without it Amber.Love seeing you both enjoying a little luxury. Yay I appreciate you encouraging Amber to fix her own diesal heater and for you to help her learn. Good friend.

[@thesun-N-moon8885]

And we wait. 💙

[@RadioMan666]

Amber and Matt equals Abbott and Costello. 🤣🤣

[@TheLeopardGirl]

Love it!😂

[@abeach5420]

hehe...true thay

[@downtoearth1950]

Nice to see Amber 🙂.....time she produced another video....✅

[@wahinepaddler4]

Matt.. that fondue place looks a million times better than our Melting Pot place 😭😭 Banff looks so beautiful 🥰 I love how you have Amber take part in her repairs and don't just do it for her 💞

[@Pammellam]

Amber is going to need a paint job in her van edges… and I agree with you Matt, it’s good for Amber to learn maintenance! And installation!

[@christinelane9510]

I highly enjoyed the scenic views all over Banff. Please tell Amber to get a PO box so I can send her a diesel heater. I believe it'll unfair to you Matthew if I sent it your way, but if you give me a thumbs up, I'll send it to you to give to Amber. It's up to you. Hugs and Love

[@VanlifePLUS]

Send me an email at [e-mail]

[@ladysdavis2057]

This video is 😂😂😂you are hilarious!!! Just love how you find humor in situations. And teaching Amber to repair some things on her van is a good idea! You’re such a great guy!

[@flintmatrix]

You, are a great friend to Amber!

[@VanlifePLUS]

Thanks for saying so Flint!

[@tommullins3697]

Amber is a cutie love that smile and laugh

[@naomimalave2308]

How “lucky “ are you to wake up to that gorgeous backdrop! Amber is so fortunate to have a friend like you! #kindness ❤🎉

[@katreyes6358]

Loved this video. Amber you looked so pretty.

[@carycoombe3380]

"Money shot!" dipping your fruit in chocolate. 🤣

[@thesun-N-moon8885]

Hey Amber… I enjoy you being in the video. Hope to see you more.

[@02petal]

Crazy, no other words will do.

[@libby2012]

“My nervous system has got the better of me” - LOL - a fellow KZbinr, I suspect, would say “amygdala” … You are honest, direct, and fun … Thank you!

[@rhonda1505]

Your vanlife vlogs are the best! I admire your lifestyle which I could never do so thank you for letting me and your subscribers ride along with you. You and Amber are very entertaining🤩

[@kristikarsten2854]

To teach how to fix something is more valuable than just to do it each time when it breaks, I agree with you Matthew. And I love when you take care of your cats feeding them ❤️🤍

[@tinalaws7506]

I love that you were a few drinks in at the beginning! Lord, Banff is expensive! Next time gril some burgers in Lucky! Great job Matt!

[@canadianwarrior8535]

Oh BTW Error 8 happens from a plugged fuel pump as well. Happened to me. Only solution was a new pump.

[@lynnfrost5244]

Your cats are very beautiful.

[@michaelhorvath757]

Matt Lmao 😂 you and amber were so funny 😂love it 🍀👍

[@marjorievuyiswa5350]

A very nice twist on your channel! Appreciate the little change❤️❤️❤️

[@deborahmiller1494]

I really love your vlogs.especially when your traveling. I get to see Canada. Plus you have a great sense of humor i really enjoy. Please keep them coming i will keep watching. Hope this new year brings you lots of happiness.

[@VanlifePLUS]

Thank you Deborah, I’m so glad you enjoy the videos! I’m excited for what this new year will bring 😊

[@therealtashiro]

Mathew...When I get to an area you are at, I'm buying! 🍻🍻🥃🥃

[@TheOriginalHippieChick]

Ya know, I really appreciate the hard work this hard for us. Love this format☮️🇨🇱

[@TheLvablebird]

I agree campfire stinks when your not around a campfire.💖

[@VanlifePLUS]

Right?!

[@marconion]

Again your editing skills are second to none!

[@crash403]

Fun times! 1/8ID 30R7 hose does wonders for those heaters! Available everywhere and cheep!

[@capaddler]

Hokey Dina! That exotic fondu 😮. Crazy.

[@debbief2882]

Stopping in to say hi. Loved the video. 🧡🍀😁

[@mellowretina]

The Grizzly House grub looked awesome, nom nom!

[@bonniediep5324]

Matt your trip to Banff looked fun. So much drinking, good eats and friends. Awesome time. I didn't know there were that many stores in Banff. Haven't been there for a long while.

[@Ladythyme]

So fun…once again….you are so right Matthew…fix something for someone and it is only fixed until it breaks again…. Show someone how to fix it and it can be repaired by that someone for a lifetime… great job Amber…being able to fix a vehicle would be my biggest drawback in living a VanLife….I’d have anxiety each and every day about something breaking.

[@Ellecram]

I am too old and tired to live in a van. Nor do I have the motivation to learn how to repair certain things. I have enough money to pay for services and that's the way I roll. Kudos to those who are willing to learn though.

[@Ladythyme]

@@Ellecram Although I may have longed to do so in my early years…(child of if early 60s here)…I prefer to vicariously ride along with those who venture now! And FOR SURE am not up to fixing the challenges in van life! 😀

[@Ellecram]

@@Ladythyme It's fun to watch! But I need the comforts of home and a plumber in my speed dial LOL🪠

[@johnstockdale4002]

One thing to try for codes is after you have fixed problems disconnect the power for few minutes. Normally will reset the problem. You are 1000 percent correct regarding the crappy fuel line. Only ever use that ridged line you have. Hopefully this helps.

[@vallovesnature8449]

Always cool to see a food video. Fondue is amazing! Hugs and love to you, Stella, & Penny ❤️❤️❤️

[@consuelobsaldana3881]

You are just the sweetest the sweetest as they come. I wish I lived in Canada.

[@WillysJonathanRoberts]

WHAT.....!!!....????? I have to wait......AUGH.....................................................................................!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now what am I going to do for 52 minutes.....???? As Matt would say...Everyone Just Calm Down....lol.

[@hatchman28]

Nice of you work on Amber’s heater.

[@rustyhurdis847]

I am a woman and totally agree Matt! Mascara is a want, not a need. Why mess w/ perfection, we are all a beautiful creation of Our God.

[@wildflowerwind6941]

So nice of you to help Amber.

[@darlene9154]

The fondue seems kind of expensive. I’m with you Matthew, I do not like public transit. I get anxiety when there are too many people in a confined space.

[@VanlifePLUS]

You betcha, that’s why it needs to be a once in a while thing that I am happy to be able to afford since everything else is reduced with vanlife

[@summoner2100]

The amount of times I'm thinking "thats what she said" in this video is astounding 🤣

[@wandaesch7314]

Totally agree about the campfire smoke.

[@christinamann3640]

The two of you tipsy is great fun

[@debramickley2295]

So enjoyed this video 🎉 ThankQ Matthew and Amber 😎🚙💜

[@TravellingTuffins]

Matt loving the videos, this is definitely one of the best, real and true after a few drinks. Love yours and ambers vibe. Love from the UK 🇬🇧

[@hollyp3567]

Back in the mid to late 90's we did a lot of tent camping when our kids were younger. The smell of the campfire was always my favorite smell of camping. Unlike you, my second favorite smell of camping was unpacking after a trip and smelling the remnants of said campfire! Or unpacking gear from the previous season and catching a whiff of the campfire from the previous camping season! I really miss that smell! Nice to see you all enjoying yourselves, you've definitely earned it!

[@janet9914]

Everything looks delicious I hope you enjoy yourself 😊

[@johntossing624]

Amber is totally adorkable! I trust you are giving her the love she deserves!! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@VanlifePLUS]

If by love you mean showing kindness, being a friend, helping her fix things on her van and treating her to things then sure. Thanks for watching!!

[@johntossing624]

Of course, you are a good friend to her and I’m certain she finds comfort in that! Thanks for the reply and I wish you well!!

[@MaggieG70]

@@VanlifePLUSThat is EXACTLY what we mean when we say show our girl Amber more love and respect!

[@VanlifePLUS]

@@MaggieG70 already do all those things, thank you very much

[@TheLeopardGirl]

@@MaggieG70 Of course Matthew shows Amber love and respect but what you should be saying is that you hope they both show more love and respect to eachother because in this day and age we acknowledge that men need love and respect too right!!!💖

[@Pammellam]

You two are so cool. I’d be wrapped up in mufflers and gloves. Super warm coats…walking around Banff on a cold night! You two had so much fun! You have to try different things from time to time! Love love the fondue and steak place. And thank you for the money shot. I would have cried!

[@Offdutynurse1964]

Your a good friend! Wish my daughter could find a guy like you

[@YabbaDabbaDoTime]

Three in a row. Yay. Yesterday, I assumed it wouldn't start on time, which let's be honest was a good bet, so I went and had a nap. Of course it started on time and I missed it. Not this time Mathew, you're not fooling me again.

[@robint01]

😉🤣

[@TheLeopardGirl]

Drunk Matthew is very playful, now that's the only kind of friends I hang out with!!! Also how do you like your steak Matthew??? Finally wow what an amazing opening to the vlog, love it!💖

[@debrandw246]

The food looks amazing. Looks like you had a great time.

[@myfoxiegirl]

Hey Matt hey Amber😊❤

[@HappypantsGL]

Tell Amber I understand the long hair taking forever to dry when wet too lol. The tipsy videos are awesome!!

[@bitofun2]

I just had a thought, Matthew, this is sort of a movie you have and Amber is a "paid actress" by your generosity. She does raise your views. I can speak for me anyway. :)

[@VanlifePLUS]

Lol or it’s just a vlog of my life. I say that because this is literally just that, I’d like to think I have some small amount of skill for capturing cinematic shots and making the images feel more than they are - and this is NOT that 😂 this was let’s go have some fun and film.

[@GypsyJvan]

thanks..that was fun..

[@jason.hartson]

I'm currently purging my subscribed channels list as so many of them are stale. While looking at the video thumbnails on my subscribed tab this evening i literally said out loud "well, THIS won't be boring" as i clicked on this video. I was not disappointed. Thanks Matt!

[@VanlifePLUS]

Yay! I made the cut….for now 👊 thanks for watching Jason!

[@jason.hartson]

@@VanlifePLUS Dude, channels this authentic don't ever get cut from my list. I like the honesty of the videos. I can't stomach the "van life" channels that just glorify everything. I'm pulling for ya man, hope you get that Raptor some day.

[@lja6420]

3 hours, give or take 1 or 2... 😀

[@cardkast1499]

This was an awesome vlog!!! Sooo fun🤩

[@robertlangdon8226]

Good to see you found your " gold" hat.

[@thedeadbeats2257]

another great vid banff looks amazing . thx man

[@mariepalkiewicz852]

A mountain certainly does make a difference at the end of an alley! Great video, thanks for including us! NJ

[@sraza6801]

Love the longer Videos and this was sooooooooooooo good loved it. Thank you so much brother for sharing 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@VanlifePLUS]

I appreciate hearing that! I will always try to have a couple longer ones every month for sure

[@sraza6801]

Thank you 🙏🏻💕💕

[@staceygiometti9680]

You Two Have Crazy Fun Together.🤗

[@jefftaylor844]

The first vanlife video in the history of KZbin where the stars (yes, star with an 's' because Amber was a star !) where some of the footage was shot on a public transit bus ! EPIC !

[@VanlifePLUS]

🤣

[@abeach5420]

#HeadOnASwivel #IPulledTheThing #PoopInAGroup 😂 Oh myyy gerd y'all must rewatch Amber n' Matt shenanigans at 1.5 speed, hehe. #SteelNipple Matt being the introvert he is..... as chit chats with allll the peeps in Banff😆 So funny i am ova here yelling "I was there" & "go innn there... i was there in August" Sooo fun this video y'all.

[@margueritemitchell1829]

Hello from British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦🖐👍♥️🌲🌳🚐🚍🛣🚍🚐🌳🌲🦝🏒🦋🔔

[@em6577]

It looks amazing.. know its a random question... are there bears there?..here in England we don't have anything like that...few squirrels n foxes... 🤣

[@VanlifePLUS]

There are but very rare in the winter. I have never encountered one in Alberta, but in BC they get really active in the spring/summer/fall

[@em6577]

@VanlifePLUS thanks for replying... yes I suppose they hibernate? Loving watching your lifestyle...very peaceful while I work ...😊

[@MsSoozy]

Dang it I was out for lunch for this one! LMAO!! Good video Matthew! 😂😅😉🌮🍻

[@freedomdove]

That fondue restaurant is insanely expensive! 😲

[@Anna-e2q7l]

I just watched the video about Stella, passing. I am so sorry for your loss. I know how you feel, I have lose my 2 kitties in the last year, one from cancer and the other, the Vet, could not figure out what was wrong with her. The video about Stella, brought back memoires, as she looked just like my Patches. So the video brought tears for your kitty and mine. They looked so much alike. A little about me, I am in the Pacific Northwest, Washington state, between Mt Rainier and Mt St Helens in the foot hills. Have lived her all my life, 76 years. Today it is rainy which we needed after our hot summer. Really enjoy your videos and am watching one right now. How is your back doing, have you had surgery yet? Hope you have a good recovery.

[@dallaslemieux4161]

Fun video Matt 😄 thks 👍🕺💃🇨🇦🥰

[@noelmilleryoga5993]

Wow, this was a fun vlog. And nerds clusters are also my favorite!!

[@bebopandbecca3096]

Yummmmm.... caribou.... didja have caribou? Even better than white tail deer or beef. Yeah, the stone's ok but hot oil is the way to go.

[@stacynoble3909]

Rumor is the Grizzly House was once a swingers bar...hence the phones at each table (are the phones still there??)

[@VanlifePLUS]

Yes and they work

[@hijo_de_la_luna]

31:15 hahaha Matt cut this scene and sell it to Mcdonalds at Bamff it's a great ad 👍🏼😉👌🏼

[@sandyd4726]

Too funny... love the campsite you chose beautiful scenery.

[@Bernimv]

Ty you it was beautiful hola to familia y amigos 👋

[@ElenaMeshcheriakova-de2zi]

Ahaha poor girl 30:42 passing by while Matt is gagging over disgusting veggies 😂

[@gloriasilva4518]

I don’t think I can deal with snow and heaters I do live in Minnesota right now which we have pretty bad winters here but when I do van life I will be going down south for the winter …lol

[@christinanavarre8389]

Good Evening Matthew. Your vlogs never disappoint, the fact that you are all so comfortable with each other. And correct about knowing the how to's....when it comes to your home. Be it a Van, Cargo Van, Camper or SUV, you should educate yourself to all your surroundings. Yucky at times is a given, (but that's what soap is for😶‍🌫️), the sheer satisfaction of doing it yourself is priceless. I've been slightly stressed about checking my propane lines for leaks. Best news I'm cooking with gas no issues. Now on to the last thing. Lighting the heater..... Yikes 😳. But it's going to be below freezing here in a week.....so I have to make sure my kitties are kept warm🐾🐾. 💞sent to Penny& Stella🐈🐈‍⬛. Nice to see Amber again. You are the best kind of friend to have. Be Safe, Be Healthy and Always find Joy in your day.

[@bitofun2]

Hi Generous Man , and hi Amber! You clean up real nice Amber! ;) You provide each other community. It's a great thing. It's all good no matter what. Wish I could occasionally be a part of your community, and help, in my mechanical ways. Y'all have to remove the cold though. Lol

[@VanlifePLUS]

🤣

[@johnstockdale4002]

If pump is not clicking like they should. One thing that does fix them sometimes is to just remove them and just bang them on a wooden board untill you hear the little steel ball moving around again. If that doesn’t work and the pump not making the clicking sound,, will need new pump. You said the fuel made it to heater so pump should be good.

[@VanlifePLUS]

Yeah the pump is working no problem - very frustrating

[@lkam8541]

Mary’s Popcorn Shop is The Bomb!

[@rachadventuresinliv]

Please hit the like button over 600 viewers, should be able to say thank you with a simple 👍

[@marconion]

👍👍👍👍

[@biglifejake637]

Hi!

[@dean4558]

Such an amazingly gorgeous camping spot😍😍👍😊😊😁😁

[@terryrobinson1416]

You sir... are gonna have to work all next week just to afford that crazy weekend. Lol great video! And I only eat out maybe once a month or so. And still spend over 100 bucks a week on groceries. It's horrible in this time of our lives.

[@jamelcampbell4984]

You would enjoy battery powered socks, pants, jkt, or long john ypr cl l these, also battery powered vest and gloves could help you or Amber. Thanks for the video, I plan to buy extra fuel line for my diesel heater later, I have yet to start mine, been building my box out and now reassembling my battery system. Great show, and I love the scenery of the mountains and waterways. Yes I like the cats and you too and Amber and of course Lucky.

[@johnstockdale4002]

Only other thing that would give the 8 code is the atomizer inside the spot where the glow plug is could be plugged. Don’t think she’s had heater in long enough to have that as problem I have 3 units. One in trailer up north One in ford ranger pickup truck One in garage Had first one for 3 years now.

[@jackieschneider7354]

What a fun foodie weekend! Luckily you have jobs because those were some fabulous but expensive meals. I love the Grizzly House.❤

[@ShirleyJarrett]

Really, really an enjoyable vlog, buzy weekend with good company. Thks for sharing! 😏

[@Danielily1]

I am happy you get to enjoy yourself and get a break from life. Thank you for sharing part of your life with us. My husband enjoyed watching your video at supper time. You seemed to have had a great time. We lived four years in Alberta and it is to see Banff and B.C. My husband lived there for three years as well. Keep up the great videos and especially, take good care of yourself and your sweet girl.

[@madhatter8642]

This will be my favorite video For sure 😊

[@glennarussell4682]

How fun. Love from California.

[@kimmers34]

I missed the premiere. I had to work 😮