Living in my Van on the beach in San Diego, California

Today im showing you all what its like to live in a van while running a youtube channel and creating product reviews. I packed a lot into this video. Don't worry, Not every day is this busy 😅 I prefer to pack a lot of work into a few days then take the rest of the week off to enjoy the beautiful city of San Diego, California.
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[@fredadunne5382]

I’m not planning a life in a van or RV, but I love how nomad videos give me ideas on living a freer life even in a stationary home.

[@nomadbrad503]

I agree, everyone can benefit from the principals of minimalism 😎

[@charliepepin7686]

LMAO. I remember the days in HIGH school sitting in the parking lot listening to music, smoking um... cigarettes, yea, that's it. Then, get the munchies and load up on snacks.

[@nomadbrad503]

Exactly! Those were the good old days, but it’s nice to know that we can still visit 😎

[@bradleysmith3963]

I can’t believe after six years of watching Van life videos that I just stumbled across one of your videos last night for the first time, I’m glad you didn’t get discouraged and quit! Now I have some awesome new videos to watch

[@nomadbrad503]

Welcome aboard!

[@Michael_English87]

I'm sure glad you didn't give up making content. Great video Brad! Thanks for all the inspiration!

[@nomadbrad503]

I appreciate that MarVew!

[@journeywithnichole]

I LOVED this video! Having steak & eggs with Nomad Brad & Nomad King,, sitting on the roof with seriously cool snacks, walking on a beach in San Diego with nobody else around, watching the beautiful sunset over the ocean… WOW!! You sure know how to capture the moments Nomad Brad!! 👍☀️🌊🚚

[@nomadbrad503]

Thank you Nichole!! I’m happy that I was able to share this day with you and that it came across well ❤️

[@waynekaczmarek946]

I know, it's great; can't wait to get out of my current prison the governments been so forsfully keeping me in,I'm really really ready to get my freedom for real, thanks you guys love you both brothers.

[@donaldfrazier5244]

Totally awesome power breakfast,nothing beats steak and eggs!

[@nomadbrad503]

I agree! it was so good 😎

[@joycemaurer3588]

I like your videos! Definitely a great way of life and you are making the best of it in so many ways.

[@nomadbrad503]

thank you for watching. I appreciate your support 😎

[@brandyag]

I love San Diego and I slept there for almost a month in my convention van.

[@nomadbrad503]

Nice, it's a great place !

[@TroyBarrus]

Brad, you should try getting your brand of coffee in beans. It is much more enjoyable and tasty than that which is already ground. You can pick up a coffee grinder cheap. You'll thank me later! Enjoy watching the live stream and videos.

[@nomadbrad503]

Thanks for the tip! I may need to invest in a grinder

[@scottk6260]

Hey Brad! Love it when you do reviews. The snacks are very interesting, especially the strawberry rolls you guys had at the end. Good to know you guys are there to look out for each other. I just bought a new printer and went from a tiny little thing back to the kind that looks like a copier, but takes up six times the space. I've never noticed what printer you have for your tiny home. Please share your ideas for small printers and maybe a review or two would be nice? Thanks Brad! Love and light coming your way from NYC - also to King too!

[@nomadbrad503]

thanks scott! honestly I havent owned a printer in 6 years. I go to office depot/ ups store on the rare occasion i need to print something

[@scottk6260]

@@nomadbrad503 Thanks for the reply, Brad. I'm still trapped in my NYC apartment, but may need to consider van life when I retire - I'm 60 now and I know the day will be coming sooner than later. I'm saving up and hoping to spend retirement between family in Iowa and southern CA. I lived in Palm Springs in the late 90's for two years and miss the desert - especially the dry heat. I had no allergies when I lived there and don't even want to talk about the difference between NYC and the desert. Love and light, Brad - you the man!

[@Living_Off_The_Road]

Watching this in the mountains hell yeah! Priceless 🔥🙏🤘

[@nomadbrad503]

right on brother! I saw that you went for a little road trip. enjoy the mountain air!

[@shepatown]

Don't have a snaccident up there on the roof. All the snacks can leave you glazed and confused. Cheesy comment. That's a whisk I'm willing to take. I may have to check out that company. Thanks!

[@nomadbrad503]

😂 a snaccident... im rolling on the floor laughing. seriously though, they were really fun to try out

[@BTNomad]

How did your tummy feel after eating all those different snacks? 🤣🤣🤣 Your videos make me smile. And I have to say that I'm stunned that you're able to find such cool beach spots in San Diego. I wouldn't have thought that possible.

[@nomadbrad503]

haha my tummy was okay. there were a lot more snacks that didnt make the video. overall it was a fun experience

[@elbebinpr]

Saw your van the other day while I was walking. I was surprised. Cool video

[@nomadbrad503]

thanks! i have run across several subscribers. people are shocked that this is not a fake channel, but im really out here living it 😂

[@squirrelsguy]

My brother's building a van, he came to me the other day and showed me his new favorite channel and telling me how much he learned. I had to remind him that he met you in person about 4 years ago lol

[@nomadbrad503]

oh yeah? who is your brother?

[@squirrelsguy]

@@nomadbrad503 he came with me when I dropped off some stuff for either Isaac or FNA, might have been aimless travels, don't remember, I met up with a few folks like at your Eugene shop

[@squirrelsguy]

@@nomadbrad503 NGL The van lifers you attracted to your shop were sure good for business for me.

[@williamalexander7441]

Nomads - I really enjoy you guys ! You guys make my day quite often ! I’m a 77 yr old working on my overland 97 Explorer lifted 4 inches with 32’s ! I’m planning on escaping the harsh winters up here in Alaska ! I used to live in Diego up on Hamilton St off El Cajon Blvd. ! Anyways what Beach were you at ? I’m gonna start sharing videos and your channel will be the first !!!!! Ckyaltr!

[@nomadbrad503]

thank you! this video was shot at fiesta island, sunset beach

[@user-lx3mk4bl4v]

Wow that is a lot of solar on the roof! 🤩

[@nomadbrad503]

1,200 watts! im really appreciating it

[@journeywithnichole]

Thanks!

[@nomadbrad503]

Thank you Nichole 🙏🏻 I appreciate you

[@RVingwithG]

Way to Rock VanLife

[@nomadbrad503]

Thank you

[@vevenaneathna]

subbed. channels with 10-100k subs are the best imo

[@nomadbrad503]

Thanks for the sub! im happy to know that im right in that sweet spot 😎

[@user-sd5ul1jy6e]

Storage units pair well with vanlife.

[@nomadbrad503]

they sure do, i was surprised to find a cheap one in SD for like $40/month

[@mo-tive2480]

I'm saving up to start the life. Gotta get a vehicle and figure out a mobile income, I like the Mobile Oil Change Idea. Also, I like the Kei Trucks, there is a good channel with Kei trucks and campers in the back, not sure how it would work for living, but looks nice and cozy camping. Kei trucks are not cheaper either, Min 7k for one..... Need to hit the Lottery 🤞

[@nomadbrad503]

yeah, it definitely takes some money to get started but keep saving and you can do it!

[@tommyamaya4254]

Beautiful life style brother love it

[@nomadbrad503]

Thank you, I appreciate it 🙏🏻

[@Jeff-wb5rt]

I like the part where your having freedom acting young in car like high school days 😂

[@nomadbrad503]

yes! that was much needed 😎

[@srm6366]

Happy for ya bud keep it up 👍

[@nomadbrad503]

thank you, I appreciate that 🙏🏻

[@tavianmorgan3354]

Awesome video Brad!!

[@nomadbrad503]

Im happy that you enjoyed it 😎

[@jaystewart9947]

Thanks for taking one for the team Brad & King. It’s a rough life but someone has to do it! 😂😂 Thanks Brad for a “day in the life” video 😊

[@nomadbrad503]

hey man, im here to eat the prawn flavored chips so you don't have to 😂

[@jaystewart9947]

@@nomadbrad503 😂😂 AND it’s appreciated too! 😄

[@Pushyhog]

whats great is u can hire brad to install.

[@nomadbrad503]

absolutely! im here to help

[@noah786]

Treats perfect for morning coffe

[@nomadbrad503]

yes they were 😎

[@realcruze7993]

"They might be 'dog water'" 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I don't know what your definition is but it's hopefully different than mine.

[@nomadbrad503]

lol im using it as a replacement for "trash" just found out it has another meaning 😂

[@melindathibeaux3109]

New Scriber and enjoying your content no doubt

[@nomadbrad503]

thanks, I appreciate you 😎

[@TheVespap200e]

The homies livin the dream! Lets Gooooo!✌

[@nomadbrad503]

absolutely! 💪🏼

[@Go-Fly-A-Kite]

I love this lifestyle and started demoing, teaching, flying and selling kites.

[@nomadbrad503]

That is awesome! Im glad that you found an enjoyable way to make money

[@islandguy9380]

Howdy Brad 🤠

[@nomadbrad503]

whats up island guy!

[@islandguy9380]

@@nomadbrad503 what's up is your subscriber base. It's going parabolic to the upside! 👍👍😎😎

[@nomadbrad503]

@@islandguy9380 haha you’re right about that. Is nice to see that people are appreciating the videos and joining along for the ride 😎 we have a nice community going here

[@chillnndc]

Brad, my Uncle is a trunk driver. His moto is free ☕ is best ☕. He stops at car dealerships or auto repair places because they usually have free ☕. No shame in his game 😅😅

[@nomadbrad503]

dude! thats a serious hack, i love it 😂 especially these days when a gas station charges $2+ for a single cup, get that free coffee bro, no shame there

[@kenbryant5952]

Persistent

[@nomadbrad503]

absolutely 😎

[@johncee8084]

Hi Nomad Brad Hi King Gamer I'm in NJ visiting family about 6 miles from the GW bridge. Looks like a great day for you guys. I drive back to Virginia tmrw. See you's at the live stream. ☺️

[@nomadbrad503]

Hey John! im happy to hear that you're having a good holliday weekend. see you on the live

[@viralprimenetwork]

Wow, that sounds like such an adventure! We sent you an email, take a look.

[@nomadbrad503]

It’s an amazing adventure

[@wilty5]

I’m curious about the ingredients, I watch what I eat and tend to stay far away from processed foods. It would have been nice to hear you read the ingredients, I’ve got a feeling that I would run as fast as I could from these snacks.

[@nomadbrad503]

I hear you. processed foods in general are not healthy. I dont eat snacks like this on a regular basis. im sure you can imagine the ingredients 😎

[@nib6383]

How has nomad internet been? Which plan are you using with them and how has the performance/stability been?

[@nomadbrad503]

It's been really good. Watch the 2nd half of this video, It should answer all your questions plus more its an in-depth nomad internet review after using it daily for several months: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYO4noOfaLaCn8U

[@jameshiggins.openworld]

I am saving up for a Sage Touch coffee machine

[@nomadbrad503]

nice, that looks like a great unit

[@jameshiggins.openworld]

@@nomadbrad503 Yeah it looks great hope to have for money for it in the fall as you Americans call it

[@waynekaczmarek946]

Oh cool, are those the ones that's made from cricket flour? If so, not for me

[@nomadbrad503]

haha I dont want to eat the bugs!

[@MrBeefsnorkel]

you gotta give that power bank to king!

[@nomadbrad503]

thats the plan!

[@chrisfox4418]

Brad I’m about to buy an inverter and batteries using your link. Why don’t you link to the new 12v 230ah timeusb batteries? Also how many watt hours do you actually need to run the ac all night and keep it at 72 in the heat? The video where you showed your AC running all night it wasn’t actually hot out. Thanks 🙏

[@nomadbrad503]

Hello, I was linking to the batteries that I used in the video. But the 230AH are a good choice. I ran 2 of the 200ah batteries last summer in texas. it ran all night no problem but I didn't keep the temperature super low. You might want to be closer to a 10kw battery bank if you plan to keep it around 72 degrees

[@nomadbrad503]

you also might consider using their 24v batteries. you could install 3 of them. a.co/d/9PNSK7f

[@gotreactions]

Hanging out on the beach, steaks, buds AND making money??? What!!!!

[@nomadbrad503]

I know! its the best time

[@agent5758]

hey Brad, what work have you done on your gas cap? I put an aftermarket lock cap on my box truck. it was fine for about a week until I woke up one morning to no gas, someone was able to pry it off and steal all my gas over night. I want to find a welder to put a locked box over my gas entry but idk how to go about that.

[@nomadbrad503]

wow thats cold. I havent done anything with my gas cap, it doesnt even lock. havent had a problem in 6 years of vanlife.

[@brandonstitt8032]

How about instead of getting a storage unit you give away the free stuff you don't necessarily need

[@nomadbrad503]

When I’m filming reviews for companies they send me their products up to 1 month before I actually film the review. This is my issue, I have large items in my possession that I can’t give away and also don’t want to be tripping over them in my tiny home. This is why I need a small storage unit

[@postedback]

Do most vanlifers live on foodstamps and etc?

[@nomadbrad503]

no, I dont know any vanlifers on foodstamps. Everyone I know has a job or savings or retirement that is allowing them to live like this. The folks who are more hard up financially and living in vehicles because it's a last resort before being actually homeless may be on foodstamps

[@reidevans4119]

Brad can i pick your brain about an install that i have just done? is there an easier way to communicate?

[@nomadbrad503]

Yes, email me: [e-mail]

[@LidiaRico]

Is this the day I woke you up? 😂

[@nomadbrad503]

lol I was awake! But yes, this was the day. I should have filmed that, would have been a cool addition to the vlog 😎

[@Tenzy7515]

Link to the coffee machine?

[@nomadbrad503]

Right here: www.amazon.com/dp/B09X3WGJ3R?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzbradl0ae-20&creativeASIN=B09X3WGJ3R&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.Z60LIH71O1NX&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin

[@bigtom4709]

Did I hear you say “Delta 2 Pro” Power Station?

[@nomadbrad503]

yes, it's actually just the "delta 2"

[@bigtom4709]

@@nomadbrad503 … I thought maybe you were introducing a new EcoFlow model. 😂

[@stevebrotzman723]

Brad do you think your business graphics on your truck help you from being scrutinized when you park in business parking lots?

[@nomadbrad503]

Absolutely, that was part of the plan

[@stevebrotzman723]

@@nomadbrad503 Thought so :) You have definitely helped me figure out what would work best for me. I think I can get more panels on top of a box truck compared to a van. I plan on getting a GMC box truck with a v8 so it will be easy to work on and parts are so much cheaper than a Transit or a sprinter. The build will be easier since everything is already square and spotting my solar panels won't be as easy. Always smashing the like button!

[@nomadbrad503]

@@stevebrotzman723 thanks Steve! You’re right about the box truck being the easiest platform to build and tons of room for panels on the roof

[@MrRichmattson]

“This is the Life.” But….no wife…no children…eventually no grandchildren.

[@nomadbrad503]

thats correct. a family wasnt in the cards for me. im enjoying the peace and simplicity of being single

[@brentzobel1907]

My kids graduated that I had full custody of. I met someone who loves to travel with me. It works out awesome. My daughters and her 2 sons we can visit in different states. Around Thanksgiving and christmas, we rent a cabin, and all of us meet up.

[@user-sd5ul1jy6e]

$25 Starbucks coffee by 2025.

[@joanneburford6364]

Wouldn't pay 25 cents for your revolting American coffee 🤮

[@nomadbrad503]

😂 you're probably right about that

[@57monoshock]

Dog water. LoL

[@nomadbrad503]

😎

[@joanneburford6364]

If you compare the coffee you make to Starbucks mate, you must be drinking garbage.

[@nomadbrad503]

It's just the most well know coffee brand that I could think of but thanks for the feedback.

[@joanneburford6364]

@@nomadbrad503 I'm sure your coffee is better than SB.