Minimalist Rent-Free City Living in a Tiny House & Stealth Van

[@johnpaullopeztaberdo5997]

Hi everyone, it's John Paul here. Thank you for all the amazing comments and support. I really appreciate it! It took me a while to figure out how to navigate owning my own house, yet still having enough time and money for the lifestyle I enjoy. My life isn't perfect, but I'm grateful for how things have panned out so far 😊 I've been living in my tiny house for 6 months! It has been a crazy journey so far, starting with using camping gear inside the house before I got furniture, to splitting my time between van-dwelling and tiny house living to cut out the ridiculous commute time between the Blue Mountains and Sydney City for work 😅 Along the way I was lucky enough to be filmed by Bryce and Rasa from the KZbin channel and website Living Big in a Tiny House. They did an amazing job telling my story at month four! Since then I have been fortunate enough to have had the time and money to travel to India, Sri Lanka and Nepal, while still being on track to pay off my mortgage within two years. I've also had time to rekindle my love for photography, take up surfing as a new hobby, spend Easter with my family, help two friends move house, and help my sister build up her new van for her own #vanlife adventures! However, the journey has only just begun... I haven't spent enough time helping to manage the land I'm sharing, and I'm yet to create a permanent toilet solution for the house... And, I haven't yet had a housewarming party! For those that are wondering what the future has in store for me. Well, of course, I have no idea 😅 But my intention is to find a piece of land to own and share with the people that I care for the most. Then, maybe to start a family and build two or three tiny houses connected by an awesome outdoor living area! And I want to travel, a lot. Ive got my eyes on Indonesia, China and Mongolia next. Amelie is the name of the house - yes, after the introverted yet inquisitive character that devotes her life to bringing happiness to others 😊 Together with my van Constance, I am reminded to keep trying my best to make people smile, and to keep exploring this amazing and ever-changing world. With love jp P.S. I'm aware that it's totally cheesy to name my house and van... This is the first time I've said it in public! But hey, I like cheese. Especially cheddar.

[@yazajag]

Hi John Paul, it's 6 months later but I'm just getting to see your amazing story. I hope all is well for you and you got to check off a few more things from your list. Your story is very inspirational to me and many others. Some of my goals are to have an affordable home, get out of debt and make a living doing what I love as a creative person in the feild of art, design and literature. Stories like yours show me it’s all very possible, I just have to keep at it and make some adjustments. Thank you and wishing you all the best on your journey. 💖🏡🚗👏🏽☺

[@Hineni2362]

So you plan to visit my country, Indonesia👍. You won't regret it. A recommended destination, specially for a traveller like you

[@j.z.7337]

What backpack is it exactly?

[@lizsteeds6697]

@@j.z.7337 Kathmandu ... it's a New Zealand brand of outdoor wear. They have a website with an extensive photographic catalogue for you to identify the backpack he uses. Google the name ... ( include outdoor wear or you will get Kathmandu in Nepal)

[@chitaar]

Nice story! Thanks for sharing. I'm from Semarang Indonesia, don't worry to hit me up when you plan to visit cities around me for guide or tips for travelling here!

[@marioneto50]

Bryce, I have to say that yours is one of the best produced shows on KZbin right now. Congrats for the beautiful job. Cheers from Brazil

[@livingbig]

Thank-you so much!

[@wcostaneto]

One more brazilian watching this great youtube channel ;)

[@sorchamarie4089]

It's like watching Grand Designs, I love this channel

[@suncatto]

🇧🇷

[@ninfarose]

I agree

[@maryc7830]

I truly love the fact that so many people replied to him for space to park the tiny home. Awesome!

[@hndogaddict8236]

Do you own a cat or a dog?

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

Good thing not everyone is into tiny homes lol Where would we park ours if they were lol

[@parang1685]

He is a backpacker, van lifer and a tiny houser.

[@marciawalden]

John Paul, I applaud you for recognizing that your “character flaw” was really your gift. Good for you. You seem absolutely and utterly FREE!

[@hfs9700]

This was a 2 in 1. Nice tiny house and what's in my rucksack. A truly well organised minmalist.

[@user-my5ey6ow7m]

just needed a van tour for a 3-in-1!

[@livingbig]

I loved John Paul's story. It's pretty amazing how he has been able to streamline his life and splitting his time between the van and the tiny house is a great way of achieving a great lifestyle. Could you see yourself doing this?

[@BobRobinson]

Living Big In A Tiny House can look at my tiny home please I'm a huge fan spent 1300 Canadian so far kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5DKnKOclM-LotU

[@jelynmccann9107]

Living Big In A Tiny House This channel inspires me 😻 all the love from the Philippines

[@dastrnad]

Living Big In A Tiny House absolutely! Well done, John Paul. I love this kind of out-of-the-box thinking. Not only is he saving money (and therefore spending it on more important things) he’s saving precious life hours as well, time that would otherwise be wasted commuting. We all have a limited time on this earth. Make sure you prioritize your life in order to maximize the time you spend doing the things you love.

[@scdobserver835]

Living Big In A Tiny House indeed. Very inspirational and aspirational!

[@stephanieleithead8960]

Love this!! It’s been my five year plan for a couple years and looks like it’ll come true sooner than five years! Thx for showing the world John Paul’s secret to a free life

[@ab00781]

I will own my Tiny House this year soon! Mark my words!

[@livingbig]

That sounds like a great plan!

[@dastrnad]

rhashad88 good luck!!

[@persebra]

Your words are marked. anyone open for bets, let me know.

[@petalss5325]

it's be awesome if u can take videos on ur building process! :-) good luck!!

[@Chanhee]

per sebra I bet a hunned that it won’t happen (sorry dude!)

[@katmandu137]

I love that John Paul shared his backpack concept and what he takes with him. Thank you for sharing this!

[@louise-yo7kz]

Really inspiring

[@cheyenne1095]

This is such a well done show that answers the questions viewers really want to know. I’ve found that I prefer this series over any on national television. I really appreciate how the focus is split pretty equally between the person being interviewed and the house itself. I think to fully understand the house, you need to know the dwellers intentions! 10s across the board :)

[@gondolin12]

Cheyenne I agree 💯 % . more and more people are starting to think like you and my guess is thats why advertisers pulled out on youtube. national tv conglomerates made them to pull because they are losing viewers to this high quality content channels. they can’t keep up with these standards so destroy youtube bring back viewers to brainwash.

[@veraopdebeek9183]

The back pack is amazing!!!

[@maxmd9218]

Vera Op de Beek He is like a real life Dora the Explorer!

[@christinecross6494]

After living in a van for 3 months with my husband I’ve realised that we actually so little in life to really be happy! Those 3 months was the best time of my life. I could do it all over again! And now we are so inspired to build a small space for ourselves here in NZ

[@nessaelessar]

Having all you need in one backpack is *very* liberating - speaking from experience. Also, thank you for the recommendation. I think I need this book!

[@livingbig]

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching. I just checked out the update on your tiny house. It's looking great! :)

[@BedCrunch]

Nothing beats being lightly packed. I am super lightly packed if I have to go for a weekend trip in another city, but sometimes tend to bring an additional foldable bag if I plan shopping. Bare in mind I do not use a backpack, but a nice elegant bag (looks like a laptop/business bag), so there is no "backpacker style".

[@Slivings911]

I couldn't keep my wardrobe in a backpack, but I have downsized it by doing a "capsule wardrobe" that I'm pretty happy with.

[@samhailess]

I could do it if it wasn't for the fact I play guitar. Guitars are big. 😂

[@estebanb7166]

@samhailes Same, but how many guitars do you need? Hanging net storage from ceiling would work. Get a DI Box or a small tube amp. If you must have more gear, pay for climate regulated storage unit.

[@sukaicosmica]

Bryce always describes the essence and experience of each tiny house so accurately and sweetly.

[@michaeldreher3853]

The most coherent explanation for a minimalist lifestyle on this show. IMPRESSED!!

[@tui2ii]

That's a really neat house. That backpack though! 😍

[@CiecieNewson]

I just bought a jeep and my next step is a tiny house. It's so cool to see someone else living the way I plan to soon. ~Smile!

[@dr.sonaldwivedi3419]

Ciecie Newson congrats to ur milestone..enjoy it babes!

[@yourmoistgrandma3202]

The guy is an Architect. LOL

[@misssincere5762]

Any updates on the tiny house?

[@karlkelly9005]

That's cool, but also include the purchasing of a land.

[@peaceandlove544]

@@karlkelly9005 or rent

[@VickyRBenson]

That back pack is amazing! A great idea and packed so well in the various compartments. The plan of the house is so open and attractive. The green plant adds a lot.

[@Niversus]

*Sigh* The music at the beginning is always so promising. :) It makes me happy instantly and I know that I can enjoy a few minutes of really high quality content. Thank you so much, also to the camerawoman/man.

[@gondolin12]

Niversus Bryce should put it on itunes. I want that music aa a ringtone 😁 to feel positive energy every time my phone rings

[@Well_possibly]

The camera work is always amazing. It is so smooth that I tend to forget that an additional person is there!

[@lillemorlagergren8770]

Niversus I totally agree! The best of all tiny houses/vans that's on KZbin! Bryce is truly inspiring!

[@wakingtheworld]

The camera lady is Bryce's wife, Rasa...

[@WESSERPARAQUAT]

Hey Bryce your passion and enthusiasm for these projects is what makes your channel a really good watch , you are very much in touch with your subject matter and you convey that so well to the viewers, very sleek house definite thumbs up for this one

[@szzsuzsanna5781]

I love the tiny house but I love his story and way of life even more. Thank you for sharing! This channel is full of inspiration and positivity :)

[@doreenm6761]

I feel like the prices on tiny homes has been going up and up and up. This is such a beautiful but very small space to cost 46,000 to build. I was remembering tiny homes being at 20,000 a few years ago and gorgeous ones.

[@christianwu6141]

Doreen M not just tiny homes! basically all real estate and housing and such has gotten uber expensive... it’s pretty tragic. though i’d take this over 500k+ house any day

[@doloresreynolds8145]

Doreen M A lot of the early House build were self-built, which keeps costs low. Also, I used to wonder about the capacities of the trailers they'd use vs the weight of the build. I would love to hear from someone with a tiny home a few years old that has been moved around a bit, about how well the structure is holding up.

[@SonyaUsmanova2020]

As demand rises, supply too, by price or quantity (not quality always) free damn market ... I won’t be surprised if soon they will tax tiny houses for property tax like a full size normal house.

[@SonyaUsmanova2020]

Government won’t stand if people are living off grid and with small footprints, as they mostly aim to bite a piece away from everybody

[@ariamontgomery7634]

I think its 46000 australian dollars, not us dollars, that makes quiet a difference ;)

[@MelissaBrownapt215]

Brilliant. Handsome, intelligent. Progressive guy. And the take away cup means he's not generating plastic and foam trash, which is destroying our home.

[@frankpichardo5299]

Apt215 Melissa Brown Progressive? That’s usually a negative thing, haha!!!

[@lelexoxo303]

@@frankpichardo5299 When has being progressive ever been negative?

[@frankpichardo5299]

lelexoxo303 Politically, always!!!

[@lelexoxo303]

@@frankpichardo5299 Seriously?

[@frankpichardo5299]

lelexoxo303 Yup, they’re the weirdos who want everything for free, created more than 70 genders, get offended for everything, etc.

[@conegallery]

One thing I would do to improve the Stealth Van... is to install a swivel on the drivers seat, so he can turn it all the way around and have a captains seat to sit in, instead of just using his sleeping space and possibly a custom table that can be pulled or folded out from the side of the seat to be able to do work on (although the lap-table looked pretty useful, as well).

[@zacharywright5318]

Your farewell tag lines at the end of your videos ARE THE BEST!!! Thanks for sharing all the magic. I have learned a lot these past few years and am looking forward to learning more. Thanks Bryce!!

[@livingbig]

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[@Dee-bv4py]

Living Big In A Tiny House ...thank you so much Will surely check it out 🙂

[@serenity0324]

hi Bryce, just a suggestion (not sure if this would be possible) but have you thought of partnering with browser Ecosia? They plant trees every time you use their browser.

[@livingbig]

Heya! Ecosia a search engine, not a browser, but I do use Ecosia as a search engine! It's a really great idea. With the Brave browser, you can simply select which search engine you would like to use, and Ecosia is already on the list so you don't need to download additional plugins for it.

[@Boofyre]

Been using Brave for about 2 weeks. Brave does not allow 'trackers' to infiltrate your computer, smart phone, or tablet. I never have to look at ads.

[@mikaelafox6106]

6:35 That was the only thing that actually worried me! Knowing all that he has in that backpack, please keep a closer eye on it or some how secure it to the chair. The Blue Mountains are exquisite! I highly recommend anyone to visit. I visited in 2003 and it left a huge impression on me. It felt like walking through the ancient past. As if a dinosaur could poke its head through the bush.There was also a thunderstorm there when I was there and it was so intense!

[@randzopyr1038]

Of course they're intense, what with Moria lying beneath and mountain giants waiting to hurl boulders at you should you venture high enough.

[@annfoster465]

What a sensible guy. He has bought himself a life of choices.

[@s.e.fernandez4002]

Ahhhh! How wonderful and practical. I've done the high rent and the 90 minute commute to work and his very inventive creative combo really resonated for me! Thank you for sharing this video!

[@Kammitoes]

I see quite a few vans around the city these days that I’m almost certain are stealth camping. I admire them, but it’s ridiculous that it isn’t legal. There are too many regulations nowadays. Totally love John Paul’s tiny house too...he’s really got his life together. More power to him. Thanks as always Bryce 🌻

[@FurnitureFan]

It seems that it isn't illegal. I'm sure that cops on duty have often had to sleep in a car, and most likely know how it is. Besides, it makes total sense to pull off the road and sleep if you have a long commute and feel concerned that it might affect your driving?

[@lovemuffin1963]

So let them park in your driveway and it's not illegal.

[@MaximC]

Slaves can't be too free, you know...

[@lessmorley2091]

Annette Po if people would stop submitting to those who are responsible for all the oppressive "regulations"that benefit only the parasitical controllers who impose such nonsense on the gen.pop.,how quickly they would cease to be the self appointed authorities that rule over us.I say off with their heads!

[@MaximC]

@@lessmorley2091 Embrace anarcho-communism 🙂 In the end, it's not them that as responsible for the current (shitty) state of affairs, but actually us, us buying all this. Not to disagree with you, but to add to your comment.

[@harveybirdman74]

He's outsmarted Sydney's Real Estate Ponzi scheme

[@louise-yo7kz]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@di-ot4pq]

Totally tuned with 'practice what you preach'. He found the way of not only a small house life, a van life and the perfectly designed rucksack makes it even smaller. Congrats and thanks for sharing with us.

[@ImDBatty1]

I think the message is clear to me, that I need to establish a vehicle that I can live in, as well as drive, and have a separate tiny house... Of course, I've been thinking this way for awhile as my ideas evolve... 😎 I'm now homesick for a home I don't even own yet... 😅 Cheers Bryce, Rasa, John Paul, you all have my envy and respect! 🖤🦇

[@lori6709]

ImDBatty1 , I have recently downsized to a tiny apartment and am about to also start traveling in a small vehicle. For me it is the best of both worlds...I have a minimalistic, small, worry-free home base, while having the freedom to travel and have wonderful experiences in my drivable home. 🏡🚗

[@ImDBatty1]

Lori P. My issue with apartment life, is all studio apartments and one bedroom apartments are taken, or cost only a hundred dollars less than a two bedroom... I'm also not tied to where I live currently, it's just a place until I can get into a tiny house or converted van or box truck... I'll probably keep looking, or looking at getting a transfer from work to elsewhere in the United States, unless I can find more work outside of the country... 🙂 🦇

[@lori6709]

ImDBatty1, apartment life was definitely not my first choice. I have dreamt of having a tiny house for a long time…but finances are not quite matching up with my dream! I also have thought of eventually building out a box truck to travel, allowing me to travel with/in my home. My first step toward this goal was to significantly downsize into a tiny apartment, allowing me to focus on traveling now, and begin that travel with the vehicle I have, rather than wait for a larger vehicle! When reality does not quite allow for the ultimate dream, rather than to become an arm chair dreamer, I found a way to take steps towards what I want. I wish you the best in reaching your dreams! ✌🏼

[@tainuibabe1812]

I love his attitude to life and I completely agree with his reasoning behind what drove him to live this fantastic lifestyle. He is free to do what he likes, work when he likes and take time off when he likes. This is what living life is all about!

[@EDTHEWATERGUY]

This is exactly what I have been planning. I will be living in my conversion van but I will have a small cheap house so that I have a mailing address for large package deliveries and a place to store extra items that I don't need as well as a place to park overnight. Living doesn't get any cheaper than that without having to rely on others.

[@rebeccatreeseed410]

I made good progress on my partially underground tiny house this summer. Six inch snow dump last night, no more outside work til spring. Not quite ready to finish out the inside. Already made a 10x10 Japanese style garden at the entry. Attaches to a 70 SF triangular greenhouse in process, which attaches to a 12x14 carport... under which I will build an 8x8 earthbag "cellar". I am feeling plush. On a 5 acre food forest. Looked one last time at over priced real estate in the Seattle area... and will trade my Tacoma on a van for grandkid visits. Better five acres free and clear than a fat mortgage.

[@ChazEvansdale]

I've been watching a lot of Van Life videos lately to inspire better tiny house designs. Vans Dwellers tend to make better use of space and much can be learned from their simple lifestyle. Main thing holding me back from Van Life is lack of consistent high speed internet.

[@PemaquidGirl]

I came back to this video after a couple years because I was feeling so immobilized by how long it takes me to get out of the house to go camping for a weekend. Sheesh! All weekend, I told myself, "I need a reminder of what that cool guy had in his backpack.... and I need a bigger backpack." Thanks for inspiring me to be more portable, JP!! : )

[@bevr2164]

I love the simplicity of his lifestyle and concluding exactly what he needs, wherever he is......brilliant.....🆒🤗

[@homamousavi213]

Absolutely love his lifestyle and how literally minimal it is. It made me think about downsizing my wardrobe. Thanks for the tour.

[@tamaraweber3296]

Under armour keeps you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Very big sellers in the USA. John Paul is awesome, house and van.

[@der0keks]

Very Jelly. Nice setup John. You have homed this to the inch of its life, allowing you to live yours how you want. I have much respect for what you have built.

[@SkoolieBoyQue]

Two things I'm interested in for some reason. Fell in love with tiny homes a while ago and now for some reason, I'm watching videos of people camping out of their vehicles. The combination of having both never occurred to me until now. Great video. Love that couch as well... couch/daybed with storage. Dope. 👌🏾

[@filippo1221]

Bryce, you are just an absolute LEGEND. We love you videos and you inspired us so much. Also your videos are our favourites.

[@zoe1988akayoyo]

This guy is living my dream!!

[@ConscientiousOmnivore]

Awesome setup. Kudos to John Paul for his bravery to live life on his own terms!

[@Bonobo3D]

Very inspiring video. John Paul has used minimalism to perfection in the design of his homes and his life. When we rid ourselves of all that we don't need our lives expand.

[@dieynad]

What an amazing life philosophy! And a clean, organized and space saving tiny home! And the van? Cozy! Thank you so much for the inspiration. This is one of my favourite episodes. Stay focused and blessed. Cheers.

[@MageThief]

This is exactly what I want, love this guys tiny house and the car.

[@LuisGonzalez-gb4uh]

I absolutely loved both, the tiny house and the Berlingo. I've been thinking about doing the same thing, starting with the small furgo, but I can't help saying to myself "are you nuts?". Well, it's good to know I'm not the only one.

[@bakeraus]

This is a Designer Eco Tiny Homes build. Great setup and even nicer lifestyle.

[@Brownbear-bh7ge]

This is so good JP! I just love how simple you have made things here, I like the no fuss simple lifestyle attitude! This video has truly inspired me to do something for my future . Too much clutter equals confusion and I myself need to have a 'clear out' also. Thanks man, hope all is well!

[@ThousandTimesBefore]

John Pauls philosophy is so much like mine! I also never work long in the same place, because no matter how complex, as soon as I get the hang of something, it's not interesting to me anymore and I'm drawn to something else. I love minimalism, because every bit of money you don't spend is valuable time of your life that you don't have to spend working. :)

[@jenniferbringman9054]

ThousandTimesBefore I so agree! I always admired people who could do a job for 25 years or until retirement! I Just couldn’t! I would learn a job get bored and move on to learn something new!

[@typhlosionisbest]

I'm glad that other people are happy about being this way. I thought that there was something wrong with me. Him discussing it in this video was really reassuring.

[@bharbir]

I really liked the the go bag. It’s a great idea for anyone, not just for minimalist.

[@boogiedownbronx73]

Blue Mountains are absolutely amazing. I went hiking there in the valley...i was a bit scared to encounter any brown snakes since...but all found was a leech inside my wet sock...people are quite friendly

[@ebonyrenna]

theabstrakt84 Was the Leech friendly?? 😂

[@Verse84]

This guy is doing exactly what I'm working towards. Being able to work less and not worry about bills sounds perfect.

[@Mandydailyblog]

Simply amazing.... Both his tiny house and car seems so small but are quite spacious ~!!

[@Sudeshna53]

This show is the best in its category. It helped me get through the pandemic!

[@AudreyHeadley]

Working on my tiny house but since I live in hurricane prone island bill be using different material (cement blocks, steel, marl, sand, etc) from what most tiny house owners use.

[@juliamartinez7466]

Bryce, thank you for offering us inspirational people from all over the world. You are a builder of.... hope

[@Jamac007]

dam those cicadas

[@livingbig]

Oh yeah! They were punishingly loud. It made filming really difficult.

[@0ut1and3r]

I'll take the natural hum of cicadas over helicopters, trains, buses, sirens, any day 😣

[@livingbig]

Good point. They were so loud in Australia though, I think they could easily drown out a helicopter!

[@Ken-lq3qt]

Living Big In A Tiny House yup when I was staying in Aus I thought there was an alarm going off outside

[@0ut1and3r]

I guess it's not that bad in the states lol

[@angellau9738]

Being minimalist is my next move...it's makes life so much easier and totally budget friendly....Just love this concept of tiny house...

[@gregorydaines]

I really liked this guys tiny house. Its very much scaled down. I think I'll be taking the kitchen style with the deep counter to use in my studio

[@kamranfar2642]

I realized that every time i watch one of your works, you put me in a deep imagination of designing a tiny house for myself as an architect and i forget to like the video......:D ...shame on me, i have to go back and like them all ;). keep up the good work you are the most famous person in the tiny house revolution.

[@dylantorres6938]

This gets me so stoked to build mine just knowing that people are keen to rent space in Australia.

[@livingbig]

Yup, it's really not difficult finding places to park a tiny house, especially if you can be somewhat flexible with your area. Doing the van project allowed JP to live further out of town and get the best of both worlds.

[@tspacefullstop4161]

This was an incredile example of breaking the norm. Living in a sustainable and libertating lifestyle. Well done. Always a pleasure to watch your videos Bryce..truly a remarkable acheivement in bring this message out into the world. Thank you.

[@Tsiri09]

I'm starting with buying a used 3/4 ton diesel truck. Then I'll get an older travel trailer or more likely, a car hauler the right size and build my own. That way it's custom and will have steel framing and fantastic insulation.

[@chapman1569]

The opening credits and the musical theme are always the promise of an interesting tiny home story. Well done!

[@CaptainXJ]

It still cracks me up the people who make their kitchens short and their "living rooms" tall. I am the complete opposite, I want a big open kitchen and a tight comfy living room.

[@junbh2]

Yeah, in the living room you're mostly sitting and in the kitchen you're mostly standing.

[@seeyanexttuesday23]

This is perfect. Absolutely love this guy's outlook.

[@notconvincedgranny6573]

Neat...I'd want a toilet in my tiny place though.

[@seedsoflove7684]

Unnerving. Every time to go to the bathroom to have to go next door. No!

[@meeranaidu4656]

Yuss yuss.

[@sylviapuppysticker8664]

Even just a bucket system for emergencies... no one wants to have to use a bottle on the road!

[@floralupstart836]

Yes it seemed to have room for one. A composting one? Loved the back pack set up

[@louise-yo7kz]

Just cause in the middle of the night....😳

[@louise-yo7kz]

This guy is my superhero. Lovely tidy efficient space. Minimalist

[@Shadow2084]

Bravo Bryce - ANOTHER great video. John Paul - extremely personable - really has walked the walk. His planning for the future is commendable. Thanks Bryce - take care my friend ;)

[@birgitt1963ful]

Charles H cool

[@holly7010]

I just saw this video, John Paul you are inspiring. I pray that you are totally (or darn close) to set up and beyond wonderfully well traveled and happy. Blessings, to you from Texas USA

[@raggedblossom508]

This is a clever arrangement, but I wonder, how does he heat the tiny house in winter? It might look tropical now but it can also get cold in the Blue Mountains.

[@johnpaullopeztaberdo5997]

Rowan Hagen just a small electric space heater at the moment. 10-20 minutes and the house is warm enough for a while night 😊

[@FurnitureFan]

I hadn't thought of that as he had it built, but how much insulation should it take? He is in a sheltered spot there.

[@MG-un6tc]

I have been addicted to watching your vid Bryce. Im eyeing in building my own tiny house sooooooon when i am capable already. Haha but hey all tiny houses you feature has its own uniqueness. Its keeping my inspired in so many ways! Good job!

[@RunFromHumanContacts]

Hows hes doing it is exactly how i plan on doing it! Van life for work and a tiny home for off days and to have land and such. Ao happy to see someome else doing it.

[@TresChica88]

This is the absolute best. I wish it was legal everywhere for anyone to be this resourceful if they so desired.

[@FamilyFreedom]

Such an awesome way to live :))

[@chuckwatts4472]

i spent 4 years living out of my backpack in the late 1970s ... splitting my time between durango colorado and edinburgh scotland ... yes, it was liberating ... but all of a sudden i needed a feeling of permanence ... but even today i lust for a tiny house ... i did boats off and on, but now i need dry land ... i do love to see what is being done here ... !!!!!!!! ... thank you for sharing .... chuck

[@kingrafferty]

What brand/model backpack is he using? thank you for the cool videos

[@vladimirstarnov7431]

Kathmandu.

[@shenandoah1322]

It is October 2019 as I type, and I decided a week ago that 2020 is my year to declutter my apartment. I'm not waiting for January - I've already started. I have way too many clothes, a small store of yarn, and a lot of supplies for work (craft supplies, mainly, as I work in daycare). I want a simple, uncluttered life, and an uncluttered mind, and you can't have an uncluttered mind in a cluttered space. The number 2020 is significant, too, as it signifies perfect vision. I hope to declutter my life so as to re-establish a vision for my life. My life came crashing down in 2004, and then again in 2011, and I've been working hard to reassemble myself. This is the next step, and one day I would love to own a tiny home!

[@TheJayair]

Hats off to you friend.

[@danielsaddleton4246]

Amazing. Well done John Paul. This has been a goal of mine for some time now in Sydney. Can't wait to make it a reality. Great video Bryce.

[@jelynmccann9107]

Hi Bryce. I love your channel. Thanks for sharing about beautiful tiny houses and stories ❤❤❤

[@livingbig]

You're welcome Jelyn! Thanks for watching. :)

[@JaseWolf]

Omgosh I love that you've covered someone that also is doing Van Life! Back when I told you a couple years ago about how I was aiming to get a bus to renovate. I've downsized that idea to a van but then as the deeds of the house I live in with my mum prohibits "commercial vehicles" which a van is.. I've thought of a mini van, as those are not classed as "commercial vehicles".. So as soon as I have got my license and found whatever mini van I can get my hands onto, I can be out exploring basically instantly. Also it's much better downsizing and then sizing up until you've found the sweet spot for yourself. As if a mini van I find too small for me, I won't of spent even a 10th as much as I would converting a commercial van to a livable space. Hope you have some more van life surprises in store!

[@GhettoGirlTravels]

Amazing! I’m buying that backpack ASAP!

[@jennaanderson2202]

This is freaking amazing! Huge props to Jon Paul!!! Btw, I love the sound of the cicadas, they make me miss summer so much!!!

[@cynthial6713]

It's great to see how you don't have to give up having urban employment to live in a tiny house, and having a stealth bedroom in his van means not having to commute daily.

[@petrasquietcorner]

I've been getting rid of things I don't need bit by bit as I'm planning to move back to Germany next year, and this guy is definitely inspiring in terms of decluttering.

[@Arbie812]

Fantastic design and layout.

[@JairMcBain]

This may be a weird thing to appreciate, but I love the way you folks transition shots to the sound of doors rolling or gently snapping shut. It's very pleasing! The van door shutting in this one especially.

[@TariAkpodiete]

Jair McBain > great comment. I’ll remember when I am shooting stuff to get such footage. Easy to forget

[@arielojeda6698]

This is exactly the way I want my life and I'm on my way!

[@ay7115]

Jean Paul, Thanks for sharing your life story. You have created a wonderful tinyhouse and van. Enjoy your life and many travels

[@mirians8314]

I love your chanel! It is great! Greatings from Venezuela

[@eddieportillo897]

This channel gives me so many great ideas for my tiny house when the time comes. Keep up the good work Bryce and crew!

[@vilakshanventures]

Such a beautiful house ❤️

[@livingbig]

Thanks! Glad you like it.

[@eriklundstrom1336]

I had that sofa in a small apartment and LOVED it

[@ginadillon2072]

I LOVE IT! HE IS INSPIRATIONAL FOR SURE.

[@jacbelgin8363]

Bryce, week after week you continue to amaze me. Absolutely great video, one of my personal favourites actually. Keep up the good work mate x