Melbourne Living in a Van | Stealth City Van Life Australia | Van Life Parking Tips

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Matt Watson Comedy

Matt Watson Comedy

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@michellebeavis9549
@michellebeavis9549 2 жыл бұрын
In the state of Victoria sleeping in your car is not illegal. Some municipalities, have - 4 I think - have classed it as illegal. Chances are you're in a part where it's perfectly legal. If you travel to Queensland it's illegal everywhere ... that'll be more fun 😊
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all that insider info Michelle! Much appreciated:)
@davechristian7543
@davechristian7543 2 жыл бұрын
I avoid Queensland by all costs lol, seems to me everyone wats to fight u up that way - Im guessing most come from colonial convict stock
@michellebeavis9549
@michellebeavis9549 2 жыл бұрын
@@davechristian7543 that's GOLD 🤣😂🤣😂🤣
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy 2 жыл бұрын
@@davechristian7543 I love the rivalries between the states in this country, some real sibling rivalry. I was up that way back in June and they were talking trash about Vic and NSW;)
@kattytee9901
@kattytee9901 2 жыл бұрын
@@davechristian7543 yes I'm a Queenslander, previously from NSW. Can confirm, people are hostile. I get a bit uneasy with vehicles just hanging around but if I figure out the person is camping, I'm ok with that. We do have a rental crisis here so it's a bit rich they don't allow car/van camping. I suppose they expect you to spend $40-60/night for a holiday park site which are now all booked out most of the time. Qld is a beautiful state but in many ways it's the worst
@KITESURFPARAMOTOR
@KITESURFPARAMOTOR Жыл бұрын
Great video, not paranoid. Respectful and aware. Good job mate
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy Жыл бұрын
Thanks for that Richard:) Means a lot!
@fairyjasmineshouse
@fairyjasmineshouse 2 жыл бұрын
This is great Matt! I never actually knew this is how you do it!
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy 2 жыл бұрын
It’s pretty sneaky;) Glad you liked it!
@emmadavidson8312
@emmadavidson8312 2 жыл бұрын
The sprinter we have is ok for stealth street parking but I plan on doing up a Luton next. More space inside and I’ll have a door from the cab to the back so lights on will be no problem. Also a hi-viz vest or two in the cab for further camo ! 💚
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy 2 жыл бұрын
Hi-viz sitting on the dash, that’s brilliant Emma! Thanks for sharing:)
@AyaFaris-zo4qj
@AyaFaris-zo4qj Жыл бұрын
I love it , thanks for showing Ur sweet little home ❤
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy Жыл бұрын
So glad you liked it:) Didn’t realize it then but this is hands down the best free city stealth parking I’ve ever found. Beautiful part of the world. Thanks for checking it out!
@undercoveradventurist
@undercoveradventurist 2 жыл бұрын
I do the same thing when I'm in the back seat of my car. I have a curtain and peek and then quickly make my move to grab what I need from the front lol. 😂🚘
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy 2 жыл бұрын
You're the second fellow vehicle dweller to comment that. So fun to hear that I'm not a complete creeper:) Thanks for sharing that Undercover Adventurist!
@undercoveradventurist
@undercoveradventurist 2 жыл бұрын
@@MattWatsonComedy yes I feel like in watching because I'm about to commit a crime 😂😂😂 the reality is I just want my water bottle I left in the front seat. So funny lol.
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy 2 жыл бұрын
@@undercoveradventurist that’s exactly how I feel! Imagine having to do time on a account of just needing your water bottle?! I don’t know the the hierarchy works in there but I reckon that would put you near the bottom.
@undercoveradventurist
@undercoveradventurist 2 жыл бұрын
@@MattWatsonComedy 😂😂😂
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy 2 жыл бұрын
@@undercoveradventurist 👏 😂
@jackryan2135
@jackryan2135 Жыл бұрын
Honestly think Melbourne is one of the easiest places in the world to do Vanlife. Brunswick/Carlton/Richmond seem to have a lot more parking restrictions than south of the Yarra. How often do you rotate your parking spots?
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy Жыл бұрын
I was there 4 nights a week for about 6 months. It was a beautiful area! I really felt like I was part of the community. I’ve moved on since, but as I have a mate in the neighborhood every time I return for a night or so it feels like home. Any other favorite Victoria spots I should check out Jack?
@hayleybutler4134
@hayleybutler4134 11 ай бұрын
Instead of curtains I’d try and rig up some fitted cardboard cutouts. Might help with the light.
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip Hayley:)
@CB-sx8xh
@CB-sx8xh 11 күн бұрын
​@@MattWatsonComedy I use black corflute (cheap from Bunnings)
@MankyMC
@MankyMC 2 жыл бұрын
Good on ya Matt, I moved out of my van 2 months ago after 8 months of stealth camping in the city of Melbourne so I can relate with most of the things you mentioned haha. Keep it up mate 🤙🏼
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy 2 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome! Another Melbourne vanlifer!What kind of van and whereabouts were you parked?
@teavstravel
@teavstravel Жыл бұрын
Cool video. I stealth camped in a sprinter all over SA for a little while. It looked much more like a trade vehicle than a camper cause I had some fake signs on the side and no obvious signs of camping. I’d find good places where I felt secure and stay there a while - never had any troubles with anyone. I always felt much more comfy is a quiet suburban back street than anywhere else. While the sprinter had a shower I’d almost never use it - it wasn’t great, so I had a 24/7 gym chain membership and would just look up where they were compared to my travel plans and pop in late at night for a great hot shower. Cool video!
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it Sean! Thanks for sharing your experience:) I’ve build a home in a bigger cargo van with a sink and counter for food prep but l still found myself doing my cooking and dishes outside. At this point I feel like all I really need is a vehicle with a bed. Thanks for checking it out!
@marcusm663
@marcusm663 7 ай бұрын
If you use rubber backed curtains, and two fold them and stitch them, NO LIGHT will get through. You have to make them a couple of cm larger than the window to overlap the edges.
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy 7 ай бұрын
Am looking at fitting an SUV for curtains and will definitely use these tips. Thanks for that:)
@marcusm663
@marcusm663 6 ай бұрын
You're very welcome. Nice to see the stealth is strong with you.
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy 6 ай бұрын
@@marcusm663 😂 Thanks yoda;)
@thunzie
@thunzie 3 ай бұрын
Another great tip that has worked for me is to buy 12mm rare earth magnets from Bunnings (about $10 for 6 of them) to hold the blockout material in place around the windows. It works heaps better than velcro or anything else because you can move the magnets around and then do few perimeter walk arounds to ensure there's no light visible from the outside.
@marcusm663
@marcusm663 3 ай бұрын
@@thunzie I hear ya, you can also get the magnets in a strip.
@reviewsandprojects
@reviewsandprojects 2 жыл бұрын
The saying now is “if there’s no ladder on the roof there’s someone sleeping in it.” We all know hats going on. I agree with the other comment; it’s not illegal and if you’re respecting the neighbourhood people probably don’t care.
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy 2 жыл бұрын
Guess I gotta get me a ladder then;)
@brendanhoffmann8402
@brendanhoffmann8402 3 ай бұрын
I just got a van myself (I'm a few hours out of Melbourne). I'm so keen for sleeping in it, the first thing I did when I got it was shove a Queen size mattress in the back! I left one back seat in the van so I can sit up straight with a good sized table top as a fold down shelf over the seat
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy 3 ай бұрын
@@brendanhoffmann8402 Congrats on the new wheel estate buddy! Thanks for sharing and enjoy the journey.
@scorer3418
@scorer3418 10 ай бұрын
We're pretty laid back too as youve found out.
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy 10 ай бұрын
Honestly, since releasing this video I’ve “van lifed” in a lot of cities and I have yet to find a more kind, welcoming and respectful neighborhood. Hope that this never changes (likely due to my kind;) because I look back on those parking spots with nothing but fond memories. Thanks for having us nomadic folk:)
@OzRoyce
@OzRoyce 3 ай бұрын
Hi I have black tinted windows in my van. During the day you can see out but not in. With a screen protector across the front window inside nobody sees in. At night I use black out material with magnets on the windows. It is obviously a camper van but not obvious someone is in it. I also have a Rebault Master with a nature's head toilet. Best thing out for night time call of nature.
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy 3 ай бұрын
You sound like an experienced van lifer:) I’ve created some black out curtains in for my Kia Niro which attaches by magnets and agree that system works alright. Although as it’s a soft build, and can be converted back into a full vehicle, the curtains don’t hang so it can be a bit of a chore putting them on at night, but definitely worth it for the privacy. Jealous of your toilet! I’m still a Gatorade bottle for numbers ones and a ‘hold it’ for number 2s. Thanks for the suggestions!
@mustard_king
@mustard_king 8 ай бұрын
Dude that is in Brunswick in Melbourne, the locals are preoccupied with accidentally miss gendering possums.
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy 8 ай бұрын
😂 They we’re all kind to me, but I didn’t get too close to any possums;)
@batterysurf
@batterysurf Жыл бұрын
Jesse Pinkman, we need to cook!
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy Жыл бұрын
😂 You get the supplies, I’ve already got the van;)
@davechristian7543
@davechristian7543 2 жыл бұрын
I do exatly wat u do when in my van like peep out the window n check first n then go to the front part or open the door lol, im in Sydney nsw in my lil star wagon 'just not full time but most time - A little colder down that way tho, anyway stay safe bro n good to see theres more ppl doing it heir in Australia.
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy 2 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome Dave! Makes me feel way more ‘normal’ that someone else out there camps the way I do! Have the neighbors given you any trouble? Or have you also proven that stealth vanlife is actually a thing?
@davechristian7543
@davechristian7543 2 жыл бұрын
@@MattWatsonComedy As u said if u pick your spots wisely n don't go getting in n out of your car/van to often or sometimes at all when settling down for the evening n of course dont go singing or talking loud on your phone or like me 'dont go talking to your self to much haha you ll be ok n would actually even be surprised how many prime million dollar locations n views one can have n yes even in the eastern suburbs of Sydney but i love sticking to the Blue Mountains n on summer bc the weather is perfect even tho i should be keeping that to my self haha but ya im not full time but iv met a few great guys who had been doing for it up to even 4 years n they even survived the lock-downs amazingly enough believe irt or not n trust me they r real dark-horses lol as i was even amazed, anyway ya i love seeing n hearing about more vanlifers who stealth park/camp in Australia n i guess were a little more on the down low maybe than our american friends n not as many off course but yep it can be done 100% as long as u use your brain a lil common sense n courtesy 'Anyway all good n thanks for sayin hello.
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy 2 жыл бұрын
@@davechristian7543 It may look that I’m ‘loud and proud’ online, but I certainly keep to myself in the real world. Nice to hear I’m not the only who talks to themselves out loud;) Safe travels mate!
@jedics1
@jedics1 3 ай бұрын
There are some very small minds that absolutely will care and some will see you as a criminal simply because your home has wheels instead of a foundation. In my experience the ignorance of ignorant people has been my bliss. I decided to go all in on "vanlife" from the beginning so I got something big enough to have ALL the comforts of a regular home and it is completely stealth which is an absolutely underrated feature for above mentioned reasons.
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy 3 ай бұрын
Now that’s the right way to live! Thanks for sharing:)
@philliproberts7294
@philliproberts7294 9 ай бұрын
The way rents are going in Melbourne this is going to catch on my rent nearly 2000 a month living in the van free gym membership great idea for showering
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy 9 ай бұрын
Rent’s soaring in most major cities in Canada right now too. Gonna be some cold van dwellers!
@jasongoodburn-moffitt8396
@jasongoodburn-moffitt8396 2 жыл бұрын
Two things to complete the look 1) Featherlite ladder on the roof 2) Have a magnetic decal with a BS company name like "MatthewTech Enterprises" and a simple logo on each side. They are cheap and can be easily removed. These two things will complete the look that you are a commercial vehicle that is owned by a local. Of course, some neighbourhoods have bylaws against commercial vehicles parked overnight, so it pays to know.
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy 2 жыл бұрын
Jason do you work uncover for some law agency?! I like to feel I’m pretty good at getting away with sneaky shenanigans but that’s some next level advice! Will be looking into that asap. Thanks!
@jasongoodburn-moffitt8396
@jasongoodburn-moffitt8396 2 жыл бұрын
@@MattWatsonComedy ha! that's what they want you to believe.
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy 2 жыл бұрын
@@jasongoodburn-moffitt8396 Mission accomplished.
@petejames1326
@petejames1326 Жыл бұрын
who can make you a magnetic decal for the door with a fake company name? bunnings?
@celinagrech
@celinagrech 8 ай бұрын
Vista print make them!
@noglenogle
@noglenogle 2 жыл бұрын
The "predator monster... not Jeffery dahmer"... had me laughing ! You're the best !
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Connie:) Did you watch the Netflix series by the way?! So dang creepy, yet I was beyond intrigued.
@noglenogle
@noglenogle 2 жыл бұрын
@@MattWatsonComedy saw some documentary somewhere. The one thing I will never forget is the young teen that got away and the police gave him back. I personally know a guy (Kevin Artz) who murdered his wife , took pieces of her flesh to the pizza shop he owned and used them as toppings. There is no shortage of sickos
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy 2 жыл бұрын
@@noglenogle Yeah the fact that he could have been stopped a few victims earlier had the cops done their due deligence with the child that they were called about is certainly heartbreaking. My jaw has dropped with what you just told me. For whatever reason when I hear of these true stories there's still a part of me that still can't fathom it, I would imagine when the event is on a personal basis there's no ignoring the horror.
@petejames1326
@petejames1326 Жыл бұрын
@@MattWatsonComedy great vid, i live in QLD, im thinking of buying a Van like yours and living in it, when you live in a van full time, and you have bills what address do you put down? when your licence needs to be renewed and your rego needs to be paid what address do you give? just the PARK? lol or do you give your old address? do you have a PO box where your bills are sent too? can you have a laptop computer and a plug for it in a van like yours or a plug to recharge your phone? cheers
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy Жыл бұрын
@@petejames1326 Greeting James! I’m quite lucky in Australia as I put my girlfriend’s address down for all rego and all bill related info. This particular van does have a “leisure battery” (second battery) under the bed that charges off the van’s alternator whilst I drive. When parked I do use it to charge my laptop and cellphone. If you want an easier and less permanent solution you could get a portable power station that you can charge either by power point or via solar to power all your gear. Safe travels!
@carlsnieders7237
@carlsnieders7237 2 жыл бұрын
you need a vw crafter high roof
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy 2 жыл бұрын
It would be cool to get some more space in there but honestly, but pretty happy with what I’ve got. Thanks for checking out the video Carl!
@dustysgarden2254
@dustysgarden2254 2 жыл бұрын
Matt, com’on you know it’s pronounced Melbin
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy 2 жыл бұрын
😂 Dusty… now I do.
@matt759537
@matt759537 Жыл бұрын
so welll done! very impressive Cool name! keep it up!
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy Жыл бұрын
Right back at ya mate:) Glad you enjoyed it!
@rory2394
@rory2394 6 ай бұрын
yo! what about airflow, do you keep a window slightly down??
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy 6 ай бұрын
On Warner nights I do keep the windows down just enough to get a little airflow, but not enough that someone could get their hand inside.
@DioSfak
@DioSfak 6 ай бұрын
LOOOOOL the predator quote, had to make it clear.
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy 6 ай бұрын
😂 Glad you see the humour in it:) Thanks for checking out my home!
@s-c..
@s-c.. 2 жыл бұрын
Love it! But why don’t you just go to the other side of the park? All day parking (unless that’s changed), semi-industrial, perfectly legitimate place to be parking & no need to be in anyone’s business. I’d be very surprised if the people in those houses aren’t aware of you, even if they aren’t doing anything about it. Anyhoo, good on you.
@anthonydowling3356
@anthonydowling3356 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly .I would not be parking directly outside houses.
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy 2 жыл бұрын
You're probably right, lucky it's legal in this state. Someone did say "good morning" to me as I was getting ready next to the van in what I felt like a bit of a tone, but it was 6am. If that's all they're gonna say, I'll take it:)
@s-c..
@s-c.. 2 жыл бұрын
@@MattWatsonComedy Mind you, & I’m loathe to criticise cos I like /need to do it too sometimes, but I do think loitering around in one place, especially one as claustrophobic as that, is kinda overstaying your welcome. And even more so when your van’s so perfect for the next road over - nice ambiguity as to whether you’re attached to the residential or industrial (and you wouldn’t need to hide like an escapee!). Bear in mind, those people pay plenty of money to live there & it’s hardly affluent, & parking’s at a premium. I reckon I’d be pretty miffed if my visitors couldn’t get a park cos some freeloader’s moved in. Unless of course you’re contributing to the community somehow…. Just my 2 cents, I’m still all for it, just not so much there.
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy 2 жыл бұрын
@@s-c.. I see where you’re coming from. Loving feeling like I’m beating the system, hate feeling like I’m a free loader. It’s weird because no matter where I park I’m in the same bed, but for whatever reason that particular pavement feels likes home. It’s probably partly due to one of my best friends living in one of those houses making it feel like we’re ‘neighbors’ as he’s the one that was encouraging me to come here in the first place. I do my best to lend a hand around the neighborhood when I see it’s needed, but I mostly keep to myself. In the weeks to come I plan on doing a video for the neighborhood as a thank you for letting me be a part of it for so long:)
@jasongoodburn-moffitt8396
@jasongoodburn-moffitt8396 2 жыл бұрын
You mentioned freeloading, which I have trouble with. You are working, and I assume you are paying income tax on earned income. I assume you are using the library, which would be from local property taxes. If being morally pure is a thing for you, perhaps volunteer at the library or make a donation of some kind. I wouldn't think of this as freeloading, with the minor exception of the library. I make the assumption that you shower at a local gym, so that is something you are paying for the use of. It really just comes down to making sure you are being a good neighbour, aren't a nuisance, and not denying a resident or guest of a resident a place to park. But perhaps mix it up a bit and spread it around. Any vehicle in the same spot for a long time without ever moving tends to become suspicious to police - e.g. is the owner still alive, was he the victim of a crime? Was this vehicle used in some illegal? All of a sudden, your vehicle starts getting queried by police, along with your name an awful lot, which then starts raising questions in their minds. If their good police, they'll eventually question you, and if you answer honestly and they'll put it to bed. Probably they'll ask you to move along, especially since it's Australia, and the police there are notoriously nitpicky. US police won't always be so kind.
@trickytrax
@trickytrax Жыл бұрын
I live in this neighbourhood - it's more that just no one cares.
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy Жыл бұрын
Whatever the reason, it’s a stellar neighborhood. Thanks for having us:)
@fikretpajalic1224
@fikretpajalic1224 8 ай бұрын
He lives in Wankerville, formerly known as Brunswick.
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy 8 ай бұрын
I’m back in Canada now, but would move back to the neighborhood in a heartbeat.
@helenellsworth9556
@helenellsworth9556 7 ай бұрын
You need proper window blocks
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy 7 ай бұрын
I certainly do. Those curtains are risky!
@musiccreations85
@musiccreations85 8 ай бұрын
Hi so do you think its is more cost effective to live in a van in australia than renting and would you recommend it to a student ?
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy 8 ай бұрын
It’s not what you do with your life that makes the choice , but the type of person you are. The VanLife hashtag glamorizes the lifestyle, it’s actually quite tough and not suitable for the majority of the population. There are too many factors to decide if it’s cheaper for an individual or not. Depends on how you live. If you’ve never gone camping, I would be trying that first before purchasing a camper. That’s a good place to start. Good luck!
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy 8 ай бұрын
Here’s a video I did on the subject you may find helpful: Is Living in a Van cheaper than Renting? kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2WriZpjh76onrc
@ClassicGaualofa
@ClassicGaualofa 6 ай бұрын
Are you not allowed to live in your vehicle in Australia?
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy 6 ай бұрын
Last I checked it depends on the State. Where I was here in Melbourne Victoria it wasn’t illegal. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching:)
@ClassicGaualofa
@ClassicGaualofa 6 ай бұрын
@@MattWatsonComedy oh that’s good to hear. I’ve heard just stories of people getting their vehicles taken in Brisbane and Sydney and find that sad. Wishing you well on your journey man.
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy 6 ай бұрын
@@ClassicGaualofa My ex use to say that to me too. It’s never happened to me, but I would take that advice as an opportunity to be extra careful. Right back at ya!
@techdose7230
@techdose7230 Жыл бұрын
sir can you tell me weather it will be good for an international student coming there in aus to study to live a van life..means i like van life although i would save too much money on rent during study ..tell me weather it will be good desicion for me or not ..or how can we be safer in a van life ?
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy Жыл бұрын
I can’t make that decision for you. Just as most things, you’ll have to try and see if it works for you. I certainly wouldn’t say living in a van is safer, but I haven’t run into any problems doing it in the city of Melbourne. Best of luck!
@joec4871
@joec4871 Жыл бұрын
Why sit in the dark? Just get some blackout curtains. How are you going to stealth camp without blocking the light coming from your van. Spend the few extra dollars and do it properly. Sitting in the damn dark. Makes no sense. Take $50 and get the proper curtains. Or tint the windows.
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy Жыл бұрын
Black out curtains are a great suggestion Joe! Thanks for that, will look into it:)
@beyondher
@beyondher Жыл бұрын
Use reflectix - you can cut it to the exact size of your windows and then just press it to the window and it stays in place. It’s block out plus sun reflecting.
@Marshal1967
@Marshal1967 10 ай бұрын
How do you shower ?...what about post ? ...what address do you use to receive post ??...How do you make money ?...I wish you the best of luck , I have been dreaming of living like that but no brave enough to do it .
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the questions Marshal. I did create a video "crash course" on how to set up van life in a new city right here that you may enjoy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpbReoOOlJJrd68 For showering in this particular time of my life, I was serving breakfast at the Hilton Hotel so I'd show up early before my shift and shower there. I did have deliveries sent there as well, but I was lucky enough to have a girlfriend at the time and used her address for most things. Back then I was making money from the hotel, doing stand up comedy, this youtube channel, and my patreon page. If this is your dream you should at least give it a shot. You don't need to 'convert' a vehicle permanently, in fact I turned a rental into a camper to van life all over the UK back in September, so it's very possible. That video is right here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnyWnnqEiNN3bLM Hopefully you find this helpful and best of luck in your travels.
@1999nathanule
@1999nathanule 2 жыл бұрын
Hi I live in Melbourne Australia your secret is safe with me I’ll tell no one I’ll take it to the grave LOL
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy 2 жыл бұрын
I knew I could trust you;) Thanks Heather:)
@tolaisolia8743
@tolaisolia8743 9 ай бұрын
Could sign up to a 24hr gym and just use their toilets and shower.
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy 9 ай бұрын
Had a job at the Hilton at this time and got paid to shower;) Great tip though! Thanks for watching!
@poerava
@poerava 11 ай бұрын
Note to self: don’t self snitch Gummon man.
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy 11 ай бұрын
Noted. Thanks for watching.
@Tom-Travels
@Tom-Travels 2 жыл бұрын
I can usually spot a stealth van a mile away. Curtains (usually black), usually backed in (for a quick getaway). out-of-area license plate. Some have darkest window tinting allowed by law. They are usually like mice (flock together) If you see one then there is probably a companion stealthier not too far away, especially here in the states. I see them at Wal-mart, Box Stores, Truck Stops, 24 hour grocery's, Cracker Barrel, Planet Fitness, Libraries and Parks. I like them a lot better than the homeless drug addict's and crazies all over my city near blood banks, feeding centers, under bridges, beggars with signs, and daycares for the homeless.
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy 2 жыл бұрын
Hard to say you don’t live in you van at least occasionally when you’ve got curtains, those are a dead giveaway. As long as all those campers you mentioned are respectful of their environments, I’ve got no issues. Thanks for checking out the video Tom:)
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy 2 жыл бұрын
@Private Information 2/2 comments where I don’t know what you’re referring to. Happy to try and answer honestly if you clarify:)
@mangotree2110
@mangotree2110 10 ай бұрын
Why would you want to stay in the suburbs of Melbourne when there's far nicer places not far away ?
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy 10 ай бұрын
One of my bestie’s live in that subdivision. But if you got something better please share with the class:)
@suzannewatson4101
@suzannewatson4101 2 жыл бұрын
Eating lying down. No wonder you eat tums like candy ( or possible the sandwiches?!?)
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy 2 жыл бұрын
That may have something to do with it. Although since I’ve stopped eating the John Watson hot dog diet, I’ve felt much better.
@juliebutler8241
@juliebutler8241 7 ай бұрын
#2 use doggie bags.
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy 7 ай бұрын
Love that:) Thanks for the tip!
@stefjov4314
@stefjov4314 6 ай бұрын
he looks like eh hasnt slept in weeks
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy 6 ай бұрын
😂 that’s my look
@thatone5350
@thatone5350 Ай бұрын
This is not stealth
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy Ай бұрын
@@thatone5350 Appreciate the feedback. Any suggestions?
@knolez1546
@knolez1546 9 ай бұрын
You learn not to care when people see you
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy 9 ай бұрын
Oh I know. Been getting better at it:)
@TomWilding1
@TomWilding1 2 жыл бұрын
Are you 25 but look 55? Or 55 and live like 25? I’m so confused
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy 2 жыл бұрын
Right up middle bud, 35. And if all continues to go well, by 45 I won't have to change a thing;) Thanks for checking out the video!
@TomWilding1
@TomWilding1 2 жыл бұрын
@@MattWatsonComedy good boy. Loved the video! Don’t be nervous! Meet your neighbours, they might let you in for a shower
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy 2 жыл бұрын
@@TomWilding1 Very sweet of you Thomas:) Believe it or not I've actually got a bestie in the subdivision and we hang out as often as we can!
@TomWilding1
@TomWilding1 2 жыл бұрын
@@MattWatsonComedy aight I’ve subscribed. You’re a good bloke
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy 2 жыл бұрын
@@TomWilding1 Means a lot Thomas. Thanks for that:)
@erstwhile6163
@erstwhile6163 3 ай бұрын
It looks like you may be living in a street of commission housing. (Government funded housing). Without wanting to be negative , those streets tend to tolerate quite a lot of … ahem, let’s just call it - anti-social behaviour. This means that compared to what else may be going on there you are probably causing the least concern to authorities.
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy 3 ай бұрын
@@erstwhile6163 I don’t believe that’s the case as one of my best friends lives there and he has quite the success online security business. Maybe some of the other flats are but I doubt it. Short of all the scaffolding, and that one time a rogue truck came crashing through the streets hitting his car, it’s a pretty nice neighborhood. Thanks for watching:)
@Taecoconut
@Taecoconut 6 ай бұрын
I can tell you in Australia most ppl don’t care
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy 6 ай бұрын
That’s exactly how I felt!
@boots3372
@boots3372 Жыл бұрын
You've lived there for 7 months and still pronounce "Melbourne" like that?
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy Жыл бұрын
I guess so Boots.
@itsjustweard2328
@itsjustweard2328 3 ай бұрын
Do People actually Care if you're in the back of your van when they walk past. You might be staying with the people in the house that you're parked outside the front of. They should mind there own business
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy 3 ай бұрын
@@itsjustweard2328 I do agree, but it probably depends on the individuals. It is a shared space so I try to keep to myself as much as possible in case I’m parked near people who it would annoy.
@Michael-uy2bh
@Michael-uy2bh Жыл бұрын
Your in Australia and we arnt that paranoid about getting killed like in the USA but the second you step out of the boundarys Aussies set youll know all about it 😮
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy Жыл бұрын
There was a stolen transport truck that went crashing through this very neighborhood around the time I made this video, and I was lucky not to be sleeping in any of the vehicles in his path. I appreciate that sentiment but when you’re camping in a foreign city in a vehicle solo you’ve gotta be careful. Thanks for having me:)
@Michael-uy2bh
@Michael-uy2bh Жыл бұрын
@@MattWatsonComedy I don't entertain the idea of hypothesis I think society is harsh enough as it is, so I don't care if a plane crashed up the road from you it didn't hit you so stop being scared of life and thinking like a female
@BeautifulWomanCollection
@BeautifulWomanCollection Жыл бұрын
Is it a law. You can't stay in a vehicle? How about staying in the beach areas?
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy Жыл бұрын
Depends on where you are. Currently legal in every state of Australia to sleep in a vehicle except Queensland.
@BeautifulWomanCollection
@BeautifulWomanCollection Жыл бұрын
@@MattWatsonComedy I'm in Melbourne, so im allowed to park the camper van and sleep in it in Melbourne? or beach areas?
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy Жыл бұрын
@@BeautifulWomanCollection it’s not illegal to sleep in your vehicle in Melbourne assuming you’re following the parking signage.
@BeautifulWomanCollection
@BeautifulWomanCollection Жыл бұрын
@@MattWatsonComedy thank u
@MattWatsonComedy
@MattWatsonComedy Жыл бұрын
@@BeautifulWomanCollection No problem. You will have challenges but with all the facilities available at uni I reckon you can pull it off.
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