Van Life Can Be A Bit Confusing

[@nicholasbeekman5633]

I really appreciate your videos man I’m in a dark place in my life and there’s not many people who kinda understand what being alone is really like u keep my head up man

[@cuppachief]

I don’t know exactly what you’re going thru BUT I was in a dark place in my life as well and I promise you it does get better. Every single day is getting you closer to where you want to be so keep going. Everything is working out for your favor. Don’t give up and keep going. You got this

[@dib4152]

"Just keep swimming" Im there too but having something to look forward to is keeping me afloat mentally. I'm working towards getting a loan to build a van. This channel has helped a lot.

[@nicholasbeekman5633]

Really appreciate yu guys😭

[@vibe-dreams]

Keep your head up my G, it definitely gets better. Remember tough times create tough people, it will only shape you for the better.

[@nicocookyt6238]

💯❤️

[@TexasPanhandler]

Fresh video! Excellent.

[@PureFusoin]

You deserve everything you have made for yourself, well done Ryan. I'm hoping to start living like this someday.

[@dawnkaralfa5892]

Your van set up is my favorite

[@DatNaturalHerb]

no need ship your van to hawaii. just rent a van out here. im sure there is people who rent out vans. but i would recommend the islands of Hawaii, Kauai or Maui to do it since its more country life. Oahu is more city life with some island life.

[@jordankominsky8968]

That is SOOOOO much cheaper than I was expecting it to be... bro you did such an amazing job I think you legit made my dream van, with the really solid internet, to let me do my data science work on the go and play some video games, the toilet and shower, 3 burner stove and oven, gorgeous cabinets.. you should be damn proud of yourself man, making me think I can build my own after hearing the only thing you built before this was legos haha

[@HeatherBDentureDiVa]

1500 a month is a lot not including groceries and eating out and activities to always pay for. That's more than my rent.

[@moiznahmad]

@@HeatherBDentureDiVa but that's only because he financed his van and build materials. Once those are owned, the monthly cost is only ~650 which is incredible to be able to live in any city you want in the contiguous U.S. And people who drive les and mainly stay in one geographic area are cutting gas down to a minimal cost, cutting a couple hundred out of the cost as well.

[@eac381]

Ryan, I've watched all your videos and you are my favorite van life KZbinr. I watch every video as soon as it comes out. You are so authentic! Keep it up.

[@susanellanoble1184]

Aloha! We'd love to have you come and tour the Big Island but you ought to know that there are virtually no campers or campgrounds here but I could line up good, safe sites for you to camp with friends all around the island. It does take quite a while to ship a vehicle by barge across the Pacific and it's quite pricey so you might entertain the notion of renting a van over here. Wishing you many great adventures from Florida to Alaska!

[@wyntermalone4034]

I love your van and your videos!!!! Your van is so nice that I thought you purchased it the way that it is now when I watched your 1st video (well not your 1st one but the 1st one that led me to your channel) You are awesome and it’s really cool that your gf and bro camp with you!!!! Thank you for letting us travel with you and keep the videos coming!!!! Safe travels!!!!!!

[@abeach5420]

👌😍🤩🤙 That interior roof is epic! Stunning.

[@keithworker8556]

Good Q&A informative,especially those wanting to jump into a lifestyle try it out first .

[@kispie]

Take a ferry from Cali to Hawaii! That would be a fun trip!

[@hihoney1122]

Have you ever considered being hired out to build a van out? I figure it would cost more since you would have to get paid for your work, your van is really one of the cleanest so far and most functional. Thanks for this video glad you are so generous with information. Stay safe 🙏 Videos of you staying by family friends and making videos would be awesome too. Looking foward to your videos.

[@George-qx2yq]

I agree I would pay him to build me a van just like his.

[@Backsoon35]

Question: how do you support yourself financially, living in a van ?

[@onlyzach1]

Hey Ryan, let me know when you plan to drive down to the FL Keys. You have to start at Mile 0! You'll be passing right by me on your way down, would love to meet you and buy you a meal. Love your videos! Def kinda bummed no microwave combo unit is going in haha. Safe driving!

[@teecee7759]

Look forward to your videos every upload keep up the amazing work brother we all support and love you! ❤

[@tomtimmons5334]

Stay on your hustle…. Please come to New England in April. You’ll love it.

[@maureenburke8618]

Just found your channel and I could tell where you were driving on your way to stealth camp in DC that we live in the same town! Cant wait until I can get out there!

[@gonecamping7204]

I’m getting ready to convert to the van life. Just gotta get things in order, can’t wait

[@floxzy4348]

Yesss all terrain tires. Those will help a lot with the off road

[@Ryantwomeyy]

just got some added yesterday :)

[@floxzy4348]

@@Ryantwomeyy let’s go dude. Can’t wait for the future videos.

[@youtubehandol]

@@Ryantwomeyy did you have to go a smaller rim to accommodate them? or was a lift required?

[@lisa.zapata]

Hi Ryan.. I just discovered your channel. It’s really interesting. Especially all that bomb ass food you be cooking. You always make me hungry. Safe travels 🫶🏻

[@FallingWaterAdventures]

I expect you'd be amazed at the actual places you can take your van. You really don't need 4WD to experience the Backcountry. I've been vanning for 20 years. Three vans, two Sprinters and currently A Promaster 3500 extended high top. I've driven over 350k miles. From Guatamala to the top of Alaska. Thousands of those miles were pretty hard core 4WD. My current van is lifted, off road shocks, all terrain tires and a skid plate. Only the tires are really needed. The rest are just for fun. I also owned and drove 4WD rigs for 20 years. It's mostly aquiring the knowledge of where, when and how to navigate the Backcountry. Good luck!

[@youtubehandol]

None of that helps a non lifted FWD promaster...

[@tracybaker144]

I recently stumbled across your videos and have been following you at the start of your cross country trip to get back home for the holidays., Nice work on the videos. I was wondering what you do for health care insurance ? Thanks.

[@SgtSpartyOutdoors]

Do you ever use the couch seating area? It seems like a cool design idea that ultimately you don’t use that often, at least on camera. If you had to build your van again would you keep it?

[@Ryantwomeyy]

I don't, but I just installed a new camera so I will start to

[@youtubehandol]

@@Ryantwomeyy If you built your shower in that space instead, do you reckon you could install a drop down bench seat and do both; with the new camera?

[@jenbards8425]

Hi Ryan, I’m a new subscriber to your channel, I am always facinated by van life and tiny houses, I enjoy watching your cooking and travel videos, more power to you, greetings from the Philippines🇵🇭😊

[@daleholland1424]

Really enjoy your videos. A question. Have ever thought about putting GPS coordinates in comments or descriptions to give directions to some of the cool places you camp?

[@Swim_Bike_Run_World]

Great video, very articulate. Kudos

[@fugbn2]

Thank you for a great videos! Have you think about adding a stationary more powerful AC (like windows one), and maybe a small dishwasher - it's spend a lot less water and can be also used to store dishes. Small microwave with convention also adding a lot of opportunities to cook as you like to do.

[@youtubehandol]

^^^^^^ This is a scam account, ignore it completely.

[@j.a.r.family2576]

California is flooding right now..... Go buy up some land bro, people are leaving. Also, that upgrade I'd say is microwave, canopy outside so you can extend your area with the door open. Also build out a 8x16 trailer and bring it along sometimes.

[@j.a.r.family2576]

Ok I just got to the point where you said no to the microwave lol . Your point why not is valid.

[@mikeprokop2398]

😮 but u da manps.putting that content togetherafterwarching all vids .u found your calling great job .. . Happy r we😅😅😅😅❤

[@enhancedutility266]

Can't wait to start my vanlife journey

[@ryan.pena.]

Love from Austin TX, your videos are so sick!

[@stewartbooley9168]

Hope u had a good new year with your family and friends Ryan

[@ch3w3yfpv42]

I kept swiping my screen trying to wipe that hair in the back left corner on the bed 🤣

[@johannagallagher5855]

Great video. Happy new year Ryan x

[@4theLoveofCurls]

Great upload. It'd be nice if the video had time stamps to skip around to the questions that interest us.

[@PTGCEDEVBT]

Don’t forget about convenience stores-some of them will have a microwave you could utilize if you ever needed one.

[@fourtwentyecips]

Awesome info , I hope you enjoy your next trip , keep it up , great channel you have here 🤙🏻

[@karbonfiba2044]

Utah is a great place of outdoor adventures...

[@Fwrcliq]

YES BRO I BEEN WAITING FOR ANOTHER UPLOAD

[@MrChillz87]

Thank you Ryan

[@apple_fury3454]

How do you deal with below freezing temperatures with an undermount gray tank

[@isaacward9338]

Hey mate, sending love from Australia. Can you please drop the link for your music playlist!?!?

[@aqustks]

Do you ever think of adding cameras outside the van for security?

[@UnleashedOdinV2]

I don't use TikTok. Would love to a video about how the van was built

[@steelfish52]

Miss your videos man. Look forward to you coming back

[@Detroitsportsprodz]

Hey, just so you know you should check the pocket knife laws in Canada, I noticed you have a pocket knife so be sure to check.

[@CDShavinMurphy]

You ever get up to New England area? I know you said you bought your van in NH but just wondering if your going to do any sight seeing that way?

[@jamespipe2]

Do you have any tutorial videos during the building process of your van?

[@DriveElectricToday]

Not a question but I just wanted to say that I made that shrimp ramen recipe and it was amazing. 10/10 recommend

[@Ryantwomeyy]

right!? so good haha

[@youtubehandol]

@@Ryantwomeyy I bought gochujang for the first time based on that video. Like a tourist, I tried a teaspoon of it straight out of the tub. I now know not to do that.

[@EZee213]

$70 for car insurance? Is that full coverage? If it is, then I need to change my insurance company asap.

[@Tabels1]

The spot where your “couch” is you don’t really use that often that I’ve seen. Have you thought about using that for something else?

[@Ryantwomeyy]

I Just got a new table to use in that area, so hopefully it will get more use soon

[@stryker1566]

Hey when you hit Canada and those "grey" snow covered skies will that charge your batteries via solar? Or does the overcast in the sky prevent it?

[@amythistxue1]

from watching other people do vanlife stuff cloudy skies will reduce the amount of solar you can get but unless your panels are entirely covered with snow or something you will still typically get some charge, depending on the cloud cover it could be a fraction of what you usually get

[@toniajohnston1756]

Insurance for $70? Who do you use because I need them!!! I pay $455 monthly for statefarm

[@Mandalorian93_]

Hmm interesting but you still need some type of protection living a car and house

[@jacobzachary8707]

How did your girlfriend/ family feel about you living in a van and then quitting your job to do it full time?

[@brandonfaulkner1592]

Did you mount your inverter switch at the back of your van and your van is looking good

[@youtubehandol]

It's floating at the back of the van and is yet to be hard-mounted

[@barrackgeorge3565]

Why did you choose a Ram van and not a Mercedes sprinter van

[@roadbiker1590]

Van is heavy so how often do you rotate and replace tires

[@infledermaus]

I'm a loner. I think I would love it. I'm very good at entertaining myself!

[@jw15jawan]

How do you get hot water in your van? Do you have one of those truma boiler for vans?

[@Ryantwomeyy]

Bosche hot water heater. 5 Gallon

[@jw15jawan]

@@Ryantwomeyy thanks, also do you winterize too? It's been warm but wouldn't be surprised if it gets below freezing soon. And if so, how do you do it?

[@donlop9103]

Like your style of videos everyday stuff and cooking

[@rear1117]

What iphone do u use for video or is there recommended iphone for video vloging ?

[@ScienceofLifeMS]

Glad to see you Ryan. I just looked at your TikTok. Wow! You did blow up. Congrats on finding your niche on the internet. I’m definitely a fan. 😊When do you think you’ll start the new journey? I’m from South Fl. It’s hot down there. The beaches are the best! You should drive south on 95 and then north on 75. Looking forward to the next adventure. Oh. I’m glad you’re getting that windshield fixed. Safe travels!❤

[@chrisuroo4319]

Do you carry a firearm? If so then what type of fireare do you carry?

[@rhassett1166]

When you’re in Miami Beach, check out Joes Stone Crab, fyi

[@inculcatetobemaudlin2943]

okay thanks for the explaination.

[@MannyWC]

$70 for insurance… what CO do you use?! Mine is like 250!

[@sflscott11]

Candid video, thanks. Your gas mileage, did that include idle times it just driving time?

[@ufgator4823]

Ryan, where did you get that folding camping chair?

[@mikeprokop2398]

Cali is history pal

[@cmortensen74]

I can’t find in your discord how to get the unlimited hotspot can you drop me the link to click on?

[@mikeprokop2398]

U really need too get a van pre built by guaranteed company .bugs allready out weight distribution grey water huge project

[@stevevvvv]

how are you doing with your domicile and letters?

[@nadimkaram261]

Where does the water from the sink go?

[@joeysantos722]

I LOVE RYAN FOREVER 💕💕💕

[@lukespoon6875]

Do you have a way to hook up to power and/or water?

[@RatedRob]

Why do want to buy a van quit my job and travel?

[@kriszinn2697]

So ur fixing the and then your hitting the road is that correct for ur trip

[@Ryantwomeyy]

yes!

[@Tinny609]

What's your GoPro setting for vlogging?

[@MannyWC]

What are you going to replace the bench seat with? Im so glad I didn’t put a bench seat in my van:)

[@johnyzammuto]

I was just thinking about how I missed your videos!

[@Schroedb87]

Have you thought about getting Starlink? I had really great success with it all of December. And it works in Hawaii ;)

[@youtubehandol]

He's already made a video writing it off.

[@sz.Alpaca]

i have watched tons and tons of van life videos but i will never be able to actually determine if im able and comfortable doing so until i actually see a van converted IN PERSON. if i come across you somehow in MD would it be okay to ask you for an in person tour?

[@robertrico7598]

Ryan, there are many people who have similar questions, and you refer them to your Tiktok. Tiktok IS Chinese spyware, they flat out say so in their terms and conditions. You have great clickable opportunities for videos for people who don’t, or won’t have Tiktok, my employees for example are prohibited from downloading that ap.

[@youtubehandol]

I definitely agree.

[@flysmask]

It's literally not though, all the workers are from US and the data system they US is US-based. So if anything Tiktok is like FB or YT, that which is arguable spy machines for the US. It does not say anything so in the T&C of Tiktok either. It's pretty standard social media T&C.

[@LxcasOnYT]

hello man I have question. how much did your van and everything with it cost together? also is there a video up on your channel that shows everything you'll need to live in a van? im 19 and im kind of deciding to save up for a van like yours and maybe live in van for a while. I've never really had freedom to go anywhere, the last time I was out of state where I live was 4 years ago I believe on a family vacation.

[@j.a.r.family2576]

What was the details of your job? Sounds interesting for real.

[@gunkleener]

Ryan. You chose to answer questions that have been asked and answered before like electrical and cameras used. Security devices etc. next time try and chose questions you don’t remember answering or being asked before to make your vlog a little more interesting. Love you and your channel just wanting something new or newer for us long time followers. Peace.

[@VanillaCool]

i enjoy your videos bro, i live in germany and wanna buy a Mercedes Sprinter Van (Long version) to build my own van.

[@Ryantwomeyy]

Go for it!

[@mikeprokop2398]

Very pricey. It's an extended vaca

[@mikeprokop2398]

At least out west u get paid east too 6 years I get paid every time

[@shaneoconnor5319]

Come to Ireland bro….west coast

[@chadbrooks9763]

If you go to key west don't plan on staying. They're cracking down on van lifers because it got so bad that it's against the law now. Idk about the rest of the islands tho. You might be able to stay in someone's driveway for a fee tho.

[@cassidy7592]

Ryan, are you really quitting van life after you do your big North American tour, or did I miss understand?

[@CJROYAL]

Come to my crib in Orlando I got you bro

[@gabrieltorres0324]

Where in MD are you from?? I’m a fellow Marylander

[@bakersbuilds]

Hey man! Hope the mechanic goes easy on you! I had a QUESTION: what video editing programs do you use?

[@pokerbenny4983]

Hey Ryan love the videos man. Great job on keeping it 100. I have a quick question. kind of late to the party but how do you make your current income to finance your road trips if you are no longer working and you said you burned through your savings? KZbin income?

[@bteddy845]

What car did you drive before the van?

[@Ryantwomeyy]

04 mustang GT

[@brandonfaulkner1592]

Hey not sure if you do get my message time zone I am from south Africa