Stealth Camping | This Is The Unseen Side Of Van Life...

[@joshuaprovonchee5424]

I'm all for the full reality of van life, the good, the bad, and the boring. Anyone who is considering it should have the total picture. Great insight and exposition!

[@ItsNotShakespeare]

I have a daybed in the back of my express I might just go rough it and film the struggle

[@WhatYourtold]

personally i love that u put ur bathroom trips into the videos, makes it much more real than all those glam van lifers. also its funny lol

[@Ryantwomeyy]

Appreciate you

[@calebmills7086]

he keeps leaving his camera behind to get the shots

[@tammy3458]

Could do without the burping. I’m out!

[@AlphaOmeg-y3h]

@@tammy3458 and you’re a WEIRDO

[@KimandFrank]

Lol was canned clam chowder on the list that your girlfriend sent you? 😂🤣😂🤣

[@debbiedebbie9473]

One van life guy said that he was getting too lonely so he stopped traveling and just stayed in one place. That way he saw several people over and over at Starbucks and at the gym etc so he made friends who know him and care about him. He likes it better that way.

[@christinakosier5474]

Do you remember his name? I meant to subscribe to his channel when I saw the same video but didn't.

[@stillczzi]

@@christinakosier5474 John Life

[@christinakosier5474]

@@stillczzi I looked it up on KZbin but found nothing.

[@michellecastaneda4104]

I have been living in my van a lone for 5 months now. It does get very lonely. But when I think about the chaos around everybody else the loneliness dries up quickly. A quick trip to the grocery store or gas station gives me all the conversation I need.

[@Babsonthego4]

Get a dog, you won’t regret it and you won’t feel alone any longer.

[@cabracove]

@@Babsonthego4 Yep, best company ever, my dog has traveled the Alcan twice, been to a bunch of states, and he loves the van.

[@marthahackett8967]

Hi just found your channel LOVE IT you are so me. Im 76 and enjoy my van life so much only I like to people watch. I cant walk long distances but to lessen the strain of whatever distance i walk with packages I have a rolling grocery bag that is a god send. Plus I have a couple of finger saving bags that have wide handles incase There is a overflow. In areas where you are a person can drive to the other shops just to get out of the heat. For people that keep asking you about mopping your floor in YOUR OWN van need to know you will mop it when you get ready. Im interested in your content which is one of the best you are real and show van life as it really is. At the end of the day I always have a couple of spots picked out to settle for the night. Recently we had 4 days of constant rain and I did fine my food is always plentyful and I eat according to the situation when sun isnt out to re charge. I put less strain on my power sources and use only what I have to. I can quickly cook something I always have lots of propane. I love being stealth it gives me so many more options. People need to know that every day is not scenic adventure. And most people pee and poop in their vans wake up and smell thee coffee people. Keep doing what you are doing showing both sides. Im not tech saavy if I was I could have shown some real life adventures Some years ago I was caught in a 4 day heavy snowstorm. I keep up with weather so I was able to prepare i went to a second level of a hospital parking lot found a perfect place and hunkered in if I had needed to go in I was at a place that wouldnt have refused me and I made it through. The staff dug out the driveway and even blew the snow off cars. People couldnt get home so the didnt know that not one of those people. I learned to not cook anything that smelled good until the smells were in the air from the hospital cafeteria. Be Blessed in your travels and keep the content coming you are so real and refreshing.

[@M4K9G22]

Thanks for showing your entire routine, including the bathroom trips. It really does help show vanlife in its entirety. Vanlife is a lot more work than people think.

[@Bluewetskin1]

I really like that you have a cleaning routine daily. A home is a home and sometimes it’s a van. But clean it must be.

[@Babsonthego4]

I am a Traveling Door Dasher. And I am very busy during the day, delivering orders to customers and then finding a place for the evening. Yes, Planet Fitness is a great spot for over nighting

[@IMP3TIGO]

Great episode, really enjoy the mundane episodes as much as the "OMG I stealth camped in my van in ______ neighborhood!" ones. Only suggestion, which applies to almost all YT vlogging videos, is to try to keep the music volume lower in relation to the voice volume, as most people turn up the volume to hear what you're talking about but then get blasted when the music starts. It probably adds more work to adjust the volumes but would make your videos even better. Thanks for sharing your vanlife as always.

[@itsrob2321]

I try to find things to do in places I may never see again. I talk to a convenience store clerk when I get my morning coffee to find out if there’s something local that I need to see or do. I don’t need much human contact but a little friendly conversation can brighten anyone’s day. Also the exercise and shower is a great idea. Oh, I do photography and write. Cheers!

[@papachan304]

Stay healthy and safe always. The question that always pops up for me is, how do you keep yourself protected while on the road? Staying alert, conceal carry etc.

[@dextermorgan4093]

Agreed but you gotta be careful about the states you visit. You are pretty much cool in Red states carrying in your vehicle, but blue states you gotta be careful. I guess the whole “it’s better to be judged by twelve than carried by six” comes into play. Go to Utah, easy to get a non resident conceal permit. It works in many states, even some blue. Personally I stay out of blue states if possible. Most are shit holes anyways. But in the end, the chances of a cop searching your van is slim, it’s just if you have to use it.

[@ajisroadtrippin5505]

@Chan978 one way to live in a van safely is to live in a safer place. I know it's easier said than done, but it is a way. Dogs are also great first alerts and deterrents. 😊🚚

[@champtech8755]

Many women do solo camping and he’s not a woman. So it’s not a real question for him.

[@sheilaghk6350]

@@champtech8755 So men don't get broken into or harassed?

[@champtech8755]

@@sheilaghk6350 well, men are much safer than women, right? Especially, young men are much safer and there’re a lot of single women camping. So I’m pretty sure he’s fine.

[@bdianesmith5300]

It is so refreshing to see such a clean and honest man. Keep up the travel

[@darincarlin]

The heat issue has got to be soul draining. I have GOT to be cool when I sleep. Is a curtain or shower curtain an option by your bed? Run the ac nozzle through and create a smaller area to be cooled? I love the videos and appreciate your work.

[@elonawilliams4809]

I am working toward arranging my life so that I do not have to endure the heat I endured this summer. Global warming is causing extreme weather changes everywhere 🙏❤️

[@debbiblakeslee2373]

@@elonawilliams4809 sorry it’s not global warming or climate change. It’s called life and the earth changes every single year …..just look back it’s all there in plain sight.

[@YouuGoGlennCoco]

@@debbiblakeslee2373 Oh Debbi…

[@Mark-gg6iy]

@@debbiblakeslee2373 Your second sentence contradicts your first and both ignore human-influenced greenhouse gas augmentation vs natural climate change. There is no disagreement amongst reasonable people with an IQ >75 and 92% of climate scientists that human systems generated greenhouse gases are degrading earth's atmospheric ozone to a greater degree than natural processes. Nearly the only Americans that disagree are

[@samlin8089]

not arguing either point; fyi: las vegas…always been hot…. humans living there no bueno.

[@TheAntiqBoutiq]

You’re using the a/c unit incorrectly. I have the same one. You need to place the two hoses in the back (add the one you took off) and place them toward the outside. The way you have it you’re creating an imbalance of air (only exhausting or only Intaking air) which makes the difference machine work harder to cool less. Air flow is key. Add the second hose and vent both to the outside and you’ll see the flow of air improve and the temperature in the van cooler. I have the same one so trust me it worked for me. Also let the hot air out before trying to cool.

[@Kismet-cx7fe]

Please tell me. What is the brand/name and place to purchase that a/c unit? Thank you.

[@herbert8128]

THE VANS BACK IN THE DAY 67 DODGE WAS SMALL AND YOU HAD TO SLEEP FOR AND AFT, IF I HAD A VAN LIKE YOURS I WOULD NEVER HAD KIDS AND ALL MY WIVES WOULD BE MEMORYS. NORTH IN THE SUMMER AND SOUTH IN THE WINTER. NOW I HAVE WITHERING DREAMS AND VIDIOS LIKE YOURS TO SAY MAYBE COULDA AND MAYBE SHOULDA THANKS FOR LETTING SPEND A FEW MINUTES SHARING THE COULDA.

[@donnyboy3129]

As an Australian viewer, I love watching all the places you visit as it’s like I’m half there. Love the videos keep them up

[@user-gi3jc7kt3t]

Congratulation DM for your package 🎁🎁

[@lindadepascale8290]

I really appreciate your realistic view of daily life in a van. Very enlightening. I love your honesty and quirky sense of humor! Keep it up and stay safe!

[@jcbaily5559]

It is fascinating to listen to you what you are thinking and doing, please don't change. As to where you poop, it is interesting to see how the restrooms are maintained and what facilities you have to choose from. I prefer being barefooted or wearing sandals of some sort myself, I even wear shorts year round but here in AZ, our winters are so mild, I don't have to worry about two different wardrobes. So carry on doing what you are doing, it is your life and if you are happy with the way it is going, by all means continue! Take care and stay safe! P.S. My main concern for you is your safety and though you seem to take great strides to stay safe, there is always that chance something could go wrong, but that could happen to anyone so enjoy what you are doing and just stay vigilant!

[@izifaddag8221]

Keeping cool is tough. Warming things up is easier. I follow the weather so it is never too cold or hot where I park. Sometimes I have shore power but when I am free standing I use a small generator on a separate circuit to the rest of my 110. The batteries and solar handle everything real well but that ac is too much. It works out real well. I am out here for a nice life not to be miserable. So keeping warm and cool is a must. Same with internet.

[@nonamemonster12]

You should try getting a battery operated 10/11 inch air circulating fan and put in front of the ac tube so it cools down faster.

[@noegargallo8916]

For a while I was living out of a van(Honda Odyssey) during the summer and I would go to the library to read and use my iPad when I didn’t work. To shower and get exercise I would go to the community pool. Everything was within a 10 min from my day job

[@idaho8210]

Props to you man, I don't have the self confidence to say, ya those people prolly think I'm crazy out here by myself eating and just filming myself. I'll just keep doing this 40 hour a week life style 🤷 Breath of fresh air watching you live free👍

[@dianneharris2870]

To sleep comfortably in a hot summer night, I recommend getting a beach towell, soak it, ring it out and use it for your blanket. After you get use to the immediate shock of putting somethng wet agaiinst your skin, it is very nice.

[@theartistjodievans]

I love that you showed every detail. No one ever does this. I’m subscribing. 👍🏼

[@Gelinnawen]

I am such a germaphobe, I would have trouble using public showers lol. That and I would be scared someone would come up and start banging on my van! I really enjoy watching van life videos…you have to be clever and resourceful to make it work. Thanks for sharing your day. Safe travels and be well!

[@jackiemiiers9845]

Prayers for you, seems like yours is the only one that addressed the only part. I wonder myself about the lonely part, having been single.for 10 years, and gravitating to places that im alone, and still feeling lonely, like odd, why gravitate in isolation and feel lonely ? Great video, and glad i subscribed.

[@ajisroadtrippin5505]

Great video. I live in Germany so when I go to the grocery store I either bring my own bag or just wheel the cart to my van. Bags aren't given free with your purchase, but you can buy them if you like. I suppose walking that distance in that heat four times for one shopping trip may be a bit much though. Safe travels. 🇩🇪🚚

[@vhanezzamanuguid]

watching from philippines 💜 i can watch you all day long . your vlog is not boring and i honestly looking forward everyday for your upload . because you make me feel like i am there and camping i can feel what's in it in a van life . thank you for that .

[@DeadlyGodOsiris]

Philippines 🤢🤮

[@michellebostic681]

Maybe you could hang some type of plastic around your bed when you’re ready to go to sleep. The AC might cool down a smaller space better and you wouldn’t have aim the cooling hose right on you.

[@Lexwell_Lavers]

Living in a vehicle sucks no matter how great the rig is. It's not a dream. Props for being real here 👍. If your rig needs mechanical repairs, needs repairs from being wrecked or is totaled in an accident. Where do you go? That was my biggest worry when I did it, second to that was going to the bathroom and finding a place to park at night. I have a whole list of why it sucks, yes extreme heat and cold wears on you too. I used to soak paper towels in water to wet my hair then soak a few in shampoo to wash my hair then soak more in water to get the shampoo out if my hair, same with sponge baths (it's very quick and sanitary) using any kind of a cloth is just nasty, and it helped me avoid using a bucket and water bottle to wash my hair and body daily and having to dispose of a gallon or two of dirty water. Then I would shower at a gym once a week.

[@gundy99223]

thanks for sharing the reality of van life, reminds us of the trade offs to the life style

[@navigatingwithnana]

I'm curious- why don't you drive to the coast or higher elevations when temps are so high? The desert is one of the most unappealing places to be except in the winter.

[@AdrianLamb]

Awesome vid! Don't mind that one comment. We all gotta whiz. Your vanlife content honestly is some of the most relatable on YT already.

[@paulvato]

I just discovered your channel, very well done. I'm in Vegas and about 15 minutes away from you. Keep up the great work.

[@Cherokee100000]

You say everything is a process when living in a Van. O that is soooo true! I call everything a production!

[@barryweems6385]

Great videos keep them coming and keep doing all the content like you have been doing. Van life is a lot like what trucking us I’ve been a trucking for 30+ years and pretty much live the same way

[@sherw7635]

I respect your honesty. Worrying about the loo would get to me.. Bladders can be unpredictable... Also I really need to shower daily. Figuring out where to sleep would bug me.

[@AmosLivn]

Love the transparency. Thanks for sharing!

[@cassienoland3934]

How can you shut yourself in for the night and clean your feet and floors by 5:30? Don't you go to the bathroom more than just your morning trip you did? Do you have a camping potty to at least pee in?

[@sugaray7435]

I appreciate your video editing it's really good, the different angles and perspectives especially as your carrying the groceries is top notch!!

[@chrisxx3375]

Love the video! End my day watching & planning. I love the parking lot footage. The stealth aspect is my favorite part! Stay safe.👊🙏👍

[@youtubehandol]

I'll be fulltime vanlife, but still staying local to work. Don't think I'll be running into the issues a lot of KZbinrs make video's about

[@Mark-gg6iy]

My rule of thumb is: if you are where you require A\C you're in the wrong place. Yes, that rules out all of the southeast of east of central Texas and south the Mason-Dixon line. I require it to be

[@ms.b9868]

You should buy a folding swivel wheeled cart for grocery shopping. Or a backpack grocery bag.

[@christinesmith8721]

I love your tidying up after yourself, that's hard for a man...great videos keep them coming, you are so real and spontaneous 👍

[@elonawilliams4809]

If you are transitioning into eating healthier, you can add fresh cut veggies to your can soups until you can adjust to making your own soups because those can soups are not so good for you. Health tip!❤️🙏

[@GongGypsy]

Hey I enjoyed meeting you on this video, I also do the two trip thing at the gym, why bring in a bag to the locker when we can just go back to our van for the shower gear… also I have a thing I do at night is after my feet are clean, I put down two clean carpets so I don’t walk in the daily dirty one ! Lol … see ya done the road some day

[@manuelester7420]

Go to McDonald's, buy a coffee and chill for 2 hours in their air conditioning. Then go to another place where you can do the same thing again. I do that in the summer for the hottest hours of the day from 1to 5pm, then I go to the park or river or beach. You can ride a bike for exercise or do push-ups or walk around the park doing fast walking laps.

[@jefftappan7973]

You might try a day and night in a truck stop parking lot. Showers and food and, depending on the truck stop, a movie or a workout.

[@sulindajon9228]

First time to your channel. A van in frikkin' sweltering hot nasty dirty Vegas would not be my idea of a good time. Believe me we have been there many times visiting family and I despise that city. I'm unsure why you are living in your van. We full timed RV'd for about 7 years and had a blast but one must be very organized to know where to get gas, where to pullover to sleep, where to get groceries and make sure you have power for your rig. Good luck to you! Safe travels!

[@frankowens8502]

Get one of those fold up wagons when you go shopping to carry stuff

[@bigboiigang13]

I LOVE UR CHANNEL IS SUPER COOL AND I RESPECT HOW U WAS GETTING ALL THOSE COOL SHOTS WHEN U WAS CARRYING ALL THOSE BAGS THAT WAS SUPER DOPE

[@C.hammer_mma]

Really like your vidoes bro and how u are just urself and are never trying to be something ur not. Keep going!

[@Walterrr_Whiteee]

You can avoid sweeping 4-5 times a day by taking your sneakers off b4 entering your “home” 🤔

[@grantroberson2004]

I think you better send that girl some flowers. She's a keeper buddy.

[@mishaostrovsky3668]

My right foot is always dirtier because I slip my croc-equivelents off to drive. The drivers side floor mat is the dirtiest thing I own

[@carylfontaine3640]

36° in Vermont..its wonderful

[@davideckenroth8394]

You can pass a lot of time reading. You can get many great online books. You can educate yourself as well that way. I read about seven chapters from the Bible every day and study guitar and music theory via KZbin videos. I just plug a micro amp into my guitar that I plug headphones into to practice. It's also cool to write songs without interuption

[@bridgetlyons876]

Good decoration choices. Cute!

[@susancannon6379]

Ryan: Its a sunny 100 degrees outside! Also Ryan: I'm gonna make hot soup and go eat it outside in the middle of the desert 🏜 😆. (Love your content!)

[@esval3054]

Having great views while traveling in a van happens about 0.5% of the time. It's not so bad if your van is nice and tidy (which is hard to achieve). I lived in a van for 3 years and whenever I found some great natural spot I used to spend from 2 to 6 weeks when possible. Staying at some Walmart-like parking lot for the night was so not cool.

[@jasm8913]

Weird, I run around the hills in Keen sandals or hiking boots and just drop my shoes or boots in the cab, and use slippers the RV part and barely need to clean the floor more than once a month!

[@DenaInWyo]

Thank you! This IS the stuff I want to see.

[@ataglance556]

Hi dude, just a friendly suggestion 😊, if you want to be cooler temperature 🌡 wise you should really consider using color white it really does drop temperature by few degrees 👍, nice tips on van life.

[@robanderson84]

Hey Man, like your videos, buy you should get a silicone spatula , then u can get all the food out of your pan and not waste any, when you use it for the first time, you will be amazed how mush food you have been throwing away or washing out into the sink.....I learned this trick in College Chemisry Quantitative Analysis, if you didn't recover a high percentage of the product, you failed, makes you think about it....i also think if an ant could eat it, so could i .... i just hate food waste

[@RoamAndRipple]

I love the ceiling of your van!

[@Kismet-cx7fe]

New sub here, love the reality of your content, people need to know, thank you 😊 be safe & happy travels ❤

[@Racatacataca]

With the cooking and staying in the same place so long, do you worry about getting the knock?

[@mattyd3079]

I probably would be traveling north where it’s cooler. I guess you need sun for power, but I wouldn’t be able to sleep in a van that’s been in the sun all day. I’d also be investing in batteries that last longer.

[@denisekorn9797]

Ryan, I heard that if you hang a bag of ice behind a fan, the air will be considerably cold. The fan shouldn't use as much power as an air-condition.

[@lilcorey1st_]

everyday when i get out of school i look forward to your videos

[@fredfeldmeier8228]

Very nice video Thanx Stay safe out there 🙏👍😎

[@mikeallensonntag]

You really need to invest in good alternator charge setup there should be no reason your going into the night without ac. Victron makes a 30amp DC to DC charger. Maybe you have room for another solar panel or two.

[@conracewhatever5224]

Bro go to Mt Charleston or Lovell Canyon, its cooler down there.. no need for AC

[@lilchoco8560]

So glad to see you gaining more viewers and subscribers 🤞🏻 been supporting you since day 1

[@user-gi3jc7kt3t]

Congratulation DM for your package 🎁🎁

[@gmonyuph7834]

Nothing like a hot bowl of chowder on a 100 degree day😅

[@SweetHopeCookies]

As a new follower who binged all your videos over the last week I totally enjoy your content and especially the mundane parts because I think it’s far more realistic than what other van-lifers portray. That said, I wouldn’t mind a little musical interlude while you’re actually peeing…maybe you could just hum loudly! 😂

[@Ryantwomeyy]

Noted 😂

[@jackiemiiers9845]

Not.

[@JohnSmith-fx4se]

Wrap the exhaust tube in insulation and it will make it more efficient. Also, mop the floor.

[@LORDZBJORNZz]

Ryan give yourself a pat on the back for making the video's ya do.. showing the real real, from vegas head over too Lake Havasu Az just 2 hrs from vegas.. VERY WORTH my friend

[@hihoney1122]

Video was great.. your glimpse into your daily life was good. I think watching you do sets talking to us between to next set would awesome also more content. 😀 plus maybe you can expand on that next session at the next stop you go to, leg day or full body workout routine? Hope your warming up before exercise and in between drives. It can be hard on you body over time. Sure got me wanting to be at the gym just need to schedule my routine and day. Be safe 🙏

[@al4385]

100 outside, 92 in your van, and you make boiling liquid as a drink in the morning?

[@peterpiper487]

I don't understand why people buy worthless things... like hangin bats and decorative pumpkins. If I can't eat it, do work with it, clean with it, or otherwise make it useful, I don't buy it. Makes life a LOT simpler.

[@user-gi3jc7kt3t]

Congratulation DM for your package 🎁🎁

[@wilderjess]

go to the Valley of Fire...you are SO close!!!!! I used to camp off of valley of fire hwy also for free, lots of good spots. cant say enough good things.

[@sophiaskool]

we used #factor to have prepacked foods, they are healthy n easy

[@mattcody4933]

Love the videos bro and the honesty. Take care, boss :)

[@MrKwhited]

You should have stopped in lake Havasu city while you were in the area. You could drive across the London Bridge and stay on the island

[@80sgirly53]

I don’t mind your bathroom trips. Some of your comments are about it are hilarious. You definitely should add more vegetables to your diet. I am surprised you can poop at all without eating them very much. I like to add extra chopped clams to my canned clam chowder soup yum!

[@jackelpubs2728]

Really good video with the music and editing 👍 Thanks 😊

[@jasonm7634]

Hey Ryan, thanks for sharing.

[@bobbyferrell2214]

Thank you for uploading vids faster. Keep up the good work😉

[@BigManJev]

love your videos man. you keep it real. Keep it up. You might be alone, but you have us (thousands)

[@deborahcurtis1385]

Well edited and good music. Good camera angles. It gets the most out of a mundane experience. I'm surprised your GF hasn't said this: Don't consume soda drinks. They're hell on your system and make you put on weight. Just don't do it. Drink water with fresh lemon it's way better for you. Start the day with lemon in water it flushes your system out is refreshing and makes your system less acidic. Why not cover yourself with a wet cloth when sleeping? A simple fan on this is almost as good as air con. Dark paint finish on the outside of the van conducts heat. White is optimal for reflecting heat. JIMO useful to consider when buying a van.

[@Purpleroses]

Heyyy. You Need A Portable Car Vac For Floor. Small Rug By Your Bed To Keep Dust Off Your Feet.

[@TechAiJourney-h808]

I like the straight forward approach you have in your videos. I want to know who designed your van and built it? Could you give us on how long did you have to wait from design to completion?

[@Blztrls]

I’m starting to feel hot just watching you in that hot van. Why would you decide to visit Vegas now when you could easily drive to a cooler location and visit Vegas in the winter when it is cooler?

[@vatchekaprielian9936]

Been loving the videos recently very creative

[@axlent123]

About taking with “us”… I don’t know how many times I was talking to my viewers and it helped pass the time… even if they never get edited and uploaded.

[@ljrouse5]

Love the content bro it's actually 🔥 af

[@Ryantwomeyy]

Thanks homie 😤

[@itsjubilee2012]

Love the authenticity. Cooling gel mat for the bed in hot weather. Sleep in the nude😊

[@kingcustomaudio]

Where can I find that chair you use