Van Life vs. Bus Life 24hr Swap - ft. Kara and Nate

Check out Kara and Nate's Video in our Bus! - • WE TRADED TINY HOMES F...
Kara and Nate
KZbin // / karaandnate
Instagram // / karaandnate
We swapped our school bus tiny home (skoolie) with Kara and Nate's converted sprinter van for 24 hours!
Bus Life vs Van Life
Which did we prefer in the end?
And which would you choose?
SUBSCRIBE - / @rayaandlouis
Raya
KZbin // / rayawashere
Twitter // / rayawashere
Instagram // / rayawashere
Louis
KZbin // / louis
Twitter // / louiscole
Instagram // / louiscole
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We're Raya and Louis. After taking a break from traveling full time, we have embarked on our greatest adventure yet. We moved into a converted school bus and are doing one last epic tour of the U.S. before we drive all the way down to our land that we just purchased in an eco community in Costa Rica. Subscribe to follow our journey!

[@TheDetourDuo]

Came here immediately after watching Kara and Nate. Love this exchange between you guys!

[@RayaandLouis]

Thank you! And welcome ☺️✨

[@elizabeth4614]

Omg me too!! I’m so excited to check out all the videos!!

[@abimumford4228]

Omg same! Love both of you guys💕!

[@Imlookingover007]

Me too

[@regbend9609]

Same!!

[@KaraandNate]

We are a little nervous to watch this!!!🐐……🙈🤣

[@extremecvyt]

I was too dont worry hi kara and nate

[@chibifrenchfry411]

@@extremecvyt mhm same here!

[@RayaandLouis]

Hahah 🙈🙈

[@babysundae7810]

HAHAHAHAHA

[@eyeclammedu]

Nates driving was hilarious

[@MeeblesSporella]

I would choose the VAN. ONLY because I would crash the bus.

[@ClaudiaAitaCosta]

I have a van for that exact reason. Otherwise the bus is a DREAM

[@dynamichunter843]

Get a short bus !

[@taylortillt2751]

Rvs are a great in between! Can be 22 ft like Kara and Nates Van but a little wider and more space inside

[@bloodmoneyhistory6845]

Lmao the only way I’d get a bus is if I kept it parked on land and had a separate car for traveling😭

[@GennieceSledge]

Bahaha. Naw girl. It's nerve wracking the first go, especially through curvy PNW roads, but you'd do just fine.

[@uditagupta]

I loved how both of you were feeling bad for each other and thankful for what they have got. I really love these channels who promote positive response. Loved it.

[@aparnajoshi1549]

This Collab was Actually super Cool.

[@ga40d23]

“I really need to poop.” “Kara’s has already pooped in your toilet.” I feel entirely to juvenile for laughing at that, but it was hilarious.

[@duckyO.o]

@sehhi vooty you replied to the person above rather than posting in the comments

[@habababooboogaga3688]

Time stamp

[@sajedaakthar5635]

I used to watch him back when he hanged out with Alfie Deyes. Stumbled across his page after many years. He hasn’t age one bit omg!

[@joannepaige17]

This comment makes me feel a little old! I feel like those OG English KZbin days were decades ago! Louis was always my favourite! :D

[@jaybehkay2438]

Same! I hadn’t seen any of Louis videos for ages until I saw Nates video. So cool to see what he’s up to now

[@cohenb18]

That freezer in the van looks like it could use a good defrosting

[@cattalematt]

New here. K&N visitor. Raya's eyebrows utterly phenomenal. 11 out of 10.

[@virastefaniya2716]

Yeah I’m also admiring the eyebrows big time

[@MGNBK]

And the hair... I mean living in a bus and how does she have that good hair...

[@tattoedmama85]

Who else is here from Kara and Nate's channel 👇🏻 ❤️

[@GeographicallyFree]

🙋‍♀️

[@ronniekedar1190]

Me too!

[@amysaccount1475]

Meee why do they have a knife just use pepper spray

[@Raggself]

I can't wait for Raya & Louis to b married, grow more in life.. and just keep spreading happiness.. Love you two so much ♥️

[@RayaandLouis]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@rory.a5360]

"i think we broke the door" nope nate is just a bad mechanic lol

[@KaraandNate]

^ truth

[@JustinBrehm]

😂

[@rory.a5360]

@@KaraandNate And nate has been thrown under the bus by kara

[@reneallison2336]

Awe, but Nate tries.

[@rory.a5360]

@@reneallison2336 he may try but he wreck it ralphs it in the end lol

[@RandomlyFun]

“There’s kitchen knives if you want to stab someone” - Louise 2021

[@RayaandLouis]

😂😂😂

[@enfpchick]

That took me out 😂😂

[@emilycosgrove8267]

🤣🤣

[@KandeShack]

I’ve been subscribed to Kara and Nate since the beginning. I’m thrilled to subscribe to your channel!!🚍 Happy travels!

[@RayaandLouis]

Thank you! ☺️❤️

[@karenfong5485]

Same :) what a great collab ❤️❤️

[@Shamrock2191]

Same here!! Love it!!

[@deni_ja6893]

This is such a wonderfull video and colaboration. I really enjoyed it!

[@RayaandLouis]

Thanks Deni! ☺️

[@deni_ja6893]

@@RayaandLouis you have such a healing and positive energy. I will watch definitely more of your videos! I love 9:11 minute

[@alexveidel7528]

I especially loved the "here's everything that can go wrong with our house" tours. Having spent some time tiny living, this was very relatable.

[@gracey3537]

love the plant powered shirt!

[@RayaandLouis]

🌱🌱🌱

[@Imlookingover007]

Glad to see fellow vegs. So glad !

[@camilaa7322]

Omg! I haven’t seen Louis since the India trip with Jack and Finn, I’ve missed you!🤗

[@livingauthenticallyonmyownterm]

Absolutely !!! Me too 💕

[@sewbecca]

Came over from Kara & Nate! Great collab - looking forward to enjoying more content!

[@athenar5566]

Going back and watching Nate explain how he started their journey by navigating like 20 different credit cards for their points in 2016 like a financial genius, then watching him struggle to fix a van door or almost set himself on fire with the stove in 2021 is honestly the funniest contrast

[@saydeelance2438]

😊

[@tatianadavila2712]

I love when two of my youtubers come together and collab ! Amazing

[@RayaandLouis]

☺️✨✨

[@tatianadavila2712]

@@RayaandLouis living the dream guys, i cant wait to see you guys living in the eco village 🥰 so many new adventures

[@kilmdried6897]

2 amazing couple's . came here after watching Kara and Nate ,found another wonderful adventure to follow .

[@munamahamed3234]

Your videos really calm my anxiety i was uncontrollably smiling throughout the whole video i'm really happy that you guys are getting use to being in the road💛

[@RayaandLouis]

aw I love to read that! Thank you so much ❤️

[@lakotastevens]

we will be needing a “renovations we made because of kara and nate” video, and vice versa for them!

[@babysundae7810]

Here because of Kara and Nate ❤️ Can't wait to binge watch your vlogs ❤️

[@RayaandLouis]

Aw yay thank you! And welcome ☺️

[@lemonas17]

Same!

[@lostamonglocals5382]

100 percent agree!

[@dawnf.1703]

Me too!

[@KissMyBiscuits]

Same! Wasn’t aware you & Raya had a channel!

[@nickymock]

Had to watch your version of events. Looked like a fun swap 😂 I’m on team van. However one with a much better layout. There are so many van layouts, I’ve seen a few that would easily solve the few things you didn’t like. Separate spaces, so if someone wants to stay awake and work. A fixed bed with extra relaxing space for sitting. A Bigger kitchen with more worktops and room for both of you. Plus a roof top to sit on. I think the bus is lovely 🚎 However to me, it would be better suited to a home base. Rather than something to constantly travel around in. 👍

[@khaliyahbreaja]

Louis is such a big kid at heart ❤️ Louis when he had to let the goat out : “I’m kinda sad 😕 but I get it..😕I understand😕”

[@babblingdabblingmom8570]

@sehhi vooty u pointed to dislike

[@jenij1287]

Just watched both vlogs, they were GREAT! please do more content/travelling together.. Kara and Nate have to visit when you's are fully living down in Costa Rica xxx

[@lakotastevens]

kara and nate... I feel betrayed that we NEVER KNEW ABOUT THE PEE FUNNEL. what the heck y’all!!😂😂

[@lifewithlauren33]

@sehhi vooty you accidentally commented in the reply section and not the comment section

[@mieshac9124]

@@lifewithlauren33 they literally are copying all the other comments…I think it’s a robot or just some really annoying person trying to be funny 🤦‍♀️

[@JustinBrehm]

I came here after I watched Kara and Nate video and made sure to subscribe to your channel because you both seem hilarious too. Van n bus life is two very different experiences and interesting to see

[@RayaandLouis]

Thank you! And welcome ☺️❤️

[@TraumaSurvivorCynthia]

Me too!!❤️ New subscriber coming over from Kara and Nate!!✌️ #davesandersstepdaughter

[@giannayiapqianna5464]

Oof why am I here right after I watch kara and nate's video :)

[@BucketListTravellers]

Great Collab! I like that while you all appreciated aspects of each other's vehicle, you ultimately preferred your own one 😃

[@TimeTraveller2054]

I absolutely loved these collabs! You four are my favourites

[@maimaz2910]

Came here from Kara and Nate and I’m in love with you guys! I’m so thrilled to see your last USA tour and more excited to see what you do once settled into your land after!

[@sazzyb3617]

Found your channel thanks to Kara and Nates channel and throughly enjoying them watched your Engagement vlog so romantic Congratulations from the UK

[@RayaandLouis]

Thank you!!

[@TUMATATAN]

I've gone down this rabbit holes of these types of videos.....and it's just so cool!

[@finneasera7998]

It was soo heart warming to see soo many smiles ❤️❤️❤️

[@simonechristians5319]

You guys have such nice personalities ^^ this was so fun to watch!

[@cassidytrenor]

this video made my whole day!!! I waited for this collab cause I've been watching both channels for so long!! love you both!!!

[@ErinHoskins]

I can see why you all are friends, great easy going vibes. Fun to see the van vs bus swap from both points of view!

[@nataliehouseholder2650]

That is the most hilarious video I've watched in ages. Nates faces were priceless!!! 😂

[@jaylward7216]

This was such a cool video !!! Just found you guys from Kara&Nate so glad I did !!!

[@jaydankha4602]

Came here immediately after watching Kara and Nate! It was honestly THE BEST. See now personally, I would go for the Van because I wanna go and visit so many places, 1 gas would be cheaper, 2, I dont have to worry about parking spaces, 3 I can move A LOT and not waste time, for example turning in a tight street etc... but again this is personally. I also currently work in construtction, so it would be nice for me to go in the van after working for a couple of hours for a small break! No matter what it always comes down to prefrence and also how much you are willing to spend per week to go to places, to park, to pretty much do everything. Sure the bus has a lot more space for you to work, store foods and goods, workout, and carry a lot of things. This is my honest opinion, but if I where to be given a bos, I would NEVER turn it down, no matter what, having a mobile home is ALWAYS a good thing! I love you Raya and Louis, and I love Kara and Nate! Dueces!

[@veemuyambo]

The pooping convo was funny 😂😂😂. Nate goes like ,, Kara has already pooped in yo Van Lol😂😂

[@rioroebuck2263]

Came here for the reactions and guys My jaw hurts i cant stop smiling

[@airratic]

Subscribed! I appreciate you guys (together with kara and nate) sharing this van life! Stay safe!

[@RayaandLouis]

Thank you! You too ❤️

[@enjoyjavy]

Those alpacas were so cute 😭😭 wouldn't be able to say goodbye to them.

[@Lee-mm3tr]

Another great couple to watch! I immediately came here after watching Kara and Nate’s vlog, You guys are awesome! ❤️

[@indylaura99]

I love Kara and Nate!!!! I was so excited to see that you guys were doing this!

[@RayaandLouis]

Aw thanks Laura!

[@gretamccluskey5876]

Oh my goodness!!!! When French Fry was inside the van and walking on the table, that was epic!

[@julielafrance6526]

Enjoyed your swap with Kara and Nate. Can’t wait to watch your experience

[@paulsnyder55]

I love this, been following all y’all’s channels for years!

[@lumiqi2494]

Came to see your version. This was fun!

[@lumiqi2494]

Van

[@emilyruth9925]

I love how so in love they are it's so cute!!

[@sandyc6569]

👍😊

[@danielleduplessis9717]

My two favorite KZbin travel couples ♥️ I love this collaboration!

[@NatManzueta]

Grateful to be here early to watch your journey! Loved you at Kara and Nate's vid.

[@korinav]

This is gonna be so cool💞

[@christinamagee7093]

Okay I freaking lost it when Nate said Kara already shit in their toilet!!! Lmfao island why that was so funny!?!? 🤣🤣🤣

[@marinam4431]

guys after watching the video with Kara and Nate i loved you ! both very natural looking forward to more videos :)

[@gretamccluskey5876]

I ADORE the place y'all camped at with all the animals, especially French Try!!!!

[@runswithtools8214]

Do you recall the name of the camping spot?

[@HughMadBro]

Came from Kara & Nate, I must see this & yalls vibes, ill subscribe after 😂 to make up for all the stuff they “broke” in your bus 🤷🏼‍♀️🤣

[@skystar8419]

Came here after watching Kara and Nates video and just fell in love with the two of you and your awesome energy! Time to binge watch your channel. Have a beautiful day you two! Xo 🇨🇦 ❤️

[@redpat8832]

Great! Have been watching Louie, and the Rya for years. Also watched Kara and Nate since they were traveling countries.

[@deborahread6259]

Watched Kara and nates then just had to subscribe to you guys. Looking forward to a whole new set of vlogs to binge watch

[@RayaandLouis]

Thank you so much! We have a lot of exciting ones coming up too ☺️❤️

[@alisonwelsh2417]

Have been a fan of Kara and Nate for years, however when I saw their video I came straight here. Really enjoyed ‘meeting’ you both and very excited that I now have a whole new channel to explore! Yay

[@tammyvincent9417]

Found your page through Kara and Nate, loving your content as well. I can't wait for your journey to Costa Rica.

[@christinemiller5360]

Wonderful video! Your photography of the animals is absolutely beautiful!

[@DandA604]

As many have said: Came here from Kara and Nate. Look forward to enjoying your adventures too! You look like such sweet people. Cheers. 😁👍🏼

[@itsMalma]

Yay another channel to binge watch!! lovely Schoolie you guys have!

[@mariavalvano4669]

Loved watching this crossover! Subscribed! You two are lovely.

[@louisadredge571]

Love the realistic lifestyle comparisons. 👍

[@franklinwiesbrook819]

Hello Louise, hope you don't mind us being friends okay 🌹

[@xyzcomp08]

Raya has been around Louis so long, she said unironically, "we don't know how to turn the hobs on". I could hear Kara and Nate on the other end of the call...😳

[@RayaandLouis]

Haha I lived in London for 3 years before I met Louis too so it’s all very confusing!

[@xyzcomp08]

@@RayaandLouis I've visited the UK many times over the years, so I get it, some expressions just stick! You can't fault a good word or expression when it shows up in your brain.

[@kierankelly7918]

I’m from England and trying to figure out what’s wrong with the sentence ?

[@xyzcomp08]

@@kierankelly7918 Americans don't know what a hob is, we say stove, oven, broiler, etc. Hob is very English.

[@kierankelly7918]

@@xyzcomp08 ohhh now this comment makes more sense haha

[@GavC-137]

You're all great! Subbed both channels. New to the idea of van life - half way into my first conversation and my van is half the size of the lwb sprinter. It's an amazing online community to get into and you guys just made it better!

[@sarveshsharma6600]

Loved watching my fav youtubers come together.

[@Cliffdog01]

The one thing I'd like most about the van is the stealth, you can park in normal car parks and depending on how you kit out a white van you can basically become invisible. That said I think I'd have a bus over a van maybe not as huge as the largest School bus that you have but something as long as the long body sprinter and as wide as the bus would be the best.

[@katherinegreen4937]

I was waiting once I saw what was happening on Instagram, but forgot about it until now

[@Beingpoo]

You guys are amazing!!❤️❤️❤️

[@anmspro]

Really glad this collab happened!! It made me find you guys ❤️

[@rosella4467]

Came from watching Kara and Nate video literally love those guys. Y'all way of filming feels different nothing wrong with that but awesome to see y'all doing this for 24 hours.

[@doletteanderson4475]

Nate and Kara sent me:)

[@devikrupap1549]

Van life is best ❤️... Love for kara and Nate 😘❤️...wooooo let's go 🔥..

[@andreacole9944]

So fun to discover you via K&N. You both are beautiful!!

[@HannahDavey14]

Wow. neat videos to watch this morning with my coffee. felt like I was hanging out with friends! I had no idea that Louis was still on youtube! I watched videos years ago where you went on a Tuk-Tuk trip/fundraiser ( I think it was)? Glad I found y’all’s channel, new subscriber!

[@teresasanchez8853]

Thank you for this video. I been seriously considering selling my 27 foot class C, to get a van. But after this swap video. I'm keeping my Nana (thats my rigs name) I know it's big and long and heavy. But I got used to driving it, its been a year now. There are some things I don't like, so I'm going to change the ones I can and see what happens. I will give myself a few months to see if the changes worked for me. Happy travels 😁😇

[@meladytwo]

I’m glad to hear your thoughts! I to feel like a bus would be a better choice and like you said, the van is like a quick weekend trip. 🥰

[@kuwlkuwlkuwl8045]

Soooooo happy that Kara and Nate introduced you guys to me and a lot more others that didn't know you before!!! Can't wait to watch your videos.

[@asbu2297]

I have already been a fan of Louis's channel funforlouie, ever since I came across it many years ago. And similarly I am a fan of Kara & Nate ever since I came across their channel few years ago. And now it is good to see my favourite youtubers come together. Now since I know Louis has this new channel, I have subscribed to it.

[@sarahl3350]

I'm a subscriber to Kara and Nate. Now I have a subscription to you guys!

[@HaleySanchez22]

Came from Kara and Nate and happy to subscribe to you both! What a fun swap!😁 Loved the positivity and gratitude for the little things!

[@Nokenify]

Such an awesome episode! Kara and Nate are great content creators!

[@alexveidel7528]

"We have a hose that lets you bypass the toilet and pee on the ground directly so you don't fill up the liquid catch too quickly". My kind of people.

[@NinaThoren]

I haven't watched you in forever Louis! I think the last I saw of you was the hot tub on a double decker?? I know the bus from the previous owners soI am super happy to see that you have it. I think seeing you on Kara and Nate's channel was a sign I should start watching you again :)

[@afernandes2898]

omg same I used to watch the fun for loui channel when it just just Louis and his adventure across the world. It's refreshing to watch him again.

[@livingauthenticallyonmyownterm]

Me too !!! Loved watching Louis building the bus. It was amazing to watch. I just subbed again as fast as I could. 🌹

[@NinaThoren]

@@livingauthenticallyonmyownterm I also subbed! I can't wait to see the adventures in the bus and I mean, a treehouse in Costa Rica? How could I pass on that :)

[@livingauthenticallyonmyownterm]

@@NinaThoren , I can’t wait either !!! ✨

[@johnencarnacioncalderon9366]

Omg first time watching came from nate and kara and I already love yall❤️

[@maryp8388]

Came here from N&K. So cool. Love your channel. Cool bus!

[@franklinwiesbrook819]

Hello Mary, hope you don't mind us being friends okay 🌹

[@loganknight1499]

Here from Kara and Nates channel y’all just gained a sub! You seem like great people and I would love to see more of you guys with Nate and Kara👍🏼 y’all would have some amazing adventures together!

[@RayaandLouis]

Thanks Logan! Yess definitely planning on it ☺️🌍

[@ashleyl2446]

Eamon & Bec- Raya & Louis- Kara & Nate - My Sundays are the best day of the week!

[@alvinreyes4002]

I came here directly after i watch kara and nate vlog ..great job guys!!be safe always!!

[@Einlanzer83]

I'd choose a van, but one of the larger versions.

[@alleamaedelacruz3344]

Who's here because of kara & nate?

[@bigbluebetsy5511]

Been watching you for years Louis, ever since the India tuktuk run with Jack and his brother lol! Happy to see you collaborate with Kara and Nate well done!