I missed the woodworking and being a maker. I'm a subscriber and I was seeing your channel through but it did bum me out that the channel changed so drastically. Glad to see you back.
@KiptooSurtan4 ай бұрын
Me too
@TaigiTWeseFormosanDiplomat2 ай бұрын
0.0
@atroub20 күн бұрын
Same here
@eccentric-j4 ай бұрын
Major respect for totally going for it, then finding out you both needed more from life, and landing in a position better than before!
@L337f33t4 ай бұрын
8 months is pretty good, most don’t make it 4 weeks.
@colintroy77394 ай бұрын
Yeah i think uprooting your life for 8 months doesnt count as a failure /quitting
@lemarz80064 ай бұрын
"most" = ppl van lifing for fun and not out of necessity lmao
@MeriaDuck4 ай бұрын
Read this with them shouting that they're pregnant and was confused for a sec 😂
@captainfancypants49334 ай бұрын
i made it up until "I have to shit in a bucket" came to mind. Yeah imma enjoy my house lol
@expresscrayfish60944 ай бұрын
@@lemarz8006 tbf most people who would live in a van out of necessity cant afford a van in the first case (3k minimum in bad condition) plus the conversion but if your homeless that aint that important a
@the_bootloader4 ай бұрын
Regarding the air conditioning of your closet-studio, doors are cheap - you may consider storing the current door, and just making a hole in it as needed (exhaust fan up, maybe 2-3 silent PC fans next to each other pushing the hot air out, and an intake hole down?). When it's time to leave the apartment, just put the door back. In Canada, a few years back I bought a sound-proof door for like ~$150 from a shop specialized in doors. If storage space is an issue, just verify first that you can get a door - and once confirmed, just make a hole into the existing door. When it's time, get a new door.
@TheDarkPreacher654 ай бұрын
Hey, look on the bright side. Now you have a nice working RV that you know you'll like and can use.
@IPLAYMTG6284 ай бұрын
I used to love your videos when you were in the camp, but now I think it’s gonna be even crazier with what you have for a workshop and you’re gonna have really cool projects to do looking forward
@MorleyKert4 ай бұрын
💯💪
@isaaclaughter3 ай бұрын
THANKS for saving me the trouble of finding out why they quit. Didn't even watch the vid. This is awesome and time saving!
@tomyocom58864 ай бұрын
What you will realize AFTER you have been in your HOME is that when you drive the van even to the store is that you COULD just keep driving, you could go anywhere and be at home, survive, vacation etc. Then every turn is freedom and going back home is EXTRA Special and a CHOICE.
@sprN0VA3 ай бұрын
Good job being flexible. One of the best pieces of marriage advice I ever received (which works great for life in general as well) is: "Everyone has a picture in their mind of what they think their life should be, but life never goes the way you plan. So you can either tear up your life to make it match the picture in your mind, or you can tear up the picture and enjoy your life as it happens."
@andrewjacobs78604 ай бұрын
You guys killed it! So pumped for more woodworking videos though.
@AntonyHartАй бұрын
Just binge watched your 3D print videos. Great ideas and designs. That hack space is amazing!
@rickhiggins65212 ай бұрын
I'm sure that a lot of van lifer are like you. A big part of van life is the satisfaction of building the van. We all continue to want that satisfaction of seeing something we are proud of building. Good thing is that most of us that enjoy your road experiences will enjoy your building experiences as well. Go for it!
@Coder_Cube4 ай бұрын
As a person from Calgary, I am mad. No maple syrup for you 🍁🍁🍁🍁
@felicianomiko56594 ай бұрын
We did a Skokie build in 2019 and hit the road for ‘at least a year’ in Feb 2020. We were 4 months in and realized a year wasn’t going to be enough. We are still in the skoolie and have completed 4 full years of #buslife. We plan to go back home (we have a little house and rented it while we traveled) in the spring (2025) for a total of 5 years. I got back into art after 20 years in the winter of 20/21. I think that did a lot to give my life purpose while traveling. I do art as my hobby and hope to make a go of selling my art soon. Having a hobby you can do on the road is important. But I don’t think I would have ever unlocked that again in myself had it not been for bus life. We (husband and I) have done a lot of soul searching, and thinking and realizing what is most important to us and what we can let go of in life. But now I am thinking longingly of a studio space I can work in and as much as I love traveling and seeing new places, it’s time to go home. I do plan to build another, smaller rig for shorter trips because the travel bug has bitten us hard and I can’t imagine not doing this regularly from now on. But you either have to have something to do on the road or you have to travel more to continue to feed the ‘see new things’ hole to feel like you are doing something. I find many people travel a lot faster than we do and burn out faster doing it. Travel is exhausting. Yes, it’s amazing, but it’s also super tiring. We try to stay in places for a week or more whenever we can so we can rest and recharge and enjoy a place. And it often still doesn’t feel like enough time. Full time travel is a tricky business, but it’s worth trying at least once.
@MorleyKert4 ай бұрын
Great insights!
@midgediener34614 ай бұрын
I love your work. I am hoping you will continue doing your amazing wood work. Your furniture is some of the most beautiful I’ve ever scene.
@olgablonski71394 ай бұрын
You know what? No shame in coming home. You two are young and did this at the right time. You tried, you succeeded for 8 months now you can take that off your bucket list and start your next adventure and we will follow your dreams. ❤
@1SeriouslyseriousАй бұрын
Vancouver is amazing! The best air and water! It just feels so good to be there!!
@aware2action4 ай бұрын
Would suggest using a couple of transmission coolers(or radiators) and a room aircondtioner. Just plumb couple of flex pvc lines to feed the radiators with a water pump(and a small insulated water cooler acting as a reservoir). The remote radiator can be placed on a window sill or exhast vent to get the heat out. Could be a cool project in itself(esp. Identifying the right a/c with appropriate btu capacity and form factor). Could also do a split a/c, but may not be portable. Look forward to more fun projects.❤👍
@Moonlightdance584 ай бұрын
I lived in VANCOUVER for three years and I loved it! It is such a great city!
@seanyounk12 ай бұрын
Full circle! I watched your van videos before and just now happened on your channel looking for how to design plant pots. So neat!
@DingoMakes4 ай бұрын
I respect the heck out of this! Fulfilment is everything, so I am glad you both agreed to plant roots in Vancouver! Keep the creative juices going guys, loving the videos and can't wait for some BC content!
@moragsu2 ай бұрын
The sound is really fantastic! You are a bit of a genius!, Congratulations from Ecuador!,,
@letzgow61103 ай бұрын
High expectations low rewards. Don’t do it for others, do it for yourself.
@mech0p4 ай бұрын
The thing is yall can still do a month here and there whenever you want but there is no better way to relax than by going home and even though a van is nice "especially yours" its not as safe and your always a tiny bit on edge which never lets you fully let go.
@isaaczeitoun77674 ай бұрын
Looking forward to your woodworking. Wishing you both success!
@Ult_Trickster2 ай бұрын
Knowing you guys live not too far from me is pretty crazy to think about hahaha excited to see your future plans and builds :)
@banthaoverland2 ай бұрын
Feel ya. I love traveling but also love coming home to my workshop and 3D printers. I get ideas and field test while traveling but then love to come home and make in a proper workshop. 50% travel / 50% home base feels interesting to me.
@emily361304 ай бұрын
Coming out of the closet was one of the most difficult things in my life. Can't belive you have to do this everytime you leave your studio.
@jacksoncurtis6898Ай бұрын
Yeah the door is so finicky lol, I'm bi and was pretty stressed out about getting out of the closet, then I found out my dad was bi. I'm lucky to have my dad and he has managed to be supportive and really funny about it at the same time. I realize this is really long and you might not see it anyway, but if you read this all, thank you.
@emily36130Ай бұрын
@@jacksoncurtis6898 I'm happy for you, it's always good when your parents are supportive
@comeconcon5693 ай бұрын
Van life is fun because it gives you lots of freedom and it takes you wherever you want to go. I wish I was out there somewhere in the USA in a van, but I'm still considering the idea of becoming a Gypsy,Tinker, Nomad whatever you may call it. I'm saving for a cargo minivan which I will convert into my living space when I'm ready to retire in 10 years from now.
@aliciaz9844Ай бұрын
Ouch! As an Edmontonian, it hurts when even Canadians say there is only 3 major cities in this country
@cruss90646 күн бұрын
I mean, if you've been to Halifax, Quebec city, Ottawa, Hamilton, Winnipeg, Calgary, or Edmonton, then you'll know what a ridiculous statement that is!
@garthor3 ай бұрын
FYI: heat pump is a game changer... super cheap to run, and keeps the space a really nice constant temp. They are spendy, but worth it... Suppose it's probably not an option in an apartment though...
@cathykert22394 ай бұрын
Congratulations on your continuing adventures and projects and career choices!!!!!
@angeschannel734 ай бұрын
U definitely need a portable air conditioner 😊 I'm in the southern Okanagan Valley and we're about 10 degrees higher than Vancouver
@ycmakes4 ай бұрын
Love this! Welcome to Vancouver! It's weird to see my city in the video but I'm sure this will make me enjoy your content more!
@ไอติม-บ6ฟ4 ай бұрын
This video hits feeling, i think the best solution is to "able to be flexible which change country where thing are affordable". Can have both stationary and van life once every month or anytime you want to hit road sounds ideal. Biggest problem would be money also , maybe bigger van help? Or a van that can increase in size. By the way, your video really comforting and Proud of the 8month journey !!! ❤Great job. If you can live in different country where thing are cheaper maybe it would suit both your lifestyle more ? The cost of living in some country are very affordable and more flexible probably. But i dont know how one can living in other country like by Visa stuff thing. Not sure if its gonna be complicate.
@SandDownSouth26 күн бұрын
Saw your van the last 2 days in Orange Beach as I was heading to work... Found y'all and now I'm jealous! Enjoy our area! It's amazing. So many places to visit. Holler if you want some ideas!
@jgoo45724 ай бұрын
Welcome back to normal life! Returning back to what made your videos good! Looking forward to your future projects!
@TheJetJJ4 ай бұрын
What a whirlwind! I just found you guys a few days ago. Left Toronto, same here! Want to do some traveling via van, same again. Sucker for your pets, yes. Make stuff even when you have to improvise, yes! And now you changed directions, good for you! The videos gave me whiplash 😅
@DaliwolfBacon4 ай бұрын
That hack space is a really cool idea! I wonder if my city would need one of those! I love your little apartment. It's perfect as a home base! It is great that you two were honest and wise about your future. Rock on!
@fredericapanon2078 күн бұрын
Yes, that is a lovely shout out to the Vancouver Hack Space. There are at least a couple more similar spaces in the Greater Vancouver Area.
@adamali78404 ай бұрын
Welcome dude! Come spend some time at our Maker Space, Maker Cube. I'll get you started on me.
@MissaBelle4 ай бұрын
Long time watcher, fun to know you're doing cool stuff in my city now!
@Saltyarticles4 ай бұрын
I love having extra breadrooms. Love the video
@Michelle-bw1xg4 ай бұрын
Best...Great you went for it, and used all your very handy skills for the van, and listening to what is right for you while keeping the van and getting shop access. I'm starting with a minivan with slow DIY but daily driver that fits in the garage, to see if I like the basics before considering a stand-up cargo van build for full time use and giving up the home (not too handy).
@janetkeith29874 ай бұрын
That is the longest honeymoon ever. I hope you Four (Penny ,Abby ) are very happy in the new place. Might I suggest your next vacation? You might like Tennesse water fall loop. Lots of hiking and some lovely spots to explore. Smokey Mountain is nice, and you might see a few black bears. My family and I still enjoy your videos. God bless you guys and your home.
@TwistedTwineWoodworking4 ай бұрын
Great video!! So many great memories and stories from the 8 months of traveling
@MorleyKert4 ай бұрын
Thanks Christy!
@bruvark4 ай бұрын
Don't be afraid of edge banding - you can make the edges buttery smooth by using a router to trim the excess and then giving it a quick swipe with a sheet of high grit sandpaper. Have fun!
@shimmyzalesh4 ай бұрын
I think i'm speaking for all of us when I say we support your desision.
@Gamingend4 ай бұрын
Seeing a Andrew Szeto and Jenna Phipps cameo in the same video? Love it! All these Canadian KZbinrs I follow colliding!
@ivanljujic41284 ай бұрын
I was worried that you were gonna sell the van, but I'm glad you decided to keep it! It's become somewhat of a character/mascot; not sure how to explain it.
@Pscribbled4 ай бұрын
van life to Van life! On a side note, I hope Vancouver Hack space is chill with the advertisement. I feel like it can be a bit disruptive if there’s a big sudden inflow of flaky members
@MrMockDraft4 ай бұрын
I don’t think I’m prepared for a Jenna Phipps collab. That’s hype!
@BrickfordCityFire4 ай бұрын
Can't wait to see what you guys do next!
@PatriciaHodges-nd7tf4 ай бұрын
Awesome video! Stay blessed!
@melody91764 ай бұрын
Aaaaahhhh welcome back! My partner and I missed your content
@jaredrousselle39844 ай бұрын
You're going to love Vancouver. I lived there for nine years before moving to Winnipeg to live with my Girlfriend and her kids. The Basic on Davie Street is a great place for breakfast. And Thida further up Davie has some of the best Thai food in the city. Their green curry is the bomb. And watching the sun set at sunset beach is the absolute best!
@MorleyKert4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the recs! Loving the city so far
@jaredrousselle39844 ай бұрын
@@MorleyKert my pleasure. Great time to be in the Van. I would try to see the celebration of lights if you can, and don't mind large crouds. Starts this Saturday. Three nights of amazing fireworks down at English Bay
@imequationzyt4 ай бұрын
Can’t wait for future woodworking videos 🔥🔥
@djeeno4 ай бұрын
You should print an upright stand for the AMS, it saves like 40% of the footprint.
@rakridge3 ай бұрын
I'm in TN. I was very amused when you said how hot it gets in Toronto.
@LexxDesign3D4 ай бұрын
You made the exact desk I have, bought in TKMaxx for £50 (on sale from £200 as one of the legs was damaged)
@bridiemacdonald94364 ай бұрын
I have a flexispot - really love it!
@LexxDesign3D4 ай бұрын
So instead of travelling for a year anywhere in America - you wanted to work!!! You guys are crazy!
@NO-px2ys4 ай бұрын
BC is the best place in Canada by far. You'll most likely stay forever. Enjoy!
@MorleyKert4 ай бұрын
Loving it so far!
@eNVyPlayed4 ай бұрын
Yaaaaaay!!! welcome to Vancouver,BC !! I am from just around surrey hoping to bump with you when u’re around the city or in surrey if ever you’ll get to visit 😅😅❤❤take care!!
@davewolf886916 күн бұрын
That's so funny. I have the opposite experience after living in a van, I intended to spend 2 days in a camper van I built, 2 days turned into 8 months lol. I am building another van
@alexstatlenz2 ай бұрын
There’s a big difference between I’m gonna try the van life out. Or I have to because I have no choice.
@SnoringVids4 ай бұрын
Commenting for the algorithm. Awesome Cool Good much love!
@Luno_and_Lamont3 ай бұрын
Anyone notice at 0:43 that doggie can’t get out of the cage?🤣
@michaelaten4 ай бұрын
Can't wait to see the A/C under the door. I made a 'funnel' to remedy this same type of situation about 10 years ago out of cardboard and PC fans. It worked amazing.
@sgam434 ай бұрын
I did the same thing with a window which could only be opened slightly (because we were on the ground floor in a dodgy area) to channel the heat from the portable AC to the outside. 3D printed a customized funnel that worked really well - and which coincidentally convinced my famliy that the 3D printer was more than just an expensive toy. 😅
@KurtClark3 ай бұрын
From Kurt to Kert, welcome to the Pacific Northwest!
@Camanimations-I3 ай бұрын
It think I might live in a van when I’m am older it sounds fun😢❤
@malvoliosf3 ай бұрын
Baja California is California, just as South Dakota is Dakota. Baja is “lower”. The US state of California is just Alta (“upper”) California.
@ilooktheweb4 ай бұрын
I believe, van life. help your soul searching, what you want. maybe if you want to go back anytime you want in van life, it free😇
@_IanOfEarth4 ай бұрын
🗣MORE TABLE SANDING LETS GOOOO
@CHICOandtheVAN2 ай бұрын
8 months, or sooner, is usually when people quit. I sometimes wish to quit but we are't yet in that better position. We started van life to get away from high rent and rent just keeps going up.
@BrianSargent4 ай бұрын
With the fancy lighting like that I'm looking forward to your gaming streams! 😂
@MorleyKert4 ай бұрын
Hahaha I haven’t gamed in forever but maybe I need to start again
@tnxstaff4 ай бұрын
You're a man of ideas and ideas require space and right condition for develop. Good luck for your future projects man!
@GEAUXFRUGAL4 ай бұрын
You had a great adventure.
@DrChiYT4 ай бұрын
Dude, great video. But you gotta get Gridfinity up in those desk drawers. It'll change your life.
@riverwood_creations4 ай бұрын
This is a little off-topic, but…did you go to New Orleans during Mardi Gras?
@cywilkinson39854 ай бұрын
Love you’re vids
@flolorenzo4 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing this awesome adventure with us 🔥
@dcltdw4 ай бұрын
It was delightful living vicariously through y'all with van life! The hybrid setup seems ideal. Here's to the next chapter in your lives!
@adamgarside23604 ай бұрын
Can’t wait to see all the new projects you’ll have coming. Love from New Hampshire keep killing it guys!!!!
@MorleyKert4 ай бұрын
I’m from New Hampshire!
@SwervingLemon3 ай бұрын
12:30 "I know this room looks terrible right now" - me, a tech hoarder, dies a little thinking of the state of my office/lab.
@wasabeh3693 ай бұрын
In a nutshell.. Vanlife isn't really for extroverts perhaps
@DIYtechie3 ай бұрын
No surprise here. When I saw the two printers in the van, I knew that it was just a matter of very short time before you found a proper home.
@Dominic199o4 ай бұрын
as expected 😂😂 not surprised at all .
@shahzain35084 ай бұрын
I am just below you in Washington and come the Vancouver bc pretty often. Also the air conditioned office/closet idea through the bottom of the door leads me with some concerns for you. You need to measure how wide the gap is for each side of the door when it is closed and fully opened so that you don’t run into issues with clearance.
@LincolnWorld4 ай бұрын
Congrats on starting your next phase! Even if just printing PLA, you don't want to be in that tiny room while printing, unless you create some kind of serious ventilation system. But especially if using ASA or ABS for anything. I hope the channel grows quickly enough that by this time next year you can get a bigger place. I am assuming you will get used to the studio apartment by then and it may not feel so big anymore. I got very close to switching to van life a few times, but I have a feeling that I would not have liked needing to be constantly on the move. It's great you got to try it out as long as you did.
@iiDrizzleX4 ай бұрын
is enough ventilation in that closet for the 3D printer?
@davebauerart4 ай бұрын
The van life segment was great and I’m sure this new adventure is going to inspire a whole new kind of creativity.
@BlendZone-m1x3 ай бұрын
i also have a custom ram promaster with the same panels, roof fan, rack, and table lol.
@garfieldyim36314 ай бұрын
greetings from Vancouver!
@arteanimica96232 ай бұрын
Hi Pretty People. I'm writing to you from Brazil. I'm Italian & I'53. My first contact with VanLife was in Italy in 1994. Arguing with my parents & reading "Into The Wild " (The Book) I decided to park my car next to the university & sleep there. I didn't have in that time information & the equipment to keep myself in that condition, so I had to turn back home. Since then, I have understood that my freedom wasn't negotiable. At 27, I left Italy to the Middle East, then Cuba, then States & Since 2005, here Brazil. Right now, I'm building my first DIY stealth motorhome, covering South America. In 2027, I'm going to build the second in Italy, covering Europe. In 2028 the 3rd in the States for the Olympics. I got retired from my work. Now, I want to enjoy my passion completely upside-down. For my experience & travelling so much something says to me that This Extreme Passion can become even a business. As I said. I started at 22 years old in 1994. Exactly when I got in touch with the Internet for the first time inside the university. Greetings from Brazil
@JoelSchat4 ай бұрын
Welcome to Vancouver! I was so hyped to see the hacker space make an apperance. That's the perfect place for you!
@techconcept13344 ай бұрын
I completely get your decision and can totally relate. Best of luck!
@KevinMullin-iz9bp2 ай бұрын
I sometimes call my smartphone a telephone too.
@darren9904 ай бұрын
you can print a edge bander on maker world or printerbales tools section
@lauriedmills75812 ай бұрын
That’s fine! Good idea to keep your van, you”, never be homeless then.
@olgablonski71394 ай бұрын
Sell that pattern of the chair to a company. It be great for kids play grounds.