Van life: You don't even need a van. Stuck in the mud

[@ChristopherSeth]

I think since you don't rely on KZbin for your income, your videos are always original, and authentic. (Unlike others) I appreciate you brotha!

[@WizardDream]

Thank you! I appreciate you brotha :)

[@jilliand6591]

Come June I'm planning on moving into my car! I'm a little worried because I have a Honda Fit so there really isn't that much room at all but I'm done paying rent so I'll figure it out. I'm tired of making excuses for why I can't do something in my life and this will be a big step forward for me!

[@Mike__james]

Jillian D I've seen people take the passenger seat out and put a bed there it actually looked pretty comfortable.

[@WizardDream]

That is great to hear!!

[@andrewmtbfreak]

Mike Van man that's what I did with my corolla wagon when I stayed a week in it. upgraded to a van so I can cook in it lol. everything else is doable in a small car

[@jilliand6591]

Mike Van man i saw that video too not sure if I'll do that but I'll be staying around my home town so I can keep my job and save up a little so I'll be mostly urban camping this summer and fall and I think that would make it less stealth if I took that seat out.

[@mcafirst1051]

much respect are you car dwelling yet? I rent in a home but really want to do this I have a older smaller Mercedes I was thinking of doing this in or waiting to get a used class c motorhome not sure yet. how's everything so far

[@amanda1838]

Great video! I traveled around for a couple of months living out of a small car last year. Didn't have any of the fancy stuff, just the basics. I originally was supposed to do it in an SUV, but that car died right before I left. I almost didn't go after that, because I was worried about living in a small car, but I'm so glad I did. Now I'm going to be getting a van soon to do it the way I've been dreaming of. Even if I didn't have the money to get a van, I would absolutely continue in a small car. It's so worth it. So to anyone who wants to live this lifestyle but is worried about living in a small car, go for it!! It will be tough sometimes, but you won't regret it.

[@WizardDream]

Yes!!! Good for you! That is great you kept doing it. Very inspiring. Thank you for your comment :)

[@mcafirst1051]

wow really helpful comment. I rent in a home and work for myself I have wanted to do this lifestyle for a while I let things and fears hold me back I'm breaking through that. I am planning on getting a used class c motorhome but I have a older Mercedes I was thinking I could do this in its reliable. what car did you car travel in did you travel around the USA or ? could we email?

[@NoProGoPronto]

I always laugh when the new "wanna be" van dwellers start spending money right away on a new GoPro, a Mr. Buddy Heater and a $1500 drone thinking those "things" are what the freedom of van life is supposed to be. I like the way you're doing it. Pure, simple, loving and free. For you, it's about the people you're meeting along the way. Keep being you. I love it! :-)

[@WizardDream]

Exactly!! Thank you so much :) That really means alot

[@mercedescreates]

BEST van life video yet! and I've seen plenty!

[@WizardDream]

aww thank you :)

[@coolcatcarolena4951]

Listen to all that wisdom...and a squirrel whisperer to boot....

[@WizardDream]

heheh

[@coolcatcarolena4951]

btw, you made the cut into one of my recent videos (Van Dwellers Meet in Key West), its from January 2016...yea, yea. i'm a little behind on my videos. peace!

[@andrewmtbfreak]

a wise man once said "yesterday you said tomorrow, dont let your dream be dreams. JUST DO IT!"

[@WizardDream]

Love it!!

[@ArkansasMike]

Great video and sound advise. Sometimes the only thing holding us back is us. Have a great week my friend.

[@NoProGoPronto]

@Arkansas MikeYou are absolutely right! The only thing that has ever held me back from doing the things I want to do is ME. I am my only obstacle. I'm working on changing that though :-)

[@WizardDream]

Yes!! Isn't that wild that it is usually your own self that is the obstacle! Any thing is possible when your own mind isn't blocking you hehe

[@Tatiacha]

good advice, life will pass you by while you wait!

[@WizardDream]

[@Mike__james]

Great advice buddy.

[@WizardDream]

Thank you :)

[@corwinclark1434]

2 weeks now in kia soul, plenty of space. Thought I needed a van, decided to try lifestyle first. Loving it

[@lori6709]

Thanks for the wisdom, Weston. Cute squirrel. Tell Gabe I like his Partridge family shirt!

[@WizardDream]

haha will do :) thank you!

[@greenwoman3424]

Yep, good stuff! We've had to come to terms with this very thing as we are a few weeks out from heading out full time, something we have been making our way towards for a while. We have an awesome suburu outback that has taken us on many adventures and unless we find a van we can trade it for before we head out, that's how we'll start. Though the two cats are going to be introduced to tent living if it comes to that! (They adapted so well into the camp trailer we have been living in on families property and even adapted to the crazy cold month in the same camp trailer in a ski resort parking lot (see comment, previous video). We know it's time... and when you know you know, you know? Thanks for the encouraging words!

[@vansionliving]

Another good video! it's all about perspective. if you think you can,or cant...you're right.

[@WizardDream]

Exactly :D thank you!!

[@mothrahdizaztronaut6057]

New fave! Wise, van-y, and great shots of just hanging out.

[@WizardDream]

Thank you

[@highstreettimes2218]

I am planning a month long trip to Flagstaff from Texas in late April, visiting state parks along the way! I would love to meet you. You are truly a great inspiring person, that gave me the courage to plan this trip and to actually feel like I can achieve this. I will be traveling in my Pontiac G6 and can't be more excited about leaving. - Latasha

[@anomadsharpenerslife7759]

Good Video I'm an over thinker at times and it's so true deep down inside it's just an excuse to put things off! So true Yes I Can is a good motto to live by! Peace and Blessings!

[@WizardDream]

Thank you!! Peace and blessings to you!

[@JumpingWatermelons]

Wonderful job pointing out something very important: that what matters is doing what you want, and you should focus on how to accomplish that, not how to fulfill some fantasy based mainly on perceived lifestyles you see on Instagram/KZbin/TV/etc.

[@WizardDream]

Exactly!! :) thank you!

[@gabechaffin8428]

thanks for the lesson and the inspiration Weston !

[@WizardDream]

Thank you :)

[@knightryder5292]

I just jumped in my van and road to the windy city there are always going to be unexpected things but nothing you can't deal with remember the only thing holding you back is yourself nothing else ✌✌✌my friend you are very wise.

[@WizardDream]

Exactly!! Thank you :) Peace

[@tinatorres8291]

Gabe's hilarious on that rope!

[@rogeriorodriguez1212]

good for you bro, thanks for the honesty

[@WizardDream]

Thank you :)

[@stevenmbell]

Gabe is the Shit! Thank you for the heartfelt advice. Peace!

[@WizardDream]

Gabe is incredible!! thank you :) Peace!

[@chris.s.9992]

Weston, i love your videos, i hope you continue to make them. you are very insightful for being so young. i am 50 years old and my wife and i just bought our first a motor home and are selling our house and hitting the road. i know its not a van, the wife wouldnt go with me in a van. lol. maybe we will see you out there. i cant wait to start exploring the USA. safe travels, we hope everything works out for you. O ya, tell Gabe he needs to start a u tube channel he seems like a real character.

[@waynesworld2014]

Your Absolutly Right , Just do it ! LOL, Gab is very graceful too !

[@GeorgePencilArt]

I wonder if you got stuck in the same area caravan carolyn and her crew got stuck in the AZ woods. You make a lot of good points. People make choices that is best for them. I have my own choices, reasons to wait until a first pension kicks in in 3 years, and then I can have one more guaranteed (expensive) medical test at that time, before I make my final decision. I'd be able to afford a used van at that point if the test goes ok. A car will work for some, I agree. I'd rather wait for a van to have some more space. Good dialogue about making the choice!

[@WizardDream]

Great to hear. I wish you well on your tests! And thank you so much :)

[@onebackpackandavan4808]

That squirrel has the biggest ears..it's like mutant. Got my van. Gotta hike the AT first then I'm livin' the van life.

[@groundpounder8855]

100 percent correct great video!

[@favoriteturd8236]

you're good people weston, xoxoxo

[@WizardDream]

Awe thank you :D

[@rhoskins1989]

great perspective! so handsome too

[@Miss_Judy]

such a great topic! so true! My entire life I have always put things off until things in life are perfect - and just so - my dream has always been to live a self sufficient life - you know - grow your own food, have solar, etc... I wanted to wait until I got the property, etc., before I started - it never materialized - and instead of still waiting years and years, I just started doing what I can now - in the situation Im in now, by planting a garden and making as many foods homemade as I can. Like you said - just believe in yourself and do it! LOL - that Gabe is too funny! great ending!

[@WizardDream]

Yes!! That is so great that you kept doing what you could with what you have. and yes! He cracks me up. I can't wait for more videos with him! thank you

[@Miss_Judy]

oh me too! that'll be fun :)

[@DnDandVideoGames]

YAAAS! Car build for me. Been trying to figure out how to fit a bed in the damn thing because my car is wicked small (Hyundai Accent) but I'm going to basically sleep in the back seat till I figure it out. Should be an easy way to save money on rent but apprehensive about next winter since I live in New England.. lol

[@MyFriendlyPup]

Crazy Town brought me here.

[@shanethecreator4556]

Yay new video! Yay slackline! 👌 Wise words never get old... Dude you kinda have the leprechaun vibe going for ya. Just sayin. Are ye Irish? 🍀 Thanks Weston, Happy Trails Hi Gabe

[@WizardDream]

hahaha yes I am a bit Irish! And Norwegian, Czech, and lots of other European blood. Also on my mom's side we have ancestors from Africa! Gabe says Hey! thanks

[@adventureswithgnomie6553]

haha - Jed hasn't seen this yet... bear poop will feed his fear of bears

[@WizardDream]

hahahaha

[@oldforgemotorcars1]

I'm about a month out from retiring to my new skoolie. I want to meet you, but I REALLY want to meet Gabe.

[@WizardDream]

Catch us wandering around Flagstaff!!

[@Mjp612]

Catch them outside, how bout that?

[@WizardDream]

hahah

[@AFewMinutesWithjman]

Another great video ~ jman

[@WizardDream]

Thank you :)

[@harleyjames6065]

im gonna get a long wheel based sprinter van and I want to live in it until im 30 or 40 (im 17) so I have room for my tools and such. could probably do it in a normal size sprinter

[@bradleybam]

good balance, sturdy feet watch out for the pine cones and those mud holes. stop dropping stuff in bear dung piles also. :)

[@WizardDream]

hahaha thank you :D I will try! This pile of crap was so big, something was bound to end up in it lol

[@shanash1]

Squirrel!

[@WizardDream]

I love squirrels!!

[@landonashby2029]

Just in case you get stuck and can't reach a friend you should watch winch video by Mors Korchanski. it will show you how to use a strap or rope and 2 poles or trees as a winch...good skill to know JIC

[@WizardDream]

Thank you! I will look into this :)

[@silverfox6590]

Landon Ashby Also check out Bob Wells you tube channel cheap rv living he has a video of a class c stuck & how it got unstuck.

[@hookcory1993]

im moving into my suzuki samurai

[@andrewmtbfreak]

hookcory1993 thats gonna be a tight fit haha, my dad had one last year lol... ive done a week in a corolla before buying my van haha

[@hookcory1993]

took out the passenger seat i have plenty of room i put curtains in it and a 130$ sleeping bag -20 also a propane cooker

[@mbnnbmmbn0]

It's me again ❤

[@WizardDream]

hey :D

[@Satyricscott]

Vans are cheaper than most vehicles, if someone already has a vehicle, sell it and get a van that is cheaper than the car you already have. I'm not sure what the hold up is.

[@winospamo1]

Some great advice there. On the being stuck in the mud consider getting some "TruckClaws"($150) or "Trac-Grabber" ($60). Both are available on Amazon and wont take up much space in your van. Need to check you have enough clearance inside your wheel well though. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2G7gpufiLmep8U

[@propaneandpropaneaccessori3446]

the only thing stopping me is money to do it. how can I have a steady income to support myself for this life?

[@WizardDream]

Great question! I will probably make a video about that in the future. But I would say get some skills of value, or create something of value and sell it!

[@ericmckee6526]

yes that is the #1 thing to make sure that you have figured out - this lifestyle isn't free- your car will need gas, insurance, repairs and you need to eat daily- think Mcfly ! always think first and dont even think of trying this lifestyle on a whim or a wing and a prayer. make D*** sure where your gonna get $ to fund your new lifestyle. just saying! and peace!

[@raelneam7164]

nice eyebrows! -:)

[@WizardDream]

heheh ;) thanks

[@unacamper6700]

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