Couple's stunning home-on-wheels produces water, has solar awnings 

It's relatively easy when you have lots of money to dump into a project like this. It's easy for a $100k net zero luxury camper to seem economical, when you're living in a $600k home. Lots of the tech in this camper aren't novel. They're common features of other DIY campers, and are even in many retail RVs and trailers. The water condenser is the only real part of this that I haven't seen before, but it's also not new technology. There are other companies that have developed tech to pull water from the air and store it. If they really want to challenge themselves, they should be trying to reduce costs. Make plans or barebones trailers available to people at a low cost, so that more people can achieve this sort of sustainable freedom and comfort.

Ha ha, you don't have to work on them to see how poorly they're built. It astounds me that to this day they're so flimsy, poorly made, with cheaped out fixtures and components.

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I’m getting ready to restore a 31’ airstream and I am gonna go with a more modern look, sorta take a 1974 and bring it into the future, this has given me some great ideas

You mean RICH people..

I think they have a base model for just under 4…have no idea what the stats are as that’s when I clicked off. Lol.

I read your comment first. Now im not going to watch the video. Thanks 👍

Now price the insurance... $$$

There's a market out there for extravagance.. That's the reason ultra luxuries are available...the super luxury lifestyle is all about this - exactly what crazy expensive, be it yachts- homes- accessories. Sad but true🎈

WOW! 😅 … but really high-end RVs aren’t cheap. This seems nicer, in many ways, so … they can charge as-much or more?

Yep, rich people things.

If someone said, here's a brand new off grid house how much would you expect to pay? And then if they said, I'll put wheels on it and it won't cost you any more ... course I'm in Canada, and 4 seasons isn't -4 :)

Definitely a case of: if you have to ask . . .

On their website I see the options: $460K - $640K Rich people's toy

@@briankuhl9314 -4 Fahrenheit so -20 Celsius but point taken

the materials used are top class, they can survive more than hundrad years if taken care off, no concrete building now a days can survive even for half life. and i dont remmember it mentioned its price in the video, but 5 or 700k is over kill. shouldnt be more than 100 to 150

Rich people making stuff for rich people.

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Great video .. lots of wonderful ideas incorporated into one unit! Thanks for showing it off! 🙂

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@@joannahofmann2784 By far the best trailer build of them all! If you could giga press smaller 2 person trailers people would by millions of these.

@@chrisredwoods We have a 24' option!

It's the ultimate off-grid home on wheels!

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As long as you can afford a million dollars on a mobile solar panel

​@@canyonero2050 Solar panels are relatively cheap anymore. A decent solar power system will run you ~$2,000-$5,000. (includes cost of batteries, controllers, converters, etc.)

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Back in the day we used to call that a dehumidifier.

@@Chris-bg8mk 😂😂

@@Chris-bg8mk Yeah, exactly. It is not really an inovation anymore. 🙂

​@@Chris-bg8mkyup a dehumidifier hooked up to a reverse osmosis filter 😂

@@Chris-bg8mk Yah that’s what I was thinking. It’s a dehumidifier with a water filtration setup… or am I missing something?

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Thank you for the feedback! Living in small spaces for 10+ years helps you perfect every single inch :)

*Yes.* And, so is the price.

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In most areas where you can't find a natural water source to pump through an osmosis filter, it's going to be WAY too dry to pull anywhere near 5 gallons a day. Also, if he can run that thing at 5 gallons a day off ONLY 200w of solar, the scientific community would be banging down his door trying to get a look at that machine. Get a pump and a filter and you're set (spoiler he has a filter on his machine because the dehumidifier he's using doesn't produce potable water). For the space/weight that machine takes up, you could probably carry 15-20lbs more water AND a filtration system to pump water from a river, creek, lake, etc.

This is precisely the approach I took myself for the first 15 years of my RV-focused career with the specialty up-fitting business "Hofmann Architecture". After renovating over 400 RVs for all sorts of use cases, we found the inherent glass ceilings with renovating existing vessels. We had customers wanting to put in crazy amounts of tech and push the limits of what was possible in a traditional RV. After all that work, there were limitations. Ultimately, the ground-up foundation was the most crucial part, and that's where LV was born.

Ultimate RV !

Except it doesn't even have fancy materials or design or anything. A hospital is less sterile.

Charles, having lived this lifestyle for many years ourselves, we were very aware of the lack of quality in both the RVs and customer service. Our goal was to provide an experience unlike no other. We have a very unique customer service model that provides training, education, and ongoing support for the duration of your ownership. Each customer gets the direct cell phone number to our service manager, Rob. There are no 1-800 numbers here! We're just as excited about this as we are about the tech behind the design of the LV. Living Vehicle comes with 1-, 3- and 10-year warranty, which covers the entire vehicle, including all its systems and components. Additionally, we offer an extended warranty for an additional fee that covers from 5 years up to Lifetime. Regarding service options, Living Vehicle provides nationwide service and has a network of service providers that can service the vehicle. In addition, Living Vehicle is made to work with any qualified service provider. They also offer online resources and technical support to help troubleshoot any issues that may arise. Because of our quality-first business model, our service system is built on a 1:1 experience, with our service team knowing all our customers by name. This is unlike any other RV company on the market today. As for insurance, Living Vehicle can recommend a few RV-specific insurance policies that provide comprehensive coverage for both the vehicle and its contents, including all the high-tech features. While Living Vehicle is a relatively new company, we are backed by a manufacturer that has been in business for over 50 years. Because of this model, we leverage the progressive design and innovation while maintaining established companies' tried-and-true systems and service models. We provide our customers with high-quality support and service as a keystone of our business model. We have a team of experts that can assist with any maintenance needs. We also provide training and support resources for owners during the onboarding process so owners may grow with their knowledge of the many interrelated systems and componentry of every Living Vehicle. There is so much more to share; we'd be happy to connect with you if you'd like to learn more: livingvehicle.com But don't take our word for it, check our what our customers have to say about their experience here: www.google.com/maps/place/Living+Vehicle/@34.415667,-119.6892055,17z/data=!4m18!1m9!3m8!1s0x80e91383913119bd:0xbda788a9facd520e!2sLiving+Vehicle!8m2!3d34.415667!4d-119.6892055!9m1!1b1!16s%2Fg%2F11f3_y0tr4!3m7!1s0x80e91383913119bd:0xbda788a9facd520e!8m2!3d34.415667!4d-119.6892055!9m1!1b1!16s%2Fg%2F11f3_y0tr4

Thank you so much for responding! That is really amazing coverage! That makes it even more appealing.

@@LivingVehicle what’s the additional cost for a lifetime limited warranty?

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It's also BS voodoo. If you want to do the same thing go buy any dehumidifier.

WHY IS THIS THING NOT SO MUCH MORE POPULAR WITH MORE INVESTING BEHIND IT

@gigahertz_1911 because it only works in very humid climates and is super inefficient. Plenty of other companies have tried to sell these and failed.

@@LivingVehicle Make sure it's patented!!

We have purpose-designed hand cranks as a backup for automated moving parts. Solar Awning, auto-Leveling, Hitch Jack, deck lowering... Redundancy is a core concept at Living Vehicle.

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Living in a condo and wanting a way to get more out of my hot water tank, I bought a KES shut-off valve on Amazon to put between my shower head and the pipe. It's made of metal and has a little lever that sticks out that is easy enough to adjust with one hand and lets me control the water flow, reducing or stopping it, which my normal shower valve doesn't (it's just on/off with the knob affecting temperature). Even just reducing the flow while soaping up significantly extends the hot water supply. Cost me like $18 CAD.

@@guspaz Yay!

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You could show this to any of dozens of custom van builders, and get something nearly identical for less than $200k, if not below $100k

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Just don’t give the living vehicle control of the door locks and climate control, we all know how that ends “Can you let me out, car, it’s getting pretty hot in here” “I’m sorry, I can’t do that Junior…”

At least

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"How many aluminum cans died in the production of this trailer home?" or - "How many cans were resurrected from the grave?"

All of the tech already exists. It's not a test bed, it's just a rich person's proof of concept.

@@badsamaritan8223 All of the tech always exists. It's combining and engineering the product that needs testing.tofdythete was a time the automobile was a rich man's toy. Through "testing" it over the years (development);it has evolved into an everyday necessity for the masses.

"not sure how they would do it." These are precisely the type of challenges we love!

@@Living-Vehicle-Matthew Run greywater through similar heat pump dehumidifier to your water generator setup. Then filter and sterilize reclaimed greywater condensate to recycle into shower water or even potable water after RO filtration. How do they do it on the space station?

What model do you have?

@@misternils We have a 2021 Riverstone Legacy 42FSKG. It's a front-kitchen model, with a mini-garage under the bed in back. Overall, we've been pretty happy with it, but some of the corner-cutting bothers us. The kitchen is built for someone who really likes to cook, one of the best kitchens we've found in an RV. The garage is just enough for me to readily fit in my motorcycle and gear, so it isn't wasting space. RVs are all about compromise, so getting extra space in one area means giving it up in another. For someone who doesn't cook as much, but who likes to entertain, that front area (with opposing slides) would make more sense as a living room. Are you an RVer, or have been one?

Most RV's are not way behind. That's like saying a toyota corrolla is behind a porche 911. Different goals, different prices. If you can sell this for half a million I'm sure RV's can up their design just a little too. I'd like to see what this guy can come up with when you constrain him to $30,000. He's still incredibly skilled/talented, but lets keep that price tag in mind eh?

I’m not certain being green is their focus. Just, independent, within whatever definition. And obviously only for the wealthy.

@@ec9833 It is not but for some people living off grid is about sustainable, green life style.

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During an exceedingly frightening housing crisis created by the housing market, to which relies upon the have nots in order to profit. I don’t see them doing anything different other than the fact that they’re also entertained by their abilities and ideas.

@@jamesengland7461 It's pretty much off subject for 99.9999999 % of humans on Earth.

@@jamesengland7461 If it would have said $700,000 camper in the thumbnail, I wouldn't have watched it to begin with. Lol.

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@@joannahofmann2784 You got it! And the drawers underneath the foot of the bed were a great idea! It makes so much sense to have easy access to the stuff you use on the day to day, instead of needing to crawl into the hatch every time. Loved it!

Luca is my spirit animal. :)

Thanks, Lauren. Luca grew up on the road with us spending her first two years traveling in an LV. She influenced a lot of the pet-friendly design features :)

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Thanks, Steve! I agree. Kristen did a fantastic job on this 2024 Living Vehicle HD review. So honored to work with her on this video.

After decades of Living in small spaces, Joanna and I realized the same exact thing!

Besides the water concentrator, there's tons of custom campers cruising around the world, with all the same tech, and a heck of a lot more personality, for hundreds of thousands of dollars less than this.

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Not even. You could get a similar build from many of the custom van, and tiny home builders for a 1/4 of that.

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They're just serving a niche market of ultra rich people who want to escape the horrible dense urban areas, but want to think they're somehow being sustainable and environmentally responsible, but don't realize they're inflating the entire RV/Camper/Van market by spending $600k on a $150k trailer.

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LV is truly a culmination of many years of education, first-hand experience, and feedback from our hundreds of customers, from Airstream renovations to the many iterations of Living Vehicle models. It has been an ever-evolving concept, and we are passionate about reaching our ultimate goal of creating a fully self-sufficient, net-zero vehicle that generates its own resources.

Solar isn't particularly expensive actually. Figure a dollar per watt for solar panels and a dollar per 3 watt-hour for LFP batteries. Plus the spring converters, inverter, etc.

I wouldn't call it an engineering masterpiece, nothing they're doing is unique, they just took things other people have done across the RV youtube space and did the same thing.

@@meikgeik You just need to appeal to folks who have money to burn.

Wow. Flush that dream.

Then add what appears to be a modified 1-ton truck - probably diesel too. The trucks they showed looked modified - so how much for that? Then add insurance, etc.

80,000 minimum on that truck with no additions.

I missed that part. Is that what the rig cost? I guess at that rate, I should be happy for my commercially-produced fifth-wheel toy-hauler. We have nowhere near the off-grid capacity, but are definitely capable of full-time living (been doing that in it over two years), at a fraction of that cost. I'm sure that the solar/battery/inverter setup added a bit to the cost. They didn't say how much it weighed, did they?

WHAT? That's how much that thing costs? I'm sitting here thinking that this rig is exactly what I'm looking for. I could totally see myself living in it full time. Talk about bursting my bubble.

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Go watch UP for reference suggestions

Lol emptying the tanks is my responsibility when we are on the road. I’d be happy to swap composting tips if you’re interested;).

Joanna and I had so many problems with slide-outs while living in traditional travel-trailers. One time we were stranded for 6 weeks while waiting for a single motor to get the thing road-worthy again! Experience is the best teacher!

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Thanks, Elizabeth. We also have a 24' model. Some of our customers choose to put their LV on land for a semi-permanent living solution and don't have a need to own a truck at all.

It's part of the holistic water and waste management system we're designing!

That tech already exists, he didn't invent it, and he didn't make it any more affordable or accessible. He's helping make luxury RVs more high tech and net zero. He's not making them any more affordable or accessible to people who actually need them.

@@badsamaritan8223 Its literally an air conditioner with cold side air ran back into the hot side. For $100 you can convert cheap window AC unit to do the same. Takes a lot of electricity to produce water this way expecially in low humidity dry climates. Much cheaper to store rainwater.

They certainly have enough power for it. I honestly don't know what they intend to use 72kwh for. Are they expecting a month of no sun?

​@@badsamaritan8223um.. heat pumps/air-conditioning/dehumidifier/water extractor/induction cooking. All that takes big power.

there's a conoany/manufacturer, wheelpad, taht makes units for use-cases similar yo whatvyiu stated, living with famiaging family members, having enough space, and other considerations. I yhink they do delivery around the us too, amd havee a buyback program for when they're not needed anymore. I'm not sure if they have wheels as default, but could ask them, and they have a range of units, modular ones that can fit several rooms together too. They have quite conparatively affordable prices I seem tk remember too. and narrow margina, and some good reviews. . Anyway, might be one to look into. Wheelpad, I believe the company is called. I think they havee some RU-vid videos up too, with maybe some tours and things.

@@wiresa.reintresting7051 I'll look into that. Really though the reason for the "small house on wheels" is I want to customize my own design, with features you could not get in a typical American-style house. So when I'm ready to move, I don't need to build again from scratch.

Those numbers are bogus, you can even see in the video they were only generating 2000w with the array out on a sunny day. Those flexible panels NEVER produce their claimed maximum. They overheat quickly and only last 3-5 years. They should be using different panels. Those panels are for temporary setups.

Thank you, Joan! LV is a culmination of many years of our first-hand experience and education!

Lovely comment, thank you. Matthew is a licensed architect passionate about combining innovation and functional design.

Haha, Matthew does have a very powerful mind :)

Overpriced and won’t last more than a few years so you got lucky

Great analysis! Appreciate your feedback Mike.