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How to Urban Stealth Camp - Living The Van Life

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Over the years of living in a van, I’ve learned a great deal about stealth camping in an urban environment. For many who are new to living life in a van, finding a spot to camp in and around a city can be intimidating. In this video, I hope to expose some of the Do’s and Dont’s of #vanlife in an urban area.
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@Alchemization 4 года назад

Having lived in a van on residential streets for about a year I recommend no matter where you are really to go in and out the front to draw less suspicion/attention, regardless of whether people already know that someone is staying in their van it helps make people feel a bit more comfortable since going in and out the front is a normal thing to do.

@swampdogfido9171 4 года назад

Recently, due to a combination of hay fever and insomnia, I found myself wide awake at 4am so I took a ride around my town to look for places where one might stealth camp. This is in a town with a population of 10,000. Within no time at all I found 30 places where one could camp. Not counting Walmart, Cracker Barrel, and a large truck stop there is 3 gyms with 24 hour access. There is a hospital as well as 2 24 hour walk-in clinics. Every shopping center and strip mall had 5-10 vehicles parked. At Lowes there were several vehicles including a white cargo van parked right outside the contractors entrance. There is an Enterprise car rental agency in the corner of a shopping center with a dozen vehicles around it. There is a movie theater and 4 grocery stores. Not to mention all the middle class neighborhoods with cars parked on the street. I could stealth camp here a month and not stay in the same place twice. It does help to be familiar with the town of course.

@slamm1t 5 лет назад

You make the best van life videos. You go out of your way to show examples and explain things in a way that all can understand. Thanks

@LivingTheVanLife 5 лет назад

Thanks mate. It’s a lot of work. Glad you enjoy.

@GrantTravels23 5 лет назад

Great video! I try to avoid close knit neighborhoods cuz of the dogs. It seems like dogs can sense when someone is in a van and start barking a lot. Plus I stick to the arrive after dark and go right to sleep policy, but I am not a morning person (another benefit of Vanlife, as you don't have to be) and as such, I usually stay somewhere from around midnight to noon. One more thing you can do is stay around local 24 hour businesses. I am able to park at night and leave each day for 5 days at a shot and then purposely leave the area completely for a couple days before returning. If you do this routinely, you vehicle starts to be associated with someone who is working in the area over night full time. It's a great way to blend in and still be conveniently situated near downtown areas. The key is to always move your van every 8 to 12 hours just like anyone else who commutes to work would. That way people get used to seeing your van in the area but also know that it's not lived in or abandoned. I agree that people who live in vans without updated registration/plates or never move or set up their BBQs are giving us a bad name.

@Beavis-et8ox 5 лет назад

Totally agree to all points, came to the same conclusions but you made a perfect video out of it. Exactly to the point no blabla and all important information in. Thanks for your work and for sharing.

@LivingTheVanLife 5 лет назад

Thanks for the great feedback! Glad you liked it. Keep on truckin.

@survivalpreparedness3401 4 года назад

I was homeless for years. You are a great wise man ! And you are right .

@jonathandavies6862 4 года назад

I like how straight up you are. Good video footage and straight talking regarding van life in most of your videos I've seen so far.

@Lanzy4lee 5 лет назад

Good vid the truth is stealth camping has its pos and negs but one thing I have found u have to have a calm no stressed personality to do it or it stresses most ppl out thinking about what could happen when the reality is it’s very safe if you take a few precautions

@LivingTheVanLife 5 лет назад

Being confident and low stress is absolutely key to this kind of lifestyle, period!

@stevezeppieri 5 лет назад

This is exactly a vid that needs to be out there for beginners. Thanks for taking the time.

@LivingTheVanLife 5 лет назад

Thanks Steve!

@jfx863 4 года назад

Bro, I've watched this video several times over. Everytime I pick up something new. Fricken gold Chad!

@matthewneyens6499 5 лет назад

I like watching these videos being a truck driver, I dont worry so much about being stealthy because staying in our trucks is kind of what we do, but more so the privacy aspect of it. Also its neat watching your videos being from Bellingham area myself and seeing the local landmarks. Keep it up!!

@invisiblevan6734 5 лет назад

Can't say urban camping is my thing, but the information and advice given in this vid is excellent 😎

@gregtucker2649 4 года назад

We did an urban camp out in Newmarket Ontario this past summer. With a family of four we had to pop the top so stealth wasn’t easy. It was probably the only sleepless night I had. You can find a nearby campground for $40 a night or always do the Walmart parking lot where there are other campers. Sometimes there’s safety in numbers.

@christianmollo3239 Год назад

Excellent information ! Going thru a divorce a few years ago I had to sleep in my car almost 2 years while fighting for custody. Walmart worked for me but I always alternated between 3 stores. I never had a problem and never showed up until it was time to bed down. I slept in -14 degrees inside my subzero sleeping bag. Flipping the front driver’s side seat down and sliding into the bag. I’d wake up with frozen windows but kept totally warm inside the bag. Desperate times call for desperate measures. It all worked out, got custody and live in a nice apartment. However I’m planning to retire into Camping Life /RV or Van not sure yet but can’t wait ! Thanks for the great videos !

@SilverTurtle65 5 лет назад

You are a pioneer before there was 100s of people making RU-vid videos on van life I remember watching you and Jeff the Canuck the original van life pioneers. Thank you for your inspiration.

@LivingTheVanLife 5 лет назад

SilverTurtle65 hahaha! Yup! Those were the days way back when! Thanks for the comment!

@IndigenousPathways 5 лет назад

SilverTurtle65. It was Chad and Jeff the Canuck for me too! Glad Chad is still active posting quality and well thought video content!

@GrantTravels23 5 лет назад

Yep him and Kyle Pounds and Chris Travels were my inspirations.

@jeremynkelley 4 года назад

Spot on. Look like your surroundings. It’s why I chose a non assuming/common/boring van. Just blends right in ✌🏼🌲

@jonathandavies6862 4 года назад

You remind me alot of the preparedness community with regard to being very well versed in planning and having back ups and knowing your strengths and weaknesses of both yourself and your van home

@wesblood3620 4 года назад

I have done in past, put a HUGE " Security Guard" sign on my Vehicle in especially, new building sites.

@alleeoop4834 5 лет назад

The word Westfalia in large white letters shouts camper van to me. Accompanied by an awning on the top edge. And lights coming out of small cracks. Very Stealthy.

@GrantTravels23 5 лет назад

Hippie in a camper van lol but where he lives in WA it is the normal sight.

@HelloThere-lu5gy 4 года назад

Hi Chad, watching your channel grows my "wild side" to step out the house and get to the road wherever it takes. Stay save. Stay aware. Cheers from Indonesia !

@MichaelJamesNoggin 5 лет назад

Great video Chad! Thank you so much for someone finally making a movie with actual van life spots with examples of locations!

@LivingTheVanLife 5 лет назад

Haha! Thanks Michael! Glad you liked it.

@irinas1455 5 лет назад

Hi Chad, like you I live in my van in an urban environment ( in England, but the issues are the same) and I do most of the things you have described, I drive a 2001 Vw T4, I don’t cover the front windows I do have a curtain just like yours I have fitted curtains on the side and rear windows from vanX which are great for keeping light in plus I have tinted windows like yours, I use low power LED lights inside so nothing really different from your setup I have to park in the same area because of mine and my girlfriend’s work but we have a large shopping centre and lots of parallel parking in the street so all in all your advice on this video is excellent and well thought out, I’m new to your channel but I’m catching up fast with your videos there is one thing I’d like to add about keeping warm in your van tho I use a 240 volt (with inverter) electric blanket on my bed it uses minimal power but puts out as much or as little heat as you want, can’t recommend them enough, happy travels dude, speak soon. Andy

@LivingTheVanLife 5 лет назад

Very cool. Thanks for sharing your ideas and thoughts.

@ericredekop5101 4 года назад

I've got steel frames around my rear and side windows. I cut 4mm plastic board to cover the glass AND the frame, and use ceramic bar magnets to hold the panels in place. 100% light blocking; stow in seconds (slide panel under bed, leave magnets in place).

@MsCellobass 11 месяцев назад

I think that what you are doing to stay safe and inconspicuous is very well though out. Good job!

@ducypoo 5 лет назад

This is by far the best video I have found on where to park! Thanks, bro!

@LivingTheVanLife 5 лет назад

Thanks for watching

@TheJoker-wk5jn 5 лет назад

Respect ✊ dude 👍🏻, well it’s an awesome idea to enjoy life on a van and travel, there’s nothing wrong in living in a van and enjoying life

@LivingTheVanLife 5 лет назад

Amen to thank. Thanks much for the feedback! Keep on truckin

@BigJProductions 5 лет назад

This was a great video. loved seeing the random street scenes in america.

@LivingTheVanLife 5 лет назад

Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching!!

@salinwa7105 3 года назад

Ok. That’s just crazy. I know exactly where all that is. Lol. You drove by where my son works and where my daughter lives! And my husband and I live about 20 miles north of there. Lol I love your videos, I’ve been binge watching the last couple days. They’re very well done and your drone footage is just awesome! You do our area justice! Especially along hwy 20 through the pass. I think it was a couple days ago - just beautiful! Congrats on your new van, that’s pretty exciting and awesome for you! My husband wants to do an overland set up on our truck, rooftop tent, etc. I would prefer something like a van. The truck is huge and has about a half mile turning radius. 🙄 Anyway, thanks for sharing what you do. I’ve really enjoyed watching. I’m now a subscribed fan. 👍🏼😊

@tybrady64 5 лет назад

My snoring would give me away. I don't think I'd be a successful stealth camper.

@KyrstOak 4 года назад

XD Your excuse could be "I'm far too tired to drive home safely so I'm sleeping here tonight and driving home tomorrow."

@youarehere1251 4 года назад

Officer, I am too drunk to drive safely.

@TrevorRauMusic 4 года назад

@@youarehere1251 I laughed out loud

@LuckyBaldwin777 4 года назад

@@KyrstOak Doesn't work. The cops tell you to get a motel room. I did that for real years ago and the cops rousted me and threatened to arrest me if I didn't leave. I was parked 20 miles from town on a side road next to an almond orchard. There wasn't a house in sight from there. It still amazes me that sleeping in your car there is illegal...

@KyrstOak 4 года назад

@@LuckyBaldwin777 Bummer.

@JHMBB2 4 года назад

My dad had one of these when I was younger, could've sworn it came with snap on curtains for along the front windows. I miss that thing. Ahhh okay I see why you wouldn't want to cover the front windows.

@clarklindquist8137 5 лет назад

I like the advice to bed down in one place, snd go spend the day in another place

@salimalbulushi7956 2 года назад

Very comprehensive explanation thank you brother 👍

@VanagonHacks 5 лет назад

Glad to see you back in the van. It looks like you've got a lot of upgrades going on and the van looks great. Congrats!

@LivingTheVanLife 5 лет назад

VanagonHacks thank you! Yup. Have put quite a bit into it the last couple of years.

@divinelyled8269 5 лет назад

Great video great tips the one thing I plan to do I’m buying cargo vans getting two of them I’m going to get those magnetic signs that you can put on your van and make a business so it will be on the side of the van it will look like a business so if there’s two of them together nobody would really question it some random plumbing or something that really would fit in and blend in the area. I thought that be kind of good to pass along to anyone who’s trying to be stealthy

@susanbrown2909 5 лет назад

Divinely Led Till some random person rings you for a quote lol.

@divinelyled8269 5 лет назад

@@susanbrown2909 put fake number lol

@GrantTravels23 5 лет назад

One better is just get your own D.o.t. # from your local department of transportation. The numbers only cost between $57-200 a year but we'll worth it. If you slap that onto a cargo van, cops will leave you alone as they recognize it as "working man" like truck driver. Even if they see you sleeping in it, they won't bother you. The van will tell your story for you. I was expediting (hauling freight like truck driver but in a sprinter van) and I found that stealth doesn't matter at all as long as your van looks the part and has D.o.t. numbers on the door.

@ssbbmoto 5 лет назад

That's a great idea, one thought. Don't be a business that's a trade like plumber or electrician or hvac installers, contractors and most tradesmen Van's are stocked with valuable tools or supplies that are easy to pawn and ripe for the picking, you might become a tweaker magnet. Pick a buisness which wouldn't have anything of value or worth stealing.

@bushcraftboatman2275 5 лет назад

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@tonys1064 5 лет назад

Very Cool, hard work always pays off, Love the Blizzard videos. You seem to be very Tenacious, that is a difficult quality to find these days. Safe travels, staff safe !

@clarklindquist8137 5 лет назад

We are in a Chevy Astro van. We park at gyms, shopping centers, grocery stores, one thing we are blessed with is to have tourists in the area alot. The ski industry is huge. And there are alot of parking lots for skiers

@LivingTheVanLife 5 лет назад

Clark Lindquist nice! Very good info! Thanks for sharing. And thanks for following along.

@HR-wd6cw 4 года назад

I don't know if I could do the van life, but I am seriously thinking about either getting a small U-haul and making a simple camper out of it, or buying a camper van (like a conversion van) and making it into a small weekend/trip camper, with the basics (mainly a bed, single burner stove, some sort of generator, and a small desk). The U-Haul would probably be a better choice as they offer more space especially the ones that have space over the cab which could be used for sleeping area, and then leave the rest of the main cargo area for a desk, small kitchen, and maybe even a small shower/toilet combo).

@gloriamoyer3422 4 года назад

Hello watching on March 19 2020 you explain things great. Gloria.

@judo7214 4 года назад

People that live in Texas have a real problem with heat and humidity. I've filled up wide mouth jars with ice and a small amount of water and laid them in the cot to cool off. Also ice bags that wont leak are handy to lay on or near is also handy. Keeping cold wash cloths handy is also a good choice.Ventilation is a real problem ,it is a matter of life and death if your stealth camping in hot and humid places. Keeping yourself cool enough to sleep without turning the motor on and running ac is the only way to not blow your cover. The ideal scenario is to live in the mountains in the summer and along the Texas coast in the winter. That's why you have a van to be mobile as much as possible. Good luck to all that live and want to live incognito. Stay safe.

@ctorralba 4 года назад

Hey Chad! I just discovered your channel a few weeks ago and have been hooked with your channel. I noticed you have a few battle scars on your awesome van. Do you have a video with tales of how you got those dings. I’m sure some of them have some great background stories. Thanks man!

@MrZrazies 3 года назад

I have cargo van which has wall behind my front seat that look like company van. I drove around and saw the store that has lease sign on it. So I parked there and slept whole night then in the morning I drove off no problem. I assumed people would think it’s just company guys working in the store rebuilding.

@chrisparlow6282 5 лет назад

Yeah my man you and l think along the same lines . I've been rolling for 17 years and l can't show any better then what you've just shown . Also lv been snow camping a 100 times lots of water food and my 7 battery LM ok been snowed in for up two a week at some places. I'd love to run in to you some time l have many tall and funny story s to tell you lol,lol you have a great set up . I contact work I'm a machine repair tec so l make great money. Theirs not to much going on during winter so l work save lots of money and will have quit a stash when lm in retirement . Rock on friend . Enjoyed life !

@LivingTheVanLife 5 лет назад

Thanks for stopping by to have a watch and leave a comment!

@DollarStrawz 5 лет назад

yeah dude be chill, respectful and you can stealth all over gods green earth

@LivingTheVanLife 5 лет назад

Absolutely. It all comes down to common sense!

@tommay2561 3 года назад

Excellent video! Please can you say about security on the van when sleeping in urban and off-road : this worries me. Especially if your single. For example, money in van or credit cards etc.... plus there are the drunks, idiots that bash cars too & car jacking. You use security nuts to wheels? What insurance you need / regular claims? Post is another issue...... Super videos and please keep going! Really wish you will do more in-depth winter / blizzard van life / rain / fishing / harvesting off the land : can you break it down? Also, Washing, cooking, sleeping, breakdowns, stuck, communications up a mountain if you need help? These videos are inspirational and keeps my mind thinking! Thank you ---- oh if you want to buy and convert what type van you recommend? Were you look? Who to use for conversation? Real nut and bolt stuff you use and purpose - a lot i realise you keep in lock up - so maybe tell us how you find these places to visit ??? Stay awesome! Max ps sorry for twangy writing, not easy when building, eating, no light with battery fading - i am building my place to live then : who knows "walkabout time? .....

@deklares1 5 лет назад

Been a big fan of yours since the days making the feature film. Great to see you back. Peace from Aus.

@LivingTheVanLife 5 лет назад

Awesome! Great to hear from you. What part of Aus are you from? My girlfriend lives there. And I just spend the last 3 months living in Sydney.

@deklares1 5 лет назад

@@LivingTheVanLife I'm from Melbourne. Don't listen to those Sydneysiders about us. We really are the better city! LOL. Great to hear you have found a nice woman! Will you still be into vanning in Aus? Hope to see some vids from you when you return here!

@LivingTheVanLife 5 лет назад

Ah yes! Very cool. My girlfriend is originally from Millicent near Mount Gambier in SA. She’s in Sunshine Coast now. And yes, she’s very keen to get some experience living some van life!

@alexandermichael117 4 года назад

Thanks for the advice,I live over the pond,and will take on board all the things you have suggested.

@Telthecelt 4 года назад

Interesting. In Scotland I would probably be car camping a little outside towns where there's plenty forestry areas perhaps. Alternatively in the carpark of a country pub after asking permission (I got easy permission to canvas camp in the back garden of a hotel/pub on one of our islands three years ago and repaid them by having my meal and a beer there before bed).

@alexcamacho2384 5 лет назад

Your van is so f ing cool, the color, the tires, the accessories all go well together almost looks like a post apocalyptic van and I remember seeing another vid of yours with the van ripping it up a snowy road, really makes me want to look into these VW vans

@tiltbackchamper8449 5 лет назад

i didnt realize these vans are so expensive, like 35k wtf. love your channel

@LivingTheVanLife 5 лет назад

Maybe for a 4x4 it’s 35k. Mine is 2WD

@HomesByDeVoe 4 года назад

The general public does not look down upon people living in vans or even know you exist. But awesome stuff man very intriguing

@jaylintz1683 4 года назад

I an an owner-operator truck driver and I can confirm that Walmart will no longer let you park overnight. Sonme locations will but they are becoming fewer every day

@truckerdaddy-akajohninqueb4793 5 лет назад

Garbage bag plastic up against a window is stealthy and blocks daylight inside pretty good

@LivingTheVanLife 5 лет назад

👍🏼

@kellythornton6583 4 года назад

Will be doing this soon. I've already been scoping out good spots around town and your video was helpful. Avoiding where the homeless and permanent urban RV dwellers are is also a good tip. Apartments streets parking and all night business's seem like a plan.

@rj-vj8gr 4 года назад

One of the best places is a truck stop. When nature calls not that far away

@mrsseasea 4 года назад

I know exactly where you were in that night shot! like your ideas, I want to do this but ...skidish . I’ll be watching more of you videos...TY!

@j.taires5889 4 года назад

hi chad~ you and bob wells agree a lot on your stealth advice ~ thank you for your videos ~ always learning from you ~ peace

@catdaddy2899 5 лет назад

Great info and very informative 😎👍 thanks for sharing another great video... ✌️😎🍺

@LivingTheVanLife 5 лет назад

You bet Sal! Thank you for following along. Stay tuned

@johndog71 5 лет назад

Good to see you back, your one of the originals, plus and I appreciate your professional approach in your show.

@LivingTheVanLife 5 лет назад

Thanks for the comment John Mahoney

@skapunkoialternativeliving6522 5 лет назад

Great advice my friend you think the same way I think I too when I park when I do my life I park mailing commercial areas with Lala office building where they even talk when it calls going home those places are good places to park also just like you what you chose no residential areas people will know who you are

@letsgowestfalia2405 5 лет назад

Hey man, really great video! Also nice to see a bit of B-Ham. I used to live 20min from there and spent a lot of time there. Anyhow, I really enjoyed the video, keep up the good work!

@LivingTheVanLife 5 лет назад

Thanks for the comment

@Rich9143 4 года назад

Currently floating around Colorado looking for work and a stable temperature to stay in. I think that was the first big reality check for me in my 97' Ram Van. I've got windows and fans and a Mr. BUDDY (with a co2 monitor). Gotta be able to get warm but definetly dont want to cook yourself. Also, solar. Simple igloo plug in cooler and solar with as many panels you can keep low to the roof. That's all I got on week 3 of #vanlife. Also I've got a podcast going in order not to lose my mind. #thatisrich 'That is RICH!' on Castbox, Spotify and Apple Podcast. .

@susandunkelberger3386 5 лет назад

Getting ready to travel in my suv and enjoy your very informative videos. Watched the Blizzard one and wondered what type heater you use. Thank you for doing these, they are very helpful to people like me who are just starting out.

@globetrotter7264 4 года назад

Hello from Russia! cool videos! very interesting to watch! signature on you!

@dennischeslock7782 4 года назад

I try to park in large convenience stores that are open all night or small truckstop. I have a 29 foot m/h. Stealth won't work for me at all. But went I go out boondocking I use my Jeep Cherokee witch you can't miss with all my stiff on the roof (sore thumb).

@evil10 4 года назад

A friend of mine used to find a paid parking lot and for twenty bucks for 24 hours she would park her car and you didn't get hassled by the cops. Something to think about once in a while if you're stuck in a place that has parking rules.

@davidpence5609 4 года назад

I love this idea but it's so hot in Texas you'd have to have an air conditioner. I'd hate to leave my can running all night and day for air.

@viniciuspeluqui1040 5 лет назад

Maybe those metallic sunscreens people use to protect their dashboards from the sun would be good for covering the windshield. I personally wouldn't look at it twice.

@AK-rx6hv 4 года назад

It would be odd seeing a car with those sun reflector metallic screens in the middle of the night though...

@OVI-Wan-Kenobi-8 4 года назад

There's no way an old van like yours would be stealthy and blend in. You need a late model white cargo van that can pass as a work van in order to be stealthy and blend in an urban environment.

@brads6304 4 года назад

Yes and yes.

@CrimFerret 4 года назад

I don't know if it has to be late model, but at least being able to pass as a work van would be kind of important. If it's older, I'd set it up as a painting company van since nobody expects those to be new or look good. Adding a few paint smudges around the doors and handles would help sell it. Add a ladder rack and ladder (good for hiding that you have solar panels), and a magnetic sign and most wouldn't look at it twice.

@LoreleiMission 4 года назад

The white cargo vans work in many situations but they're terrible if you want to stop at a public park for any length of time. Parents notice the white utility vans and wonder why there's a work van at the park near their kids in the play area ... lol

@earthangel8730 3 года назад

@@LoreleiMission they notice because SEX TRAFFICKING and PEDOPHILIA is commonplace these days. Good on them! NOTHING LOL about it!!!

@Micksoffthings 3 года назад

I leave this under every video I watched it helps the algorithm

@timgainnes5534 3 года назад

totally hysterical. love the amount of detail just in finding a spot to park ha! try Seattle its an RV campground these days. opportunities galore.

@debramiller392 5 лет назад

Really interesting and helpful information. 😊

@LivingTheVanLife 5 лет назад

Thanks for watching Debra

@jdmstreetfilms9455 5 лет назад

Very good video. A lot of info and ideas as always coming form you!!! Keep up the great work!!! I often wonder about how my box truck would blend in but i kind of got an idea where I should park. IM thinking commercial and in the back of shopping centers. This would be a challenge but I'm up to it...

@LivingTheVanLife 5 лет назад

Thanks for the comment. Sounds like you are on the right track for nailing down your stealth camping. Keep on truckin my friend.

@mcwhorter141mcwhorter8 5 лет назад

I would definitely be up for living in a van in the fall and winter time but I need cool air conditioning in the spring and summer .

@LivingTheVanLife 5 лет назад

The different seasons do induce different challenges. Luckily, here in the PNW, it stays fairly cool in the evenings at night.

@jeffthompson8663 5 лет назад

Good information, spot on. Definitely move around, no more than 1-2 nights in the same spot.

@stephen.f6393 5 лет назад

Very informative. Thank you so much and I love your van!!

@powerhouseonline1747 4 года назад

You are Van camping the smart way and with class.

@bootmender 4 года назад

Years ago I uses to park right on Beale Street in Memphis. At that time you did not have to feed the meter from 6 pm to 6 am.

@catzcradle 5 лет назад

Another top-notch video :-) thank you!

@gj6209 3 года назад

VERY USEFUL! Great info!

@leoneranger9348 5 лет назад

Rotate rotate rotate. Got it!

@peterp5339 5 лет назад

I saw a Promaster parked for the night. A couple was walking by with their dog and we could all hear noise coming from the van. So the lady says, "somebody is in the van!" super loud. Then they start walking around the van by then the noise stopped. The guy takes a pic of the van plates and they walk away. I was thinking they were going to call the cops.

@susanbrown2909 5 лет назад

Peter P The van police lol

@peterp5339 5 лет назад

@@susanbrown2909 hahaha good one. And yup they were the van police. Funny thing I've seen the same van cruising around but the driver is prob more careful where he parks lol.

@GrantTravels23 5 лет назад

@@peterp5339 I've had "nosey stick n bricks" do that to me a few times. I just sit in the drivers seat, wait for the cops, explain how I am parked legally as a member of the general public making use of a public street and wave goodbye to the cops and then wave my polite "haha, I'm staying" glance back at the stick n bricks. They get mad too Lol. But then again I always double check that I am legal to park there.

@ronman2221 5 лет назад

I think any vw vans nowadays would stick out because they getting rare a reg cargo van would be overlooked more or even reg lsrge van

@daviddoyodance3085 5 лет назад

hey you should get sun shades. thatll block all the light from the front window, and provides insulation, along with keeping the light source inside the cabin contained

@PidasianHippie 5 лет назад

Very informative video Chad. You have provided a lot of options for folks considering urban stealth van life.

@LivingTheVanLife 5 лет назад

Thanks for the kind words and the positive feed back! Keep on truckin!

@lyndentinkerer9914 4 года назад

Great video! I'm in Whatcom County too, and it's neat to see all these familiar scenes in the video! Nicely done.

@tedzilla5826 4 года назад

Great vid. First seen you going up the mountain (Drifting), when the news said don't drive. LMAO

@thebiffer100 4 года назад

I know the situation well and where I live it especially applies to people who are are liveaboard boaters and there are STRICT rules and zoning regarding this. One of the big reasons of course it is felt this would reduce the value of surrounding properties and other obvious issues such as pumpouts and odors etc but all your information is well ties into the same stealth and camouflage problems that would help blend in.

@pfog 4 года назад

I believe the word chad is looking for is ‘congregate’ not coagulate. I guess you could make the argument that coagulate works. If you’re talking about blood cells coming together to form a clot, they are concentrated into one certain area. But congregate is the word that I think fits better. Anyway, love the channel! Allows me to escape! Going through a difficult time right now and this helps. Thanks, Chad! Stay safe out there, brother!

@TheEveMatrix 5 лет назад

haveing the ability to go out in a class c b a travel trailer 5th wheel etc and just enjoying life is what true liveing is, being stuck in a house condo etc makes you just a slave to society :) You only live once so you gotta embrace the life you got take risks and dont turn back.. These days liveing in some form of RV is cheaper then liveing in a apartment when you really think about it, :D

@LivingTheVanLife 5 лет назад

This is so very true! Amen to that. Love this comment!

@TeeKnottyWigs 5 лет назад

Dayummmm 😍 your eyes kept me watching this video long after I stop paying attention. Good information tho!

@adamhermosiilo8614 5 лет назад

TeeKnotty Wigs hmu

@lifeontheroad1000 5 лет назад

Love it. Yes Walmart’s can be good by asking if you can or can’t! I would like to get Van and convert it into a fully functioning livable space. But for now I enjoy my camper that sits on the back of my truck. They do stick out but I’ve managed to pull it of so far 👍🏻

@LivingTheVanLife 5 лет назад

Nice! Hey! At least you have SOMETHING to use! That’s awesome!

@lifeontheroad1000 5 лет назад

Living The Van Life 👍🏻 going on up to Fort McMurray tomorrow

@iamthevanavator281 5 лет назад

How about a video Chad 🇹🇩 on van security? I was parked overnight in a hotel parking lot in Northern California in a upscale community when someone tried to break in my van with me in it. I yelled and he went back to his parked vehicle and then drive off after about 5 minutes. Had to replace my passenger side lock. I think Walmart is pretty much over. My fall back is truck stops, particularly flying J. Also since I’m in aviation, Municipal airports can be good. What other options can you think of? Any luck with hospitals?

@LivingTheVanLife 5 лет назад

Oh man! Yeah...! That’s gnarly for sure. That could be a good topic. Thanks for the comment and thanks for the topic idea.

@bagotup 5 лет назад

I would like to hear of some instances where you have had to move in the middle of the night. Tell us about your attitude towards “visitors” and getting quality sleep please. Do you wear ear plugs :) etc ? Rock on Chad ! Great vid, thanks.

@rvingkeepitrolling8797 5 лет назад

Hospitals seem like a good place some have security & there has been crime in hospital parking lot.

@GrantTravels23 5 лет назад

I was in Grand Island NE and the local football team lost their homecoming game. That night the local teens decided to raise hell around town vandalizing cars and mailboxs. I was fast asleep and ☆☆BAM☆☆ a huge Rick the size of my head came through the window. Scared the life out of me. I was able to follow, and then help the police catch the teens. I normally wouldn't help this system catch anyone but those teens needed to be taught to respect other people's property. Then later I was in Miles City MT and a local tweaker was checking for open car doors so that she could steal stuff to get her drugs. Again no respect for property, so I called it an and described what she looked like, but didn't take the effort to follow her. Later while I was expediting, the gas station across the street from the truck stop I was parked at, got robbed and the cops showed up just in time to get into a shoot out with the criminals. Bullets hit and bounced off vans parked on both sides of mine. There was nothing I could do but hit the floor and pray. I'm not saying this to scare you out of Vanlife but you have to take the bad, with all the good. Truth be told you are not any safer living in a house and especially so if you have a stalker situation. At least in a van, they can't find you as easily.

@GrantTravels23 5 лет назад

@@rvingkeepitrolling8797 hospitals actually have the best wifi if you can park up close to the back lot where the nurses park. I agree bigger hospitals have security but a really easy way to check for this is to go into the hospital. If you see a security desk right up front instead of a regular receptionist desk, it's a good indicator that, that particular hospital has roaming parking lot patrols. Also you can pull into the hospital between 9pm-10pm as most patrols will start at that time and you can spot them. I usually waited an hour in a parking lot before deciding to sleep just in case I got a knock on the door. Sometimes you can tell them you are visiting so and so and they'll leave you alone but most times they immediately ask you to leave. Some hospitals have dedicated med student, Dr, nurses parking and I was surprised to find that a lot of medical students sleep in their vehicles at the hospital. Obviously if you pull into that lot you'll be left alone.

@kevinenglebright1449 5 лет назад

great advice.but still like class b rv. like have a bathroom and high top. main thing is too keep moving around and not attracted too much attention! be quite and do yr own thing and go to sleep.

@LivingTheVanLife 5 лет назад

True that. Great feedback

@PoliticalDysphoria 5 лет назад

Great video. But it doesn't look like anybody lives in there because there's no stuff in there!! Where's your stuff?!

@EazyEThatsMe244 4 года назад

Serious question....I've been watching your videos and others and I'm wondering what you do what nature calls.

@numbernine8571 4 года назад

he answers the call

@brads6304 4 года назад

Okay I got this mastered. Cabelas has 5 gal bucket with a sealing seat lid. Blue water keeps the #2 smell out, biodegradable and flush it in a rest stop. Btw #1 is well managed with a reused windshield washer fluid bottle. 1 gal lasts a day or so 👍😜

@robainsworth4384 3 года назад

Being inconspicuous could be assisted by parking properly within car park lines

@richardomahony6132 5 лет назад

Good to have videos back again mate

@LivingTheVanLife 5 лет назад

Richard O'Mahony thank you!

@stealthierthanthou6480 4 года назад

Bellingham seems pretty cool. I tried to move to the Seattle area a few months ago and I had a really hard time trying to find parking. It bummed me out because I had wanted to move there for a while. I ended up back in Bend, OR temporarily but I’d like to try again soon. Centralia/Chehalis or Bellingham might be the best I can do, although I could find way better pay in Seattle for my line of work. Bend, Denver, Boulder and Austin have all been great for parking pretty close to downtown. But Seattle has the climate I need!