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Life in a 4x4 Sprinter (Van Tour) 

Christian Schaffer
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Hey friends! Excited to share some updates with you, including this 4x4 sprinter van I’ve been calling home while my van gets rebuilt :) Thanks for being here ♡
Huge thanks to @brett_mccarthy for letting me borrow his van while rebuilding mine! You can check out this van (for sale!) and his other builds at www.brettmccarthy.art
0:00 Good morning from Mammoth Lakes
01:00 On the road again, Alabama Hills
02:48 Life update
04:15 Story time
06:15 Mini Van Tour!
08:30 Pros and cons of the van
10:44 Stormy sunset in the Sierras
12:30 This was terrifying
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Hey :) I’m Christian Schaffer, and I’ve lived on the road full-time since May 2018. This journey began in 2013 when I left the corporate world to build my career as an outdoor adventure & travel photographer. After 14 months of SUV living - I bought the van I now call home. Van life enables me to experience and document the beauty of our natural world, while also having my home and office nearby. My hope is that by sharing my own personal highs and lows along this (sometimes) wild journey, you might be inspired to hit the road or spend more time outdoors. Maybe one day I'll see you out on that open road 🚐
*My van is a 2019 Ram ProMaster 1500 High Roof, 136" WB with 54K miles*
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Комментарии : 771   
@sarahdowelladventures
@sarahdowelladventures 9 месяцев назад
No matter where you film, I always think ‘Wow! It is so beautiful there!’ You are a phenomenal photographer - you bring out the beauty everywhere you travel. 😊
@kevinschwartz1289
@kevinschwartz1289 9 месяцев назад
Agreed! 🙃
@bernhardkaltenboeck9894
@bernhardkaltenboeck9894 9 месяцев назад
Hands down the best eye of ALL travel RU-vidrs for picture composition, lighting, and the right filming perspective! Every video is a feast for the eyes. And the ending of this one, with the mountain lion or bobcat screech and the sparse text on black background, was very well done.
@pomskylifenova7344
@pomskylifenova7344 9 месяцев назад
For sure
@ChristianSchaffer
@ChristianSchaffer 9 месяцев назад
oh my gosh, thank you Sarah 🥲🤍🙏🏻
@ChristianSchaffer
@ChristianSchaffer 9 месяцев назад
🥹🙏🏻 @bernhardkaltenboeck9894
@marnellkent3682
@marnellkent3682 9 месяцев назад
You are just one remarkable woman who has given me so much confidence to be a 70 year old living off grid! Thank you and God bless you 🙏
@msjjdiaz
@msjjdiaz 9 месяцев назад
I have considered the same. Is it difficult? Any tips etc?
@tonygordon2943
@tonygordon2943 9 месяцев назад
Please be careful
@rickchollett
@rickchollett 9 месяцев назад
When I see places such as this, I often wonder what people in the 1800s thought when travelling through with their covered wagons. Absolutely beautiful!
@ChristianSchaffer
@ChristianSchaffer 9 месяцев назад
I often think of that too! What an exciting time to be alive
@flapxjackson
@flapxjackson 9 месяцев назад
They were thinking “Please don’t let me contract dysentery.”
@flopunkt3665
@flopunkt3665 8 месяцев назад
I wonder what myths, legends and fairytales the natives who inhabited these lands for hundreds of years would tell each other before it was colonialized.
@MatthewRivers-Davis
@MatthewRivers-Davis 9 месяцев назад
That whole ending scene with the screeching and running around in the dark and panicked rush to get inside - I've had a few dates end like that ...😁😁😁😁
@ChristianSchaffer
@ChristianSchaffer 9 месяцев назад
yikes 😂
@JimMurphy-yj4my
@JimMurphy-yj4my 9 месяцев назад
Thank you for sharing all the beautiful mountain shots and i am happy that you are ok
@JimMurphy-yj4my
@JimMurphy-yj4my 9 месяцев назад
Thank you
@chrisdtalley
@chrisdtalley 9 месяцев назад
Wow! You escaped twice!! The angels were keeping you close I think. Glad you're safe and sound. Thanks for taking us on the journey. Your work gives life. Peace!
@ChristianSchaffer
@ChristianSchaffer 9 месяцев назад
Was a bit of a rollercoaster 😅🙏🏻
@richadent968
@richadent968 9 месяцев назад
You have such a beautiful eye for capturing nature . Love your work.
@ChristianSchaffer
@ChristianSchaffer 9 месяцев назад
thank you 🥲🙏🏻
@ontourwithhogne
@ontourwithhogne 9 месяцев назад
Thank you. As always, you and your work is appreciated.
@ldn0224
@ldn0224 9 месяцев назад
I got fooled by a fox once sounding like a female screaming. Fox can make many sounds as i later learned.
@ChristianSchaffer
@ChristianSchaffer 9 месяцев назад
I sure hope it was a fox 👀
@Stickerbob11
@Stickerbob11 9 месяцев назад
Yup one has been waking me up the last 3 nights…sounded just like that
@michaelhamerski2168
@michaelhamerski2168 9 месяцев назад
Fox for sure, probably a Grey Fox if it was in the Alabama Hills. They hunt at night, rarely see em during the day.
@georgew.5639
@georgew.5639 9 месяцев назад
Fox certainly do scream like a woman in distress. 🦊 😊
@jasonpacific5661
@jasonpacific5661 9 месяцев назад
@@ChristianSchaffer You did everything so well. Maybe next time it might be good to just go in one of the front doors. We lived up in Mammoth for quite a few years. Year around .. pretty magical. Great video as always. You triumphed 🦊
@rstrouse5459
@rstrouse5459 9 месяцев назад
I was mesmerized with your images and music choice and deeply wanting to be in the middle of nowhere on a rock looking at the stars. Until the mountain lion screeched at you, then I told myself Nope Nada No way! Bravo to you 😅
@ChristianSchaffer
@ChristianSchaffer 9 месяцев назад
Pros and cons 😂👻
@dyerarch
@dyerarch 9 месяцев назад
Glad you are still here ☺️
@ralf.f.razborsek
@ralf.f.razborsek 9 месяцев назад
Gosh, the composing of the scenes - connection of pictures and music... always knock me off. True art and beauty... and the twist at the end is really scary. Thx for sharing
@ChristianSchaffer
@ChristianSchaffer 9 месяцев назад
Thank you 🥲🙏🏻
@ralf.f.razborsek
@ralf.f.razborsek 9 месяцев назад
@@ChristianSchaffer My pleasure... I really love the song connected to the record-player... but I found out its not London Grammar - surely because of the (c)opyright issues? Would You mind sharing the artist and name of the song?
@WandersomeintheWild
@WandersomeintheWild 9 месяцев назад
Stunning landscapes!
@cuiw197
@cuiw197 9 месяцев назад
Glad to see you are back on the road!
@DOMDOM-iv3ci
@DOMDOM-iv3ci 9 месяцев назад
Your footage never ceases to amaze, delivery is superb! Thank you!
@edwardbalagot3340
@edwardbalagot3340 9 месяцев назад
I really love the video and the edit is so perfect! Van life is Love ❤️
@robsadventures4653
@robsadventures4653 9 месяцев назад
Love watching you Christian such beautiful content
@bradjones9634
@bradjones9634 9 месяцев назад
Awesome story. The views are so awesome and beautiful! Love your story.
@waynefoxracing
@waynefoxracing 9 месяцев назад
glad u are ok! keep making these video for us! they are so inspiring.
@badger9156
@badger9156 9 месяцев назад
LOVED how you timed each of the sunset shots to the music 🩷
@5989921
@5989921 9 месяцев назад
As usual a perfect visual presentation. You're the best.
@petestegler9885
@petestegler9885 9 месяцев назад
That was fun. Thanks for tossing up such great videos. It's funny how you kind of feel like a pal, sharing your adventures. Great stuff every time, Christian. Nice to see you doing well. Catch you down the line!
@MatthewPiatkowski
@MatthewPiatkowski 9 месяцев назад
Thank you again for sharing your story. Beautiful scenery, sharing your adventure, and advertising Brett's van. Very Awesome
@acesarma
@acesarma 9 месяцев назад
Happy to receive your videos. They are a delight to my eyes and my soul. Thank you
@emiliogonzalez8543
@emiliogonzalez8543 9 месяцев назад
Nice ride Christian… you inspire, you are an artist, and you make me stop and enjoy everything around me. Thank you,
@sarahinscotland
@sarahinscotland 9 месяцев назад
What a stunning place 🤩
@stevecrombie5357
@stevecrombie5357 9 месяцев назад
Another wonderful job Christian. Both the visual and the voice over. I can't imagine what the scream of a mountain lion in my ear would do to me. Beautiful van, and you have to be one of the most minimalistic people I have ever known. You don't drag around a lot of extra junk like most of us. Love you and I can't wait to see the rebuilt interior of your van. Be safe. Love you. ❤🙏
@LaraMuzio
@LaraMuzio 9 месяцев назад
I absolutely love the music you use in your videos and the relaxed beautiful atmosphere you create, thank you!
@kennethmoore5629
@kennethmoore5629 9 месяцев назад
The rock formations/hills were beautiful as was the red-sky sunset (your eye for lighting and composition are magical). The van is nice but I like the lighter interior of your van better. The sliding window and the elevator bed are cool. As far as the "cat drama" at the end of the day, I was glad you kept your cool and made it safely inside (bet you were glad you had brought your portable toilet with you after that experience 😂).
@jillleslie4632
@jillleslie4632 9 месяцев назад
ohhhhh those rainbows and rolling clouds and your saturated colors so so so wonderful! thank you.
@johnnywonka1211
@johnnywonka1211 9 месяцев назад
nice to see u back out again !
@machdi1389
@machdi1389 9 месяцев назад
Amazing footage. 👏 ♡
@hugochka
@hugochka 9 месяцев назад
The photography in your videos is simply magnificent!
@avid.venture
@avid.venture 9 месяцев назад
Just always unreal always doing the scenery justice with your shots 👌🏻
@kumaran2591
@kumaran2591 9 месяцев назад
Absolutely beautiful views and be safe happy journey 💕
@barneymovie1
@barneymovie1 9 месяцев назад
Thank you. Another stunning movie
@philipmichel215
@philipmichel215 9 месяцев назад
OMG heart palpitations!!! Glad you are ok and thanks for the guided tour. The elevator bed is cool.
@GK49245
@GK49245 9 месяцев назад
Wonderful images. You continue to amaze us with your eye for the light. You handled the possible mountain lion incident well, frightened but not panicked. Thanks for sharing your Alabama Hills time. We look forward to another chapter in your chronicle.
@Michael.Pike22
@Michael.Pike22 9 месяцев назад
I’m truly thankful for the time and effort you put into the videos. There’s countless people that you’ve inspired through your storytelling and cinematography. I’m one of them. Two months ago, my daily grind was in the ER back home in Alabama. Last week, I was in Alabama Hills. I’ve seen and photographed some of the most stunning landscapes on my journey. It’s something that I’ll never forget. Keep it up!
@mortenrongsted7006
@mortenrongsted7006 4 месяца назад
Thank you for sharing all your filming and stories
@I.am.Elizabeth
@I.am.Elizabeth 9 месяцев назад
WOW this is such a beautiful van! It’s small but has everything you need
@christinemclaughlin4913
@christinemclaughlin4913 9 месяцев назад
You never cease to amaze, Christian!! I so love your honesty and humor. You are an example to me of someone who doesn’t take themself too seriously…yet do everything with excellence! As always, your films are impeccable, inspiring, and an absolute joy! I hope to head out in October, praying to be brave enough to pursue the solitude you have found so life-altering. Thank you for your vulnerability and joy! So grateful that whatever the creature was…it didn’t get you! YIKES! Also, can’t wait to see what changes, if any, you make to your van! I totally respect that you are protective of your friendships, as you should be…but as a mom and grandma, I am concerned about Mariah. Would you feel comfortable just saying if she is ok? I miss her videos, but more importantly, am concerned about her well-being. Thanks again for bringing beauty and joy into our lives! Christine
@JasperKloek
@JasperKloek 9 месяцев назад
Mariah said in her last video that she was starting an organisation of some kind. (I don't remember what.) She expected to not do uploads for at least six months.
@christinemclaughlin4913
@christinemclaughlin4913 9 месяцев назад
Thanks! I think she was starting a business but said she would be back in 2 months, so maybe i missed something.
@carolyncarson1671
@carolyncarson1671 9 месяцев назад
That is terrifying!!! Glad you are safe. Beautiful views! Thx
@Darignobullseye
@Darignobullseye 9 месяцев назад
I like the walkway of the van and the elevator bed. AMAZING scenic images, as always! So healing to behold. Thank you!!:-)
@dasSofa
@dasSofa 9 месяцев назад
Thank You for a new Video. The Landescape shots are awesome ❤
@Francysraw
@Francysraw 9 месяцев назад
Hey Christian, what an adventure you are living haha, the feeling is that with each video we are venturing further and further to new places. You always bring this adventure in a beautiful, sensitive and real way, it's wonderful and inspiring to watch your videos. And damn, wow, I definitely wasn't expecting that ending. Until next time and stay safe ❤😊
@walkseeworld2453
@walkseeworld2453 9 месяцев назад
Beautiful views and beautiful van ❤
@jlinwinter
@jlinwinter 9 месяцев назад
The setup on the van is awesome! and that looks like a proper bed!
@morrisralph54
@morrisralph54 9 месяцев назад
I really appreciate how intelligent and articulate you are in your videos. Great photography, music and vibe from all your work. Keep it up. You know how to tell a story and you're a real talent.
@margaritamartinez6413
@margaritamartinez6413 4 месяца назад
Spectacular Scenery. Thanks for sharing
@atilathesonofdanubius4277
@atilathesonofdanubius4277 9 месяцев назад
Amazing van, amazing views, amazing cinematography. You go girl. That sound, sounded more like a screeching owl.
@Banagal
@Banagal 9 месяцев назад
Oh my, that mountain lion sounded hungry. Thanks for sharing the beauty of Alabama Hills and the stories of fun, fear, and adventures.
@PerryKiblerboy-of-destiny
@PerryKiblerboy-of-destiny 9 месяцев назад
I love how often I learn of new music via your videos. The part around ~10 min where you put the record on and then show the clouds and stuff...epic.
@AnAussieinAmerica
@AnAussieinAmerica 9 месяцев назад
Stunning shots, as always…. Calmed my mind, Thankyou
@katiecox8128
@katiecox8128 9 месяцев назад
I am transported with every montage. I have never been so inspired as I am watching your videos. My soul dances 🤍
@deborahg4599
@deborahg4599 9 месяцев назад
Hauntingly beautiful. You have a gift! ❤
@FernandaRozzi
@FernandaRozzi 9 месяцев назад
Your channel is the coolest one I've ever seen about VanLife.♥️😍
@landy531
@landy531 9 месяцев назад
Such a peaceful video till the end part 😳WOW!!
@user-no7lp5sv7k
@user-no7lp5sv7k Месяц назад
Watching this video makes me want to hit the road again. Thank You for taking me along until I can get there on my own.👍🙏
@danrt52
@danrt52 9 месяцев назад
Thanks for the ride along, the pink sky at 11:54 was beautiful.
@sabinewimmer4540
@sabinewimmer4540 9 месяцев назад
Whoa…this was a beautiful video once again. Thank you for sharing this with us, Christian.
@GeorgePuckhaber
@GeorgePuckhaber 9 месяцев назад
Another beautiful episode. Thank you!
@ChristianSchaffer
@ChristianSchaffer 9 месяцев назад
Thanks for watching 🥲🙌🏻
@PhilWhitney
@PhilWhitney 9 месяцев назад
Extremely talented! Absolutely one awesome van you thought through! Living right/peaceful. 👍
@user-jb7vr2uj4n
@user-jb7vr2uj4n 9 месяцев назад
Christian, great video. We were all wondering how you van was coming along. Stay safe and we will be looking forward to your next video!
@lennysheldon7685
@lennysheldon7685 9 месяцев назад
super stunning scenery
@ikigu
@ikigu 9 месяцев назад
You had such nice colors in this video! There were so many beautiful oranges! Loved it! 🧡
@donnakroner7603
@donnakroner7603 9 месяцев назад
SOOOOOO glad you didn't get eaten. Our son lives in Denver and when he goes running or climbing we pray that he doesn't have any animal attacks. So far he has managed to not step on the 2 rattlesnakes that he has encountered. Happy to see tyhat your van will soon be as GOOD AS NEW. Stay safe!
@casslarkin4567
@casslarkin4567 9 месяцев назад
Beautiful van, beautiful scenery, beautiful you. Glad your bark scared the big 'kitty!'
@David_Arteman
@David_Arteman 9 месяцев назад
Wow what an amazing video and a scary story. Glad you're safe.
@nancyrobertslp
@nancyrobertslp 9 месяцев назад
Beautiful shots of the Sierras! I grew up in Lone Pine, you just took me home!❤❤❤
@ChristianSchaffer
@ChristianSchaffer 9 месяцев назад
Such a stunning place ☺️
@green-user8348
@green-user8348 9 месяцев назад
Thank you for this van video. It is very inspiring.
@aileenlarot3483
@aileenlarot3483 9 месяцев назад
Wow so amazing😮
@thomaspengam7862
@thomaspengam7862 9 месяцев назад
Oh my god, that one last story was amazingly scary :-D ! Don't know how I would have reacted. You sure did the right thing trying to look bigger/fiercier. And that door...looks like a horror movie scene... Great video Chris, and what a talent Brett has ! His van conversions look absolutely amazing
@Ray96744
@Ray96744 9 месяцев назад
Love the van 😊
@dagger1145
@dagger1145 9 месяцев назад
Still paradises on this planet .. Thanks for sharing with us .. Take care, Christian :)
@fernandobautista3200
@fernandobautista3200 9 месяцев назад
Thank you for being there!!!
@Schnupp911
@Schnupp911 9 месяцев назад
Amazing work as always by far my favorite van life channel
@Rackelhane
@Rackelhane 9 месяцев назад
Great video as always. Thank you.❤❤❤
@andreakay3989
@andreakay3989 9 месяцев назад
Holy moly! this looks like the west coast 😍
@lauramichna376
@lauramichna376 9 месяцев назад
Yikes.. Glad you are ok!!! Thank you again for sharing your adventures..
@kellymorvant
@kellymorvant 9 месяцев назад
Wow so very beautiful! Stay safe out there.
@wildeescape
@wildeescape 9 месяцев назад
What a sweet build. Thanks for sharing and hope your van is doing well too!
@ChristianSchaffer
@ChristianSchaffer 9 месяцев назад
☺️🙌🏻
@charlesb4267
@charlesb4267 9 месяцев назад
Its now 16 years ago I had driven through Death Valley in July and was 118 above as a high, into the evening I drove out to the west ( definitely was cooler by that time for a non break down climb out of the god forsaken valley ) and then north, not sure where I stopped that night but was a ways south of Lee Vining somewhere and much higher altitude and a nice night time temp to sleep. I bet it was the Alabama hills that I was looking at to the west as the sun was setting that evening. You commented on it being surprisingly reasonable temp wise west of Lone Pine and I am thinking probably a fair bit higher then the town itself. Never the less just about anywhere is cooler than Death Valley !
@DaveAuer
@DaveAuer 9 месяцев назад
Beautiful video as always, thanks for sharing!
@ChristianSchaffer
@ChristianSchaffer 9 месяцев назад
Thanks for watching!
@annesaunders1157
@annesaunders1157 9 месяцев назад
Loved that brief shot of the wind on the fringe of the blanket! Nice touch!
@michaelmcanally2406
@michaelmcanally2406 7 месяцев назад
The photography and videos are unmatched. London grammar on vinyl was a very pleasant surprise
@Hereandnow3
@Hereandnow3 9 месяцев назад
Omg yes nothing like hearing a mountain lion call to poo and freak out! Such amazing beauty you always show us! Thank you (seems too small) for all the heart filling pleasure it gives. 💝💜
@neil2809
@neil2809 9 месяцев назад
I have to say that is the BEST VAN I have seen. TAKE CARE and ENJOY ! ! ! !
@W0lfytzu
@W0lfytzu 9 месяцев назад
You have once again created visual magic with the help of beautiful landscapes. The van looks good, the bed is definitely the selling point from a comfort perspective. Thank God you are alright, that was a scary experience indeed.
@ChristianSchaffer
@ChristianSchaffer 9 месяцев назад
🥲🙏🏻
@markcluff7307
@markcluff7307 9 месяцев назад
Dido... and Yes, glad you decided to react with animalistic instinct. But then, I thanked God for your safety. 🙏
@richardwagner3317
@richardwagner3317 9 месяцев назад
That elevated bed is an incredible invention. It gives you so much more space in the van. Enjoy.
@elsakendallmysojournal2398
@elsakendallmysojournal2398 9 месяцев назад
Another beautiful episode, Christian. 🙏 Yes, that sounded like a fox shrieking. :-) A mountain lion has a deeper, more throaty, growly sound. And, you will feel their power. That was a gorgeous van! Yours is still my favorite. 💛
@csharp57
@csharp57 9 месяцев назад
I knew someone would know what that was 😂😂
@daveb7577
@daveb7577 9 месяцев назад
Almost sounds like some kind of bird. I agree, though, not a lion. Cats do that WroOWWR thing.
@BrandyBee1
@BrandyBee1 9 месяцев назад
Those captured views though, so dope!❤
@alieneiasillo7148
@alieneiasillo7148 9 месяцев назад
I absolutely love your videos…I get to see places that I will never be able to get to them….your photography is amazing….thank you so much for sharing 😊❤
@RIB0S0ME
@RIB0S0ME 9 месяцев назад
Glad you made it in one piece. Take care.
@DS-nw4eq
@DS-nw4eq 9 месяцев назад
Woah, my favorite model is back
@jordancoughlan5820
@jordancoughlan5820 9 месяцев назад
Your reaction to the mountain lion is both completely reasonable (I've done similar when startled in the woods) and hilarious.
@lencastro07
@lencastro07 9 месяцев назад
The visuals are stunning 😍😍😍😍
@ChristianSchaffer
@ChristianSchaffer 8 месяцев назад
thank you 🙏🏻
@Bmather81
@Bmather81 9 месяцев назад
Brilliant video 👍🏼
@jeremynkelley
@jeremynkelley 9 месяцев назад
🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯 this mood is a work of art.
@ChristianSchaffer
@ChristianSchaffer 9 месяцев назад
🙏🏻🙏🏻
@dianamiles-hannah1286
@dianamiles-hannah1286 9 месяцев назад
Harrowing experience! So glad you persevered and kept your wits about you! Thank you for the beautiful views, van tour and spotlight into your latest adventure. That mountain lion did not stand a chance 😉 Take care 😊
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