Living Rent Free in New York City 

As a city boy myself, I'm glad those dudes were nice and all but for good reason sometimes you gotta keep your guard up. Who knows what some dudes lighting fireworks at some dead end street by the water in NYC are gonna do next. And the fact that you had your truck open and they could see all the stuff you had... just be careful out there Mav 💚

That moment you felt uneasy at 13:37. I felt that. Trying to not jump to conclusions but a whole group of strangers pull up to a dead end late at night in New York just smells like trouble in some cases. Glad you’re fine. Stay safe out there Mav!

Man I get nervous for Maverick sometimes he's such a light-hearted and friendly guy a lot of people don't understand how dangerous people can be in a city like that especially when you're doing something like sleeping in your car. Thank God those guys didn't have bad intentions because they saw his whole setup and there's plenty of expensive things in that truck not to mention whatever cash he had on him and the film equipment. Also that ambulance build that was parked next to his truck was fucking awesome I want one of them so bad.

One of the only channels and places on the internet I can think of where I go through comments and everyone loves it and I don't see a single hate comment ever! And I love it doesn't deserve any and glad people are bringing that positive attitude!

Can we take a second to acknowledge how reliable Mav’s truck has been?

Cooking out in a populated area like that will definitely bring out the moochers. You handled that well.

I grew up In NYC and still commute from NJ 3 times a week to Brooklyn and Manhattan , you handled those firework guys better than I would have .. I could feel the tension through the screen. But if you say the wrong thing to one of them , things could have went bad pretty quickly

That was a truly solid daps. Blessings! Eyes to the hills... Keep on Truckin'

As a native New Yorker born and raised but no longer living there, I’m stoked that you chose to visit NYC in your famous camper truck and felt adventurous enough to park and cook at a dead end street in Brooklyn in the middle of one of the worse summer heat waves to hit the area in a while. And while fireworks were going off around you by a group of guys who thank God turned out to be friendly to you and not the sketchy/scary kind. You just never know who you encounter in NYC. But you have the magic touch Mav. Like you said, you try to get along with everyone in your travels and you handled the incident beautifully with classy calm even though I saw the concern in your face. Me- I would’ve been really worried and half-panicked since I’m a woman. Thanks for coming over to visit Gotham City and your newly designed bags are beautiful & awesome. Keep on truckin’ Mav and stay safe. Love your videos and I’m a subscriber.

Love the bags! Great designs. Glad you and your friend recovered from whatever crud was making you sick. You handled the situation there with the fireworks pretty diplomatically. I think the other cool guy in the other cool van being there worked in your favor. God is with you. Stay safe and God bless.

Awesome video.. glad you held your composure and made them aware of the heater

as a NY guy myself Mav i’m glad you gave the place a visit! Come back again whenever, always more to see and do in the city and we love to have the visitors. Maybe swing out to long island during the summer and get some good surfing in! the Skudins are based out of there

You adapt so well to the places you go to and keeping cool in some tough situations I appreciate you being so humble and daring. Be safe out there. 😎🤘🏽

Love the color of the travel bag and how easy it will be to travel with ,i need one so bad . I hope they are not all gone because i looked on your website and didn’t see them so i hope i didn’t miss them . Keep up the good work mav.

Glad you enjoyed NY! It’s gotten sketchier lately but it’ll always hold a place in my heart

Love the channel ...please think about making a cookbook ....for camping and just in general...food looks bussin every time ! Much love from Nova Scotia ❤🤙🏽

Mav: touching his ice cream with his bare hand after riding the subway. Also Mav: would you believe I got sick twice? 😂🤣🤣🤫

From what is shown in the video, the guys were having a good time popping fireworks! I appreciate you for trying to get along with everyone!

I'm from NY, but now in FL. I miss the nightlife and just the fun my friends and I had when I was younger. It is not what it used to be, but seeing this video brought back so many memories. NY is a very special place.

I was admiring your tolerance for those guys being so close and nosy.....so glad you admitted you weren't comfortable....I'm not sure I could have done it for so long...like you. Prob why I don't go into my city anymore (San Francisco). I guard my personal space pretty hard.

This video was especially good, like it ended so quick. That means your videos are getting better man keep going ✌

Them fireworks dudes were hoping for a handout!! And I'm amazed you kept your cool with them shooting fireworks off right next to your diesel tank!

Glad to know you were safe and nothing happened to you that night. We care a lot for you Mav and if you feel any location might be a great place to check out but implicates your life being in danger, we prefer you stay true to your gut and get out to a safe place if necessary. YOUR LIFE MEANS MORE THAN A VIDEO. Stay safe and get well soon :)

Brooklyn NewYork with Aussie accent from Minnesota blasting beastie boys 🥳🥳🥳

Aah thats where he met Drew. Had to check if it was him after watching the renovating Steve Vid :-) Awesome Guy doin Awesome Work!

love your videos Mav keep up the great work brotha!!!!

A couple of days late to see this and BOY the stuff going on!!! YOU ARE IN NY!!! That I didn't see coming. BUT you get the Keep your Cool AWARD!!! I was right there with a lot of your other viewers with the fireworks , people etc. You DID A GREAT JOB!!! Now please tell me you have moved on to someplace else Blue Ridge Mountains, Western MD Ocean City , MD are you coming as far south as North Carolina???? The bags you had made were great, hope you can get some more made....lot of good pockets. Keep on truckin and stay safe.

its nice to see you around new friends mav much love man

I’m just impressed NOBODY broke into your truck!!!! FIRST RULE OF LIVING IN NYC….. Don’t leave a Effin thing in your vehicle

I grew up on NJ and i had family in Brooklyn so we went there quite often. It's not what it used to be. That was very brave and you showed a tremendous amount of restraint with those people by your truck. It really looked like that one dude was waiting for a sandwich. I have only been back to NY a handful of times since moving to Alabama.... can't say I miss it.

50 miles north Candlewood Lake in CT some of the best Bass fishing in the NE. then Housatonic River above Kent CT some of the best fly fishing on the Housatonic River. Lots of camping spots up there too.

The dog is so adorable:) it said: “can we go home right now? “ like that so pretty. Take care of yourself Mav.

Always love and enjoy all your contents, your courage, your maturity and your independence 🥰 good luck and God bless you mav 💝💝

I worked in EMS in NYC for 6 yrs you just dont know how crazy it can be there....You have to know neighborhoods in the city and know where to and not to go.

It would be so cool if you had mini meet and greets in areas u planned to be for a few days. Livin in upstate ny myself seen the title about NY and got excited. You're doing what so many of is would love to, awesome.

It’s all about finding the escapes. Love and appreciate both.

I would not trust New York with my truck basically full of my house lmao this man has balls of steel and congrats on 2mill

Dope you was right by where I live keep up the great work 👏

Loved this video- I know the exact spot you stayed at- i love biking through that neighborhood on the water.

Just came back from Brooklyn, Bronx New York this past week and it was amazing!!

Wow that looks like the same street I parked on when I was boondocking around New York in my Van like 6 or 7 years ago.

The way Mav was with the sketchy firework dudes around 👌😅 Respect

Man that looks good!!! Hope your trip goes well in NYC!!

2mil man congrats you deserve it and the millions too come keep on trucking

Grew up in NYC. Miss it every day. Always wondered where to go if you wanted to camp out. Definitely head further onto Long Island. Great spots to eat and probably camp out and a lot more peaceful.

I have moderate insomnia, so when I can't fall asleep, I imagine I'm outfitting my 2012 Escape for a road trip. I fall asleep happy.

I would have been afraid to tell someone to not do something. Some people take it as you bossing them around, and want to fight. You were lucky they left you alone. I have been friends with several people from new york, and even got my first love who was born there when I lived in florida. A lot of new yorkers there. Glad you are safe to keep traveling, make new videos, so keep on truckin'.

Last time I was in New York I road those city bikes all over Manhattan and Brooklyn. Greatest experience I’ve had in New York highly recommend it

You handled that beautifully. I love the bags. Very limited edition. Lol

Liked how Mav zoomed in on the little dog 🐕 in the supermarket. That was one good looking chopped cheese. Sleep tight and stay safe Mav.

I made a chopped cheese but with a Louisiana twist!! I added chopped bacon and mushrooms and cajun seasoning! But is agree it's a chopped up cheeseburger!! Great video!!

Im camping in my car right now. Its my first time so its only for a night. You have inspired me to do it so thank you😀

Omg for the first time I was worried for your safety, thank goodness all is well 🤗🙏🏿

Well then, that was hairy interesting for sure, Dinner and a very close Floor Show. Glad it worked out OK. Now...the merch is 🔥. Your vid did right by it...NYC BAABEE! And your NYC Burger looked ALMOST as good as a Mid-west Maid Right Burger! I make those a lot at home. Yummy 😋 😋 😋

Truck camping in New York City -- now that's really something - and he did not get robbed or scammed! Good going, Mav!

Im not a new yorker but I am a foodie. a chopped cheese starts out as a preformed frozen hamburger patty not a flat of ground beef and there is a definite taste difference to browning the burger before chopping it up... what you made is more of a loose meat with cheese or a jacksonville florida lubi mean machine.. but it sure LOOKED good!

Mac love your stuff, you’re videos are righteous. As a New Yorker, it’s great that you were here, but I can tell you it’s become a very scary place. Never used to be like it is now, but the crime situation is really bad. Be safe and keep filming!

That was brave or crazy to be cooking outside late at night in a dark alley in NYC. Then sleeping there. 😕 But that's why I watch 😄. Stay safe.

Dear Mav, you're one of the backbones of humanity. (apologies, if that sounds weird and/or pompous, but that's how it is, imho). Thanks for another great one. Lotta health and safest, beautiful travels.

Man, that was sketchy and I'm glad you made it unharmed and with all of your stuff. I would not recommend but appreciate your sense of freedom and adventure.

Congrats on 2M! Not surprised tho....your'e awesome! On to 3!

Much happier when you're in the mountains alone or away from all of that chaos. We want you SAFE and happy.

Congratulations on hitting 2million, MAV!!!!

I have lived in NYC for years. This is the most NY thing ever! Those guys were tough but you handled them well considering your not from around here!

When Mav drops a video, makes my week! I wish it was more regular but don't want to complain because just glad he provides us with fantastic content

Exactly what I needed today! Keep up the hard work and awesome content! By far the best channel on the tube!

Been to NYC a few times and hated every second of it. You’re a better man than me to see the silver lining of that place.

Wow - nice way to handle things! Keep making memories & adventure on! ~Karen & Shannon WOY

Most of your videos make me want to go camping. This one made me want to stay home and lock the doors!

Dude!!!!! I HAVE TO HAVE ONE OF THOSE BAGS!!! Mav, you really need to do a bigger run on those. I would be picking up a Fanny pack and a a full pack to try out 🔥

I'm not fond of any big city. I have a brother and his family that lives near NYC. They love it. Thank you for the video. Blessings to you.

Hey Mav.. Love the NYC video..the minion ice-cream, fireworks, food..Take cre of urself.. Congrats on 2 million subscribers 🤗🎉🎶

Great videos Mav. I Love them and what you have been able to do. You go Mav! 💕🦋💞🍀

at 7:40 when you said "is that a robin?" i lost it 😂

NAHHH THIS GOT ME GEEKED RN LOVE TO SEE IT

I've stayed at the Le Jolie in Williamsburg a few times. small rooms but very nice when I was there years ago. Great restaurants too.

2 MILLION! congrats mav! Keep on truckin!

love to see you take on more urban camping! come to atlanta soon theres a bunch to do here

omg, I just got so much anxiety from seeing this traffic in Ny and just imagining trying to find a place to camp. Reminds me of being in my van (with a boyfriend and a cat!) in nearing grunge end era Seattle in my early twenties...early on we resorted to only parking in family or well known friends driveways because we never knew if this beast was going to start...so if it didnt at least we were usually somewhere pretty safe but we didn't have anything remotely close to wifi back then so going off grid wasn't really a thing lol

CONGRATULATIONS 2 MILLION!!

Happy 2 million subs Mav!!!! This will be a cool video to watch for sure. I have made it a goal to make it there for one New Years eve at least Good thing I was broke and the bags sold out within an hour of posting or I'd been in trouble. Hopefully someday there will be more made

Mav didn’t seem too happy to have them idiots around 😂

Mav, no matter what you do, i just love every single second of your videos.🌱

Oh u chill like that, that dude was so sick Ran in my head the whole time 😆 Awsome videos as always 🥰

Big fan. Mav - you have met probably thousands of people on your trips. Bet you never expected to camp in NYC and get irritated with dudes randomly shooting fireworks in the street.:).

Mav lucky to still have his belongings and being alive.

You are lucky. Got to be careful in Brooklyn, especially on a dead end street. Glad you are safe and it went well.

Yeah it showed on your face that you were tense. Enjoyed it Mav

Never stand that close to a trains platform.

Finally, I couldn’t wait for a new video

Love the bags made by Blair!!!!

As a fellow Minnesotan, I commend you on your patience!

I briefly lived in Bushwick, Brooklyn and rode that same train line daily. Personally I think NYC is one of the most overrated places on the planet but I also appreciate the little things, like personal space… and walking barefoot… and clean air… and driving. I moved back down south as soon as my lease expired. It’s not the place for laid back, wholesome people. Seeing Mav navigate that town gave me anxiety… glad you’re ok.

Never fail to make a great video

Congrats on 2 mil. Guess I somehow missed it!! But I’d definitely truck camp in New York. I like to see something like a drop leg holster bag.

i went to college in NYC and ended up staying. been here 2.5 years now, get used to the random pop shots, fireworks, the sirens, all the noise and sketch people

Yo man congratulations on hitting 2 million subs your killing it bro keep up the great content 🎉🎉

2 million subs Mav! Congrats!😝👍🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

I'm a full time member of a van club love going to all of the van Nats and listen to the wild loud music

I ABSOLUTELY ENJOY YOUR VIDEOS 👌🏼❣️👍🏼