The Ultimate Guide to Van Life (Do This)

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Have you ever considered the freedom of life on the road? Join me as I share my journey since moving into my van in July 2023. This unique lifestyle is full of challenges and rewards. In this video, I provide a detailed guide for anyone considering a similar path. From understanding your "Why" to practical tips for everyday living, this video covers it all. Stay till the end for crucial insights into budgeting and sustaining this nomadic lifestyle. Don't miss this complete guide to van life!
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Why Sprinter Vans are NOT the Best Choice for VanLife
• WHY $5,500 Van is BETT...
My Life Transformed When I Stopped Waiting: How Van Life Taught Me To Live
• I Tried To Fix My Life...
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Timecodes:
0:00 - 0:30 - Intro
0:30 - 1:33 - #1 Know This
1:33 - 2:42 - #2 Don't overspend on This
2:42 - 3:48 - #3 Go This
3:48 - 4:31 - #4 Your plan and the systems in place
4:32 - 5:18 - Water Situation in my Van
5:18 - 5:51 - Taking A Shower
5:51 - 6:50 - Parking + Free App Recommendation
6:50 - 7:25 - Food & Cooking
7:25 - 7:42 - Laundry
7:42 - 8:59 - Internet & WiFi
8:59 - 9:51 - How To Charge Your Devices?
9:51 - 11:13 - #5 Your This
11:13 - 12:07 - Budget Breakdown

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12 июл 2024

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@alexanderweaver7066 7 месяцев назад

I am 76 and retired twice, military and civilian careers. Like you, I lived in a 2500 square foot home and downsized to a 2019 GMC Savana 2500 cargo van, less than 100 square feet of living g space. I thought it would be difficult but found it rather easy. What more than a comfortable bed, a stove and storage for food and clothes do you need? Planet Fitness is my shower place as well. I love to work out to keep my fitness up which also helps me stay mentally sharp. This is my third year of traveling (almost 30,000 miles) and living in my van. I enjoyed your video.

@redasthecolor 7 месяцев назад

Omg this is so good and so impressive!!! 3rd year? I have a lot to learn from you! And thank you so much for watching

@Tom-Travels 7 месяцев назад

I have $45,000 in cash and $2K a month in passive income. I am also still lean, fit, and healthy, and on zero meds. Do I have enough money to start van life?

@redasthecolor 7 месяцев назад

@@Tom-Travels that’s impressive! Yes, I’d say you’re definitely ready for van life! Check out my other video on monthly expenses while living in a van

@karenking2742 5 месяцев назад

Just discovered your videos n so happy. Thank you. Sorry about your personal break up but sometimes its the best thing that can happen to us. Betrayal is never good but meeting new people, going to new places is the best. Thank you for your experiences,

@redasthecolor 5 месяцев назад

Appreciate your comment so much. I completely agree with you - pain in the past determines who you become going forward and that is the only thing that we can control

@My_Secret_ArtSketchbook 7 месяцев назад

Your Van home is great the size the way it looks- WELL DONE for EVERYTHING you have achieved right now. If I could go back many years then I would do this.

@redasthecolor 7 месяцев назад

Oh thank you so much! Appreciate your feedback. I think you should still consider this when you can in the future. Even if it’s for few weeks

@michaeltellurian825 7 месяцев назад

Thank God for this video! I've been spending my time watching CheapRVliving with Bob Wells, and Brian over at AdventureVanMan, and Foresty Forest, and Steve Wallis. They never talk about these things. You're the only one.

@redasthecolor 7 месяцев назад

Appreciate the feedback! More informative and insightful videos to come

@marioonorato8542 7 месяцев назад

Well done very informative video. I wish you all the best for all you future endeavors. Take care and God bless.

@redasthecolor 7 месяцев назад

Thank you so much! God bless you too

@Thesaltymedic36 7 месяцев назад

I retire in 2 1/2 years and we have the Rv we will go FT in and are currently working on the downsize. You spoke of consumerism and it was our big issue. I’ve resolved that. My wife…not so much 😂 but we’re getting there. The Rv we got was very specific. It was barely used but it was expensive (my channel has a video on it). We are definitely going for a minimalist lifestyle and I agree with what you said 👍🏼

@redasthecolor 7 месяцев назад

Oh wow that’s so exciting! Yes go minimalist literally created this extra space in my mind that allowed to live a better life. Highly recommend! Excited for you two

@realestatejunkie00 8 месяцев назад

You're back on the road!! I really love content like this. Especially, the one at the end. So calming!

@redasthecolor 8 месяцев назад

Yes I am! Missed the roads so much haha. And thank you. The views of Mother Nature is why I keep living in my van

@redasthecolor 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching!

@michaelconover1559 7 месяцев назад

Your the man, bro! Great video ,keep inspiring

@redasthecolor 7 месяцев назад

Thank you so much brother! Receiving feedback like this is what keeps me going

@BradyRay_333 8 месяцев назад

Geez man, the high quality of those drone shots at the end blew me away. Full screen on my monitor and they looked fantastic.

@redasthecolor 8 месяцев назад

Thank you man! I am blessed to experience these views from Mother Nature in person. I just hope that I can slightly share my experience with whatever equipment I have in hand. Glad you enjoyed it!

@yourdailydose24 8 месяцев назад

I was not ready for the view at the end! That was emotionally beautiful from Mother Nature

@redasthecolor 8 месяцев назад

Wasn’t it? My favorite thing about van life!

@redasthecolor 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching!

@godevarcooper9366 7 месяцев назад

Very realistic video . My first time watching your channel. Good job

@redasthecolor 7 месяцев назад

Thank you so much! And welcome to my channel:)

@charlottegunning1548 7 месяцев назад

I Just found you n I'm so Glad! You are a plethora of useable knowledge! I admire your way of handling your Why. I'm gonna go check out your other videos. God bless your experience.

@redasthecolor 7 месяцев назад

This is one of THE best feedbacks I’ve received recently. Thank you so much!

@charlottegunning1548 7 месяцев назад

@@redasthecolor Seriously, Thank You! I've seen a few more of your videos n you seem to cover any question I might have before your video is over! Love them.

@redasthecolor 7 месяцев назад

@@charlottegunning1548 you’re very welcome! So glad I can be helpful to you. Reach out to me on IG if you need any help

@wildeescape 8 месяцев назад

Great video, and I agree with you on all of it! Just use what you have (I've got a Rav, which works for now). The tricky part is getting rid of everything but vital.

@redasthecolor 8 месяцев назад

Thank you! That’s awesome. How long have you been on the road in your adventure rig?

@wildeescape 8 месяцев назад

@@redasthecolor I've done a few long road trips but have recently started doing weekend trips. Mainly due to work. But I can't wait to get back on the road long-term.

@redasthecolor 8 месяцев назад

@@wildeescape amazing! What are those work trips normally take you?

@wildeescape 8 месяцев назад

@@redasthecolorMainly in northern CA (don't hold it against me, I'm not from CA) 😅

@redasthecolor 8 месяцев назад

@@wildeescape i would never! I’m hanging out in Cali currently myself haha

@TheJonesy777 7 месяцев назад

Love that van.

@redasthecolor 7 месяцев назад

Thank you so much! Check out the video tour that I did on my van: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-mHOvIDsp5Ug.htmlsi=L20rQ35K73oZdjJB

@seanmcarthur3168 7 месяцев назад

Great advice

@redasthecolor 7 месяцев назад

Thank you so much!

@James_Marshall92 7 месяцев назад

Am having issues with my uncle after my mom passed started working at macdonalds recently I have 4 months am kinda tempted and it's definitely a necessary to start my journey in van life I can't afford rent or my own place but a van life lifestyle is a must for me now to start my own life over independent

@redasthecolor 7 месяцев назад

Sorry to hear about your family situation. It is tough. But keep going! Tough times will shape your character. And lmk if I can help you in any way. Just reach out to me on IG @redasthecolor

@James_Marshall92 7 месяцев назад

@@redasthecolor thank you so much look forward to your van life lifestyle vids am an American citizen abroad in Costa Rica working at macdonalds isn't that bad but I would love to get into real estate the course is 300 dollars right now I think I should look into getting my first van first sell everything prior to start my new life

@redasthecolor 7 месяцев назад

@@James_Marshall92 Real Estate is the way to go! I have some great resources. Reach out:). And thank you

@wassupstock 8 месяцев назад

This is the most practical beginners guide I've seen yet. I am skeptical of the real estate plug at the end though. -

@redasthecolor 8 месяцев назад

Thank you so much! Curious why are you skeptical of Real Estate?

@wassupstock 8 месяцев назад

@@redasthecolor I'm always skeptical of anything related to real estate. 😉

@redasthecolor 8 месяцев назад

@@wassupstock oh no… did you have a bad experience investing in Real Estate?

@bambihargrove6499 7 месяцев назад

Awesome video 😊

@redasthecolor 7 месяцев назад

Thank you so much ☺️

@JapanHiroshima 7 месяцев назад

Love to have a new journey next😊

@redasthecolor 7 месяцев назад

I am excited for you! Go for it!

@user-iw4oy7yk1j 7 месяцев назад

Yeah I can do that lifestyle retired drivers so I used to live on my semi truck so having a camper van would be awesome to be able to travel around 😊😊😊😊😊😊

@redasthecolor 7 месяцев назад

That’s amazing! So you have necessary expertise to life full time on the road. You should totally do it 🙌

@skapunkoialternativeliving6522 7 месяцев назад

I tell people think for yourself don't follow these RU-vid videos. That's why I do a good ideas from them, that's why I do a good ideas, but I don't follow them just like you absolutely right, everybody wants to follow each other with the same sprinter man. That's a bunch of sheeps, these are people who have no mind of their own. I have to I tell people to figure out for yourself, I'm really gonna regular Van with a high top end of story. This way, you can park on the streets you can park in the city or town an RV or a class B. You may not wait to do that. But think for yourself. Don't follow others. Think for yourself.

@redasthecolor 7 месяцев назад

So true and completely agree with you on sprinter van. Check out my video on why you shouldn’t buy a sprinter van

@Justinbragz 8 месяцев назад

Let’s go!!

@redasthecolor 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching bro!

@palerider2890 8 месяцев назад

Wow, you went through a breakup so you went from a 2000 sq/ft house to a van. My breakup motivated me to leave NYC and move to France, and I'm still here after 20 years. Never lived in a van but I moved around a lot my first few years in France, lived in cheap tiny rooms, some which didn't have a shower so I can definitely identify with living minimally. Bonne route!

@redasthecolor 8 месяцев назад

Wow your story is crazy! Not moving back to the US in 20 years tells me that you’re really in love with France. I’ve never been there. But heard it’s beautiful Are you coming back to the US at all? Or you’re already completely settled in France?

@palerider2890 8 месяцев назад

@@redasthecolor I have been back to the US from time to time -- mostly to NY and DC, but only to visit, sometimes for work, but I am firmly settled in France. France is a beautiful country in so many ways, it's the country in Europe which has mild northern climate in Normandy and Brittany, Atlantic Ocean in the west, Mediterranean in the south. I would never move back to the US for the simple reason that it is a country where $$$ reigns supreme. I see how much people have to pay to rent a tiny apt in NYC, and in most big cities. Eating out is so damn expensive. But I am, of course, very fond of the Americana in me which will always remain. Happy travels.

@redasthecolor 8 месяцев назад

@@palerider2890 wow thank you for such a thorough reply. That’s amazing! So happy for you. And I agree - living in the US is very expensive. And living in my van is saving a lot of money bc I don’t have housing expenses haha Good luck to you with everything you do!

@geneyoung8023 7 месяцев назад

First of all you need to know the difference between your wants and needs, that's where I started 😊

@redasthecolor 7 месяцев назад

Yes! So true! Good for you

@justinlinnane8043 7 месяцев назад

Fantastic Van . I fulltime in a vintage German motorhome and love the look the style and the shagpile luxury of it . have subscribed

@redasthecolor 7 месяцев назад

Wow love it! Your van is really really cool too man! And thank you so much for your support

@justinlinnane8043 7 месяцев назад

thanks !@@redasthecolor

@redasthecolor 7 месяцев назад

@@justinlinnane8043 anytime!

@susandhays1640 7 месяцев назад

Well I feel just like you do I lived in big homes downsized when my husband passed away ended up living on the river for 3 years loved it ended up buying a mobile home hate it here two years can't wait for it to sale , Lord be with me...💕👑 I want a Ford Transit van where I can go ❣️🙏 I would love a great Partner to do these things with!! So if someone treading this and do not want Van life come buy my Home....😇🙏 Ms.Susie Hays Lebanon ,Ore.

@redasthecolor 7 месяцев назад

This is so inspiring! Thank you for sharing something so intimate. Van life will definitely help you with a lot of internal battles that you might have going on. I don’t think it’d be that hard to find yourself a partner in crime. Super excited for you!

@Clothed-with-His-Glory 7 месяцев назад

I wish you could start making me three of these. I need one for traveling (ministry) and have two friends that have asked me if I could help them get one as well.

@redasthecolor 7 месяцев назад

For ministry? That’s awesome! Great purpose to start a van life and travel around serving people!

@calvinmarshall1610 7 месяцев назад

Great video valuable information just curious though do you ever sleep overnight parking in neighborhoods? Looking forward to seeing your next adventure

@redasthecolor 7 месяцев назад

Thank you so much. Yes I actually do sleep in front of peoples houses occasionally. Having smaller van like mine definitely helps for stealth camping

@Freedomstealth 7 месяцев назад

Yup women are part of my reason too lol and i just wanted more freedom in my life but i just went with a nobuild van cuz i dont need tanks just waterbottles and a bucket for toilet wish i had a stove

@redasthecolor 7 месяцев назад

Totally understand you man! And that’s awesome! I have a lot of respect for you for doing it with a lot less amenities

@Freedomstealth 7 месяцев назад

@@redasthecolor yeah man i got alot less to maintain 🤙🏻

@redasthecolor 7 месяцев назад

@@Freedomstealth love that!

@skapunkoialternativeliving6522 7 месяцев назад

If you're gonna do find Van Life or live, alternatively, You can learn by yourself. You can watch other Van life channels to get ideas, but I recommend you figure it out for yourself. I do it part-time myself full-time. I don't want to do it. I do it to save money. I do for economical reasons. I'm not doing it to. We know dumb adventura. I'm not trying to travel the world. Is don't care, it's about saving money, but keep money in my pocket and f****** the government at the same time.

@redasthecolor 7 месяцев назад

That’s an interesting way to put it. And I completely agree with you on saving a lot of money by doing a van life

@theomartin7339 7 месяцев назад

My why is because the cost of rent is insane and I can't deal with it anymore. I'm drained out of life. Spending all my money on rent having no life at 41 and I'm sick and tired of it.

@redasthecolor 7 месяцев назад

Yeah housing situation is out of control in the US nowadays. It’s terrible how expensive it is. Van life could be a great solution to get back on your feet. Lmk if you need help with that!

@DianneLeigh 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for this! Where did you find your van for $5k? Also how many miles did it have?

@redasthecolor 7 месяцев назад

Thank you! I found it in northern Idaho - not too far from where I used to live in WA state. It only had 47k original miles:)

@redasthecolor 7 месяцев назад

Check out this video with few recommendations for your first van 👇 linktw.in/rWSynS

@beverlybalius9303 7 месяцев назад

My Why is I am tired of rent and maintenance…. I only want to know what companies will install an electric plug for Land power?..Power for ac and heat. I live in the deep hot steamy South.

@redasthecolor 7 месяцев назад

That’s a pretty strong why! What kinda van/rv do you have? It’s not equipped with a shore power option?

@rfbftp123 7 месяцев назад

I charge my whole ass 600w power bank at my gym too while i have a sauna/spa/shower 😆😆

@redasthecolor 7 месяцев назад

That is brilliant! Haha I love it What gym you go to?

@rfbftp123 7 месяцев назад

@@redasthecolor I live in New Zealand, just a local one

@redasthecolor 7 месяцев назад

@@rfbftp123 I would love to visit New Zealand - heard so many great things

@eddie451 7 месяцев назад

Pretty good Video Thanks For The Video I Would Like To Travel And Stop At Businesses And And Ask For Window 🪟 Cleaning Jobs I Have A Pole

@eddie451 7 месяцев назад

I Meant A Pole,Mop Bucket Etc Just To Pay My Way.

@redasthecolor 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching!

@conchscooter 7 месяцев назад

Like I give you a thumbs up I give money to iOverlander. Yes it’s free but to keep it ad free they need donations.

@redasthecolor 7 месяцев назад

I’ve been using iOverlander for few months for free and the ads don’t bother me at all

@Frunze888 Месяц назад

Привет Рустам! можешь научить меня ? в продажах опыт 15 лет. я в сам штатах.

@redasthecolor Месяц назад

What exactly would you like to learn with 15 years of experience in sales?

@canadianwarrior2108 7 месяцев назад

I completely disagree with the type of RV to full time in. A van is far Far FAR to small. It will not always be sunshine and warm, there WILL BE times when you are in your van a week straight due to weather. I had a 25' Class C, now a 28' class A, which I consider just right to live in. Any smaller and I would be INSANE

@redasthecolor 7 месяцев назад

I see your point. It’d make sense for some people for sure. But not for me. Stealth camping is my priority. And that’s why I prefer smaller vans. Bigger doesn’t always mean better - wouldn’t you agree?

@ScoutMountainRanch 7 месяцев назад

homefi reviews are a bit..um...sketchie

@redasthecolor 7 месяцев назад

Why is that?

@dabbbles 7 месяцев назад

Can't watch this! The motorized hands are driving me to distraction!

@redasthecolor 7 месяцев назад

Motorized hands? Can you please explain what you mean?

@dabbbles 7 месяцев назад

@@redasthecolor Not only do you NOT stop fluttering your hands about, but the fluttering doesn't appear to have any relationship to what you're saying. And in fact the impression is that they're being filmed separately from your body generally. Hands in conversation are meant to make a point, not distract a viewer.

@redasthecolor 7 месяцев назад

@@dabbbles do you literally mean my gestures and hand movements?

@dabbbles 7 месяцев назад

@@redasthecolor Of course. Have no problems with your ear-twitches or toe-tingles.

@redasthecolor 7 месяцев назад

@@dabbbles the weirdest comment I’ve received… keep going. I like your weirdness