VAN LIFE ADVICE: Everything we wish we knew before starting van life! What to expect...

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After traveling for 2 years in a camper van, to all 50 states, we are sharing some things we wish we knew before starting van life! If you are new to van life or someone thinking about starting van life, this is the video for you 😊 We go over helpful advice and what to expect before starting van life, during the van build process and when you are actually traveling out of your van.
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25 ноя 2023

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@tiguanman1170 8 месяцев назад

Really enjoyable video! You are so well suited to each other. I'm sure that makes van life easier and more enjoyable.

@mikeandheather 8 месяцев назад

You are right! Enjoying your partner's company is essential in having a positive van life experience, especially in a van our size 😊 Thank you for the kind words and for watching, we really do appreciate it!

@charliegreenawalt867 2 месяца назад

You two are awesome! Just discovered you because I'm thinking about buying a Ford Transit Connect that someone converted to a camper. It's similar to yours. I've been camping in my Prius for three years and I've got it down. Love it. I do mostly urban camping where my car is more of a hotel to sleep than a handout space (just got back from a week in NYC, which went great). Even wonder if a bigger vehicle is what I need but I guess I won't know til I try. Thanks so much for all the thoughtful advice, tips, and explanations.

@stevesidare2493 8 месяцев назад

For the most part, the seniors living out of SUV's are out west where the weather is tolerable. (Per all the YT videos I've watched) The younger crowd can more easily crouch, move about, and handle more adverse situations. Overnight parking is slim pikin's here in NY. I'm sure you folks know that. But, you're right. Test it out before jumping into a build-out and diving in.

@mikeandheather 8 месяцев назад

You are so right! As always, thank you so much for watching, we really do appreciate it and you!

@RebaMiran 8 месяцев назад

My version of van life is just camping out on weekends not to completely live in it but to explore some areas ☺️ also you guys give very helpful tips!

@mikeandheather 8 месяцев назад

That sounds great! Any version of van life is a good version of van life 😊 Thank you for the kind words and for watching, we really do appreciate it!

@roadtripmitch 8 месяцев назад

This was nice. As the saying goes "Dam the torpedoes, Full speed ahead". Safe Travels!

@mikeandheather 8 месяцев назад

That is an accurate quote for how we do most things in life haha Thank you so much for watching, we really appreciate it!

@caliemm2159 Месяц назад

I rode transport with my bf for yrs. We lived in our truck every day. It's an acquired lifestyle. BTW: your husband looks like the actor Anders Holm from the Intern...lol

@Kimberley_Black_White_TV 8 месяцев назад

You guys really deserve more subscribers!

@mikeandheather 8 месяцев назад

You are too kind! Thank you for the words of encouragement and for watching, we really do appreciate it!

@IrishLegend64 8 месяцев назад

I will deffo do vanlife and i like what you said about what 'version' of vanlife suits the individual... never actually thought of it that way!! i feel like if i figure out exactly what type of vanlifer i will be, i can optimise the design and layout of the van! great insights.

@mikeandheather 8 месяцев назад

That sounds like a great plan! Best of luck in your van build, whatever you decide you will make it work and have a great adventure 😊

@alkankovanci8545 8 месяцев назад

I do have one in Turkiye and i'm very happy about it.Turkish coast lines are awesome,i strongly recommend it to you guys.If you have a chance to travel other side of the world,just do it 🖒😀 Greetings from Izmir ✋😁

@mikeandheather 8 месяцев назад

That sounds amazing! We would absolutely love to travel there someday, hopefully soon 😊 Thank you for the suggestion, we really do appreciate it and you watching!

@calypsoflowers 8 месяцев назад

Great list! You have a very good camera presence. Is it true that RU-vid pays attention to views going to the very end of the video? If so, you may want to make your outro shorter. I’ve really been enjoying this latest set of videos.

@mikeandheather 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for the kind words and for the suggestion, we really do appreciate it and you watching! 😊

@sunnymas2656 8 месяцев назад

I test the most at first at home, before mounting in my also small van. Now the portable buddy heater with a propane gas bottle, and it works very well. First I check other vanlifer about their experinces in this country. And then I decide, if I want to travel in this country - or not. Here in Europe, the countries are very different about Vanlife. And Switzerland is most difficult, because so many different rules and laws.

@mikeandheather 8 месяцев назад

Recently we have been doing the same, researching van life in other countries! We hope to do some international van life one day too 😊 Thank you for watching, we really do appreciate it!

@sunnymas2656 8 месяцев назад

@@mikeandheather You would become crazy, if you get all the laws and rules in Europe about camping. Or only overnight in your vehicle. But Locals with practice can tell you, what`s all possible. But in the US I think: Same problems. What`s all forbidden. And Campgrounds could be very expensive. A vanlifer in the US jumped from the bed to the driverseat in the night. To show the Police there, that he don`t sleep.

@MICHELLE-gu2qc 8 месяцев назад

Great advice, my favorite part of caravan is spending time with my son. We are pretty close and enjoy each other's company. Its important to go with the flow and be flexible, things always happen. What state was your favorite? Or top 5 states

@mikeandheather 8 месяцев назад

That is so sweet! I'm sure your son appreciates it just as much as you 😊 It is easy to say our favorite states were Hawaii and Alaska because they were so unlike anywhere else we had traveled to at that point. But if we had to choose our favorite states from the lower 48, we really enjoyed Vermont, Utah and California!

@HettyHartpreneur 8 месяцев назад

Thank you again for this video. Especially what you say about the feeling of happiness that camper life can give. I also feel that every day when I drive my van or even just sit. That's when I feel at my best. So I completely agree with you! I'm looking forward to your next video! Greetings from Hetty in a cold and very wet Netherlands!

@mikeandheather 8 месяцев назад

Beautifully said! You are so right, some of our best moments in the van were in the small moments where we were sitting around a campfire enjoying the feeling of freedom van life gives. Thank you for watching we really do appreciate it! Greetings from Buffalo, New York also very cold and wet 😊

@rolling-home 8 месяцев назад

Well, 2 years in this looks pretty crazy, are you planning to build a new one in next future? ☺

@mikeandheather 8 месяцев назад

Never say never 😉 We would love to build out another van, we just aren't sure how near in the future that will be! Thank you so much for watching, we really do appreciate it!