Why I Quit Vanlife 

Thank you for watching this video and taking the time to comment. I do really appreciate it. I have tried to answer as many comments as possible, but there is a lot. Most of the questions and comments have been addressed in my other videos, in this video, and in the comments section here. This was not my first time living in a vehicle, and it was overall a great experience where the positives are plentiful. I wanted to make this video about the realities that no one wants to talk about in a world where Vanlife is often over glorified to be only perfect and magical. Thanks again for watching and commenting. If you are wondering if Vanlife is safe? This video might interest you: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xGTxAoQ20yQ.html

You didn't quit, you moved on. Everyone moves on with everything. We change and evolve always. You'll still sleep in the van. This time you'll call it a camping trip.

I’m about to buy a van . My son is 21 has his own apartment and a job so he’s good . I’ve never traveled so this is how I’m going to see the world before I die .

It’s good to hear someone actually being honest about some of the realities of living in a van.

I did van life for about 2 years, made a good deal of money during that time. I was about 22-23, and around 24-25 i stopped. Now im approaching my 30s and van life is becoming more appealing again. It isnt always for everyone but id always rather live free then pay a billion dollars just to be alive. With van life, it can be pretty easy to be anywhere at any time. And the last thing, i never had my doors open, you could never know i lived in a van just by looking at me or the van. It really depends who you are, if you keep to yourself no one will absolutely know what you're up too. I personally loved the seclusion and diversity i got with vanlife. Living in a house and doing all that gets so boring so fast

My husband and I built our first house ourselves. We've extensively remodeled 3 other homes. We are seniors now. In our middle age, we made the biggest mistake in our lives. We bought a used 35', 3 slide out, RV with the dreams of relaxing vacations with our extensive pets (we have 5 pets). We paid $12k for it. We had it 2 years and the whole time we spent maintaining and repairing it. It was one thing after another. My husband spent his vacation days fixing the air conditioner, or the slide that didn't slide, or the leak in the roof, or the window that wouldn't shut, or the locks that didn't lock. We put in an additional $4k in remodeling and updating it BEFORE we took it on it's first trip. And every time we went somewhere something went wrong and he had to find a place that had parts and fix it. There was the trip to Lake Jocassee that we paid for. We drove all the way there (about 3 hrs) only to find both air conditioners didn't work. He had to take me all the way back home, get stuff and go back and try and fix it. That was a week lost. Then there was the time the black water tank got stuck and he ended up having to DIP IT OUT through the toilet! Or the time when the slide wouldn't slide out and we spend the whole week at the beach without the kitchen slide working. Or the time we were bringing it home from Myrtle Beach and the tire blew and we had to try and find a tire place open on a holiday weekend and get it there. It was so hot I don't know how my husband stood it. Oh I could go on. While it was in storage, rats would get in it and it meant a big deep clean before we got to take it anywhere. We were so sick of that thing after a couple of years we sold it and took a deep bath on it. No sirree, no camping for me! My sister and her husband just bought a used motor home and sure enough, it's been one repair after another and they are in the middle of having to tear up the entire floor front to back because of water leaks and the rotting it's caused and replacing it. They paid $28,000 for it when they bought it and it's now become their money pit. The depreciation on the things is drastic. You buy one brand new and take it off the lot and you've lost half of what you paid for it. Every year you lose a dramatic amount over and over again until it's worthless in 8 yrs. That $300k motor coach is worth $36,000 in 5 yrs. That $150k is worth $20k in 5 yrs. Not counting the repairs and maintenance, taxes and insurance you pay on them and that's if you never hit the road! Once you hit the road you are paying for gas/diesel, campground fees, golf carts or golf cart rentals, repairs - you could stay in a nice hotel room with all the amenities for what you pay for all that. And the minute you start driving down the road with your camper, RV or motor home, the swaying and pitching puts stress and pressure on places you never dreamed of and suddenly you have leaks and there goes your maintenance budget. I know there are people who have to live this way and for a few it may be their real choice. But if the truth were told, you would find most people would rather have a home, than live in these temporary, portable shelters. Some may enjoy them for vacations, but living in them would be even worse. Knowing you had everything you own and all your money tied up in this decaying tin can would be devastating. I'd rather stay in my home and go nowhere on vacation than go through what we did with that RV. I'm safe, comfortable, relaxed, have everything I need, space, cleanliness and I can entertain myself. We have our computers, our TVs even a TV on our deck, our deck and yard, our pets, plenty of books. And we take day trips to see some sights. Once or so a year, we go for a vacation and we stay in pet friendly hotels and enjoy a hotel room with maid service.

Coming up to 7 years with the disabled wife in our van and trailer. We are poor and this is the best we can do. Despite the stares and weirdest, we just go day by day.

I lived in a van for a year and a half, mainly because I didn't know what to do with my life (I was in my 20s) and I wanted to live very frugally and free, like Thoreau at Walden Pond. There are moments when it feels like that, and it was very nice not having to pay rent. But as time passed I began to feel trapped in the lifestyle. At first it feels great not to pay rent, but after a year I began to doubt myself that I could even afford an apartment anymore. A regular life with a real address, utilities, and the social respectability that comes with that kind of normal life began to feel unattainable, and moving around night to night trying to find a place to park lost its charm. When you live in a van, you don't really belong anywhere. There's no little chunk of the earth, even an efficiency apartment, that you have a right to be in, where you belong. I don't really regret doing it, but when I look back at it now (I am retirement age now) I see that it was mostly a waste of time and a way of avoiding life realities (like having to pick a career and apply myself to it) that felt stifling at the time. It turned out to be a lot more stifling to basically be homeless. The bottom line is that it's not a real solution to anything unless you really are poor enough that you can't afford an apartment or house and have no choice. But there's nothing romantic about that.

It's nice that someone is finally honest

Thanks for your honesty. Too many people are dreamy eyed dreamers and romanticize this lifestyle and dont realize it can be tough and sketchy

Tbh this van life is a survival skill to have a roof over your head when times are rough

Van life is not a con . It is totally what you make it . If you want a comfortable toilet , buy a Porta Potti , if you want a shower every day carry the water and buy a proper shower ! Life is what YOU make it .

Agree completely. Lack of regular showers, break-downs in the middle of nowhere, getting medical care in the middle of nowhere, heat/cold and predatory men who want me for cooking/sex - I’m done with it all. That said, if you can’t afford rent, it’s better than sleeping in a tent

Greetings from Bridger-Teton NF. I have lived 100% in my standard low-top van for 3 years, and travelled on holidays for decades in a Westy before. Everything said in this video is true. Freedom isn’t free. The price of this freedom is inconvenience. But I no longer worry about replacing the roof on my house, fixing the sagging fence, or dealing with a shitty neighbor. Your possessions own you. Now I go where the weather suits my clothes. I live in National Forests and BLM land for free. I own every second of my time. I suspect the big difference is our age. I worked for 40 years, raised two families, owned 3 old houses, a couple marriages. My time was never mine. Now it is and i am heading to Maine because I am craving a lobster roll from a specific shop in Bar Harbor. That is vanlife.

I lived in my 1991 Toyota Previa for 2 years. My "build" were floorboards that I found at a swap meet, a Coleman cot, rocket box, and a cooler. I would wake up every morning and go to the gym, get a work out in, take a shower, then go to work. It was the healthiest I have ever been. I lived and played in Aspen Colorado, Moab Utah, and San Diego CA. People at the SD climbing gym loved talking about vanlife and would want to see my "build". They were underwhelmed with the Previa. Some of them went out and bought $80,000 rigs to collect dust in their driveways. I have a driveway too now, and the Toyota is long gone. I still have the Coleman cot and cooler in the garage somewhere. Some day I'll pull them out and head west, once again.

Great and true commentary on the realities of this life. I make about $57,000/year and left my apartment by choice in a fairly affluent neighborhood , Bought a 1968 Dodge Ute Liner RV and renovated/fixed it up using my experience in the automotive industry and never looked back. Albeit I have now docked it at a portion of designated property of a friend where where I still live in it full time and work nearby, many of the logistics are the same (Showers at the local gym, full utilization of public restrooms, a change in diet for more dry goods, fruits and smoked meats since I do not run a fridge, bottled water, wash pots etc) as you mentioned in your segment that is part of the realities of this life that they never cover in posts & stories. Probably the harshest reality of this life is the ridicule you may face from your family and friends, but don’t let that discourage you if you are a grown adult and choose to live this way. And while the ultimate aspiration is to eventually buy a home, I strongly suggest that anyone who longs to try this life, at least try it once in your lifetime because at the very least it’s great survival experience and a story to tell. Blessings to all from Motorhome Music Matt ☮️

I’ve lived my van for two years and you are spot on with making it real, I’m in a Winnebago Revel so it isn’t quite the experience you had but definitely similar. I’ve had many people approach me about doing it and I’ve explained it’s not always great. I’m still enjoying the experience and when I’m not I will move on.

I agree 100%. As a single female with the goal of 'free' living I finally found a nice little travel trailer circa 1988. Bought it for 4500. It's in an RV park in southern AZ, 24/7 pool, showers, hot tub. Park rent 300 month includes all amenities, water, sewer, trash, wood shop/craft room, exercise room, mail room, laundry room etc. Now I domicile here and have a regular car for my travel adventures. I consider this the best compromise. I'm safe, comfortable, living as close to rent free as possible. I thought about van life long and hard and after a while I realized all that you say and the fact that no one talks about the challenges. They just want views and work hard to 'make a movie' that has no reality to it. I resent that falsehood. I encourage others to look for something similar.

I did van life for about 3 years. I'm about your age and I understand all the negatives completely. I got into it cause there was a time when I got injured and rent was killing me. I stuck with vanlife cause I enjoyed saving money be and I had a gf who loved vanlife. About 6 months ago I decided to buy a shuttle bus and I enjoy it a lot more cause I can stand up. These are all great points people need to hear, the reality is it isn't for everyone. The lessons you learned doing vanlife will stick with you forever and I'd still tell everybody to try it and learn how to live simply. However, I'm very content with my bus and unless I hit the lottery. I'll never buy a house.

Your honesty is so refreshing, and could potentially save a lot of people from making expensive mistakes. And I like how you are presenting this from your personal viewpoint. And you are not trying to speak for a group of people. We all need your type of honesty and directness. Thank you!!!

Done it for 6 years over here in Europe. I’ve had it the hardest. Always been so broke and scraping by, as well as many other problems, BUT I have the spirit, and that is the key! Because with the spirit you don’t lose anything. You gain pure inner growth but you have to work hard for it. I feel like I’ve time travelled. Everyone not living a challenging life just goes around in circles remaining the same. I’m totally transformed, but at the end of it all it shows you who you are and therefore what you need out of life. I’m at that point now, I see what I need, and I feel I deserve it. Had to laugh when you said that sometimes you don’t see anyone for a few days and that can be challenging. I do understand you, but I’ve gone way longer without people. Getting away from people is super challenging, but when I get that I feel so much peace and rejuvenation. People are the biggest threat in this lifestyle. They complained and fucking whine all the time and even though im minding my own business, there is something about being in a vehicle and wanting to mind your own business that people just somehow can’t stand, they dont want you to have that peace and fnd that they must somehow make problems for you by complaining or giving you shit somehow. Sad that in general, people subconsciously want you to also be unhappy. My next step is land where I don’t see any motherfucker strolling by or driving by. I love people, all of you, but you’re all walking hypocrisy’s and that makes me feel very unsafe in a van. Vanlife will show you the truth about people, society and the system in ways no body prepared you for. Oh and if you read this, just want to say I respect you a lot. Anyone that has really lived in their van needs an honouring somehow. One of the toughest things to do. All the best

If you're over 50, you need a legit toilet. You can't even trust a good fart. Go cassette or composting

Yes, when you're living out of your vehicle, especially in urban areas, you struggle to find a safe place to sleep every night. There are people out all hours of the night and if you're spotted, some people will mess with and target you or call the police. Also, when you're traveling, you're not familiar with the areas you're trying to find a stop in. I agree, not talking to a single human being for days can wear on you and the inside of the van gets smaller by the day. Thanks for being honest about the realities of #vanlife.

Absolutely stellar video! Love this kind of thing - laying out the stark realities with pros and cons are fantastic to help people prepare adequately and make informed choices. Thank you so much!

It’s so good to hear someone talk about fresh water, showers and pooping. I like to shower every day and that means carrying a lot of water. No one seems to mention this.

Never figured the van life was permanent, just a season, necessary for a time. You made the best of it and did a great job sharing the experience with real perspective.

After doing van life off and on since the early 90s And watching a lot of the newer videos since it became a hashtag I can say this is the most honest video I’ve ever seen about the topic. Thanks for putting this out there

I lived in my pickup truck for a couple of years back in the late '80's- great memories, but it truly is not all rainbows and unicorns. Great video, brutally honest.

I can tell you are good at finding silver linings to every situation. Even replacing your radiator in the dessert was “an experience and something I’ll never forget”

You are one of the few RU-vidrs I have ever watched that presented an honest assessment of their life's passion (the reason they post). When the highlight reel passes for reality then you know there is more to the story, and I am impressed that you told it. You earned a new subscriber today!

I just want to say a BIG Thank You for giving the realistic picture of living full time in a van. It has always appealed to me but I really appreciate you giving a realistic view of it.

What you said about your fear of being robbed, is so true. I know from first hand experience what that's like because once upon a time I lived in my car. It was terrible because I felt like I could not leave my car for fear of getting robbed, so I rarely left my car. After a while, I began to feel claustrophobic. It was like being buried alive almost.

Mad respect to you and the people who have done/ are doing this.

I've spent a lifetime traveling and camping the USA. Keeping a home base has been absolutely the best of both worlds. I highly encourage people to do that when possible. Safe travels to all!!

My first year fulltime in a van was pretty stressful at times. By my second year I really started to hit my stride. I'm now 2.5 years in and it is still getting better. I oftentimes look at people who drive these rent-a - RVs and wonder how that works out, since in my experience it is a lifestyle that one need to grow into. Hey, each to his own. Do what you think will work for you and if it doesn't ,well change course.

Yeah, I was pleased to see you call weekend vanlifers out. And like many others the honest take is refreshing.

Canadian here, I have been driving flatbed for over thirteen years now. Last three I have done oversize. Been to forty six of the lower forty eight and coast to coast of Canada. I also do travel photography as a hobby, about to cross off country number twenty five. Okay with that said. It has been over ten years since I have been in the same place longer than two weeks. I still can’t believe I am saying that. There was a short period of time I did local work other than that I have been on the road for those thirteen years. Waking up in different countries different states and different provinces. Yep, it does wear on you. It gets olds but in my case well it’s the life I have chosen. I really do get why people walk away from it. Nothing wrong with that. Everything is a season.

Showering twice a month is a personal choice. Not necessary at all.

This is just great! The right amount of honesty is what everyone needs these days. Keep it real folks

Hey folks - I've been stealth camping in my 2018 Honda Civic Hatchback for the past 4 years. I just go on 2 to 4 week trips around every 3 months then I drive home to my big house back to a regular life. It works out really nice and I never feel too stressed on the trips because of the go home breaks. IMO, this is the way to do life with adventure, just my 2 cents.

Just came across your channel. Thanks for the honesty. I sold all and lived out of my Toyota Rav 4 for 1 year. Best thing I ever did for myself. I was 68 year old woman. I had many reasons for making that choice. The number one reason is after being bedridden off and on for 3 1/2.years, once my health would allow it,I wanted no more caregivers, no more hospital bed,and I want adventure and to overcome many fears. Unfortunately my legs and my eye sight began to get worse and I know longer could drive safely. Long story short I really enjoyed my time that year. Before that,I had never pitched a tent. Never went camping,but always wanted to.Personal circumstances did not allow. I learned a lot. I was only.living off my social security which was not even $900 a month. But I managed. I miss it. But you hit on some very real cons.thanks

I honestly think van life was the bomb for you and moved you forward to where you are in your sobriety. Seriously, it served it purpose and now look at you! Proud of you man. Honesty is hard to come by these days...

This is a good video. Everything you said are legitimate realities of van life. But I think, looking back, that was half the fun. I solved the shower dilemma buy simply joining a large gym. I would work out and then shower there. For times out in the sticks, I used a hand pump garden sprayer. The fine mist can cover the whole body using very little water. I even modified the bottle by adding a car tire valve so I could use an air pump. Worked perfectly. I used a porta potty with a cartridge for easy removal. I never used the chemicals. Too expensive. I used pine cleaner. Worked out great. One of the main reasons I lived in my van for 2 years was because I was finishing up college. I didn't want to stay at mom's house and I didn't want to pay apartment rent or a mortgage either. I was determined to get my degree which I did. That 2 years was the best time of my life. It was pure freedom. I paid no bills other than gas, propane and vehicle maintenance. You're a young man and I get the feeling of stagnation or loneliness. But I would always ask myself, "what is the true price of freedom?" Homes are nice, but society is set up to milk every last dollar from you. By nature most women want to nest. They need a home and living in a van is never going to be an option for them. However I found that there are a lot of them out there doing the same thing I was. It is the desire of most couples to raise children. I would say that van life is not the way to go, though I have seen RVers and bus lifers out there with dogs, cats and kids and they seem to be happy and somewhat stable. Brother, half the fun of van life for me was just sitting there and planning my next steps. After I graduated National University, I sold my van to take an English teaching job in Vietnam. I now live on the 30th (Top) floor high-rise building overlooking Ha Long Bay Vietnam. I'm living a life that I could only dream about in the past, but honestly, I've been here 5 years now and I'm saving my money to go back home to the US and start a new van project. I'm 57 years old and I can honestly say that I have no obligations except the one's I agree too. I'm going back to Freedom. I'm here looking at your video and hundreds of others for new ideas. I'm going to build another van soon from scratch. I also found a great woman and will get married. I've been divorced in the past and $63,000 dollars in child support later I've learned that you must always have a plan B. Hahaha. I paid every last cent of that too and I am truly free as my kids are all grown now and doing fine. I might not go back to 100% van life, but when SHF. I will always be ready. So good luck brother. I hope everything works out for you. I think my next project will be a little bigger. Like a shuttle bus or U-haul type truck. I'm 6'03". I need something I can stand up in. Like me I think you will find, that the freedom van life gives you is not up for negotiation. I have everything I ever wanted now and none of it is more valuable to me than the freedom I once had in the van. So I will ask you the same question. How much is your freedom worth? What is your idea of comfort and security? Will your home be an off grid tiny house? None of this is any of my business and I require no response but it's just my way of sharing my thoughts with you. In Vietnam, everything is cheaper and reasonable. I'm living a good life and still have enough money left over to save. You would think that this is paradise and in many ways it is. But I just can't get the van life out of my mind. I loved traveling around and picking the location of my back yard every morning. I loved the freedom to just get up on a holiday and go. There were no limits, nothing holding me back. Nothing inspired my mind more than thinking thorough each and every problem that comes with van life. I did well at University because van life never allowed me time to be lazy. My mind was already active and this helped me to be ready for research. I won't lie to you. It's all about attitude. I lived better in the van than I do now. For me, nothing is better than FREEDOM. I had had the reigns of control over my life. Once you hand those over to banks mortgages, rent managers, bill companies, and government agencies, you are no longer FREE. I've lived the van life. I know the struggles and I'm not judging you or anyone else who gives up the van life. Each persons story is his or her own, but for me, I'm moving back to FREEDOM! Cheers!

Thanks for being honest and talking about things that no one wants to address…hope you enjoy many new adventures!

"Didn't see any person for multiple days" that's the goal lol

I've lived in 3 vans but never on purpose. No credit and 2 felonies made it hard to rent a room or find anything else. And I'M ALWAYS worried about someone breaking in or if I made the wrong friend who noticed I have some nice things.

Thanks for being real bro. Good luck in your next chapter.

About to become a reluctant van life member. House burned down in a CA "wild"fire. Thanks for giving me the real dl on this life. Sounds tough with as a family with a toddler.

You make some excellent points! No one shows the downside. Thanks for keeping it real.

Omg, I'm so grateful for people like you that do these videos. So many people show false representations of what van life is like. We live in a converted bus and it definitely comes with a lot of challenges so I can't imagine how much more difficult it is in a van. We live off grid and in order to have electricity to operate everything we want we invested $7000 on our solar system. Of course it wasn't all at once. We had to build over time so for a long time we didn't have electricity 24/7. People really need to evaluate all the challenges with van or bus life and not get unrealistic expectations because of Instagram.

Very informative, excellent video, I appreciate the honesty and great job on bringing this to light because like you said alot of people tend to sugar coat it.

Lived out of a Honda Pilot for 2 years. Showered every single day. 3 gal solar shower heated by sun or propane. Tarp draped over rear hatch. Each shower was absolutely magical. I made it a priority.

This is really honest and up front about everything. Nice to see. Everyone makes it look easy. I do it during my work weeks and it can really suck at times. The constant fear of people screwing with you is a big one for me.

Right on man. I truly appreciate the honesty and the true forthcomingness of this video. I'm an older disabled veteran who was seriously considering this even though I have a home wife and everything else going for me. This truly help me to see what I would be getting into that I did not see before. Again man, thank you so much for the truth and realism.

I've been watching van life video for months now, considering this as a way of life but I had a lot of questions and you answered all in under 15 minutes, thanks for that! I'm glad I came across your video because every vanlifer I've seen looking views to grow their channel only show all the good stuff but nobody shows the struggles and how hard it really is.

great advice, great video. best wishes, thanks for sharing 👍🏼

I am a 60 year old woman and I find you to be a breath of fresh air!

I can't stand looking at the same 4 walls that I have to pay the majority of my income to stay in, and not enjoying the future because of it. I'm able to save money and see our beautiful country while making a lot of new friends. I'm in my 4th year now and have been to all 4 corners of the country, it's definitely the life for me !! I agree with all you said, it's not the life for everyone. I have dreamt of the lifestyle since I was 7 years old and I'm happy with my choice.

Great info! I believe it is good to continue to progress in one’s life you closed that chapter and are now in a new one. Good on you.

Thank you for the truth. Everyone else makes it seem like it’s such a beautiful life and everything is just so fantastic.

Really appreciate you sharing the raw truth of living in a van .

Dude I’m a trucker and I don’t quite understand how you’re getting so few showers. I mean I get grimy, it drives me nuts when some weeks I only get a shower 2-3 times. Those truck stops usually have clean and well maintained showers.

Thanks for your insite... been thinking about getting rid of all and living on the road.... you answered s lot of the questions i have... Good luck to you and yours... Safe travels... God Bless

*Great Video Share of your realities. 😊😊😊* Sharon in SC

My son, who is 23, has talked about wanting to live the “van life.” I’m sharing this video with him. Thank you for your insight!

I agree with you man that’s why I never “lived” in a van I just always do extended trips. But also some of the problems you deal with not everyone needs to worry about. Not everyone uses a bucket or water jugs and and when I’m on the road personally I shower a few times per week. So that’s not a problem with “van life” that’s just your version of it. But much respect to you for this video man. Very insightful to people who don’t live the lifestyle

Thank you so much for sharing ❤

You are NOT a quitter! You evolved into a different adventurer! Good on you, buddy!

I was homeless before this was even a popular thing. I lived in a junky 98 dodge Dakota single cab, with a camper shell. I didn’t have shit to my name, no debt, no boss, no girlfriend. Really no life but me and my skateboard. I did it for 3 years in 2008-2010. I eventually turned to cocaine and being a pot smoker it was very out of the ordinary for me. I just stopped caring. And I was young and dumb. I was harassed by the cops on Costa Mesa California constantly, and it really got old. I was almost robbed but I beat the shit out of the dude. Had sex with multiple women in my truck. It was like no one cared that I lived in it! But looking back it was dumb and fun at the same time. My biggest regret was definitely getting addicted to coke. But I’ve been off the streets since 2010. I’ve also been off coke since than too. Thought I’d share my experience a little. Good for you choosing a home and your girl though. Some people can only do it for so long, and some people live for it!

A chick, now my wife is what made me end up no longer van lifeing. I miss it a lot, but love my little family. It was definitely a time and place that I'm forever grateful for experiencing.

Thanks for the reality info......its definitively a challenging lifestyle.....good luck and blessings on the change......

the algorithm keeps sending me vanlife videos and I keep watching them, even though I could never rough it like you guys do. I'm glad more people are discussing the realities of van life and I think it's so sweet that you're focused on building a future with your gf. that's so sweet. congrats on the home and good luck, plus, you can always shit in the backyard or a bucket if you're feeling vanlife homesick lol

Finally the truth. Thank you for being so honest. 99.99% of the “Van life” videos are just a fairytale. With this kind of videos we can have a perspective of reality. Good luck!

As someone who has been dirtbaggin it for 6 months.. you should've invested in a cheap shitter and truck stop showers. Game changers for me

You are the only one out there that is honest about fulltiming. Others use platform on RU-vid to glamorize it and make $ on followers. Learned my lesson 1 1/2 years on the road and off now.

Brilliant honest video ! How refreshing

For those people thinking about so called mobile home or van life, don't even think about it's gonna last forever. Even a normal home doesn't last long. One day you will change your mind and you will wanna try something else. Yes for some years, living in a van might be fun and an awesome experience travelling around. But for the rest of your life? I don't think so. Everything changes constantly, even your thoughts and feelings.

Yeah having the right kind of set up makes a huge difference. And a gym membership takes care of the shower part.

Thank you for your honesty.

Great stuff. Thanks for your honesty!

I’m retired. I own my modest home, cars paid for, I’m happy. I guess I’m doing okay. I thought of selling my home. Buying a class C motor home. Being that carefree traveling RU-vid spirit. Just me and my dog. Then suddenly I had an epiphany. I saw Cher, I felt a painful slap on my left cheek as she said; “Snap Out Of It” Great video.

I appreciate your honesty and your insight to van life. I hope that you and your girlfriend live a healthy, prosperous and blessed life.

Good video. Thank you for your honesty. Blessings to you.

Just a quick Thanks for this vid, I enjoyed reading the comments too. These points needed to be posted, a very helpful insight. This vid is gold, imo.

Why I'll be getting a class B RV a gym membership and a gun. Half of the problems solved right there

I’m glad you did this, man. Too many folks glorifying the life and not enough people do exactly what you did here. Tell the truth. Nice video

Good reality check. The highs and the lows. Thanks.

Extremely Insightful and Valuable Information ... Many Thanks! 💥

I am moving into my Jeep to get out of debt, yes, I am a holder of a wicked student loan. So, no, I'm NOT viewing this as something that will be easy and simple, My end goal is to finally kick my student loan out of my life.

Your uploads keep it real and on point. I drove truck from 1999 - 2006. Two assaults. One break in. C I countless weird going on over the road. I left trucking after my second assault...DONE! Van lifers need to be careful.

Really appreciate this video.

Thanks for the tips.

Thanks for bringing the reality to those who will consider doing this...

I'm going on 2 years now in my 17 foot uhaul truck, I'm still building it out, so it keeps me going I should be done with it by next year, and so far I'm loving it I'm from Pennsylvania and so far I'm just doing the east coast Main to Florida thing I want to go west but how far is still undecided Chill out 🤙dude

Thank You for your honesty 👍🏼🥰

Wonderful video my friend. I wish you all the best in this new chapter.

It’s very important that you shared all of this!!! Enjoy your new, connected life.

It's nice you discovered the advantage of having a home and still being able to travel. Enjoyed your honest experience .. I think the explanation of water being heavy explains a lot. Thank You!

Best of luck with your new chapter. 😊

All in all I could relate to a lot of points you made, very insightful. Glad you tried it and were able to move forward positively