Couple Living in an RV in Winter & Living in a Van in Summer

Couple Living in an RV in Winter & Living in a Van in Summer

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– Marta and Alex spent an entire Canadian Winter living in their RV to save money (rent-free living) for an epic summer road trip exploring BC in their camper van.

They paid a small fee for parking & power, they showered at the local climbing gym, and they used a portable water tank and basin for washing dishes. They also had solar panels for extra power.

They kept the RV from freezing during the day with an electric heater running on low, and when they came home from work they turned on the RV’s propane furnace to bump up the heat.

Once spring arrived, they converted a Ford Econoline cargo van into a camper van with a cozy interior complete with wood ceiling, mini kitchen, soft storage and cork flooring. They toured BC backpacking, hiking, cycling and climbing – all while living in a van.

We definitely crossed paths with them this past Summer, but didn’t manage to meet in person so we’re glad they were able to share this footage with us (thanks guys!).

Marta & Alex posted videos and blogged about their RV and van life adventures (including a sweet camper van tour video!) at Wanderlust Vanlife:

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Thanks for watching!

Mat & Danielle

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50 Comments

  1. moreno mada lenas on November 24, 2021 at 11:36 am

    la chica creo que es española por el acento jejej, que gusto me encantaría vivir asi

  2. Oreste Grandi on November 24, 2021 at 11:38 am

    Una compañera así…no tiene precio.she is a great partner!!

  3. marvona on November 24, 2021 at 11:39 am

    👍✳️👍✳️👍✳️

  4. Santa Bracero on November 24, 2021 at 11:40 am

    the good life no extra baggage love it !

  5. sukhwant dhaliwal on November 24, 2021 at 11:41 am

    Shower is most important thing,

  6. sandy b on November 24, 2021 at 11:41 am

    seems they are very very happy and don’t need bigger rv’s…they love the outdoors and spending time with each other and seeing places, so thats their happiness..might not be everyone elses, but it’s there’s and kiddos to them for finding it

  7. nerdelac13 on November 24, 2021 at 11:44 am

    Is that -25 centigrade? Because I’ve slept in my car for month in -13 to -18 Fahrenheit and woke up way warmer than I thought I would.

  8. Saneer John on November 24, 2021 at 11:44 am

    Omg you just take my heart ♥️

  9. Eye opening truth on November 24, 2021 at 11:44 am

    Messy umorganised

  10. Silvya Nunez on November 24, 2021 at 11:46 am

    This is the Time to share little piece land for some homeless any you will have treasures in Heaven of God. 💪 😊 👆

  11. Michael Kurz on November 24, 2021 at 11:46 am

    Beautiful

  12. John Brown on November 24, 2021 at 11:47 am

    I’d need a shower, toilet and cooking area including a washing machine or otherwise I can’t do this sort of thing

  13. DeAndre Martin on November 24, 2021 at 11:48 am

    I want to try it one day👍

  14. S A D since 2001 on November 24, 2021 at 11:48 am

    4:39 where is that place? it looks unreal

  15. Cai Bolun on November 24, 2021 at 11:48 am

    What address you guys put on your driver license though…..?

  16. Sheesh on November 24, 2021 at 11:51 am

    I want this lifestyle

  17. R0JIBLANC0 on November 24, 2021 at 11:51 am

    That’s a beautiful and daring woman right there, and I’m gonna take a guess that she’s Spanish

  18. Jacob Anderson on November 24, 2021 at 11:54 am

    I wonder how they were able to find a spot like that at the climbing gym. Awesome for them that they were able to set that up but pretty hard to find an RV park in BC that is less that $700 a month it seems. At least in lower mainland

  19. Tatiana Morales on November 24, 2021 at 11:56 am

    For me living in a RV only on summer time not on winter ❄️ hell no i hide from winter as much as I can i hate winter so so much I wish it was summer oh year long 😒☀️☀️🌝💐🌹🌻🌸🌺

  20. Rush Cummins on November 24, 2021 at 11:58 am

    not for me

  21. miles and coffee on November 24, 2021 at 11:58 am

    Love this! 👍

  22. Adnanzaib Zaib on November 24, 2021 at 12:00 pm

    We want live canada but i have no mony

  23. D Fry on November 24, 2021 at 12:01 pm

    Winter isn’t a worry it’s summer in California 100°+ degrees that worries me. I can put on warm clothes, warmer blankets ECT in winter here but the heat without a full time ac idk

  24. SilentSlayerGaming on November 24, 2021 at 12:05 pm

    An RV I could absolutely do and would enjoy. A van is just too small though and I feel like I’d get depressed in such a tiny cramped space after about 2 months.

  25. Jayden on November 24, 2021 at 12:05 pm

    Why does this remind me of Netflix? ;-;

  26. Silvya Nunez on November 24, 2021 at 12:06 pm

    This is the Time to share little piece land for some homeless any you will have treasures in Heaven of God. 💪 😊 👆

  27. Wandering Travels on November 24, 2021 at 12:07 pm

    And dog or cat “thank goodness”

  28. FAN TOMAS on November 24, 2021 at 12:07 pm

    econoline sucks, now What about the toilet ???

  29. Wandering Travels on November 24, 2021 at 12:08 pm

    Down sizing, simple living, simple budgeting and staying in a Rv in the winter has its own different challenges for sure. I admire you guys for going thru a winter.

  30. K L on November 24, 2021 at 12:09 pm

    They are amazing for doing that and brave. I’ve been thinking about doing that myself.

  31. ShenLun on November 24, 2021 at 12:09 pm

    come back to australia mate and give me a hand building :0

  32. Neptune roaming on November 24, 2021 at 12:10 pm

    way too small

  33. Catt's Mahal on November 24, 2021 at 12:13 pm

    I love your videos. I ordered my Chevy Express which will be delivered in March 2019. After converting, I should be in it April 2019. I’m currently living in my 4-runner at this time. If I can help it, I will never rent again.

  34. Pilgrims Nest on November 24, 2021 at 12:15 pm

    Check out my project. 🙂 Its a mix between a Tiny House and a Class C RV.

  35. barry crocker on November 24, 2021 at 12:15 pm

    I’d like to live in a rv but how do u grow your weed ?

  36. sean lavis on November 24, 2021 at 12:17 pm

    Green card!!

  37. Gediminas on November 24, 2021 at 12:19 pm

    Do you need less energy to heat camper?

  38. Lone Petersen on November 24, 2021 at 12:24 pm

    dude. you sound danish

  39. susan howard on November 24, 2021 at 12:24 pm

    You must get money from somewhere, the government?

  40. fa de on November 24, 2021 at 12:24 pm

    Would not mind being stuck in the woods with that woman!

  41. 캠핑 Tv kkm on November 24, 2021 at 12:26 pm

    Beautiful video 👍 good
    My campingcar good
    Have a nice day!

  42. Wide World of Trains on November 24, 2021 at 12:27 pm

    Cool video

  43. Mr Deeznutz on November 24, 2021 at 12:27 pm

    They wanna live in da wild go to da ghettos of america n see da real wild but u wont make it

  44. edwin vallejos on November 24, 2021 at 12:28 pm

    i love canmore

  45. William Markey on November 24, 2021 at 12:29 pm

    Canada looks really nice!!!

  46. God Bless on November 24, 2021 at 12:30 pm

    poor ppls.

  47. Jewelry Drake on November 24, 2021 at 12:30 pm

    I would of kept the moterhome rather than the van.

  48. meylania25 on November 24, 2021 at 12:32 pm

    People just cant do this !!
    they have jobs

  49. K. J. Botmang on November 24, 2021 at 12:34 pm

    Brave people.

  50. Michael Kurz on November 24, 2021 at 12:35 pm

    I would love to live and travel in my van (2016 Dodge Grand Caravan) just waiting for the opportunity

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