SOLO TRAVEL Van Life π Things They Don't Tell You About LIVING IN A VAN and Camper Van Life
SOLO TRAVEL Van Life π Things They Don't Tell You About LIVING IN A VAN and Camper Van Life
In today’s full time RV living, solo travel van life travel vlog, we discuss some things they don’t tell you about living in a van conversion and camper van life. So I have been living in a van for almost 4 months now. I have really enjoyed Rv living and camping in my Winnebago Travato camper van. But there are some van life realities that aren’t really discussed or highlighted in the #vanlife community.
I won’t spoil what is in the video but it was so fun to make a video about some of the things that they don’t tell you about living in a van and camper van life. Solo travel, van life is also it’s own unique digital nomad lifestyle.
When I bought this van I had watched all the rv living and van life stuff. I love Cheap RV Living, We’re the Russos and so many others. But there are some channels out there that really glamorize this life — and for good reasons living in an van and tiny house on wheels has it glamor but sometimes, folks don’t share what it’s really like RV living in a van. Full time rv living is also it’s own unique camping experience with it’s unique challenges and quirks. I’ll talk about these van life challenges and camper van quirks!
Let me know what you think in the comments about my Solo Travel Van Life vid and also let me know if you had any other things they don’t tell you about living in a van and camper van life stuff! π
See you next week!
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Fantastic Stuff. Know One ever talks about the Trash Accumulation…-)
you absolutely right about every single thing you mentioned in this videos..the one thing I hate is when stupid people live garbage π all over the place that’s uncalled for…God be decent people π..but every thing else i love..I do it for weekends π€ͺ
We shower every day but remember is just 2 or 3 days. I have 60 gallons tank and an extra
39 gallon on my roof rack..so I’m good and is just my wife and me.
And I’m thinking on doing my shower water recirculating system. Because 60 plus 39 gallons of water sounds like a lot
But between cooking and showering 99 gallons of water π§
Go fast and we take shower in the morning and before we eat diner.
Because with the heat π₯ and you doing all kinds of things during the they specially fishing you sweat a lot..thanks for your videos bro
That left overs are insane,people shouldnβt do that. Love vanlife
very much appreciate seeing all sides of van life as I ponder breaking my own chains. Lots of great tips and real advice!! Great video!!
Thank you, Iβm prepping for van camping life
Throw the trash in the lake , problem solved
Thought I was watching Pep Guardiola for a second
What is the best situation with a toilet when you travel ?
nice vid, subbed! I’d also add worrying about theft when away from the van.
What is ‘BLM’ Land? Greetings from UK.
I love your videos thanks for sharing and stay safe out there you can take poor people bass in your sink Philip the sink and take a poor people bath
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Is there a trash compactor for vans, maybe a manual one?
I live in my van now and I watched this video about 3 months ago before I was doing van life. This video is so accurate! All of this is true
Great video with realistic realities. Get mail General Delivery at any post office. Thereβs no fee.
Excessive compulsive people keep their feet clean.
Bugs will not kill you like some big predators.
Have had windstorms at my house.
A lot of truck stops will only give showers if you have a CDL or frequent fuel program
Amazon lockers.
Great video, lots of things that I wouldnβt have ever thought of.
Cool (π)
How do you earn a living while traveling?
I have a plan to buy a van ( Leisure Travel Van Unity) and travel for years, what Do you think about the best van? thanks
Congratulations, you just got yourself another Subscriber! Awesome video. Thanks for taking the time to make this informational video for all of us strangers! I envy you!
On water, I was thinking a hose with a high end pump put in a river and then filtered/uv OR same thing with Rain Water collection, thats what I have designed to go onto my van I will start soon as I get back to the states. Anyone else do these?
Dirty shoes , take them off outside the van or leave them on the rubber Matt where you drive , trash , cut it up ,Bugs use insect repellent, noise wear ear plugs.packages somethings are worth sacrificing for a better life. Take showers at petrol station then fill up, or use water purification from a river to refill water tank.
I’ve noticed that Amazon has an option of a pick-up place now. Not sure if its available everywhere.
Really want to do this but need medicine for health problems had would you get meds
Most supermarkets have this parcel collection service for free here . USA government needs to provide for the public instead of making guns for war
You could just have your Amazon packages delivered to the nearest Amazon locker in the area.
What do you think about traveling with a pet?
At some point when you are in a windstorm again would you please post audio of the sounds INSIDE your van?
Meanwhile, 1.5 billion people in India are using regular soap in their rivers.
Respected sir,my question is…wht abt ur safety? If ur staying alone inside ur van..im talking about thieves n bad guys…
New subscriber here, in the year I have been on the road I havenβt had any problem with bugs, YET. One thing you didnβt mention was the wind. Iβve only had three days of rain and a half a day of scary snow on a mountain road, in a whole year! I have been blessed with beautiful sunshiny days almost every single day. However, the wind has made me stay in one spot several times for over at least 2 days at a time. I donβt think most people realize when you drive a van π, you shouldnβt drive in winds over 25 miles an hour. I use the highway weather app frequently to avoid high winds. πππ₯Ύ
Leaving in 3 weeks……. where would you go first…..? Iβm from Wisconsin if it makes a difference, because I canβt seem to decide.
I love them water bags. I bet I got 8 Platypus.. They don’t take up any space once empty…And they are antibacterial.
But yeah.. You start RV life. You will need 3 things. A garbage can with lots of bags. A little sweeper and >Clorox Bleach wipes<. If you can find them. You will use them everyday…..
How do you store the water holes when you are in transit?
Maybe you can experiment with reduced or even zero waste.
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have it shipped to an amazon locker
What do you do about getting Jury summons? Change your address on your license to a friend’s house?
thank you for keeping the earth clean. Camping can be frustrating when the campsite is full of trash.
I’ve got a few questions! Lol
– How do you do your laundry without going to a laundromat?
– What are you gonna do if someone were to smash a window and steal your stuff? What is your plan for this?
– How can someone make money while doing vanlife?
Most people donβt know they can have anything sent to yourself in c/o General Delivery to any U.S Post Office, they donβt charge and they will hold it until you show up with your ID to claim it. I used in c/o General Delivery to Post Offices many times when I was in the military.
Nothing like having your own bathroom and shower instead of getting up in the middle of a cool night to relieve your self or slither yourself around a coffin size Prius to sit on a bucket. Yeah sounds adventurous and lots of fun.
Your the first van lifer Iβve viewed that talks about the other side of the coin.
Thanks.
Van videos reality: always the same music in EVERY fkn vanlife video whoever does it! Fact.
Good informative video, thank you my friend, best wishes….Jack.
Very eye opening, particularly the shower part. Totally makes sense you canβt shower everyday, I just hadnβt thought about it
What is BLM land?
What are your thoughts on a recirculating shower?
I’ve seen videos where people who have to be close to their job will sign up for a gym or a swimming pool where they can work out and shower. There are also national chains so if you travel around you can go and shower. I guess it would be cool if they had washers and dryers, but good luck convincing them that people who go to work out also wish to do their laundry there π