3 (van) life mistakes I made in 1 week

I confused the KZread algorithm by skipping one Sunday in my weekly post schedule. I can't say nothing happened in that week. I just thought it was of little significance. Until I told a friend and he recommended I'd share it with my followers anyway. "let them decide" whether they like to hear you talk about mondaine (van) life trials and tribulations. So here it is - opening up about my past week - which by the looks of it will also be a costly week
Hopefully you are enjoying this journey of discovering vanlife as much as I am and I am managing to show you just some of the trial and tribulations when starting living in a small stealth-like van, whilst also showing you life and landscapes that Europe has to offer in this "seeking winter sun" travel vlog (even though it's May!!).
Because I am newbie, I am trying to include a bit of everything, some scenery mixed, talking - with my usual solo male van life dry humour.
I always love hearing what you lot think in the comments so do let me know what you love / like / or would like to see/hear differently, and as always, thank you for watching!
Follow me on my journey as I attempt to create a proper youtube travel series as I, a solo male traveler and vanlifer, attempt to travel across Europe in my tiny home on wheels.
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Van: Ford Transit Custom mk7 (2012)
Diesel Heater: Autoterm ( / @jackvandean )
Main Camera: Sony ZV-1 (deceased)
Mobile Phone Camera: Samsung S21 +S22
Drone (but not a drone): Insta360x3
Powerstation: Ecoflow River Max
Compressor Fridge/Box: Mestic

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  • @cherishmiller1
    @cherishmiller124 күн бұрын

    This video is crystal clear (both visual and audio) and I liked this one with you just talking. 🙂

  • @Apeshoot13
    @Apeshoot1324 күн бұрын

    Footage looks fine...

  • @JonTanOsb
    @JonTanOsb24 күн бұрын

    Age is just a number. On the other hand, I do enjoy getting senior discounts when I can. :) I sympathize and empathize on your depressing week. I forced myself to go out for a walk in the sunshine and got to pet two friendly dog and talk to several others who were in fenced yards. I talked to a couple of people, too, but I preferred the dogs. As for the sandy camera, since you have nothing to lose, you could get a small screwdriver and pry it open, blow out the sand, and see if it works. If it does, reassemble it. You might have to use glue or tape, but it's good to have a spare. Even an old camera can take decent pictures. You could always insert stills into your talks. Be well, be happy, and if I ever get across the pond, I hope we can meet in person. Cheers. ~ Jon in rural BC, Canada

  • @steveporter45
    @steveporter4516 күн бұрын

    Oh Dear what a week. Well bad news comes in threes as they say! Fingers crossed you had better week.... mail and purchases permitting. Wishing you both well till the next time 🤞

  • @ripeyellowjockuk
    @ripeyellowjockuk24 күн бұрын

    I enjoyed this episode… I agree that the news is depressing… I no longer read a newspaper or watch the news! Sorry about your camera and phone… loving the shot’s of you undressing and I wanted that towel to fall!!! Looking forward to the next one! Best wishes M x

  • @edkruckenberg1575
    @edkruckenberg157524 күн бұрын

    "Hit the road Jack...", looking forward to your next vid. Thanks.

  • @swirlgalaxy
    @swirlgalaxy25 күн бұрын

    Howdy Jack!! You are a special man with so much to offer the world around you! Appreciate the blessings that life gives you! You have an incredible body, I wish I looked that good! I've got ten years on you. You're not vain, you've got the look!! Big bear hugs from Kenny in Ohio USA!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @cannymoose
    @cannymoose24 күн бұрын

    I was told at a conference many years ago that news is planned to keep us in a state of fear. And if anything really happened we needed to know then someone we loved would tell us. And in 10 years I have found this to be utterly true. I hope you have a better week xxx

  • @JoaoPedroCanhenha
    @JoaoPedroCanhenha12 күн бұрын

    Good reflections and very candid ones. Part of what makes your channel so great is your authenticity and your point of view. It is a Tagebuch of sorts which is even better. If I may volunteer an opinion, keep enjoying what you do, because first and foremost that’s what viewers appreciate in your content. As much as analytics and monetization considerations are important, firstly you have to be pleased with what you’re sharing. And that’s priceless.

  • @MichaelElmer-fv7xu
    @MichaelElmer-fv7xu24 күн бұрын

    They say bad things come in three's,you've had your three for this year🤞✌️

  • @doofdoofsf
    @doofdoofsf23 күн бұрын

    Hang in there Jack! ... The video and sound quality was surprisingly good on that ol' Samsung.

  • @37216580
    @3721658024 күн бұрын

    I no longer watch the news channel what ever will be will be and i cant do a thing about it, yes going to a happy place works wonders for ones self esteem , look fwd to the next blog

  • @martielondon
    @martielondon24 күн бұрын

    So sorry to hear that you lost your phone Jack it must of been so stressful. I myself had a birthday a couple of weeks ago. It was the big 60. So watching your videos has been an inspiration. And BTW i have to say you have a beautiful body 😍

  • @jacquelineMeyers-is1zz
    @jacquelineMeyers-is1zz24 күн бұрын

    Great share .

  • @ralf.f.razborsek
    @ralf.f.razborsek24 күн бұрын

    Howdy Jack, good to See ya again. Thanx for the update, never mind lifes hick-ups... Youre doing great. Very interested where youll be in Germany 👍👍🙏😇

  • @tanyatressler3132
    @tanyatressler313224 күн бұрын

    Lookin' good BUT a bit HAIRY IN MY OPINION 🤪 Happy Belated Birthday young man 🎉

  • @davidhendrix2660
    @davidhendrix266024 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the update

  • @AnxiousGary
    @AnxiousGary23 күн бұрын

    Damn dude it's been one thing after another hasn't it? Hope your luck improves soon!

  • @sandyallen1610
    @sandyallen161024 күн бұрын

    Hi Jack I think you are doing amazing. I would like to do what your doing and have a KZread channel, but I haven’t got a clue where to start. I’m 55 years old and fully relate to what your saying, from a female point of view 🤔getting older isn’t much fun. Life is a journey with many twists and turns. So don’t worry too much. I follow a channel called “those happy day”they are always planning something with van life. Worth watching 👍

  • @37216580
    @3721658024 күн бұрын

    Happy Belated Birthday kind regards

  • @JonTanOsb
    @JonTanOsb13 күн бұрын

    Jack, many KZreadr's start off using just a mobile phone, and they do fine. Whatever you post, your viewers will watch. You've been through a lot of stress all at once. You will recover. Life moves on, sometimes in very strange ways. Here's my update: The doctor, the specialist, were wrong; I do not have cancer. Now I've been passed off to more specialists, even further away. If they tell me I have cancer, I'll say, "Prove it!" No doubt, they'll order more tests, and not get back to me with the results until I track them down. I know the drill now. There is no way I am going through the grief and sadness and acceptance only to have that all ripped away. Now I have to accept life. I am healing myself through meditation, affirmation and diet. I'm going to be okay. ~ Jon in rural BC, Canada

  • @37216580
    @3721658024 күн бұрын

    Im sorry you get depressed on your Big Day, im 64 years young and i love my Birthday, I treat myself to something extravagant a good bottle of Champagne and cake

  • @henklooose2372
    @henklooose237224 күн бұрын

    What a sh*ty week. Regarding the audio. There are some crazy AI-Audio tools out there.I didn't remember the name, but I think I testet something from Adobe. It works really good. Maybe you can go with that until you have a new mic/handy/camera. Regarding news. You are not alone, I was a news junky too, but I decided to reduce it to a healthy level. Like: Be informed what's going on, but not bathing all the time in bad news. It makes us feel depressed and unhappy.

  • @wilfer9008
    @wilfer900824 күн бұрын

    you look incredible. How is your workingout routine? some help for us folks looking for getting inspired?

  • @jacquelineMeyers-is1zz
    @jacquelineMeyers-is1zz25 күн бұрын

    Ya for the sexy scene ! Lol. Im a Jack too, Jacqueline being too long for my brothers, lol, a d my dad was a Jack too, a long line of Jacks ! I bet the sun felt so good on your body ! Apparently like here in America, good looks dont have anything to do with ending up alone in our old age. May we each find good.

  • @wilfer9008
    @wilfer900824 күн бұрын

    I m so sorry about your camera!

  • @greybeard5774
    @greybeard5774Күн бұрын

    16:22 - Next week you say?! Hmmm .. why it sounds like a Spanish joke right now - "mañana" that never comes .. anyway I think this "van-lifer" is a bit messed up with his thoughts and actions .. it seems that he has lost his motivation and aim as a "content creator", lol .. pity of course .. the beginning was quite promising 😎

  • @TimAnnear_1961
    @TimAnnear_19614 күн бұрын

    Damn! I don't understand such negativity when your adventures thru Spain etc were so inspirational. Really enjoyed watching your videos but struggle watching you saying that things are crumbling and that you feel you're failing so perhaps you should jump in the van for a couple of weeks and only captured video memories for yourself as memories only. I think I understand about wanting to progress with YT but it's not the everything in life. There's enough negativity in the world and definitely something I won't follow or surround myself with so all the best and hope you find what you're searching for.

  • @jackvandean

    @jackvandean

    3 күн бұрын

    Hey Tim. Thanks for the feedback. And we are on the same page: I am currently doing my "thang", making memories for me. As soon as I feel comfortable enough to share my adventures, I will do so with more gusto. Really appreciate your intake on things.

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