I recently quit my job and started a channel about living on the road! These types of videos are motivation!

@Into_The_Mystery_13

7 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@melsibley5191

7 жыл бұрын

Chelsea Vicari q

@falco3934

6 жыл бұрын

Chelsea Vicari o

@sophiadelbosque4369

6 жыл бұрын

What do you do for money?

@kingmarkeymcfly7243

6 жыл бұрын

Wow and I’ve watched your videos for motivation. WOW

I thought it was just me loosing my mind trying to be a rebel canceling any credit debit cards any membership and just focus on doing me living in a conversion van rent free, but there's a whole community of ppl doing this thing lol

@Into_The_Mystery_13

7 жыл бұрын

+Omar Pedraza its growing rapidly too

@thatdudeinblack8707

6 жыл бұрын

That's what i thought lol. Now it's mainstream and there's tones of people doing it

I liked watching him talk from his van. Felt like I was in there too - all compact and cosy. Van dwelling FTW!

@desktorp

7 жыл бұрын

yeah probably reeks of sweaty scrotum in there

@BaconNBeer

7 жыл бұрын

No doubt. So are you out looking for the guy to take a sniff?

About the stickers, its the minor destinations that are the ones you want. They are like the battle scars. Everyone get the Tampa or Miami Beach or South of the Boarder, but how many people have a Tupelo, MS sticker? A Lansing MI sticker? South Bend? That's what makes a real collection, not the tourist traps.

@Into_The_Mystery_13

7 жыл бұрын

+Nash1a great point!

@SS-oe4cz

7 жыл бұрын

fat cat neat!! ♡

@bestgrams3951

7 жыл бұрын

Lots of places have the nail on emblems, or key rings which I applied to my walking stick...

Dig your vids and you passing along this info. Yea there's a lot of beautiful places to see and culture to experience. Two things I would agree with you on for sure. Is when driving from place to place like you said make 5 hours your max driving time that fatigue factor can make you miserable and you'll end up missing a lot that you wouldn't have otherwise. Also, the fridge is a great idea! My other suggestion to people is don't go down south in the summer or north in the winter, if your going for extended periods of time flip-flop. I say this living in a van is your small mobile home but it's still a vehicle and it has to be completely reliable and everything has to work all the time, with all your tags up to date. To me your a brave guy you look in your 20's, so go with your gut and don't second guess a situation if it looks sketchy or weird pass it by. One last thing eat well don't go the fast food route your strength and energy and alertness is paramount, oh and also get in your sleep that will keep you healthy. Happy trails, bro!

Add 'i should learn how to insulate my van's interior so it doesn't get as hot in summer or very cold in winter"... insulation works both ways.

Thanks for sharing your life style. Idea, camping pros & cons. I'm thinking the same thing about doing videos as I prepare for the RV, Van, truck camping, life style. Lol trying to making up my mind.i'm glad tho to see all the KZread shows on the subject. Yours is another I admire. Keep up the good work.

Nice vid, thanks for the tips, have fun out there, be safe, drive carefully so we can see more vids from you, select the right times to be on the road (quieter, dry, full light etc.). Good luck man.

Really appreciate this video. Thanks for the tips!

your learning curve is our start floor.. thanks for posting this... very interesting :)

Love your attitude. Great video on your personal experience...yeah, and the ceiling rocks.

I definitely emphasize with the too much stuff problem! Van life definitely makes you realize what you actually need and what you don't.

@waterhead1029

4 жыл бұрын

True, but I have come to really enjoy a nice bathroom.Truck stops and public swimming pools are less than optimal. The rest, I don't much care.

Thank you for this vid! I am doing my research to do my own conversion. I am super excited to go to a more minimal nomadi- in touch with nature lifestyle. Little by little I have minimalized my life over the years, and believe is soo so much more fulfilling traveling, experiencing, and creating. Thanks again for being inspirational...

Great advice! Thanks for your time and wisdom.

about to do the same thing... so these are great tips! thanks for sharing :)

Great video Thanks for taking the time.

Good job man, thanks. And you're cracking me up with your enthusiastic reporting, keep up the good work, Lol.

I buy postcards instead of stickers and tape them on the inside of the windows to be viewed! I smile when I am walking by my Van remembering those great adventures! So much cheaper & prettier! This video was very enjoyable!

@Into_The_Mystery_13

8 жыл бұрын

+Christine Lowery (BEACHCRICKET) That is a fantatic idea!

Thanks so much for this! I cannot wait for my vanlife journey!

@waterhead1029

4 жыл бұрын

I hope you went on your journey. I will never forget mine. Good idea to buy a van, I crashed in my car. I had what I needed, but it was in the trunk. Nothing ruins stealth like pulling clothes and towels out of a trunk.

You make some really great points buddy, thanks :)

Like your video;s keep them coming.fixing up my truck cap, i liked your build video;s it gave me some good idea;s .I mostly will be doing weekend stuff fishing and traveling thru Michigan Thanks

Thanks man for answer my question I really appreciate that

Today being Christmas day, I remember what I did not like living in a van. On Christmas and Thanksgiving, and New Years Day you do not get a shower because the gym is closed.

@nobertstanel9428

7 жыл бұрын

There are gyms that you can use 24/7 , you enter the gym by using your fingerprint at main door and then the system automatically charges you each time you visit that gym,at least we have those in east europe , so should be in usa for sure

@gastruckin9314

6 жыл бұрын

Truck stops are open 24/7/365. Ask drivers for a free shower. We get them for fueling.

Good video, good personality, good info, gets to the point.

@waterhead1029

4 жыл бұрын

I just found this kid researching light bars for my truck. It is with almost morbid curiosity that I want to find out what makes his detractors tick. Not just for him, but all upbeat people with a sense of adventure. Certainly envy and cowardice, but some of them are seething with anger. Maybe it is just Internet anonymity, but it seems more common nowadays than in the not too distant past.

I love the tapestry on your ceiling.

Converting my RV & updating it into a tiny house. I liked some of your ideas like documenting your trip. Also, I like your centerline lighting system above on your ceiling.

Thank you for your insight, I am building my van now, should be done in may. :) safe travels

@Into_The_Mystery_13

8 жыл бұрын

+Julee Mccarty awesome! Best of luck to you!

Thanks for this! There's this push now to not take pictures and not take selfies because they take away from the moment, and I can see that, but it's not either or. When you get somewhere take a few pictures and then enjoy the moment. If something exciting happens, take another picture and then enjoy the moment. Don't not take pictures because when that moment is gone you won't have anything to remember it by and you will need something to remember it by. You're not going to remember all the special moments, the little moments that touch your heart, it in 10 years.

Good tips. I like the take it slow tip the best. The beauty of your journey is that you are on no time schedule. Relax and take it all in.

@Into_The_Mystery_13

8 жыл бұрын

For sure man!

This reminds me of the diary/journaling thing. I started one in 1974 . It was brand new I found it in a parking lot! I think I have 24 years of them now. Stopped for several years in-between. I really wish I had kept them for all those years. The things are priceless now.. hundreds of things you would have never ever remembered. Even the most boring of days can be of interest years later. It's kind of like "reliving" a day again.

Guitar, Phone, Paper and Pen. All i need, other than the essentials.

thanx for the tips! very helpful..

I made the same mistake of rushing across Canada the first few times. The last time I crossed, I made sure I was lazy about it because it's the best experience ever to hit the road. I only get to do it for two months every few years but it's something I love. I love your ceiling material. :)

I love collecting stickers... and I agree about the refrigerator, wish I had invested in one. great video thanks for sharing.

@Into_The_Mystery_13

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Panda

This is amazing :) Nice content, I've recently been kicked out and just starting to realize this new kinda life but one day it'll be cool for me to do what you're doing.

@Into_The_Mystery_13

8 жыл бұрын

+Caleb's Adventures I wish you the best! Thanks for the support!

5/5 would watch again. Great video brother, thanks for sharing

@Into_The_Mystery_13

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@waterhead1029

4 жыл бұрын

@@Into_The_Mystery_13 Thanks for the info on light bars. I'm going to buy a curved one now. I hope you're still adventuring.

You are so well spoken. I guess you have your parents to thank for that!

Thanks for the info, that as great!

this is the second video of yours that I've watched. your have a new subscriber. thank you for sharing.

@waterhead1029

4 жыл бұрын

Me too. If for no other reason than the fact he is a happy traveler. I follow a few of them. He is the most chipper though lol. I bummed around out West when I was a kid. No one asked, but I highly encourage it.

I liked your video - you have a good spirit. Good tips, thanks!

@Into_The_Mystery_13

7 жыл бұрын

thanks!

thank you for this video, i will be vanning in the next year or so...and this helps me to think about what not to do :) 👍

@Into_The_Mystery_13

8 жыл бұрын

Woooo

Good video; will be checking out more of your channel. BTW, if you dont already have one, look into getting a Roadpro stove. 12v cooking on the go for vandwellers and truckers, and you can even bake cookies and whatnot while moving sites.

Great content- thank you

I like you man! Very useful info! :)

Good lessons you have here. The thing i love most.. is Rv'ers and van dwellers who get rid of everything and then spend another 6 months buying everything and then getting rid of all of it again. Seems like a continuous cycle with some Rv'ers etc Thanks for sharing your mistakes hopefully we can learn from them.

Pack light. Pick up what you need WHEN/IF you need it. Less is more. Being able to fully utilize a duffelbag of clothes is ideal. Creativity is the best, *Found an Ikea table in an alley in Santa Monica. Cut the legs down, hinged the two pieces together...LOW, SECURE QUEEN BED PLATFORM $20 low profile queen mattress on CL and life was gooood! Used two coolers (cold/wet & dry) to support the far ends of the platform. Storage under for duffel bag & folding kick scooter (Razor A5 Lux!!) Having a fun swiss girl with you for 7 weeks...not a bad option

Not sure how I came across your channel, but the inside of your van looks beast. I subbed.

@Into_The_Mystery_13

8 жыл бұрын

+dablocishot77 right on! Thank you!

I wanted to share something I found at Walmart it is led bed lights for pickups. They are perfect for a van and being led they use hardly any juice. I have two power sockets inside in the back one for my lap top and for a fridge if and when. I am planning one outside.

Have fun out there!

@Into_The_Mystery_13

8 жыл бұрын

Will do!

Great tips ! . Show a outside shot of the rig please and keep us updated on any Mods, , an tricks . Thanx for takin us , much luk

Awesome man! FRIDGE! I cannot agree more. I spent a year without one on the road. I had a $20 walmart coleman cooler that I injected with foam and put 3/4 inch insulation in, and it kept ice almost as long as a yeti! Still though, not stopping to drain the cooler and buy ice (which wildly varies state to state) in itself has been a huge positive change. If anyone is thinking about cooler vs fridge for extended trips (say more than a few months) Do some math calculations, you may be surprised on how quickly ice adds up! And those smaller Dometic fridges sip power and are semi "portable" 35LUS is about 38 pounds empty. One benefit to going the YETI route is they are "bear resistant" and I've found alot of people in national parks locking them to the outside of bear boxes which keeps them secure and saves room in the box if you're staying awhile. Just some thoughts. Keep it up ITM13!

great list.

A little dumpster diving would sort the food situation at a stroke in most places.

Good point about solar panels and the need for shade in the summer! Two things you might consider: 1. Somebody used to make panels (not solar) that could be put on the roof of a vehicle, that would shade the roof, and leave a few inches for air between the panel and the roof. They would effectively shade the roof. You could do that with some thin plywood, and put the panels on top of it. Only trouble is the sunlight hitting the sides... 2. If you're in the boonies, park in the shade, and use an extension cord, and move the panels from the roof to the sunlight. Also, it's MUCH more effective to put a windshield shad on the outside rather the inside. Glass stops ultraviolet, which causes you to tan, but does not stop infrared, which makes heat. When you put a shade on the inside, the heat still comes through.

@anonymous_friend

7 жыл бұрын

You seen any van designs that use these strategies on youtube? any you can share?

One thing I've noticed about van dwellers is the lack of stress from dealing with CONSTANT breakdowns of a regular RV. Even those with newer class A and C Rv's have constant issues. (Chris & G) I see a lot less stress with Will Burson and Brian (AdventureVanman)....and it seems like yours is holding up okay.

@sunradertea3750

8 жыл бұрын

+Sean Spring not with an old school toyota. I want to get a more modern van for stealth reason but now i dont really care. I think people are kinda surprised when they see me a young guy come out of my spaceship lol

@lezbriddon

8 жыл бұрын

+Sean Spring a van is a workmans tool, the auto industry dare not make a troublesome van, it will never sell as word soon spreads, workmen seem to see a troublesome van as as a ''cheap POS wished i had bought a xyz van instead'', this is heard by other workmen, an rv owner, they say had bad luck or they didnt care for it right... also vans are usually different engines and transmissions, often ''lower grade'' ones but are built with thicker parts for longer life.

@seanandtracey1

8 жыл бұрын

lez briddon I know, I was a carpet installer for 10 years, my van was my most important tool.The Ford F-250 extended van was my workhorse.

@Into_The_Mystery_13

8 жыл бұрын

+lez briddon good point!

@Into_The_Mystery_13

8 жыл бұрын

yeah man its just such a simple system there isnt much to go wrong.

Great tips!

@Into_The_Mystery_13

8 жыл бұрын

+Jen Shea :D

Like your roof covering nice

great tips

Bought a LDV CONVOY 3 weeks ago... Just started to get it mechanically sound before the build... to get on my way

Great vid and good advice. I am about to give up paying someone else's mortgage and embrace the full time van life adventure in about 3 weeks.I am in Perth Australia. By the way what's on your ceiling it looks totally cool.

Funny you mentioned Nebraska which most people just drive thru. I drove across country twice a year for 30 years. Nebraska at sunset farmland is shockingly beautiful. As a photographer, you will need to load up on SD cards or film! But the real trick is to catch the corn and fields as a storm approaches. The sky will turn royal purple over bright golden fields with the light turning the grass an almost neon - no photoshop needed I've seen and captured this a few times, always on that stretch of 76 between the Colorado line and North Platte.

Cool, great memories some day. You confirmed my feelings of how important a Refrigerator is, I won't leave home without it, ha. I don't give a damn about microwaves like some swear by them but they change the molecular structure of water and food, but a fridge is super important. Good for you. I recall your early videos you had a guitar, did you get rid of them. Sometimes when you're alone a bit longer than you wish, figuring out a couple new tunes is a great creative use of time. ciao.

@Into_The_Mystery_13

8 жыл бұрын

+trumpsahead im with you on that!

Great video

Cool rug on the ceiling

bro..this inspires me to the fullest

@Into_The_Mystery_13

8 жыл бұрын

+Scott Daniels awesome! That's why I make these videos!

Dude! What is that you're using for your ceiling material fabric? It looks absolutely awesome! Very useful information. Thanks so much. Subscribed after watching this video.

is that a new van? Haven't watched all the vids yet but have really liked what I seen so far. Some day I plan on doing this.

What you said in the beginning is EXACTLY what someone living in a van would say. not hating on you I just found it to be funny. BTW this is awesome. It would be cool to do some day to drive across the country and back in a van.

Oh, when it comes to rushing, I did exactly the same. Not only because it was getting cold any further North but Spain... In Season TWO I definitely want to embrace the times I'm getting lost. I don't wanna know how much I've missed out on, just because I was only focussing on point A and B...

@Into_The_Mystery_13

8 жыл бұрын

totally!

I can't wait for the day when I build my van; And just finally start the ignition- setting off on my own journey. If you could get a bigger van, Would you? To either have a bathroom or something.

i have a good idea for you. figure out a way to attatch buckles on the sides of the van up high towards the roof, get some canvas and stitch reflectix over the top ( or maybe just spray ahesive, or velcro) cut a square hole where the panels are on ur roof, and make it so you can buckle it and tighten it, as a reflective barrier over ur roof you can remove before driving. i bet you could do it in a way thats stealthy too Refltix exposed to direct sunlight (like the ones u put in a windhsield) have a huge r value, much higher than when put inside the van. ofc in winter it would do nothing but in summer when the sun is hitting the roof this would be a huge help

agreed with going too fast! We make the same mistake lol. We gotta remember to slow down! ;)

I'm about to pickup my 19 foot Camper Van today :) I will be moving into it this Weekend. I already have 1 x 100 WATT Solar Panel, controller, hookup cable, 400 watt inverter (Which isn't enough) , but I don't have any decent 12 volt batteries yet. I want to go for flooded lead acid deep cycle Trojan RV batteries with 200 amp hours hooked in parallel to multiply my capacitance times the number of batteries I put in my bank. (At least two, preferably three or four). My Camper Van is much older (1981) but in good mechanical condition. I still expect to do many repairs and mods in order to get it to where I need to be electrically, which is very heavy duty for me. I need to run multiple computers, battery chargers, audio amplifier, etc. I dig what you say about the fridge. Mine has a Dometic, but small - Probably too small to be economical with food. I may just purchase a secondary electric fridge (12 Volt DC) in order to store enough food to effectively shop much less and avoid eating out.

always learning wel said

Nice job

If I didn't have kids, this would so be my life.

@pumpkin6429

7 жыл бұрын

Give 'em to the wife, and blow that popsicle joint, brah!

@aprillondon2711

7 жыл бұрын

+Pumpkin sure tell him to run off on his wife and kids lol

@DustyKorpse

7 жыл бұрын

you can get van/trucks/rv's of all sizes, home school the kids, explore your country, live your life the way you want too, don't make excuses. all the best :)

@errhka

6 жыл бұрын

Remember - the best advice I ever got from my parents is that your kids adapt to YOUR life, you don't adapt to theirs. Go to places and have fun on trips - they'll get used to it. I'm so glad my parents forced us on trips (even though sometimes I felt like it was a chore)

@maxwellbernstein9235

6 жыл бұрын

Yep, bring your family along with you and do homeschooling on the road! :)

This was a great video. 😀🤘😎

@Into_The_Mystery_13

6 жыл бұрын

+Vandering About thanks mang

great personality

I've been doing the sticker thing for years, have them all over my camp trunk. Ask different places you go to, you'd be surprised how many establishments have stickers that aren't for sale, but if you ask they actually have them.

@Into_The_Mystery_13

8 жыл бұрын

+Matthew R Wow cool, thanks for the tip!

nice video man. thanks for the tips. been figuring out how to make my van work out. no heat. so for now tons of blankets. my van actually has no heat either so i cant even turn it on to get it warmed up. is that like a little space heat connected to that book shelf?

All great lessons now just remember to just do it! Slow down and take it easy take it slow,almost all you guys move way to fast- spinning your wheels and burning gas your #1 biggest expense and just passing by hundreds of places to make videos -every town in America should have at least 1 thing worth recording and sharing maybe you will be the 1st Nomad to realize this and share it

Love the ceiling, I"m getting my van in January

@rcz2523

7 жыл бұрын

VOOODOOO did u get your van?

@VOOODOOO37

7 жыл бұрын

yup, no major trips yet. I failed at full time living, it was kind of scary slipping into essential homelessness, even though I have a good job., started saving everything, which is weird, and spent more time looking for stuff lost in the van. Boondocking trips will be in the future though.

@Into_The_Mystery_13

7 жыл бұрын

wohoo!

at least your place looks lived in and comfortable :) you could have a fridge but also try camping food. it's stuff like pasta, rice, noodles...cus cus stuff and soup seems to be very nice

Well done No Regret

I do the sticker thing... I've actually been doing it since before I started traveling the first campervan built myself was not for full timing just for short weekend trips while I was living in a permanent location and doing the regular 9-5 thing........ it was a 1969 Ford Econoline supervan... the Superman part just meant they added an extra foot and a half on to the end to make it a little longer.. it had an inline 6 cylinder and got pretty good gas mileage I covered the entire walls of that thing with stickers mostly from the skate shop.... .................................. ....................... but ever since I've been doing the RV thing I've tried collecting stickers and/or postcards from the places I go... the nice thing about postcards is they can be moved if/when you change vehicles... stickers not so much : ( I probably had $500 worth of stickers in that van,,, and I've lost good stickers that were on my last three motorhomes......... this motorhome has the biggest sticker collection yet. but after I started putting it together I saw a really good idea on someone elses KZread channel I wish I could remember who but I can't........... anyhow they're putting the stickers on a board they can put the board in the window and they can hang it on their door and if they switch RVs later they can just take it with them

You can charge at any new McDs. Buy a big French fry and drink and waste some time. Clean your space, fold your clothes and try some plastic totes. I live in a house and have my foldable clothes in little totes and in cubbies. Saves those closets for ????????? The few clothes I hang. A fridge is good. I can eat a 12 ounce bag of lettuce a day with cheese and meat. How do you shower and potty?

not sure if those are led strips but in my humble opinion getting the warm white ones make it feel more home styled then the cool white, thanks for sharing

@Into_The_Mystery_13

6 жыл бұрын

+Sol H definitely! This video is very old, I have warmer ones now. I’ve rebuilt this van several times since this video and have a new van now

gr8 info.

good video, entertaining, how many damn stickers you got now dude?

itd be nice to rock a hammock in a van instead of having the bed take up that room. or maybe a japanese style futon to roll away and open up space for those who dontlike sleeping in hammocks

@jpandevesanders5821

8 жыл бұрын

yeah i had a futon in my camper and it folded up into a couch for when friends would hangout and we would play guitar hero.

@CricketsBay

7 жыл бұрын

Wayfair.com sells indoor hammocks with frames. No need to put hooks/bolts in the walls of the van.

@JustinJunior89

6 жыл бұрын

Did you know you can wire 12 volt batteries together in parelell and get 12 volts but a higher amperage?

Thanks for the tips....I subbed!

@Into_The_Mystery_13

8 жыл бұрын

+Gypsy Rollin thanks for the support!

@GypsyRollin

8 жыл бұрын

happy to do it!

@MaddieB1961

8 жыл бұрын

+Gypsy Rollin how do you fund it ?

@GypsyRollin

8 жыл бұрын

How do I fund what Sage M?

@MaddieB1961

8 жыл бұрын

+Gypsy Rollin living on the road always traveling

Nice!

Got the same elephant printed tapestry in my house, oh Wish you amazing app you.

Air vents....loved your video! Take care~

@Into_The_Mystery_13

8 жыл бұрын

+Nora Steel Thanks!

@Into_The_Mystery_13

8 жыл бұрын

+Nora Steel Thanks!

actually i think a battery Isolator is a great idea specially that it is an electrical part of motor homes and camper vans and rare Chevy blazer chalet truck campers like my dream camper so yah : )

I use the term "van dweller" as well.

Woohoo Portland Oregon! 👍

Stickers show cops that you are a traveller.

@johnlampert3565

7 жыл бұрын

Greg Zeng what's wrong with that

@shadowsforgeshop1357

7 жыл бұрын

Also adds a reason for them to search your transport. Lately it has gotten worst too. I stick plain and always will. Mine wont be a van when I get it, im going for something with 4-wheel drive. Cant go wrong with a Jimmy or Blazer. Might be smaller, but will get you where you need.

@IfYouMeetAWolf

7 жыл бұрын

That's why you stick the stickers INSIDE the van if you're smart.

@fixt100

3 жыл бұрын

the second you leave your state/province so do your plates....

@AndyMcBlane

2 жыл бұрын

@@fixt100 not if you don't have any

Marine deep cycle battery... On the comment about heating the van. Electrical heaters do have a temperature setter n sensor to shut off.. Just some suggestions. I could run my laptop on outlet for about 2 days. U can ditch the laptop battery if ur on outlet..

I miss this van bro