Almost seven years in your van. You look healthy and happy (and we’ll groomed!!). It’s very impressive. You’ve found a life that suits you. And you make great content. Keep it up!

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. It has been a great transition for me

@kristinebrousseau8626

5 ай бұрын

What an inspiration! Great videos!

I am so happy when you upload a new video. Just enjoy your personality and easy going style. I am trying to learn how to be more at peace with myself from you.

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

Well thanks. Learning to be at peace is constant job for me. We do the best we can.

You’re a good cook. I’m not just learning what I need for van life but I’m also getting recipes! Thank you!

Ice cream....great way to end the day....after living in my 2012 2 door jeep wrangler for the past 5 months I finally found an affordable van, 2019 Ram Promaster low roof , 136 wheelbase. Wow it's like living in a castle after living in my jeep . Looking forward to wandering out west in approx 12 months . Thanks Scott for helping me build my knowledge and courage , I think your channel helps a lot of people , more so then you may realize 😀 👍

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

Hey that’s so nice to hear. Enjoy your new van! Now you can do yoga inside

That 40$ for the duvet you have wanted for a long time is worth it. Because you are worth sleeping well in something you like.

I'm a city minivan lifer and agree with you. Be where you want to be. Doesn't have to be the desert or back country which is great, but not for everyone all the time. Love your videos, man.

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Chef

@shaunhall6834

8 ай бұрын

Absolutely!

I love your sense of humor. 🤣🤣🤣

I lived in Costa Mesa a while, along with Corona del Mar and Irvine, so there were a lot of familiar things in this video, like my bank in the background at Harbor and Baker. And I've been in that Ikea. I'm outside Yuma as I write this and my plan has been to pick up a package in Quartzsite on Monday then head to the Coast - probably that same Costa Mesa/Newport Beach/Huntington Beach area. Too bad I didn't time things better so we could meet up. Now I just need to remember whether I got Yellow Bird at Vons or Ralphs.

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

Well I am very happy to hear you are making a run for the coast, my friend. Who knows where I’ll be, send me an email when you get out to the Best Coast. Just a guess but a lot of Kroger stores stock Yellowbird. Although, REI usually has a better price than Ralphs.

Your videos are so interesting. I love your minimalist way of living. We dont really need much to survive.

Wow!, I work in Costa Mesa not far from Ikea! Nice area, people are friendly! Enjoy your time here. Juls 💎

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

People are So friendly! It was nice.

@JJ-zv4fq

Жыл бұрын

@@StaticCamperVan Thanks for your reply, stay safe and warm, sleep well! Juls💎

You have nice big wide roads in America, I'm jealous! Here in England, they are nearly all narrow and windy lanes (in the country) and in the city, there're not that much bigger. Only the motorways are a little wider (you would call them Highways). Thanks for sharing.

Great video Scott. I love visiting with you. You make me laugh! Love the duvet covers at Ikea.

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

I know, I should’ve bought the dinosaur cover

Scott i love that the fact you have a good sense of humor 👍🏾

I like how you took some time to think about your purchase. It's a good thing in tight times for people to realize the importance of controlling impulse buys. I mean, why rush? Thanks. Love the videos.

Yellowbird needs to sponsor you

This is the first time I've ever heard anyone on YT VL mention the open door concept on city streets as you've mentioned. It is kind of a lightbulb moment for me and really, the way it should be. Love your content Scott. Thanks for all the info you share.

@StaticCamperVan

6 ай бұрын

Thank you

@susanmay3914

4 ай бұрын

Is your van setup so your open door is the one behind drivers seat or passenger? I'm trying to figure out if better to have open door to sidewalk or roadway??@@StaticCamperVan

@StaticCamperVan

4 ай бұрын

The bed is on the passenger side. I have several videos explaining why.

@susanmay3914

4 ай бұрын

would you direct me to one?@@StaticCamperVan

@StaticCamperVan

4 ай бұрын

@susanmay3914 I’ve been searching. It’s a bit hard to locate since there’s almost 600 videos but I’ll keep looking

That duvet cover is perfect in there! Great choice.

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. It’s So Nice!

Pause the video and make a cup of coffee.

Love that duvet‼️🙌🏼 What an enjoyable day-in-the-life video this was😊Thank you Scott

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

✌🏼 Thanks Sunny

I was very pleased to see you went back and bought the duvet. Have a good week.

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sharon

A person's RIG HAS A BIG ROLE IN HOW WELCOMING A AREA WILL BE....NICE NEWER RIGS ARENT ALARMING AS AN OLDER RIG ESPECIALLY ONE THAT SHOWS SIGNS OF WEAR...PAINT AND BODY ISSUES ETC.... THE NEWER YOUR RIG. ...THE EASIER IT IS TO BLEND IN .

Hello, When we lived in Austria and France, everyone had duvets and we all aired them out in the sun and they were freshened by the ozone and sun. That's how most people do it there today. Yes of course we wash them but airing them out like this preserves them. You know, you eat better than most people with stick homes. I enjoy your coffee time and meals. I love seeing the scenery wherever you go. I think you live a beautiful life.

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

Hey, that is excellent advice. Thank you! I shall get my duvet out on the next sunny day.

You are absolutely right.

Quality duvet for $40? That's a great price.

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

I don’t understand how the price is so good. But I sure am happy to have found this cover.

My wife and I love IKEA fun store to look around. 😀

Here's an easy way to put on a duvet cover: Turn it inside out. Put your hand in one corner and grab the duvet corner, pull the cover over. Repeat for the other side, then pull the duvet all the way over. Hope this helps. :) Jon in rural BC, Canada

...the song, well I been through the desert 🏜️ on a horse with no name.. Keeps running through my thoughts 🐎 Yes, the being where you choose so important

Scott, U rock it again w/ your video...Really enjoyed your topics 👍

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏🏼

So fun to see little glimpses of OC, especially with that gorgeous blue sky and golden sunshine. I grew up in Anaheim, and Newport was a favorite beach. I can't remember seeing a Randy's Donuts down there. I thought that was an LA thing.

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I was surprised to see a Randy’s there too

This all makes perfect sense. ☕️☕️

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

Can you explain it to me?

@ajt0319

Жыл бұрын

@@StaticCamperVan If you don’t know by now you never will.

Scott I like the way you approach life.

been watching for a couple years and im upset that you havent blown up, you are peaceful to watch and have a soothing voice, i wish you blew up so you could get any bedding you wanted

@StaticCamperVan

9 ай бұрын

Hey, Thanks. Things are going well

Love your super chill attitude and ease of city van life.

I vote for "woodland creatures" for a duvet choice. 2nd choice would have to be "dinosaurs"! 😁😊

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

Yeah. I dropped the ball on those

I always like to watch one of your videos when I’m drinking my coffee or eating lunch or whatever. I was glad to see you go back for the duvet. 👍🏻 I hope you’re having a great day! 😁

I go to IKEA all the time but I just eat at the restaurant. I got everything for my camper van at thrift stores.

You’re videos are so interesting and so soothing. Always a pleasure to watch. Thanks!

Glad you are enjoying your new duvet cover. Also, loving all that sunshine and blue sky. 😊 As usual, now I want coffee. 😄

Love the woodland creatures

Congrats on your new duvet purchase ! I love to make my sleep space especially nice by treating myself to more luxurious linens than I would typically purchase, when I can anyway 😎 We deserve it !

Wow, skulk. Great word.

I grew up in Costa Mesa. The neighborhood you slept the second night in is real close to a friend of mine’s house, and the Japanese store you went in is just around the block from my Junior High. Costa Mesa has grown a lot since I grew up there. Never thought of it as a big city, but maybe it is now.

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

To be honest, since I don’t know the area very well, the lines between Costa Mesa and Irvine are a blur. The two cities feel like one to me. And the 55 is non-stop traffic. Which I forgot about until it was too late. Haha

I agree with you Scott on doing your own thing 👍 everyone thinks you have to follow the KZread vanlife handbook but I live this life for the doors it opens and allows me to do what I want when I want. If I wanted the cookie cutter pre-planned life I just go back to a house and 9 to 5 grind that's just my thoughts. Safe travels

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

Well said. But also, there’s a handbook? I didn’t get a handbook!

@Drifter.

Жыл бұрын

@@StaticCamperVan lol I will give you mine i never use it anyways

Very good video today, thank you!

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Another great video Scott ..im enjoying your channel immensely. I listen while I work. I’m a full time reseller 😊 and youtube creator so countless hours at the computer, thanks for making it more enjoyable! I especially liked the music when you headed out to Ikea .

Great purchase of your duvet cover, it looks good! Glad you had a productive day, inspite of being tired, I know how that works. Be safe on your travels.

Yes , a city van lifer. I’d be out far in the country !

I agree with u Scott, doing van life in the city for me is much more convenient. This goes all the way back to finding and outfitting ur rig. With hanging out in the desert ur rig has to be more equipped to function which adds to ur rig cost. There are countless number of cheap or free things to keep u going in the city. Hey if u worried about being around people just don't talk to them, I don't. I think the only people I talk with are the people working at the local coffee shop. Worrying about breaking down in the desert would be become too much of a burden. For the last yr and a half been at the beach on the west coast in cities. Am in a commercial looking step van and the only thing I spend money on is gas, food and personal items for everyday life. Have never paid to park anywhere for the night. City parking is just to easy to pass up, just park where its allowed be smart. Yeah, desert sunsets are cool but....... Take care and see u down the road.

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

Awesome Richard

Scott, we have the sun out today here in Western New York but the temperature as of this comment is 36 degrees, it will be get up to 40. I can’t wait for Spring and Summer to arrive. Your Southern Cal videos reminds me of what’s coming. Take care my friend and enjoy that duvet

Why do I like this channel?! 🧐

Really like your laid back videos Scott happy travels Greetings from Stockholm Sweden

I was amped for you to choose the dinosaurs for the duvet but the one you got matches wonderfully in your interior.

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

Right there with you

@Seajunkie

Жыл бұрын

@@StaticCamperVan 🦕🦖

Scott, You seem comfortable and satisfied with your choices. I enjoy the transparency you afford in your videos. I hope you can rest sufficiently in your city van life. I am a light sleeper and would hear every noise from traffic. I learned to use soothing sounds on you tube to help me sleep. I listen to rain and thunderstorms or ocean waves on videos. Quiet is good for falling asleep. Your bodies senses will tell you what it needs.

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

Thankfully I almost never have trouble sleeping even in the loudest environments. I do have significant hearing loss, though. That may help a little.

Loved the vid. Really like longer vids.

let everyone else stay in the dessert, I would do the same as you and be where the action is. I am going to google map how far the ocean is from where you are as I would spend the days lazing around the beach as well as shopping during the day. ! am still working part time but looking forward to my full retirement and then hit the road too. have fun Static!

Thanks for sharing your experience I just ran across this video new subscriber I seen your newer videos that's really cool you feel comfortable parking and sleeping in residential neighborhoods with doors unlocked and having good conversations with people. I seen a lot of vanlifers that have bad experiences with residents good for you sir

Greetings from Virginia! So let me just start by saying I've watched a few of your videos and have really enjoyed them. I have just subscribed to your channel because I really seem to enjoy your personality and your sense of humor! 😊I do also appreciate the advice you give on van life tips and so fourth. I have plans & working on plans to live this way in about 3 years. I'm really looking forward to it, so I thank you for your insight and will continue to follow your way of life! Be safe out there, Holly

@StaticCamperVan

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Holly. Best wishes with your plans ahead

I agree, city vanlife is good

Hi Scott, The phrase that comes to mind to me, for you, is Happy Camper. A Happy City Camper. You are so very pleasant, enjoyable to listen to and watch. I love your simple, content life. I've often imagined/fantasized living this way, and your way, mostly in the city is I think how I would roll too. I love your Good coffee moments too. Thank you for being here and for being You!

I heat my Costco tortillas directly to my electric stove top coils. Sometimes leaving a dark residue that needs to be burned off at a later time. I like a darkened tortilla.

@stephen627

Жыл бұрын

I need a new duvet too. $40 isn’t too bad.

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

A little color on a tortilla makes them taste so much better, doesn’t it?

@LAppleDumpling

Жыл бұрын

Why not go to Vallarta Cardenas or a another mexican restaurant and get a iron pan for tortilas?

San Diego is awesome with Korean, ,Vietnamese and Japanese stores, also have European imports.

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

I kinda miss Zion Market. But not enough to ever set foot in San Diego again! Ha!

@kathryntokarska1738

Жыл бұрын

@@StaticCamperVan I was def stealth parking there but I didnt have trouble, stayed up in some of the nicer neighborhoods too, away from the crowds.

@kathryntokarska1738

Жыл бұрын

@@StaticCamperVan going to try and meet up for the Sweat Lodge some are putting together south of Ehrenberg, exact loc to be announced on 15th

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

@@kathryntokarska1738 sounds great.

Last travel nursing gig I didn't have a microwave for about six months. I learned that pretty much anything that needs heated up can be done in a better way than the microwave. I was always going to get one at a thrift or something but just never ended up needing one. I honestly use my air fryer at home here more than a microwave. Actually hoping to bring a small one along with me because they are so versatile. Have always done tortillas on the stove, though with an electric stove I just heat them in a dry frying pan. Yuck, a microwave makes them all hard and weird on the edges. Okay, cooking nerd done...I will be a city van dweller as well so it's great to see this.

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

A buddy of mine uses an air-fryer in his van. I don’t have enough solar and battery power to run one. But I really like my stove so it’s not like I’m needing anything else.

Nice choice 🙌

Good stuff, with your duvet, try putting the button through the other side of the button hole, it will hide the bottoms inside and that might help keep the buttons from catching things.

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

Great idea

Coffee amnesia!!! Ha! ☕️😱

Options are always good!

😎

Thank you very much. Your videos are so good. They make my life better, really. I have a wife and three children, and I love them all. But your videos are every time such a great inspiration. I listen and look forward to them, always. Thank you and keep on going. Good bless you, greetings from switzerland

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

That is so nice to read. Thank you Fabian

YOU SO GOOD AND CHARISMATIC AMD PURE🌞

Oh Ikea! Love Ikea!❤

I appreciate the way you evaluate how you spend money.

LOL... That look you made in the mirror was hilarious buddy!

If you don't find the right duvey, you can get 2 Flat sheets& sew the ends around3 sides& put your comforter in!👍✌️🤞🙌🙏🇺🇸🌅🌄🌞

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

I’m not good at sewing. Tried it and failed 😂

Glad to see you bought rubber bands!! Thx for your videos!

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

London UK "happy new ikea duvet... 👍 Be well Sir.

I was in Costco two days ago and they had yellow bird and I bought some because of you and it's excellent thanks

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, Yellowbird is apparently gaining popularity. Glad you like it

Hello Scott, aka STEVE, I hope this lil note finds you safe, happy, and content. I don't know how you feel about a tiny bit of sewing, but if you're up for it, you could replace those button's on your duvay, with some wide ribbon ties. Or you could use velcrow, Just a thought... And also I like to buy my cheese, usually in pkgs of individually wrapped cheese sticks, even though I really don't like over packaging, normally. But being a single person, i find that if I buy cheese in larger pieces it ends up molding before I can use it all. Sometimes, we have to pick our battles,.lol but you may be perfectly happy with your current system... no biggy...just some thoughts to take or leave. Hugs! 🥀🤗🥀

I'm subscribed and have the notification feature selected but have not been notified re: recent videos! LOL on the dinosaurs and kitty cats!!! Yay choice!👍 😎🇨🇦

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

The 🦖🦕 duvet was pretty nice 😂

I watch a lot of RV/Van life KZreadrs and I have some favorites. I just found you and I already like you! Great personality. I will be living the same lifestyle soon too! I’m going to now see if you have videos on how you make your coffee 😊

@StaticCamperVan

8 ай бұрын

Hey Thanks. Most of my videos have lots of coffee making ☕️

Ha! Ha! Clam Digging!😂😅

Hey you got to have the yellow bird ;)

You forgot your Coffee ☕🌞✌️

Goodluck 😊

I thought you would of gone for the dinosaur duvet lol.loving these vids so much. My diesel pump has gone on my van so I'm screwed until I can afford it new one UK prices are stupid in afraid. But at least I'm in a amazing park up with shops not to far away. Stay safe my friend

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

Wishing you a quick and easy fix

Imagine rolling up to IKEA and seeing Scott cooking his meal in the next parking space! 🤣

Have you tried Black Himalayan Salt? It's got an eggy flavor to it and not too salty. I highly recommend it as a finishing salt.

@StaticCamperVan

11 ай бұрын

I have not. Sounds interesting

IM L. M. A. O. AT THE MICROWAVE TORTILLA BREAD, YOU DID IT THE RIGHT WAY, THE OTHER GUY HAD TO BE MUCH YOUNGER IF HE WASNT AROUND BEFORE THE MICROWAVE THAT WAS SO FUNNY SIR, I LIKE THAT, BUT NOW I ONLY MICROWAVE ONLY SOUP AND COFFEE

Toss the cabbage in with the potatoes and carnitas the last minute, breaks the fiber in the cabbage and makes it yummier 😅

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

Good idea. Only I'm not a big fan of cooked cabbage. I like the crunch and freshness of raw cabbage

You have your coffee Scott, you're good 👍

I love coffee, 4 good brewed cups, no kick

Just another quick thing. During the day, with my job, I live in my car. I get to observe all the places to park (sometimes I spend a couple of hours in a spot), where all the good bathrooms are, and what places would be a good spot to park overnight if I happened to be in that situation. I've learned more about the small city I grew up in the last three years than I've known for the previous 47. There's a super cool element to being a part of a city, though I can't say in words exactly what that is. But that's my life already for 10 hours a day. I'm going to have no problem with city dwelling and there's a good chance I'll prefer it. With my work, it'll definitely be the norm. Thanks again for letting us see a day in your life.

Very good watch! Thank U!!! 👍😃😉

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

✌🏼

The have 5 lbs bags of Botan Calrose rice at Stater brothers markets. Sometimes at Walmart too.

when my friend parked on a residential street someone called the police and they made him leave.

So many of your observations are pleasantly amusing. Nice video, from Costa Mesa! Tired of Life Below Freezing here in WA state. Green with envy here.

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

Still below freezing? Hope it starts warming up soon

@robertlutz2244

Жыл бұрын

p.s. No glorious sun today in Yakima... LOL

Next time use Google lens to find a similar one online and have them send it to your nearest store. You'll save some good money that way.

Costa Mesa is just a city in the metropolis of south Los Angeles. Try just a mile (north?) Fountain Valley, many quiet neighborhoods. Area surrounding Mile Square Park is probably okay. Huntington Beach is close, but sometimes the police can be inquisitive. Irvine has some nice neighborhoods that might be suitable. Near the "back bay" has apartments that you may "fit in" street parking.

I was told always wash a new item you buy before use......the chemicals used in production, etc.......................................

@shellbellrex1198

Жыл бұрын

Agreed

@seanh4841

Жыл бұрын

Quite correct

@RicardoSicks

Жыл бұрын

same

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I agree. Probably something I should have done. At almost seven years into vanlife, I have changed a lot. For instance, I haven’t had a shower in over two months.

Nice! Costa Mesa/Fountain Valley, my old stomping grounds!

@mojavedesertsonorandesert9531

Жыл бұрын

Grew up out there back in the 70's-80's. Back then lots of farming still with city. Lots of great memories there, great place to grow up as a kid/High Schooler...

I'm with you on the tortillas!!