I think he could design vans for a living, really good set up

What a beautiful, clean build. Very spacious and open for a van.

@wildfirekristin

6 жыл бұрын

Dena Page I agree😁

This is about "choosing quality of life over the quantity of your possessions" - beautifully put, Bryce. I love the simplicity of the van (and that sink/hob combo is seriously cool). Thank you, Bryce and Johnny!

Excellent drone photography -- very impressive!

Applause for the production values, as always, Bryce. You have an artistic viewpoint and an ever-expanding fan base that proves quality is appreciated. Thank you.

When you opened your van door to that beautiful ocean view, I smiled so wide, closed my eyes, and for a moment I was there. This makes it all worth the plung. You did an awesome job on the van. Safe travels. Namaste.

The photography is absolutely amazing! New Zealand is so beautiful! This young man has given himself a great life!

$20 000.00 is easier to pay off than $100 000.00. Seriously, in Ontario a small one bedroom condo can set you back over $100 000.00. Or even more! And it WON'T drive you to the good surf spots! He has what he wants in his van, he can get to work or to the beach. He works when HE wants to work. I'm seeing very little stress here.

@wildfirekristin

6 жыл бұрын

Sandra Nelson Truth! Biggest expenses: gas and insurance?

@PradeepKumar-su8wv

6 жыл бұрын

Very True

@davidackerman6837

6 жыл бұрын

the van will be in junk yard in 20 years, maybe less. the condo will have a resale value in 20 years.

@papafoster16

6 жыл бұрын

Good point! However, to counter, investing the 80k minimum that he saves between the 2 housing solutions (not to mention savings on living expenses) will certainly put him even farther ahead than paying into a mortgage!

@debtfreerv6611

6 жыл бұрын

There's something to be said for fulfillment: For the next 20 years he gets to surf daily and experience all of it while he's healthy and able. Having a stick-and-brick home might appreciate over time, but no one is guarenteed that time. Who's to say he'll be alive in 20 years to "capitalize" on that house investment? I've had four friends die before the age of 30-- We're not promised anything. Do what makes you the most fulfilled. (And he'll make money working now and can save it all without a mortgage or rent. Suppose mortgage is $1200- He saves that monthly for 20 years = $288,000. If invested in a Roth IRA or something, then you'd really be set for retirement).

Thank you for always asking questions about the practicality of these situations. For one example, my burning question throughout this episode was "where does he park for long periods of time?" and you asked that!

Hi Bryce and Rasa, I loved this one although I'm not used to you showing van conversations... I've been to New Zealand in 1985. We hired a motor home and although it was expensive we spent a FANTASTIC 2 weeks exploring all the beauty that is New Zealand! Since I'm an Aussie you've put the idea in my head that maybe I could move to NZ for a while, do a van conversation like Johnny's then explore you're beautiful country in more depth! 2 weeks just isn't enough!! Johnny's van looks very functional, especially given that it's a shorter wheel base by the look of it. The perfect set up for Johnny to work and travel for surfing. I love that he's managed to fit his surfboards inside and a toilet. Thanks again for another invitational video, even if it is a year old I'm only seeing it now!!

Hi Bryce, wow ... what a find! Johnny may have started out not really knowing what to do but that young man is a craftsman now. When you showed the pic of him in the empty van with insulation along the sides .. I was thinking, That's tiny! Isn't it strange how roomy it looks with everything in there after the build? It's so open ... roomy. Many many happy years to come for Johnny. Thanks for finding and sharing ... many new ideas in my head.

The wife and I are in the process of doing research for converting a Sprinter a lot like his, and this video just reassured me of our plans. The biggest draw is the freedom to live instead of just working 9-5 to get by. Love the van, friend!

From one electrician to another, great build! I’m planning to do this with a bus. I love your wood and the way you put your cabinet in with the drawers on either end. Awesome and beautiful. Enjoy the waves.😊

People in many places of the US are living miserably in their cars out of necessity. Here is this guy living a dream life in his van - only possible due to a combination of having the right job, personal skills and being in New Zealand.

I've seen a lot of van interior, this is the one that gives an open space inside. His designs keep it to the minimum and built only what are essential on daily needs.

Amazing drone work!

@wildfirekristin

6 жыл бұрын

Liam Faulkner Best!😁

This guy is amazing! So organized and tidy and yet a free spirit. Perfect balance

The sink-stove combination its actually great! The whole van is beautiful, and his way of living is the dream, going anywhere you want at anytime taking everything you have is great.

How lovely bed looking out over the ocean. He's done a great job of the conversion. Very cosy set up. Love his board hanging above the bed too

Very nice work. It looks really comfortable! And the lifestyle behind it is totally my thing. Cool!

@kaskahea1274

6 жыл бұрын

Nessa Goes Wild 🤙🏽👌🏽 yes

@jorgschimmer8213

6 жыл бұрын

Hallo Nessa. Da geb ich dir recht. Hey Nessa. I totally agree with you.

Wonderful drone footage! This really brings the whole argument of living in a van (in New Zealand) to an unarguable conclusion. A great choice in a spectacular country.

I'm a union electrician I will be able to travel and work and I plan on doing this as well with the van. This is amazing

One of the best van builds I've ever seen, keep up the great work.

Sweet, living the dream! Best thing in the best place! Quality production as always, thanks Bryce :)

What a time we live in today, and what an amazing country NZ! Way back in 1981 two buddies and I traveled through Mexico by bus and it changed my life and we were only gone for just two weeks. Surfing is like nothing else on earth, it is a connection to the soul and that is why you see people like Johnny making his dreams come true. Like a older man once told me when I was living out of my truck traveling the USA, he said " if you wait til your older you wont be able to climb the mountains to see the views." As an artist I have never liked being tied down for to long it gets hard to find inspiration and before I get to old I may get me a bus and just take off and finish out our trip down along Mexico's Pacific coast we never made it to Escondido.

I really love this self-sustaining van! It has everything you need (toilet, water, bed, kitchen) and can be on-the-go when you need it to be. I like the design and how neat everything is.

Beautiful video Bryce - thanks so much. This young man absolutely has his life totally under control. His vision and can do attitude are attributes that will take him far. Imagine him 60 years down the road, the stories he will be able to tell. I'm jealous - I admit it. lol Thanks again Bryce, take care my friend. ;)

As an Aussie who has travelled to NZ, I have to say if there is a God, he would choose to live in NZ, it's one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Congratulation Johnny....live the dream as long as you can.

@walden6272

6 жыл бұрын

I agree. NZ is the most beautiful country. And I heard they don't really have a military. So I plan to invade it and just take over the country like Fidel Castro style. :D

@TheMrjt09

5 жыл бұрын

What a funny idea, ha ha!!

@andrewconway7730

5 жыл бұрын

Not sure that God would need to find a place to live, as he made all of creation for us to live in.

@hicktownguy2

5 жыл бұрын

@@walden6272 good luck invading lol, the kiwis are world renown to be one of the toughest fighting soldiers in battle, just come peacefully and you be just fine😊

@kingdomthings9887

5 жыл бұрын

God created it all 😊

This is definitely the kind of life i wanna be living, thank you Bryce for another incredible video.

Absolutely magical. Well done Johnny and once again a terrific production Bryce. I’m a Dad with a wife and five kids. Not something I could do so I am very envious of this young mans freedom and autonomy. The van alone was a great find but to be able to have a job where you can pay for what you love to do. So amazing to see young people finding alternate lifestyles that don’t involve huge amounts of debt. Well done.

Truly amazing. Didn't know New Zealand was so beautiful. I am in Jamaica now. Enjoy your freedom. Loved the video n your van.

This might be great idea here in Florida for contract construction workers helping in our growth boom now. Cool van, thx. Wood interiors always calm me. New Zealand over the top beauty😃

@einzgeisha

6 жыл бұрын

I also love the wood interiors! It was calming to look at, too!

Hi Bryce we enjoyed the video. Johnny did a really great job with the van. the best van conversion that we've seen.

What a beautiful van conversion. The wood feels so homey. Well done to this young man!👍🏻😄 I bet with those good looks & lovely nest on the beach, 🏖️ l bet the beach bunnies notice when he rolls up on the beaches!😉 Nice to see people enjoying their youth!🐾🌈☮️🇨🇦

Bryce you have met some INCREDIBLE people. This is a FANTASTIC video. I can't believe that I missed this one.

Hi Bryce, another super video about van life. Johnny seems to have combined the travelling bug with his surfing and i reckon his van, as well as his home, is a vital tool in achieving his goals. Well done. Keep up the good work.

I love how Johnny's designed this van! Very warm and light, with just the basics.

The young chap has a wonderful life. Wish I was younger and able to do what he is doing. Great video!

@flamingdelta9853

5 жыл бұрын

Never too late, just do it

@colinchampollion5605

5 жыл бұрын

You still can do it, not too late ~but do it NOW! LIVE in your car or in a tiny van or even just back-pac all over Europe😈

This is hands down my favorite van, very beautiful - not too much weight on the wheels, table and bed merging together is a wonderful idea too. You seem to be enjoying a lot and look very happy too. I think for 20k, this has definitely been worth the while, even if you had to spend another 10k, it's still worth it. We only live for 2-years (long story), you are living longer for sure and while young.

One of my most fav interviews on your channel. Awesome! Thanks so much!

Nice and neat. And get to enjoy the freedom. Like the pantry. Fantastic job!!!

Love the whole build. Got a kick out of legs on sand chairs perfectly wrapped around wheel well under bench.

I love how deliberate everything is placed in this build and how tidy it is. Lovely!

Wow! Absolutely incredible! The van, the views, his story...everything! Mahalo for sharing! Much Aloha 😍🤩👍🤗🙏❣️

Beautiful workmanship and such clean lines! Well done😁

Very nice build and the view is amazing. This is a great way to live.

Oh wow, loving this video. Thanks Bryce & Johnny for sharing. Excellent van conversion & Johnny has great skills. Bryce & team, You have truly shown my home land in all her glory. Well done.

This is one of the the best van fit outs I've seen simple but effective and liveable , cheers for sharing

It’s a very unique lifestyle to live this way and the van build is awesome for an amazing lifestyle🗝 thanks guys enjoy the journey

What a wonderful job Johnny did on that van; I am impressed and it makes me want to try the van life! Great video!

Hi Bryce,, As usual, it was an extraordinary interview and presentation! Thank you,,

His van is so neat and so organized. What an amazing idea! And the chance to explore and have fun to enjoy the places you camp out, Love it!

This is truely awesome, I live in Tasmania but my heart is in NZ, this is such a beautiful country. Johnny has created a magical space, so very well done, congratulations !

Good for him. Glad he is getting to do this. The surfing time he is getting is what he wanted. Thanks

Yeah Bryce, no slacking showing us that awesome van and that young man who has it sussed. Get out there and so some work chasing waves lol. No, seriously, Johnny has the right idea and all power to him.

Wow, the location is beautiful and Johnny can live comfortably and travel too!

Awesome conversion! I'm working on my first conversion now (wee reward for finishing studies). Super pumped to get out and about soon. Cheers, J

He is very calm and centered. That was lovely to watch.

I'm really enjoying watching, Thank you guys!

Another fantastic video. Always looking forward to seeing the next adventure. Cheers

Absolutely wonderful on sooooooo many fronts. Thanks again Bryce for another stellar video.

Your van is all I'd need.Excellent elec. work and use of space.Have a great Life Mate! You are very tidy and this is one of the Best Van-Conversions ever!

Great video, thanks Bryce. I have a 12ft Sprite caravan with the plan to do what Johnny is doing, what a fantastic lifestyle. His comments about staying at a campground during winter for hot showers and 230V is something I agree is a great idea, let's say that's four months, then you have eight to travel around. Can't wait to see more of nz.

We're in the middle of our Moto Van build. This is dang inspiring. Thanks for sharing the content!

Great video. It's a very nice van build. Two good looking guys , a great van and the beach. Liking this :)

@wildfirekristin

6 жыл бұрын

Cheryl Sutton haha easy on the eyes hmm😋😎

Very nice, clean build. Well done!

I loved the edition of this video! Thanks for sharing.

Amazing. So well shot, so well produced, I love this show.

Seems he has MY dream lifestyle! Love to travel and LOVE the water! Great 'mobile home'. THX Bryce!✌🏻

Very neat and tidy, easy on the eye.

Absolutely stunning built and lifestyle! Well done mate ... 👏👏

Love your van you did a great job .

WOW what a beauty that van is! I love it, the wood details on the white walls, the map on the ceiling, the grey fabric of the cushions... wow. Would move in immediately and I'm usually very picky when it comes to van conversions :D Fantastic job!

You have such a beautiful country and enjoying it through that kind of lifestyle is just awesome!

Life a bigger life in a smaller place.. priceless..

thank you for amazing places, people and habitats to live vicariously through...still waiting for you to turn that beautiful intro/outro piece into something i can purchase and disappear into for a while more.

Beautifully done, nice layout, so neat & organized, very clean. Super job...

Loved the video, really cool guy...a surfer working and paying his own way...admirable quality 👍🏽

Bryce, thanks for bringing us another inspiring story! what a great life Johnny has created for himself!! Good heavens, it's just spectacular how he's living just truly a dream! He has really figured life out but also has very viable work skills....a free-lancing electrician is very marketable!! I am so happy for Johnny and very envious I must be honest...you too, Bryce! nice life and great videos! sigh... ;-}

Such an awesome build, good on you :) Ive got the exact same ford tranny that im converting as well. I had been working on it day and night for 9 months straight until I had to start my 7 month course. This video has definitely got me fizzing at the bung to get home and get back into it when i fly home in the following 2 weeks. Cheers, might see you around the waves.

This is a FANTASTIC VAN!!! Absolutely Awesome 👍👍👍

This is the dream 😍Absolutely beautiful! And all that freedom! Love it!

The wood and the way he designed the shelves and the surf boards hanging from the ceiling gives it a wonderful boat feel!

this is so nice van..and zew zealand...its wonder land of this world..its kind of a piece of earth fallen from heaven..

I would do the van life, if I could find one that I could stand up in, that's one thing I've always said is a must for me... Looks like Johnny has his head on straight, and priorities in life figured out... Looks like you want to grab some time in the water yourself Bryce? Rasa, what about you? I imagine you're a water lover, sometimes the way the camera stared at it, I almost forgot the ocean is an hour from here, and it made my day that much better! Cheers all around! 🖤🦇

@wildfirekristin

6 жыл бұрын

ImDBatty1 l wish Bryce would answer a few comments. There is great value to a conversations. Like yours. Water always calms my wildheart. Thank you for sharing.😘😃

WOW - He did such a good job! I found this video very inspiring.

Beautiful conversion thanks

Love your videos Bryce! Ottawa, Canada

Breathtaking view

What an beautiful, incredible step to a passion!

In love. Woweeee~ What a dream. You deserve all the surf you can find. An amazing outfit! Lucky you!

Awesome video!

Wow! Another cool person. He has learnt heaps converting this van into his NZ home on wheels. Most likely discovered he could do things he never thought he could do. Great attitude. I like how he uses the private camp grounds in the winter, this not only provides 240 volt power and shower and laundry facilities but helps the camp owners big time with revenues other their quite winter months. Thanks Johnny. I’m surprised how high the Ford Transit Van is. Bryce must be very close to, if not two metres tall and he stood upright inside.

You have a breathtaking view out your back door dude! Awesome af! You’re living in heaven!

Great job Bryce. I just found a piece of land I could rent. Maybe one day I too will build my own tiny home

Love this set up

Johnny is the dudest dude I've ever seen. One can dream to live like him.

Yes epic set up. Would be great to see more Kiwis doing this!

Stellar build. Practical and comfortable.

@08:58, The view is priceless. I would give up my luxuries for a view like that!