I Live, Travel, & Game Out Of My Van For $700 A Month | Unlocked

Trent Arant, 28, lives, works, and travels in a gut-renovated van. He pays about $700/month in loans for the van. In total, he spent around $10,000 towards renovating his van and turning it into a livable space. Trent is a digital nomad working as a visual effects artist and content creator.
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Living In A Van For $700 A Month | Unlocked

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  • @CNBCMakeIt
    @CNBCMakeIt2 жыл бұрын

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  • @juan9033yt

    @juan9033yt

    2 жыл бұрын

    I like this man I dislike this media outlet

  • @eight7934

    @eight7934

    2 жыл бұрын

    man going to things like EDC, burning man etc would be super fun in that thing, meet tons of people i bet a lot would be doing the same thing.

  • @guerrillawarfare8468

    @guerrillawarfare8468

    2 жыл бұрын

    Complete propaganda. No one should love this lifestyle that's being pushed on young generations because they can't afford housing prices. This is pathetic.

  • @QuotesYes

    @QuotesYes

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@eight7934 Yep and it's only going to get more popular I bet.

  • @jamiedavies4545

    @jamiedavies4545

    Жыл бұрын

    Its Jamie Davies I live in the UK I really really like your van video will you be my friend please CNBC Make it please my mate?

  • @courtney4450
    @courtney4450 Жыл бұрын

    Bro took that heartbreak hard you can tell. Glad he seems in a better place. Absolutely adore Millie ❤️

  • @Freeflow32

    @Freeflow32

    Жыл бұрын

    She didnt deserve him or millie

  • @Samina_1988

    @Samina_1988

    11 ай бұрын

    He seems such a nice person ,Hope bro finds love again

  • @oggy112

    @oggy112

    Ай бұрын

    Millie is the lifeblood of his channel ngl

  • @Awareness_With_Dennis

    @Awareness_With_Dennis

    Ай бұрын

    Mental health will follow you, no matter where you go…..it’s always better to face it head on than run away or distract yourself from it

  • @Soulandbone

    @Soulandbone

    8 күн бұрын

    @@Awareness_With_Dennis What do you know, every person has a different way of coping with it.

  • @levihalperin7649
    @levihalperin76492 жыл бұрын

    I think this movement toward alternative living situations is young people's solution to rising housing prices. I just started living in a van and I'm loving it.

  • @cancerino666

    @cancerino666

    2 жыл бұрын

    With their massive numbers, society was build for boomers. Young people were left with the scraps.

  • @FreeSpiritMom

    @FreeSpiritMom

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been finding more older people living this lifestyle for 5+ years

  • @sages101

    @sages101

    2 жыл бұрын

    Until the city finds a way to screw it up. The millionares club doesn't like us living at a fraction of the price that they pay.

  • @theglowcloud2215

    @theglowcloud2215

    2 жыл бұрын

    So...being homeless is considered fulfilling now?

  • @sages101

    @sages101

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@theglowcloud2215 if you live in a van, than technically it's your home. Why does a single guy need a 4 bedroom house? It's a great idea.

  • @TwicebakedJake
    @TwicebakedJake2 жыл бұрын

    Living in a van down by the river went from being the meme to being the dream!

  • @TrentTheTraveler

    @TrentTheTraveler

    2 жыл бұрын

    In today’s market? Heck yeah. But I won’t lie. There’s definitely pros and cons to this lifestyle.

  • @PokeFangOfficial

    @PokeFangOfficial

    2 жыл бұрын

    Jake! Another Poketuber in the comments!? Let’s Go!!!

  • @chaoticature

    @chaoticature

    2 жыл бұрын

    Spot on!

  • @shestudios

    @shestudios

    2 жыл бұрын

    Well said!!!

  • @rvw3022

    @rvw3022

    2 жыл бұрын

    It was the dream before it was a meme now its mainstream.

  • @Mzbbxhfbfnsx
    @Mzbbxhfbfnsx2 жыл бұрын

    What people are doing these days instead of throwing money away on cheap overpriced apartments is pretty amazing. Congrats my guy that’s a very cool set up. It is more efficient and makes more sense.

  • @everydayisnew1831

    @everydayisnew1831

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, and good job for stating that. It's a financially wise move, taking an active role in steering his own ship and not being at the mercy of greedy property management companies.

  • @yennefer559

    @yennefer559

    2 жыл бұрын

    yeah and ppl still call our generations wasteful. costs are rising, wages are stagnating. soon these alternative living situations like tiny houses, vans, minivans, etc will be forced to be the norm :(

  • @liam9519

    @liam9519

    2 жыл бұрын

    Isn't it kind of crazy though, that not only are we tacitly accepting that it's ok for people in society to be living out of a van because rent and house prices are so expensive, but we are actually praising this behaviour. I think it would be more praiseworthy for the masses to be rioting in the streets that a basic human need has been turned into a speculative investment plaything for the rich to get richer. But instead we choose to act like we are just "temporarily embarassed millionaires".

  • @everydayisnew1831

    @everydayisnew1831

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@liam9519 I completely get your point, but I don't think rioting is the solution. I wonder if anyone knows a reasonable solution?

  • @theglowcloud2215

    @theglowcloud2215

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, being homeless is amazing. Living in a fartbox on wheels with no space for a family. Hey, maybe he didn't want a family, am I right? At least he can play vidya games and eat tendies wherever the wind blows him!

  • @Musubee
    @Musubee2 жыл бұрын

    I think it’s easy to glamorize this type of lifestyle (thinking it’s like a vacation all the time) that people often forget this isn’t for everyone.

  • @gregoryvierra6114

    @gregoryvierra6114

    2 жыл бұрын

    Precisely why most of us don’t live this way.

  • @yennefer559

    @yennefer559

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@702thomas lol

  • @Ohiostategenerationx

    @Ohiostategenerationx

    2 жыл бұрын

    May not be for everyone but most people should at least try it out for a week and see if they like it or not. People might be surprised and actually end up liking it. If I had the money to have one as nice as his I'd do it full time for sure.

  • @Musubee

    @Musubee

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Ohiostategenerationx if you have the luxury of time to build and a job you can do remote, sure why not. I don’t think an average person do though.

  • @Ohiostategenerationx

    @Ohiostategenerationx

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Musubee you don't have to work remotely. You can work seasonal jobs. There's some jobs that cater to traveling people. And if you have a regular job you can do the build on day's off. There's a whole community on KZread about it.

  • @healthieryou7206
    @healthieryou72062 жыл бұрын

    $700 A month? In my dreams. I also have been living full time in a similar Promaster van for the last three years. My expenses is three times that and now with gas through the roof. Oh boy! The other thing I want to address is loneliness. I'm single and in in my early sixties, fit and healthy. Thank goodness, but the one thing I don't have anymore is the urge to merge , which is so absolutely overwhelmingly prevalent when you are younger. It is biology ...every age group has its own pressures , expectations, disappointments and joys. It is for that reason alone that I oftentimes wonder about young people travelling by themselves. With this lifestyle is meeting people not that easy and here today gone tomorrow. At my age do I not have the expectation anymore of meeting the love of my life and that is fine. Been there done that but for a younger person that dream is still very much alive, as it should be.

  • @carlramsamugh1170

    @carlramsamugh1170

    2 жыл бұрын

    Profound comment! All the best to you.

  • @aldreonsmith4268

    @aldreonsmith4268

    2 жыл бұрын

    @joevil thanks for sharing. I find myself in a similar acceptance. And $2100 in living expenses seems more realistic. I wonder if $700 is just for the van cost and not including other expenses

  • @everydayisnew1831

    @everydayisnew1831

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@aldreonsmith4268 How so?

  • @lillypatience

    @lillypatience

    2 жыл бұрын

    The description says it’s $700 in loans so maybe all in might be the same total as yours.

  • @Ohiostategenerationx

    @Ohiostategenerationx

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@aldreonsmith4268 it's probably for everything except for gas. Food, gym, WiFi and insurance is about all he has to worry about. His electric is paid for with solar power and water can be gotten for free in a lot of places. He mostly cooks in his van instead of eating out.

  • @QuotesYes
    @QuotesYes2 жыл бұрын

    "I don't know that I would be able to live this lifestyle without my dog Millie. She provides a lot of comfort for me. Whenever I'm having a bad day she's always there to cheer me up." (1:23) That's so sweet 🐶

  • @cheetohead6942

    @cheetohead6942

    Ай бұрын

    Millie is awesome, she's the real star of his channel

  • @whispie.
    @whispie.2 жыл бұрын

    This is probably the first video of van life in which the owner doesn't paint the story as if it was all wonderful and rainbows. Looks like quite an honest review to me, good for him

  • @62WILDCAT
    @62WILDCAT2 жыл бұрын

    You're just houseless NOT homeless ! Your chosen career blessed you with the funds to do whatever you desire. ENJOY it all. Adventures now ,with the freedom to BE working anywhere & not having the hassle of moving to each spot to pay rent etc AND have your canine companion with you always too. ....PRICELESS ! There are many folks living as NOMADS much "cheaper" ways. You are very very BLESSED !

  • @dannggg

    @dannggg

    2 жыл бұрын

    💯

  • @shannonswift2233

    @shannonswift2233

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’m glad you put it like that! I thought about doubt this and you gave it perspective

  • @doctorx1924

    @doctorx1924

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agreed he's not homeless and should not feel like that. A person who is truly homeless is living outside and has no place to live in and also can't provide themselves with the basic essentials to live.

  • @yoholmes273

    @yoholmes273

    2 жыл бұрын

    100% HOMELESS....but if delusional semantics make you "feel" better than have at it.

  • @bmo9881

    @bmo9881

    Жыл бұрын

    The cops still treat you like your homeless

  • @erikl6988
    @erikl6988 Жыл бұрын

    It's quite impressive that he renovated his van himself. That's the hardest part of doing what he does.

  • @SelfMadeTalks
    @SelfMadeTalks2 жыл бұрын

    This man is brave enough to living his dream, and don't care about what society forces him to be like. we all should follow him and living our dreams. Respect

  • @yoholmes273

    @yoholmes273

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nothing "brave" about choosing to be homeless. Soldiers are brave....

  • @SelfMadeTalks

    @SelfMadeTalks

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@yoholmes273 dont judge

  • @yoholmes273

    @yoholmes273

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cmon man, you just said a man chosing to be homeless is " brave". There are at least 500 adjectives I would use to describe that action...not one would be "brave".

  • @SelfMadeTalks

    @SelfMadeTalks

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@yoholmes273 u the one saying Homeless, at least show some respect or say nothing. ✌🏼

  • @yoholmes273

    @yoholmes273

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SelfMadeTalks Show respect? He IS homeless & he IS not "brave". Welcome to real life.

  • @ethanbrunink1977
    @ethanbrunink19772 жыл бұрын

    The first house I rented in 2009 was $700 a month in a bad neighborhood. I shared it with 3 other 18yr olds. That same house now rents for $2400 a month.

  • @agnidas5816

    @agnidas5816

    2 жыл бұрын

    so in 13 years the rent went up by 8 percent...

  • @crevetta6128

    @crevetta6128

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@agnidas5816 Exactly, you nailed it!

  • @ethanbrunink1977

    @ethanbrunink1977

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@agnidas5816 from $700 a 100% increase would be $1400 so it'd be around 180%. Just so you understand, it wasn't $700 each. It was $700 split 4 ways, so $175 each.

  • @ethanbrunink1977

    @ethanbrunink1977

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@crevetta6128 lmao no he didn't. Learn math

  • @DakotaTheRota

    @DakotaTheRota

    Жыл бұрын

    @Despicable Al Pretty much every country in the developed world has something similar happening in their country. Some places it's $2400 a month for way less room than American apartments, so it cost even more per square meter.

  • @Nicole-ee2lp
    @Nicole-ee2lp2 жыл бұрын

    I was ready to cringe for a bit, but he did a really great job and the van looks very clean and cozy. I hope he finds someone to enjoy his life with, too.

  • @TheBenghaziRabbit

    @TheBenghaziRabbit

    2 жыл бұрын

    Go check out his channel. You will enjoy it

  • @Nicole-ee2lp

    @Nicole-ee2lp

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TheBenghaziRabbit Thanks, I will :)

  • @gavinpotter8741

    @gavinpotter8741

    2 жыл бұрын

    Why would you cringe? No offense just genuinelt curious

  • @masterg2574

    @masterg2574

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@tereseday4060 kzread.info/dron/LGOiIudM7bGHXM652Pat7w.html

  • @meowwow8340

    @meowwow8340

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@tereseday4060 kzread.info/dron/LGOiIudM7bGHXM652Pat7w.html

  • @amsthe3rd
    @amsthe3rd2 жыл бұрын

    Safe to say, the modern worker has been reborn. The pandemic just gave people more time to reconsider those "sacrifices" we were all told had to be done. This is only one transformation of many. May the Great Resignation continue!

  • @Goot449
    @Goot4492 жыл бұрын

    Attention CNBC writers: It costs him a lot more than $700 a month when you clearly admit that $700 is JUST THE MONTHLY VAN PAYMENT

  • @stevejeffrey11

    @stevejeffrey11

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm surprised they let him build out a van like that with permanent installations when he still owes $ on it lol

  • @antwanthorogood4921

    @antwanthorogood4921

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@stevejeffrey11 once you buy a vehicle, the dealer doesn’t really know what you’re doing with it, nor do they care, as long as your payments come in.

  • @theglowcloud2215

    @theglowcloud2215

    2 жыл бұрын

    Pay no attention to CNBC's clickbait propaganda.

  • @AndyPotts0

    @AndyPotts0

    2 жыл бұрын

    > 700 a month for living in a van is crazy

  • @stevejeffrey11

    @stevejeffrey11

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@AndyPotts0 is 700 the cost per month to lease the van? That doesn't include gas, insurance, the conversion, groceries, etc. probably more like 1600 a month lol

  • @alwayscreatingio
    @alwayscreatingio2 жыл бұрын

    Probably not $700 anymore with the gas prices 😂

  • @Mzbbxhfbfnsx

    @Mzbbxhfbfnsx

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s higher prices for everybody but his monthly bills are still probably lower than yours

  • @alwayscreatingio

    @alwayscreatingio

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Mzbbxhfbfnsx Wasn’t a knock on him lol

  • @treedeblue

    @treedeblue

    2 жыл бұрын

    Those Ram vans are horrible they drink gas.

  • @donle499

    @donle499

    2 жыл бұрын

    now $2100 a month

  • @chraosta

    @chraosta

    2 жыл бұрын

    EV/Hybrid/Hydrogen cargo vans will be the way to go 🙌🏼

  • @samatarmohamed2328
    @samatarmohamed23282 жыл бұрын

    You don't need a relationship to be happy. You can make yourself happy.

  • @ask_why000

    @ask_why000

    Жыл бұрын

    Maybe that's true for you, but that doesn't make it true for everyone.

  • @Glomly

    @Glomly

    4 ай бұрын

    @@ask_why000 wanting a relationship when you're unhappy is the worst idea and will make you even more unhappy.

  • @wanelly

    @wanelly

    4 ай бұрын

    You can have all the happiness alone, but if you ain't sharing with anyone, you still feel like you aren't completely happy!

  • @BadMannerKorea

    @BadMannerKorea

    18 күн бұрын

    Some people want family, children, and a companion for life.

  • @rangerdoc1029
    @rangerdoc10292 жыл бұрын

    Losing the girl was the best thing that ever happened to you.

  • @rohitnautiyal7090

    @rohitnautiyal7090

    2 жыл бұрын

    Usually that is precursor to a happy and more fulfilling life.

  • @joshr8666

    @joshr8666

    Ай бұрын

    I wouldn't say it was the best thing to happen to him but good things can come even after you feel you have lost it all

  • @aaronag7876
    @aaronag78762 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely outstanding honest video on van life. It can be lonely but doesn't mean you surrender your freedom for compromise of another soul. The choice to follow with another van lifer and then go your own way, is the balance. Of Course having a dog, that gives unconditional love, is a reward you can not put a price on. Outstanding build of the van and great design of function for living, sleeping, playing and working. Thanks for sharing.

  • @carolynfairley8550
    @carolynfairley85502 жыл бұрын

    I think your truly blessed even if your living in a van. Never feel homeless you have a family with your dog. I hope you find a significant other.

  • @Nanno00
    @Nanno002 жыл бұрын

    So cool to see Trent and Millie on here! He’s a very fun, personable guy and I enjoy all of his KZread videos. I’ve been a subscriber to his channel for several months.

  • @openyoureyes3969

    @openyoureyes3969

    2 жыл бұрын

    Not to mention easy on the eyes😍

  • @Gunma_garage
    @Gunma_garage14 күн бұрын

    I've seen a bunch of your vids, Trent. You and Millie and your Rog setup have brought me many hours of enlightenment and motivstion to get my Xj overland capable.. Glad you have made it through the creeps and off-grid camping spots. I especially enjoyed your Mountain Top gaming sesh with the Starkink. Omg so crazy!! Rgb lighting 🤘👌

  • @adamimperial5729
    @adamimperial5729 Жыл бұрын

    I really give this guy so much credit I started out as a filmmaker and traveled around with my best friend from film school all over the country for about a year what a wonderful and worthy experience it was! Much props!

  • @DragRacingandCarStuff
    @DragRacingandCarStuff2 жыл бұрын

    All you need, tightly packed into one van. Love the solar powered gaming set up

  • @theglowcloud2215

    @theglowcloud2215

    2 жыл бұрын

    Add some tendies and a waifu pillow and you've got the Sadness Special!

  • @nickthompson1812

    @nickthompson1812

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@theglowcloud2215 uh oh, somebody is jealous!

  • @maianhhuynh305
    @maianhhuynh3052 жыл бұрын

    This guy's KZread channel is awesome so you guys need to check it out. You'll find that his video makes you feel happy, comfortable, and funny as well. For me, it really helps me out of stress thanks to his positive energy and I feel enjoyable while watching his videos.

  • @sunitafisher4758
    @sunitafisher4758 Жыл бұрын

    🌸 I’m absolutely fascinated by anyone living on their own terms like this. I keep binge watching tiny homes & living from converted vans I’m currently buying new home this year, I’m actually envious of the nomadic lifestyle living in a transportable home can offer actually more freedom to explore and live rather than just exist. I need a pet definitely ✨

  • @AxylusMaximus

    @AxylusMaximus

    Жыл бұрын

    I plan to do both! No reason I can't save up and go on extended trips while remotely working :)

  • @coltonhughes4925
    @coltonhughes49252 жыл бұрын

    Vanlife is a great way of living if you're still learning about yourself and reaching your long-term goals

  • @heels-villeshoerepairs8613

    @heels-villeshoerepairs8613

    Ай бұрын

    Also a great fit after you have finished "finding yourself" it's a great way to press forward without the pressures of a complicated life.

  • @sharonoldham4374
    @sharonoldham43742 жыл бұрын

    Nice setup well thought out. Like how Millie has her own room. All the comforts if home.

  • @thomaschoi4152
    @thomaschoi41522 жыл бұрын

    This bro plays full halo game without lag in the wilderness while I'm struggling to connect to one game in metro area

  • @livetosmileandlaugh5368

    @livetosmileandlaugh5368

    2 жыл бұрын

    True😂

  • @mymiddendorf
    @mymiddendorfАй бұрын

    One of the most likeable and authentic people I have ever seen on KZread.

  • @MrDonniemac5
    @MrDonniemac52 жыл бұрын

    Living in a van down by the river never looked so good.

  • @djvelocity
    @djvelocity2 жыл бұрын

    You are legitimately living one of my life fantasies! *You should be so proud of what you have built, I am stunned at how well it came together!* 😳🤩🙌

  • @thespearodiver

    @thespearodiver

    2 жыл бұрын

    What's stopping you Anthony?

  • @CookingWithCarlina
    @CookingWithCarlina2 жыл бұрын

    This is an amazing story and truly inspirational! I love it!

  • @jeaniepate6046
    @jeaniepate60462 жыл бұрын

    This is a great van build out. Love the decor too

  • @JeremyMcCall54
    @JeremyMcCall54Күн бұрын

    Trent is awesome. Love his channel. Thanks for featuring!

  • @FlipsyFiona
    @FlipsyFiona2 жыл бұрын

    I started full time last year after I finished my military service and sold my house. Moved into my Honda Element and just been traveling since. I've loved it. Just the absolute ability to go where I want, whenever I want. Of course, it has not been without its challenges. But I've risen to those challenges. As for monthly expenses, I don't think I've ever managed to get a low as $700. My cheapest months are about $900 and that's mostly due to being stationary in one city so my gas expense is very low. But on average, I'm somewhere between $1200-1400 a month when traveling and around $900-1100 when stationary. I have chosen to be jobless for the past year, just taking the year off to enjoy my time. But I'm likely gonna jump into instacart soon while I review my wifi options to begin considering online jobs.

  • @eciekoc

    @eciekoc

    Жыл бұрын

    How do you have money?

  • @qy-exotic7717

    @qy-exotic7717

    7 ай бұрын

    hi

  • @terrgove9186
    @terrgove91862 жыл бұрын

    It's refreshing to watch an informative video like yours where you can actually hear the audio nice job

  • @Jeffreysuper61McELroy
    @Jeffreysuper61McELroy2 жыл бұрын

    What others don't know is millie is the true star! Way to go trent glad to hear your getting out there!

  • @TrentTheTraveler

    @TrentTheTraveler

    2 жыл бұрын

    She really is. 😂

  • @Ryan-yi5ro

    @Ryan-yi5ro

    2 жыл бұрын

    Scam

  • @Jeffreysuper61McELroy

    @Jeffreysuper61McELroy

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Ryan-yi5ro scam?

  • @lel3450

    @lel3450

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Ryan-yi5ro lol big L Millie is this dudes pet dog. Rekt+touch grass+no fair ladies.

  • @tombryan1

    @tombryan1

    Жыл бұрын

    She has a stun collar so she cant run away

  • @_neddy_teddy_8048
    @_neddy_teddy_804811 ай бұрын

    Been watching him for a while and never knew the full story sad to see but im happy that it lead to this amazing life for him and I love his mindset about it all

  • @larrytowe6672
    @larrytowe66722 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely gorgeous build, you did an amazing job.

  • @Transit_my-way
    @Transit_my-way2 жыл бұрын

    Wow.... this is actually a dream. I wish I could live like this. Seems so peaceful and stress free. Love it.

  • @HOBOsnake

    @HOBOsnake

    2 жыл бұрын

    it seems that way, but talk to any of these people who live out of vans and you will quickly find out it has its own set of problems which you may or may not think are worse than ordinary life

  • @Transit_my-way

    @Transit_my-way

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@HOBOsnake yeah you're probably right.

  • @randomworld4662

    @randomworld4662

    Жыл бұрын

    @@HOBOsnake only loneliness

  • @my3suns568
    @my3suns5682 жыл бұрын

    Trent, thank you for sharing your story. Your tiny home is beautiful. Reminds me of a cabin in the woods. All the best to you & Milly.

  • @simplicity7627
    @simplicity76272 жыл бұрын

    Sub to him seriously one of the best van life KZreadrs his personality is just insane

  • @zedlyfe
    @zedlyfe2 жыл бұрын

    Hey CNBC, I've been living in my van for 3.5yrs. Currently in NYC (have been for 4 months). Have been in 40 US states and 2 Canadian provinces. Would be happy to share my story if ya'll are looking to interview someone who's living vanlife in a less flashy, but still very fun way.

  • @renebleu8711

    @renebleu8711

    Жыл бұрын

    Be safe in NYC

  • @berthageorge2627
    @berthageorge26272 жыл бұрын

    Van very neat.Looks as if it came completely that way.Good job with your installments.One person, wanting to see the country, this could do it for me.Love it.Thanks for shareing.May you be Blessed with your someone.

  • @dr.p1497
    @dr.p14972 жыл бұрын

    Trent that is an awesome van buildout. You did a great job. Continue to enjoy life with Millie and be safe! I'll be following you.

  • @mikeharris1041
    @mikeharris1041 Жыл бұрын

    my favourite vanlife youtuber and a gamer

  • @WotanSkyFather
    @WotanSkyFather2 жыл бұрын

    Cue up all the indoctrinated folks that can't even begin to understand this lifestyle (saving money, seeing the world, meeting all kinds of people all across this beautiful nation, being free to live the way you want, when you want, where you want): "Hurrr hurrr van by the river!"

  • @HOBOsnake

    @HOBOsnake

    2 жыл бұрын

    You seem mad. Sounds like someone didn't agree with you on something and you're still salty. Why act like there are no issues with a van lifestyle? There are issues with every lifestyle. Christ.....

  • @WotanSkyFather

    @WotanSkyFather

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@HOBOsnake I'm not mad, I'm laughing at you.

  • @goodboix3528

    @goodboix3528

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@WotanSkyFather ok

  • @bringbackdislikes3195

    @bringbackdislikes3195

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@WotanSkyFather you seem mad

  • @mogabiorigami9772
    @mogabiorigami97722 жыл бұрын

    I'm subscribed to this guy, he is so wholesome and makes great content!

  • @johntrentis_my_hero6667
    @johntrentis_my_hero6667 Жыл бұрын

    I know one thing for sure: your pup Millie absolutely loves this life I’d bet. You’re her whole world and she has you all the time. That’s a great relationship to have. Dogs are the best.

  • @xReaghan
    @xReaghanАй бұрын

    I love what Trent does, he is just living his best life and he enjoys what he is doing. I love how many people call this cringe when these people live the boring life style. Yes what Trent did is definitely a big risk but it turned out okay and his KZread channel is thriving next to his filming work!

  • @underpressure9799
    @underpressure97992 жыл бұрын

    The fact that he built this on his own is incredible

  • @underpressure9799

    @underpressure9799

    Жыл бұрын

    @MilkShakeFryDip get a life

  • @TomBedlammusic

    @TomBedlammusic

    Жыл бұрын

    @MilkShakeFryDip building a van like this completely alone is remarkable. I've built several and I could never do it just by myself regardless of tutorials. The practical difficulty of not having an extra pair of hands makes it so much harder day to day

  • @takumauzumakiamv5077

    @takumauzumakiamv5077

    Жыл бұрын

    his brother helped him

  • @brentross9233
    @brentross92332 жыл бұрын

    Numbers don't line up. Just the payments they mentioned in the video are $1100/month. Didn't even mention fuel and food. He's atleast $2,000/month

  • @18Poppy
    @18Poppy Жыл бұрын

    I really enjoyed your video. You were so natural and honest nothing staged - no phony laughter and arm waving. I hope you find a nice lady to share your life with.....

  • @syrinthiawashington-blackb2579
    @syrinthiawashington-blackb25792 жыл бұрын

    Nice!!!! Hello from Virginia, I plan on buying one this year in dark red with windows. Right now I have a 2011 Toyota Sienna Premium Limited that I have converted. I love what you have done with your Van built.

  • @WhatsupSan
    @WhatsupSan2 жыл бұрын

    Breakup stinks, I'm waiting to get my heart broken so I can move into a van

  • @MillaExplores
    @MillaExplores2 жыл бұрын

    This is great. The van looks amazing and I love how he created a small own space for his cure god ☺️

  • @tiagoravazzi
    @tiagoravazzi2 жыл бұрын

    Misleading tittle - $700 is just the loan payment, not the real monthly cost of living in that van -

  • @redwoods7370
    @redwoods73702 жыл бұрын

    What a lovely guy! I wish him all the best.

  • @ohhireneexo
    @ohhireneexo2 жыл бұрын

    I see a lot of van content but what about tiny homes !? I’d love to see a video on that

  • @ToothlesstheNightFury510

    @ToothlesstheNightFury510

    2 жыл бұрын

    I want a tiny home 😩

  • @PrayTellGaming

    @PrayTellGaming

    2 жыл бұрын

    By the time tiny homes become a mainstream thing they will probably cost a mil anyways :( I'm currently looking into van life as well

  • @ToothlesstheNightFury510

    @ToothlesstheNightFury510

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PrayTellGaming really? But the land itself is not a lot with a tiny home that being said lol I’d love a tiny home but a large area for greenery and grass. We don’t even have to make tiny homes a mandatory thing if we just make energy efficient homes and not mansion sized/ American consumer sized suburban homes

  • @Eyeolair

    @Eyeolair

    2 жыл бұрын

    Check out the Living big in a Tiny House channel, they got tons of videos on Tiny Houses

  • @rvw3022

    @rvw3022

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Rui PTG toured a tiny home village in Texas with my dad when we was looking to buy. The tiny was $180,000 and the communal use spaces was an extra $5,000 a year. It's was an overpriced trailer park.

  • @Chereese0808
    @Chereese08082 жыл бұрын

    I follow these two. If I need a mood adjustment, I go to his channel to cheer up. He's hilarious! Also a very nice guy that has a great voice. If you're a gamer (I'm not, I'm old. Lol) He's a great source of information. His van is beautiful. Check him out. 👍

  • @ceairriaturner1995

    @ceairriaturner1995

    2 жыл бұрын

    What’s his KZread

  • @LifeWithRilla

    @LifeWithRilla

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ceairriaturner1995 TTTHEFINEPRINTTT

  • @TrentTheTraveler

    @TrentTheTraveler

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ceairriaturner1995 hi it’s me!

  • @prestondurnell5394
    @prestondurnell5394Күн бұрын

    My wife and I are in the process of converting to van life. we have a long way to go but we are so excited for when we get there! Its perfect for introverts like us

  • @the-brand
    @the-brand2 жыл бұрын

    Trent rips! Long-time follower of his KZread channel. Such a great, geniune dude.

  • @joncarroll2040
    @joncarroll20402 жыл бұрын

    I'd like to know how much time and money he spends on maintenance... Not just on the van itself but on all of his home implements. I used to do warranty administration for an RV dealer and you'd be amazed how wrecked some of those things were when they arrived from the factory. Even if he spent more time and care in construction (which is likely since RVs are mass produced by factory workers who really couldn't care less), as we used to say he's still basically subjecting his house to a low scale earthquake every time he puts it in drive.

  • @LUX_8
    @LUX_82 жыл бұрын

    Interesting video. I have no interest in "van life," however, this video held my attention. Whereas at certain points it began to sound like a "van commercial," I do appreciate seeing a different perspective of what's possible.

  • @evanh4376

    @evanh4376

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@lifesabeach5405 Again, there are organizations like 1000 Trails, Army Corp of Engineers sites, various websites and apps to find free camping sites, KOAs, a service club, think it's the Lions were you can find places to park, county, state and federal parks and even places that you can buy the space, although many parks limit you to living only 9 months a year but will rent out space for you (after all you live this lifestyle to travel, they are NOT mobile home parks which is for houses that do NOT move.) Class C and A's and a few B's have self contained toilet /shower facilities.

  • @erikdonavan7140
    @erikdonavan71402 жыл бұрын

    Don't do it bro ..your young I've been in my van for 3 years now single and loving it . Settle when your older .for now travel and save money and live life while your able ..love and family and settling will come ..just don't rush it ..enjoy drive and travel safe and many run into each other some day ..peace

  • @mason114932
    @mason1149322 жыл бұрын

    That van is amazing! GREAT JOB!!!!! Enjoy... be happy on your own.

  • @biancacalabria
    @biancacalabria2 жыл бұрын

    Love the simplicity of his life-goals!

  • @Figgo
    @Figgo2 жыл бұрын

    This guy is living Graham Stephan's dream

  • @KYLOWW
    @KYLOWW2 жыл бұрын

    Much respect to this man. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @cryptocamper5210
    @cryptocamper5210 Жыл бұрын

    Im 26 and i sold my house in Florida last year. Been living in a camper and loving it ever since. It definitely has its pros and cons but I have no regrets.

  • @traildarling2777
    @traildarling27772 жыл бұрын

    Love this! And Millie is the cutest!

  • @YOclydesha
    @YOclydesha2 жыл бұрын

    Love this !

  • @monicaramirez51015
    @monicaramirez510152 жыл бұрын

    Dude….You are learning to have the first and foremost important relationship with yourself!!!!!! You are very lucky!!!!! Most people don’t even know themselves!!!!! I AM envious of you because I only wish I had a drop of courage to have the van life. Muah 💋 remember To Thine Own Self Be True!!!!!

  • @teutonic7113
    @teutonic71132 жыл бұрын

    This is the most livable van build I’ve seen. Cozy too!

  • @EvaVanessa100
    @EvaVanessa1002 жыл бұрын

    I love Millie🐕, she's the best.

  • @jessicaraymond4288
    @jessicaraymond42882 жыл бұрын

    Hey it's really funny how everything you said was pretty much in line with my thoughts exactly exactly. I'll be in Tennessee here pretty soon outside of Nashville there's this camping ground Anderson campground... was gonna check it out today But I'm headed to Myrtle Beach. One thing I haven't been able to figure out is where do all the road liferz go?

  • @sabahatnaheed1435
    @sabahatnaheed14352 жыл бұрын

    I love his relationship with his dog. Dogs are so loyal

  • @bryantattedws
    @bryantattedws Жыл бұрын

    One of the best gaming PC’s van life I’ve came across. I’ve been thinking about doing this & I want to build the same exact one like you! deff going to work until I have my own build completed…

  • @Technologysix
    @Technologysix2 жыл бұрын

    Great video brother! Hope you are safe and enjoying life. I've always wanted to do something like that. If life fell apart from the way it is now, I'd seriously consider doing it. Stay well my friend.

  • @verdugosk1
    @verdugosk12 жыл бұрын

    As a PC gamer, this is the best conversion I've ever seen. Be safe out there.

  • @boomafoo9
    @boomafoo92 жыл бұрын

    I love that your able to do van life as a gamer which seems so not traditional for a van lifer. Great build.

  • @DoveDaniels
    @DoveDaniels2 жыл бұрын

    that's phenomenal and kudos to him...

  • @TheBreezus
    @TheBreezus2 жыл бұрын

    This is pretty cool, i would buy one to travel more conveniently.

  • @Francis-yc9nc
    @Francis-yc9nc2 жыл бұрын

    you are doing it right! enjoy life :-)

  • @avatar19822
    @avatar1982224 күн бұрын

    I follow Trent's channel. I'm a gamer in my 40s and he is an inspiration to how I want I to live.

  • @imnickcampos
    @imnickcampos Жыл бұрын

    Honestly such a great opportunity to do something like this when you're in your 20's! I wish I would have 'lived' more in my 20's, instead of learning how to become an adult, get a 'real' job, buy a house, and all of the social norms.

  • @daughteroftherivers
    @daughteroftherivers2 жыл бұрын

    I hope you find someone to live the life outside you wish so much for :)!!

  • @guidchaps
    @guidchaps2 жыл бұрын

    $700 a month would just be the van loan payment, probably another $700 a month of living expenses so it’s closer to $1400 per month if I had to guess.

  • @Ninabnina711
    @Ninabnina7112 жыл бұрын

    Wow, one of the nicest self made mini home van set ups I have ever seen.👍🏻❤

  • @chromacL
    @chromacL Жыл бұрын

    Amazing job. The best van conversion to a home I’ve seen.

  • @maximusdecimusmeridius5438
    @maximusdecimusmeridius54382 жыл бұрын

    With gas prices on the raise he might want to stay in that parking lot for awhile lol

  • @ndemnkem2469
    @ndemnkem24692 жыл бұрын

    happy he's living his dream and enjoying life. always good to experience different ways of living. it's not for everyone.

  • @windygriffith6217
    @windygriffith6217Ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing! I love your videos and you make us feel like we are there with you!

  • @cherylhacker480
    @cherylhacker4802 жыл бұрын

    Hello Trent I glad that I waiting your video I live in Augusta ,Ga when you said you from here I had smiles on my face keep doing what you doing everyday you experience something different enjoy your life

  • @tinamichael5752
    @tinamichael57522 жыл бұрын

    I think about this type of living alot.wish I had your courage😎

  • @Ty-kx6cs
    @Ty-kx6cs2 жыл бұрын

    I sold my home and bought my new 2019 ProMaster, I have been living in it full time now for about 28 months. I built my van to fit my needs and am fully self contained, I have plenty solar and battery power. I host for a State Parks and Recreation department, that gives me full hookups and also allows me to travel the state and meet lots of people and see many great and beautiful sights.

  • @vickilssrb4405
    @vickilssrb44052 жыл бұрын

    You're living my dream in this gorgeous van. ♡

  • @TwiinStar1224
    @TwiinStar12242 жыл бұрын

    As a gamer who also has a dog, nice! Tbh we men don't need all that much to be happy lol.