It's so interesting to watch this. My late husband and I did van life 20 years ago with paper maps, no cell phones all over the country. We spent a lot of time in Ocean Beach, it wasn't crowded then and so wonderful. I went back to Ocean Beach in 2020, I was shocked how crowded OB was

@nomadbrad503

Ай бұрын

im sure it was lovely back then

Ocean Beach in the 60s was like being in a dream if you were young and open.

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

oh man, I believe it! take me back to the days before the standard Amercian diet poisoned everyone

If everyone would just be clean..respectful..and quiet...people would be less inclined to bother them...good job . Good life❤

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

thats my thought exactly! most of us arent harming anyone

That van is awesome and spacious and very contemporary. Thanks, for sharing.

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! im glad you liked the build

Living your best life, without property tax.

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

thats what im saying! just wait though, the government will come up with a new tax for people who dont pay rent or a mortgage. im old enough to remember when Obama taxed me for not having health insurance 😂

@WerkToday

2 ай бұрын

@@nomadbrad503 the most terrifying phrase in American can hear is..."hello we are from the government and we are here to help you"..-Ronald Reagan

@reverendprophet

2 ай бұрын

@@nomadbrad503 you mean the congress. Obama signed it. And they call it Obamacare. But it was the republicans who insisted on the penalty "tax" for the non-insured. The democrats conceded to their wishes (also eliminating the public option which would've kept costs down for everyone) and then the republicans STILl didn't vote. Masterful politics if you don't give a shit at all about the people of the country. The original obamacare, modelled after romneycare and originally a REPUBLICAN idea would've saved this country TRILLIONS while ensuring that most people had better care than they could ever have afforded on their own. Well done washington, you've fucked us all again!

@DeliberateNRandom

Ай бұрын

We have people with residency in Texas for income tax live in Montana with no sales tax. I've had a few people fly up to get their Montana residency from California. One guy said he was using his son's address, he doesn't talk to him, and then mailed it to California. Has all his vehicles registered here, "because it's cheaper", registered to vote here, too. Then had the nerve to complain about what he is doing about other people. I'd say about 75% of the licenses I transfer are from California. Several from Oregon or Washington, a few from Minnesota, Arizona and Texas. Those are the typical ones. Not much from the rest.

Starlink is great for off grid use. I have a starlink and it was so surreal being able to get online while parked on the rim of the grand canyon and my phone had 0 service. That being said, you're completely right. It's a pain. For city living I would use something like what you're describing. But if I was gonna spend a few months on the road in places with no towers, starlink is a great back up. Plus you can turn starlink on or off each month as you need it.

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

Yeah, starlink would definitely be something to consider for off grid living.

@HandySolution

2 ай бұрын

@@nomadbrad503 I have Starlink on my van.. It's a game changer!! I game in my van with no problems...

@joeblow1942

2 ай бұрын

If you have no cell coverage will your phone work using Starlink wifi?

@bdmenne

2 ай бұрын

@@joeblow1942totally seems like you would have WiFi at that point. Cool idea behind that is you could reduce your data package if a lot of your time is WIFI. B/C WiFi doesn’t even need a cellular plan to work. Interesting. Makes that STARLINK A LITTLE cheaper then if I hardly need data. I pay for unlimited right now which is $75 a month.

@HandySolution

2 ай бұрын

@joeblow1942 Yes it will

I really admire your life . I love your setup . Thanks for the info and the awesome videos

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

I appreciate that! thanks for joining me

I really like the layout of your box truck. It's clean and simplistic.

The weather in San Diego has been beautiful this week. We planning the spend the day on the bay tomorrow.

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

nice! you cant go wrong with a day at the bay

Starlink has changed the design of their mount to go flush on the roof of RV's. I saw one on an rv review online.

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

That’s good to know!

I lived in SD back in the early 90s loved it

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

That must have been magical 😎

God I love that layout. Just started on my own conversion here recently, and it's a heck of a trip.

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

lol you said it correct! a heck of a trip 😂 this is my 4th build out so i finally got the lay out right. sold every previous van once i figured out a better layout

I love your videos . Bro thanks for your channel .

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for joining me!

Since I came across your channel I have been binge watching. You deserve more subs. Great channel

@nomadbrad503

Ай бұрын

thanks, I appreciate that 😎

This is verry infomative.Ive been thinking of getting a nomad internet service.

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

thanks for the input superdave! its been a great service for me

I’m from sandiego California and we got to say that ur so right, they make sandiego seem like it’s bad and full of homelessness but in reality it’s really chill, every town got there bad side but it’s only if u looking for it, because even if u at a sketchy place u will have a good time if u around good vibes and people

@ericaturnerpantoja7843

Ай бұрын

Very true I’ve been living in San Diego for 27 years. I live in Chula Vista I love it here 😊

@nomadbrad503

Ай бұрын

I agree with you 🙏🏻

@nomadbrad503

Ай бұрын

Chula is beautiful 🤩

Awesome vid and incredible setup! A nursing colleague just got a rig to help get into travel nursing so I’ll have to share this channel and its super helpful content with her!!

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

Awesome! This would be perfect for a travel nurse

Hendrix cover live at San Diego's beach... Oooooohhhh pretty good! If I can I'll do something like you're getting there! I didn't know this 'NOMAD' internet choice, great advice! Thanks for sharing!

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

That Hendrix cover was so amazing. I love to see young musicians doing what they love

That was great footage I have never been to San diago looks like a nice place to visit

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

It’s such a great place! You should visit

🙋🏽‍♀️As always another video full of great sights and information. Thanks dude 🫶🏽✌🏽stay safe

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate you

Wow, looking forward to joining you in SD. I'm up in San Gabriel valley

@nomadbrad503

Ай бұрын

Sounds good!

Beautiful van. Very clean ❤❤❤.

@nomadbrad503

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

Nice! Our son lives in SD and hopefully we'll drive our campervan out there to visit him!

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

do it! its such a wonderful place for vans

Don't go to la Jolla home owners are slicing tires

@nomadbrad503

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the heads up!

@Bikebuilder-vj9ln

Ай бұрын

Bull come to La Jolla, dont be ascared.

@CloudsOnTheSun

Ай бұрын

That’s a stupid play by the locals! Good way to force people to be stuck! La Jolla idiots.

@PNWTruckCamper

9 күн бұрын

So people are now stranded there😂 seems like a short sighted approach

@DB-Barrelmaker

2 күн бұрын

Are there any places where you can legitimately park? Or is it always, where you can "get away with it" sorta things?

Your videos are Very inspiring 😊

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

I’m so happy to hear, that’s why I make them 😎

@reynetallents

Ай бұрын

​@@nomadbrad503I get more from you then any of the others I follow. I really enjoy your energy and useful info.

We’ve got a lot of beautiful beaches in San Diego. If you ever go exploring from OB, north county San Diego has some beautiful beaches as well. Cardiff, Encinitas, Carlsbad and Oceanside are pretty awesome. Enjoyed your post! Cheers! ✌🏻👍🏻✌🏻

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

Yes! I’m planning to head up the coast slowly

Awesome setup bro❤

@nomadbrad503

Ай бұрын

thanks, I appreciate you

Never thought to put butter in coffee 🤔

@noway3783

2 ай бұрын

It started off as Bullet Proof Coffee by bio hacker Dave Asprey. Ghee is what makes the coffee amazing.

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

Makes it extra creamy

@reynetallents

Ай бұрын

I've got friends who puts butter pecan moonshine in their coffee. It soooo good!

@nomadbrad503

Ай бұрын

@@reynetallents I like the sound of that 😎

Thanks!

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

You’re welcome 💪🏻

Thank you for making realistic content.

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for recognizing that 😎

Don't worry about those old fuddyduddies who want you towear a shirt. I'm old (78) and I don't mind. It's your home and life. Enjoy it! I think as an old lady, I could have done that 50 years ago. I admire you.

@nomadbrad503

Ай бұрын

I appreciate you 😎

Because I only work remote, I need to be able to have high speed anywhere so I have (will have) starlink as primary and I have verizon hotspot for back up. You got to use what you like. Thanks for another video. Stay safe brother.

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

thanks for checking out the video charlie! im dropping your sticker in the mail monday

@user-bg2tn4kg5m

2 ай бұрын

remoteLY. "...work," is a verb, so it is modified by an adverb.

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

@@user-bg2tn4kg5m 🤯

Great videos Brad, can't wait to hangout in cal, AZ, this next winter, so it's that oregon life for now

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

Cali is the place my man! Hope to see you out here

Great vid!

@nomadbrad503

Ай бұрын

Thank you

I’m in San Diego you have class and style. Very clean upstanding MAN.👍💕💕

@nomadbrad503

Ай бұрын

Thank you 😎 I appreciate that

Awesome keeping it real🏄‍♂️

@nomadbrad503

Ай бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate that

I dig it. New subscriber. Look forward to keeping up with your journey 🤙🏽

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard! Happy to have you with me

Hi BRAD ! Real🎉 nice video! ❤

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching 😎

Nice RV setup. Good video. Just one clarification: there are over 10,000 homeless in San Diego. It ranks 4 after NY, LA and SEA.

@nomadbrad503

Ай бұрын

I believe it! There’s a lot of vehicle dwellers here

Thanks for the Nomad internet review!

@joycemaurer3588

2 ай бұрын

Love your rig btw.

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! I’m very happy with it

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

I’m glad you liked it

Ocean Beach I use to go shopping there I wish you would of went down the next block ❤

@nomadbrad503

Ай бұрын

I love ocean beach

Cool Van👍👍

@nomadbrad503

Ай бұрын

Thanks!

A small paradise on earth

Another great videos, Brad! I'm not concerned about you being shirtless, but I do worry every time I see you in bare feet. I'll spare you the cautionary tale, but I hope its food for thought. I've seen indoor/outdoor slippers recommended by van lifers on at least one "essential" list, which would definitely be on my list too. I'm vacationed on Coronado Island and Carlsbad and have fond memories from both trips. You are such a good and descent man! Too bad they broke the mold!

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

thanks Scott! im glad to know that some folks arent bothered my a shirtless man. I love walking barefoot but it can definitely have drawbacks. Im loving the vibes out here in san diego! looking forward to a most excellent summer 😎

I got a $117.50 ticket at that sleeping spot back in 2020 my first trip out here. Thankful they lifted that overnight parking law 🙏

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

Yes, the ticketing is much more relaxed. They have to allow you to move before ticketing now

@MrQwiksix21

2 ай бұрын

Born an raised in San Diego. Still live here. The problem with the eased ticketing is coming. It's the METH and FENTYNAL FUELED people living in cars and non operational rvs with stolen bikes stacked on the roof. Trash in every direction. The property theft around where the vehicles are parked. People stealing power. Stealing water(for rv) dumping BLACK WATER. It's gonna get like venice, portland and The Bay.

Nice video with "a day in the life." I was watching while eating my low carb pasta, chicken, chorizo, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, green zucchini. LOLOLOL you just said "day in the life." Stay well Nomad Brad. Peace -John

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

Thanks John! That sounds delicious, especially the chorizo 😎

I love this video. I love San Diego and I wish that I had the money to live there. I am legally blind and I use a power chair. I wish that I could live in both downtown San Diego and downtown Salt Lake City Utah where I do live now? I forgot to mention in the last video that I watched that the door from the cabin to the cab I would have put a sliding door in instead so you could slip down into the cab if you didn't have time to put the beds away in an emergency? I can't remember if you showed your fridge and freezer?

You inspired me!

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

im happy to hear this 😎

Great video I m\am just starting my journey and actively looking for a sustainable internet solution for the road. I'm a nomad at heart and got an out of state job so building out my SUV for the road. As long as I have my tech I miss nothing from stationary houses. And ^ year and still going great job.

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

Yes, having an internet connection is all you need to stay connected to society while enjoying an immense amount of freedom 😎

My old stomping grounds, miss OB!!!

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

I love it here 😎

Brad, never thought about the 👕 less thing ...but putting 🧈 in ur coffee 🥴

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

hahaha its so creamy though. you gotta try it

Welcome to san diego!

@nomadbrad503

Ай бұрын

Thank you! Happy to be here

Well alright man!!!

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

😎

might try an external antenna for the nomad, my starlink is the same price as your nomad, not sure if it's changed since i was early on the starlink, but i've also used a visible Sim in an insty connect, and so long as you ghost your mac address from the visible phone that it came with (or the mac from the IMEI you used), it works great too

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

Nice, thanks for the tip

Life is looking awesome Nomad Brad!! Love that little short bus too! You definitely convinced me to return to San Diego for a visit. I am heading back to Washington next week. I am going to do a little detour on my way!! Thanks for footage. It shows everything just as I remembered!

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

You should come down! i plan to slowly work my way up the california coast this summer. would love to meet along the way

@journeywithnichole

Ай бұрын

@@nomadbrad503 Definitely! It is going to be a good summer on the west coast beaches!

Kool vid. Way to go. Jus start'n my Utube adventures. Most channels I follow have good sponsorships.

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! It’s a bumpy road to get started but stick with it and you’ll find success

@reynetallents

Ай бұрын

Post regularly, at least twice a week. Use lots of hashtags on your description section. Pay attention to what gets the views and make more content centered around that. Based on my own experience.

That coffee got some grounds in it😢. I use coconut oil instead of butter. Good vlog sir.

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

lol thats vanlife. don't mind a few grounds in my coffee when im waking up rent free on the beach 😎

Try that stealth in a Boston street.. The other side of America!!! You can flip off the po po all day long

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

Haha I believe it!

Welcome to San Diego, I grew up in Mission Beach, the best part of my life living on the beach. I'm alot alot older now and live just a few miles inland, but I get down there often, ride my 3 wheel trike on the boardwalk. San Diego is the best place to be born and raised. It's the most beautiful city.

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

i love being able to walk on the beach every day!

Great video as usual. This is a little off topic but have you ever drawn a layout of your electrical? I am converting a 5 window bus, want to go mainly electrical (no LP) and need a/c nearly constantly (Florida). I have watched most if not all of your videos including the wire clean up... I 'm still a little confused and a wire diagram or layout drawing would be great. Just asking. Thanks again for all of your great content.

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

I haven’t created a diagram because the electrical will be unique to each build. I do offer assistance in creating a diagram and selecting components. Email me if you’re interested nomadbrad503@gmail.com

parabens pelo video e pelo o seu canal. muito bom mesmo !

@nomadbrad503

Ай бұрын

😎

I would love for you to do some streaming of the docks in San Diego a specially around dive stores any questions let me know

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

Great idea! I’ll go that

Sandog is always a chill place to hang ,definitely one of the places I’d like to be! But May and June aren’t the best months! If you know you Know!

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

I saw you mentioned my channel on techno barbarians latest video, thanks for the shout out 💪🏻

You’re lucky to find a parking space at that packed beach.

@nomadbrad503

Ай бұрын

I know! blessed 🙏🏻

Hello, please share what you like most/ least about Tucson ?

the public library has internet- just a few blocks away

@nomadbrad503

Ай бұрын

you're right about that but I love working from home

I love this idea about living in your U-Haul how did you go about getting that done ❤❤ and where’s the bath room or do you just go random truck stops

@nomadbrad503

Ай бұрын

built it myself. i have a toilet. shower at planet fitness

Looks like a pretty cool life to me. California living without a California mortgage. Probably works just as well in the Northwest. 👍

@nomadbrad503

Ай бұрын

I love not having to pay to sleep! It sure works great in the northwest!

so crazy however you look like my friend Jerry. he lives in Denver Colorado, wow! ;)

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

I might look like Jerry but there’s only one Nomad Brad 😎

Mission Bay here, by the water dump!! Stay around here to say Hi (:

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

i definitely need to visit mission bay, maybe next week!

Your Vehicle Looks very very very Cool 😎, My Friend.

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

thanks! im loving it

@jo100

2 ай бұрын

@@nomadbrad503You Are Welcome.

Why in the world would anybody tell you to put a shirt on?!! Keep it real 😉

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

thanks Nichole. oddly enough its men who comment that. i think they're jealous. im just going to stay keeping it real 😎

@oceanlover3530

2 ай бұрын

I’m all for keeping it real! 👍🏻✌🏻👍🏻

@rosykatzCATS

2 ай бұрын

Because he looks bad

@janielabruyere8382

2 ай бұрын

Exactly keeping it real 💯

@Pushyhog

Ай бұрын

yea, just wash ya ass real good and tell em to kiss it til their hat flies off. I cant, my six pac aint perfect.

Don't get to comfortable in Sandiego because you will start to get the knock when the authorities get a bead on you. Just letting you know from experience. Don't stay in any one spot more than 3 days keep it movin.

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

We shall see what happens

I know nomadic fanatic used to use the nomad Internet like you and then he switched to something else which he advertises at the beginning of all his videos maybe you can look it out and do a video on it for us for the information that would be cool thanks for your videosI like them

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

Yeah I know he had a falling out with them. Most of it was due to their ceo which has changed now

Brad, I was going through all your videos and did not see any on your ceiling/roof. I seen the solar panel one. Do you have any of ceiling? Did you put wood beams for roof support? How is the ceiling insulated?

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

Hey Charlie! Unfortunately, I did not get a video of the ceiling. I insulated it the same way as the walls. Cut rigid foam to fit between the aluminum rails. Then I screwed the panel board into the aluminum rails. It was pretty simple

Schooly poloosa??..great group!

@nomadbrad503

Ай бұрын

They are the best!

Hey there, how do I get some solar consulting?

Link to the night shift coffee?

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

You can get night shift coffee on Amazon: a.co/d/eHvl47m

There is lots of homelessness in San Diego. Off midway drive near the big 5 and Burger King

Beside installiing solar, kindly share what other service do you provide ?

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

solar and electrical, thats all I do

Sketchy area. I work at an adult store nearby

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

So far so good 😅

Nice Vid.. do they make Custom Van's like yours?

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

yes, there are custom builders that can build you one

What amount of solar and battery back do you need to run the mini split air conditioner?

@nomadbrad503

Ай бұрын

In my experience You need 800 watts solar and 5kw batteries minimum to run it constantly

Feel free to keep your shirt off 😂 your fine trust me lol .Haters gonna hate and be jealous. Really enjoy your channel .

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Brandon, I appreciate having you here. I was surprised for so much pushback. The beach is filled with topless dudes 🤷🏻‍♂️

@brandonnorris927

2 ай бұрын

@@nomadbrad503Your Welcome .It's dumb really can't please everyone that's for sure . Doesn't make any sense to me either . SMH 🙄No need for push back there's enough hate in this world for real . I would just ignore them and live the life you wanna live man..

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

@@brandonnorris927 yes sir, I’m going to keep bringing the good vibes 😎

How do you find a street with other van lifers?

Pog is the Irish word for kiss. There's an accent on the O so it sounds like Pogue just like the band. Rhymes with drogue the thing like a sea brake for a sailboat. If i have time to type all this obviously i need a hobby....

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for filling me in. That’s actually an interesting fact

Heya Brad! New subscriber here. Idk if you've answered a question like this before but do you have any va life horror stories you can share with us? Thanks for sharing with us and looking for more updates! :D

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

hey! thanks for joining me. After 6 years of Vanlife, I dont have any "horror stories" ups and downs just like any lifestyle but nothing horrific.

@rkbrillant5265

2 ай бұрын

​@@nomadbrad503that's good to hear and also a bit sad for me as a content consumer. Lol. Its a good thing you've never encountered suddenly knocking while it's 3am or hitch hikers flagging you down and disappearing or something to like that. Thanks for the answer!

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@nomadbrad503

Ай бұрын

thank you

Hey brad. Been thinking about building a U-Haul but I was just wondering what happens with a breakdown. How do you find places to work on it and maintain it while you travel?

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

Most mechanics will work on it because it’s all econoline van parts. Just call ahead and make sure their doors are tall enough. I haven’t had trouble or finding mechanics in Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico to work on it

What do you use for your window coverings?

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

I bought blackout fabric on Amazon!

@BTNomad

2 ай бұрын

@@nomadbrad503, how do you have them set up? I thought I saw you do something to roll it up???

🔥🔥🔥❤️🙏🏽

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

I appreciate you

Thanks for sharing. What do they charge to park at the beach for the day?

@MikejHamel

2 ай бұрын

Free

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

its free parking!

@1951Roy

2 ай бұрын

@@nomadbrad503 Thanks

Whats the name/brand of your pushup board

@nomadbrad503

Ай бұрын

This is the one I got: amzn.to/44WqJ6M

My van friend spent the last 10 years saving all she would have paid in rent$ ( before the rents skyrocketed)...found a house the other day for a little over $250,000.....paid cash for it and said...for all the people who didn't help me...Success 😊 is the greatest revenge....it doesn't make her happy to see that some of those people are now losing their homes..

@nomadbrad503

12 күн бұрын

I hear ya!

I lived in SD in OB and I’m glad you had a good experience but believe me, homelessness is a very big issue in OB and in SD… a huge problem. And not just people without homes, violent people who chase people down with knives etc. So yes I am all for people getting out and traveling and seeing for themselves and seeing the truth, but with that being said, I believe this isn’t showing the truth. I lived there from 1987-2023. Drastically changed over time. Glad your experience was so good but I know others who didn’t fare so well. Like the guy who got jumped by homeless and got his ear bit off in OB.

@nomadbrad503

Ай бұрын

Sounds like I should be walking around with ear muffs

where's your bathroom?😮

The girls like the shirt off lol!

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

I was thinking so! Thanks for the support 💪🏻

Does anyone know what beach he is staying? Can you camp overnight? I'll be in SD in few weeks and would love to stay there

@nomadbrad503

Ай бұрын

You gotta find it yourself, that’s part of the adventure

Where did you get your dresser like things? I need em

@nomadbrad503

Ай бұрын

thats the flex stack pack system from lowes

@truckerwife1980

Ай бұрын

@@nomadbrad503 awesome!! Thanks so much!!!

Brad, What do you charge to install 800 watts of solar? How do we get in touch with you? Thank you. Mike Rogers

@nomadbrad503

2 ай бұрын

Hey Mike! Send me an email. Nomadbrad503@gmail.com