Props to these guys. They’re not weird at all. Just genuine individuals that see the simplicity in life. Which is far overlooked by society these days.

@BillOweninOttawa

Жыл бұрын

Well that and as they say themselves, forced out of the rental market by rampant capitalism. Celebrate their resilience and creativity sure. The fact they have to do this? Not at all.

@emiliolopez9358

Жыл бұрын

@@BillOweninOttawa shutup with the capitalism bs, these vans cost racks

@BillOweninOttawa

Жыл бұрын

@@emiliolopez9358 Not as much as an apartment. Duh. The fact that they have enough money to buy a van says nothing about the ravages of capitalism. Duh.

@wildlifewarrior2670

Жыл бұрын

I'd rather see this than tents all over the city

@feliciasantiago4345

Жыл бұрын

Agreed

If things are too comfortable or easy, the government will always come along; to complicate things and make things difficult...

@pataleri8967

2 жыл бұрын

That's why they're called "The Government"😏

@yamahasuperbike2202

Жыл бұрын

You got that right.

@themollymachine

Жыл бұрын

@@pataleri8967 you sound like good little sheep

@Nobody-ji1oe

Жыл бұрын

@1488 Dental They did and called for others to join them. It was a few years back, on federal land, and not one so called 'Patriot' went to assist them...

@johnnyblaze7572

Жыл бұрын

@1488 Dental Yeah I would LOOOOOOOOVEEEE TO SEE THAT !!!!! News flash homie !!! I can absolutely bet you will lose. One thing to remember as a Moderate working in this city city and living upsate looking at both ends of the spectrum when I comes to liberals and conservatives. Conservatives are dumb hillbillies that geturdone mind set blow shit up mentality 😒 he took his job mindset. Why all liberals do is scream cry and protest 🤔 protest some more have orgies smoke and protest. Unfortunately most conservatives are gun slinging gun hoe individuals. I can MORE THAN GUARENTEE if liberals fight conservatives the will epicly fail.

We must fight to control this abuse going on with high Rent! Period ..

@jackiemaupin5356

Жыл бұрын

Sun Set8 Never gonna happen. 😥 Quote on the United Nations website for, "The Great Reset" aka "New World Order" aka "Agenda 2030." "You will own nothing and be happy." Quote from President Andrew Jackson: "If the people of The United States of America ever allow a Private Central Bank to take over, one day the people will wake up homeless and destitute. We're Here. 😥😥 Those private bankers (Rothschild) took over the United States on December 23, 1913, on this day We ALL became slaves. Quote from Meyer Rothschild: "Give me control of a countries money and I care not who makes the laws."

@WhateverDude38

Жыл бұрын

You do it by doing exactly what van/car dwellers are doing. If these landlords don't have people renting...they'll get the hint.

@guyfrom8659

Жыл бұрын

Slumlords suck . I live in a bus . A skoolie . Haven't paid rent in 3 years . Fuck the system

The bit about house dwellers projecting their insecurities onto van dwellers was profound. They're the ones with the problems. We're out here creating solutions. Well done that man!

@stonedog23

Жыл бұрын

We house dwellers don’t have don’t have insecurities because van dwellers are living their lives the way they see fit. You are subjecting your insecurities towards us.

@BillOweninOttawa

Жыл бұрын

Moving into a van is an act of desperation, it is nothing like a solution.

@normandy2501

Жыл бұрын

@@BillOweninOttawa For some people it is. For others it's a privilege in it's own way ironically. If nothing else, it beats paying 2k+ a month for a shoebox *with* roommates or a communal toilet/shower. Work smarter not harder right?

@grilleFire

Жыл бұрын

Solutions to problems that don't exist...

@jamesthemongrel

Жыл бұрын

@@grilleFire depends where you live and what percentage of your income you're happy giving away for shelter when not at work!

I live in NYC born & raised and you're so right about the high rents and pests! I have been thinking long and hard about living the van life full-time. I'm about to be 51, it's just me & my dog and I want to travel with her around the US. I first have to get a driver's license 🤣. Best of luck to you all!!!

@frankmangan2113

2 жыл бұрын

You seem to have a very tough life ?

@kaysbeautifulstruggle

2 жыл бұрын

@@frankmangan2113 No tougher than anyone else's we all have a story. 🤷🏿‍♀️

@frankmangan2113

2 жыл бұрын

@@kaysbeautifulstruggle you're a weirdo for sure

@LilyGazou

2 жыл бұрын

Go for it. It’s easier to get a drivers license in a rural area. I can’t imagine doing it in NYC. I left there years ago, no regrets.

@gjkf1258

Жыл бұрын

Lot of people in the city don’t have a license doesn’t mean there life is rough

I'm a soon-to-be retired at 65 and I'm looking into buying a van and getting into this lifestyle This video is connecting more dots for me. Than you bigtime, Patrick!

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Joel.

@bigmangmc

2 жыл бұрын

You need to check out all the other van lifers on KZread a lot of other videos give a lot of great information I also plan to become a van lifer I'm already retired. But I don't have any major bills like kids so the next few years I hope to have my own van purchase probably an empty gutted one from auction and then have it built out that's the best way to do it I think

@mildredwebster2822

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck and enjoy

@SpikeFastRacing

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Joel! I’ve got a 2021 Promaster 1500 I’m looking to sell to someone wanting into the van life! It’s a basic build for now. Can be lived in fulltime! Let me know if you’re interested sir!

@YouuGoGlennCoco

2 жыл бұрын

@@SpikeFastRacing Hey! How much are you selling it for? I know of people who have been interested and am happy to spread the word. 😃

I love this. I am about to retire. Just turned 70 years old. I have three Mercedes Sprinter Vans that I take when I am traveling. Love these things.

Cutting down your costs by removing rent expenses is a "shot in the arm". I was told rent is about 800 to a 1,500 a month.... I'm glad this is available 🥰... Rent free...

Pioneers of today. This is what the American spirit is all about. Cheers to you all!

I owned a BMW for 6 years and grew tired of it dumping money for repairs. I traded it for a promaster at a used car dealer. I converted the van into a catering truck. We cook meals at home and keep them warm with electric buffet warmers. I also sold hotdogs out of it. I run a 3500 watt generator and I also have an inverter. I’m happy with it because I see money coming in instead of just out.

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Very nice!

@sunofshangoihate45thihated85

2 жыл бұрын

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

@vprince9907

2 жыл бұрын

So where do I start looking for something like your "promaster" van or sprinter van ? That i could start pricing etc thank you.

@akky7362

2 жыл бұрын

Nice idea dear 👌

@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823

2 жыл бұрын

@@vprince9907 Look out for Sprinters. Parts aren't cheap, and Jo Blow might not know how to work on them in the middle of nowhere.

Such a pure spirited community, this is a beautiful answer to a struggling nation as opposed to a negative one and done in true style. Something you don't see very often these days. This right here is the American spirit captured perfectly, you guys deserve much more subscribers!

@torstimyle1355

2 жыл бұрын

American dream is a fallacy to keep idiots paying taxes

@davewaters9203

2 жыл бұрын

Much like life in some trailer parks up here in Canada which I spend 6 months of the summer living .its the people that.makes it happen we are there for those who need a helping hand .. thats how the world should be . Life's a lot easier when this happens

@seanbond1008

2 жыл бұрын

so the answer to this struggling nation is have everyone living in a van in Brooklyn freeloading off things that other peoples property tax pay for? Okay buddy.

@gibsonflyingv2820

2 жыл бұрын

@@seanbond1008 ^This is what happens when you give a lazy spoiled trust fund baby a porche on his 18th birthday. Yes actually, it's a better answer than what you would prefer, which is what? I would assume just put poor people into camps. Take it from someone who likely makes much more money than you and lives in this city? I have no issue with those who are struggling merely existing in the structures my tax dollars paid for. I don't consider lower income individuals freeloaders for being allowed to use the sidewalks free of charge. Learn respect.

@jackiemaupin5356

Жыл бұрын

@@seanbond1008 We were born to be FREE & Independent. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 We were given a "Republic" if we could keep it, having a VERY VERY "LIMITED GOVERNMENT", not this over sized socialist govern-ment, the Orwellian police state we currently live in. The Private Central Bankers and their greed took over the "Corporation of the United States" on December 23, 1913, on this day we "ALL" became slaves. Quote Meyer Rothschild - head family of the private bankers: "Give me control of a countries money and I care not who makes the laws". We're screwed, and we don't even get to enjoy it. 😥

I admire the ingenuity, and resolve of these people not to allow the cost of modern life to rule their lives, they are downscaling their lives but not giving up on the little necessities that we all have become accustomed to. Finding liked minded people in todays materialistic, expensive 'society' can be difficult but it appears these people are making it work . Good luck to them!

Yo! Rob is my friend and I personally stayed on this street one night. Was quite and nice! Love it!

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow. Cool

@bababooey2960

2 жыл бұрын

‘Quite’ ???

@BadboyMax1986

2 жыл бұрын

@@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures As a German i really shock that no Van has a shower. In Germany most RV and Van also under 3,5 t and under 6 Meters had a shower.

Wow! I'm surprised to find out about this. NYC was my home for 40 years! Love the cultural stuff and the freedom but... got tired of the high rent, the aggressive attitude, the cold temperatures, crowded places without trees, etc. More power to you guys for living the life you want. Make your own happiness.

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Laura

@laurab9867

2 жыл бұрын

@Eddie D ... More freedom than most places. Trust me. Living single and off the grid is freedom... with a loving pet maybe.

@ellesbells902

Жыл бұрын

I live in an country type town and people do whatever they want, except steal.

@yamahasuperbike2202

Жыл бұрын

It's not just NY. I'm from Texas and we're going thru the same thing. Hang in there.

this was an absolutely amazing video, as a solo female who is completely focused on trying to achieve the freedom of vanlife i must say thank you for inspiring me even MORE

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

@shirleygoto6998

2 жыл бұрын

Joy

respect to all people who create solution to a problem, I salute their humbleness and how they deal the day by day life ❤️❤️❤️

It's awesome to see the van community coming together in NYC and taking care of each other. Building a van while also living in it is no small thing. Hats off to those guys for getting it done. Thanks for the great video Patrick!

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Well said! you guy do an awesome job out there in Trenton.

@mr.laserman

2 жыл бұрын

@@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures Thanks! This video really makes us think we should start up a north east vanlife event sometime soon. There is a lot happening out here right now in both the DIY and professional van building scenes. Maybe we should work together to get that going. Just a thought, keep up the good work!

@mckennacreative6133

2 жыл бұрын

@@mr.laserman @newjerseyoutdooradventures Great Idea! I'd love to be able to talk to van lifers and sit in some builds to get a feel for it. Thank you!!

@chris.s.9992

2 жыл бұрын

i see you have a u tube channel are you planning on making any content for it?

@maddygvanlifer435

2 жыл бұрын

@@mckennacreative6133 once a year all vanlifers, RVers, Skoolies, thousands meet in Quartzsite AZ for 3+ weeks in January and you could get a really good feel for the different types of self-builds.

Loved hearing how great the van life community is in NYC...I had no idea😄

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

It really is!

@clarkclarke

2 жыл бұрын

Me neither and I live in NY ...I only knew one husband and wife who lived in a van around Harlem ... If they can do it in NYC good for them ... prays everyone remains safe 🙏🏾

@noodles.dumplings.kimchi2878

2 жыл бұрын

Same. I’m surprised.

@hotj2006

2 жыл бұрын

You right and Should be more out there even if it is a solo travel

@hotj2006

2 жыл бұрын

@@clarkclarke I wish everyone was like you, wish others good. So many are stock with the past don't like to see people find ways in how to ease themselves without hurt anyone..

I am in Australia. Retired December last year. Bought a new LWB HR sprinter van. Sold my house, gave the proceeds to my two kids. Living in the van since February while building. Now my motor home is almost complete. Fully off grid with 660 ah lithium battery bank, solar and DC to DC charging from the van alternator. Induction cooker via 3k inverter, diesel water/cabin heater, two Maxxair fans. Loving van life touring Australia.

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like so awesome adventures ahead

@rebel8440

Жыл бұрын

I love it!!!!

Van Alley is a state of mind, not just a location, indeed! Starting at around 15:50 it is truly inspirational to hear how people in the traveling community pull together to help each other. I miss that in "real life living" where so many people are too busy to put aside their own schedules to help another in need. Peace and blessings on you all.

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@zzizahacallar

Жыл бұрын

I'm on that part. Very cool to have real friends.

The VanLife Community is awesome! Thanks Patrick for featuring these special people in a NYC. This was refreshing to see!

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@glasssteel6306

2 жыл бұрын

Hey #newjerseyoutdooradventures have those vaners contacts me. I know all the best spots for those guys. Too good 👍 to post on tube

@wolfgangproductions7402

Жыл бұрын

@@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures how can I contact these people for advice? I have a KZread channel and social platforms is there away one of these people can help me build a van.

I was born and raised in NYC, retired to Texas. But he is right, you could live in a van and nobody cares. These people actually do clean up the community, literally because the street is an extention of their backyard and they keep it clean. I'm a minimalist and this life is very tempting. I'm full of so much stuff and I hardly use most of my stuff. I hope to get out there and do van life soon. God bless these guys.

@akky7362

2 жыл бұрын

Right now dear 👌

@theroaminggnomad

2 жыл бұрын

Actually I live in a van and I can tell you people care. People care so much they call the cops on you to get you in trouble when you are doing nothing more thsn minding your business. Cops who work in towns that say "we don't care what Walmart, Home Depot etc. allows our city doesn't allow overnight parking." Its a bunch of BS if you think nobody cares when you live in a van. Plenty of disgruntles out there like one commenter said in the feed. A lot of people are jealous they gotta work and you have this awesome life.... Or so they think.

@2jcward

2 жыл бұрын

Where and why did you move to Texas?

@maddygvanlifer435

2 жыл бұрын

@@2jcward small town in east Texas. Went from 4+ bucks for gal of gas, to 1.73 per gal. Eggs are 99 cents. Way slower pace of life. Lots of elbow room. Ride horses daily. Grown my own vegetables. The list is endless. Truly love Texas. I could afford the cost of living in Texas especially living on my SSI. The only thing I don't like about Texas is the month of January ia freezing cold, but the rest of the year is sweet.

@datt5698

2 жыл бұрын

I'm about to buy a nice rooftop tent for my Prius and travel while I do food delivery for income! Just gotta find hot springs, showers and toilets lol

I live in the UK, outside of London. I love watching these converted van videos. I had a dream that people were fleeing the city and we were in a convoy of vans. When we stopped and looked back there was smoke coming from the city due to explosions.

feels so relaxing on this cloudy day off, watching this Van life channel. ✌🏾❤️

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

You do what you have to to survive, van life is wonderful if you are comfortable, and safe. Best idea ever. Thank you, good luck to all of you.

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too!

😩😭Well now that this video is public and they’re all bragging about how great it is at “Van Alley” we can all be absolutely certain that NYC will be putting an end to the hassle free, free parking street area very very soon. 😩😭

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

This alley was covered on a major news channel two years ago and nothing has changed except for the major development next door

@mayalunics4740

2 жыл бұрын

The cat's out of the bag, all it takes is one disgruntled person to cause problems.

@lovingatlanta

2 жыл бұрын

@@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures - 👍Good. I found the news coverage. I hope they can enjoy it as long as they can. The overall video was very good. Wishing everyone the best. 💝

@lovingatlanta

2 жыл бұрын

@@mayalunics4740 - 😞True. I hope it can remain problem free as long as possible. Wishing everyone the best. 🙏💖

@dianeriggins8982

2 жыл бұрын

Yep sad but true

Currently living in a 1996 GMC Safari to save money for my first house. I love it and will never pay rent again now that I know that van life exists. God bless these guys

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

Жыл бұрын

You got it right

I find van life fascinating despite the concept is pretty much unheard of in my country. I am impressed by the owners' ingenuity and resilience in making their home on wheels as comfortable and convenient as they can.

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

I remember an adventurous coworker I hired in NYC living out of a small RV and he parked it somewhere in Brooklyn, 17 years ago!! I always thought he was courageous, mind you we were young and had no commitments. It takes a special person to live this life in NYC and am so glad these guys now have a community that is supportive. BTW, my friend saved lots of money by not being a slave to insane rent in the city and having worked in a lucrative industry post-9/11, invited me after the crash of 2008 to housesit his sailboat. He eventually moved to a warmer climate. Great video!

@akky7362

2 жыл бұрын

But dear it is very beautiful

@bluepillbetaorbiterkingsim1747

Жыл бұрын

the aggster's got the right idea!

@last7509

Жыл бұрын

2 weeks pay just for a place to lay your head. Criminal wickedness.

@margaretzorge4029

Жыл бұрын

@@bluepillbetaorbiterkingsim1747 c

Van Alley is a nomadic spot that moves with its residents! Today it’s on the waterfront in Williamsburg…tomorrow’s spot will appear when the need arises.🤗

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Well said.

There should be more spots with these type of spots

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

Жыл бұрын

True

i hope that the city doesn't change the zoning & laws that will make these guys life more difficult.

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

Жыл бұрын

All good

Wishing all the van alley community all the best! You are living large! Bravo!

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@kellymendez

2 жыл бұрын

Wish u well

I’m 70 never thought I would see this America ! it’s is sad that people have live in van because of outrageous rent cost in our county ! 🇺🇸but I’m proud of there creativeness 🇺🇸

@goonerOZZ

Жыл бұрын

It's a creative solutions to a problem that should have not exist in a country as rich as USA

@riottonitedragon8344

Жыл бұрын

Lol exactly man. Wtf. I hate it. We’re making excuses for us experiencing homelessness and. It’s not okay wtf

The cameras on the outside idea is awesome!!!

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

It’s a good piece of mind

Did the van life with a friend for a summer. It was the most liberating thing I ever did.

@LilyGazou

2 жыл бұрын

I dreamed about it all through high school. Never got to try it until I was 28. 👍

Patrick, this amazes me - I never thought one could do this in the City. It's only a couple hours away from me but a whole different world. Kudos to all of Van Alley's occupants! Community indeed!

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Go for it

@williamlewis3582

2 жыл бұрын

I live in Michigan did it for two years I love the lifestyle.

@gnote82

2 жыл бұрын

Gotta buy a van!! 2hrs away from me

@brownbunny2513

2 жыл бұрын

Hello I live in a different part of Brooklyn, in a skoolie, and I will say that if you are on the right street, people will just walk by and leave you alone. Once I opened my eyes to the fact of living in a home on wheels, I began to notice all the old and new RV's parked all over the city, that people are living in. Why pay $1300.00, for a room in Brooklyn, and have to share kitchen and bathroom with strangers. And I too have a cheap chinese diesel heater, and they are great.

@datBoondockingdiva

2 жыл бұрын

Wow.- yes, I love seeing van-lifers travel together like this! Doing part-time Van Life in my Roadtrek RV is teaching me so much about how to have less stuff & more freedom/adventure with ease.

I have mad respect for those that choose van life and are customizing their vans. I saw an RV store their RV Van was 187k. That was crazy. Keep looking out for each other

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for checking this one out

@DynamicDuo795

2 жыл бұрын

Mad respect to people who choose to be homeless and unemployed? Yeah think about what you say before you decide to comment.

@AllForUsInc

2 жыл бұрын

@@DynamicDuo795 get a life. A lot of these folks RVs and Vans are set up better than most people’s homes and a lot of them are virtual employees or contractors. There is a much better way to get attention

@DynamicDuo795

2 жыл бұрын

@@AllForUsInc, lmfaooo at least I have a life. Got two cars and just bought a home all because of my work ethics. Sounds like you ain't got your shit together that's why you got offended by my comment. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@AllForUsInc

2 жыл бұрын

@@DynamicDuo795 of course it is. My life is actually fantastic.

Probably the nicest New Yorkers, they are humble and seem down to earth! Wish them all luck and good health!

The guy’s got a good point and sometimes you gotta live life through the loopholes while doin’ what you gotta do.😎👍🏼

He’s so right, people in NY don’t know their neighbors, I’ve lived in NY my whole life and most places I never knew my neighbors, even in a apartment building. It’s weird

@WatchDoggyDog

2 жыл бұрын

That's pretty commonplace actually, weird as it may be.

@Air2nyc

2 жыл бұрын

Sad

@juleswinfield9919

2 жыл бұрын

hmm..maybe it's YOU then?

@dianeriggins8982

2 жыл бұрын

@@juleswinfield9919 no it’s New Yorkers lol, where do u live? I’m very friendly, people love me lol, go kick rocks lol

@phongphong4640

2 жыл бұрын

I live in NYC for over two decades. In some buildings, I made an effort to befriend all neighbors on my floor. But in most buildings, I don't know any neighbors. I prefer the latter. Not knowing any neighbors give you tremendous Freedom and Privacy.

Great group of people! I loved the comment about how when you live in an apartment building, you don’t know any of your neighbors but in a van community, you know everyone. How rare is that?

I dig the parking spot. But more than that, I dig the community. Van Alley is an idea, a concept, not necessarily a physical place.

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

The community rocks

As long as people keep their vans in good condition and don’t trash the place I think it’s a great thing

Patrick: This was just great. Someone should travel around to other "van alleys" and do features on them. I like it when people can still respectfully thumb their nose at tradition and go their own way, like these folks have. Bravo!

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Diana. On it 👍🏽

@dianaverhulst3407

2 жыл бұрын

@@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures I ALWAYS watch and love your videos. You do them just right every time.

@dianaverhulst3407

2 жыл бұрын

@@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures (you should hear the plan I have for MY van someday - but for now, I have an affordable nice house in a small rural town with the man I love. Life changes on a dime though and I'm always thinking about next year.

@EvaFitts

2 жыл бұрын

Right? This is a cool video.

@UGPVlogsLA

2 жыл бұрын

@@EvaFitts Very cool 💯

The rent free incentive is my motivation for entering Van Life. I'm currently saving for my van as I type. 12/11/21. I was once homeless and slept in my car for 2yrs prior to learning about this lifestyle. Had I known then what I know I woulda stayed in my car a while longer

@nicoleraheem1195

2 жыл бұрын

Same

@imkay2881

2 жыл бұрын

Same

@leonkennedy2909

2 жыл бұрын

Good news everyone, they have all been astronomically fined and most of the moron's you see in this video have OD'd and do not burden the world any longer, hopefully they are burning in hell

@seekhimwithallyourheartand3358

2 жыл бұрын

Repent to Jesus Christ “The Lord will be king over the whole earth. On that day there will be one Lord, and his name the only name.” ‭‭Zechariah‬ ‭14:9‬ ‭NIV‬‬

@imkay2881

2 жыл бұрын

@@seekhimwithallyourheartand3358 Amen

You have no idea how good this info is for us living in europe with the costs going thru the roof . Bless you .

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you found it helpful. If you think others will, please share

I like that they help each other

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

Жыл бұрын

It’s a great group effort

Rob is practical, detailed problem solver, a low key leader, & unfiltered/real. 😊👍

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

I walk around Brooklyn a lot, and I found many poor people living in their cars, old RVs and vans. They are brave people, because some places are not safe. Most of these people work, but rents are just very high.

@changeoffocus1074

2 жыл бұрын

NYC will eventually turn into California. Rent was already high , then gentrification threw it all out of the window.

@P.Kenney

2 жыл бұрын

More crime now than the 70's in NYC

@SFVnative

2 жыл бұрын

@@changeoffocus1074-- I thought NYC was worse than California. 🤔 (In California you can live cheaper in the woods up by Oregon or out in the desert though.)

@jpt610

2 жыл бұрын

@@SFVnative you can't compare a city to a state. NY State is cheaper to live in as well.

Young, intelligent, resourceful... there was a time when such people could afford apartments in NYC

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, very expensive now

@LilyGazou

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. I had an apartment on Court Street in Brooklyn for $800. 2 bedroom so I had a room mate to split bills. I would never go back to apartment life.

In my late 50s, lived in nyc all my life - paying high rents. Definitely considering buying a van, traveling and joining a community like this. Thanks for the helpful video. 😃

I love this I didn’t know it was van life community living in nyc… I love it!!!

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for checking this out

@VANquishedAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

We are everywhere lol

This was your best interview of the vanlife community so far on the channel.

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

This man is a van-life revolutionary....So awesome...

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. Rob rocks

@NYC_VanLife

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Rob seemed excited, thanks for stopping by 😂

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

He was

@Nothingsofar123

2 жыл бұрын

@@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures I’m sure he was , just a cool layback guy.

Amazing, a solution in preventing homelessness in folks who just can't afford rent. I didn't know that building out vans in the city without a garage or driveway is inspiring! Love this!

@whatsananna

2 жыл бұрын

I love this too. Not only safety and warmth but dignity and community for people.

After viewing many van life videos my impression is that if you don't camp in trailer parks most of the time then you enter into survival mode that stresses you out.

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for checking this out

@benjaminollis7621

2 жыл бұрын

It's a good type of stress, keeps you feeling more alive!

@VANquishedAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Been at it for a year and a half, paid for 7 nights in campgrounds that entire time. I don't stress. Most of the people stressing are doing so because they are new, just learning the ropes and lack self confidence. Once that resolves itself with experience it is mostly smooth sailing.

@phongphong4640

2 жыл бұрын

@@VANquishedAdventures Actually, van-living is pretty easy in NYC. I know the city so well and I know that there are many many safe and pretty places to park the van. I am not living in a van because I yet to get a driver's license--a typical New Yorker's problem. I like my apartment but van life is something worth trying.

Vandwelling can be done here in NYC. There are 2 in my neighborhood far uptown, they are quiet, discreet, clean, no problems. There is parking, but you will have to move more often, sorry to see van alley going away. For my research so far, most people that seem to make van life work are retired and not usually full-time. If you are entrepreneurial or skilled professional, if you have passive income or inherited a decent chunk, you can make it. If you are wise and don't wear out your welcome, friends and family can give you a break occasionally. A great possibility for this lifestyle is pairing it with university study- for the cost of one class per semester you have access to a cafeteria, a gym, sometimes a pool, bathrooms, a library and employment opportunities, and with a parking permit, now you don't have to move the van as often. Another possibility with van life is the potential to make it on a part-time income.

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the useful information.

Great advice man! Im coming very close to making the leap.

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Go for it Michael

I've been a vanlife weekend warrior for years and I've been watching vanlife videos just as long and this is the best one I've ever seen. Thanks for the great info!

Love the sky light that opens and the 360 camera by the bed. I would do both!

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Me too 👍🏽

Pretty cool. I’m an over the road trucker. So I guess you could say I live a “semi van” lifestyle. Lol

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

You are always welcome here

I like the cool hats in a show of solidarity to their friendships. He’s right, in big cities there’s no social life, I barely know my neighbors in a condo community and only know their faces and cold hello’s in the parking lot. These folks here got each other’s back’s & actually hangout reflecting on life.

Everything he's saying about NYC is so true. Grew up there from early 70's to early 90's and still have alot of family and friends there. Gd luck and stay safe to all of you.

I’m happy to see other people with mortal building skills similar to my own and not some “home build” that looks more like a modern master piece. This is a good look into real van life. Also props for the captains hats! 👨‍✈️

Cole is so down to earth and chill! They all are! amazing people!

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

10 ай бұрын

Wait until you meet them in person. ❤️

Crazy part is most of those vans are just as big as some New York City apartments but now they have no rent haha

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

True

@shiningstar1869

Жыл бұрын

😅

@JamesM2000

Ай бұрын

True baby

@jeanieirwin4747

14 күн бұрын

Agree. Been in Some NYC Apts that were no larger than a bathroom in a tiny house.

@jeanieirwin4747

14 күн бұрын

Agree. Been in Some NYC Apts that were no larger than a bathroom in a tiny house.

Thanks for this video!!! Currently living in NY and I’ve been researching van life! Lease is up in Nov 2022 and Van life is definitely my next move!!

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

You can do it!

@btownes5632

2 жыл бұрын

@@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures thanks for the encouragement! Your videos have been a great help. Keep up the great work!

@orawancarlile6192

2 жыл бұрын

Good move!

@sunsand7062

2 жыл бұрын

Get a tiny house

@sunsand7062

2 жыл бұрын

Or Get a trailer

Thanks Patrick, thanks Rob! Your help is appreciated.

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much.

I lived in my van for two years but it was down in the Caribbean I washed in the sea and toileted in the jungle. I caught my food spearfishing with a mask flippers and snorkel. Cooked outside on a BBQ using coconut husks for fuel. I was in my early twenties and full of life and dreams. Very fond memories of van life don't know if I could do it somewhere cold. I would not want to do the same again as I'm too old I need my comforts.

You should identify a new Van Alley, so you can all meet up again and keep the community going. ♡ You've got a great, classic NYC look. So handsome!

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Yes

This was a beautiful look into the lives of some of the most caring intelligent people this world has to offer. God Bless Van Alley.🙏🏽❤👍🏽

damn we lived a year in our van in NYC never saw you guys before, bummer.

@ericthomas4448

2 жыл бұрын

Y'all go back to where y'all came from wit y'all vikings ways ss

@justicewarrior4600

2 жыл бұрын

@@ericthomas4448 hahaha 😆

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for checking this out

@ericthomas4448

2 жыл бұрын

I was wrong I can't knock y'all with your living conditions hopefully the rv community get along with black people

@marvinkigame2838

2 жыл бұрын

Lol 😂😂😂😂 busted 🤣

Thanks so much for sharing, I absolutely love ❤️ this idea. It is real living. How awesome!! 🥰🥰 You guys seem so happy about it. I wish you guys the best. May God illuminate your lifes.

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the love

Wow the ingenuity gives me so much passion and respect, never give up

Thank you so much for sharing these vans this is exactly what I wanted to see not cleaned up real living in a van truth in the pictures perfect !! As always Patrick you have outdone yourself thanks so much for sharing van alley !! And thank you to all the people that shared their homes with us today safe travels !! FREEDOM MATTERS !

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

I am happy you enjoyed this

This is amazing. I love to see the creativity and ingenuity involved in some of these van builds. Sadly, this would never fly in most cities, where overnight parking is strictly prohibited.

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for checking this out Esther

@karensonlyfansphotographer7014

2 жыл бұрын

Finding parking to be undisturbed will increasingly become difficult. Even in national forest and BLM land, they're adding more restrictions. Walmarts more and more are banning overnights. Rest stops are putting up time limits for some amount of hours. A lot of used vans will probably hit the market over the next year, and it will be people who can afford rent but thought they'd save money, and realize there are too many headaches and legislation efforts to make it harder. The people who will make it work will be those who decide those headaches aren't as painful as giving away most of what they make at their job to rent: a van is depreciating, but rent is zero equity.

@455todrive

2 жыл бұрын

Wait till the mayor of NY and all the people on city council see this video

@Jenifer_G

2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting video. You all have a roof ovet your heads, thank goodness. Have a good life all of you, p.s. you are a good looking man too. From Australia.

@saturncrush

2 жыл бұрын

This is New York City. Damn near every street is restrictive to a degree. Give it time. The establishment is looking for ways to lock this down.

The camera, all vans should have that, that's awesome

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

Жыл бұрын

They really should

One room studios in NYC are crazy expensive so this is smart.

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, super expensive

Rob seems like such a solid, good human with some amazing insight and advice for those starting✊🏾. Thanks Rob!

I love too see the Van Life community coming together to make it a fun and safer experience. Once we start RV or Van-lifiing I hope to find a good community to travel with.

This guy has opened my eyes , this is awesome! Van Alley isnt just there it's wherever they park up . He should make a community called - Valley ( Van Alley) 👍

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

Жыл бұрын

Yes exactly

What you guys need to do ( if you haven't already) is to connect nationally and/or continentally with other RVers by providing an informative map on locations such as yours to help each other.

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Great idea

@LilyGazou

2 жыл бұрын

There are apps for that.

You know what?! I just retired from teaching special Ed, I can’t imagine living in a van, BUT this video made up my mind of getting rid of “shit” . We just build in the Laurentians , Quebec, Canada. So I need to get rid of stuff ….so much stuff….and why do I need the headache?? Live simply!! Thanks guys for the share. Happy Holidays and be safe!

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Go for it

Interesting lifestyle I would have never thought people lived in a van. My sister was just talking about this subject. Kudos to all you Van Life Community members Stay Safe and Thanks for showing that living in a van is just the same as living in a apartment building

Good luck to those guys in van alley, hopefully they find another home base in the city. Rob and his friends have a great outlook on life.

these guys know how to survive any situation they adapt nicely

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

Жыл бұрын

They really do

Foresty forest has set the gold standard for diesel heater standards 👍🏻🇺🇸😂 He also did some quiet pump options He has also mentioned keeping the exhaust on it clean Carbon buildup

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Very cool

Great interview. Love the idea of living in the van especially in NYC. Living simple/going back to the basics and stop feeding the beast of 4 grand for rent.

@jackiemaupin5356

Жыл бұрын

Bk Exactly, stop feeding the Beast. 👍 I Love living this lifestyle, "in my Chevy Van and that's alright with me." The feeling of Freedom is Amazing. ✌️

@chatteyj

Жыл бұрын

Why live in NYC though? So they can go out to bars?

Living in a van, down by the river has become cool. I can’t wait to do it.

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

4 ай бұрын

Go for it

Great builds! Love what these guys are doing. This is the home of the future. I am hoping to start my box truck conversion early this year. Greetings from sunny Jamaica.

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

I’ve been camping in my Sienna camper van in downtown San Diego from Monday to Friday for the last 5 months.

I know that very block where the vans are now parked. It has an amazing view at the end of the block of the Manhattan skyline.

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it seems to be a nice place to live and work

I bought an rv camper van last year and was on the road all year during the pandemic. I keep an apt in Manhattan, barely at this point but I’m still here living rent free. I had no idea this community exists and I’m super impressed you guys can do this full time. The nypd doesn’t ever give these guys a hard time ? Given this city I’m amazed.

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story. No challenges like that in this alley but the days are numbered

@ThisDaniel

2 жыл бұрын

@@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures im amazed they could do this but I totally agree. Nypd busted a bunch of vans doin illegal air Bnb ma recently. The attitude of rent paying nyc residents is why should you live cheap if we all gotta pay.

Rob was awesome. Kind eyes.

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I really enjoy his company

Yay, a video about van life in an urban environment on the east coast!

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@cathycoryell2351

2 жыл бұрын

Rare, trifecta!

The last few minutes of this video were great and inspirational

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

Great video, excellent questions, gave the subjects the time to speak for themselves.

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

It's nice to see people that are in the Van Life that aren't doing drugs and have a vision and goals ✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼