Vanlife Camping 🏕️ - They Came to COLLECT & We Couldn't Get It Open

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Vanlife camping in the rocky mountains with my cousins and ‪@happycoffeevanlife‬ Our morning started with a collection debt and moved along with some laid back activities which lead to some unsolvable frustration.
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My name is Matthew and I live in a van. I lost my job due to "cut backs" from the pandemic of 2020 and decided to seriously restructure my life. I am also a single dad who needed to find a solution that would allow me to remain in my daughter's life and plan for her future. After tons of research into #vanlife, I knew it was for me.
From March 2021 until October 2021 I spent my days building out my Chevrolet Express 2500, which came to be known as "Lucky" and as of October 18, 2021 I have been living in Lucky full time.
The build was done with almost no experience on my end and I used the one incredible tool I had at my disposal - the internet - to learn what I needed to build Lucky into a very comfortable tiny home.
I have always had a bit of a passion for being in front of the camera and really enjoy capturing the world around us. This really played into how I was feeling after almost a year of working from home when I "commuted" from the bedroom to the couch. I was starting to feel extremely unhealthy, unmotivated and despondent. I HATED that, and that's not a word I like to throw around. This new lifestyle gives me opportunities I just didn't have before and I am so excited to be able to share it all with you.
I truly believe we all have the capabilities to turn our lives around, should we choose to do so - and if I can inspire you to shoot for something better then I have done a decent job and that will keep me going.
There is more to life than the consume, consume, spend, spend lifestyle I feel we have all been conditioned to follow and I just want to do the best I can for myself first and foremost. Our time is limited and I do not want to waste another second on a lifestyle that doesn't bring me joy!
Be Happy, Be Creative, Be Yourself and BE POSITIVE!

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  • @TechPeasant404
    @TechPeasant404Ай бұрын

    Ended on a real cliffhanger. “Will Amber get her door opened? Will she ever snowboard? Will Matthew spill his beer again? Find out next week on VanlifePLUS”

  • @VanlifePLUS

    @VanlifePLUS

    Ай бұрын

    I’d never make you wait a week! 😂

  • @OutbackOntario

    @OutbackOntario

    Ай бұрын

    @@VanlifePLUS aren't all your videos from a week in the past?

  • @VanlifePLUS

    @VanlifePLUS

    Ай бұрын

    @@OutbackOntario yessir

  • @OutbackOntario

    @OutbackOntario

    Ай бұрын

    @@VanlifePLUS did you get the back door open lol hahaha

  • @user-ui1zv8bd4y

    @user-ui1zv8bd4y

    Ай бұрын

    @@VanlifePLUS uuhh yes 😆

  • @phosawelonewolf2886
    @phosawelonewolf2886Ай бұрын

    That was so cute when you asked Penny to meet you at the front door. Then Ta Da there she is.💜

  • @JayneW911
    @JayneW911Ай бұрын

    Tell Amber she could use the snowboard as a tray table on her bed! For the midnight snacks while she’s watching, her TV shows!!👍🏻🤣

  • @preparingthebridefaithoutr6884
    @preparingthebridefaithoutr6884Ай бұрын

    PRETTY Penny stealing the show ...and our hearts again!👍💖🤗😺.

  • @Temarama7

    @Temarama7

    Ай бұрын

    Penny loving the outdoors 💙 Amber with the Red hair like the Irish Lady not quite! Nice to see you all enjoying camping again. Great Company Indeed.

  • @guyintie3326
    @guyintie3326Ай бұрын

    Fun fact, my mothers friend is one of the owners of rvita along side her family. My mother was given samples of it before it hit shelves so its cool to see you support local companies

  • @007nadineL

    @007nadineL

    Ай бұрын

    Can you reach out and tell them about Matt to see if they want to do a collaboration with him please? .

  • @tracyk-79
    @tracyk-79Ай бұрын

    You are such a good friend helping Amber with her door Matthew. You are always so patient and kind.

  • @JaimeSummers69

    @JaimeSummers69

    Ай бұрын

    What a joke. He's just misogynistic.

  • @preparingthebridefaithoutr6884
    @preparingthebridefaithoutr6884Ай бұрын

    LUV that opening, heheheee!😲😆😂🤭 ...got ya, Lindsey! Tooooo FUNNY!👌😁🎉

  • @christinamann3640

    @christinamann3640

    Ай бұрын

    KZreadr in the family pranks 😂😂😂

  • @donnamoore7554
    @donnamoore7554Ай бұрын

    Don’t beat yourself up over the microphone. You fast forward so much and add music that it blends right in. You’re home is really coming along. Love that it’s camping season again and the gang is together again!! I love those mountains!! And the added humor is dessert!! Have fun. Be safe. ❤

  • @Linda-xb5ol
    @Linda-xb5olАй бұрын

    Thanks for sharing that was so sweet hearing Penny licking her heart for her treats❤❤❤❤❤I really hope Amber can get her back door fixed on Regina❤❤❤❤

  • @007nadineL

    @007nadineL

    Ай бұрын

    That asmr sound and video cracks me up so much .

  • @shelleydailey3310
    @shelleydailey3310Ай бұрын

    Y’all should have a reality show! I could watch y’all all day long hilarious ! Matthew, you are like big brother to Amber and Lindsey . Big hugs from East texas. Thank you for sharing.

  • @007nadineL

    @007nadineL

    Ай бұрын

    He does have a reality show. We're watching it on KZread.

  • @tinafeatherston5129
    @tinafeatherston5129Ай бұрын

    You guys are inspiring me to rent a van and go camping near me. Somewhere. The trees are calling my name.

  • @007nadineL

    @007nadineL

    Ай бұрын

    Do it Tina 🎉🎉🎉🎉😂😂❤❤❤❤

  • @williamclark622
    @williamclark622Ай бұрын

    good to see amber

  • @Monarch67
    @Monarch67Ай бұрын

    Yes behind the wheel/tire, I have one. IMPORTANT, face it the right way or you will curse when you have to do it again, those tires are so heavy!!!!!

  • @christiebolden2288
    @christiebolden2288Ай бұрын

    Good evening Matthew, Penny, Lindsey, Sadie and Amber!!! I hope you all are having fun!!! I have some of those can toppers and I LOVE them!!! Not only do they keep things from spilling out if the can gets knocked about but it also keeps bees and bugs from going into the can!!! Please give Penny lots of scratches and kisses from me! And I am happy to see Amber again as I know a lot of us are!! God bless!!!

  • @melisa8256
    @melisa8256Ай бұрын

    Ahh my favorite time of day is here. Thank you Matthew 🩵

  • @coffeegator6116
    @coffeegator6116Ай бұрын

    Good to see Amber ☕🐊🔥🧡

  • @edithtrowbridge1775
    @edithtrowbridge1775Ай бұрын

    😢Rent a camper or rent a cabin. Maybe a 2 room tent. Or maybe an air mattress or cheap crib mattress for the front seats of the van. Then dark out curtains for behind the seats to create a private bedroom for Brooklyn. For camping she might like to learn to use a walkie talkie.

  • @calinurselori6477
    @calinurselori6477Ай бұрын

    I didn't know that they have camping police lol but they were nice/sweet camping police. ❤

  • @melisa8256

    @melisa8256

    Ай бұрын

    We have camping police in The PNW too. Not at every campground (or camping allowed) spots but some and especially on holiday weekends.

  • @Pammellam

    @Pammellam

    Ай бұрын

    Those ladies were more like camping spot greeters and camp spot fee collectors. My sister did that for a while in a big camp ground in the states… She also sold camp fire logs etc.

  • @JoFoxynHomer
    @JoFoxynHomerАй бұрын

    Oh man! I wanna go camping!! I live in my van but it's not the same as being out in the woods! Love watching you and your group, Matthew.

  • @JayneW911
    @JayneW911Ай бұрын

    😂❤ You have to get the FLEX TAPE out and fix that beer topper😂😂😂😂

  • @naomidonovan-perry2667
    @naomidonovan-perry2667Ай бұрын

    Good evening Matthew Penny and Ladies! Hope camping went well.

  • @preparingthebridefaithoutr6884
    @preparingthebridefaithoutr6884Ай бұрын

    LUV the camping video/vlogs ...its ALWAYS a good time with U and the girls!👍💖🤗🎉.

  • @kathywrightjohnson6804
    @kathywrightjohnson6804Ай бұрын

    Hello Matthew and Penny, Amber, Lindsey and Sadie! Sorry I was late to the show. I was working on a puzzle. Curly Sue says hi to Penny!

  • @lucyalderman422
    @lucyalderman422Ай бұрын

    The little plastic toppers are better then putting your mouth against a cold can

  • @jesus773
    @jesus773Ай бұрын

    Great content thanks for sharing with us it was nice seeing everyone again camping together especially amber ❤

  • @dallastrujillo7540
    @dallastrujillo7540Ай бұрын

    11:24 She’s very precious!

  • @preparingthebridefaithoutr6884
    @preparingthebridefaithoutr6884Ай бұрын

    NOW that's a GREAT spot for your emergency medical kit ...it really had me concerned constantly falling off of the inside/bottom part of Lucky's rear door!🤔😊🤫👌

  • @kathim182
    @kathim182Ай бұрын

    So nice to see Amber again! You guys rock!

  • @Impala_Lily
    @Impala_LilyАй бұрын

    I love that Lindsey is so real 💙

  • @freedomdove
    @freedomdoveАй бұрын

    "Ladies first, just in case there are any spiderwebs." LOL. That's gentlemanly of you. 😁

  • @MrRedtaco11
    @MrRedtaco11Ай бұрын

    Great video Matthew. I hope that everyone is having a great time. Hi penny! See you in the next one bud.

  • @jackieluckyangel5610
    @jackieluckyangel5610Ай бұрын

    Matthew, dear, you need a toy hauler- just pull Grace in the back & go🥰

  • @Pammellam
    @PammellamАй бұрын

    Good morning from Japan. It was about 9:15 in the morning here when you uploaded the new blog!

  • @calinurselori6477
    @calinurselori6477Ай бұрын

    These camping videos are making me wanna go camping!!

  • @nailazion3113
    @nailazion3113Ай бұрын

    Hey Matthew and Penny and Lindsey and Amber and Sadie..

  • @jackieluckyangel5610
    @jackieluckyangel5610Ай бұрын

    🤪🤣😂Lindsey - gotta get those camping season kinks worked out 😜

  • @ljaymcca

    @ljaymcca

    Ай бұрын

    Lol right

  • @An_Eclectic_Mind
    @An_Eclectic_MindАй бұрын

    😂"Book of Words"😂...I always call them "Destructions".😊

  • @ruthanderson1758
    @ruthanderson1758Ай бұрын

    A small RV that you could tow Grace with.

  • @LindaC-uv2ol
    @LindaC-uv2olАй бұрын

    Thanks for taking us camping with your family.

  • @barbatkinson5822
    @barbatkinson5822Ай бұрын

    Hi Matthew and Queen Penny 👋😊🐈🚐🐥🇨🇦

  • @BreathlessDreams
    @BreathlessDreamsАй бұрын

    Hi Guys so glad you have a DJI ..I have a New one and went circles trying to Figure it out..Have FUN everyone ....🎉🎉🎉

  • @GypsyJvan
    @GypsyJvanАй бұрын

    thanks..

  • @colleenowens99
    @colleenowens99Ай бұрын

    I tried "What the Huck" about 3 summers ago when my sister and I went on our yearly trip. I had no problem consuming it.

  • @kerrymcclaren3082
    @kerrymcclaren3082Ай бұрын

    Yay!!!

  • @micaela10
    @micaela10Ай бұрын

    is it just me who thinks the sound is better without a microphone?

  • @laurastewart2418
    @laurastewart2418Ай бұрын

    Glad the first aid thing got figured out 😊

  • @rockinghorseexplorationand5504
    @rockinghorseexplorationand5504Ай бұрын

    Hi Matt and ladies Ray from Wisconsin here, welcome back Amber, luv da vids!!

  • @danielellington8407
    @danielellington8407Ай бұрын

    Tally freakin ho to y’all! Up in Canada! Hope Sadie, Amber, Penny and Matthew are chillin it up in the mountains! Matthew should not drink and be unsupervised while operations anything! May you have an AWESOME camping season Matthew! Love to see ya on the boat this summer! Stay safe, Stay Cool, GO CAMPING ⛺️!

  • @007nadineL

    @007nadineL

    Ай бұрын

    Drive up !!!

  • @rajanikumari3672
    @rajanikumari3672Ай бұрын

    Hey 👋 campers. Looks like a good time. Ford's are infamous for those door cables. I've had to fix all of mine, even a couple of times on the back.

  • @christel1783

    @christel1783

    Ай бұрын

    Chevy too! Astro van doors won't open either.

  • @garynewton2016
    @garynewton2016Ай бұрын

    love it real camping thank for including us without fast forward best camping vid so far waiting for next chapter and keep on choogling

  • @Yvonneb_
    @Yvonneb_Ай бұрын

    Another great video. Was lovely seeing Amber again xx

  • @douglashelland5055
    @douglashelland5055Ай бұрын

    I have seen that break light before installed behind the Rim/Tire.

  • @Monarch67
    @Monarch67Ай бұрын

    The thermacell part was so funny. I have done the same thing so hope she doesn't feel too bad!

  • @ljaymcca

    @ljaymcca

    Ай бұрын

    Not at all lol

  • @canadiannat8960
    @canadiannat8960Ай бұрын

    🍀🌼🍀🌼🍀 A jolly good time! 🏕

  • @Charlotte-bn4gp
    @Charlotte-bn4gpАй бұрын

    Aww man! What a great camping trip! And such an incredible spot😮 Penny saves the day!(and a few bucks!😂)

  • @dp1091
    @dp1091Ай бұрын

    Hi Matthew and Penny 👋

  • @hikersmama8813
    @hikersmama8813Ай бұрын

    Not the newest King book, You Like It Darker just released … collection including a sequel to Cujo.

  • @ljaymcca

    @ljaymcca

    Ай бұрын

    Am looking forward to reading that one- though I struggle with his short stories bc always want them to be longer.

  • @UrdnotChuckles
    @UrdnotChucklesАй бұрын

    Heck, if you want a camper then maybe that'll be Lucky 3.0. Just tow it with Grace instead of the other way around! You'd likely have to leave said trailer places more often when out and about, but hey could work.

  • @VaguelyMeandering
    @VaguelyMeanderingАй бұрын

    Oh my goodness...you still have the Fernie Beer! I got the What the Huck because I recalled you liked it? And you did! The Enduro has mango in it, and you were on a mango thing for awhile. I'm happy you found some time to relax...while fixing things...I am the same...I can't usually settle if there's something that could be done...well, unless it's housework at home... it will be awhile until I can see part 2...the cliffhanger!!!

  • @kayjay9341
    @kayjay9341Ай бұрын

    Brooklyn could just stay in the van with you.

  • @summoner2100
    @summoner2100Ай бұрын

    but you're walking through woods.. so if Ambers going first, the person trailing in horror movies disappears first 😆😂

  • @unleashedsky
    @unleashedskyАй бұрын

    i had a teacher in high school that instead of saying ladies first or after you .he would say dirt before the broom...you just reminded me of that having Amber walk ahead to clear the spiderwebs lol

  • @007nadineL

    @007nadineL

    Ай бұрын

    Lolzzzzz 😂😂😂😂 Age before beauty !!! .

  • @LindaC-uv2ol
    @LindaC-uv2olАй бұрын

    Hi Amber

  • @sheilacaine
    @sheilacaineАй бұрын

    😂❤ so many projects. I’m tired again. 😂

  • @NeergTop
    @NeergTopАй бұрын

    Man amber is looking good today 👍

  • @user-jw9cw4gd3x
    @user-jw9cw4gd3xАй бұрын

    I really love Amber so much she is such a sweet woman! Matthew thanks for helping her your such a good friend ! Thank you for sharing ❤😊

  • @margueritemitchell1829
    @margueritemitchell1829Ай бұрын

    Hello ❤from Beautiful British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦

  • @ShinyNickelBlades
    @ShinyNickelBladesАй бұрын

    Ummm... Capris??? Tell her to stop stealing Brooklyn's clothes! 🤣

  • @007nadineL

    @007nadineL

    Ай бұрын

    Ikr She's wearing toddler yoga capris .

  • @cynkingking
    @cynkingkingАй бұрын

    Bermuda shorts. Capris are below the knee.

  • @007nadineL

    @007nadineL

    Ай бұрын

    They weren't Bermuda shorts either... too tight

  • @aussiejac
    @aussiejacАй бұрын

    One of those collectors sounded Aussie

  • @VanlifePLUS

    @VanlifePLUS

    Ай бұрын

    100%

  • @MarkDavidson859
    @MarkDavidson859Ай бұрын

    Ok. Absolute classic opening. 🤣

  • @donnamoore7554
    @donnamoore7554Ай бұрын

    They gave you a good deal on the campground.

  • @ljaymcca

    @ljaymcca

    Ай бұрын

    That was in addition to the $130 I had already spent, it's not a cheap campground.

  • @donnamoore7554

    @donnamoore7554

    Ай бұрын

    Yikes!!!! I stand corrected!!! Guess if you’re gonna play in the Canadian Rockies you’re gonna pay. Unless you get a 4x4 as well and go off-road camping. Then you may have to battle grizzlies. So no!! Pay the big bucks

  • @xsmokernow
    @xsmokernowАй бұрын

    You have to click the button several times fast than it will light.

  • @Camaro-Sean
    @Camaro-SeanАй бұрын

    Yeah. 30 minutes!

  • @tinafeatherston5129
    @tinafeatherston5129Ай бұрын

    Did Lindsey enjoy reading Holly? Holly’s grown on me and is now one of my favorite King characters. After Roland, of course.

  • @ljaymcca

    @ljaymcca

    Ай бұрын

    It was fabulous, I'm so glad she got her own book.

  • @tinafeatherston5129

    @tinafeatherston5129

    Ай бұрын

    @@ljaymcca Right? I always end up wanting to meet his characters.

  • @LisaCisaPisa
    @LisaCisaPisaАй бұрын

    Penny’s AMSR portion of your video. 😁

  • @lucillehjort971
    @lucillehjort971Ай бұрын

    I was missing Amber and thought she might be coming out of hibernation soon. ☺️. It’s been fun watching you with your cousin/s too.

  • @user-ui1zv8bd4y
    @user-ui1zv8bd4yАй бұрын

    Anyone else telling Matthew to look up directions on KZread to hook up the beauteous gift of the spare tire light. That is on the outside it seems because I always see it as a ring of light on the roads. We go on long roadtrips Matthew and have seen most of the US and Canada. “Push her out” ( unsaid part of that- calm down now) 😂😂😂😂

  • @maryhight6030
    @maryhight6030Ай бұрын

    I Love Amber❤

  • @oneaussiesadventure
    @oneaussiesadventureАй бұрын

    AMBER has a camera in her hand! Are you getting back into it?

  • @alanshaffer6724
    @alanshaffer6724Ай бұрын

    Hi Matthew

  • @VanlifePLUS

    @VanlifePLUS

    Ай бұрын

    Hi Alan

  • @ricebike
    @ricebikeАй бұрын

    Gotta rotate that full size spare rim into the mix of Grace... the tires have date codes and will eventually start to dry rot after about 6 years

  • @regbillings4955
    @regbillings4955Ай бұрын

    I find it funny Matthew, day before your enjoying the quiet, next day your both noisy as hell lol,yeah dude thing too lol , great start of the day lol

  • @TheSt1ngRay
    @TheSt1ngRayАй бұрын

    Lyndsey going to write a letter! lol!

  • @authordanigray
    @authordanigrayАй бұрын

    I've seen another jeep with that light. You mount it behind the tire

  • @DennyMaggard
    @DennyMaggardАй бұрын

    .....!!!!!!!please!!!!!!!....ask amber to Stat making video again....

  • @VanlifePLUS

    @VanlifePLUS

    Ай бұрын

    I think you should 😁

  • @deandigiacomo2010
    @deandigiacomo2010Ай бұрын

    👍👍

  • @alvinmousseau1100
    @alvinmousseau1100Ай бұрын

    Awesome video

  • @mbrider2373
    @mbrider2373Ай бұрын

    That's pricey camping. Manitoba Parks basic site is $15-20. Group is $33. No mountain views, but great scenery, forests, etc. I'm planning a trip during the summer with my kids going to BC. Was thinking about tenting on the way, but with those prices I might just drive through. Lol

  • @katherinespong8139
    @katherinespong8139Ай бұрын

    Matthew, pimping Penny out for reduced fees? She definately was a draw. LMAO.

  • @Trace-kf2ly
    @Trace-kf2lyАй бұрын

    No crib tournament but tournament music ? What da huck?

  • @melodieyanchik4309
    @melodieyanchik4309Ай бұрын

    ☘️☘️😼😼♥️♥️

  • @shannonscrazyhouse877
    @shannonscrazyhouse877Ай бұрын

    If she has a ford then you take the handle off and your see I wire under the handle and your need to put the wire back in place

  • @ileneahrens8741
    @ileneahrens8741Ай бұрын

    When are you playing crib with Lindsey?

  • @VanlifePLUS

    @VanlifePLUS

    Ай бұрын

    Tomorrow!

  • @ileneahrens8741

    @ileneahrens8741

    Ай бұрын

    Will be watching. Love your videos.

  • @hollyd7554
    @hollyd7554Ай бұрын

    Are you using a different camera lately as I notice the videos are fuzzy lately when zooming in and not that long ago it was always clear. It's just when you place it farther away

  • @adeanaargle5739
    @adeanaargle5739Ай бұрын

    🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

  • @bonniejackson1321
    @bonniejackson1321Ай бұрын

    🥰😍🤩

  • @jo-Ann1969
    @jo-Ann1969Ай бұрын

    I'm from England so this could be a stupid question but are there bears in them woods ?

  • @Lisalovesspiritssouls
    @LisalovesspiritssoulsАй бұрын

    See stuff my dog to old for buses and random strangers ..

  • @Theodorussfo
    @TheodorussfoАй бұрын

    Why are you using the cooler to keep your drinks cold when there is a ready snowbank right there?

  • @christinamann3640

    @christinamann3640

    Ай бұрын

    He filled the cooler with that snowbank

  • @Theodorussfo

    @Theodorussfo

    Ай бұрын

    @@christinamann3640 Yes I saw that too; but why bother with the cooler at all in the first place?

  • @christinamann3640

    @christinamann3640

    Ай бұрын

    @@Theodorussfo putting them within reach

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