$300,000 to $800,000 on a Living Vehicle RV. Here's why!

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@mattsbrute 11 ай бұрын

This trailer is legit. I come from a background of 31 years building government / military mobile communications vehicles. These vehicles / trailers range anywhere from 300k to 3 million dollars for one build. The cabinetry and exterior design of this trailer is very close to what we have built in the past and from what i see in this video just bumping thru it, this a quality rig. Id love to crawl around under it and see it up close. The material and labor costs / quality control are very high on a rig like this. I know people are going to bash the price range but they have no idea what go's into something like this. Id love to work with them. They hiring? HaHa

@michaeljakus8373 11 ай бұрын

This vid. has only been up for 3 hrs. and I see alot of negative comments on a great product. Quality has gone to shit in all aspects of just about all industries. It is a breath of fresh air to see this couple putting together an amazing product. The cost is what it is. If you want the best your going to have to pay good money for it. With that being said , some here are saying it's for the 1% . This may be true but if you want one become part of the 1% as this couple did. If you listened to the interview you would realize that these two did not come from a silver spoon but worked really hard to get to the point that they are now, remodeling one trailer at a time. How about we look at the good we see instead of trying to make things as negative as we possibly can.

@LivingVehicle 11 ай бұрын

My father told me never to take my foot off a ladder to kick at someone who was kicking at me. If I did that, I would no longer be climbing. While they are kicking he said, I should keep stepping. Thank you for the support! -Matthew

@michaeljakus8373 11 ай бұрын

@@LivingVehicle Your father was very wise.

@gkseeton 11 ай бұрын

Fascinating! The more vehicles like this, the better. These challenge the other companies to look for ways to bring mass production to this quality level but bring down cost. Quality is never cheap.

@hackertexas6171 11 ай бұрын

JD, thanks for reviewing this trailer and the wonderful owners of the Living Vehicle. I became aware soon after their launch on KZfaq. I’ve owned 5 RVs and never satisfied with quality and function. This product has addressed my imaginations of a great RV. I been shopping for my next RV and I think I have found it in the Living Vehicle. Nothing is more expensive than poor quality for a temporary fix. Thanks again.

@joannahofmann4570 11 ай бұрын

Please feel free to reach out with any questions. We'd love to give you an in-person tour if you can make it to CA. We have a number of events throughout the year.

@Technocrat. 11 ай бұрын

I'd get an upgrade for the patio with optional pop up walls for colder weather camping

@Technocrat. 11 ай бұрын

@@thekinarbo typeo , colder

@CPT_Nelson 11 ай бұрын

Those guys are so knowledgeable, I would feel secured buying a unit from them if I had the money.

@OpenAirAdventure 11 ай бұрын

Living vehicle is no doubt one of the best built and backed units on the market which I'll never own. Kenny

@CardelliFamof8 11 ай бұрын

Pricey unit, may not be able to afford, but innovative concepts that could be disruptive in the RV space.

@Agg1E91 11 ай бұрын

Interesting. That bathroom reminds me a little of the bathroom I used on a cruise I recently took. A little aesthetic "fru-fru" is sacrificed for a lot of longterm functionality. I like it!

@zaphods2ndhead193 11 ай бұрын

Personally I think the difference between RV's and Living Vehicle is starts with the name. It is a LIVING Vehicle, not a Recreational Vehicle. I could/would be the home you live in, not something you take out once or twice a year for a week or two. But, as happens with very high end cars, the ground that is broken here eventually works its way down.

@stevenfoster5737 11 ай бұрын

From what I've seen so far I am very inpressed. Seating space is my issue. The rear seat/dinette/bed doesn't allow for seating area for 4 people to watch TV comfortably. I need a living room.

@joannahofmann4570 11 ай бұрын

The dinette converts to a very spacious and comfortable lounge area big enough for the whole family. We also offer a projector for a big screen experience in the master bedroom.

@SuperAudionut 11 ай бұрын

This is awesome. Please make a 16 footer under 6000 lbs for $100-120.

@walkerhound4055 11 ай бұрын

my current and 3rd RV is an ATC 28' trailer. The all aluminum trailer concept is a bit utilitarian. It is also the most trouble/worry free experience and lowest cost of ownership I have had in my 8 years of nomadic living. the LV is addressing the biggest shortcoming I have with my ATC (temperature control). an aluminum box gets very hot and cold. If I had a LV, I could stay places longer with fewer compromises in comfort. as for the price... it is a lot for a trailer obviously, but I have spent as much on a Class A. The trailer has a lower cost of ownership, will weather coastal locations better, I expect less depreciation and a much better boondocking home (no more mice sneaking in!). My ATC is the only rv I can sell today for the same price I paid for it 2 years ago, because the all aluminum trailer is built to last for generations and there really isn't much mfg deference from a 2021 vs a 2023 model. I suspect the LV secondary market is similar.

@nomad9935 11 ай бұрын

Saw these when they first came out. Glad you had this great interview.

@Berrypancakes229 11 ай бұрын

These prices are for millionaires not at my price range. Their nice trailers and built with great quality.

@mattsbrute 11 ай бұрын

There are 22 million Millionaires in the US according to a quick Google search. Pretty big market

@SlickCat 11 ай бұрын

I had a 3 bedroom 2 bath Ranch with 2 acres for $180,000.00 in New Jersey. A trailer starting at $300,000.00 no thanks 😂

@robbiefoss6913 11 ай бұрын

I have to buy a 200k truck to pull it, now im in the 700k range minimum. I can buy a beautiful used Prevo for that. Flat tow my cars or a stacker. Or, the Brinkley 5th wheel. These are as well built as they get, but to be honest, it doesnt even look comfortable to sit in. I dont need steel drawers, its not a tool box. Just my opinion, thanks for all the great videos. And still, hats off to these people for building a beast of a trailer, there is nothing cheap about them. Just not for everyone.

@Berrypancakes229 11 ай бұрын

@@robbiefoss6913 yup for sure. Very expensive to have to purchase both.

@Technocrat. 11 ай бұрын

Very nice RV units. Are they Canada winterized? Seeing as mostly Aluminum, the cold would leech through metal to inside panels. The inner and outer walls are they Azdel?

@paulhudson8321 11 ай бұрын

Very well built. Love to see what a truck camper would be like that they designed and built. 👍🇨🇦

@buzzbuzz5724 11 ай бұрын

Excellent video, as always. Very detailed and extremely well thought out RV. Significant attention to detail and utilitarian functionality. Was shocked to see their new model is being built with walnut. Odd, after so much was made about wood not being long-lasting.

@BigTruckBigRV 11 ай бұрын

I think all living vehicles have a small element of wood, primarily for cosmetic appeal and warm.

@Billliamm 11 ай бұрын

Companies that use "military grade" in any form of advertising clearly don't know how bad military grade anything is. They use the lowest bidder for a reason. They probably also couldn't describe what makes it "military grade" if they were challenged to tell you. This stuff is exponentially better than military grade.

@157-40_T 11 ай бұрын

What is the R value of ceiling, walls, floors (conditioned space). An ERV would be a cool option for fresh and filtered air. What is the web site of manufacturer. Lead time like a year?

@RuthMagouirk-mp2sv 3 ай бұрын

I would like to see you go more into the water system please. Undeveloped land is fairly cheap here but the cost of having a well dug is not.

@VeloWeaponry 11 ай бұрын

JD Great vid and this should be your next RV/travel trailer.. I would love to test one for a month..

@nightdragon5223 11 ай бұрын

The LV is designed for off-grid and sustainable right?. Two questions. First: Would LV upgrade to an electric incinerator toilet to eliminate the black tank altogether and substitute it for another fresh water tank maybe? Second: could the trailer ball be replaced with an articulating hitch for traversing less than desirable terrain? Other than that, I love quality work done on a made in America product rather than just cutting quality for saving a few bucks.

@BigTruckBigRV 11 ай бұрын

The incinerator toilet is currently an option. Not sure at this weight you would want to take it to place you'd need an articulating hitch.

@williamalford5286 11 ай бұрын

Amazing vehicles! I would really like to see them integrate something like the Alde hydronic heating system. That would really compliment this type of vehicle nicely and would better take advantage of the power systems available in the vehicle.

@herserenehighnessm Ай бұрын

Excellent

@GunnyBB0369 11 ай бұрын

It would be amazing if they made a toy hauler version.

@andresmontoto1276 11 ай бұрын

Being prior military... specifically. Navy Submariner... I cringe every time I hear "Military Grade" .... prior Vets know what I'm talking about... everything we get in the military comes from companies that won contracts because they were the lowest bidder... and cut corners with just about every aspect of that contract to save a buck... at the expense of service member that has to depend on that piece of gear. You might want to tell those nice folks to go easy on that term "military grade" instead... say top quality materials were sourced. But these folks did an outstanding job in the forethought and construction of their products.

@kingfishstevens305 11 ай бұрын

Has the charm of a mobile dentist office

@joannahofmann4570 11 ай бұрын

Great business idea!

@markoberlin2451 Ай бұрын

The frame and floor it like most aluminum horse trailers on the market that cost no where near that.

@Technocrat. 11 ай бұрын

My broinlaw and wife too their 24ft RV up north on side roads and cabinets, doors flew off and even fridge door ripped off. That's due to cheap materials and a twisting of the frame. This Trailer would survive, perhaps a door may pop open, maybe.

@Technocrat. 11 ай бұрын

How woukd these units fair with regards to Aluminum oxidation?

@joannahofmann4570 11 ай бұрын

Fantastic! The skin is anodized, which is an electromechanical process. This means the oxidation process has been forced instead of allowing it to evolve naturally over time which preserves the condition of the skin. The oxidized layer on the exterior is the barrier that protects the aluminum itself. Anodized aluminum is 6 times more durable than uncoated aluminum.

@metallica2500 11 ай бұрын

Are you good with only an 8 inch beam, I would think they would do 10 or better

@LivingVehicle 11 ай бұрын

This is a great question! A 10 or even 12 inch A-frame aluminum tube wouldn’t be sufficient. The result would only lower the chassis closer to ground, decreasing ground clearance. This is one area where we need the hybrid construction of aluminum + steel to achieve the high strength structural solution. Embedded within the section of the rectangular A-frame tube is a high strength coated steel plate from the coupler back to the chassis. This is one of the main stress points that requires use of steel, and allows us to reduce the overall depth of the chassis. -Matthew, LV

@JandAReview1 11 ай бұрын

@@LivingVehicleGreat build on these units! Hopefully one day we will get to see and touch the quality of your product.

@olebloom1641 11 ай бұрын

LV's are the epitome of the British idiom "I'm to poor for cheap shoes".

@CabanaBoy63 11 ай бұрын

Where in Santa Barbara?? That's my hometown (used to be)...born and raised there!

@BigTruckBigRV 11 ай бұрын

Downtown

@ted5394 5 ай бұрын

So love the work that went into creating these mobile homes I think they’re fantasticly well built, and really that’s what everybody’s looking for something that’s built well that’s going to last a long time and is very durable. Unfortunately a lot of people aren’t going to be able to afford them me included I’ve been working for 30 years in the telecommunication world and the cost of this is close to what I have coming out into my retirement. I would’ve had a lot more. Unfortunately the government takes a big old share of what I made through the years. So maybe that’s what you’re looking for build for the rich they have a lot more disposable income. Maybe you could not make one that lasts 100 years but last 50 years cut the price in half and compete with airstream then I would be truly interested, until then good luck. Hope you make lots of money selling your product, which is very nice unfortunately way way too expensive!!

@renaissancepoet 11 ай бұрын

Do you know what the difference between a Living Vehicle and a Provost is? If the Living Vehicle were to be made airtight, NASA could use it on the Moon. Not so with a Provost. That's the difference between money spent on rock-solid construction & engineering, and elegant options & aesthetics.

@LivingVehicle 11 ай бұрын

Great comment! Living Vehicle is so airtight, we install a mechanical outdoor air intake and HEPA filtration system as standard in every unit. Optional equipment for even more extreme environments is a ERV system for humidity and heat exchange with outdoor air filtration.

@renaissancepoet 11 ай бұрын

@@LivingVehicle That is amazingly impressive!

@marginbuu212 11 ай бұрын

Hmmm...house mortgage or RV?

@kenmiller5954 10 ай бұрын

you get what you pay for with living vehicle you could pay a lot more for a rv that would not half the life

@chadclark5204 11 ай бұрын

JD, what is the expected life and cost of replacement for batteries?

@HabitualButtonPusher 11 ай бұрын

I recall saying on a past 5th wheel vid, it may be better to just do a custom Spacecraft Mfg build and you going “that’s 2 or 3 times the cost!” I agree these are neat, but there is zero way I would buy from these guys over Spacecraft.

@julieryan6453 11 ай бұрын

Beautiful but I think for the average person way out of range.

@markoberlin2451 Ай бұрын

The price on that is ridiculous. I can build a 3000 sf house for less than that. There is no reason they can't build a quality rv at a decent price.

@United_Kangaroo1992 11 ай бұрын

Great mic quality for this video I have a request: on future videos can you make it mono audio? If you listen to your videos woth headphones, its awkward to hear your voice going back and forth between ears

@ronbianco5919 11 ай бұрын

I’m sorry BTRV, but I haven’t seen anything that even comes close to explaining why these units are costing in excess of $2000 per square foot. That’s insane.

@mattsbrute 11 ай бұрын

Its quality materials and experienced integration guys.

@dangeroustoman 11 ай бұрын

I have a loaf of bread made with quality grain and years of making bread for $300 a loaf. How many do you want. Did I mention you can put anything you want on it, even meat ya. 🙄

@mattsbrute 11 ай бұрын

@@dangeroustoman Its clear you have never worked on high end integration platforms and have no idea what engineering, planning, material sourcing, QC, facility cost and quality labor is involved in a quality product. Not to mention the business side of insurance, workmans comp and make a little profit to keep the lights on.

@sneezinhatch 11 ай бұрын

@@mattsbruteyeah the quality, materials,and all the technology is topnotch but I can rehab a 5 wheel with full frame with air ride on board generator, smart everything with the best materials for half these cost only because they are no two alike

@LivingVehicle 11 ай бұрын

Our former business prior to Living Vehicle, Hofmann, Architecture, did exactly what you are describing @sneezinhatch. There is a very strong market for this. 10 years of experience and 400+ projects later, the upward limitations of these up fitting projects were apparent. Without taking ownership of the design and engineering of the vehicle itself, there was always a limit to what we were able to accomplish. Living Vehicle is part of a much larger vision. -Matthew

@roguesovereignrogue9124 11 ай бұрын

What do you think the percentage of people that can afford one of these Rigs is? 1, 2%?

@cookingsherry8784 11 ай бұрын

I would estimate less than the top 1%, so mainly the elites.

@BigTruckBigRV 11 ай бұрын

Probably around 1 or .5. Same as people who budget for other high dollar things.. remember a payment on this is likely less than a $100k vehicle due to loan length

@aaronbritt2025 11 ай бұрын

I don't really see $800k worth of RV here. Yes, it's high end and solar panels, lithium batteries are expensive. Still don't see where $800k is going when $800k gets you most of a Spacecraft Mfg. 5th wheel. This is not a comment slamming them as I can see a lot of high end components and the quality seems to be there. I just don't see the value, compared to other super high end brands.

@Berrypancakes229 11 ай бұрын

I’ve seen builds on mobile tiny homes built with good quality not cost this high.

@BigTruckBigRV 11 ай бұрын

This is overbuilt amazing quality not just good quality

@craigwilliams1073 11 ай бұрын

Not knocking the fact that they're beautiful, but no. Pound for Pound, dollar for dollar I'm getting a Luxes instead! Weight vs space, hard no.

@jond4137 11 ай бұрын

I know there’s a market for everything but this is a little over the top.

@debbienelson8013 3 ай бұрын

Way too expensive! The whole idea of tiny houses is to be affordable. Then come all the geniuses who have to out do everything.

@joecool509 11 ай бұрын

the term military grade is not what you think it means... built by the lowest bidder. coming from the military,

@mattsbrute 11 ай бұрын

That depends on who is being supported.

@BigTruckBigRV 11 ай бұрын

Actually what it means is that Military and most Public Sector organization write up a lengthy and extremely detailed RFP (request for proposal) that outline every single detail and requirement for a project. This can include granular details about required materials to be used, their life cycle requirements, as well as engineered specs. Then, the company who can produce it at the quality specified and the volume needed proceeds to the next phase of selection. Before a contract is awarded, years of oversight and scrutiny generally take place. That's how Government development and purchasing happens.. I live this everyday.

@mattsbrute 11 ай бұрын

@@BigTruckBigRVYou are spot on with this comment.

@icare7151 11 ай бұрын

@@BigTruckBigRVWell stated 💯 correct. I have co-authored many 🇺🇸Military Specifications commonly referred to as “Mil-Spec” from soft goods to high tech hardware and software. I have done the same with ASTM (I) with decades of manufacturing, compliance and failure analysis engineering experience.

@wdeemarwdeemar8739 11 ай бұрын

Well as a infantry Marine and VA employee military gear breaks down quickly and most of us replaced our gear with our personal gear in everything we could. Better gear by better vendors and manufacturers. So I find it laughable you would say they have high standard they most certainly do not. Government contracts have nothing to do with quality. It is one of the least concerns.

@shaunnanichols5956 11 ай бұрын

Wow sorry I would NOT purchase something that looks like a metal locker room!!

@BigTruckBigRV 11 ай бұрын

A little business called Airstream did a pretty good job.

@903_Camp 11 ай бұрын

Not interested in something me or 99% of your audience can't afford. How about a small and affordable series next

@JeremyLand 11 ай бұрын

I like the products. But this is a lot of days spent on something almost nobody can afford.

@United_Kangaroo1992 11 ай бұрын

There's so many other RV channels out there 🤗

@TurdyMcTurdface 11 ай бұрын

You could look at a few of the other thousand videos he has

@thekinarbo 11 ай бұрын

For videos about Rolls-Royce and Bentley do you also complain about affordability?

@paulcrowdis7443 11 ай бұрын

My head is hurting from all the talking. We get it. It’s good quality. Just show us the trailer.

@United_Kangaroo1992 11 ай бұрын

Then don't watch it?

@paulcrowdis7443 11 ай бұрын

@@United_Kangaroo1992 Yes? I didn’t make it all the way through. I normally like his videos, this series is too much talking, not enough showing. I’m not alone in this opinion.

@United_Kangaroo1992 11 ай бұрын

@@paulcrowdis7443 no you aren't but according to the poll you guys are in the minority. He can't make a video that will make everyone happy.

@paulcrowdis7443 11 ай бұрын

@@United_Kangaroo1992 I never asked him to, nor would I expect him to. Why are you so triggered by this?

@cookingsherry8784 11 ай бұрын

I agree it's a lot of blah, blah and boring. I think they are not showing much because there's not much to show except cold, sterile metal. I do not agree that these are high quality or luxury. Unless they're going for luxury prison atmosphere. 😂

@chuckpoz1968 11 ай бұрын

I don’t wish to be mean But ! Dude let the people talk I’ve enjoyed your Videos for a long time. But please step back and watch there reaction every single time You cut them off ! It’s annoying if you really want to improve your videos ? Please stop talking so much ! Let’s listen together! I was just getting ready for the builder to talk and you talked. 😡 you want truth ? Or keep patting you on the back because you know better? I hope you read this as much as you tell everyone to take time to read all the instruction people! Hope to see a better video !

@LivingVehicle 11 ай бұрын

If you would like to learn more about Living Vehicle, please check out our KZfaq channel. You will discover years of Videos where the owners go into detail about everything you are asking for. JD at BTBRV is arguably the greatest RV reviewer of all time on KZfaq. He has reviewed thousands of RVs over the years of all kinds. For this reason, I place an extremely high value on his opinion and wealth of knowledge. I specifically asked him to include his unbiased opinion throughout the series of videos. Thank you for watching! -Matthew, LV

@bobmullen1645 11 ай бұрын

@LivingVehicle Thank you for your response. I have watched hundreds of his videos! He is exceptional! No question. Once he does some research on the art of interviewing, he will be amazing at that as well. If it were me, I would have had you explain about YOUR HOMES first! Then, have a Q&A afterward. Like JD, you and your wife are exceptional communicators! Thank you for placing your trust in him. May God continue blessing you and your family.

@jake3705 11 ай бұрын

I personally think this is not going anywhere. They are way to overpriced. Yeah there durable but not fancy or nice looking inside. The people with 300 to 800 thousand will want want luxury not just durable.

@joannahofmann4570 11 ай бұрын

Living Vehicle has been in business for over 6 years and going strong. We've evolved our product year after year based on feedback from our customers that are living in the vehicles. Lots of options out there, but we are not going anywhere; We're going to continue to innovate and encourage a higher standard in the RV industry across all price points. Cheers!

@Hunterlewis675 11 ай бұрын

No thanks I will buy an apartment in Hawaii, why would you pay that

@donaldpereira2652 11 ай бұрын

I'm somewhat disappointed in you These people have a very good idea. If you endorse this I will be very disappointed in you, I wouldn't tow this without my F450...or, at all.