Couple's stunning home-on-wheels produces water, has solar awnings

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Kirsten Dirksen

Kirsten Dirksen

Жыл бұрын

After renovating over 400 Airstreams and living in boats and vehicles for a decade, Matthew and Joanna Hofmann created their Living Vehicle: a modern mobile home meant for year-round living in extreme weather (-4°F to 120°F) and equipped to go off-grid for long periods. [Our 1st video with Matthew's Airstream renovation work: • Studies architecture, ... ]
They started with a well-insulated aluminum shell with everything tucked inside (to prevent pipes from freezing in the winter). It’s designed to be self-sufficient with a large bank of rooftop solar, a heat pump/mini-split AC, and still-evolving water capture tech that extracts humidity from the air.
"When we came up with the name Living Vehicle it was two-fold," explains Joanna, "one, it's designed for full-time living compared to an RV which is recreational, but also, it's something that was able to sustain life, so being able to create water, for instance, creating your own energy."
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@keessnyders9449
@keessnyders9449 Жыл бұрын
I work repairing Airstreams and other trailers, and I am astounded at the level of thought and ingenuity that you've put into this build. My hat is off to you, sir!
@badsamaritan8223
@badsamaritan8223 Жыл бұрын
It's relatively easy when you have lots of money to dump into a project like this. It's easy for a $100k net zero luxury camper to seem economical, when you're living in a $600k home. Lots of the tech in this camper aren't novel. They're common features of other DIY campers, and are even in many retail RVs and trailers. The water condenser is the only real part of this that I haven't seen before, but it's also not new technology. There are other companies that have developed tech to pull water from the air and store it. If they really want to challenge themselves, they should be trying to reduce costs. Make plans or barebones trailers available to people at a low cost, so that more people can achieve this sort of sustainable freedom and comfort.
@Kimoto504
@Kimoto504 Жыл бұрын
Ha ha, you don't have to work on them to see how poorly they're built. It astounds me that to this day they're so flimsy, poorly made, with cheaped out fixtures and components.
@joannahofmann2784
@joannahofmann2784 Жыл бұрын
@@badsamaritan8223 Thanks for your feedback. Our goal is to change the world for the better. As our company continues to grow, we hope to offer more accessible living solutions. It is a personal goal of mine to help as many people as possible, and I do so in my own way. I hope to one day have the platform to make a positive difference in people's lives on a global scale. Cheers!
@brianhawes3115
@brianhawes3115 Жыл бұрын
I’m getting ready to restore a 31’ airstream and I am gonna go with a more modern look, sorta take a 1974 and bring it into the future, this has given me some great ideas
@darrylmcginty1296
@darrylmcginty1296 Жыл бұрын
You mean RICH people..
@user-fu3iz5eg1d
@user-fu3iz5eg1d Жыл бұрын
As an architect, I have been wondering when a truly self-sustained living unit would be available - I guess we have it now. Until now, boats, with a water making system have been the only viable option for indefinite off the grid living, only limited by food, and required repairs. This really combines all of the latest technologies, most intriguing of which is the atmospheric water generator. Water generation is the key to living off the grid. I will be looking at options to adapt this structure/vehicle into the new California state ADU laws. This structure should open the door to new site location options. The cost of providing utilities to a new living unit is typically a large part of the budget. this vehicle could be a game changer.
@joannahofmann2784
@joannahofmann2784 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback, Tom!
@joannahofmann4570
@joannahofmann4570 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking us on a trip down memory lane! So fun to look back on all of the adventures we've had over the years :)
@MerwinARTist
@MerwinARTist Жыл бұрын
Great video .. lots of wonderful ideas incorporated into one unit! Thanks for showing it off! 🙂
@joannahofmann2784
@joannahofmann2784 Жыл бұрын
@@MerwinARTist 🙏
@chrisredwoods
@chrisredwoods Жыл бұрын
@@joannahofmann2784 By far the best trailer build of them all! If you could giga press smaller 2 person trailers people would by millions of these.
@joannahofmann2784
@joannahofmann2784 Жыл бұрын
@@chrisredwoods We have a 24' option!
@hamradiojim6788
@hamradiojim6788 Жыл бұрын
Ive been following these people and their Living Vehicles for years, now. So glad you could tell their story. They've really hit the nail on the head for full time living off grid and also mobile living.
@joannahofmann2784
@joannahofmann2784 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your ongoing support!
@canyonero2050
@canyonero2050 3 ай бұрын
As long as you can afford a million dollars on a mobile solar panel
@tauntingfrenchman3054
@tauntingfrenchman3054 Ай бұрын
​@@canyonero2050 Solar panels are relatively cheap anymore. A decent solar power system will run you ~$2,000-$5,000. (includes cost of batteries, controllers, converters, etc.)
@leslielutz6140
@leslielutz6140 Жыл бұрын
Engineering masterpiece. Every component in this build is really not that much money except for the solar panels and numerous marine batteries. You would be paying for this guys skill and prowess. Well done Sir.
@Living-Vehicle-Matthew
@Living-Vehicle-Matthew Жыл бұрын
I'm humbled by your comment. Thank you for your support.
@joannahofmann4570
@joannahofmann4570 Жыл бұрын
LV is truly a culmination of many years of education, first-hand experience, and feedback from our hundreds of customers, from Airstream renovations to the many iterations of Living Vehicle models. It has been an ever-evolving concept, and we are passionate about reaching our ultimate goal of creating a fully self-sufficient, net-zero vehicle that generates its own resources.
@doronsherman
@doronsherman 11 ай бұрын
Solar isn't particularly expensive actually. Figure a dollar per watt for solar panels and a dollar per 3 watt-hour for LFP batteries. Plus the spring converters, inverter, etc.
@JH-uu7jl
@JH-uu7jl Жыл бұрын
I LOVE how well built this is. So many builders claim luxury because of high quality finishes but none of it is built to last. This is clearly built to last. Also love the thick walls for insulation because they probably also make it quieter in addition to helping with temperature control. Sound is a big part of a space so it's great that a mobile space is quiet.
@SequoiaElisabeth
@SequoiaElisabeth Жыл бұрын
Blown away. Nicest mobile living I have ever seen! This could be the future.
@LivingVehicle
@LivingVehicle Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@Living-Vehicle-Matthew
@Living-Vehicle-Matthew Жыл бұрын
One of my mentor's stayings - "Predict the future by inventing it"
@sweluhu29
@sweluhu29 Жыл бұрын
Living Vehicle is the ultimate goal. Quality build - I want need one.
@LivingVehicle
@LivingVehicle Жыл бұрын
Hi Junior. Thank you for taking the time to watch our story. Cheers!
@danieldiaz9948
@danieldiaz9948 Жыл бұрын
Just don’t give the living vehicle control of the door locks and climate control, we all know how that ends “Can you let me out, car, it’s getting pretty hot in here” “I’m sorry, I can’t do that Junior…”
@a.l.a.7847
@a.l.a.7847 Жыл бұрын
The design discipline and attention to detail: mind-boggling!
@joannahofmann2784
@joannahofmann2784 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the feedback! Living in small spaces for 10+ years helps you perfect every single inch :)
@readingsbycara
@readingsbycara 8 ай бұрын
*Yes.* And, so is the price.
@revdupartist9386
@revdupartist9386 Жыл бұрын
Oh hell ya! A real kitchen, a real bedroom, a real bathroom, real power, a terrace, easy to haul, season resistant, water collecting, AND a dishwasher…OMG!!! Works for me. Honestly the ONLY thing I’d add (as with every dwelling) is the ability to control the shower head so I could get fully wet & turn the head off, soap up & then turn the head on to rinse off. I had one of those at one place I lived. It was really low flow to begin with and adding this really put it over the top. It just had was a button right at the head that turned the flow off and on. Easy peasy. Saves lots of water. That plus the full water reclamation/recycling and the air/water grabber (to balance evaporation) and this would run as long as there’s power to run it. Great design and build. It’s wonder-full.
@LivingVehicle
@LivingVehicle Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback!
@39ctg
@39ctg Жыл бұрын
that air to water creation machine is some next level stuff. Holy cow.
@LivingVehicle
@LivingVehicle Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback. Let us know what else you'd like to see!
@user-dr2pg8fk2i
@user-dr2pg8fk2i 9 ай бұрын
It's also BS voodoo. If you want to do the same thing go buy any dehumidifier.
@gigahertz_1911
@gigahertz_1911 4 ай бұрын
WHY IS THIS THING NOT SO MUCH MORE POPULAR WITH MORE INVESTING BEHIND IT
@brockashsfrund
@brockashsfrund Ай бұрын
@gigahertz_1911 because it only works in very humid climates and is super inefficient. Plenty of other companies have tried to sell these and failed.
@marcusjosephmusic
@marcusjosephmusic 6 күн бұрын
@@LivingVehicle Make sure it's patented!!
@Furrrburger
@Furrrburger Жыл бұрын
Really nice high end build. Extracting water from the air using solar power is so dang cool!
@Chris-bg8mk
@Chris-bg8mk Жыл бұрын
Back in the day we used to call that a dehumidifier.
@AtomicAtom87
@AtomicAtom87 Жыл бұрын
@@Chris-bg8mk 😂😂
@_TheDudeAbides_
@_TheDudeAbides_ Жыл бұрын
@@Chris-bg8mk Yeah, exactly. It is not really an inovation anymore. 🙂
@randybobandy9828
@randybobandy9828 Жыл бұрын
​@@Chris-bg8mkyup a dehumidifier hooked up to a reverse osmosis filter 😂
@PN_48
@PN_48 Жыл бұрын
@@Chris-bg8mk Yah that’s what I was thinking. It’s a dehumidifier with a water filtration setup… or am I missing something?
@zanesutherland406
@zanesutherland406 Жыл бұрын
Super cool! Price is a lot but understandable for the amount of tech, build quality, craftsmanship etc. if I was a multimillionaire I’d buy one. That’d be sweet to be able to live that comfortably off grid
@joannahofmann2784
@joannahofmann2784 Жыл бұрын
It's the ultimate off-grid home on wheels!
@jwebbw
@jwebbw Жыл бұрын
I think of it more as a tiny home on wheels than just a trailer, especially with the fold out deck. It's well thought out, that's for sure and he's still improving on it with water recycling in the works. He probably does alright for himself and has a high-end clientele. It's good to see the latest living innovations and the latest technology with fully off grid capabilities. Thanks again for another interesting video.
@FrisellFan01
@FrisellFan01 Жыл бұрын
Well to say the leas,t this video and the 2 owners of this business are beyond amazing and this tech needs to be everywhere.....his vision is way above anything I have ever seen before.....
@Living-Vehicle-Matthew
@Living-Vehicle-Matthew Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your comment support!
@joannahofmann2784
@joannahofmann2784 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for seeing us
@musicjewell9329
@musicjewell9329 Жыл бұрын
my dream trailer with my cybertruck. love that its built to last
@jeffruebens8355
@jeffruebens8355 Жыл бұрын
Better for most is starting with a standard RV, and adding a few thousand to make it better for cold weather and/or no electric, water and sewer hookups. His designs are great for people wanting to spend $300 thousand plus for all new.
@Living-Vehicle-Matthew
@Living-Vehicle-Matthew Жыл бұрын
This is precisely the approach I took myself for the first 15 years of my RV-focused career with the specialty up-fitting business "Hofmann Architecture". After renovating over 400 RVs for all sorts of use cases, we found the inherent glass ceilings with renovating existing vessels. We had customers wanting to put in crazy amounts of tech and push the limits of what was possible in a traditional RV. After all that work, there were limitations. Ultimately, the ground-up foundation was the most crucial part, and that's where LV was born.
@2hotscottpro
@2hotscottpro Жыл бұрын
Ultimate RV !
@SuperClare
@SuperClare Жыл бұрын
Cost is the question. I guess if you have to ask - you can’t really afford it. Seems like a luxury for sure. Good for those that can actually afford it!
@MrSham61
@MrSham61 Жыл бұрын
Innovative thought and science, a mandatory video for new architect/designers
@LivingVehicle
@LivingVehicle Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Joan! LV is a culmination of many years of our first-hand experience and education!
@joannahofmann4570
@joannahofmann4570 Жыл бұрын
Lovely comment, thank you. Matthew is a licensed architect passionate about combining innovation and functional design.
@markmoorhead1442
@markmoorhead1442 Жыл бұрын
Amazing build, can’t help but wonder what it cost to build one of those. Looks like it has every creature comfort you can put in a trailer.
@littlebitofhope1489
@littlebitofhope1489 Жыл бұрын
Yep, rich people things.
@briankuhl9314
@briankuhl9314 Жыл бұрын
If someone said, here's a brand new off grid house how much would you expect to pay? And then if they said, I'll put wheels on it and it won't cost you any more ... course I'm in Canada, and 4 seasons isn't -4 :)
@nateisright
@nateisright Жыл бұрын
Definitely a case of: if you have to ask . . .
@udishomer5852
@udishomer5852 Жыл бұрын
On their website I see the options: $460K - $640K Rich people's toy
@sdmiliotti
@sdmiliotti Жыл бұрын
@@briankuhl9314 -4 Fahrenheit so -20 Celsius but point taken
@miangelsai
@miangelsai Жыл бұрын
Beauty, clean lines , functionality , what else more do we need ... I want one !!
@joannahofmann4570
@joannahofmann4570 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words!
@allonesame6467
@allonesame6467 Жыл бұрын
They have addressed many issues that concern full-time RVers. Thank you!
@joannahofmann2784
@joannahofmann2784 Жыл бұрын
Appreciate the feedback!
@kristeng8325
@kristeng8325 Жыл бұрын
THIS IS THE FUTURE OMG! IVE BEEN WAITING MY WHOLE LIFE FOR SOMETHING LIKE IT!
@hedvaplotkin5330
@hedvaplotkin5330 Жыл бұрын
This trailer is just perfect. Anything better would be to make it float in the air 😄😍
@LivingVehicle
@LivingVehicle Жыл бұрын
Hedva, thank you for taking the time to learn about our story and the evolution of our designs. Challenge Accepted! :)
@hedvaplotkin5330
@hedvaplotkin5330 10 ай бұрын
@@LivingVehicle 😁👍
@D0praise
@D0praise 6 ай бұрын
Go watch UP for reference suggestions
@richarddicktaylor219
@richarddicktaylor219 Жыл бұрын
Better built than any house I have ever owned & it seems a seriously viable (albeit high end) option.
@joannahofmann2784
@joannahofmann2784 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback!
@livingitup9647
@livingitup9647 Жыл бұрын
Wow! Oh, to have the funds for such a beautiful tiny home on wheels! This is stellar. 🌟💥✅
@jrambo7495
@jrambo7495 Жыл бұрын
First to say that I love these tiny living videos! Thanks K.D.!❤️❤️
@donwyates
@donwyates Жыл бұрын
I could live in that! I don't have the right rig to pull it, but I could live in it. Really fancy, and ton of solar.
@hhuuzzzzaahh
@hhuuzzzzaahh Жыл бұрын
They're right that most RV's are way behind. Good to see some innovation finally happening.
@JohnSmith-ev1sm
@JohnSmith-ev1sm 11 ай бұрын
Most RV's are not way behind. That's like saying a toyota corrolla is behind a porche 911. Different goals, different prices. If you can sell this for half a million I'm sure RV's can up their design just a little too. I'd like to see what this guy can come up with when you constrain him to $30,000. He's still incredibly skilled/talented, but lets keep that price tag in mind eh?
@alansnyder8448
@alansnyder8448 Жыл бұрын
I really liked this one!!! This couple has done a great job!!! Something that I've considered since my parents are getting older is living in a small house on wheels to be near them, and then later in life after they have moved on, moving this "small house on wheels" to a different state where I want to retire. My problem is that the "small house on wheels" is too small for me, I need two of them to have the space I need to be happy. So, my thought is instead of "one" small house on wheels, have "two". One for the bedroom/shower/bathroom space, and then a separate one for the kitchen/pantry/office/living room space. Since my mom lives in Michigan, I was thinking of putting this pair inside a greenhouse/barn so moving from bedroom to kitchen space doesn't involve putting on a full coat and boots during the winter. When I'm ready to move, all I need is an external structure optimized for the climate I'm moving to, but the two "house on wheel" structures can move with me.
@wiresa.reintresting7051
@wiresa.reintresting7051 Жыл бұрын
there's a conoany/manufacturer, wheelpad, taht makes units for use-cases similar yo whatvyiu stated, living with famiaging family members, having enough space, and other considerations. I yhink they do delivery around the us too, amd havee a buyback program for when they're not needed anymore. I'm not sure if they have wheels as default, but could ask them, and they have a range of units, modular ones that can fit several rooms together too. They have quite conparatively affordable prices I seem tk remember too. and narrow margina, and some good reviews. . Anyway, might be one to look into. Wheelpad, I believe the company is called. I think they havee some KZfaq videos up too, with maybe some tours and things.
@alansnyder8448
@alansnyder8448 Жыл бұрын
@@wiresa.reintresting7051 I'll look into that. Really though the reason for the "small house on wheels" is I want to customize my own design, with features you could not get in a typical American-style house. So when I'm ready to move, I don't need to build again from scratch.
@lolochic01
@lolochic01 Жыл бұрын
Fascinating to see what they’ve been able to design! Truly an engineering masterpiece. I love their little dog too!
@Living-Vehicle-Matthew
@Living-Vehicle-Matthew Жыл бұрын
Luca is my spirit animal. :)
@LivingVehicle
@LivingVehicle Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Lauren. Luca grew up on the road with us spending her first two years traveling in an LV. She influenced a lot of the pet-friendly design features :)
@seanwalsh999
@seanwalsh999 Жыл бұрын
It didn't take me more than 6 months living in an RV full time, to realize that I needed a side porch desperately, its unfortunate that the RV industry only sees fit to only provide side porches in Trailers over 40 feet.
@Living-Vehicle-Matthew
@Living-Vehicle-Matthew Жыл бұрын
After decades of Living in small spaces, Joanna and I realized the same exact thing!
@newseptic7206
@newseptic7206 Жыл бұрын
I would swap the actuators for hand cranks
@Living-Vehicle-Matthew
@Living-Vehicle-Matthew Жыл бұрын
We have purpose-designed hand cranks as a backup for automated moving parts. Solar Awning, auto-Leveling, Hitch Jack, deck lowering... Redundancy is a core concept at Living Vehicle.
@jlhtheone5640
@jlhtheone5640 Жыл бұрын
Wow, amazing thought process in creating this unit. Very impressive design and implementation
@tarvindurbin5974
@tarvindurbin5974 Жыл бұрын
Money is a Wonderful Thing...If you have it...
@jcr1382
@jcr1382 Жыл бұрын
It's amazing and if I could afford to purchase this living vehicle, I would have bought it.
@joannahofmann2784
@joannahofmann2784 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the feedback!
@MakeMeThinkAgain
@MakeMeThinkAgain Жыл бұрын
The next thing to add is one of those shower water recycling systems -- the kind that reuses the water for the same shower you are taking. That would save both water and energy. I think you covered something like that in a Tiny House in Berlin a long time ago.
@joannahofmann2784
@joannahofmann2784 Жыл бұрын
It's part of the holistic water and waste management system we're designing!
@gem2148
@gem2148 Жыл бұрын
BEST BUILD I've seen
@Living-Vehicle-Matthew
@Living-Vehicle-Matthew Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@ab_ab_c
@ab_ab_c Жыл бұрын
That designer/builder is amazing! Outstanding product!
@elizabeththequeen943
@elizabeththequeen943 Жыл бұрын
Gorgeous RV, really innovative. I can't help but notice the size of the pickup truck, however, that is pulling it; it's enormous!
@joannahofmann4570
@joannahofmann4570 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Elizabeth. We also have a 24' model. Some of our customers choose to put their LV on land for a semi-permanent living solution and don't have a need to own a truck at all.
@samhartfieldlewis5247
@samhartfieldlewis5247 Жыл бұрын
Super impressive. At the moment improving our caravan, taken out gas going for induction, battery & solar. Must take ages doing all of this with that finish & ideas are brilliant. Nice one ✊
@starrlehner1881
@starrlehner1881 7 ай бұрын
My brother and his partner sailed from Louisville, Ky to Guatemala. They have been there for yrs. They love it
@kellykelly7747
@kellykelly7747 Жыл бұрын
What a wonderful idea and design!!! Wish I could afford one.
@shekharmoona544
@shekharmoona544 Жыл бұрын
That water generator is a game changer.
@jakewest4014
@jakewest4014 Жыл бұрын
These are so amazing! You can really tell there is so much thought and engineering put into every inch of the designs. It looks absolutely luxury with the perfect mix of outdoors
@ShortVersion1
@ShortVersion1 Жыл бұрын
Love that this shows many of the people who doubt the technology that it is ready currently. Of course this is an expensive project, but it's also luxurious. I'd love to see if commercial-sized bifacial panels would fit on the roof! There was recently a self-propelled electric trailer shown off, that would be a complication, but would really help with towing electric. Vacuum insulation also could be a future level up for this beast! Super tangent: as a little boy, I spent Summers traveling Alaska and Canada with my grandparents in a couple of RVs. We got stopped and into a little trouble at the border, because you're not allowed to bring certain life necessities, and guns lol, across borders willy nilly. A mega mega bonus would be a top secret smugglers stash, hermetically sealed and hidden from potential x-ray checks.
@badsamaritan8223
@badsamaritan8223 Жыл бұрын
Besides the water concentrator, there's tons of custom campers cruising around the world, with all the same tech, and a heck of a lot more personality, for hundreds of thousands of dollars less than this.
@dantallman5345
@dantallman5345 Жыл бұрын
Very impressed. Looking at other comments, yeah top quality costs money but this is no toy. This is a livable home that can be towed. How much does the trailer weigh? The towing vehicle looks pretty heavy duty.
@yvan2563
@yvan2563 11 ай бұрын
This is hands down one of the most amazing mobile home I've seen so far! All the details are amazing, from the double-stacked solar panels, the exterior deck, the water system and... the storage drawers. Let me explain: one thing they did not mention but I feel is worth mentioning is the drawer/shelving handles. They're inset, flush to the cabinets. This is a pet peeve of mine when I see protruding handles in other builds. Space is usually limited in such setups (even more so in smaller builds) and having protruding handles just makes no sense and you *will* bump into them at some point!
@swebermarketing
@swebermarketing Жыл бұрын
That's an excellent overview review of the Living Vehicle!
@Living-Vehicle-Matthew
@Living-Vehicle-Matthew Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Steve! I agree. Kristen did a fantastic job on this 2024 Living Vehicle HD review. So honored to work with her on this video.
@tomchristensen8619
@tomchristensen8619 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely love it! Have thought about building something somewhat like it for years - after over 20 years of RVing, but you took it 10 steps further! WOW super impressed!
@orlandobabe
@orlandobabe 8 ай бұрын
water from the air? You guys have the best ideas of what our planet could be like.
@ericdelevinquiere9902
@ericdelevinquiere9902 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely the nicest setup I have seen, much thought in these builds. Would be nice to integrate that know how into a basic mass market design to meet the housing needs that cannot be fulfilled at this time!
@Embassy_of_Jupiter
@Embassy_of_Jupiter Жыл бұрын
That's not an RV, that's a spaceship
@MaryAmesMitchell
@MaryAmesMitchell Жыл бұрын
Amazing glimpse into the future.
@LivingVehicle
@LivingVehicle Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Mary! Our focus has always been on designing solutions for the problems of tomorrow.
@joannahofmann4570
@joannahofmann4570 Жыл бұрын
Mary, thank you for the kind words :)
@Yardi85
@Yardi85 Жыл бұрын
The solar system is what got my attention. I love it.
@joannahofmann2784
@joannahofmann2784 Жыл бұрын
Up to 6,000 watts of solar available!
@TinyGoHomes
@TinyGoHomes Жыл бұрын
That floor idea is definitely going in my design. I’m super OCD and putting together a design for my own trailer I’m building soon. Having the floor like that literally solves many of my design issues. Back too the drawing board. Thank you very much 🙏 🚛🇨🇦 edit ✍️ yall are super laid back and legit genius’s. Would love too work on something so high class. Mine will be a lot more wood, let’s just say 😂 but still be a work of art like this masterpiece you made.
@acmulhern
@acmulhern Жыл бұрын
Love this project. Im so excited for the net zero that theyre working on. This is really the home of the future. And i agree, small homes are so much better for bonding as a family. Weve downsized and i love it.
@LivingVehicle
@LivingVehicle Жыл бұрын
Thank you for supporting the vision.
@bondee5865
@bondee5865 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant, simply brilliant
@joannahofmann4570
@joannahofmann4570 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@goodwin1823
@goodwin1823 Жыл бұрын
just incredible goal and idea
@EnviroDouglas
@EnviroDouglas Жыл бұрын
This thing is amazing! So much thought and consideration. I’d love to see smaller versions, with less, of course.
@LivingVehicle
@LivingVehicle Жыл бұрын
Thank you, we do have smaller models available. Learn more here: livingvehicle.com
@MikeH-sg2ue
@MikeH-sg2ue Жыл бұрын
Outstanding! Efficiently living life! Comfy, & secure! That’s what we’re aiming for! It may be pricey, but folks will buy them. It will evolve, version after version. Costs will drop, & rise, cause that’s what costs do! It will be copied, & sold for cheaper, probably without the quality! I like it! Play carefully, smile often!
@Living-Vehicle-Matthew
@Living-Vehicle-Matthew Жыл бұрын
Great analysis! Appreciate your feedback Mike.
@DrMott
@DrMott Жыл бұрын
Just incredible: both this channel and these designers in this video. Sublime.
@jeffloquist393
@jeffloquist393 Жыл бұрын
Great story and way to turn your passion into a business!
@Living-Vehicle-Matthew
@Living-Vehicle-Matthew Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@mermaidtypexyz
@mermaidtypexyz Жыл бұрын
So exciting to see this one!! Amazing 🤩
@LivingVehicle
@LivingVehicle Жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to watch our story!
@bertpineapple3738
@bertpineapple3738 6 ай бұрын
What a team that couple is. So impressive. They hit the lottery when they first met.
@kerryabruzzo5297
@kerryabruzzo5297 Жыл бұрын
Genius, thanks for sharing 👍🏽
@heatherwhyte9527
@heatherwhyte9527 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video, and I just gotta say after reading some of the comments....Haters gonna hate, but these LVs are really raising the bar as far as technology and sustainability. Will they always be this expensive? Probably not. But for now, I'm sure they're going to be busy making them and selling them to that specific clientele, and hopefully in the meantime, inspiring other builders (RV companies or DIY-ers) to what is possible. I'm grateful for the tour, and I learned a lot! Thank you!
@joannahofmann2784
@joannahofmann2784 Жыл бұрын
Appreciate the feedback, Heather!
@heatherwhyte9527
@heatherwhyte9527 Жыл бұрын
@@joannahofmann2784 You got it! And the drawers underneath the foot of the bed were a great idea! It makes so much sense to have easy access to the stuff you use on the day to day, instead of needing to crawl into the hatch every time. Loved it!
@Jonh707
@Jonh707 Жыл бұрын
Would love to see them make a trailer like this that is accessible for people in wheelchairs. Amazing craftsmanship! Very well built!
@Nerd3927
@Nerd3927 Жыл бұрын
Amazing design and what a lovely couple, so in sync... wishing them well!
@Living-Vehicle-Matthew
@Living-Vehicle-Matthew Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the good vibes!
@LivingVehicle
@LivingVehicle Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words! We appreciate you taking the time to watch our story.
@richardprotsman488
@richardprotsman488 10 ай бұрын
I love watching these kinda of videos. I live in a 12‘ x 50‘ mobile home on a piece of property. These videos give me ideas on how to maximize the small space I live in. Thank you!!
@chris8949
@chris8949 Жыл бұрын
Great Show ! To get off the grid will be a must sooon..
@---cranked---
@---cranked--- 11 ай бұрын
Former LV owner, our family of four lived and worked full time in ours for two years while doing a wildfire rebuild. Living Vehicle is a top notch company. Brilliant design, high-quality product, and customer service is exceptional.They worked with us every step of the way. We looked at dozens of other designs before settling on this company, they are definitely a step above- rock solid and built to last. Only the highest praise for these guys, wishing them continued success as their product just keeps getting better.
@garyconley69
@garyconley69 Жыл бұрын
Really nice work and quite a video. Congratulations!!! I really liked the hot water heater recirculating setup. Safe travels!!
@eggjoe122
@eggjoe122 Жыл бұрын
This is awesome! Thank you for sharing.
@joannahofmann2784
@joannahofmann2784 Жыл бұрын
Appreciate your feedback!
@user-pd8mw8kc6u
@user-pd8mw8kc6u Жыл бұрын
Amazing innovation and attention to details!!!
@joannahofmann4570
@joannahofmann4570 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Angie. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback :)
@gsftom
@gsftom Жыл бұрын
And the cost is only $400k (plus the $100k tow vehicle). Nice! 🙂
@fantasticfamily5004
@fantasticfamily5004 Жыл бұрын
Love what you have integrated into your home! I’m at the point where I’m ready to sell my stick home And if possible, buy some thing like yours❤ The great part about it is that I can live anywhere, even in cold weather. And still be comfortable with my service, dog and I. Keep doing what you’re doing. Hopefully the more will catch on.
@joannahofmann4570
@joannahofmann4570 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your feedback!
@heatherwind
@heatherwind Жыл бұрын
The water reclamation unit alone could be life-changing for so many communities, especially in the southwest. I'm very excited to see how that progresses! Overall a truly beautiful build.
@badsamaritan8223
@badsamaritan8223 Жыл бұрын
That tech already exists, he didn't invent it, and he didn't make it any more affordable or accessible. He's helping make luxury RVs more high tech and net zero. He's not making them any more affordable or accessible to people who actually need them.
@antronx7
@antronx7 Жыл бұрын
@@badsamaritan8223 Its literally an air conditioner with cold side air ran back into the hot side. For $100 you can convert cheap window AC unit to do the same. Takes a lot of electricity to produce water this way expecially in low humidity dry climates. Much cheaper to store rainwater.
@IraQNid
@IraQNid Жыл бұрын
There are ideas here that can make everyday life in normal homes more efficient and cheaper for their owners and occupants. Like getting rid of a water bill, getting rid of the power bill (or greatly reducing it in some cases), heating and cooling your house with solar energy, doing the laundry off solar energy, heating your water again off solar.
@alteredstateskustom
@alteredstateskustom Жыл бұрын
I have no words!! What amazing tech in this trailer! When I win the lotto! I know what I’m buying!
@joannahofmann2784
@joannahofmann2784 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback!
@scottlavoie5405
@scottlavoie5405 Жыл бұрын
500k to 700k for a camper is insane, the value will decrease, the value on campers always decreases - nice, but overkill.
@ali2naveed
@ali2naveed 7 ай бұрын
the materials used are top class, they can survive more than hundrad years if taken care off, no concrete building now a days can survive even for half life. and i dont remmember it mentioned its price in the video, but 5 or 700k is over kill. shouldnt be more than 100 to 150
@maximustherottie2152
@maximustherottie2152 Жыл бұрын
It is a nice unit, but I’d have to win the lotto
@badsamaritan8223
@badsamaritan8223 Жыл бұрын
You could show this to any of dozens of custom van builders, and get something nearly identical for less than $200k, if not below $100k
@rachelina97
@rachelina97 11 ай бұрын
I’ve imagined creating a deck similar to this on my future skoolie (bus conversion) and I am blown away to see someone has already pulled it off!! Wow!
@blueman5924
@blueman5924 Жыл бұрын
Very cool designs ! Love that there are no leaky slide outs, but a versatile flip down deck. The expanding solar array is beautiful, but will not handle big snowfalls I bet; how to clean all the sliding mechanisms effectively. Great show ! 👏🤙
@Living-Vehicle-Matthew
@Living-Vehicle-Matthew Жыл бұрын
Joanna and I had so many problems with slide-outs while living in traditional travel-trailers. One time we were stranded for 6 weeks while waiting for a single motor to get the thing road-worthy again! Experience is the best teacher!
@gbenny420
@gbenny420 Жыл бұрын
I also love to see birds chirping in the morning lol
@rickywilliams8844
@rickywilliams8844 Жыл бұрын
Keep innovating your miles ahead with your designs and you won't find these in the masses in the junkyard. Like all the motor homes 🎉
@joannahofmann2784
@joannahofmann2784 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support!
@samshepperrd
@samshepperrd Жыл бұрын
2:25. Air conditioner/water maker. Brilliant. A lot of environmentally correct technology that can be ported over to fixed structures. They are a test bed for future construction methods. How many aluminum cans died in the production of this trailer home? 😲🥫
@Living-Vehicle-Matthew
@Living-Vehicle-Matthew Жыл бұрын
"How many aluminum cans died in the production of this trailer home?" or - "How many cans were resurrected from the grave?"
@badsamaritan8223
@badsamaritan8223 Жыл бұрын
All of the tech already exists. It's not a test bed, it's just a rich person's proof of concept.
@samshepperrd
@samshepperrd Жыл бұрын
@@badsamaritan8223 All of the tech always exists. It's combining and engineering the product that needs testing.tofdythete was a time the automobile was a rich man's toy. Through "testing" it over the years (development);it has evolved into an everyday necessity for the masses.
@belonyomeus6645
@belonyomeus6645 Жыл бұрын
This is one of your great videos.
@arvidjohansson3120
@arvidjohansson3120 Жыл бұрын
Would like to know more about how grey-water could be handled. Evaporation usually requires a lot of energy so not sure how they would do it.
@Living-Vehicle-Matthew
@Living-Vehicle-Matthew Жыл бұрын
"not sure how they would do it." These are precisely the type of challenges we love!
@antronx7
@antronx7 Жыл бұрын
@@Living-Vehicle-Matthew Run greywater through similar heat pump dehumidifier to your water generator setup. Then filter and sterilize reclaimed greywater condensate to recycle into shower water or even potable water after RO filtration. How do they do it on the space station?
@mummificationpls
@mummificationpls Жыл бұрын
Pretty nice unit.
@truther6616
@truther6616 Жыл бұрын
Amazing but dang that is one PRICY unit...literally for the HDPro is like 3/4 million AMERICAN...i would be on board but you can buy and build a proper off grid home with all these luxuries for far less...daaaaam $659000 STARTING?? INSANE
@ec9833
@ec9833 Жыл бұрын
I think they have a base model for just under 4…have no idea what the stats are as that’s when I clicked off. Lol.
@XiLi-xl5fs
@XiLi-xl5fs Жыл бұрын
I read your comment first. Now im not going to watch the video. Thanks 👍
@rcmrcm3370
@rcmrcm3370 Жыл бұрын
Now price the insurance... $$$
@canyonhaverfield2201
@canyonhaverfield2201 Жыл бұрын
There's a market out there for extravagance.. That's the reason ultra luxuries are available...the super luxury lifestyle is all about this - exactly what crazy expensive, be it yachts- homes- accessories. Sad but true🎈
@xanatax1844
@xanatax1844 Жыл бұрын
WOW! 😅 … but really high-end RVs aren’t cheap. This seems nicer, in many ways, so … they can charge as-much or more?
@chrisredwoods
@chrisredwoods Жыл бұрын
This is the Future of off Friday travel living. By far vest trailer build !
@malmo999
@malmo999 10 ай бұрын
After watching this it's going to be boring watching regular motorhomes. Awesome job from you guys
@greerdaniels2842
@greerdaniels2842 10 ай бұрын
Mathew, please get that fridge company to make a door that opens and locks from either side. And, an ice maker. I don't like the bolt laches, and I've seen RV fridge's that open on both sides and lock when closed. I want to come in from my bedroom/office, or bathroom, and as easy as possible get what I want. Or, people are constantly coming in at an outdoor party and need to grab a beer. It will save room in the kitchen on party nights and is always convenient when anybody else is in the kitchen. The fridge door needs to open from both sides in a confined space. Thanks brother and sister. And, I still wish for ALL full awning type windows that can still slide open at the full height half way from either side, with a screen and black out shades built in, as they go up and down respectfully. I've seen this before too, so hopefully you can make this happen. Also, I still would like to have an option of one of these big awning windows being where the dining room TV is now. And instead, I would like to see how a TV folding out of the ceiling over the island, facing the now U shaped booth would look like, and swivel and function? With the big open awning windows all around a U shaped couch, being able to seat more people around the dinette would be great. That way, we can yell to the people on the beach, and still be able to watch a video of Joanna and Mathew and the Great Living Vehicle on my great TV that folds out of the ceiling! It can be just big enough for people to get around when they are coming around from the kitchen/island area and adjustable up and down and side to side. I don't know if it would really feasibly work out, but ya'll try please. I really would like a window on the beach/party side from the dinette. Love ya'll both Joanna and Mathew! Love what you're doing! From South Carolina, this is Greer over and out. Rock on and be strong!
@WildnUnruly
@WildnUnruly Жыл бұрын
I lived in Montecito all during my college years. Now just a hop, skip and a jump in Ojai. Just bought an Airstream Pottery Barn Edition but have not picked it up, YET! I’m reconsidering looking into getting one of these instead!
@trooperdave3757
@trooperdave3757 Жыл бұрын
Seems like making the "awnings" twice as big and sliding over top of each other you could get a lot more panels and a lot more shade. I love it! are you building them for customers as well? What would one cost?
@rumbletweed
@rumbletweed Жыл бұрын
Incredible and awesome but completely unachievable for most people. Don't know if i could even afford the truck to tow it with 😂
@mikeluit3027
@mikeluit3027 Жыл бұрын
The cost and eventual maintenance of all the gadgetry would have me a little worried, otherwise nice builds.
@rmbarnes672
@rmbarnes672 Жыл бұрын
Condensation. I'm going to make a Big Gulp hydro reclamation coaster tonight)😇
@icare6076
@icare6076 Жыл бұрын
WoW. Fascinating!
@joannahofmann4570
@joannahofmann4570 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback :)
@MerwinARTist
@MerwinARTist Жыл бұрын
This gets a big WOW!!!
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