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.

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.

@@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!

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

You mean RICH people..

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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…”

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As long as you can afford a million dollars on a mobile solar panel

​@@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.)

Great video .. lots of wonderful ideas incorporated into one unit! Thanks for showing it off! 🙂

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@@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.

@@chrisredwoods We have a 24' option!

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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.

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.

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One of my mentor's stayings - "Predict the future by inventing it"

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Thank you for the feedback! Living in small spaces for 10+ years helps you perfect every single inch :)

*Yes.* And, so is the price.

Back in the day we used to call that a dehumidifier.

@@Chris-bg8mk 😂😂

@@Chris-bg8mk Yeah, exactly. It is not really an inovation anymore. 🙂

​@@Chris-bg8mkyup a dehumidifier hooked up to a reverse osmosis filter 😂

@@Chris-bg8mk Yah that’s what I was thinking. It’s a dehumidifier with a water filtration setup… or am I missing something?

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It's also BS voodoo. If you want to do the same thing go buy any dehumidifier.

WHY IS THIS THING NOT SO MUCH MORE POPULAR WITH MORE INVESTING BEHIND IT

@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.

@@LivingVehicle Make sure it's patented!!

It's the ultimate off-grid home on wheels!

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Thank you, Joan! LV is a culmination of many years of our first-hand experience and education!

Lovely comment, thank you. Matthew is a licensed architect passionate about combining innovation and functional design.

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Hedva, thank you for taking the time to learn about our story and the evolution of our designs. Challenge Accepted! :)

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Go watch UP for reference suggestions

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.

Yep, rich people things.

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 :)

Definitely a case of: if you have to ask . . .

On their website I see the options: $460K - $640K Rich people's toy

@@briankuhl9314 -4 Fahrenheit so -20 Celsius but point taken

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.

Ultimate RV !

Luca is my spirit animal. :)

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 :)

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?

Money is a Wonderful Thing...If you have it...

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.

@@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.

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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.

Thank you, Mary! Our focus has always been on designing solutions for the problems of tomorrow.

Mary, thank you for the kind words :)

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Thanks!

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.

Up to 6,000 watts of solar available!

After decades of Living in small spaces, Joanna and I realized the same exact thing!

Thank you, Angie. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback :)

It's part of the holistic water and waste management system we're designing!

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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.

@@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.

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.

Appreciate the feedback, Heather!

@@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!

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Thank you, we do have smaller models available. Learn more here: livingvehicle.com

Great analysis! Appreciate your feedback Mike.

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

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"not sure how they would do it." These are precisely the type of challenges we love!

@@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?

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!

LV is designed with all the comforts of home! Have her take a look at the spa-style shower and king bedroom suite with star view skylight :)

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Thanks, Gideon. You're freaking awesome :)

@@joannahofmann4570 bahaha I'm blushing. It is my dream (perhaps rather more economical) to do some RV-on-the-road living here in New Zealand before I retire (still a few years to go)... and I'd love to revisit the 'States before I finally settle down somewhere in a bush/forest not too far away from the sea (in New Zealand of course lol). I wish you and Matthew all the best for the future!

@@gideonporter537 Traveling in New Zealand is on my bucket list!

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Charles, having lived this lifestyle for many years ourselves, we were very aware of the lack of quality in both the RVs and customer service. Our goal was to provide an experience unlike no other. We have a very unique customer service model that provides training, education, and ongoing support for the duration of your ownership. Each customer gets the direct cell phone number to our service manager, Rob. There are no 1-800 numbers here! We're just as excited about this as we are about the tech behind the design of the LV. Living Vehicle comes with 1-, 3- and 10-year warranty, which covers the entire vehicle, including all its systems and components. Additionally, we offer an extended warranty for an additional fee that covers from 5 years up to Lifetime. Regarding service options, Living Vehicle provides nationwide service and has a network of service providers that can service the vehicle. In addition, Living Vehicle is made to work with any qualified service provider. They also offer online resources and technical support to help troubleshoot any issues that may arise. Because of our quality-first business model, our service system is built on a 1:1 experience, with our service team knowing all our customers by name. This is unlike any other RV company on the market today. As for insurance, Living Vehicle can recommend a few RV-specific insurance policies that provide comprehensive coverage for both the vehicle and its contents, including all the high-tech features. While Living Vehicle is a relatively new company, we are backed by a manufacturer that has been in business for over 50 years. Because of this model, we leverage the progressive design and innovation while maintaining established companies' tried-and-true systems and service models. We provide our customers with high-quality support and service as a keystone of our business model. We have a team of experts that can assist with any maintenance needs. We also provide training and support resources for owners during the onboarding process so owners may grow with their knowledge of the many interrelated systems and componentry of every Living Vehicle. There is so much more to share; we'd be happy to connect with you if you'd like to learn more: livingvehicle.com But don't take our word for it, check our what our customers have to say about their experience here: www.google.com/maps/place/Living+Vehicle/@34.415667,-119.6892055,17z/data=!4m18!1m9!3m8!1s0x80e91383913119bd:0xbda788a9facd520e!2sLiving+Vehicle!8m2!3d34.415667!4d-119.6892055!9m1!1b1!16s%2Fg%2F11f3_y0tr4!3m7!1s0x80e91383913119bd:0xbda788a9facd520e!8m2!3d34.415667!4d-119.6892055!9m1!1b1!16s%2Fg%2F11f3_y0tr4

Thank you so much for responding! That is really amazing coverage! That makes it even more appealing.

@@LivingVehicle what’s the additional cost for a lifetime limited warranty?

Wow. Flush that dream.

Then add what appears to be a modified 1-ton truck - probably diesel too. The trucks they showed looked modified - so how much for that? Then add insurance, etc.

80,000 minimum on that truck with no additions.

I missed that part. Is that what the rig cost? I guess at that rate, I should be happy for my commercially-produced fifth-wheel toy-hauler. We have nowhere near the off-grid capacity, but are definitely capable of full-time living (been doing that in it over two years), at a fraction of that cost. I'm sure that the solar/battery/inverter setup added a bit to the cost. They didn't say how much it weighed, did they?

WHAT? That's how much that thing costs? I'm sitting here thinking that this rig is exactly what I'm looking for. I could totally see myself living in it full time. Talk about bursting my bubble.

Thanks for taking the time to watch the video!

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.

I read your comment first. Now im not going to watch the video. Thanks 👍

Now price the insurance... $$$

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🎈

WOW! 😅 … but really high-end RVs aren’t cheap. This seems nicer, in many ways, so … they can charge as-much or more?