Man Living Inside a Mini Van For 18 Months And Feels Like He Is Living Large In a Small Space
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3 жыл бұрынMeet Mike i met him on my travels through Vancouver Island BC. He is living inside a mini van and loving ever aspect of his life choice. Mini Van Tour.
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Living full-time in my rolling tiny home has been the best decision of my life. Off-Grid living offers a peace and connection to life that you just can't explain. When i first started van life i build a stealth camper van with the mindset the you had to live a stealth van life and i soon discovered that you can just live the city van life and boondock in the countryside and as long as you are respectful of the backcountry and cities you live in. Stealth van life in not necessary. Be proud of the life you choose to live, Share this van life journey with everyone. Remember Tiny Homes and The whole tiny house lifestyle is very popular and #vanlife is no different. When you don't hide it people will come say hi and ask you questions. The world is more curious than hateful. Well......Welcome to my everyday van life adventures. My name is Chrome Valdez and i travel full-time with Cruz the bulldog. Stay weird everyone and thank you for being here.
@ExploringCanadaInfo 3 жыл бұрын
Can we just appreciate that these two men stood in pouring rain filming this video for our enjoyment?
@happydays59 3 жыл бұрын
They're west coasters, didn't even notice the rain.😊🤭💕🇨🇦✌️
@AA14CBF 3 жыл бұрын
We call it "The Liquid Sunshine" in Vancouver. 😄
@Simplefng 3 жыл бұрын
Living out of a vehicle. You really don't care about the weather.
@karlag1912 3 жыл бұрын
It's always raining lol
@MrZrazies 3 жыл бұрын
That isn’t even rain 😂
@nomad_3373 2 жыл бұрын
This man is not just living large, he beat the system. Zero rent, zero expenses other than gas and propane and food, this man is my hero
@christinasavannah7992 2 жыл бұрын
He smart and very very humble....people his age dont own houses or condos....they will always pay rent....he found a way to survive without being in debt like every millenial and Gen Z
@nomad_3373 2 жыл бұрын
@@adampecore6917 live off the system for free is beating the system. Asshat
@dayonpanyalai8583 2 жыл бұрын
Well not for long....when he get old he Will need home..man without a home is like a tree without root
@Rimfirelvr 2 жыл бұрын
@@adampecore6917 you nailed it
@ucanalwaysbekinder 2 жыл бұрын
@@sleepykyokoxoxo he doesn't work on power and water systems. He said he works full time and the work sites always have power and water he can use.
@speedyd8150 2 жыл бұрын
When I got out of jail I was living inside a Hyundai Accent for 8 months 1000 miles away from everyone and everything I ever knew in order to stay sober. I was eating ramen noodles with cold water from McDonald's sinks. I now have a wife, a kid and a house. I still have that same car along with another one I use when I need it. If there's any other heroin addicts out there keep your head up. You have to allow yourself to hit rock bottom before you'll change. I've been drug free since 2016 and anymore my past life seems like a dream. There's always hope.
@MakeArtAndShutUp 2 жыл бұрын
The joy in this man's face when he talks about his "16 million colours" of lights is a thing of pure beauty.
@Ohiogirl419 3 жыл бұрын
This guy here... Owns less than most of us and appears happier than about all of us.
@christasproul815 3 жыл бұрын
I agree he seemed pretty happy
@living2ndchildhood347 3 жыл бұрын
Amen.
@Purplemoons49 3 жыл бұрын
I agree he seems so much happier than most people in big houses. Living small is the answer. Happy for him.
@enyafire2875 3 жыл бұрын
@@Purplemoons49 What you own ends up owning you I was told years ago. Seems true
@sueschultz9358 3 жыл бұрын
You got that right
@abbeyl6115 2 жыл бұрын
He is working. He is independent. He knows how to make himself happy. Sweet to see a man with true intergrity and in touch with his soul.
@neilurwin9670 2 жыл бұрын
Your Absolutely Right All The Best.
@bonniemullen4990 2 жыл бұрын
So true
@kostapapa1989 2 жыл бұрын
He cant have a family if he wants one. He would need more space to rase children
@patriciamharris5664 2 жыл бұрын
Amen!!!!
@karndeasadter7656 2 жыл бұрын
@@kostapapa1989 that’s when you buy a full sized bus
@lalainenash2006 2 жыл бұрын
In America, you can be houseless without being homeless. No judgment for people who are having a tough life but still fighting to traverse this journey called life.
@Taystarsims 2 жыл бұрын
I’m inspired by the simplicity of his van! He got the curtain rod from a friend, just dumps the water bowl…I’m diggin this 100 times more than the fancy van builds. Woot!
@michaeltester5187 2 жыл бұрын
I agree! Why complicate everything when it can be this simple?
@ambernicholle6344 Жыл бұрын
same same 💜
@ThisWontEndWell 3 жыл бұрын
Love how you just let people speak for themselves.
@anthonypeters44 3 жыл бұрын
Yes he doesn't interupt.
@regdesousa9763 3 жыл бұрын
Me too why I love his videos beside the professional shots etc!
@mikeredhead2894 2 жыл бұрын
Chrome is a super chill guy, he let me just blabber away for this video, it's makes it an easier and funner video to shoot.
@hue4512 3 жыл бұрын
He’s not wrapped up in having possessions. Kudos to him for living a simple life.
@JamesBrown-ux9ds 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, and in freedom, living like him is not a must, it's a can. At least a nice extra. And choosing your profession and workplace carefully - not all provide with the possibility to have 12 weeks unpaid leave for to travel, if you like to - and just return later on. Choose wisely!
@Davido50 3 жыл бұрын
I am somewhat. Gotta have decent home. Not big tho.
@alexanderrahl482 3 жыл бұрын
@@JamesBrown-ux9ds Still in the rat race
@YoniNadi 3 жыл бұрын
I don’t want to live like this; I prefer to live in a house that’s at least 3,000 square feet toilets in every bedroom.
@CrimeVictimsProtection 3 жыл бұрын
@@YoniNadi lol 😂 true
@_angel.exp_ 2 жыл бұрын
He was so happy and entertained even by his lights that changed colors Truly someone who appreciates the little things
@woollyprimate Жыл бұрын
I've watched this multiple times. I love his bed set up. This is one of the best van life vids I've ever seen. I love this guy's attitude!
@Oracol 2 жыл бұрын
I find this far more interesting than all those other "van life" videos of 20 year old trust fund kids whose parents bought them an $80,000 van to "rough it out" in nature. Those vans usually have a nicer interior than a 4 Seasons hotel
@mustangcody 2 жыл бұрын
Or those people who insulate with spray foam and drywall to make it look like a 5 star room with a garage bigger than my house in the background.
@christianborges994 2 жыл бұрын
Can you send me some links to those van channels? I want to see what they look like in comparison.
@shotsbyzay420 2 жыл бұрын
You seem jealous 😂😂
@roryoneill8685 2 жыл бұрын
How do you wash
@TheGamingDandy 2 жыл бұрын
@@roryoneill8685 probably gym membership if I had to guess. A lot of gyms are 24 hours these days. Gym for showers, laundromats for clothes.
@Saif7Bukhari 3 жыл бұрын
This guy is making the most out of what he has. He is so happy and content. We all can learn a thing or two from him.
@gospelslang9027 2 жыл бұрын
You did a psycho analysis on him to determine if he's happy and content ? Where did you go to school to get ur degree?
@Democracyphobia 2 жыл бұрын
no stress , no mortgages , no dept . thats a luxury in canada . its impossible to own a place in canada without having a massive debt and the stress that comes with it for the rest of your life .
@UnknownUser-hk6yj 2 жыл бұрын
This guy could prolly have a house with all the saving hes done with a full time job. but he gots all he needs
@alharrison1038 2 жыл бұрын
He's happy?
@GT-43 2 жыл бұрын
Wtf? That's a miserable way to live.
@ninisherebaxley7589 2 жыл бұрын
This guy's organizational skills are impressive. Some people just have the gift and he seems happy with what he has got. Great attitude 👏
@Westside19th 2 жыл бұрын
His skills top notch
@leowalan5463 2 жыл бұрын
I like the tap and sink. That is genius and simple and economical
@stephenpowstinger733 2 жыл бұрын
This is a special type of organization and planning (being able to anticipate what you’ll need out there). You’re living light so every object, every possession should have a purpose. Even if you don’t have a purpose in your life.
@Westside19th 2 жыл бұрын
@@stephenpowstinger733 he done awesum job
@ayela562 2 жыл бұрын
“Got my hockey sticks here , just in case ya gotta dangle.” Congratulations sir, that was the most Canadian sentence ever spoken. 🇨🇦
@zannebieri9819 2 жыл бұрын
But, I am American, what does it mean??
@allonesame6467 3 жыл бұрын
Not Homeless--HOME FREE! Blessings Abound.
@t-rexngatokorua8733 2 жыл бұрын
This is a more down-to-earth setup compared to all the flashy van life builds you see and you can tell he is so happy and content with it. This would probably feel much more homely and comfortable too. I like it, whatever works and makes you happy! So jealous!
@gonewiththekale 2 жыл бұрын
So not fair that it was raining for y'all on this day of filming-- but I really appreciate you not canceling and going through with it anyway, that was totally amazing, the both of you
@EnzoF105 2 жыл бұрын
This guy is living the dream. Proof that you don’t need millions to be happy.
@Steve_305 2 жыл бұрын
I need millions to be happy
@Chs3__1234 2 жыл бұрын
True tho i hope one day i can live like this guy
@fugetabouit6591 2 жыл бұрын
Thats the feeling I get watching him.
@bobfeaver8438 2 жыл бұрын
Proof that lice can harvest in a mini van
@kenjienaputo3292 2 жыл бұрын
Well said
@acewoodworks2709 2 жыл бұрын
This really makes you reflect on how little you really need to live. Our lives are fillies with so much junk, and we still want more. He is so content with his lifestyle…. Mad respect.
@lbl9066 2 жыл бұрын
I agree, I want and want is my life.. so sad
@onewomanandherdog5219 2 жыл бұрын
That's so true, I'm not especially materialistic and not planning to live in a van but watching all these guys has really prompted me to have a clear out of my house.
@innerpeaceimaginations6942 2 жыл бұрын
I created a long playlist, including this video, as well as a lot of other videos related to anyone who wants to build out their own one day. It's on my channel. Took a long time, but I hope it helps anyone out there 🤗
@m.c.b.2022 2 жыл бұрын
Such a humble dude. Big living van life. Love it
@davidaz6622 2 жыл бұрын
Incredible build. I never knew there was that much space in a minivan.
@ric21122 2 жыл бұрын
Years ago a guy at work who was listening to me moan on and on about why I hated my job only said one thing to me. “Life is all about your attitude,”. It took me years to understand what he meant. This guy is demonstrating how attitude makes a difference in the life you have. He’s making the most out of van life and loving it. Frankly he makes me want to get into this. Dude is a hero.
@rainedyani8505 3 жыл бұрын
Really inspiring. I’m in a van due to eviction and it’s been a struggle, so I appreciate the positive attitudes of others.
@estebanb7166 3 жыл бұрын
Things will get better. Best to you.
@imthateddie 3 жыл бұрын
@@estebanb7166 You're right, things will get better. You just gotta keep going. I've been there.
@estebanb7166 3 жыл бұрын
@@imthateddie I hear you. Glad things are looking up for you. Perseverance is key. Best to you.
@marqnel1512 3 жыл бұрын
Same boss im pushing foward
@madcatterz5753 3 жыл бұрын
Lmao
@thepatriot1166 2 жыл бұрын
Reminds of what my dad told me growing up. Live the life that makes you happy. Some people don't want a large house and complicated life style. Sometimes the simple life is the best. This is quite interesting to see and would be fun to try this life style for a little bit.
@fufunanmf5581 2 жыл бұрын
His smile shows how contented happy indipendent he is.
@gypsydavy708 3 жыл бұрын
The back facing "sofa" is flat out brilliant!
@SweetFLGuy1 3 жыл бұрын
Like the old school 70's station wagons with flip up bench seat facing the back : ) I lived those days!
@joepoppy3264 3 жыл бұрын
@@SweetFLGuy1 I had a station wagon like that and my kids loved sitting in the"way back"
@SweetFLGuy1 3 жыл бұрын
@@joepoppy3264 Thanks Joe, your comment made me smile : )
@matemahe 3 жыл бұрын
@@SweetFLGuy1 i want them back we had an old one when we were kids loved it
@siouxunit17 3 жыл бұрын
My aunt had one when I was a kid and your right I loved riding back there
@siilkyjohnson5779 2 жыл бұрын
"Got my hockey sticks here in case you gotta dangle!!" My boy really does have everything he needs
@poolhall9632 2 жыл бұрын
He’s actually Casey Jones….
@39mureed 2 жыл бұрын
Bo dangles, some serious street hockey gonna go down!
@bradsully6620 2 жыл бұрын
Never know when a hockey game is going to break out.
@mikeredhead2894 2 жыл бұрын
@Silky Johnson, I've redesigned this whole van in the video. Now my hockey sticks are kept up top in the cargo carrier.
@ArtsyLadyCrafter 2 жыл бұрын
He seems so pleasant and content. Love the clothing storage, especially the socks in the plastic bottle. TFS!
@zannebieri9819 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, lots of Sox because, "I like sox I guess!"
@cladysmith9505 2 жыл бұрын
5:26 love how pumped and appreciative he is, his friend gave him that curtain rod
@doncorleone5061 2 жыл бұрын
just him saying "IVE been here for a year and a half and I know what I like" hit deep. do we really know what we like and dislike at this level?
@ImSimplyAHuman 2 жыл бұрын
Still working on it 😆 it has taken me years to peel back the layers of the onion of societal bologna and dogma 🧅
@VLM-gg7fw 3 жыл бұрын
He’s happy & NOT homeless... I wish this for everyone ...Thanx chrome for the interview ♥️
@jamesalbright4666 3 жыл бұрын
Happily Houseless!
@Jugc0006 2 жыл бұрын
Makes me happy to know people are living the life they want. You go guy.
@aylaruby2376 2 жыл бұрын
Wow he is truely Amazzing enjoying the little things in life! What a Gorgeous soul he is 💜💙💜💙 He's living his best life 🌟 And must I say very Handsome also!
@Lemminaide 3 жыл бұрын
I liked the gleam in his eyes. He seems truly happy!
@JahleeyahKalonji 3 жыл бұрын
ok, wow... Mikes water idea is freakin awesome....simple and makes perfect sense
@WatchDoggyDog 3 жыл бұрын
YES
@howdareyu 2 жыл бұрын
This dude brings a tear of joy to my eye! I did this for a bit in a prius, I believe this s the new way, but my family now would make this harder to do, but not impossible! 👍
@Katiedid1975 2 жыл бұрын
Well that brought a smile to my face. You have a smooth way of interviewing, Chrome. Just let people tell their story.
@MegaBpop 3 жыл бұрын
He cleans his home in 15 mins, travels, and little stress for upkeep-genius.
@JustAGalOnTheGo 3 жыл бұрын
The usb water pump set up is awesome! 👍
@jajakilla 3 жыл бұрын
Right?? I need that water pump in my life!
@tiffanymariezaccagnino2599 2 жыл бұрын
Hey it's not about living in luxury it's about surviving especially in the days we're living in. . Great job 👍🏼
@spencerstrandholt5124 2 жыл бұрын
This guy is an absolute gem
@kandi8640 3 жыл бұрын
I like that he created a livable space but wasn’t trying to impress anyone else. It really showsmwaht you can do. Thank you
@ExploringCanadaInfo 3 жыл бұрын
That curtain rod is genius
@jamesbond8778 2 жыл бұрын
I love how humble he is it's beautiful 7 life's not about how we spend our time or what we have it's about how we live with the Earth Mother Nature
@angelflores7420 2 жыл бұрын
His organization skills are a 10, his bed frame is legendary. Seriously where’s the schematic for that? Is it on rollers or something
@sylvienoel8100 3 жыл бұрын
That double sofa bed set up is genius!
@espressomartiniprincess 3 жыл бұрын
just more proof the happiness is just about appreciating what you got. its not having what you want, its wanting what youve got!
@sepasgozar. 3 жыл бұрын
this is true about the one who has chosen to live in this way, not the one who is forced to live this way.
@nnameriF 3 жыл бұрын
@@sepasgozar. still if forced or not its about making the most of what you got, you can choose to let life bring you down or you can choose to look at what you have and appreciate that vs what you don't.
2 жыл бұрын
this man was smiling talking about how many colors his leds have. it's the little things man
@mikeredhead143 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. I love my lights!
@j_toledo419 2 жыл бұрын
Hey man salute to you sir. 👍 Can't help but feel very very motivated, I could live the rest of my life like that and probably be happier than I ever have been yet. Daughter is a junior now, her mom drives me nuts but as a man I feel like I have to see this thru, Maybe once the kid gos to college I can hit the open road and live something like this. Thank you for the video 👍💯
@maxxicollins2108 2 жыл бұрын
"houseless not homeless" urite brother, home is an abstract idea.
@1953beetle 2 жыл бұрын
@@sleepykyokoxoxo Don't forget one has to pay property taxes,etc,on your home as well.
@bratzboyz 2 жыл бұрын
@@1953beetle Exactly, we can't forget the property taxes. I never knew those existed when I was a kid. Now it's a totally different story. A house is NEVER truly ours. If you stop paying property taxes, you get kicked out too.
@ImSimplyAHuman 2 жыл бұрын
@@sleepykyokoxoxo truth! I don’t want a 30 year mortgage.. I might not even be alive to see the day it’s paid off! I don’t want to spend the rest of my life being a debt slave 🤷🏼♀️
@jml9550 2 жыл бұрын
@@sleepykyokoxoxo not exactly true. I am 49, family of 4 and two houses paid off. Property tax are low as we bought 20 years ago. Rental income covers both my houses’ property tax, insurance with residual income. We always live modestly and live within our means, cars always paid in cash and nothing fancy. If I want to sell both later and retire somewhere else, it will be enough to retire.
@tirawideman 3 жыл бұрын
My gosh this guy is set for all situations. He's so handsome too.
@kimstewart5632 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah. He Is Really Handsome.
@Scundle864 2 жыл бұрын
Throw him the cat
@tirawideman 2 жыл бұрын
@@Scundle864 really. It was just a nice comment. Let's not be obnoxious.
@tirawideman 2 жыл бұрын
@Christopher Amaya what
@heathermac4024 2 жыл бұрын
It might be a simple van but it's your van and it's awesome ❤️🇦🇺
@mikeferguson5935 2 жыл бұрын
What an incredibly nice and cool guy.
@johndobb8239 3 жыл бұрын
Nice little van build. I really like the rechargeable water pump. I looked on Amazon and you can just attach it to a water jug. Very cool. Beats pouring it from a 5gal bottle.
@JustDoingChelle 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@cherriemckinstry131 3 жыл бұрын
@@JustDoingChelle I really love what you did with a mini van . I used one for vacation to Canada and it was awesome. Some places we used a tent, and a couple places we stopped for the motel bed and breakfast, but got to see alot of places that way. I dont mind pulling over to sleep.
@JustDoingChelle 3 жыл бұрын
@@cherriemckinstry131 sorry, not my van. I Wish!!! "thank you" is for the info on the pump. (It is a great van build. Unfortunately I can not take the credit for it. ❤
@nvalles2565 3 жыл бұрын
Same. My little daughter and I are about to do the inside of a tiny trailer we got a hold of. I really like the double water set up and went to put that thing in my cart. Amazing.
@thinkforyourselfjohn3163 3 жыл бұрын
No kidding. I agree. How did you look it up if you don't mind sharing with me please.
@Macnas 3 жыл бұрын
Jackery step up here, get this man a new generator🙏
@thesincitymama 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I'd be perturbed if my whole USB ports panel quit working but this guy is like, "it's whatever..."
@justintimemagddelow672 3 жыл бұрын
Or you could do it.
@FreeSpiritMom 3 жыл бұрын
@@thesincitymama me too lol. I’m okay with less but I need my USB ports!
@nepalimusic 2 жыл бұрын
This is the best crib tour show I have ever seen. This guy is better than most of us ever will be.
@evelynmartin5400 2 жыл бұрын
This guy has it all figured out, love it
@TheBreenGene 3 жыл бұрын
Maximum use of a small space 💪
@joey_outdoors 2 жыл бұрын
This is me in a couple of years, living my dream. Also, he’s like a modern day Canadian Shaggy lol.
@mikeredhead2894 2 жыл бұрын
Modern day Shaggy here! Let me know if you like my new redesign of the whole van, my new van tour is posted.
@nguyenductu86 2 жыл бұрын
the man who live in the van is the happiest man in the world. Living without so much thinking. And the life is going without worry. I love it
@daivonclark5151 2 жыл бұрын
I lived in a ford focus for a year and a half for fun. I loved it! I now currently live on a sailboat. Traditional housing just isnt for me!
@twinqt578 2 жыл бұрын
Where did you shower? Gym?
@daivonclark5151 2 жыл бұрын
@@twinqt578 yes!
@twinqt578 2 жыл бұрын
@@daivonclark5151 what do you do for showers on the sailboat?
@daivonclark5151 2 жыл бұрын
@@twinqt578 i live at a marina, so they have bathhouses. If going for a more offgrid experience, a shower is isnt hard to install
@twinqt578 2 жыл бұрын
@@daivonclark5151 very clever!! Do you fish for your dinner?
@sammic974 3 жыл бұрын
I've seen Mike in another video and was so impressed with his life ethic, his organisation, how he kept his van clean and his whole work/leisure balance. A .ovely guy. Glad to see he's still doing things his way and is keeping well. Thanks, Chrome x
@keloid123 3 жыл бұрын
What the other video
@zannebieri9819 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, what other video?
@Ots_Rackkedup23 2 жыл бұрын
It’s on a channel called “different media “ stealth van video mike van guy
@mikeredhead2894 2 жыл бұрын
@SammiC thank you very much man! And I am still doing well, better in fact. Completely new redesign of this van on my new channel. 🙂
@rachelcarlsonnotesfromthenomad 3 жыл бұрын
“Living large” and in charge...HE SAID WHAT HE SAID. Bloody brilliant! ‼️💯❤️💃🏻🚐💨
@gregoryclark7566 2 жыл бұрын
Great way to improvise for basic needs. I always wonder when someone lives in a vehicle where they can safely park and not be hassled by random people or police.
@sheilaplourde4165 2 жыл бұрын
This is nice and organized. Love the 10 sweaters in the container. This young man is very creative. Loved the hockey sticks.
@charlesharris2749 3 жыл бұрын
"Jug 'O Socks", lol. He's happy, that's what counts.
@oggystig 2 жыл бұрын
How refreshing to see some genuine realness on KZfaq. Quality, relatable. Both dudes just gettin it done.
@deluge848 2 жыл бұрын
He seems so genuine, thanks for sharing and peace be with you gentle soul!
@lorirose9608 2 жыл бұрын
HI, MIKE ,,,, I LIVED IN MY MINIVAN FOR 18 MONTHS AND I LOVE IT ,,,,IM ABOUT TO GO BACK TO LIVING IN A VAN OR A TRUCK I AM LOOKING FOR A RIDE NOW ,,,, I LOVE IT WISH YOU THE BEST MAN ..... ENJOY IT OUT THERE FRIEND....🥰🥰🥰🥰
@melissastewart6487 3 жыл бұрын
Been living the vanlife full-time for 5 years now...it's an amazing life...so happy and grateful for my life ❤️
@eloisdj1 2 жыл бұрын
Make a video! I'd love to see it
@kellonwheelz_66 3 жыл бұрын
I am totally and completely impressed by this man. He lives small and basic with everything he needs and then some. Kudos to him!
@m74796 2 жыл бұрын
"Get in the van if you can " The sliding couch / bed is pretty slick. Nice design on that
@ericshunmagum5773 2 жыл бұрын
This guy is my hero. Wow. Less is more. Listening to him, he's living large🤣
@fosback13245 3 жыл бұрын
Makes me appreciate the potential of my minivan. I am soooo grateful for these people who show us how we can shed the unneeded stress of maintaining fixed housing.
@michaelreece458 3 жыл бұрын
When you are having to plan where you are going to park each and every night, that's stressful. Campgrounds are nice but very expensive. The grass isn't always greener on the other side.
@alexanderrahl482 3 жыл бұрын
@@michaelreece458 Sounds cheaper and easier than exorbitant rents or a mortgage
@nothanks5520 3 жыл бұрын
@@michaelreece458 to be able to travel anywhere and have no possessions seems great to me and just live the way humans were supposed to , you just feel more alive
@stephenduggan4429 3 жыл бұрын
Doing this very soon with a hiace van . Sold everything . Just waiting for bond and my car to sell . Then I'm doing it . Can't wait
@missalphaomegagod-2u 2 жыл бұрын
@@stephenduggan4429 did you ever do it? How’s it going now?
@brianharriss4366 3 жыл бұрын
Love the simple life! Probably the most unstressed people you'll ever meet
@Jack_Hunt 2 жыл бұрын
This is amazing. Love it. We so many flashy vans but I really dig the creativity of folks like Mike who keeps it simple and appreciates what he has.
@trcgreed6446 2 жыл бұрын
I’m happy for you because your strong will your not broken and still loving life may all the blessing in the world come to you 🙏🏽
@JD-yv2zp 3 жыл бұрын
Second. This guy and his van is inspirational, thank you for sharing your lovely home with us.
@robertdragoff6909 3 жыл бұрын
He didn't tell us how he ended up living in the van and it doesn't matter, he's happy with his 'fort' and that's all that does matter.
@Biggummysmile 3 жыл бұрын
I think some people get sick of paying endless rent to others or mortgage interest to a bank and choose personal freedom from those ties, then just go for it 🤘 Im surprised more of us dont do this tbh
@GiantMeteor2024 3 жыл бұрын
I recall an earlier video of him. It was a solid choice just like Chromes. Get er done! 😎
@marketdetective 3 жыл бұрын
"big Livin" as he put it
@cddurant3909 3 жыл бұрын
@@milesteg8627 Spot-on! Must be a requirement to become a billionaire...you lose your humanity.
@nataliethomas1991 3 жыл бұрын
@@RMJ1984 I moved into my van a little over 2 years ago. I left my 1 bedroom run down apartment because I couldn't afford it on my own. I'd reached the point where I had no cable, no luxeries like eating our or going to the movies, nothing & had a choice to make, either get rid of my old car that seemed to need more & more maintenance or get a van to live in. I feel 100% better than I did living in an overpriced apartment.
@polothedon 2 жыл бұрын
I like how they started playing music like we was about to get a walkthrough of a mansion or something 😂😂
@darcandelaria 2 жыл бұрын
I love his attitude 😊 I would want a more comfortable mattress and sheets! 😀 a fluffy comforter and pillows too 😌 that's it.
@nanbulance5522 3 жыл бұрын
Over the past year, every time I look at the things I have, I feel the weight of all of the crap I own. 99% of it is things I haven't seen or done anything with it for YEARS. The kind of thing you and this guy are doing is sending my brain to work on how I can start my own journey. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and showing people who are living without all the trappings. 👍👍👍
@willothewispl Жыл бұрын
I keep declutteri g and decluttering. One more time and I am done. Will not buy all this stuff again. I have what I need and love so the rest is just clutter.
@classicmantv7286 3 жыл бұрын
I just brought a van to live in. Just for the summer tho my lease is up on my current place next month. So after watching thousands of KZfaq videos I'ma give van life a try
@k.o.1174 3 жыл бұрын
Do itttt
@belingonza318 3 жыл бұрын
Gotta figure out how to keep the van cool in the summer time.
@Ieatzboltz 3 жыл бұрын
How's it coming along
@diamondback7789 2 жыл бұрын
Dude stay comfy
@johnwang9914 2 жыл бұрын
@@belingonza318 If you have water, evaporative cooling, keep it wet. Of course there will be the issue of calcification if the water isn't pure so frequent cleaning and waxing may be needed. You might be able to fabricate some indirect evaporative coolers such as a corrugated metal sheet with water sprayed on the outside to cool the inside
@hbnz7206 2 жыл бұрын
For some reason, i enjoyed watching this video more than those fancy, high tech van life videos..
@edawg654 2 жыл бұрын
I lived in my van in Vancouver (haha) for about 6 months while traveling there and saved for my ticket to the UK. Used a gym for a shower and playing basketball etc, used MCDs for internet and toilets etc. slept near the factory I worked 14 hours a day in and cooked noodles. I’ve worked in an office for 5 years and now from my office in London I can say whole heartedly that was the best time of my life. The freedom is invigorating. I recommend living this way at one point in your life. All the best to you.
@Ballsy_ 3 жыл бұрын
I have a really tiny studio apartment and let me tell you, I love it. It’s not the size of the home, is how comfortable you make it and how much you just appreciate being in a warm place.
@alexanderrahl482 3 жыл бұрын
Aren't they pretty pricey? Almost the rent of an actual house in some places I'd imagine
@kyouskeuzumaki9673 2 жыл бұрын
@@alexanderrahl482 half places I’d say
@taradead 2 жыл бұрын
Yes! Living in a minivan has taught me how little you really need to be comfortable.
@ripadolphthorntonjr.2943 2 жыл бұрын
Tell me you live in NYC without telling me you live in NYC
@roundstone2020 3 жыл бұрын
This dude is so cool, he should have a movie or TV show.
@lisaduffy5853 2 жыл бұрын
This is really smart & caters for what he needs. He also seems a chilled cool guy 🤩
@leoladavis8599 2 жыл бұрын
This is an awesome video and so inspiring! You don’t need a lot to be happy. Happiness comes from within and what you want out of life. I love the freedom that you have!
@lynnkiner9239 3 жыл бұрын
I could see how happy he was, and proud to share with us the space he'd created for himself.
@h3bysuzanne184 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely a Dude-Van, Practical... I Love It👍👊💥 I really like the 2-way couch/ bed!! Perfect
@_MD80 2 жыл бұрын
It's cool to see how happy the guy is with what he has. Most folk have much more things and still can't find happiness.
@e.Kennedy246 2 жыл бұрын
His home is better than those that pimp their vans/TV's out! He has everything figured out and very neat with it!
@chenelius 3 жыл бұрын
What a humble guy. We could all learn a lot from thus man. Cudos and respect to you.
@user-dm1sd7fz2b 10 ай бұрын
Just looking at him brings joy. I laughed out loud at his joke about 16 million colors😂
@oblomovtheunknown 2 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this video. He is full time working but lives the big life in a small van. In a world where resources are diminishing so fast, we need to hear E. F. Schumancer's message "Small is Beautiful", make 20% feel like 80% - Mike does that! I love how he has normalized an alternative lifestyle, and that is how we should all be like. How he made everything he needed shows resourcefulness and that innovative spirit we find in pioneers. Made my morning - big thanks to all involved in the making of the video. There is a Danish word that sums up the feeling of Mike's van - "hygge."
@pyrokittykat744 3 жыл бұрын
💗 Absolutely love his van and his charisma 🤗
@craigsexton7170 2 жыл бұрын
I've been living in Vans for the past 4 years or more. Started off in a Town and country moved to a Dodge sprinter went back to a Honda Odyssey and I'm now into a Ford e-450 super duty cube bus. Basically a handicap bus. I love it could never live in the house again. Rock on dude.
@lifeasitcomes8208 2 жыл бұрын
Would love to see ur setup
@bobbydouglas7909 2 жыл бұрын
@@lifeasitcomes8208 😮
@SeanRambo 2 жыл бұрын
Anything to live the dream
@craigsexton7170 2 жыл бұрын
@Jot the Dot .. 🍿🥤 there are all sorts of methods and places. Some people do the Walmart parking lot thing. I have spent most of my time parking in neighborhoods that are safe and I just keep a low profile. At present I am parking my rather large vehicle at the warehouse where I work which is excellent because it has a bathroom and water.
@teagoldleaf4137 2 жыл бұрын
@@craigsexton7170 you've got the best commute to work 👍
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