Dre's Van Life
Dre's Van Life
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My Favorite Vanlife Gear! (Fix Humidity & Fill Water Easier)
2 Of My Favorite Van Life Products!
Amazon links below!
Camco Water Bandit Hose Adapter $15: amzn.to/40qWowu
8 Way "Silcock" Water Spigot Key $8: amzn.to/3DT86Y0
Natruth Moisture Absorber Bag 12 Pack $15: amzn.to/4alyaXW
00:00 Intro
00:30 Product 1: Water Fill Hack
03:20 Filling Water with Silcock keys
03:59 Product 2: Fix Humidity
07:27 Channel Update
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Vanlife Hack! Camping at an EV Charger 🔌
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240-110v Step down: amzn.to/3ZRwVuL USA EV Charger Adapter j1772: amzn.to/49Up9F5 Alternate 240v to 110v step down (if other link out of stock): amzn.to/4gysoVa EV Charger Locater App: "PlugShare" iOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/plugshare/id421788217 Android: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xatori.Plugshare&hl=en_US&pli=1 Web: Plugshare.com
How To: Find Power Outlets for VanLife! Cheap/FREE
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240-110v Step down: amzn.to/3ZRwVuL USA EV Charger Adapter j1772: amzn.to/49Up9F5 Alternate 240v to 110v step down (if other link out of stock): amzn.to/4gysoVa EV Charger Locater App: "PlugShare" iOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/plugshare/id421788217 Android: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xatori.Plugshare&hl=en_US&pli=1 Web: Plugshare.com Can you use an EV charger to power the appliances...
Seat Won’t Recline Fix - Ford Ranger / Mazda B3000
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Seat Won’t Recline Fix - Ford Ranger / Mazda B3000
3 Days Backpacking in Yosemite - Half Dome, Clouds Rest
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The "Happy Isles Trailhead" permit in Yosemite may be the most difficult permit to obtain because it allows your group to hike half dome. Day 1: Happy Isles Trailhead to Half Dome to Little Yosemite Valley Day 2: Little Yosemite Valley to Clouds Rest to Sunrise Lakes Day 3: Sunrise Lakes to Tenaya Lake This video was inspired by Neemors World and Darwin Onthetrail Both great hiking/adventure ch...
HI SPEED ELECTRIC SKATEBOARDING: Rush Hour San Francisco
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Got hit by a board gone astray and pulled up to a fellow eboard rider. All in a days commute in San Francisco.

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  • @ozmanfidaar6311
    @ozmanfidaar6311 3 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    This is genius. What's the max amp of your system? Can push 30A no issues?

    • @VanIife
      @VanIife 3 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      @@ozmanfidaar6311 I do not actually plug my RV in as a hook up from the electrical hook up port. As I showed in the video, I run it through the door and plug-in devices individually through the step down. Hopefully this answers your question thanks for watching

  • @geowilliam4622
    @geowilliam4622 12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Can i use this system on a portable battery like Jackery or eco Flo?

    • @VanIife
      @VanIife 8 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      @@geowilliam4622 yes but you need the step down for power stations. Thanks for watching.

  • @FailFriendly
    @FailFriendly 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great content!!! Liked and subscribed ❤

  • @Thesaltymedic36
    @Thesaltymedic36 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The water thief or water bandit do work. I’ve seen outside spigots without threads at rest areas and they will slip right on. The keys are great, they open the box door the spigots are in too. Good to keep around. Always ask, most of the time the answer is yes. I carry 2-5 gallon collapsible water bags in case I don’t have enough hose. 3 trips and I’m full 👍🏼

    • @VanIife
      @VanIife 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Thesaltymedic36those collapsible water bags are great but I've found the Coleman ones have a slight plastic taste. Would be great to find one with no taste.

  • @myvanlife1
    @myvanlife1 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I just uploaded a short about the window condensation myself on my channel. Yours is a great idea but what also works is just a simple fan blowing on the window, no moisture, no frost, works 100% but that takes a small amount of power, and that is free if you have solar! You have Great ideas and videos, new subscriber!!!

  • @leeinwis
    @leeinwis 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I've never seen a water dispenser at a gas station in my life 🤔.

    • @myvanlife1
      @myvanlife1 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Same!!!

    • @VanIife
      @VanIife 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That's interesting. It's a law in California that every gas station have an air and water dispenser

  • @SageMonkeyOP
    @SageMonkeyOP 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    i appreciate these tips! also a van tour and maybe mention some your favorite spots you've traveled to.

    • @leeinwis
      @leeinwis 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I like cosmo

  • @johnleach740
    @johnleach740 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Voltage in US is 120

  • @myvanlife1
    @myvanlife1 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'm sure eventually they will crack down on this, there is no such thing as free power for long, watch.. not to mention it could be perceived as stealing!

    • @leeinwis
      @leeinwis 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      He pays for it, same price as electric cars.

    • @myvanlife1
      @myvanlife1 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@leeinwis Oh, didn't know that!

  • @ATOTO-Zoe
    @ATOTO-Zoe 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi ,my friend! Your van life has always been one of the ideal lifestyles I aspire to, and your puppy is really adorable. To make your van life even more convenient, we would like to offer you a free car audio system. Would you be interested?

    • @VanIife
      @VanIife 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks for watching! I don't think I need a car audio system... but does it have CarPlay / android auto?

    • @ATOTO-Zoe
      @ATOTO-Zoe 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@VanIife ​ Hey, bro! Of course, our latest X10 not only supports wireless CarPlay and Android Auto but also has 8G + 128G of large memory. It comes with features like an AI voice assistant and more. We have already sent you the detailed product introduction via email

  • @boscity1706
    @boscity1706 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi I got the stuff in ur Description & it charges like 100 & something or 200 and something then stops says full charged when I'm not even can I ask why?

    • @VanIife
      @VanIife 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@boscity1706 either you need to draw more power from the charger while you're using it to make the EV charger think that it's charging an EV, such as a space heater, Or you need to just go to a different EV charger. Some EV chargers are more sensitive than others, some stop while others don't for small loads, etc.

    • @boscity1706
      @boscity1706 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Ok thanks I have an bluetti ac300 I would tgunk thar would suck a lot of power when I plugged it in2 a wall socket in the passed it sucks 1 or 2 kwh but I guess I was thinking I need to plug in more idk I was thinking I might be moving to power between the charger & the transformer

  • @boutdatvanlife534
    @boutdatvanlife534 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    ? So if I have a Dabbsson 2300 power station and the j1772 converter ,do I need the step down to charge safely?

    • @VanIife
      @VanIife 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@boutdatvanlife534 yes most power stations need the step down

    • @boutdatvanlife534
      @boutdatvanlife534 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @ thank you for answering so quickly

  • @keldaMouse
    @keldaMouse 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    what an amazing idea! so safe and legal. Very cool.

  • @SageMonkeyOP
    @SageMonkeyOP 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    would love a tour of your setup! looks dope!

  • @BuckJones1909
    @BuckJones1909 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great plan with readily available devices!

  • @OverlandOne
    @OverlandOne 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I have my generator for solar back up but this is an interesting idea. Been on the road in my van full time for 1.5 years and I like having multiple back up ideas. Thanks.

  • @1978rayking
    @1978rayking 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I would have a sighn above the built in side of the van plug in outside,,saying this van is a hybrid yes this van has batteries 🔋

  • @hansolo7205
    @hansolo7205 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great idea, but be mindful of adopter and step down amperage. My battery bank is 240Ah and charger is 40A, I am unable to find a j1772 adopter with higher than 20 amps.

    • @VanIife
      @VanIife 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@hansolo7205 thank you. I believe the amps refers to output voltage of the RV charger in that case, but not completely sure.

    • @leeinwis
      @leeinwis 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@VanIife can you imagine if it was 240 amps lol .Amp hours and Amps are not the same thing.

  • @e6ensperception
    @e6ensperception 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    subbed. please explain all the 6 different types of EV chargers and which ones can be used with converters + transformers for RV's I know level 1 and 2 can be converted/ transformed but what about level 3 and portable EV chargers?

    • @VanIife
      @VanIife 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@e6ensperception definitely not level 3, and for portable EV charger you might as well just use a Jackery or Bluetti power bank or a small gas generator. Thanks for watching!

    • @e6ensperception
      @e6ensperception 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@VanIife (edit: in future videos on the topic you should recommend people also use a 20amp GFCI outdoor plug for safety and attach it between the transformer and the power strip) thanks. you've got me researching if its possible to use an mppt charge controller on a DC EV charger lol EV charging at night is a Genius idea! I currently have a Sams Club Generator: xos2300i which gives 15amps of power for 4 hours on max load. but night time I need to run a space heater for 10 hours instead of waking up to refill the generator.

  • @e6ensperception
    @e6ensperception 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    dude youre a genius

  • @hansolo7205
    @hansolo7205 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I been struggling to charge my 240ah lithium battery bank. I considered buying a portable generator, until I found your vid. Thanks! Question, the max step down I found is 45amp, I looking for an 80amp charger. Why not buy a 240V battery charger with EU plug?

    • @VanIife
      @VanIife 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@hansolo7205 I've heard it's not good to use chargers with too high of amps. I would go with 55 A or lower. You can find them for $100 or less on Amazon 120v.

  • @RayRayIsCoolio
    @RayRayIsCoolio 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    bros living the life 🍻

  • @martycannon
    @martycannon 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I am currently on a month long roadtrip in my van, and this exact same idea crossed my mind while I was stealth camping in Vegas. I ended up using Plugshare to find an available 110v outlet to charge, but I kept wondering how I could use J1772 plugs to charge my house batteries. This is brilliant. Thank you so much!

  • @Frank-r1o5f
    @Frank-r1o5f 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you. Just learned something new. Brilliant.

  • @petes9878
    @petes9878 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    S W E E T ; - )

  • @Tazdeviloo7
    @Tazdeviloo7 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'd love to get an old Rivian Amazon delivery van for stealth camping like this. So many free or cheap L2 chargers around and no one suspects a delivery van either

  • @rvboondocker2559
    @rvboondocker2559 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    We are not ALL entitled. If someone is charging, that’s cool. If someone is parking, that’s not cool. Many charging stations continue a fee if you are not actually charging. People who PARK there are the entitled ones. It’s like parking at a gas station pump.

    • @BlackCatRacing11
      @BlackCatRacing11 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      He is going to be the first one complaining that he gets kicked out of a charging station even when the name is his video says "Camping at a charging station. You Sir and the people that follow this process are the entitled ones.

  • @abelincoln3261
    @abelincoln3261 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    No one can ask you to leave, those chargers are on leased space at a mall or whatever ... unless they are owner operated... station types.. thus that parking spot is basically under the lessor's legal authority only. Another words only that lease owner or manager can ask the police to ask you to leave... that is extremely unlikely to ever happen.

  • @007nadineL
    @007nadineL 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Cool 🎉🎉🎉🎉😂❤❤❤

  • @KehHs-l8b
    @KehHs-l8b 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Better off making a fake ev jack and arguing that with someone. Im not opening my 20 year old rv hood ti show u my uodated ekectruc engine lol....crazy. Guy. People gonna mess with you cuz people suck. Dont even get the homeless tenters going

  • @LauraDiaz-qi9rd
    @LauraDiaz-qi9rd 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Seriously, are you gay or straight?

  • @edthelazyboy
    @edthelazyboy 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The only problem I see with this is that some public level 2 charger might run on 208 instead of 240 volts AC. The step down would result in 104 volts which might affect some loads.

  • @masminor
    @masminor 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It converts 240V to 120V.

    • @VanIife
      @VanIife 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes thanks for the correction

    • @masminor
      @masminor 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@VanIife Everyone does it because the appliances are 110v & 220v but outlets are 120v & 240v.

  • @paul9156c
    @paul9156c 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I like it. 👍 ( Really hate having to to order online ONLY. )

  • @tinabeane
    @tinabeane 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wow very fascinating, I've not seen or heard anything about this. Just found your channel and subbed, I'll check out the links and other videos.

  • @thegreatcurtismo4329
    @thegreatcurtismo4329 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'm a little concerned about how narrow that adapter's wire is, that's a bunch of current running through that little guy. I'd be careful could be a fire hazard if left connected for to long.

  • @VagaBumAdventures
    @VagaBumAdventures 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    A 60 amp dc to dc charger would be better. Charge as you drive, only costs $150

  • @dmmetzpaul
    @dmmetzpaul 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great tip for anyone traveling with a battery system!

  • @edwardseth1230
    @edwardseth1230 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    another good alternative would be the ecoflow alternator DC-DC charger (800w).. directly charging your batteries while the vehicle is on the move (no u don't need the ecoflow battery banks)

  • @BSerrell4
    @BSerrell4 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I don’t understand where you plug in the 240 to 110 step down controller. Please clarify.

    • @VanIife
      @VanIife 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@BSerrell4 EV charger cord > EV adapter > step down. Check out my other vid too it might help. Thanks for watching

  • @SpikedVanlife
    @SpikedVanlife 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'm beginning to think i should have installed the charging prt and step down in the van. Plug and play. Lol

  • @melindaoa8668
    @melindaoa8668 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great content….keep it coming!😊

  • @adambatchelder4121
    @adambatchelder4121 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great idea, camping and using those otherwise useless camp spots and infrastructure. But I'll bet it won't be long until they start putting up no camping signs

  • @Slugabug67
    @Slugabug67 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Good thing Kamala got all those charging stations built!

  • @kmcw8507
    @kmcw8507 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Keep doing these van life videos you rock bro!

  • @donalshelton9205
    @donalshelton9205 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Can’t believe you are showing this. I’ve been doing this for years. Within a year or two you are going to destroy are secret. Let me help destroy it. Plug it in like a ev and put a hybrid emblem on your unit. Personal I use the free ones at government locations. ie parks library etc. Let the shit show begin

    • @realfortwoods
      @realfortwoods 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That's a good idea. I was thinking the same. Put a socket on the front and wire it straight into your vehicle. Have a nice permanent setup that can use any EV charger.

  • @cosmicsunbeams
    @cosmicsunbeams 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    When describing charging rates you say 30 to 40 cents is that per hour or per minute or total cost?

    • @VanIife
      @VanIife 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That is per kw/hr which is what electric companies use to measure power. It has nothing to do with how long you use electricity or stay at the charger, it's just based on how much electricity your devices use. I wasn't very clear on this in the video.

  • @EdwinCV-dh8qc
    @EdwinCV-dh8qc 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Dre, I just came across your channel I subscribed to see what you up to.

  • @plantstho6599
    @plantstho6599 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Just getting to your other vids here. Good info. Would be nice to build some sort of converter box for van lifers that will accept and put out more juice. Actually could probably use AI at this point.

  • @larryslifeadventures
    @larryslifeadventures 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    There’s no law yet to prevent you from plugging into ev charging station, but it won’t be long they will figure it out and write a law to stop the freedom loving nomads 😢

    • @Tracy30444
      @Tracy30444 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I’m all on board for anyone charging any type of battery for as long as he needs, even a battery inside a gas car. But also, imagine if an EV was camping overnight in front of the only gas pump in town and you needed to fill up. Gas drivers freak out if you take too long using the bathroom and getting snacks after filling up, let alone blocking the pump for hours! It’s the same thing. Nothing freedom loving or freedom hating about that. It’s fellow nomads living in EVs that wanna charge overnight, and they would be thrilled to have a gas van nomad keeping company in the parking spot next to them.