19.5 in tire is something close to a class b size truck. A lot better construction than the normal rv industry. Also the full piano style hinges on all the doors. Its obvious they seriously care about their product. Definitely impressive
Good stuff JD, even if it's out of my "Zip Code". I can't stop myself from wondering, how did this obviously talented young guy go from remodeling an Airstream to a multi million dollar manufacturing business. I put a few decades in at an airplane company up north (betcha can't guess which one) And if I learned anything, I learned how much I didn't know. From strength & stress, fatigue issues, composites, interiors, wiring, adhesives, smoke and heat release of interior materials, vendor supply issues, and all the planning required to bring it all together. Engineering, quality, planning, vendors. Makes me tired thinking about it. I sure would like to take one of theses units for a weekend or two, or three or :(.
After going thru owing several rvs, this is such a different level of detail that its not fair to compare to most others out there…. That said, dang I wish it werent out of my price range … i went to the website and started pricing, and even the ‘bare bones’ unit I cant afford, let alone all the options I would add… but thst said… you do get what ya pay for. I wish them the best success and hope that through time their production thruput can rise and costs come down…
I think we are so used to RV's being built so poorly that when we see a properly built RV we thinks it's worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. This is an outstanding RV for sure, but the actual dollars when you add things up is still very excessive IMO. Appreciate the video.
I wonder if the solar panels are a weakness. They are somewhat fragile compared to the rest of the unit. Customers’ having any solar panels needing replaced?
All speaking about price: Behold the Earth Roamer. 18 month waitlist. Google it. You & I may not be willing or able to buy but there’s definitely a market for this RV. A different price point & thought process for this Channel. Thanks for sharing.
I suspect that an Air ride suspension would fall in line with the excellence they are achieving. The Australians are making a number of air ride systems that also work well in their off highway conditions. I see more and more Australian products, and influence, here in N. America, and rightly so. I think we have gotten used to disposable/short lifespan equipment. Living Vehicle reminds me of the Australian attitude of doing it right the first time.
Definitely well planned and I applaud you for going the quality route. I do think the addition of an air-ride suspension would be a major plus since for a softer ride (No Jar) for bad roads and off road use. Air ride over independent torsion suspension would soften the ride and also allow for the torsion part to take over in the event of an air bag failure. Maybe check Kelderman Air Suspensions.
I love the idea of an air ride suspension on these, but their primary focus was longevity and overall long-term reliability. Airbags are great, I have them on my truck, but I understand that they're focus led them away from that.
Obviously you have a lot of people that watch your channel from a lot of different statuses but I just can't see how anyone can justify the cost of these....It's insane...I wonder if they moved out of CA if it would be cheaper.
You look at an 86" studio sleeper on a 15 year old w900 kenworth and it's still structurally sound so I think a manufacturer could build a trailer with similar construction without it being wildly expensive
So, what are the weights of the trailer we have looked at? I'm assuming they aren't light. Is that a 3/4 ton or 1 ton truck that they are using for them?
There's a lot to love, I agree. However, as much as you were talking about how incredibly high end those drawers are in that unit, I just can't get behind drawers that make that much noise if they're that expensive. There has to be a better way. I can't imagine myself trying to get ready in the morning and making all that noise and it being OK with the rest of my family.
I think that the people who are able to buy something like this are pretty well off, I don’t think they are worried about any of that. Someone like me who works paycheck to paycheck, definitely worries about that and everything else in this world.
They want 599000.00 I can by a 2500 square foot home in the vegas market for that And 5 homes in Michigan market I don’t care if everything in the trailer is gold lined it still to much money
This is brilliant Mathew. Loved the talk about the roof.Good Job Joanna. See what you can do with colors ya'll. Let's see how this LV creation of God's work through mankind (Joanna and Mathew Hoffman) can brightin a stealth USA'S day. Why does every Van Lifer have a white Van, when in so called, "third world" countries (where people are not suppose to be happy) there is color everywhere? Please give more exterior or interior color options. I liked the old colors you use to put on the back more than just the black color you have now. And, please decorate for Every video, or have a designer come in and make the place really feel like a home to different potential buyers. Less grey please. Put some green in every indoor scene. Plants, and more color around. You California folks are always so retro and hip and modern. The rest of the country has more color in it. And, I think everyone would like to see more videos of cooking and Living in the Living Vehicle. I'll tell you what, if you two beg me to, and the dowery is good enough, I will swear to Marry, and be Faithful to the LV Tribe forever and ever. And, I will promise to drive, and live in an LV Super HD to the far reaches of this country, and then Canada and South America, and to the West and East of this beautiful Planet Earth and to the Universe beyond (with friends of course). And, I will make great videos for daily shows online for you, so we all can see more Living Vehicles on the road in the future and the company can grow. I love LV! I'm serious guys. Please see my audition video for Stone Circle Films (Baring Sea Gold on NatG), for a Realty show pitch I made a few years ago called "Tee Pee BnB" on TH-cam under the name "Satyr Mcknight". We didn't have the money to make the Sizzle Reel, but, they said "Greer is just the guy that needs to be on TV". Much love and good wishes to you Joanna and Mathew from SC. Rock On and Be Strong with LV!
Clearly they're nice units. No doubt about that. You're spending a lot of video time on a tiny niche market, though. 99% of the people watching can't afford them and shouldn't try to. And the cost isn't necessarily completely LV's fault; products and raw materials are just too expensive these days. Hopefully people don't get themselves upside down trying to buy one when they can't afford it. Nice to see them but out of reach for most. Reading other comments it looks like several others feel the same. I suspect LV doesn't care, though, as their target is a small market and they aren't producing a large number of them anyway. You've definitely done a good thorough overview and detailed look at them, though.
I spend nearly every day of the year showcasing other types of RVs. I think it makes sense to focus on something this unique that I only had a few days to film and spend a week doing it
It’s impressive, just not 1/2 Million Dollars impressive. The average DIY’er could turn an enclosed car hauler into something just as impressive and equally equipped for a fraction of the price. In today’s economy, I’d rather stretch my dollar further with something that functions the same for a whole lot less money.
Great videos and an incredible product, but as far as the videos go I’d love to actually hear more from the guests than from the host. Sorry JD - I just think it comes across better when they tell their own story without so much prompting and lead-in.
I know sponsored content is important to maintain a working channel but those business seats weren’t worth this much brown nosing. Let’s be honest, this is just a utility trailer with wall mounted Harbor freight tool chests. Throw in some insane amount of lithium batteries and solar panels but it’s still not worth 8 videos for a utility trailer
That's not being honest. If that's your view on this RV then you obviously are the one that needs to either understand engineering and design better.... Or just quality in general. Just because it's beyond most people's budget, including mine, doesn't mean that the quality and work don't equal value.
Your description is a little harsh (they're better than Harbor Freight...) but you're right that this is overpriced and he's doing a lot of work to try to justify it.
@@thekinarbo It is not the amount of money, it is the point. This thing is not worth over 3,000 a square foot. People that earned that kind of income realize that.
@@thekinarbo Still the point. Most people that have that kind of money have no interest in an RV of that kind. They would most likely buy a Prevost bus conversion, or a Newell coach.
Sorry JD this "RV" are not worth the price point. Sundowner makes a similar product with the same style cabinets for much less. Yes these do have a few thinga sundowner doesnt but not make the prices that high. But if people are paying for them then more power to the owners.
I'm very familiar with Sun Downer units. They are nice indeed but knowehere near the build quality of Living Vehicle. It's an entirely different RV. Not even remotely close to be honest
Let the market (individuals) decide if this vehicle is worth the price. I forgot who said it but "nobody can run the economy better than all of us." I wouldn't want to live in Cuba, Venezuela, N Korea or the old Soviet Union.
@thekinarbo1083 apparently you didn't read the last line in my response. I said if people are buying them, then more power to the owners (manufacturer). I wouldn't pay that much.
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19.5 in tire is something close to a class b size truck. A lot better construction than the normal rv industry. Also the full piano style hinges on all the doors. Its obvious they seriously care about their product. Definitely impressive
8:07 OMG! Caulking! (what I call goop) Finally, someone else who understands the evil of caulking!
These are incredible and awesome units!!! Wish I could afford a unit like this!
Good stuff JD, even if it's out of my "Zip Code". I can't stop myself from wondering, how did this obviously talented young guy go from remodeling an Airstream to a multi million dollar manufacturing business.
I put a few decades in at an airplane company up north (betcha can't guess which one) And if I learned anything, I learned how much I didn't know. From strength & stress, fatigue issues, composites, interiors, wiring, adhesives, smoke and heat release of interior materials, vendor supply issues, and all the planning required to bring it all together. Engineering, quality, planning, vendors. Makes me tired thinking about it.
I sure would like to take one of theses units for a weekend or two, or three or :(.
After going thru owing several rvs, this is such a different level of detail that its not fair to compare to most others out there…. That said, dang I wish it werent out of my price range … i went to the website and started pricing, and even the ‘bare bones’ unit I cant afford, let alone all the options I would add… but thst said… you do get what ya pay for. I wish them the best success and hope that through time their production thruput can rise and costs come down…
At 3 grand a square foot, you are not getting what you paid for -- you are getting bent over.
I think we are so used to RV's being built so poorly that when we see a properly built RV we thinks it's worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. This is an outstanding RV for sure, but the actual dollars when you add things up is still very excessive IMO. Appreciate the video.
The thing has tool box cabinets that look horrible
I will pay for quality over quantity any day
3k per square foot quality? Show me where that is in this Snap-on colab tool race converted trailer.
I wonder if the solar panels are a weakness. They are somewhat fragile compared to the rest of the unit. Customers’ having any solar panels needing replaced?
All speaking about price: Behold the Earth Roamer. 18 month waitlist. Google it. You & I may not be willing or able to buy but there’s definitely a market for this RV. A different price point & thought process for this Channel. Thanks for sharing.
I suspect that an Air ride suspension would fall in line with the excellence they are achieving. The Australians are making a number of air ride systems that also work well in their off highway conditions. I see more and more Australian products, and influence, here in N. America, and rightly so. I think we have gotten used to disposable/short lifespan equipment. Living Vehicle reminds me of the Australian attitude of doing it right the first time.
I Love it!!
I'd also be curious and maybe it's an upcoming video....how do they last long term over many of the subpar roads in the US?
Definitely well planned and I applaud you for going the quality route. I do think the addition of an air-ride suspension would be a major plus since for a softer ride (No Jar) for bad roads and off road use. Air ride over independent torsion suspension would soften the ride and also allow for the torsion part to take over in the event of an air bag failure. Maybe check Kelderman Air Suspensions.
I love the idea of an air ride suspension on these, but their primary focus was longevity and overall long-term reliability. Airbags are great, I have them on my truck, but I understand that they're focus led them away from that.
Obviously you have a lot of people that watch your channel from a lot of different statuses but I just can't see how anyone can justify the cost of these....It's insane...I wonder if they moved out of CA if it would be cheaper.
Amazing rv. One complaint. Give me a good recliner / sofa to sit and relax and watch tv. I just don’t see that in this floor plan.
That's actually one area I agree. I would like more of a traditional seating area personally.
You look at an 86" studio sleeper on a 15 year old w900 kenworth and it's still structurally sound so I think a manufacturer could build a trailer with similar construction without it being wildly expensive
So, what are the weights of the trailer we have looked at? I'm assuming they aren't light. Is that a 3/4 ton or 1 ton truck that they are using for them?
I have a whole segment on tow ability of these units coming out
There's a lot to love, I agree. However, as much as you were talking about how incredibly high end those drawers are in that unit, I just can't get behind drawers that make that much noise if they're that expensive. There has to be a better way. I can't imagine myself trying to get ready in the morning and making all that noise and it being OK with the rest of my family.
Just my opinion but right now is a terrible time to release a $300k trailer. Economic conditions aren't great.
The folks buying these campers don’t care about your economic conditions. 😎
I think that the people who are able to buy something like this are pretty well off, I don’t think they are worried about any of that. Someone like me who works paycheck to paycheck, definitely worries about that and everything else in this world.
💯% worth the price.
If you can prove skew by skew why this is so, I absolutely welcome you to post in the comment section.
$3,000 a square foot? Show me where that is.
great video thank you if I were to buy it would be this but an approximant cost would be nice to know
These people are high, there’s nothing there that you showed me that’s even worth a couple hundred thousand dollars
Are you saying you won't be buying one?
They want 599000.00 I can by a 2500 square foot home in the vegas market for that
And 5 homes in Michigan market I don’t care if everything in the trailer is gold lined it still to much money
@@jamesmontgomery5294
I would suggest that you don't buy one. Problem solved.
Daaaaang! I thought my cargo trailer conversion was fancy! That's nice!
Amazing
This is brilliant Mathew. Loved the talk about the roof.Good Job Joanna. See what you can do with colors ya'll. Let's see how this LV creation of God's work through mankind (Joanna and Mathew Hoffman) can brightin a stealth USA'S day. Why does every Van Lifer have a white Van, when in so called, "third world" countries (where people are not suppose to be happy) there is color everywhere? Please give more exterior or interior color options. I liked the old colors you use to put on the back more than just the black color you have now. And, please decorate for Every video, or have a designer come in and make the place really feel like a home to different potential buyers. Less grey please. Put some green in every indoor scene. Plants, and more color around. You California folks are always so retro and hip and modern. The rest of the country has more color in it. And, I think everyone would like to see more videos of cooking and Living in the Living Vehicle. I'll tell you what, if you two beg me to, and the dowery is good enough, I will swear to Marry, and be Faithful to the LV Tribe forever and ever. And, I will promise to drive, and live in an LV Super HD to the far reaches of this country, and then Canada and South America, and to the West and East of this beautiful Planet Earth and to the Universe beyond (with friends of course). And, I will make great videos for daily shows online for you, so we all can see more Living Vehicles on the road in the future and the company can grow. I love LV! I'm serious guys. Please see my audition video for Stone Circle Films (Baring Sea Gold on NatG), for a Realty show pitch I made a few years ago called "Tee Pee BnB" on TH-cam under the name "Satyr Mcknight". We didn't have the money to make the Sizzle Reel, but, they said "Greer is just the guy that needs to be on TV". Much love and good wishes to you Joanna and Mathew from SC. Rock On and Be Strong with LV!
Clearly they're nice units. No doubt about that. You're spending a lot of video time on a tiny niche market, though. 99% of the people watching can't afford them and shouldn't try to. And the cost isn't necessarily completely LV's fault; products and raw materials are just too expensive these days. Hopefully people don't get themselves upside down trying to buy one when they can't afford it. Nice to see them but out of reach for most. Reading other comments it looks like several others feel the same. I suspect LV doesn't care, though, as their target is a small market and they aren't producing a large number of them anyway. You've definitely done a good thorough overview and detailed look at them, though.
I spend nearly every day of the year showcasing other types of RVs. I think it makes sense to focus on something this unique that I only had a few days to film and spend a week doing it
@@BTBRVReviews Thanks for taking time to respond.
These are like the Newells of the tow-behind world, minus the flair.
Totally agree.
Someone could easily give them a 'Newell-like' paint job, though, and really make it unique.
No they are nothing like a Newell. This is more like a Snap-on tool truck with a wet bath.
It’s impressive, just not 1/2 Million Dollars impressive. The average DIY’er could turn an enclosed car hauler into something just as impressive and equally equipped for a fraction of the price. In today’s economy, I’d rather stretch my dollar further with something that functions the same for a whole lot less money.
I need to win the lottery I ain't rich
Great videos and an incredible product, but as far as the videos go I’d love to actually hear more from the guests than from the host. Sorry JD - I just think it comes across better when they tell their own story without so much prompting and lead-in.
I wanted to say the same exact thing last video. But I like his channel and don't want him to block me.
Go have a look, there are plenty of videos of the owners talking about this trailer.
I know sponsored content is important to maintain a working channel but those business seats weren’t worth this much brown nosing. Let’s be honest, this is just a utility trailer with wall mounted Harbor freight tool chests. Throw in some insane amount of lithium batteries and solar panels but it’s still not worth 8 videos for a utility trailer
That's not being honest. If that's your view on this RV then you obviously are the one that needs to either understand engineering and design better.... Or just quality in general. Just because it's beyond most people's budget, including mine, doesn't mean that the quality and work don't equal value.
JD drank the cool-aid.
Your description is a little harsh (they're better than Harbor Freight...) but you're right that this is overpriced and he's doing a lot of work to try to justify it.
Yeah, this whole series sounds more like an infomercial than an objective review.
@@mark12.31 Not really Harbor Freight's Icon series tool boxes are pretty nice.
I wouldn’t spend that kind of money on anything even if I could afford it.
What if you had a net worth of $500 million?
@@thekinarbo It is not the amount of money, it is the point. This thing is not worth over 3,000 a square foot. People that earned that kind of income realize that.
@@Lex-Rex
What if you had a net worth of $10 billion?
@@thekinarbo Still the point. Most people that have that kind of money have no interest in an RV of that kind. They would most likely buy a Prevost bus conversion, or a Newell coach.
@@Lex-Rex
Ok, you win the internet. Enjoy your victory.
Sorry JD this "RV" are not worth the price point. Sundowner makes a similar product with the same style cabinets for much less. Yes these do have a few thinga sundowner doesnt but not make the prices that high. But if people are paying for them then more power to the owners.
I'm very familiar with Sun Downer units. They are nice indeed but knowehere near the build quality of Living Vehicle. It's an entirely different RV. Not even remotely close to be honest
Let the market (individuals) decide if this vehicle is worth the price.
I forgot who said it but "nobody can run the economy better than all of us."
I wouldn't want to live in Cuba, Venezuela, N Korea or the old Soviet Union.
@thekinarbo1083 apparently you didn't read the last line in my response. I said if people are buying them, then more power to the owners (manufacturer). I wouldn't pay that much.
Nope, not worth it.
Then don't buy it.
@@thekinarbo Dont ask questions if you dont want answers.
@@enigma9789
Yes dear.
@@thekinarbo At over 3 grand a square foot, no one should buy it.
@@Lex-Rex
Should the government/democrats step in and shut down the Living Vehicle business?