City Vanlife is Easy |
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.พ. 2023
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Today was a rather typical day, living in my van in a city. I’m in Costa Mesa California today.
Most vanlifers are parked up in the desert this time of year. But I think we have more choices than the desert. In fact, I’ve found vanlife is especially easy in a city. Please join me on this typical day of city vanlife. Or as I call it, the easy life.
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My name is Scott and in 2015, I bought a Ram ProMaster City to live in. Even though I didn’t know much about RV’s and campervans, I set about building the van out as a minivan camper. And in April of 2016, I moved into my minivan full time.
Over the years, I’ve learned you don’t need to have a big skill set to build your own campervan. And that living as a minimalist and utilizing solar power can be a less expensive way to live. I’ve also learned that a minivan can be a very comfortable home.
Please follow along as I document my journey.
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Almost seven years in your van. You look healthy and happy (and we’ll groomed!!). It’s very impressive. You’ve found a life that suits you. And you make great content. Keep it up!
Thank you. It has been a great transition for me
What an inspiration! Great videos!
I am so happy when you upload a new video. Just enjoy your personality and easy going style. I am trying to learn how to be more at peace with myself from you.
Well thanks. Learning to be at peace is constant job for me. We do the best we can.
You’re a good cook. I’m not just learning what I need for van life but I’m also getting recipes! Thank you!
Ice cream....great way to end the day....after living in my 2012 2 door jeep wrangler for the past 5 months I finally found an affordable van, 2019 Ram Promaster low roof , 136 wheelbase. Wow it's like living in a castle after living in my jeep . Looking forward to wandering out west in approx 12 months . Thanks Scott for helping me build my knowledge and courage , I think your channel helps a lot of people , more so then you may realize 😀 👍
Hey that’s so nice to hear. Enjoy your new van! Now you can do yoga inside
That 40$ for the duvet you have wanted for a long time is worth it. Because you are worth sleeping well in something you like.
I'm a city minivan lifer and agree with you. Be where you want to be. Doesn't have to be the desert or back country which is great, but not for everyone all the time. Love your videos, man.
Thanks Chef
Absolutely!
I lived in Costa Mesa a while, along with Corona del Mar and Irvine, so there were a lot of familiar things in this video, like my bank in the background at Harbor and Baker. And I've been in that Ikea. I'm outside Yuma as I write this and my plan has been to pick up a package in Quartzsite on Monday then head to the Coast - probably that same Costa Mesa/Newport Beach/Huntington Beach area. Too bad I didn't time things better so we could meet up. Now I just need to remember whether I got Yellow Bird at Vons or Ralphs.
Well I am very happy to hear you are making a run for the coast, my friend.
Who knows where I’ll be, send me an email when you get out to the Best Coast.
Just a guess but a lot of Kroger stores stock Yellowbird. Although, REI usually has a better price than Ralphs.
I love your sense of humor. 🤣🤣🤣
Your videos are so interesting. I love your minimalist way of living. We dont really need much to survive.
You have nice big wide roads in America, I'm jealous! Here in England, they are nearly all narrow and windy lanes (in the country) and in the city, there're not that much bigger. Only the motorways are a little wider (you would call them Highways). Thanks for sharing.
I like how you took some time to think about your purchase. It's a good thing in tight times for people to realize the importance of controlling impulse buys. I mean, why rush? Thanks. Love the videos.
Scott i love that the fact you have a good sense of humor 👍🏾
Wow!, I work in Costa Mesa not far from Ikea! Nice area, people are friendly! Enjoy your time here.
Juls 💎
People are So friendly! It was nice.
@@StaticCamperVan Thanks for your reply, stay safe and warm, sleep well!
Juls💎
A person's RIG HAS A BIG ROLE IN HOW WELCOMING A AREA WILL BE....NICE NEWER RIGS ARENT ALARMING AS AN OLDER RIG ESPECIALLY ONE THAT SHOWS SIGNS OF WEAR...PAINT AND BODY ISSUES ETC....
THE NEWER YOUR RIG. ...THE EASIER IT IS TO BLEND IN .
Yellowbird needs to sponsor you
Great video Scott. I love visiting with you. You make me laugh! Love the duvet covers at Ikea.
I know, I should’ve bought the dinosaur cover
Love that duvet‼️🙌🏼
What an enjoyable day-in-the-life video this was😊Thank you Scott
✌🏼 Thanks Sunny
That duvet cover is perfect in there! Great choice.
Thanks. It’s So Nice!
Hello, When we lived in Austria and France, everyone had duvets and we all aired them out in the sun and they were freshened by the ozone and sun. That's how most people do it there today. Yes of course we wash them but airing them out like this preserves them. You know, you eat better than most people with stick homes. I enjoy your coffee time and meals. I love seeing the scenery wherever you go. I think you live a beautiful life.
Hey, that is excellent advice. Thank you!
I shall get my duvet out on the next sunny day.
This is the first time I've ever heard anyone on YT VL mention the open door concept on city streets as you've mentioned. It is kind of a lightbulb moment for me and really, the way it should be. Love your content Scott. Thanks for all the info you share.
Thank you
Is your van setup so your open door is the one behind drivers seat or passenger? I'm trying to figure out if better to have open door to sidewalk or roadway??@@StaticCamperVan
The bed is on the passenger side. I have several videos explaining why.
would you direct me to one?@@StaticCamperVan
@susanmay3914 I’ve been searching. It’s a bit hard to locate since there’s almost 600 videos but I’ll keep looking
I was very pleased to see you went back and bought the duvet. Have a good week.
Thanks Sharon
My wife and I love IKEA fun store to look around. 😀
So fun to see little glimpses of OC, especially with that gorgeous blue sky and golden sunshine. I grew up in Anaheim, and Newport was a favorite beach. I can't remember seeing a Randy's Donuts down there. I thought that was an LA thing.
Yes, I was surprised to see a Randy’s there too
Quality duvet for $40? That's a great price.
I don’t understand how the price is so good. But I sure am happy to have found this cover.
Scott, U rock it again w/ your video...Really enjoyed your topics 👍
Thanks 🙏🏼
Here's an easy way to put on a duvet cover: Turn it inside out. Put your hand in one corner and grab the duvet corner, pull the cover over. Repeat for the other side, then pull the duvet all the way over.
Hope this helps. :)
Jon in rural BC, Canada
You are absolutely right.
Love your super chill attitude and ease of city van life.
...the song, well I been through the desert 🏜️ on a horse with no name..
Keeps running through my thoughts 🐎
Yes, the being where you choose so important
I vote for "woodland creatures" for a duvet choice. 2nd choice would have to be "dinosaurs"! 😁😊
Yeah. I dropped the ball on those
been watching for a couple years and im upset that you havent blown up, you are peaceful to watch and have a soothing voice, i wish you blew up so you could get any bedding you wanted
Hey, Thanks. Things are going well
I grew up in Costa Mesa. The neighborhood you slept the second night in is real close to a friend of mine’s house, and the Japanese store you went in is just around the block from my Junior High. Costa Mesa has grown a lot since I grew up there. Never thought of it as a big city, but maybe it is now.
To be honest, since I don’t know the area very well, the lines between Costa Mesa and Irvine are a blur. The two cities feel like one to me.
And the 55 is non-stop traffic. Which I forgot about until it was too late. Haha
This all makes perfect sense. ☕️☕️
Can you explain it to me?
@@StaticCamperVan If you don’t know by now you never will.
I go to IKEA all the time but I just eat at the restaurant. I got everything for my camper van at thrift stores.
You’re videos are so interesting and so soothing. Always a pleasure to watch. Thanks!
Love the woodland creatures
Pause the video and make a cup of coffee.
Congrats on your new duvet purchase ! I love to make my sleep space especially nice by treating myself to more luxurious linens than I would typically purchase, when I can anyway 😎 We deserve it !
Glad you are enjoying your new duvet cover. Also, loving all that sunshine and blue sky. 😊 As usual, now I want coffee. 😄
Wow, skulk. Great word.
Yes , a city van lifer. I’d be out far in the country !
I always like to watch one of your videos when I’m drinking my coffee or eating lunch or whatever. I was glad to see you go back for the duvet. 👍🏻 I hope you’re having a great day! 😁
I agree with u Scott, doing van life in the city for me is much more convenient. This goes all the way back to finding and outfitting ur rig. With hanging out in the desert ur rig has to be more equipped to function which adds to ur rig cost. There are countless number of cheap or free things to keep u going in the city. Hey if u worried about being around people just don't talk to them, I don't. I think the only people I talk with are the people working at the local coffee shop. Worrying about breaking down in the desert would be become too much of a burden. For the last yr and a half been at the beach on the west coast in cities. Am in a commercial looking step van and the only thing I spend money on is gas, food and personal items for everyday life. Have never paid to park anywhere for the night. City parking is just to easy to pass up, just park where its allowed be smart. Yeah, desert sunsets are cool but....... Take care and see u down the road.
Awesome Richard
Scott I like the way you approach life.
I agree with you Scott on doing your own thing 👍 everyone thinks you have to follow the TH-cam vanlife handbook but I live this life for the doors it opens and allows me to do what I want when I want. If I wanted the cookie cutter pre-planned life I just go back to a house and 9 to 5 grind that's just my thoughts. Safe travels
Well said.
But also, there’s a handbook? I didn’t get a handbook!
@@StaticCamperVan lol I will give you mine i never use it anyways
Very good video today, thank you!
Thanks for watching
I heat my Costco tortillas directly to my electric stove top coils. Sometimes leaving a dark residue that needs to be burned off at a later time. I like a darkened tortilla.
I need a new duvet too. $40 isn’t too bad.
A little color on a tortilla makes them taste so much better, doesn’t it?
Why not go to Vallarta Cardenas or a another mexican restaurant and get a iron pan for tortilas?
Last travel nursing gig I didn't have a microwave for about six months. I learned that pretty much anything that needs heated up can be done in a better way than the microwave. I was always going to get one at a thrift or something but just never ended up needing one. I honestly use my air fryer at home here more than a microwave. Actually hoping to bring a small one along with me because they are so versatile. Have always done tortillas on the stove, though with an electric stove I just heat them in a dry frying pan. Yuck, a microwave makes them all hard and weird on the edges. Okay, cooking nerd done...I will be a city van dweller as well so it's great to see this.
A buddy of mine uses an air-fryer in his van. I don’t have enough solar and battery power to run one. But I really like my stove so it’s not like I’m needing anything else.
Scott, we have the sun out today here in Western New York but the temperature as of this comment is 36 degrees, it will be get up to 40. I can’t wait for Spring and Summer to arrive. Your Southern Cal videos reminds me of what’s coming. Take care my friend and enjoy that duvet
Ha! Ha! Clam Digging!😂😅
Greetings from Virginia! So let me just start by saying I've watched a few of your videos and have really enjoyed them. I have just subscribed to your channel because I really seem to enjoy your personality and your sense of humor! 😊I do also appreciate the advice you give on van life tips and so fourth. I have plans & working on plans to live this way in about 3 years. I'm really looking forward to it, so I thank you for your insight and will continue to follow your way of life! Be safe out there, Holly
Thanks Holly. Best wishes with your plans ahead
let everyone else stay in the dessert, I would do the same as you and be where the action is. I am going to google map how far the ocean is from where you are as I would spend the days lazing around the beach as well as shopping during the day.
! am still working part time but looking forward to my full retirement and then hit the road too. have fun Static!
Hi Scott,
The phrase that comes to mind to me, for you, is Happy Camper. A Happy City Camper. You are so very pleasant, enjoyable to listen to and watch. I love your simple, content life. I've often imagined/fantasized living this way, and your way, mostly in the city is I think how I would roll too.
I love your Good coffee moments too.
Thank you for being here and for being You!
I was amped for you to choose the dinosaurs for the duvet but the one you got matches wonderfully in your interior.
Right there with you
@@StaticCamperVan 🦕🦖
Scott, You seem comfortable and satisfied with your choices. I enjoy the transparency you afford in your videos. I hope you can rest sufficiently in your city van life. I am a light sleeper and would hear every noise from traffic. I learned to use soothing sounds on you tube to help me sleep. I listen to rain and thunderstorms or ocean waves on videos. Quiet is good for falling asleep. Your bodies senses will tell you what it needs.
Thankfully I almost never have trouble sleeping even in the loudest environments. I do have significant hearing loss, though. That may help a little.
I agree, city vanlife is good
Good stuff, with your duvet, try putting the button through the other side of the button hole, it will hide the bottoms inside and that might help keep the buttons from catching things.
Great idea
Another great video Scott ..im enjoying your channel immensely. I listen while I work. I’m a full time reseller 😊 and youtube creator so countless hours at the computer, thanks for making it more enjoyable! I especially liked the music when you headed out to Ikea .
Great purchase of your duvet cover, it looks good! Glad you had a productive day, inspite of being tired, I know how that works. Be safe on your travels.
If you don't find the right duvey, you can get 2 Flat sheets& sew the ends around3 sides& put your comforter in!👍✌️🤞🙌🙏🇺🇸🌅🌄🌞
I’m not good at sewing. Tried it and failed 😂
Really like your laid back videos Scott happy travels
Greetings from
Stockholm Sweden
San Diego is awesome with Korean, ,Vietnamese and Japanese stores, also have European imports.
I kinda miss Zion Market. But not enough to ever set foot in San Diego again! Ha!
@@StaticCamperVan I was def stealth parking there but I didnt have trouble, stayed up in some of the nicer neighborhoods too, away from the crowds.
@@StaticCamperVan going to try and meet up for the Sweat Lodge some are putting together south of Ehrenberg, exact loc to be announced on 15th
@@kathryntokarska1738 sounds great.
Thank you very much. Your videos are so good. They make my life better, really. I have a wife and three children, and I love them all. But your videos are every time such a great inspiration. I listen and look forward to them, always. Thank you and keep on going. Good bless you, greetings from switzerland
That is so nice to read. Thank you Fabian
Coffee amnesia!!! Ha! ☕️😱
Have you tried Black Himalayan Salt? It's got an eggy flavor to it and not too salty. I highly recommend it as a finishing salt.
I have not. Sounds interesting
I appreciate the way you evaluate how you spend money.
Why do I like this channel?! 🧐
Hello Scott, aka STEVE,
I hope this lil note finds you safe, happy, and content.
I don't know how you feel about a tiny bit of sewing, but if you're up for it, you could replace those button's on your duvay, with some wide ribbon ties. Or you could use velcrow,
Just a thought...
And also I like to buy my cheese, usually in pkgs of individually wrapped cheese sticks, even though I really don't like over packaging, normally. But being a single person, i find that if I buy cheese in larger pieces it ends up molding before I can use it all. Sometimes, we have to pick our battles,.lol but you may be perfectly happy with your current system... no biggy...just some thoughts to take or leave.
Hugs!
🥀🤗🥀
I watch a lot of RV/Van life TH-camrs and I have some favorites. I just found you and I already like you! Great personality. I will be living the same lifestyle soon too! I’m going to now see if you have videos on how you make your coffee 😊
Hey Thanks. Most of my videos have lots of coffee making ☕️
Imagine rolling up to IKEA and seeing Scott cooking his meal in the next parking space! 🤣
Toss the cabbage in with the potatoes and carnitas the last minute, breaks the fiber in the cabbage and makes it yummier 😅
Good idea. Only I'm not a big fan of cooked cabbage. I like the crunch and freshness of raw cabbage
Loved the vid. Really like longer vids.
Hey you got to have the yellow bird ;)
😎
Options are always good!
Just another quick thing. During the day, with my job, I live in my car. I get to observe all the places to park (sometimes I spend a couple of hours in a spot), where all the good bathrooms are, and what places would be a good spot to park overnight if I happened to be in that situation. I've learned more about the small city I grew up in the last three years than I've known for the previous 47. There's a super cool element to being a part of a city, though I can't say in words exactly what that is. But that's my life already for 10 hours a day. I'm going to have no problem with city dwelling and there's a good chance I'll prefer it. With my work, it'll definitely be the norm. Thanks again for letting us see a day in your life.
Costa Mesa is just a city in the metropolis of south Los Angeles.
Try just a mile (north?) Fountain Valley, many quiet neighborhoods.
Area surrounding Mile Square Park is probably okay. Huntington Beach is close, but sometimes the police can be inquisitive.
Irvine has some nice neighborhoods that might be suitable. Near the "back bay" has apartments that you may "fit in" street parking.
You forgot your Coffee ☕🌞✌️
IM L. M. A. O. AT THE MICROWAVE TORTILLA BREAD, YOU DID IT THE RIGHT WAY, THE OTHER GUY HAD TO BE MUCH YOUNGER IF HE WASNT AROUND BEFORE THE MICROWAVE THAT WAS SO FUNNY SIR, I LIKE THAT, BUT NOW I ONLY MICROWAVE ONLY SOUP AND COFFEE
I love coffee, 4 good brewed cups, no kick
LOL... That look you made in the mirror was hilarious buddy!
From the Ikea website, the Twin Luroy slats are Length: 75 1/4 " Width: 37 3/4 " Height: 2 1/8 ". Idk what the shorter slats are for, maybe a child/toddler bed? But the listing is just showing you were to find the other sizes of slats.
recommended for Mattress length: 74 3/8 " Mattress width: 37 3/4 "
Hey Thanks for the research
Nice choice 🙌
Thanks for sharing your experience I just ran across this video new subscriber I seen your newer videos that's really cool you feel comfortable parking and sleeping in residential neighborhoods with doors unlocked and having good conversations with people. I seen a lot of vanlifers that have bad experiences with residents good for you sir
YOU SO GOOD AND CHARISMATIC AMD PURE🌞
Glad to see you bought rubber bands!! Thx for your videos!
Thanks for watching
I was in Costco two days ago and they had yellow bird and I bought some because of you and it's excellent thanks
Awesome, Yellowbird is apparently gaining popularity. Glad you like it
I'm subscribed and have the notification feature selected but have not been notified re: recent videos! LOL on the dinosaurs and kitty cats!!! Yay choice!👍 😎🇨🇦
The 🦖🦕 duvet was pretty nice 😂
Oh Ikea! Love Ikea!❤
Goodluck 😊
when my friend parked on a residential street someone called the police and they made him leave.
You have your coffee Scott, you're good 👍
London UK "happy new ikea duvet... 👍
Be well Sir.
I thought you would of gone for the dinosaur duvet lol.loving these vids so much. My diesel pump has gone on my van so I'm screwed until I can afford it new one UK prices are stupid in afraid. But at least I'm in a amazing park up with shops not to far away. Stay safe my friend
Wishing you a quick and easy fix
Saturdays are a special treat to watch a new video and be inspired by your laidback positive attitude! Again, l live in a fishbowl of a big city so l fully relate to your preference for smaller populated areas. Also, l moved from one huge metropolitan city to a bigger metropolitan city with current one not having IKEA but in former one l lived FIVE minutes drive from IKEA. IKEA had planned to build one in current city but backed out of doing so for whatever reason so don`t know exactly what that was all about unless fear factor set in of getting lost in this giant maze of a concrete jungle. Also, how do you keep your van so white and clean, do you visit car washes frequently while in a city? I brew coffee in a Mr. COFFEEMAKER, I can actually hear your loud groan over cyberspace. I never do measurements so sometimes my cup of coffee is enjoyable and sometimes it goes down the sink drain. I love the chocolate ice cream dessert, l treated myself with buying Haagen-Dazs milk chocolate and vanilla ice cream bars. Hey, it is Valentine's in a few days and my birthday this month so no guilt whatsoever. Also, l had the same restless night of sleep as you but just wait until you get my age and cat naps become the norm. And l am really, truly disappointed you didn't go with the woodland creatures duvet cover, l am positive images of Bambee and friends romping in the forest would have given you sweet and restful dreams. Just be thankful you didn't have "Grandma" as your shopping buddy! God Bless!
Oddly, white vehicles appear cleaner than they actually are. I rarely wash my van.
Mr. Coffee isn’t terrible but they don’t provide consistent water temperature, so that fluctuation can dramatically change every pot of coffee brewed.
The dinosaur cover was superior.
Very good watch! Thank U!!! 👍😃😉
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Love your videos
Thanks Deb
We. MUST WE MUST,, HAVE A ☕ OFF"😁,,,I JUST PICKED up my hand grinder. I'm a new subscriber, this 3rd vid I watched. The first was about the Olympian heater. As I'm a MICHIGANDER & a hear source a must. Tossing ideas of diesel heater or the Olympian. My first transit connect is tiny like yours. Definitely going to volley over some good 🫘 bean☕. Going to binge watch a few more. Have never benn in IKEA I can't wait,,,,Happy travels
Haha ☕️. Diesel heaters are great and maybe better suited for your colder climate. Not sure if you read about the budget catalytic heater in the Olympian Heater video description. It might be a good way to try out a catalytic heater before investing in an Olympian Wave. I also think either catalytic heater would be an excellent accompaniment to a diesel heater.
😁thank u,, I'm at the pnw trip you took, now in Washington "Seattle" 🙃 as u said, I could dig the 70° consistent Gaia 🌎 love , but the power source lack I get. Have a BBY Jackery givin to me, and a big bluetti DEAL come payday. I am disabled♿ but mobile, & work part time for the state. Goal is, to tech savvy my way into TH-cam, green as a bean there. & Shy, I can squeak by on my disability income, doing the minimal miles and serenity, ☕ cheers,,,till we swap the elixir of life! 🤟 Safe journies
Next time use Google lens to find a similar one online and have them send it to your nearest store. You'll save some good money that way.
The have 5 lbs bags of Botan Calrose rice at Stater brothers markets. Sometimes at Walmart too.