@ian.and.ana.3 years agoCheck out our NEW USA Travel Guide: 10 tips to travel for only $30/day Everything you need for a successful road trip Four 7-day routes including states like (UT, AZ, CA, OR, WY, SD) All the free campsites we stayed at and the apps we used to find them How to deal with bathroom problems Eating & Shopping Tips to staying SAFE on the road (very important) Finances (the app we used to stay on budget) All of our instagram photo locations A list of every hike we did ranked by enjoyability and difficulty .....Expand26
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@lukebridgwater62883 years agoIf we' re going short-term then i wouldn' t mind either van, there both functional and efficient suitable for van life/road trips. If we' re talking . ...Expand107
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@S1N2D3S3 years agoTo be honest my favorite part of their van was you guys being in it. A bigger van is nice but adriana and you guys can light up any place you go to. You guys are awesome, you will get there. 277
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@kalibee_68293 years agoIronic ist, that i live in a huge house and still want to minimalize. 369
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@CLdriver19603 years agoThats an apples vs oranges comparison. Great job at posting a side by side lifestyle. 57
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@bulbaphatcrypto34923 years agoTip: never take the ice out of the bag ^_^. 142
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@miss.megalodonlast yearYou two are so real for this. I got some quick respect for you guys with the whole outdoor living and cooking situation. Thats gotta take mental strength and dedication to keep going. You guys are awesome. 2
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@grantwebster3953 years agoYou can put ice in large, plastic fast food cups with lids and they will keep the cooler cold without melting into a watery mess. Clear cups work better than opaque - just dont use styrofoam because theyre insulated. 25
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@shss77693 years agoI loved the reality from both couples wtg to all 4 of you! 50
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@kristincosta38803 years agoI love seeing these types of comparisons! Thank you for highlighting that this can be done at many price points: i think sometimes its easy to get disheartened when on a low budget, and this was super inspiring! 11
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@FitterTwit3 years agoOmgosh what a great video! Thelooks great, but you guys make thelook fun and doable too! This was very inspiring! I love your gracious and humble spirits! You two are adorable! 3
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@zzcoool3 years agoGreat video! I have owned a conversion van that was finished like the ram inside and have been down the budget side like the little ford. After living. ...Expand7
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@shellyfitgal68813 years agoI love how you utilized the space in your van and made your travel plans a reality! Woot. 17
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@vanjoy17813 years agoI choose tiny with great gas mileage and easily getting to better spots. I would recommend putting a 1 or 2 lift with all terrain tires so you could get to some off the beaten path spots. Great looking homes. 4
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@qeydheud3 years agoI' m gonna be living in a van when i' m older, but big vans are so expensive, but that' s what i want, but like not limo size van, maybe like the -wire electrical -add a water jug or a bug version whatever its called -build -maths how to drive. ...Expand1
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@1105zacurra3 years agoI always wanted to do van life but the biggest thing that was holding me back was budget. Seen this made me realize that even with a small budget van life its possible and it can be fun. I just need to adjust some things. 4
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@ahhitskatie90943 years agoHonestly, both are great but the woot mobile holds a special place in my heart. Lt; 3. 14
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@TheIonVainlast yearYou guys have made my gf/wife think really think about doing the whole van life thing. Thank you for the content! 1
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@julianabazdyrev31673 years agoThat tip about the yeti cooler was very useful info! Great to know before dropping a bunch of money on one. Thanks guys ( 11
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@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures3 years agoWow! Its incredible how you adapt and make the very best of what you have. Your van may be small but its perfect! All the fantastic adventures and memories your making love it. Michelle and andy. 3
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@kennethwers3 years agoA composting toilet works great as long as you have a separate bin for tp. 5
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@leonardoluga54343 years agoYou are genius guys van life is a challenge still manageable affordable to your lifestyle. 28
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@robertshaver16123 years agoThank you for making this video. A very effective comparison of two life styles that result from the choice of vans. As a retiree, i have been considering. ...Expand
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@heathenwolf49973 years agoI would definitely get a bathroom in mine. Amp; i l already have a solar shower set & shower curtains. So if you' re cooking outside, get a cover so you don' t get wet. 3
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@tamiami413 years agoThis video was so valuable! I have the exact same transit connect model as you. I do have solar and an electric cooler, but i cant cook inside either. I . ...Expand5
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@Maydoggie3 years agoProbably not practical for you guys, but you have to pre-cool a yeti or other roto-molded cooler. If you put a bag of ice in there by itself for a couple. ...Expand7
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@tarawhite9863 years agoI love how real you guys are, appreciate it. 4
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@karenley73562 years agoWell done to both couples! Fantastic that you are out loving your life, finding new adventures and making wonderful memories. Travel safe.
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@saundz87913 years agoI have rented out a van for 10 days and i had a little of both world since it was a convertible set up in a small van but storage was the compromise. I i' m working on my transit connect plans and as of now i have fitted in a cassette toilet, a tiny sink, drawer refrigerator, an exterior shower, electrical both solar and campsite. Storage is minimal in my plans but still doable and some extra storage can be managed on the roof. And being a little more of a minimalist can also help. ...Expand
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@DoubleM553 years agoThis made me appreciate my apartment so much more. I' m going for a walk around all my rooms right now, just to appreciate the space i have: d might. ...Expand39
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@smz36103 years agoIt' s not about the size of van, luxury factor etc. It' s about being with the right person. Huge fan!
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@dephdeph11883 years agoVanlife is something i am very much interested in, and i' ve looked into it, but always felt it was too expensive. Your videos have given me renewed your tips and vidoes have been so helpful and so much fun to watch! Thank you for sharing your experiences and knowlege with us. ...Expand1
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@loganbuser86363 years agoThis really made the budget van life look like a living hell. I think i' ll get a truck camper. 15
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@juliustanzen6183 years agoThis video was incredibly helpful. And i appreciate the candor andthank you for the insight on the budget van life. That is what i need.
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@heatlabstudio13 years agoYou guys so rock! Love the energy and inspiration. Thanks for sharing! 1
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@kevinvassar74332 years agoLove you two! Your sincerity and positivity is so refreshing, you are blessed with that and know it-and key is you share it: so happy to find you, we are full timers for 21 months, love the life, and hope to cross paths some day. Would be wootwoot amazing. Peace and smiles, thank you!. ...Expand1
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@mateocarter67853 years agoVery informative. Always gotta br grateful for whatchu got. Theres pros n cons two both builds.
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@Eyesis_13 years agoGreat video. You all did it your way and it works for both couples. Stay safe and tfs.
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@olavolb3 years agoHey guys i' m from brazil and i watched this video, just fantastic your lifestyle. 5
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@nandep21493 years agoeasy, reliable power source (one of my top concerns). Thank you. 2
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@honeyiroam3 years agoGreat video. I like how real you both were about the differences. 1
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@vaasu0073 years agoGreat video and content. You both are the most honest and down to earth couple i have ever seen in travel videos/vlogs!
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@theowinosowino58143 years agoBeautiful you guys just won a new subscriber love you so much. 1
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@renadab62303 years agoLove the video! Currently looking for a van and the side by side helped me narrow down what i want.
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@hirokiide77503 years agoThanks for keeping it real! I love your small minimalist van and the way you go about it. There' s definitely an art to how minimally live and maximize. ...Expand
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@stefanhansen58823 years agoThis is the first of your videos i have seen, and it was great! I wanna do something similar, and watching this made me realize that luxury matters a lot. ...Expand2
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@zaydflemming47073 years agoVery helpful video for people thinking of doing van life, thanks! 1
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@toddcorley4643 years agoHelpful tip on the yeti cooler. President cool the cooler. Basically when you first put ice into it, it takes a lot to get the temperature down. Basically. ...Expand
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@lukew52553 years agoTo keep food cold i try to bring two coolers one for drinks and veg the other meats and i buy blocks of ice when possible or make them myself old liter. ...Expand
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@gladdheart30303 years agoMy tip re cooler is a wire shelf. Ice on bottom, perishables on top (pop etc can go anywhere) and whenever possible get block ice.
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@johnfinklemiere43583 years agoIm binge watching van life videos and picking up on tips for when im able to do van life. 1
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@annapilarte2953 years agoI love you guys & your humbleness. You guys are living the dream & making it work! Thats awesome kudos for you! Yes they have an awesome van but. ...Expand
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@arpitsingh41503 years agoSubscribed your channel yesterday and now i am literally hooked to it.
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@rachelgrenis85403 years agoThis is giving me so much motivation to get my blog up and running. 53
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@bernerdtherat53323 years agoOnce im old enough to buy my own house im gonna get a minnivan and do what ian and anna have done as a little camping van because it looks amazing and. ...Expand
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@jackies353 years agoGreat video! The smaller van is great for parking anywhere. I am here in nyc. I have a gym membership and i am forced to workout. It makes sense for me.
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@taekin97813 years agoThis is so interesting. Great camera work too. I' ll add a cheeky note, if you' re going only once a day you might want to check your fiber intake. ...Expand1
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@richardmay68653 years agoThank you for the comparison. Very insightful. Enjoy your adventures. 1
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@iamenergizer97663 years agoIts awesome seeing people i knew growing up and only lived a couple towns away!
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@oscarpineda74963 years agoThanks for sharing, both styles are rewarding.
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@Kimonha3 years agoVery informative. And easy on the eye. 2
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@1013VS3 years agoReally good video explaining all the key points. I hope you guys get the chance to upgrade down the road.
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@sophiemarcaurele3 years agoIn the vanlife community, luxury conversions means the glorious rigs starting at 100k + made by the pros at advanced rv, humble roads, freedom vans. May what your friends built is a standard mid-range: looks like they used the plans for the beach house layout, by sara & alex james. Theres a lot of videos showing very similar vans - and some people managed the same layout around 30k. i love the small, sweet and simple rigs as well as the fully decked out skoolies. At the end of the day, theres no comparing, only what suits you, what you can afford and deal with, and what gets you out there living your dreams!. ...Expand111
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@edloandre3 years agoGreat video! Both vans look great for any new adventures!
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@walterlimbacher42643 years agoNo comparison really if you want some of the comforts we all get used to but great video and good tips as well. Be safe and enjoy your travels. Thanks for sharing.
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@JamieMyer10003 years agoWe had so much fun watching your videos (omg, we laughed) and we learned so much. I am convinced we will be purchasing a van in the not too distant future.. ...Expand1
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@dianeibsen59943 years agoWell done and very informative. Thank you.
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@micheleparadis28083 years agoWhat a great idea for a video. You just earned yourselves a new subscriber. Bravo.
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@brianburt9802 years agoI just started watching your videos and i love your budget travel. I travel by harley davidson trike.
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@stevecrombie53573 years agoWoot. Had to get that in first, i forgot it the last time i posted. I felt bad. You did a build you could afford and it worked great. Sure a few hiccups. ...Expand2
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@cobracommander91383 years agoThanks for being honest about the yeti cooler. People over hype those things and for half the price you can get rtic, pelican, etc. That have same or better insulation. But none of those replace a plug in cooler.
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@TravelingTroy3 years agoIm putting the finishing touches on a van build cost breakdown video of my own (thurs or fri upload) and wondered is the $50k & 7k van+build costs? I . ...Expand9
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@geoffprince22583 years agoYou guys are living my dream retirement life. I live in new zealand but want to retire driving around in america. Was there 2 years ago with my wife, such a beautiful, vast country. 2
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@aza14793 years agoIm saving for a van now. I have 5k but gonna wait till march n save up. I bought a jackery and yeti and a safe to mount in van. I rock climb so thiscomming summer is my plan to bring it all together.
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@hmfem36563 years agoYour van is compact, economical fun & stealth. It would definitely be my choice if i ever choose to use it as a home. Thanks. 1
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@randahlweeks34532 years agoThanks you answered a lot of questions i had.
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@WildernessExcursions3 years ago3 years ago we bought a 2008 mazda 5 at auction for $10. We then spent another $10 to get it mechanically sound. Took out the rear seats and built id="hidden38" an elevated sleeping platform so that a twin mattress fits perfectly. It works awesome for us on our typical one or two week road trips. It doesn' t have to cost a lot of money to get out there and have incredible road trips. ...Expand
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@vanford36823 years agoLove this video! Wish i had the money to go big. I built out a e-350 econoline. Did what i could with the budget i had, which i was fortunate to even have to begin with. 2
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@conormiller48653 years agoHey ana! Hope you are doing well! Idk if you remember me from highschool, but this is awesome! God bless! Whs love.
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@tarawhite9863 years agoBoth vans rock! Obvs the big one has all the amenities, but can' t beat the price of the little one is way cheaper, more stealth, easy to park, and. ...Expand
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@cloutagious3063 years agoYo im a sub now! Love the tips, and tricks yall give some honest insights on many levels. Heard yall mention some upcoming international travels. Im here from the start cant wait for that! Im a traveler too.
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@swanseawales19793 years agoI have a similar sized cooler box like yours which i use to store tins etc as well as a second smaller cooler box which stores the ice and ice blocks.. ...Expand1
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@escapefr0mslender3 years agoI might go with anna and ians because it is hard to make money. 13
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@rickquintero85773 years agoYou kids are awesome! I recommend visiting the nayarit riviera in mexico near puerto vallarta, specifically the town of san pancho (camper van paradise)
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@dragart9543 years agoGreat comparison video! I think the rv is more of my lifestyle because it is just like living in a house except its on the go.
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@Scrambler853 years agoI will go with the larger van every time, i' m 5' 16" tall and can' t stand up completely in the promaster. a thumbs up for the video and the thumbnail just subscribed. 1
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@marilynacevedo60283 years agoWhat a great video! Thank you for telling it like it is! I think i would like an in between size. 1
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@Sr_iRL2 years agoIm thinking of getting a chevy express or something similar. When i do eventually get it ima throw in a matter some water and take off for the weekend.
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@beccaholland36023 years agoI prefer your van! I loved watching y' all make it! So fun! 1
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@etiennelouw92443 years agoI built a cooler box into a fridge with peltier devices and it runs on 12v battery supply. Small, great for food to last about 7 days.
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@Michelle-bw1xglast yearGreat comparison for those of us who are deciding on a vehicle, like the pros/cons of each. I like the stealth/mpg of the connect but for long term use. ...Expand
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@KrishnaKumar-hd1qg2 years agoThat was an awesome comparison video. Man $500 looks a lot better than $70! Enjoyed the presentation very much.
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@Neteyamoo3 years agoGreat video! Love the both of ur guys vans! Super cool: d.
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@pieceofkakes3 years agoHave you guys ever tried dry ice in your ice chest? In my experience it has been easier than regular ice and doesnt melt into water so less mess and they sell it at a lot of grocery stores! 1
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@vickytest01143 years agoI like your small van compared to kyles. Reason being, you guys get to live a real adventurous road trip life. Things like cooking outside, trying to adjust. ...Expand
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@Growingupinthe80s3 years agoReally nice video - very helpful for us who are contemplating which way to go. I wonder if you could mount solar panels on the ford transit connect to. ...Expand
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@beccaholland36023 years agoI like your van and your videos because you guys are so real! Your lives seem attainable and it makes me feel like my husband and i could follow in your footsteps! 3
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