Van Life Basics Pros & Cons - Things You Should Know | VanLife 101

Van Life is not for everyone. If you’re not comfortable emptying your toilet or going #2 in a plastic bag this may not be for you.
If you need the temperature set on a constant 72°, this may not be for you.
If you’re anxious about not knowing where you’re going to sleep or where you’re going, van life may not be your thing.
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For me the benefits far outweigh the inconveniences.
For me van life represents freedom, travel, adventure and minimization.
It’s a resistance to the status quo.
It’s about leaning into the unknown in order to feel alive.
It’s about meeting new friends.
It’s about being in the moment.
It’s about appreciating simplicity
It’s not about confirming to all the “shoulds and should nots” that other people throw on you.
It’s asking what’s meaningful for me.

Can you go with the flow?
Does uncertainty terrify you or excite you?
Your mindset determines your experience.

Thank you all for being In the journey with me❤️

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[hbee]

Hey Bev,

Omg..no way are you almost 60! I'd say 40s like me. You look so youthful. I admire your adventurous spirit. You are good therapy for my soul. 🌞💜😊

[campervanchick]

I LOVED this 'episode' as 100% of it resonated with me. I am in my early 60's, living in my van while holding down a fulltime job. One of my favorite sayings is: I might be over the hill, but what happens when you are? You pick up speed! Here's to many more years enjoying the downhill run 🤣

[LadyBugout]

Beautiful sentiments from a beautiful friend!❤️

[sueschoers]

Bev, your senior years are about living your life on your terms. It’s your reward for a lifetime of commitment. 2 more years of work, then I’m done & Im going to let the wind take me where it goes until my time ends.

[premadimauro]

Bev you are the best. Your spirit shines through you and radiates.

[artsomniacv-logcitybydanie]

At 5:09.... that is how we take control of our lives and make decisions.
Absolutely priceless.
The flow of the universe✨

And someone will give you an extension cord probably before you need to buy one!!

[jackdawlove]

Simply outstanding job Bev 🙌 You really hit all the aspects of the nomad lifestyle. I especially loved you addressing the 'too old' comments. I get those too and it always spawns a great conversation. Age is irrelevant if one is in reasonably good health and really wants this experience. And as someone who is also nearing 60, I've never felt more vital and inspired, and I know this lifestyle amplifies those feelings in me.

[miniskooliewanda]

Well said, Bev! I turned 55 on April 17th...10 days before my bday I bought my shortie/skoolie, whom I've named Wanda ☺ I started the conversion from bus to tiny-home-on-wheels on weekends while holding down two jobs....and my body was screaming at me to slow the "eff" down! I was so gung ho to get it done quickly that I forgot to be gentle with myself. So that's my first lesson learned with this new lifestyle. Second lesson was to make sure everything is secured....because like you, I forgot to throw out the dish water in my collapsible bucket, I took a turn, and water spilled all over my plywood (as I haven't yet laid the laminate....hoping to get that done this weekend). I agree with all your pros and cons....for me, the pros far outweigh the cons ☺ I'm in Canada but hope to meet you some day when I get down to the States 🤗

[rman]

Hey! 60 isn't fatal! I may be facing medical issues (actually, I am), but I try to lighten the mood during my visits with the doctors and clinicians. My church family is wonderful, too, and experiencing vanlife through the YouTube community is a blessing as well.
You keep posting and I'll keep watching!

[munoz]

Love your energy and mindset. Do you and live to the fullest Bev.

[pamgypsyaries]

Thank you so much for this video.. lately I’ve been wondering if I am too old… in the past 2 years I’ve had numerous obstacles keeping me from the road… financially and health wise, pretty discouraged. So thank you, thank you, thank you for serendipitously posting this for me to see. I just turned 70. I don’t even like to tell people I’m that old bc in my mind I am still a kid… but the truth is the truth. I’m still going to try to get my old a$$ on the road, lol!

[mcdee]

I am 60 next month. I loved the article mentioned at the end. I know the next ten years of my life can be fabulous and I intend to live them fully.

[simplysandy]

Glass half full! Age is a state of mind! Thanks so much for sharing 💜

[gordonneate]

I know I’m stuck in a wheelchair now, but I’m still thinking about finishing my van. It will require a complete redesign, adaptive controls and I will have to hire someone to complete it, but it’s doable. It won’t be as luxurious as I originally planned. It will have to be more utilitarian. But, at least it will get my butt on the road. Thanks for all your encouragement and for being a friend.

[theresalind]

Bev...we did a no build, build in our Sienna. Youtube van lifers, yourself included, really inspired us..Thank you. All the boxes have been checked and a departure date is on the calendar..Thank you again!

[pickywood]

Love your channel, reminds me of my Vanlife back in '82, so many things to see and enjoy. We would travel sometimes and join up with "vanners" in groups of over 150....great memories. Thank you for sharing your experiences...always a pleasure. You are still invited to Canada, where everything is lush and green...we also include huge mosquitoes in our experiences ;-)

[darrell]

Thank you bev..I'm starting out on my nomadic venture after being in a narcissistic marriage for 24 years.i love wakeing knowing that I'm ok and it's ok to laugh again and your channel has aloud me to do this.

[kathysowers]

Your memories and photographs are your souvenirs❣

[dennisporter]

I love your funny stories!.. And the journey you choose! I am just a year or so different in age.. I turn 59 in July.. the 66 cruise would be great... I live right on 66 hwy... Some great places to see.. Have fun and be safe my fellow Missourian..

[ROCK-HUNTER-USA]

oh my that's awesome! I always felt like my life will not begin until I'm 50.. i'm 49 and i've always looked forward to this time...