A Day In Van Life - With Chad From Living The Van Life

How do you make a living while living in a van? What do you do for work while living in a van? How do you make money while living in a van? Where do you shower? These are questions that I get every single day in the comments of each of my videos. In this video, I take you behind the scenes and give you an inside look at what my typical day in van life with my Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia camper van. From my morning routine, to my urban stealth camp spot, to showering, to working in the edit studio on our feature length documentary, you get to see it all.

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[adamgross]

I must tell you chad I started watching your videos since late 2012 and you inspired me to do the same, I had just got a divorce that year, so I put in my notice to move at my apartment complex and within a month had converted my van into a livable place, also started a YouTube channel from that and lived in it from the 1st of 2013 to June of that year. Ever since I have watched you and dreamed to one day get my self back in the simple life. That dream Is coming true in a couple days I will be moving back into a newer van that I have properly spent the past 2 months building to withstand these cold Michigan winters and hot humid summers. I am a passionate avid kayaker so I will be starting a YouTube channel about live in my van and kayaking Michigan all over. Just wanted to say thank you for the inspiration Chad and keep up that hard work man, it is changing lives out here.

[mystuff]

Background music is mostly invisible while you are talking and that’s perfect. You don’t notice the music in a great movie. It compliments the visuals. You know the appropriate volume and placement. It’s NEW music, modern, and fresh. Always a thoughtful and organized video. Thanks.

[Hlminator]

You make awesome videos man. You have one of the best vanlife channels imho. Your channel deserves to grow big 👌🏻

[catzcradle]

We love you too Chad! Thank you for raising the bar on Van Life videos!

[jacksnides]

Man, I really do love your videos. They are so inspiring to me. When I grow up (currently 14), I want to live in a van to feel the human freedom all of you guys do! Have fun man!

[robertlebo]

Hi Chad....Thanks for the insight into your daily life and what you do for a living. I'm glad to see that all your extra efforts and hard work Are reaping dividends!!! I would bet that everyone would agree that your channel is so polished with interesting topics and really great editing in telling a story. Really well done!! I can imagine that the motorcycle movie you are working on will be a work of art. Looking forward to seeing the finished movie. Living in a Changing.
Doing work that you really is a Life Blessing! Keep on letting us share the ride 😀

[Hankandrex]

Chad! You seem to never age and all you do is smile. So happy you found your calling. A blessing most of us never get to experience. Enjoy yourself! Cheers 🥂

[christineayres]

i really admire you Chad for doing what your doing, not many people have the guts to live this way as they miss the comforts of home but it is true freedom and you are not a slave to a mortgage or rent.

[creativity]

Chad every time I am sad or depressed you inspire me to enjoy my life

[galstorm]

That's wonderful Chad. Chase your dreams. Living the minimalist life while making it happen. True inspiration. Thank you

[clodoaldomarques]

Chad watching your videos make me relax and enjoy a little vacation ever time . hope you reach all of your objectives.

[carpystevo]

Hi chad it’s Paul from nottingham England . Just like to say nice to see someone doing what they love and living life your way and not being stuck in the matrix . Keep it up

[darrellwampler]

I knew right away a LOT of work was being put into your videos. Excellent work my friend.

[Interweb]

I'm always looking forward to your next video. One of my fav channels for sure

[adityapatil]

Man just yesterday I started to watch your videos and I’m addicted to them.
Sir you have guts, I salute you and you have a lot of positive energy and i must say you inspire me to hustle keep making such amazing content sir
Love all the way from India, i just hope i meet you in person someday.

[trailerparkboyslyf]

You truly deserve every subscriber you have! Pretty new to the channel but you’re such a down to earth dude I feel like we would be such great friends and just watching you’re videos make me feel like I’m right there with you! Keep up the hard work it will all pay off in the end! Thanks chad you’re a true legend in the world or working hard and living simply!

[Shazam-rpid]

Hey Chad! I love all of your videos, been watching for about 3-4 years now. I assumed you worked on a Documentary or on your own or someone else’s online business. What your doing is incredible. The amount of persistence you must have is truly inspiring. I too one day would love to live in a van! I have since I was about 12, I want to work for an online business(s) because I’m great at things like that, including photography and videography. Keep up the amazing work and best of wishes.

[alanscott]

One of the best channels around, your delivery, content and camera work are second to none, all that hard work is paying off enjoy immensely your films over here in the UK 🇬🇧

[patrickcharlton]

Dont think I'd live in a van, but I'm impressed!! You have a dream, ur focused on that dream and failure is no option. Nice job

[manyowefew]

Your outlook on life is freaking awesome! You helped convince me that alternatives are possible. Keep doing you and I'm sure you find lots of light at the end of that tunnel.