What Vanlife is Like - What Happens if THAT Breaks?!

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My name is Matthew and I live in a van. I lost my job due to "cut backs" from the pandemic of 2020 and decided to seriously restructure my life. I am also a single dad who needed to find a solution that would allow me to remain in my daughter's life and plan for her future. After tons of research into #vanlife, I knew it was for me.

From March 2021 until October 2021 I spent my days building out my Chevrolet Express 2500, which came to be known as "Lucky" and as of October 18, 2021 I have been living in Lucky full time.

The build was done with almost no experience on my end and I used the one incredible tool I had at my disposal - the internet - to learn what I needed to build Lucky into a very comfortable tiny home.

I have always had a bit of a passion for being in front of the camera and really enjoy capturing the world around us. This really played into how I was feeling after almost a year of working from home when I "commuted" from the bedroom to the couch. I was starting to feel extremely unhealthy, unmotivated and despondent. I HATED that, and that's not a word I like to throw around. This new lifestyle gives me opportunities I just didn't have before and I am so excited to be able to share it all with you.

I truly believe we all have the capabilities to turn our lives around, should we choose to do so - and if I can inspire you to shoot for something better then I have done a decent job and that will keep me going.

There is more to life than the consume, consume, spend, spend lifestyle I feel we have all been conditioned to follow and I just want to do the best I can for myself first and foremost. Our time is limited and I do not want to waste another second on a lifestyle that doesn't bring me joy!

Be Happy, Be Creative, Be Yourself and BE POSITIVE!
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I think you did a heck of a job fixing your van and fixing that tow hitch and all thumbs up all the way

williamthoby
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Hey Matthew, just watched your video with your door on the van. If you’re in Kelowna sometime I can weld it up for you I won’t charge. You just have to come in after hours.
Love watching your videos were the ones that sent you the cutting board that you use all the time. Talk to you soon.

CareyEarl
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I think we need a Penny Fan Club. I would definitely be a charter member. ❤

Kristina_Gisela
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Happy Thanksgiving Matthew! I’m not sure if Canadians overeat and hang out with family like Americans do but… I am thankful for you and your dedication to “quality content, quality content”.

melisa
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It gives me such a warm feeling when you interrupt your filming to spend that simple moment but important moment with Brooklynn, your a good Dad no matter where you live Matthew and don't let anyone tell you different. Its all the small simple moments we remember and that impacts our life the most. HUGS for you both oh yes and a cuddle for penni...<3

brendasweetapple
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If I could, I would call for a bedtime story to fall asleep to as well. Beautiful voice. Beautiful person.

AngiesASMR
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I love it when you tell people to do them and you'll do you! Stand tall, be happy and keep the great videos coming. You're doing a wonderful job, in case no one's told you that today.

leafnthewind
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Giving thanks on this Canadian Thanksgiving for coming into contact with the lovely Matthew and being blessed to receive the he bestows upon us every night!🙏💞🙏💞🙏

TheLeopardGirl
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A lot of people don’t understand how a person can be a YouTuber and and introvert at the same time. This is what makes your videos so interesting to me. You obviously are a kind, caring person who attracts kind, caring followers. I appreciate that you keep on keepin’ on. Thanks for your hard work though, I wish you would be kinder to your back. It takes a couple of years to fully recover from that kind of injury. Life is life but you have to be kind to your body so you can keep enjoying your life.

DP-hkox
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I added a 1500wt fast charging Vtoman this summer, adding to my 600wt Ecoflow. I'm not thrilled with the weight of the Vtoman, but I LOVE LOVE LOVE how fast it charges when plugged in. I've learned to make the most of it by charging it when running my generator to charge house battery. Then use Vtoman to charge house battery when needed. I also bought the 220wt solar panel for charging. Just don't want to pull that out when I'm in a parking lot.

nancyraeevans
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Hello Matthew my oldest son who is your age was a huge fan of Goosebump books too.He started reading them when we was 7 while we were tent camping & he read by torch light. He was an avid reader from then on. Thanks for bringing up that memory 😊

sandydouglas
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Oh the door hinge situation is a little concerning....well maybe more than a little. The spray painted step looks super clean and sleek though! NICE!

ceebee
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It’s pretty easy to check jack it up underneath the control arm …put your hand on the coil spring and with your other hand spin the tire , you will feel the vibration or roughness right through the spring

Dorklepuss
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Don’t get unhinged about that but that’s going to require some new metal to be welded behind that sheet metal the hinge is welded to.

billboyer
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Happy Thanksgiving Matthew and little Penny Allen. 😊

naomidonovan-perry
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🦃THANKSGIVING IS A BLESSED TIME🥧
🙏GIVE THANKS TO MATTHEW AND PENNY🙏
🍁BY CLICKING THE 👍 BUTTON!🍂

TheLeopardGirl
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You should get a hitch locker. Its a clamp that stops that wobble in trailer tow hitch.

SOCALOCx
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Happy Thanksgiving Matthew and family, we have many blessing to be thankful for and you are one of them 🥰🇨🇦🦃🍁

susanrachel
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Just a thought on your back door, maybe put a nice little bead weld on that bracket since it's no way to tighten it

davidburger
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The van looks good very organized. Hope that reflects your current mood. 🎉

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