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Melbourne Living in a Van

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I've toured North America out of a Mazda 3, spent 2 years exploring the United Kingdom out of a broken down Citroen Berlingo, lived out of a Volkswagen Transporter in Australia during the 2020 lockdown, and the year after renovated my dream van a Ford Econoline named Moe.
Now I'm back in Australia inside Tony the Transporter sharing with you how I've been able to live in the same Melbourne neighbourhood for months without anyone noticing.
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Every Wednesday, I release a video update in the life of this comedy cowboy, so you can get a glimpse into what people are calling 'living the dream.' Laced with an original score by Andrew Watson, grab a front seat beside this pavement pounding comic that never leaves the road.

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[michellebeavis]

In the state of Victoria sleeping in your car is not illegal. Some municipalities, have - 4 I think - have classed it as illegal. Chances are you're in a part where it's perfectly legal.
If you travel to Queensland it's illegal everywhere ... that'll be more fun 😊

[mustard_king]

Dude that is in Brunswick in Melbourne, the locals are preoccupied with accidentally miss gendering possums.

[KITESURFPARAMOTORFISH]

Great video, not paranoid. Respectful and aware. Good job mate

[emmadavidson]

The sprinter we have is ok for stealth street parking but I plan on doing up a Luton next. More space inside and I’ll have a door from the cab to the back so lights on will be no problem. Also a hi-viz vest or two in the cab for further camo ! 💚

[AyaFaris-zoqj]

I love it, thanks for showing Ur sweet little home ❤

[fairyjasmineshouse]

This is great Matt! I never actually knew this is how you do it!

[MankyMC]

Good on ya Matt, I moved out of my van 2 months ago after 8 months of stealth camping in the city of Melbourne so I can relate with most of the things you mentioned haha. Keep it up mate 🤙🏼

[teavstravel]

Cool video. I stealth camped in a sprinter all over SA for a little while.
It looked much more like a trade vehicle than a camper cause I had some fake signs on the side and no obvious signs of camping.
I’d find good places where I felt secure and stay there a while - never had any troubles with anyone.
I always felt much more comfy is a quiet suburban back street than anywhere else.
While the sprinter had a shower I’d almost never use it - it wasn’t great, so I had a 24/7 gym chain membership and would just look up where they were compared to my travel plans and pop in late at night for a great hot shower.

Cool video!

[reviewsandprojects]

The saying now is “if there’s no ladder on the roof there’s someone sleeping in it.” We all know hats going on. I agree with the other comment; it’s not illegal and if you’re respecting the neighbourhood people probably don’t care.

[undercoveradventurist]

I do the same thing when I'm in the back seat of my car. I have a curtain and peek and then quickly make my move to grab what I need from the front lol. 😂🚘

[marcusm]

If you use rubber backed curtains, and two fold them and stitch them, NO LIGHT will get through. You have to make them a couple of cm larger than the window to overlap the edges.

[hayleybutler]

Instead of curtains I’d try and rig up some fitted cardboard cutouts. Might help with the light.

[jackryan]

Honestly think Melbourne is one of the easiest places in the world to do Vanlife. Brunswick/Carlton/Richmond seem to have a lot more parking restrictions than south of the Yarra. How often do you rotate your parking spots?

[matt]

so welll done! very impressive Cool name! keep it up!

[noglenogle]

The "predator monster... not Jeffery dahmer"... had me laughing !
You're the best !

[philliproberts]

The way rents are going in Melbourne this is going to catch on my rent nearly 2000 a month living in the van free gym membership great idea for showering

[davechristian]

I do exatly wat u do when in my van like peep out the window n check first n then go to the front part or open the door lol, im in Sydney nsw in my lil star wagon 'just not full time but most time - A little colder down that way tho, anyway stay safe bro n good to see theres more ppl doing it heir in Australia.

[scorer]

We're pretty laid back too as youve found out.

[DioSfak]

the predator quote, had to make it clear.

[jasongoodburn-moffitt]

Two things to complete the look
1) Featherlite ladder on the roof
2) Have a magnetic decal with a BS company name like "MatthewTech Enterprises" and a simple logo on each side. They are cheap and can be easily removed.

These two things will complete the look that you are a commercial vehicle that is owned by a local. Of course, some neighbourhoods have bylaws against commercial vehicles parked overnight, so it pays to know.