Van Life vs. Trailer Life | Things we wish we knew before!

For today’s video, we are sharing pro’s and con’s on Van life & Trailer Life. Things we learned along the way, sharing which “style” might be best for you, and what were our deciding factors when planning to live full time nomadically.
Comment below and let us know what you’d guys like to see next!

Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:23 VanLife weekend Experience
0:50 Pro Van - Easiest to Drive Around
1:18 Pro Van - Stealth Mode
1:40 Pro Van - No Winterizing
2:08 Pro Van - Customization
2:50 Pro Van - Lower Starting Price
3:08 Pro Van - No setup Required
3:41 Pro Van - Easiest to "Camp"
4:07 Pro Van - Battery Life
4:41 Pro Trailer - Space
5:31 Pro Trailer - Mileage
6:07 Pro Trailer - High Resell Value
6:42 Pro Trailer - Pre-Built
7:01 Pro Tailer - Warranty
7:25 Pro Trailer - Detachable
8:01 Pro Trailer - Car
8:35 Outro
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[GregX]

Great video! I just signed the paperwork on a Basecamp 16X today! (Towing w/ my 4Runner!) and will be living in it full-time within a couple months. I was going through the van vs. Basecamp thing myself for quite a while. The two things that really pushed me to get the Basecamp were more space (able to keep bikes in the 4Runner w/out impacting living space), and the ability to detach and drive the 4Runner separately. Maybe I'll run into you out there!

[mpswmn]

This is a great idea as a topic. I watch a lot and haven’t seen this well covered.

[wallstbull]

Just found your clips..good info!
Going to pick up a Basecamp 20X tomorrow. Pumped! Cheers!

[aspynmorrison]

Really interesting video! Would love to see a comparison on expenses: trainer life vs. apartment life - like the "what I spend in a week" but comparing the two - would be interesting.

[keybrown]

What a great video, especially about the benefits of being detachable and having space for each other! 👏🏻

[Monieapolis]

These were great tips and comparisons!!! Thanks!

[dawsonhobbs]

If you aren’t charging while towing you need to set up for dc/dc charging. Easiest way to keep charged.

[Sky]

Still deciding, I am leaning towards a Travato 59KL for short trips 2-3 days possibly a week at a time.

[Sky]

With the trailer when you drive off to explore you have to come all the way back vs a Van where you can always go forward.

[blaikewellington]

Thank you! This video was do helpful. I am currently trying to decided If I should do a trailer or trade my suv for a van.

[ThinkDifferentish]

I'm all van. And not an extended van either. Fit in any parking spot. Drive daily. Drive anywhere. Drive in the city. No need for a toad. It comes with compromises. You won't have your whole family in it. Not meant for full timing. But for 1 or 2 people, it is all you need. Anything bigger is if you only go to camp grounds/RV parks. And that is like living in a trailer park.

[hilostateofmind]

You can totally customize an RV and put your water inside but it requires stripping it out. Personally I want to get a really old camper and redo it into a tiny home.

[shalvami]

One big problem with van is a driving, you are driving some commercial vehicle which feels like a tractor, people who likes cars will understand.

[jasonborup]

What was your trailering set up like? Did you use a towing stabilizer hitch? If so? which one?

[meganlancaster]

LOVE your cushions! Did you cover the existing or replace them entirely?

[speck_the_nomad]

Based on experience, what works you say is more gas friendly?

[AustinSanderson.]

love your vibes do yall snowboard or skateboard? i sense that in you

[panagiotisf]

Does the 4runner struggle towing this?

[djmpath]

How about insurance, which way is cheaper? Van or car plus trailer?

[Sky]

If the van breaks down and you have a warranty they put you in a hotel and you can get a rental.