In this video I talk about my current set up after 9 years of van life.
*My name is Brian. I started living full time in a self built camper van in 2014 in my hometown of San Diego, CA. I hit the road full-time in 2015 to pursue seasonal work and travel around the U.S. I find free camping on public land and enjoy photography, hiking, biking, and kayaking in nature. Join me on my adventures.
Thanks for watching!
***Follow Your Dreams**
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All I know is everybody wants to live in a van or a tiny home until somebody farts!
I have been with you from the beginning. I canโt believe it has been 9 years, wow! So very proud of you! Your videos show us how at peace you are with this life style. Blessings to you and Kelly as you travel through Godโs Country. ๐
You can't move owned property but you can rent it out ๐ธ. And you have a place to go if circumstances (such as your health) go south. Also, you pay property taxes to help your state maintain what you use.
Been with you for many years and looking forward to years to come.
Awesome, Brian! Blessings Abound.
Brain, Have been following your Youtube Program for some years. I realize it is your journey in life your traveling through. You have given a taste of your life not in a Sticks & Bricks Foundation Grounded, yours is on a Wheel Foundation. Other than that, you give a taste of your Daily & Nightly Life you want to put out to share. Some is interesting & most is of a persons life & living, Edited Verson. Everyone's journey in life is never the same. So never surprised. What you have in your drawers has never been a concern of need to know. That does not define life in living. No more than if one would give the same tour of their Sticks & Bricks Home. No more than Bob Wells is so consumed where do Humans go to the Bathroom. Brian no one has a perfect life, we all have Up & Down Times in life. Like shared, everyone's life is their own Journey. The NoMad Life is a Calling. About Your Life Choices, so right your life journey is not sellable. You make a living from doing your Youtube program & you need extra then your life works at Jobs of your choice. I realize some people will watch you like a TV Soap Opera & others, Idea's to do this or that in the Build or change in their Build. We all add to other peoples lives in one way or another. I have yet to ever hear from anyone on their Youtube channel, really totally open up & share about their genuine life in realโฑtime. There is no way one can have 100's of or 1,000' of Friends one really cares about. If a person has on just one hand, 5 great souls in life, they are very fortunate person in life. So overlooking the sales pitch, a Youtube Program is a one way sharing, one does not have the interaction of the person tuning into. Only how many Likes & Patrons do I get this time. Just wish you the best in your journey. Safe Travels. always, Tommy๐ค
why did I sub to this channel? lmao dude is hella boring. Guessing it has somethin to do with the small D/motorcycle thing. Those guys tend to not have much personality
I like what you do. Many people donโt understand and accept the way I live either !
Carry on !
That xt250 really pairs well with your van. I got a crf250l to take with me on the back of my sprinter van. It does seem a little sketchy with just straps keeping it from falling off the back.
Great vid, thanx.
You make great videos.. enjoy your travels
Great video, nice job.
Gooday Brian I haven't posted for a while and it's Good to see you are well and still enjoying your life on the road mate. Keep on enjoying the lifestyle , being well in your life is very important .
Cheers Michael. Vic Aust.
Thanks for the update & all your thoughts, Brian- it's been wonderful following you all these years…๐
I think AdventureVanMan is kicking Butt.
Thank you. You are a inspiration ๐
Hi Brian just opened my stickers which I quickly put in our Van you are just one of the few that we love to follow being genuine is why.Would love to come to one of your meetups to shake your hand, keep on having great adventures ….
Happy 9th Nomadic Anniversary!! I donโt remember when I first began following you, and I guess thatโs okay. Which means thereโs still a lot more roads and trails out there aheadโฆ..just over the next hill or around the next curve. I wish I was out there taking it all inโฆ..one day at a time.
Always enjoy your videos, most inspiring! Total freedom! May I ask what material your external windshield cover is? It extends to the sides, canvas? Looks like canvas deflecting the sun.
Brian my love. Good for you. Being at peace in your soul is so valuable. Traveling the United States is a trip worth taking. Iโm envious of your ability to move when you get tired of a particular location. You have all the comforts of home and the world before you. I love you. Take care and stay safe. Happy Easter ๐๐บ๐๐นโค๏ธ๐๐บ๐ธ๐๐๐๐ฐ๐ฅ
Great update. Been watching you for 7.5 years. Looking forward to seeing you for many more. Thanks Don
Is Kelly a inside hobby? ๐
Thanks for the frank talk about the nomad life. Having a job each year sounds grounding like you said. A great look into your life. Much appreciated.
great lifestyle,get a starlink or others.
Thank you for sharing your life with us journey on brother
Great job Brian. Thanks for your honesty. Wish you all the best in the future!
Hey bud your camper van is looking really good. You've come a long way You should be proud of yourself.
I'm sure I speak for a lot of us we enjoy watching all your adventures.
Thanks again for the van tour.
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Best youtuber by far! Brian exemplifies my favorite quote. Thanks for putting out these videos.
โSell your cleverness and buy bewilderment. Cleverness is mere opinion, bewilderment is intuition.โ
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Extremely excellent! I do almost the same with my TC, and 6ร12 motorcycle trailer. I could go on. But you've said it all. Ain't life grand? Enjoy…Fasteddie
Thank you Brian. I appreciate, more than words can express, that you continue to share your journey with openness and honesty. Peace โ๏ธ
The future is so bright–gotta camp out camp out!!!—VTown Paddy Patrick
Continuing to enjoy your content man. You didn't mention using the bathroom … bucket, wherever you can find, dig a hole? Looking forward to your next video! Plus 1 sub. Peace ๐
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Love your videos…would definitely like to connect with you
Consider a 270 batwing awning for the back & side? I think the only thing your home is missing is MORE shade. Enjoy your videos ๐๐ป
Hi, Nice rigs you have there. I've been fulltiming 14 years, getting ready to retire so am thinking about rigs like your van. Wondered if you would list your larger loads. You mentioned you had a little more than you use and I'd like to compare what I use/want.
I love your videos.
Joan
I could do that , I get restless in an apartment within about 6 months.
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I feel the same, Brian. So, so looking forward to getting out there full time and selling my house! Your build is simple but very nice and laid out very well! Hope you donโt mind, but Iโm getting ideas for my inside from yours.
Thanks Brian, I really enjoyed your video and your thoughts and information. Very helpful, thank you ๐๐คโ๏ธ
I started out about 9 years , I talked to in San Diego when I started out , still in my van but bought 10 acres in Arizona last October for a home base but still traveling as weather allows nice to have someplace to go and recuperate although totally off grid no power or water . Just enjoying life .
Brian, time tested nomad
Citizen of a free nation,
Free to move and of that glad,
Experience and enjoy creation.
On a roll, or parked in place,
Working when need arises,
The PNW or Natchez Trace
Enjoying sunsets and sunrises.
The life of a free man.
None better for those who can.
Roll on Bri, we'll celebrate with you.๐
I looked back at your 2015 vids. Wow. Nice to see where you started. Well done on your lifestyle. I appreciate your videos.
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