Road to Pitches
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Rock Climbing in Red River Gorge, Kentucky | Box Truck Van Life
We started this journey with a big goal in mind: level up our climbing grades. This is our last chance to prove ourselves at The Red. Do we achieve what we set out to do? Or do we fall short?

Our truck is a 2009 GMC Savana G3500 cut-away with a 12 ft box. We converted it into our tiny home on wheels and moved in May 2021 to travel North America for rock climbing, hiking, and outdoor adventures.
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Does Van Life Save the Environment | Living in a tiny house on wheels
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.2 года назад
The first 1,000 people to use the link or my code roadtopitches will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: skl.sh/roadtopitches04221 We went on a quest to answer the shower thought: Is van life good for the environment? We investigate our carbon footprint from our water, propane, gasoline, and electricity usage. The answer might surprise you. ✨ Our truck is a 2009 GMC Savana G3500 cut-away wi...
Back On The Road to Sand Rock, Alabama
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.2 года назад
Re-adjusting to life on the road has been challenging for us, but such is the van life and we're moving on. Come along with us as we travel through Texas tornadoes to Sand Rock, Alabama. There's nothing we love more than a camp and climb spot. Hope you enjoy this one! - Moritz & Chiko ✨ Our truck is a 2009 GMC Savana G3500 cut-away with a 12 ft box. We converted it into our tiny home on wheels ...
Life Update | Returning to the USA
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.2 года назад
Quick life update about being in Mexico, climbing, and continuing on the road in our box truck! ✨ Our truck is a 2009 GMC Savana G3500 cut-away with a 12 ft box. We converted it into our tiny home on wheels and moved in May 2021 to travel North America for rock climbing, hiking, and outdoor adventures. Blog: road-to-pitches.com Instagram: roadtopitches Support us: ko-fi.com/roadto...
How Much Does Van Life Cost?
Просмотров 2,8 тыс.2 года назад
The first 1,000 people to use this link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: skl.sh/roadtopitches03221 We spill the secrets of our monthly spending while we've been on the road...and it might not be what you expect. It certainly wasn't what we expected. 2:42 Most expensive month of van life 4:09 Our monthly average expense 5:39 Fuel consumption 9:59 Full breakdown of monthly expenses 13...
El Potrero Chico, Mexico | Drone views of El Toro 4K
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.2 года назад
Our second drone special, this time featuring El Potrero Chico and the top of El Toro. We hope you enjoy this one! - Moritz & Sachiko ✨ Our truck is a 2009 GMC Savana G3500 cut-away with a 12 ft box. We converted it into our tiny home on wheels and moved in May 2021 to travel North America for rock climbing, hiking, and outdoor adventures. Blog: road-to-pitches.com Instagram: road...
Winter Van Life in Mexico | Climbing in El Potrero Chico
Просмотров 4,8 тыс.2 года назад
The world-class climbing destination El Potrero Chico continues to awe us. Today, we head to the Hidalgo market where Moritz goes missing. Next, we take you up a classic multi-pitch sport route called Excalibur. We hope you enjoy this one! - Moritz & Sachiko ✨ Our truck is a 2009 GMC Savana G3500 cut-away with a 12 ft box. We converted it into our tiny home on wheels and moved in May 2021 to tr...
Driving to Mexico through Laredo with a Camper Van
Просмотров 14 тыс.2 года назад
Starting a new chapter of van life in El Potrero Chico, Mexico...but getting there was no easy feat. Lots of preparation, anxiety, and planning. We followed this guide to a T and arrived safely: potrerochico.org/arriving/driving A few changes: you no longer get a holographic sticker, the tolls have gone up (be prepared with pesos), and the booths in the CIITEV have been renovated. Take the toll...
NEW MEXICO VAN LIFE | Climbing Organ Mountains
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.2 года назад
The first 1,000 people to use this link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: skl.sh/roadtopitches02221 ✨ A final adventure climbing Black Velvet in the Organ Mountains before we cross into Mexico. What a beautiful line with equally spectacular views. Highly recommended if you're in the area. We're feeling anxious with all the preparations for Mexico, but excited for the next chapter of ...
BEST Promaster 2500 Van Tour with a Dog | Perfect for Digital Nomads
Просмотров 3,3 тыс.2 года назад
⭐ Maximized living space fit for 2 adults and a dog ⭐ ISOTEMP 5 gal water tank heated using the engine ⭐ Unique storage solutions ⭐ MASSIVE 4 kWh of battery for remote work Two engineers build a van for their husky. This is what you get. We couldn't help but show off our new friends' van. Seeing how they live has us convinced that we should get a dog...some day. AND that van life is the best wa...
Van Life in Sedona, Climbing Queen Victoria, and Auxbeam Upgrade
Просмотров 2,4 тыс.2 года назад
Use promo code RDtoPitches at auxbeam.com for 12% off your order! www.auxbeam.com/ ✨ Van life friendship is a special bond unlike any other. It comes with knowing that these people can be anywhere else, but choose to be here with us. We take our new van life fam up their first multi-pitch climb in Sedona. We bask in the golden orange sunsets of the sandstone. We eat together, play together, and...
THE BEST BOX TRUCK CONVERSION ON A BUDGET
Просмотров 42 тыс.2 года назад
The first 1,000 people to use this link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: skl.sh/roadtopitches01221 This is, hands down, the prettiest and most economical box truck build we’ve encountered. It’s so awesome it deserved it’s own video. We hope this one inspires you to pursue van life, whether that be in a van-van or a box truck! -Moritz Sachiko ✨ Our truck is a 2009 GMC Savana G3500 cu...
Judgment About Van Life | A Trip to Slab City
Просмотров 2,2 тыс.2 года назад
No road trip to southern California is complete without a visit to the Last Free Place, Slab City. Join us on a fun and insightful trip to Salvation Mountain and East Jesus. We touch on a topic not oft talked about by people, which is judgment of those living the nomadic lifestyle. -Moritz Sachiko ✨ Our truck is a 2009 GMC Savana G3500 cut-away with a 12 ft box. We converted it into our tiny ho...
Van Life Meetup at Burning Van in California
Просмотров 6 тыс.2 года назад
Happy 2022 everybody! It's been such a crazy journey and what a way to ring in the new year with a van life community. This video is van tour galore where we check out some of the most unique builds we've seen. If you need any design inspo or motivation to do van life, this one's for you. We hope your year's been off to a great start! Lots of love, Moritz Sachiko P.S. No vans (metal or wooden) ...
Why Is My weBoost Not Working?
Просмотров 7 тыс.2 года назад
You turn on your weBoost and you don't get a signal. The light is green! It worked yesterday! But the signal is STILL garbage! We did a teardown of our weBoost only to discover that the coaxial cable had slipped out of its sheath. A quick and easy fix using a soldering iron and some wire restored our connection. ✨ Our truck is a 2009 GMC Savana G3500 cut-away with a 12 ft box. We converted it i...
Why Van Life? Finding Freedom | A True Story
Просмотров 2,7 тыс.2 года назад
Why Van Life? Finding Freedom | A True Story
Is Harvest Host Worth It? Six Sigma Winery & Gingerbread Van
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.2 года назад
Is Harvest Host Worth It? Six Sigma Winery & Gingerbread Van
Camper Van Stuck in the Woods | Vanlife in California
Просмотров 2,4 тыс.2 года назад
Camper Van Stuck in the Woods | Vanlife in California
Who else feels this way? Loneliness along California coast
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.2 года назад
Who else feels this way? Loneliness along California coast
Camper Van Repairs | Moldy Walls & Leaky Skylight on Oregon Coast
Просмотров 2,7 тыс.2 года назад
Camper Van Repairs | Moldy Walls & Leaky Skylight on Oregon Coast
Reality of Van Life and It Sucks! Our Worst Week Yet
Просмотров 39 тыс.2 года назад
Reality of Van Life and It Sucks! Our Worst Week Yet
Broken Water Tank & Van Tour in Tofino
Просмотров 1,8 тыс.2 года назад
Broken Water Tank & Van Tour in Tofino
Surviving Sub Zero Temps Hiking in Strathcona
Просмотров 9982 года назад
Surviving Sub Zero Temps Hiking in Strathcona
Van Tour of 6-Wheeled Mercedes & Texada Island
Просмотров 1,9 тыс.2 года назад
Van Tour of 6-Wheeled Mercedes & Texada Island
Van Life & Hiking Tin Hat Mountain
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.2 года назад
Van Life & Hiking Tin Hat Mountain
Downsides of Van Life | Almost Popped a Tire & Toolbox Upgrade
Просмотров 9462 года назад
Downsides of Van Life | Almost Popped a Tire & Toolbox Upgrade
Top 10 Van Life Upgrades, Fixes, and Gripes
Просмотров 1,9 тыс.2 года назад
Top 10 Van Life Upgrades, Fixes, and Gripes
Hiking Sky Pilot Part 2 & First Date Pasta
Просмотров 7602 года назад
Hiking Sky Pilot Part 2 & First Date Pasta
Back to Van Life & Hiking Sky Pilot Part 1
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.2 года назад
Back to Van Life & Hiking Sky Pilot Part 1
Germany’s Top Climbing and Hiking Spots
Просмотров 9582 года назад
Germany’s Top Climbing and Hiking Spots

Комментарии

  • @robertotoonss
    @robertotoonss Месяц назад

    It ain’t that bad ☠️💀🪦🇺🇸🇲🇽

  • @stopisraeligovofterrorists
    @stopisraeligovofterrorists Месяц назад

    AS A MEXICAN ALL I CAN SAY IS: BE VERY CAREFULL WHEN VISITING MEXICO. ALWAYS BE ALERT SPECIALLY NEAR US. BORDER. I'VE SEEN MANY BAD HOMBRES AROUND. LIKE ONE TIME WHEN CROSSED INTO MEXICO THEY PULLED FOUR PACKAGES AROUND 2'X2' FULL OF $100 DOLLAR BILLS RIGHT IN FRONT OF US, DROPED THEM ON THE BRIDGE WHERE A JEEP WAS CATCHING THEM. THIS HAPPENED IN EL PASO TX ZARAGOZA BRIDGE.

  • @gleneverett9728
    @gleneverett9728 Месяц назад

    Great work

  • @startrekstardate6264
    @startrekstardate6264 Месяц назад

    Van life isn't eco sustainable if generators are used.

  • @brycecastleton5863
    @brycecastleton5863 2 месяца назад

    How did this custom shower pan hold up over the years?

  • @scubatravel7846
    @scubatravel7846 3 месяца назад

    Hey awesome video just subbed. At 7:07 it looks like you’re using a non-locker carabiner in your belay device…it needs to be a locker. God forbid that opens up 😵 (which is fairly possible with the rope running over it).

  • @Justchill-bm3bo
    @Justchill-bm3bo 3 месяца назад

    Where y’all on the white sands missile range side or the las cruces side?

  • @RollOnBusin
    @RollOnBusin 4 месяца назад

    Thought about you guys today. Came to re-watch some vids. Hope life is good for you both.

    • @RoadtoPitches
      @RoadtoPitches 4 месяца назад

      Thank you! Life is good and busy. We sometimes wish we had more time for other things (like RUclips) but then this is just another chapter of life. We're still thinking a lot about our adventures with the van and all the amazing people we've either met online or in person.

  • @retromoto9456
    @retromoto9456 4 месяца назад

    I see class A RVs at these van meetups. Would it be ok to show up with a travel & trailer & pick up?.

    • @RoadtoPitches
      @RoadtoPitches 4 месяца назад

      As far as we're concerned everyone can show up, doesn't matter if you have a trailer, travel by bicycle or whatever means you have to immerse yourself away from your usual house life. Of course everyone is super proud of their rig, at the end it's all about finding a community while you're on the road. Noone cares how you travel the road 😉

    • @retromoto9456
      @retromoto9456 4 месяца назад

      @@RoadtoPitches Yup! Well said!👍

  • @toddaron
    @toddaron 4 месяца назад

    LOVE you using a pot-filler for a faucet! WHen I built my Baltimore kitchen ages ago, did the REAL commercial kitchen gooseneck and stainless steel bin sink. Am past the gooseneck ages ago and so for new build, have a right angle, simple faucet with spray in square Italian sink, v simple. STILL love it. BED: in and out, your first morning stretch? BATH: curtain, FFS. WHY add weight and complexity? I have noren for my shower and commode in my house bath. Works well. I do like magnetized knife rack; it's more a reaction to my laziness thing. I don't want to have to clean the knife slots; I rinse and put them up there to dry. BEST thing I've seen, tho, is rice. One build had a bin at the base of the window on the counter and how I'd roll. The claim is that it helps keep knives sharp; dunno, let's see. I'll probably do that for our Toronno apt next year. Yinz are Canucks? Is that a Boooodveiser in your fridge? Love the manual lock on your table. If we build, it will be mostly manual. People be doing these motor-movable screens and such for TVs, esp. NO. Another thing to break. I installed SE Asian-style bidet in 2 of my baths; yet-to-install is a Euro-style one for the cellar. I kinda like the idea in a van for cleaning the #2 streaks. Many great ideas! We'd need a bit larger but our build will be for our travel between THailand and Malaysia; Thai GF has been in such small spaces so want to give her a bit more space. Thanks for sharing!

    • @toddaron
      @toddaron 4 месяца назад

      Is your experience w/ fixed ladder OK? Maybe a US thing, but some have mentioned a retractible ladder. One had access from inside; climb on roof and, ya know, Rapunzel the ladder down.

    • @toddaron
      @toddaron 4 месяца назад

      YES on the stealth. I've been mulling typical working guy dash stuff; faux golden starches bags/doritos bag/etc, something can roll out onto the dash.

  • @Bubnugget
    @Bubnugget 4 месяца назад

    Ware yall be at

  • @raymundolopez9251
    @raymundolopez9251 5 месяцев назад

    I’m from San Antonio that’s how we drive no signal and fast the no signal is because we put it on and nobody will let you in so you have to cut in without the other knowing (:

  • @Rav3nclaw43
    @Rav3nclaw43 5 месяцев назад

    How long was the build time? Like how much time spent actually building?

  • @hollysegroves1717
    @hollysegroves1717 5 месяцев назад

    How do you find van life neet ups?

  • @NoteFromSELF
    @NoteFromSELF 5 месяцев назад

    The bed area seems claustrophobia inducing - especially for two people.

  • @ToriLynnH
    @ToriLynnH 7 месяцев назад

    Love Ben's rig and attitude.

  • @gmendiolajr
    @gmendiolajr 7 месяцев назад

    U guys got balls! I lived in Nuevo Laredo back in 70s/80s. Have not cross since 2006. I feel safer in Vietnam, than my native Mexico. Stay safe. "Vaya con Diós."❤️💕🇲🇽🇻🇳🙏

    • @JM-yd4jo
      @JM-yd4jo 3 месяца назад

      Que haces en Vietnam carnal!?

  • @djevidence
    @djevidence 8 месяцев назад

    Spent a lot of my childhood on these routes. Still on kukagami lake to this day. Beautiful place.

  • @robpivato4227
    @robpivato4227 8 месяцев назад

    Congratulations on new shower!l! We are converting our 16' box aswell! I noticed understorage boxes at 11:24. I wanted to do the same, but got a bit spooked, thinking that a pot hole or uneven ground could mean scraping the bottom... ANy issues with the boxes there? PS you guys were some of the 1st box builders we watched a year ago before we started... Thank you for the inspiration!

    • @RoadtoPitches
      @RoadtoPitches 8 месяцев назад

      Thanks and happy you enjoy our videos. I would say it depends a bit on the vehicle you have. Our box sits on top of the wheels, there are no wheel wells which means it has a lot of ground clearance. So far we cannot recall ever scratching the storage box. There has been an occasion where the metal grate at the very end touched the dirt (it was kind of a V-ditch but driving over it diagonally it only hit the side without the storage box). On regular roads there's always been enough clearance.

    • @robpivato4227
      @robpivato4227 8 месяцев назад

      Thank you!!! @@RoadtoPitches Wahoo! See you out there sometime!

  • @michaellovell4390
    @michaellovell4390 8 месяцев назад

    Your wife have an only fans?

  • @ewanstevenson
    @ewanstevenson 8 месяцев назад

    Using the vinyl sheet for the shower walls seems a fantastic idea. Do you have any regrets and has it stood the test of time? 👍🤞

    • @RoadtoPitches
      @RoadtoPitches 8 месяцев назад

      No regrets it held up really well, is easy to clean (we use a squeegee after each shower to wipe it dry) and we like the looks.

    • @ewanstevenson
      @ewanstevenson 8 месяцев назад

      @@RoadtoPitches Great, thanks!

  • @DanielBuentello
    @DanielBuentello 8 месяцев назад

    Subscribed! Great video guys! Thanks for sharing with us... Saludos desde Monterrey 😉

  • @thedabarbe2423
    @thedabarbe2423 9 месяцев назад

    8:39 Ya not having audio can be frustrating. I have been going live and creating content for years. In those years I started by holding my phone while doing the project. So I feel your frustration. Only I wouldn't find out if the camera wasn't pointed at my face or their was background noise overwhelming my mic or that my phone stopped recording because there wasn't enough storage until I watched the video myself. Then I would edit it. Your both blessed to have each other. My ability to articulate is devastating for my audience. Finding the right words is something I could use alot of help with.....

  • @exploreimagine
    @exploreimagine 9 месяцев назад

    Was there a lot of inspection check point after the border?

  • @DellaMarieBuster
    @DellaMarieBuster 9 месяцев назад

    Now it's Oct 2023-- when's the next Meetup in California?!? 😮😊

  • @user-jw2wh9cn3z
    @user-jw2wh9cn3z 9 месяцев назад

    LOVED UR GR8 VIDEO..CUTE COUPLE...❤❤

  • @dougstamler1754
    @dougstamler1754 9 месяцев назад

    Hay. Nice to meet another Canadian couple. Doing the vanlife. Nice build 👍

  • @GregoryDaus-hq4ws
    @GregoryDaus-hq4ws 10 месяцев назад

    Just fixed the same on my weboost. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!

  • @Istandby666
    @Istandby666 10 месяцев назад

    You both look good together. The dynamic is just there. Thank you for the information. I'm having trouble finding any insurance in the states that will not charge for commercial insurance. I started researching because there's a RUclips channel about a guy in Florida going through the same issues as the two of you. I'm glad I found this before buying a box truck. Now for the long road ahead. Again, Thank you both.

  • @lauratibbles6598
    @lauratibbles6598 10 месяцев назад

    I did enjoy you build thank you for sharing

  • @cheristevens2706
    @cheristevens2706 10 месяцев назад

    More lighting in the kitchen area is needed

  • @The_Laid_Off_Life
    @The_Laid_Off_Life 11 месяцев назад

    Box truck pros: > Weight capacity, more than you could ever imagine > mpg ~ steady 13mpg full or empty > insurance ~ about $100 a month (progressive commercial plan due to GVWR) > turning radius ~ nothing short of amazing!! > trailer ~ I tow a 16 foot trailer behind with all the "other" stuff > reliability ~ nothing short of amazing, get the diesel and just drive it. Then it's just tires

  • @TenTenorioArt
    @TenTenorioArt 11 месяцев назад

    5:41, nice of the rattlesnake to let you off with a warning and on your merry way. Yikes.

  • @TheAmericanWanderer
    @TheAmericanWanderer 11 месяцев назад

    do you still have the RV? if so how is the vinyl walls holding up....

    • @RoadtoPitches
      @RoadtoPitches 11 месяцев назад

      Thanks for reaching out. Walls are still doing great, basically looks like the first day.

    • @TheAmericanWanderer
      @TheAmericanWanderer 11 месяцев назад

      thanks... my shower in my cargo trailer (in progress) has a curved wall and I thought this would be a great way to over it

  • @carlotv1212
    @carlotv1212 11 месяцев назад

    You guys are real life savers. I have been spending hours trying to find someone that made a custom built fiberglass shower base. I am finishing the bathroom in a studio apartment I'm building and the fiberglass shower bases at home depot are too big or too small so this is what I am going to have to do. Thanks for the great video

  • @OurPlaceNorth
    @OurPlaceNorth 11 месяцев назад

    ooh 9:35 What radio do you run in the truck?

    • @RoadtoPitches
      @RoadtoPitches 11 месяцев назад

      It's a Retevis, but can't remember the exact model. Have to look it up again.

  • @abdullahisalihu3990
    @abdullahisalihu3990 11 месяцев назад

    I made one too with wood and flex seal

  • @user-fo5pd5ul3f
    @user-fo5pd5ul3f Год назад

    Great build dear friends! The only bad design flaw for me is the bed area, it's way too small and hard to get into and too low with no sitting up room. Otherwise, it's really great! Sweet ride! Have fun camping and touring and best wishes! Cheers!

  • @belle6071
    @belle6071 Год назад

    You are an adorable couple. I know this is an old video. But, I hope you are still happy and thriving!

  • @marcomacias808
    @marcomacias808 Год назад

    Hello..thanking about crossing the laredo border Sunday morning, i will be legalizing my car. Would you know if the ofices are open Sunday morning to do the necessary paperwork. ?

  • @aliceinchainz3003
    @aliceinchainz3003 Год назад

    id trade places with u guys in a heart beat and im rich!!!

  • @shaunmount130
    @shaunmount130 Год назад

    There are latches used on ships & aircraft to hold drawers and cabinet doors shut. You may want to check them out.

  • @GoldieGold356
    @GoldieGold356 Год назад

    I couldn't sleep in such a confined space, especially with one blocked on the inside. No way.

  • @bigbearontherun6441
    @bigbearontherun6441 Год назад

    Hey what ya doing now?

    • @RoadtoPitches
      @RoadtoPitches Год назад

      Back to house life (but still taking the van out ever so often). We both work computer jobs so we found it hard to spend even more time on the computer editing videos in our spare time.

    • @bigbearontherun6441
      @bigbearontherun6441 Год назад

      @RoadtoPitches ok well y'all have a happy 4th. When you all keep back through ky. Give me a shout

    • @RoadtoPitches
      @RoadtoPitches Год назад

      Happy 4th to you too!

  • @RochesterAdventureTours
    @RochesterAdventureTours Год назад

    Great video you inspired me to make a new shower pan for my RV i been watching videos on how to fiberglass for weeks now and was very curious why making the shower walls out of epoxy and mat laid over the pink half inch thick foam board was not on the list that's what i had settled on after watching a few videos on it .light weight strong and the 12v lighting and color possibilities. Real awesome project y"all got going i cant wait to see more of the videos from y"all real awesome job on that shower pan

  • @hellomynameistony
    @hellomynameistony Год назад

    Can anyone answer.. why plastic between paneling and insulation ?

    • @RoadtoPitches
      @RoadtoPitches Год назад

      It's called a vapour barrier. It prevents moisture from the air in the box to condense on the outer walls and cause issues with mold. You stop the warm moist air at the inside of the box, so it doesn't penetrate the insulation.

  • @crabby2186
    @crabby2186 Год назад

    Miss you two

  • @Goofybig_goober
    @Goofybig_goober Год назад

    It's not Dangers It's kinda boring and I had been at the border for like 3 hours

  • @AutoMotivate
    @AutoMotivate Год назад

    Yall are so chill.