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Sweller Van Dweller's Your Van Life Toolbox
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Sweller Van Dweller has been living van life since 2016 and shares his best, time-tested ideas for DIY no-build or low-build van building and van conversion. His van build tours and tips are always delivered in easy and simple language with a touch of humor. Stick around, and you will soon have found a new best friend in Sweller Van Dweller.
He has two other RUclips channels - one about life traveling in the van and another about his travels outside of North America to developing countries. Links to those are below.
He has two other RUclips channels - one about life traveling in the van and another about his travels outside of North America to developing countries. Links to those are below.
5 Nagging Issues With My VAN LIFE - How I Deal With Them #vanlife
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Want to show your support? Buy me a coffee ☕ ko-fi.com/swellervandweller
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Why NOW is the time to embrace Van Life
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Want to show your support? Buy me a coffee ☕ ko-fi.com/swellervandweller Join Sweller as he delves into the serene and exhilarating world of van life (or car living). Amidst today's onslaught of distressing news, discover how living in a van has provided an oasis of tranquility and fulfillment for him. As the chaos of the world intensifies, find inspiration to take action today, to escape the c...
It Can't Go On This Way
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Stick Frame Cabinet via Pocket Holes Plusnuts (rivnuts, jack nuts) | Van Conversion Cabinet #vanlife
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I needed to add a cabinet to my van conversion when the walls were already finished. I have no furring strips underneath my wall panels so must connect directly to the van frame. So I only wanted any kind of furring strips or attachments to be localized to the cabinet and not extend beyond it as they would then be visible atop the panelling already on the walls. I explain from start to finish h...
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DISC GOLF in Calgary at North Glenmore Park: This Must STOP! Why? Says who?
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I like you already from the intro. I hardly can afford a huge place like some of those vans. It's definitely a tool to me too. I'm looking to do something like this or a small camper type thing.
I love your channel. Thanks for doing what u do
Thanks for your support!
Yeah. I'm not financially restricted and tye dollar tree has a lot of sketchy people who buy food from there. I purchased a few things that I modified. Looks fantastic too. I like the automotive section and I'm very creative but not often
Love it... bravo...
I hope you visit a dentist or doctor occasionally. How do you pay for that?
Absolutely! I take those two seriously. I get my doctor's services for free in Canada and I make sure to pay for a dental checkup and cleaning once a year. I do have money for it, but I live a lifestyle where I generally don't spend lavishly.
I like ya. Great work. I just got my 2014 E350 ext. truck a week ago. It was a hydro work truck so body is well maintained and mileage is surprisingly low. I appreciate your no nonesense approach. This truck is my office and family getaway on wheels. Next week i build my bed frame. Thanks for the tips and insights. Best, Montreal,Qc
Always great to hear from a fellow Canadian! Good luck with the bed build!
Thank you, 🫡
Cool amigo. Very inspirational. Thank you.
Go get it!
Almost the same as mine❤
I’ve watched a lot of your videos and found some useful tips. Thanks
Great to hear!
Excellent points for consideration, especially the part about the need to focus on the lifestyle rather than the vehicle.
Thanks for your support!
So you don't believe sound deadening can decrease the sound created by rain or hail falling on a van in the night? It feels a little hard to believe that adding a little extra density to the van walls and roof wouldn't decrease the amount of sound pollution from rain and hail. Although I do presume insulation material that is in contact with the metal surfaces would also decrease vibration waves created by rain and hail.
You can hear rain and hail inside of homes and buildings, so expecting something different in a van is simply not a realistic expectation. The most effective and realistic solution during rain and hail is to put in ear plugs.
We’re doing this in August. Taking the idea to the next level but climbing all 8 peaks along the way. We’ve got some sponsors on go & will be submitting them in some film festivals for 2025. ✌️
That's awesome! Keep me in the loop on progress!
@@SwellerVanDweller we’re staying at Snowbowl, Curator & Tekarra camps. Is there enough big trees at those camps for a hammock?
This was good to know! And funny 😄
Thanks, I appreciate that!
Thanks for the video, just bought an old van, looking for ideas for simple camping trips occasionally. I really like the simplicity of the setup you have, covers the basics which is all a person really needs, thanks 👍
Glad it was helpful!
Great job on the frugal van build. I'd like more details about how you took apart the lantern and wiring. 😊
Thanks! Yeah, I was thinking of making a video on the lighting, but haven't got to it... but basically I just took the screws out and everything came apart... with the wiring, I just snipped each wire that I needed to make longer to place the light where I wanted and spliced in as much extra wire as needed.
Thank you for the info, I really appreciate the suggestions! I'm working online from my RV but am looking to add another job. I use HomeFi for internet, so I can travel and connect anywhere in the U.S. It's been going well and now I'm looking to boost my income. Thanks again!
Glad it was helpful!
I like how you talk.
Love some of the storage ideas...
Thanks! I hope they help you.
I’m in year 5 in my ford transit van and my life has never been easier!! It’s not hard at all! I did a very simple build that I can maintain and it’s wonderful. 🎉
That's the way to do it! Keep it simple!
do you chrome vancity vanlife ...you should check him out is in BC lol
Yeah, he's a legend!
You don’t have a limitless energy and water supply in a van. More entertaining and educational content at 6.
Temu has portable camping shower 🚿.and portable solar lantern fans chargers .
You helped me decide after watching this especially about everything going on in the world I want to escape! Thank you!
yep, glad I do it part time by choice!!
You’re truly amazing you’ve made this van design simple and easy what we all need in van life you be created simplicity beautifully thank you m following ya❤😂
Thanks! 👍
Warping rotors..... well, start with a E250 or 350. You're simply overloaded :)
You're killing me man. You had me cracking up. Nice piece of work!
Thanks bro!
Suggestion: This would have been a perfect video to have broken down into 5 different segments. That makes it MUCH better for your viewers (they ALL would appreciate it) but perhaps not as much income/full views on your end. Just sayin
OK, I'm listening, but not sure I understand. Are you saying that instead of one video, to have 5 separate videos, each containing one of the issues?
@@SwellerVanDweller No my friend, I don't know what its called but its ONE video like this, BUT, it is separated by main points so one can fast forward to exactly the part they wish to watch. You could (should) have labeled it 0:22 Braking, 1:15 Resources, 2:35 Backing up, etc. MANY youtubers are doing this, I just don't know the exact name they call it but its VERY convenient for most people, especially on longer videos. Not everyone wants to watch a 25 minute video, for example, about "The 3 main go to meals I make while boondocking". They just want to know the 3 meals and will continue watching 1,2, or all 3 SECTIONS/SEGMENTS of the ONE video if that section interests them. Hope this makes sense or maybe someone else can explain it better. Basically, like chapters in a book.
Oh, yeah, I got it now... in RUclips these are indeed called "chapters." Thanks for the suggestion!
7:45 GLAD IM NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO CRINGED AT THOSE....
I'm planning on it this year for sure just need to save a few more $1,000s and I'm out
Awesome! All the best!
@@SwellerVanDweller thanks I just wish I'd done it sooner I will have so much money in the last 3 years
This reminds me of how chrome from van city van life started, I love these starter type videos, I love the creativity, how necessities are the focus,
Glad you enjoyed it!
This is my first Sweller video, I like this first impression. Gonna be checking out more,
Welcome aboard!
I'm pulling around a 12 ft wide 56. Footer... 1973 memory. 😮 I've been in this unit for 30 years..... I have home base , and three other lots I stay on according to the season...
It's great to have options for every season when the weather changes!
Master of dry humor. 😆
Thanks!
I certainly enjoy your channel Keep up the good work!
Glad to hear that... thank you very much!
Me too 😊🙋♀️
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Love the idea of simplicity but I gotta say sleeping in a van in cold weather sucks if it’s not insulated. It gets colder than the outside it seems, and condensation from breathing builds up on the metal, just a bad scene for real
I rarely reside in places where it gets below freezing for extended periods - I head to warmer climates! Most recently to Colombia for $20 a day... you can see that on my other channel A Passport, A Dollar: ruclips.net/channel/UCLpIvPs1ovqC1snyZQjBOLA
Seen you parked in a Walmart parking lot in Pleasant Grove Utah.. That's how I found your channel. We were truck bed camping in the same lot....lol
Ha! Nice! Thanks for stopping by and commenting. My more active channel these days is Life in a Tin Can Life In A Tin Can: ruclips.net/channel/UCS-dW7wVrklsccX-dI7ly4A
hay dude, as one van dweller for the past 9 years, to another, ive got some really great news for ya...Jesus Christ died for you because He loves you..and the reason all the world is going to sh** is because He is coming to get His own real soon. You can be one of the ones He comes for. or you can hang out in the desert waste land and hangout while the SH*T hits the fan and watch the world go to SH*T. BTW this message is for you and anyone else that wants to make sence of what is going on in our world. Give Jesus a shot while you still can. Love ya Bro.
Hello Left Ear! Goodbye Right ear!
First and only thing don't trust anyone
Great Video 👍
Thanks 👍
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Thanks for your support!
One thing that worries me on behalf of van lifers is the soon coming digital currency which will be programmable, allowing governments to limit how much money people can spend on petrol/diesel each week. I realise this subject is a bit off topic, but I'd hate to see van lifers (and others) freedom curtailed in this way. Especially by people who fly everywhere via private jet. 😔
Fixing my Vanilfe Van of 13 years, now. First major job on my Dodge. So I can leave L.A. County, disconnect, from the internet with good books out in the desert. With a simple nomad job and forget about all the nonsense. Can't wait.
Sounds like a good plan. You're going to have a great time!
man was intended to live with nature, material things are stress. cell phones are foolish. did van life int the eighties, left it now 62 snd buying s vsn to reenter van life . see america
Awesome! Keep it simple! Enjoy your upcoming adventure!
Thank you for your video! So much truth about everything you said... And I totally agree with you! Great words of the reality of life and this world! 👍😉
Thanks for you kind words and support!
One problem...If there is another shutdown they will close all the places to camp.
Good point and this could very well be true for campgrounds, but he magic is that In the USA I camp on BLM land and in Canada I camp on public land... Freedom
@@SwellerVanDweller "Does BLM land close during government shutdown? "All BLM facilities on public lands however will be closed."
Yes, facilities close, but I don't use them. *BLM roads, trails, campgrounds, boat ramps and recreation sites will remain accessible to visitors"* www.blm.gov/press-release/access-majority-bureau-land-management-public-lands-remain-open-during-government
I gotten bad skin from my van, maybe hidden mould behind the panels 😐 , any one else suffered bad skin in van life ike exzema ? Thx 🇬🇧