The Pros and Cons of Vanlife
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Let's discuss the pros and cons of living in a minivan versus an ambulance. Whether you're a full-time traveller or just looking for a unique living situation, this comparison will help you make an informed decision.
Join me as I embark on my 10,000 Mile Road Trip in a Converted Toyota Sienna Minivan! This week we're in Santa Cruz and meeting with an old friend, @SarahShamblin!
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The Pros and Cons of Vanlife
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You are such an entertaining guy, no matter what you are doing. Always fun to see you and Sarah getting into shenanigans. I’m sure it’s harder to date with the minivan. Movie night in the Sienna could be cozy with the right person. My boyfriend and I traveled New Zealand in a 1981 station wagon. Snowboards on top and a mattress in the back. Thankfully we had a small cabin as home base, but that car was a beast and never broke down in the six months we traveled.
Brandon, bro. I feel like I’ve known you forever. I’ve been a fan for a long time. Listen, crystal is absolutely amazing and gorgeous. We love her so so much. But Sara , bro. You two click so good together. I know you’re just friends, I get it. But wow. The chemistry is insane. She’s an angel. Ima leave that there. Love you guys!!
Hahah thank you. We enjoy filming together. She brings out my more goofy side.
❤😊🥰☝️I concur mr. Clintontoney! I love Sarah ❤!!!!
✌️&❤from Nashville, Tennessee
“She brings out my more goofy side” is what men say about their girlfriends 😏
Subscribed for the future wedding 🫶👰🏼🤵♂️
omg Brandon your face at 10:55 is what i look like when i'm in loveeeee 😂lmao
i don't know if I've ever seen you smile so fucking big! i love this video so far. you're the best dude. ❤
Hahah thank you! Sarah cracks me up
i was going to comment that it looks like they are just this side of being in a relationship. no matter what their status is, it's nice to see great friends enjoying each other.
The “Highlight the bone” sequence was hilarious 😂😂😂😂
Thanks for doing these videos! I have been daydreaming about this kind of lifestyle and it's great to get a realistic look at what it's like.
7 days of Brandon & Sarah in the Swagger wagon would be great!! FYI, Brandon, if you look up some swagger wagon builds, some people build kitchens, etc in them. :)
Loved the ambulance, love your content been watching for a little over a year. It’s nice to see someone so down to earth just seem like a regular guy. Hope there are many more adventure for you and Sarah! Thank you.
We have a little mini series together, if you haven't already, check it out on my channel!
You two are great together and I crack up when you guys are together.
Aw, thanks a bunch! We have a blast making videos together, so glad you enjoy watching!
Love when you and Sarah team up!
Lifted my Grand Caravan. No regrets. Loads of fun.
Love the videos with you and sarah! 🫶🏼🥰😍
Thank you!
You totally need a 4x4 Sprinter Van i know there expensive but maybe you could get a sponsership or something. I think that would give you the best of both worlds, offroad and onroad.
Idk why but i laugh every time you introduce sarah as the guest or whom you are meeting. She seems like a great travel mate and genuine person.
She's just a ball of positive energy
completely understand the pros/cons, but I definitely miss your ambulance!
Omg yes definitely to a lift on it! ❤
Haha it’s high up in my list of things I want to do soon!
Your face kind of light up when with Sarah, it was nice to see . So basically minivan is best xx
Okay let's be honest for a minute here, I know you like the convenience of the mini van, But I also knew you put a lot of time and effort into the ambulance. Is and to be perfectly honest i've watched your ambulance build a few different times, I bought one for myself. Have it ripped apart and i'm now putting it together to go on some adventurers myself. I'm looking forward to seeing some of the places I get to go and some of the people I get to meet. Between you and three other youtube, You've all inspired me.
Woohoo! So cool to hear you're working on your own ambulance adventure. Can't wait to see where it takes you!
Not sure if you did it on purpose but I like that this was a pro/con video where you were actually out and about doing things, I honestly kind of find van life videos where someone is just sitting and talking kinda boring as a creator, glad I gave it a watch even though I had doubts...shoulda known better lol...thanks for making it interesting...smart.
That’s awesome to hear! I completely didn’t plan it that way but thank you!
@@BrandonGross Yw...and...now you know it's a good thing to do!
Awww my favorite couple on RUclips!😊
Brandon
Agree on the lift kit.
You made a good point on the CV axles and the increased angle.
if you put in the lift kit it would be a good time to check-upgrade the axles.
Thank you
Bill Compton
I really want to do it but I hear that only the stock axles will work
16:22 ya'll both lucky you're both still with us after the live-in collab last year 😆
Dang...Wish I knew you were in Sactown, could have treated ya to a meal!....Good to see Sarah again.
I think you could fit a small garden sink in a van this size.
I've personally never been a minivan person until having kids. Now I wouldn't want to to go without lol. Super roomy and comfy. Btw you guys are too cute!
Haha, right? Minivans are like a whole new world once you have kids! Thanks for the sweet comment!
I discovered you because the diesel brothers stuck episode and been watching you ever since Dave shouted you out.
It means a lot that you've been watching since then, shoutout to Dave too!
I started with a suburban so i could go anywhere.
now I got the ambulance so I can stand and sit comfortably
Good video enjoy your time with Sara she is great and you all have fun thanks guys
Glad you enjoyed it
I hear you on the “wow” factor of the ambulance. I run into the same thing with my rig. 💪
That's wild, right? I get the same reaction with my rig too... Well... Maybe not the SAME reaction 😂
I think I said this on your first van build video but I still think you need a delica to build out instead of the sienna. Having an actual 4wd with a slightly bigger van would benefit you a lot!
It could be more beneficial, but I've been sending Minivans for a while now... Wait till this thing gets lifted. NO ONE CAN STOP ME
Here I am working in a frozen hell (Buffalo NY) watching you in paradise. I am currently working on my sienna so I can take another cross country trip, I took one last year 9500 miles 2 months. Definitely check out evergreen museum in Oregon. Love your videos dude they keep me happy when things are gloomy :) May peace be the journey bro!
Dude, your comment put a smile on my face! Thanks for watching and stay warm in that frozen hell of Buffalo. Safe travels on your cross country trip!
Watched it, loved it. The (not) romantic date (vibe).. Also i do miss the ambo(it was amazing inside) minivan gives a cozy feeling, but there is no room for movement. The "i live in a car and i have to step out of car to do something" feels too heavy on me.
But also lets not forget that its not me in a minivan and i do have a room for movement to pace and wait for next video. Cheers from Latvia, and keep up the amazing work of showing how things go on the other side of ocean and what beauty hides on your side. Thanks.
Hey, thanks a lot for watching and sharing your thoughts! Much love from across the ocean!
I like your hair cut and I liked the ambulance because when you didn't use the bed you could use the space better.
I keep telling you. And, I know it won't likely be seen.... but, there are tons of places around Shasta Lake that are worth jumping. The lake is warm, and conditions are perfect. HMU if you pass through. There are basic jumps to some that you probably would be afraid of. Spring to early summer are the best times. Late summer makes all of them questionable. As always, if you are ever in the Redding CA area. open invite to stay on any of my property. Love the channel.
This sounds interesting... I'd love to know more!
“Just to see what damage I’ve done” 😂 famous last words brother.
It wasn't as bad as I had expected but man... I'd been putting her through its paces
Sounds like you need both, then you can just pick which one you need based off the adventure at hand. 👍🏽
Couldn’t agree more 🙌🏻
The cover plates fell off but it was worth it for the hot springs
No way has it been a year! I don't feel like it has been that long since we saw a video with both together
What happened to the Ambo? Loved it an was better in my opinion.
A lift would probably save the undercarridge.Plus it would look awesome.
I always wondered what was down that road...
Hanging with Sarah, checking out peacocks, errands on the bike. All look so much more fun that drinking your own pee! I love Sarah and you together, great video!
Hey, thanks for the love! Sarah and I always have a great time filming together. Cheers!
2:55 try being in the middle of Minnesota on a dirt road and being confronted with HALF of that amount of Peacocks.... now that's was weird... Sacramento seems odd but not weird (it's Cali after all)
Great stuff - 👍🏼
Haha very weird!
Heyyyy Brandon!! Hi Sarah!! You should definitely do a lift on the van!! Can’t wait to see that!! I agree with all of your pros and cons on the van vs the ambulance! Once you get the lift on the van I think it’ll be able to handle a bit more of the rough terrains! Still be careful though dude! I loved seeing y’all on the ebike!! Y’all looked like you were havin so much fun! Sarah is beautiful!! How long have y’all known each other? It would be quite a challenge to have her stayin in the van with you for a week! But it would be a fun and funny adventure! 😂 Lookin forward to the next videoooo!!! Best of luck to Sarah in the Hell Hole!! And to you too! Stay safe y’all! Love ya! ❤
Your kind words mean a lot to us! We appreciate your encouragement and can't wait to share more adventures with you.
@@BrandonGross You’re so damn sweet!! 🥰
You know my ear's were wide open when you mentioned the 3" lift kit
I think a lot of people want the same thing!
Never understood the bus/diesel builds. That thing breaks down off grid and your in for a wake up call!
Gasoline vans? No biggie!
Like you said, no off road? Dirtbike on a hanger!
Hi Brandon. About the mini van lift. It is possible that there are portal axles that could fit the Sienna? That would be MAJOR lift kit.
From what I hear, only the stock axles will work..
That’s smart riding the electric bike in Cali. And you guys Def have hate and love relationship from both RUclips channel
Thank you for not doing any wheelies 🙏😂
11:20 he called you beautiful 🥰
You were panicking enough just from the little turns 😂
I'm excited for the hell hole video
You need something in between the minivan and the ambulance. A full sized van or small box truck, so you can have the best of both worlds.
Hmmm... You'll just have to wait and see what I've got planned!
Where is toby ?
Brandon and Sarah sitting in a tree… K I S S I N G ❤😂 just date again already ;)
She is so lovely
I've been watching you since the TFIL vids. I stopped watching them after you left. I have been watching your channel ever since!
You’re the best 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
You guys are funny; whenever you guys are "arguing" you both sound like married couples lol.
We've mastered the art of "friendly debates" for your entertainment!
She’s always camera ready!!!! Yall are too good together. She’s got such a positive energy that you clearly vibe off of. Just sayin. ✌️
What made you get rid of the ambulance? I'm thinking about getting an ambo myself, any insight would be helpful. Thank you!
A lot of it came down to cost. It was an amazing part of my life, but in the end, I had to get rid of her
Where was Sarah's furbaby? Hope he/she is ok.
Tobi was thriving with his grandmother while I was with Brandon 😊
@@SarahShamblin that's good to hear. Hope y'all have/had a great time.
I've only seen that many peacocks 🦚 at the zoo!❤
Ok so it was definitely a weird encounter then haha I was starting to think maybe that was normal
@@BrandonGross perhaps for that area it was.🦚❤️
That's funny I did the same thing and drank my pee one night in the darkness.
It’s the worst hahah
Sarah wants to leave her swaet shirt inside the cave so you can go back in to get it for her, Brandon. lol
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Omg you did not drink your own pee 😮 that’s so gross 🤮 poor Brandon!!
It wasn't my proudest moment... But glad you found it funny 😂🤣
@@BrandonGross lol 😂 I know it isn’t funny! I’d seriously be so sick if that happened to me! Once I accidentally drank a Gatorade with cigarette butts in it! I was instantly sick 🤮 so gross!
Did you drive through a zoo???
For legal reasons it was AI generated