Buying a sticker... for incentive... keeping my focus on getting my build finished and heading out into it. Thank you for being so human and making your experiences real and tangible.
Love your vids have you ever seen the Nissan or Toyota Camper vans that come from Japan you can import them lot of people actually import them and they're in Canada if you go on Craigslist or OfferUp people are selling them there they are 4wd and they're very small and their practical they're really cool
I have traveled most of the coasts of Europe in a Suzuki Samurai offroad machine, camped in my tent, and seen incredible places. The small vehicle allowed me to get into very tiny trails and find routes only accessible from the water. But it is a struggle to setup camp and always depend on that to eat and sleep. When I moved to Canada I sold my Samurai, after owning it for 10 years, and bought a Jeep Grand Cherokee, build it out for Overlanding with a rooftop tent, and found it nice but not great. Again, a lot of setup time if you want a bit more space and coverage. I have always offroaded in difficult terrains and I never wanted to give that up, so 4x4 is a must. Then I bought my first Delica L400, fully built it up and felt in love. True 4x4, the advantage of a small van, the opportunity of stopping and sleeping and cooking with basically zero setup time. For different reasons I sold that and bought a brand new Wrangler JL that I crushed at 3000km. Then bought another one with the insurance money. I sold it after very little time because it was way too small. My camera gear and my German Sheperd Dog would already take too much space. I bought another Delica L400, build it up again and I never looked back. Van life is great, the setup time is none and if you have a proper 4x4 system you can pretty much go anywhere. I am planning to get a bigger van, but it will be a 4x4 conversion since not the new sprinters nor the new AWD transits are really 4x4 vehicles. That said, the new AWD systems are pretty good and they will bring you in most places. Overlanding is reaching the place without breaking stuff, so the goal is not to pass over the hardest obstacle, is to reach the destination and enjoy it, ready for the next one.
Our needs to achieve our own individual inner peace are different from everyone else’s. When I was younger, the trails, 4x4 backroads and climbing waterfalls were my happy places. Fewer people, less stress and a greater sense of freedom. The need to be out there is still just a strong but life for me has changed so now I am designing a van. My knees are going and my back is gone. I just can’t do anymore rock climbing or Foresty Forrest summits. I’ll continue expanding my personal growth but it’s taking a different path now. I won’t miss the freedom of my youth because I’ll still have had it. If you can have both, take them both. If you can’t, I’m sure you will continue along your own path that suites your own inner happy place. Happy trails and cheers from Vancouver eh!
Thanks for this video! Really great to see a 4wd owner trying out a van. I think we would feel the same, very happy with the luxurious comfort, but a bit frustrated to not be able to take any type of trail and stop anywhere we want.
For an Overlanding vehicle, a Ford E350 with 4wd added. Some have poptop roofs. Some have hard extended roofs like the B190. The Hard roofs stay tall and make it difficult to get places under tree branches. The poptop/sportsmobile style can be raised and lowered at campsite. And most have a rear bench to sleep on while traveling. And yes, the 4wd on them is top notch. If you get a diesel one you set up a diesel heater also. I have a 2008 Ford E350 4x4 Diesel and a 2003 Sprinter 2wd Diesel. Sprinter gets 23mpg. E350 gets 15mpg. Hiway. But the E350 can camp in a lot funner places.
Few thoughts before I watch the video; you can easily modify the van to be more off road!!! Take a look at ‘Living The Van Life’!! Chad has got some amazing stuff and his new build is inspiring!!!
What you need is a toyotaTroopcarrier with a pop up roof, it's great, and you get down any track and still have the space inside, love you without your make-up, good luck on your course, hope you learn what ever you are looking for, all the best, as always stay safe, good travels, 🐼🤗
Chrome goes off road all the time but he has a lift n the tires to do it so even if u did want something bigger u can still go 4wd n u don't have to go as big as this type of van. It's cool to be able to try it 1st
I’ve looked at and test drove a few Canadian made Class B RV- almost bought a Pleasure Way Sprinter last summer. But before I get into debt, I thought I should rent one to see if the lifestyle even suits me. And so we rented a Class B RV last August We drove all over BC and parts of Alberta- we had a blast! ! It does have its pros and cons. The beauty about a Class B is you can park anywhere when you get road weary. Driving them around small towns when you have to replenish your provisions is fine but finding a parking spot could be a challenge. Lots of camping convenience for sure but very limited for off-road adventures. I ordered a ‘21 4R TRD pro and can’t wait to try roughing it up in the wilderness on our next trip. 😁✌️🇨🇦
@@OverlandLady I’ve decided to go with a 4WD as I couldn’t wrap my brain around dropping $160K + modes on an Class B RV. For some folks that’s peanuts but you can travel the world and perhaps not spend that insane amount… far easier to ship a mid-size 4WD overseas than a Class B. ✌️
You have chosen a long version of the van. There are other types, 4x4, shorter, less tall, and much more suitable for tight places. because you are alone, even the smallest van on the market would be enough for you. I like your channel. You are very brave.
We love our Airstream Interstate van especially towing our Jeep to adventure on the trail anywhere & everywhere!! Our van isn't 4wd, but it is more of a rolling earthquake that we'd never want to take it off road. We also love our 100 Landcruiser for much different adventures.👍
I absolutely love that I found your channel. I think you just inspired me to take the whole month I have off work this year traveling now. Originally I was just going to spend a week up in Canada but why not take the entire month and rent a van. Fully explore around a bit.
Re van life, you may find it cramp to hve another person inside the tiny space 24/7 but a cute little cat 🐈 is definitely doable! A number of van lifers own furry pals for company.
I think you need to try renting a 4WD van. You could still get to the places you like to travel to and have the luxuries that a van can provide. Thanks for the great video.
I think the biggest problem i had with a van is the size. Pacific Northwest got many mountain tracks that are tiny. If in wide open landscape it’ll do well
Clicked on the video, watched a couple of seconds, thought it might be interesting to watch. Saw you with Chrome and Cruz and chose to stay till the end. And I subscribed. :)
Hi, just came across your channel. You did a FANTASTIC job backing up on that one way road, VERY hard to do. I really enjoyed this video and can't wait for more!👍😀
There is no do-it-all vehicle, I've been through a lot of vehicle types trying to find the best fit for me. In short, I have two...a 22 year old Toyota 4Runner that I use for "overlanding", and a 2WD Sprinter van I built myself and documented on my channel. I spend probably 90% of my nights in the Sprinter as it gets 24 miles per gallon on diesel, has all the comforts you mentioned and can go most places even though it's 2WD. Having the cab and living area connected is huge for security and being able to sleep most anywhere while in-transit. The 4Runner uses way more fuel, doesn't have the comforts, but will get farther away from people. I find the height of the van to be the biggest limiting factor off-road, not the lack of 4x4. Perhaps pick something like a 4x4 Delica that will offer a way better 4x4 system than the Sprinter, is smaller and more maneuverable and won't set you back close to $70k just for the van.
Well since you asked - "vanlife" would be a major downgrade for me. It is only fun to me when you can get super remote where the nearest soul is few or tens of kilometers away from you. Being glued to paved roads is like a tram ride. I am a hardcore introvert too, so that's another thing :) I like to joke that vanlife or camper life is only suitable for old german people
You alone has been living in a Land-cruiser; I’d assume that the van life would be like a condo of a change. Great channel, and your very much someone I’d like to meet.
I really like the van----you deserve the luxury!!!! It's so tough sometimes when living on small space. You should meet up with Forestry Forest and see his van----he is also quite the adventurer!! Stay safe darling!!!!😎😎😎😎
Adapt! That's the beauty of choices.. and life. Very happy to see you doing what you think is best for you and your adventures. I was really interested in your living in the 100, but, well, adapt... Keep up the videography and I will remain a fan. Thank you for sharing this part of your adventures with us. Truly. There is a company that rented these here in South Florida but.... Covid-19. Maybe our paths will cross eventually. It would be fun to meet you I think.
I think I spent most of the video trying to figure you your accent haha. It's like a combination of Australian, Canadian, American, and asian haha. I hear it all as you talk lol. But nice video, I too overload, an been thinking about van life, but then I can't imagine giving up my rig that takes me back to those awesome places. But that comfort on long term travels is something to be wanted.
Your van most likely longer than your truck and not to much wider, so when you negotiate a turn just go slightly further than you would your truck. It’s good to adjust your passenger mirror view of the other lane just enough for you to see the traffic lines on the road next to you to see if your van is within your lane, and the horizon in your mirror should be just about mid height of your mirror, with these tips you should be able to get use to feel more easier to drive.
Whoa! I totally didn't realize you are in the PNW lol I had you playing in the background then I heard you mention PNW and Chad and I rushed back over to rewatch everything ahaha
I do love the van life cause of all the conveniences but sucks for off roading. But it allows you to do awesome long distance trips in any weather, did like 2 weeks in the winter and didn’t even use all the propane for the furnace, and to fill it’s about $20.
I understand your dilemma. My wife and I are currently doing weekend backroad touring in a Toyota Prado 4WD, relying on a two person tent for most seasons, but looking for a more comfortable solution for wet, winter weather - the tent itself is ok but the backup of wet gear is a pain. I have been looking at a 4WD camper but as I also run 4WD trips for the local 4WD club, I need my4WD and don't want another vehicle. I am thinking of a small caravan (eg a tear-drop or similar) that I can toughen up so so that we can take reasonably serious tracks getting to our camp site, but can also easily leave it behind for the exploring days. The van looks nice but is too much money tied up in a vehicle that can only do some of what I want.
I love my Land Rover, but I've probably still spent more time sleeping in a converted Sprinter van. The ability to overnight easily in populated areas since you don't have to even go outside, have an inside toilet, and just SO MUCH SPACE is pretty sweet. The Rover will take me places the Sprinter can't go, but even an RWD Sprinter will go down surprisingly small roads. If the Sprinter was 4WD and had just a bit more clearance and bit more character then there would be no competition.
Van life been more spacious has its pros but, I just don't think they offer the same remote destination flexibility you get in a 4wd vehicle with good off road capability. Perhaps for a traveler sure, but you do like to get away in those unusual as places and they are sometimes the best places to be.
Once you get a full size van, you ask yourself why the $#*^ did I wait so long! I've been through hot rods, many trucks, many SUVs but will never sell my van!
As a trucker, we hate when people with cars, vans, suv park at truck parking spot because is very hard to find parking space that can fit 65 feet lond vehicle, and on the other side you can squeeze smaller vehicle everywhere 🤣🤣
Well done and thank you MUCH! The Van looks good on you, and maybe for solo only, as I have found... Great too that you can stand up in it, and move around if weather is not good. All the BEST to you and your choices ! Cheers from south of the still colsed border ! :)
It’ll be interesting to see you in a van instead of your Land Cruiser however people in land cruisers and modify trucks I consider over landers the people who drive vans and do this well they’re just the Overland yuppies lol.
Have you watched any of the vlogs from Wings and Wheels Alaska. They have a 4x4 Mercedes Winnebago Revel and they get all sorts of places. Admittedly not extreme 4x4, but a good compromise.
Hey, you got a bachelor in biz toooo... you should probably do your mba. That one piece suit... learning some trade skills? Welding? Guess gotta wait n find out in the nx vid.. stay cool.. heat wave is here! Hope ya got a solid fan
I sort of touched on MBA while in Australia studying GMAT exam. Got my offer easily but decided to defer it since COVID made everything online.. not much of a value that way.
I do enjoy your courage, your adventurous spirit, and your open-minded philosophy. Thank you for sharing. You put so much effort into every video, thank you. I enjoy your scenery shots, your camp introductions as well as your reviews. But honestly, that van and you...it would end in divorce or it would break your spirit. The LC is you, it is beautiful. With or without Make-Up.
It's not hard to see the appeal of those Vans they are awesome but there's something to being able to go anywhere you want in an overland style vehicle that nothing else can replace.
I don't know Monique if van life would make u happy! If you like to give up the real adventures of 4x4 off roading with your friends and the basics of enjoyment as u been doing in the Land Cruiser and it's size go for it! Otherwise very educational video, open my eye's! Not sure if I want to wander to a big square high top box, LOL! Oh U look cute in your coveralls Monique :-)
Rental , cool, good move, think you might get used to the space. Looks comfy. Solo much easier just yourself to consider lol unimog that’s the way to go 04:18 am here I slept 12hours . Keen to see your adventures with the rental , happy travels Monique
Great video. I wouldn't recommend publishing your gps position even if someone's paying for it. Personal safety is key Love this lady. Travels light.. not
Hi I saw you on Chrome's Channel i think it is awesome your trying out Van Life. I am Gloria 62 Year's Young from USA IN WILDWOOD NEW JERSEY i am Saving For a Minivan. So i can Travel it will take about 2 year's and That's Ok. The Van your in is Awesome How Is it?? So i wish you The Best Time. Take Care Be Safe and God Bless You and All Of Us. Gloria Thee 62 Year's Young Traveling Nomad In Waiting... Happy Traveling..... I have been watching your videos and they are Beautiful Adventurous. Thank you. Gloria.... Happy Traveling..
What a nice video, my friend! Amazing van life! Your free life style is adorable.. Enjoyed watching. Cheers from Russia, lady , and welcome to my channel about bushcraft and survival! Best regards, Yuriy!
@@OverlandLady As it should be too. Nothing wrong with calling them thongs. Thongs, Thongs, Thongs. Not flip flops or slippers. Aussie safety boots. 😂🐶🦘✌
@@J.Young808 M8. I have been calling them thongs since before you kids were born. They came to Australia from Japan after WW2. Japanese safety boots was another name that was used. They ARE thongs. That's what the word thong means. The bit of leather /rubber/ plastic that goes between the toes and holds the shoe to your foot.
Have a look at an F150 with a camper box type system that sits on the tray of the trick,and straps down,Dr Hannah Straight has one on RUclips, wicked good set up.
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Buying a sticker... for incentive... keeping my focus on getting my build finished and heading out into it. Thank you for being so human and making your experiences real and tangible.
Have you ever done camping in Oregon?
You can get a 4WD Van. Check out Foresty Forest's youtube channel. He has a 4wd converted van.
Love your vids have you ever seen the Nissan or Toyota Camper vans that come from Japan you can import them lot of people actually import them and they're in Canada if you go on Craigslist or OfferUp people are selling them there they are 4wd and they're very small and their practical they're really cool
I have traveled most of the coasts of Europe in a Suzuki Samurai offroad machine, camped in my tent, and seen incredible places. The small vehicle allowed me to get into very tiny trails and find routes only accessible from the water. But it is a struggle to setup camp and always depend on that to eat and sleep.
When I moved to Canada I sold my Samurai, after owning it for 10 years, and bought a Jeep Grand Cherokee, build it out for Overlanding with a rooftop tent, and found it nice but not great. Again, a lot of setup time if you want a bit more space and coverage.
I have always offroaded in difficult terrains and I never wanted to give that up, so 4x4 is a must.
Then I bought my first Delica L400, fully built it up and felt in love. True 4x4, the advantage of a small van, the opportunity of stopping and sleeping and cooking with basically zero setup time.
For different reasons I sold that and bought a brand new Wrangler JL that I crushed at 3000km. Then bought another one with the insurance money.
I sold it after very little time because it was way too small. My camera gear and my German Sheperd Dog would already take too much space.
I bought another Delica L400, build it up again and I never looked back.
Van life is great, the setup time is none and if you have a proper 4x4 system you can pretty much go anywhere.
I am planning to get a bigger van, but it will be a 4x4 conversion since not the new sprinters nor the new AWD transits are really 4x4 vehicles. That said, the new AWD systems are pretty good and they will bring you in most places.
Overlanding is reaching the place without breaking stuff, so the goal is not to pass over the hardest obstacle, is to reach the destination and enjoy it, ready for the next one.
“I could give you my phone number if you want”. Lamest pickup line ever 😂
Our needs to achieve our own individual inner peace are different from everyone else’s. When I was younger, the trails, 4x4 backroads and climbing waterfalls were my happy places. Fewer people, less stress and a greater sense of freedom. The need to be out there is still just a strong but life for me has changed so now I am designing a van. My knees are going and my back is gone. I just can’t do anymore rock climbing or Foresty Forrest summits. I’ll continue expanding my personal growth but it’s taking a different path now. I won’t miss the freedom of my youth because I’ll still have had it. If you can have both, take them both. If you can’t, I’m sure you will continue along your own path that suites your own inner happy place. Happy trails and cheers from Vancouver eh!
This thing looks more comfortable than my bedroom😂😂
But it's a ford so it will break your bedroom probably won't 😄
Thanks for this video! Really great to see a 4wd owner trying out a van. I think we would feel the same, very happy with the luxurious comfort, but a bit frustrated to not be able to take any type of trail and stop anywhere we want.
Yep your conclusion is on point
For an Overlanding vehicle, a Ford E350 with 4wd added. Some have poptop roofs. Some have hard extended roofs like the B190. The Hard roofs stay tall and make it difficult to get places under tree branches. The poptop/sportsmobile style can be raised and lowered at campsite. And most have a rear bench to sleep on while traveling. And yes, the 4wd on them is top notch. If you get a diesel one you set up a diesel heater also.
I have a 2008 Ford E350 4x4 Diesel and a 2003 Sprinter 2wd Diesel. Sprinter gets 23mpg. E350 gets 15mpg. Hiway. But the E350 can camp in a lot funner places.
I'm very impressed with your channel. Keep up the good work.
Few thoughts before I watch the video; you can easily modify the van to be more off road!!! Take a look at ‘Living The Van Life’!! Chad has got some amazing stuff and his new build is inspiring!!!
Hahah! No way!! I got to the end and saw that you have already spoken to the legend that is Chad!!!
@@-farang-la-fan Hell ya the legend has been very kind and helpful!Definitely a huge inspiration.
Great driving on that single lane.... That was a challenging spot. You pushed through and didn't let it get you down.
Your a fighter!))
What you need is a toyotaTroopcarrier with a pop up roof, it's great, and you get down any track and still have the space inside, love you without your make-up, good luck on your course, hope you learn what ever you are looking for, all the best, as always stay safe, good travels, 🐼🤗
Chrome goes off road all the time but he has a lift n the tires to do it so even if u did want something bigger u can still go 4wd n u don't have to go as big as this type of van. It's cool to be able to try it 1st
I’ve looked at and test drove a few Canadian made Class B RV- almost bought a Pleasure Way Sprinter last summer. But before I get into debt, I thought I should rent one to see if the lifestyle even suits me. And so we rented a Class B RV last August We drove all over BC and parts of Alberta- we had a blast! ! It does have its pros and cons. The beauty about a Class B is you can park anywhere when you get road weary. Driving them around small towns when you have to replenish your provisions is fine but finding a parking spot could be a challenge. Lots of camping convenience for sure but very limited for off-road adventures. I ordered a ‘21 4R TRD pro and can’t wait to try roughing it up in the wilderness on our next trip. 😁✌️🇨🇦
Perhaps the best option is to have the RV and a 4WD👍🏿 good on you!
@@OverlandLady I’ve decided to go with a 4WD as I couldn’t wrap my brain around dropping $160K + modes on an Class B RV. For some folks that’s peanuts but you can travel the world and perhaps not spend that insane amount… far easier to ship a mid-size 4WD overseas than a Class B. ✌️
You can get capable 4wd vans. Delica l400 is one type in oz. The USA has quite a few different types.
Yes! These Transits also come 4x4 in Canada now. 👍
You have chosen a long version of the van. There are other types, 4x4, shorter, less tall, and much more suitable for tight places. because you are alone, even the smallest van on the market would be enough for you. I like your channel. You are very brave.
Yep Karma chose the full size van to get the maximum space for their facility design. Trade offs.
What she said 👆 😉
We love our Airstream Interstate van especially towing our Jeep to adventure on the trail anywhere & everywhere!! Our van isn't 4wd, but it is more of a rolling earthquake that we'd never want to take it off road. We also love our 100 Landcruiser for much different adventures.👍
I deliver for Amazon and drive that exact van every day and find super interesting to see it decked out as an RV.
Great Video, I've slept in that rest stop a few times also
Love the video, I Love van life
I absolutely love that I found your channel. I think you just inspired me to take the whole month I have off work this year traveling now. Originally I was just going to spend a week up in Canada but why not take the entire month and rent a van. Fully explore around a bit.
Hi Thomas! Let us know how we can help with that adventure. Sounds pretty awesome.
I did RV-camping already 4 times each for 4 weeks in BC and Alberta. I loved it.
Re van life, you may find it cramp to hve another person inside the tiny space 24/7 but a cute little cat 🐈 is definitely doable! A number of van lifers own furry pals for company.
Those valve caps always wanna go off exploring on their own 😂
They always can't wait for us to air down... When we finish, they already gone.
I think you need to try renting a 4WD van. You could still get to the places you like to travel to and have the luxuries that a van can provide. Thanks for the great video.
I think the biggest problem i had with a van is the size. Pacific Northwest got many mountain tracks that are tiny. If in wide open landscape it’ll do well
Clicked on the video, watched a couple of seconds, thought it might be interesting to watch. Saw you with Chrome and Cruz and chose to stay till the end. And I subscribed. :)
I recently subscribed to your channel. I really enjoy your videos & great editing!! I think your very special.👍🏼
Hi, just came across your channel. You did a FANTASTIC job backing up on that one way road, VERY hard to do. I really enjoyed this video and can't wait for more!👍😀
Love them both!
I own a 78 VW Westy, OG van life!! ❤️🥰❤️ and my hubby has an ‘00 xterra that we have equipped to overland in.
☮️💟✝️
Australia needs you! Great channel
There is no do-it-all vehicle, I've been through a lot of vehicle types trying to find the best fit for me. In short, I have two...a 22 year old Toyota 4Runner that I use for "overlanding", and a 2WD Sprinter van I built myself and documented on my channel. I spend probably 90% of my nights in the Sprinter as it gets 24 miles per gallon on diesel, has all the comforts you mentioned and can go most places even though it's 2WD. Having the cab and living area connected is huge for security and being able to sleep most anywhere while in-transit.
The 4Runner uses way more fuel, doesn't have the comforts, but will get farther away from people. I find the height of the van to be the biggest limiting factor off-road, not the lack of 4x4. Perhaps pick something like a 4x4 Delica that will offer a way better 4x4 system than the Sprinter, is smaller and more maneuverable and won't set you back close to $70k just for the van.
Love my van and TW 200 , summer is here 🐾👣✌️🙏
Well since you asked - "vanlife" would be a major downgrade for me. It is only fun to me when you can get super remote where the nearest soul is few or tens of kilometers away from you. Being glued to paved roads is like a tram ride. I am a hardcore introvert too, so that's another thing :)
I like to joke that vanlife or camper life is only suitable for old german people
You alone has been living in a Land-cruiser; I’d assume that the van life would be like a condo of a change.
Great channel, and your very much someone I’d like to meet.
I really like the van----you deserve the luxury!!!! It's so tough sometimes when living on small space. You should meet up with Forestry Forest and see his van----he is also quite the adventurer!! Stay safe darling!!!!😎😎😎😎
See ya on the road! Driving down from Alaska next month:)
Great channel! Thank you very much for your time and effort. From Russian with luv)
Adapt! That's the beauty of choices.. and life. Very happy to see you doing what you think is best for you and your adventures. I was really interested in your living in the 100, but, well, adapt... Keep up the videography and I will remain a fan. Thank you for sharing this part of your adventures with us. Truly. There is a company that rented these here in South Florida but.... Covid-19.
Maybe our paths will cross eventually. It would be fun to meet you I think.
love your videos, so interesting. I like the 80 series being its RHD, I have a JDM AE86. Be safe and enjoy.
Think she has a 100 series
I think I spent most of the video trying to figure you your accent haha. It's like a combination of Australian, Canadian, American, and asian haha. I hear it all as you talk lol. But nice video, I too overload, an been thinking about van life, but then I can't imagine giving up my rig that takes me back to those awesome places. But that comfort on long term travels is something to be wanted.
Bring back the cruiser!
Definitely bigger and more comfortable. Must be so nice to stretch out
Thanks for the video and info, but it was weird to see you in a van. Glad to see you enjoying something different 💗🚐🌟👍
Your van most likely longer than your truck and not to much wider, so when you negotiate a turn just go slightly further than you would your truck.
It’s good to adjust your passenger mirror view of the other lane just enough for you to see the traffic lines on the road next to you to see if your van is within your lane, and the horizon in your mirror should be just about mid height of your mirror, with these tips you should be able to get use to feel more easier to drive.
Whoa! I totally didn't realize you are in the PNW lol I had you playing in the background then I heard you mention PNW and Chad and I rushed back over to rewatch everything ahaha
It was odd seeing you in a van but you make it interesting. Much love and adventures to you♥️
land cruiser or van...the outdoors remains the same !!!!!! gotta love the outdoor!!!!!..keep it up
Nice.. one of your follower from Philippines.
That’s a really nice van! 😃 Big props to you in driving that van on narrow roads! 🙌🏻
Víktor from gear into adventure overland just made a video about the same Van .coincidence 🤔?. Genius
He watched mine and went to check them out right away! He asked me right after this video release.
I do love the van life cause of all the conveniences but sucks for off roading. But it allows you to do awesome long distance trips in any weather, did like 2 weeks in the winter and didn’t even use all the propane for the furnace, and to fill it’s about $20.
I've noticed so many hot woman are doing the solo van thing lately. That's awesome. More power to you all.
I love back road map books!
Wow that is Awesome just to rent a van already setup 😃 .. that way you can decide if you want to buy a van 😊 thanks for sharing your travels ✌😎👍
I understand your dilemma. My wife and I are currently doing weekend backroad touring in a Toyota Prado 4WD, relying on a two person tent for most seasons, but looking for a more comfortable solution for wet, winter weather - the tent itself is ok but the backup of wet gear is a pain. I have been looking at a 4WD camper but as I also run 4WD trips for the local 4WD club, I need my4WD and don't want another vehicle. I am thinking of a small caravan (eg a tear-drop or similar) that I can toughen up so so that we can take reasonably serious tracks getting to our camp site, but can also easily leave it behind for the exploring days. The van looks nice but is too much money tied up in a vehicle that can only do some of what I want.
Tried many options also. Now in the wilderness with Priuses. (PriusLife Nomads Off Grid Community)
I love my Land Rover, but I've probably still spent more time sleeping in a converted Sprinter van. The ability to overnight easily in populated areas since you don't have to even go outside, have an inside toilet, and just SO MUCH SPACE is pretty sweet. The Rover will take me places the Sprinter can't go, but even an RWD Sprinter will go down surprisingly small roads. If the Sprinter was 4WD and had just a bit more clearance and bit more character then there would be no competition.
Van life been more spacious has its pros but, I just don't think they offer the same remote destination flexibility you get in a 4wd vehicle with good off road capability. Perhaps for a traveler sure, but you do like to get away in those unusual as places and they are sometimes the best places to be.
Been there never again from 4×4. Its just a way of life. One life live it. Cheers 🍺
Good luck in your new rig!!
I live in a 2100 sq ft home in the mountains in the high desert. It’s too small to share space with anyone lol. I love being alone!!
Coast van. And nice taste in music. Love your videos
It would be like driving a block of flats down a dirt road lol. I'll stick with my 105 thanks.
This is the next step of your journey, given your success doing this full time with the Landcruiser.
Once you get a full size van, you ask yourself why the $#*^ did I wait so long!
I've been through hot rods, many trucks, many SUVs but will never sell my van!
As a trucker, we hate when people with cars, vans, suv park at truck parking spot because is very hard to find parking space that can fit 65 feet lond vehicle, and on the other side you can squeeze smaller vehicle everywhere 🤣🤣
I enjoy your videos very much.
Becareful with strangers . stay safe.
Yeah, that guy giving his phone number wasn’t creepy at all 😳!
You should get a 4x4 or awd van like Foresty Forest. There is a company in Kamloops who does 4x4 conversions called Clydesdales Vans.
Love the storytelling..
Van ? Better! ...big up lady :)
New to yr channel. You mentioned people are so helpful ... well yes, especially if you're pretty 😍 It helps to be attractive & likeable 😄
So cute well done 👏
Looks super comfy but I wouldn’t want to drive that big thing. Good job on the long reverse!
Well done and thank you MUCH! The Van looks good on you, and maybe for solo only, as I have found... Great too that you can stand up in it, and move around if weather is not good. All the BEST to you and your choices ! Cheers from south of the still colsed border ! :)
You should get a 4X4 converted van … best of both worlds …. Your other option is a truck camper ..
It’ll be interesting to see you in a van instead of your Land Cruiser however people in land cruisers and modify trucks I consider over landers the people who drive vans and do this well they’re just the Overland yuppies lol.
Have you watched any of the vlogs from Wings and Wheels Alaska. They have a 4x4 Mercedes Winnebago Revel and they get all sorts of places. Admittedly not extreme 4x4, but a good compromise.
OMG! 😍 gorgeous! Van life is my dream! Congratulations on living the good life! 👍🏻
Beautiful lady surrounded by beautiful scenery. Great vid 👍
Hey, you got a bachelor in biz toooo... you should probably do your mba. That one piece suit... learning some trade skills? Welding? Guess gotta wait n find out in the nx vid.. stay cool.. heat wave is here! Hope ya got a solid fan
I sort of touched on MBA while in Australia studying GMAT exam. Got my offer easily but decided to defer it since COVID made everything online.. not much of a value that way.
@@OverlandLady true... hold off on mba.. maybe start a 4x4 food truck business.. you're food choices are yum
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I do enjoy your courage, your adventurous spirit, and your open-minded philosophy. Thank you for sharing. You put so much effort into every video, thank you. I enjoy your scenery shots, your camp introductions as well as your reviews. But honestly, that van and you...it would end in divorce or it would break your spirit. The LC is you, it is beautiful. With or without Make-Up.
It's not hard to see the appeal of those Vans they are awesome but there's something to being able to go anywhere you want in an overland style vehicle that nothing else can replace.
Making me think about maybe getting one for me and my wife. I love my tacoma and RTT but sometimes you want to have more comfort. For sure my wife.
I don't know Monique if van life would make u happy! If you like to give up the real adventures of 4x4 off roading with your friends and the basics of enjoyment as u been doing in the Land Cruiser and it's size go for it! Otherwise very educational video, open my eye's! Not sure if I want to wander to a big square high top box, LOL! Oh U look cute in your coveralls Monique :-)
Rental , cool, good move, think you might get used to the space. Looks comfy. Solo much easier just yourself to consider lol unimog that’s the way to go 04:18 am here I slept 12hours . Keen to see your adventures with the rental , happy travels Monique
Great video. I wouldn't recommend publishing your gps position even if someone's paying for it. Personal safety is key
Love this lady. Travels light.. not
Gps tracking from my past trip. Wont be putting up real time
Hi I saw you on Chrome's Channel i think it is awesome your trying out Van Life. I am Gloria 62 Year's Young from USA IN WILDWOOD NEW JERSEY i am Saving For a Minivan. So i can Travel it will take about 2 year's and That's Ok. The Van your in is Awesome How Is it?? So i wish you The Best Time. Take Care Be Safe and God Bless You and All Of Us. Gloria Thee 62 Year's Young Traveling Nomad In Waiting... Happy Traveling..... I have been watching your videos and they are Beautiful Adventurous. Thank you. Gloria.... Happy Traveling..
I would have never taken that van on those narrow roads.
If you were a 50 year old dude NO one would be asking you if you need help, and esp wouldn't be offering a phone number.
G’day from south Australia!
Rock on!
What a nice video, my friend! Amazing van life! Your free life style is adorable.. Enjoyed watching. Cheers from Russia, lady , and welcome to my channel about bushcraft and survival! Best regards, Yuriy!
Do we need a commercial license to make monitized youtube videos with drone footage?
Nop. Just normal drivers license
@@OverlandLady no I mean...if you use drone footage to make money on youtube, do you need an FAA small UAS part 107 license?
Yes, in the US, the footage has to be shot by a person with a commerical license. Monique (Overland Lady) is in Canada, so the laws are different.
@@mixflip no lol
@@mixflipYou are correct. In the U.S. you must have a part 107 if you're making money with your drone footage.
There are 4x4 vans
Mercedes makes amazing 4x4 vans.
Maybe try convert one
You definitely deserve comfort but reckon soon you'll miss the cruiser 🤣🤣
Can’t deny that
You really need to keep better track of your valve caps hahahaha
I’m so glad you called them slippers and not flip flops. I’m from Hawai’i and that’s what we call them, so maybe it’s an Asian thing?
Be glad I didn't call them "thongs"...- Aussie way.. no joke.
@@OverlandLady As it should be too. Nothing wrong with calling them thongs. Thongs, Thongs, Thongs. Not flip flops or slippers. Aussie safety boots. 😂🐶🦘✌
Thongs a.k.a. but floss is a sexy undergarment or bikini bottom.
Slippahs brah no stay thongs on yo feet.
@@J.Young808 M8. I have been calling them thongs since before you kids were born. They came to Australia from Japan after WW2. Japanese safety boots was another name that was used. They ARE thongs. That's what the word thong means. The bit of leather /rubber/ plastic that goes between the toes and holds the shoe to your foot.
Nice Akubra !
Have a look at an F150 with a camper box type system that sits on the tray of the trick,and straps down,Dr Hannah Straight has one on RUclips, wicked good set up.
Great. Now my wife wants to sell the Tacoma and buy a Sprinter van :)