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Ava Loftin - 6 years ago

You think he likes to surf?

Max B - 6 years ago

Wow, great design, very home-like

Bevan Koopman - 6 years ago

"Electrician Builds Off-Grid Van" - umm, are there any on-grid vans?

David - 6 years ago

Does anyone know what the size of this van is? It looks like a height 3 van, but is it also a length 3 / 170" wheelbase?

Sadia Gul - 6 years ago

Your videos so awesome buddy thank u

Andrius Sarapajevas - 6 years ago

what a great way to do your hobbie!! superb. and that van looks cosy i would live in it for sure

Andy Mac - 6 years ago

Surfers are insufferable. Yeah, we get it; you go surfing. No need to mention it every minute.

Patrick - 6 years ago

Wonderful van, I seriously am looking for these LED Spotlights as seen in 10:41 (https://youtu.be/anzPk-m2Ek8?t=647). Can somebody point me out how they're called? I want to have the same in our bus with the light former.

Linda Wheatley - 6 years ago

Awesome build, awesome life!

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CrisTooR - 6 years ago

am I the only one concerned the propane tank is inside the vehicle?

Lost Yogi - 6 years ago

Beautyful build, could turn benches into drawers for easier access.

Harwit - 6 years ago

Love the waves sound on the background!

ANA RAMANA - 6 years ago

In love. Woweeee~ What a dream. You deserve all the surf you can find. An amazing outfit! Lucky you!

Curt Brooks - 6 years ago

Cool Van Cool dude

Bellini Maia - 6 years ago

how will he shower though?

Seat Time - 6 years ago

We're in the middle of our Moto Van build. This is dang inspiring. Thanks for sharing the content!

vladimir ikic - 6 years ago

Looks good. Work hard pay off school. Earn a little more buy a house. And that all for 15 years catching those waves. Sounds like a plan to me.

k lewis - 6 years ago

I wish we got a bit more feed back on how he deals with wet surf boards and wetties! amazing buzz though

Electro Drives - 6 years ago

That thumbnail seems like he has bloody huge forearm

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Jay Paul III - 6 years ago

Help me out here, why get a van with less amenities vs a small RV with twice the amenities? MPG is not a factor considering both are poor. And yes, RVs can also have solar panels inputted.

Paul Bowden - 6 years ago

Unbelievable, Yes agreed. You cant put a price on that. Well DOne!

Michael F5 - 6 years ago

Wish I had this baby.

S&Scustoms - 6 years ago

Anyone else think it's super clean and tidy amazing job

Beto Nas - 6 years ago

This is exactly my life’s plan

Justin Burgan - 6 years ago

So sick!! Hope to be doing this soon!

Caleb MacCallum - 6 years ago

Do you only pay auto insurance?

Max Dowell - 6 years ago

Apparently this guy likes to surf

Moy MacGill - 6 years ago

I'm so taking this design, color scheme, material usage and where can I get one of those stoves. I just really like his setup.

Psyprus - 6 years ago

I DONT KNOW IF THIS WILL BE SEEN BUT IF SO, I AM PLANING TO DO THIS, LONG STORY SHORT I DONT HAVE ALOT OF MONEY IN MY HANDS BUT I HAVE TIME, I AM TRYING TO LEARN AS MUCH AS I CAN ABOUT VAN LIFE, I AM 25 AND I HAVE A FEW QUASTIONS LIKE, WHY DO MOST OF THE VAN LIFE PEOPLE CHOOSE FORD TRANSITS? IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE WORTH LOOKING FOR OR IS IT THE GO TO CHOICE FOR THIS LIFESTYLE. THANKS IN ADVANCE .

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Landon Ward - 6 years ago

The wife and I are in the process of doing research for converting a Sprinter a lot like his, and this video just reassured me of our plans. The biggest draw is the freedom to live instead of just working 9-5 to get by.
Love the van, friend!

Basillio11 - 6 years ago

Nobody’s going to ask how this dude showers ???

I'm sorry, I need to poo poo. - 6 years ago

Why not just get a RV?

patocamarada - 6 years ago

The reality of today, and the future, is that the middle class (and poor, of course) will be pushed more and more downward. Van living (much less elegantly) is our future if we accept it.

Helena Monique Clarke - 6 years ago

Is he single? Cuz, that's a shame if he's single. LOL

Rashmi J - 6 years ago

@08:58, The view is priceless. I would give up my luxuries for a view like that!

dataSaMm - 6 years ago

This is hands down my favorite van, very beautiful - not too much weight on the wheels, table and bed merging together is a wonderful idea too. You seem to be enjoying a lot and look very happy too. I think for 20k, this has definitely been worth the while, even if you had to spend another 10k, it's still worth it. We only live for 2-years (long story), you are living longer for sure and while young.

Malin Sivertsen - 6 years ago

Long on diplomatic popularity like extension Asian Japanese vitamin.

Freeman Reign - 6 years ago

What a time we live in today, and what an amazing country NZ! Way back in 1981 two buddies and I traveled through Mexico by bus and it changed my life and we were only gone for just two weeks. Surfing is like nothing else on earth, it is a connection to the soul and that is why you see people like Johnny making his dreams come true. Like a older man once told me when I was living out of my truck traveling the USA, he said " if you wait til your older you wont be able to climb the mountains to see the views." As an artist I have never liked being tied down for to long it gets hard to find inspiration and before I get to old I may get me a bus and just take off and finish out our trip down along Mexico's Pacific coast we never made it to Escondido.

KiwiBanana - 6 years ago

really nice set up, so much freedom!

patrick bray - 6 years ago

i love your channel ❤️

Mousumi De - 6 years ago

I love to watch your shows.

Denscaff82 - 6 years ago

It's practical

Scott Mitchell - 6 years ago

Really digging this design!

blitz plz - 6 years ago

bits n pieces

K Gifford - 6 years ago

I just watched a four part video series on the dangers of stalkers, un-desirable company, and free-loaders that approach and harass van and rv dwellers. I never hear this mentioned in your videos. Any chance you could ask your interviewees about this next time?

Jimena Alvarez - 6 years ago

"Surfing with amigos". I like that!!

user not found - 6 years ago

WOW - He did such a good job! I found this video very inspiring.

Stephanie Y - 6 years ago

New Zealand is so beautiful!

Glywnnis Wells - 6 years ago

Well done fuck the system

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hg jt - 6 years ago

Just a quick question, what about shower, ? How is that problem solved ?

Janek Krawiecki - 6 years ago

why all drone scene seems to cut frames?

MEREDITH and PACO - 6 years ago

We Just posted a video announcing buying our school bus! If you can please go check it out, we are so excited to start this journey! You have been one of our inspirations to start this crazy skoolie ride so thank you!!

Νικήτας Ροντογιάννης - 6 years ago

Dude, you followed the dream...

junglechick13 - 6 years ago

Makes me miss my 26" sailboat that I retrofitted for basically the same purpose, to travel, surf, live cheap. Keep at it Johnny!

S.T WAN - 6 years ago

this is not a van is dream

Jessica Recas - 6 years ago

Anyone from the UK know any active tiny house people/communities?

Sander Brust - 6 years ago

can the driver seats turn around? otherwise i would put turning seats there instead, enjoy bro :)

Tertius Saayman - 6 years ago

Very cool van! I wonder what mileage he gets on that van?

BEPIS - 6 years ago

3:50 thank me later.

SUPERMOM Channel TV - 6 years ago

Hello, Kumusta po, I support you and hit the bell hope u can do same. Thank you

DefenderN DefenderN - 6 years ago

One of the happiest youtube channels there is, thank you for the videos :)))

The Happy Vegan - 6 years ago

Oh wow, loving this video. Thanks Bryce & Johnny for sharing. Excellent van conversion & Johnny has great skills. Bryce & team, You have truly shown my home land in all her glory. Well done.

Angelia Phillips - 6 years ago

One of my most fav interviews on your channel. Awesome! Thanks so much!

Lincoln Meredith - 6 years ago

Sweeeeet

Federica Morales - 6 years ago

Where and how does he bath? ._.

Geoffery Goggins - 6 years ago

It would be good if there were subtitles so that us Australians could understand what these people are saying.

Derek Zoigt - 6 years ago

cool stuff, love the van videos (more please)
wish the UK was a bit more open to legal van life

John Stromboly - 6 years ago

it's SO CLEAN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(no dogs ?)

Large.xxl - 6 years ago

He missed the most practical access for storage.

david Box - 6 years ago

very Awesomeness

JamesonScalia - 6 years ago

Amazing. So well shot, so well produced, I love this show.

misslannie73 - 6 years ago

Loved this video! Try having a shot every time the word 'basically ' is said!

Conjurer Woman - 6 years ago

So young and has his priorities in order, good for him!

whissywhassy - 6 years ago

Amazing...damn I shud move to New Zealand...All da hot men r dere...

Darby O'Connell - 6 years ago

Love ur vids

Darby O'Connell - 6 years ago

ishpreetkaur19 - 6 years ago

I love the music played in the beginning of the videos.... (0:14) Can someone tell me the name ?

NoName - 6 years ago

A lot of bits and pieces with some bits and pieces that contain bits and pieces.

Jacob Hockstedler - 6 years ago

would love to see how that board hanger works

Onase Mæs - 6 years ago

I think this is the best conversion for camping I've ever seen!! I'd love to have what he has!!

Patricia Gonzalez - 6 years ago

where does he shower?

Stephanie Levendoski - 6 years ago

We never hear about how they came up with the money to buy these vans.

cine pobre - 6 years ago

vn conversion #89,001 when will we see tiny house flying objects?

Debra Salt - 6 years ago

Your van is all I'd need.Excellent elec. work and use of space.Have a great Life Mate! You are very tidy and this is one of the Best Van-Conversions ever!

Alison Lee - 6 years ago

This is truely awesome, I live in Tasmania but my heart is in NZ, this is such a beautiful country. Johnny has created a magical space, so very well done, congratulations !

freedom dove - 6 years ago

What does he do for a living? Is he traveling around doing random electrician's work? Does he clock in for someone else? Contract work?

J E Barnsley - 6 years ago

Awesome conversion! I'm working on my first conversion now (wee reward for finishing studies). Super pumped to get out and about soon. Cheers, J

Gail Johnson - 6 years ago

Thanks for the van life video. That's my dream lifestyle.

meq393 - 6 years ago

basically, nice van

Bellyn Whitteker - 6 years ago

Bryce, I love your videos. Great job. I think I need to move to New Zealand! How beautiful!

Adriana Cruz - 6 years ago

I loved the edition of this video! Thanks for sharing.

quark rgb - 6 years ago

Superlike! :D

Heather Renton - 6 years ago

Wonderful video, thank you for sharing!

John Smith - 6 years ago

I'm all for not paying rent.

Pam Ackermans - 6 years ago

So good!

fazdoll - 6 years ago

It's refreshing to see someone with a tangible job. So many of these tiny housers have some mysterious "home business" that they can apparently run from an iPhone. That said, it looks like Johnny meets fellow electricians at whatever job site, because he has no equipment whatsoever. And I guess he lives off canned food. Well OK. Enjoy it while you're young, sir.

Nerdy Bunny - 6 years ago

15 extremely jealous people down-voted.

จุฑารัตน์ สวาสดิ์รัตน์ - 6 years ago

So nice

Silli Billi - 6 years ago

he did well for now having woodworking skills

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Caene - 6 years ago

"Deal-breaker", not really how you use the word, but alright. "Deal-maker" or "Clincher" are two examples that would have been fitting.

Lori Touma - 6 years ago

Pretty incredible what you've done. Looks pretty big size. Traveling and surfing. Having fun. Very nice, good luck to u!!! Send photos of you surfing.

yopogio - 6 years ago

Really nice build, simple and clean! I like the fabric on the sofas. Thanks for sharing. Safe travels.

victoria brown - 6 years ago

Nice home he looks like Tom Brady

Yak Motley - 6 years ago

Awesome video!

Anna Eskridge - 6 years ago

I love how Johnny's designed this van! Very warm and light, with just the basics.

Laura Keeble - 6 years ago

He's NEVER used the toilet? Where does he go to poop then? xD

Andy M - 6 years ago

Public toilets,Service stations,Camp grounds,shopping malls,libraries,gyms e.t.c, so many places.

Deniera - 6 years ago

WOW what a beauty that van is! I love it, the wood details on the white walls, the map on the ceiling, the grey fabric of the cushions... wow. Would move in immediately and I'm usually very picky when it comes to van conversions :D Fantastic job!

bookmarkthis - 6 years ago

"deal-breaker" :)

Clive Powell - 6 years ago

Nice video. As an electrician myself contemplating full time van life I would have liked more information on the work aspect.

joyce luparello - 6 years ago

amazing view ,,, very nice idea

Steve Williams - 6 years ago

Absolutely magical. Well done Johnny and once again a terrific production Bryce. I’m a Dad with a wife and five kids. Not something I could do so I am very envious of this young mans freedom and autonomy. The van alone was a great find but to be able to have a job where you can pay for what you love to do.
So amazing to see young people finding alternate lifestyles that don’t involve huge amounts of debt.
Well done.

Element Air - 6 years ago

One of the best van builds I have ever seen. Love his lifestyle! He’s done it right.

Kyoto Kat - 6 years ago

Love the look of this van. Bryce, recently wondering what the people living in these spaces would improve/change if they had another go. Could you ask that question?

Y Kuku - 6 years ago

Stellar build. Practical and comfortable.

Geenine44 - 6 years ago

Great build Amigo!

Maynard - 6 years ago

Excellent job on the van.

Hayden W - 6 years ago

This is one of the the best van fit outs I've seen simple but effective and liveable , cheers for sharing

Matthew Barton - 6 years ago

Great video, thanks Bryce. I have a 12ft Sprite caravan with the plan to do what Johnny is doing, what a fantastic lifestyle. His comments about staying at a campground during winter for hot showers and 230V is something I agree is a great idea, let's say that's four months, then you have eight to travel around. Can't wait to see more of nz.

Tom Tom - 6 years ago

wait.....did he like paying rent?

BetterYouBetterWorld V - 6 years ago

i heard he fights off sharks with his bare hands

Depro Nine - 6 years ago

This is 100% the direction the tiny house movement has moved towards. IMO this makes the most sense when choosing how to live.

Pradeep Kumar - 6 years ago

Wow! Just loved it. The same exact van after modifying would definitely cost more here in India.

Danielle - 6 years ago

I love how deliberate everything is placed in this build and how tidy it is. Lovely!

Sharon Nightingale - 6 years ago

What a wonderful job Johnny did on that van; I am impressed and it makes me want to try the van life! Great video!

jelly meyer - 6 years ago

I'm saving up to get a van of my own to do something similar. I hope he gave you a surfing lesson Bryce =)

Crystal Peters - 6 years ago

Cool guy

John Grytbakk - 6 years ago

Wonderful :-)

CoinOpTV - 6 years ago

Excellent drone photography -- very impressive!

Cathy Lynn Pietranton - 6 years ago

Hi Bryce we enjoyed the video. Johnny did a really great job with the van. the best van conversion that we've seen.

Stephanie Good - 6 years ago

The young chap has a wonderful life. Wish I was younger and able to do what he is doing. Great video!

Rebecca Treeseed - 6 years ago

Bravo.

Andrea Sheehan - 6 years ago

that was neat!

lil gem - 6 years ago

Very nice, ideal for Bryce's needs. Spacious, clean and well designed.

Derek Stallard - 6 years ago

This is freakin sweet!

Lisle Michelle - 6 years ago

Bryce, thanks for bringing us another inspiring story! what a great life Johnny has created for himself!! Good heavens, it's just spectacular how he's living just truly a dream! He has really figured life out but also has very viable work skills....a free-lancing electrician is very marketable!! I am so happy for Johnny and very envious I must be honest...you too, Bryce! nice life and great videos! sigh... ;-}

Kristin Kitti - 6 years ago

Bryce...this is major popular in the USA. Most Walmarts let ppl stay in there parking lot.

Shamsher S - 6 years ago

Great cuz!!!

Catherine L. - 6 years ago

Great video!! Love the van!

queen gray - 6 years ago

Nice make me want to live in a van

Linda Royal - 6 years ago

Beautifully done, nice layout, so neat & organized, very clean. Super job...

TraceVandal - 6 years ago

I totally thought that fridge was a dishwasher, I thought that would be just a little too far for a van...I'm an idiot.

debbie boring - 6 years ago

Good for him. Glad he is getting to do this. The surfing time he is getting is what he wanted. Thanks

J D - 6 years ago

i like all of your videos because they are not just functional but also look nice. I've seen a lot of van conversions on youtube and even though they are functional but they don't look nice like the ones you showed us. I'm comparing your videos to Apple products. They are functional but they also look beautiful.

Mary Cox - 6 years ago

Beautiful conversion thanks

ska punk OI! alternative living - 6 years ago

It's funny you say that it's funny how the average person don't know how beautiful that country is until you get out then travel too many people don't travel in get out to because they're too busy trying to make money

ska punk OI! alternative living - 6 years ago

That's exactly why I do my life cuz I don't want to pay no more rent and even though I'm a city dweller you get to live more and do what you want you're more freedom I need to save a lot more money for your retirement I said live now not to do the old Backwoods work hard and save you money into your 65 years old and then you can't do anything live now

Karl Bartelt - 6 years ago

As an Aussie who has travelled to NZ, I have to say if there is a God, he would choose to live in NZ, it's one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Congratulation Johnny....live the dream as long as you can.

I'm sorry, I need to poo poo. - 6 years ago

I agree. NZ is the most beautiful country. And I heard they don't really have a military. So I plan to invade it and just take over the country like Fidel Castro style. :D

KS Kashi - 6 years ago

it is 3:45 am in Pakistan . I literally don't need satisfying music etc to sleep . This video is itself so satisfying that it .......ammmm just love it..... Love from Pakistan .

happy days - 6 years ago

You can buy what you need for ethanol production of the official web site of David Blume, author of 'Alcohol Is a Gas' and other producers of ethanol, shown on the You Tube documentary, 'Pump.' Try to copy what Brazil did with ethanol, to end all imports of gas and oil. 'Pump' shows how this created 30 million cleaner jobs for Brazil!!! All this should be translated into Portuguese and Spanish.

happy days - 6 years ago

Everyone should watch this video. It should be translated into every language. Try to get every van and tiny house to run on ethanol and denatured alcohol, wind turbine electricity (radio antennae), as well as solar panels. You could do this by getting every micro brewery, winery, canned food company, soda company to donate their 'waste' into the production of ethanol and denatured alcohol. What you don't use, you could sell as fundraisers, instead of the dangerous fireworks. Even in transit, and storage, fireworks can explode and bring down a freeway overpass or garage. The sale of fireworks makes billions for the far right who don't care at all about preserving nature. California has 15! major fires or firestorms right now. Even Yosemite is closed because the air quality is so bad. Ideally, all 7 billion people should own a van like this, to be able to leave a firestorm, (or other 'natural' disaster) and survive/thrive amap, as much as possible. All the charities are going to be overwhelmed by the thousands of people left homeless by these firestorms. Many people think they were caused by arsonists out to make millions by buying up the burned property to 'flip' and to 'flip' elections. Check out the magazine cover for Cal State East Bay, with the football field size lasers used at Lawerence Livermore Labs. They brag that the lasers can cause bombing the size of 1945's Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The BBC did a documentary showing how one tiny laser can start a wood match on fire. Maybe their needs to be security cameras at all entrances, etc. to catch wildfires early, and to hopefully prevent some arsonists who don't want to be shown on security cameras. You are in heaven in New Zealand. Be careful to not let it become like America! August 2, 2018

Hinna Hussain - 6 years ago

Wow, the location is beautiful and Johnny can live comfortably and travel too!

Charles H - 6 years ago

Beautiful video Bryce - thanks so much. This young man absolutely has his life totally under control. His vision and can do attitude are attributes that will take him far. Imagine him 60 years down the road, the stories he will be able to tell. I'm jealous - I admit it. lol Thanks again Bryce, take care my friend. ;)

PrincessMary Gatchalian - 6 years ago

I really love this self-sustaining van! It has everything you need (toilet, water, bed, kitchen) and can be on-the-go when you need it to be. I like the design and how neat everything is.

HansumRob100 - 6 years ago

Someone gotta design shower toilet combo setup for van life...something better than camping style...

I'm sorry, I need to poo poo. - 6 years ago

Yup composting toilet works better, no need water and it's odorless. For me, I would prefer to get a RV instead of a van. More space to put in shower kitchen, basically an studio apartment on wheels.

J D - 6 years ago

Wet shower isn't good with a composting toilet

Jordan Hull - 6 years ago

HansumRob100 I’ve seen plenty. Search 40 hours of freedom those guys have pretty much an apartment style wet room shower toilet combo

Anita Mitchell - 6 years ago

Hi Bryce, wow ... what a find! Johnny may have started out not really knowing what to do but that young man is a craftsman now. When you showed the pic of him in the empty van with insulation along the sides .. I was thinking, That's tiny! Isn't it strange how roomy it looks with everything in there after the build? It's so open ... roomy. Many many happy years to come for Johnny. Thanks for finding and sharing ... many new ideas in my head.

EVILDEAD - 6 years ago

Where can I find that Sink with the Stove? Any help? Cheers!

Jensey Anjali Graham - 6 years ago

Brilliant!

Sandra Nelson - 6 years ago

$20 000.00 is easier to pay off than $100 000.00. Seriously, in Ontario a small one bedroom condo can set you back over $100 000.00. Or even more! And it WON'T drive you to the good surf spots!
He has what he wants in his van, he can get to work or to the beach. He works when HE wants to work. I'm seeing very little stress here.

S Ash - 6 years ago

In Los Angeles a one bedroom condo is 300k. With 300$ monthly hoa fee

Filipe Vicente - 6 years ago

Exactly my thought...my just died last week (at least doing something he loved) at 33... :(

Filipe Vicente - 6 years ago

If you are not death...

Brandon H - 6 years ago

+David Ackerman ... may be true but you can easily save or earn millions in 20 years when you have excessive funds to invest. So, payoff a 20k van in a year or two and save 100% of your income or spend 30-50% of it on a mortgage (not including prop tax and maintenance) and hope you maybe earned 10-100k in equity? So now what?

Sean Bradshaw - 6 years ago

Mavericks. Living to surf in Half Moon Bay California, being just coastal of Silicon Valley, you couldn't buy a place there to live for under US$800k. Rent in the region isn't any lower than like US$3000/month. Usually it's several people to an apartment, just so they can afford to even have shelter at all.

Randall Baum - 6 years ago

Sandra Nelson is

daan de prie - 6 years ago

Sandra Nelson 5

Susan Taapken - 6 years ago

Understood. TheSauNanigans

RaisingTheBarzTV - 6 years ago

people dont realize that a custom built van like this would actually increase its value by at least double, most people don't know how to put together a full functioning van with electric, plumbing, solar, woodwork, that labor is valuable. Custom van builders would start at $70k and up, doing it on you're own is a fraction of that price.

75Kerouac - 6 years ago

Yeah but there's also condo fees, city taxes, condo fees, etc. PLUS : the difference between van payments and mortgage he can still be put in investments. Also, you might be needing a car $ with your condo. Finally, I'm sure the utility payments on his van (essentially fuel & propane) are less than in a condo.

RaisingTheBarzTV - 6 years ago

exactly this is how life was meant to be lived, not stuck in some office 9-5 for 40 years till you hit your pension. Building my van in a few months and will tour the states full time

TheShauNanigans - 6 years ago

^This was in reply to David's comment. Sorry if that was confusing.

TheShauNanigans - 6 years ago

He clearly doesn't care about something like this based on his interview. Just because you do, doesn't mean someone else should. He's perfectly content living the way he chooses. As are most people I've found who choose this lifestyle and really embrace it. Why mention this? It seems to serve no purpose in context.

Debt Free RV - 6 years ago

There's something to be said for fulfillment: For the next 20 years he gets to surf daily and experience all of it while he's healthy and able. Having a stick-and-brick home might appreciate over time, but no one is guarenteed that time. Who's to say he'll be alive in 20 years to "capitalize" on that house investment? I've had four friends die before the age of 30-- We're not promised anything. Do what makes you the most fulfilled.
(And he'll make money working now and can save it all without a mortgage or rent. Suppose mortgage is $1200- He saves that monthly for 20 years = $288,000. If invested in a Roth IRA or something, then you'd really be set for retirement).

josh foster - 6 years ago

Good point! However, to counter, investing the 80k minimum that he saves between the 2 housing solutions (not to mention savings on living expenses) will certainly put him even farther ahead than paying into a mortgage!

david ackerman - 6 years ago

the van will be in junk yard in 20 years, maybe less. the condo will have a resale value in 20 years.

Pradeep Kumar - 6 years ago

Very True

Kristin Kitti - 6 years ago

Sandra Nelson Truth! Biggest expenses: gas and insurance?

PATRICK MCKOWEN - 6 years ago

Nice set up.
Cheers

Nikkie - 6 years ago

I'm in love!

Neha Nagpal - 6 years ago

I just love your channel

OXS Enterprises - 6 years ago

Yes epic set up. Would be great to see more Kiwis doing this!

Neha Nagpal - 6 years ago

so beautiful loved it.i wish to be live in van for sometime.

Tom Montella - 6 years ago

this is so SWEET!

Kristin Kitti - 6 years ago

Tom Montella l wish l could live like this.

tiki lebby - 6 years ago

Love the whole build. Got a kick out of legs on sand chairs perfectly wrapped around wheel well under bench.

Eliza Stoner Eliza - 6 years ago

Nice van

Eliza Stoner Eliza - 6 years ago

I wish I could visit there ,someday who knows

Timothy Dexter - 6 years ago

Very nice van conversion, Bryce next time you talk to a van life convert could you ask them how much a change they have seen in their gas mileage? Vans generally are built to haul to an extent but I've always been curious how much of a damper all the extra weight puts on it's distance output

Irene Ewens - 6 years ago

Yeah Bryce, no slacking showing us that awesome van and that young man who has it sussed. Get out there and so some work chasing waves lol. No, seriously, Johnny has the right idea and all power to him.

Anouk C. N. - 6 years ago

why is it that some people need to tint their windows or have like super thick curtains to completely close off their van because otherwise they'd get problems with cops etc and other don't? does it depend on the setup or the country?

Nicholas Salamone - 6 years ago

America is rapidly criminalizing off-grid living. Sigh.

Anna Morgan - 6 years ago

Applause for the production values, as always, Bryce. You have an artistic viewpoint and an ever-expanding fan base that proves quality is appreciated. Thank you.

Molle Nifkin - 6 years ago

wonderful!!!!

Mona Bale - 6 years ago

thank you for amazing places, people and habitats to live vicariously through...still waiting for you to turn that beautiful intro/outro piece into something i can purchase and disappear into for a while more.

Cheryl Sutton - 6 years ago

Great video. It's a very nice van build. Two good looking guys , a great van and the beach. Liking this :)

twominutetips - 6 years ago

Absolutely wonderful on sooooooo many fronts. Thanks again Bryce for another stellar video.

Ju Less - 6 years ago

I wanna home/van so much :')

Julie Abaya - 6 years ago

Yeyyy! Im dying to have my own converted van. :(

Rhonna Marsden - 6 years ago

i’m in love with his dog, is it a poodle?

Holly Vick - 6 years ago

Where does he put clothes?

Tiare K - 6 years ago

Holly Vick at 9:41 you can see they are rolled up on a shelf.

TEO YAMAHA R1 - 6 years ago

He should look for some rotating RV seats for it so he can make the cab join the back space

Sanctus Arcanjo - 6 years ago

Cara tem de ser muito corajoso kkkkk ter coragem!

Pedro ElGordo - 6 years ago

Hi Bryce, another super video about van life. Johnny seems to have combined the travelling bug with his surfing and i reckon his van, as well as his home, is a vital tool in achieving his goals. Well done. Keep up the good work.

aknopf - 6 years ago

Which one? :D

Buysome Bitcoin - 6 years ago

Great drone footage too!

Susan Ovington - 6 years ago

Love your videos Bryce! Ottawa, Canada

Tina Gallagher - 6 years ago

Great build!

Craig Symington - 6 years ago

And safe in a 'quake too...

Craig Symington - 6 years ago

Sweet, living the dream! Best thing in the best place! Quality production as always, thanks Bryce :)

richard pay - 6 years ago

Gas bottle should be outside.

Hila 5oV - 6 years ago

13:07 - 13:11 Screen shot worthy

Dank Music - 6 years ago

@bonnie P. I read that in borat's voice

Bone Thugs - 6 years ago

Yesss!!! So organized and clean. Well done!

Jud An - 6 years ago

Teach me how to surf

jaafar kassim - 6 years ago

This is definitely the kind of life i wanna be living, thank you Bryce for another incredible video.

Roman Avila - 6 years ago

Cool video

Hoody Kidd - 6 years ago

i love how people in new Zealand and Australia think that their winters are even a change in season. once its winter in Canada it goes from being plus 25 c to -30c i have to prepare for it waaay more haha

imari2305 - 6 years ago

Really cool he built his own van home; just not for me though lol.

Suf ?! - 6 years ago

How does he keep his van safe while out surfing?

J D - 6 years ago

It's New Zealand not Detroit

aknopf - 6 years ago

When I was in NZ I saw a car with the key in the lock and open windows on the side of a road with not anybody in sight and it was a car from a local. I always felt that it is just very safe in NZ and that is not that much need for security, to be honest. That being said, doesn't a van have a lock? How is that not safe enough?

PrincessMary Gatchalian - 6 years ago

I also love the wood interiors! It was calming to look at, too!

Timothy Dexter - 6 years ago

Linda Chapman maybe, but they have such a nice paycheck they really don't need to. Honestly it would be best to have a bus converted for multiple workers to live in and they just rent it from the owner during contracts

Luke Suchy - 6 years ago

You show off all these cool tiny houses, but what kind of house do you live in?

Dreams..for love - 6 years ago

awesome....souper....amazing....

Monica Cespedes - 6 years ago

I love the toilet eat with the table!

Bibin Thampy - 6 years ago

this is so nice van..and zew zealand...its wonder land of this world..its kind of a piece of earth fallen from heaven..

The Investigators - 6 years ago

Great job Bryce. I just found a piece of land I could rent. Maybe one day I too will build my own tiny home

harshani iresha - 6 years ago

it's an amazing....

Luke Suchy - 6 years ago

This guy helped me find some nice kitchen utensils! Who knew I would find a good set while watching a van tour?

Kenneth Lowry - 6 years ago

el zet - 6 years ago

You have such a beautiful country and enjoying it through that kind of lifestyle is just awesome!

Senpai TV - 6 years ago

Watching this show gives me alot of ideas and I make similar builds in my sims 4 videos :)

Throughmylens - 6 years ago

12:05 what a view!

Rick Bauer - 6 years ago

I often wonder how good those sofa beds are good for the body when you sleep on them long term.

Rick Bauer - 6 years ago

I have back issues. Firmness is a real concern.

LynneNZ - 6 years ago

Nice firm base, sponge top. Very healthy. Think of it as a futon for softies. I did eight months in a van (not as nice as this one) and the bed, like this, was just fine. Gave me a taste for firmer mattresses.

tark lee - 6 years ago

这才叫生活，这才是人生，不是买产置业，不求富贵荣华，只是简单的享受大自然，快乐的过简单的日子

Karl Bartelt - 6 years ago

Love the user name, it helps to promote deseases in children. Please stop using technology if you dont believe in it. :)

vaccines evil autism - 6 years ago

Agree!

Karl Bartelt - 6 years ago

Couldn't have said it better myself. Happy Simple!

IMMO ws - 6 years ago

Very nice van and inspiring life in nature but what about having a girlfriend in this nomad lifestyle ?
No disrespect meant , I’m just genuine curious about how relationship life goes when you choose this kind of freedom?

Green Kitty - 6 years ago

Awesome!!

Nessa Goes Wild - 6 years ago

Very nice work. It looks really comfortable! And the lifestyle behind it is totally my thing. Cool!

Jörg Schimmer - 6 years ago

Hallo Nessa. Da geb ich dir recht.

Hey Nessa. I totally agree with you.

Kenneth Staton - 6 years ago

THIS IS GREAT!
oh man i need an overland vehicle for exploration and camping

Alisa Mehmal - 6 years ago

Another fantastic video. Always looking forward to seeing the next adventure.
Cheers

Mansoor Zaki - 6 years ago

I wish a van like this one and a New Zealand passport.

Roberto Neufeldt - 6 years ago

Inspiring

Roberto Neufeldt - 6 years ago

Inspiring

Raynola Dominguez - 6 years ago

Very nice build and the view is amazing. This is a great way to live.

Paula Plant - 6 years ago

Love your van you did a great job .

Spinster Auntie - 6 years ago

Be still, my heart.

mauriboy - 6 years ago

Surfing with Amigos
Pizza and Margaritas !

rock lee - 6 years ago

Because the legend of the rent was way Hard Core!!! Jack Black...

randy bugger - 6 years ago

One of the best van builds I've ever seen, keep up the great work.

Goodnight - 6 years ago

At first glance of the thumbnail i thought the dude had a seriously jacked forearm

Alyssa Ward - 6 years ago

Came here just for this comment

Rick Ammon - 6 years ago

Very nice, clean build. Well done!

Moriarty Vivaldi - 6 years ago

Radical duuude.

KB_GAMING - 6 years ago

This is awesome

Moyontaa Myllari - 6 years ago

Crashing waves are not great for sleep, I have found.

Moyontaa Myllari - 6 years ago

Donna Stafford Wear a life jacket, won’t ya.

Moyontaa Myllari - 6 years ago

Alice Marie I have a proboscis, you have a blowhole. Let’s hook up.

Alice Marie - 6 years ago

Moyontaa Myllari understandable. I am a dolphin so I love the ocean*clicks happily*

Moyontaa Myllari - 6 years ago

Alice Marie Yeah but I am a mosquito so I like puddles.

Donna Stafford - 6 years ago

ohhhh... I ALWAYS have the best sleep EVER as close to crashing waves as I can get!

Alice Marie - 6 years ago

Moyontaa Myllari i would love to fall asleep to the sounds of the ocean

Tahir Rana - 6 years ago

The Ford Transit Diesel fuel pump is one piece of crap, one piece of advice would be to fit a water fuel filter separator.

Timothy Dexter - 6 years ago

Tahir Rana sound advice, vehicle conversion should always be met with the best upgrades to the standard operation before you even think about converting it

Za joker - 6 years ago

I love your videos to death I've been watching you for 2 years now!!✓

Marina Martinez - 6 years ago

Me tooo!!!

TheShauNanigans - 6 years ago

Same! I'm pretty obsessed. <3

Alina Rapaj - 6 years ago

Clicked on it instantly when i saw Electrician! !! I am going to be one

Alina Rapaj - 6 years ago

H FS Beautiful, thank you so much. I am on the east coast of America. I am grateful for this opportunity.

H F - 6 years ago

Alina Rapaj Good luck for your
future career path. I have just
retired. Greetings from Switzerland.

Liam Faulkner - 6 years ago

Amazing drone work!

Dena Page - 6 years ago

What a beautiful, clean build. Very spacious and open for a van.

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