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I’m Nate. Welcome to Element Life (formerly Element Van Life).

This journey started for me in 2016 when I decided to live out of my Honda Element Camper. Since then, I’ve been living alternatively in various different campers and off-grid locations.

This site and the Element Life YouTube Channel are dedicated to my goal of living a simple, alternative, and minimalist lifestyle. I truly believe that living with less can be the key to making our dreams a reality.

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YouTube Video UCX2_P3E87g-cBAtr1Lihfyw__00l_cqoKgI In this video I share some of the biggest mistakes I made while building my DIY truck camper. These are things I WON'T do again with my next homemade camper! I also share some of the things I'm enjoying most about the build! Support The Channel: Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/elementvanlife http://el.life Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/elementvanlife?sub_confirmation=1 Be sure to turn notifications on so you never miss a video! Instagram: @elementvanlife http://www.instagram.com/elementvanlife Building The Camper Video: https://youtu.be/XNVNcP1rz1M Interior Conversion Video: https://youtu.be/mP6xMvHJs6c ============================================ Van Life Gear, Camera Recommendations, and More: http://www.amazon.com/shop/elementvanlife Using this Amazon link is a great way to support Element Van Life without costing you anything! AMAZON LINK: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=elementvanlif-20 ============================================ Music: Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/txhu1s/ Soundstripe https://www.soundstripe.com/join?id=BmAzrjeM
In this video I share some of the biggest mistakes I made while building my DIY truck camper. These are things I WON'T do again with my next homemade camper! I also share some of the things I'm enjoying most about the build! Support The Channel: Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/elementvanlife http://el.life Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/elementvanlife?sub_confirmation=1 Be sure to turn notifications on so you never miss a video! Instagram: @elementvanlife http://www.instagram.com/elementvanlife Building The Camper Video: https://youtu.be/XNVNcP1rz1M Interior Conversion Video: https://youtu.be/mP6xMvHJs6c ============================================ Van Life Gear, Camera Recommendations, and More: http://www.amazon.com/shop/elementvanlife Using this Amazon link is a great way to support Element Van Life without costing you anything! AMAZON LINK: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=elementvanlif-20 ============================================ Music: Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/txhu1s/ Soundstripe https://www.soundstripe.com/join?id=BmAzrjeM
In this episode I evacuate for Hurricane Milton in my DIY truck camper. Support The Channel: Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/elementvanlife Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/elementvanlife?sub_confirmation=1 Be sure to turn notifications on so you never miss a video! Instagram: @elementvanlife http://www.instagram.com/elementvanlife ============================================ Van Life Gear, Camera Recommendations, and More: http://www.amazon.com/shop/elementvanlife Using this Amazon link is a great way to support Element Van Life without costing you anything! AMAZON LINK: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=elementvanlif-20 ============================================ Music: Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/txhu1s/ Soundstripe https://www.soundstripe.com/join?id=BmAzrjeM
In this video I show what it's like living in a DIY truck camper in Florida in the summer. I share how I try to stay cool and survive the extreme heat while I'm off grid with no access to shore power. Is van life in this kind of climate possible? Support The Channel: Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/elementvanlife http://el.life Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/elementvanlife?sub_confirmation=1 Be sure to turn notifications on so you never miss a video! Instagram: @elementvanlife http://www.instagram.com/elementvanlife ============================================ Van Life Gear, Camera Recommendations, and More: http://www.amazon.com/shop/elementvanlife Using this Amazon link is a great way to support Element Van Life without costing you anything! AMAZON LINK: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=elementvanlif-20 ============================================ Music: Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/txhu1s/ Soundstripe https://www.soundstripe.com/join?id=BmAzrjeM
In this video I slowly travel down the East Coast in my DIY truck camper. This is a pretty accurate depiction of what van life in the eastern part of the U.S. is actually like. Support The Channel: Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/elementvanlife https://el.life Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/elementvanlife?sub_confirmation=1 Be sure to turn notifications on so you never miss a video! Instagram: @elementvanlife http://www.instagram.com/elementvanlife ============================================ Van Life Gear, Camera Recommendations, and More: http://www.amazon.com/shop/elementvanlife Using this Amazon link is a great way to support Element Van Life without costing you anything! AMAZON LINK: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=elementvanlif-20 ============================================ Music: Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/txhu1s/ Soundstripe https://www.soundstripe.com/join?id=BmAzrjeM
In this video I embark on a 3 week road trip in my DIY truck camper. This is a typical travel day on the road for me! The homemade camper has been working great so far! Support The Channel: Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/elementvanlife http://el.life Air Fryer https://amzn.to/4cWzyA7 Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/elementvanlife?sub_confirmation=1 Be sure to turn notifications on so you never miss a video! Instagram: @elementvanlife http://www.instagram.com/elementvanlife ============================================ Van Life Gear, Camera Recommendations, and More: http://www.amazon.com/shop/elementvanlife Using this Amazon link is a great way to support Element Van Life without costing you anything! AMAZON LINK: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=elementvanlif-20 ============================================ Music: Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/txhu1s/ Soundstripe https://www.soundstripe.com/join?id=BmAzrjeM
In this video I answer some frequently asked questions about my DIY truck camper. I discuss the homemade camper's cost, weight, and fuel economy. Was it worth it for me to build this little home on wheels? Support The Channel: Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/elementvanlife Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/elementvanlife?sub_confirmation=1 Be sure to turn notifications on so you never miss a video! Instagram: @elementvanlife http://www.instagram.com/elementvanlife ============================================ Van Life Gear, Camera Recommendations, and More: http://www.amazon.com/shop/elementvanlife Using this Amazon link is a great way to support Element Van Life without costing you anything! AMAZON LINK: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=elementvanlif-20 ============================================ Music: Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/txhu1s/ Soundstripe https://www.soundstripe.com/join?id=BmAzrjeM
Click the link to check the Anker SOLIX C1000: https://ankerfast.club/adPtqI #AnkerSOLIX #LIVEINPOWER #Anker #AnkerSOLIXC1000 In this video, I review the Anker SOLIX C1000 portable power station. I've had this little solar generator for a little over 6 months now and have used it in both truck camper setups! I also install the new BP1000 expansion battery in this video and give a brief update on truck camper life so far! Support The Channel: Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/elementvanlife Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/elementvanlife?sub_confirmation=1 Be sure to turn notifications on so you never miss a video! Instagram: @elementvanlife http://www.instagram.com/elementvanlife ============================================ Van Life Gear, Camera Recommendations, and More: http://www.amazon.com/shop/elementvanlife Using this Amazon link is a great way to support Element Van Life without costing you anything! AMAZON LINK: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=elementvanlif-20 ============================================ Music: Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/txhu1s/ Soundstripe https://www.soundstripe.com/join?id=BmAzrjeM
In this video I put the finishing touches on my DIY truck camper! I finish the interior and load the camper into the back of the truck. The homemade truck camper is officially move-in ready! Support The Channel: Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/elementvanlife http://el.life Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/elementvanlife?sub_confirmation=1 Be sure to turn notifications on so you never miss a video! Instagram: @elementvanlife http://www.instagram.com/elementvanlife ============================================ Van Life Gear, Camera Recommendations, and More: http://www.amazon.com/shop/elementvanlife Using this Amazon link is a great way to support Element Van Life without costing you anything! AMAZON LINK: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=elementvanlif-20 ============================================ Music: Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/txhu1s/ Soundstripe https://www.soundstripe.com/join?id=BmAzrjeM
This week I install a small 5000 BTU air conditioner in my homemade DIY truck camper. Will this small A/C be able to run off grid on my simple solar setup? I also install a 12 volt system and solar panels running to an Anker SOLIX C1000 solar power station. Support The Channel: Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/elementvanlife http://el.life/become-a-member Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/elementvanlife?sub_confirmation=1 Be sure to turn notifications on so you never miss a video! Instagram: @elementvanlife http://www.instagram.com/elementvanlife ============================================ Van Life Gear, Camera Recommendations, and More: http://www.amazon.com/shop/elementvanlife Using this Amazon link is a great way to support Element Van Life without costing you anything! AMAZON LINK: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=elementvanlif-20 ============================================ Music: Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/txhu1s/ Soundstripe https://www.soundstripe.com/join?id=BmAzrjeM
In this video I make some more progress on my DIY truck camper and fix a few leaks with the build. I also answer your questions from a recent video and discuss the off grid property in New Mexico. Support The Channel: http://el.life/become-a-member Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/elementvanlife Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/elementvanlife?sub_confirmation=1 Be sure to turn notifications on so you never miss a video! Instagram: @elementvanlife http://www.instagram.com/elementvanlife ============================================ Van Life Gear, Camera Recommendations, and More: http://www.amazon.com/shop/elementvanlife Using this Amazon link is a great way to support Element Life without costing you anything! AMAZON LINK: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=elementvanlif-20 ============================================ Music: Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/txhu1s/ Soundstripe https://www.soundstripe.com/join?id=BmAzrjeM
This week I finally build a DIY truck camper for the bed of my pickup! After over a year of considering a project like this, the time has finally come. It took about 12 days to construct the frame and shell. In just a few more, this little home-on-wheels will be move-in ready! Endgame Campers (Dave's Channel): https://www.youtube.com/@EndgameCampers Support The Channel: https://el.life/become-a-member Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/elementvanlife Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/elementvanlife?sub_confirmation=1 Be sure to turn notifications on so you never miss a video! Instagram: @elementvanlife http://www.instagram.com/elementvanlife ============================================ Van Life Gear, Camera Recommendations, and More: http://www.amazon.com/shop/elementvanlife Using this Amazon link is a great way to support Element Life without costing you anything! AMAZON LINK: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=elementvanlif-20 ============================================ Music: Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/txhu1s/ Soundstripe https://www.soundstripe.com/join?id=BmAzrjeM
In this video I discuss my decision to return to van (truck) life. A lot has been changing for me recently. It seems that the flexibility provided by minimalism & living with less will be an excellent solution! #vanlife #trucklife #minimalism Support The Channel: Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/elementvanlife http://el.life/become-a-member Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/elementvanlife?sub_confirmation=1 Be sure to turn notifications on so you never miss a video! Instagram: @elementvanlife http://www.instagram.com/elementvanlife ============================================ Van Life Gear, Camera Recommendations, and More: http://www.amazon.com/shop/elementvanlife Using this Amazon link is a great way to support Element Van Life without costing you anything! AMAZON LINK: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=elementvanlif-20 ============================================ Music: Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/txhu1s/ Soundstripe https://www.soundstripe.com/join?id=BmAzrjeM
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