6 Years of Solo Female Van Life: How It Transformed My World

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  • Опубликовано: 29 дек 2024

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  • @valappleby9960
    @valappleby9960 Год назад +117

    Thats the most darling little doggie I’ve ever seen!!! He is precious!!

  • @lilyLily1824
    @lilyLily1824 7 месяцев назад +3

    You both are so darling! You have a free spirit!

  • @franciscalemessy3498
    @franciscalemessy3498 Год назад +73

    You can see and feel the joy she has for this lifestyle💐

  • @valeriemacpherson9626
    @valeriemacpherson9626 Год назад +21

    Hello👋 Oh my word!! I had those same pants 👖 (right down to the style/pattern/& colour!) in 1967!!!! I'm 70 now and still remember how much I loved them. I adore your van ... like a wee mobile work of art 🎨! Hiding your huge fridge in your couch area is GENIUS, talk about multiple uses.
    Hugs Valerie
    🍁👵❤🐶👅🇨🇦
    PS
    Your poochie is adorbs!

    • @MyTi824
      @MyTi824 3 месяца назад

      63 and have those exact pants too? Brought back a blast from the past.

  • @Forestventures
    @Forestventures Год назад +4

    This is my favorite van build, your little dog is super cute

  • @robertmuckle2985
    @robertmuckle2985 Год назад +7

    Everything about you is special! If only more humans learned to live in the moment and just enjoyed BEING rather than WANTING and HAVING!
    Your puppy is adorbs🥰

  • @JamesB02
    @JamesB02 Год назад +20

    Her doodle 😍 dog 🐕 looks like a stuffed animal and he's nice and quiet 😄😆

  • @JoelWelter
    @JoelWelter Год назад +19

    I just love her attitude and how she has solved her need for adventures. Also, this is a nice van layout.

  • @Handmadebusinesstips
    @Handmadebusinesstips Год назад +24

    Love this and the dog is killing me sitting on her lap like a person. Hahaha.

    • @GodDogPassport
      @GodDogPassport 4 месяца назад

      Ppl tell me the same thing that it’s wild I’m holding him like a baby but he IS my baby!

  • @straightarrow372
    @straightarrow372 Год назад +22

    I love this layout -- so open and welcoming. I also love her bedding, which just gives such a beautiful homey feel to the place. She also manages to have a lot of storage without having so many overhead cupboards, which makes the place much less claustrophobic.

  • @DeliberateNRandom
    @DeliberateNRandom Год назад +9

    If you want to tighten up the cargo net, just put a bungee cord across, or use string sewn through it. That will keep it from bowing down.

  • @gladysbenitez5975
    @gladysbenitez5975 9 месяцев назад +1

    ❤❤❤❤That doggie is soooooo cute!

  • @lynchpinlaze
    @lynchpinlaze Год назад +8

    Amazing attitude and so refreshing to hear such positivity from someone who's lived solo in a van for so long. Very inspiring!

  • @ellenslatestvids
    @ellenslatestvids Год назад +1

    the dog is so adorable!

  • @gerri2941
    @gerri2941 Год назад +2

    I really like the set up of your entire van. And your table is great.

  • @katya03316
    @katya03316 Год назад +5

    The van looks so large as shes so tiny... the doggy is adorable also. She makes it look so easy to live in a van

  • @chickadeeacres3864
    @chickadeeacres3864 Год назад +5

    Good for you following your dreams and not other people’s expectations of you. Keep following your bliss!

  • @joanies6778
    @joanies6778 Год назад +3

    If this lifestyle was popular when I was young, I could see myself jumping on that train in a heartbeat. I totally relate. Now in my later years, a long cross country trip to see the US is the one dream I had that is still unfulfilled. Thinking seriously of going for it!

  • @cindygray4533
    @cindygray4533 Год назад +11

    Wow! Storage 🙀🤔
    I look at this and think this I can do, my tools, yarn, quilt fabric and clothing. Love the kitchen 💞☕ makes me wish my Tinyhouse was set up like this.

  • @kerry-ann.woodburn3440
    @kerry-ann.woodburn3440 Год назад +4

    The dog 🐕 is so well behaved, so precious 😍

  • @judyjudyjudy1841
    @judyjudyjudy1841 Год назад +1

    What an adorable dog you have! I thought it was a stuffed toy until she? blinked! My gosh how cute! xxxooo Grandma Judie

  • @felisaboettcher4448
    @felisaboettcher4448 Год назад +2

    You are living the best life in my opinion. Nice job on your van too! Thank you for sharing?

  • @arnicepernice8656
    @arnicepernice8656 Месяц назад

    The dog really does look like his lovely owner. Cute

  • @CharleneOrtizTraining
    @CharleneOrtizTraining Год назад +4

    I'm so glad you decided against hitchhiking across the country. That would've been so dangerous. Now you have a gorgeous van and an adorable pup to be your travel companion. Have fun on your journeys and be safe!

  • @carolynmizell684
    @carolynmizell684 21 день назад

    Best Van build yet!!

  • @luvbig41
    @luvbig41 Год назад +1

    As soon as I saw her outside the van I knew she owned a guitar. Nice van. I hope to start the vanlife with in the next year. God willing.

  • @marshayerby3448
    @marshayerby3448 Год назад +3

    Very nice 🏡. Your 🐶 is too precious. 💘 all the cabinets...lots of storage. The fridge & freezer is large...largest I've seen in a van. Keep doing you. Thanks for sharing your life.

  • @WilliamSchober-l8g
    @WilliamSchober-l8g 3 месяца назад

    Hey that table that slides out under the bed is such a perfect idea for saving space.
    Thanks for sharing and you sound full of energy and optimism
    Nice to watch your video.
    See ya.

  • @ImZen4Life
    @ImZen4Life Год назад +2

    One of the best looking van builds I’ve seen. You go girl!!!

  • @lisafriend3923
    @lisafriend3923 Год назад

    Your dog is adorable 🥰 I love how chill it is!

  • @bobclarke2242
    @bobclarke2242 Год назад +3

    As a rock and open space enthusiast I really liked this design layout and fínish.

  • @MrRKWRIGHT
    @MrRKWRIGHT Год назад +8

    Good Monday morning Tiny Home Tours. Excellent video with super production values and wonderful content. - but that's of course to be expected from an artistic multi-talented and strong self sufficient young woman such as yourself. Thanks so much for sharing a tour of your life living and camping in the Great Outdoors!! 👍😉🌼

  • @gloriasarge3563
    @gloriasarge3563 Год назад +13

    I follow you and I am impressed with your upgrades. Your dog still looks so gorgeous and well mannered. Continue to upgrade and enjoy yourself on your adventures.

  • @angelamayrose8931
    @angelamayrose8931 Год назад +2

    I love how spacious your van is doesn’t look as tight as others 😊 And I love your sweet puppy so cute ❤

  • @Wheresthatdotcom
    @Wheresthatdotcom Год назад +1

    It’s awesome how a lot of the small air fryers are also ovens and they have different sizes. Just got an air fryer at home and now that I know it’s easy to use it as an oven too I rarely ever use the house oven ☺️

  • @ellenslatestvids
    @ellenslatestvids Год назад

    and this woman has the BEST life attitude!

  • @maryabbott5005
    @maryabbott5005 Год назад +1

    Was VERY Happy to see this Young woman Living the Life she wants! Such a Positive, Open-minded, Trusting and Artistic FREE Spirit ENJOYING her Journeys "Day by day"!!😃🤩✨️🎶🎶 LUV your Lil FLUFFY Companion..Real CHILL Sweetie Pie for Sure!!🐶💕 Stay Safe and Keep On Keeping On..😎👏👏🕊

  • @ParadoxdesignsOrg
    @ParadoxdesignsOrg 7 месяцев назад

    it's surprising how warm those mexican blankets can be when you actually need them! i carry one around in my transit connect. I've had it for 20 years!

  • @keithrose7334
    @keithrose7334 Год назад

    Awesome rig... love those rocks

  • @lucyxstitch2304
    @lucyxstitch2304 4 месяца назад

    Loved you video and your van. Your rock collection reminds me of “The Long Long Trailer” a movie with Lucille Ball. Don’t go too too crazy collecting them 🥰🥰

  • @judithbianco5932
    @judithbianco5932 Год назад

    Hello! Victoria,
    From;
    Annapolis, Maryland
    So, enjoyed watching your video
    Such a lovely home you made for yourself and your sweet
    companion🦮
    Loving and enjoying life
    traveling just living a laid back comfortable exploring, and meeting new people
    My son lived in Miami Florida and decided to give up his home by a sprinter van head out on the road being his own boss living in his van, do it in for an export deliveries, living his best life congratulations!!!
    As I always say to my son,
    Stay happy and healthy.

  • @isthatrubble
    @isthatrubble Год назад

    I think these videos are the most interesting, where they've been living in there for 2 years or more. it's very different from vans people are just starting out with.

  • @IExpectedBSJustNotThisMuchBS
    @IExpectedBSJustNotThisMuchBS Год назад +3

    I’d have to have a compost toilet or bivvy toilet with liners and coconut coir, but other than that, the storage in this great, allowing a lot of room for hobbies.

  • @justjanie7252
    @justjanie7252 Год назад +4

    Get a counter top toaster or air fryer oven.

  • @bonniehoover8318
    @bonniehoover8318 Год назад

    It's Lovely and you seem to enjoy your adventures. Safe travels.

  • @nicolep4799
    @nicolep4799 Год назад +2

    You have a very unique, artistic, beautifully you van. Thank you so much for sharing part of your life with the world. I get lost in tiny living videos and I personally have lived in “tiny” houses my entire adult life and now a 30’ travel trailer; but the dream is to go nomadic❤. I can relate to so many things you talked about 🏕️🚐🌲as well as actually having some of the same interests🪨🪶, it’s uncanny . Stay safe & have fun & maybe someday I’ll finally get on the road and we can play paintball.

  • @bonniemcalvin8702
    @bonniemcalvin8702 Год назад

    Hi, I like rocks too, I just wrote a piece (music) about four different rocks. I have a tiny kia soul and use it when I travel for work. I really like your van! The rocks look really great, the sticky tack must be really good.

  • @kristinaespes2932
    @kristinaespes2932 Год назад

    I really like your van, your dog and hearing your thoughts and ideas. How about an Omnia owen? You can both bake and cook in it. It runs on your propane stove.Take care- be happy!
    Kristina, 65 in Sweden 🤗🌷🇸🇪👍🎂

  • @cherylcarey4975
    @cherylcarey4975 Год назад

    Wow, wow, WOW! I just love so much about this van and your lifestyle! Vegan. Rockhound. You are one cool lady!

  • @micheleparadis2808
    @micheleparadis2808 Год назад

    I don't know if she will see this: I lived on a sail boat for years and I used an Omnia 'oven. You need to do a little bit of adapting but when you get how to use it, it's more efficient, faster than a regular oven. You just have to be resilient and creative.

  • @colleenscottcarmello5103
    @colleenscottcarmello5103 Год назад

    **** There are really nice toaster ovens that are also convection ovens. they are small and just enough room to fit a regular size cookie sheet. I have one and can't live without it. I live in a house but don't use my regular stove oven as it seems a waste when there is only me that I am cooking for. why heat up a giant oven to roast a small pan of veggies or whatever.. Mine is black & decker toaster/convection oven and I love it!! You can pull it out when you want use is and put it back in the cabinet when not in use. convection means it has a fan to blow the heat evenly so food cooks evenly.. like in professional kitchens. :) cute van btw :)

  • @FemaleVillageElder
    @FemaleVillageElder Год назад

    Get a Nesco oven. You could probably fit it in there somewhere and you would have no need to try and configure a stove oven in your van .

  • @amysheffield9583
    @amysheffield9583 Год назад +1

    Wow Smart love how your set up is!

  • @12Gaile
    @12Gaile Год назад +1

    Great van, sweet gal & adorable pup !!! 🐕🌹

  • @hdtravel1
    @hdtravel1 Год назад +1

    Comfy van and Darling frowsey wags doggie. Love this video.

  • @DeeJayHouser1
    @DeeJayHouser1 Год назад

    Thanks. I enjoyed this video! She sounds cool! I love her pants!

    • @Ddinformed
      @Ddinformed 6 месяцев назад

      I think those pants may be vintage, possibly her mom's or grandmother's. She's very sweet and engaging. Love her van and pup.

  • @dross24MA
    @dross24MA Год назад +1

    I am interested in the front seat modification and like the concept but did not follow the "just hack-sawed off" part completely. Can you switch it around, slide/latch it, and actually have it fully usable by a human passenger (with a seat-belt) if desired? Does it still ratchet up & down and can it slide fore and aft so it can lie flatter if desired?
    Also, does the headrest as you are showing it interfere with the road vision of the front right corner, especially while parking or turning tight corners or negotiating narrow road/construction lanes?

  • @blupoppy608
    @blupoppy608 Год назад

    really nice set up, love the dog :)

  • @susansegal1808
    @susansegal1808 Год назад

    I love the mini doodle

  • @wendynatter1445
    @wendynatter1445 Год назад

    "My favorite thing is that I have the time to be present." ❤️

  • @stuartlee7201
    @stuartlee7201 Год назад

    Hi from Australia 🇦🇺 you made my day comming across your vidio..

  • @Mary-zd6ow
    @Mary-zd6ow Год назад

    Your dog is soooo adorable!

  • @Thehonestruth
    @Thehonestruth Год назад

    A couple of little hooks could hold up your net but I am sure you have thought of that! 😊 I really like your van and dog!!

  • @budsabbath2055
    @budsabbath2055 Год назад

    room looks nice and clean i like ur little rock collection

  • @sammic974
    @sammic974 Год назад +1

    As a rockaholic and animal lover, your van would suit me (but not my OH) very well. So good to see windows and lots seating. I'd add a small oven and flip up worktop.
    One issue I have is the cooktop being set too far back on worktop. It's a fire hazard, so please be careful.

  • @tammycruz8189
    @tammycruz8189 Год назад +1

    Love this build

  • @ernestalopez5926
    @ernestalopez5926 Год назад +2

    Loved your video and layout of your van. Do all those rocks add weight and affect your transmission and gas mileage? Just wondering.

  • @Rhetzelle
    @Rhetzelle Год назад

    her van looks cozy

  • @Dreamysunshine23
    @Dreamysunshine23 Год назад +1

    Love the comfy vibe🥰

  • @EmpressOfButterflies
    @EmpressOfButterflies Год назад

    I loved the line “I didn’t used to have blazer tag” so much hahah. She seems awesome

  • @tomassanesson902
    @tomassanesson902 Год назад +1

    Awesome build ❤❤❤

  • @robinharris4247
    @robinharris4247 Год назад +1

    Dam you go to bed at 75 or 80 degrees I would be sweating my ass off no way I. could sleep in that!!! 65 is the bomb!!! Love your puppy!!!! Such a love!!!

  • @robertallen6028
    @robertallen6028 Год назад

    i understand your desire for travel and experiences. the only thing that always gets my attention when listening to people like you is your approach to working. i don't know your whole situation but in this video you said you work every few months to travel for the next few months. i really hope you are looking forward to and planning for the future. van life is an inexpensive way to live but you won't be able to live the life forever. unfortunately we all get old. take it from a person who just retired, social security doesn't pay crap.

  • @lorichaulk5583
    @lorichaulk5583 Год назад

    You should look into the oven , air fryer countertop thing

  • @carlaantonio8799
    @carlaantonio8799 Год назад

    i love her dog ❤❤❤

  • @trudyletson1264
    @trudyletson1264 Год назад

    very nice van set up

  • @susannordstrom5065
    @susannordstrom5065 Год назад

    Great van

  • @DemureDelight8055
    @DemureDelight8055 Год назад

    Here to meet your dog ❤

  • @DorieMuttart
    @DorieMuttart Год назад

    I love your kitchen. I cook everything I eat

  • @DualTasticToday
    @DualTasticToday Год назад +2

    That was a fun watch ⌚️ 😄

  • @Nanitasadventures
    @Nanitasadventures Год назад

    the way he’s just comfortably plopped in your lap 🤣🥹

  • @lynnecahill2859
    @lynnecahill2859 Год назад

    13:56 So I just watched your tour on tiny home tours and you’re just a sweet girl with a really sweet dog. I love how simple but clean your build is. I’m just a little bit jealous as I am the age that I could be your mom lol. But that is not going to deter me. Living the Nomadic life style is still something I plan to do before I leave this earth! I went onto your Instagram and requested to be a follower, I’m guessing there’s gonna be a lot of good pictures and videos in your gram. Hopefully a lot of your adorable fur baby! My name is Lynn be safe have fun take care of yourself!🥰🥰🥰

  • @priscillachapman9145
    @priscillachapman9145 Год назад

    I love your dog. I love Poodles especially that color. I’ve had two little ones like yours. But - - yours has a long tail so she/he may be a mix. ??

  • @miriamanderson6146
    @miriamanderson6146 Год назад

    Wow! I want her to be safe, successful and happy.

  • @kellyp2665
    @kellyp2665 Год назад +1

    CUTE, Nice job!

  • @dannybryant3141
    @dannybryant3141 Год назад +4

    Cute doggie ❤

  • @suesorensen2440
    @suesorensen2440 Год назад +4

    Oh my goodness! Victoria could EASILY be my child ... animal rights, veganisim, collecting rocks, (I also have a few pine cones sitting around😉) feathers, coexist. I'd totally be a full-timer if I only I could get my spouse on board 🤷‍♀..maybe someday. Wishing her many hApPy years of travel and adventure. ☮

  • @kathbianco2286
    @kathbianco2286 Год назад

    I saw a oven in a van into the entry area behind the seat

  • @lynnescaddan8919
    @lynnescaddan8919 Год назад

    Thanq for the video, that's a nice shade of blue, it's a great idea being able to put magnets on ur walls.
    Do you have a shower and toilet ?

  • @Lacirose88
    @Lacirose88 9 месяцев назад

    You know a Brillo pad works wonders in those hard to remove stains under your burners.

  • @lynnescaddan8919
    @lynnescaddan8919 Год назад

    Thanq for the video
    You've got a nice kitchen, do you shower outside, where's the toilet for emergencies ?
    Stay safe on your travels

  • @mujermadura5982
    @mujermadura5982 Год назад

    Ame el perro, tu vida es maravillosa, Felicidades por ser tan valiente y vivir tu sueños, tengo 54 años y vivo u a vida , libre y maravillosa, se feliz y mantente segura.

  • @richardherrington2852
    @richardherrington2852 Год назад

    What is the name or model of your diesel heater you bought off Amazon?

  • @gregsaiter3768
    @gregsaiter3768 Год назад

    You got guts girl.

  • @jerrytalley802
    @jerrytalley802 Год назад

    Enjoying your video, COMMENT; you can get a little portable oven that sits on top of the burners I believe?

  • @gonewiththekale
    @gonewiththekale Год назад

    Omg, puppy upstaged his mama 😂😂😂❤

  • @bradellebrecht5507
    @bradellebrecht5507 Год назад

    Awesome!

  • @ritabroils6190
    @ritabroils6190 Год назад +2

    How much of your 4 years have you had your puppy? He seems like a chilled dog.

  • @laurajphillips
    @laurajphillips Год назад

    How is your MPG, with all the weight with all those rocks?

  • @kimj5774
    @kimj5774 Год назад

    Can I ask what you do for work especially since you said you only have to work a couple months in order to then travel for the rest of your year?