Van Life - Young Woman Living in a Van as Full-Time Tiny Home

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  • Опубликовано: 24 авг 2024
  • Clarissa has been living full-time in her retro 80's camper van for 2 years and she's giving us a full tour of her van, and telling us what she loves and struggles with while living in such a small, mobile home.
    You can follow Clarissa on Instagram here:
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    And we want to say a huge thank you to Paul Dussault for filming this video:
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    Clarissa is currently living in a 1983 Dodge Ram Roadtrek II that she bought for $5,000 CAD.
    It has a propane furnace, stovetop and fridge, and she has an auxiliary battery that powers her lights, furnace fan, and water pump. There's also a porta potti toilet in the closet but there is no shower on board.
    After a few months of traveling in her van across Canada, Clarissa had to settle down in one place to get a job and so she's currently working two jobs on the West Coast of Canada and she travels on weekends and whenever she has some extra free time.
    While living in a van isn't currently helping her save money because she eats out & goes out quite a bit, she admits that it would be easy to do for someone who has that kind of goal.
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  • @Eleivana777
    @Eleivana777 4 года назад +881

    I felt so sad when she said she was recovering from surgery by herself in the van. She is working 2 jobs 6 days a week so definately not a trust fund chick. And not a degenerate as some have said whatever that means. She is young, unattached and likes her freedom so she is happy. Kudos to her.

    • @sinfullyblondie
      @sinfullyblondie 4 года назад +9

      Right On!!

    • @mattmatt392
      @mattmatt392 4 года назад +38

      Yes. I dont get the hatefull remarks either. She looks like a sweet young woman. She likes her freedom and its interesting to see how she lives.

    • @dickritchie2596
      @dickritchie2596 4 года назад +15

      Eleivana777 I agree with your comments. I could fix all the things in her van really easy. I wish I could help her out.

    • @direxxion
      @direxxion 4 года назад +4

      Hang in there live the life!

    • @arroyobaby38
      @arroyobaby38 4 года назад +9

      Eleivana777 - I know me too!!! As a mom I would’ve wanted to take care of her until she recovered and then pack her a nice healthy meal for her road trip :):):)

  • @rachelscorner4011
    @rachelscorner4011 5 лет назад +1595

    I appreciate this video because it doesn’t sugarcoat van life

    • @tammieparrishmiller3669
      @tammieparrishmiller3669 5 лет назад +33

      I agree 100%! She is real and I'm so glad for her that she's using these amazing years in her life to live this way! I would have done it myself if it was a thing when I was her age. The hippies weren't around anymore unless you followed The Grateful Dead, which happened to be my first concert btw. I guess I could have, but it just wasn't conducive to my lifestyle then. I will say though that I longed for something different and I used to say that if I could get far enough away from society that you would have to use a helicopter to get to me, I would! I'm getting closer to retirement and just bought a van, but it has to serve as a work van for my husband right now. We are however, looking into cargo trailers to build into a home or possibly buying a camper to live in. One way or another, I will finally get to live and travel with my husband and 2 dogs and 2 cats. I look forward to it! I hope Clarissa has all the wonderful things she hopes for in her life! She's a go getter and I have a feeling she's gonna have a great life!

    • @nickc3856
      @nickc3856 5 лет назад +31

      exactly. It's not about "exploring the world" or "being free"; she literally just can't afford an apartment, like many in Vancouver.

    • @thomasreppond1352
      @thomasreppond1352 5 лет назад

      Hey

    • @harrytolle1112
      @harrytolle1112 5 лет назад

      I like this video like you do

    • @nadeemmunir6281
      @nadeemmunir6281 5 лет назад

      I am very fond Very good answer I'm Interested Please answer me

  • @rachelwalsh2028
    @rachelwalsh2028 4 года назад +100

    I appreciate the honesty in this video. So many vans show the best sides of van life. We need to see both sides.

    • @2009bokke
      @2009bokke 3 года назад +1

      Well buy a Van and experience life you self instead

    • @rachelwalsh2028
      @rachelwalsh2028 3 года назад +3

      @@2009bokke I did. 😊

    • @rachelwalsh2028
      @rachelwalsh2028 3 года назад +1

      Conversion coming soon

    • @babbonatale276
      @babbonatale276 3 года назад

      @@rachelwalsh2028 how is it going?

    • @rachelwalsh2028
      @rachelwalsh2028 3 года назад

      @@babbonatale276 slowly lol. My I instagram is GordonRamsayVanAdventures

  • @franji0
    @franji0 4 года назад +24

    gratitude is the main key of living with joy anywhere

  • @nlytend1
    @nlytend1 5 лет назад +127

    She’s a keeper, trust me on this. Any woman who’s living the minimalist lifestyle in this day and age is something special.

    • @RandyRandersonthefamous
      @RandyRandersonthefamous 3 года назад +5

      @Saam Rao Women who aren't materialist these days (high fashion brands for example or luxury cars) are rare

    • @theippster8891
      @theippster8891 3 года назад +4

      @@RandyRandersonthefamous lol wut?

    • @GabijaS18
      @GabijaS18 3 года назад +13

      @@RandyRandersonthefamous Um I don’t know what world you live in, probably the Instagram world, but no they are not “rare”.

    • @ryanrinaldy17
      @ryanrinaldy17 3 года назад +6

      Woman recently are very interested in a higher goals in their lives, money is just a tool not a goal, something like that. And i think she's not materialistic, just want something simple and standard happiness

    • @mermaidlu5125
      @mermaidlu5125 3 года назад +2

      There’s so many because it’s a trend now it’s not that she thought of it herself believe me she copied someone else on RUclips

  • @RicardoRoams
    @RicardoRoams 5 лет назад +162

    She's adorable! And I love her attitude. I hope she does address that water leak in the roof. She WILL get mold if left unattended.

  • @borizovskimilan
    @borizovskimilan 4 года назад +230

    People say:"yeah,but when you get older this is not the way to live"
    Well she is living the moment and you live for when you get older...

    • @syedjavedahmad9719
      @syedjavedahmad9719 4 года назад +3

      True it is not easy when one is older. Enjoy when you are young.

    • @Emcostanza
      @Emcostanza 4 года назад +11

      Syed Javed Ahmad older people do this too.

    • @dianam152
      @dianam152 4 года назад +3

      I mean, even living like this for 2 years. 2 years of not paying rent

    • @VROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM
      @VROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM 4 года назад +1

      Except when you live like this when young and don't plan ahead you might not have a choice but to live like this when you're old. There was an old lady living in a van by my brothers nice neighborhood, she looked miserable.

    • @paranoidastronaut5792
      @paranoidastronaut5792 4 года назад +2

      TCK She’s probably living in this van then because she’s poor and not by choice. This girl obviously could just go and rent a house if she wanted to.

  • @danmartin4813
    @danmartin4813 2 года назад +3

    You are an awesome lady! I really have alot of respect for a woman who does this kind of adventure! I wish I could do the van life, but, I'm married and retired, and my wife would have nothing to do with this lifestyle! So I fulfill my dream by watching you. Thank you so much for completing my dream by your van living!

  • @drivendesperado
    @drivendesperado 5 лет назад +11

    100% blown away at how chill she is when she talks about learning how to do new things with or in the van. The 'Let's Do This!' mindset is awesome.

  • @virginiejoncas7470
    @virginiejoncas7470 5 лет назад +72

    Really like this girl sharing her experience, she's still young and will learn to fix those little problems. I think she's on the good way to get her tiny house and living according to her values 😉

  • @AuXTechUK
    @AuXTechUK 5 лет назад +324

    Why do some people watch a channel named 'Exploring Alternatives' when all they have to say is negativity to an alternative lifestyle, does not make sense

    • @sk8leesk8
      @sk8leesk8 4 года назад +11

      Haters

    • @leejay1936
      @leejay1936 4 года назад +17

      It seems to be a bunch of bitter incels salty that a gorgeous girl is doing whatever she wants without a dude.

    • @kathyhanna9411
      @kathyhanna9411 4 года назад +1

      Lee Monagan yes hater ....

    • @mjphoto45
      @mjphoto45 4 года назад +1

      Rent $$$$ doesnt make sense

    • @joymacasieb5417
      @joymacasieb5417 3 года назад

      I just loved your story thank you for sharing sweetie 😄

  • @johna.a.9829
    @johna.a.9829 2 года назад +1

    I've just come across this video, and I found her to be one of the most honest and straightforward van lifers yet. She makes a point about being able to effect repairs and expecting repairs to be necessary that everyone who's considering moving into a van should think about. She mentioned leaking skylights and worrying about mold forming, about a heater that isn't working, a water pump that isn't working, and so on. She deserves a lot of credit for trying to make this work for her. I can relate to being alone recuperating from surgery, and I had the benefit of being in a larger space. Thank you for sharing your home and your life with us.

  • @robthomas8335
    @robthomas8335 5 лет назад +14

    Very cool. I had a dodge and lived in it for a year after losing everything in my late 40s. The beach was my home and it was a great experience for a year. Makes you realize that no matter what you can survive and have fun every day taking a new adventure.

  • @TimR82
    @TimR82 5 лет назад +37

    It’s good to see an independent young adult doing what she wants to, enjoying her youth and freedom before settling down. Bless you & I wish you safe travels from the UK

  • @shah1668
    @shah1668 3 года назад +14

    i have a mad respect for this woman. wish her for a better life in the future.

  • @markhooton815
    @markhooton815 4 года назад +26

    You're adorable, and authentic. True meaning to a nomad. Happy trails to you, be safe out there. You're video inspired many.

  • @PA96704
    @PA96704 5 лет назад +38

    I did van life and sailboat life. Van life can feel like you dont be long in a place especially when you cant find a place to sleep. It's really not as glamorous as everyone makes it sound.

    • @stevejeffrey11
      @stevejeffrey11 5 лет назад

      did you like van life or sail boat life more? I did van life for 2 summers but it can be kind of chaotic, rough. sail boat life sounds nice

    • @PA96704
      @PA96704 5 лет назад +3

      @@stevejeffrey11 I did them simultaneously. I would say sailboat kept me more grounded because it felt like a proper home with neighbors, laundry, showers etc... Van is great if you plan your destinations but campsites or Rv parks are so expensive now.

    • @Sprite_525
      @Sprite_525 5 лет назад +2

      Yeah it feels like you’re an outcast, or hiding something, even though you’re functional. Being eccentric to a degree is fun, but after a while, you become tired of people always assuming the worst, or God forbid your sleep is so bad you fulfil their fears of cranky eccentric

  • @johnmichael7983
    @johnmichael7983 5 лет назад +3

    What a wonderfully honest assessment of van life. You see both the joy emanating from her face, along with gracious acceptance of what's not so great, needs fixing, and so on. Appreciate such a balanced view of this lifestyle.

  • @paidtoloseweight3994
    @paidtoloseweight3994 4 года назад +59

    She needs her own channel. Guaranteed millions of followers in less than a week. No more 2 jobs for this wonderful young lady.

  • @tragicallyhoney
    @tragicallyhoney 5 лет назад +55

    She reminds me of my friend she also lives in a van amd is living her best life.

    • @tATAn37556
      @tATAn37556 4 года назад +3

      I don't agree living just van life ,mixing between all styles of living is the best,
      We human beings feel boring when we try one thing.

    • @msc2608
      @msc2608 4 года назад +4

      @@tATAn37556 we human just want everything, being stingy is human nature

    • @tATAn37556
      @tATAn37556 4 года назад +1

      @@msc2608
      I mean we have one life so we need to try all things,
      Human beings are two types the first is good ,but the second is the problem from this explanation I will not live life fearing from those who are bad , I will live and try many things as I want but with all respect for the mother nature.

  • @stephenstringer3689
    @stephenstringer3689 5 лет назад +20

    I've seen her before on Instagram...great to see someone so young living life on her own terms and enjoying herself in the moment but still with an eye to the future. Wish her all the best!

  • @redhairshanks5027
    @redhairshanks5027 5 лет назад +145

    Oh yeah very simple lifestyle. She has a strong personality. Take care and god bless

  • @gypsydanger2271
    @gypsydanger2271 5 лет назад +4

    Clarissa! Nice ride! I love living as a nomad. Good to have people like you on the road with the rest of us. We are all connected...kindred spirits.

  • @paul2466
    @paul2466 5 лет назад +338

    Love her personality and smile....Nice older van too

    • @DuongManhTien
      @DuongManhTien 5 лет назад +3

      I love the head bumper prevent she made for her dad .

    • @rasklaat2
      @rasklaat2 4 года назад

      7:52

  • @garrycole9187
    @garrycole9187 5 лет назад +16

    This is a very realistic van life tour. Half of the things are broken but it is still livable and she is very adaptable and low maintenance else she couldn't live in the van.

  • @JaybayJay
    @JaybayJay 5 лет назад +403

    I'm currently living out of my motorcycle. You should see the looks my kitchen gets going down the highway.

    • @Dimaz42
      @Dimaz42 5 лет назад +39

      JaybayJay I wanna see that! though the toilet on my skateboard looks pretty nice too

    • @cameron_fairchild
      @cameron_fairchild 5 лет назад +4

      LOL! So hows the porto-potty work on that thing? (holds nose) LOL.

    • @diana_dds_art534
      @diana_dds_art534 5 лет назад

      Hahaha your kitchen is so huge

    • @nkreseknowledge2241
      @nkreseknowledge2241 5 лет назад +1

      🤣🤣😂😂

    • @JaybayJay
      @JaybayJay 4 года назад

      @Poor Johnny Depp Oh really. I could have an older bike with modified faring. The Heinz Beanzawave gets a lot of looks but the Easy bake Oven gets me all the attention.

  • @A.M.358
    @A.M.358 3 года назад +1

    i like that thing she shows real van life with dark side of it.she is so honest about her life and no fake talking and i hope her all dreams come true ...GOD BLESS HER..FROM INDIA

  • @asredeye3820
    @asredeye3820 5 лет назад +6

    Love the way she handles herself, keeping it simple and real

  • @EnTaoIng
    @EnTaoIng 5 лет назад +145

    If you ever want to repair all that stuff AND you are in the west Portland area, my wife and I would like to help you out. We too have thought about getting a van so repairing yours would give us some insight. I think the reason you lost the water is due to freezing as you described last winter. You have to bleed all the water out of all the water lines if you allow the van to freeze at any point. Best of luck to you as well!

    • @RedFlip64
      @RedFlip64 5 лет назад +13

      Wayne Law that’s so nice of you Wayne! Just wanted to say hi I am in Portland too :) good luck on your adventures!

    • @NOWUNITEDUPDATES
      @NOWUNITEDUPDATES 5 лет назад +8

      Wayne Law Hi Wayne, I hope she can see this nice gestures of yours. 😇

    • @inbiznez4482
      @inbiznez4482 5 лет назад +1

      @@NOWUNITEDUPDATES well she would have to be on a trip to really catch us cuz we're several hours away here in Portland area

    • @NOWUNITEDUPDATES
      @NOWUNITEDUPDATES 5 лет назад +3

      InBiznez is this you Wayne?

    • @inbiznez4482
      @inbiznez4482 5 лет назад +1

      @@NOWUNITEDUPDATES yes it's me

  • @easylivinglife6284
    @easylivinglife6284 3 года назад +1

    the title is wrong. It should read BEAUTIFUL and BRAVE young woman living in a van. It takes so much courage to just chase the dream, you know? And she is doing it.

  • @hadramcoltzau6135
    @hadramcoltzau6135 5 лет назад +22

    Good for you, I feel that she's living a life true to herself.

  • @user-qp6vg9ho8u
    @user-qp6vg9ho8u 5 лет назад +458

    Stay safe. Not sure I would want my daughter living in a van alone but respect for living life your way

    • @GoldenX22
      @GoldenX22 5 лет назад +62

      @Raihan Zahir Why not tell this about Gandhi's parents. This is her choice so respect, you are no one to judge.

    • @macaroon147
      @macaroon147 5 лет назад +90

      @Raihan Zahir I'm sorry that you have such a narrow minded view on life and parenting. I hope that if you have kids they aren't influenced by your ignorance. I'm sure they won't be as it's quite noticeable.

    • @postyourcommentsforcash9671
      @postyourcommentsforcash9671 5 лет назад +23

      @@macaroon147 Zahir probably comes from those countries where there isn't safe even for men to live a normal life, let alone women. Just guessing.

    • @macaroon147
      @macaroon147 5 лет назад +3

      @@postyourcommentsforcash9671 I'm from South Africa so if that was the case I'm sure I'd agree with her haha.

    • @Amuro89
      @Amuro89 5 лет назад +1

      @@RockyAliTyson1 Rich dad. How nice!

  • @superdupercooper
    @superdupercooper 5 лет назад +3

    I appreciate the honesty of Clarissa with her struggles and how she can’t fix everything! It makes her so much real! :) Thanks for making such great videos.

    • @odin1185
      @odin1185 5 лет назад

      Especially since all the fake Instagram couples are pretending to live vanlife now for the followers.

  • @artistoddessy8484
    @artistoddessy8484 5 лет назад +9

    This is so cool. im having a sad morning but this cheered me up. Way to go Clarissa

  • @followthelaw8722
    @followthelaw8722 3 года назад +3

    what a beautiful spirit you have, love all your colors and decorating, very peaceful and calming. people that know how to fix things only do because they keep trying. going through the experience continuously is how other people get to knowing how to repair things. keep going and you'll surprise yourself. you're a wonderful person and that was a wonderful video. stay free, stay open to new experiences and enjoy your time ❤️

  • @TrustingYourProcess
    @TrustingYourProcess 5 лет назад +94

    I just love this video. I too live out of my van and work full time. No travel yet.

    • @jawadvlog86
      @jawadvlog86 5 лет назад +1

    • @jamiewilcox.506
      @jamiewilcox.506 5 лет назад +3

      Oh I'd love to hear your story. That's what I want to do, have a van and be stationary except for a bit of traveling! You go girl!

    • @hellojuneau8917
      @hellojuneau8917 5 лет назад

      Ditto! Hoping to do this as a nurse.

    • @kilgoretrout6136
      @kilgoretrout6136 5 лет назад

      @@hellojuneau8917 Why not? You can do this as just about anything.

    • @drharrison5770
      @drharrison5770 5 лет назад

      Trusting love u more baby

  • @growingwildheather
    @growingwildheather 5 лет назад +41

    I really liked all the personal touches, and her chill attitude about everything. Great van! Thanks for sharing 😁

  • @mikeriesco6174
    @mikeriesco6174 4 года назад +3

    You are the way I wish all young people were. Keep going the way you are!...the world will be OK with young folks like you (honest, true to themselves, nice) in it.

  • @miguelsalami
    @miguelsalami 5 лет назад +4

    When your young in your late teens early 20s it's a fun life. I lived in my ford E200 for almost 4 years that I customized with a fiberglass top & mahogany interior. Traveling the USA working paying cash for everything I wanted cooking on a Coleman camp stove & using a cooler with block ice. Met a lot of cool people along the way great life experience @ 19 years young.

  • @TheJennyWalaShow
    @TheJennyWalaShow 5 лет назад +335

    When you're young and have an itch, go crazy in life, do as much as possible before you settle down.

    • @iniadekurniawan
      @iniadekurniawan 4 года назад +14

      Then u gonna regret something in the future from something you did carelessly in your "crazy life"

    • @charlotte7657
      @charlotte7657 4 года назад +17

      @@iniadekurniawan Think TheJennyWalaShow mean s "doing something outside of the norm" like living nomadic-ally, travel and seeing the world, meeting new people, learning different skills that'll help you before settling down to a "normal" life. How is that something to regret???

    • @iniadekurniawan
      @iniadekurniawan 4 года назад +1

      @@charlotte7657 is that how you describe crazy life?

    • @charlotte7657
      @charlotte7657 4 года назад +12

      @@iniadekurniawan she literally said "go crazy IN life" which often means trying unorthodox things. Living in a van is a "crazy" idea to some. Travelling for weeks/months/years on end and not having a set home address or guaranteed plumbing/electrics is "crazy" to some. Travelling can include skydiving/parachuting/exploring dangerous roads, that is "crazy" to some. Not having a 'traditional' lifestyle is "crazy" to some. Thrillseeking and seeking out extreme sports to try is "crazy" to some. Even uprooting your entire life to move to another side of the country/another country/another continent to see if you 'like' it is "crazy" to some. Dropping out of a "stable" or "safe", "well paid" job/career to try something different or less financially secure because you want to, is "crazy" to some. So yeah, it is what I describe as a "crazy life" because it encompasses so many things.

    • @cayden3470
      @cayden3470 4 года назад +5

      Charlotte I think Inia interpreted it as screwing around with a bunch of different people.

  • @JenShea
    @JenShea 5 лет назад +14

    Another terrific video. She’s a lovely and happy young lady. As long as we are living ‘our dreams’ then we are ‘Living The Dream’. Everyone’s dream is different!

  • @freedomgrrrl3263
    @freedomgrrrl3263 3 года назад +2

    Beautiful man thank you so much how inspiring I just sent this video to my daughter I was hoping it would be one that she could somehow relate to and never imagined to find such a lovely one thank you so much

  • @selinamallon5596
    @selinamallon5596 4 года назад +7

    Such a real and honest review. Love it! I wish I could do this x

  • @saus5985
    @saus5985 5 лет назад +36

    Wish her peace and safety, her Van is a beauty 💞💯🇿🇦

  • @abrahamtov364
    @abrahamtov364 5 лет назад +16

    She is so cute it hurts :-) love her honesty and her smile!

  • @JJ-os8hv
    @JJ-os8hv 4 года назад +8

    Freedom is everything ... 💚🌳🌊🌵🌨️🔭 Freedom blond girl, enjoy.
    The World need more people like You: Spirit of Freedom in the Nature, individuality, independence. God bless you.

  • @srf2112
    @srf2112 3 года назад +1

    The courage and enthusiasm is inspiring. Thank you.

  • @byhearingandhearingby6746
    @byhearingandhearingby6746 5 лет назад +10

    😄I hope you get that indoor shower/new ceiling and all the renovations you need to keep her going! That van is great! Thanks for sharing 🌞

  • @RedFlip64
    @RedFlip64 5 лет назад +66

    If you fix the battery issue everything else might start working! Don’t listen to anyone tell you any differently if they don’t have an RV. Great Van!

  • @monkeyfistsurvival4207
    @monkeyfistsurvival4207 3 года назад

    Every point she mentioned is very valid. And all the struggles, real! A lot of folks get into this lifestyle without being critical about downsides and how restrictive it can be to live smaller than they’re used to! Awesome video. You can truly feel her authenticity through her honesty.

  • @friendlypiranha774
    @friendlypiranha774 4 года назад +1

    Super Cool. Only thing you still need is a surfboard on the roof. Love it👍👍👍

  • @MissyJello
    @MissyJello 5 лет назад +215

    I love seeing vans that are still a work in progress. I wanna see the reality, not the instagram van lifers

  • @barcrusher
    @barcrusher 5 лет назад +3

    What a wonderful person with a simple outlook in life and a sweetheart

  • @mitzithompson1191
    @mitzithompson1191 4 года назад

    You are amazing! Your not waiting for some nonsense relationship to help you live your life, not dependent on your parents for your financial support, working and building that resume, exploring is part of your adventure, I bought about three weeks ago an oldie but goodie too, 2004 Ford E-250 conversion van, its been so hard to figure out where and what to do with this thing. So stressed about the money I'm spending and I'm 58 years old, your doing just fine. Soon as this van is put together I will be exploring US and trying to figure out what is next...I wish you nothing but the best in your future travels. Sharing this video with my 24 year old daughter, this will inspire her too! Take care.

  • @godwiniloh1665
    @godwiniloh1665 4 года назад +16

    No one noticed how she laughs into the open camera. Makes it real and free

  • @piedpiper7051
    @piedpiper7051 5 лет назад +4

    Happy trails Clarissa! Be good and have fun and if you can't do both, be careful!
    Wishing you peace, love and clarity.

  • @gravijta936
    @gravijta936 5 лет назад +7

    Clarissa looks strikingly familiar, though I can't say where I've seen her before. I too have lived in a motorhome for roughly 6 years, although I live in Alberta and don't travel much (my wood stove is a lifesaver). It is always refreshing to see and hear of others with a similar lifestyle. Best wishes to Clarissa on her journey and thanks for sharing!

  • @keithag2000
    @keithag2000 5 лет назад +2

    Wow! Amazing how she built that all by herself. She's smart and beautiful too. This is one awesome girl.

  • @perrygalban6171
    @perrygalban6171 4 года назад

    Man would love to be with that kind of woman. Keepin it real about the struggles of living in a van life. I would love to wake up with that beautiful smile everyday for the rest of my life

  • @lenodesignusa224
    @lenodesignusa224 5 лет назад +10

    Awesome lifestyle!! Minimalism is all about living with less. ... For many minimalists, the philosophy is about getting rid of excess stuff and living life based on experiences rather than worldly possessions. You can probably see how having less stuff can also free up your life financially. Have a nice day

    • @chiuansheng
      @chiuansheng 5 лет назад +1

      living in a Cardboard box is Minimalism. living in Van is not.

    • @chihui7031
      @chihui7031 5 лет назад

      I was sleeping in my small Fiat for a year and was not renting, kept my kitchen work every day.
      She is too comfortable !

  • @BluePlanetTube
    @BluePlanetTube 5 лет назад +4

    Nice feature to help keep dad safe. Stay cozy. Thanks for sharing.

  • @eclecticcerebro8287
    @eclecticcerebro8287 5 лет назад

    Ive met PLENTY of "free spirited" people like this girl... Ive been to "van communities", pot clouded natire partiesb the whole 9!! Now, the reason i bring this up is because of this.. I am HAPPY i interacted and experienced parts of their lives because at the end of the day, i see they are ultimately happy and the things people judge them for doing are just "normal" to them.. There is a great appeal in being "free"

  • @Mahm00dM0hanad
    @Mahm00dM0hanad 4 года назад +2

    It’s obviously not comfortable life but it seems like she is enjoying it so that’s great for here.
    So interesting to see these kind of people the way they enjoy their life is so different than what I thought

  • @22airgun
    @22airgun 5 лет назад +72

    This is one of the most realistic videos of vanlife I've seen. Great work!

    • @SlaveToMySin
      @SlaveToMySin 5 лет назад

      you should check out Casey Roman... soooooo funny and very real van life

  • @fancypelusa2863
    @fancypelusa2863 5 лет назад +4

    Good for you, I really admire your sense of adventure. You're lucky to live in a country that supplies healthcare to its citizens, especially since you needed care for appendicitis. Be safe and enjoy it all you can!

  • @dianalynn7571
    @dianalynn7571 4 года назад +1

    I wondered about purchasing an older van, I'm happy to hear there's still life in these older vans!!

  • @chrisvaughn4399
    @chrisvaughn4399 3 года назад

    Not sure how this obscure content got sent my way.
    Certainly not complaining.
    What an amazing personality she has!

  • @valdanowill
    @valdanowill 5 лет назад +519

    Another Smart Canadian refusing to be controlled by the slavery system. Go girl. I am a fan.

    • @4thGloryMonday
      @4thGloryMonday 5 лет назад +33

      yep i was a slave to the system for 20 years then i woke up. life is so much better now

    • @alexs5480
      @alexs5480 5 лет назад +8

      Stephen Williams, *it could be better with a man*

    • @amandipdhillonsingh
      @amandipdhillonsingh 5 лет назад +80

      Lol yall are crazy, she may look free but nothing in life is free. Her current situation is the definition of being “enslaved”; she’s working two jobs to make ends meet. I’d hardly call that freedom.

    • @Dwight_Lee
      @Dwight_Lee 5 лет назад +47

      "I'm working 2 jobs, working 6 days a week" -non-slave girl
      Still seems like shes caught in the trap with the rest of us. But it's cool she can pretty well peace out whenever without worrying about a house.

    • @MustangCollectibles
      @MustangCollectibles 5 лет назад +19

      We're in the process of that too! You're not free 100%, but at least she's more free living this way than the average human working 9 to 5 jobs, she can live wherever she wants, and still have her home with her: that's closer to freedom than being stuck at home with all the bills to pay...

  • @pitchingwedge1
    @pitchingwedge1 5 лет назад +1735

    If this was an average looking dude you would all be calling him a degenerate.

    • @jamesmurphy616
      @jamesmurphy616 5 лет назад +209

      Welcome to the world of human social status.

    • @emanandchill
      @emanandchill 5 лет назад +116

      yeup. Double standards.

    • @l2xsniper1
      @l2xsniper1 5 лет назад +93

      It's the only reason anyone bothered to click on this video to watch it in the first place.

    • @user-sc8de5ul8q
      @user-sc8de5ul8q 5 лет назад +11

      Yup, she have no bubs.

    • @ramiabram6010
      @ramiabram6010 5 лет назад

      🖒🖒🖒🖒🖒🖒

  • @VanlifeAdventurePhilippines
    @VanlifeAdventurePhilippines 5 лет назад +3

    Thank you for uploading this video. It inspires people. I am also living in a small DIY campervan in the Philippines for two years now. It's more fun in VANLIFE.

  • @bencartwright5179
    @bencartwright5179 5 лет назад +5

    This is beyond rad like so unique and awesome !! One of the greatest things I've seen on RUclips all year thanks RUclips !👌

  • @zubenel444
    @zubenel444 5 лет назад +7

    What a delightful young woman! With an absolutely gorgeous smile! I love that she's so happy with her van life, and not fazed by the little problems that come up. Got to wish her all the best in life to come. Thanks for this wonderful video!

  • @larrykramer6057
    @larrykramer6057 5 лет назад +7

    Thanks for telling us what you paid for the van. So many tell us where they store their toilet paper, but leave out the main cost.

  • @ve2abk
    @ve2abk 3 года назад

    🎥 Another great RUclips Video Clarissa! Thanks for sharing with us. Wishing you a great week! Enjoy! 👍🍀🌈🌅🌐

  • @rarity2006
    @rarity2006 4 года назад +3

    Love her courage and with that comes freedom and independence.

  • @francoandreidearaujo8020
    @francoandreidearaujo8020 5 лет назад +6

    This is awesome!!
    Thanks for sharing this is us!!
    Hugs from Brazil

  • @jeffreyvasby3230
    @jeffreyvasby3230 5 лет назад +10

    Praying for all these young ladies living alone in a van or RV. Beautiful Girl and nice van. Love and God Bless Uncle Jeff!

  • @heatherwalden8615
    @heatherwalden8615 3 года назад

    Well I just wanted to let you know that I watched you for the first time I've been watching I say for almost 6 months 7 months I've been watching van life you are the very first one I watched I've been falling in love with Van life ever since

  • @nakedflowers10
    @nakedflowers10 4 года назад +30

    I love the freedom in this, super inspiring and really love the fact it’s real! Slightly / very grossed out by some of the comments though.

    • @G32352443
      @G32352443 3 года назад +3

      A beautiful independent woman living a simple and free life, this triggers a lot of weak minded men

  • @callmeyang
    @callmeyang 5 лет назад +10

    Amazing girl, well done! Much love

  • @cathylynnpietranton
    @cathylynnpietranton 5 лет назад +55

    We wish her luck and safe travels .
    She really needs to take some courses on how to fix things if she's gonna be on the road by herself.

    • @geographyinaction7814
      @geographyinaction7814 5 лет назад +8

      Courses? Like fridge hinge repair 101 at the local college? How about buying a simple tool box and learning through trying? Using common sense and logic to attain some mechanical aptitude.

    • @KathrynFritze
      @KathrynFritze 5 лет назад +9

      Like RUclips tutorials perhaps???

  • @abdulrajaf7444
    @abdulrajaf7444 3 года назад

    Like...the Way you Put Good Vibes around your Van.. (Inside..the Van)..

  • @KimberlyNobleWinslow
    @KimberlyNobleWinslow 5 лет назад +1

    Yes. I love this. The reality that all these things are broken and it's not this glamorous lifestyle. I'm proud of her for just going for it. She's definitely capable of learning how to fix the things that are broken. :D

  • @clarissahallowell5436
    @clarissahallowell5436 5 лет назад +10

    Just wanted to say hi. I am Clarissa too. Nice Van. 🌞

  • @comfortablydumbb
    @comfortablydumbb 5 лет назад +408

    These van life videos are getting on my nerves. They make these videos look so cool. But, the fact is
    .. it's really not that easy.

    • @gabrielasakanta8013
      @gabrielasakanta8013 5 лет назад +52

      She said its not easy. Tf you talking about.

    • @bengrizzlyadams6187
      @bengrizzlyadams6187 5 лет назад +51

      Is this propaganda to help coping with the fact that there is more and more homelessness and that being homeless is cool, in a sort of “ if you can’t fight it, embrace it “ kind of way?
      Families have been destroyed, if families were still what they are supposed to be there would be no homelessness.
      We can cope with poverty, but we can’t cope with it alone.
      Especially not if you are planning getting out of it.

    • @comfortablydumbb
      @comfortablydumbb 5 лет назад +2

      @@gabrielasakanta8013 , exactly 👍

    • @jaysanova5807
      @jaysanova5807 5 лет назад +16

      @@bengrizzlyadams6187 just like desensitizing and normalizing certain previous mental illnesses that's happening right now. Damn oligarchs.

    • @SaneAsylum
      @SaneAsylum 5 лет назад +18

      @@bengrizzlyadams6187 It reminds me of the movies where they tell the guy or girl that the love of their life is dead and they go on living this life of relative despair. Society has stolen this girl's husband and kids by telling her to be independent and not need or rely on men and stolen her from the guy told to be a metrosexual wanderer. She should already have a great traditional life but somebody lied to her and to him and they believed it and thus were robbed of a happiness they will never know.

  • @hippybonus
    @hippybonus 5 лет назад +2

    I couldn't focus on what she said because I kept staring at her face. She is absolutely beautiful.

  • @roneilcatalo723
    @roneilcatalo723 5 лет назад +8

    I just sold my motorcycle because I am broke, being always on the road..no time to work.. I guess that is life hahah you're so lucky and beautiful :)

  • @GhostCollective
    @GhostCollective 5 лет назад +45

    Chris Farley used to warn us about living in a van down by the river. Amazing

    • @DistantThunder89
      @DistantThunder89 5 лет назад +3

      She has it all: Van. River. lmao

    • @MasayaShida
      @MasayaShida 5 лет назад +2

      Oh dude you the one with the kickass linkin park remixes

    • @GhostCollective
      @GhostCollective 5 лет назад +1

      Masaya Shida ayeeeee thank you for listening haha

  • @bushbeachlifestyle6721
    @bushbeachlifestyle6721 5 лет назад +7

    Nancy-Jean would make a wonderful studio one day when you settle....stay safe...stay YOU xxx

  • @cynthiaparsons7677
    @cynthiaparsons7677 2 года назад

    My 25 yr old son is talking about living this way next year. To be honest it really concerns me. But you make it seem so normal. Perhaps I dont need to worry so much afterall. Kudos on living life your way. Wishing you all the best. Stay safe.

  • @Natasha-rs7wn
    @Natasha-rs7wn 3 года назад +4

    Such a sweet girl 😊 I wish she would learn some DIY though, some things breaking down can be potentially quite dangerous. Stay safe 😊

  • @kerrywilliams2490
    @kerrywilliams2490 5 лет назад +5

    Your a beauty young lady... Enjoy your life. Bless you

  • @marlaf1545
    @marlaf1545 5 лет назад +10

    Nice to see you do something you really like , but you better know your surroundings and keep something for protection, the world has changed a lot. Good luck in your travels!!

    • @moarsaur
      @moarsaur 5 лет назад +2

      The world has changed a lot: crime is down massively, and the odds of a human living their whole life without ever being directly involved in violence are orders of magnitude greater than at any time in history, particularly in North America.

  • @lannyogarro1609
    @lannyogarro1609 4 года назад +1

    I like your design!! you utilized the space very well!! n the living area kinda give it the full vibz of having somewhere to spend ur time, its still spacious..... just so beautiful, think ama consider this kinda layout!

  • @aliboussag9797
    @aliboussag9797 5 лет назад +1

    believe me this lifestyle will lead you nowhere but unhappiness, we should spend time with our families and friends

  • @aliyarhiannevlogs7176
    @aliyarhiannevlogs7176 5 лет назад +8

    She seems contented...and thats amazing!👏

  • @Lionforaday
    @Lionforaday 5 лет назад +7

    For any Americans watching this, the average house price in Canada - average - is close to $500K. Yes, that's in Canadian dollars - but if you live and work here, you're paid in those Canadian dollars, too. Victoria and Vancouver, in particular, are extremely expensive cities to live in - Vancouver's prices are outlandish; the "average" 3-bedroom detached home sells right now for $1.9M. Just to give some perspective on why this young woman's not alone, out in BC, in living out of her van.

    • @ShariNakagawa
      @ShariNakagawa 5 лет назад +1

      Exactly. I live in Victoria in a young family area and the houses are all 800k+. The one across the street from me is selling for 1.3m. Thatsvwhy we are moving out of the city.

  • @tayyabnaveed4760
    @tayyabnaveed4760 5 лет назад +1

    May all your dreams come true one day. You are doing superb and are an inspiration for many.

  • @MaxTripIndonesia
    @MaxTripIndonesia 3 года назад +1

    It's very nice if we also have campervan like this... We are beginer campervan from Indonesia... We want to explore indonesia and share to all people... Thank 's for your video... It' s very cool....

  • @armandoang1551
    @armandoang1551 5 лет назад +4

    Good luck and take good care of yourself. May you be happy always. Nice and simple van.