Self Converted Camper Van - Solo Female Traveling w/ Pets
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- Опубликовано: 21 июл 2024
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After years of daydreaming about what it would be like to live in a van, Holly finally decided to stop dreaming, & start doing. She purchased her van, Eloise VanGo, at the end of 2018 for around $6K and spent a little over $4K to renovate and rebuild it to fit her specific needs. Holly expressed how anyone who wants to do vanlife can make that happen for themselves, even on a limited budget. She has learned through her four years of living on the road that vanlife can be as expensive or inexpensive as you want to make it. It's really about the journey, not the destination. Her van features a two-burner stove & sink combo, a convertible dinette + couch to bed, & custom open shelving. To keep up with Holly's adventures, be sure to connect with her on social media and visit her website at www.hollycpriestley.com/
Shot by: / brian_bear_butler
Edited by: / vanlifemedia
00:00 Introduction
00:36 Camper Van Kitchen
04:16 Vanlife with Pets
05:49 Camper Van Dinette/Bed Layout
09:20 Camper Van Solar
10:18 Camper Van Storage
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A job or a partner or something dumb like that😂Love that!
I know right 😅 I cracked up at that one too 😄😆 that was so funny 😂
Where are you from .how old sre you. What do you eat.
Holly is awesome. I've followed her for years. I like simple, practical builds.
Great video Holly, thanks for the super tour, it looks so comfortable! ❤🙂
I absolutely love how she fixed it up. And I totally agree about not spending so much into the van at first and as you go along you can fix it up along the way. And I love the way she made it total her own to fix her and her lifestyle.
Great build, so simple and realistic. Beautiful and bright with great natural lighting. So funny u used an Altoids box for paint. I do the same thing, thought i was the only one. Haha
Be blessed and many happy journey's with your dogs. 🐕🐕🦺
Altoids boxes are awesome. I've used one as a mini first aide kit for day hikes (very mini), and another for a tiny sewing kit. My nephew used one as his wallet for years when he was a kid.
Now thats a self made van. Well done
Great practical advice! Love it.... Wishing you safe and happy travels ahead. Much love 💕😊
Love The Doggos! If the Dogs are HAPPY which they sure seem to be, and YOU can live with it! Well then it Does not matter what others think! You Take Good care of your Dogs, that you can see. And The Van build is SIMPLE and I LOVE IT! Love how you put it out there ABOUT the Dogs! Dog Lover myself, Lost my buddy back in Jan.. still sad.... : ( But You DO as you feel best for yourself and your kids! Adorable! So are the Puppys! THANKS!!!
love the build of her van
"eventually I got sick of myself...". Hilarious! Yes, we've all been there for sure. 😘
Love that you have shelves instead of cabinets. Nice job on your build.
Love what you have done with the van, its very cute and practicle lovethe pups as well
Simple life peace and tranquility ❤
Loved this one!
You’re an inspiration!
You are so brave!
Well done.
I like the wood shelving. 🎉
Another brand I have a number of end really like. TFS 😻 Britt
All the best yo you Holly ❤
Its nice to see a build that isent all fancy this and fancy that...a build that makes ya feel happy etc...im doing a ebike build atm as i cant afford a van as yet and im loving it,have even put up the 1st vid and im close to the second..its wot i want to do to see if i really want to do van life and its a good start i think.
Nice! Thanks for sharing…and I’ve never met a dog named Lisa…that’s my name too!
vanlife4ever!
One thing you can think about is most places you can order foods online and pick it up a certain time.
My daughter's name is Holly, too! Great Video, hope you got your water fixed for peace of mind. How do you shower, wash your hair, pee/poop, deal with bugs, etc.? Where are you going for the Summer?
I like your van and your dogs
I love it
*Newly Updated Safety Suggestions: for RV lifers, Campers, Hikers, Explorers, Nomadic Life, and Travelers*
I just happened to see your channel, and others similar channels recently, and I think that you, and others sharing their actual reality, and some have expressed some of the up, and down sides to van, RV, or vehicle living.
Although, I just noticed your RUclips channel, and other similar channels, displaying van living.
I just wanted to remind everyone to Aware Be of your surroundings and Alert, I just posted this anyway to help anyone who may benefit from these suggestions
I believe that it is very helpful, and beneficial to others who may be thinking about this type of living without actually thinking through, about the some of the realistic problems that could occur with vehicle or van living etc...
People need to know what the up sides there are, as well as some of the down sides of vehicle living.
I believe this channel, and other channels have been informative to others, including myself.
Although, I am NOT living in a vehicle or anything like this.
I feel that you , and others RUclipsrs sharing this with your viewers will be very helpful.
I wish you ALL the Best with your traveling endeavors.
I shared this with several other travelers, as I watched their RUclips channel for the first time, as yours, and I shared with them this information that may be helpful to you as well to others.
Therefore, I would also like to suggest a few Safety tips, and items that may help you, or others in your viewing audience.
Although, you may have knowledge of this already,
I am not sure, so I hope this will be helpful to you, others or someone.
*Keep a Extra working cellphone with you or in your vehicle.
You can purchase inexpensive phone with a very low monthly price between 25, 35, 45, dollars a month with unlimited data and text, and some have Nationwide coverage
Do your research for the best fit for you
Consider Carrying Several Extra portable cellphone phone chargers, and cables.
Consider theses items:
*Mini portable power charging station.
I have also seen outdoor portable solar powered power stations, that can be recharged from sunlight this may be very useful to have, to power your devices.
*Invest in a Cellular signal booster for outdoor use, and camping situations to boost or amplify your cell signal and reception.
Consider also the purchase of a WiFi signal booster to also boost your WiFi signal.
Research to see what you prefer.
*Very Inportant:
Invest in a SOS distress electronic signal device, this a kind of device can send out a distress signal with your exact location.
There are various types of these devices, and including devices that can be used when boating, or camping situations.
*Some have emergency Strobe lights SOS signaling with location alerts, and location updates that can be sent to your family, and emergency first responders.
Some can be synchronized with your smart watch or phone.
There are some satellite SOS texting messaging, locator devices that will send messages with your phone even if there isn’t any cellular signal, or WiFi. With this device your can still text, and communicate with others in a emergency satellite transmission.
Check online, for various emergency SOS products, some are small to fit in the palm of your hand.
You can check online, and on Amazon, research what SOS devices will be a good fit for you.
*Mini portable vehicle battery jumper charger
*vehicle battery jumper cables
*Vehicle Jumper cables
*PLEASE BE AWARE* that in the *WINTER*
*vehicle *Batteries fail* many times in very cold weather conditions.
Vehicle batteries drain more often in the winter months.
Please Keep a vehicle battery portable jumper pack, this is a device that can jumper or boost your vehicles battery yourself without another vehicle.
If you have a older battery in your vehicle, Please have it tested or replace it, and consider the purchase a new vehicle battery with higher Cold Cranking Amps rating.
Be Aware that Sometimes even a battery that is a few years old can fail in the Winter months, and extremely cold temperatures.
Some alternatives to Winter Camping, Travelers, Explorers, etc, if you can find a Warmer Climate Location to stay during Extreme Winter months, or stay with family for a few weeks.
Another alternative is renting somewhere although this can probably get expensive.
What ever you decide Be Careful, Alert, Aware, Safe, and Informed...
*Keep a Fire extinguisher handy
*Smoke detectors, and Carbon monoxide detectors can be helpful
Keep a First Aid kit with
Bandages, antiseptic, and other first aid necessities etc. and good vitamin supplementation, and fluids that promote hydration.
Consider installing;
*Mounted Dashboard camera front and rear possibly.
*Exterior vehicle mounted camera for the front, rear, and both sides of your vehicle.
Some can be activated by motion, Including spotlights.
*Interior vehicle cameras
*Flashlights or pluggin spotlights
*Portable spotlights, and lanterns
Keep a few whistles around with you, and in your vehicle possibly in your vehicle’s center console
*Keep a Sound horn, for hiking this can service, as a deterrent, and a emergency signal alert for others.
*A set of long range 2 way radios, walkie talkies, to communicate with others during trips, some have 100 mile radius keep for emergencies, you can keep with you when hiking.
Use your own discretion regarding the use carrying of any weapons.
Don’t forget to bring
Bear Spray
Pepper spray
Where is allowed
Purchase a couple canisters just in case and keep it with you
If you own a drone you can use it to survey your area for animals etc.
However, Please Be Safe and Beware of your Surroundings.
Stay Alert, and Be Safe even when stopping at Rest stops, Truck Stops, and conducting your various tasks.
Keep in often contact with your family, friends etc.
Keep up with the latest Weather Updates, beware and prepare for unexpected Weather events and conditions.
*VERY IMPORTANT*
*WINTER AWARENESS*
I would suggest *NOT* to travel to locations without internet, or cellular service in the Winter, the reason is that weather conditions can change very quickly, and you absolutely DO NOT want have a vehicle break down, or malfunction, or emergency, and not have the availability to communicate, and contact your family, and or, emergency road assistance, or emergency services.
Please Keep in mind that even in area where there is cellular service and internet, in the Winter sometimes there are ice storms that may occur and this can cause Power or Electrical failures, until utilities crews repair lines.
*Your Safety is Important*
*PLEASE BE AWARE* that in some extreme cold temperatures that vehicle fuel lines could Freeze and causing a vehicle to not start.
Just in case Keep your gas tank filled, which helps prevent vehicle fuel lines from freezing.
Keep gas or fuel line additive, or gas line antifreeze, that is rated to use okay for your vehicle.
Check with your a certified mechanic and your vehicle owners manual, and or dealer repair facility to inquire what is best to prevent freezing gas tank and lines in extreme cold.
In the Winter even your bottled Water can freeze so Be Careful and Plan ahead.
*Safety is Paramount*
*Your Life is Important*
*You want to Live to Travel another Day*
*So Be Safe*
*Stay Alert*
*Keep your vehicle gas filled*
Don’t ride on fumes, or on Empty.
Don’t chance your Safety by running your vehicle fuel or gas too close to Empty.
Fill it up anyway, it will save you alot of time, and headache later on.
Remember to keep up on routine maintenance, check your tires for wear, keep up with your fluids for your vehicle, like oil levels, antifreeze coolant,
Please carry extra (oil)(washer fluid), (brake fluid), (antifreeze).
You will need extra Winshield Washer fluid because of the ever changing Weather conditions, dustly roads, especially in slushy wet roads.
*WINTER AWARENESS*
In the winter consider purchasing and deicing Windshield Washer Fluid, for the much colder weather conditions.
Furthermore, you will need extra Windshield Washer Fluid, Because you will Be driving more often in dusty, dirty, windy, and varying weather conditions.
Your windshield will gather dust and debris from long term driving.
Also, Remember Because you are on the road riding for sometimes very long distances, and long periods of time, I would suggest investing in 2 sets of tires, and a spare, the extra set at a home base, friends or family’s house to rotate later on, also make sure that you have a spare tire in your vehicle.
Check the mileage ratings on your tires they all very.
Conduct visual inspections of your tires often, check for damage, wearing, air pressure, etc
Keep a pressure gauge to check your tires pressure and a tire pump. Electric, Portable tire pump.
Keep towing insurance to Be Safe, your will have it if you ever need it.
It Doesn’t cost much try to get National coverage if available, or where you will be traveling.
Keep Extra financing, and savings for any unexpected issues, vehicle repairs, and overnight stays, in a emergency or if you need to rest indoors.
Keep Enjoying Yourself,
Keep Enjoying the outdoors, and Nature
Just..Please continue to
Be Positive, Safe, and Alert..
Wishing Success, Well-being and Happiness You All.
God Bless You, and everyone
Traveling, or living in their vehicles, Vans, RVs, Hiking etc.
Please Be Safe.....
God Be With You.....
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Where did you get the kitchen cabinet from?
Nice! How many miles are on the van now?
How did you attach the wood to the ceiling of your fiberglass roof?
The dinnet comes down and turns into a table or a bed?
Fantastic u don't everything lovely ur so stylish style different types of u ur voice magical very magical ur face lots of energy u r energetic thanks ur sharing ur lifestyle sweet time experience. Good volg
Yep bringing dogs along is not enough freedom for me and I'm a petsitter so worrying about animals is my life. I'm wondering if you spent ten grand on your van before leaving, which is a lot, , how much did you spend on the electricals?
Wow you so cool i love you van take me on you Road trip ill share all of the expensis
My partner and I just started this lifestyle! check us out!
I would love to come and hook up your water 💧 ❤
Of course Mercedes would let you drive a Sprinter! You look like what most millionaires of your generation do. But also..you don’t have to be rich to own a Sprinter…just good credit will get you one.
Millionaires? Her van was 6 grand to buy and ten to do up. That equals 16 and the other stuff wouldn't have cost much.
@@JGalegria I suppose my comment might make more sense tyou if you listened to all of her comments.
Nice video, cool build.
To the maker of this video: please stop using the phrase, "solo female" in your titles. I will never give a thumbs up to a video with this phrase. Do you use, "solo male?" No, you do not. Please just stop it.
Sorry that space is too small for two BIG DOGS
DOGS do smell could up in that tiny space
Some of us think dogs make life worth living, besides, they're not as judgemental as humans.🐶🐶
@@suzannecranford6819Very well said! My dog is smarter than most humans such as Sherri and knows when to keep his mouth shut. 😂 Also God made dog man's best friend for a reason, to brighten our days.
I think a dog, for a solo female traveler, adds to their safety wellbeing and companionship. I'm a cat guy, been full-time for 2 yrs, cats are the best to travel with. No fuss no mess. ✌️