This is a beautiful build! It's very well done. I love that she shared what she would change if building again. You learn as you live! Thanks for the tour!
What a pretty build , Nice home for your pup and yourself , You can always add to what you would like to change in your build down the road for now its working.
You should buy some solar powered lights for inside your van off Temu. It will save using your interior lights and your battery will last longer. Also buy a cigarette/ usb connection for charging phone etc instead of running through your inverter. Just use inverter for laptop fridge etc. Both are cheap You'll find your battery will last a lot longer
Exact reason why some should not jump to college right from high school unless you know what your passion is. Granted no education is ever wasted and maybe the resume with a degree helps get a job/position. Wonder what she found to do to support herself other than living on savings. Thought that toilet needed to be vented. Otherwise van is very nice, a bit interested what part of the country she likes etc. Always love a great furry friend to travel with!❤ Good luck, enjoy, safe travels.
3000, I don't even know how that is possible. I have a home totally paid off. I live on less than 20k a year and save the rest. That's for every single expense in my life. Nothing left out. I guess gas though adds a lot. I don't drive much, but still, seems not worth it to live in a van with that kind of high costs.
For me, the gas is definitely worth the cost. I saw more than I could ever imagine. And sure, health insurance and car insurance and my dogs insurance and my car payment added up to way more than I’d like it to, but it allowed me to live my dreams. So I’ll take that over anything any day.
She included health insurance in that, which is quite a bit and she'd pay that regardless.. Traveling is worth the cost. I think that number is low for her lifestyle.
That part 4:27 - Gas prices & “van expenses” @ 3k per month. Wowza. Those are the numbers that really turn me off of this lifestyle. Really cute build though.
vanlife is my one of my top bucket list... I think I should be able to do this once kids off to college.... it's going to be a while... been watching lot of the vanlife video and it's just so awesome (good and bad = life). Still remember I was able to take my entire family before covid to live in Hawaii for one year... time is highest commodity so better to do it than regret.
Great video and nice build. The only thing I don’t understand with a lot of these “van” builds is that you can buy a decent small used RV for $20k and under. Some with a slide out and a full bath. Seems like many of these people spend more money for less space. Buy a small RV, add good lithium batteries and solar and you could be on the road for under $25k. 🤷♂️
$1500 a month compared to where I am from is amazing lol in NewYork a studio apartment is that amount if not more. Not including utilities and everything else.
Her mortgage for the van..what she borrowed almost $30k has to consume a bunch. Van ins can't be cheap either. Take that all away and the number is quite lo.
Thissss! I remember when builds started out like this. And now it seems like it is all taken for granted. 😮💨😮💨 Thank you for sharing this with us So much love from ON Canada 🍁
Only things I could think of was savings (in case of additional van repairs, tires etc.), a internet connection, food, parking fees if she's not always boondocking...I can't think of anything else 🤷♂️🤷♀️
@@intherockiesgroceries, food, some fun splurges while traveling, hiking supplies, gifts for people as I traveled, my dogs food and insurance monthly, my car insurance is another 150 a month. Adds up fast lol
@@balzoemg8415I definitely would allow myself to “travel” a bit and “experience” since that’s how I decided to do vanlife! I wanted to make it more of an experience for myself
It sounds way too high. Best to put that money into buying silver which will definitely appreciate 10X in next year or so, then pay in cash for medical expenses by selling the silver.
@@stumblinguponserendipityI wanted to suggest your health insurance costs sound crazy high. Put that money towards buying silver or XRP, both will appreciate 10X in next year and if you need funds for medical, they are easy to sell. Health insurance at your age is just throwing money away. ❤❤❤
That's what most van campers use...Bex, Camper van Kevin, Slim Patatohead, Matty Taylor when she vaned, the middle aged lady w/ long hair and a red small van, the Chinese America girl, was it Ann? before she went sailing. They're the ones l watched.v
@@stumblinguponserendipitytransmissions are killers. Five yrs ago l had my van's trans rebuilt...$4,000. Breaks are always a headache...$400 minimum...oil n filter change abt $40 a change.
This is a beautiful build! It's very well done. I love that she shared what she would change if building again. You learn as you live! Thanks for the tour!
Agreed! Her honesty is refreshing.
@@shelleyseely739wow that means so much thank you 😊😊
What a pretty build , Nice home for your pup and yourself , You can always add to what you would like to change in your build down the road for now its working.
Tripp LOVES it! His fave place in the world.
You should buy some solar powered lights for inside your van off Temu. It will save using your interior lights and your battery will last longer.
Also buy a cigarette/ usb connection for charging phone etc instead of running through your inverter. Just use inverter for laptop fridge etc.
Both are cheap
You'll find your battery will last a lot longer
Great information and truthful. Thank you. Enjoy your life
I appreciate this! 🎉
Love the simplicity. ❤
Love your pup 🐶 💖 n your build . Safe Travels Always 🙏 💕 ❤️ 💓 💖
Exact reason why some should not jump to college right from high school unless you know what your passion is. Granted no education is ever wasted and maybe the resume with a degree helps get a job/position. Wonder what she found to do to support herself other than living on savings. Thought that toilet needed to be vented. Otherwise van is very nice, a bit interested what part of the country she likes etc. Always love a great furry friend to travel with!❤ Good luck, enjoy, safe travels.
3000, I don't even know how that is possible. I have a home totally paid off. I live on less than 20k a year and save the rest. That's for every single expense in my life. Nothing left out. I guess gas though adds a lot. I don't drive much, but still, seems not worth it to live in a van with that kind of high costs.
For me, the gas is definitely worth the cost. I saw more than I could ever imagine. And sure, health insurance and car insurance and my dogs insurance and my car payment added up to way more than I’d like it to, but it allowed me to live my dreams. So I’ll take that over anything any day.
She included health insurance in that, which is quite a bit and she'd pay that regardless.. Traveling is worth the cost. I think that number is low for her lifestyle.
thank you for the ideas,,,stay safe out there!
What a wonderful doggy
That part 4:27 - Gas prices & “van expenses” @ 3k per month. Wowza. Those are the numbers that really turn me off of this lifestyle. Really cute build though.
Also health ins at $400/mo was in there.
She also said that she could cut fuel expenses by down sizing her itinerary.
Did she mention how she gets enough money to fund this?
I guess the pay in America is higher than over here 🇬🇧$3k a month is more than I earned.
@@stephenbland7461 3k a month is 10 times more than many people earn in many countries.
@stephenbland7461. 3k x 12 mos is only $36k A year. Not a big salary.
Beautiful build🎉
I'm so glad your dream came to fruition, well done!
Happy Trails 🎉.
JO JO IN VT 💞☃️
Thank you so much ❤❤
vanlife is my one of my top bucket list... I think I should be able to do this once kids off to college.... it's going to be a while... been watching lot of the vanlife video and it's just so awesome (good and bad = life). Still remember I was able to take my entire family before covid to live in Hawaii for one year... time is highest commodity so better to do it than regret.
A year?!! …Wow, jealous.😅😞
Great video we are just building our van and our layout is almost identical to yours. Thanks for sharing..
Great video and nice build. The only thing I don’t understand with a lot of these “van” builds is that you can buy a decent small used RV for $20k and under. Some with a slide out and a full bath. Seems like many of these people spend more money for less space. Buy a small RV, add good lithium batteries and solar and you could be on the road for under $25k. 🤷♂️
This lifestyle Is something I'm considering for 2026, so I'm taking notes. Thank you!
$1500 a month compared to where I am from is amazing lol in NewYork a studio apartment is that amount if not more. Not including utilities and everything else.
Gorgeous!
Super Cute Rig!
Really nice. ❤
Beautiful conversion! Looks like it was done by a professional. How much did the build cost you?
Love the vid and your lifestyle. Rock on….. bob
3k per month is insane.
Her mortgage for the van..what she borrowed almost $30k has to consume a bunch. Van ins can't be cheap either. Take that all away and the number is quite lo.
@herblapp6134 ok but you can't take that away though... It's insanely high. She's paying a ton of money to live in a van.
Lovely ❤
So what do you do for work?
awesome little vanhome!
Also, do this Rams have transmission issues?
avg 3k/ month is crazy much, spend around 500 Dollars with an apartment 301ft² with an bathtub
Where can you get a decent apartment for that much? Sheesh I wish the prices were like that where I’m at
She is traveling, you’re stuck in a box. You’re not including insurances are you? What about utilities? Food? Incidentals? Apples vs oranges
Thissss! I remember when builds started out like this. And now it seems like it is all taken for granted.
😮💨😮💨
Thank you for sharing this with us
So much love from ON Canada 🍁
How can i get this caravan? Price of it?
My two water jugs😅❤
I would love to be this rich one day
anyone ever watch the show ‘From’?🌝
How much is it?
$3000 per month in a van 😳
Where do you shower daily 😮
she can shower at the van, at a truck stop, at Planet Fitness…..
U bought that van for 35k? Brand new?
It was an empty cargo van! One year old, 55k miles when I bought it
She mentioned it cost her 3k monthly to live in her van, but she only mentioned the $1500. What’s the other $1500 for?
Only things I could think of was savings (in case of additional van repairs, tires etc.), a internet connection, food, parking fees if she's not always boondocking...I can't think of anything else 🤷♂️🤷♀️
She has to eat. Pay insurances, laundry, etc.
Doesn’t seem like she’s living frugally. To live in a small van for 3k a month an insane.
@@intherockiesgroceries, food, some fun splurges while traveling, hiking supplies, gifts for people as I traveled, my dogs food and insurance monthly, my car insurance is another 150 a month. Adds up fast lol
@@balzoemg8415I definitely would allow myself to “travel” a bit and “experience” since that’s how I decided to do vanlife! I wanted to make it more of an experience for myself
Paying out of pocket for health insurance is so expensive.
It sounds way too high. Best to put that money into buying silver which will definitely appreciate 10X in next year or so, then pay in cash for medical expenses by selling the silver.
Nice young woman, nice van.
Ok whats does she do for an income at $3000.00 a month she is not living on just her savings.
No I didn’t live on savings! Just for the build and emergency stuff. I was a content creator and freelancer to fund the van stuff
@@stumblinguponserendipityI wanted to suggest your health insurance costs sound crazy high. Put that money towards buying silver or XRP, both will appreciate 10X in next year and if you need funds for medical, they are easy to sell. Health insurance at your age is just throwing money away. ❤❤❤
Beautiful may God keep you safe, in Jesus Name Amen
What did you do with all of your clothes? Storage?
Excessive monthly costs start with leasing the van. Declining asset. Ram not the best model for repairs
That’s not cooking😅
That's what most van campers use...Bex, Camper van Kevin, Slim Patatohead, Matty Taylor when she vaned, the middle aged lady w/ long hair and a red small van, the Chinese America girl, was it Ann? before she went sailing. They're the ones l watched.v
Nice build! What were all the mechanical issues that you had with your Ram? 🚐
Mostly transmission but also cat converter and brake stuff
@@stumblinguponserendipitytransmissions are killers. Five yrs ago l had my van's trans rebuilt...$4,000. Breaks are always a headache...$400 minimum...oil n filter change abt $40 a change.
How can i get this caravan? Price of it?
I think her van's sale price was a vy good buy. Used vehicle prices are hi....new prices are obscene.