A Month in a Van with a Cat… What’s it like?
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- Опубликовано: 29 апр 2024
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After a month in the van, I have experienced some things alright! In this video, I share what I'm enjoying and not enjoying. What's surprised me, the things I didn't even consider. Tips if you're building your van currently. I tell the story of how the roof started leaking one rainy night. And I share how much of a challenge the cat has become...!
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Savanah is hilarious 😂 😃.
I travel with my cat, took her about 2 weeks to adjust. Instead of sleeping all the time, she is awake and looking out the windows and wanting to explore. She also growls when she sees anything approaching the van, its her home.
I live on a boat. My cat understands “nearly bedtime” and goes out. Next is “bedtime” and she comes in and gets a few dreamies and then bed. Routine is the keyword.
Amazing. Thank you.
I live in my van with my lttle dog, Vinnie. Although he's off leash when I'm outside with him (six times per day - we have a routine), I wouldn't let him out alone without a leash. So, my answer to that is a metal spiral stake I can easily clip him to and that is very portable and easy to screw into the ground. I pick a safe spot near the van but not accessible to the road. Now, he's out when he wants, I'm in when I want, and we're both very happy. Perhaps this could work for you? Btw...I'm really liking your videos. You're a great story teller! Best, Lauren 😊
Hi Lauren, thank you. I literally got one of those just after filming this video (didn’t even know they were a thing), and wow. What a game changer! She’s loving life on that & I’ve even taken her into clients gardens as I work. She’s outside like 6-7 hours a day now - as long as it’s not raining - & things are very different.
Thanks for the tip, it’s working a treat 🥰
@@myvanworld I'm SO glad! Everyone can be happy & relaxed now. :-)
I feel you on the animal part :P I have a dog, you get used to cleaning after them. No worries hehe
Could you maybe try one of the foldable outdoor cat tents for her? That way, she is outside but in a secure area?
Hi Becca I have had an idea about your pee problem, a liquid level indicator for visually impaired just sits on the side of the container and lets off an alarm when that container is nearly full, might be worth a try. Once again have a great week and please stay safe.
Wow ! What a beautiful kitty cat 🐱
Thank you! 😊
Great video. glad your enjoying the freedom of van life. ive been full time since last September and still loving it. However I still work full time. also planning some winter sun this coming winter. been watching your videos throughout your build. you can see in your face that you are enjoying van life your looking so so much happier. take care and stay safe
Thank you so much.
It just keeps getting better for me atm
You’re not the first to say that to me since moving in… :)
It’s so freeing isn’t it.
Great vlog, I thought it was hilarious when Savannah was on the litter tray!
Hi, great Vlog’s - they’re very inspirational as it’s something I want to do ASAP at some point. I love your enthusiasm and positive mindset! I’m going to follow your journey and hopefully it’ll get me moving forward to living a similar lifestyle. Keep smiling and take care of yourself. Daryll
Thank you Daryll. I hope your dreams become a reality ☺️
👍👍 Great upload 👍👍 Love as always xx
Thanks Steve 🤍 appreciate you so much xx
Great video. Well done to you. This is useful, informative and inspiring. I am fairly close to completing my DIY campervan build and look forward to being at the stage that you're at. Wishing you the very best through it all. Natasha
Thank you Natasha 💕
Good luck with your completion. It’s so much fun once you’re in it ☺️
i use a squeezy bottle with a little laundry gel and white vinigar kist a quick squirt lol
Hi my whipa was a out door cat before i Rehomed him and now he his a in door cat and I have the same problem with him every night he wants to go outside and sits by the front door meowing . So what I do to distracting him is I turn on a old laptop and sit it on the floor and I put RUclips on for him and he sits there for hours watching cat tv watching birds and squirrels on RUclips he absolutely loves it and now every time I come home from work he sits there meowing at me to turn the laptop on to watch RUclips 😂 .
🤣 I’ve seen other cats enjoy similar things too. We’ve managed to iron out the teething issues. & as long as it’s not pouring down with rain or super windy, (which she did in the house anyway) the meows have stopped!!! 🎉🎉
We’re getting there 🥰
Twas great meeting you today Becca
And thanks for the loan of the chair lol
Great to meet you too Terry. Always a pleasure to chat to someone so open minded. I’m sure I’ll be seeing you about soon :)
Hello lovely, so glad it’s going well. In preparation for moving in my van I bought some small power banks to go in my van to charge up phone, tablet and other usb appliances. I can also take them anywhere to charge them up, which is handy.
I have had cats and dogs and I will have a dog eventually when I am settled in my van. I think routine is key for me. Once I have routine I can introduce a dog who will fit into and around me.
I have thought of breaking down the chores, how practical that will be I’m yet to find out. I will have a planner to help me plan the chores. For example my laundry day will be a Monday ( as I’m using my dad’s washing machine, I can fill up the water tank and empty the grey one.) shopping on a Wednesday and Saturday and so on.
I’m not quite there. My van broke down just before the diesel heater was going to be fixed.
I’m looking forward to getting in my van now and it’s so nice seeing your vlogs on how you’re getting on.
You’re doing so well lovely 😘
🤩💫🔥 vanlife sounds amazing
Better than I thought it ever could be. & we’re not even in the good bit yet… summer!
Oh my god … She’s way too precious to let her out without a lead .. X
You and Savannah will work it out. Just be patient with her 👍💙❤️
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Won't you contact the The Cat Lady what you can that can help you and your cat both be happy on the road. She amd her cat are great.
Greetings Becca,
Well do you remember this bloke Pottsy recomending getting a Dehumidifier ( compressor type ) to dry out everything.
I have had sunroof leaks before also bought a van cheep once because the owner had driven off and left the sunroof up and it ripped off and soaked / delamanated the floor.
I am tired this week as have been manufacturing parts to change the suspention to K-TEC and re make exhaust pipes for the racing bike to take to IOM towards end of the month for pre TT, after a weekend away locally.
Suggest using USB C to power laptop from 1000 Grecell not mains plug as not as efficent up and down the voltages via inverter.
The 500 Grecell has made lots of tea using a low wattage camping kettle and hoover works ok. Still no toast available and will test how it manages the lights when in Scarborough.
Solar 120W x 2 are here just need fitting ect sometime.
I have suggested a power pack to Campervanya instead of reworking the electics in her van as newish and no brainer to use somthing all in one than rip out good stuff and install new just to use lithium as already in powerpack ready to go.
I have also seen people plug the blue mains lead in to power up everything as if on a site.
PS video quality seems down a bit.
Best Wishes Steve.
Hi love your videos. I camp with my dog and have a corkscrew tether that screws in ground and it secure. Also camper vibes do van life with a cat they maybe able to give some tips. I am with you my dogs a mud magnet and it a battle in a tent. I can put an equa fleece on her which helps loads and she lets me dry her feet. Good luck x
I’ve bought one of those since making this video & wow. What a game changer. She’s been coming into clients gardens with me through the day. She’s outside more at night. She’s loving it now 🥰 I just needed to work these things out.
She’s even worked out she needs to stop on the mat when she comes in for me to clean her. What a clever girl.
All part of the experience isn’t it 🥰
Hi Becca we have a Simploo toilet without the pee bottle. Simploo do a kit called "Pipe Adaptor Conversion Kit" which replaces the pee bottle with a funnel and pipe which diverts the pee straight into your grey waste tank which you empty as you normally would. No more forgetting to empty the bottle, reduced smells, no more emptying the bottle when it's peeing down outside. It is a game changer
Oh wow thank you for sharing that! I’ll have a look.
Perhaps you could build a pop-up catio on the roof with sunroof access. I considered this, but my hatch doesn't open wide enough.
Hi Becca, Another Great Vid! Apart from a few niggles it all seems to be going Tickety-Boo, I'm loving your new catchphrase 'It was the 1st bit of Silicone Work I'd ever done' 🤔 Which if repeated enough (I counted at least 4 times) translates as 'Not my Fault'!! 🤭 Looking forward to the next Installment, Cheers Jimbob 💚✌️X
Haha ahh Jim. Pretty sure I said I was my fault several times too… but that’s my excuse & I stand by it 🤣🤣
Much love x
Apart from a few teething problems with the 🐈, you seem very happy and have taken to van life like a duck to water.😀
I absolutely have. & two weeks on we’ve sorted out the teething issues no problem. All part of the learning 🥰
Get a e cat boots for her it make take few couple of day for her to get use wearing it but it will help a lot
You could try a calming spray for your cat. It works with our ragdoll cat
Two weeks on things are very different & she’s fine 🥰 just had to learn a new way to do things.
Don’t listen to the ones who say you can’t travel with your cat of course you can please don’t give her up because of them your cat needs you I can see she’s adapted to living in the van which has plenty of room for her to play in she would rather be in the van with you than being in a house with somebody else I travel with my cat in my van and she loves it I just ignore the people who say things like that don’t let anyone tell you how to live your life
Love this comment! Spot on. Thank you 💛 She’s adapted even more over the last few weeks. I let her go off her lead a few days ago & she came back all on her own 🥰
It’s taking some time to adjust, but that goes for me too! It’s a huge change, but we’ll get there.
Thanks again.
Regards forgetting to lock your draws ,make yourself a sign and when you finish driving for the day put the sign on the steering wheel ,and it should be written in bold print saying shock your draws .You will soon learn to remember .your welcome
Aw no I’m sorry about how the relationship with your cat is going. Please make a cat door 🙏🏽 she will love that 🥰 I hope you guys can figure it out 😊
What do you do for work may I ask me and my partner are about to do van life but not sure whether to stay put for work or try something new x
Cool video good on you 👍 I’ll follow you
Thanks Jords! Welcome ☺️
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Welcome to van life girls 🎉🎊 In time yall will get it worked out!! Glad you caught the leak early before it did any major damage...everyday is a challenge for you two, things will work out in the end!!❤❤ have a blast & make lots of memories while your at it!! 🥂
Haha thank youuu! Very much so. Two weeks on things are very different & we’ve better worked out a routine. (Better weather also helps!!). We don’t have many meows now & she even knows to stop on the mat when she comes back in so I can clean her 🥰🥰🥰 she’s amazing.
Thanks so much. It’s such an incredible way to live xx
Can you not get a sliding fly net inside the door .. X
You crack me up..
Why 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
How do Becca. I think you're doing great! gotta laugh about Savannah though. You've heard me mention our smoke blue grey persian Mysha in a good few of my comments in the past. Mysha used to be like Savannah is now. She went away in our van for years and got very used to going out of the van. On many of the caravan sites we went on she became a "familiar character" to the regular vanners that stopped there and she was well loved. She'd pop into peoples vans and then come back and she loved it. One day however, we went to Pentewan sands in cornwall and we let her out- this time on the harness and lead and we heard an almighty screaming. when I went out of the door she was being attacked by dozens of crows. I had to rescue her. she never made a fuss about going out all the time after that and it was scarey for me and her. as for the leak, alls well that ends well and with all the work you put in, a small problem is nowt. Glad you did the moving into the van and glad its all going well. I'm sure Savannah will come good. (try catnip toys maybe?) Much love 🙏- Kenny
Oh course I know who Mysha is 😻
Two weeks on things are very different. I’ve bought a steak to go in the ground & she’s coming into clients gardens with me & wanting to explore away from the van more. We’ve been climbing rocks & trees & exploring bushes & chasing birds. She’s doing so much better now 🥰 we’re working it out, sharing the hiccups as I go. Much love x
Hi Becca, nice video, I do not want to chat every time 😂❤ But 😂 tie the lead to the rooftop or to the outside door handle it might work. Another idea put a cat flap in the door 😂😂. Just joking, stay safe.
Only way you were getting a video before another week so be grateful for what you get 🤣 I’m doing my best!!!!
Yeah we’ve worked that out now & she’s been outside during the day at clients houses & chasing birds & climbing rocks & trees in the forests.
We’re certainly getting there 🥰
@@myvanworld your best is good enough for me anytime, just stay happy and safe. See you next time round.
@@gpot2269 bless ya 🥰🤍
Bless ya = translate to English 😂😂😂😂😂 LOL
The mud season should end soon which will help a bit with cat paw prints all over your van. It'll just take a bit longer for your cat to adapt, I know someone with two of those Maine Coombes, and they seem to sleep twenty three hours a day these days 🤔😀😀😀👍👍👍👍
That’s what I’m waiting for!! Summer will be a different ballgame. You’re totally right, two weeks on she’s a different cat. We’ve ironed out the issues & starting to get into a good routine now.
She even knows to stop on the mat when she comes in for me to wipe her paws now 😻🤍😭 how amazing is that. She’s doing so well.
@@myvanworld Totally fab I say👍👍👍👍👍
OMG your beautiful looking...I just wanted to say that... just saw your chanel now...
How kind 🥰 thank you Thomas
It's the truth you look amazing...I love your channel keep up the good work
Less screen time if everyone does that your channel becomes obsolete!
Have you thought about getting her a catio? She can enjoy the outdoors but still be safe
I thought about it but she would hate those. We have since bought one of those steaks which go in the ground for dog leads, and wow. That’s a game changer. She’s outside pretty much all day now & loving life again 🥰
@@myvanworld clever & practical solution 🥰
Hi Becca, might be time to bite the bullet and take Savannah back to mum and dad’s. Everything’s a leaning curve at this early stage………I’m a cat lover, but hey! Love watching your adventures but make things easy for yourself.
I personally think that if Becca is without her best friend she will be lost and will miss her dearly.
Two weeks on & things are very different. Shes fine now 🤣 It’s a huge change. Both of us had a difficult week. It’s expected. Not a chance I’m giving her away. My mum & dad won’t take her either. She’s my cat. Not their responsibility.
I’m sharing this because I’m being honest. It’s a transition for both of us & I wanted to explain what it’s really like so others know what to expect.
It’s all part of the process.
& Steve. Once again you’re spot on 🥰
Ok, well long may it continue for you both!
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The cats trying to tell you something! Unfair to keep her coped up in a van and unsafe to let her out alone it would only take a fool with an unleashed dog to come along, do the right thing and find her a home with a garden, cruel to be yelling at her she's clearly frustrated 😮
🤣 may I suggest you watch the video after this to reduce your stress levels…
Would definitely leave the cat with mum and dad, once they start being like that it’s just a road to a bad relationship.
Not a chance. Two weeks on she’s fine. We’ve worked out all the issues. I’ll share my solutions in another video 😻
Hi Becka would you like to meet up you seem a lovely lady
I will treat you to a week at the f1 this year at woodlands
That’s a very polite & kind request. Can you email me please Paul so we can chat privately.
myvanworldbecca@gmail.com
1st part of video:
Vanlifes great.
Skylight is brilliant.
Savannah is wonderful.
2nd part of video:
Vanlifes difficult.
Skylight leaks.
Savannah is an enormous pain in the backside.
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Welcome to van life!!! The second parts have now all worked themselves out & we’re just back to the first bits 🥰
@@myvanworld I'm glad to hear it, Becca👍
Hi whatcha up to hope all is well sending up prayers 4 healing and unspoken and 4 everyone and bless great healthy peaceful safe journeys travels and happy cmpn and happy day everyday in name of the Creator God/ Yahweh and Yeshua/ Jesus and the Holy Ghost/ Spirit Amen much honor and respect keep praying and walking tall always also keep watching the sky and cool videos glad u r here and u r blessing also use rv self rising sealant and bytul tape on ur wndws and sky light on ur roof and holes/ anything leading to the outside however that's my personal opinion tho and cool cool u got the leak fixed hugs sending love and keep on keeping on pushing forward one step at a time and smile
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I feel so sorry for savannah, you chose to live in a van and have forced savannah to live in it with you, she must be so frustrated I know you love her but it must be hard on her. When you said savannah is living with you in the van I thought oh no. You clearly are frustrated too. It’s such a small place for a cat that’s used to to having freedom. Please don’t let her off the lead, there’s so much danger out there, she might get attacked or hurt and if she gets startled she could run off and get lost. If I were you I would put my feelings aside and think about savannah’s well being you must love her to bits, so please think about her. Can’t you take her back to mum and dad’s where she would be safe and in her usual place
Savannah is her sole companion and makes Becca feel safe ( if that makes sense ) I know 100% that Becca would not put Savannah in any danger whatsoever. I personally feel you are being a little harsh on Becca, but I suppose everybody has their own opinion on the situation.
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This comment is really unhelpful
I can totally see your point. It’s a complete lifestyle change as she says. And you can’t explain that to a cat. She obviously wants to go out.