Van Tour of a Solo Woman Living in a Sprinter Van
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- Today we meet Theresa who has been on the road for 5 years, in a very interesting progression of rigs. She started with an enormous Airstream trailer, but hated how big it was. So she downsized to a 5x8 tiny trailer, but wanted to be able to stand up. Finally, she found her current 2008 Sprinter, and just like Goldilocks before her, this one was just right, not too big, not too small!!
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Thanks for watching!
Love That easy access solar... no clambering on the roof.
I have the same sprinter !!
I'm 63 and full timer.
Of course mine is set up different,
I love looking at the different
Set ups it helps me fine tune mine to my liking.
Thank you Teresa
I love how each van owner brings a novel, clever idea to their mini-homesteads
What a sweet lady and her van home is perfect. It has all she needs. Oh how I wish I could do this....maybe one day. I love the videos and get many ideas and tips so if/when the time comes I will be okay.
i loved the fact that her family supports her lifestyle, many people hesitate to do things because they're afraid of what people will say
Wow!!! What a great idea with magnetically mounting a solar panel on the back door. I might do that with my van. What a good idea! Thank you so much.
If I were able this is EXACTLY the set up I would want! Kudos to you & your son.
Love this Van, her son did a excellent job!
Super nice home. It's so well done that she can carry a lot of stuff. Love the solar system too. Awesome.
Solar panel on both sides of the door. Brilliant. Very nice build. Thanks Theresa. Does she have a channel?
I would like to see a link for those 95 lb magnets with bolts?? Great idea!
Love this video, she is so well organized, and her van is so well thought out. That solar panel on the door is genius!!!
Cool lady, and nice home on wheels!
Beautiful soul🙏🏻✨
I love the idea of the solar panels on the back doors, but we have our air conditioner and fantastic fan in the windows of the back doors. I wonder if they come shorter? I'll have to look into that.
Hi Bob~ I’ve noticed you do interviews of women nomads a lot. As a percentage of nomads, how many are women? I so admire these women, and always hope they are choosing this lifestyle for the adventure and not because they are financially strapped to it.
i like the shower what a great idea.. and the solar on the back door. Just wait till I tell hubby...he is going to flip out..Bad news Bob we had hail damage on our sticks and bricks home now we have to wait to sell until we get a new roof done this Friday they come 8am to 6 pm to do our roof. then the garage panels that fell out 2 of them so insurance paid for both jobs to be done is the good news.. But now the virus ugg and little space left to camp of closing some parks.. Hubby said it best to wait until the virus thing is gone then we will be ok to sell out and go..Gees Scotty beam me up please... what else is going to happen to keep us from doing this.. Be safe out there with this virus scare and have fun for us :(
Bob. I thought that the batteries had to be vented. What's the story?
Great setup; how would it accommodate a 6'4" person?
Did anyone watch BOHO Campervans on the TV show Shark Tank tonight?
Cody @14:45.. 🐾
This is such a SMART, practical build!! It's LUXURY!!! Her son is obviously a very good builder. He could probably have a good business doing van builds. The key here is a place for everything, and everything in it's place. The solar panel on the door is so sensible and doable. I'm amazed at everything that's been put in here, without it being "crammed". I guess that's the yrs of experience though. After 5 yrs on the road, you have a better idea of what you need and what you don't need.
Agreed, layout is great with all the essentials while looking aesthetically pleasing.
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I don’t usually say to much about your videos but this woman needs mentioning. I enjoy all your content Bob, but every now and then you come across someone who just inspires. She is awesome. I’d love to be in her shoes. Maybe someday soon I’ll be the one showing off my van. One can wish. Thank you Theresa
The solar panel on back doors was genius! Removable with magnets? Incredibly smart!!!!!
This was a #1 tip that everyone can use, many thanks!
Loved the cabinet organization too, very nice and compact kitchen and excellent closet space.
Bathroom was so nice to have!
Lovely lady, soft spoken and creative. Thanks for the tour, Bob and Theresa!
This woman is adorable. I really like her energy.
I'm a foodie too. And NEVER ride my bike I PAID for, nor have I EVER used my hammock 😊
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She needs to start her own RUclips channel strong positive vibes 👍
Mounting solar on the door is so amazing!!!🤩
Theresa is a very inspirational person. I love the Solar Panel idea. What an excellent use of space.
This former rock climber has reached the pinnacle of happiness in her beautiful, homely and well fitted out travel cabin!
To have a heater, hot water, full shower and a Nature's Head toilet makes for a very civilised, comfortable and hygienic atmosphere, supported by the induction hob, microwave and twin fridge set up for full life support on board.
The spacious, comfortable sofa benefited from a Lagun table (seen stored on a shelf) for dining, prep, or desk space, and the wrap around curtain gave the cabin an enveloped, cosy feeling.
That the sofa switched to become a full sized bed if required was a superb design.
When Theresa get's her large, top opening Dometic fridge, she could have a hinged shelf above or fit the fridge into a slide out drawer to retain her much needed counter space in her kitchen.
Placing the toilet and shower to the rear allows for both to be used outside with a fabric privacy curtain affixed to the opened rear doors, further enhancing life in this very well thought out and fitted out travel cabin.
Mounting the flexible solar panel onto the rear door remains the neatest, most practical way to benefit from the setting sun's energy giving rays!
I noticed that Teresa thanked Bob Wells for giving her the confidence to embark on the life she now lives, and that is a tribute I have heard many times from people, and there can be no finer honour than to be recognised for instilling confidence in people to take the steps to improve the quality of their life immeasurably!
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Very well said. I agree with all you wrote.
That is what i was going to say. Just not as eloquently.
Paraphrasing The Whole video, thank you👍
Being 57 years old and retired, (it's me) Theresa sure is an inspiration to me and many of us who are above our twenties or thirties and not tied to a job, but still adventures and openminded as well as openhearted, and ready to take the next trip out and into the world with the luxury to bring your home with you.
Thank you so much, Theresa - and may Fortuna be with you and keep you safe and healthy (y)
Finally sprinter van build will the bathroom What a lot nice layout
Can I hire your son? ;)
Amazing son, and if he wanted to build vans for a living, I suspect he would be extremely successful, and would allow him to express creativity
Nice setup. And she looks comfortable and happy. Thanks to her son for building it out for his mom to enjoy for as long as she wants to
"this is your magic carpet to take you there". I love Bob, he's such an inspiration. We need more Bobs in the world :)
For me, the best part of this rig is the curtains. It's like being in a big blanket. So much warmth and personality. If they were washable, that would be a smart solution to finishing walls.
Keep the videos coming. We all need it. I’m in Las Vegas quarantined, like so many others. Thank you 🙏 Bob. Stay safe everyone
Everything is so neat and orderly , I like that .
Sprinters are fine until they are not, (need repairs). Google Sprinter problems before you buy one. Ford Transit is a much better deal.
Knock on wood for her.
Great van! Her son did an awesome job. This is a perfect setup with everything I need. I am torn between the bed being there or a Murphy in back. I would love to lay down and watch the sunset out of the back door. Which would mean moving the shower to the front. The wardrobe is spectacular as is the solar panel on the black door. Our genius is often revealed in a dream. Thank her for sharing.
Solar panels on the open doors are brilliant. Also like the way she carries her bike inside.
I like her van and it has a SHOWER!!!!
She's a quilter! and has antique blue ball jars for storing. Nice lady.
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Sharp eye. I'd love to see some of her work. Gotta love the blue jars.
Wish they had spent more time on shower construction. Would like to know what materials were used to build the shower stall.
Home depot shower.
I would like to hear the story about how the panels were taken from the roof. First I've heard of panels stolen off a roof. To bad, I feel for her. The back door panel was a good idea, the magnets and it being removal...genius. If something happens to the rooftop panels again you still have something.
Block the ladder so roof theft does not occur.
I would love to get a van like this...I like the higher ceiling...and I’d love an extra long van too..then just travel here and there...one day maybe...my hubby will take some convincing..he thinks I’ve lost my mind...living in a van????!!! Lol. But some of these vans r lovely
Listen to Your dreams ( literally)
Good Vibes✌
Thanks Bob. I really enjoyed this van tour. I think Theresa's van layout is very intuitive and clever. That solar panel idea - WOW!!! I love that she has a shower and hot water. What a good idea to have a solar water bag for outside hand washing and other uses, without coming in and out of the van. Especially valuable during the current times. Theresa has a great personality - very pleasant, very smart. I'm so sorry her solar was stolen in Yuma, that's awful. What a violation when people steal from us - and something she needed for everyday functioning! Good thing she has a supportive family and a place to go to recoup. Shout out to her son for doing her build - excellent job! I wish Theresa the very best going forward. And thank you again Bob for the wonderful things you do for people, and the information you provide in many different types of videos, not to mention other endeavors like HOWA. Good health and good fortune to you. Hugs and kissies for Cody.
This video shows me how elaborate you can be, and I wonder if my desire for primitive simplicity is unrealistic. Then I get all happy again thinking about starting out as a true minimalist. We must follow our own personal intuition.
Def soo organized and that's what is impressive to me. Makes it cleaner. She could teach organization. Very nice and homey build with everything u need! Nice Theresa! 👏🏼👍🏼❤
Damn near the perfect van! And what a great wonderful lady!
I think she and her rig may have been one of the most inspiring videos I’ve seen Bob ! Love her attitude and visions 💕
This video is loaded with fantastic ideas.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Fantastic! Another classic "BW And The Nomads" video.
So sorry to hear about the theft, though. Yuma - what a surprise. "Every neighborhood is a bad neighborhood" now. Probably safer 'out in the desert'.
Wonderhussy always saying it’s safer out in the boonies.
Love her beautiful silver hair!!! Silver is the new blonde! Even youngsters like silver hair these days
Theresa, in love your home. Fantastic idea for the solar panel ! I know I was staying in the desert that it wouldn't be a heartache to have/use.
Bob, how about a video on securing your valuables. I see these hipsters posting click bait videos about break ins.
That is a gorgeous van!
Oh my absolutely love her dreams, I love my dreams but this one takes the cake of all teaching in our dreams. I'm utilizing this one on magic solar. Yeah😉🥰☕
Super Great Idea! On the 95 pound magnets. Annd convertible solar panel!
I too love the idea of mounting the panel on the back door awesome
I want to be this woman when I grow up... super cool lady ✌️
This is just an awesome build!!
Something new again, even to Bob!
Nice Sprinter. I think it's pretty close to a perfect candidate for a diy camper modders. Solid and no fancy electronics on the platform.
The solar on the door is very ingenious.
I am sure a lot of people will be using that idea.
What a smart solar idea!!!👍
Stay well! Safe travels!!!😊
Love the van, and what a great interview....
I was planning on doing mine with a similar floor plan, I just have to have a recliner instead of a bed & no curtains to reduce allergens.
The last 2 minutes of the video made me cry because she is such an inspiration and I so much want to live this way and be free to roam and wander.
Every one of your RV living videos are inspirational and amazing. Thank you!
She’s a very very cool woman. I like her. I love that she hikes, bikes, water sports. Fantastic healthy lifestyle,
Thanks Theresa for sharing your van with us!!!! Love it and the door solar panel is awesome!!!! What is the length of your sprinter? Great vid Bob!!!
What a great idea mounting the solar panel on the back door with magnets. I also noticed her quilts folded up in the front storage space of her van.
She is so freaking awesome!!!! I would love to meet someone like her on my future travels. What an amazing lady!!
What a lovely lady nice van god bless you and stay safe on your journey🙏♥
Love your videos .. 😎
"Ilove my van, I love my life"..... she sounds happy!😊
Fantastic design. Utterly inspirational. What a lovely woman!
Hello Sr, I been thinking about going on the van life, but for now I'm stuck at my sister house, she just got her house, and I have to be here to help her with her rent...
I love the idea of freedom, I see people from all the backgrounds of society very devastated from the situation right now here on California.
Next year is my year,. I think people suffer for the illusion of security they have created in this society.
I really love her van. It has so much in it. What an inspiration! She has such a peaceful disposition...even though thieves stole her solar she let it go and it all was returned back to her. We can all learn something by her non-reactive attitude. Thank you for this great tour!
What a wonderful lady and a great van!! 👍👍
--great to see a bike on-board!
Electric bike could be a perfect companion.
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Great video. I’d like to visit with her !
Can't wait to check out this beautiful van! Loved the interview and I bet the van is just as impressive. 😎
Neat van and a neat lady, its all good going on there.
Beautiful home! Ty both! Great solar idea!!
Thanks for sharing this well organized van. The solar panel with magnets is brilliant! Thank you.
What a great lady ! love her little home on wheels . She was blessed with this awesome idea of putting the solar panel on the back door and fastened with magnets is a bonus idea. Thank you for sharing.
Awesome practical and simplistic build. Solar panels is spot on. Surrounding areas looks comfy and beautiful. Goodspeed
Awesome lady. I would love a Sprinter. This is the second one I have seen today on you tube. It's all you need and not too big, but plenty of room for food and kitchen appliances, etc.
Never realized how huge the Sprinter vans were. Wow.
Very nice, I like her outlook.
Oh, I don't know about the fruits and veggies. My health is so much better since I gave them up.
Sweet idea with the panel on the door, great video Bob thanks 😊
Good interview Bob,
Amazing how the high top makes it feel so much more open.
I love the fact that she thought ahead and made that third solar panel removable for when it is not best to have the door open. What an inventive lady -- she implemented what I was thinking. Hahahaha!!!
Beautiful Blessing Darling..Alot of Extra' Especially the Shower..Yepeeeee..⚘🎚❤⭐🍑🦋
Amazing home, Theresa and her son did an outstanding job. I LOVE how she got the idea for the back door, magnet mounted solar panels from a dream! Lol! Super idea! Thanks for another great video, Bob!
Wow, so creative. IAm definitely going to borrow the flexi-solar panel door mount. I can't let go of myBike (yet)... so it will probably be seated the same. Thankhz so Much for sharing Your Home Theresa. Thankh You Bob. Wholeness n Essence of Love ((-;
I really like her set up!
You really need to upgrade your mic. To hear this lovely lady I need to increase the volume but then it makes you so loud. I've noticed that in a lot of your video's. Or maybe hold the camera farther away from you?
Just Call Me Oz Thank you for mentioning that.
Same
Lovely lady. stunning van. great layout