It's nicer that things aren't perfect, but realistic. It really shows that just getting out there is possible without spending so much money or only having a showroom campervan. I would ride away with this van anytime!!! Thanks for sharing..... Crystal, Craig's wife
You know, I absolutely love this! I want to try the lifestyle but was intimidated by the cost of buying and rigging out a van...not knowing whether I would like the life. I am recently retired and not young. I don't want to put a lot of money into something I may only do for a short time. So this is the perfect solution with a low cost and fixtures that aren't permanent but are removable and reusable elsewhere. I can actually see myself doing this!
My thoughts exactly, mfgr'd vans are extremely and even the custom built out vans are also expensive and to learn HOW TO live on the road this is the very best option for starters/newbies . Smart lady !
I did a minor build out and moved into a promaster 136 wheelbase and it was one of the best decisions I've ever made, because now I live in Laguna Beach about 50 yards from the ocean with $1,000,000 views
Adelina, I realllllly love what you've done with your van! The space looks so well organized and so comfy for a 'no build'. You don't know it but, you truly are my inspiration. Thank you for sharing!
Amen. I am 71 and want to retire. I want ease myself into it. I first need the right vehicle. I have a senior kitty and never goes outside. So my situation is a bit different. It looks so homey comfy and I love your ideas.
Love the little curtains you have on your window..with the pockets..you said they might not actually be curtains (you got from IKEA) but WOW what a great idea. 😊👍❤️
First time I’ve watched your video… you have done a great job making a personal space for yourself. I love that it’s no build.. gives all ladies the confidence to know that they can get this done and start living the good life! 👍👍👏👏
You have made the van so cozy and homey. And your ingenuity is top level! Bravo to you! Now you are enjoying the fruits of your labor. So happy for you!
*Newly Updated Safety Suggestions; 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 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. *Keep a Fire extinguisher handy *Smoke detectors, and Carbon monoxide detectors can be helpful *Mounted Dashboard camera front and rear possibly. Exterior vehicle cameras 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 *A set of long range 2 way radios, walkie talkies, to communicate with others during trips, some have 100 mile radius keep for emergencies. Use your own discretion regarding the use 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. I would suggest *NOT* to travel to locations without internet, cellular service in the Winter, the reason is that weather conditions can change quickly, and you absolutely DO NOT want a vehicle break down, or malfunction, and not have the availability to contact your family, and or emergency road assistance or emergency services. Safety is Paramount. Keep your vehicle gas filled 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, especially in slushy wet roads. Because you will Be driving more often in dusty, dirty windy, 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 to rotate. 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 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, etc. Please Be Safe..... God Be With You... Author Advocate for Humanity, Safety Advocate Jason Sandifer, Michigan 10/06/2022, 10/02/2022 10/08/2022, 10/10/2022, 10/16/2022, 10/23/2022 11/07/2022
I'm so excited that your video was suggested to me on RUclips! You have given me a new found hope to get my tiny life started without having to do a full build setup!!! Thank you for sharing so much with us. Blessings to you.
I really enjoyed this video. It showed how the use of practical, inexpensive things can be used to still have a dry, warm shelter with essentials. I've been watching converted vans done by either very handy folks or professionals, and while they are cute, they never shared the cost of the builds. This woman took advantage of sale and low cost items and is living comfortably. She wisely had professionals install her gas heater for safety purposes. I gather she doesn't actually live in her van full time like the other videos I have watched, but I can see her accomplish it if necessary. :)
Thank you so much! I can't believe what I saw! I have got one of those IKEA kitchenette rusting in my garden -I used it for my house renovation ten years ago. Wanted to use it for my garden outside but I now know where I'll put it. I want to try van life and that will save me a huge amount of hassle and money! Again, many thanks. I am forever grateful!
You rock girl. Thank you for being so beautiful and showing us all your experiences and your van You were intelligent and got to the point about your van I learnt so much and I loved everything about your van life At no time was I bored Keep up the great work Amanda from Australia Thank you for not being boring because some just go on about their problems So thank you for being so nice and inspiring to listen to
Hey, That was a wonderful video about you and your van. You gave me a lot of ideas for my van. Although I want to buy a conversion van and change it a little bit, I still can utilize the van that I have so when I go on the road, my wife and I can be comfy inside it and won't always have to spring for a hotel because they can be expensive depending where you go. Although I have a Ford van, there's a lot we can do with what we already have and Not go broke. Thank you so much, God Bless You.
your organizational skill is excellent...in that van you made your cozy sitting area that looks so cute & cozy / the bed / the drawer the kitchen...it looks so perfect and so cozy
"I'm glad to be home, but I'm not glad to be back." This cracked me up because I am in the southwest US at present, and home is in the north. I've been thinking that I want to be home, but I won't be glad to be back. I love your practical & comfort features in your van. So nice you can stand up and walk around. Great ideas. My "camper" is a car. Reflectix become very important for privacy in a case like that.
Longer than usual but a great video non-the-less. You've done a wonderful job fitting out your rig - totally functional until you decide on a permanent build.
WOW! Adelina Iam so impressed! Your creative skills have manifested in opening many adventurous doors! What an inspiiration you are to us. Great Video> Enjoyed every moment of it!
This is the most realistic van video I've ever seen👏👏 Bravo.... All other van videos are too tidy for a camp life. This is how camp is. natural. improvisation.
Oh my gosh! Thank you for this! I’ve ordered/paid for the IKEA items and am picking them up on Tuesday! Just bought a 2018 Ford Transit. Picking it up on Monday. Your ideas are going to have me on the road QUICKLY! Called a gf to tell her about your video; she had already seen it and had HER online IKEA bag full of your items, also! 😂
I'm slowly making my way through all your videos--as I'm sure you're aware as you so kindly respond to every comment I leave--and this is the first van video I've watched. Every video you put up is always great but this one struck a particularly inspiring note with me. I love how approachable your build is and how cozy but roomy your van is. Oh, the places I could go with a sweet rig like this! Thank you for all the great ideas you've given me, with this and all your videos!
Thank you for your comment Laura. I'm so glad that you're enjoying the videos. Yes, it IS a sweet rig 😁. I feel so free when I get to take it on a road trip. It's nice to know you've got everything you need to be safe and comfy and it didn't break the bank.
This was a great thorough tour. I love the fact that you didn't build out the van. You saved a lot of money and figured everything out yourself for what you need. Very good.
Great stuff. You are in Canada! Must get kind of cold there.. Seems like you are learning a LOT. Quite impressive! Seems like you have a lot of things yet not cluttered. You are awesome doing what you are doing! And you are very organized...which is one of the main keys to success in everything. I use black sheer fabric for curtains and towels,and for covering things. I used to use velcro when I first started 21 years ago, yet I bought and sold mini vans and it became unnecessary to use velcro as I saw a better way to put up curtains using a for to push the fabric into ceiling/wall spaces...super easy. Over time, simplicity really made sense. Using something, for several uses helps for multitasking items. Life is learning process as you well know. Love love love that you are exploring and learning so much! You are amazing. For a "no build" it almost looks like a build out. "No builds" are definitely where it's at...they're lighter, easy to rearrange, lighter weight to get much better gas mileage, and offers much more open space inside. I need a lot of space and windows...and simplicity. You are awesome, and beautiful...your hair style is super cute and attractive! Keep groovin' where ever you are...in your home .....your "adventure home!"
@@myBIGtinyhouselife this was for Forest Sky’s comment. They said they no longer used Velcro to holdup their black towels, so I was asking what did they use instead.
I love how simple & effective you have set up your van. I have not watched you before but I want to check out videos to learn specifically how well the minimal insulation is working out in cold & heat. Nice job.
Omg when I saw that kitchen setup at ikea I thought “ that’s my van life kitchen!” Thank you for showing it off so I could see it in action! 😊 I also love what you did with your rolling spice rack too. 👍🏽👍🏽
Way 2 go girl, the events of alternative living grows so much. Tiny house van life ,even mobile homes have never been so popular. Brave hearts ❤️ and soul movers have been great ambassadors 4 this world wide movement. It's lovely in there. Betsha it was a labor of love. Keep it up , thanks 4 the tour.
I plan to use my van as a “tent on wheels” and build as I go. After getting a 2010 Ford Escape SUV in 2015, and not an idea what I needed for a week of camping at the LDMA GOLD CAMP, it didn’t take but a night or 2 trying to get an air mattress to stay inflated all night, and no way to get air in and pouring rain out, to figure out a few items to get at Wal-Mart to make camping trips more comfortable! After a few camping trips, and buying a nice mattress and other essentials - women can sure get creative on shopping trips- I came up with a nice collection of gear for the next camping season! MUCH BETTER! Now all I need is a used Ford Transit cargo van to really get comfortable and ready for 2025!
I admire your creativity for this set up. It can serve as a guide to women who have no other options but to live in one on a low budget. Best I've viewed.
Great build out. I have an older Chevy Uplander van that I use for my business but I'm going to have to live in it for up to a month over the summer when I move my tiny house to a new lot and build it out. I'll be sure to keep your ideas in mind so I appreciate you sharing them!
@@carlacowling1789 Good job! Worth the investment. I just did a $350 engine mount replacement and it needs a $400 tie bar service, too, but it runs like new at 265,000++ miles now.
I'm commenting as I'm watching the video. Really great no-build build! We're looking for our van and need to keep the expenses down. So you're video is inspiring! Love the kitchenette and little couch from IKEA! I'm hoping you have links listed somewhere to the items you've purchased and "installed". Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience.
This is great good idea to build things like this easy and functional…. I am trying to build my van too with no luck because I relied on others to help 🤨🤨 but you give me a good example and this is what I need to do….. just one suggestion keep your keys 🔑 on the ignition…. Thanks so much for sharing ❤️🌹👏🏼
Adelina, you have done such a wonderful job on your van build. An inspiration to many on how to do things in a more affordable way 🙂 thank you. I live in Australia and have access to many of the same components you have used from IKEA. Hmmm… something for me to consider.
Looks fabulously efficient and organized to me. Why even bother with the expense of a permanent build? But then I'm super minimalistic (car camp in a Prius, after all 🥴) Good thing you travelled when you did.. what a mess you would be in now trying to travel back from BC. I'm on the Island now and have had decent weather thankfully. But then, home is Port Moody so no travel issues for me. Really enjoying your output! Thx for that!!
Awesome no build build! Love every part of it! Goes to show you don't need a costly build to make a van a home! New sub is here, looking forward to your channel. ✌️💕🇨🇦
Compact but cozy. Great organization. Envy your size. A minivan makes thing VERY compact, but I use it for daily use and camping. You gave me lots of ideas.
Fantastic job on the travellin van! Adelina are you looking in other places in BC or just the Island? I think you'd like the Salmon Arm area. Check out the Shushwap lakes. TY for your informative TH channel! Still my favorite!
That's a really smart and practical setup for not having stuff permanently built! It absolutely makes sense to get professional help to install the gasoline fed heater.
That’s an absolute amazingly organized and well thought out design! Thank you for sharing, lots of great ideas! Really like the kitchen set up from IKEA!
Thank you so much for sharing how you did this without a full/permanent build. One question - about rattle when you drive with all of the metal furnishings from ikea. Is it bad or nerve wracking? I’m currently a truck driver and when anything rattles in the bunk/living area it drives me crazy 😂😂😂. I’ve been watching van life videos for the past 4 yrs which led me to becoming a truck driver at 49 yo. Trucking is giving me the experience of living tiny and traveling while still having a job to do it. Trucking is also allowing me the ability to be rent free and save money so that in the next few years I can buy a van or build a tiny or shed conversion house. Between you and Chrome over at Vancity Vanlife, ive seen that this can definitely be done instantly without a crazy expensive or permanent build out. Thank you so much for that! Much love, best wishes, and safe travels. ❤️
Hi Teri. I put sticky felt pads behind everything that touches the van walls which really helps. But I think that some noise is inevitable without a full on, screwed into the walls, build out. I love your story BTW 😁.
Absolutely fantastic rig! I will be doing something like this one day, and I love how simple this build is. The really fancy rigs both intimidate me, and I find all the complicated systems to be daunting and unnecessary. I want to build something that I can fix, and won’t cost 20,000 to build. Love love love all your great ideas!! Thank you for sharing.
We did a 30 seater bus conversion on a budget, we used a lot of recycled furniture, repurposed fittings & fixtures (like our kitchen underbench drawers were alimium front bathroom vanity which was not as deep front to back, so an ex-caravan sink we found for $20AU fit perfectly, and it left room for a passageway between our upright 12v bushman Fridge/freezer, which is their largest, but rated T for extreme heat, handles parking at up to a 30 degree angle, has a door lock and uses less power to run than a 100w light globe (75w per day or about 4 5amps but it does average 2.25amps over 24hrs on 12v. Its a 285L upright caravan fridge with huge 60L freezer, We vac seal our meat into meal size portions, and even icecream in the freezer!! Ww have perfect kitchen for us with triangle layout between the caravan sink & drainer, the 4 burner gas cooktop/oven/grill. Everything was secondhand or free except for our gas/solar appliances .. We even added an RV mini 400watt windmill that we got for just $179 AU, plus its silent so no disturbing birds, other wildlife, or other campers. And as it uses no fuel to run it!! its ideal on the coast when its windy, or rainy or even works to recharge yovernight , you g generator We can take about 3weeks of food with us, in our 285L bushman fridge/60L freezer.+ We made a simple gravity fed rainwater collection system with a collapsibe bucket and a brass garden hose connector to hook up our water filler hose to, plus we have 10 x 30Litre drinking water storage under our QS bed, interconnected, and small enough to carry to lake or waterfalls river, We have 2 water filters. On filler hose, we made the rainwater collection system for about $30AU collapsible bucket + glued sealed a brass garden hose connector to the bottom of it. If you use recycled funiture, you can fit out an RV for under $2 grand Aussie $ under for about $40AU We added and some free mater
I wish I knew how to search RUclips better so I could find the van build videos and watch them in order. I found the first one then while looking for #2 i got lost and now I can’t find any of the others that I was scrolling past. I am OCD and I prefer to watch things in order 🤷🏻♀️🤣🤣. I will keep searching until I find them all. I am really enjoying the tiny home vids and can’t wait to see all your van vids too. You explain everything so nicely. Your videos are a pleasure to watch
I love all of the Ikea ideas you've got going on there. This is perfect! No buildish , looks just as good as of you'd built in it. I totally want to do this too.
That was a great video. Your van is awesome. Extremely cozy and comfortable looking, but also utilitarian. It sounds like you're not finished with it yet. What other things do you plan to do do your van?
I’d like to get some solar put in but that will wait till summer. I would like to get the walls and ceiling finished down the road. Having said that, it’s super functional and cozy now so I’m not in a big hurry 😊
Wow 🤩 I love what you’ve done with the place 👍🏽 you are absolutely amazing and so inspirational. Your van looks very comfy and cozy. You did an awesome job 👏🏽 I love your organization and the items you found are perfect.
Adelina, you are one prepared, smart lady! I really like how you have turned your van into a comfy space for you and Sophie if needed. I have been following you for about a year. You are truly a no nonsense girl, which I admire. If I do a van, I will definitely try to duplicate yours! I wish you and Sophie the absolute very best! God bless! A Nana from Texas (USA)
You’ve put a lot of thought into this as well as work and it shows. You know everything about it because it came from your mind’s eye. That was absolutely the most in-depth tour I have seen here on RUclips. A great balance of what you did, why you did, and how it works. Thank you for having us over to visit. 1/2 hr well spent.
Hi! I really appreciated your video. My son is going to college to play soccer and I was looking at a van to live and travel to his games. I was so overwhelmed at the buildouts and the cost, well, that was totally out of my budget. With what you showed in your video, I now feel more comfortable and am excited versus overwhelmed. Now the challenge is finding a van new vs used. Thank you again!!
@@myBIGtinyhouselife YAS! i am watching them now, from the day you purchased the van. I feel so excited and that I CAN do this after stumbling on your channel this am. My son leaves, thinking in July, so I am starting my van search today. Should i go used or bit the bullet on a new car. I could use a new car, i drive a 2013 yaris with over 200K miles.
I've watched a lot of van build videos. Out of all of them I enjoyed & got more out of yours than any other's. Your build is more practical, usable & realistic. Plus it seems very comfy & homie. I appreciate your video. Thank you!
This video is very helpful as I am researching vans and I need to do a very basic build initially. I will go back and watch your videos where you show the sound deadening and insulation installations. Thank you for sharing.
It's nicer that things aren't perfect, but realistic. It really shows that just getting out there is possible without spending so much money or only having a showroom campervan. I would ride away with this van anytime!!! Thanks for sharing..... Crystal, Craig's wife
Great informative video. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much 😊
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Agreed. ✌😊
Agreed
You know, I absolutely love this! I want to try the lifestyle but was intimidated by the cost of buying and rigging out a van...not knowing whether I would like the life. I am recently retired and not young. I don't want to put a lot of money into something I may only do for a short time. So this is the perfect solution with a low cost and fixtures that aren't permanent but are removable and reusable elsewhere. I can actually see myself doing this!
I'm so glad you like it ☺️.
My thoughts exactly, mfgr'd vans are extremely and even the custom built out vans are also expensive and to learn HOW TO live on the road this is the very best option for starters/newbies . Smart lady !
🙏🏼😊
Agreed
I did a minor build out and moved into a promaster 136 wheelbase and it was one of the best decisions I've ever made, because now I live in Laguna Beach about 50 yards from the ocean with $1,000,000 views
The best thing about a no build van is the fact that you can play with the way things fit till you get it the way you want it permanently
Exactly! 😁
totally agree. That's what I intend to do. She's a smart gal.
A smart person thinks of different ways of using things. Even if you were not suppose to use it that way.😊😺.
Adelina, I realllllly love what you've done with your van! The space looks so well organized and so comfy for a 'no build'. You don't know it but, you truly are my inspiration. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks so much! 😊
Amen. I am 71 and want to retire. I want ease myself into it. I first need the right vehicle. I have a senior kitty and never goes outside. So my situation is a bit different. It looks so homey comfy and I love your ideas.
Thank you Suezette. 😊
Love the little curtains you have on your window..with the pockets..you said they might not actually be curtains (you got from IKEA) but WOW what a great idea. 😊👍❤️
Where do you usually travel to? Just be safe.. I love traveling in my RV also. (I’m 73,live in California ) REMEMBER life’s too short.. enjoy
I have seen LOTS of van no-builds but this one blew me away. Just sayin! Great job. I'm stealing most of these. LOL
Thanks 😊!
Adelina, now that we can see the full finished "product"....you did a fantastic job. You're SUPER ORGANIZED! Look forward to the next one. Cheers.
Thanks Ian 😊
Yes you did an awesome job, no build, build.
❤️😊
Fantastic job and I really like that you kept things light and not adding a bunch of weight to the van!
😊 thanks
I totally agree with you a Lisa..
very well done to you Madame and merci for your home on wheels(aka van) tour
This "No Build" idea is perfect for those who want to have a multipurpose van, which where we are currently in our lives. Thank you for sharing.
You’re welcome ☺️
First time I’ve watched your video… you have done a great job making a personal space for yourself. I love that it’s no build.. gives all ladies the confidence to know that they can get this done and start living the good life! 👍👍👏👏
Thanks so much ☺️❤️
You have made the van so cozy and homey. And your ingenuity is top level! Bravo to you! Now you are enjoying the fruits of your labor. So happy for you!
Thanks so much 😊
*Newly Updated Safety Suggestions;
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 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.
*Keep a Fire extinguisher handy
*Smoke detectors, and Carbon monoxide detectors can be helpful
*Mounted Dashboard camera front and rear possibly.
Exterior vehicle cameras
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
*A set of long range 2 way radios, walkie talkies, to communicate with others during trips, some have 100 mile radius keep for emergencies.
Use your own discretion regarding the use 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.
I would suggest *NOT* to travel to locations without internet, cellular service in the Winter, the reason is that weather conditions can change quickly, and you absolutely DO NOT want a vehicle break down, or malfunction, and not have the availability to contact your family, and or emergency road assistance or emergency services.
Safety is Paramount.
Keep your vehicle gas filled
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, especially in slushy wet roads.
Because you will Be driving more often in dusty, dirty windy, 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 to rotate.
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 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, etc.
Please Be Safe.....
God Be With You...
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so inspiring and gives such hope and possibility for anyone to do this.. ... well done.. thanks for sharing.... God bless you...
Thanks so much Penny 😊
I'm so excited that your video was suggested to me on RUclips! You have given me a new found hope to get my tiny life started without having to do a full build setup!!! Thank you for sharing so much with us. Blessings to you.
That’s awesome! Good luck 😁
I really enjoyed this video. It showed how the use of practical, inexpensive things can be used to still have a dry, warm shelter with essentials. I've been watching converted vans done by either very handy folks or professionals, and while they are cute, they never shared the cost of the builds. This woman took advantage of sale and low cost items and is living comfortably. She wisely had professionals install her gas heater for safety purposes. I gather she doesn't actually live in her van full time like the other videos I have watched, but I can see her accomplish it if necessary. :)
Thanks Carmen 😊🎄
Thank you so much! I can't believe what I saw! I have got one of those IKEA kitchenette rusting in my garden -I used it for my house renovation ten years ago. Wanted to use it for my garden outside but I now know where I'll put it. I want to try van life and that will save me a huge amount of hassle and money! Again, many thanks. I am forever grateful!
I'm so glad it was helpful ☺️.
The only "tiny" problem...now to get the van...lol! @@myBIGtinyhouselife
You rock girl. Thank you for being so beautiful and showing us all your experiences and your van You were intelligent and got to the point about your van
I learnt so much and I loved everything about your van life At no time was I bored Keep up the great work Amanda from Australia
Thank you for not being boring because some just go on about their problems
So thank you for being so nice and inspiring to listen to
Hi Amanda. I'm glad you enjoyed the video 😊.
Hey, That was a wonderful video about you and your van. You gave me a lot of ideas for my van. Although I want to buy a conversion van and change it a little bit, I still can utilize the van that I have so when I go on the road, my wife and I can be comfy inside it and won't always have to spring for a hotel because they can be expensive depending where you go. Although I have a Ford van, there's a lot we can do with what we already have and Not go broke. Thank you so much, God Bless You.
I'm glad it gave you some ideas you can use. 😁
your organizational skill is excellent...in that van you made your cozy sitting area that looks so cute & cozy / the bed / the drawer the kitchen...it looks so perfect and so cozy
Thanks so much 😊
You did a great job making your van like home!
"I'm glad to be home, but I'm not glad to be back." This cracked me up because I am in the southwest US at present, and home is in the north. I've been thinking that I want to be home, but I won't be glad to be back.
I love your practical & comfort features in your van. So nice you can stand up and walk around. Great ideas. My "camper" is a car. Reflectix become very important for privacy in a case like that.
Thanks 😊
Longer than usual but a great video non-the-less. You've done a wonderful job fitting out your rig - totally functional until you decide on a permanent build.
Thanks Ruth. 😊
WOW! Adelina Iam so impressed! Your creative skills have manifested in opening many adventurous doors! What an inspiiration you are to us. Great Video> Enjoyed every moment of it!
Thanks Allie 😊
As always you are very organized. I can tell you are enjoying your little nest. I sure hope you find a way to live on the island. Enjoy 🤗
Thanks Shirley 😊
Finally someone that used the IKEA mini kitchen in their van!!! I was waiting for it!! they have a new one that it's black that is amazing too!
Yes, I considered the black one but it is deeper and taller so I went with the smaller one. I agree, why aren’t they used more often? 🤷🏻♀️😊
This is the most realistic van video I've ever seen👏👏 Bravo.... All other van videos are too tidy for a camp life. This is how camp is. natural. improvisation.
Thanks 😊
Thanks for sharing your impressive van build. Your gray water tank is genius.
Thanks 😁
You are really resourceful. Glad you’re happy with what you’ve accomplished… gotta be proud of yourself!!!
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Very interesting, kept me riveted!!
Think your DIY's are great & thoroughly enjoyed the comentry.
Many blessings from South Africa 🇿🇦
Thank you! 😊
Love you van so honey. You did a great job. Cannot wait to hear where you are going to place your tiny home. By the way love the weather you have on !
Oh my gosh! Thank you for this! I’ve ordered/paid for the IKEA items and am picking them up on Tuesday! Just bought a 2018 Ford Transit. Picking it up on Monday. Your ideas are going to have me on the road QUICKLY! Called a gf to tell her about your video; she had already seen it and had HER online IKEA bag full of your items, also! 😂
Thanks for the tour. You are so organized! Love the way you've made it so homey.
Thanks Sue 😁
Nice make-do options. Something anyone could do, to test-out vanlife. Realistic. Nice.
Thanks 😊
I'm slowly making my way through all your videos--as I'm sure you're aware as you so kindly respond to every comment I leave--and this is the first van video I've watched. Every video you put up is always great but this one struck a particularly inspiring note with me. I love how approachable your build is and how cozy but roomy your van is. Oh, the places I could go with a sweet rig like this! Thank you for all the great ideas you've given me, with this and all your videos!
Thank you for your comment Laura. I'm so glad that you're enjoying the videos. Yes, it IS a sweet rig 😁. I feel so free when I get to take it on a road trip. It's nice to know you've got everything you need to be safe and comfy and it didn't break the bank.
Your water system is ingenious. Thanks so much for sharing!
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This was a great thorough tour. I love the fact that you didn't build out the van. You saved a lot of money and figured everything out yourself for what you need. Very good.
Thanks 😊
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Double bungees of every size are definitely your friend for no-build build. Nice assortment of items to make it feel like home.
Absolutely 😀
Great stuff. You are in Canada! Must get kind of cold there..
Seems like you are learning a LOT. Quite impressive! Seems like you have a lot of things yet not cluttered.
You are awesome doing what you are doing! And you are very organized...which is one of the main keys to success in everything.
I use black sheer fabric for curtains and towels,and for covering things. I used to use velcro when I first started 21 years ago, yet I bought and sold mini vans and it became unnecessary to use velcro as I saw a better way to put up curtains using a for to push the fabric into ceiling/wall spaces...super easy. Over time, simplicity really made sense. Using something, for several uses helps for multitasking items.
Life is learning process as you well know.
Love love love that you are exploring and learning so much! You are amazing.
For a "no build" it almost looks like a build out. "No builds" are definitely where it's at...they're lighter, easy to rearrange, lighter weight to get much better gas mileage, and offers much more open space inside. I need a lot of space and windows...and simplicity.
You are awesome, and beautiful...your hair style is super cute and attractive!
Keep groovin' where ever you are...in your home .....your "adventure home!"
So if you didn’t use Velcro what did you use to hold up your black towels ?
What do you mean by ‘black towels’?
@@myBIGtinyhouselife this was for Forest Sky’s comment. They said they no longer used Velcro to holdup their black towels, so I was asking what did they use instead.
Ahhh 😁
I love how simple & effective you have set up your van. I have not watched you before but I want to check out videos to learn specifically how well the minimal insulation is working out in cold & heat. Nice job.
Thanks 😊
Thanks for the video…very functional layout. I never knew they made graters that small. 😁
I didn’t know the Chinese heaters came in regular gasoline. Thank you for this!! That tidbit of information alone was worth the watch!!
I’ll be doing a dedicated video in the heater soon.
Omg when I saw that kitchen setup at ikea I thought “ that’s my van life kitchen!” Thank you for showing it off so I could see it in action! 😊 I also love what you did with your rolling spice rack too. 👍🏽👍🏽
I love it 😻
yes..I goin to ikea..its perfect..I wish I saw this video sooner..i like her style
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Nice to see someone who has just set up a van to live in that isn't looking so expensive. An inspiration to see a woman too alone.
Hi. Thanks. I don't live in my van though I think I easily could. I live in a tiny house.
This is one of the best van no builds I've seen! It's perfect. Thank you for sharing. I'm in love with it.
Thanks so much! 😊
Way 2 go girl, the events of alternative living grows so much. Tiny house van life ,even mobile homes have never been so popular. Brave hearts ❤️ and soul movers have been great ambassadors 4 this world wide movement. It's lovely in there. Betsha it was a labor of love. Keep it up , thanks 4 the tour.
Thanks Carolyn 😊
Lovely, smart and nicely organized.
Thanks 😊
I plan to use my van as a “tent on wheels” and build as I go.
After getting a 2010 Ford Escape SUV in 2015, and not an idea what I needed for a week of camping at the LDMA GOLD CAMP, it didn’t take but a night or 2 trying to get an air mattress to stay inflated all night, and no way to get air in and pouring rain out, to figure out a few items to get at Wal-Mart to make camping trips more comfortable!
After a few camping trips, and buying a nice mattress and other essentials - women can sure get creative on shopping trips- I came up with a nice collection of gear for the next camping season! MUCH BETTER!
Now all I need is a used Ford Transit cargo van to really get comfortable and ready for 2025!
I love your “tent on wheels” plan!
I just love what you've done and are doing with your tiny home on wheels. Stay safe and TFS💖
Thanks 😊
I admire your creativity for this set up. It can serve as a guide to women who have no other options but to live in one on a low budget. Best I've viewed.
Thanks so much 😊
You really did a GREAT job making everything functional and cozy. Well done!
Thanks Edith 😁.
Very nice
Great ideas. Love the portable toilet
Great build out. I have an older Chevy Uplander van that I use for my business but I'm going to have to live in it for up to a month over the summer when I move my tiny house to a new lot and build it out. I'll be sure to keep your ideas in mind so I appreciate you sharing them!
How exciting Kim! Good for you! ❤️😊
I got an Uplander too! Bought it off service from the postal service for $1,100. It needs quite a bit of work, but parts are abundant and cheap.
@@carlacowling1789 Good job! Worth the investment. I just did a $350 engine mount replacement and it needs a $400 tie bar service, too, but it runs like new at 265,000++ miles now.
Thank you! Nice to see a self converted van that is functional and looks comfortable.
Thanks 😊
I love it! All of it..it’s Perfect! You’ve pretty much thought of everything!
Thanks 😊
I'm commenting as I'm watching the video. Really great no-build build! We're looking for our van and need to keep the expenses down. So you're video is inspiring! Love the kitchenette and little couch from IKEA! I'm hoping you have links listed somewhere to the items you've purchased and "installed".
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience.
Thanks ☺️
Really cool! Thank you for sharing.
You are such a lovely person and your tour was delightful. You did a wonderful job on your van. Thank you for sharing with us.
Happy trails!
Thanks so much 😊!
This is great good idea to build things like this easy and functional…. I am trying to build my van too with no luck because I relied on others to help 🤨🤨 but you give me a good example and this is what I need to do….. just one suggestion keep your keys 🔑 on the ignition…. Thanks so much for sharing ❤️🌹👏🏼
Adelina, you have done such a wonderful job on your van build. An inspiration to many on how to do things in a more affordable way 🙂 thank you. I live in Australia and have access to many of the same components you have used from IKEA. Hmmm… something for me to consider.
Thanks Michelle ☺️
Wonderful vlog; thanks for sharing! You’ve done an excellent job of set up!
Thanks so much 😁
You are one of my inspirations, Adelina!
The van looks so comfortable,cozy and practical the way you have organized ! Excellent video !
Thanks so much! 😊
Well done Adelina, that's perfect. You have everything you need and you have the best of both worlds 👍😉🇮🇪🍀
Thanks 😊
Wow very impressed with all you've done. Looks super comfortable & seems to cover all your necessities. Take care & stay warm. Hugs to Sophie. ♥️🐈🌹
Thanks Gaile ❤️
Looks fabulously efficient and organized to me. Why even bother with the expense of a permanent build? But then I'm super minimalistic (car camp in a Prius, after all 🥴)
Good thing you travelled when you did.. what a mess you would be in now trying to travel back from BC. I'm on the Island now and have had decent weather thankfully. But then, home is Port Moody so no travel issues for me.
Really enjoying your output! Thx for that!!
Hi! I agree, it’s working so well as is that I may never do a ‘full’ buildout. Id like to fully insulate and get some solar though.
@@myBIGtinyhouselife agree also that insulation would be the important step
The van looks great. Well done!!
Thanks 😊
Awesome no build build! Love every part of it! Goes to show you don't need a costly build to make a van a home! New sub is here, looking forward to your channel. ✌️💕🇨🇦
Thanks so much 😊❤️
Wow 🤩 I loved your van. You think about everything! Enjoy your Van 🚐 👏🏻👏🏻❤️😍
Thanks so much 😊
Compact but cozy. Great organization. Envy your size. A minivan makes thing VERY compact, but I use it for daily use and camping. You gave me lots of ideas.
Thanks Joann ☺️
Fantastic job on the travellin van! Adelina are you looking in other places in BC or just the Island? I think you'd like the Salmon Arm area. Check out the Shushwap lakes. TY for your informative TH channel! Still my favorite!
Hi Lori. Yes, I’m definitely considering those areas as well.
That's a really smart and practical setup for not having stuff permanently built! It absolutely makes sense to get professional help to install the gasoline fed heater.
Thanks
I really enjoyed that tour of your van. You take care. Sorry about the phone. That’s always a bummer.
Thanks 😊
Washing those armpits! 😀 Girlfriend is keepin' it real. Great video, great organizing skills.
😁 thanks!
It’s lovely, as is your enthusiasm for it 😀
Thanks 😊
Best no build van build I’ve seen. So many great ideas!!!
Thanks so much 😊!
That’s an absolute amazingly organized and well thought out design! Thank you for sharing, lots of great ideas! Really like the kitchen set up from IKEA!
Thanks 😊
Love your van. Especially as you have not spent silly money, and have made it so cosy and functional. Sending you much love ❤️
Thanks! ☺️
Thank you so much for sharing how you did this without a full/permanent build. One question - about rattle when you drive with all of the metal furnishings from ikea. Is it bad or nerve wracking? I’m currently a truck driver and when anything rattles in the bunk/living area it drives me crazy 😂😂😂. I’ve been watching van life videos for the past 4 yrs which led me to becoming a truck driver at 49 yo. Trucking is giving me the experience of living tiny and traveling while still having a job to do it. Trucking is also allowing me the ability to be rent free and save money so that in the next few years I can buy a van or build a tiny or shed conversion house. Between you and Chrome over at Vancity Vanlife, ive seen that this can definitely be done instantly without a crazy expensive or permanent build out. Thank you so much for that! Much love, best wishes, and safe travels. ❤️
Hi Teri. I put sticky felt pads behind everything that touches the van walls which really helps. But I think that some noise is inevitable without a full on, screwed into the walls, build out. I love your story BTW 😁.
Appreciate your your straight forward showing of how a quick easy conversion is obtainable! Great explanation! Thank you! Very thorough
You’re welcome ☺️
Absolutely fantastic rig! I will be doing something like this one day, and I love how simple this build is. The really fancy rigs both intimidate me, and I find all the complicated systems to be daunting and unnecessary. I want to build something that I can fix, and won’t cost 20,000 to build. Love love love all your great ideas!! Thank you for sharing.
Thanks so much 😁.
That profile picture 👍
@@christinamann3640 thanks!! That was my favorite christmas gift last year (2020).
We did a 30 seater bus conversion on a budget, we used a lot of recycled furniture, repurposed fittings & fixtures (like our kitchen underbench drawers were alimium front bathroom vanity which was not as deep front to back, so an ex-caravan sink we found for $20AU fit perfectly, and it left room for a passageway between our upright 12v bushman Fridge/freezer, which is their largest, but rated T for extreme heat, handles parking at up to a 30 degree angle, has a door lock and uses less power to run than a 100w light globe (75w per day or about 4 5amps but it does average 2.25amps over 24hrs on 12v. Its a 285L upright caravan fridge with huge 60L freezer, We vac seal our meat into meal size portions, and even icecream in the freezer!! Ww have perfect kitchen for us with triangle layout between the caravan sink & drainer, the 4 burner gas cooktop/oven/grill. Everything was secondhand or free except for our gas/solar appliances .. We even added an RV mini 400watt windmill that we got for just $179 AU, plus its silent so no disturbing birds, other wildlife, or other campers. And as it uses no fuel to run it!! its ideal on the coast when its windy, or rainy or even works to recharge yovernight , you g generator We can take about 3weeks of food with us, in our 285L bushman fridge/60L freezer.+ We made a simple gravity fed rainwater collection system with a collapsibe bucket and a brass garden hose connector to hook up our water filler hose to, plus we have 10 x 30Litre drinking water storage under our QS bed, interconnected, and small enough to carry to lake or waterfalls river,
We have 2 water filters. On filler hose, we made the rainwater collection system for about $30AU collapsible bucket + glued sealed a brass garden hose connector to the bottom of it. If you use recycled funiture, you can fit out an RV for under $2 grand Aussie $ under
for about $40AU We added and some free mater
Great presentation ! One of the BEST no builds! IKEA here I come!
Thanks 😊
Your van looks great! You did a great job! I’m impressed with your organization! Enjoyed your videos looking for a place for your tiny home!
Thanks 🙏🏼😊
I wish I knew how to search RUclips better so I could find the van build videos and watch them in order. I found the first one then while looking for #2 i got lost and now I can’t find any of the others that I was scrolling past. I am OCD and I prefer to watch things in order 🤷🏻♀️🤣🤣. I will keep searching until I find them all. I am really enjoying the tiny home vids and can’t wait to see all your van vids too. You explain everything so nicely. Your videos are a pleasure to watch
Hi. There is a van build playlist on the channel that you can watch in order.
Very impressive in every way, and so pretty as well! Thanks for mentioning the toilet option. I wanted to ask, but didn’t want to be rude. :)
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i wondered about that too.
I love all of the Ikea ideas you've got going on there. This is perfect! No buildish , looks just as good as of you'd built in it. I totally want to do this too.
Thanks so much 😊
That was a great video. Your van is awesome. Extremely cozy and comfortable looking, but also utilitarian. It sounds like you're not finished with it yet. What other things do you plan to do do your van?
I’d like to get some solar put in but that will wait till summer. I would like to get the walls and ceiling finished down the road. Having said that, it’s super functional and cozy now so I’m not in a big hurry 😊
Wow. Really impressed how you furnished this without a build out. And who knew you could do that all at ikea. Thanks for sharing.
You’re welcome ☺️
Wow 🤩 I love what you’ve done with the place 👍🏽 you are absolutely amazing and so inspirational. Your van looks very comfy and cozy. You did an awesome job 👏🏽 I love your organization and the items you found are perfect.
Thanks! I appreciate that ❤️😊
Adelina, you are one prepared, smart lady! I really like how you have turned your van into a comfy space for you and Sophie if needed. I have been following you for about a year. You are truly a no nonsense girl, which I admire. If I do a van, I will definitely try to duplicate yours! I wish you and Sophie the absolute very best! God bless! A Nana from Texas (USA)
Thanks so much Vivian! Sophie and I appreciate you watching ☺️.
Very practical and easy for anyone to do… Perfect! Thank You for the video! 🌀💚🌀
You’re welcome ☺️
It’s so nice to see Canadians doing the no- build vans. I really like your van. I hope that you enjoy your travels 👍🏻❤️🇨🇦
Your pits!!!! OMG. You are so funny and real. I love your videos. You’re turning me vegan too.
Thanks Marilyn ❤️😊
You’ve put a lot of thought into this as well as work and it shows. You know everything about it because it came from your mind’s eye. That was absolutely the most in-depth tour I have seen here on RUclips. A great balance of what you did, why you did, and how it works. Thank you for having us over to visit. 1/2 hr well spent.
Thanks so much 😊
It is so great to know i could do this someday!
You can! ❤️😊
Hi! I really appreciated your video. My son is going to college to play soccer and I was looking at a van to live and travel to his games. I was so overwhelmed at the buildouts and the cost, well, that was totally out of my budget. With what you showed in your video, I now feel more comfortable and am excited versus overwhelmed. Now the challenge is finding a van new vs used. Thank you again!!
I'm so glad my video helped. If you watch the build videos you'll see that I'm a beginner. If I can do it, you can too! Good luck 🤞 ❤️.
@@myBIGtinyhouselife YAS! i am watching them now, from the day you purchased the van. I feel so excited and that I CAN do this after stumbling on your channel this am. My son leaves, thinking in July, so I am starting my van search today. Should i go used or bit the bullet on a new car. I could use a new car, i drive a 2013 yaris with over 200K miles.
Only you can decide but if it were me I'd never buy new and take the depreciation hit. Keep me updated. You should film it!
You thought of everything. Awesome van tour.
Thanks 😊
Your No-Build Build has been the best I’ve seen yet. May want to do this someday. Thanks for sharing. Safe travels.
Thank you!
You are sooooo clever! What about emergency potty? How did the cooler work out for you?
Yes my friend, you are AWESOME! WELL DONE 👏
Thanks. 😊
I've watched a lot of van build videos. Out of all of them I enjoyed & got more out of yours than any other's. Your build is more practical, usable & realistic. Plus it seems very comfy & homie. I appreciate your video. Thank you!
Thanks Angela! ☺️
Brilliant no build build! I think Ikea need to do a range of units specifically for vans!
Me too!
Great idea.
This video is very helpful as I am researching vans and I need to do a very basic build initially. I will go back and watch your videos where you show the sound deadening and insulation installations. Thank you for sharing.
Glad it was helpful! 😁