Solo Female & Her Custom Ford Camper Van - Work Life Balance On The Road
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VIDEO DESCRIPTION:
Kristin has been on the road for two years, and this 2019 Ford Transit is her second van. The exterior has a custom roof deck, outdoor shower, and an alarm system with a siren at the same decibels as a firetruck! Upon entering, you'll notice the partition wall separating the cab from the living space with a pocket door for easy access.
The van's interior has a gas stove/oven alongside a bathroom-sized kitchen sink with a butcher block for the countertops. She chose a 12 volt 80 liter Dometic fridge and installed a slide-out table directly above it. Her favorite spot in this tiny home is the bench seating next to the main door giving gorgeous views with a fresh air breeze. Kristin doesn't regret asking for her employment to be transferred to 100% remote as she still works 40 hours a week, but her office view is forever changing.
Insta: / wheretheroadforks__
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I love how honest she is with the pros and cons of having this kind of life style…
Another great thing about the wall is that sometimes dogs climb on the doors and open the power locks when you are out of the van. My Maltese once rolled down my window.
She has a really nice setup in this van. Something to consider would be a Compustar vehicle alarm with the drone mobile app. It will send messages to your phone if the vehicle is messed with. It also monitors temp inside & battery voltage plus remote start with GPS tracking of vehicle location.
Paranoid
@@gloriawelch3603 have you never heard of the saying better safe than sorry, he’s not paranoid he’s smart and you’re not
A "staycation in a home" I love that. Self-care is important for your mental health and overall well being, and a peaceful, stable routine every now and again is a fabulous thing to give yourself. Your van setup is very efficient, the decor is warm & inviting, and that angled entryway... sooo good.
Wow!!! Well thought out van and good to see the alarm system installed for safety. Your dogs are so gorgeous too and good protection! You're definitely good to go in the safety department. I can imagine travelling in your van and feeling safe! Well done!
Predators do care.
They'll go find an easier target!
I liked very much and her determination to get out of the imposed reality and make this real. She lives alone and works alone. This requires courage and an open mind to this world. I love to live, because this is fun and makes you depend on yourself in everything ❤️
One thing I would do. Is put a partition between the bed and the sink. Other than that I love it. Happy Traveling.
Very nice. I’d pick up a collapsible flex hose and find a way to connect it to your heater output vent. This way you could drop it on the floor when you don’t want to get blasted on your bench. If it is cold out you could pull the hose up under your bed covers.
The more of these I watch the more I'm drawn in
Me too!!
I agree
I enjoy watching their journey & learning their lifestyle but I could never do that. I couldn't part with my family heirlooms & passing our traditions & stories about each item along to the next generation. But that is why there is chocolate & vanilla! 👍🏻I do admire anyone who lives this lifestyle!
Great tour, beautiful home! You seem to have the best of all worlds in a sense - full-time work, but able to travel; traveling but have a home to settle into when you want; social life, but can drive away if you want; plus dogs!. I hope you're as healthy and happy as you appear. Safe travels!
Excellent Job young lady. Take care and stay healthy.
U mean GET healthy
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@@007nadineL GET HEALTHY WHY? YOU HAVE BEEN SICK LATELY?
So VERY excited about this build! Newly single after 28 years, this seems exactly what I’ve been searching for.
My question is the cost. Especially for the build. Thanks for sharing!
Her build pricing I would guesstimate would be about 40k for the van 50k to build all together 90k give or take
@@Jnash416 really that much 90k total?
@@MegaBpop yeah because she didn’t build it herself. It’s always cheaper if u know someone or have an idea with materials and carpentry.
@@smking_125 Thank You for the answer.
The gas alone will probably kill you at that size and weight at 3.50+ a gallon.
Very nice van. You got everything laid out nicely. Stay well and happy. Thank you for the video.
I really like the sliding door that can lock. I like Theo whole cab. Be extra safe and thank you for posting!
Really like this girl's video of her van design..and lifestyle setting.. really smart setup..'thankyou for her interview..👍😀
Ditto 🙏
Sameeee ❤️❤️this tiny home 🏠🏠
Really appreciate the info!!
Life throws curveballs and wrenches, sometimes both at the same time.
While I’m way on the other side of middle-age, this seems like an awesome way to spread my wings and learn to fly
I would say you made a good choice in the people that built your van. Good choice of colors, kind of a southwest look to me! Simple, but stylish and a lot of safety and security items. Its always great to have a backup plan, incase one gets tired of this lifestyle. I have to praise you women, for getting out there, so kudos to you. They don't come much Holier then You???? Cute jeans, you wear them well. Be safe and God Bless You!!!
I love how you set this van up
Don’t apologize or say you’re privileged. You go to work and earn your money. You can do what you want.
Do not fall into this trap. If you do, you will eventually find out that nobody cares.
Nice van..awesome channel!
I loved your video Kristin. Your van is incredibly well equipped. It even has 2 cute dogs and a very cute owner.
Yeah for the packing blocks & cubes. Cool beans on the AirBNB of the house!👍🏾
That is a lot of solar panels, you go girl! Yeah on the Jackery!
I love the way she explains and speaks. She knows what she taking about it, you can tell she was in road for long time.
Nice to see your dogs sharing van life. All the best and God bless you all.
Love this video. Well done. I live in my motorhome in New Zealand and love the lifestyle. For me the most important feature of my motorhome is the roomy bathroom and especially the hot shower. Makes a huge difference in the cold mornings. We are both . . . Living the dream 😀
Great van, pretty owner. Thanks for sharing your build out 🤝 great job on getting the solar.
Kristen, good you did a real home.
Van life is contained, after few days you more room to breathe, move around and relax.
Enjoy beautiful lady happy travels.
Love your layout. I like warm weather too. Less health problems in warm weather. Good size, short wheelbase, tall standing room ,cheerful ambiance ☮️🌵👍
Long wheelbase 148, but not the extended length.
Very nice layout, good video. She works for what she has so that’s not a privilege-it’s earned. Nicely done
Like the separation from the cab.
Hi - good job explaining everything!! lovely van and thanks for sharing your additional comments and advice on van conversion builds, having a house also, etc. Luv your dogs!! Thanks - best wishes!! Holly
my vanlife crush! loved watching this 🥰
Love the idea of having a regular home for when you need a break from van life.
Manage to take shits well in the van? I find maximum airflow is a definite must
Thanks for sharing your journey. It looks amazing and the fact you're a dog lover clinched it for me. Stay safe.
Sooo many questions....Where does your gray water go and how/where do you dump it? Same for the cassette toilet? How do you shower/bathe when you're in a public space? You really can sit on the solar panels up above? What about wi-fi? Since you work remotely, has it been a problem?
Not sure about how she deals with gray water from the sink but the potty has to be dumped in a public restroom and can be awkward to say the least! Not my favorite.
I did like the pocket door divider and the sink! Excellent idea!
Sweet rig!
Stash a .38 revolver somewhere within easy reach and don't say a word to anyone that you have it.
May God bless you and your cute critters!❤🧡💛🙏
YOU ARE A BEAUTIFUL GIRL ! AND YOUR VOICE IS REALLY WONDERFUL TOO. ONE OF THE BEST BUILDS I'VE SEEN. GOOD LUCK STAY SAFE GOD BLESS !!💕🌹✌☝️🌷
😍 loving the van, also very insightful tips. She has a lovely personality too. 🙂 Great episode, thanks!
More pictures of doggies. She is lucky to have a home and a live-in van.
@@WintersOfHope Thank you from braoadcasting from Planet Makenosense.
This is the fatest van I ever seen
Love the van wow I’m looking too doing the same and great that u have dogs too keep u company
love your floor plan and building options! thanks for all the great information.
She should’ve not givin details that her alarm isn’t hooked up and you should edit it out.
Way too many vans out there to pinpoint this one🤦
I have seen a ton of van builds, and your van is AMAZING! Love love love the affordability of the Transit vs Sprinter and your design has everything I would need in a van conversion and more!! You absolutely thought of everything from safety to sustainability!
Can I ask who did your van conversion??
l love the look of it but the whole time l was wondering how you kept your beautiful hair so clean & glossy. l'm hoping to get my own tiny home and by sharing your story it gives a person great tips, thank you for that. l think I'd have to have a full (van size) shower tho. l was happy to see the oven because it's not as common and l want an oven and flame burners to eyeball when l cook. And l want a dog co-pilot/buddy/alarm/protection. ☮
I’m sure genetics
Solar Module + Chg Controller + Battery/station/Inverter Plug and Play, with no moving parts total cost depends on type of Battery bank but the used Ebay module and controller are only 3-400! Unfortunately many RUclipsrs try to make Solar more complicated and confusing than it really is. 7-10 modules on a home grid tie system only runs 4-7k but installers like to charge 20k+ ? Modules have a 25 year warranty so used modules are ideal at a great bargain for Van Lifers!
Please, solo travelers connect to your community, Live OUT of your van, and get help for any depression that may arise! Safety Tip avoid parking near major freeways as they are magnates for drifters and thieves looking for a quick mark. Travel into townships find a nice apartment community with on street parking and just pull over! Happy Trails!
I love that van. I could live in that van.
That a practical door you've got there. Driver seat with glass sure hot and this door helped the back to be cool.
She looks so tiny standing next to the van, it’s like a full spacious apartment
Nice Van camper .. I'm 61 and living in my 25 foot travel trailer in the west Virginia mountains on my land.... I'm buying 1.25 acres in Florida now for my winter living .
Your custom van is really nice. Its nice and cozy. I love your dogs.
Looks like home beautiful thank you for the tips.
Love your home. Just lovely. Warm greetings from Australia. Safe travels and look forward to some more of your videos.
Love the van and her 2 dogs are gorgeous!!!
Wow, thank you so much for this detailed van build video.
I am so impressed with this kind of independence and bravery. People sort of annoy me but I can’t figure out how I could manage to live without people in my life.
Me too! Lol
Me three!
That build is amazing, I deal with the electrical systems. That build is pukka, the gal squeezed so much into an SWB
Well done.
From,
Brighton,
Great Britain
It's a long wheelbase 148 but not extended length. Hi roof.
Thanks for your video, it was very nice, and I got some things from your showing your van, how you set it up. Stay safe and just be yourself! There is a lot to see as you travel! Enjoy! God Bless!
Love your setup. I am thinking about getting a campers for myself so I can travel
Tip to her, about her none working alarm. If your in a jungle, you don't yell out to others letting them know your there!
Yea, right!?! Her two dogs are better protection! 💗 🐶 🐕 🐾 💪
Oh my goodness, how incredibly gorgeous!!! Oh, and the van is also quite nice.
Creep
Sweet setup. Clean and simple.
Nice. I like the idea of the staycation.
I love the oven. Your van is awesome 👏
Very functional and great build, respect!
Didn't fully understand the issue you have with the alarm plan at 18:00 ff - what exactly means you need a physical address, does it mean you need an address cum landline connection for the dispatchers?
If so, you can easily use your own house resp airbnb home as home address, even if you aren't always there. Because You do not need to have a physical landline but can have a virtual one, for example a so called skype in number (costs just a couple of bucks a year) which can be registered under this home address (and you should go and get their mail there for veryfiing the address).
Such a number works totally same as a normal landline number, means it comes with an area code and e.g. if somebody has free landline calls it will be included in the plan and so on. Nobody can make out that it is not a standard landline. And, most important: any calls to that number are either forwarded to your skype app on your smartphone (for free) or directly routed to your mobile number (in that case you have to pay some fees). If you don't pick up the app call (in case you have no data connection) it switches even automatically to your mobile number, so if you have at least call connection you receive the call.
In that way every security dispatcher can reach you immediately, where ever you are. And of course it works same for friends, family and your company mates, everybody can reach you under that landline number no matter where you physically are in that moment.
If you were my daughter I would be worried sick , a lone female is vulnerable please carry a fire arm and make sure you carry a phone also be very aware of your surroundings , its an amazing way to live just be careful , much love
I love this! So cheery and pretty.
The van is pretty amazing. She did a great job. It meets her needs.
i used 2 have a camper van,, just got tired of being hassled by the police,, now i travel by bicycle and can camp right under their nose. LOL,,,, 💖 LOVE YER SETUP 👍👍👍👍
Must be in the U.S. Sorry for your troubles, hopefully it will get better with tiny house growth.
I love the build , looks spacious!
A nice build though I don't know if I would like my toilet being inches away from my refrigerator... "Delta Faucets a name you can trust for low-flow Faucets ask your Plumber about us"...😂
Everything about this build is perfect
So lovely nice to hear we are all coping to life and live our way
I will never know why people travel with so many dogs. So much work on top of everything else. Cool van tho
I like her style,she's gotta clean, comfortable setup!! Nice
She needs to get the dog under control! Mine stopped shredding my pants when he was only a few weeks old!
She makes me wanna drop everything and live the van life……….with her of course😝
Just a small cabinet between the bed and the sink. A charging station. Put the heater under the front passenger seat.
Beautiful!!! I love your home!!!👠🚌👠
Hi! I work full time 40 hour weeks on a computer and was wondering if you could clarify how much solar you need, if you ever run out, and what you use for wireless internet and how much you need for that? I don't see many other van lifers working full time on a computer so it's hard to gauge.
Wow, nice setup Thank You for posting.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful home 😊
I can't even focus on the van because she's so beautiful 😍
A Great tour with you 🙋
beautiful van build out...congratulations and safe journeys
Nice, you really did your homework on the van. And yeah, the whole AirBnB thing is a good move as well. Passive Income and a home to go home too. Cool. Enjoy and pet the puppies for me.
Really impressed with the pocket door!
Wow...best looking van yet!
Love your setup
Could NEVER. But enjoy to those can can!
I love van and dogs enjoyed watching your video
Should get a chain door guard for the sliding door easy to install help with security.
Wow so pretty, really love this. Thanks for sharing this.
Where the road forks. Cute!
Your Van Build is so pretty and your dogs are so cute 🐶🐶
You have it under control. Well done.
Very nice setup. Have van will travel I'm ready to go.
"Stay-cation" Love it. Great van build. But the coverage about the puppies was totally inadequate! Next vid should definitely include interviewing the dogs. I liked the "I sold my house and all my possessions", and then you open the garage and there is about 14 tons of stuff in there! :-) I suppose the water tank balances the building of sink, cupboard etc one one side? Speaking of weight, did you have to reinforce/ lift the suspension?
As our dog [a Border Collie] gets older, he emits more [and "flavoursome" ] gases at night, our major concern is good ventilation when we build out our van!
Pretty girl and beautiful van.
Such a cute set-up!
I love your home just beautiful
This is an A+ Ep. Great video. Great details. Love it.