VAN TOUR, Fulltime nomad's Ram Promaster 2500. She's been on the road for two years.
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- Опубликовано: 28 апр 2023
- Charlotte explains why she loves the nomad life in her van. Check out her Facebook page and new RUclips channel. Link to her channel is below products she showed.
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I like how you don't interrupt the folks you interview! Refreshing!
I try really hard to let them tell their story. 💙🦋💙
@@ButterflyTracks Excellent interview techniques.
I agree! Excellent interviewer, who lets people tell their stories without interruption, but with really good questions & observations.❤️🇨🇦
Love this interview ! Wishing so much that i had had the foresight in 2012 when my house sold & i was alone to go ahead & buy a home on wheels like this one. Now i am in my 80th year & planning an extended road trip in my 2008 Toyota Solara Convertible !! Seriously ! May even sleep in it a few nights ! Using a twin size roll up futon in the laid back passenger seat & several thick blankets & pillows for comfort with feet on top of my cooler in the floor board of that seat. Be like a tent with my new canvas top ! Yes i can !
You are impressive, Carol. And you have a plan! 💙🦋💙
I could listen to you ladies talking all day. So positive and uplifting 😊
I wish I could have put the whole conversion in the video. She's so much fun to be around. 🦋
I love van tours, and this one really resonated with me. I love what she said about the freedom of finding out who you are when you can just be yourself.
The people are the best part of van tours. Especially Charlotte. 🦋
This van is so cleverly designed, organized & decorated. It’s amazing how much stuff this lady has found room for in this van. Well done.❤️🇨🇦
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" Free To Be Me.." that is the common thread that bonds these solo traveling women. Thank you for sharing.
Yes, they all release the expectations that they and others put on them. 🦋
Great idea for the solar panels😊. Luv the wallpaper. Looks like woods but keeps the magnetic capability. Amazing outlook on life too😊. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching, R Lee. 🙂
This lady is absolutely lovely I can listen to her talk all day. Good for you lady.
Thanks for this video! I love how everyone is happy and free doing what they want to do and being themselves. I always look forward to these positive outlooks and I cant wait for the day when I begin this journey as well
I love her story! She’s a precious soul! Keep love life!✨✨✨
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that’s my grandma! ☺️ you will never meet another like her!!
Amazing ,the road is our Adventure enjoy new puppy
Thanks, Richard! 💙🦋💙
I intend on being a full time nomad when I turn 60. In two years. I have my SUV and I'm going to make myself go camping as Charlotte did. I've been wanting to make this transition in my life for quite some time. Her kitchen shelf and dresser really stood out to me. Now I've got to get a Berky. Lol Thank you Jan and Charlotte for showing this wonderful home. You mentioned military and your friend Nola. I had a friend years ago Nola Latham she had like 7 children. Just brought back a memory for me.
Thank you, Deb. 💙🦋💙
We have a Facebook group for women who are interested in traveling and camping. It's for women only and I hope you can join us. A safe place to exchange information about nomad adventures, caravans and meetups.
Butterfly Tribe Women Who Camp 💙 🦋 💙
facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share
What an awesome interview! Love her! Nomads are such wonderful people.
Yes, all of them I've met have been wonderful. 💙
Thank you ladies for showing us how to do it so well! I'm turning 55 next week & still have a 16.5 yr old at home. I hope to join this lifestyle in a couple of years! This makes me 😭 cuz I just lost my Mom and she always had an adventurous spirit. I know she would have loved being a Nomad if it had been as common as it is now, even 10 -15 years ago especially for women. ❤
Yes, this lifestyle is part of a new women's movement. My mom has had an adventurous spirit too. 💙🦋💙
My tip for those that like to read like me. Many communities and some campgrounds and parks have little outdoor libraries that are usually shaped like a tiny house. I recycle my books and magazines that way. You can take books for free and leave some if you want to
Great tip! I've done that. 😎
A sweet lady. And she is happy and satisfied with who she is and that she wants to discover traveling and other like minded people. Good for you . Thanks for the interview and tour. From Central Oklahoma
Thank you, Janet. I've so many wonderful people in my travels and she is one of them. I know I'll see her again. 💙🦋💙
Great rig! Thanks for the tour, Jan. It was so nice meeting Charlotte and Remora ❤ Hope to see you all again soon!
I'll be back in Florida in the fall for more meetups and van tours. 🦋
Thank you for reminding us that at the beginning of your rolling life, you just had the basics. Your setup has evolved from your personal needs and desires. Great video. May God bless and Mary keep you!❤
You are so welcome! 😊
What a great lady and just enjoying her life. One day I will be brave and go more than camping near home.
He van is so nice.
I hope you can come to one of our meetups. 🙂
They do make a Radiant Barrier material that's very thin it's pretty much like a screen that you could put on the inside walls and still have your magnetics. Even if you put aluminum foil behind the wallpaper the sun rays will bounce off and you'll still have your magnetics
Great idea. Thanks for the tip. 👍
Made herself a really nice set up and very comfy. I like the side solar panels. Jan, keep the van tours coming, you really do such a great job.
Thank you, Jo. The people make it great. The vans are just a bonus. 💙🦋💙
I loved meeting Charolette at the meet up. Her van is fabulous!!! I agree with her, I don’t want to insulate my van because I don’t want to give up using magnets. 🤣 So far I haven’t had any problems not having insulation. I am going to try the wallpaper like she did. I really like the look.
Another great interview and tour Jan. Can’t wait to see y’all both again.
P. S. I subscribed to her RUclips.
Hey Elizabeth. 👋 I'm jealous of the magnet walls. 🧲
Thanks Elizabeth!! I enjoyed meeting you at that fun fun meetup!!
I just saw a video touring a 2023 van made with a rear entry. It sure made a lot more wall space for storage.
Yes, it makes sense. 💙🦋💙
Born, raised, then joined the Army. Been all over the world. Time for me again.
You are part of the new women's movement. 💙🦋💙
Love Charlotte. Loved holding that little wiggle worm puppy. ❤
Don't we wish we had that energy. 🐕
Thanks auntie Romana !! ❤🦈
Omg. I did not type that. Ramona. 😖
If these phones were actually smart they’d know what I mean and not change my typing just as I hit send! If I remember to hit send 😉
LMAO! I’ve been called much worse. I don’t care what ya call me as long as ya call me to play with that precious puppy!
A surprise on the insulation. I would have thought that would really limit the temperature range of where you could camp comfortably...or safely.
Extremes of cold would be the worst. Those magnetic walls would be nice. 🙂
Thats what Im going to try and do get smaller and smaller and learn to live in my living room. I also want to be able to get out two ways as well when I do my van and get to my drivers seat from inside.
I like her setup with 2 exits. Her big, solid step makes it like a porch.
That’s how you do it!
Very cool! We always love seeing how others travel! Nice job Charlotte! Keep making memories & adventure on! ~Karen & Shannon WOY
I'd love to have you two join our Facebook group. You could give us hiking advice. 🙂 We have a Facebook group for women who are interested in traveling and camping. It's for women only and I hope you can join us. A safe place to exchange information about nomad adventures, caravans and meetups.
Butterfly Tribe Women Who Camp 💙 🦋 💙
facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share
My dream is to have a camper van some day. Not just for camping though. We have a lot of county fairs and local festivals or small venue music concerts. I get tired easily but maybe I don't want to leave. I could go back to the van and rest for awhile and then go back to the event. Also if you are going to visit relatives or friends you always have a place to stay. Or you go to a town to go shopping and maybe it's a longer drive if you get tired you can go rest
Yes. Sounds like that would be just right for you. 😊
Great ideas here. I like the way she insulated the floor. So easy and cheap.
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I was so nice to meet Ms. Charlotte and her cute puppy❤
Both are so sweet. 😊
@@ButterflyTracks Yes indeed 🦋💙
Thank you, that was a wonderful interview, she is me, or I am her….after 2 years of deep depression caused by losing my husband, I decided to b free, I too now relate to being Free and a Nomad….
That's wonderful, Linda. 💙🦋💙
You should visit minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan if you get the chance. It's so beautiful with all the lakes and rivers and trees and bluffs and sandstone. So much history to
That's where I want to go on my summer trip. 😎
❤Wow! What a fantastic Rig!
How ingenious! Love the curtains; so pretty! Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks so much! 😊
Hmmm i like that idea of adding Peppermint Oil in spritz water bottle..sweet🎉
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Wow! I love this lady! Her set up is great. The soft floor sounds like a great idea. I like her solar set up also. One thing I know I want, is that I must be able to stand up in my vehicle. The toilet problem still bothers me. But I’m sure I’ll figure it out. 😅
Are you a member of the Tribe? We have Facebook group for women only that is very supportive and full of information. I hope you can join us. 🙂
Butterfly Tribe Women who Camp: 💙🦋💙 facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share
Wonderful interview! I enjoy yours best because of how you let people share and create a natural conversation. I can relate so much and am beginning to find freedom in being who I am now that all my songs have been severed.
Thank you, Wanderlustorbust. 💙
Love the wicker baskets!
This interview was so inspiring and comforting. I can't wait to be at one of your meet-ups Jan. I am not on facebook, I may have to rethink that?
You might 😊 since meetups are announced on our Facebook group for women who are interested in traveling and camping. It's for women only and I hope you can join us. It's a safe place to exchange information about nomad adventures, caravans and meetups.
Butterfly Tribe Women Who Camp 💙 🦋 💙
facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share
Charlotte, your home is perfect . You are an inspiration❤
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Dynamic women living free. Love it! I'm slowly working towards joining you!! Been following van life channels since apx 2019.
We have a Facebook group for women who are interested in traveling and camping. It's for women only and I hope you can join us. A safe place to exchange information about nomad adventures, caravans and meetups.
Butterfly Tribe Women Who Camp 💙 🦋 💙
facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share
This is so cool! Love your arrangement of things. Brilliant putting the solar panels on the side.
Thanks so much! 😊
Amen, live your life like you choose.
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Thank you for the tour and sharing. Blessings to you.
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Love Charlotte and her beautiful van. Just subscribed to her channel and hope to see many more of her advantures. Great interview!
Thank you. She's just getting started. 😊👍
Thank you for that support!
You were going to put the link for the rice maker. Love your videos... I'm looking at some rigs. My husband is terminal and right now I'm decking out my SUV for car camping. But it would be nice to occasionally, when he feels he can, go with my husband. I want to meet other women, so when I am alone, I will have some knowledge, contacts and relationships. Right now, I'm "getting away" because I'm a much better caregiver when I give care to myself. You all are inspirations. I don't think I'd ever be full time (I don't know how I'd give up my sewing studio), but I want what you all have. I might not know what to call it, but I know it when I see it. Travel well and travel safely, everyone one of you fabulous nomads.
Thank you, Andrea. You are doing such a wonderful thing for your husband. I'm also glad you're planning for your future. 💙🦋💙 I had a hard time getting the video up today. I will get all the links up tomorrow. 🙂👍
Whereabouts are you located? I was in a similar situation and am now solo. Very much looking forward to meeting other women nomads. Planning to get on the road again soon, car camping.
@@marilyn2 I'm in AZ. We owned an RV, but when my husband was diagnosed with Stage 4 metastatic kidney cancer (including lung, bone, pancreas) we sold it as it couldn't navigate it comfortably and I didn't feel comfortable driving a larger rig. A camper van (high top) seems more doable for me. I'm hoping to make my first car camping outing in late May. Sadly my Mother is now in hospice and our beloved 14 year old Shih Tzu died last Sunday. It's been a ride lately.
@Marilyn We have a Facebook group for women who are interested in traveling and camping. It's for women only and I hope you can join us. A safe place to exchange information about nomad adventures, caravans and meetups.
Butterfly Tribe Women Who Camp 💙 🦋 💙
facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share
@@andreapike5265 Hi Andrea, I'm in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area. I came here after my husband passed away two years ago. I'd love to meet you if you're able and it's not too far away. I'm planning to drive to Seattle later this month.
I really enjoyed this interview & van tour.🎉LUCRETIA
Thanks, Lucretia! 🙂
Great van build, and freedom is awesome 😎
It really is! 💙🦋💙
I'm watching this again and enjoying it again. Thanks Jan.
Thanks for watching, Janet. 💙🦋💙
Wow! Amazing woman.
You could even use the solar panels as an awning 😊
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Yet again, another beautiful soul with a beautiful set up🧡🚐🧡
Hi thank you for sharing your van life . I like your weight saving/money saving tip idea for the floor . What kind of “Electric Stove “ is that ? I Dont see it in your description box and have never seen one like that before. I am looking forward to keeping up with your adventures.
If you subscribe to @CharkAdVantures, you can ask her there. 🙂👍
Ok that’s exactly the setup I need! Perfect 🤩
I love too. 👍
Great setup! Thanks for sharing, I always enjoy your videos. 😊
Thank you, Elaine. 🦋
When Ausia, of Pandamonium, first started, the original Panda had solar panels on both sides (she added as she could afford). That was the first I've ever seen. I love this setup - so practical. All i had was a twin bed and it's a lovely sofa also. I prefer space to wall to wall bed. Great video.
Thank you, Michelle. 😊
Awesome rig.
Just incredible...can't wait to start my over the road life..❤
We have women's meetups and caravans.
Butterfly Tribe Women who Camp: 💙🦋💙
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She done great
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She's a beautiful soul ❤️
Yes, she is. 💙
I love her wallpaper, I couldn’t seem to find the link. Such lovely interviews. I always look forward to your videos ….sending love.❤
Thanks Julia. A lot of stores carry that same wood look wallpaper in the contact paper section.
Use medium strength Locktite on solar panels.
Great story 😊❤
Thanks, Emilia. 🙂
Nice work on the van build Charlotte love where the solar is that is different, I love the walls of the van very cool ,You definitely have it going on for you and your fur baby. You are a very inspiring women, I'd love to do solo camping in my SUV with my dog but nervous being a women and the unknow of what may happen will i break down who to contact , will some crazy person approach me what would i do..../ But love camping. your a nice confident women your grand kids are lucky they have a grandma like you. happy travels girl! Ontario Canada. I love your way of thinking Charlotte.
Are you a member of the Tribe? We have a Facebook group for women only that is very supportive and full of information. We have women only meetups and caravans. I hope you can join us. 💙🦋💙
Butterfly Tribe Women who Camp:
facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share
That’s right always listen to your gut instinct & move on
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Great interview!!
Thanks, Judy. 🙂
I really like the wallpaper on the walls. I am assuming the puppy will help with security. Will he be too big for the van when he grows? Good job on everything. Happy travels……
No chance the puppy will be too big. 🙂 She's a Chihuahua! 👍
Just subscribed, Char!
Great video go girl xxx
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Great video 👍
Thanks, Sue. 🙂
You go girl!
She does! 😊👍 🚐
You have the coolest women at your events ❣️
Yes we do! 💙🦋💙
What a beautiful lady :)
She really is. 💙🦋💙
It’s a very nice idea with the solar however if you speak with engineers who install they would give you a dozen reasons why you shouldn’t put it there. Can easily be stolen if you are away from the van. Takes away from efficiency of gas mileage. They can get easily damaged from road stones. They are not made for the sides of vans. I am glad you enjoy it but it’s not the best use of expensive solar panels. Just the way you grow as you go you will find it’s better for solar in the roof. Safe travels. Can’t imagine why you wouldn’t insulate it though.
Good points. 👍
That was another great tour! I love her story. Wow, no insulation, we can't have that in Canada. It would be too cold. Another plus for no insulation apart from being able to use magnets is: more room on the sides - nice. Sun panels on the side of the van. Interesting. Have a great day! 🙂
Thanks, Louise. 💙🦋💙
I love you girls!
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You should put a link to their chatter when you interview them
Not sure what you mean by their chatter. I put a link if they have a RUclips channel. 🙂
I'm jealous of these meetups Jan! When are you coming west😄
I'm going north to Maine this year. Blue Ridge Parkway, Adirondacks, all sorts of beautiful places along the way! (If it gets too hot, I might slip over to New Mexico mountains)
@@ButterflyTracks enjoy💙🦋
I enjoy your videos! Where can I get information about these meetups?
Meetups are announced on our Facebook group for women who are interested in traveling and camping. It's for women only and I hope you can join us. It's a safe place to exchange information about nomad adventures, caravans and meetups.
Butterfly Tribe Women Who Camp 💙 🦋 💙
facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share
I come here for inspiration....
These women really are an inspiration. 💙🦋💙
You’re van is pretty great. How did you cut down the bed? And where did you get the mattress from. I have a crew van and trying to figure out bed options. Thank you.
An electric carving knife works great to cut foam. 👍
absolutely love the wallpaper idea. not really impressed with builds that cover all the metal, increase weight, and reduce the overall feeling of space. yea, just use magnets.
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Thank you, great video. Just curious what stove she uses? It looks like an electric one and not propane or butane. And is she powering it with the bluette 700?
I'm not sure since she didn't talk much about that. You could ask her on her channel, @CharkAdVantures. 🙂👍
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Do you have any videos of cargo vans? CHEVY EXPRESS OR GMC? IT SEEMS NO ONE HAS THESE VANS. ITS ETHER PROMASTERS OR MINI VANS.
Don't think I've come across one yet. Love to do a tour when I see one. 🦋
Ooh! Is there a link to the tiny oven at 8:00?
Yes, the link for that and more is in the description of this video: ruclips.net/video/9p4QWl0_mZY/видео.html
@@ButterflyTracks Thanks, Jan!
Would like to take your butterfly trip. Please send information.
Hi Ramona. 👋 Are you a member of the Butterfly Tribe? We have a Facebook group for women who are interested in traveling and camping. It's for women only and I hope you can join us. A safe place to exchange information about nomad adventures, caravans and meetups.
Butterfly Tribe Women Who Camp 💙 🦋 💙
facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share
Me again....can you link her YT channel please because I tried Searching her but can't find her channel.
Here she is youtube.com/@charkadvantures
@@ButterflyTracks wonderful! Thank you so much! Am now Subscribed to her channel too ☺ Hope to meet you both in 2024 when I'll be visiting the USA in my tiny-home-on-wheels 😁
Stay in touch, I'd look forward to meeting you 🙂👍
Where to buy oven
The link is in the description of this video: ruclips.net/video/9p4QWl0_mZY/видео.html
It never showed could you tell me how & where to buy oven
Wish I could get a bigger van too🫠 nice job fixing it up
Bigger van would be great. It means less miles per gallon, but I can dream.
@@ButterflyTracks I know right? Im dreaming right there with ya🤔