The places you've been, the people you've met, the memories you've made.... priceless. Keep posting your life's adventures Maddy, and we'll keep watching.
Your van build and total cost were certainly worth the price and effort plus you take us along on your journey. I’d say your vanlife is priceless! Thanks Mandy.
I really love this video. Very concise and Technical. You seem very knowledgeable about all the systems in your van which is awesome. You obviously can fix any problem that comes your way. Many vanlifers out there don't have a clue about how these things work. Much love 💘 🤗 You're one of my all-time favourite channels. BTW persistency is a word and it describes you perfectly. 😀
You did such an awesome job! I love your van. For sure all your travels and adventures are so worth the prices you paid and the hours you put in to build it. I so love your videos, your art and your take on things. You should be very proud of yourself, I know all of us who watch you admire you so much!
This was most informative! For anyone contemplating a van build, it’s a must view. Plus with your extensive spread sheet, this is absolutely helpful!👏👏👏👏👏🙏🏼
I say you did an excellent job on your van! I agree, you may have to go out of state to get what you want. I also agree with the places you have been makes up for the money you spent. It was worth it. Granted there is good and bad in everything like taking showers, but that can be easily fixed. I watched your other friend video as well, I think visiting in Mexico.. I love both your videos. I'm 58 and disabled, I can't travel because of my back and on oxygen, so I live through the videos that you show, places I will never see, I got to see on your videos so Thank you!
This is a fantastic video and I have been really really wanting to see this video as I want to find out how much it would cost to get my own van in Australia so thank you for the rough idea on the price amount please stay safe and strong and prayers and thoughts for you love your family friend John xxxx
I really enjoyed you cutting down on what it cost to build something I didn’t realize how much batteries and wire in insulation and all that stuff talked about, but I am determined that I want to do it, My husband is doing well and it’s scaring me but I need something to look forward to and I’ll probably build it myself with help thank you I just think what you said about all the friends and everything you’ve seen it was well worth it but just think you still have a van and you can resell it and still get a lot of your money back
Wow you did great on the build, the places, the visual beautiful landscapes and the people you met I call that priceless. Maddie you keep the spirit of you going, you are an amazing lady 😊
Great episode Maddie! Van builds are definitely budget based, my build with a new sprinter and plug n play interior was closer to $90k and that’s with me doing all the work, i will say i bought the best in everything. Thank you for sharing that the van experience out weights the money!
This was excellent Maddie! And you can certainly be proud of what you’ve built. Another part of the value calculus is that you actually built something of value, rather than burning money on rent. You have equity in your tiny home on wheels.
Maddie, Thank you for taking the time and making the effort to categorize, list, and explain the costs related to your van build. I'm sure that many of us viewers appreciate your work!
Thank you for going through that and going through the prices yes it helps out a lot I'd like to do something by a van and do something like that myself but I'll see you in your next video be safe
This is the video that had me to become a subbie. You did a cool thing in explaining your build prices. I have a class B but someday I can see myself creating a custom build. Keep enjoying yourself. 🌺💕
I just love you and your vlogs! I cried when Ellie left, I can't imagine you traveling alone anymore, she'll be missed! You have such a soothing voice that is so kind, peaceful and smart! I'm so happy you're recharging at your family home. Sending lots of love and hugs and peace and hope 🥰😘💘💔
Maddie - you are an amazing content creator - and more beautiful than the golden flowers that bloom. So grateful for your hard work and free living. God bless you!
Your best video, looked so confident, wonderful presentation, thank you for sharing your Van Life/costs with us today, stay safe and healthy from Henrico County Virginia
Maddie, Thank you so much for sharing this. I'm probably a decade older than you buy have been watching your videos with wanderlust for quite sometime. I keep wondering if I could somehow pull this off for myself and with really like to. I couldn't view the spreadsheet but, I would love to if the link is fixed. Thank you again!
You have shown us a lot, and given new friends, my subscriptions have expanded to many of your friends! I had a Renrgy inverter 3500 watt for 6 months, worked fine, then one day it sparked and popped, nearly caught fire, they did refund my money, Christen also had that happen! I bought a different brand that had buss fuses that will blow instead 4000 watt works good so far! Thank you for being a friend!
Thank you, Maddie, I am just getting ready to do my first (and hopefully only) fit-out This sort of detailed costings video and included spreadsheet is really welcomed and may assist me in not forgetting something important for my build. Hopefully, more van/bus/boxtruck lifers will follow your lead and share their build costings etc. Again, thank you very very much !!
The one big point about AGM to lithium comparison I would make is AGM batteries 🪫 only allow you to use 1/2 of their amp hours. $ for $ the lithium batteries store more usable energy and cut the weight down. The prices are scary though. Great information thanks so much
What an inspiring video. Thank you so much for the breakdown!! I am 99% sure I want to do van life and after watching your video, it just gave me the chills. I just hope I can make it all come together financially. I look forward to following your journey!
The good thing is you don't have to worry about paying rent or power and you save more aswell I own a campervan but it only gets used in the summer time or when I go traveling and camping it's a awesome thing to do but otherwise it just sits at home till I'm ready to hit the road 😊
I'm going to be building out a Mercedes Sprinter, would go full on E but the range is boo boo at the moment. I'm buying used and doing about 30k ish in fab. I'm a software engineer I work remotely and super intrigued about subverting the system.
I do believe you just gave me the final kick in the ass I need to get myself a van. While I would never give up my amazing home in Montana and actually just look forward to going across the valley and spending the night in the woods with all the Comforts of home. I will admit it's a bit disheartening that when I Google van conversions near Missoula I get diddly squat. If you or anybody in your tribe would like to help build out a van while being parked for free in Paradise, leave me a message. That thing they call the law of attraction is probably what led me to your video and I know it'll lead me to a van for manifesting has always been my strong suit, it's only with age that I've learned to do so deliberately and less Often by default. Thanks for all the good advice.
I wanted to say thank You for introducing us to Elli … thinking of You 💐🌼🌺🌸✌🏼💯💯❤️🙏🏻, I know you love flowers !!! And none were harmed in the making of this message 😂✌🏼
HEy Maddie I liked your video alot on how you broke down costs. What I wanted to say, even though you got more than. your money back just in traveling and all the people you've met and seen, easily the van with the total build is worth at least double, if not more, than what it originally costed you, if you were to sell it. Good job, good investment.
Thank you for this video..it helps a lot the thinking process when having in mind to buy a van…it indeed the most difficult thing..find THE van the one! And prices are creamy! I mean crazy!
Hi Maddie, I just want to let you know that the link that you posted in your description is to your hard drive. 😬 Do you have it to where you can share a link from your Google drive or somewhere else? Thank you so much for sharing all this information it means a lot to me. ❤️
I was reading a breakdown on some group or other about van fridge efficiency and the energy savings between cooler style and upright becomes pretty negligible if you’re frequently having to leave the cooler style open to dig down to the bottom and find things. So if you ever do another build just go for it. I will say I’m in a hotel for work right now and though the fridge in my room is at least 2/3 larger in exterior dimensions it can’t hold nearly what the truckfridge in my van can hold and I did t realize quite how lucky I got with that choice. Now I just need to raise it higher, I hate having my food near the floor when it’s time to load the groceries or clean the fridge.
Awesome video!! Thoroughly enjoyed the information and facts you provided as I start the research process of my desire’s and wishes to make the move to this life. Thank you for your honesty and light hearted approach to the subject! And the Bloopers are awesome, too! Do you have a Patreon account, I’d like to help support your work and journey.
My sleeper van, $20k for the van, $300 for the build. (Mostly batteries, bedding, wood/hardware). ADD: $250 for remote start unit/install. (important for automatic AC/Heating)
Nice talk of break down costs. Before watching the video, I thought the total cost of vanlife build might be around $5000-$6000 (except the van cost). After watching the video, I'm a little tense & nervous.
I think it is doable. I also planning to same budget, buti it is not hard limit - If needed and wanted, I probably stretch budget. Still, 10K should allow you to do all if built wisely (not fancy offroad stuff though).
Because manufactured RVs are overpriced garbage, basically. They are mass produced, poorly constructed, expensive to insure, they’re full of particle board and veneer that may be fine for going and parking in a campground but don’t hold up to what a van can do. Plus they’re ugly inside.
I purchased my van just to be able to get out my home I have a son who has autism with a lot of behavioral challenges it’s a dodge scope 18m , do you know where I can get a spare tire kit and a ladder for it , I live in central California , I would so appreciate any idea even from your subscribers .
How long did it take to complete your build (weeks)? Approximately how many hours did you put in? You did a beautiful job. A friend just had a Promaster 136 WB done by a professional conversion company. Not nearly as nice as yours.
It's a shame people settle for agm with its heavey weight short life and its inability to be discharged below 50 percent without dyeing because there thinking like battle born 1000 dollar 100 amp hour is there only quality option check out will prowse solar power one smart guy when it comes to solar Buying quality 100 amp hour lithium batteries for 60 percent less than battle born hes the go to guy for sure.
The places you've been, the people you've met, the memories you've made.... priceless. Keep posting your life's adventures Maddy, and we'll keep watching.
Your van build and total cost were certainly worth the price and effort plus you take us along on your journey. I’d say your vanlife is priceless! Thanks Mandy.
I really love this video. Very concise and Technical. You seem very knowledgeable about all the systems in your van which is awesome. You obviously can fix any problem that comes your way. Many vanlifers out there don't have a clue about how these things work. Much love 💘 🤗 You're one of my all-time favourite channels.
BTW persistency is a word and it describes you perfectly. 😀
You did such an awesome job! I love your van. For sure all your travels and adventures are so worth the prices you paid and the hours you put in to build it. I so love your videos, your art and your take on things. You should be very proud of yourself, I know all of us who watch you admire you so much!
Good job 👍👌 as long as you're happy with the materials, that's all that counts. Good video, thank you 👌👍❤️
This was most informative! For anyone contemplating a van build, it’s a must view. Plus with your extensive spread sheet, this is absolutely helpful!👏👏👏👏👏🙏🏼
I say you did an excellent job on your van! I agree, you may have to go out of state to get what you want. I also agree with the places you have been makes up for the money you spent. It was worth it. Granted there is good and bad in everything like taking showers, but that can be easily fixed. I watched your other friend video as well, I think visiting in Mexico.. I love both your videos. I'm 58 and disabled, I can't travel because of my back and on oxygen, so I live through the videos that you show, places I will never see, I got to see on your videos so Thank you!
This is a fantastic video and I have been really really wanting to see this video as I want to find out how much it would cost to get my own van in Australia so thank you for the rough idea on the price amount please stay safe and strong and prayers and thoughts for you love your family friend John xxxx
I really enjoyed you cutting down on what it cost to build something I didn’t realize how much batteries and wire in insulation and all that stuff talked about, but I am determined that I want to do it, My husband is doing well and it’s scaring me but I need something to look forward to and I’ll probably build it myself with help thank you I just think what you said about all the friends and everything you’ve seen it was well worth it but just think you still have a van and you can resell it and still get a lot of your money back
Wow you did great on the build, the places, the visual beautiful landscapes and the people you met I call that priceless. Maddie you keep the spirit of you going, you are an amazing lady 😊
Great episode Maddie! Van builds are definitely budget based, my build with a new sprinter and plug n play interior was closer to $90k and that’s with me doing all the work, i will say i bought the best in everything. Thank you for sharing that the van experience out weights the money!
This was excellent Maddie! And you can certainly be proud of what you’ve built. Another part of the value calculus is that you actually built something of value, rather than burning money on rent. You have equity in your tiny home on wheels.
Ughhhh that smile, melt
Maddie, Thank you for taking the time and making the effort to categorize, list, and explain the costs related to your van build. I'm sure that many of us viewers appreciate your work!
Thank you for going through that and going through the prices yes it helps out a lot I'd like to do something by a van and do something like that myself but I'll see you in your next video be safe
Maddie I love your videos so much. I always learn so much. I am looking forward to getting on the road soon
Amazing management 🤟🤟and your smile on 14:18 is 😍😍😍😍 i have seen 4 times 😉
This is the video that had me to become a subbie. You did a cool thing in explaining your build prices. I have a class B but someday I can see myself creating a custom build. Keep enjoying yourself. 🌺💕
I just love you and your vlogs! I cried when Ellie left, I can't imagine you traveling alone anymore, she'll be missed! You have such a soothing voice that is so kind, peaceful and smart! I'm so happy you're recharging at your family home. Sending lots of love and hugs and peace and hope 🥰😘💘💔
OMG, I LOVE YOU! THIS WAS SO HELPFUL. I WAS STRESSING, BECAUSE THIS LIFESTYLE IS MY DREAM. THANK YOU MADDIE!
Your a Beautiful Talented and Amazing Person just keep doing what you're doing and making people Happy 😁 Stay Safe my friend.🙏
Maddie - you are an amazing content creator - and more beautiful than the golden flowers that bloom. So grateful for your hard work and free living. God bless you!
Thanks for posting this. I’m always interested in seeing what the build out costs. I think you did a great job and you spent your money wisely.
Your best video, looked so confident, wonderful presentation, thank you for sharing your Van Life/costs with us today, stay safe and healthy from Henrico County Virginia
Thanks for sharing all the little details of your build. I absolutely love your van! It’s so unique ☺️💕
Fantastic video , thanks for sharing 🙂❤
Maddie,
Thank you so much for sharing this.
I'm probably a decade older than you buy have been watching your videos with wanderlust for quite sometime.
I keep wondering if I could somehow pull this off for myself and with really like to.
I couldn't view the spreadsheet but, I would love to if the link is fixed.
Thank you again!
You have shown us a lot, and given new friends, my subscriptions have expanded to many of your friends! I had a Renrgy inverter 3500 watt for 6 months, worked fine, then one day it sparked and popped, nearly caught fire, they did refund my money, Christen also had that happen! I bought a different brand that had buss fuses that will blow instead 4000 watt works good so far! Thank you for being a friend!
Wonderful well thought out video. You did a excellent job with planing, construction, and finishing your van. We’re pretty proud of you
Thank you, Maddie, I am just getting ready to do my first (and hopefully only) fit-out This sort of detailed costings video and included spreadsheet is really welcomed and may assist me in not forgetting something important for my build. Hopefully, more van/bus/boxtruck lifers will follow your lead and share their build costings etc. Again, thank you very very much !!
The one big point about AGM to lithium comparison I would make is AGM batteries 🪫 only allow you to use 1/2 of their amp hours. $ for $ the lithium batteries store more usable energy and cut the weight down. The prices are scary though.
Great information thanks so much
What an inspiring video. Thank you so much for the breakdown!! I am 99% sure I want to do van life and after watching your video, it just gave me the chills. I just hope I can make it all come together financially. I look forward to following your journey!
So crazy Maddy. You can’t even buy a stripped van for 36K right now.
At least not in Mass 😔
You did a great job with yours 🥰
Awesome video.
The big benefit to the Maxxair fan is that it can operate in the rain and while driving.
So good to watch your life unfold. You are so honest and sophisticated. 🙏
Very good video. Professionally done and full of information🙂
Yes, persistency is a word. Basically means the same as perseverance. Loved the video and look forward to the next. Take care.
Good useful vlog Maddie, many thanks and well presented
Awesome, thanks for the breakdown!
Awesome build, I can appreciate how capable and your vision for your build, Love the bloopers ❤
The good thing is you don't have to worry about paying rent or power and you save more aswell I own a campervan but it only gets used in the summer time or when I go traveling and camping it's a awesome thing to do but otherwise it just sits at home till I'm ready to hit the road 😊
Your van is very nice 👌.
I'm going to be building out a Mercedes Sprinter, would go full on E but the range is boo boo at the moment. I'm buying used and doing about 30k ish in fab. I'm a software engineer I work remotely and super intrigued about subverting the system.
Well done and you have a beautiful home 🏡 ❤️. Happy trail's and tail's y'all ✌️
I do believe you just gave me the final kick in the ass I need to get myself a van. While I would never give up my amazing home in Montana and actually just look forward to going across the valley and spending the night in the woods with all the Comforts of home. I will admit it's a bit disheartening that when I Google van conversions near Missoula I get diddly squat. If you or anybody in your tribe would like to help build out a van while being parked for free in Paradise, leave me a message. That thing they call the law of attraction is probably what led me to your video and I know it'll lead me to a van for manifesting has always been my strong suit, it's only with age that I've learned to do so deliberately and less Often by default. Thanks for all the good advice.
I wanted to say thank You for introducing us to Elli … thinking of You 💐🌼🌺🌸✌🏼💯💯❤️🙏🏻, I know you love flowers !!! And none were harmed in the making of this message 😂✌🏼
💕 You have a beautiful way with words. I very much enjoy your videos.
Madddie nice to meet you, thanks for the Vlogs.... Cool. Awesome
HEy Maddie I liked your video alot on how you broke down costs. What I wanted to say, even though you got more than. your money back just in traveling and all the people you've met and seen, easily the van with the total build is worth at least double, if not more, than what it originally costed you, if you were to sell it. Good job, good investment.
Thank you for this video..it helps a lot the thinking process when having in mind to buy a van…it indeed the most difficult thing..find THE van the one! And prices are creamy! I mean crazy!
Cooler style fridge is the best. Doesn't dump out all the cold air when you open it.
Hi Maddie, I just want to let you know that the link that you posted in your description is to your hard drive. 😬 Do you have it to where you can share a link from your Google drive or somewhere else? Thank you so much for sharing all this information it means a lot to me. ❤️
Bees are (or at the very least, can be) your friends, too. Please, be nice to and respect them, too.
Well done, Maddie!
Very nicely done
Love this! Thank you so much!
I was reading a breakdown on some group or other about van fridge efficiency and the energy savings between cooler style and upright becomes pretty negligible if you’re frequently having to leave the cooler style open to dig down to the bottom and find things. So if you ever do another build just go for it. I will say I’m in a hotel for work right now and though the fridge in my room is at least 2/3 larger in exterior dimensions it can’t hold nearly what the truckfridge in my van can hold and I did t realize quite how lucky I got with that choice. Now I just need to raise it higher, I hate having my food near the floor when it’s time to load the groceries or clean the fridge.
Not cheap , but the result looks very nice.
Awesome video!! Thoroughly enjoyed the information and facts you provided as I start the research process of my desire’s and wishes to make the move to this life. Thank you for your honesty and light hearted approach to the subject! And the Bloopers are awesome, too! Do you have a Patreon account, I’d like to help support your work and journey.
Thank you. GREAT!!! enjoy.
I absolutely love the bloops.......
Wow! Nice one on the build and keeping all your records along the way. So very helpful. Thank you :)
Paid for itself, AND, you have the van!
Great review.😍
Hi beautiful awesome work I like it thanks for sharing ❤💛💖💛❤💛💗💜💗💜💝❤💜👍👍👍👍
Great job giving all pertinent details !
My sleeper van, $20k for the van, $300 for the build. (Mostly batteries, bedding, wood/hardware). ADD: $250 for remote start unit/install. (important for automatic AC/Heating)
Thanks for your excellent real-world content in this video.
Nice talk of break down costs. Before watching the video, I thought the total cost of vanlife build might be around $5000-$6000 (except the van cost). After watching the video, I'm a little tense & nervous.
I think it is doable. I also planning to same budget, buti it is not hard limit - If needed and wanted, I probably stretch budget. Still, 10K should allow you to do all if built wisely (not fancy offroad stuff though).
Thank you for this.
Love your videos Maddie...thanks for sharing the info. We are thinking about getting a van...
Were you on a time constraint? That playback is over 100 percent speed.
Priceless ...
Lovely! I was wondering, why do people prefer to transform a van into a home and not just like buy a motor home or a camper van?
Hard to be stealthy in a 40ft motorhome
Because manufactured RVs are overpriced garbage, basically. They are mass produced, poorly constructed, expensive to insure, they’re full of particle board and veneer that may be fine for going and parking in a campground but don’t hold up to what a van can do. Plus they’re ugly inside.
Thank you! You deserved that all, wonderful job, Maddie! 🏅 As good as the picture is, I might want to hear your voice better... 🎤
All the Best from 🇫🇮
wow. do things add up quickly or what? 1k for a luxury throne is well worth the money I would say! Thanks for sharing!!
You make awesome video
great. cheer up
I love it ❤💪🏽
Hey Maddie! Great job on this build. How long did it take you from start to finish?
Don't forget the resale value of the van too. You've probably already more than broken even financially too taking that into account
Is it me or are you talking REALLY fast?? 🤣 Thanks for the info.
Yes
How much of the $36K was offset with RUclips revenue? Thanks for your videos!
This was very interesting. ❤️
Great👍
Watching this while squatting on a roof :)
Love that for you 😂
You're amazing ty for the video.❤️
Love from India 💖💖
Love you from India
👍
But the monthly cost of running the van?
I purchased my van just to be able to get out my home I have a son who has autism with a lot of behavioral challenges it’s a dodge scope 18m , do you know where I can get a spare tire kit and a ladder for it , I live in central California , I would so appreciate any idea even from your subscribers .
Plus you could sell the van today and make 30k profit
How long did it take to complete your build (weeks)? Approximately how many hours did you put in? You did a beautiful job. A friend just had a Promaster 136 WB done by a professional conversion company. Not nearly as nice as yours.
Nyc sister 👍
You are incredible, pretty, and very funny….
Sorry my English isn’t that good.. so was the 36k just for the conversion or for conversion and the van altogether? Thank you so much
All together!
It's a shame people settle for agm with its heavey weight short life and its inability to be discharged below 50 percent without dyeing because there thinking like battle born 1000 dollar 100 amp hour is there only quality option check out will prowse solar power one smart guy when it comes to solar Buying quality 100 amp hour lithium batteries for 60 percent less than battle born hes the go to guy for sure.
👍✌️
What are the dimensions of your VAN?