VAN TOUR : My 2013 Toyota Sienna No Build Mini Van Camper Conversion| Minimalist Lifestyle Vlog
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- Hello everyone, as promised, here is my full tour of my no build 2013 Toyota Sienna camper can conversion.
As a minimalist, slowly getting into van life is an exciting step towards evolving further in my minimalism journey. It’s amazing how little you need to still be able to live comfortably.
I hope you all like it!
Love,
Mai
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hi! your links for the camping table and bed shelves are the same! pretty sure they're both the camping table!
Hmmm oh dear thanks for pointing it out let me correct it. 🥰🙏
Here is the correct link : www.homedepot.ca/product/hdx-5-shelf-resin-storage-unit/1000425439
@@LifeSimplifiedbyMai thank you!!
Newly Updated Safety Suggestions: for Campers, Explorers, Travelers,
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
*Your Life is Important*
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
11/15/2022
Updated:
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.
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 another traveler 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
Carry Several Extra portable 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.
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.
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
*Keep a Fire extinguisher handy
*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
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, even when stopping at Rest stops, Truck Stops
Keep in often contact with your family, friends etc.
Although, I just noticed your RUclips channel, and other similar channels.
You seem Very Aware of your surroundings and Alert, and you may be aware of many of these suggestions, however, I Don’t know, so I just posted this anyway to help anyone who may benefit from these suggestions.
Keep up with the latest Weather Updates, beware and prepare for unexpected Weather events and conditions.
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, washer fluid, brake fluid, antifreeze.
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...
Author Advocate for Humanity,
Safety Advocate
Jason Sandifer,
Michigan
10/06/2022,
10/02/2022
10/08/2022
Updated:
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.
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 another traveler 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
Carry Several Extra portable 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.
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.
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
*Keep a Fire extinguisher handy
*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
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, even when stopping at Rest stops, Truck Stops
Keep in often contact with your family, friends etc.
Although, I just noticed your RUclips channel, and other similar channels.
You seem Very Aware of your surroundings and Alert, and you may be aware of many of these suggestions, however, I Don’t know, so I just posted this anyway to help anyone who may benefit from these suggestions.
Keep up with the latest Weather Updates, beware and prepare for unexpected Weather events and conditions.
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, washer fluid, brake fluid, antifreeze.
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...
Author Advocate for Humanity,
Safety Advocate
Jason Sandifer,
Michigan
10/06/2022,
10/02/2022
10/08/2022
Finally, someone showing the extra shoes in a box! Lol I'm thinking I need room for several. I love the simplicity and practicality of your no build build. Thanks for showing it.
Thank you! I still have some just in case items and shoes is one thing I can’t let go of yet hahaha thanks for watching! 🥰💛
I have seen a ton of camper videos and this is the best by far. No endless talking & explaining, just the essentials. Very well done!
Thank you Bella, I appreciate the comment! 🥰💛
Yes…no facial expression as well.
I agree😍… straight to the point… without the extra OVER TALKING
I agree less talking is so relaxing
Very unique and enjoyable. The river water was so clear, amazing. Thank you for sharing.
Its my pleasure! Im glad you enjoyed it! 🥰💛
You have given me so many good ideas. Thank you & your van is very nice and clean. The best part that appeals to me is the SIMPLICITY of it all
Thank you Michelle Im glad you found the video helpful! 🥰🙏
You are soo Organized! I love your peaceful yet informative videos! I'm subscribed! Thanks for sharing. God bless your travels.
Thank you! 🥰
That's a good way to start to see if you like living in a mini home...cheers 💉😷🦘
That’s the goal. I love the freedom and flexibility so far. Still excited for the adventures ahead. I will be sleeping in a Walmart parking lot for the first time soon! Please stay tuned! 🥰💛
@@LifeSimplifiedbyMai looking forward to hearing about that! What province do you live in?
Please stay tuned for my next video, i slept in Walmart and it went well! So exciting! 😀 Im in AB by the way! 🥰
Neat and tidy arrangement...great job 👏
Thank you so much 😊
Like Mai, I would not cook inside the van. so no need to have a stove. Just a burner and small grill for outdoor cooking and maybe only making tea with a boiling kettle inside.
True
Very nice ! We have a porta potti 335 too. Portapotti is very populair here in Europ when camping. Easy to use . We do camping with a Cabanon trailertent.
Yes, i love my porta potty, its so convenient! 🥰🙏 Please share more about your adventures! Cheers!
Thanks Mai, I enjoyed the ride 😊 For some reason the text below videos are not able to be copied & pasted. That would be a nice assets if it can be done. I am looking forward to doing a build on my 2011 Toyota Sienna. I am 78😊 & not poor. It’s all a mind set! Happy life young lady 💕
Thanks for pointing out. I hope these work:
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@@LifeSimplifiedbyMai
Thanks for the try. FYI all videos have the same problems. It may be a RUclips limitation. Unfortunate as there is a lot of useful information posted in that area.
Perhaps a link to a page on your web site or your Facebook etc might work. That would likely be a simple copy & paste function for you to do. I have not ventured out into making & posting content on RUclips yet. To busy & my technical skills are diminishing 🥴 Such is life.
I know producing good content is very time consuming.
Keep up the good work!
J
Your dresser/drawers ides is brilliant. Lightweight is ideal.
I am using your idea. I don't want to all that wood in my van. It cannot be good to haul so much extra wood weight for the engine long-term.
Around :40-:49, I think that you were entering the Beacon hills area, Calgary NW, with Costco on the right hand side and Winners on the left and A&W. I shop at this Costco every week so I recognize the area at once.
Awesome thats a favourite spot of mine! 🤍
@@LifeSimplifiedbyMai Thank You 🙏
I like your vlogs a lot 👍👏
So cool, especially I was able to recognize some places in your vlogs 😍😍
I loved your van tour/ You are SO clean and organized!
Thank you so much! 🥰🙏
I like your organization and neatness!
Thank you so much! 🥰🌸
I love how organize you are with your things! Stay safe in your journey!💛
Thank you so much! 🥰🙏
Clean and simple !!!!
Thanks! 🥰
Very nice and well organize. Many Blessings
Thank you! Blessings back at you dear! 🥰🙏
so organized. Thanks 🙏
It’s my pleasure! 🥰🙏
So clean and organized
Thanks much! 🥰💛
Thankyou. Please let me know what size is your Jackery.
Yes will let you know soon. I am not home at this time. Thanks dear.
wow! very organized. You are amazing! I wish I have a wife like you. haha. My future plan is to build camper van with high roof top cargo van.
A high rooftop cargo van sounds good! Its hard to go to drive through tho 😂
I love it good work
Thank you! 🥰🙏
Mai may I ask what you use for a mattress? I sure want to try your set up’! I also have fibromyalgia . I need to be comfortable. Thank you. I loved the van tour!
I won’t recommend this one. I am actually looking to purchase a thicker and comfier one. Let me know if you happen to find one that might be good for us.
Very organized. Enjoyed watching, except for the liads of commercials.
Awww sorry for the inconvenience. 🥰🌸
Very nice and well kept
Thank you for watching! 🥰💛
Very nice and organized. I love💕it!
Thank you for watching and welcome to my channel! 🥰🙏
Very beautiful
Thank you!
Ayos! I love it. 👍
Thank you! 🥰✨
Can you access all your items from within the van. Or. Do you have to go outside at times to get something. Rain and snow will prevent you from doing so if you have to go outside.
Yes I can access everything from inside my van. Thanks for asking and for watching. 🥰🙏
Awesome, Tidy n Neat
Enjoy life n Stay safe n healthy
Will do, thank you for appreciating my work! 🥰💛
@@LifeSimplifiedbyMai Your Wc 😎😊
That was truly beautiful.
Thank you for watching dear! 🥰💛
Where is that lovely bridge and beach?
Oh that is in downtown Calgary by the Bow Valley River.
Awesome!👍😎🇨🇦
Thank you! Cheers!
Nice my friend
Thank you for watching! 🥰🙏
kabayan ganda ng set up ah...
Thanks kabayan sa suporta! 🥰🙏
Very nice
Thank you! 🥰
The link for the bed shelves didn't work
Thanks for letting me know. Please try this one:
www.homedepot.ca/product/hdx-36-inch-w-x-72-inch-h-x-18-inch-d-5-shelf-plastic-resin-garage-storage-shelving-unit-in-gray/1000425439
This may be a crazy question because I just now found this channel but why no voice over?
Filming quietly is my form of meditation and I am tapping to viewers who are also trying to find calming and relaxing videos. I am hoping that the calmness of my videos will extend to my viewers space. 🥰😇
I also feel that this will make me different from the rest.
What size jackery do you have?
Hi, its Jackery 160 i would get the bigger one if I could take the time back. 😀 start with the 240 at least.
Beautiful
Thank you! 🥰💛
What size bed do you have in your van?
Hi here is the link for everything about my bed.🥰
@@LifeSimplifiedbyMai thank you for the reply. I don’t see the link for the bed. The one in the details links to the table on Amazon not the bed. Sorry to be a bother.
Very nice video and setup
Links?
I will post the links in the description box. Thanks for the suggestion! 🥰💛
There's no way I'm taking a dump in my van
The most well organized, clean, comfortable & neat camper van ever! Love how nice everything is arranged for easy access. Lovely van & the spa looks awesome!
Thank you, I appreciate the compliment! 🥰🙏
I really appreciate the soothingly attractive simplified functionality of it all, and the logic & efficiency of where & how you have placed/stored each item. This was inspiring & therapeutic to watch! Best wishes and safe travels to you! 💐💐💐
Thank you I am glad that the calmness of the video has extended into your space. I appreciate you, watching and enjoying the video! 🥰💛
This is the tidiest van build I’ve ever seen,so well thought and super organised!! Well done my friend.Other travellers take a look!! Take care in your lovely van x
Thank you Lynda! I appreciate your comment! 🥰💛
@@LifeSimplifiedbyMai very well said.
@@cherriemckinstry131 thank you for watching! 🥰🙏
Mai I just love your van set up. So clean and classy. Not too much stuff… just enough! Would you be willing to walk me through with mine when I’m ready?! Omg you’re so neat clean and to the point! You have some unique items and I’m in awe that you’re in a mini van and not a huge RV! Not even the RVs are decorated so beautifully! Job well done! You’re blessed. Stay safe and happy travels.
Thank you so much love, yes please reach out via email when you need! Id be happy to help! 🥰🌸 cheers!
FINALLY! S1 who realized they can just put bed on totes. Had my bedrm like that for years. Looking for ideas how to do many van like that. TY. I love how everything has a place and everything in its place. My no-build will be a little different, but still got more ideas from you. Appreciate the clean simplicity!
Thanks Chris looking forward to your updated van tour. 🥰🙏
@@LifeSimplifiedbyMai not as brave. I'll leave the videos to you ; -)
Awww all good thank you!! 💛
What are totes
@@denicedogan5687 i think Chris meant the tubs that I used as bed extension. 🥰
Great video! And what a beautiful van set up! I love that your video uses subtitles and music instead of talking! Tip: don't keep registration and insurance documents in the glove compartment. That's a bonus present for car thieves if they take your car. Always keep those documents in your purse or bag.
Oh okay thats a great tip! Thank you I will keep that in mind. 🥰🥰🥰
You are so right. I learned the hard way. Now I keep it all in my purse! Great advice.
Oh, I appreciate the subtitles too! My pet peeve on these types of videos is all the 'uh, um, and" that the people use while giving the tour of their vans.
Yes that is great, i never thought of that. 🥰💛
Im glad you also prefer the subtitles, I know some people hate reading but I like to be silent when i film 😀🥰
I LOVE the shelf idea for the bed! SO practical, and giving me ideas. Almost creates a "bunk bed" option....could see this working for weekend camping with my littles.
Awesome can’t wait to hear about your adventures! 🥰🙏
Such a well planned, organized and clean van. Enjoy your time on the road.
Thank you! I will! 🥰💛
This was so cool to see! I live in a Sienna too, and I’m about to upload my own van tour video!
Awesome! I look forward to it! 🥰💛
Very nicely done. Very organized, and looks neat and tidy. I love how you placed your items, and is very eye appealing. Plus its a Toyota. Youve started in the right direction and hope you get out on the open road to full fill your dream.
Thank you for sharing.
Be safe, stay well and God bless
Thank you Bonnie, I apologize for the late reply for some reason I missed this comment. I appreciate the well wishes dear! Thanks again! 🥰💛
That's brilliant. So very clean and well organised. It's a little palace.
I’m glad you like it! Thanks for watching! 🥰💛
How i love this video! 😍 So nice to see how you organize your van. Nice relaxing weekend with the massage, beautiful river and nice dinner. Enjoy your week 🤗
Thanks so much Ana!! It was relaxing weekend indeed! 🥰💛
Thank you for sharing your no build van build. It’s so clean , organized and so cozy! Just subscribed!!
Thank you so much, I appreciate it! 🥰🥰🥰
Great set up for such a small space. You really have it all organized.
Thank you Im happy with how it turned out. Thanks for watching! 🥰💛
@@LifeSimplifiedbyMai i think it looks so comfortable and restful..
I LOVE this video. No talking & nice relaxing music.
Thank you Stephanie, Im glad ypu like it! 🥰💛
Very organized, functional, and efficiently done. I’ve been dreaming about this, but know I need to be wise and will need to transition by doing it on weekends. I’ve been watching many videos. I like that you elevated your bed to give more storage on the bottom-clever. Thanks for showing us how. All the best to you always.
Thank you so much, I have been dreaming about this too and finally made a decision to start doing it. You can too! 🥰💛
This is a wonderful setup. We are converting our 2013 Sienna for two of us. The 3 drawer unit looks perfect and I wonder if you would post a link for us. I could not find it on Walmart’s website. I have subscribed and look forward to more from you. Happy, peaceful travels.
Thank you I will try to find a link for you, welcome to my channel! 🥰🙏
Here it is: www.walmart.ca/en/ip/mainstays-3-drawer-wood-top-cart-grey/6000201272679?skuId=6000201272680&cmpid=SEM_CA_78_SCZ05Q71QA_71700000053460706_58700005333906031&SEM_CA_78_SCZ05Q71QA_71700000053460706_58700005333906031&gclsrc=aw.ds&&gclid=CjwKCAjw092IBhAwEiwAxR1lRgEOhxDZaqMLOOAYMweNn5USCkBzC3UUXG007odyF0aBM9OY48b2zBoC_-8QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Thank you for the quick reply. I will be purchasing this, too.
@@gigihanley9757 awesome! Have fun on your adventures! Looking forward to watching them! 🥰
@@gigihanley9757 They also have them on the Bed Bath and Beyond website and you can get 20% off.
Nicely done with everything you need. I think we all need to realize that there is just as much to be enjoyed in traveling with a small mini van as there is with a large one. Thanks for sharing!
Absolutely agree! Love my mini van less maintenance, on the go travelling in a home in wheels option! Thanks for dropping by! 🥰🙏
@@LifeSimplifiedbyMai I just wondering where do you park your car overnight?
@@YL-gx8zh I only do vanlife or camp on weekends, I park at home when Im not camping. This is my way to slowly transition into full time vanlife in the future! 😍
@@LifeSimplifiedbyMai hi Mai,
Thank you for your reply... then, where do you park your car during the night as Vanlife?
@@YL-gx8zh sometimes I stay in campgrounds, I use I overlander app if I want stealth canp in the city. Soon, I will try to park and camp in Walmart. I am excited to try that soon! 🥰
It would be easier to appreciate your van if you narrated your tour. I find it hard to read and look at what you’ve done at the same time.
I really like that you used lightweight materials like the bed frame and soft drawer cabinet.
Thanks for the feedback and appreciation for my set up. 🤍
There’s also a handy-dandy pause button you can use. Must be 🆕
Wow I’m so loving this video. I have been watching van-life videos for about a year now. None has inspired me like yours has. Doing it on weekends to get the feel for it and get use to it….genius! And everything is so clean and neat. Love that. Thank you for this video. Keep them coming. ❤️
Thank you Betsy! Welcome to my channel, your refuge for silence and relaxation! 🥰🌸😂
First time seeing your van. I love how neat and compact you have it. It's a beautiful set up.
Thank you Paula for the appreciation of my work! 🥰💛
So organized! I could never keep it that neat.
Right? I am so impressed! But, I notice when I’m outside, and connecting with nature, I am more connected. I know what I really want and need… and that space is kinda like the fort that we built in the living room. It’s a space just for us, and can be surprisingly peaceful. It’s a goal! Prob not for all the time … I’d have to see i could pass vanlife kindergarten first… then go up a grade each year! This would make it easier to maybe rent a small place somewhere, just thoughts… it’s independence! That’s what it is! It’s freedom!
You can do it! I just make it a point to clean up every morning. I get irritated when the space is cluttered. It's actually easier to maintain than a whole house. :)
I agree, I started with renting a small bedroom first. Then going on campings on weekends and now I am doing it for 30 days to see if I still like it. So far so good! :)
Well done.
This is a "start here" video for the minivan campers.
Thanks for making.
It’s my pleasure! Thanks for watching! 🙏🥰
Great setup for camping trips. I have a pump bottle sanitizer on driver's side door where your flashlight is. Had it for cleaning hands after community garden, before pandemic. Easy and quick with larger supply, inexpensive from dollar tree, refillable. TFS. Happy adventures.
That’s a great idea! I will keep that in mind! 🥰💛
I love this. I am moving into my van this year to travel and work in film and TV and I love how simple your build is. Very cool! Love and blessings!
Thank you! So excited for you!! Cheers! 🥰🎉
Loved your video! Finally a great take on how to set up a neat, clean, well-organized camping van without making permanent conversions. Great idea for bed platform, too. You could easily adjust height to suit just be cutting down support legs.
Thank you! I truly Appreciate it! 🥰
Great ending!! So complete! Gods blessings!
Thank you Cemelen! 🥰💛
Really great video! A very relaxing tour. The duster in the glove compartment is wonderful. I’m putting mine in my car tomorrow! You have given me a perfect solution on how to create my bed with storage underneath-great idea! Thank you so very much for this wonderful video!
Thank you!🤍
Unbelievable after 8 years this van is so so clean and is really well organized and everything is so new. How any times have you really gone camping and cooked in the van. This is too good to be true. But is indeed very well organized.
Oh I just recently started going camping every weekend probably about 3 months ago. Prior to that we take this van for long drives, occasional camping trips, etc. I just happen to have a husband who is very meticulous with vehicles, kids can’t eat in the car which i disagree with but…. now that i have it to myself watch how it turns the opposite hahaha 🤣
Thank you for taking your time to share this with us . Best wishes from Daytona Beach , Florida .
Its my pleasure, thank you for watching! 🥰🙏
I love your setup but don't understand the size of your bed. Can you share the dimensions, including the storage bins?
Yes and in the back of the van i have the three bins as extension of the bed, i put 3 pillows on top of the bins and extend the blanket cover which makes my bed size a bit bigger than the storage shelves. I hope that makes sense. 🥰😀
@@LifeSimplifiedbyMai So what are the actual dimensions? I don’t know how big the storage boxes are.
What exactly are the measurements of the entire bed and how tall are you
Hi the bed is 36 x 72 inches and I am 4’11” 😀
Here is the link on how I made the bed :
ruclips.net/video/gz27kNlyRxE/видео.html
36x 72 inches plus the tubs here is the link on the video of how i made my bed pls enjoy:
ruclips.net/video/gz27kNlyRxE/видео.html
Hello from Atlanta, GA 🙂 Thanks for sharing and STAY SAFE
Thank you!🤍
It's a fun journey :) lived in a van for 8 months with the girlfriend and we had a blast. Finding parking is actually easy. Also, the Walmart in our area is sketchy so we chose an area that has a bunch of apartments and parked amongst the herd lol 😆
Great idea, thanks for sharing! I use the I overlander app! Will try sleeping in Walmart soon! 😀
Very simple and straight to the point!!! Very clean and organized and it just relaxes me and calm my anxiety just watching this!! You doing a great job of keeping your space clean and organized stay safe and be blessed 🙏🙏
Thank you! 🥰🙏
Totes for a bed frame! Who would have thought!
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It seems you have thought of everything in this build. You are so smart to take weekends trips first- then you’ll really know if you have all that you need with you… and you can see if you’d like it too.
Also smart to use the van you have and NOT build it out. If you enjoy this life you can always special build later… or not, a special buildout isn’t always necessary.
Very smart overall!!!
Thank you! I truly appreciate that. 🥰🙏
Very nice job BUT … Be Extreamly cautious about bear or any sprays. DON’T spray them from inside your van or you will be harmed as well as the intruder😮. They are meant to be used in open air and only if you are NOT downwind from the attacker… otherwise you will also suffer blindness and problems breathing from your own inhalation of the spray.. sprays are NOT a good form of protection when you are not in open air… just saying😢. Start target practicing with a sling shot or pellet gun. Gives you a very good weapon, it’s quiet and it won’t kill but it will hurt and surprise the intruder, hopefully setting him on the run, it also buys you time to get into that drivers seat and go. Set up for target practise while your out camping on the weekends. The better your aim, the more chance you will scare and hurt them.
That is a great suggestion! I agree i need to formulate a better game plan in terms of protection. Thank you for the reminders, i will keep them in mind. 🙏🙏🙏
Perfecto! Limpio ,organizado, y discreto, la felicito me encanta!👏🏼👍🏽🙏
Thank you dear! 🥰💛
Amazing how neat and clean you keep it and super organized! I had to chuckle though because it's just like me. I can't stand disorganization! The McDonald's coupons in the zip bag though! 😄 You're a woman after my own heart! I prefer to put things back where they belong too. I can easily find them when I need them. Saves much time and effort. Your captioned, non-verbal vid was soothing also. Good luck to you. Take care! 🚐💛
Thank you for appreciating my work! We have to be organized especially in a small space because it can easily get cluttered! Thanks my soul sister, so glad to find my tribe here in YT! Cheers my sister! 🥰💛
i like the bin idea for the shoes, great idea
Thanks Maryanne! 🥰💛
I just think of the not so safe builds like these. IF one gets into an accident, all the things flying around hitting you if you tumble or whatever. You might as well not wear a seat belt because all those things possibly hitting your head or whatever that can kill you, brain injury, etc. It's just not safe. It's like leaving your dog with no seat belt and if you get in a car accident and your seat belted it's okay but your dog won't be? How is that okay?
Thank you! This is something to ponder on. 🥰🙏
I thought things were fairly safe and tucked away. A few bungies to hold things down will do it. Very well done.
yes, some links would be great. I am having an issue with the bed.
I thought a cot and memory foam mattress would work but the cots metal frame is too long
and I cant cut it down. What heavy-duty shelves are you using? You have this so well thought out.
I cant seem to get it together.
I tried a cot for a bed, it was awful and no good storage space underneath. I now use two plastic shelving units now, called "original black and yellow 4-tier" shelving on Amazon, and it includes clips to attach them together side by side. I weigh 200 lbs, works great in my full-size van
My own shelving brand name is: CX, available on Amazon, and it easily supports my weight of 200 lbs
I will share the link in the description box, thanks for the suggestions!🙏💛
Mine supports 200lbs too! 😀
@@LifeSimplifiedbyMai please could you put correct link for bed shelves. Thank you
I watched your video where you went to a spa ...you said that your Insurance made it more affordable?? What Insurance do you have that does that?? Thanks❤ @LifeSimplifiedbyMai
Hi my husband has work insurance. Most insurances from here in Canada offer massage therapy as part of the plan. That makes this spa visits affordable for us.
Great video. Love how organized you are! Please keep us posted!!👍🏽❤️
Will do thank you! Stay tuned for the next video where I will share my bed set up in details. 🥰💛
Super organized, all very well thought out & minimalistic!!! Lovely, enjoy your tours & camping trips 😀
Blessings from South Africa 🇿🇦
Thank you so much!! Blessings back at you dear! 🥰💛
A place for everything and everything in its place. Well done! 💖👍🚐
Thank you so much, and for watching! 🥰💛
@@LifeSimplifiedbyMai 😘
Re-discovered your channel and saved this video for my "someday" plans of semi van-life😊. Your van is so clean, and uncluttered. Very purposeful in organization . Your channel is so peaceful and i appreciate your relaxing format. Blessings to you! Salamat po🙏
Awesome! Thank you!
Lovely to watch your video. The music is relaxing and your van is so we'll organized. Thank you for sharing.
It’s my pleasure, Im so glad you like it! 🥰💛
I like your organization skills in your van set up. I too have a fluffy white blanket I bought especially for my van bed layout. But still can't bring myself to use it because I might get it dirty. One day I'll say heck with it and take my chances just like all the lady van lifers I see doing it. One cautious suggestion though. That big diamond on your finger might draw the attention of some unsavory character(s) out on the road. Maybe best store it somewhere safer than your finger. I'm just saying...
Noted! Thank you for your concern. 🙏🤍
Nice! Love the way you put together your ideas in the van.
Thank you Im glad you like it too! I love my van! 🥰🥰🥰
First time for seeing this video and wow! Totally enamored with your choice of music; the entire vibe. I hope you’re safe, happy and well…still at this. I subscribed to your channel so I will find out 😍 God’s blessings to you.
Thank you and blessings back at you. 🤍
I watch a lot of camper / rv people and dream of one day getting to do it. I recently found you Mai and LOVE the way you create your videos, your detail, etc! You inspire me so much. Love watching your adventures and minimalism journey with my morning coffee! Thank you for what you do and keep going!
Thank you for watching and your support, Lela! I appreciate it. 🥰🙏
It's so nice, simplistic and clean. You are so orderly. I hope you can find a way to live in your van fulltime. Keep seeing it and all will align in it's time and way.👍
Amen! 🙏
Wow! I don't live in my truck and it's new, with much more dirt, and dust that your live in vehicle. You are truly a minimalist, I know I would need much more in a vehicle than that, even though it seems you actually have everything you need to live. Great job on the organization. You need to host a class on organization for people like me. 😁
Awwww thank you that means a lot. I might do some courses about organizing and minimalism in the future hahaha thanks for sharing and for sure you can do it too, slowly but surely! Cheers! 🥰💛
Great Setup. It is 3am here and I cant sleep. Watching your intro has made me hungry... LOL
Haha thank you, life is short. Go eat! 🥰💛
One of the best van tours I've ever seen. So many tours show empty vans, I really appreciate all the details on how you organize your belongings.
Its my pleasure, thanks for watching! 🥰