I just noticed the funniest thing! In the beginning of your video when you’re standing in front of the side of your van… the door handles look like eyes and the trim looks like a straight mouth. 😂 Maybe I’m just crazy. 😂😂😂 Would keeping your little heater in your back box help your shelving design behind the drivers seat? Or maybe in your pallet cabinet? And what about drilling holes with brackets like inside a cabinet so the shelves can be adjustable?
Could you place hooks inside the pallet cabinet and hang mesh veggie bags for your sweet potatoes, avocados, etc? There would be airflow and the dark is good for the root veggies.
great thought, but inside the cabinet just above the top of the door is a wood support that runs the length of the cabinet. cutting through that would jeopardize the structure/strength.
You might consider adding a resilient mat on either side of the piano hinge instead of routing out the wood for it. The resilience would decrease the jarring on your joints especially since you will probably be using it on hard surfaces instead of a carpeted floor. We attached kitchen mats to my daughter’s tap board and it worked great.
there's also a brand of screens that attach from the inside and they are magnetized (sewn into the screen) on your interior door frame. I have some that I ordered for my promaster, so I am sure they will fit your window as well. The company is skeeter beater. not too expensive and you can do from the inside without even exiting your van. Just an idea.
The top of the cabinet on the wheel well could have two small openings. That way the uncut centre between the two openings helps stabilize the cabinet. You could even on the inside put another piece of wood under the centre
magda beat me to it. this is what you need to do there. If you draw the oval you plan to cut out you can drill on the perimeter large enough to start the jig saw you can use that very same hole to create a "side finger hole" which will open the smaller hatch just as well. Also, if you carefully cut out the oval with a slight angle toward the center your lid will fit back on almost perfectly without making a catch rim. Anyway, listen to magda, that is the solution to maintain strength.
Instead of a garlic press I use a small flat hand grater. Easier to clean, easier on my arthritic hands and much much cheaper at any Asian market. Btw Lulu, your colourful jolly little van is my favourite. I just love it!
By your cabinets why not leave the counter top and just make the doors longer and remove the panels and add shelving for your produce and canned goods etc. Just a thought :)😊
or a drop-down door or 2 drop-downs? As long as your side board has interior framing supports, it should stay solid. Then secure the doors with the adjustable barrel bolts, as well. Seems like reaching down into the cupboard from the top would get to be a real pain in the butt.
I would glue a piece of molding the width(front to back) of the cabinet on each side to support a shelf. Then leaving a space for the shelf to slide in and out, glue another piece to keep shelf stable.I would do that every 4 or 5 inches so you can adjust the shelf to different hights 😊
regarding the Bluetti lights, instead of velcroing the darkening cloth to the top of the bluetti and taking it off and on or folding it back try attaching the darkening cloth to the orange cabinet the bluetti sits in. make it long enough so that you can just push the bottom back over the top of the battery where it will easily rest to view the gauges. at night you give the cloth a flick forward and it's back darkening the lights.
Square dowels glued to the underside (spaced 6-10 inches apart) would raise your dance floor about a half inch. This would produce better sound and provide some give so you don’t stress your joints or knees. Heavy duty Velcro can keep the two floor pieces attached on the underside or sides built up with dowels trimming the perimeters. I did this to connect 3, 5x8, sheets of birch for a portable dance floor. I also used window insulation strips on the bottom of the dowels to stabilize the floor on uneven or cement surfaces. I love your zest for living a life of joy, especially in troubling times. The Lord’s oil of gladness be with you. Psalm 30:11
To not see the light at night, you could make a towel rack (e.g. Voxnan Ikea) under your table, at the edge. You can then use that to towel dry, but you can hang a towel on it at night so you don't see the light. That's what I would choose.
Great tweaks, Lulu! The sideboard is going to be really handy if you decide to put your pantry items in there... all your food in one place. I do admire how good you are about following up on each of the ideas you have for improvements. Most of us get things to a manageable level and then think, "Good enough!" Fine tuning is fun, and it "serves you well!" 💖
Maybe add velcro strip under the table edge above your Blueti (sp?), add velcro to the edge of your darkening fabric, to hang at night and fold up and stow away during the day? Your van is way cool! You have so many great ideas, and super cute! You are so inspirational!
Hey Lulu, love the 'tweaking' videos...and all your videos and your sense of humour. With the pallet cabinet perhaps cut in two smaller holes on each side, that way the middle is still solid for support. And yes Lulu, we do know 'what your saying'....LOL.
LULU we are birds of a feather. I'm in my 8th year boondocking... just ordered my (4th) Transit. Excited to build again! IDK if we will ever meet but I think we'd be friends "forever more".
I like your idea of cutting an opening into the cabinet top. Two ovals would work as well. You would maintain access to both sides with some wood left across the middle of the top to prevent any possible bowing of the cabinet front or stress stacking in the top. Also, you would have smaller covers to deal with instead of one large one. Good luck with everything. I know it will turn out perfectly!
What if you leave 2-3 inches of wood all across the back, then use a piano hinge to attach the 'lid' all the way across the top. So the back strip of wood would be all along the back, and the front 'lid' would be attached to the back of the wood with the piano hinge. (google a picture of a piano hinge if you aren't familiar with them.)
Thank you for making videos LuLu, that neck exercise you taught yesterday was the missing piece of the puzzle I needed. Btw, your videographer is fantastic. Your videos are great, no matter the topic.... When you eat, I wait for mealtime to have lunch with you. It would be pretty cool if you did more posture videos, I enjoyed doing stretches with you. Everybody likes hanging out with you LuLu, xoxoxo! Edit.... I know you have a lot going on, wasn't demanding any videos😂 just saying, it would be great... I'm thankful for you! You're changing lives and it has a ripple effect. Changing the world ❤
hi Koolala!! once I get more settled in the routine with the posture exercises, spine stretches and flexibility stretches, I'll do another video on that. right now I'm just getting familiar with them!! 💕
2017 Roadtrek 190 Popular, we use black duct tape, fold it over cut it to size and velcro over any light source you might see at night. One of our favorite things is a magnetic motion light that comes on when we get in the middle of the night to use the bathroom. Good luck.
Doller tree has some wire shelves, you could put command hooks in the medicine cabinet. The shelves aren't heavy duty but you can bend them a bit to fit your space.
I love that you are always looking for ways to improve your van! Life is change, looking for ways to make it better keeps us busy and happy! Well done Lulu!
Why didnt you reverse your screens around.the magnets would be inside. Could have a long tray on topbof the wheel well and put your cans on their sides and your can roll them along to get them out😅
Instead of cutting holes into the top of the wheel well cabinet to utilize the top 6", why not keep the top intact and make the front flap down exactly like your sideways cd towers? Then you could fully see what you have inside the top section
that would be a great option except that behind that space above the cabinet doors, there is a support beam of wood going across the whole length of the cabinet, leaving about 4 or 5" of space that is available.
I know you are a sewer, for your bluetti cover. 3M command has a velcro strip available. I have found that you can peel the sticky back off and actually sew it on with a machine. You can then use the other part to either stick onto your bluetti or even under your cabinet to be able to remove it during the day. I have made a shade for my RV door with black out curtain liner, it is however white and matches my door. But I know you'll find what's right for you. I curse those little lights, I swear they search out my eyeballs at night, lol
Just a thought about removing the bins under your bed because of the warmth put out by the charger: you could replace the bins with small coolers to keep canned goods and other food items in without having to use ice, just to protect them from heat. Also, there’s a company that makes custom made ventilation for your side windows and it’s really nice, can’t remember whose channel I saw them on, but they have a rigid vent on top that attaches to your window frame with a screen attached that is made to the size of the window and isn’t very obvious at all.
Those changes all make sense to me. I think you really have to live in a place for several months to really get the feel of the surroundings. I think you will forever be changing things. Maybe what works for now will be changed in the future when a new/better idea comes to mind. Have fun making thing happen.
Remember.... You're now going to have a bucket of shoes. You probably don't need them in that wall cabinet anymore. There ya go. Storage with a shelf problem solved! Save travels to ya!
Dear Lulu, my 2 cents on your mini black out curtain idea for the Bluetti lights "nighttime mode"... 1st thought: you've done everything up so cute and coordinated, perhaps a simple yet beautiful multipurpose "fix" could be a colorful throw pillow to reposition from the bed to the front of the Bluetti box! The actual pillow "stuffing" could be clothes, towels or extra linens/blanket. 2nd thought: create a coordinating colorful curtain lined with the blackout fabric for the entire box face and velcro to the inside top of the box. And for your tap dancing board, I suggest that you divide it so the seam runs between your feet (not lengthwise). Best wishes Kimberly 🤗🥰🥳
Hi Lulu! I fell upon your channel and love it! I love your accent too! My family and I would spend a few weeks every summer in Gloucester, Mass., and it reminds me of all the lovely people we met there!! 👍
You are just a hoot, love following you. I'm 67 and have decided to make my move to van life. Planning on make the change Feb 2025, and would love to meet you once I'm on the road. I'm from Wasaga beach Ont Canada
Hi lulu! I am from Baltimore and just found you and your channel! Have been binge watching and love your meet ups and all the tips and tricks! Thank you
@@LulusWay64 your connections and circle of women looks so inviting and fun… many of my lifetime friends have moved away from Maryland to other states as we have retired… hard finding those kinds of friendships at 68… next time you are here in town let me know… would love to buy you a cup of coffee!
Love all your ideas me when I want to cover a light on a machine I simply use a black paper and tape just the top so if I want to see o Info like time etc I can lift it see than put it down to be dark like what you guys will be dong to sid cabinet to put food can't wait to see it say hi to Bob for me he's very cute perfect man just my type ❤❤❤❤
Great changes ahead 😊 you’re luck to have Bob and his skills. ❤ I’m pretty self capable too but, sometimes you just need a good helping buddy ❤ always a pleasure Lulu. Each time I watch your videos I learn something new 😊
Those "night lights" from the battery would bother me, too. Consider using some leftover reflectix and black duct tape. I would cover the reflectix with the tape so it blends in and then tape the top of it to the battery. Should work as a hinge that you can lift up and tuck up during the day. Also, have you ever used wood paint sticks for projects? They come in standard and longer sizes (for 5 gal cans). Might be good for your cabinet doors.
Hey Lulu! We talk a few months ago..i am in VA near DC..I was saying that I was just getting a Chevy express 1500. I have it…not sure how to start yet….if you need a driveway when around DC or VA, you are welcome! I am Nathalie
New sub here. For the light darkening idea on your battery, what about a tension rod(or hooks on each side)with the room darkening material or a pretty curtain? It can be pulled back or tucked back when not needed. Love your ideas!!
Your outfit looks so nice on you. I would not like those bulky support boards inside your cabinet either. Love that you continue chgs/upgrades. I am so blessed to have met you. Hope to see you again sometime.
adding your slats to the underside without side support will NOT be as strong as on top. I'm not an engineer but trust me if they just stiffen the bottom they can still sag and probably break the lattice along the side, then you'll have a worse problem. you need those little L-brackets you were going to use for your added shelves to hold those extra support slats at the sides.
❤You have such a creative mind, Lulu! You don’t hesitate to ask for help via ideas etc. I think the covering on the light would be easiest and most practical using the Velcro. Thank you for sharing your life with us. ❤🙏🏻 🚐
What about drilling two rows of holes in the side walls and inside divider wall (aka original shelf) of the medicine cabinet so that you can use shelf clips/pins and make the new shelves so adjustable? That way you can move them if needed? My home kitchen cabinets are done like that and it works great.
Someone would adore to have your “old” screens when you get your new ones! (Which, incidentally, I think are fantastic). It would be a lovely present for someone as a free giveaway pile item, or as a reward in a game. Simply thinking aloud. 😂 😂
Love your videos! Here's a thought, on the cabinet, instead of cutting a piece out of the top ( I think about trying to rummage around to find the laundry stuffed in there, possibly snagged?) remove the top front wood and could you find strong netting to go across the front on top? Like netting used to tie down items in your trunk or on your rack?
Hi Lulu I enjoy your videos - thanks for the great content. I was thinking about your countertop cut out. If you were to cut that out at a 45° angle, you would not have to worry about the structural integrity of it. However, if you use a Skil saw, the blade is an eighth of an inch thick so , the cut out would sit down and eighth of an inch. The fix would be to adhere an eighth of an inch thick overlay on top of that cut out. So it will sit in the 45 and be flush with the other part of the counter. Or alternatively, you could cut out the counter at 45 and use a separate piece of material the same thickness as the counter and mark it from below and cut the 45 on the outside of the line and have it fit snug Hope this makes sense
On the BLUETTI I too velcroed a piece of foamy craft mat. .29 at the craft store. I think they make kids foamy shapes out of the stuff. Only way I can describe it. 😊 works GREAT 👍
Maybe that cute medicine cabinet could also be you bathroom area for teeth and etc. also for the pallet cabinet what about making finger hole on the fronts and drop those down to access that upper storage space?
Take the plastic off the bed and put in some scrap plywood and it will be fixed for good. You can drill holes in the plywood, so it doesn't mold. I grew up in Baltimore. I live an hour away and know the area. Don't sleep on the street in the city, it's too dangerous. They are having problems with car jackings. Middle River Walmart is safe to park and there is a Harvest Host Marina in Dundalk you can stay in that is safe. Sleep in Baltimore County not inside the city line. If you need any more info about the area, I'd be glad to answer any questions. I'm wishing you safe and fun summer travels, Lulu!
I just thought of a idea for the cupboard doors , maybe you could used a piece of black metal which is pretty much flat and just scew it into the inside of the two cupboard doors and I think the metal might make the door just as sturdy too and then you can have more room inside the cupboard instead of those thick boards ......and maybe you could those pieces of metal too on your bedframe too ?
Watching how you needed to REALLY pull to get your shelf and cubby off the inside of the medicine cabinet, why wouldn’t you just use the same tape again? It was sooo strong.
I thought of using that gorilla tape to install the shelves, just swap out that flimsy plastic shelf for wood, but I think it might look nicer if it was properly installed. but, then again, it would be a great way to temporarily space out the shelves to accommodate my current needs, which alway change! so thanks for the idea!! 💕
I just noticed the funniest thing! In the beginning of your video when you’re standing in front of the side of your van… the door handles look like eyes and the trim looks like a straight mouth. 😂 Maybe I’m just crazy. 😂😂😂
Would keeping your little heater in your back box help your shelving design behind the drivers seat? Or maybe in your pallet cabinet?
And what about drilling holes with brackets like inside a cabinet so the shelves can be adjustable?
Haha hard to unsee 😐
I love it... hahahaha 😅❤
Now I can’t unsee it! Ha!
@@mrs.c9174 🤣 Me either!
I absolutely agree! That's hysterical!
Could you use your tap board to strenghten the bed and then slide out when you need it?
good idea!! but I would rather have the ventilation that the lattice gives me.
I❤️when you say "shit bothers my eyes." I started saying that because it's true.
I laughed at that too. Perfect sentiment 😂
Could you place hooks inside the pallet cabinet and hang mesh veggie bags for your sweet potatoes, avocados, etc? There would be airflow and the dark is good for the root veggies.
I like that idea..:)
good suggestion, thanks!! 😊
Lulu, could you just remove the doors and make the openings taller and add new taller doors to access the upper space?
great thought, but inside the cabinet just above the top of the door is a wood support that runs the length of the cabinet. cutting through that would jeopardize the structure/strength.
You might consider adding a resilient mat on either side of the piano hinge instead of routing out the wood for it. The resilience would decrease the jarring on your joints especially since you will probably be using it on hard surfaces instead of a carpeted floor. We attached kitchen mats to my daughter’s tap board and it worked great.
that's a great idea, thanks!!
maybe a cut to fit yoga mat?
if everyone had a friend like Bob, we'd all live happier lives🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩.
there's also a brand of screens that attach from the inside and they are magnetized (sewn into the screen) on your interior door frame. I have some that I ordered for my promaster, so I am sure they will fit your window as well. The company is skeeter beater. not too expensive and you can do from the inside without even exiting your van. Just an idea.
thanks, I'll look into that! 😊
The top of the cabinet on the wheel well could have two small openings. That way the uncut centre between the two openings helps stabilize the cabinet. You could even on the inside put another piece of wood under the centre
magda beat me to it. this is what you need to do there. If you draw the oval you plan to cut out you can drill on the perimeter large enough to start the jig saw you can use that very same hole to create a "side finger hole" which will open the smaller hatch just as well. Also, if you carefully cut out the oval with a slight angle toward the center your lid will fit back on almost perfectly without making a catch rim. Anyway, listen to magda, that is the solution to maintain strength.
You can drill holes and use shelf pins in the cabinet and move your shelves up or down to fit your items.
You could use the cabinet door in his open position as a table. Using a chain or a pliable holder to solidify it.
Lulu , your brain is a very busy/productive place. Love it!💖
I heard a quote that reminded me of you. “In life it is not where you go but who you travel with.”
LOVE IT!! 💕
Instead of a garlic press I use a small flat hand grater. Easier to clean, easier on my arthritic hands and much much cheaper at any Asian market.
Btw Lulu, your colourful jolly little van is my favourite. I just love it!
hi Val!! I'm so happy you love my lil' jolly van!! thanks for letting me know that!! Lulu 😊
Start over and make it stronger😬. Then add shelves and hinge doors!
By your cabinets why not leave the counter top and just make the doors longer and remove the panels and add shelving for your produce and canned goods etc. Just a thought :)😊
or a drop-down door or 2 drop-downs? As long as your side board has interior framing supports, it should stay solid. Then secure the doors with the adjustable barrel bolts, as well. Seems like reaching down into the cupboard from the top would get to be a real pain in the butt.
I would glue a piece of molding the width(front to back) of the cabinet on each side to support a shelf. Then leaving a space for the shelf to slide in and out, glue another piece to keep shelf stable.I would do that every 4 or 5 inches so you can adjust the shelf to different hights 😊
regarding the Bluetti lights, instead of velcroing the darkening cloth to the top of the bluetti and taking it off and on or folding it back try attaching the darkening cloth to the orange cabinet the bluetti sits in. make it long enough so that you can just push the bottom back over the top of the battery where it will easily rest to view the gauges. at night you give the cloth a flick forward and it's back darkening the lights.
Square dowels glued to the underside (spaced 6-10 inches apart) would raise your dance floor about a half inch. This would produce better sound and provide some give so you don’t stress your joints or knees. Heavy duty Velcro can keep the two floor pieces attached on the underside or sides built up with dowels trimming the perimeters. I did this to connect 3, 5x8, sheets of birch for a portable dance floor. I also used window insulation strips on the bottom of the dowels to stabilize the floor on uneven or cement surfaces. I love your zest for living a life of joy, especially in troubling times. The Lord’s oil of gladness be with you. Psalm 30:11
thanks for the suggestion, Diana!! 😊
To not see the light at night, you could make a towel rack (e.g. Voxnan Ikea) under your table, at the edge. You can then use that to towel dry, but you can hang a towel on it at night so you don't see the light. That's what I would choose.
thanks for the suggestion!! 😊
Great tweaks, Lulu! The sideboard is going to be really handy if you decide to put your pantry items in there... all your food in one place. I do admire how good you are about following up on each of the ideas you have for improvements. Most of us get things to a manageable level and then think, "Good enough!" Fine tuning is fun, and it "serves you well!" 💖
hi Kaye!! yeah, I enjoy the process of working on the van, so I'll just keep fine-tuning!!
Maybe add velcro strip under the table edge above your Blueti (sp?), add velcro to the edge of your darkening fabric, to hang at night and fold up and stow away during the day? Your van is way cool! You have so many great ideas, and super cute! You are so inspirational!
thanks for the suggestion!!! thanks for writing, stay inspired! 😊
Maybe hang a hand towel over the Bluetti - then it’s also handy to wipe your hands on - ornamental.
great suggestion, thanks!! 😊
Hey Lulu, love the 'tweaking' videos...and all your videos and your sense of humour. With the pallet cabinet perhaps cut in two smaller holes on each side, that way the middle is still solid for support. And yes Lulu, we do know 'what your saying'....LOL.
hi Bubba!! thanks for the suggestion!!! 💕
You could Velcro a piece of upholstery vinyl or leather over the light. You could buy a scrap piece at the fabric store.
Instead of cutting one piece out of the center of your cupboard, cut two smaller ones. Divide in half and center in each half.
LULU we are birds of a feather. I'm in my 8th year boondocking... just ordered my (4th) Transit. Excited to build again! IDK if we will ever meet but I think we'd be friends "forever more".
I like your idea of cutting an opening into the cabinet top. Two ovals would work as well. You would maintain access to both sides with some wood left across the middle of the top to prevent any possible bowing of the cabinet front or stress stacking in the top. Also, you would have smaller covers to deal with instead of one large one. Good luck with everything. I know it will turn out perfectly!
great suggestion! thanks!! 😊
Your tap dancing floor on the black box with cloth makes a nice table. I am praying and saving for my van. Love and blessings from South Africa.
What if you leave 2-3 inches of wood all across the back, then use a piano hinge to attach the 'lid' all the way across the top. So the back strip of wood would be all along the back, and the front 'lid' would be attached to the back of the wood with the piano hinge. (google a picture of a piano hinge if you aren't familiar with them.)
great idea!! thanks!
Thank you for making videos LuLu, that neck exercise you taught yesterday was the missing piece of the puzzle I needed. Btw, your videographer is fantastic. Your videos are great, no matter the topic.... When you eat, I wait for mealtime to have lunch with you. It would be pretty cool if you did more posture videos, I enjoyed doing stretches with you. Everybody likes hanging out with you LuLu, xoxoxo! Edit.... I know you have a lot going on, wasn't demanding any videos😂 just saying, it would be great... I'm thankful for you! You're changing lives and it has a ripple effect. Changing the world ❤
hi Koolala!! once I get more settled in the routine with the posture exercises, spine stretches and flexibility stretches, I'll do another video on that. right now I'm just getting familiar with them!! 💕
2017 Roadtrek 190 Popular, we use black duct tape, fold it over cut it to size and velcro over any light source you might see at night. One of our favorite things is a magnetic motion light that comes on when we get in the middle of the night to use the bathroom. Good luck.
Great ideas, Lulu. It's such fun watching you make your van better and better for you.
Black out shade attached to the frame of your shelf to block light from power pack.
Lu use a small valance with a tension rod to cover battery and at same time it looks pretty
Doller tree has some wire shelves, you could put command hooks in the medicine cabinet. The shelves aren't heavy duty but you can bend them a bit to fit your space.
thanks for the suggestion!! 😊
I love that you are always looking for ways to improve your van! Life is change, looking for ways to make it better keeps us busy and happy! Well done Lulu!
Why didnt you reverse your screens around.the magnets would be inside.
Could have a long tray on topbof the wheel well and put your cans on their sides and your can roll them along to get them out😅
For the BLUETTI, maybe a small tension rod, with a ‘mini curtain’??
Instead of cutting holes into the top of the wheel well cabinet to utilize the top 6", why not keep the top intact and make the front flap down exactly like your sideways cd towers? Then you could fully see what you have inside the top section
that would be a great option except that behind that space above the cabinet doors, there is a support beam of wood going across the whole length of the cabinet, leaving about 4 or 5" of space that is available.
I know you are a sewer, for your bluetti cover. 3M command has a velcro strip available. I have found that you can peel the sticky back off and actually sew it on with a machine. You can then use the other part to either stick onto your bluetti or even under your cabinet to be able to remove it during the day. I have made a shade for my RV door with black out curtain liner, it is however white and matches my door. But I know you'll find what's right for you. I curse those little lights, I swear they search out my eyeballs at night, lol
Adding a metal washer in the bottom hem would ensure a bit of weight to the room darkening fabric would help with this.
thanks for the suggestion!!
Just a thought about removing the bins under your bed because of the warmth put out by the charger: you could replace the bins with small coolers to keep canned goods and other food items in without having to use ice, just to protect them from heat. Also, there’s a company that makes custom made ventilation for your side windows and it’s really nice, can’t remember whose channel I saw them on, but they have a rigid vent on top that attaches to your window frame with a screen attached that is made to the size of the window and isn’t very obvious at all.
good ideas, thanks!!
Those changes all make sense to me. I think you really have to live in a place for several months to really get the feel of the surroundings. I think you will forever be changing things. Maybe what works for now will be changed in the future when a new/better idea comes to mind. Have fun making thing happen.
Remember.... You're now going to have a bucket of shoes. You probably don't need them in that wall cabinet anymore. There ya go. Storage with a shelf problem solved! Save travels to ya!
Dear Lulu, my 2 cents on your mini black out curtain idea for the Bluetti lights "nighttime mode"...
1st thought: you've done everything up so cute and coordinated, perhaps a simple yet beautiful multipurpose "fix" could be a colorful throw pillow to reposition from the bed to the front of the Bluetti box! The actual pillow "stuffing" could be clothes, towels or extra linens/blanket.
2nd thought: create a coordinating colorful curtain lined with the blackout fabric for the entire box face and velcro to the inside top of the box.
And for your tap dancing board, I suggest that you divide it so the seam runs between your feet (not lengthwise).
Best wishes
Kimberly
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thanks for your suggestions!! 💕
Great setup! I'm ft in my van for 3 years now. I try to put my heavy items, eg can goods as low as possible. Also low is cold for all pantry items.
Maybe make new doors full height. Then put several shelves inside
inside the cabinet on top of the doors is a support brace that runs across the whole front, not sure I can cut into that. we'll see!!
Hi Lulu
Hope you are having a good day today. Stay cool. Thank you
I really love how creative you are Lulu . Safe travels this summer ❤❤❤
Hi Lulu! I fell upon your channel and love it! I love your accent too! My family and I would spend a few weeks every summer in Gloucester, Mass., and it reminds me of all the lovely people we met there!! 👍
hello Martine I'm so happy you fell upon my channel and you are enjoying it so much!! Gloucester is beautiful!! 😊
I love the way u change up your van from time to time and sharing it with us. Great ideas😊
You might want to add more boards, especially where you tend to sit on the bed.
What about magnets to keep your doors closed? Less rattling.Good luck with the changes.😊
good idea!! but I really love the look of the black hardware against the white wash wood!!!
LuLu can I suggest the ikea tilting shoe holder for your food in place of the metal rack
You are just a hoot, love following you. I'm 67 and have decided to make my move to van life. Planning on make the change Feb 2025, and would love to meet you once I'm on the road. I'm from Wasaga beach Ont Canada
hello Barbara!! enjoy the transition to vanlife, it's a lot of fun!! I hope to meet you down the road one day!! 😊
Hi lulu! I am from Baltimore and just found you and your channel! Have been binge watching and love your meet ups and all the tips and tricks! Thank you
hi Dawn!! I'm so glad you found my channel and happy you enjoy it so much!! thanks for writing!! 😊
@@LulusWay64 your connections and circle of women looks so inviting and fun… many of my lifetime friends have moved away from Maryland to other states as we have retired… hard finding those kinds of friendships at 68… next time you are here in town let me know… would love to buy you a cup of coffee!
Looks like so good improvements coming, ya thanks to Bob. Waiting for your next video with the improvements. 😊
Life creates new experiences, new experiences create wisdom.."God willing, you live and learn. !" Thanks for sharing !
Love all your ideas me when I want to cover a light on a machine I simply use a black paper and tape just the top so if I want to see o
Info like time etc I can lift it see than put it down to be dark like what you guys will be dong to sid cabinet to put food can't wait to see it say hi to Bob for me he's very cute perfect man just my type ❤❤❤❤
taping black paper sounds like a very simple solution, thanks!!!
Great changes ahead 😊 you’re luck to have Bob and his skills. ❤ I’m pretty self capable too but, sometimes you just need a good helping buddy ❤ always a pleasure Lulu. Each time I watch your videos I learn something new 😊
yes, I'm grateful to have Bob, he thinks of things that I don't!! 😊
Sounds good. Thanks.
You need a magnetic system in that space with the painting to hold all your bags made of fabric a guy used military grade canvas ver cool
Those "night lights" from the battery would bother me, too. Consider using some leftover reflectix and black duct tape. I would cover the reflectix with the tape so it blends in and then tape the top of it to the battery. Should work as a hinge that you can lift up and tuck up during the day. Also, have you ever used wood paint sticks for projects? They come in standard and longer sizes (for 5 gal cans). Might be good for your cabinet doors.
great suggestion, thanks! 😊
Hey Lulu! We talk a few months ago..i am in VA near DC..I was saying that I was just getting a Chevy express 1500. I have it…not sure how to start yet….if you need a driveway when around DC or VA, you are welcome! I am Nathalie
I literally cackled when you said shit bothers my eye! 😂
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I just found you and I love your happy personality. ❤️
hello and welcome!! I'm glad you are here! 😊
New sub here. For the light darkening idea on your battery, what about a tension rod(or hooks on each side)with the room darkening material or a pretty curtain? It can be pulled back or tucked back when not needed. Love your ideas!!
hi Paula!! welcome to my channel, I'm so glad you are here!! thanks for the suggestion!! 💕
Why not flip the fence over, so the slats would be underneath ?
Thank you!! I need to add a shelf to the medicine cabinet I put in my little motorhome. Your brackets are a great idea!!
Your outfit looks so nice on you.
I would not like those bulky support boards inside your cabinet either.
Love that you continue chgs/upgrades.
I am so blessed to have met you. Hope to see you again sometime.
adding your slats to the underside without side support will NOT be as strong as on top. I'm not an engineer but trust me if they just stiffen the bottom they can still sag and probably break the lattice along the side, then you'll have a worse problem. you need those little L-brackets you were going to use for your added shelves to hold those extra support slats at the sides.
Nice van!
❤You have such a creative mind, Lulu! You don’t hesitate to ask for help via ideas etc. I think the covering on the light would be easiest and most practical using the Velcro. Thank you for sharing your life with us. ❤🙏🏻 🚐
Thank you for encouragement! 🥰
What about drilling two rows of holes in the side walls and inside divider wall (aka original shelf) of the medicine cabinet so that you can use shelf clips/pins and make the new shelves so adjustable? That way you can move them if needed? My home kitchen cabinets are done like that and it works great.
that's a great idea!! thanks!!
How exciting😊
Love your ideas, especially the top of your cabinet solution. So smart!
I learned so much from your video. Thank you for sharing!
It's fun making changes in your vehicle. I always do that on mine, 😂
Have you thought of one of those Ikea shoe cabinets? Consider cabinet clamps like maintenance men use.
Someone would adore to have your “old” screens when you get your new ones! (Which, incidentally, I think are fantastic). It would be a lovely present for someone as a free giveaway pile item, or as a reward in a game. Simply thinking aloud. 😂 😂
That's a great idea!
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽good job 💞
Your plans sound exciting! I can't wait to see the changes...God bless..❤🌹
I just found your channel and subscribed. Thanks
YAY! welcome! I'm glad you are here!! 😊
Love your videos! Here's a thought, on the cabinet, instead of cutting a piece out of the top ( I think about trying to rummage around to find the laundry stuffed in there, possibly snagged?) remove the top front wood and could you find strong netting to go across the front on top? Like netting used to tie down items in your trunk or on your rack?
Make two holes so its sturdier 😁
These van videos are my favorite!
Changes never stop.
Lulu, if you put fruit or vegetables in you pallet cabinet they will spoil faster too. Can add vent holes in front of cabinet. Dawn
Hi Lulu
I enjoy your videos - thanks for the great content.
I was thinking about your countertop cut out. If you were to cut that out at a 45° angle, you would not have to worry about the structural integrity of it. However, if you use a Skil saw, the blade is an eighth of an inch thick so , the cut out would sit down and eighth of an inch. The fix would be to adhere an eighth of an inch thick overlay on top of that cut out. So it will sit in the 45 and be flush with the other part of the counter.
Or alternatively, you could cut out the counter at 45 and use a separate piece of material the same thickness as the counter and mark it from below and cut the 45 on the outside of the line and have it fit snug
Hope this makes sense
it's a little confusing for me but I'll save your comment and show it to my friend Bob, thanks Steve! 😊
All these ideas are pretty ingenious 😊
Thank you for sharing all these great tips. I enjoyed watching you describe all of the changes coming up.
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On the BLUETTI I too velcroed a piece of foamy craft mat. .29 at the craft store. I think they make kids foamy shapes out of the stuff. Only way I can describe it. 😊 works GREAT 👍
I know the foam you are talking about! good idea!!
love your way you enjoy life
Maybe that cute medicine cabinet could also be you bathroom area for teeth and etc.
also for the pallet cabinet what about making finger hole on the fronts and drop those down to access that upper storage space?
thanks for the suggestions!! 😊
Have you ever used the industrial strength velcro? It has great holding strength. It would help hold the cabinet in place.
yes, I love the industrial strength velcro, that's what holding up all my fabric panels on the walls, doors, ceiling!!
I have screens like that, they are awesome!!
Take the plastic off the bed and put in some scrap plywood and it will be fixed for good. You can drill holes in the plywood, so it doesn't mold. I grew up in Baltimore. I live an hour away and know the area. Don't sleep on the street in the city, it's too dangerous. They are having problems with car jackings. Middle River Walmart is safe to park and there is a Harvest Host Marina in Dundalk you can stay in that is safe. Sleep in Baltimore County not inside the city line. If you need any more info about the area, I'd be glad to answer any questions. I'm wishing you safe and fun summer travels, Lulu!
thanks.
Plywood with ventilation holes sounds like an easy, practical fix for your bed platform.
just a few boards under the lattice was the practical fix for me!!! easy breezy!!!
I just thought of a idea for the cupboard doors , maybe you could used a piece of black metal which is pretty much flat and just scew it into the inside of the two cupboard doors and I think the metal might make the door just as sturdy too and then you can have more room inside the cupboard instead of those thick boards ......and maybe you could those pieces of metal too on your bedframe too ?
thanks for the suggestions!! 😊
Nice thanks much 😅😅😅😅😅😅🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
I always love the van videos. This one was super, very interesting.
Watching how you needed to REALLY pull to get your shelf and cubby off the inside of the medicine cabinet, why wouldn’t you just use the same tape again? It was sooo strong.
I thought of using that gorilla tape to install the shelves, just swap out that flimsy plastic shelf for wood, but I think it might look nicer if it was properly installed. but, then again, it would be a great way to temporarily space out the shelves to accommodate my current needs, which alway change! so thanks for the idea!! 💕