Big Changes Pt. 1 | Dottie Has A New Home!

Hello friends! Big changes!!! After owning & loving my tiny van for over 3 years, it came time for me to pass her along to a new home so I could upgrade to a larger van. Selling Dottie was such an emotional rollercoaster, but I couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out, and she has the BEST new home. I can’t wait to see all the adventures still to come for her and her new owners!!
I hope you enjoy this video, it was important to me to spend some time reminiscing on the work I put into Dottie, and the journey she took me on. I wouldn't change a single thing.
As for what is next for me and this channel… I am building out a new van! I purchased a 2018 Ram Promaster 1500 and I have already begun to build it into my next tiny home on wheels!! I am so excited to be jumping into another conversion, and I hope you continue to follow along as I take on this fun design challenge. There’s so much space in this thing. Wowowow.
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[@dv2152]

You are sooo talented Milo...I mean, real talent !!!! Wow !

[@mayaserrella1572]

That was an absolutely beautiful way to tell the story. Congratulations on the new chapter in your life.

[@janinafisher101]

It is so lovely to watch you make your art. What a lovely book you created for the Story of Dottie! And exciting to be in a new and bigger van... with another book just waiting for its story to unfold.

[@sophianichole]

Wow💓

[@silversadie9342]

Wow. You're so talented!!! :)

[@HVCollective]

This video was so beautiful to watch! I loved seeing your art

[@Free2b.Z]

How exciting and bittersweet at the same time! Gonna miss Dottie, but eager to see what you do with Brunswick. 😊 Love to you and Teller! Stay safe!🙏🏾

[@pjglory3348]

This is wonderful. I love your story-telling, your art and your van building skill.

[@sarahkfoury]

Your creativity, hard work, diligence, planning and organization skills know no bounds. Thank you for what you do and who you are.

[@ceciliahorvath7488]

I don't know how this channel was recommended to me. I'm not into van or camp life but boy oh boy I'm absolutely impressed with this guy's creativity and craftsmanship and kind soul!!!! I'm actually moved to tears by this video after seeing previous ones of the build etc..

[@GirlandQuill]

I loved your journal flip through, with such creative ways of documenting your van. As always, another great video.

[@Chris-ut6eq]

the journey continues....

[@yrevet]

I hope the new owners love it as much as they should 😀

[@EVAand12PAWS]

Ich bin gerade einfach nur begeistert. Sie haben so viele Talente und Begabungen, und die Atmosphäre, die sie verbreiten ist so gut und bereichernd. Ich sehe sie in der Buchgestaltung, Kinderbücher Illustration, Produktdesign, Gebrauchsanweisungen Gestaltung und einfach in der Selbständigkeit mit vielen kreativen und für die Menschen sehr nützlichen Projekten. ❤

[@annheadley5004]

Lovely artistic way to tell the story. Enjoy the next van. I look forward to the new van sketch journal.

[@createandliveyourbestlife]

Milo your scrapbook is inspired and of course inspirational. What a treasure to have to remember the adventure in design, building and living Congratulations.👍🏻 WOW. Photographer, Graphic Designer, Artist, Creativity abounding, Interior Designer, Skilled Authentic Presentor. Definitely gifted LEFT-BRAINED attributes. 🙏🏻🙋🏻‍♀️👏🏻

[@kimprocarione5473]

So beautiful! You are soooo talented!!! Such creativity and soul! A lovely farewell and memory book ❤ And I can't wait to see your new home! So much space to blow our minds with! 👏

[@sylviapage8572]

Another wonderful video. Thanks for sharing.

[@lisasigle7174]

So happy to see you again!!🙂

[@debbiedebbie9473]

Dottie was an amazing utilization of space ! Just brilliant. Now i have to catch up on your new van build. Congratulations. ♥️🙏♥️ 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

[@CihaPet]

I found your channel after seeing your interview with Bob Wells. This little van could have easily been named Tardis with how much is inside this TINY van. Serious skillz involved. Looking forward to see how the new van comes together. If you apply the techniques you did in your tiny van, this new van will truly set a very high bar/standard to beat.

[@veget_asian]

I Love the picture book that can open/pull out things in pictures.. ❤❤

[@kimwade6249]

I felt so sad when I sold my kangoo… but having a bigger van has made life so much more comfortable! 😁

[@African.Diaspora.InLondonUK]

If I was to be born a boy, I want to have your character. Another door is closed, a new adventure beckons.

[@terijackson6408]

I did this backwards, watched pt 2 first 🤣🤣 I love how you tell stories with your art. Congrats to the new family on getting to start their adventures in Dottie. And congrats to you and Teller on Brunswick. Can’t wait to see what you do with this build. 🧡

[@somethinginnocuousindahouse]

me too on everything you said here!

[@lashazachariah5495]

That feeling before creating on a fresh blank page! Ahhhhh......

[@campingonwheels]

You’re awesome!! I really like the drawing book. 😊

[@gamerdan2310]

@00:58 You should do a whole video on that. A nice 3-5 minute walkthrough. I'd be interested in seeing how the wires are actually connected to the cable that plugs into to power unit.

[@stephaniem8927]

As a teacher, I find your work to be very creative and inspiring! Your family must be very proud of your accomplishments. I love the professional design of your web page. Well done! I am excited to see what you do with your new van!

[@leslovesliberty1776]

Every one of your videos is a work of art & an absolute treat!! Dottie was one of a kind... Congrats on the new van, can't wait to see what you do with this one!! 🙏🐶🌿

[@davidyule3605]

Congratulations! I am in awe of your talent. I’m grateful.

[@bridgetcampbell6629]

Go-go-go, Milo! The world is your oyster. And your sketchbook is absolutely priceless. I loved seeing those pages. What a treasure it is, and what a treasure YOU are. Looking forward to following your next-steps!

[@cordeliaparham6800]

I love your unique way of documenting and storytelling. All the best on your adventures.

[@jimadams6159]

Beautifully done, such a wonderfully presented way to show your great first van and move on to the future. Lovely art work, you are extremely talented. Looking forward to seeing the next chapters.

[@makeup63]

This was so beautifully done. You should publish a coloring book of your adventures for us to purchase

[@LoOnTheGo]

Milo I have loved finding your channel. I loved your build in your little van. I love pop up books!

[@zareththealchemist8982]

Bless you and Teller in your new home. 🙏 You should consider publishing that book you made for Dottie. Its genius.

[@kiwigirljacks]

I’m so pleased to see more of the Dottie book!! I felt quite emotional to see the last picture being put in… I’m sure it held a lot of emotion for you. I hope the new owners love Dottie 🥰 Cannot wait for the new adventure and new book…. Please take us all along for the journey! I’m sure you do amazing things with the new van. Congrats 🥳

[@dinahreyes4947]

Congratulations on your new van! Looking forward to seeing all the creative details that you put into your new home!

[@itisconsulting]

Wow, the videos you do are so amazing!

[@ALMAGONZALEZ-tf2in]

Que hermoso cuaderno te felicito por tu ingenio y gran talento. Que Dios les colme de bendiciones por donde quiera que el destino les lleve, un saludo desde México.

[@SewCool-Ideas]

You make me cry 😢 without said a word….

[@hannahcrumley3103]

Your journal is amazing! I hope you publish a ban life book one day - with all these wonderful drawings!

[@hannahcrumley3103]

*Supposed to say “van” life book!… your illustrations are truly amazing- I just watched again to see them😉👍🏼

[@Hunter357mag]

Congratulations to all of you! Awesome is the best word that comes to mind-for everything. Your telling of your story, the book to document your build and care for it, and passing her on to the next owners and their adventures. Thank you!

[@amyhewett9941]

I didn't expect to be tearing up at 8am over a van video but here I am! 🤣😭 What a lovely story book. I love your journaling / scrapbooking / storytelling and van designs.

[@robertamahoney2109]

Oh Milo, bittersweet for sure! What a blessed couple to have come upon purchasing Dottie. You now have a New Season unfolding in front of you with Brunswick..Cannot wait to see your new adventures and build. Thank you for all your hard work in putting these amazing videos together!

[@jb4228]

Es hermoso tu libro de historia.... Una idea muy creativa y llena de bellos recuerdos... Is wonderful 😁 súper ordenado, limpio y bello 👍🏽🤗🌿

[@kontrop6339]

so sad Dottie is gone! deep in my heart I really wanted to buy Dottie😭

[@leela4979]

Awww the illustrations though 😍 so cool!

[@olma11]

Wow, no words and you said soo much in this 4 minutes.

[@ktk2094]

Beautiful. You're a very talented artist.

[@sandrasomewhere]

Milo, you are just so talented in so many ways! Loved this video and can't wait to see what's next.

[@Vickyplaits]

Only just seen this video! Exciting to find your new project 😀

[@colleenc5008]

I'm so excited to see your video! I love your reminiscing of Dottie. Your art, the music, so wonderful. Can't wait to see what you do with your new home.

[@GwenMotoGirl]

What a lovely video and story, and your illustrations are beautiful. The music, all of it, fantastic.

[@saturninc3786]

Hey Milo, so glad to see you again! And what exciting developments!!! A bit sad that Dottie has a new owner, she was a miraculous creation of yours. But am vbery curious what will come next for you... btw, you look very well and I love your beautiful long hair! Teller looks great too!!! It has been a long time, bro - hope you will post a lil more now. ALl the best to you, Milo - Jason

[@NYCHFAN]

Milo!!! Good to see you again. You are so creative, Congratulations on your new van, and now I'm off to part 2. 😊❤

[@ellisdm6875]

Congratulations!!!! I’m so EXCITED to the progress on the new van!! Love the channel !!!

[@andreahunt1444]

Milo your videos may just be about van life to some but your videos and you are full of heart. Xxx❤

[@alonememe]

Wow, congratulations. I can't wait to see what you will do inside this one :)

[@joyannepinciaro9608]

What a great adventure! Thank you for all of your knowledge that you are passing on to others who may choose to try this lifestyle. Thank you for NOT having annoying music throughout your video….. this was very easy on both the eyes and ears😜

[@MsJulietG]

I'm so glad you are back! I just found your channel a little while ago and love your videos. I'm in the process of restoring a vintage travel trailer and I find your videos so inspiring. All the best wishes on your next adventure!

[@helenevallee6ix]

Congratulations on finding a good home for Dottie, where she will be loved, appreciated, and taken on new adventures. I'm so excited to see your build in the new one. That is the exact model of van I'll be wanting to upgrade to when the time comes, so I'll be watching to see what simple and creative solutions you come up with to use all of that beautiful room. Thank you for taking us all along on your journeys. You bring an inner peace and calm to my day whenever I watch or rewatch one of your creations.

[@metratone5]

Love the book.

[@shonarosemarybaker9211]

Adorable! Wow, you are such an amazing visual storyteller!

[@GABRIEL_CRAFT]

Congratulations 🎉

[@TheNot4ever]

you made a very nice book of your van, i saw it also in another video. Good luck on your ways!!👋💚

[@lindavoll9555]

So beautiful!!! You have so many talents! I’m new to your channel and I look forward to what is to come! 🎉❤

[@sleepingxrose]

Such a beautiful video

[@MrRobbie545]

Please tell us that you are going to publish that book of your build!?

[@helenevallee6ix]

Yes, that is a book I would buy!

[@JensGraikowski]

You are amazingly creative! Love that scrapbook idea to tell the story! Off to many more adventures with the "new" van (it's not exactly new anymore since I'm late to the party 😬). 🙏🏼😎

[@iR3cOiLzZx]

Such beautiful illustrations and photography thank you. What will you do with all that space!

[@tracyhansen5843]

Such talent! Beautiful!

[@steelsheen]

I just found your channel and I was watching your van tour of Dottie and was thoroughly impressed 👍👍, I asked some questions but now I see you got yourself a new van 😅. can't wait to see how this turns out 🥰🚐

[@fauxmixedhair]

Hi Milo. Here because I just saw your transit connect tour on CheapRVLiving! I am absolutely amazed at how you put everything that's in a regular size van in that transit connect. That was by far the best Tiny van build I've seen. Hands down. I see that you've been on a new journey and looking forward to watching your videos as you did your new van. I didn't hear you mention on that tour whether you had prior experience? I'm planning to get a van towards the end of the year. Although I dont have 'van build' or carpentry experience, I've built a couple of things in the past. It's always inspiring to see folks with no experience create a master piece. Anyway, new subscriber here!

[@lorettaorourke7537]

I wish I saw your page earlier! Would have lived to buy Dollie!

[@LUN4321]

Such a beautiful video ❤

[@miricalmacdonald6693]

Your videos are so lovely!

[@knightsjoker]

always love your art. with all these AI art problem going around... your physical art is impervious to AI. Love it. keep at it. you know if you sell your new van maybe you can include your own manual book for the new owners. I think they would totally love that.

[@johnandesilich4868]

Very well made video. You did a great job of showing the sadness of "goodbyes" but the optimism and excitement of "new beginnings" Well done! Just out of curiosity, is the location you shoot these videos where you stay full time? Or do you travel around a bit? It looks very isolated and rural.

[@azusa9963]

Congratulations on your new van! I have been searching for an affordable promaster, they are difficult to find. Where did you find yours and how much did it cost? Thank you for your videos. Dottie was gorgeous 😍

[@juliep.3050]

Thanks!

[@milomeloy]

Aww thank you!! Thank you for your support!! 🥹🥹🥹

[@mj_rayne]

why am i crying

[@sarayuki8540]

Love the sketch book. Is that a certain brand?

[@HillPhantom]

Can you tell me what you use to make your art in regards to color pencils? water colors, love your work, and would like to try my hand during my adventures to keep a log like this, any advice would rock. TY.

[@milomeloy]

I use Windsor & Newton watercolors! Just the beginner sets for now, but I’m hoping to upgrade soon :) amzn.to/3gevt2E For the pencils, I don’t know what brand they are but I know they were just the basic pack you can get from any craft store. I had never used water color pencils before this set, so I just got the cheapest option to get started 😅

[@HillPhantom]

@@milomeloy Awesome. I have never used water color pencils but just bought some regular ones. I enjoy your style on both video and paper, hope to do similar one day to document our adventures here in Montana. We have two aussies, and we camp, a lot, so it reminds me and the wife of our adventures together. Anyway, I appreciate the response and look forward to you next video and creations. You inspired me to attempt watercolor and drawing, so far, my trout I made, looks pretty cool if dare to say myself . Now off towards xmas cards...... Cheers.

[@TheCrabbyCrafterlol]

So, I'm new here--did you design the van first in your vision/beautifully illustrated sketchbook or is the sketchbook filled with "portraits" of Dottie after the fact? Either way, your incredibly talented and your videos are a delight to watch.

[@solovantravel]

I love MILO! Where have you been?

[@ToniWall]

Curious to know what your asking price was for Dottie.

[@gamewrit0058]

🥰👍

[@LadyLuvsNatr]

You are so originally creative. Nothing about you screams " production line". You should be designing custom built homes.

[@Avg_Janitor]

Saw your oroginal van on cheaprvliving. This was so freaking beautiful wow. I haven't documented many of my experiences with pictures and to see all the art and pics you took. Really warms my heart and makes my eyes water. 🥲❤️ Gonna go watch the vids on the new van. Thanks for sharing.