BUTTERFLY TRACKS VAN TOUR of Youtuber Dani's simple, DIY minivan camper.

2009 Toyota Sienna. KZbinr Dani, from You and Me Living Free, gives us a tour of her super easy, DIY, minimalist camper van. She has everything she needs and still has plenty of room. Dani is a trained life coach, spiritual seeker, and digital nomad traveling the US.
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[@mildredwebster2822]

Everyone that either lives in a car or van or motorhome are incredibly happy. That should tell us all something. Excellent video❤❤❤

[@ButterflyTracks]

Thank you. Well said! 😊

[@livingmybestestlife]

Some of the people who choose to live in their vehicles and have the financial resources required to buy the stuff they need to be OK are happy with their choice. Vanlife is still regular life, just in a vehicle. And I'm only saying this because people have sold their homes and jumped into vanlife really believing that's it's wonderful all the time. They were shocked to discover that it's challenging and takes awhile to get use too.

[@ButterflyTracks]

That's true. It's a world of difference if you are retired and have the means to travel, do whatever you want, and go on big adventures. I have enjoyed 2 years vanlife and can't even imagine being confined to a box with no wheels. 💙🦋🦋

[@emartin851]

@@livingmybestestlife Most of those people didn't take the time to fully research vanlife first, & jumped into it too quickly. Those who did all of the research & planning first, are fully enjoying it.

[@ButterflyTracks]

True. 🙂

[@paula...sister1of12]

She has made her a nice and comfy home to travel in. Makes me happy to see people out enjoying what they love doing.

[@ButterflyTracks]

😊

[@raylenetatum8185]

Love Dani's personality. She is bubbly. :) Great set up that she has.

[@ButterflyTracks]

💙🦋💙

[@lindaslegalshield]

I will be 73 this summer and want to hit the road early 2024. Thank you so much for the inspiration! None of my family or close friends understand it and I don't care. Will be a Solo Female Senior playing golf visiting parks and enjoying the best time of life!

[@ButterflyTracks]

You sound like us! Are you a member of the Tribe? We have a Facebook group for women only that is very supportive and full of information. We have women only meetups and caravans. I hope you can join us. 💙🦋💙 Butterfly Tribe Women who Camp: facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share

[@lindaslegalshield]

Thanks you and I just put in my request to join! @@ButterflyTracks

[@casapinka9715]

You'll be living your best life!

[@kimlatham3809]

This beautiful sister ,could write a book. She has it down pat. Best build ever😊

[@ButterflyTracks]

💙🦋💙

[@clarasmith1873]

A good reminder of keeping it simple. It's so easy to think, "OH, I need that and this and more. "

[@ButterflyTracks]

So true! 🩵🦋🩵

[@OhHapppyDaay]

I can't get used to hearing nomads say that they change into pajamas and put house slippers on each night. LOL, what a load of extra work, not to mention laundry. I just wear an outfit for 2 or 3 days straight. Unless I spill something on it or stink it up, I just wear it continuously. Oh, well. To each her own. ❤🎉😊 P.S. Now, there's a full body deodorant on the market. You don't even have to bathe for up to 72 hours. ( Gross, ha?) 😮

[@ButterflyTracks]

No, I can relate! 🩵🦋🩵

[@jeannemarlene]

😮

[@meridethhendry5733]

What a sweet lady! She’s thought of everything she needs and seems so happy and content. I love it!

[@Stinabananas]

I love this van life philosophy. Trying to keep my van the same with only bringing what I need. The space inside the tiny van makes it feel more comfortable.

[@ButterflyTracks]

Are you a member of the Tribe? We have a Facebook group for women only that is very supportive and full of information. We have women only meetups and caravans. I hope you can join us. 💙🦋💙 Butterfly Tribe Women who Camp: facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share

[@mommadw2010]

Thanks for sharing Dani's tour. I had the pleasure to meet her and camp with her recently. Beautiful person.

[@ButterflyTracks]

Yes, she is. 💙🦋💙

[@KampingKatie]

Jan and Dani two fabulous ladies!!!

[@ButterflyTracks]

Thank you, Katie! 🤗

[@karencastle6002]

Hi Dani, it is so nice to see your smile. 😊

[@ButterflyTracks]

Hello 😊

[@mayramarrero1218]

I love Dannis channel

[@ButterflyTracks]

💙🦋💙

[@maxineoliver7404]

What a fantastic and very cozy van! I would also like to know more about that toilet! Take care!🤗

[@kathleengallagher1381]

Love your simple! Build with enough, but not too much stuff to enjoy your trip without tripping over yourself. Thank you!

[@ButterflyTracks]

Glad you enjoyed it! 👋😊

[@Graymanvanlife]

Great sharing. Thanks 😊

[@ButterflyTracks]

Thanks for watching! 💙🦋💙

[@leanne7306]

Thanks for sharing Dani's van tour. I've seen it before and loved it. I still do. She has great van life hacks.

[@ButterflyTracks]

Our pleasure! 😊

[@emartin851]

Very nice & practical set up.

[@thisvanlifeofmine]

Simple yet meets the need❤️

[@ButterflyTracks]

Right. 🙂👍

[@thereseshine7506]

What a sweetheart Dani is! I love her enthusiasm. Her van set-up is so organized and cheery! Congrats on your journey. Thank you for sharing. Thank you Butterfly tracks!

[@ButterflyTracks]

Our pleasure! 💙🦋💙

[@mystories4120]

My favorite set up

[@ButterflyTracks]

Yes, simple and efficient. 👍

[@bettybrigance6784]

I love Danis channel...she's so fun and just real...!!

[@ButterflyTracks]

Yes! 😊

[@QAsession]

She has a nice setup, Jan. Thanks for sharing.

[@ButterflyTracks]

Thanks for watching!

[@Manyroadsnorules]

She is so happy!!! Beautiful tour of a beautiful nomad's home! Thank you!!! ❤❤❤

[@ButterflyTracks]

Our pleasure!

[@deekay5518]

I liked her comment… to have what you need when you need it. Accessible! Great tip!! Much love/respect to you both.

[@ButterflyTracks]

Yes! Thank you! 🩵🦋🩵

[@cashonly6117]

Other than really insulating a cooler even more, put a brown paper bag inside on top and then a folded up towel on top of that. Throwing a heavy towel over the outside of it helps too. I always put ice inside ziplocks so everything inside doesn't get wet.

[@ButterflyTracks]

Good tips. 👍

[@ekdaufin1485]

Thank you. Love her energy. I love that she uses the term “in a larger body” that those of us who want to end weight stigma often use and it would be great to see more of people of size, especially solo females of size van lifers. I have a lot of questions but maybe she has already answered them in some of her videos I hope to watch soon. Thank you.

[@ButterflyTracks]

You are so welcome! 🙂

[@lynnbb]

Nice thanks for the tour & great tips 💐😎

[@ButterflyTracks]

You are so welcome! 🙂

[@casapinka9715]

Super helpful, thanks for the tour!

[@jessiemorse1121]

Love your smile

[@ButterflyTracks]

Thanks. 😊

[@roxannef7659]

Absolutely love Dani and her channel! Her joyful spirit is contagious.

[@ButterflyTracks]

💙🦋💙

[@bevfitzsimmonds3382]

What a great non-build build! Everything has its place, is multi- use, is comfy and practical. Lovely. I will go across to her channel eight now! God bless! ❤🙂👍🚙

[@ButterflyTracks]

Hope you enjoy it! 💙🦋💙

[@niks966]

It is my dear wish to someday join you all to enjoy van life in USA...not much in UK...love your videos.

[@ButterflyTracks]

I hope so too! Let me know when you get here! 💙🦋💙

[@niks966]

Sure...thank you..

[@Mimiw28]

I’ve been subscribed to Dani since she was on her one year travel. Love her and her setup. So wishing for her channel to grow and for her to find a remote job as I know that she longs to be on the road. Ps. You’ve known me as Patricia Wood who traveled with you in Maine. Just a google name change as I contemplate starting a channel on KZbin.

[@ButterflyTracks]

Be sure to let me know when you start your channel! 😊

[@romonasafree3151]

I love, Dani! She has been very inspirational for me.

[@ButterflyTracks]

Me too. 🤗

[@sheilahoness-dd9ws]

Thank you for your video. Very helpful for me just starting and having very little and very little money. Living on SS only. Lost apartment due to the building being sold.

[@ButterflyTracks]

Are you a member of the Tribe? We have a Facebook group for women only that is very supportive and full of information. We have women only meetups and caravans. I hope you can join us. 💙🦋💙 Butterfly Tribe Women who Camp: facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share

[@redgree1645]

Lovely lady 💙💙💙

[@ButterflyTracks]

She is.

[@marypegram3667]

I love your energy!!! It’s apparent that you really like van life !!! Such a great job on your van!!

[@ButterflyTracks]

Thanks. 🦋

[@catherinelauda6948]

Sooo simple I admire you Dani!

[@suezaple4950]

Nice and simple , I could do similar in my SUV nice little setup indeed.

[@ButterflyTracks]

Go for it! 🤗

[@karinhart489]

Yes, everyone should go over & watch Dani’s channel from the beginning. And if for some reason you don’t like it just turn off the volume & let ‘em play while you read a book. Thanks Jan for interviewing Dani & her van.

[@marianfrances4959]

Awesome! 👍😎🇨🇦

[@ButterflyTracks]

Thanks 👍

[@Joanna_L]

This was great, Jan! Thank you for introducing me to Dani! What a lovely, happy soul. 😊

[@ButterflyTracks]

Yes, she is! 💙🦋💙

[@clarasmith1873]

Good to see you two together!

[@ButterflyTracks]

Hi Clara. Now we just all 3 of us need to get together. 💙🦋💙

[@lissaestes7017]

I've been watching both Jan and Dani for a long time. Great inspirational gals! So hoping to meet both of them one day! Happy travels to both!

[@ButterflyTracks]

I hope so too! 😊

[@susanmaguire9009]

There’s Dani !!!

[@MonaMorgan]

Dani's awesome. I miss watching her travels on KZbin.

[@joanndavis4843]

Liked your comfortable and convenient setup. Must be real cozy. I day camp out of my mid-sized suv and cook out of the back of it. I only use my small butane stove inside a metal box with a door that swings up. It used to be a rolling toolbox. I figure if any kind of flame goes astray, it will be contained at least in something metal versus sitting out somewhere on a table with flammables nearby. And congrats on you wearing your car keyfob on your person! A lot of solo women in vanlife videos say to always keep it where you know it is in a place IN the van. The only problem with that is if have to make a quick getaway for whatever reason and they are on other side of their van where their key is not, now they have to get to the key and waste precious moments when they could have just hopped in the driver's seat and away they went! You got the right idea, though. Hope this comment registered to other van lifers so that it can help😊.

[@ButterflyTracks]

Are you a member of the Tribe? We have a Facebook group for women only that is very supportive and full of information. We have women only meetups and caravans. I hope you can join us. 💙🦋💙 Butterfly Tribe Women who Camp: facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share

[@EmiliaGarcia-sh1my]

Hi Jan and Dani🙋‍♀️ Great set up, simple and organized ❤️😊 Stay safe ❤️😊

[@ButterflyTracks]

Thank you! You too! 💙🦋💙

[@nancyjohnson2070]

Is this a GofundMe??😆😆😉😉. I love that maple bacon bourbon salad!!! I'm glad got to visit Quartzsite!! Maybe next year for me. I love your van set up!! So Simple. Keep smiling!! I hope we meet out on the road. 😎😎

[@ButterflyTracks]

Almost. It's a promotional video! 💙🦋💙

[@susannewatkins8674]

Dani is so enjoyable. Looking forward to checking out her website.

[@ButterflyTracks]

😊👍

[@patpierce4146]

Love the simplicity and I do follow Dani and she’s always so fun and upbeat.

[@judyzeigler3980]

You did a very good job. Very Functional and well pit looks great.😊

[@ButterflyTracks]

Thank you! 😊

[@susansmith2969]

Hey, Dani! So glad you got to back to Quartzite!

[@yodaami]

OMG she looks so much fun! I’d love to chatter away to her and listen to her around a camp fire. UK 61 female. Too frightened of driving to live this life. Lol😂

[@ButterflyTracks]

That's okay. Just love life. 🤗

[@sherrylovenguth657]

I love both of your channels! You ladies rock❤

[@ButterflyTracks]

Thank you so much! 🙂👍

[@lydialangfordjoiner765]

That’s great! Thank you for sharing. Happy Trails♥️

[@ButterflyTracks]

Same to you! 🙂

[@loribreford8621]

Great video. So sweet to see you again Dani. Lori from Travel Grandma in Walsenburg. Love your build!

[@monana1711]

Great van tour, Jan. Thank you!

[@aprilbaxter2578]

Simple and practical, and looks so cozy! Great job!

[@Rlaplante73]

Great video! Well laid out and organized to have everything within reach. Thanks for sharing and enjoy the freedom on the road :)

[@ButterflyTracks]

Thanks for watching! 😊

[@Ournomadicjourney]

I have the same blanket! It's warm & looks amazing!!

[@dianajohnson5838]

Awesome interview

[@marilynhale1359]

Great setup! Happy travels!

[@debbiehawk-payne8507]

Very well thought out! Very organized & she's a lovely person! Thank you for sharing; Great video 🤗👍; Seen that one the next video 🙂

[@ButterflyTracks]

Thanks for watching!

[@debbiehawk-payne8507]

@@ButterflyTracks Thank You For Posting your videos! I enjoyed each one I've seen 🎉

[@ButterflyTracks]

🤗

[@lorrieargabrite2253]

So fun! I made my bed tall enough to fit 2 bins tall under. But i have to slouch. 2 weeks in my back was hurting a lot. I had to decide if bring more stuff was worth it.

[@ButterflyTracks]

I know. I changed my bed and I'm so glad I can sit up on it now. 🙂

[@Stay_tooned]

I was hoping she would show us the toilet set up. Also, how to get in the mini van without using knees and can't step up that high. If I use a step stool, then how to get the step stool in when I can't reach down and over very far. I was happy to hear the mattress is comfy.

[@ButterflyTracks]

Hey, Tooned. 1. The toilet was simple. Legs extend then you put a bag over the seat. 2. I usually leave the stool outside. At a Cracker Barrel or truck stop, I park next to those islands with a curb. I use the curb as a step. 🙂

[@Stay_tooned]

​@@ButterflyTracksthanks Jan!

[@clarity4tm699]

I have a question for Dani. I have watched almost all of your videos and in several of them you mention your toilet but you never show it set up or say what kind it is. The reason I ask is because I too am a well-rounded woman and need a toilet system that works with my size. Please let me know what you use

[@ButterflyTracks]

Here's the one she uses. 😊 amzn.to/4fykCsW

[@kelleyjerred8032]

Omg im from kc AND im in quartzsite too

[@lynnebriggs2476]

Nice set up ❤

[@ButterflyTracks]

Thanks! 😊

[@YouAndMeLivingFree]

Hello! ❤❤❤

[@ButterflyTracks]

Hey Dani. 🤗

[@eddie451]

Hey Dani You Have Got It Together Be Safe And Always Keep A Secret Weapon Ok Your Friend Eddie From Athens Alabama.

[@ButterflyTracks]

😊👍

[@JoyCookson]

Be careful about the wine ! It causes inflammation. Cranberry or tart cherry juice is good for it. Take care and I’m so sorry. I absolutely love your videos and lifestyle. Gods Speed ! You w be up and going soon.

[@ButterflyTracks]

Thank you so much 😊

[@YouAndMeLivingFree]

❤❤❤

[@ButterflyTracks]

💙🦋💙

[@bobbiolah2320]

Love her home...question. how does she cook??

[@ButterflyTracks]

She talked about and briefly showed her one burner butane camp stove. 👍

[@lindamorris6881]

How do I contact Butterfly's. Have been watching for almost year. Love it, want to join

[@ButterflyTracks]

We have a Facebook group for women only that is very supportive and full of information. We have women only meetups and caravans. I hope you can join us. 💙🦋💙 Butterfly Tribe Women who Camp: facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share

[@pattinpups9680]

Where can I find those 2 1/2 gallon water jugs?

[@ButterflyTracks]

She didn't say. You could ask her on her channel You and Me Living Free. 💙🦋💙

[@PismoKam1]

Not able to watch this yet. But. I would like a van I can transport my power chair in. Budget is limited. I currently have a sienna with a Braun conversion and self locking device. I had a set back in health so I have not been able to load and unload my camping bins. I think if I had a bigger van I might be able to camp out and travel but, need help finding one. I am bedridden for the most part. Started camping out a couple of years ago. Have Lyme disease and mold illness so need. Lean air inside and out. Have mcs also and MCAS. I am living on the low end of social security. Not sure how to see messages someone might leave me.

[@ButterflyTracks]

For lots of information, Please go to www.youtube.com/@cheaprvliving There you can look up videos about vanlife with disabilities and on a low budget. Also check out articles on their website: cheaprvliving.com/

[@daydreamer1952ful]

I so wanted you to open up that toilet seat so I can see what it looked like dog gone 😢

[@ButterflyTracks]

Sorry. The legs folded down and it had a toilet seat. 😊.

[@pennisewell2398]

could you put a link to your potty, thank you

[@ButterflyTracks]

Here you go. amzn.to/3W8mlz4