Why This Retired Postal Worker Chose Minivan Life | RARE High Top Minivan!

[@marsroving]

We overlapped in Flagstaff AZ around July 4th of 2024, and Debbie was so kind and helpful!! We had critters climbing in our engine, and she shared her tips and spray and we were able to get rid of them. She also shared stories and some equipment she no longer needed - one of my favorite moments in the van life community ❤ Debbie is lovely!!

[@nonya.bizness]

i choked on my toast! 'for protection i have a video of my daughter's dog barking at the lawn guys, but i've never had to use it.' 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 she is utterly precious!

[@suzatlarge]

I met Debbie last year. She's a delight to meet. It's fun to see her in this video.

[@markmcla]

That high top is nice. For me, I couldn't give up a cargo box on the roof of my minivan. But I'm tall, and it's fairly easy for me to reach stuff in my cargo box. But I can see how the high top is a good solution for this woman. She looks happy!

[@Chickmamapalletfarm]

How neat to see Autumn doing this interview. I saw your interview on this channel a while back and now you are doing the interviews! What a perfect fit. Bob has been looking for other to pick up the torch and I absolutely love the few young folks he has collaborated with. Love ❤ love ❤ love ❤ it!!!

[@Jeff-wb5rt]

Great video, good to see these people in there early 60s or late 60s get into mobile living, I'm 55 and been doing it about 5 years😎👍

[@unclenumbs]

Looks nice! I love the extra chair she provides for anyone passing by who wants to chat 😊

[@mjmcinnesincanada]

❤

[@kensmith2839]

A lot of women traveling alone put out 2 chairs so people passing by think someone else is there.

[@MikeandLisasExcellentAdventure]

I am retired postal worker also and started out in a grand caravan.

[@traceysilver4105]

Great ideas! Love the back table! I need that, the high top and a shoe rack!!!

[@Mary-tj5qx]

Excellent! I love to see these senior women getting out and enjoying their freedom

[@HoboGardenerBen]

I love that so many people are choosing to live tiny and free. I'm suddenly reminded of this old cartoon on nick jr in the mid-late 80s with koala siblings and a platypus inventor that lived in a submarine in the river. I thought his little sub was the coolest possible space to live except maybe the Ewok village in Star Wars. Vanlife creativityt reminds me a lot of the feeling I got about that submarine :)

[@baskervillebee6097]

Like the inferred security of 2 chairs and several cups on the table. She doesn't look alone.

[@NilDreams]

What a sweet lady! ❤

[@HoneyandMe]

Love her rig! What an inspiration! I car camp in my SUV, but realize at some point I might want or need a van. I love the hightop! A great addition.

[@MrDouglascalhoun]

with a visitor chair too. what a legend. we love Debbie.

[@Dinsdale2020]

A recording of a barking and growling dog is a great deterrent. Great for tent camping too

[@leonardmclaughlin8506]

Great video Autumn . Very inspiring lady you interviewed.

[@carolvillanueva3728]

I've had the pleasure to camp with Debbie she is a wonderful person. Debbie also has great camping tips to share. Great video. Nice to see you.😍

[@courtneysands6646]

That's the vehicle I have. Being able to tuck the seats under is amazing. I'm packing now to head out, so I'm back on Bob's channel. Really love watching these ladies making it work.

[@DailyStrike]

I am retired from the post office too.

[@believingtoday]

What a wonderful way to live your life!

[@donEvans27]

The kitchen reminds me of the “case” for sorting mail for a route.

[@Fab50VanLife]

Pretty Cool Set up ❤🎉 Dodge Caravan is an excellent starter for Van Life…

[@mickylawless1941]

Debbie is amazing! She has SO many unique designs. I’m seriously thinking about an awd minivan with a tall high top so I can stand up. But having the smaller vehicle is starting to make good sense. Just like Bob downsizing into his Subaru and Runaway trailer. When I get on the road, I hope to get a chance to visit with Debbie. She seems so very genuine!

[@bobclarke2242]

Debbie has lots of great ideas and products. The shower, toilet, fridge location, wedge pillow, folding table... EXCELLENT.

[@elizabethcarrington5819]

What a sweet lady! Go Debbie!

[@jenniferdyke3335]

I'd stop and talk with Debbie any time! It's always good to see another retiree enjoying their life on the road!💗

[@RussellNollenMusic]

Great ideas! I never thought of the dog noise video until mentioned here. Thank you for sharing this! ❤

[@billienomates1606]

Good on her, respect.

[@joyce7892]

1. what company puts on the high tops? 2. links for items mentioned? 3. How to keep warm besides bundling up in blankets on a chilly day? 4. Will you be at the RTR 2025 and have your rig open during the minivan showtime? 5. Which Forest was this filmed in? Thanks

[@FeMiNem-Poet]

Thank you!🌿 Boxio is the best and you can get it for under $200.00.🎉

[@christelena1783]

Lovely lady and cozy home on wheels 💓

[@BethCollier-xd9ym]

Debbie is wonderful. This video came along at just the right time. Thank you

[@PamelaKaisner-wf5bx]

What a sweet daughter worrying about her mom and coming up with the barking dog idea.

[@1stJohn3.9-10]

I ❤ the dog barking idea!!

[@daizamaker-jerrybraswell1997]

She is awesome!

[@danielkearns3600]

One more tip if ever in areas of fire ants spray tires. I was at nc beach and had taco bag that drew in fire ants the night I arrived and they caused me to leave after a 2 nights of waking up all night and having blisters from bites. I have since gone back several times over 2 years same spot and upon arrival I spray tires and area getting in and out and never had this issue. Mice and rats are big concern for eating vehicle wiring and if you can spray tires where they climb they will not get in.

[@belindasalinas]

Do you also use Grandpa Gus and Awesome Cleaner from Dollar Tree or do you use something else?

[@machelleshappyhobbies4977]

I love this lifestyle. Thanks Debbie. Please be safe out there. There are some crazy people in this world.

[@belindasalinas]

I love your setup. Thank you Autumn for interviewing Debbie. She seems like a person I would want to meet at the RTR and pick her brain. 🙂👍

[@AlvinUselton]

What a great Lady! Genuinely kind soul,a special part of what makes America great and unique! I wish her good health and happiness.

[@aquariusrizing]

This is a fantastic set- up. Very cozy and efficient.

[@OlmanEg]

Great build! I love seeing all the innovative ways of building a minivan.❤❤

[@mgom7646]

I ❤ Debbie!!

[@FATBOY2222]

Nice rig. I’ll be doing this in about 7 yrs or less when my son his grown. Looking forward to it!

[@GaryNichols50]

Nice minivan, Debbie. Love the hitop. And another good interview and tour video, Autumn.

[@marilyn2]

Inspiring. Great interview.

[@davidwolfe7777]

This is a very adventurous lady! Nice job👍

[@donmyers6113]

always great to watch and hear about other peoples rigs big or small! Some many great ideas! Thank you for sharing!

[@shariburns6263]

Great interview, great organization in her van. I like the wedge pillow idea too.

[@ritacolombani714]

Lovely lady & very nice comfortable set-up🤗

[@JerryArafatso-zy3gz]

Debbie is wonderful and my new favorite season is Autumn ♥️

[@bevwood8210]

She's my Spirit Animal ❤

[@ramontoro]

Hello from Puerto Rico Cheap rv living friends

[@tonyincs]

This may be the first video that I have seen a roll of hundred-mile-n-hour tape at the ready! Good call, never know when you will need to fix or hold something together.

[@purelightlove8888]

Wonderful Debbie, Many Thanks 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌎🇺🇸♥️

[@PoetawDrodze]

Greetings from Poland! ❤

[@tonybalz2726]

I'm retired postmaster. I would love to give this lifestyle a chance. Family obligations prevent me from doing this full time.

[@leeleroux9092]

Thank you Debbie and Autumn. I feel so hopeful to start my new life this year in a van.

[@jamesconnell323]

I’ve never seen a High Top for a car like that. 😊 I also haven’t seen rain since I came down from Colorado to Arizona 2 months ago.

[@patstrawhouse4005]

I also have a second chair for visitors, but having 2 chairs also gives the illusion that there are 2 people travelling in my trailer.

[@MsSpaceFunk]

What an amazing lady!! ❤

[@bktango]

Nice setup!!! I also have a minivan and a Boxio. I love it.

[@teresam6843]

Lovely neat rig. Enjoy the journey.

[@dirtyharry5878]

What a wonderful lady

[@gypseegrace4487]

Yay Debi! Great video! And love the hightop!

[@DeborahBackrak]

Nice build, Debbie!🥰

[@PamelaKaisner-wf5bx]

You are very blessed to have a daughter like that.

[@user-vg6pn6oq3m]

Bless you sweetheart! Welcome to the nomad freedom life. You will do great ❤🎉😊

[@wandacraig8286]

Great build! If there's any way you can get back in touch with her and make sure she is aware of the new law signed into effect on the windfall law, she may be eligible for Social Security in addition to her pension now. Worth her looking into it! Could make life easier for her down the road!

[@dixielambrecht7009]

Such a clever lady! So many great ideas...

[@beckypennington79]

Nice interview with a nice lady. Love the interview, and although it may sound a little odd I would love to have known much more about her composting toilet. The composting toilet and locations where you can safely stay especially east of the Mississippi or Midwest are mysterious subjects I can't seem to get any answers to, thank you

[@brendaroberts4949]

What a lovely lady, and a really excellent interview!

[@juliemcdowell4034]

Nice job! Hit the topics most folks wonder about. 😊

[@garyclampitt8857]

Good for you

[@BonesAndButtons]

Love the extra chair idea 😊😊😊

[@pianogirl3870]

GREAT VIDEO!

[@deboravoth6732]

Great interview!

[@bruceprigge7420]

Thank you! 😊

[@elaineg4921]

Blessed travels always

[@Scott7-z3g]

Very nice setup

[@roberthadley5957]

Great job great guest 👍👍

[@sherryhicks4156]

Love this video.

[@stevenmiller1031]

Thank you for sharing.

[@Fab50VanLife]

Pretty Cool Set up ❤🎉

[@alphpup3281]

great build and interview. She is very organized!

[@diyernh]

She should check into the latest "Fairness Act". WEP and GPO are gone and she may have Social Security payments available. Some people need to apply for this as the government may not have information to start payments unless they are applied for. You never know...

[@njanderson4342]

Thanks Bubba!

[@darlenefitzgerald4371]

Love my Mini van

[@unclenumbs]

What state was this filmed? Looks like a nice area

[@CuttingCrossCountry]

Nice!

[@AbnRgrDocDad]

Thnx

[@laurienelson2790]

What year minivan is this? I would love to know where she had the high top installed. Thank you.

[@balancingfaithandlife]

2013

[@jogibbons4149]

I have the same set up!

[@redefv]

Where did she get the roof installed?

[@tianikane3312]

How does adding a high top to a vehicle damage it's structural integrity should there be a rollover? Anyone???

[@pianogirl3870]

WHERE DO YOU PURCHASE AND INSTSLL HIGH TOPS FOR MINIVANS?

[@sandrawithoutborders5631]

Ice setup.

[@pgfarber6576]

great idea and anyone can do it. even if you don't have a dog to record. on yuotube ANGRY DOG BARKING LOUDLY

[@darrellfort1668]

vanlife4ever!

[@LucasLand]

can you link the high top? I have same van

[@Debra-d1x]

How old is Debbie???