Finally… Van tour! - Solo van travel

[@Sally-v6f]

Making a second set of keys is well worth it ,, this saved my moms life one time !! She was carjacked they left her there to take her friend off to kll him in the woods, she grabbed her extra set of keys drove off laying in the horn. Becos they ran after mom the guy got away and the cops got them in the end !! Well worth the cost and safety of having an extra set of keys ❤

[@frnchblondtrvls]

@@Sally-v6f how scary!

[@lindab7384]

The color of your bedding and baskets is so pretty ! I love the ceiling fans and the shelf with your baskets on it. Those magnetic shelves are awesome too. I am surprised that you could find so many purple items. Looks so cute. Love it all. ...... including your dinner ! Yummy ! Such a pretty Afghan and it looks snuggly too. Your son's girlfriend did a wonderful job. Renee, thanks for sharing your van with us. Turning your bed would be great, but with that sit up position it would be so nice to take a breather sitting there looking out the back door's scenery ! I love your dress too !

[@frnchblondtrvls]

Thanks for your kind words. I find that almost everything comes in purple! 💜

[@jenniferpeters6298]

I agree. You need to switch the bed around. But otherwise I think your van feels cozy and homey.

[@SuzetteScott-q9h]

Yeaaaaa…Love The Colors…As Nice As I Expected…Maybe You Can Turn Your Lil Table With Draws, Facing The Front Of The Van, In Order To Open Them… Switching Your Bed Around Does Loose Access To A Back View When Doors Are Open, & You Might Not Get Good Air Flow… You Will Choose What’s Best For You & Only You Know What’s Your Desires, Ideas & Dreams Are…Rene, Your Jolly Heart-Full Laugh, Beautiful Welcoming Smile, & Go With The Flow Attitude, Brings Me To Want To Watch Each Video, With Excitement… Thanks For Making My Day Better, Sista… Hugs A Bunches To Your Day…!💕💜🎶🎵🎼

[@frnchblondtrvls]

Thank you so much! Very sweet message! 💜💜

[@Metimewithtia]

Absolutely loved the van tour. Many things I Absolutely adore

[@karenebarker9244]

I love that you have a signature color and style for yourself and your travel home. It's such fun! Love your sass and sweetness 💜

[@ritacolombani714]

Hi Renee, like your van set up & love your purple decor 🤗 🙋‍♀️🇦🇺

[@lindsaylivinlife6282]

Loved the van tour and so very detailed too! Always enjoy watching your travels with Lulu too! ❤

[@frnchblondtrvls]

Glad you enjoyed it! 💜

[@susanmay3914]

Love the color coordination. Lovely.

[@Godschild49]

I clicked on this video and it said, 999k subscribers so I subscribe now it says, 1k 💜🙏🏽

[@frnchblondtrvls]

🎉🎉🎉 Thanks for subbing! 💜💜💜

[@Smag-wm4bx]

Hey. Hey..it's purple Rene🎉

[@PegRobinson]

Oh em gee… purple cook stove. There has to be a back story. The breeze looks inviting. Who knew, not a Chevy.

[@frnchblondtrvls]

No story, just have always loved the color as far back as I can remember!

[@54bonkers]

I love it! Even purple bug screens! You go girl! ☮️❤️☀️

[@ScrubbyGiGi]

Purple Rene you really do like purple. Glad to see your tour of your van. Thank you for sharing.😊

[@frnchblondtrvls]

Yes I do! Thanks for watching! 💜

[@Andrea-sq7ch]

Love your van tour. Nice work. You did a great job. I was thinking that you may be able to lay one of those antislip liner under your stove so if you forget to put it away when you leave, it may stay put. Even better you might be able to put a small trim (1"×1") around that top shelf. Between those 2 items you could have a permanent home for yor stove. All in all you have done a beautiful job. 😊

[@frnchblondtrvls]

Thanks for the tips. I actually have the anti slip mats but just haven’t put them in yet. They’ll definitely be in place before the next trip though!

[@lead8mare]

Isn’t it amazing how you can lose things in such a small space? Never ceases to amaze me. Thanks for sharing. I had to visit since Lulu mentions you so much. I’m subscribed now.

[@frnchblondtrvls]

Gotta love Lulu! She’s a sweetheart! 💜

[@dorisweems1510]

Your purple van is beautiful. I believe that turning your bed is a good idea. I've never seen ceiling fans in a van, what a marvelous idea.

[@frnchblondtrvls]

@@dorisweems1510 thanks for tuning in! 💜

[@kathleenohara5843]

PURPLE RENEE!! Wow, I didnt know you had a channel. Just showed up in my recommendations, Yayyyy!!!

[@frnchblondtrvls]

Glad to know I’m showing up in recommendations. The channel is new. I started it after the Florida trip. Thanks for watching! 💜

[@Ms.Frankenbuilder]

Came out great, nice job and I never dreamed they made purple fridges😆

[@frnchblondtrvls]

🤣😂🤣 They make almost everything in purple! 💜

[@linajensen4476]

Absolutely loved watching your video. You are a beautiful person. Keep doing what you’re doing.🥰

[@frnchblondtrvls]

Thank you so much!! 💜

[@Dgervelis1]

Love it all purple Renee.

[@HeatherJacobs-r5h]

I think you will be better served facing the front, on your bed. Enjoyed seeing how far you have progressed. Thanks, Purple Renee Watching from Ontario, Canada Heather

[@frnchblondtrvls]

Thanks, Heather! Changing the bed means changing everything so I’m still thinking on it. 💜

[@katGrey-ls1fi]

A couple of great Van Life, people I watch every week are, Wintersblu, with Mateo, and his amazing kitty Lars, he's on his 4 van build. Lots of good info on lights, cute/helpful stuff for the vans. And Snow and Curt. They are full timers. They had their van shipped to Europe, after they got done in the states. So I have found these awesome people to be very helpful on builds, and travel! Yours is looking great, and much more like you! Enjoy!! ❤☮️🙏🌈🎉

[@frnchblondtrvls]

@@katGrey-ls1fi I watch Mateo and Lars - love them! I watched Snow & Curt for a bit but haven’t seen them recently. Lately I’ve been watching much smaller channels to see what they do because my channel is small. I get editing ideas from all the channels because it’s something I am trying to get better at. It’s a process learning how to navigate YT but each time I make a video I learn something new. I’m grateful to everyone who watches, so thank you bunches! 💜

[@katGrey-ls1fi]

@@frnchblondtrvls You are so welcome! Love watching you, and your vids! 💓

[@lucyjay7963]

I understand you like purple same as my daughter it's lots purple things. Well I'm a pink lover. I love pink. Most things I get is pink. Keep stacking your purple. Nice color. Shout-out from Ohio. Have blessed safe peaceful day

[@frnchblondtrvls]

Love it!! I often pair purple with pink. They’re like cousin colors! 💜

[@CarleneElliott-v8q]

With the seat like you have it now you can look out back door

[@jenh.5967]

Looks great! I know what you mean about the keys. I've misplaced my keys a time or two.

[@LifeWithSally-hs9zc]

thank you for the tour, you are such a beautiful lady

[@frnchblondtrvls]

So nice of you! 💜

[@lindaheight870]

Hello purple lady, love your smile and beautiful attitude . I live in Tennessee hope our paths will cross, l plan to get out in October some time. I follow Lulu as well, l am a new van lifer , will be part time . Bought my van in April, l am ready to hit the road, but the heat a bit intense for me. Will be watching Lulu’s way for the fall and look forward to meeting up with you lovely ladies. Keep smiling…. Linda❤

[@frnchblondtrvls]

Thanks, Linda! Enjoy your journeys and keep cool in this heat! 🫠☀️💜

[@henriettamendes7307]

Bed mode seat is nice the way it is cause u have a view, but the other way it will open up the space

[@frnchblondtrvls]

Yes, it’s quite the dilemma! 💜

[@ValGalandTheKitKats]

Love all the colors!

[@frnchblondtrvls]

Thanks! 💜

[@user-auntnellie]

I love the van. I have the bendy fan too. Love it.

[@frnchblondtrvls]

I love my bendy fan too! 😊💜

[@wextremeart4399]

I love seeing my blk sisters out here its encouraging God bless

[@frnchblondtrvls]

@@wextremeart4399 thanks for the support! It’s genuinely appreciated!💜

[@vanomadcyclist3474]

Wonderful video Renee. Thanks for sharing your build.

[@frnchblondtrvls]

Thanks, Barb! 💜

[@shadow6326]

Hey Frenchie!! Great to see you living your dream!! I love this!! (Where’s your karaoke machine? )

[@frnchblondtrvls]

It’s too big to fit in the van! Still looking for smaller options, though! 💜

[@pollywilliams6623]

Great Video!! Luv the Purple!!!❤️

[@slindsey5052]

Purple and gold was my wedding colors...love those visor mirrors.

[@dixiedarr700]

Purple! Love it.

[@vickyhenigar8339]

Thank you for sharing. I drive a 2014 NV 200. I removed the passenger seat. I love the added space.

[@frnchblondtrvls]

I considered taking out the seat. Did you have any issues with airbag or seatbelt lights on the dash?

[@vickyhenigar8339]

@@frnchblondtrvls the light stays on for the deat belt all the time. Doesn't bother me. I removed the seat myself. It was very easy. But the seat is really heavy. I save the seat in case I ever sell the van.

[@ponylady111]

Really cute van P. Renee and just think, it's one of a kind and all yours!🎉

[@frnchblondtrvls]

@@vickyhenigar8339 lights on the dash bothers me. I’d need a work around for that. I’m keeping the seat in…for now at least. Thanks for answering. 💜

[@najruqwi7008]

Great set up 👍

[@frnchblondtrvls]

Thanks for the visit 💜

[@tinasoblessed6350]

Hello and many beautiful blessings to you! Your purple home on wheels look vibrant and beautiful and you can tell, you decoratd it with lots of love! 🙏🏽💐🌹💜

[@LoOnTheGo]

Pretty colors!!

[@frnchblondtrvls]

Thanks, Lo! Not as minimal as you but scaled way back from what it was in Florida! 💜

[@Vanlifewanttobe]

Beautiful colors and a really nice setup.

[@frnchblondtrvls]

Thank you! 💜

[@sarabermudez5791]

Purple Life, Beautiful Life, I love it!💜🥰!

[@84Tajuana]

I'm so in love with all of your PURPLE 💜🥰😍

[@frnchblondtrvls]

Thanks! 💜

[@chrissmith-no3bo]

My bff would love your van. Purple is her fav color too

[@jojobe8078]

Oh Renee! What a cute cozy home on wheels you have ! Love your bed linens! Great colors! Thanks for the tour! I’ve so enjoyed meeting you through Lulu! Blessings to you for safe and fun travels. Hope to see another video soon. 💜💜

[@frnchblondtrvls]

You are so welcome! 💜

[@vintagevirgoT]

Awesome

[@DonnaStevens-uo9vp]

Like all that purple💜💜💜

[@SimplySuzieQ]

Wow 🤩 I LOVE all the purple💜 I thought I was the only one obsessed with purple 😂

[@frnchblondtrvls]

You’d be surprised at how many purple lovers are out there! 💜

[@arnitacanas5958]

New subscriber, love your video. You are the purple Queen. Love your build setup. Thank you for sharing.❤

[@frnchblondtrvls]

Thank you so much 🤗💜

[@muzzable]

The van is looking good!. Loving the colors and the purple stove😂!

[@lorettagordon4148]

Thank you for the information.

[@frnchblondtrvls]

You bet! 💜

[@sheilahoness-dd9ws]

Hi Purple Renee Thank you for your video. Love purple, so great.

[@frnchblondtrvls]

You are so welcome! 💜

[@grandmalulu]

Good job! Thank you for sharing! BTW, your laugh is infectious. 😁

[@frnchblondtrvls]

Glad you enjoyed it! 💜

[@DawnMillington-i9t]

Love your home on wheels, you did a great job. 😊

[@ellimaywhotravels5318]

Wow, what beautiful colors for such a beautiful person, luv your videos.

[@frnchblondtrvls]

@@ellimaywhotravels5318 thanks! 💜

[@andriahjohnson6073]

Like the purple hair 💜

[@wextremeart4399]

New to channel supporting beautiful queen

[@sandyriley6421]

Vans lookin’ good!💜 keeping with our purple contest, I too have that purple whisk, and shower cap & shower scrubbie 😂😂😂

[@frnchblondtrvls]

Of course! I wouldn’t expect anything less! 💜💜

[@sheilabartlett6044]

It looks Great Renee, thanks for sharing! Love all the purple and the wisteria!

[@frnchblondtrvls]

You are so welcome! 💜

[@LABYRINTHHILL]

I have the same purple whisk and spatula! I’m not brave enough for the purple hair…but with 150 lavender plants in my garden, I think I have enough purple in my life…Love your vids! 💜

[@frnchblondtrvls]

@@LABYRINTHHILL I never have enough purple! I love that you grow lavender, it smells wonderful! 💜

[@RosasUtopia]

Purple! Love it! My favorite color :-)

[@geniajacobs789]

Im a newby on everything. New sub, new watching youtube. And trying to get my SUV ready for a trial run

[@coffybrooksclausell883]

Awesome miss purple!!!!

[@frnchblondtrvls]

Thank you! 💜

[@gabriellechilton5902]

It’s coming together Renee. 🎉. Glad you are doing well. Sincerely,Gabby

[@frnchblondtrvls]

@@gabriellechilton5902 💜💜

[@chrissmith-no3bo]

I have those screens. I still got to get rain guards

[@FlamingosTakingFlight]

Renea it is beautiful! Reversing the bed will make it feel bigger. On mine the limited space is always a challenge. I have to realize that I don’t need so much stuff. Or think about a better way of doing things.

[@frnchblondtrvls]

Yes, you’re absolutely correct. Changing the bed direction means potentially changing everything else in the van. I’m having a think on it for now. 💜

[@susantiffany2355]

Shelf would look nice painted in colors of your bedspread. Thanks for the tour.

[@Rebelwithoutavan]

I did something similar with keys. I knew the last time I had them was in the car the day before so I tore it apart looking for them. I finally remembered that I had an Amazon box in my hand that I had thrown in the outside trash can on my way in. Unfortunately the trash had been picked up that morning. I’ve never found those keys so I can only assume I threw them in that box. 😢

[@frnchblondtrvls]

I’m so sorry about your keys. Losing mine sent me right into panic mode for a while! 💜

[@Rebelwithoutavan]

@@frnchblondtrvls yep. I went through the whole grieving process and then bit the bullet and called the locksmith lol. BTW I’m so glad you started a channel and hope see you down the road 💕

[@frnchblondtrvls]

@@Rebelwithoutavan oh, the locksmiths are expensive! Biting that bullet could chip a tooth! Thanks for watching!💜

[@EmiliaGarcia-sh1my]

Good morning Purple Renee 🙋‍♀️ Just found your channel and subscribed, enjoyed your video ❤❤😊 Love the Afghan, so beautiful ❤️😊 Nice build and organized ❤️😊 love the purple storage bins, so beautiful ❤️😊 Have a great day and 4th of July 🇺🇲🎊🎉♥️😊

[@frnchblondtrvls]

Awesome! Thank you!💜

[@robynp8697]

What a beautiful rig!

[@frnchblondtrvls]

Thanks! 💜

[@henriettamendes7307]

Put some tape on the holes on the screen

[@frnchblondtrvls]

I actually just bought screen repair tape for my apartment windows. I didn’t even think to use it but now I will! Thanks for the tip! 💜

[@nhbomar]

Purple Renee!!! Great to find your channel - I'll be keeping up with your adventures. Looks like you're having fun at Lulu's!!

[@frnchblondtrvls]

Had a blast with Lulu! Excited for our next visit!

[@shalitatorres1958]

Hello there from Cali🤗🐕🐩🐕🐩

[@frnchblondtrvls]

Hello there! 💜

[@tatanuamashariki7067]

Very nice video, Lady of the purple!! I am purchasing a van soon for adventures on the road. The camper van is done, and I want the red one, but the name will be Christine, purple people eater, lol. If I encounter you on the road, it would be awesome, I'm sure. Love you doing you😊

[@frnchblondtrvls]

Sounds great! 💜

[@Kimberley_Black_White_TV]

Can you please explain the T-Mobile internet router that you mentioned? I'm wondering how I can get internet on the road.

[@frnchblondtrvls]

It’s my home internet. I take it with me when I travel. It’s a plug n play setup. I plug it into my power station. If t-mobile is available in the area, I get internet service. So far, it’s worked everywhere I’ve been!

[@clarasmith1873]

Loved your colors.

[@frnchblondtrvls]

@@clarasmith1873 thanks! 💜

[@robinbeheydt6358]

I love your strip lights

[@anniecharlotte4469]

Thanks for the tour, Renee! My name is annie and I am your new subscriber. I just got back from Lulu’s Meetup in Maryland. We had so much fun and I am looking forward to Florida! Hope to meet you. see you down the road! Bye for now!

[@frnchblondtrvls]

@@anniecharlotte4469 thanks for tuning in! My mom’s name is Charlotte! 💜

[@Gavinsnana]

Your 3M Thinsulate insulation reminds me of my van. I enjoyed your tour and wish I had known about you before I sold my van. I now have a Subaru Forester that I plan to travel in. My hope is that I’ll have an opportunity to meet you and Lulu at a future meet up. If there’s a meetup in September I plan to be there. Hoping for things to come together for us to connect. BTW, I love your moniker Purple Renee.

[@frnchblondtrvls]

Lulu coined that name at the January meetup because there were 2 Renee’s there! She noticed that everything was decorated in purple, including my hair! 😂💜

[@BethBoundVanVentures]

Delightful tour thank you

[@frnchblondtrvls]

Glad you enjoyed it 💜

[@andriahjohnson6073]

I like the fact that you have ceiling fans, that's so cool, I would like to know where you got them from.

[@frnchblondtrvls]

amzn.to/3ydl28q

[@geniajacobs789]

I would be nice to have an emergency stash of easy fix neals to eat in case you would get sick while on the road. Sure dont want to get dehydrated

[@frnchblondtrvls]

Very good idea. It’s important to plan ahead as much as you can without running out of storage space 😉 💜

[@Sally-v6f]

First time and subscribed thanks❤

[@frnchblondtrvls]

Thanks for subbing! Awesome! 💜

[@junegraham5753]

Yum happy you are sharing, I subscribed

[@frnchblondtrvls]

Thanks, June! Happy you’re here! 💜

[@aimeehart2086]

Fabric glue to seal the pockets

[@frnchblondtrvls]

Thanks! 💜

[@canurebell]

Nice purple color love it

[@frnchblondtrvls]

Thank you! 💜

[@natbaxter5952]

Love your video.😊

[@frnchblondtrvls]

Thanks! 💜

[@geniajacobs789]

Oh gosh. I want to hurry snd meet ip with yall Om in Arkansas

[@frnchblondtrvls]

@@geniajacobs789 wow! I’ve never been to Arkansas but I plan to go! Thanks for watching! 💜

[@lorettagordon4148]

Love your video, you you please tell me where you got the blue and white electric ceiling fans.

[@frnchblondtrvls]

Links are in the description, but here you go… amzn.to/4bMK4Jz

[@janetjacoby9507]

Nice video!!!!

[@frnchblondtrvls]

Thanks for the visit 💜

[@kimberlyknight4973]

Hi Renee new sub here enjoyed your tour. Purple is my color too.I even tried amethyst highlights in my hair but the color bled into the blonde it was a flop but maybe I will try it again.😂

[@frnchblondtrvls]

@@kimberlyknight4973 thanks for tuning in! 💜

[@helenholmstrom5623]

I watched your video on my TV, no place to comment. You tube has space for comments. Question...how many days of food will hold your 23 quart frig? How much power does your frig draw. Enjoyed your video today. Plus always enjoy your dancing with Lulu.❤

[@frnchblondtrvls]

Great question! I can store 3-4 days worth of food in the fridge. When the compressor runs, it draws about 45 watts and 1 watt when the compressor isn’t running. My 1500W power station will run it for 3 days.

[@susandixon3970]

Yeaaaa! I found Purple Renee!

[@frnchblondtrvls]

@@susandixon3970 thanks for tuning in! Glad you’re here! 💜

[@BabyBella-xf2wy]

Where did you ginf your purple stove. My favorite color also csn you put some links for your pitle items

[@frnchblondtrvls]

Here’s the link for the stove amzn.to/3RQAldL All links are in the description

[@mariaacaba6523]

Hello Purple Rene, you are at Lulu's house.

[@frnchblondtrvls]

@@mariaacaba6523 yes, I was at Lulu’s when I recorded the van tour. Thanks for watching! 💜

[@VanventureswithKaia]

Love 💗 her

[@frnchblondtrvls]

Thanks for watching! 💜

[@angelabraggs7614]

Where did you purchase your quilt from

[@frnchblondtrvls]

@@angelabraggs7614 all links are in the description but here you go: amzn.to/4cu0DLj

[@angelabraggs7614]

@@frnchblondtrvls TY

[@angelabraggs7614]

What kind of bed frame you have

[@frnchblondtrvls]

@@angelabraggs7614 my son made it. It’s called a rock n roll bed. It’s tri-fold and turns into a chair.

[@elainedemeree843]

OMG! I am still laughing that you filmed my little gift I gave you! 😂

[@frnchblondtrvls]

@@elainedemeree843 it’s special to me! It always reminds me that somebody cares. I keep the rocks in my van, too! 💜💜

[@Imsugafree111]

Inspiring 💜💜💜