Her Murphy Bed Camper Van Layout - Perfect For Life on the Road

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This van is 72sq ft of pure organization and functionality. Laurén has a lovely home base in North Carolina and uses her Ram Promaster as the ideal getaway rig to escape long winters or enjoy local weekend trips.
The storage in this tiny home is massive! The compost toilet is hidden under a bonus counter, while the Dometic fridge is tucked under the main cooking area. When standing in the kitchen, you have an open view of the outdoors and plenty of counter space to prep food while chatting with a neighbor. The upper cabinets hold various pantry items, miscellaneous personal articles, and an exceptional color-coded technique for her clothing storage. The most impressive thing about this build is the versatile Murphy bed. Laurén can fold down a partial piece creating a lounge area or the entire thing, and have a comfortable full-size bed!
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[@BarbellFinancial]

Murphy beds are the way to go! Makes the space so much more functional.

[@dolphindeb56]

This was Awesome. I am 65 & trying to figure out what retirement looks like for me. After watching this. If I had this exact set-up I think I could live so happily traveling around the Countryside! Wow! Thanks!

[@leannadelone5696]

I love how herr Murphy bed has a section that is multi purpose! And so much has been learned from her explanation of why she designed her van the way she did. Thank you for sharing!

[@shirleylaracuente8021]

I love the bed its confortable and doesn’t feel cramped. And hope to have one someday. But the shower for me is a must have.

[@hazelem1266]

We are also part time travellers, in our late sixties, also with ebikes. Even though the things we have in the van are totally independent of our home, I find packing our food and clothing extremely tedious. Never mind the unpacking. Having said that, we absolutely love it, and love coming back to our home base. Good luck on your travels. Love from Australia.

[@tWz4462]

I think this is an eye opener when you are undecided about becoming a full timer or a part time.. I don't think for myself or for alot of ppl going into this life style .. they have made it a point to do one or the other. I feel and believe .. it becomes a money issue w/ two living spaces. Most ppl also in this life style have made it a point to downsize tremendously . I'm loving her organization ❤️👍. I really like her Murphy bed❤️👍

[@gaylecolvin7611]

Best van build I’ve seen. Would ‘leap’ today if I could afford a dependable high top van and it’s conversion. As a licensed therapist I could work remote so easily but like so many, the upfront $ will forever prevent - but this would be my idea of perfect

[@phoenixineohp]

You can look at the second hand market as people sell theirs. Some places also do financing. Find a way to go after you dreams!

[@lindasteinbrenner8065]

So love the Murphy Bed. You get the best of both, seating area and very easy bed. So nicely decorated and such great use of space. Sweet little pup!

[@frederickmcdonald6636]

when you have a plan life can be so much better! thank you for sharing - such an awesome van! Take care and be safe out there....

[@user-vm5ud4xw6n]

Thanks for the bike tip. I’ve been going back and forth trying to decide. As you have stated my knees are garbage. A knee replacement accomplished nothing more than the joint issue. Other than that I live with excruciating pain so lifting my leg up and over the bar is out of the question. I had a moped but it was too difficult to get up on the kickstand so I don’t use it. Great build all the way around! Thank you for sharing!

[@zodiacfml]

the blue skies and just unique sound of the wind in the middle of the desert is also interesting.😍😍 I was an expat in the middle east for around 5 years, almost all year sunshine is good to experience.

[@terriwilliams8306]

Everything was very nice but a shower and toilet is a must for us. I would also want an RV size fridge.

[@daleandcolleen4059]

I agree with your method. Bed goes away, work and entertaining space appears. It’s about having some bit of structure along with the flexibility.

[@gonewiththekale]

Loved her build🌻and appreciated her talking about her favorite items in there. Wondering what cell booster she’s using/recommends

[@flitfloatflyaway]

I currently use a WeBoost and have cell plans with AT&T and Verizon. I may switch to Starlink but haven't decided if it's worth the expense yet.

[@bettyolis6228]

Love the Murphy bed, extra wired "just in case", the portion of the Murphy platform that provides extra seating and Penny 😸. Thanks, best of everything for you going forward!

[@mikeandloria]

This is one of the most spacious well thought out builds I have seen!!

[@mysticalsouls]

One of the best builds, great use of space though I would have a wet bath probably, or one that is stored inside a cupboard with hooks in the ceiling to hang the curtain. Love it

[@gaylecolvin7611]

I hear you but I’d do the bathroom exactly as because I too would access offsite showering and want the space line here

[@meridethhendry5733]

What an ingenious build. I love it!

[@helened6896]

This is one of the very best vans I've ever seen. Wowser!!! Congrats on such a plush life on the road and stay safe.

[@shopart1488]

You have one of the best builds on KZbin. Very impressive, well thought out design. You are a pro!!

[@seeleygirl6178]

Neat, clean, organized, cozy, beautiful!!!!!

[@nancyaustin2430]

Wow. That is a amazing build. You thought of everything. Nothing wasted any place.

[@ladove4710]

Wonderful tour of your home van. You are so knowledgeable. You inspire Women to just Go For It !

[@ann66pearson4]

I love your van. I think we may be similar in our needs. Just the murphy bed alone allows you so much more room. Then you have the compost toilet w/o a shower. That design versus the one you had also gives you extra room for storage. I love it. You gave a great presentation of your van. Keep enjoying your life and your van.

[@vanessamacdonald9153]

What a great presentation you gave - well done. Also, love the outlay/design and the murphy bed with the multi-purpose seating option - great ideas. The only thing that I would add is a hidden shower (in the floor), but that is just personal preference. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@robertfensterheim201]

That is exactly what I have

[@katjabaark3863]

What a lovely character she has! To spend a day with someone bright she would be my pick.

[@DeliberateNRandom]

You can also add solar panels on the side, not attached. You can either get the portable ones, like the Jackery, or just use a couple regular solar panels, hinge them face together, and just pull the wires out and connect them up. You can lean them against a chair or table.

[@canadragonniagara964]

Love her life and her van!

[@beajbrow4230]

Wonderful build there are always little ways of getting a good shower I've learn that. I'm into to the soda bottle shower lol I just didn't put holes in the bottle cap and I used about 16 oz 7 bottles of warm water. Very refreshing

[@kathleenrutherford733]

Way cool, im so amazed how much is in there! Such a beautiful home

[@sherbertandjc]

Lovely van build! Thanks for sharing Penny!

[@victoriawawrzyn]

Soooo stunning - love all of the wood, the fresh open space and pops of purple

[@lynnwilliams7875]

I like the Murphy bed idea, great build

[@Seastorm-nh8cv]

This is truly an awesome home! I like the way storage is handled-and that it doesn't overtake the van! Thank you for sharing!🚙

[@agentilc]

By far, once of the best van tours. Thanks

[@sierralikethemountains]

So excited to have my own rambler soon!! Loved watching all the details about yours!!!

[@ShashanaCO]

Best layout I’ve ever seen 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@sunnyd5535]

Well thought out space...love the murphy bed!

[@marciwhitton6351]

Fenegaling, I love it. Oh and wow what a wonderful van layout. You go girl. ☺️👋

[@lizzieb6311]

Incredible home! Thank you for sharing. Penny is a Queen 👑😎

[@RavenSpirit917]

Love your van build my favorite is the Murphy bed makes sense cozy home on wheels that u live in part time ty for sharing

[@marykoch1666]

Absolutely love your van. Well thought out

[@4nathalyna]

Wonderful van settings! Bravo!

[@shendaraalshedir1933]

Nice kitchen, cool bed!👍🏻 Love all the wood & the faerie lights! Penny makes it a Home! 👍🏻❤️🐕❤️ Be 🐝 safe out there!🍀🐾🌈☮️🇨🇦

[@lorettabrail7806]

Great design! The Murphy bed is a nice touch! Thinking about doing this!!

[@stephaniepatel4132]

That was very well explained, thank you. I would do a few things different, mainly I would have a small fridge with separate freezer compartment that was a little taller, I would put it where you have your water, and put the water and stuff on the other side. I would also probably figure out a way to make table pull down or pop up in a way that was easier since I would use that a lot myself, and maybe I'd sacrifice the one bench for a table or something. Have to think that one through.

[@rayandaknox]

Wow I admire your lifestyle it's really thought out and you have it all together I'm completely looking forward to doing this in the future, however making a living after your build is my biggest concern. Thank you for all your insights into working on the road as well as living is so helpful. Good luck on your journey!!

[@hutoxipatel3610]

V beautiful n spacious camphor home with all features. Awesome design

[@k9crazy5]

You did a great van build. I got so many ideas from you. Thank you. I loved seeing your Murphy bed in action, because we are also doing a Murphy bed. I was nervous but now I’m excited. We plan to use the van part time for vacations and who knows what. I also live in your area. I hate cold winter. So hoping to visit Florida or go out west during that time. Thank you again for some wonderful ideas.

[@Paparoxx]

Excellent all around. Nicely presented. I enjoyed the visit.❤ 🍀🤙🏼🙏🏻

[@user-lx3mk4bl4v]

like the murphy bed setup.

[@neoncatfish4038]

Great build young lady!

[@stevengatewood2725]

Great build. Penny is awesome.

[@eternalenigma1628]

I love the half bathroom! I'm buying a van that is already converted, and didn't like how much space the shower took up. I'm definitely going to use her idea.

[@dorisweems1510]

Awesome build, I would live in it.

[@cca6462]

Nice van. Happy travels.

[@ericalampley480]

I'm normally not a fan of Murphy beds but this was a great build. And that's what I want to do, just be part time. I also think I'd have to based on certain things in my life.

[@glennda1939]

Wow great set up! I like your thoughts on having kitchen ware for van & your other home! I'm nearly 61& now I look at videos living vicariously through others. Glad you are doing activities that you love! EXERCISE , ACTIVITIES & GOOD FOODS WILL HELP YOU KEEP GOING! KEEP LOOKING UP THE LORD JESUS IS COMING SOON AS SHOWN BY THE SIGNS OF THE TIMES

[@mowattlavern62]

Spectacular Van

[@davethepak]

Great video - love the layout and appearance.

[@Faithful_Tribe]

Love this design. Beautiful lady.

[@seageofficial]

What is the name of the company that did this van build out? It's a great design.

[@CBAmakingAusername]

Beautiful

[@DaveGme]

I’m hotel living right now working on the road. I’m looking at building out a small cargo trailer. Great ideas! Thank you. I can certainly relate to the toast comment made me laugh. Tried living without one. Just got a new one from Amazon today. Ha!

[@sheilabartlett6044]

Great setup!

[@tripletgirl2484]

Smart build!

[@lindapasaribu7066]

great camper van

[@cathietonkin5577]

I’d so love one like this!!!!

[@gregoryfoster8179]

A ten person dinner party in a van? Brave soul. As are your guests. Lol. Nice rig though, Like the Murphy.

[@rtyria]

I could see myself living in that.

[@lauriepayseur5897]

Love the candor. Being real with it translates beautifully. I have noticed that I hear a lot about feelings of mental unwellness in this community... this seems opposite of how I would assume that it is. Because of your honesty I feel ok to ask... is this a real thing in the nomad lifestyle? Is it a prevalent as it’s starting to seem? By the way: your van is AWESOME

[@kbechtel33]

Very impressive 👏

[@carolbrockmeier3679]

I love your home.

[@staffordlee1430]

Excellent!

[@lizzynunez4906]

Great design 👍

[@Wynsleydale]

Very smart! I can relate totally to the adventure traveler. I admit I don’t have 2 of everything and sometimes realize, oops that’s in the van…it’s ok, it gives me a minute to reconnect with my little home when I retrieve the item, then to remember to replace it! Would love to know, do you have heat/cooling? Also what brand name toaster oven?

[@flitfloatflyaway]

I use the fans for cooling and move with the weather. I have a webasto heater for the cold. The toaster oven is a Breville.

[@alexboros1751]

Nice van,

[@cindieramirez7080]

Very cute!!!

[@mariepalkiewicz852]

EXCELLENT!

[@junaidmansourmahdi1392]

A nice house on wheels 🚌

[@MissKim...333]

Great van. Have you thought about the fold up solar panels for that extra power?

[@nicolestewart]

It's so excellent 👏

[@bethswansboro7262]

She has a nice setup. I couldn't do the toilet and not have a shower. I'm not into that kind of living but like reading about it.

[@dss9775]

Wonderful!😊💕

[@travelteam12345]

Wine for visitors❤️🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@sitansusekharpanda3431]

it'd be great if u could give video chapter time points in such a long video...just a suggestion... anyway love all ur videos.. 👍

[@hldye7442]

hey from east Tenn. / nice build out

[@michaelmoore9139]

Love your build and Murphy bed! Such a versatile setup! Who did the build?

[@60nygal]

Wouldn't we all like a home base plus a van

[@bakarangerpinku]

Seriously, though. Unrelatable. CheapRVLiving is my channel LOL.

[@mikemanjo2458]

So lovely! (Jane)

[@katydidnt3906]

What about switching out some or all solar panels to higher watt ones? For example, if you have 3x100w, swap 1 or 2 out for a 200w?

[@vickierabovsky9166]

Awesome

[@ladove4710]

Can you advise on approx. how much your van would cost? Thank you for the wonderful tour.

[@Lauralietx]

Love it 😁

[@smiling5683]

This is a "perfect" van build. It's just so inviting and functional. I'm just wondering where she puts the electric bike? Does she have a bike rack on one of the back doors?

[@chemicalwarfare1388]

Solar blankets are the way to go.

[@dorothymccarthy4231]

What a wonderful view on the motor home. What company did the work?

[@Eyesis_1]

Very nice❣️

[@tazada13]

Love her video it actually what I needed. I have an associate degree in Graphic design and I want to become a freelancer but I don't know how to begin. I just became a nomad. Does anyone have any idea how I could get started.

[@ceciliacoker1081]

verr very nice!