No Build Van Tour: Senior Woman Ready for Van Life • Conversion Van |

[@MeenasHappyLife]

I want to give a shout out to all of you that watched the whole video! You are a champ in my book! 🎉 😊❤

[@julieince6869]

You have a beautiful cozy van

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thank you! I love it!

[@beverlygonce9506]

very nice and organized. looks sleek and not cluttered.

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thank you! 😊

[@nonya.bizness]

great job! hey, when you take that tv out you get a lot of storage- i took the one that came in my van out, and put a framed mirror with hinges over the hole. fits a TON of stuff in there.

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thanks! I did partly. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHvJZZKmedCsfLssi=W_W9wZmiAGdJS9AG

[@Joanie_Baloney]

I love your set up! And I love that you put details on the screen of everything that fits. ❤

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thank you for watching! I thought it would be helpful to know how much you can store in a van.

[@carolr9259]

Love your van, it's in pristine condition for being 27 years old.

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thank you so much! I try to keep it in good shape.

[@Locd4life707]

Awesome! You have everything you need! Safe travels to you! 🙏

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thank you! You too!

[@Roseann-o4j]

OMG !! Love the Monkey Tissue holder 😂 where did you get it?

[@MeenasHappyLife]

I got it from Temu

[@lorihutton4719]

That van looks like it just came off the lot, New!!! I wish to find a van in half this shape, which yours is perfect. Inside and out. Very organized!!!!! Be safe nice lady and enjoy life 🩷🩷

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Aww, thanks! I appreciate you.

[@laurajphillips]

Very nice!

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@Morningdovecamp]

Nice build 👍 🚙👍🏔️🏜️ Enjoy!

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thank you!

[@vickyhenigar8339]

Wow. You have so much space. Love what you've done.

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thanks! I love that I have more space since I moved my refrigerator and toilet. It gives it a cleaner look

[@melaniecinnamon-ruiz302]

I love your set up! Goals!!! Thank you for sharing it with us ❤

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@BlueFlameGoddess]

I love your set up!!!

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thank you so much!

[@EvolvingDaily65]

I liked your video and your van is very nice! Nice to “meet” you on you tube! Hello from Humboldt County CA

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Hey, thanks! Nice to meet you as well!

[@susanlewis1875]

A good use of storage space! Oh, how I miss Ollie's! Thanks for the tour. I look forward to the next one.

[@MeenasHappyLife]

I was in Ollie's again last week. So much cool stuff. I saw a little coffee maker but made myself leave it on the shelf. 😁😀😃

[@JeffeysMom]

It looks great! I am a disabled grandmother that travels for suicide awareness. I was traveling in my handicap minivan until it totally died. Then I bought a 40 foot school bus, which I currently live in on my homebase, however, the wheelchair lift broke so I have been grounded. I am looking for a van just like yours. But they are so expensive right now. You did a great job you have everything you need and everything is in its place! You go girl! 👍🏻👨‍🦼🚍🐾❤

[@MeenasHappyLife]

I still see many of these vans on Facebook market place. I saw an all black one last week that was so pretty!

[@JeffeysMom]

@@MeenasHappyLife yes it’s just trying to find a decent one that you can afford.

[@MeenasHappyLife]

True, and if things need to be fixed, know someone that can do it for you.

[@rosemaryhoxie7297]

Very nice van build

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thanks!

[@VanventureswithKaia]

I love her van 🚐 ❤

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thank you!

[@tinacourtright3863]

Amazing organization! Very well thought out

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thank you! I do try my best. 😊

[@JulieanaCorner]

Love it 😍 love ❤️

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thank you!

[@robinpresley7218]

Love your van especially the Monkey 🥰

[@MeenasHappyLife]

My younger grandchildren are fascinated by him!

[@ToniRichardson-y9k]

Enjoyed!

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thank you so much! 🤗

[@TalkingWithMyselfAgain]

Love how you organized it all. I have a similar packing blanket like the one on your bed and I just wanted to warn you to never get it wet.... the dye never stops leaking out of it. I had a blue one and it dyed my washer and never stopped bleeding out blue. Couldn't believe it, but it is imported.

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Sorry yours bled. I got mines from Harbor Freight for like $5. I washed it and it was fine. No bleeding.

[@TalkingWithMyselfAgain]

@@MeenasHappyLife I'm glad to hear it. It would be horrible to find out the hard way.

[@BittyBooBrown]

Looks nice Meena.

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thank you 🙂

[@darrellfort1668]

vanlife4ever!

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Yes! 😉

[@michelebrown9516]

very nice

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Aww, thanks!

[@donnaobdens1011]

Thank you for sharing your build, looks great!

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Glad you like it!

[@henrie.c]

I'd like to know more about the back up camera please? And the window shades too please, thanks!

[@MeenasHappyLife]

The back up camera isn't working because I had to unhook it from my battery. It and the radio were hooked up wrong. It was working when I first got the van. It is on a wire that runs from under the hood to the back of the van. I think I may need a new camera piece in the rear. The shades came with the van. Standard in most of these types of vans.

[@adventurebythemile]

It’s crazy I have so many of the same things in my van. I am going to get some black foam from dollar tree though and do your trick with them.

[@MeenasHappyLife]

It's pretty easy. I just took some Kraft paper and traced the windows, then taped it onto the black foam board with painters tape and cut it out. But a couple got cut a little short so I just added purple duct tape to the edges to make it fit. I'm going to do them over for the winter with the foam board and maybe reflectics or felt fabric.

[@bambihargrove6499]

Looking good 👍 ❤

[@Justtam67]

New subscriber...very nice set up !

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Awesome thank you!

[@taze8230]

Love it. Great job

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thank you!

[@donnaclinton991]

Looks good! New sub 😊

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thanks and welcome

[@knemphotography9073]

Consider tuning the front passenger seat around. your wasting space, the only modification is to drilling new bolt holes in the base of the chair and you'll be able re use the original bolt pattern. I had a 97 low top I now have a 98 high top. I can send you images of the passenger seat turned around if you would like. van life is also about being a minimalist you have a lot of unnecessary items in premium spaces, also better power management that should be centralized and out the way, tv upgrade I used Sharp LC-15S2U which is 12v no hdmi but it works if you have vhs or dvd like i do.

[@cabracove]

Don't even need to do that. I bought a swivel base for my E350 from Field Van.

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thanks for your comment! I want to have a swivel seat, but what about my huge console where the doghouse is? I did think about turning the seat around, but sometimes my grandchildren ride with me. I want to take the tv, vcr and disc player out for storage space, then some of my things can be up out of the way. I also want to get a Dc to Dc to charger from my starter battery. But these things take time and most importantly money. But I'm still learning that everything is not done in an instant. My sons can help but with the economy they have been working overtime at work. Do you know anything about those Marine batteries that I can use to power my fridge? That would help me a lot. Right now I'm having issues with my solar panels. I had to order new connectors for it. It's raining here today, so I can't test the new cords to see if my panels still work. And I don't know if you saw my other video, but I just got my whole break system fixed, so the funds are low. Thanks again for watching!!

[@cabracove]

@@MeenasHappyLife good point, my console isnt like that. Not sure it would work. A dc2dc charger is a game changer for sure. Very happy with mine. I have an Epoch 460 amp hour LFP battery. Expensive, but basically unlimited power. Reply

[@knemphotography9073]

@@cabracove Congratulations, this message isn't for you. furthermore, why spend on a base she doesn't need and the center console is in the way to freely swivel the seat.

[@knemphotography9073]

@@MeenasHappyLife it's good to know that you have the swivel base, the dog house would be in the way to freely swivel the seat that's the downside. well since you have passengers, I guess its best to to keep it where it is. i thought about the tv location as well that you may use it for storage. marine batteries, i know nothing about, im planning on upgrading to XS POWER D6500 deep cycle battery. i have honda EU2000 generartor for power when cooking when i'm at the beach ,the van is wired for shore power as well, im not knowledgeable about using solar panels i didn't go that direction.

[@dianevitale1214]

To the right of your steering wheel is two power outlets. The lower one looks like a cig lighter. I noticed your plugging in stuff to the upper one. Is not the cig lighter one useable? Also when I move into my Van like yours, I want to sleep on the bench seat like you do rather than putting it into a bed position. I'm short to do it. How comfy is the bench seat to sleep on? I need to lie down and see for myself soon. You've done much in a short time. Looking good. Diane

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Yeah, that outlet doesn't work, Idk why maybe a fuse. The one under my seat does though. The sofa is comfortable because I added a foam egg crate thingy and then a thick mattress pad from my queen bed. Then a fitted sheet, flat sheet and comforter. Then I added a quilt and a moving blanket that I already had ( used it last winter for my back door) washed it up and put it on the seat part so the other stays clean. It's good for me, I'm 5'3" and sometimes I just move the sofa back down some to have more " elbow" room..

[@dianevitale1214]

You have a power outlet under your seat? to like charge your phone? Do you have to run the Van to charge phone, etc.? I'm soo dumb about all. I figured you'd need something on the bench seat to sleep. I laid down on mine for one minute to see, but it's not like sleeping on it all night.Good tip about moving blanket, Will have a dozen of them after I make the move. THANKS for responding.

[@atarahyasharal2336]

❤❤new subbie!!! Been enjoying watching you show us unapologetically how you win or fail, but you dont give up. Keep the vlogs coming cuz whether you winning or losing its your life you have nothing to be ashamed of. Id like to see u n ur son build dat shelf n put da bins on top possibly(just an innocent suggestion) 😊❤ most ppl who watch wanna see no matter circumstances u in, so be creative. I seen a young lady do the same steps with just some subtle differences in her videos of which she edits down to 8 to 10 minutes and some voice overs.😊😊😊

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thank you for subbing! I just keep it real and I love my van. I will ask my son to video the process of building the storage for my Bins. He has a youtu.be channel too.

[@theresawright3842]

I’m glad I found you. I’m putting together my 1999 ford Econoline, I’m in ohio and it’s been so hot here. Are you full time in your van. Not sure I’ll be full time or not. I have some bugs to work out thanks for sharing ❤

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Hey 👋🏽. I was full time for a while. Right now I'm at my daughter's helping with my grandchildren. And, yes it was too hot to do anything for a while. I was at my son's in Georgia for a couple months. It's cooler here now in Virginia. If you watch my set up videos you can get an idea of how I set my no build up. 🤗

[@65plusfabulous56]

Love it!!❤ 👍

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@cyndeeh]

No curtain seating the cab from the back? And you didn't explain your power very good. What's the outlet thing plugged into,in order to use it?

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thanks for watching! See my video about my simple electric system. I also have a 210 watt solar panel. If you watched until the end I showed my black out curtain and how I fasten it.

[@DougNMarcum42]

Nice set up.Wish i could organise better.

[@MeenasHappyLife]

You can do it! Thanks for watching! 😉

[@Ms.Frankenbuilder]

Looks like you have everything you need. New sub.

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Welcome! Thanks for the sub!

[@lockylique]

I love this lady, and tha monkey so cute but u diddnt mentioned where its from! I want one.... save journeys lady❤im gonna sub to u.. thats a beautiful car u have, stay blessed

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thanks so much for watching and subbing! I got the monkey from #Temu but #Amazon has them too. FQQWEE Cartoon Monkey Tissue Holder for Car Creative Plush Car Tissue Box Holder Napkin Box Hanging Car Tissue Box Case Tissue Cover Dispenser for Car Home Bathroom a.co/d/2sjO9ZS

[@angelajenkins]

That van is packed to the gils

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Yes, I have taken some stuff to my storage. I just don't want to be overwhelmed with things I probably don't need.

[@angelabraggs7614]

Where did you purchase your tablet holder from

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Temu, I think. share.temu.com/xUmuOsLxdWA

[@WiseOldTales]

How many miles on the van? Is it easy to drive? How much?

[@MeenasHappyLife]

The van had like 245,000 miles when I got it. Now around 247,000 +. I paid less than $4k for it last year.

[@WiseOldTales]

@@MeenasHappyLife oh wow. I’m inspired but afraid that I’ll get stranded if I buy something with high miles. I pray you will be protected in your ventures.

[@MeenasHappyLife]

@@WiseOldTales The V8 4.5 ltr Triton engine is one of the best. These vans can go up to 500,000 miles if taken care of. I just had a new break system put in. I got an oil change on day 2 and new tires on day 1. Next I will get new abs sensors and a Tune-up.

[@WiseOldTales]

@@MeenasHappyLife you have inspired me, Meana for I worry more about the engine then the rear build. Thank you.😊🙏

[@robinpresley7218]

I love your Monkey ❤

[@MeenasHappyLife]

He's too cute, right? My grandchildren love him too!

[@allisonthomas8099]

IT IS WINTER TIME COMING , HAVE YOU PREPARE FOR IT , YOUR HEATER, BRING YOUR TOILET FRIDGE AND GROCERIES TO THE FRONT

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Well I'm going to start with an oil change and a tire check. Then get my hoses and anti-freeze checked. I will mainly use my little cooler until I get a better way to keep my fridge running. And my heater stays in my van, matter of fact, I have 3 heating options. See 👀 my videos about my heater.

[@SamanthaGant-l7r]

Bathroom?

[@MeenasHappyLife]

I took my toilet out and put it in storage. It was taking up valuable space. I have a jug with a female spout that I use overnight if I have to go. Other than that I just use the bathroom at the gym or public bathrooms. I shower at Planet fitness most days. If I park at a relatives house I use their bathroom.

[@PaznThru56]

New to your channel. How will you keep warm in cold weather?

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Hey there! 👋🏽 It's cold at night now where I am. Getting down to 38° to 41° tonight. I have a propane heater like the little buddy heater. I also have my dual fuel cooktop, with a heat defuser that goes on top. Currently just using the propane heater. I get the van nice and toasty with the van heater Then when I park I turn the propane heater on low to medium and let that go until I go to bed. Then I have 2 blankets and a double folded quilt that I sleep under. Nice and cozy.

[@PaznThru56]

@MeenasHappyLife Thank you. I'm in a Town & Country minivan but not full time. I tried using a plug in heater but that drained my Ecoflow. I have the Little Mr Buddy in my Amazon cart. Trying that next trip in December. My sleeping bag is very warm but my nose freezes! 🤣

[@MeenasHappyLife]

@@PaznThru56 I take my blanket and cover up my head so I'm in a blanket cocoon!

[@nonya.bizness]

oooh, i gave my little buddy heater away after the first cold night- put out way too much heat for my van and no way to turn it down. amazing how 4 tea light candles put out warmth. old school hot water bottle is good too. i'm curled up with a 12x24 inch heating pad right now that uses only 40 watts. but imho, a big old dopey dog is the best heat source 🐕 ❤

[@MeenasHappyLife]

@@PaznThru56 You could put a winter face mask on or put the covers over your head but leave an opening to breath.

[@rouseyournicholls]

❤❤

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thanks! 🤗

[@TheFriendlyPsychopath-ow7pw]

All these homeless grandmas living in their vehicles.

[@MeenasHappyLife]

What's bad is that we can't afford a nice place after many of us have worked 40 years in a country that doesn't care about us. But another reason is because we want to get out and travel without out the high costs. See this video for the reasons why. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGjLdZSwa9Z-i6ssi=5OyuVW2JdtxkkMO5

[@pennymcintyre4403]

Some of us have paid off homes and choose to have fun and adventure while we still can.

[@nonya.bizness]

...somebody sounds jealous...? just so ya know, we don't "live in our vehicles". we live out of our homes on wheels. cuz we're old enough to know that living small and mobile is living large and with max freedom. q: after 8+ years of roaming this vast, beautiful country, am i getting tired of waking up to another 10 million dollar view of the mountains, deserts, and forests every morning? a: NOPE!

[@ladyd6772]

Very nice set up. New subbie!

[@MeenasHappyLife]

Thank so much!