No idea what I’m doing but now I live in a van

I woke up one morning and decided I wanted to buy a campervan. I have never owned a car and have no idea what I'm looking for but I just did it and this is what I ended up with!
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Hey there my name is Poppy and I make travel content about people and cultures from around the world, not just the “touristy” side of travel. Because I believe TRAVEL IS NOT about the places you visit, IT’S ABOUT THE PEOPLE you meet along the way. Join me on my journey if you agree!
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[@magicalp0wers788]

This girl is crazy adventurous I wouldn't just buy a random van out of nowhere tbh lol

[@dv84sure]

Hi Poppy, Added on with comments of Allan Duncan and Brilliant - I would not put out any money to do any modifications to that Mazda E2000. It’s simply not worth it. Indeed the VW camper vans are made for long duration camper living. The most important things are number one a Toilet. Number two is a mini kitchen with the typical small stove, fridge and importantly a small sink to wash dishes and it doubles as your bathroom sink.

[@zheuscher]

You're officially now a hippie!

[@mjg2332]

You are such a free spirit and a beautiful person. Thank you for the great vlogs and for the view into the adventure of Life. You seem to be living your adventure to the fullest 😊

[@juancarlosdominguez2582]

DO NOT put candles inside that thing., Remember the propane ...

[@bigmuchknow342]

candles are :(

[@user-tf3ec1fl8e]

Wandering that happened to you hahahaa

[@9458567]

Hi Poppy, Welcome back after long time and thanks for sharing new video :)

[@MichaelBehrnsMiller]

The inspiration continues, so cool, thank you for sharing your travel and your confidence!

[@mattclark7634]

Get the van serviced to make sure it will not break down and is safe please!!!!!! you must get it serviced before any trips!!

[@sylvesterfong9275]

Poppy Good to see you and Best of luck with your van. Please ensure that the van is serviced first to make sure it is road-worthy and safe on the road. Blessings. Stay safe and enjoy live.

[@georgejulias]

Great video! Nice to start watching your videos again. This van life thing seems super cool. You’ve had quite a few adventures these past few years! 😀

[@roymichaeldeanable]

I would also check the engine oil and tyre pressures and water....and learn what they should be...

[@TravelingSoloLogs]

Good luck on your van journey! Been watching your videos for awhile now!😁😁😁

[@WheresPoppy]

Thank you!

[@TravelingSoloLogs]

@@WheresPoppy you're welcome 😎👍

[@mattclark7634]

@Isaiah Mills 13 etc really!!

[@AmazinglyChina]

Welcome back Poppy. That outfit with your blonde hair reminds me of the channel art in your channel. Though I'm in California, we can never get enough of Blondies in China.

[@DavidWaker]

Awesome video and a great van. Looking forward to the future of the series :)

[@KryptoTrekker]

Can't wait to see it all decked out, very nice!

[@bigsrg1]

Start w/ a tuneup. Spark plugs, air filters, fluid changes. You should be able to install some lift assist shocks to help you lift heavy things like your bed

[@gunicabagga6233]

Wowww. Your spontaneity deserves a LOT of appreciation!!

[@andreea.cristina.popescu]

Well done Poppy! Good luck on your new adventure 😍

[@WheresPoppy]

Thank you!!

[@Matchbox20208]

Love your videos, full of energy and good vibes. Keep up the good videos, looking forward to your new adventures and travels. Stay safe...

[@WheresPoppy]

Thank you so much!

[@undakuva1322]

Neat little set up Poppy. From Sydney myself come visit its a nice city lol.. Hope you get a max air fan or two for the van, it gets really hot here and really humid the further north you go, once the borders open back up.

[@WheresPoppy]

Thank you :)

[@apachetrail6232]

I soo miss spontaneous road tripping in a VW van with friends. Including unforgettable Mexico trips oh my. Keep up the sweet vids Popps

[@RobertRoberts329]

Since I haven't heard you in a while, you are developing an Aussie accent.

[@rogink]

No worries, mate :o)

[@syksie83]

I was going to say the same thing.

[@fe5ks]

And she said petrol station, not gas station!

[@passby8070]

Welcome to OZ Poppy! looking forward to see your travel videos around Australia.

[@mattclark7634]

Poppy you are a amazing woman!! good to see you back xx

[@CollinAbroadcast]

This is awesome 😂

[@WheresPoppy]

Hahaha thanks :)

[@ariffnordin4481]

Welcome back

[@MrTimetravler]

pop o how time flys never thought you be living in a van down by the river ;) love the tan! hope to see you in bail next year!!

[@WheresPoppy]

Thank you!!!

[@normandong4479]

Dear Poppy, Check your van’s fluids (oil, coolant and transmission fluid), air filter and tire pressure, along with radiator hoses and fan belts for wear. You don’t have to be an expert. We love your determination to travel and see more of the world. At this time when fear, tension and distrust seem to fill our media, your travels and blogs provide hope and a reminder of who we all can be. Our world is much smaller and we are more connected than many think. Travel, meeting new cultures and learning from them are what builds peace and dialogue. Keep up your smiles and good work.

[@oldbag3043]

😆 poor mouse it's had a poppy move in with it ❤️

[@mangos1346]

Really impressed by your advventural spirit! I am so high maintenance and cant do like this...

[@mallorca629]

Poppy! Great Videos! If your into vans, you have to go to southern Spain.... a place called “Tarifa”.... you’d love it.... Surf, Beaches etc

[@RedLobsters]

Get a mechanic to look at it and make sure the tires are good. A good running van is more important than the mods inside.

[@courtneywhite9420]

Well done chica!! Aahh this is great! I am dreaming of getting my own van 😍

[@Eyesofthebeholder214]

I saw this Van Life Tip that might help from a guy in New Zealand."I bought a $15 mosquito net from the Warehouse (NZ's ‘everything' store) and cut it to size to fit over one of my side windows and the back door. I used tape and glue (lots of it) to fix it in place. The side window is permanently covered, and the one at the back door can be pulled to the side when not needed. If I do want it in place, I use picks to attached it to the curtain on the other half of the door so it stays in place". Looks like fun.. Cheers

[@Lee350]

Hmm thinking you can add 1-4 of those new "Icewind mini turbine" for eternal electricity. Gain electricity while driving or parked. It will look weird on a van but continuous electricity is good for the long run.

[@evepaludan7713]

Very cool. Oh, Poppy, that ending though!!

[@thomas4315]

Hey poppy, I have these 22 lb propane tanks best to make a habit and turn of the stave from the tan valve. Then the fire run out about 20 second later . As that hose wear out and leaks but the regulated. There are not made for Constance movement unless yo but the best ounces at a gasco place about 60 bucs but they sell that 20 buck the cheap one that leak. Cause a leak from the line or worst from the tank will go to the lowest spot that the engine at the bottom and when you start the van it go boom and you go flying. LOL In short the right way is cut holes in the floor so leaking gas can go down & out or turn of the gas at the tank valve.

[@CountryBoyMagic520]

Thats a cool Van 😁 very nice to See you again very good Show 👍😀🤗 thank You sharing

[@WheresPoppy]

Thank you!

[@CountryBoyMagic520]

@@WheresPoppy good luck 🌹🤗 i Like all your Videos you are big Talent. cu

[@PageAmrita]

sooooo cute she is getting a slight accent from being in australia! love it

[@wanatakeurmindndsoul]

A lot of people add a swivel chair to the passenger seat, it’s meant to be really easy to do and opens up the space so much! Also means you have somewhere to sit 👌

[@palmtree1014]

Nice to get an old friend back.

[@thomastrefz]

Stoked for your next video

[@WheresPoppy]

Sweeeeeet!!!

[@randallmurrain1425]

This looks so cool! Your adventurous nature is so infectious! If I could give one piece of advice, I would have a mechanic go over the engine from top to bottom and look for any faults, because the last thing you want is some little gremlin spoiling the party! Also, I would try and install an auxiliary battery for a little extra juice, in addition to the solar panels that you plan to put in. But overall, this looks like a sweet ride!

[@WheresPoppy]

Thanks Randall! Yeah I’ve had friends look at it and we’ve replaced a few things, it’s running way better!

[@randallmurrain1425]

@@WheresPoppy That's great to hear! Can't wait to see what adventures you get into!

[@aldntn]

Lots of van life KZbins to watch. Enjoy!

[@DivandBenny]

that looks perfect ❤️

[@WheresPoppy]

Thanks!

[@mattclark7634]

Hello Poppy good to see you

[@IDKOKIDK]

I LOVE van life channels

[@StalemateNZ]

get a bucket and a cardboard tube, put peanut butter in the tube at one end and balance it above the bucket... mouse will enter the tube and fall in the bucket and you can put it outside.

[@charlescunningham2097]

You have incredible courage...I don't think I could do it. One question, how will you deal with no bathroom facilities? Maybe there are public facilities easily accessible?

[@willcu]

Hi Poppy! I miss you and your adventures with Jordan (travellight). Are you going to do more future adventures with Jordan in China?

[@seanriggen]

I like the confusing title “No Idea what I’m doing but I now I live in a van” 😂 but I now I live in a van? I guess it goes with the “No Idea what I’m doing” part 🤣

[@seanriggen]

Why did you change it? It was perfect, at least you left the I capitalized in “idea.” 😁👍🏻

[@WheresPoppy]

Bahahahaha i keep going back to fix it and it’s never right! 🙈🤣

[@seanriggen]

@@WheresPoppy I almost didn’t say anything, had a feeling you would change it.🙁 I thought it portrayed that “Where’s Poppy” spontaneity, following her heart, footloose and fancy-free lifestyle. 🤪🤩🤷🏻‍♂️🙃👍🏻

[@Rillanon195]

Nice one escaping vic before lockdown lol

[@nickdaskalakis9289]

Yes , good point

[@adnkhq]

Poppy you go girl 👍👍

[@vrealzhou]

Hi poppy, because a lot of university gives remote courses to international students so many Chinese students are moving back to China and they are giving away stuffs for free or sell in very cheap price as long as you can pick it up. You can find those info from an app called 今日澳洲 if you can read Chinese. Many stuffs are quite new which only used for a few months. Hopefully you can save your budget with this information.

[@joyriza1981]

Let the journey begins😊

[@WheresPoppy]

Heck ya!

[@keolo8883]

Where do you plan to travel to? Have fun!

[@user-ws4mq7gu1e]

For me, I always like plan everything, even days for making it. Watching your channel like to check the loss quality I don't have: spirit of adventure and bravery even reckless. The biggest decision I made in my life is to come to Shenzhen alone and build a business here. In heart, we are all adventurer. Seems you travel for soul and life purpose, like the old Chinese saying "who travels far knows more", the world is more colorful because the all different life style.

[@youwaisef]

So where would you park to sleep? Is it legal to just sleep anywhere in a car?

[@sarahcudmore5530]

The mice will keep coming through the engine of your van up into the passenger seat. Best to find closed lid containers or tupparware from kmart or something that an fit in your boxes so they cannot smell the food and so do not enter your van ... hopefully. You could also buy some steel wool and shove it in any holes you can find on the floor of your van in the driving seat area. Good luck with it. Super keen to watch your van life in Australia so I can steal some travel ideas since we cannot go overseas!

[@WheresPoppy]

Yeah good point! Thank you!

[@themikuwithin]

I recently bought the same van for the same amount of money. 😂😂😂

[@RedAnt56]

As is the case with most people who don't know a lot about the mechanics of a vehicle they buy by sight and if it runs they think they are okay....Sorry, there are many problems looming for someone who doesn't check under the hood, for example mileage has a lot to do with buying a vehicle. Too many miles can mean its not going to last long. It is always good to have the vehicle inspected by a mechanic before you buy it so you know what you are getting yourself into. Engine, transmission, front and rear suspensions and steering mechanisms, brakes and rotors, muffler, not to mention all of the odds and ends of sensors, tune up features like plugs and electrical wires. Hopefully it will all work out all right for you and you haven't bought a lemon. On the other hand welcome to the school of hard knocks and what you learn from this vehicle will burn into your memory forever. I will pray a prayer for you now...Father in heaven bless this vehicle and let it be problem free and safe guard Poppy in her naivete we give you the thanks and praise in the name that is above every name...JESUS!

[@WheresPoppy]

Thank you, excited for the journey!

[@alanOHALAN]

I am like you, spantaneous! I know the feeling of excitement!

[@WheresPoppy]

Awesome!

[@billsheffield4572]

Your finially back, your now mobile,,,,, so where we going first?

[@sauharchau95]

Hope u still handling living in the van..Good luck. Do not put candles in your van bc of the propane gas tank. Wonder its no certification of safety use of the vehicle in Australia.. And how about insurance ?

[@halohalohikers3571]

That mouse though!

[@jbx907]

cool van life now

[@jessevalentine1016]

Your fans would have hooked you up with a brand new camper! I would have pitched ❤️. Stay safe Poppy (: And you should totally get some local graffiti artists to do some cool art on your coconut.

[@hosiecarmona9650]

How is Covid changing your plans or travel ability around the country? Would you recommend Indonesia still during this pandemic?

[@WheresPoppy]

Will talk about this is my next video, stay tuned :)

[@kaoragtv]

Hi there I have a question Maam where is travellight why is she not uploading her vlogs?

[@mikehou9461]

Don't do the roof job, you might get leaks and break the van structure.

[@vincentnnyc]

Recently I see a lot of youtubers are doing a van life due to the COVID pandemic.

[@michaelnaluz8536]

Spontaneity is an adventure.

[@abhiyendersingh619]

Hey poppy, Get the Van engine done properly and learn basics like tire changing and other few tricks in case of emergency. For solar use the flexible solar panel modules. 😂😂😂and the rat🐀🐁🐭👌🏼 came to give you the company XD. The Van is more of hippie, just try to get it modernize. Good luck and have fun.🎉🔥

[@WheresPoppy]

Thank you! Excited for the journey!

[@canadadog]

Finally. Been waiting on this video for a while now. Great video but older Mazda's aren't very reliable. Go with a Honda or Toyota. Anyway best of luck

[@WheresPoppy]

Thank you!!

[@tenchichrono]

I guess you can also consider yourself a minimalist? Interesting adventure.

[@liqiuyang3985]

Wondering who was filming you

[@lanhmiyalo8425]

cool van

[@WheresPoppy]

Thanks!

[@ChrisBTrappiN]

i havent wwatched ur videos in a while poppy...luv the accent lol

[@WheresPoppy]

Bahahaha I know it’s changing, don’t know how to stop it 🙈🤣

[@duenorth40]

Damn Girl! I do detect an accent 😊. I’m jealous, back in the 60’s and 70’s my dream was to be a hippie, live in my own rig and travel the country, but I was to young (under my parents thumb). Now I’m living the 60’s ( age wise 😂) and planning to get one of those awesome Chinese rigs and travel their country. Keep living your dream and being an inspiration to so many people.

[@jessieliu1731]

That sounds quite cool!

[@annaelizabeth2923]

should get a cage for lil mousy bear :) sometimes you just see them on the street or can do a make shift cage also I think the van is so cute

[@WheresPoppy]

Thank you! Yeah probs should before he makes a family

[@evepaludan7713]

@@WheresPoppy Mice will chew on your computer cords. Get the equipment into a metal box if possible!

[@annaelizabeth2923]

@@WheresPoppy If you do catch the lil guy / girl make a video about 'The van mouse ' I think would be iconic and super cute that he wants to go on an adventure with Poppy and I dunnno maybe be a pet mouse👉👈 🐭🥜🌻 💞💕💞

[@p31ChicaLove]

A pet cat would save you from mice and be great company! 😻

[@JY-um4su]

Guys,Im not a native English speaker.Why is Poppy calling her campervan *coconuts* ?What does that mean? Does anyone know ? Tks.

[@MrDexi87]

Nice :D

[@flyboybrown14]

Lol omg you're in Australia again? Lol I just drove up to Cairns from Brisbane on a spur of the moment. Good on you. And pretending you know cars/ vans haha. If you're ever in Queensland ... don't break down ha enjoy Aussie again!!

[@_bbie]

Where is the poop deck? Living in a van, that's one thing you should consider :)

[@iamhardwell2844]

im from malaysia, whatever you do dont go near our village just stay in the city especially high end area otherwise you would be in danger

[@ziyiouyang3118]

why?

[@sapnakarki8754]

more love to you...#Nepal

[@huotianxian8267]

cool

[@donnyvirgo9309]

Candles, propane tank, danger.

[@commenter7893]

In England people who do that are the Travellers.

[@DrumCaptain1]

Dime dime dime dime dime dime dime dime dime dime poppy! Have I ever told you you’re a dime?? You are the best youtuber

[@WheresPoppy]

Haha thanks!

[@aisehifamous372]

Add a fridge

[@WheresPoppy]

Plan on it!

[@frankmolina6910]

I like this girl so much.. My kind of girl not afraid to live life to the fullest...💕💓🎀 You are so beautiful....

[@WheresPoppy]

Aw thanks :)

[@nukelee99]

Crazy Poppy

[@wzot]

Get a gas leakage detector for that propane.

[@uriengill]

You can ask Kara and Nate for advice on van life

[@davejones538]

Love your van poppy you need a cat or a trap 🤣

[@yorukkizigeziyor]

👍👍

[@excusemesirwhat2415]

everybody: wondering if poppy is ok... poppy: vAn

[@philzcartel2352]

Should check out Nimbin

[@WheresPoppy]

Been many times :)