Most unique van set up you’ll ever see. Owned many rigs. Van #1. Gadget queen. Efficient Organized.

[@SereneandSimpleLife]

Thank you everyone for your interest in Teresa’s furniture and gadgets. You will find them in my store link here. amzn.to/41UlDs2 Teresa’s items are the top ‘9’ in the list. The remaining items are mostly purchases I have made as both a full time and now part time traveler- aka gypsy soul. Disclosure- If you order anything at all on Amazon (in my list or not) within 24 hours of dropping in your shopping cart - using the link above then I receive a small commission. I am grateful as it helps me to continue to create worthwhile content to inspire and encourage you in the travel/nomad lifestyle as well as having a landing zone for yourself. Thank you in advance ❤🤗🙏

[@LordSmashGaming]

That's my aunt. Shout out auntie hahaha

[@libleland]

May I add a warning for all living on the road? Keep your bungee cords on a rotating schedule, replacing each at least yearly. My son was removing the cover from his Jeep, secured with bungees. They were old and one snapped, firing the free end into his eye orbital. The ophthalmologist admitted these are frequent occurrences because most people don’t recognize that bungees age, dry out and eventually snap. My son was fortunate the hook simply popped between his eyeball and bone but he was caught like a fish. The “hook” was securely pulled up around the eye orbital. He could have lost that eye or worse, it was a fraction of an inch from pushing through part of his skull and into his brain. Please replace your bungee cords regularly!

[@shw_1957]

OMG, I'm sitting in my armchair wasting away right now. Thanks for the inspiration to get going!

[@annettenepple449]

That kids sink is brilliant ❤

[@SereneandSimpleLife]

Please see pinned comment at top.

[@carmenlo2391]

I’ve been testing just chilling in my car in the driveway. I go with snacks n watch utube n lay on my cot in the passenger seat 💺 lol. My family thinks it’s hilarious but they like my set up lol 😂 💜👍🏽

[@chrishemsworth8948]

Great idea with the kids furniture. And I love the step with handle ❤

[@pC-zd4qj]

Theresa is a delightful woman with the greatest laugh/giggle . She is smart and creative and I appreciate your interview with her. You , Linda, as always are also a delight! ❤

[@fionaludbrook8193]

Wow Linda, thanks for bringing us Theresa's amazing build out. That toy kitchen is such an innovation. Her whole set up is a revolation. You know Linda, for us car campers you are as big an inspiration as Bob Wells. We still see far more complex rigs than simple car set ups, so thanks for deciding to focus on bringing us more car camping videos, amongst what you bring to us. Have a wonderful 2025 and all the best for your Arizona trip. Theresa, if you are reading this you also rock!

[@SereneandSimpleLife]

Thank you so much for your heartfelt-thoughtful comment. I appreciate you being here. Thank you too for the validation of where I want to focus- my passion for small space dwelling

[@fionaludbrook8193]

@@SereneandSimpleLife So easy Linda. You were pretty much the first visible car camper out there. Yes I know Suanne was doing it in her Prius, but not really posting videos independently of Bob. You took us on your journey and helped with so many how tos and so much problem solving. For me, I had done a little bit of car camping in my university days and always slept in the front seat tilted back. I still sleep in my driver's seat as it works for me. Certainly here in Australia, no one was making car camping videos for quite a while. Your work truly is appreciated.

[@teresa3778]

Thanks!

[@trixy1823]

@@SereneandSimpleLife~ Love the kid’s kitchen! Could you tell us what brand this is? I looked all over Amazon, Wayfair, and internet but couldn’t yet find this one. Others don’t have a sink this big. Thanks in advance😊

[@meridethhendry5733]

This lady is absolutely brilliant! She didn’t miss a trick and it actually looks incredibly comfy. Wonderful!

[@boblock7588]

Great ideas..light bug zapper,,window screens,neck 5 speed fan ,and the cell phone holder,,beautiful quilt 👌 Theresa did a fantastic job with her van .. 💙

[@Always_sojourning]

Functional, unique, and well thought out van. 👍👍

[@Tipperary757]

Innovative build. Well done!

[@dalecleveland144]

She is an excellent resource with all of her experience. I wish you had included links to many of the items that she was describing. Like the child's sink, the cabinets, her toilet, the bugzapper light, the step stool, the cellphone holder. I love looking at things that others have found to be the best applications without the trial and error. Great video!

[@SereneandSimpleLife]

Please see pinned comment at top.

[@1wolfpup]

She has a beautiful set up. She also has a beautiful, sweet smile!

[@RVCampHer]

I went from working full-time living in a bricks and sticks to working 7 months full-time spring thru fall living in my 27' Travel Trailer spending winters in a warm climate! Marie ❤️

[@hannahcrumley3103]

Theresa is a genius! Such a well thought out home one wheels! Fun to see- thank you for sharing with us Linda & Theresa!

[@janetfolkerts5827]

Wisdom comes from experience and IMO..This lovely lady has nailed it ! THANK you for sharing her tips and knowledge.

[@tishbowman2990]

My husband and I just bought a '22 Pacifica. We put a twin blowup mattress in the rear and it's awesome for long trips. We're hoping to do more like this!

[@Ronni.M]

I have sink envy! wow!

[@donnak.8422]

One of the best set-ups; since Minivan Lee! Love the sink, bed, quilt & screening! Thanks for sharing Linda & Theresa!

[@christinedidur364]

So glad to see these neat people living their best lives. I hope they have the best adventures.

[@janvas7690]

Absolutely admire not only your home on wheels but your enthusiasm and zest for living loved meeting you Theresa

[@independentthinker9113]

Wow! What a clever no-build setup!

[@ritatharp5238]

I really like her van set-up, it was different from what you usually see. Thanks for sharing.

[@RVCampHer]

Theresa needs to do Sink Installs for Van Goers!!! Nice job Theresa! Marie ❤️

[@SereneandSimpleLife]

Yes! From one entrepreneur ❤️ to another❤️🤗🙏

[@robinsmith8252]

Metal file cabinet is genius. Metal to secure/save food and magnets.

[@cindi7955]

Theresa is so full of life and wisdom. So happy she has found a vehicle and a plan that suites her to a 'T'. The children's furniture is a great idea. A great interview and a very helpful and uplifting one. She is both a cheerleader for others to get up and get going and a problem solver. Just a joy to watch this! 😍 Happy and blessed New Year to you both.

[@Manifestees]

Love this Build!

[@gapeachnw4786]

For an adverage size Van, her set up is PERFECT!!! I’m planning a tiny house in 2ish years & will travel across country to pick up tiny house. I have those two years to build my van for the trip. THANK YOU TERESA!! You saved me so much real time experiments. All the videos & Ideas I have watched. This brought together EXACTLY what I’ve been bringing together in my mind with just my imagination. I’ll have to name the van, “Princess T.” God bless & happy new year!!

[@Bid390]

How great is this woman and beautifully clean throughout ❤❤❤

[@juniper617]

That sink is pure genius.

[@kathydavis5085]

Great job thinking outside the box for a different use of items! Kids furniture! File cabinet! Cool build!!!

[@willowgreen8012]

Of all the hundreds I’ve seen this was the best!!!

[@EileenMRyan]

Wow I watch a lot of Vanlife and -this was amazing share! Thanks!

[@petuniaromania6294]

❤ children's furniture!!! Fabulous!

[@NanaKelly762]

Theresa is Amazing. So many Great tips!!!Love the child’s play sink~ very creative 🙏🏻🤗

[@angellab-c1690]

Wow! I love this setup. ❤

[@anitasimmons3599]

Teresa has it together. Yep, minivans are a great platform for one. I concur about the RVs are more maintenance even the Class B Vans. They are also less fun to drive. A minivan has a great ride and good fuel economy too. I definitely love the stealth of a minivan. Parking in an area know for vehicle break ins, a few food rappers and a diaper on the dash and no one will even look at the minivan as having anything other than bad smells and sticky surfaces, because when you have young children you have no nice things or money. I have thought about going side to side behind the front seats with my bed too, but the L arrangement has plenty of storage and space for me. I hope to see her rig in Arizona. Thank you for touring this minivan. Blessings.

[@maryjflanagan1922]

I’m a teacher from Chicago that went to college and raised my sons in Milwaukee. I’m very close to retirement. I am visiting my grandsons in Kentucky and Tennessee! This is the first time I’ve driven south of Indianapolis by myself. I need a van that’s set up exactly like that! What I also like about the Chrysler is that it’s AWD!!

[@gapeachnw4786]

THAT'S THE KIND OF THING I DO. REPURPOSE EVERYTIHING. KID'S FURNITURE IS SUCH A GREAT IDEA!

[@judyweigl9604]

Yay Air Force! Nice to meet you. Retired AF here. Travel in a minivan, as well.😊

[@MomCat6000]

What a happy smiley spirit!

[@SereneandSimpleLife]

God’s love radiating through her.

[@EmiliaGarcia-sh1my]

Great setup, love the quilt, so beautiful 💖💖😊 Safe travels 💖💖😊

[@joanndavis4843]

Thoroughly enjoyable van tour👍! Just the way these kinds of videos started as back in the day. Though it looked like the van had a lot of too many things, it was enough for this solo traveler to be comfortable. So comfortable so as not to run out of a lot of things, too😉. And it's so true thinking you have to go out and buy something for a particular project when the whole time you already have it.

[@karencastle6002]

What a great van and wonderful ideas 🦋✨️💡

[@ethnocentricfun991]

This right here! A set up that I can move into!

[@bjschooler11]

Thanks for sharing!! I’m picking up my Chrysler on the 3 ! Nice layout she has! 💜

[@Adam-y4i]

What a brilliant lady!!

[@okmmauh]

I love empty space Living in a tiny van for 7 years with camp mattress and little clothes. I love it

[@dariawilber2213]

Very smart build! Thank you!

[@grannyjclay-joannieholdhus925]

Amaaaaazing build, Theresa!!!❤ WOW!!! Great interview, Linda! Thank you!❤

[@reesee6420]

This is an outstanding build!

[@IslandBuzzy]

She's so sweet! I can't wait to meet these ladies!

[@pppantz]

This is super inspiring. What a creative functional build.

[@lindawoods6841]

She has done an amazing job on her van build.. thank you Linda for sharing..

[@RamonaRambles]

Love her set up. Jealous of people who can put their beds sideways. I’m just a little too tall. 🦋💚

[@Stay_tooned]

TEMU... mostly good. Some items break easily. The lint rollers were unseperatable. I couldn't the beginning of the roll so I had to cut them and had to use 5+ sheets at once. Waste. I've bought a bunch of shirts for cheap. The only thing was the silkscreen print shirts the leaves are 2 - 5 inches to long. I've never had that problem with any shirts before. I've gotten a lit of good stuff too. Heating pads, ice cube trays, socks, slippers, stuff for people who are living on the streets (hoods, gloves, nail clippers, Emery boards, pocket hugs, combs, hair picks, scarves, winter insulated pants etc) clocks, usb night light - so cute, readers, storage cabinets, stocking stuffers, magnetic book marks, blood pressure cuff, kitchen gagets......The list goes on and on. I did have trouble getting a refund the last time.

[@trishglenn7802]

I've got a PT Cruiser . N U gave me some wonderful ideals

[@daninicole2700]

Such an amazing set up. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@michelleditzler2105]

Great use of every space

[@Unhinged_Adventures_Nomads]

So much fun! 🤩

[@JerryArafatso-zy3gz]

Theresa is the Thomas Alva Edison of the nomad movement 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@carpediem3044]

I adore Theresa's setup, thanks for showing us.. Have a fab Monday Linda and Andy🐻

[@Vovo-zx4ql]

What great yet simple ideas! I really like it. Thanks so much for sharing your home. Keep smiling 😃

[@grammys02]

I love Teresa’s set up! Very smart!

[@lindsaylivinlife6282]

Thank you for sharing this unique build! So many great ideas from the kids kitchen sink and cabinets, to the couch cup holder tray and the Sorbus storage bins that open on top and front …to name a few! Safe travels 🚐

[@esthersaldana9772]

The storage containers with zipper you can purchase on QVC . Several different designs.

[@simplyme2926]

I remember an old commercial that called car keys your keys to freedom ❤

[@Kirbygal55]

What a wonderful set up. She has so many cool ideas. Where did she get the 'couch tray'? Thank you for the tour.

[@SereneandSimpleLife]

Probably Amazon

[@Angela-px1cq]

Teresa I’m 52 I just bought my Honda Odyssey thinking I’ll have paid off when I’m close to retirement this is the BEST build. Very practical. My stow n go are the back seats. The front are heavy but simple to remove thanks for sharing! Its outstanding 🎉

[@crazychick]

Glad to see a fellow Oklahoman! I want to follow her travels for sure

[@JulieAiken]

Wow -- that's gorgeous!

[@donnamartin927]

Wow that’s the way to go!!! I’m so glad to see your van ! You have inspired me as I was thinking of getting one of those vans! So now I will!!

[@MarysLifeOnThisJourney]

Great setup and interview!!

[@denisepelissey6829]

Great ideas and design. Beautiful job Theresa!

[@gailjohnson6670]

Love it.. Especially the child cabinet sink. Well thought out. Thank you for sharing and video. Blessings to you.

[@messenger4969]

Amazing! So well done!!

[@pamelanowell1]

Yes. A very unique van setup. Ty.

[@patsikora5169]

Very beautiful setup !!!❤You have everything !!!!

[@tbacon2784]

Where did you find the folding step stool? Is there a brand name for it?

[@SereneandSimpleLife]

Please see pinned comment at top.

[@debbiblakeslee]

I thought i could build out a Pacifica but it was too small....i got a chevy express 2022 wish me luck hehe 💚💚💚

[@DebbieJeansVanLifeScene]

She sounds like me...had all the recreation vehicles. Lol Still love my minivan.

[@nomadgigi4051]

Great setup I'm very impressed! Well thought out. I like that you have the bed across the width of the car, it gives much more usable space. I'm much too tall to sleep across the width of any car so have to sleep down the length of it. I like the folding step stool with handle, need something like that to get into my Hiace camper driver seat soon as it's getting difficult. Greetings from Australia

[@nanniecath528]

I would be very happy in that setup in my 1998 Holden Commodore sedan. Doing the lap of Australia soon.

[@andyjones207]

Lovely lady. Ace van.

[@jogibbons4149]

one of the best I have seen! Thanks for sharing.

[@JuliaRus460]

Best build yet

[@ekdaufin1485]

Beautiful quilt!

[@Adam-y4i]

Wow that young lady is so talented !! What a great build on Chrysler mini van I love it!!❤

[@bettybrodnan850]

I love the neck fan

[@ondreaheald5223]

How cool is she?! Love her sink set up!

[@Morningdovecamp]

Really nice build 👍. Enjoy! 🚙👍🏜️🌞

[@lynnevincent7160]

I’m in Okc watching you!

[@debra7241]

Love her set up. Please tell us where she got the children’s furniture?? Thank you!🌺💫

[@SereneandSimpleLife]

Please check out link in my pinned comment or in the description of the video. Thanks!

[@trixy1823]

ECR4Kids kitchen sink🥰

[@donnanichols6838]

Safe and happy travels, Theresa!!! Thank you for sharing your home away from home. Love the idea of using children's furniture!!! That was brilliant!!!! ❤🎉😊

[@karencastle6002]

Love the screen idea. Do the weather tech go over the screens, or do you have to take the screen down?¿

[@thesentinel6225]

Love the sink. Maybe meet you at the RTR I'll be there

[@lmk1966]

Beautiful van

[@misst1586]

I like it!