Solo Female Vanlife Self-Build Budget Conversion

[@elib7311]

THAT’S a VAN??? Dude-looks more like a cozy cabin! I LOVE this!!!!!!

[@d.g.5230]

This is one of my favorite van builds so far. All of the others are people buying new or almost new super expensive vans and doing massive expensive (pro-like) upgrades. This was simple and realistic. I really enjoyed it, and the van looked comfortable.

[@MizzCupcake244]

bunch of rich kids who are raising the prices for the poor nomads

[@Cantworship2gods]

You ever seen chrome and cruz ? They have a channel called vancity vanlife or vanlife vancity. He spends so much money on unnecessary things like his front seats in his current van that cost in the thousands just for seats. Its really ridiculous and he bought another van but it's a ambulance that he is fixing up. His channel is good but he brags to much 🤣

[@vanjoy1781]

I absolutely love these types of vans instead of the sprinter McVansions. The whole idea is to be economic and self reliant. Dig this!!

[@tammieparrishmiller3669]

This needs to be pinned to the top! You are so right! I'm more impressed with what she did with this van than any of those "McMansions"! I would NEVER spend that kind of money to live in a van, and my plan has been to live in something on wheels for some years now. As soon as life allows, I'll be out there! As you said, it's about saving money and being self-reliant. I absolutely dig this!

[@deborahkimball-billups6405]

Yes I agree

[@Swimdeep]

Same.

[@Swimdeep]

@@tammieparrishmiller3669 “McVansions”

[@tammieparrishmiller3669]

@@Swimdeep Oh yeah! That's perfect! Thanks!

[@tammyjowright9955]

I am obsessed with all things tinyhouse/vanlife.. this is one of my favorite builds. I love the simplicity, and the cedar is so warm and inviting. Thank you for sharing!

[@vagabonddeesadventures8491]

Looking at the outside you would never know there is an amazing tiny house inside. You did a wonderful job. Great tour.

[@GoEagles1028]

That sleeping bag insulator, is a simple and kind of genius idea

[@petuniafalco4582]

Always impressed by folks who spend cold winters in their van 👏

[@cathycoryell2351]

Yeah, those -30 degree days that come every winter in Ottawa is pretty impressive to be in a van. I'm sure she stocks plenty of wood for the fire in winter. There's always a week of those Uber cold temps.

[@g.g.hochstetler2286]

😂

[@willowletts6911]

I had a moment of wow that's a beautiful van and then I realized that's my friend hahaha Stunning work!!!

[@boatnbustinylivingconversi5677]

Awe hehe❤❤❤

[@abeach5420]

@@boatnbustinylivingconversi5677 Hiya Jolianne . . . do you by chance have social platform that speaks to the immense issues here in regards to van type of life. Of course if someone has access to land or 'yard' to live at temp. or long term, then that is great, but Vancouver is absolutely not a place that is hospitable to this life I find especially with all the many that are being gone after {like on Slocan in E.Van}.

[@boatnbustinylivingconversi5677]

@@abeach5420 Hi, I mean most issues with campers are the people that squat and dont move. This lifestyle is supposed to be moving around out of respect or others. Alot of people just buy an RV and just park it in one spot and leave garbage everywhere. A home on wheels is ment to be used and moved around in. It's really sad that some people ruin it for others. As long as I move my van and dont stay for more then 1 night I dont get bothered. My friend Jessica has been living un her van for 5 years and moves constantly and doesnt have issues in Vancouver.

[@abeach5420]

@@boatnbustinylivingconversi5677 Hiya ...that is great to hear. Yes a lot of people 'have' to buy a RV type vehicle in our horrendous housing rental market. I do not, but have gone to help a few people in those vehicles as that are little kids living in some and elderly folks in a bad way. I am glad to hear you are safe n' sound and no doubt have a great group of 'peeps' around you. I love your tin ceiling and of course your *guard dawg* haha.

[@TheGoodTheBadTheRowdy]

Yep. There was a local girl folks kept complaining being a homeless. She lived in her original van for 5 yrs after she got out of Military. She was a nurse ft, 3 days at one hospital 3 days at another... shes also been selling stuff she builds. at her brothers she built a 1955 belair, swapped a challenger hellcats 6.2L in after building shell out... her brother an engineer at tesla? haha , he did the awd conversion based on a trackhawk. the inside interior was redone in emola brown, obsidian digital gauges, reverse camera and tesla screen. 6pt massive front brakes, quad rear 4pts...jesus. she drove it to last barrett jacksons to see auctions, someone offered her 400k in parkinglot. she laughed, said make it a million and its a deal. guy ended up says million five, so you wont change your mind! she ended up buying a 5th wheeler tinyhouse, sold her van, and got a f350 crewcab utl shortbed dually 4x4. She bought land and built 4 shedkit cabins. rentals have been EVERYDAY booked year straight. She just got a used highroofer and motor blew in it. Shes swapping a diesel from commercial van into. but shes sponsored 3 dv abuse survivors builds, in a rental shop space. Shes since paused nursing and is contemplating traveling nurse. she does remote cs for an insurance company which offers her insurance and etc. as well for a medical billing company, also offers her benefits for remote work. she earns more from home on a keyboard then at hospital. wowsers. im sure shes got other side hustles. all from a young woman people thought was homeless. hahaha.

[@kittycat1302]

Amazing, inspiring story! Thank you for sharing!

[@INOMORETHNU]

That is super awesome!

[@soverycarrie8834]

I love the patio tiles under the bed. It reminds me of the Froli bedspring system used in boats and RVs (which we had in our Navion Class C). The patio tiles don't have springs of course, but your idea to use them to give a little lift to prevent mold is a clever and affordable option. Thanks for sharing the fun rolling home!

[@raydewitt517]

Love the ventilation panels under your bed! I’m gonna try them in my truck camper.

[@FromDeadtoAlivePodcast]

I love how personalized and unique this build is. Truly a one of a kind build. 💓

[@Gunzbaldwin]

That amount of creativity and ingenuity is astounding. The knowledge and skill to make this functional is fantastic. Brains, brawn and absolutely beautiful. ❤️

[@jbman413]

Love the sleeping bag windows awesome idea think I will try it on my 25foot bus

[@kellypoulos8702]

You did a lovely job, cozy and charming! Travel well.

[@abra3cadabra3]

Very nice!! Very cozy. This is the kind of van build that I love.

[@silverbreezeRn]

I love the tin ceiling and the velcro piece over the fan!

[@eleanorcramer7986]

I got a very warm cozy feeling visiting your mini home on wheels full of charm and functional features

[@debrandw246]

This is so beautiful. I am so impressed. This is the best van build I have ever, ever, seen. Wow. I love your van.

[@duane4972]

Gas One makes a dual fuel version of her one burner stove that uses either butane or propane, about $35 on Amazon. I have one to compliment my Camp Chef 2 burner stove/oven, which I highly recommend. It'll bake a 9"x13" pan, or a 12 pound turkey. I love to cook and live fulltime in my van!

[@maggiecraigcatholicspeaker]

I love this build! I like how she managed to make the build cheap and still so comfortably and homey. And I could totally tell she's a hairdresser - she's got great hair!

[@Crimsonking2006]

Thats cool, less work than owning a house and apartment...save a lot of bucks on cost of living I'd imagine. And its a comfy place too.

[@karenmessinger9609]

She built a home, a cozy cabin like home. Beautiful!!

[@carolkokx9638]

Beautiful

[@debscreepy]

Very cozy setup! I love it. I really liked her little safety wall so she doesn't get burned by her woodstove while sleeping.

[@eloyanzaldua1889]

Very nice and cozy. You gals seem to really kno how to make it homely. I havent started my 7 window bus yet, still checking all mechanics first. I'm gonna start hanging out with women that have a van or bus cus my ideas are not near as great as yalls videos. I love ur simplicity, great job. Becareful n enjoy life.

[@GoodCybrations]

Good for you! self sufficient. A DIY TIP: Look for Cabinet making shops that have a left over bin for free wood scraps they leave outside. In the two cities I live in I have seen that from my visits to the shops I have gone to for other things.

[@DonnaCrow-HealingSchool]

Well done, girl. Love the cozy cabin look.

[@tsnc9]

You did a fabulous job on your van remodel. I absolutely love this!

[@eiryamorlais4978]

I echo D.G.! I remember watching this in the past. So humble per the old van /re-purposed/inexpensive supplies - yet, so charming as well!

[@donnamcardle8928]

You glow, girl, what an amazing job you did with an old 1979 van! Not only is it practical and functional, but really stylin, too! Safe travels and much joy to you!

[@Trippyboho]

Omg her puppy I couldn’t keep my eyes off of it 🥺🥺🥰🥰so cute 🥲

[@braveheart977]

Beautiful and cozy. Love it. And the dog is precious.

[@sophiemarcaurele]

Cozy lil’ cabin! The fireplace and tin ceiling makes this 🔥🚐😍🤗

[@rosaliamartinez8956]

Your home is amazing and you did a wonderful job. KUDOS!

[@theresedignard4267]

Charming build. Well done. Thanks for sharing.

[@h.a.barker412]

Nicely done, love all the wood and creative ways she made use of all the nooks and crannies.

[@RA-tj8lv]

Very nice 👌 it looks cozy with all the wood 🪵😀and I like the walls separating the bedroom from the rest. Great job! 👍

[@alnicholson4344]

Beautiful van. I've just finished my Mercedes 413 (which in hindsight was too big for what I needed. Still need to put in a little wood stove and solar but it's getting there.

[@LOCDLIFE]

You can buy screen door weather stripping in rolls at the hardware store. Its cheap and it may require 1 or two layers but it works. I bought door seals on ebay that did seal my van get 1/2 or 1 inch stripping in rolls it has a tacky back side on it. 👍 😃

[@emeraldearth7]

You haven’t failed! You’ve excelled! Keep on trucking! Great work on your van!

[@coreyvaughn7381]

Great job!!! It looks like a cozy cabin, just on wheels!!! Love it, you should be very proud!!!!!

[@billnad]

Awesome book choices there. And love the wood everywhere.

[@UnKnown-zy1km]

I just stopped back in to see your build again. Its one of my favorite van builds inexpensive interior build that looks great. You most certainly did a wonderful job it beautiful inside it definitely got the cozy comfy cabin vibe I love it... Also your little pom pup is adorable just as cute as can be. I have a pomchi half pom, half long hair Chihuahua. She acts like a pom, she has a pom personality, not a Chihuahua. Poms are super smart all they want to do is please their owner. They are very loyal and loving dogs. You can't ask for a better dog. Your pom is beautiful I bet he/she is fantastic company perfect van dog. I just love my little pomchi she is the best dog ever. Im sure you feel the same about your pom. You two take care of each other and be safe out there. Best Wishes

[@cynthiadavis2338]

I really like the wood inside your van. Very good job.

[@zendog57]

Really pumped over the tin ceiling. Super cool. Looks awesome

[@Nanno00]

I LOVE that she has a woodstove in there! Nice and cozy with the cedar.

[@jojordan5868]

Wow, look at all that hard work inside the van. Pretty cool.

[@lorihutton4719]

I found you and your home very lovely. The doggies kinda cute too. Lol. I loved the wall behind your seats great all round build. Have fun but be safe always. You and that 4 legged baby enjoy,can't wait to see more of you two

[@missycitty9478]

Love this build! Probably the nicest, more cozy one I've seen so far!! Great job!! Cute pup too!! ❤

[@johndoherty6687]

Feels good to watch your video, you have done so well and will inspire others to live a free life. I like your attitude of giving it a go, its how we learn fast! Good luck and God bless x

[@theroaDmotar6177]

Love Love your van! I have been planning 4.5 years to hit the road and I finally did it 11/1. Now just have to stay out there. Best of luck to you and happy trails!

[@mrffe]

Congratulations and best wishes on your adventures!

[@sylviaw11]

so pretty this build 🚙 ! i luv the tin ceiling ! I'm from Quebec, I lived in Ottawa for over 10 years

[@Tam.I.am.]

I really like how this one looks. No attempt to make it look like a run of the mill house inside, just the storage and compartments and stuff that are needed.

[@ritalopez9742]

You are so awesome, I live out of a 1990 gmc vandura and I love it. I have everything I need in it, but of course the bed and the stove are my favorite items. I go down south for the winter and then travel up north for summer.

[@michaelirizarry5037]

oh wow that van build looks amazing. and i love the little furbaby. so cute.

[@melodybroome6203]

Looks so cosy and love how the bed is slightly enclosed too!!

[@UnKnown-zy1km]

I think she did a fantastic job converting the inside of the van it looks so cozy and comfy cabin on wheels. She should be proud of what she built...

[@maryeliason1504]

Nice home & beautiful cat and doggie. ❣️

[@sharonoldham4374]

Love all the wood. She did such a great job on the inside. Love the wood stove.

[@krystenserack2105]

I too live in Ottawa and just turned 30 and am clearly looking to live in a Van😂 I'm very excited to see what advice your videos can offer!

[@Peace4All09]

Love her van, the style, lots of edge, my kind of van!

[@carjam49]

ingenious and cozy

[@shelliebancroft4145]

You ladies that are out there living in your van are amazing. We lived in a van for a year and half not by choice but because I would not give up my 15 teen year old German shepherd he was are life and he never did any thing to be abandoned by us. So we sacrificed ourselves to save are fur child and would do again if had be. Good luck with your new Adventures. Love your van the smell of cedar is amazing.

[@alliereesor115]

A beautiful home, it suits this lovely, thoughtful young woman perfectly.

[@weekendlovinggypsy1737]

I absolutely love all the wood and the tin ceilings. You did an awesome job girl.

[@roam2beborn323]

Great girl, I know the failing but we can tear it out and keep working and changing our build till we get how we want, not how people think we should, peace

[@eloyanzaldua1889]

Hope ya been well out there. Just love how brave you are and I love your simplicity and it stands out the most out of a 100 videos I've seen! Take care from louisiana.

[@Paul.Douglas]

I absolutely LOVE it when you young folks use your noggins and make these things happen! I'm an old dude, so I don't mean to sound condescending when I say "you young folks." Very impressive!

[@BreakerInc]

I have a 1997 Ford E350, low roof, and it's great to see another van that doesn't have those high roof. I'm short, so a short van is fine. :3

[@orlandobabe]

Your design and construction work is so brilliant. And you got a stove! That is so awesome!

[@dianeditty966]

Love how you built your camper van. Thank you for all of the tips on how you did things.

[@jenniferfelts]

Great Build♡♡♡ I feel bad though $ 12 grand is outrageous---You have a wonderful cozy home and I love your Cedar & Tin on the ceiling!!! Best part is you don't have a mortgage and if you want to wake up next to the ocean you can❤❤❤

[@theresedignard4267]

Awesome build. I did not see her fire extinguisher and fire/CO monitor. How nice that young people can recognize that you don’t need much to be happy, and you do not need much to escape the RAT RACE. She did a great job building her tiny home on wheels. Round of applause. Thanks for sharing.

[@boatnbustinylivingconversi5677]

Thank you so much!! I have a co2 sensor and a fire extinguisher for sure!! Always stay safe :)

[@tess8822]

I admire you went for it and learned! I am stuck and want to act! I am 67 and want to change my life Noone understands but I am Air Force brat and remember moving every 3 years lived in an Airstream or base housing on the road in summer visiting family far away so am a gypsy in my soul! Thank you for sharing! Oh to be young again but when I get my Van it will take me back!

[@Pammellam]

I love your wood stove. I love you bed. I love your van! I’d need a longer bed, I’m almost 6 feet. But otherwise, so cool!

[@Monster_Mover_Stocks]

Simple and convenient. I like it. However, if I had to spend $12,000 to keep it running, I would have sold the van "as is" and upgraded to something newer than a 1979 van.

[@deannedflrocks5337]

Trouble is it's not just a van to her..its her home.

[@jfcjr4584]

I think it's kind of cool she opted to keep this old van going instead of seeing it junked.

[@robertstrohlin6051]

I'm living in an 84 junkass RV. Im feelin ya there brother. Do your homework is the lesson here. Although. It is a sweet set up. And she's smokin hot. So the dude who ripped off. Oughta have his ass whooped!

[@AlejandroSanchez-rx6gv]

! ! CAN'T WAIT ! KEEPING ME MOTIVATED ! THANKS VERY MUCH FOR SHARING YOUR AMAZING ADVENTURE Aloha Always very Kool

[@eddiespagetti8395]

Hello. I like the wood in the van. Great idea keeps heat in good. Awesome. Cedar is great for this too. Nice ceiling tin is so nice too.

[@romasingh2572]

Awesome conversion by a strong lady with a cute dog❤️❤️❤️❤️stay safe

[@clarks58]

Great job. Looks like you will be enjoying life. 😊 Really admire your ability to keep costs down while maintaining a great look. Your advice to just fail and learn is the greatest life advice ever.

[@berlinbooth902]

Thank you I am in the process of converting my van. Great ideas from you. Thanks

[@cliffpearce5772]

Awesome interior build

[@marianaya5824]

Very good innovation. I love the ceiling and all the details you improvised. Good job!

[@r.d.ontheroad-1094]

You built it for you and no one else! It was or is a start for you and it's better to have a van that you can work on, than none at all! I think you have done a nice job and remember it's you that's living there! Nice work! Stay safe and enjoy!

[@empathicone21]

Are there other videos of this young woman? I think she needs and deserves a support team of good, honest people.

[@uniquelykmee9688]

This is what I want to see when I say van life!! Also I'm so happyto see a build that various weather conditions ....awesome job

[@tthomas6013]

Love your HOME! Beautiful 💜

[@TVCAVEMAN213]

You did a wonderful job

[@geraldineross5168]

Very sweet how you did the conversion congrats! Such a precious companion life is happier with a dog.

[@rokasrerroca7399]

Super cool! Traveling the road less traveled in style!

[@traceymuir6048]

Love this inside - beautiful wood and ceiling - so innovative. Well done!!

[@iambrian769]

Enjoyed from the Caribbean 🇻🇨🇻🇨🇻🇨

[@plutoplatters]

I really like the natural wood interior...

[@ArizonaRed]

Wonderful design!

[@joycewalbert1413]

Looks so inviting! I love it! Congrats!

[@tWz4462]

I'm so proud of you . Great job for someone .. who is new happy home🙏🙏🙏👍

[@axelbob1]

I really like nearly all the self build vans but I LOVE this tour and the work you've done. You're on my list of favorites.

[@meandmysunshine1]

A very lovely van! So cozy!

[@DLY0898]

Bravo for doing a budget conversion. 👏👏👏👏👏

[@martywilsonlife]

The van looks amazing. Since I viewed this video less than 15 hours after it was posted, I figured there would be a chance the I could get one of the five 50% off coupons. Not to be a downer, but there was no button to press in order to add the coupon codes. Maybe this is a limitation because I tried to buy the battery via my phone. I couldn't even put in the 7% coupon code. The 50% would have been nice!