She Built Her Dream Tiny Home on Wheels - Solo Female Van Life

[@everywherewithclaire]

What an honor to be featured! Thanks for sharing my van build

[@TinyHomeTours]

Thanks so much for filming with us! We greatly appreciate it!

[@meridethhendry5733]

Beautiful van. Very well built and planned.

[@leslieobrien4690]

Really L❤VE how you arranged your floor plan and cabinets. The best use of available space I’ve ever seen!

[@yvetteandjorgenlarsen9753]

Well done! I like how you kept everything simple. I'm amazed that you built it yourself! In 2014, I bought a 2003 22' Winnebago Rialta for $35,000, picked it up in CA and drove it home, cross-country. Only took 2 days driving and 1 night boondocking to fall in love, and I still love it in 2024. I prefer to have propane onboard. I don't live in it, but I take 3 month-long trips/yr plus shorter campouts closer to home. I would have done more, but I had 3 small grandbabies. I lived in it for 2 months in Florida last winter, and it was hard to come back home to all this stuff! I had a 38' sailboat earlier, and I lived on it for 3 years after I became a widow. I was a tent camper in CO until age 61. Cozy is good! God bless you!

[@HeatherJacobs-r5h]

Your build is absolutely beautiful, well thought of and bright and airy. Love that you have your dog with you. Safe travels. Heather 🇨🇦

[@rogertemple7193]

This is another awesome tiny house on wheels and i like how she fixed it all up on the inside it is really amazing how good it looks thank you again for an awesome home on wheels have a wonderful week.🇺🇲🚌🚐🇺🇲

[@carolemmwilliams-UK]

Wow! What a fantastic Tiny Home Van. Every detail has been well planned Well Done, Clare 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@joeythenomad]

Those DIY modifications definitely keep van life interesting, awesome that you were able to use old wood and adjust as needed.

[@everywherewithclaire]

Thanks! I love having that wood countertop - makes me think of my dad

[@juliamaxwellmarin]

This is an absolutely beautiful build...thank you for sharing it.

[@marcellaorourke8997]

This is the van of my dreams! Great job on the build. I will watch this over and over for sure!

[@GodDogPassport]

Love how bright and authentic it is

[@thepandemicdiva3369]

Your build is very well thought out. Congratulations!

[@freedomontheloose]

Awesome set up, Great Job!

[@larrydarnellfilmandvideoll6226]

Beautifully done, thank you for sharing so many details as it makes it that much easier for others and saves us time during our process

[@jillychurch5514]

Fabulous design!! Well done you 🎉🎉

[@bethgreen5587]

Wow. Great job. You are inspiring

[@elainelipscomb1476]

I use tension curtain rods in my cupboards.great to keep things in place

[@ann66pearson4]

You did a great design job and build. So glad you're enjoying your travels.

[@bonriver9420]

Beautiful van build. Everything is so organized and pretty.

[@communispider4643]

So clean and looks very comfortable

[@plauditecives]

Well done you! Love your story. You are very well spoken. You must work in communications. I love the views from your windows. Makes me feel so nostalgic for that type of travel. Wish I had done it when I was younger, but raised in a family where caution was the everyday mantra. I live vicariously through good souls like you.

[@everywherewithclaire]

Thanks for your kind words! It's never too late to start! I hit the road at 32 and I've met so many people in their 40's, 50's and even retirees!

[@raylenetatum8185]

Beautiful build. Love it!!!!

[@joanneganon7157]

Very well done, bright and light! Happy Trails 🎉 JO JO IN VT 💞

[@harriethunter8910]

Van looks wonderful. Warm greetings from Australia.

[@therealkingofspadesvlogs856]

That's amazing I love your videos keep up the good work

[@OutdoorGurl24]

Great design and use of space!

[@aletheasmith1013]

Love your Tiny Home Van❤ it’s perfect 👍🏽

[@TheSushmaHomeSellingTeam]

I am proud of you and your courage in pursuing this kind of life. ✨✨

[@rachelkelly7117]

Wow, what a beautiful talented lady ! Gorgeous van x

[@marywatkins9438]

This is a lovely van. I confess that the $70,000 price tag is a little rich for my blood. But, you do get what you pay for. I’m sure you’ve gotten your money’s worth. And you have the peace of mind knowing that the components are quality and will last. You have a beautiful furry travel companion, btw.❤

[@van_trippin5260]

It is very nice, but not 25k nice! Guess tradesmen charge a lot over there?!

[@everywherewithclaire]

@@van_trippin5260 it was self built, so no labor cost. That's just the cost of the materials. You should look into what windows, AC units and lithium ion batteries cost!

[@beebuffalo1582]

Beautiful van build, great job. Enjoy and safe travels👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻.

[@purelightlove8888]

Love it 💓 Nice Job…!!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌎 FUN!!

[@familyfun1543]

Awesome build! Great planning and execution, would love to see it in person.. 🙌🏼💯

[@tammycruz8189]

What a Gorgeous Build

[@bee-anca236]

Wow this is an amazing build!!!!

[@hollyvick181]

Amazing van!

[@marthamaeda8257]

Beautiful! well organized small place ❤❤

[@rebeccacartier153]

It’s really hard to pay attention to the van story, when the cutest dog is lying belly up behind her living its best sunbathing life.

[@LucariosTrainer]

My thumb was in the way, I didn't even notice the dog 😂

[@GodDogPassport]

I noticed that same cuteness shot

[@thereseshine7506]

I'm very impressed by your building abilities! I love your van! It's airy and sleek. I'm not sure why vanlifers don't use their showers, though. Thank you for the tour!

[@everywherewithclaire]

Thank you! I don't use the shower because I generally find it's more annoying to constantly find places to fill my fresh water tank than to pop in for a quick shower. Plus, if I shower at gyms I can use unlimited hot water but if I shower in the van it's water on/off to conserve the limited amount in my tank- it's just not as satisfying :)

[@yvetteandjorgenlarsen9753]

I have an indoor and an outdoor shower, and it is easier to shower outdoors in my bathing suit, just like my sailboat's deck shower. If I'm boondocking or have to be indoors, I prefer to wash up using a warm, wet washcloth to conserve water. But most of the time, I'm using a campground shower.

[@barbarawilliams236]

Love love love your van set up ❣️❣️❣️

[@1WHATSUP1]

Great job. Good on you. Good luck

[@rhondamckinley4373]

Thank you!

[@Cloudwanderervanlife]

Great looking van! Working on my build now. Very basic compared to this😢

[@equinevoicesuk]

I have your globe lights! I love them but mine hangs around a large mirror and unit . Well done on your home :)

[@itoldyouso2137]

Love your setup 🔥🔥

[@VirginiaBarber-nv9hj]

Well-done!!!

[@jerimow8400]

Great job!

[@davidbraxton6600]

THIS IS REALLY COOL BUILD 😎

[@melbawoods6513]

I love your home 🏡

[@andreamantovani5354]

Excellent build

[@Sheilah_LucasGraphics]

Beautiful Van!!! ❤

[@gretavains8707]

Boy, oh boy. you did well on build. I just lost my little dog one week ago. I just kept focusing on your beautiful dog. However congratulations on your build😊

[@everywherewithclaire]

I’m so sorry for your loss 😢 sending you peace

[@gretavains8707]

@@everywherewithclaire thank you very much

[@HildaAcosta-y1k]

ME GUSTA TU CASA❤

[@1981pjt]

Someday I'll have a van or a enclosed trailer turned into a camper ❤❤❤ just gotta understand all the solar stuff just seems really confusing to me

[@SteveAngieThatcher]

Love it! One of the most attractive vans I’ve seen. Curious. If you don’t use the shower, where do you shower? The outside one, or do you have an apartment or something?

[@everywherewithclaire]

Usually at planet fitness or campgrounds! There surprisingly easy to find and about $5 per use (but I pay $25/mo which gets me into every planet fitness across the country)

[@joyhobbs5431]

nice!

[@hongngo8768]

That’s 😎in side 👍👍👍

[@tomastelensky-vlog8723]

Amazing video, full of great tips!! Anyway, why did you use the shower only twice? Is it because it's somehow not comfortable? Any regrets with the design? At my flat, I shower every morning, to refresh and wake up. Do van people feel less the need?

[@westonpekar94]

It was so hard to pay attention cuz you're so beautiful❤

[@RoseMarr-j6j]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@reginayoung8130]

Beautiful van. How much would a solar system like you have cost roughly?

[@everywherewithclaire]

The panels are about $100 each (x4), the batteries run $800-$1000 each (x4), and the inverter was about another $1000. There's a few hundred more for the wiring and fuse/circuit breakers. All in I think it landed somewhere around $6,500 for materials. Of course, you could get away with fewer batteries and save some money!

[@audreyheart2180]

💜💜💜

[@equinevoicesuk]

Just noticed your dog in the background lol

[@Chelsea-zj5lx]

First one her ❤🎉

[@محمدترکدز]

سلام خسته نباشی ❤🍀🌺🍀

[@bellat63]

How do you use a air conditioner? Do you plug it in somewhere?

[@loserbvtch561]

the couch and the drawer is like a coffin huhu,

[@vanhuynh9341]

👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@totot99]

I swear I've seen that other woman from a different tiny house/van (can't remember which) video. Who is she?

[@mohamedaouiche8419]

Hi

[@SteveFontaine99]

Beautiful space! Im an indoor air quality expert and can assist with any concerns you have.

[@hollyvick181]

So, where do you shower?

[@everywherewithclaire]

Mostly Planet Fitness, campgrounds, local rec centers etc. They almost all have $5-7 day passes and private showers

[@janeburton7647]

Hi - Very interesting Van build story! Appreciate your sharing it with us. 🏕🏕

[@helpthepoor7043]

❤❤hello

[@janeburton7647]

@@helpthepoor7043 Hi 😊

[@spzzz556]

What’s her KZbin channel?

[@everywherewithclaire]

Right here!

[@CynthiaWithLove]

Where does she shower then?

[@PatrickMcCoyJr]

My issue with all of these conversions is you are improving an asset that will eventually stop working. Eventually you won’t be able to get parts and it becomes harder to maintain years down the line. I get for up to 10 you are probably okay. But long term this just makes zero sense.

[@jarviscross215]

I like your van tour and you look amazing! Are you still single because I'm very interested in you.

[@keithr2203]

Someone please help me understand…. How do people like this and young people like this have the 70 grand to spend on a little vehicle and drive around and pay to park and live in 30 ft.² for years? I like the Idea, but day to day, hour to hour, safe places to stay every night of there lives. Who has $70,000 laying around before they even start moving this vehicle ?? Some these big sis is using the bathroom or taking a shower is an arduous task every day as compared to living in a small apartment or a small home… I wanna understand this because it sounds fun but when you have a job to go to every day and you come up to live in a little van with 30 ft.² or 20 ft.² people go nuts did you can’t even walk around in it you gotta sit in the same spot Dan and day out. I get the upside you have some freedoms, but let’s be real I mean like every day real.

[@TinyHomeTours]

Thanks to remote work, seasonal jobs, and the affordability of the lifestyle many young people have the freedom to choose nomadic life as opposed to a traditional lifestyle.

[@yvetteandjorgenlarsen9753]

Everyday real is you need to be personally suited to being in a cozy space and really loving it. As a senior with lifetime pass, National Parks are half price, but each one has a camping limit. I've found lots of free camping spots in many states over the years using a camping app. I've never stayed in a parking lot of any kind. I'm not out driving every day. I really prefer a very simple life. I make my own food, which keeps costs down. My used 22' Winnebago camper van cost $35,000.

[@everywherewithclaire]

I bet you sit in the same spot on your couch every day 😉 it’s not that different. Spend more than a decade climbing the corporate ladder while not increasing your cost of living and voila! You have assets and investments that pay bills. It doesn’t happen overnight but the idea that young people can’t be smart with money is sad and misinformed. PS. It’s 90sf 😂