Updated minivan camper tour...fairly minimalist

[@lisamallard]

i NOW HAVE A CARGO CAMPER VAN...CHECK OUT THE TOUR. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZ2rZ6KEmJyhq6c

[@laurieowen8696]

Right? I just collected the wood to raise my bed for storage and then I see the cot!

[@allglad]

Smart swap...IMHO

[@MelissaThompson432]

For the condensation, if you still need something effective: get paper towels, dampen a couple, squirt some dish soap on them, and wipe down the inside of your windows. DON'T RINSE THE SOAP OFF. Dry the soaped glass with more towels. I used to deliver pizza. Getting in and out of the car on rainy days fogged me up really bad, and my defroster didn't work fast. A little Dawn on the windows was miraculous.

[@sp90009]

This is by far the best minivan conversion guide I've seen so far. I like the simplicity, I like careful choice of items and the way they are arranged and packed. And, the vehicle remains in pretty much stock condition (apart from removed seats)! So everything can be easily undone (if required), and the resale value is not impacted.

[@lisamallard]

Thank u, I did cut the back seat belt, it kept getting in my way, ha

[@columbuscalvin8520]

I like this! I have traveled and camped in a couple of minivans, and I have no intention of ever doing anything I would call a "build." The simplicity and usefulness of your setup is a shining example of the reasons not to make the process harder than it has to be.

[@justineruth_]

Calvin R very well said. Her setup is simple, neat, functional & just plain cherry. Great work Lisa!

[@animerlon]

I agree. I studied interior design & one of the first things we learned was the KIS principle, Keep It Simple. The cot is a brilliant idea, plus you can use it outside at the beach. I find so many people insist on a full bed that requires a major build(often over-engineered) & construction at night, then de-construction in the morning. Way to much work for me, i don't even make my bed at home every day. The whole thing was well thought out & organized. My only critique would be the lack of good bug screening. Something with magnets maybe. I also liked the presentation. Clear, to the point, no over explaining or repetition of info that i see in so many of these. Nicely done Lisa, happy trails to you.

[@lukkassuhn6761]

@@animerlon Really, people PC'd KISS?

[@marcygriffin7822]

Columbus Calvin I like

[@kevinramage1839]

True

[@ShemajRagin]

I like your idea of using a cot. It makes a lot of sense. No construction needed. Great job!

[@lisamallard]

thank you

[@lisamallard]

ya they are more narrow than a twin bed, sometimes thats a pain

[@tracymarie5]

where did you get your cot?

[@warlordblee1968]

My Grandpa had a WWII cot, all wood and great to sleep on.

[@deejeff8846]

Junior Henderson did he make you use the scratchy wool blanket like mine did?

[@RileyOutside]

"If I eat while I'm driving I like to wear an apron." OK - like, this is logical, I guess? but I still laughed pretty hard. Love the setup!

[@lisamallard]

lol, thank you

[@econdude3811]

Anyone know what year Kia Sedona that is?

[@lindasue8719]

I used to run a mobile service so I spent most of my day in my vehicle, including eating meals and drinking coffee. I used to apron too! 😊

[@dianer8881]

Eight cardboard file boxes easily fit beneath most cots. For example, 2 for kitchen, 2 for clothes, 2 for towels and 2 for extras. For example, 10 tops x 5 bottoms = 50 outfits. Stack kitchenware.

[@jenniferlorence1950]

I like the Half Vinegar - Half Water idea in the Spray bottle. It's a Great idea. Half water & half Vinegar Cleanses and Refreshes Your body.

[@lisamallard]

I have never tried on my body just for dishes. What kind is safe for body?

[@jenniferlorence1950]

@@lisamallard I think all vinegar is Safe for your body, but for cleansing your body, White Vinegar is the best with the water.

[@monniemoro]

It is your home.I live in a 1981 Chevy Van.I have nothing "built" in my van.Your vehicle should be comfortable and livable,not to be on display.I use 2 to 4. Gallons of water a day.......And extra on hand.Dont forget a small ice chest and baby wipes......Those are gold.....I bought a lot of things such as my stove,Coleman fridge, Coleman ice chest,etc. all second hand.I bought a loveseat fold out bed from the thrift store.You should try there sometime......You can find AMAZING things.HAPPY TRAILS

[@Sarasdad91]

Walmart carries cots too. 3 different kinds. Just about everything u will need to live in a car or van, u can get at Walmart.

[@kelliethorne1200]

And that's no coincidence!

[@1967KID]

Wall Mart got the perfect cabinet for cheap 2 units 5 or 6 drawers hard plastic light and strong enough to use it put a pvc 3/4 countertop on top of the 2 cabinets , my dad got a van in 1974 318 motor 3 speed we put a Hurst on the floor we put institution 1/4 plywood bed sink fridge my best times in wildwood for summer vacation this van lasted until 2014 only thing we change was the timing belt it just will not die he sold it for $5000.00 , he got it new in 1074 for $7000.00 cash we move to Puerto Rico in 1982 and I was living in the van just for sleeping on my grandmother land I had a blast as a teen it was like having my apartment even my 1st son was created in the van lol I'm 52 years old and I want to make a van I'm a. Carpenter since I was 14 years old full time until I broke my back in 2002 I got a house wife 2 girls 10 and 14 years old my wife is scared so I'm going to make it for vacation's my girl's love the dream I got so let's see how do it. I'm just trying to get the best new van for a good price I'm going to keep it simple. I have not seen a pvc build it's lightweight and strong.

[@jadasnowrememberingGigi_Always]

You keep saying you've seen that, and this is my first video of yours and one of my favorites of many, easy and clean!!

[@okmmauh]

I like your simple approach. I did a mini camper with Thermarest on the floor. I put curtain hooks in the holes where the roof meets the walls. I hang small zipped cloth bags from the hooks so nothing is on the floor. So much space.

[@lwoodstock1]

I've been a vacation camper for over forty years, using a cabin tent with cots. My husband is an outdoor athlete...he runs and mountain bikes, and hikes with me and our two collies (mixes). Anyway, when we're at our campsite, I have used a stretchy tube with handles, tied to a tree. I yoga stretch on a mat in our tent. We're going to fix up a minivan as a camper for bear and cougar country, but keep our tent up for dressing and a "living room" during the day. We'll keep our dogs in the back (they share a bed; they are two peas in a pod) where you have your kitchen space. We have a storage pod on top of our car. Since we have a home base, we don't have to stealth camp and we only camp in the mountains and forests anyway. We're planning to take extended trips next year when we retire. I love your set up and videos. You have great ideas. Good luck on van camping in the future. Happy trails.

[@lisamallard]

thank you for your kind words, enjoy your adventures

[@deejeff8846]

Kurt M. It feels so good

[@cmonster6]

Hi this is one of the best descriptive vids I have seen.you are a very practical person and that's what is needed to do what you are doing keep it up

[@lisamallard]

thank you for the compliments

[@yvonnev.bradley9660]

water is one of the most important things you you can have. Each person uses different.Try with what you have don't waste, drinking water is most important. Don't sell yourself short be safe and enjoy yourself.

[@raysills]

Nice tour! Me? I'd like to have 2 gallons of water per day.. at least until I had a handle on how much I really need. You have a very nice arrangement of things in the van. Kudos!

[@lisamallard]

thank you, ya nothing like experience

[@ajammes1]

I love camping but tent camping is not as easy as it once was. You have some great ideas. I love that you chose pink. I am certainly going to 'borrow' some of your very neat ideas for my own minivan. Thanks for making this vid.

[@lisamallard]

thank you, ya gotta love pink, ha

[@lwoodstock1]

I've been tent camping for over forty years. I now have a minivan to use for a bedroom, but a cabin tent for living space. There are pop up tents, like the Coleman instant tent, that a senior like me can set up easy. Just saying, if you need more room or a nice screen room for a living room. Happy trails.

[@lorihamlin3604]

There’s a you tube video that has an incredibly simple Sienna travel setup, cot bed, toilet and cooler. Her name is Vickie Lynn Andre setup has everything I need to travel alone. I’m not planning for any backcountry camping. Doesn’t have to be complicated.

[@lorihamlin3604]

Name is Vickie Lynn on you tube. A Toyota Sienna set up.

[@maryfrady7149]

I also have a cot and its so comfy! in the winter my backside was getting cold so I layed my yoga mat on top. good place to store the mat too. The cot sits up high enough for double stacked totes. I have 4, but the cot sits low enough that I can sit without having my head touch the roof. makes a nice sofa with a body pillow behind me.

[@mzmonicaallday6615]

I like the fact that you have EVERYTHING needed for van camping from a female perspective. This is great! Thanks!

[@maryfrady7149]

I have a wood folding table same as yours I found thrown away. I sanded it and painted some flowers on it. pink!!

[@monicawilson896]

This is one of my very top set ups (you’re 1st version and this update). Thank you for sharing.

[@lisamallard]

Thank you. I have a cargo van now

[@monicawilson896]

@@lisamallard great. I will watch that too. All he best to you. BTW, I appreciate your prepper/survival tips too.

[@DestinationsChronicles]

Well thought out and organized. Love the colorful basket!

[@lisamallard]

Thanks so much!

[@micheledavis3735]

I am of the opinion that you can never have too much water and if flying, there’s no such thing as too much fuel, unless you’re on fire! Love your setup. Very well thought out. As a matter of fact, I’d move into it, today!

[@lisamallard]

Ty

[@gaymiller09]

Thank goodness I have found your video. I have a Kia Sorento and I have been racking my brain to figure out how I'm going to convert it and you have presented me with the easiest solution and I hope you don't mind if I copy as much as my reduced-size will allow. I mean I know that your minivan is longer than my SUV so I will have to adapt. Thank you thank you thank you and good job

[@lisamallard]

thats awesome, feel free to use whatever you can, glad I could help

[@lethalampkin8035]

lisa mallard are you still camping on your Kia. And which Kia is it?

[@cenimadreams]

I carry 40 gallons in my mini van it last 3 weeks boon docking

[@magdaindiaan4235]

Nice setting enjoy your camper van. In front of the doors I use lenoleum or large plastic bags to keep the car clean also in the shower cabine.

[@lisamallard]

Very nice

[@lucycastro9428]

Omg! What a cool set up! It is soooooo cute! So girly, comfortable and practical. More power to you ! 🤩👍🏼

[@kellysheridan4064]

You have a nice setup . You are the only one that I have seen (so far) that has their bed on the passenger side which is exactly what I would do ! I would get pretty Fed up having to walk around my van to get into the back ! And your passenger seat can now be used better too for storage or pet bed ..etc .

[@jessiferri2922]

#1 I LOVE the pink!! And the blue chair is a perfect contrast. #2 super efficient storage system. best wishes for wonderful camping experience's.

[@lisamallard]

Thank you. I miss that van

[@mariad4183]

Great walkthrough! Fantastic setup...loving the pink!

[@lisamallard]

Thanks so much!

[@nomadicbydesign0]

Great set up Lisa. Re the water consumption, when my partner and I free camp in the sand dunes of Noosa, we use up a 20 litre jerry can in 2 days. That's breakfast, lunch and dinner cooking and dishes, handwashing and showers, and boiling water for tea. We take a few soft drinks and coconut waters with us in the esky so we don't need alot for drinking water...and come 5pm it's wine o'clock for me too! Also some people use lemon juice in the spray water bottle for bathing, instead of vinegar; guess it depends on which smell you prefer. :)

[@lisamallard]

lol...wine o'clock..ha. thats alot of water but thats for 2 people so seems right. I have never heard of lemon juice..i have tried alcohol. I think vinegar is much cheaper then lemon juice though

[@codycheney3401]

Hey to save you money on the window fogging problm is to spray shaving cream on the entirety of all the window serface on the inside then wipe it clean with newspaper ! just like that you have incredably clean windows that won't fog up !

[@lisamallard]

thank you, i will try next time

[@pippypapoose]

I agree the conversation mirror is a stupid idea. I have the same van and I couldn't understand why they would even use that space for the mirror.

[@larrykramer6057]

I like it. Not overdone like many. You could spend a few thousand dollars building things in everywhere and not, as a practical matter, have anything more than you have now. I want to be outside so inside does not matter so much to me, as long as it gets the job done. Better to have too much water than too little.

[@KRParr]

Wonderful set-up, so wonderfully well thought-out! And the "PTA" comment about your hygiene container had me ROLLING!

[@mildredmartinez8843]

Of all the minivans that I've seen, this my favorite . I like the minimalists style and the cot is awesome. If I ever go, I'd like a setup like this.

[@michaelkurz9067]

Not much for Boondocking, I will just park at a truck stop, rest area or campground as far as water anytime I stop (convient store) I just buy a gallon

[@PlugginAwayToday]

You could put furniture sliders on the storage boxes to slide in and out.

[@lisamallard]

good idea, ty

[@susanjohn6506]

Or turn the mat upside down & stick it to the box so it slides over the carpet.

[@anomadsharpenerslife7759]

Just stumbled across your channel I live in Fitchburg, Ma and also take care of my dad (Alzheimer's) and will be going full-time nomad if our situation changes I also plan some getaway trips to Maine-N.H. this summer! Just thought I would say and hope you enjoy your lil "campa"!

[@lisamallard]

The Nomad Sharpner wow that's cool welcome, keep in touch

[@VanDwellingLife]

Awesome video. I am downsizing to Dodge caravan and this is such a big help. Thank you 🌻

[@carolynmerritt7100]

I was curious about how a cot would work being so low, but it seems to be fine. You are the 2nd person I've see so far. Didn't know if it would be too low for storage but I like the idea of fold away

[@lisamallard]

It worked well but I have a cargo van now. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZ2rZ6KEmJyhq6c

[@waynehobbs5175]

excellent video. great yet simple setup. 1.5 gallons a day should suffice. your minimalism is inspiring. keep up the great work.

[@lisamallard]

thank you

[@jonidenisehuffling9682]

Wayne Hobbs ü

[@rvingkeepitrolling8797]

Putting reflectics under you would keep you cooler or warmer

[@jannahill7693]

I like your no-build setup too. Your look is so clean and simple. I complicate by having too much stuff myself. I just started solo tent camping on a friend's property this year. I hope to do some traveling but am nervous about doing that solo too. Just do it, right? 🙂. Stay safe!

[@LifeBetweenTheDash]

You have the very best setup. I love the cot and the bungie paper towel holder. Thanks for that. I'm hooking that up today.

[@lisamallard]

thank you very much, enjoy

[@magdaindiaan4235]

Fill a large cola bottle with water alcohol and douche shampo, a hole on top and you have a shower with you. I wash my car with two bottles of water same system as shower. For drinking water i have a galon with a pump. I always have a thermos with hot water for my breakfast and coffee it is always ready to use.

[@lisamallard]

Great ideas ty

[@jenniferlorence1950]

I like that BRIGHT PINK, it's Pretty.

[@lisamallard]

Thank you

[@Condor47488]

Lisa prepping for camping an adventure vids- Awesome.

[@lisamallard]

lol, thank you

[@DOGakaDefenderOfGems]

Wow...what a great set up...the storage organization is fantastic...great job...and who would have ever thought of a "seat belt cutter"...man oh man...thank you...I will be traveling with my three grand daughters who I have custody of, and one is quite young...I am a "be prepared" kind of girl...lol...as you are, I see...lol...I am looking for a seat belt cutter RIGHT NOW...one never knows when one will be in trouble...and if I never use it, I will be happy to have known it was right there all the time I never needed it...lol...as for your asking about how much water one needs while boon docking...I know when I was on the national parks hiking trails site they recommended 4 litres a day per person...that works out to about a gallon of water per day...but as you are well aware, everyone is different in their own habits...and I don't think in that number they took into account showering...that was just for being out in the park overnight camping in the wild...don't know if that helps, but I hope so...great video...new subscriber...looking forward to others...and again, thanks for the seat belt cutter tip...travel safe my friend!

[@dollsway8816]

Get a camper shower it's under 10 bucks and you can control the nozel flow of water, if you wanted to you could use it as a kitchen sink as well!! Just Saying

[@Sillybabyalive]

eow, lots of things packed into that van and plenty of room to spare.

[@sigma_carnivoresse]

this van setup resonates with me! You make it seem possible!

[@lisamallard]

It is, anyone can do it.

[@toddwilliams3194]

i was accually looking threw to see if i can find a simple set up i could do in my van and came across yours thank you it is simple and easy to empty out if needed great set up thank you for tour

[@lisamallard]

thank you, your welcome. good luck to you

[@ryoungs2kayak]

Wow, Lisa, you really have it together. I have been riding my motorcycle around the world for the last six years, and now I am back and ready to do a new chapter in my life. I decided to buy a minivan just today, and started to get ideas about outfitting it here on KZbin just tonight. I will definitely be using a lot of your ideas in my new ride. Now, if I can just remember where everything is once I get it put together. I think I will need a secretary. LOL

[@pammarshall9942]

Be careful showing your license plate. I offer that, unsolicited, based on personal experience. Great build!

[@joanmilano5302]

Great setup! You thought of everything!

[@lisamallard]

thank you but always a work in progress as I travel more will change it up im sure, its fun though

[@glenda6607]

Go Pats! That's a wicked pissah setup!😉 My parents were born and raised in East Bridgewater& West Bridgewater with a little bit of Brockton. Whitman & Taunton thrown in.Happy travels!😊

[@lisamallard]

Very cool! Thank you.

[@TheJanet4321]

Just a suggestion. You kept saying "You've seen this." I'm new to your channel and I'm sure many others are too, so you might want to do a brief explanation of things, even if you think your viewers know what you're talking about. This video was very helpful - thanks.

[@lisamallard]

Thank you, I'm glad it helped.

[@janetbratter1]

IVe been camping in a variety of vehicles, most recently a ‘96 Volvo stationwagon with fold down seats in the back for a bed and turned it into an “art car” with improvised racks and roof storage plus a Walmart bought luggage tray for the rear tow ball. I have not gone for the stealth mode. Since I’m a musician/artist/writer/activist, etc...I’ve figured how to hang my Yucatan hammock from the improvised roof rack and a tree. I can also set up privacy curtains so the side door can remain open. I use a large beach umbrella attached to the roof rack assemblage. I get things that are built for one purpose (at a Home Depot or Lowes) like a light weight metal railing that I placed horizontally at the rear of the roof. It overhangs on both sides of the roof so I can carry things bungied onto it. I painted my (red) hood with black chalkboard paint and created a “public chalkboard” for anyone to draw, write, express themselves. I started taking pictures of the various designs that disappear with a good rain. I’m hoping to consolidate these into some form of publication. (Right now I’ve only put them individually on my facebook page.) The Volvo developed a bad cylinder and I’m told that my best bet is to get a new-used engine. But being a Volvo that would likely run 4 to 5k which I can’t afford until one of the genius grant organizations finds me...(seriously...as I am an undiscovered writer of over 200 songs and have inventions and both fiction and non fiction books in the works...) I also still own my 22’ class-C GMC motorhome that I’ve touched base in every state in my “country”; the South. Your NE accent reminds me of the New England reputation for efficiency and utilitarianism!! Nice...) Since I’m a musician I also carry quite a number of instruments with me several of which I bungee to the ceiling over my bed and across the back. But since neither the Volvo nor the motorhome are running I’ve been fine tooth combing Craigslist for a minivan. I have a friend who owns a small sedan that she removed the passenger seat and built a small bed extending into the rear. She is nowhere near as self-sufficient or organized as your rig and would likely think both you and my set ups to be too dense....I look at a lot of the videos people make of their campervans and agree with you that it isn’t necessary to totally build...though the larger (and way more expensive) vans that carpenter-skilled guys seem to relish building are well crafted projects. I’d rather put my (currently) limited funding into my gas tank. I used to own a VW Westphalia and notice that several van companies have lifted the pop-top roof concept from the VW. Today’s prices are sooooo much more for rigs like that though not to mention that when I traveled all over Mexico (no passports needed...) in my first VW vanagan that I built a camper into before the Westphalia which imho was designed and executed by geniuses and made being a free-spirit a happy experience that today’s strapped for cash kids no longer have....) I look forward to seeing more about your travels once the weather warms up. (Btw I have winter-weather boondocked in 06degrees and with a good sleeping bag it wasn’t a big problem at all...) I find that WalMart parking lots and by most if not all Planet Fitness lots to be ok places to camp overnight. I got a PF membership for awhile when I was in Austin and the YMCA was too conventional...though having a pool and hot tub was missed with the PF membership. I agree that all the noise, and wall of TVs by the treadmills and stationary bikes made staying a member a short term affair. Have you ever used a solar shower from a camping store (plastic bag to sit in the sun to heat up the water. Then hang it on my roof rack for a nice warm shower...) They are cheap and useful though I like your bug-spray jug. Where’d you get that...? Water and vinegar is a great idea too as is drinking raw apple cider vinegar and water everyday to alkalize in our too acidic diet...I don’t use toothpaste. I brush with baking soda and swallow instead of spitting...again to alkalize...You seem to be nearly totally efficient so I can’t think of much to suggest. Oh, I do think that a rechargeable electric supply available at Harbor Freight is a good investment...Mine is the size of a brick. I can jump start my car if needed. It has a USB port and 12 v adaptor, flashlight ...and comes with all the connectors and cords in a nice zippered container...There are larger but way heavier jumpstart boxes that come from there but never seem to last. HB is pretty good about replacing at no extra charge though...I haven’t had a problem with the “brick” (product name: Viking). It can be recharged through the cigarette lighter port while you’re driving or an AC outlet... Stay in touch!! Janet

[@lisamallard]

wow, sounds like a great set-up. thank you. I am looking forward to the nice weather.

[@lisamallard]

I never used that solar bag. I got weed sprayer at home depot. Easy to make

[@JohnJacobSchmidtt]

If you don't have one,you can get. Pretty cheap air inflater for your car. Less than 30.00 think. It plugs into the car and then you can air up any tire. It's been my life saver many times,I thank God I've got it. It's probably less than a pound and is pretty small.

[@PillarStrength]

Nice set up, love the pink. Great ideas. The cot is the best choice I've seen. You can still store stuff underneath.

[@theoldfarmerswife5915]

thanks for this tour! I totally think I can do this! I've been dreaming of taking off in a van and traveling around the USA. I like that I can use mostly what I already have and not have to invest a large amount of money. Make do & add as I go!

[@patriciadavidson3936]

If you come to California, don't pay for air in your tire, just tell then ,, turn on the air,, they are not allowed to charge you, it's the law.

[@lisamallard]

lol, so funny how the states are so different, thanks for commenting

[@schnellerfuchs13]

lisa mallard I always go to Discount Tire. It's free and you won't get your hands dirty.

[@sengarobson2535]

Patricia

[@ledatangen]

In Wisconsin and Minnesota the air is always free at gas stations. I knew vacuums cost quarters, but until you mentioned air costing money, I had no idea places charged for air.

[@Mountain14000Man]

I laughed at your estimate of water needs. I drank two gallons on one eighteen-mile spring hike to Rattlesnake Canyon arches near the Colorado River, then went home and drank a third gallon of water before going to bed. I usually drink a liter of coffee with hot chocolate in the morning when I am camping, followed by about four liters on a typical day hike, at least two liters for cooking, another liter filtered from the stream for washing dishes, another two liters from the river daily touched with chlorine to wash my hair and sweat off my body. That is at least ten liters of water every day or two and a half gallons. I guess that I would budget three gallons per day to be safe, especially since I am not counting one meal and liter of water at a restaurant if I am on the road traveling during the day. On a recent dispersed camping trip, I averaged one ten-mile day hike and about two hundred miles of driving each day. Twenty days, four-thousand-mile trip.

[@Daniel-ly2dw]

I got a lot of Inspiration from this thank you so much. I have a Kia Grand carnival (Australian sedona) same as yours. I also used a cot for my bed love that, I really like where you put your fridge I had mine at the door as you enter the back which was good but it made it hard to get in and out. I also used the seat at the rear as a normal seat and used the space behind the seat for storage but it made it very messy and I didn't use the space well anyways, thanks for the inspiration I ought to make a video if my own soon.

[@lisamallard]

Your welcome, I loved this minivan. Good luck.

[@gladdheart3030]

Very impressive!! you've thought of everything!!

[@lisamallard]

thank you

[@dianedavidson5283]

FWIW, the "conversation mirror" is to check on your small children while you drive. At least, that's what I understand.

[@lisamallard]

True

[@taylortwostore]

I am comfortable on a gallon a day of water. I have a 5.5 gallon water container. So I can go approx 5 days before needing to refill it.

[@lisamallard]

sounds good, thank you

[@Catman1798]

I would have left at least one chair to sit in. Fold out one was funny to see inside the van. The captains chairs are much more comfortable and like you said it’s always good to just sit in a comfortable chair. I’m sure the fold out one is comfortable but I rather sit in the vans captain chair.

[@addjen1972]

I like all of the pink. Gives it personality.

[@lisamallard]

Thank you

[@misskelly9184]

Some people drink a gallon a day. I try drinking a lot of water, it helps with my anxiety. But it depends on what you drink most important.

[@maryfrady7149]

I also have a 12volt seat warmer so next winter I can lay it on my cot! picked it up at a yard sale for $5!!!

[@Debrajoy]

1st of all you cannot have too much Pink!! I think I have the same pink blanket! And plastic tub! So glad I found your video, as I am about to start the process on my Honda Odyssey! I Love the cot idea! I only worry about the bar under you and the edges! I will need some high density foam. I Love your set up sweetie!! I am so sorry it took me soo long to get over to your channel and Sub!! Lov Ya! Debrajoy

[@hammerheadize]

That is a lot of compartments in that little van, wow

[@lisamallard]

I have a cargo van now. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZ2rZ6KEmJyhq6c

[@thatguy2408]

Simple and functional. Like it. One question though. I mean, with the curtain, you really aren’t fooling anybody for the most part. Not a knock or a ding just a set up for the question: why keep the passenger seat? Taking it and removing the rails could open up some very useable space.

[@ledatangen]

So many great ideas that are unique to your set up so far. But the cot instead of building a platform is great! Also having that small chair-especially if it's icky weather outside, the inside is more livable. But the US map placemat and dry erase is a fun idea too!

[@lisamallard]

Thank you for all your kind words

[@leilal8053]

Unfortunately, because of my arthritis(spine, elbows, wrists, hands...you get it....) I don't have tge strength to prime those weed-sprayers, so I opted for the solar shower that I keep on the dash to warm up in the sun. I only fill it halfway because of the weight. It great for washing my hair. 😊🙋‍♀️

[@cybersecretary]

Keep your van! It does have more room than any Element or Prius. It is nice the way you have it now. Less cluttered. A work in progress.

[@maryfrady7149]

You can get a little folding metal shovel at an Army surplus store.

[@sallypickering6223]

And Walmart in the camping section. $10

[@terristenacious2279]

Why do ppl do thumbs down? Just dont watch ppl, we need encouragement it helps us grow

[@debslifesimplified6406]

I keep my car packed like you do. When my friend passes, I will be living in my car.

[@lisamallard]

That's cool, sorry about your friend. What kind of car do you have?

[@maryfrady7149]

I have a bright rug, pinks and reds, and pink and white curtains. fans. reflectix on Windows and a curtain separating the cab from the back. I have my homemade toilet and a garden sprayer shower. tarps. dish pans. a hanging pillow decor, home. a mirror. drop-down built-in DVD player and came with roof racks. I bought a cargo basket for the hitch for carrying wood and other things inside of a locking box.

[@lisamallard]

Sounds awesome

[@allisonthomas8099]

Never show your number plate when making a video

[@queerdor]

Allison Thomas why?

[@allisonthomas8099]

Mr. Ray because of the murders / stalkers out there

[@queerdor]

Their is no public access to that information. Anyone driving down the street would be vulnerable then.

[@MC-hs4mf]

Mr. Ray maybe not legally accessible but with a friend in the L.E. profession. Also have been cops convicted of rape, and or murder.

[@ImAChristianFirst]

That's right. Spend your entire life worrying about what could happen.

[@janicepeck4828]

very neat and organized. such a roomy van.. Like you I thought the cote is perfect. water your carrying not to much. 2 gallons water daily allowing 3 quarts drinking water. SAFE HAPPY ADVENTURES. Enjoy your video,my first viewing of yours.

[@lisamallard]

thank you....enjoy your adventures

[@BruceLyeg]

Very cool set up. I've been watching a lot of minivan camping videos lately and am feeling the urge to get another one and set it up for camping. I'll be watching some of your other videos looking for ideas. Thanks for sharing.

[@cff5571]

It looks cozy and cute!

[@lisamallard]

thank you

[@brinamarie9525]

ya the cot is also foldable if need be. This is a real pretty setup. I like it! I wonder if 2 cots can be set up at a time.

[@lisamallard]

not in my van but maybe if bigger one

[@brinamarie9525]

Nice.

[@maryfrady7149]

I have enough room for 2 in my 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan

[@lydialangfordjoiner765]

Very organized and nice looking- totally enough! Enjoy your hikes- thank you.

[@lisamallard]

Ty check out my new van. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZ2rZ6KEmJyhq6c

[@dianer8881]

A cot seems the most practical. Lots of storage.

[@darrellblair5818]

You had a whole lot of great tips. Really enjoyed your video. 👍

[@lisamallard]

Thank you. I have a cargo van now. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZ2rZ6KEmJyhq6c

[@debikami1]

GreatJob, working on my escape car too😻😻😻

[@lisamallard]

Good luck!!

[@SouthernPatriot1]

Actually vinegar can clean your hair as well plus it gives your hair a shine...removes residues shampoo/conditioner leave behind just FYI and to save space in your already nice setup! Thanks for sharing!✌️

[@norasteel5353]

hi, loved your tour..your set up is amazing! .re: condition for your hair, could be water and vinegar.. I I couldn't sleep on a cot..I'd go for a single bed metal frame from amazon. I'm happy for you! Enjoy your adventure and stay safe!

[@lisamallard]

thank you, ya it is narrow

[@tka3332]

you need a nice rug and curtains on Windows..that to me would make it more homey and have privacy..

[@danmorocco]

I like your idea of a cot as well. It is lightweight too. Simple and nicely done!

[@ImAChristianFirst]

Simple is better. Bins make it easy to organize your stuff. That is also what my family uses on camping trips. Complexity makes living a chore.

[@lisamallard]

i agree, looks neater too

[@jessyskehan1696]

New Sub from Maine! Let our travels and adventures begin!

[@lisamallard]

yaay

[@popstar2257]

Hi Lisa, you may want to consider relocating the battery inverter from underneath where you sleep as they emit radiation. Maybe if you have a stow and go where seats have been removed on the other side of the van or on the front passenger floor. ?

[@lisamallard]

Yes that would of been a better place for it. I have a cargo van now.

[@popstar2257]

@@lisamallard oh nice!! I'll have to catch up on your vids, have a gr8 day! 🌻

[@magdaindiaan4235]

On the back of my car i hang a curtain with veldpron as shower cabine.

[@lindasue8719]

I love the bright , bright colours. However like what others have said it said give away that it's a Girlmobile. Nothing wrong with that, but you would need to keep it in mind depending on where and when you are on your own.

[@thekhellyseebreakerofchain9362]

What a lovely informative video. I am prepping now my 1992 Plymouth Voyager keeping it real simple though. Planning my first trip in my 40s from South Jersey out to Tennessee and Cherokee in the fall then when winter cold weather comes going to head back East to Florida. Going to travel with my chihuahua Javier and been thinking to make a channel to keep friends and family and whoever wants to follow updated on little adventures and such. So far I've been stealth camping locally in South Jersey where I live presently with my grandmother. I am not homeless I'm a caretaker part-time and disabled from PTSD but coming along way so far so good. Nature and Creations sounds as always calms me. Recently caught the movie matinee the other afternoon it was called leave no trace. It was most excellent. I received 100 Rotten Tomatoes which is actually a good thing LOL from my understanding? So it was a character study about a father-daughter relationship and I won't tell you anymore in case you get a chance to see it but I will say it was truly extraordinary and a rare gem in the movie industry as a lot of movies I've seen are older movies that are replicated into new ones but the same old same old. Anyway it's not just about the movie but any van dweller traveler or homeless person and people in general should really check it out. So again thanks for sharing and if you don't mind I'm going to put this in my little folder on my basic KZbin channel as videos that are helpful to help me plan. I am a new subscriber I will always like and comment and I have the notification Bell and I will always be sure to watch any and all commercials since I can't help financially right now and donate to people as I am kind of in that spot myself. but from my understanding if we watch commercials or let them play all the way through it helps those who have a thousand or more subscribers Who are sponsored through any type of commercial get little extra dollar or two here and there. Much love and blessings to all in this quaint little big community. and I do love your ideas especially with the shower. I do plan to join Planet Fitness I think it's like 10 bucks a month or I can grab a shower and do a quick little workout as my band just isn't that big and I get claustrophobic easy so I have to keep things as spacious and simple as possible personally. But you did really really well. I love your organization skills as I have a touch of OCD as well so I need things to be in order to relieve the anxiety and for things to go simpler to it's nice to have them in the proper place. God bless you on your journey and maybe I'll see you out there some time alone our paths. Peace be with everyone and much love. From Misha in South Jersey🙋🏻🚐🐕💕