VAN TOUR: 2020 Chrysler Pacifica minivan no build camper.

[@independentthinker9113]

Thank you for showing the BRANDS on all of the wonderful items!!

[@UnboxWarehouse]

Looking good mom. Glad you are enjoying life!

[@RamonaRambles]

Thanks! Having sooo much fun figuring it out!

[@Debrajoy]

I love the simplicity getting ready to do my Honda Odyssey

[@LittleMo777.]

Love your setup! Thanks for links to clothing!😊

[@ButterflyTracks]

You are welcome. 🦋

[@janetkoball44]

This lady has a lot of gadjets and likes them and it sounds like she really uses them. Nice gal. Thanks for a good video.

[@RamonaRambles]

Well, thank ya ❤

[@youngheart1065]

Fantastic tour! Loved having the brand names and where to purchase them!

[@RamonaRambles]

Impressive editing, Jan! Ya made me look good❤

[@ButterflyTracks]

You did look good! 😍

[@dsmit9958]

Super awesome and you always look beautiful. Love you cuz - Diana

[@RamonaRambles]

@@dsmit9958 Love you, too. Hope you can camp with us sometime. Do what I did. Join a group, throw your stuff in the car, and try it out. Promise you’re gonna love it!

[@stormfaith]

@Romona Benson… Great van tour. Stay safe, out there.

[@tonyastokley5165]

@@RamonaRambles my biggest worry is being alone as a lady and but I wanna camp so badly with great ladies like you guy ! Love love love your van ! I have a class A motor home but I can’t afford to travel in it now with the cost of fuel ⛽️ and being able to travel more places so I have an suv I now want a van I can do this as well and I see so many people who seem so kind and good people! I pray I truly can ! My baby is graduating soon and I need to find myself so badly my life has been about everyone but me :-( turning 50 the 3rd of may is a real eye opener and my babies have there own lives and relationships so I need this ! I’ve been looking for remote work on the side besides idk I pray I get to meet up with you beautiful souls one day ! Safe travels ladies and may you find everything your dream of

[@Bernimv]

Excellent with identifying brands of items used. She did great

[@cah7767]

Great gadgets and tips. Another great video tour, thank you for sharing!

[@ButterflyTracks]

Thank you, Carol. 💙

[@ShellieSager]

I bought my (new to me) 2020 CPL (same colors) in December - love it!

[@ButterflyTracks]

Me too! 🙂

[@lisachennault575]

People say it’s safer to sleep an get in an out on the passenger side because if you’re parked in town you are using the curb side instead of the street side. Love your videos. Thank you 🙏🏼 for sharing.

[@ButterflyTracks]

Thanks, Lisa.

[@RamonaRambles]

I’ll probably rarely be camped in town, but I agree I’d like to switch it around. But for now, I need easy access to the passenger side middle seat for my grandson’s car seat. His mom wants it there so Gramona puts it there. 💚

[@debrabain7564]

Enjoyed getting some more new ideas. Very nice set up. Thanks for sharing👍

[@sandeedobberstine5591]

Zombies happen 🤣🤣thank you for the tour and sharing your gadgets! Such great info. Happy and safe travels!

[@alicemesa9436]

I like that she carries a "barf bag," you never know.????!!!!

[@monana1711]

Loved meating Ramona at the meetup!

[@LifeBetweenTheDash]

Loved every part of her van. Thank you for all the gadget ideas.

[@LeilanisJourney]

Loved her set-up. Thanks for sharing.

[@phabulouss1]

Love her spunk: “Hey, yaw, I’m old, ya’ll gonna have to come see me. 😆 Yes! 🙌🏽

[@ButterflyTracks]

🙂👍

[@phabulouss1]

@@ButterflyTracks Woohoo! I just subscribed. 😊

[@newgrowthclay]

One thing... She'll never be out of a fan! Lol. Love it and love the channel... I admire you ladies!

[@ButterflyTracks]

😊 thank you

[@RamonaRambles]

You are sooo right! I HAVE to have a working fan when I sleep. That means I have backups for my backups. 😂

[@LR-sf7te]

Its a Florida thing lol

[@duplicateify]

😆

[@aprilbaxter2578]

I love these meet-ups and van tours. They encourage me. The women are all so friendly and helpful. I like that they tell us the brand name of all the products they use and like. What is the Google tracking they are talking about?

[@RamonaRambles]

My family tracks me using the” find my” feature on our iPhones. Not sure about the google tracking.

[@ButterflyTracks]

There is also a feature in Google maps called Location Sharing.

[@yitrium6636]

Hello! My 2020 Pacifica Limited is being delivered today and I will be setting it up to travel like you are doing. I actually live in Kingsland, just north of Jacksonville. We may be passing each other one day!

[@ButterflyTracks]

We have a Facebook group for women who are interested in traveling and camping. It's for women only and I hope you can join us. A safe place to exchange information about nomad adventures, caravans and meetups. Butterfly Tribe Women Who Camp 💙 🦋 💙 facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share

[@IslandBuzzy]

I loved this interview! Ramona, your spirit & energy are so encouraging! I, too have kids & grandkids in 3 different states here in the continental US and I've been dreaming & planning to do exactly what you're doing. I'm a camper and used to have an RV-Trailer, but this will be the first time for me solo. Thank you for your information & wisdom!

[@ButterflyTracks]

We have a Facebook group for women who are interested in traveling and camping. It's for women only. A safe place to exchange information about nomad adventures, caravans and meetups. Butterfly Tribe Women Who Camp 💙 🦋 💙 facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share

[@IslandBuzzy]

@@ButterflyTracks Thank you! I'll check it out! 🦋

[@Armetricesjourney]

I love Butterfly Tracks!!!❤

[@ButterflyTracks]

Thank you! 🤗

[@rosaliamartinez8956]

Very organized and the seating and sleeping area is genius !

[@docink6175]

Ive been car camping for ages but you can ALWAYS learn.. the shelf in the cooler idea is a game changer!! isobutane isnt propane OR butane. Isobutane can be $$ and difficult to find but you can get an adapter to use a 1lb propane bottle, its less expensive, burns hotter so you use less fuel, down side is the bottles are bigger.. I have that hand warmer, we were on a trip and I was digging through my bag and came across the warmer, I switched it on and handed it to my then 12yo granddaughter to hold... it started doing what it does and she said "Pop its getting hot" I asked her what she did to it, it shouldnt get hot, I hope it doesnt EXPLODE...my prank almost backfired because she started putting the window down to toss it!! lol... Gdaughter 1..pop 0.. most usb things use 2 or 3 basic plugs, the majority of mine, phones, fans, lamps, hand warmer etc can all charge off the same cable.. I have some health isses and go on trips so I also share my location with my kids.. not long ago I wet with my daughter on a spur of the moment trip to NC, I got a call early the next day from my son.... uuuuhhh whatcha doin pop???

[@ButterflyTracks]

Thanks for the info. Like you said, you can always learn. Also, thanks for the "Pop" stories. 😊

[@paulakintigh3298]

Ramona, you rock!!!!

[@ButterflyTracks]

😎

[@M_Samp]

Lots of neat gadgets! Love it!

[@ButterflyTracks]

Thank you 🤗

[@joharmon2148]

Like how she has the little seat next the bed. Nice space

[@ButterflyTracks]

Minivan 3rd rows usually have a 60/40 split. She left the smaller part up and folded the larger one down for the bed. It does look cozy.

[@RLeeVanCamps]

I can use my folding camp chair in that space if I want to. I put my seat down cuz it wasn’t as comfy

[@beakaye4140]

More like how I would like my van....

[@lotusdolphin]

This was a great tour! Very helpful with all the name brands. Fun lady! Thanks, Jan. 💜🤟🏻🤗🇺🇸🥸

[@ButterflyTracks]

Hi Liz.👋 Glad you liked it. 👍

[@debbiedrake1638]

Good call on the fire extinguisher Ramona👍

[@SuzaGotye]

She mentioned she heats her cans of food of the jetboil thingy. I had my doubts so I googled this: Canned food should not be cooked in the can, as doing so can release harmful chemicals from the can and plastic lining into the food. Cans made of tin, aluminum, steel, and other metals can release toxins such as chromium and nickel when heated.

[@ButterflyTracks]

Good point, but she pours it into a pan. 💙🦋💙

[@SuzaGotye]

Oh good ! @@ButterflyTracks

[@donnabacon4681]

OK! It was a year in Jan 2924, this video posted - Ramona, still going strong or ...!!

[@ButterflyTracks]

Oh yeah! She's fulltime now and having a blast! 😊

[@WanderingWithWanda]

I love gadgets! I have a bunch too!

[@RamonaRambles]

It’s the 21st century. I LOVE finding cool gadgets to simplify my world. LOL…you should see my Amazon wishlist 😜

[@carmenmartinez2882]

Thanks for all the tips! I love this channel.

[@ButterflyTracks]

Thank you, Carmen. 💙

[@wyrdadventures]

Your story is like mine and our van set ups are very similar. Mine is a 2017 Pacifica!

[@ramonaneyrinck2292]

My name is Ramona too!!

[@ButterflyTracks]

💙🦋💙

[@survivaljulia9861]

I live in Jax too! I’m getting things ready in my SUV and looking to camp with you ladies one day.❤

[@ButterflyTracks]

I hope you can, Julia. 🙂

[@jkxtc2016]

You can use peppermint oil mixed with a little water and spray it around your car ..will keep the mice away..and do you have a extension cord ...for when your able to plug in...maybe a retractable one to save on space if you don't have one...nice little set up...what more does one need 👍

[@RamonaRambles]

Thanks. I do spray the peppermint oil. AND hide peppermint soaked cotton balls in the engine.

[@gailjohnson6670]

Nice van. Thank you for the tour and video. Blessings to you.

[@roxrollson]

I like having that 40% 3rd row seat up, too. I'd leave it that way all the time, but most everyone I carry as a passenger has mobility limitations, so I've got the 2nd row passenger seat up instead. I sent a join request to the Facebook group. Heading to the FL meetup for the day on Saturday. See ya down the road!

[@emiliagarcia6868]

Enjoyed the video ❤ Very organized 😊❤

[@ButterflyTracks]

Thank you!! 😊

[@Debrajoy]

I love all the gadgets

[@RamonaRambles]

Funny how much my setup has changed since we did this, Jan! I’ve gone much simpler!

[@ButterflyTracks]

Yes, that's always an improvement. (Just came from PF hydro massage.) 😎

[@TessBoze]

Like your kitchen and your taste in dry goods too!

[@jeannemarlene]

Very pretty and happy travels to you much hugs from Tehachapi 😇🇺🇸

[@ButterflyTracks]

Thank you! 😊

[@LinnHamilton1987]

Loved this video and both of you gals so much! So inspiring. Question please: how do we find out about the women’s meet ups? The when and the where?

[@ButterflyTracks]

Meetups are announced on our Facebook group for women who are interested in traveling and camping. It's for women only and I hope you can join us. It's a safe place to exchange information about nomad adventures, caravans and meetups. Butterfly Tribe Women Who Camp 💙 🦋 💙 facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share

[@LinnHamilton1987]

@@ButterflyTracks Thank you for getting back to me so fast. 🙏🏻 I will have to fire up my old Facebook account (and see if it’s still there!) so I can find you gals! 🙏🏻❤️

[@TessBoze]

There are boat desiccants at Wal-mart, too, that you can find in the sporting goods.

[@AuLily1]

I use a labeler to label power cords.

[@ButterflyTracks]

Good idea. 👍

[@tonyastokley5165]

Little handy too I’ve learned for mice getting inside your van or rig is getting a net fill it with moth balls and hang it down hanging under the hood !

[@ButterflyTracks]

Yes, under the hood is good. I've also balanced the bags on top of my wheels overnight.

[@apen2152]

Another great video😍❤️❤️

[@ButterflyTracks]

Thank you! 🤗

[@jacquelinejensen5360]

Where do I go to find van meet-ups? I've been living full time in my van for 2 years and haven't been able to connect with other van life women like these you interview. I love vanlife, but I can't seem to find my tribe.

[@ButterflyTracks]

Here we are! Meetups are announced on our Facebook group for women who are interested in traveling and camping. It's for women only and I hope you can join us. It's a safe place to exchange information about nomad adventures, caravans and meetups. Butterfly Tribe Women Who Camp 💙 🦋 💙 facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share

[@serenityjewel]

I get in on the passenger side, and I have my bed on the passenger side, because the driver side faces traffic when you're parked on the side of the road and getting in and out, or sleeping on that side, can be dangerous.

[@ButterflyTracks]

I'm sure that's a good idea, but I haven’t ever parked on the side of the road. 🦋

[@serenityjewel]

@@ButterflyTracks That makes sense. I primarily urban camp so sometimes I'm parked on residential streets or in metered parking spaces along the sidewalk.

[@ButterflyTracks]

I have friends that enjoy urban camping. I'm usually at Cracker Barrels, truck stops and National forests. 💙🦋💙

[@teresanoel4035]

I have Ryobi fan and what’s great about it is I can charge the batteries on a 12 v charger as I drive … last all night on low witha 4 amp hr battery

[@ButterflyTracks]

Nice!

[@ednapuckett1042]

I forgot about chiggers. I recently was bit by ants in Dallas. Painful & still have scars.

[@RamonaRambles]

I hate chiggers, too!

[@libbygardner3021]

Fire ants, perhaps? Painful sting followed by a big red bite with an itchy white pimple at the bite/sting site? Nasty critters-I’m allergic to them.

[@nubiasilva2449]

Super I love this woman❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ButterflyTracks]

🦋

[@RamonaRambles]

Well, thank ya!

[@georgemoore4712]

Great video, where are you camping?

[@ButterflyTracks]

The camp in the video was in Ocala National Forest, Florida. 😎

[@mssarahc4085]

I think your Hair would look great Cut off Short, I am 65, And started keeping my hair short and styled at 40,

[@ButterflyTracks]

I like easy to care for too. 💙🦋💙

[@kimrowan2217]

Ok, which meet up was this? And which was the first one she went to? Just wondering, if I was there. Great tour🥰

[@RamonaRambles]

The only ones I’ve been to so far are the November in Ocala. The December 100 vans in Deland and this one back in Ocala in December. In November I was in a Hyundai Tucson.

[@kimrowan2217]

Oh ok, I remember you from Deland. I can’t believe you have only camped three times. You have got a lot , figured out. Enjoyed your tour. You did a great job!😊

[@RamonaRambles]

A BAZILLION videos and a year of RV life taught me a lot!

[@ButterflyTracks]

Two of them were Butterfly Tribe meetups. We have a new Facebook group for women who are interested in traveling and camping. It's for women only. A safe place to exchange information about nomad adventures, caravans and meetups. Butterfly Tribe Women Who Camp 💙 🦋 💙 facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share

[@Stay_tooned]

How far away should you park from another camper (stranger) when you are boondocking?

[@ButterflyTracks]

It would vary with different terrain, but I would say as far as possible. Enough distance between so there is a little privacy.

[@alicekump9598]

Get the Green block’s that are made to keep the mouse out of your camper you can get them at Walmart or most stores just put them where pets can not get them.

[@ButterflyTracks]

Thank you for that tip. I hadn't heard of that. 🙂

[@RamonaRambles]

Will look into that.

[@RLeeVanCamps]

Are they mouse poison?

[@darrellfort1668]

vanlife4ever!

[@TessBoze]

Jacksonville in what state? But OMG ~ you are wearing my lemon clogs! First time I have seen someone else with a pair.

[@ButterflyTracks]

She loves those clogs. Jacksonville, Florida.

[@RamonaRambles]

Florida. Got the shoes from Kohl’s. Originally for shower shoes, but sooo comfy AND easy on/off while camping. 💚

[@TessBoze]

Plastic containers with lids that are firmly in place so they do not fly around on turns.

[@RamonaRambles]

Everything is mostly packed securely while in driving mode. Trust me, the last thing I want is to die by flying chili! 😜

[@sheilab29]

Love this group. How do we get notified of meetups?

[@ButterflyTracks]

We have a Facebook group for women who are interested in traveling and camping. It's for women only. A safe place to exchange information about nomad adventures, caravans and meetups. Butterfly Tribe Women Who Camp 💙 🦋 💙 facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share

[@janewakefield6606]

I follow you too Ramona

[@TessBoze]

That cooler is dangerous to you unless you have it wedged in place on the floor, if you put it in the front seat. Bet your insurance agent has a pearl clasping moment if they ever see this.

[@RamonaRambles]

It’s buckled in while driving.

[@metroteacher]

I’m disappointed that we don’t see much of a “build”; more like a shopping network.

[@ButterflyTracks]

Van tours are a setup and design show and tell. A build would have to be shown over a period of time on the person's channel.

[@RamonaRambles]

LOL…there will probably never be any “build” happening with me. I’m just looking for affordable (for my budget) comfort while camping and traveling in a way that can be quickly stored away. I enjoy the build videos as well. Just not my thang.

[@metroteacher]

@@RamonaRambles I don’t have anything “built” in mine either.

[@kayepperson189]

How can I get invited to your meet ups?

[@ButterflyTracks]

We have a new Facebook group for women who are interested in traveling and camping. It's for women only. A safe place to exchange information about nomad adventures, caravans and meetups. Butterfly Tribe Women Who Camp 💙 🦋 💙 facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share

[@skybluepink998]

anyone have a link to the actual kind of Gutter guard used for the window? thnx!

[@RamonaRambles]

Sorry…no clue. Someone gave me mine. Then I gifted them forward. I got frustrated trying to put them up by myself. ALTHOUGH, I see plenty of the other ladies whip them in like pros. 😏🦋

[@gov683]

How family keep track of where are

[@RamonaRambles]

We share locations via “FindMy” app in iPhone.

[@susandixon3970]

What is Ramona’s you tube site called?

[@ButterflyTracks]

Ramona Rambles, but not much there. She's having too much fun!

[@jc10907Sealy]

I love Baleaf clothing.

[@ButterflyTracks]

Yes, well made. 🙂👍

[@ekdaufin1485]

“This life” but she’s not full time!

[@RamonaRambles]

You’re right. I’m not full time now. I was full time in an RV for a year, but decided that wasn’t for me. And health issues kept me home for a couple of years. Now I’m antsy and want to get back to my travels. I’ve been to 3 camp outs since November. Have two more planned camp outs coming up soon. AND I’m planning trip to Texas to visit with family and bring kids back with me. Then hoping to go to Maine in July and Seattle in September. This is an experimental year before I’d decide how much of a home base so I need. I’m a retired teacher. My budge is tight . BUT I AM HAVING A BLAST

[@ButterflyTracks]

It doesn't need to be fulltime to be part of your life. 🦋

[@barbarawalker3620]

🤘🤘🤘👍👍👍👍❤❤

[@ButterflyTracks]

💙🦋💙

[@leilal8053]

Not to my taste.

[@ButterflyTracks]

Okay. 🙂