VAN TOUR: “OH, MY GOSH, I CAN DO THIS!”

[@delc1946]

I lost my husband of 60+ years almost 2 months ago. We planned to make a camper out of our minivan (2021 Chrysler Pacifica). I'm grieving like crazy but still wanting to do this. At 78, maybe not to the degree we planned together, but a simple no build set up. You ladies are so clever and inspirational. I love watching these videos and dreaming. Thank you for all the sharing.

[@ButterflyTracks]

🤗 Our Facebook group for women only is very supportive and full of information. We have women only meetups and caravans. I hope you can join us. When you apply for members please agree to the rules. 💙🦋💙 Butterfly Tribe Women who Camp: facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share

[@always.wondering.wandering]

Love the build and the fact that she has 3 power stations. She is prepared. Sounds like she's having a great time on the road. Thanks for sharing her tour today.

[@ButterflyTracks]

Thank you. 😊

[@denisephillips9269]

Oh you made me laugh "sleeping in garage, then the driveway". Good for you!! Enjoy, safe travels....know you will especially with the Butterfly Tracks ladies😅😅

[@ButterflyTracks]

Thanks. 😊

[@BrokerBarbara119]

What a delightful lady! We're in Ann Arbor, MI so she'll love her camping experience along the Great Lakes! Nice set up too! Many thanks for sharing...

[@ButterflyTracks]

Many thanks for watching. 😊

[@Mary-tj5qx]

So cute! I love how these older ladies are all inspiring and supporting one another.

[@ButterflyTracks]

Yes, we sure are! 🩵🦋🩵

[@anitasimmons3599]

Thank you for another great tour. Beautiful rig. Wow, power, power power... I added an electric kettle and a Dezin electric pot to my gear so I can cook inside. It is a game changer. I still prefer cooking outside on propane, camp fire or a backpacking stove, but in windy or bad weather it is really nice to be inside. Thank you for creating this video. I hope our paths cross somewhere out on the road. ❤😊

[@ButterflyTracks]

I agree on the outdoor vs. indoor. Since I now have a solar panel on top, I added a couple of low watt gadgets. See you down the road. 👍

[@nancyjohnson2070]

What a great van tour! So much storage space with the way she lifted the bed. 😎😎😎

[@ButterflyTracks]

Yes it was! 😊

[@juliava605]

Route 1 roadtrip??? What a fantastic idea! It's so lovely to see all of these women taking on a whole new exciting slice of life. LOVE these videos! Her Chrysler T&C looks just like my 2010. Unfortunately, mine is rusting so I'm in the market for a different vehicle. I watch these videos, and think how amazing it all is...and then I remember that I'm an introvert so I'm not sure I'd fare well in a caravan. But I love your videos and I admire EVERY SINGLE ONE of these amazing women!

[@ButterflyTracks]

You would fit right in. 🤗

[@juliava605]

@@ButterflyTracks Thank you so much. I appreciate your comment. 😊

[@evelyngagnon3529]

So excited for you. Look forward to meeting on the road. Celebrate 🎉

[@ButterflyTracks]

🤗

[@aprilbaxter2578]

Nice interview! She seems like a very confident woman. I wish her well.

[@clarasmith1873]

Jan, my van is at Midwest Van Construction. Jonnie is building on it for me. Hopefully, I will see you again this year!!

[@ButterflyTracks]

I hope so too! 🤗

[@JoHarmon-hg7wz]

Her excitement is wonderful and just pours right through to us watching. Nice clean build.❤

[@ButterflyTracks]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@janetkoball44]

An amazing lady having the time of her life. Nice set-up. Thanks Butter Fly Tracks for featuring her.

[@ButterflyTracks]

You are so welcome!

[@LoJo62]

I want to do this… in 2 years maybe👍

[@christineayre796]

I live in Michigan!! And I own a 2009 T&C and love it!! You are giving me great ideas!

[@cherylharris8920]

Marianne! You are so inspiring to me, and I love that I’ve already met you! 🤗 Your fully-equipped red van is really pretty (red!), and so thoughtfully laid out. As I said, I’ve been mulling this over for years now, and you might just be the catalyst I need to get my cataracts taken care of. (I’m assuming those are walking sticks I spy, and not 2 fishing poles! 😁 And that water-boiler container is great!). Hopefully I’ll see you soon! 🚘

[@ButterflyTracks]

Good for you! 💙🦋💙

[@SandraK854]

CONGRATULATIONS MARIANNE! So happy for you! You have a mansion now compared to your SUV! I sure hope I can get my insurance mess straightened out and maybe join you on your trip in August! (and that hot pink sweater set is on point!)

[@ButterflyTracks]

💙🦋💙

[@lisaandlilybass]

The way you have your van set up there is alot of room in there❤

[@ButterflyTracks]

It sure is! 💙🦋💙

[@amyschronce3833]

Just a suggestion but you should put some cuts or holes in the wooden bed frame for ventilation. Don't want any mold 😊💐

[@ButterflyTracks]

They did drill holes. 🙂

[@FourHuskyHomestead]

How exciting! ❤ enjoy the road and your beautiful van home.

[@ButterflyTracks]

💙🦋💙

[@divinecomedy0]

This is so inspiring. Thanks for sharing your beautiful home on wheels. Happy adventures and travels.

[@ButterflyTracks]

Our pleasure! 💙🦋💙

[@smarierexford4970]

great job on the van

[@ButterflyTracks]

Thanks 👍

[@karencastle6002]

She is amazing. I hope people share this and realize they can do it too. 😊 ❤Love & Light always Karen and Miles 🐶

[@ButterflyTracks]

Thank you so much! 💙🦋💙

[@Maddie2u]

route 1 roadtrip....is there one in 2024....I'm in Ontario Canada. I'll be done with the work world soon...maybe I can do this too!

[@ButterflyTracks]

The theme for our road trip this year is "Let's go Chasing Waterfalls." kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIW5knmDfsmafMksi=0fzeV0yRfUSpjCfO We have a Facebook group for women only that is very supportive and full of information. We have women only meetups and caravans. I hope you can join us. There are a few membership questions. 💙🦋💙 Butterfly Tribe Women who Camp: facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share

[@Oceangirl326]

You certainly have done a good job equipping your van. it looks comfortable and well thought out. I especially like the fact your power needs are covered. Good for you! Safe travels!

[@ButterflyTracks]

Thanks! 😊

[@debslifesimplified6406]

I love this van tour. Three 1800 watts power stations wow. I like how she had her son fix her bed. Hope to meet you down the road

[@ButterflyTracks]

🤗

[@Mimiw28]

So happy for Marianne. I know she will love being in her minivan. Will see her at the Buckeye meetup in July.

[@ButterflyTracks]

🤗

[@jamieries6963]

Where and when is buckeye meetup

[@ButterflyTracks]

Under events on the Facebook page.

[@pattyk8594]

Great tour! Such a pretty color and good looking van too!

[@jocelynecote2237]

Très inspirante! I hug you from Québec, Canada👊❤️

[@ButterflyTracks]

🤗

[@lylebobroske5172]

This was so awesome and encouraging. Karen from Canada ☺☺💖💖

[@ButterflyTracks]

Thanks, Karen. 😊

[@taix371]

Great tours. I've been learning a ton.

[@ButterflyTracks]

Glad to hear it! 😊

[@Peepa_and_the_Pearl]

Oh wow, Marianne! Pretty in pink! What a sweet new ride and set up! We had such a great US Route One trip! See you on the road again! 🚐💃🐕‍🦺🦋 ♥

[@ButterflyTracks]

Yes it was! 🤗

[@kimsargeant8126]

Very nice That’s a lot of power!

[@ButterflyTracks]

Sure is!

[@Thehonestruth]

Great set up! Have tons of fun in your new set up ❤

[@tja3495]

Thanks for sharing your review of your 2015 Chrysler Town & Country minivan, good to know about the reviews for the 2015 and 2016 models. Safe travels. 💜☮

[@ButterflyTracks]

Our pleasure! 😊

[@RLeeVanCamps]

Key words. It’s perfect for me!!!! That’s all that matters😊😊

[@BoxVanDee]

Nice tour. I like her setup.

[@survivaljulia9861]

She looks so happy, I love her build. Sending her a hug from Florida ❤❤

[@BakersBlessings]

Love her butterfly sheet !

[@emartin851]

Glad she got a van, I'm sure it's much more comfortable for her.

[@ButterflyTracks]

Room to stretch out.

[@emartin851]

@@ButterflyTracks Yes!

[@havenonwheels5158]

Nice! Thank you for sharing!

[@YesClearly]

Such a lovely person with infectious good energy! Thank you for your van tour. I'm wondering if there are women meetups in northern CA. Not sure where to look for info.

[@ButterflyTracks]

We have a Facebook group for women only that is very supportive and full of information. We have women only meetups and caravans. I hope you can join us. There are a few membership questions. 💙🦋💙 Butterfly Tribe Women who Camp: facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share

[@nursekathy2024]

I love your new rig!

[@RamonaRambles]

Love it!

[@ButterflyTracks]

Thanks!!

[@AuntCandysTravels]

Marianne I was so excited to see you were out in a van. Good for you! I still have my SUV, but maybe someday I will have a van. Thanks Jan, for doing the van tour. I enjoyed the Route 1 trip where I met Marianne, Diane,Pat, Carol, Evelyn and Jan. Have fun girls. I would love to road trip with you again!

[@ButterflyTracks]

Yes, we need to do it again. 😊

[@clarasmith1873]

Watching videos sure make my feet itch.

[@ButterflyTracks]

I remember that feeling. 😊

[@periwilson860]

Very inspirational!

[@ButterflyTracks]

Thank you!

[@Jeanniehud]

What a wonderful van. Safe travels. 💕

[@ButterflyTracks]

It really is! 😊

[@charlottewilson4680]

What a great tour.

[@ButterflyTracks]

😊

[@wanderlust62]

Yeah, Marianne! Love your new ride and build. So glad you are enjoying yourself!

[@ButterflyTracks]

🤗

[@flyinhawaiian7226]

Love her

[@angie-xy5sf]

have to put holes in plywood or foam will get mold from moisture

[@ButterflyTracks]

I edited it out for time sake but they did.

[@elsathal7359]

Thank you ladies for sharing ✌🏽💖🤟🏽✨️🧚‍♂️

[@ButterflyTracks]

Our pleasure! 💙🦋💙

[@lynnbb]

Thanks gals great ideas

[@ButterflyTracks]

Thanks for watching!

[@tripletgirl2484]

Wonderful set up! Safe travels!

[@ButterflyTracks]

Thank you!

[@LeilanisJourney]

Enjoyed the van tour. Thanks for sharing.

[@ButterflyTracks]

Our pleasure!

[@chantallachance4905]

We set up your Pacifica like yours for 2 pers We use the sit and I sit on the bed We put a big camping table over the bed at the back conductor sit (when I sleep my feet goes under the table) Mesure table 24 in - 31 in - 27 in high I do everything on it

[@ButterflyTracks]

Very nice! 😊👍

[@Mudpuppy088]

Hey Jan, would you show us the inside of Cracker Barrell? I've never been to one, there are none in my area. Thanks from a future van life caravanner - hopefully.

[@ButterflyTracks]

I will do that. It might be a while since there are none near me right now.

[@thereseshine7506]

How about a cutting board ?

[@ButterflyTracks]

Good idea. 💡

[@cathybond5197]

Can you use your cutting board for a tray for now?

[@ButterflyTracks]

Good idea.

[@angelabraggs7614]

Do your son make the frame bed for other ppl

[@RalphMoon]

Lovely tour, what is that "Y" Membership she's talking about for planet fitness?

[@ButterflyTracks]

She has a YMCA membership that some Planet Fitness locations let her use their showers.

[@gov683]

Can get more info about water boiler

[@ButterflyTracks]

Here you go Travel Kettle Electric: amzn.to/3yQgl4l

[@gov683]

@@ButterflyTracks thank you

[@janebuys2225]

I got a 2013

[@sharonsunshine2532]

Nice 👍

[@ButterflyTracks]

Thanks ✌

[@Maddie2u]

I'm going to start our with what I have at some point with my Murano to see how it goes ....... I'm not handy so it will be a no build but whatever...

[@ButterflyTracks]

Good for you! 🤗

[@smarierexford4970]

name of the water boiler plz

[@MaryAmesMitchell]

Go girl!

[@ButterflyTracks]

👍

[@sandyadams7177]

How can I find out about the meetups?

[@ButterflyTracks]

Our Facebook group for women only is very supportive and full of information. We have women only meetups and caravans. I hope you can join us. When you apply for membership please agree to the rules so moderators will accept you. 💙🦋💙 Butterfly Tribe Women who Camp: facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share

[@sandyadams7177]

Thank you so much i will join. I dont have a van now but the hurricane forced me to give car camping a shot and I realized why wait. I've got this. 😊

[@ButterflyTracks]

🙂👍

[@originalsixx]

How can we sign up for meet ups?

[@ButterflyTracks]

Our Facebook group for women only is very supportive and full of information. We have women only meetups and caravans. I hope you can join us. When you apply for membership please agree to the rules. 💙🦋💙 Butterfly Tribe Women who Camp: facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share

[@adventurebythemile]

What is the parks book/pass??

[@ButterflyTracks]

Various state and nations parks passes. 👍

[@bevn362]

Wow! Efficient use of space. Do you have small holes in the bed board for the mattress foam so it doesn’t get mold?

[@ButterflyTracks]

Yes, she does. 👍

[@bevn362]

@@ButterflyTracks Good to hear. I couldn’t see any in the video.

[@adventurebythemile]

Where do you sign up for caravan meetups?

[@ButterflyTracks]

We have a Facebook group for women only that is very supportive and full of information. We have women only meetups and caravans. I hope you can join us. There are a few membership questions. 💙🦋💙 Butterfly Tribe Women who Camp: facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share

[@kennethfeist5504]

No. 2015-2016

[@AnnCastro-r2j]

That's the spirit! Your van tour must be amazing if it's inspiring that reaction. We sent you an email, take a look.

[@ButterflyTracks]

I will check it out

[@ChrisW228]

I would love to know the name/brand of the hot water boiler.

[@ButterflyTracks]

The link is in the video description. Travel Kettle Electric: amzn.to/3yQgl4l

[@ukulelebutterfly]

It's a good find. It only uses 300 watts. Most use way more than that. ~ 🦋

[@ChrisW228]

@@ButterflyTracks thank you!

[@kennethbailey9853]

😊😊😊

[@ButterflyTracks]

💙🦋💙

[@Amber-xe5ti]

3 power stations in a car.😮

[@simplybeingme]

Love Marianne! Such a sweet lady!

[@ButterflyTracks]

A wonderful person. 💙🦋💙

[@BrianEllinger-hh4rm]

He don't ever give you something that you can't hand

[@BohoFreedom]

What a beautiful lady.

[@ekdaufin1485]

Home away from home is not « home. »

[@MigdaliaQuinones-p4i]

U don't count for van life, cause you have a house

[@ButterflyTracks]

You're thinking of homeless. She doesn't count for homeless but this is vanlife.

[@MigdaliaQuinones-p4i]

You just said you have a house and a garden

[@ButterflyTracks]

Yes she does. Vanlife doesn't have to be homelessness. 😊