Van Tour Solo Woman Living Cheap in a Minivan | No-Build Van Life

In today's video, we meet Crystal Vanner, a KZbinr who is living in a minivan and loving it! She has done a remarkable job of turning her tiny space into a pleasant and comfortable tiny home on wheels on a very small budget. She doesn't have a lot of money or any special talents, she's just an ordinary person who has chosen to live an extraordinary life. If you are willing to take the chance and do the work, you can too!!
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[@nkreseknowledge2241]

Thank goodness he's not like the others, it would have broken my heart. He's the Papa Bear of nomadic life and was the one who inspired me to get out of a 12 year abusive relationship. He was the first, that I know of , to highlight and bring awareness to the plight of aging women and their need for affordable housing options. (Boondocking, car living, tiny house, etc.) There are good genuine people in this movement.

[@jamiezebra23]

nkreseknowledge amen to bob

[@sharonk2949]

bob is the real deal and truly cares about women the reason he started this van dwelling movement in the first place

[@justineruth_]

nkreseknowledge you speaketh the truth!!! Bob is Golden!!!

[@dstraume8795]

Once again you have shown us that it can be done on a dime! Crystal is an example of a smart, confident beautiful woman. She’s some I will definitely follow!

[@HM-uj6ud]

Love her and her attitude and energy! She's a class act. MELANIN QUEEN, yesss!

[@gregorysmith1477]

Queens do as they pleased!

[@bru2298]

@Ba Hashem Yeshua They do what they want!

[@lenaheller5789]

WE HAVE QUEENS IN VANS, CARS, HOUSES, WHATEVER TGEY WANT 😜

[@bornintheusa1644]

@Ba Hashem Yeshua are you jelly? You can do it too ya know. Life is what you make it.

[@maggielopez9659]

She is living the life she chose to live . She is happy and travels wherever she wants , how amazing is that . 👍

[@Big_Jeff1]

I found Crystal charming and informative. I'm happy to see people breaking away from a life of debt peonage.

[@monie948]

Yes but she's broke.

[@whatsananna]

Well, shut my mouth! I've seen Crystal's videos and never realized her vehicle was a minivan NOR that she was old enough to have an adult son and grandbaby! How marvelous to see this interview - thank you!

[@philip9566]

She abandoned them both. She ain’t no hero.

[@lightning4871]

Bob, that lady was great! I hope she keeps up her great attitude. Let her know please.

[@JazzyBlackNettah]

💕

[@lynns.1411]

$600 a month would have been just for rent in most places. Instead she gets to travel, eat and live while meeting new people for that amount. Great interview.

[@chaundrawhitehead]

Raminakaiits hard to even get a room for $600 in my area

[@luvbig41]

So true. It's interesting how little you can live on when rent is removed from the equation.

[@luvbig41]

@@azharm9503 Yes...but how is daily life for the MAJORITY in your country?

[@sunshineand]

@@azharm9503 what country? Im moving lol

[@kathyworden9009]

Multiply the $600 by 3 or 4 and that would be your rent here in Seattle, My plan is to get out of here and live simply but abundantly

[@scottevans1953]

Nice job Crystal. I like how you used simple everyday items to create your environment. I love it that you got an $800 van and went for it. Fearless.

[@sherry690]

Fearless Indeed

[@QueenBthatsMe777]

Yes 800 bucks! That wasn't a purchase. That was a BLESSING!!! Continued blessings to you, Ms Crystal

[@morgan2558]

wow. when she said she is 46 my eyes poped!! she looks like 26! such a well spoken human. I look up to her!

[@noahcount3556]

WOW! What a neat lady! Positive, upbeat, organized, confident, articulate, neat as a pin, and PRETTY!

[@edwardlawrence1932]

She is a very nice person who is living life on her own terms. That is wonderful. The world needs more strong, independent people like her! It would be a better place.

[@dorisgilmore2124]

That's true 💯 percent

[@SUVRVing]

I like her and her setup. That little "table" holding her stove is great. Lots of great hanging storage in the back too. Great job, Crystal!

[@mrwdpkr5851]

Yep . She did a great job setting up / organizing her van . Def going to use some of her ideas on mine .

[@trace9770]

I think what you are doing is courageous. I have always wanted an RV What you and a other single women are is teaching a new generation, that things are just that. Love you😄. My only complaint is the you length of some videos.

[@galicsmile]

Hey Crystal, I like that saying. Not homeless houseless, for now, by choice. I'm planning on mobile homing this spring. I plan to save money, buy land, and build a small house on it. I have the advantage of working at night, so I'm hoping stealth parking may be easier to stealth park during the day. Seeing women like you....focused, goal oriented, and motivated by the freedom and independence of owning a truly mobile home helps me a lot. Thanks so much for posting.

[@joeg.1119]

super cool setup

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

The biggest concern would be protection from maniacs

[@jeannie20001]

Awesome Crystal you keep on doing you. You don't have to worry about the hussle and bussal of the world. You are a smart woman. Some women in this world don't know how to live and make it in a house with everything. I know you can live in a house or apartment but you chose to be happy and travel at your expense. Love your van. Thanks for this video. 👍💞🐸🐸⛅🌛⭐🌠

[@annettefournier9655]

The best minivan live in I've seen. Lovely woman.

[@renhosti]

A very well spoken and cool lady. Someone I would love to hang out with. The world is filled with interesting people.

[@veronique1000]

Why do people only make comments regarding the way a black person is speaking? Oh she's well spoken and articulate... What a surprise! 😳

[@renhosti]

@@veronique1000 🤦‍♂️and then there is people like you. Smh.

[@veronique1000]

@@renhosti Yes, people like me who don't let it slide.

[@renhosti]

@@veronique1000 I know personally between the two of us that you are the only one who thought about what color her skin was, and thought something should be said about that. LOL!!!! When you have two people, and only one thinks about color or race, who is the real ignorant racist? 🤣🤣🤣

[@veronique1000]

@@renhosti Oh, I guess you don't see color huh 🙄

[@txLALA]

Hey Crystal and Bob. Two of my favorite van dwellers/campers. 👍🏾😃

[@naknaksdadn572]

Crystal is happy and i am happy for her.

[@ronpeted]

I admire people's flexibility and determination to find their own path . Nice .

[@aikofujita2420]

Just loved watching! She’s amazing! Thanks Bob! I can live vicariously through these wonderful people. Love from Japan

[@deborahfortson3480]

Thank you Mr.Bob for the interview with Crystal, she is such an inspiration for people of color especially the American natives. Love you Mr. Bob!!I Keep the good work.

[@country1781]

I don't pity her.... I'm jealous! This is what I want to do!

[@tammywines9789]

I do too and will be next year , 2020 . I will be buying about a 20ft R.V. though , I am 56 so I want a decent sized bed , a small bathroom . I want a small fridge and 2 burner stove with about 400 watts of solar. I am looking at R.V.s everyday I have it narrowed down actually found a used one for $4500, no issues, the roof is amazing , no leaks , my oldest son is going over it for me . Then the solar . I want to be in Arizona by may 2020 , pulling it with a Dodge Laramie Ram 5.7 hemi .

[@marcqueljohnson3261]

Take me with you

[@sfab5039]

Me too!

[@jasmineg6716]

me too lol

[@AliciaLHolness]

Me too!

[@djborum9014]

Bob you are an awesome kind person. Glad you did a tour of Crystal's Van because she is pretty cool!

[@michellelawrence2574]

You’re the black woman I know doing this. You look healthy, you sound intelligent and you look like you’re maintaining quite well. I tip my hat off to you. More and folks are living off the grid.

[@isaaccutlip5815]

Ya She seems super intelligent

[@mellanese]

Why would she not be intelligent...

[@isaaccutlip5815]

@@mellanese some people might assume that because she decided to live in a car. Stop making things about race

[@mellanese]

@@isaaccutlip5815 Who said it was about race, you interpreted it that way. If you throw a rock, the dog it hits hollers.

[@stardustxx278]

@@mellanese lol wow now we see who isn't so intelligent. People like that always seem to show themselves ✌🏽💙

[@kimsdreamjewelry931]

My two nomad hero's together in one vid. I couldn't be more pleased. Great job

[@littlesquirrel5007]

I have always loved the wonderful positive Crystal Vanner! She is very down to earth, and shows her highs and liws and is so real. I appreciate her honesty and her bravery on just hitting the road. I envy her and her lifestyle.

[@Sarasdad91]

You're an inspiration, Crystal. Keep up the free life, doesn't get any better than this.

[@Sammagoose]

Yay, good to see Crystal on the channel. Bob, you do such a good job with this, thank you.

[@elevenfiftynine]

Hi Bob, thanks much for this interview. Its message is understood on a much deeper level than the meanings of words exchanged between you. I, as a black woman, have followed you for a couple of years. You are simply and complexly a human being. I appreciate your sincerity and all I've learned from you or the people you've introduced to us. Crystal: You go girl. Do you. One day I hope to meet you both. I'm from out your way, Crystal.

[@sdavis435]

Crystal can vanner

[@zentierra7803]

Loved this! I am still in my "planning stages" as a working woman, but this is how I will be living within 5 years. Currently saving to be able to buy outright (meaning no payments) some kind of extended van, or small RV (but really leaning towards a van). I have already downsized over the last few years from a three bedroom house, down to my current studio. Getting rid of all the accumulated "stuff" I was basically a slave to keeping up with was one of the most cathartic and freeing things I've ever done!. Have also - and I cannot stress enough just how important this part is - paid off, then got rid of all my credit cards and now live *completely* debt-free, with just two debit cards. In other words, I don't spend money I do not have...and that is truly freedom! I live slowly and deliberately as I prepare to make that final transition into a nomad van-dwelling life. I also want to keep it as simple as possible, so that using things and fixing things can be as much DYI as possible (so no "high tech" RV's, no slides outs, no complicated systems...etc). Yet, like this wonderful woman, I also still want to retain my sense of style (I, too, am a head wrapper). She looks and seems like a centered and truly happy being. Hope I get to meet her sometime. Thank you so much for sharing this Bob Wells, and for being the beacon that you are for all of us who want to live life out of the awful, soul-sucking rat race. Blessings be upon you all for this new year!

[@mlarabee]

Great tour. Very organized.

[@preachersdtr1]

What a DYNAMIC LADY! Man, nobody has to feel sorry for HER! She's got it goin' on. Thank you, Bob, for a GREAT interview!

[@CarlottaART]

Crystal I really enjoyed the tour of you home and a wonderful interview. Lots of great information. But no way are you 46... I would have never guessed that. Your healthy eating and lifestyle has definitely paid off...looking good : ) Big Thank You to Bob for another fantastic video!

[@tammywines9771]

CarlottaART Amen !! O thought maybe 30 but No way 46. She is beautiful.

[@mattmattmatt8984]

I love Crystal's positive and professional attitude. She is well composed, resourceful, resilient, and articulate. I wish her safe and happy travels!

[@robertroach1127]

Great interview Bob, she seems like a real genuine person

[@leannaestep3066]

Tip I just learned on Hand Warmers. You can reuse them by putting them in a ziplock bag and squeezing out the excess air. You can use it for 3-5 times at about an hour per use.

[@sherry690]

Good tip

[@joshdanial8945]

Thanks

[@aviewisaview]

Very nice video. I have been watching Crystal for awhile.

[@aviewisaview]

as well as you.

[@SilverFlame819]

I love how friendly and informative all the fulltimers are (both vans and RV's). Everyone is so open and willing to show you how they do things to help others out. It's such a lovely community. It makes me so happy. :)

[@seller559]

She's awesome.

[@seller559]

Unfinished Business That's the point.

[@AngiesDoingIt]

arthur bellington Googlecalendar truth hurts. People like you. People who aren't racist have no problem with us, just you on this comment page. We will look to the sky, which we all can do without cost, and ask the universe to help you with you hateful banter.

[@AngiesDoingIt]

Unfinished Business No for freedom. Teachers don't make big bucks and she averages 600 a month from KZbin and more if she goes live. She just wants to enjoy life.

[@janetbrowning9089]

Thank you Bob, for introducing us to such a dear, sweet person here...Crystal...I just loved how she described how she lived in her SUV and now her van...she is very brave and very determined and I think that is wonderful. I am so glad she is in her van now, where she can better organize her stuff...she looks so young...has to be her diet and outlook on life...I look forward to meeting Crystal and so many others when I finally go mobile too!! Thanks Bob and thanks Crystal!! 💖🚐💖🙏💖🌵💖

[@shauna5466]

Crystal is adorable and so organized what a cosy living space.....

[@gigiloving7721]

Love her...love you too Mr. Bob. You're an amazing human being...inspirational. Thank you for your work. I wish you many years of health and happiness.✌

[@carolkeener995]

Ugh when is KZbin going to give the option to LOVE a video🤔. Great job Bob!

[@beccalewis1521]

Carol Keener.

[@sisi11122]

Good one Carol Keener

[@yvettescheiman4991]

At first she seemed rather serious, and then when I realized she instantly breaks out in a wide smile and a great laugh, I became a fan! What a lovely personality and what a nicely turned out van. On top of everything else, I think she probably made the lovely scarf and poncho she's wearing. She DID say she has crafting stuff! More reason to love her! Great interview...

[@halliadams5987]

Oh....and thank you Bob for interviewing Crystal Vanner and bringing her story to light!!!😁 I have been a subscriber of yours and hers for some time and I hope she gets the positive recognition she deserves! Thank you.💜💞💜

[@CharleneOrtizTraining]

She's 46! I thought she was in her 30s! I absolutely love her energy. I wish her the best of luck in all her adventures!

[@bryantford3054]

She's so right about throwing money away on storage lockers. Wish I could get that money back. 😧

[@happyhobos4194]

Great lady and she did a great job on her van!

[@mcbriggs3945]

Great interview/tour, she seems like a lovely person. 👍

[@belindagannett8000]

This is one of my top vids so far for van life!

[@lindanerney9896]

She has a great attitude and will do well.

[@muzerhythm2242]

Very Smart setup😀! Love how she had toilet setup, cooking and how things are organized.. well done😀

[@lavernewilliams1518]

, thanks Bob for interviewing Crystal really loved it thanks again namaste

[@randyparlor5953]

Good for Crystal! She's doing something fun and adventurous with her life. May the LORD protect and bless you out there!

[@SomeRandomBlackWoman]

Go Crystal!!!! The Nomadic Natural sent me here 🤸🏾‍♀️💃🏾💜😊

[@DeeSova]

Love this interface. The Road Pros are awesome!! You can by the aluminum loaf pans and cook anything in them. My hubby is the cook on the truck. He’s cooked all types of meats, vegetable stir fry meals, etc. lots of us truckers use them❤️❤️

[@carolynwilson865]

Bob, you are a sweetheart for focusing on Crystal in this video. I am now following her journey and, although she has had some bad experiences, she seems like a very strong woman who can teach all of us some life lessons. You go, Crystal! 🚐

[@TaiwandaBason]

Amen. She's happy and probably 90% of the people who say they pity her for not having a house are unhappy and unsatisfied with lots of things in their lives. So happy she is living how she likes.

[@pedalingcreativity]

Thanks again Bob for featuring another wonderful strong , independent woman!!!!!!! Love her ! You are an inspiration Crystal !!!! 😊👍👍👍👍

[@leonashoffit7318]

I've seen several different versions of this lady's set-up in her van, and all of them have been brilliant. Seems like she constantly refines her living space, and it just keeps getting better and better.

[@kiwi9921]

Hello fellow Vanner Family Members! Great interview indeed! You look great Crystal. As I knew you would. Of course Bob is the go to guy for good insight. Awesome sauce guys!

[@SomeRandomBlackWoman]

Kecia Harris Vanner Fanners are here!

[@kiwi9921]

+ClutchThaPearls86 WZUP V. FAM! Doesn't our girl look FAB! Bob did an outstanding job. He always does!

[@Locd4life707]

Vannerfanner 4LIFE REPRESENT!!!

[@7riverssing786]

Crystal Rocks the CLASS!! Love her, and Bob's good too :-)

[@HalfassDIY]

Thanks Crystal !

[@dawnruhl8405]

She is amazing. I admire her ingenuity.

[@shelleymac2086]

that life style total agrees with her, she looks so young & stress free.... i can't believe she is 46! You go girl.

[@joannahuskey6425]

Great set up. She's very positive.

[@jerryminett9686]

From an old white buzzard (I’m 76), I am very impressed with you and your good choices in life style. I wish you good blessings and safe keeping as you travel and enjoy some years of your life. I’m guessing that you are an encouragement to a lot of people.

[@todb1180]

Crystal's got some great ideas going here - love those black moving blankets as curtains!

[@mellanese]

Yes, great idea and insulation.

[@truelytreasured3990]

That is the prettiest minivan build I have ever seen. She has ALOT of storage and Wow the organization!

[@ShansBackyardGarden]

Great video Bob! I've been watching Crystal for about 3 months now and just admire her. ❤

[@RenieinMN]

Hi Bob! Glad you found Crystal and did a video. Thank you!! Awesome job Crystal! What a great idea with the harbor freight blankets! Excellent!! First time I have seen them used and I need to get some. You are so clever. ! Even the cloth covering your windshield..Pretty. Have fun and enjoy your freedom!

[@Greg_Gatsby]

Crystal was a great interview. I enjoyed her success story.

[@waltbowlby1638]

a very interesting videio Crystal. thanks for great presentation

[@BelindaTOV]

Shes a nice lady, i used to talk to her but lost touch. So happy to see her doing so well, ill be peeking on her channel.

[@susanmathis1682]

We love ❤️ Crystal! Joy joy joy God bless you Crystal for showing us exactly how to build something simple!!! God bless her for showing us exactly how to build the toilet. ✨💫✨💫✨💫✨💫✨💫✨💫✨✨💫✨ I've watching 100 of these and everyone sort of explained how to build the bed and sort of told us how to build the toilet. The ” 18 hour hot hands” was a great tip too esp sewing it in near the feet. Thank u for showing how to set up the battery bank for the laptop and phone. The back of the van organization! Awesomeness!!!✨⭐️💫✨⭐️💫 My daughter and I want to take a month trip this summer so she can see more of the USA! We SEE 👁👁now how to do it now. We are going to take turns driving. One will sleep while the other drives. 💖🌸💖🌸 Thank u!!! 🐸Crystal!!!

[@rvchris9213]

I just love the spirit and ease of Crystal, Another great Vlog Bob!

[@noras.5355]

Thanks you so much Bob for interviewing Crystal. I've seen her channel a few times. She's an awesome woman with a huge heart!

[@vivienne6004]

Whooee, is Crystal ever impressive. Thanks for the video Bob.

[@4BWVan]

Wow, this is a nice setup. A lot of cool touches in this van!

[@Foundinthewoodsbushcraft]

Crystal is very organized and has a nice set up.Great interview Bob as always you have a way with people.Look forward to your next interview.

[@GiaHeatherette]

This is cool. If I was single no kids I’d do this 6 months of every year to save money. Smart. Crystal seems lovely.

[@joanhazelgrove9444]

Great, innovative ideas. I like the Harbor Freight blanket for curtains.

[@bonitahobbs2097]

And the hand / feet warmers! And the hamburger cooking bag???

[@lovelylouro]

I found myself looking up tiny homes just out of pure curiosity, and came across this channel. I am so fascinated by the "house-less" movement and don't know why more people don't do this. At least for a few months, save some money and decide if this is a good choice for them or not. I happen to have a relative who is newly homeless due to life issues and sometimes sleeps in their car. But let me tell ya, after seeing how many of you live so well in your homes-on-wheels, I think it's fantastic! I've told him, "make it your home, temporary or not." My other family members think it's dangerous and "sad", but I'm like, watch these videos!! There's such a great way to do it! Kudos to you all living free and your own way! And keep the vids coming, I can't get enough of 'em! Haha. Now personally, I don't think I'll ever be house-less because my husband is 6'8 and around 380lbs, so there aren't many homes-on-wheels short of a mobile home that'll fit him! Haha, but carry on! Blessings all.

[@nealsmith4049]

lovelylouro yep being small is a perk for mobile life.

[@YT4Me57]

What a cozy, creative and color vibrant space!

[@niish369]

I LOVE Crystal! I have followed her for a while now and she keeps it real!

[@christinacole5432]

Bob loved the video .. I also love Crystal !!!

[@TTVZicaZachh]

The moving blankets idea was Genius!

[@jaoquelinebell784]

Yay Crystal!!!!! Excellent video. 1000000 🌟🌟🌟thanks Bob for sharing with us all. Crystal has an amazing rig!!💛

[@franciskarenot2297]

sweet shirt Bob! thank you for all you do! this one inspires!

[@BrokerBarbara119]

What a beautiful articulate person! All the best to her! Thank you again Bob, you are a beloved Nomadic Guru!

[@ricmar209]

She is a smart woman, she took what she had and made it work!

[@airlinena]

Wow she was determined! Such an inspiration too.

[@watchr740]

She, as are many of the Women I have watched on your videos, is very inspiring & admirable. They are living and exemplifying the unique strengths of skilled, capable, creative, and strong women, who are also smart and able to go out and live productive, adventurous, independent lives on their own, AND be beautiful. GOD bless & protect all of you, and your loved ones. HE has a plan and purpose for all of this.

[@mchaez8768]

Thank you, Bob. It was an Awesome video! I am so happy to see my Vanner Sister on your YT channel. She is one of the most genuine KZbinr you will come across. I admire her charisma and her inner strength. Congrats Sis! For reaching 3,000 subscribers :)

[@kiwi9921]

Yes indeed. Best two people on YT! Great interview indeed.

[@andreaj5067]

Yeah I love her personality!!

[@Jackie5992]

Thank you, Bob, for your spotlight on Crystal and her van. Wow, she's done a spectacular job of showing how easy it is to live in an Xtra tiny space---hope to all!!

[@jamiezebra23]

Bob thank you for this

[@davidarmstrong1219]

Bob and Crystal, two class acts. Hope to meet both at the RTR.

[@donnapalumbo863]

That's amazing Crystal.

[@janeisonajourney9175]

I LOVE Crystal Vanner. She's a delight.

[@yogiyoda]

I like her style.

[@ladysawfanwvan8345]

2 of my favorite van dweller heroes. have followed Bob for years and just discovered Crystal! Keep up both your positve life examples, luv you both.