Van Tour Solo Woman Living in a 1997 Dodge Ram Van

Candy turned this older van into an AMAZINGLY cute and homey van home! Candy is living in a 1997 Dodge Ram 2500 with a fantastic, NO BUILD, build!
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[@Samanthanewmexico]

I love the fact that she literally didn’t spend anything and she is living the dream! This gives hope to so many people who either don’t have the money or the skills to alter their vehicle.

[@candacebryson6276]

Thank you Samantha, I love my Ruby Rose!

[@desertdeb]

She's made her van into something cute, cozy, and functional.

[@candacebryson6276]

Thank you Desert Deb!

[@Thumper7818]

She saved so much money knowing how to sew. I agree the bucket cover seat would sell like hotcakes at a rally.

[@kellys.7097]

I agree! They are so unique and yet so simple but useful! ❤

[@candacebryson6276]

Thank you KH, and Kelly, so glad you liked!

[@junekerns]

Would buy one! Love it!!

[@maryk790]

Great no build van Its really cute and very cozy I would love something like that But with 4 dogs I dont think so SMILE

[@robbiewright9573]

What an amazing lady! Brave. I really have respect for the older, single female nomads ! Beautiful older van. Well done!! Peace and positivity to all....

[@candacebryson6276]

Thank you Robbie!

[@buckjones6334]

Everyone you interview Bob, is happy they have make the decision to at least try the nomad life. They people are a cross section of our population which shows if this life appeals to you there is a very good probability that you will enjoy it!

[@candacebryson6276]

You got that right Buck, happy people, living the life that makes them happy, not the so called American dream life!

[@buckjones6334]

@@candacebryson6276 I’m convinced that people follow in line on the path that others before have tread. To step out of that line involves risk but the potential of great reward!

[@margarethutchens5463]

I find the no build builds so charming. They reflect the personality if the owner so well.

[@QCDoggies]

This is terrific!! I always think about how vehicles won't last forever, so investing in a custom build doesn't make sense to me. Simplicity, functionality and esthetics, it's all right here!

[@TravelingNanny64]

Totally agree

[@claudiachance7036]

I'm from Philly and now living in Colorado and I am just happy as a lark to see this young lady live her best life. I am truly inspired by your videos and each one brings me closer to living my dreams. Thanks Mr Bob 👍

[@VANESSASVANGUARDLIFE]

Wow such a beautiful van and no build I wish her more and safe travels.

[@candacebryson6276]

Thank you so much Vanessa!

[@julielea8344]

I LOVE that she has pictures of her Grandkids, I haven't seen that in any other video, it's so homey & has so much personlity, I think it's the coolest build (well, no build), but the most personality of any design I've seen. Much Love All

[@Locd4life707]

Nice warm & inviting rig. She has everything she needs! ❤👍😃

[@charlottewilson4680]

This is one of the best no build rigs I have seen.

[@candacebryson6276]

Thank you Charlotte.

[@whiteraven69]

What an awesome Grandmother role model. Dream it. Plan it. Do it!

[@candacebryson6276]

Thank you White Raven, really appreciate the compliment.

[@VonBluesman]

Bob I like how almost all campers you interview, Cody checks out their rig too. LOL 😂. He needs his own channel to report to his 4 legged friends who has a cool rig and who to chose as a owner. LOL 😂

[@Sylviascampingandadventures]

I'm building out my 97 Dodge van. So nice to see another. Nice set up!

[@marilynrenaud1892]

What a pleasant easy-going person. I absolutely love her van. Nice simple and functional build. Cozy and cute. Thank you for the tour. 👍😁

[@garycoloradosprings3947]

I like people that laugh. Candy likes to laugh!

[@SL_BA]

Love it! So cozy on the inside. We love our simple van build, but I couldn't cozy it out because of the passenger windows. But we wanted to keep the windows ❤️ I love your attitude! It is amazing how we can all build our vans to suit individual needs. So glad you got to meet Bob!

[@kirstenveneziano1205]

Love how doable her van is for the average person!

[@blueamenaa749]

Hi from France. Her van is perfect. She s so cool. Take care.

[@candacebryson6276]

Hello Blue Amenaa from France! Thank you so much!

[@championslayers]

Awesome van! I love how she gets by on low power. Finding a way to get by without a fridge is the secret. Not sure I could figure it out myself but I admire those who do.

[@marycotton6009]

I really do love how she's keeping it simple. I like simple these days.Thank you

[@shellyosborne7545]

It’s nice to see another van traveler from the East! I live about 45 miles from her. The fact that I live so far from the Southwest is what keeps me from doing this myself. I bought 2 different vans over the years and sold them both. I was too afraid to travel that far alone. Candy has inspired me to rethink buying my 3rd van and becoming the snowbird that I’ve always wanted to be.. Congrats on making it happen!

[@joycemarie3968]

There a women caravans out there.

[@ramontoro]

Nice and interesting van , the age doesn’t matter, the courage it’s more important

[@MariafromthePhilippineIslands]

Never realized it will come out so good, functional and very neat. And yet no carpentry was done...👌

[@candacebryson6276]

Thank you so much Maria!

[@samanthadodd8112]

Love this easy van. Some people make it so hard.

[@martina21953]

I love the frilly curtains that she made for her van. So cute!

[@markwolf6092]

Hi Candy I’m from Western New York near Buffalo which is where I’m still at visiting family and friends I’m a full time nomad since 9-21 I was in Quartzsite AZ last year for my first time too I’ll be back there in another month for the winter Congratulations on your freedom 🙏🥰👍 PS I also had the pleasure of meeting Bob a couple of times it was beyond awesome to meet the man who changed my life forever Words cannot express how grateful and how much I love Bob not just for all of the people he blessed with his wisdom but by drastically reducing our carbon footprint for the only planet we have therefore he helps everyone 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@candacebryson6276]

Hi Mark, Yes, it was such a treat to meet Bob, what an inspiration he is for so many people. Maybe we'll meet at the 2023 RTR in January, make sure to introduce yourself if you see me. Thank you.

[@markwolf6092]

@@candacebryson6276 Hi that was nice of you to say if I see you this winter I’ll definitely say hi👋🥰🌵👍

[@distaff2935]

Almost everyone purchases expensive solar systems. I doubt I would use one much either. Nice build.

[@weirskruud]

The no builds are my favorites

[@charletteprzybylski3417]

I love this setup; so simple and yet what Samantha needs for this stage of her life.

[@gailjohnson6670]

Very talented in making it look so cozy with her sewing. Thank you for the video. Blessings to you.

[@candacebryson6276]

Thank you so much Gail!

[@buddycollier5056]

Nice van. She knows how to make a home.

[@candacebryson6276]

Thank you Buddy.

[@stephaniesimmons-ashorobi3314]

This lady van is just awesome.

[@candacebryson6276]

Thank you so much Stephanie!

[@elisesterling9634]

Her curtains and handmade items are adorable!

[@candacebryson6276]

Thank you so much Elise!

[@ShayTBD]

Is it me or does Cody think all vehicles must be inspected & tested by him - So cute - Thanks for sharing this 1st experience with us

[@normaevett]

I love her black solar heated shower bucket and the appliques on the fronts of the storage cubes! Very clever!

[@candacebryson6276]

Thank you so much Norma!

[@bridgetmuehlberger5141]

Love this no-build build! And I agree that her stool covers would be a hit at rallies! I’m picturing all kinds of designs from frilly to camo and everything in between! ❤

[@Debrajoy]

I absolutely adore that New York fabric she made her curtains out of! The colors are so beautiful! What a sweet lady! I can't wait to get back on wheels! 💕

[@candacebryson6276]

Thank you so much Debrajoy! I got the NY fabric from Joann's, I hope we can meet down the road sometime.

[@maehay9082]

She has a very cute and homey rig. I love her curtains. The way she divided up the back with lacey curtains really makes her van look roomy! Great job 👍

[@candacebryson6276]

Thank you so much Mae!

[@OverlandOne]

She did a great job on this. She kept it simple and easy and, she has everything she needs with everything in its place. Well done.

[@susanwagner7605]

I adore those curtains with the pompoms ! They are delightful 💞🌸💞

[@clintgilchrest1019]

I wish I was courageous enough to do this...love camping and nature...and this just seems like one big traveling camping trip....maybe one day

[@melissastack5983]

She is so inspirational! Just do it! Thank you Bob and your team for everything you do. One of these days will become reality for me. Have a blessed day.

[@kenya9540]

This us a very nice van.

[@tanyajohnston8262]

That van no build is so inspiring. Great job and looks so cozy

[@jsso2845]

Wonderful use of space and beautiful decorating. Enjoy!

[@joycemarie3968]

I love it! Gives this old lady ideas. Now I just have to decode where to go, lol.

[@candacebryson6276]

Thank you Joyce, Come to the RTR in Quartzsite Arizona in January, you'll make lots of friends!

[@pateisele4513]

Great van! Love it!

[@candacebryson6276]

Thank you Pat!

[@doramedley1877]

Loved the video Bob! It's so encouraging to see women doing what I dream of doing. You look great and in good health Bob take care. I look forward to all of your videos!

[@GwenMotoGirl]

Candy is delightful and I love her van. It’s so inviting and warm looking.

[@candacebryson6276]

Thank you so much Gwen.

[@paulsink2800]

A wonderful lady and a terrific no-build build. Candace...you should be a real inspiration to everyone looking to dip their toes into the nomadic lifestyle without breaking the bank or burning the bridges. Happy travels.

[@RVingwithLuck]

I agree Bob. I think she did a fantastic job and not even having to build anything. I think more van lifers should do the “stool for a stool” idea.

[@josepep4970]

Candy, I think that’s what Bob called you. I’m a follow New Yorker and I got such a kick out of your van and your great presentation of how you set it up. I’m a guy but I love all the curtains and pillows you set up in your van. All the sewing and you made everything look so clean and neat! Thanks for showing all of us. Take care, Joe P

[@TheHighAngler]

It brought me such a big smile watching her. Reminds me of my mom. Great no build -build!!!

[@jessiehead6525]

“A stool for a stool.” Best label EVER for that little bucket we all so love! And I would DEFINITELY buy one of those cute little “Stool Covers!” Start making them in your spare time (when watching TV or whatever) and then sell them at the RTR - you could make some serious gas money! I saw (in the comments) some folks mentioned Foresty Forest’s channel….he has a sewing machine in his van!

[@candacebryson6276]

Hi Jessie, I also had my sewing machine with me, and actually used it. Thank you so much for watching.

[@laurajphillips]

Great Job Nice Gal!

[@candacebryson6276]

Thank you so much Laura!

[@cheyennerain]

I love those vans!!

[@believingtoday]

We were just at one of the Fingerlakes today. Beautiful country. Love the no-build.

[@candacebryson6276]

Thank you so much Believe Today! The Finger Lakes Area is so beautiful, I agree! Nice to leave when it gets cold though. Safe travels!

[@gratefulgram]

Wonderful lady love her no build build and her bucket cover is everything! The minute I saw the cover I immediately thought wow she could sell those and then you said it Bob. Much love and many blessings

[@candacebryson6276]

Thank you so much Grateful Gram!

[@haydenwebb7093]

I have the same van! super cozy and I didn't have to do any conversions, it already came with a bed platform in the back. Love it!

[@candacebryson6276]

Hi Hayden, I love this van, runs great, and it is super cozy! I did take out the bed, bench seat, this summer, and built a plywood platform, much easier access to the storage underneath now. I'm hopping to get a few more years out of her. Safe travels to you, and, thanks for watching.

[@tikitiki7610]

YES!!! THANK YOU BOB WELLS. SO MANY OF US THANK YOU.

[@catblue6393]

Nice! She has done a wonderful job with her van. 👏 All of you at HOWA can tell through her how your work has helped many people fulfill their dreams and make better lives for themselves. Kudos. 👍🏻

[@stormyrivers]

Nice setup! I love the pics of Candace's precious grandchildren. 💕

[@candacebryson6276]

Thank you Stormy!

[@stormyrivers]

@@candacebryson6276 You're welcome. Thanks for the inspiration. 🙏

[@russellrlf]

She had me at the "love of my life" while talking about her grandkids.

[@candacebryson6276]

Awww, thank you Russell.

[@bevclark9199]

great interview..love the van....not only feel like a home it looks like a home.cozy n comy.

[@candacebryson6276]

Thank you Bev!

[@ItsMimiYallXOXO]

oh i love all her curtains and her toilet cover! She is so talented and I agree with you Bob that she could definately sell those!! I'd buy one for sure!!!!!

[@candacebryson6276]

Thank you so much Marie, don't know if I'll have time to make stool covers before heading out this year, but, I will be taking my little singer feather weight machine with me again this year. Maybe I'll make some stool covers while on the road.

[@Gregory_Thomas]

She did a really nice job on her van, awesome to see she is having a great time too.

[@candacebryson6276]

Thank you!

[@Gregory_Thomas]

@@candacebryson6276 You're very welcome.

[@cjoybe4448]

Inspiring. Love the stool stool. Relaxing, creative.

[@candacebryson6276]

Thank you so much CJoyBe!

[@paulutd69]

Just like the lady said "just get out there and do it". Great that she's not had to invest much as far as cash--- just a little sweat equity. Glad to hear she is enjoying it.

[@maryhight6030]

Love how she made it so homey on the cheap.👍❤️

[@streettalk4thesoul]

GO, GIRL!!!!! 🥳

[@pimacanyon6208]

great set up!

[@candacebryson6276]

Thank you Pima!

[@ExploreAmerica]

Thanks for the advice. See you on the road

[@deionle9355]

great

[@scottmcfarland2149]

Great van! Welcome to the Nomad family Candy!

[@candacebryson6276]

Thank you so much Scott!

[@ldygzlle1291]

I just left Jefferson NY after spending the summer there. We nomads are all over. I’m in Tennessee right now, making my way west. I hope you had fun at the RTR and are coming back this year. If not, enjoy your travels in your sweet little van.

[@candacebryson6276]

I am heading to the RTR in January, but doing a little traveling on the East Coast first. Hope to meet you at the RTR.

[@bque9444]

Lovely no-build. It helps to have those cabinets along the upper walls for built-in storage. Thanks for saying what material the shelving unit is made of, as I will look for one of those for my no build.

[@vonlossberg]

Super Cute. I love those little cupboards

[@realestateinfonet9041]

Great video! Thanks!

[@JeffeysMom]

I miss my 1992 hightop ford e150 high top. Candy, great job!

[@candacebryson6276]

Thank you JeffeysMom.

[@tristan7984]

I have a similar van and wow this will help me out. Also, I NEED THAT COVER! Lol

[@bituingmarikit]

Love this😊

[@candacebryson6276]

Thank you 🌟 Star!

[@donna4760]

This is my dream. To live in a van and travel.

[@mikewingate284]

Simple and serves her well.

[@alvenatgolden1781]

Nice Van looks Good as is.

[@candacebryson6276]

Thank you Alvena!

[@AnneAndersonFoxiepaws]

This is beautiful, I can see myself being happy in this one, all the curtains are beautiful!

[@Im_thatfool]

Hi Grandma candy and Wally

[@candacebryson6276]

Thank you, Dear sweet Ayla Jane! Grandma Candy loves you to the moon and back!

[@candacebryson6276]

Wahlly loves you too!

[@HoneyandMe]

Lovely van! I love the colour of the van too! Well done, Candy!

[@candacebryson6276]

Thank you so much Honey and Me!

[@MaryS-mg9ij]

I would buy one!!!

[@62WILDCAT]

AWESOME ! a 1997 !! Wondered how many miles it had on it when she bought it !

[@candacebryson6276]

Thank you Carol, the van had 123,000 miles on it.

[@dorothydemaree7544]

@@candacebryson6276 Thank you Candy! I had just posted this question too. Boy, that was low mileage- good for you! I had an opportunity to pick up a year 2,000, one owner from a long time acquaintance that had taken meticulous mechanical care of it of it with all records that had driven his family on many vacations- so many that it had 223,000 miles on it. I passed, but maybe should have had my mechanic look it over before passing it up. Well, each day now still not finding ‘affordable’ with lower mileage makes me wonder😊 if I acted in wisdom or deafening fear. 🤦‍♀️ I know you can’t answer THAT :) and I’ll need to find ‘it’.

[@candacebryson6276]

Hi Carol, 103,000 miles

[@candacebryson6276]

She now has almost 124,000.

[@patriciatwalsh4479]

I think it’s a great use of your van. Safe travels😊

[@candacebryson6276]

Thank you.

[@rossc3447]

Very well done on the "No Build, Build"!!

[@shoop5959]

Well done! I could live in that. So comfy!

[@wendy4498]

I really like her van! So functional and ‘homey’ ❤️❤️❤️

[@candacebryson6276]

Thank you Wendy.

[@herlindahuskey]

❤one of the absolute cutest no builds🎃

[@candacebryson6276]

Thank you so much.

[@erinchamberlain1315]

I've got an autoimmune disease called lupus and I find myself living in a lot of fear that I wouldn't be able to do a build. I decided I'm going to do it regardless and am actively looking for a vehicle now. This gives me such comfort because I know I can do something like this!! It's so nice and looks very homey and comfortable!! Thank you for sharing with us ❤️

[@brianbouchard1947]

She is awesome.

[@candacebryson6276]

Thanks Brian, much appreciated!

[@TS-rd7oy]

She is so handy and talented with fabric and sewing. I love this! I have gotten so many ideas from this simple, wonderful, no build build! Thank you.

[@candacebryson6276]

Thank you TS, I'm so happy that you got some ideas from seeing my van, that makes me 😊 smile.

[@michellebaumgart7404]

Awesome Candy!! So excited how inspiring to watch I wanna do this 😍 I used to be a biker I think I'm gonna be a vanner!!

[@candacebryson6276]

Thank you so much Michelle, I think you'd love Vanning!