If you turn your shelving unit upside down it will then give each shelf an automatic lip so things won’t slide out either way.😊
@PioneerGrandma Жыл бұрын
Great idea! Not sure why I didn’t think of that… Hmmm… it has little adjustable feet that really made a difference when I was making room for the bin to slide out, since the floor isn’t level… But I can take the shelves off individually and then turn them upside down… What I really like is being able to access some of the shelves from the inside or the outside. But a lip would make it more secure… Thanks!
@PioneerGrandma11 ай бұрын
Hey, @jaynewarriner7214, I did try turning my shelving unit upside down… I put it in my recent video about Planning the new layout for my minivan camper. I tried it upside down and the shelves wouldn’t stay put. So I tried taking the shelves off and turning them upside down. No luck. Great idea, but I haven’t figured out a way to make it work… Thanks so much for thinking about it and leaving me a comment! 😃
@julieblaha49607 ай бұрын
The shelves are made to slide onto the black shelf holders in one direction only. There is a very subtle widening that holds the shelves in place. I tried turning them upside down years ago in my house. I am going to use them to make my “kitchen” cabinets in my van.
@PioneerGrandma7 ай бұрын
Yes, I found that out the hard way! I should have just looked at the black pieces more carefully instead of taking it apart and trying it… 🤣 Great idea though! I’d love to see how you use them in your build!
@hmfem365611 ай бұрын
I really enjoyed your presentation specially the tone of you voice which has a professional twist & is very likeable. How could I not Subscribe or like?🍷🍷
@PioneerGrandma11 ай бұрын
How kind of you to say so. 🙂
@susie98935 ай бұрын
Love your attitude, chic. And you have some amazing workarounds 😍
@PioneerGrandma5 ай бұрын
Hey, Thanks! I appreciate your watching and commenting!
@shedreams1571 Жыл бұрын
Love your simple build. Admire your adventurous spirit. Can’t seem to work up the courage to hit the road so I enjoy watching others.
@PioneerGrandma Жыл бұрын
Thank you! It took me a long time to work up the courage actually. Connecting with people through nomadsdowntheroad.com/ really helped! 😃 Watching others is fun too!
@shedreams1571 Жыл бұрын
@@PioneerGrandma Thank you for the info. Maybe just what I need to take the plunge.
@PioneerGrandma Жыл бұрын
👍 There are various groups on the website too, come and join the Pioneer Grandma group 😃 and see if your state has a group. Travel Grandma has a group, as do several other KZbin creators. It’s just getting off the ground, but I’ve found it so helpful!
@terrigibbs8337Ай бұрын
That was fun! Thank you for the tour! Great job
@PioneerGrandmaАй бұрын
Hey, Thanks! I had fun doing it!
@vickilindberg63364 ай бұрын
Wonderful tour. Like your voice. Like your set-up & secured items so they don't slide around.
@PioneerGrandma4 ай бұрын
Thanks! How kind of you to watch and comment!
@minivancampergal1554 Жыл бұрын
I love your build! So simple and functional.
@PioneerGrandma Жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@PioneerGrandma11 ай бұрын
@Minivancampergal1554 - Just watched you Bear video - Excellent! It answered so many questions for me!
@estherthecampervan47776 ай бұрын
Great tour
@PioneerGrandma4 ай бұрын
Thank you! I appreciate you watching and commenting!!! 😀
@edwizard6211 ай бұрын
Very nice Van. Thank you❤
@PioneerGrandma11 ай бұрын
Thanks! And thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
@firequeen219411 ай бұрын
For the other windows, I picked up a roll of window screen from Walmart and some industrial strength Velcro. Cut screen to size and attach with Velcro on the inside. Works awesome and with the Velcro, I can still open/close windows easily and it is really stealth.
@PioneerGrandma11 ай бұрын
Very cool! Thanks for watching and sharing your idea!
@julieblaha49607 ай бұрын
I love that idea! Thank you
@michaeldean819311 ай бұрын
nice van , nice interior , nice video . 😊
@PioneerGrandma11 ай бұрын
Thanks, and thanks for watching and commenting!
@SoxandnicoleАй бұрын
Wow, you did goog!
@PioneerGrandmaАй бұрын
Thanks so much!
@letsgo1166 Жыл бұрын
Newbie here, you just appeared on my list. Very nice set up. Beautiful scenery. Great video. Be safe out there, have fun. Debbie
@PioneerGrandma Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Debbie!
@tonette9532 Жыл бұрын
Love it! I bought myself a Honda Odyssey last fall specifically to be a grandma mobile/ adventure mobile. I'm a seasoned camper and setting up and taking down a campsite by myself was getting to be too much. I am planning my first adventure in less than 3 weeks and I'm so excited. Your setup is so very close to what I'm hoping to accomplish with mine. 🙂👍
@PioneerGrandma Жыл бұрын
So exciting!!! Keep in touch! Have you checked out Nomads Down the Road, to maybe find some camping buddies?
@tonette9532 Жыл бұрын
@PioneerGrandma At some point, I might do something like that, but I really enjoy the solitude of camping alone. This first adventure will be my traditional birthday camping trip to one of my favorite spots in the beautiful Colorado Rockies. My sons usually come up on the weekend, but the rest of the time will be about me. That's how I intend to ring in 58 years living. 😊
@tonette9532 Жыл бұрын
@PioneerGrandma This is "Faith". kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIewYpx_paqeecU
@PioneerGrandma Жыл бұрын
Wonderful!
@PioneerGrandma11 ай бұрын
@tonette9532 - so how’d it go? Happy Birthday!
@user-ld4vt9gz8f5 ай бұрын
What a great job young lady safe travels joe from mo
@PioneerGrandma5 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@kimberlyknight4973 Жыл бұрын
Very nice set up. Happy travels.
@PioneerGrandma Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@aimeeburleson9788 Жыл бұрын
Love your van and set up
@PioneerGrandma Жыл бұрын
Thank you! And thanks for watching!
@emiliagarcia686811 ай бұрын
Great setup and organized 😊❤ Beautiful scenery by the river area 😊❤ Stay safe 😊❤
@PioneerGrandma11 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@soup.p Жыл бұрын
Love ❤how functional it is! Such a great setup you have here! 😊
@PioneerGrandma Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@HeathersHikesAndAdVANtures Жыл бұрын
Looks like a nice, functional setup! Thanks for sharing!
@PioneerGrandma Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@PioneerGrandma11 ай бұрын
@HeathersHikesAndAdVANtures - since your comment, I’ve been watching your videos and really enjoying them!
@Blooming_Bee_Yoga Жыл бұрын
Thank you thank you thank you!! Totally helped me with my van!! In Gratitude
@PioneerGrandma Жыл бұрын
I’m SO very glad! I’d love to see pictures of your van! Thanks for watching and commenting!
@markrenfrow9873 Жыл бұрын
Good job Grandma ! All you need to be comfey ! Travel safe, and Enjoy !
@PioneerGrandma Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Mark! I try! Thanks for watching!
@thierrymunseugandachildren802 Жыл бұрын
Very nice setup greetings from Africa Uganda God bless you
@PioneerGrandma Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@thierrymunseugandachildren802 Жыл бұрын
@@PioneerGrandma you are so welcome hope you're doing well
@LittleMo777. Жыл бұрын
Nice van! Really like the long rolling bin !
@PioneerGrandma Жыл бұрын
Thanks! And thanks for watching and commenting!
@MariafromthePhilippineIslands Жыл бұрын
So organized and functional. Thank you for sharing
@PioneerGrandma Жыл бұрын
Thank you! And thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!
@sandyallen152311 ай бұрын
My van has back windows that push out at the bottom about 3". I bought a bunch of material that was like netting and I pieces much bigger than the openings and bunched it up in the open part. Works pretty well, the breeze still can get in through the netting. I gave up on trying to figure out how to attach it so it is permanently in place
@PioneerGrandma11 ай бұрын
Unfortunately, the back windows in my minivan, a Chrysler Pacifica, don’t open, but that’s a great idea! I SO wish that they did… Thanks for watching and commenting! 😀
@Midlifeanticrisis Жыл бұрын
You are my kind of people. Spinning and ham radio in a minivan...so cool! I just bought my 2nd Honda Odyssey to convert. I plan on laying it out almost exactly like yours, switching bed sides this time. (my last one had the bed on the passenger side). Thanks for sharing!
@PioneerGrandma Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and commenting! I’d love to see pictures!
@karenolsen5302 Жыл бұрын
Nice setup! I am a ham also, K4IRS, and have a 2020 Chrysler Pacifica. I use a vhf/uhf Yeasu with aprs mobile plus a cb radio for emergencies. Both have mag mount antennas.
@PioneerGrandma Жыл бұрын
Very Cool! KK7IWY here. 😃 I’m putting a dualband AnyTone AT-778UV radio in my minivan camper - hopefully this weekend. I’m using a mag mount antenna also. I’d love to see pictures of your install!
@neon54111 ай бұрын
I also Ham radio N2MJZ
@PioneerGrandma11 ай бұрын
Wonderful! What kind of radio do you use?
@jameshudson5022 Жыл бұрын
Outstanding
@PioneerGrandma Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@user-sf8zv4me9l11 ай бұрын
Great idea with the ham radio.
@PioneerGrandma11 ай бұрын
Thanks! I appreciate your comments!
@JT-oz5qd11 ай бұрын
Are you a full time car dweller and do you enjoy the life? Love how confident you sound and the look of your beautiful carriage.
@PioneerGrandma11 ай бұрын
I’m not full time. I do really love it when I go, but love going home to my husband even more. 😃
@cc-camper-lady Жыл бұрын
Very nice setup!
@PioneerGrandma Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Thanks for watching!
@charlenebranca2523 Жыл бұрын
Thank you ,enjoyed your video!! Very nice van set up. Stay safe💞🙏
@PioneerGrandma Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Charlene!
@TravelGrandma Жыл бұрын
Great van tour. I've run into some snow on my travels lately and have been using my folding chair as an indoor seat. An extra seat, however you can manage to have one available also works great for having a friend over to watch a movie together.
@PioneerGrandma Жыл бұрын
Thanks,Elaine! Snow?! Oh, dear! The high top on your minivan makes SO many things more doable!!
@phoebevanderhorst7760 Жыл бұрын
Great layout!❤
@PioneerGrandma Жыл бұрын
Thanks! And thanks for watching and for commenting! I appreciate it!! 😃
@middleground8388 Жыл бұрын
I really like this! Great job. I don’t want to do a build, because i want to be able to transport people sometimes. I will utilize your toilet idea as well as that back shelf. Thank you!
@PioneerGrandma Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I still have my seats and can pull everything out in about 15 minutes. I don’t usually have more than 2 passengers and can accommodate them without any issues - even with everything in there. I too, wanted that flexibility. Thanks for watching!!
@luckywarriorakabonnies.185511 ай бұрын
New to your channel, thank you for sharing your build. Sending vibes of Blessings and Love for your continued adventures on your journey.
@PioneerGrandma11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@carolynkramarz584111 ай бұрын
Your build is inspiring,smart and very comfortable looking- impressed you got your ham radio license( on my list of things to do). Thanks for listing that web site- I want to join and am trying to convince myself….. look forward to seeing your upgrades😊
@PioneerGrandma11 ай бұрын
Thank you for your kind comments!
@janetkoball44 Жыл бұрын
Hi there. I'm also a Ham. I got my Tec licence in 2007. But...I've never had a Ham radio. I also took the course for a General license but I didn't take the test. A little too hard for me. But I still want to at least get a hand held. I'm trying to finish my cargo trailer and take off at least part time. So nice to see your tour. I just subscribed. Hope to hear from you or see you down the road. I'm in Central Oklahoma
@PioneerGrandma Жыл бұрын
I started out with a cheap handheld - a Baofeng from Amazon. That way I can learn more about all of this before spending more money. Baofengs run about $25-$30, then I got a better antenna ($20) and a second, larger battery and a different charging cable. So for less than $100, I’ve had quite a bit of practice. Now I’m checking out more powerful, but still mobile setups to use in my minivan. 😃 I looked on ARRL.org and found local clubs so I could learn more! 👍
@BionicLesbian11 ай бұрын
A great place to call home❤
@PioneerGrandma11 ай бұрын
Thanks, I think so too. 😊
@Morningdovecamp11 ай бұрын
great set up. Enjoy!
@PioneerGrandma11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting!!
@doofusadventures4486 Жыл бұрын
Nice tour!
@PioneerGrandma Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Katie!
@ericadavenport20393 ай бұрын
You sound so much like Jonnie Erikson Tada.
@kayepperson1894 ай бұрын
Nice set up! How long and wide is your bd? Everything fits perfectly!
@PioneerGrandma4 ай бұрын
Thanks! 25”x72” I spent a lot of time trying to figure out the best dimensions overall. The toughest part, because the minivan is so much higher in the back, was how long each of the 6 legs needed to be. I needed them tall enough in the front for the taller bins to fit under the bed and tall enough in the back for shallow long bin to roll under the bed in the back. But I still wanted as much head space as possible. It also needed to coordinate with the shelving unit so the long, shallow bin would slide out under both it and the bed, while providing the leverage I needed to use the long bin as a kitchen counter in the back. The shelves needed to be the right distance apart for the bins I wanted to store on them. I hope some of that makes sense. I also made a slide out wooden counter that had to fit over one shelf and under the bed… It all actually worked out!
@googleuser222611 ай бұрын
Where were you on the Klamath river? I grew up in Crescent City - just north of Klamath.
@PioneerGrandma11 ай бұрын
Oh it’s beautiful there! I was toward the other end of the Klamath River, actually not too far from the town called Klamath River, in Siskiyou County. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@kathleenkline4622 Жыл бұрын
What? A fellow spinner that does vanlife? I carry an e-wheel....it takes up very little room and runs off a small battery pack. Hopefully we'll meet up some day and play with fiber together!
@PioneerGrandma Жыл бұрын
Wonderful! That would be such fun!
@PioneerGrandma Жыл бұрын
What part of the country do you travel in?
@kathleenkline4622 Жыл бұрын
@@PioneerGrandma Mostly the western half of the country...you?
@PioneerGrandma Жыл бұрын
Me too
@cathyojena896311 ай бұрын
You sound just like Joni Erickson Tada
@PioneerGrandma11 ай бұрын
How sweet of you to say so! She’s amazing! Thanks for watching and commenting!
@cuddlemymicky Жыл бұрын
congratulations. on the functional and cosy build. congrats on the ham license. is it your general or tech?
@PioneerGrandma Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Just passed the General actually.
@PioneerGrandma Жыл бұрын
Are you a ham operator?
@cuddlemymicky Жыл бұрын
no, been studying to take the test. haven't been able to find a test location
@PioneerGrandma Жыл бұрын
I did my Technician test online through a club in Alaska
@PioneerGrandma Жыл бұрын
aarg.club/?page_id=14
@maryrankin986911 ай бұрын
Hi pioneer Grandma, Could you tell me what year and make your van are. I am just doing my research now on vans.
@PioneerGrandma11 ай бұрын
2020 Chrysler Pacifica. I’m putting together a video on the pros and cons. I’m very happy with it!
@53andME Жыл бұрын
So you don't take your tags off your bins like me 😂
@PioneerGrandma Жыл бұрын
I hate the tags! But I hate the sticky residue they many times leave behind even more! Thanks for watching and commenting!
@user-wi8zg2ln2j11 ай бұрын
when you cook inside how do you not the inside smelling like food or grease on the ceiling?
@PioneerGrandma11 ай бұрын
Right?! That would be gross! I use the wind screens to keep splatters off the sides and try to be careful with what I cook to keep it off the ceiling. I most usually cook out of the back or on a table outside. I try to only use the inside cooking station with the door open and for heating water or cooking something quickly if rain threatens. When it’s cold in the morning, I might boil water for washing or for making herbal tea or bone broth. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@laurajphillips Жыл бұрын
👍
@PioneerGrandma Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@savedby_faith Жыл бұрын
I like it but I don't see the point in having 3 seats. They take up enormous amount of space. I sit on my bed cross legged or my driver seat.
@PioneerGrandma Жыл бұрын
Different layouts work for different people, right? The seats do take up a lot of space. It’s all trade offs… My bed is too high for me sit up comfortably on for very long. I needed it high enough to fit the bins under. I’m 68 years old and have had back surgery, so I need a comfortable spot to sit, with room enough to eat and to use my computer. For ME, this works. 😃
@PioneerGrandma Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment! 😃
@savedby_faith Жыл бұрын
@@PioneerGrandma That's great.
@kimgo45187 ай бұрын
Please help! You say that you can do spinning while sitting indoors using a “spindle” or “spittle”? Please show us what that is!! You did not show the contraption at all.
@PioneerGrandma7 ай бұрын
Yes! It’s a “spindle” - I show it in this video. Start at about 7:30 for the spinning. 😃 Spinning, Down by the River kzbin.info/www/bejne/fH_deqx4Zrtkp5I
@kimgo45187 ай бұрын
@@PioneerGrandma Thanks so much for this response, that is very cool. I thought you meant a spinning contraption for exercise, I feel so silly! You come across as so appealing, and I love your van set up.
@PioneerGrandma7 ай бұрын
Oh! I should have clarified in the video. I forget that there’s another type of “spinning” - wouldn’t that be a cool device to have?! Thank you so very much for your kind comments!
@kimgo45187 ай бұрын
@@PioneerGrandma youre welcome. Keep the awesome videos coming. I love your life!
@kathystevens8163 Жыл бұрын
What kind of van do you have?
@PioneerGrandma Жыл бұрын
2020 Chrysler Pacifica. Thanks for watching!
@kathystevens8163 Жыл бұрын
@Pioneer Grandma I have a 2021 Chrysler Voyager. I have that slanted floor also. Does the slanted floor cause any other issues for you? I was trying to figure out a bed that would be an easy set up. Thanks.
@PioneerGrandma Жыл бұрын
My floor is about 6” higher in the back than in the front. Evidently, most minivans are like that. The bed is the big problem. I used a folding cot for a while and just propped up the low end but it wasn’t very stable. I’ve seen videos where they used a cot with straight legs and used PVC pipe cut at appropriate lengths. That looked like it worked well. Bob Wells at Cheap RV Living demonstrated that. He has lots of simple bed ideas. I just made the legs longer in front than in the back of my plywood and 2x4 bed.
@kathystevens8163 Жыл бұрын
@Pioneer Grandma I saw Bob's video on that. I think it was a metal frame they used.. 🤔
@PioneerGrandma Жыл бұрын
Yes, I agree, I believe that it was a metal frame. But using the PVC pieces to adjust the height of the legs seemed an easy fix. My cot didn’t have straight legs so I couldn’t do that. I DID really like the folding cot for times that I needed to put up my tent because the parking area wasn’t even close to level. I’d just take the cot out to the tent. That was convenient. Can’t do that with my plywood & 2x4 bed. I sure like the stability of my current bed though!
@williammangold53059 ай бұрын
Those vans are junk. They all have transmission problems. It won’t last long.
@PioneerGrandma9 ай бұрын
I’m sorry if that’s been your experience. Hope it not mine. 😃