She is so beautiful and gracious! I am grateful she let me do the tour, amazing van!!! 😊🤗🥰😊🤗🥰

Yayyyyyyy for a simple life with just the basic needs and no clutter!!! 😊🤗🥰

I know, right? I never thought of that! And I always buys things from them I could totally use them a little bit! 🤣🤣🤣

She is an actress!!! Beautiful and kind and sweet 🥰🥰🥰

She had the perfect home indeed!!! 😊🤗🥰

You know? When you go to the RTR you have the opportunity to talk with dozens of people everyday. The minute we exchanged a few words I asked her if I could show her van because she is so delightful I really wanted to share her with my viewers. I'm so happy she said yes! She is a great lady! I'm happy you liked her!!! 😊🤗🥰

You are absolutely right about the comfort, that's why so many people are living in these vehicles. It is actually fascinating. I'm glad you had that awesome experience and this walk down memory lane! Tab you for sharing!!! 😊🤗🥰

I'm sooooo looking forward to meeting with you when you are finally on the road! Yayyyyyyy!!! 😊🤗🥰

Yes!!! That's a huge problem!!! Always motion detector lights under the hood, hood opened while parked, sprinkling the engine with cayenne pepper or an essential oil like lavender and mostly, parking a few feet away from the brush... everyone out there will give you a different recipe to keep them away! 🤨😖

So happy it is inspiring ideas for you!!! Yes, life shouldn't be so complicated. More love, less division. A nice dream that nomads seem to be a little closer to realize! 😊🤗🥰😊🤗🥰

She thought of everything for a very comfortable home! 😊🤗🥰

We can always show it again when I meet Elizabeth again. And yes, if you can fit your bed across you will have a nice living room to enjoy on rainy days! 😊🤗🥰

The times over! Every vehicle was set up the same way. Best option if you can sleep across! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🥳🥳🥳

She is truly adorable!!! 😊🤗🥰

I have no idea who you are thinking of! 🤣🤣🤣 Hope the weather is treating you kindly! 🤗🤗🤗

Elements are amazing!!! 😊🤗🥰

It does indeed, she planned the space very cleverly! 😊🤗🥰

I am sooo happy you can get some ideas from Elizabeth's van!!! Welcome to the nomad life!!! 😊🤗🥰

Absolutely!!! Yes, it is a horror story that also happens to children. So very sad. I thought the sign is a genius solution! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

@@Manyroadsnorules yes, I just did not even want to mention how often it happens to children. I've lived in the very hot humid south all my life (so far) and I've always had pets and children and I just can't wrap my mind around how people can do such things. I'm always very cognizant of the heat or cold or hydration and how they might be affected. SMH (shaking my head). I'm currently considering a hybrid minivan for that very reason. my 16 year old pit bull has very recently passed but animals (more specifically dogs) have always been in my life and it it difficult for me to not get one again right now. But I am very close to retiring and I want to travel (van life in some form) for awhile. But I also realize that many of the national parks that I want to visit do not allow dogs on the trails so I either need to wait a bit (do/see those first) or be sure that I have the right vehicle/system in place to take care of them. I'm certainly thinking of a hybrid but.... just so many decisions in the beginning. I do think it would be best if I wait and visit "most" of the things I want to see (where dogs are not allowed) before I adopt another dog (and I will always adopt). But at the same time, it is very difficult for me to live with out a dog in my life. That is just how important they have always been. But I also want to hike and see some areas of the US that they would not be allowed to go with me :-)

@jenne8180 I thought of all those same things too! I lived in my minivan 2 1/2 years before adopting Lua because I didn't want to put an animal through the demands of the nomad life. Now that I'm enjoying being in remote places, taking my sweet time, I can take care of her properly. I have already walked many trails by myself and now I'm ready to take care of her. Which brings us to the point of those careless people again. If they can't take care of anyone else but themselves, they shouldn't have anyone else in their lives! Sad but true. Thank you for sharing and hope to meet you down the road some day!!! 😊🤗🥰

What are the lights she’s using

In the UK people smash the car windows and ask questions later. This is if they have watched the car for 30+ minutes or so, depending on the heat. Accepted practice.

Congratulations!!! You found your place in the world! I liked Oregon a lot but was there for a short time, just passing by. The coast is so incredibly beautiful!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

Yes, the microwave to its awesome! She is a very clever lady!!! I'm happy you liked the video! 😊🤗🥰

Right?? I loved it!!! 😉😊

Thank you so much for your sweet comment! Safe travels to you too!!! 🥰🥰🥰

I felt so comfortable with her Sherry!!! The three of us should found a group or something, I'm sure we would have a blast!!! Take care sweetheart!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

@@Manyroadsnorules ❤️😊😊. You too. Did I tell you I got a puppy. We got him free The lady wanted $100 dollars but I told her I didn’t have the money. I didn’t want to pay for a dog because it always cost so much when you first get one. I had been looking at the humane shelters but no small dogs were available. Anyways. This dog is. Chihuahua pug mix I think a little over a year old. He is a boy and we still have to get him neutered. He has a limp and we got X-rays after getting some shots and he has to have surgery. He has bone on bone in his leg hip joint. I know it’s painful even though he doesn’t act like it. Just. Doesn’t use his back leg. I love animals and don’t want him to suffer. We gave the kitty away to a good home. I’m not a cat person I like cats but was afraid he was going to jump on top of my woodstove. Anyhow. This free dog is going to cost me a fortune. Your pup Lua is so beautiful. You will have so much fun. Our dogs are lucky to have such loving owners. I know this was long. lol ❤️❤️

Thank you for your super nice comment!! And welcome in advance to the community! I use a Thetford 345, I had it in my minivan, and made my life super easy! I wouldn't be happy without it! 🤣🤣🤣

Here's the link in case you haven't heard of them! Best thing since regular toilets 🤣🤗 amzn.to/3Ud2SML

Thank you!

I know, right? Being that height is the perfect way to fully enjoy more room. But, I'm sure you will come up with a great layout anyway. I think these vans are incredible. Congrats on getting one with that very low mileage!!! Very well done! 😊🤗🥰

Thank you!!! 😊🤗🥰

That's a great tip! Thank you! I still avoid driving at night, it's easier on my nervous system 😉😊🤗

And prettier.

@OhHapppyDaay 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Super well planned! I just wear things that don't wrinkle and I can roll. I'm too primitive 🤣🤣🤣

Hope you liked it Elsa! 😊🤗🥰

yes. see minute 14 to repeat that bit - good luck!

What she showed is a roll of flashing lights that she places under the vehicle. I have solar motion detection lights. Other great measures are leaving the hood open all the way up and parking far away from the brush. Some people spray cayenne pepper on the engine. Hope it helps! 😊🤗🥰

There are several critters that could be attracted to some cables in the engine that taste good to them and to the warmth of the engine as well. It could be mice, voles, rats... depending on the area. I've heard that some cables are made with a material that's made with certain oils these animals are attracted to. We all use motion detection lights, cayenne pepper sprinkled on the engine, leaving the hood open, etc. Each nomad has their own formula 😄

That's a very good idea!!! Thank you! 😊🤗🥰

Lua is the same, we are the victims of these four legged individuals! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

I suppose voles and other desert creatures do not like lights, they are used to being in extremely dark places so a flashing light is just scary to them and they stay away from that. 😱

I will let Elizabeth respond to your question and I will contribute this: we all place solar motion detecting lights on the ground under the vehicle, we open the hood and leave it open, we park far away from the brush. Some people sprinkle cayenne pepper or lavender essential oil on the engine. I don't. I'm not sure those are effective. Hope every tip helps! 😊🤗🥰

Thank you! 😊🤗🥰

I will let her respond to that. Great question! 😊🤗🥰

She didn't say it is a hybrid. She said she leaves the engine on. I don't know where the confusion started.

I thought you could only leave the car on with a hybrid., didn’t think you can just leave car on, wastes gas but doable.

It does use had but she protects her puppy, win win. She goes in and comes out quickly.

Gasoline engines can also randomly shut off. Three dogs died that way when a woman left her regular gas engine running while she went into a restaurant.

@@Madcapp that's true, I imagine that Elizabeth, as a nomad, only runs into a supermarket for a few basics and comes back really quickly but we'll let her confirm that. I don't think she spends too long away from her car. Thank you for the advice though, I think it is very relevant and generous! 🥰

Ugh, I didn't know that!!! I will let her know!!! Thank you! 💗 Very sorry for that K9!!!!!!! 🐕🦮🐕‍🦺

OMG!!! I'm so glad your insurance covered that!!! A friend of mine had to pay 7000 out of her pocket. It is a huge problem and we have to prepare for that! Thank you for sharing! 😊🤗🥰

Nevermind how insurance premiums have increased with chairman Joe.. millions of illegals driving around with no insurance, , you get the pay it!!!

It is a great van conversion 🤗🤗🤗

Yes! The user of a leash is fundamental, BLM mandates it and all serious pet owners comply with that! Great topic! Table you for advocating for this. 🤗🤗🤗

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