Chevy Express with Repurposed Furniture

Chevy Express with Repurposed Furniture | Van Tour

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Жыл бұрын

A very popular style of van for low-cost vanlife is the Chevy Express. This dependable van is a workhorse and it’s easy to find mechanics and parts. In this video, I tour a 2011 Chevy Express 1500 with a Fiberine high-top that is currently used for part-time travel with an eye to go full-time in the future. I love touring vans that aren’t finished to encourage other women to get on the road. Build out what you need for now and you’ll figure out what’s missing as you go.
LINKS:
Join our community and the Nomadic Women’s Virtual Happy Hour: / galadventurers
Karen’s Instagram: / vanlady58
20” Fiberglass Top: fiberine.com/GVMR/Home.html
USB Ceiling Lights: amzn.to/43RkGPf
Drawer Pulls: amzn.to/3OZi3Xa
Turquoise Rug: amzn.to/3IY2nQc
Fridge: amzn.to/3OZ2ZsE
Sink:amzn.to/3qvs840
Faucet: amzn.to/3ChTkWt
Drain hose: amzn.to/42sFgnK
Shower tent: amzn.to/3CnF6TX
Shower floor: amzn.to/3NhwPqV
Boxio Toilet: amzn.to/3J2zX7B
Portable Bidet: amzn.to/42BFFEI
Toilet Paper Holder: amzn.to/43tGhgz
Biodegradable Soap: amzn.to/3qAVfCS
Awning: amzn.to/3J1qTjy
Suction Tiedowns for Awning (available alternate): amzn.to/3CimWmL
Outdoor rug: amzn.to/3WXMQpy
Solar Panels: amzn.to/3WTIHCO
Here at TheGalavan I feature vans, primarily designed and built by women, to give you inspiration for your own van build. I’m always on the lookout for other van life enthusiasts who want to collaborate and share their love of this lifestyle. I also love to cook from scratch in my van and share accessories, tips, and tricks to make van life easier and more successful for you.
Music:
"Today is the Day" by Beck Nebel from Audiio. Get $30 off your first year: ref.audiio.com/3f8x7ea6
Gear & Accessories:
GoPro Hero 10: amzn.to/3SKkUCw
Fotopro Flexible Tripod: amzn.to/2E7fjCV
Rode Wireless Go II Mics: amzn.to/3G9NHvS
Purple Panda Lavalier Mics: amzn.to/3U5WXa7
Rode Lavalier Adapter: amzn.to/3lY3pDt
Video Editing: iMovie
Prayer Flags by Lisa Kattenbraker: www.lisauntitled.com/
3qt Instant Pot: amzn.to/2VF15Ah
3qt IP Inserts: amzn.to/2xKJK0F
I've put together an Amazon store to help you source the items I find useful: amazon.com/shop/thegalavan.
This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I'll receive a small commission.
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Пікірлер: 42

@lifehunter6426 Жыл бұрын

Using the gutters was an excellent idea. For those who do not know, the chevy express van is the exact same vehicle as a GMC Savana van. Just a different name plate.

@michellestratford9753 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. That's really good to know!

@chrisr6157 Жыл бұрын

Great interview!!! I really like the high top and how she used gutters to cover the edges, the lights that pop in and out are perfect! Keeping it simple is key. I want to get a Chevy Express for the same reasons, dependable and anyone can work on them so that keeps cost down. She has done a great job putting this van together, so nice that her daughter is encouraging and helping her along this journey. Thanks for sharing this tour!

@davidmurling4252 Жыл бұрын

She had a very nice vans setup

@eiryamorlais4978 Жыл бұрын

Another simple modest (and ingenious touches) van build. So appealing in this regard - and, yes, very inviting! Thank you, both.

@jeanieirwin4747 Жыл бұрын

She has every thing she needs. Simple pretty functional and efficient. I have a Chevy express too.

@conversationswithme8601 4 ай бұрын

I love those dogs! ❤

@dogsbyfire 10 ай бұрын

This is such an ingenious van build. I’m going to incorporate some of these ideas in my own build. I love the way she approaches things so practically and thinks outside the box. Thank you for this video!

@ShelbyVanGone Жыл бұрын

Very nice tour, love the painted furniture❤ I’m so glad I found you!! I subscribed and requested to join your FB group 🎉😊

@kevnrob1 Жыл бұрын

Very nice van. There's a lot to say about keeping it simple. Good for Karen. Suggestion: There is 3 1/2 inches of unused space under her bed due to the height of the 2x4 supports. Great place to put hiking poles and other thinner things suspended with hooks. Maybe a shovel or a windshield scrubber. Broom. Lots of small profile things.

@Wendyholzinger2224 2 ай бұрын

Of course you’ll live that long! I’ll see you out there once I get my van finished. Thanks for the videos

@travelingwhilebutch Жыл бұрын

I love this! I have a 2011 Chevy Express 3500 cargo van I am building out right now. It's great to see other builds. Love the gutter idea. I am having a fiberglass topper put on mine in August in Washington.

@michelleoglesbee-flores2518 Жыл бұрын

Great van. Didn’t see her at the event. Glad you did and shared the video

@donnagarross1730 Жыл бұрын

I have that same dresser in my van. Love her van!

@tja3495 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for introducing Karen on your channel, she has several ideas I know I would use in my travel vehicle (can't decide what to buy yet). First, I want to say that I do relate with Karen's decision to chose van life, my income after retirement will not be sufficient to maintain my current house, plus the upkeep, electricity, etc., so van Life it will be. Karen's overhead lights that can be removed and recharged is something I have not seen before, very clever, also the use a painter's extension pole for her tarp is a good idea. Thanks again, Joni!

@cotter9751 Жыл бұрын

Yes, I enjoyed the tour with Karen. Definitely options within my own means. Thanks!

@angelacraw2907 Жыл бұрын

A great rig. Thanks for posting.

@gracecallowayable Жыл бұрын

What a cozy home!!! I love it!!! Thank you for sharing!!!👠🚌👠

@naomidonovan-perry2667 Жыл бұрын

Nice finishes.

@callieduval3000 Жыл бұрын

Love the height and all the room in this van

@kennethbailey9853 Жыл бұрын

So Nice !😊

@GrandmaBugsPlace Жыл бұрын

Nice lady. And her van is very nice. Thanks for the interview with her and sharing what she has set up.

@JeffeysMom Жыл бұрын

Absolutely Beautiful ❤️🚐👍🏻

@hihoney1122 Жыл бұрын

Really nice video and great looking van, that cabinet looks very nice. Like that your daughter helped in your build. Smart use of rain gutters. Im going on a road trip soon will post my drive. I dont have a built out rig, but use my car, suv to camp in.

@susanlewis1875 Жыл бұрын

For some reason my browser refused to follow the link to Fiberine; said it wasn't secure. I googled it and the link there worked perfectly. The 2 links looked the same to me, so it might have been security on my browser. I'm just passing this along so if anyone else bumps into it, they can try the alternative. I loved this tour and info on the van and hightop. Thanks!

@sandraschaeffer6365 Жыл бұрын

Love it!

@catherinelauda6948 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this great interview.

@TweetWithTheTeaTv Жыл бұрын

Amazing job

@joharmon2148 Жыл бұрын

Nice set up, so cheerful❤

@judithwilliamshudson1744 Жыл бұрын

Nice, and miss you videos

@maryhight6030 Жыл бұрын

Awesome van. Love it ❤

@aprilbaxter2578 Жыл бұрын

That was a great idea you had about the poles. She has a very pretty van!

@kafkakatthekatwhoreadskafka Жыл бұрын

What a brilliant awning idea! Don’t put your money in an annuity when you sell your house. There is no FDIC insurance on an annuity, I don’t think. Rent out your house and put it under a property manager.

@dogsbyfire 10 ай бұрын

This idea works for some, but for others it can prove too risky. Be very careful and thorough in your planning and make your own decision.

@ritawoodfork3086 Жыл бұрын

Nice rig!

@ratnation3767 Жыл бұрын

Smart lady 👍

@Wendyholzinger2224 2 ай бұрын

Sorry I just realized this is Joni’s channel.

@Wendyholzinger2224 2 ай бұрын

Where is that shop you had the top on your van.

@cindybraun371 Жыл бұрын

I have that same cabinet in my express. Love it. If anybody knows how I can raise money to fix my beloved van please let me know. Catalytic converters were stolen. Its caused many other problems. It still runs but I need 4000.00 worth of work done. I'm on fixed income and in section 8 housing now. I want out but can't fix it. I would appreciate any place anybody knows who could help...

@beautifuldreamer3991 10 ай бұрын

How do you keep the furniture from falling over?

@TheGalavan 9 ай бұрын

Everything built in a van needs to be bolted to the frame. Some do this so that it's easily removable, by using the installed tie downs, others use a more permanent approach. While I don't publish build videos, there are a lot of them available on other channels.

@HalifaxComputersRepair Жыл бұрын

yup vanlife , cheaper then your 4000 dollars apts , how ever those vans comes with headaches , they rust, they engine problems , and they eat too much gas lol