Hi - happy Thursday🕺 . We'll be back on the 28th with video #7. Hope everyone is having a good Novembur, and merry early turkey day from our little family to yours ;)

I am amazed by your independence and your ability to create a new home from a used box truck. You rock, Mariah.

As a father I am so proud of what you are doing. When Papa appeared in video and helped it may have brought a little tear to my eye. Keep living your life!!!

the moment of silence before drilling the first pilot hole is wonderful

Great Father-Daughter moment. You are extremely smart. We are very fond and happy to see that you are smart enough to know something might be wrong and you found help. We were sitting here, being keyboard coaches, saying "your doing it wrong" and you change your technique. Many people twice your age still have not learned that lesson. We have enjoyed watching your journey thus far. We are looking forward to many more videos. From the Wife and I.

I very rarely ever comment on a video. Your courage and bravery in the moments of fear and doubt are beyond encouraging to me (and I am sure others). I find myself at the end of each of your build upgrades cheering you on with great amounts of tears of joy in celebration of your continued successes. THANK YOU for filling my heart with happiness and excitement for your journey. So glad you let your Dad help! Sometimes you just need that little edge of the love of a Dad to get you through. Keep up the amazing work and I so look forward to what's next! We/I all love you girl!!!

Omg girl!! You rock! So envious of you. You can do anything Mariah when you put your mind to it. I have a feeling it’s gonna be a beautiful build in the end. Much love from Iowa and hugs to Finn!! 🦋❤️🦋🌸❤️

Just so you know, thanks to you, I'm thinking of getting a license and going to live in a house on wheels.

Hats of to you SERIOUSLY!! I am a 52yr old disabled woman who has made a lot of stupid decisions throughout my life and now for the 3rd time am starting over. I am converting a cargo trailer into a living space to save for land. I just purchased my windows Not near as fancy as yours lol but I will be installing them soon. I'm sure you made it look much easier than it was, but I really wish you had allowed us to hear you thinking out loud because for me personally it would have been beneficial since I'm at that point in my own build..... Love the videos, best of luck ........

Good to see your dad helping out!

You are one amazing young lady and I have huge respect for you. What an inspiration you can be to so many young girls and women, that if you put your mind to it, anything can be achieved. You are a joy to watch. Many blessings to you, young Mariah xx

The best part of the video besides your humor was seeing you working with your dad……..He must be proud!!!

Kudos for doing things your own way, not being afraid to make mistakes, and learning along the way!

Wow Mariah, you've come such a long way! Don't be too hard on yourself girl. That was so sweet of your dad helping out! Much love, from California!

As a designer (with mild OCD), watching you do this build without a design plan or specifications, makes skin is crawl lol! It's turning into some odd form of therapy for me. I couldn't do it this way, but it's so interesting to watch and experience someone else do it. Thanks and I hope everything turns out great for you! :)

A very beautiful and talented person you are. The windows look amazing and it's awesome that you installed them yourself!

I am in awe watching you. Geez, thanks Dad for the little help there, but truly you are inspiring... and your little dog too!

We love a supportive Papa Bear!! The windows look amazing Mariah 🤩

Your Daddy is adorable. I just turned 70 and my Daddy was my Knight in Shining Armor. He always let me go as far as I could go when I was building something, then he would jump in and rescue me when he saw I needed his help and/or stuck. Dad's rock!!!! Your windows came out wonderful. God bless you. You should be so proud of yourself. Good job!!!!!

Nice to see your dad in your video Mariah and helping you

Those windows look so good! And thanks for showing us a little bit of your family! I hope they are proud of how capable and independent you are!

I really enjoy your videos! They are really calm and feel more authentic than those of many other van life vloggers. You don't live in some perfect van (yet) and go on some outrageous adventures like going to the north pole, climbing the Kilimandscharo or Building a House. Instead you take your time to build out your van, project by project, learn a lot while doing it and visit the beautiful places this world offers. It is impressive that you do this on your own, only with some help, but still feels achievable and inspiring. I somehow had this dream of doing some sort of van- or bus-conversion ever since I've been a kid, far before the van life trend actually started to get so big, but I eventually stopped thinking about it. In the recent years this van life trend made me think of it again, but it was your recent videos that made me think about it constantly and actually look for vans... and box trucks, which I hadn't though about before. I already have a lot of ideas and when I finish uni in a few months I might just finally commit to it. I am already excited for the next videos!

I think that was my favourite Mariah Alice video, ever! Lovely windows too.

awesome job kido. dad's r awesome. ur realizing u have no need to fear & we all make mistakes. luv u kido.

I came across your video and was blown away. The difference with the windows installed.....amaaaazing! They instantly added a homey, warmer ambiance. Very impressive young lady. ✌

Can’t wait to see how your truck will look once it is done. Love your positive energy and your videos. Keep it coming.

i wait each time between to watch your creativity unfold! i am a planner, but have discovered with my van, that all the planning ends in many changes…so i am letting go of the specific plans and doing it as I go. i love how you have the ideas in your head, but you aren’t married to a plan which can only cause stress. Thank you for your example…and for sharing with us your new adventure. you are truly an inspiration to me and have given me “permission” stop obsessing over what to do next….but to just do it! also….you are not setting any deadlines, schedules, “must have it done by ____. i keep forgetting…isn’t that the point of vanlife? take each day and fill it with the thing that will move you forward, even if it means a day of rest. thank you also for sharing the reality that things take longer than expected….yet there are moments when things come together. you have helped me so much…and i am 70 years old…so should know this by now! enjoy your Thanksgiving…you have so much to be thankful for…you have come so far from the anxious young girl to a mature woman who is at ease in herself. what am i thankful for? for one….you, my dear young lady! shalom! ❤

Great to see your Dad 😊

the window installation is a huge milestone ! it will definitely help set the path of your build going forward . Like boat builds , weight distribution and load capacity will also be determining factors to what you need vs what you like to have . your judicious and careful planning will only yield positive results keeping mind that we learn best from our mistakes .

You inspire me so much. Im only 14 so I can’t pursue my dreams of travelling in a van yet. But I can’t wait till I’m 18 and I can just live the life I’ve dreamed of.

It's awesome watching you build out your box home on your own

My all-time most favorite video on YT. Most beautiful and sunny day. That’s a magical place to spend time. There’s a cemetery there where my dad rests. God Bless you and Fin

Only a month into the build and you're on the verge of reaching professional status. I'm sure bigger challenges are ahead, but you have a good support group here that is on your side to succeed. So wonderful seeing your dad (papa alice) 😆 lending daughter a helping hand. Have a Happy Thanksgiving and see you on the 28th. 🦃

every time a video of yours ends I always wish there was more. They are so soothing and it's so nice to watch you live our dreams out, so if we get the chance you'll have made it slightly easier. Thank you for taking us along!

Your skills are growing in leaps and bounds, you go girl!

What a difference those windows made. You did a great job Mariah, and your helper was awesome. Keep at it girl.

Not sure how I stumbled upon your channel, but I'm glad i did! I admire your courage and independence. Thank you for sharing your journey.its pretty special ❤️

You are doing amazing work on the windows, well done you 🕊🙏 ❤️

Your willingness to try and independence is so inspiring and even thrilling to watch at times. Please keep sharing!

I hate that I'm almost 50 and have been working with power tools for years, but I still can't cut a straight line with a jigsaw to save my life, and you're here just going at it like it's nothing. Nice job. :)

Thanks for sharing this with us, Mariah. Your tenacity and courage are inspiring ✨️ 💛 AND your editing skills are sweet! I'm also at anchor for a while, working on the vehicle and learning how to make videos. From Prius to van to box 🚚 truck. Watching you grow is marvelous. Stay safe and stay groovy. ~Sonny

Wow what a transformation! Awesome job Mariah 🎉

Love your windows! So proud of you Mariah, you are living your best life and thanks for bringing us along. Finn looks so happy ❤

I can only imagine Papa Alice is very proud of your "go for it" attitude and your willingness to make mistakes and learn from them. It is an extremely valuable skill to possess. Bravo Mariah, I look forward to your many adventures!

Step by step it's coming together! This is so cool to watch. Thank you for sharing this with us!

Note to Papa Alice from one father to another: You did it.

The joy!!!!!! LOVE it! Congrats!

Awesome that Papa Alice could help out on the project. Nothing wrong with support of others to make life just a little bit less anxiety provoking. Great job !

Thank God for Papa Alice Mariah. I'm sure he is very proud to have such a capable daughter!

I actually said out loud "you've got this", as the self doubt kicked in before drilling that first hole! 🤣

Fair dinkum. You young women of today never cease to amaze me with the challenges you tackle. Well done! Dads sure come in handy don’t they? Well done Poppa Alice. I’m so excited for you Mariah and am so enjoying your build❤️❤️❤️🦋

I totally felt your anxiety before you drilled the first hole for the first window and I felt the relief and joy afterwards.

You're doing all this yourself? Right on! Mad respect!

Because you have the video on all the time, you have started to talk to yourself. Well done on the adventurous work you take on. Good on you.

Omg, you did an awesome job Mariah , Congratulations sweetie. ❤

Your dad helping you made me sob! I'm a daddy's girl and my dad always comes to my rescue. I plan on getting my own rig and project so it's special to see yall working together. I hope I'll be able to do the same.

Loved seeing your dad helping you and... the new windows are amazing. What a change they provide. Very cool. You're on your way!

I am so excited for your sake. You are a brave young wiman and I kniw your new home will be a success! Well done! Can't wait for your next video, with or without new additions to the van!

Whew! I was on the edge of my seat, and much relieved when I realized you were doing so much better than when I put the windows in my self-built slide-in truck camper! Let's just say I avoided having to buy more plywood to re-do both sides.... ALWAYS test fit the first window to make sure you did it right. I cut mine wrong as I made my cardboard template on the outside instead of the inside dimension. Your nervousness was justified, but I felt a bit of the triumph you must have felt! AWESOME!

Turning an empty box into a home on wheels. Wow, this is progress!

Just bought my first van. 89 transvan by champion. It’s in really good condition for its age. Fixed the power, propane, and water tanks. Need to learn upholstery for the couch bed. Thanks for being an inspiration Mariah!

It is always good to be able to see out when your inside. Good job Mariah. Have a grand day.

Thank you for showing us your builder skills. With out this video I would have not thought to mock up a kitchen to get window & hook up placement for my build. 🤦‍♀️Thank you so much.

This content has been so fun to watch can’t wait to see the end result of the build!

Your work is awesome, I can’t wait to see what is next. You’re a brave woman to undertake such a large project!

Those windows are so sickkkk! My old camper van I built was a cargo van with no windows and I thought I liked it at the time. I then bought an old church passenger van with tons of windows and I love every bit of the sunlight that comes in!

You amaze me, I don’t think I would have even attempted this, you go girl😊❤️

Love the high speed self commentary while you are working, cracks me up. Also those are some serious jigsaw skills. I couldn't cut a line that straight if I tried!

The windows look spectacular! You must be so proud of yourself, and you should be. You are so brave and strong; never forget that. Whatever happens, you can do it.

Wow!!!! Hooooray!! Love the windows n UUUU!!❤️🎄❤️🎄❤️🎄❤️🎄❤️🎄❤️🎄❤️🎄Congratulations!!🌷

Super work. Thanks for sharing.

Windows look great. Great job you did installing windows, thumbs up

That's huge progress- slowly your truck is turning into a RV.

Yayyyy! I love how you designed the window frames! And your delight at the completion is catching! 😍 Your videos are the highlight of my week. Thank you for sharing.

Good Job! I would have been freaking out. Your a very strong woman. All these things you have done be proud you deserve it.👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

Absolutely magnificent job Mariah!!! It's really taking shape. 😊

Another great video! Love that you figure it all out yourself.

Great job, i miss my dad.... You may as well stay there and build what you can with dad's assistance 😉♥️

It's great to see this project progressing. Thanks for sharing.

I am so excited for you! That was so much fun watching you put in your windows! What a game changer that's going to be on the road! So cool.

Awesome Job 🎉

You make it look so easy! Great job!!!

They look SO GOOD 👏🏼 such a huge milestone! I’m loving this series!!

You and Finn are gorgeous as ever, keep up the good work.

You are building trade skills and problem skills for life. If you were my child I would be so proud of you. I had my 6 year old daughter watch this with me. I recently built an off road trailer from scratch so she has seen how hard this all is. Good job.

super impressive! So well done. Enjoyed the video and format. Merci

Great Work, I love how Excited you get and how proud of yourself you are when you get it done! You Are an Amazing Person! Keep up the Good Work! You Inspire me to work on my own bus, well if it was not 12 degrees outside I SURE WOULD! THANK YOU!

Ifelt your nerves just before you made that first drill hole, then you smashed it!! You must be so proud of yourself x

Love it 😍 the windows look so good!

Wow..that was so simple, enjoyable, and satisfying. I love your windows Mariah thankyou so much for sharing. Thankyou Papa Alice for your help.

It is so EXCITING to see the great things you are accomplishing. I have been waiting to see what you were up to and how exciting it is to see this. Thanks for sharing all your wonderful new experiences. Bravo!!

One more job done. Thanks for sharing.

Great progress! All things take time, but your hard work is turning this into a home

Let there be light! Windows add flare and functionality. Great addition and good to see the progress. Rock on! 😎

Great choice on the Arctic Turn windows. I have the same ones on my truck camper and absolutely love them. Enjoying watching the new build. Cheers from Oregon.

Congratulations!!! Great job

What an inspiration you are! Bravo!

This is turning into a great build. Good to see you approach it with such confidence (mixed with a tiny bit of anxiety, which is probably wise). The windows look great!

So amazing to watch your journey! You’ve come a long way, Mariah! ROCK ON‼️

Brilliant video. I recently watched a van build video from the UK and the guy had about three other van build experts with him. They cut the first window too big in the side door. He had to buy another door which wasn't the right colour and cut again. From then on, he worked alone. I think it is best.