I'm so glad you like it ☺️.

My thoughts exactly, mfgr'd vans are extremely and even the custom built out vans are also expensive and to learn HOW TO live on the road this is the very best option for starters/newbies . Smart lady !

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Agreed

I did a minor build out and moved into a promaster 136 wheelbase and it was one of the best decisions I've ever made, because now I live in Laguna Beach about 50 yards from the ocean with $1,000,000 views

Great informative video. Thanks for sharing!

Thanks so much 😊

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Agreed. ✌😊

Agreed

Thanks Ian 😊

Yes you did an awesome job, no build, build.

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Thanks so much! 😊

Amen. I am 71 and want to retire. I want ease myself into it. I first need the right vehicle. I have a senior kitty and never goes outside. So my situation is a bit different. It looks so homey comfy and I love your ideas.

Thank you Suezette. 😊

Love the little curtains you have on your window..with the pockets..you said they might not actually be curtains (you got from IKEA) but WOW what a great idea. 😊👍❤️

Where do you usually travel to? Just be safe.. I love traveling in my RV also. (I’m 73,live in California ) REMEMBER life’s too short.. enjoy

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Thanks so much Penny 😊

You’re welcome ☺️

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I totally agree with you a Lisa.. very well done to you Madame and merci for your home on wheels(aka van) tour

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Exactly! 😁

totally agree. That's what I intend to do. She's a smart gal.

That’s awesome! Good luck 😁

Thanks Ruth. 😊

Thanks Carmen 😊🎄

Thanks Shirley 😊

Thanks 😁

Hi! I agree, it’s working so well as is that I may never do a ‘full’ buildout. Id like to fully insulate and get some solar though.

@@myBIGtinyhouselife agree also that insulation would be the important step

Hi Teri. I put sticky felt pads behind everything that touches the van walls which really helps. But I think that some noise is inevitable without a full on, screwed into the walls, build out. I love your story BTW 😁.

I love it 😻

yes..I goin to ikea..its perfect..I wish I saw this video sooner..i like her style

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Thanks Sue 😁

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Thanks Edith 😁.

Thanks Allie 😊

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Hi Amanda. I'm glad you enjoyed the video 😊.

Hey, That was a wonderful video about you and your van. You gave me a lot of ideas for my van. Although I want to buy a conversion van and change it a little bit, I still can utilize the van that I have so when I go on the road, my wife and I can be comfy inside it and won't always have to spring for a hotel because they can be expensive depending where you go. Although I have a Ford van, there's a lot we can do with what we already have and Not go broke. Thank you so much, God Bless You.

I'm glad it gave you some ideas you can use. 😁

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So if you didn’t use Velcro what did you use to hold up your black towels ?

What do you mean by ‘black towels’?

@@myBIGtinyhouselife this was for Forest Sky’s comment. They said they no longer used Velcro to holdup their black towels, so I was asking what did they use instead.

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Thank you for your comment Laura. I'm so glad that you're enjoying the videos. Yes, it IS a sweet rig 😁. I feel so free when I get to take it on a road trip. It's nice to know you've got everything you need to be safe and comfy and it didn't break the bank.

Thanks so much! 😊

Thanks Carolyn 😊

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Thanks Gaile ❤️

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I'm so glad it was helpful ☺️.

The only "tiny" problem...now to get the van...lol! @@myBIGtinyhouselife

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How exciting Kim! Good for you! ❤️😊

I got an Uplander too! Bought it off service from the postal service for $1,100. It needs quite a bit of work, but parts are abundant and cheap.

@@carlacowling1789 Good job! Worth the investment. I just did a $350 engine mount replacement and it needs a $400 tie bar service, too, but it runs like new at 265,000++ miles now.

Thanks so much 😊❤️

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You’re welcome ☺️

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Thanks Joann ☺️

Thanks!

Thanks! I appreciate that ❤️😊

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You can! ❤️😊

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Thanks Angela! ☺️

Yes, I considered the black one but it is deeper and taller so I went with the smaller one. I agree, why aren’t they used more often? 🤷🏻‍♀️😊

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Thanks Marilyn 😊

You’re welcome ☺️

I’d like to get some solar put in but that will wait till summer. I would like to get the walls and ceiling finished down the road. Having said that, it’s super functional and cozy now so I’m not in a big hurry 😊

Thanks so much 😊

Thanks Cynthia ☺️

Hi Lori. Yes, I’m definitely considering those areas as well.

Thanks Marilyn ❤️😊

Glad it was helpful!

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i wondered about that too.

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That profile picture 👍

@@christinamann3640 thanks!! That was my favorite christmas gift last year (2020).

We did a 30 seater bus conversion on a budget, we used a lot of recycled furniture, repurposed fittings & fixtures (like our kitchen underbench drawers were alimium front bathroom vanity which was not as deep front to back, so an ex-caravan sink we found for $20AU fit perfectly, and it left room for a passageway between our upright 12v bushman Fridge/freezer, which is their largest, but rated T for extreme heat, handles parking at up to a 30 degree angle, has a door lock and uses less power to run than a 100w light globe (75w per day or about 4 5amps but it does average 2.25amps over 24hrs on 12v. Its a 285L upright caravan fridge with huge 60L freezer, We vac seal our meat into meal size portions, and even icecream in the freezer!! Ww have perfect kitchen for us with triangle layout between the caravan sink & drainer, the 4 burner gas cooktop/oven/grill. Everything was secondhand or free except for our gas/solar appliances .. We even added an RV mini 400watt windmill that we got for just $179 AU, plus its silent so no disturbing birds, other wildlife, or other campers. And as it uses no fuel to run it!! its ideal on the coast when its windy, or rainy or even works to recharge yovernight , you g generator We can take about 3weeks of food with us, in our 285L bushman fridge/60L freezer.+ We made a simple gravity fed rainwater collection system with a collapsibe bucket and a brass garden hose connector to hook up our water filler hose to, plus we have 10 x 30Litre drinking water storage under our QS bed, interconnected, and small enough to carry to lake or waterfalls river, We have 2 water filters. On filler hose, we made the rainwater collection system for about $30AU collapsible bucket + glued sealed a brass garden hose connector to the bottom of it. If you use recycled funiture, you can fit out an RV for under $2 grand Aussie $ under for about $40AU We added and some free mater

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Thanks Susan. The furnace is very efficient.

Me too!

Great idea.

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Well, I haven’t been through a winter in it but that was one of the reasons I put in the furnace.

Absolutely 😀

Thanks Janet ☺️

Well, the point is that the van is locked up.

Good question. I'm just not sure. I don't take it 'off road' per se. It's a 3.6 litre, V6 engine. It's a 3500 so a one tonne.

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