Simple VAN LIFE Hacks! | No Build Minivan Camper Conversion

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Simple and cheap van life hacks for a minivan camper or any small rig!
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@AdventuringWithAmanda Жыл бұрын

Binder Clips: amzn.to/3TfUBnz Collapsible Bucket: amzn.to/3SKGW7f Collapsible Toilet: amzn.to/3MhYl69 Magnets: amzn.to/3pWQWSj

@pamriding2351 Жыл бұрын

I always like your how too's. Dont forget to tell them the cord plugs the need when they get electricity at a pay campground.

@ashleybencook Жыл бұрын

Omg The cd case turned cord storage is GENIUS!

@laurakramer6425 9 ай бұрын

I love the cd holder idea also, and having what it belongs to also - genius!!

@jackiepope1742 6 ай бұрын

Same here I'm gonna using that right away. Thank you so much for all the great. tkps

@rhondaburnham8506 Жыл бұрын

My goal in life is to keep my RV as clean as your van with a dog!

@livinright1 Жыл бұрын

Those are all great hacks! It never crossed my mind about a pummous stone for dog hair, genius idea!👏

@jobabs Жыл бұрын

The CD case to hold and organize charging cords is a great idea. I need one for my house!

@laverndunlap Жыл бұрын

💡 Great idea for storing USB cords thanks for this hack 🎉❤🎉🥰

@brandysbudgetadventures5170 10 ай бұрын

I use the clips to clip black towels to my windows! Very inexpensive and it does the job🤣

@LS-vo7hc Жыл бұрын

Your videos are always worth the watch. I've been living full time in my van for 1 full year as of 5/15 and I still find little nuggets of wisdom on your channel Amanda so thank you so much. As always, safe travels Peace

@kellyprobst3533 8 ай бұрын

My first road trip sleeping in my minivan I used bungees , clips and magnets to secure my window screens

@marshajamison7463 Ай бұрын

Love the binder clip idea and all others!!!😊

@AdventuringWithAmanda Ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

@nclare7 Жыл бұрын

I’ve gotten so many great ideas from you. I bought the same toilet on your recommendation and it’s been great for two years already. I actually store mine in one of those collapsible ottomans with a lid and it fits great in there.

@AdventuringWithAmanda Жыл бұрын

Great idea!!!

@nclare7 Жыл бұрын

@@AdventuringWithAmanda doubles as a seat 😊

@pattikaye4319 Жыл бұрын

a pumice stone for getting pet hair out of the car rug? BRB-trying it right now! Thanks

@angelicaortega3994 9 ай бұрын

Great ideas

@aprilbaxter2578 9 ай бұрын

I watched the video twice to try to soak up all the info. Then I realized you pinned it below. Thank you.

@VooV830 Жыл бұрын

😁Someone needs to put a bug🐞 in Matty ears🦻🦻 for another jam🎶🎶🎸 session.

@leese.23 Жыл бұрын

Lucky this Amanda. I used to use cat litter for my toilet when I switched over to pellets... what a difference! easier to handle there's absolutely no smell it's the best. Going to go get my strainer today for my sink. Thanks for all the great ideas.

@k8k9vanlifeplus Жыл бұрын

Awesome suggestions!! I use many of the same as you; DT is a great resource for vanlife. I also use a bungie cord to hold my spray bottles. You and Matty are both so clever. Thank you!!❤

@VooV830 Жыл бұрын

Amanda, thank you for the great tips.😌👍

@amypoole30 10 ай бұрын

Wow about to start minivan camper life these are awesome ideas...some I thought but lots I had not! Thank you!

@laverndunlap Жыл бұрын

Nice table only 5 bucks 👍😁

@beckyrollings6961 Жыл бұрын

Great video! You taught this old dog some new tricks!

@AdventuringWithAmanda Жыл бұрын

You aren't even old, Auntie!

@jessys9868 Жыл бұрын

I think the pine pellets may be better for the environment than kitty litter...Ceretainly smells better!

@petmom74 11 ай бұрын

Thank you sooo much for explaining and showing in detail how you hook things up. So many KZfaqrs just say they did, but don't show HOW! I'm not very "crafty" and have had a hard time hanging up curtains, etc.

@k-mac5511 10 ай бұрын

Agreed.

@ollie2034 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Amanda, this was very helpful. I will be buying a camper van soon and this video gave me a lot of good tips. I love your videos 😊

@jenniferreeves5709 Ай бұрын

Thoroughly enjoyed your great little hacks. Super informative and extremely helpful. Thank you so much.

@wyrdadventures Жыл бұрын

I just how uou are so matter of fact. I have large binder clips I use for hanging my cotton towels for privacy if I need to pull over to potty. Warning! If you go in the north western part of Washington into some of the forest areas, there are not alot of public restrooms unless you are a customer!

@petuniaromania6294 9 ай бұрын

Very helpful, thank you.

@diannebarth4614 Жыл бұрын

Much useful information...! Great job!

@carriemainquist757 Жыл бұрын

I love your little tips/hacks and have learned a lot watching your channel.

@AdventuringWithAmanda Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad!

@wanderingoutyonder Жыл бұрын

Bungee cords are awesome - lol - and Magnetics! Now you are talking! We have so many magnetic things in our van - including storage and to hang things! We went the NO BUILD approach, so finding things that work are fantastic and sometimes challenging. Nice tips/hacks - very helpful ideas! Keep making memories & adventure on! ~Karen & Shannon WOY

@AdventuringWithAmanda Жыл бұрын

That's great! Thank you!

@LoveAcrossAmerica 8 ай бұрын

My toilet is similar to yours, except it is higher up and folds up like a small metal chair. Thanks for all the tips!

@equality4all 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Amanda and Winston. I learned a lot today

@VooV830 Жыл бұрын

🌈🌞Good morning, Amanda and Wynston, and everyone.

@karenshirley5449 10 ай бұрын

Good ideas, thanks for sharing, Many Blessings, safe travels,

@shepatown Жыл бұрын

Everybody still wants to know, but always afraid to ask how van lifers handle their #1 and #2 priorities. You did a great job on this video too. I'm getting some of those binder clips and will use your amazon link/s. Thanks Amanda!

@AdventuringWithAmanda Жыл бұрын

Great! Appreciate it.

@itsmimiyallxoxo5624 Жыл бұрын

Great tips! Thanks so much for sharing these. I love how organized everything is in your van.

@MrSheckstr 8 ай бұрын

So in my minivan i decide on a multitasking safety feature for the passenger front seat …. I have it slid all the way forward to maximize room on that side and over the head rest i have several wool knit caps , then a small pillow case that has a random face printed on it and topped with a baseball hat … to complete the illusion on the seat right under the head i have a backpack that has a waterproof cover made out of an old coat. I cut slits in the back for the straps to fit into and then added zippers to the slits so it can still functions as a coat the four outer pouch pockets and two inner pockets contain all my supplies for daily hygiene and are paired with an old pair of pants that has wash clothes, towels and laundry bags … When all set up in the seat it looks like a person is there… i even have a fake phone made from an old case and the gut of a driveway solar light sewn to a glove i can put in MR Bill’s hand

@catherinelauda6948 11 ай бұрын

Love all your ideas, thank you for sharing!

@sharonmcheatham33 10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for great tips

@gloria5873 Жыл бұрын

Great hacks Amanda! You are so informative, organized and so tidy and clean. I love your videos and Wynston is the cutest pup ever. 😊♥

@AdventuringWithAmanda Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😍

@juliehoot3916 Жыл бұрын

All great ideas! Thank you for sharing! I always hear so many birds when you are at your home base! 🐦🏘️❤

@AdventuringWithAmanda Жыл бұрын

My house has a desert wash in the back, so we get lots of bunnies and birds! ❤️

@lesvoyagesdelouis6574 6 күн бұрын

Cool !!

@Vangela1 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video girl!!

@AdventuringWithAmanda Жыл бұрын

Thanks babe!

@Vangela1 Жыл бұрын

@@AdventuringWithAmanda I got the mini stove like you have today, I think I went to amazon for your channel. Thanks for the info on the stove. I love it, it’s such a great space saver.

@robinw285 Жыл бұрын

Superbly organized. Good tips!

@user-dy1hm2ik3j 11 ай бұрын

great ideals !!!

@rvlivingwiththegeezer7791 Жыл бұрын

Awesome ramp. I have one for my 15 y.o. Blanca.

@billyhendoe4170 Жыл бұрын

Pine pellets seem to be the best option for the #2 van situation.

@thanatoskatakrima5864 Жыл бұрын

Get a clothes moving box with the bar in the center to hang clothes. That way your dressy clothes is hung on hangers. That’s how I keep my suits nice and wrinkled free. Also get a coleman cot to put a twin memory foam mattress on it, it’ll give you more storage space underneath and you could even put a small bed for your pup under it. Gives him space to walk around and put pee pee pads if he needs to go when you’re sleeping at night 😊

@AdventuringWithAmanda Жыл бұрын

I don't travel with any dress clothes. I had a cot but hated it. Since I'm a minimalist, I have plenty of space.

@thanatoskatakrima5864 Жыл бұрын

@@AdventuringWithAmanda I love my cot because I can put duffel bags and other stuff underneath so it helps a lot. At least it works for me. Mine is a 2009 Town & Country very versatile minivan.

@kristinebrousseau8626 2 ай бұрын

Your SO ORGANIZED ❤ im trying to minimaluze, my rig is extreme tiny

@brigidanow Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@AdventuringWithAmanda Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@taramarie1979 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I actually got more ideas from this short video then I have from numerous videos of what. And thanks for keeping it real! Cuz 💩 happens, to all of us! On that note, where do you dispose of such? And also your urine buckets? Are there any good or not-so-good places? You can't just dump it anywhere right?

@ricardaseifert427 8 ай бұрын

Thank you very much. The Best hacks I have seen for a long time. I wish you always a good drive 🙏🙏🙏

@cherylbarrett3443 5 ай бұрын

I love your cord organization idea. I am going to try that.

@annettenepple449 3 ай бұрын

I love your tapestry, where did you find it?

@trungnguyen-hv4ji 8 ай бұрын

Love your hacks👏❤. Thank You 🤝

@henrie.c 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for posting the links!! It’s so helpful when wanting to get what people talk about in their videos!! 😊

@scarletteddards6034 5 ай бұрын

So many great ideas! I love how you’ve decorated your van!

@seller559 8 ай бұрын

Brilliant. Well done 👍

@Forestventures 8 ай бұрын

Wow you have the best tips I have seen so far, love it ❤ I'm new, gave a 👍 and subscribed

@Quilts4ever Жыл бұрын

As always a great video. I have been following you for some time and this Memorial weekend I will be taking my van out for the first time. I would love to share pictures with you 😜

@AdventuringWithAmanda Жыл бұрын

That's exciting! Feel free to email photos or send them via Instagram. 😍 Info in my bio or video description!