Tour of Solo Woman Living in a Stunning Sprinter Van

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4 жыл бұрын

Today we take a tour of one of the very nicest Sprinter van builds I've ever seen, owned by my good friend Joni. She designed this fantastic van and had helped actually building it, but was involved in every step. It turned out amazing and I'm sure you will love it just like I did! Come and be inspired!
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@em286 4 жыл бұрын

51 seconds in and I see sasquatch! 🤣😂 Great video. The van is really nice inside.

@katcankan7129 4 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@debicaron6046 4 жыл бұрын

🤣😂😂

@FutureDeadpool 4 жыл бұрын

Lmao 😂😂😂

@havenonwheels5158 4 жыл бұрын

LOL. Love it! Great video and wonderful van build. I am always looking out the window.

@narelleworks8448 4 жыл бұрын

It cracked me up!

@beach3girl459 4 жыл бұрын

Prime example of "money talks". That said, her design is excellent...also, Bigfoot sighting was awesome touch!

@joesprouse4340 4 жыл бұрын

Am I the only one not watching them but can't stop looking out the window

@dorisshanks7295 4 жыл бұрын

One question Bob forgot was How do you make a living? Also her backstory How did you come to be a van dweller?

@beach3girl459 4 жыл бұрын

@@dorisshanks7295 I believe her story is told in the first of the two videos.

@benjaminrush4443 4 жыл бұрын

Was Bigfoot the New Partner ?

@shirleymason7697 Жыл бұрын

If I got that organized, I’d have an identify crisis; I wouldn’t recognize myself.

@stevehorn1111 4 жыл бұрын

LOL, love the Bigfoot sighting! Great job.

@WTB23 Жыл бұрын

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha😂😂😂😂

@pat_boomer64 4 жыл бұрын

LOL! Big Foot scared me for a second! That was absolutely hilarious.

@briancrispin8052 4 жыл бұрын

Great interview and the shot of my brother-in-law wandering the woods was extra special. 😉

@robertallen6710 4 жыл бұрын

Nope...my ex-wife...

@ChroniclesofAlicha_Balaam 4 жыл бұрын

Big foot Mama, for sure...lol

@cloudraker100 4 жыл бұрын

I thought it was my MIL.

@lindahouston9331 4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂

@donaldsrbillett1169 4 жыл бұрын

One of the best vans I have ever seen. I absolutely loved the bigfoot. : )

@1950harleycharley 4 жыл бұрын

Wow....I like the explanation of the restroom system...works great and looks good too!

@rolliebca 4 жыл бұрын

Sasquatch cameo - priceless! Great van build!

@KattEyl 10 ай бұрын

I wondered if anyone else saw that

@LinnHamilton1987 10 ай бұрын

@@KattEylmade my day 😂

@GlendaNorris-qx3in 9 ай бұрын

Outstanding. I love.very tiny home. Safe.travels and may God bless you

@nata3467 9 ай бұрын

becoming addicted to this channel

@2Chimbleys 4 жыл бұрын

"So, this is a hard question, but do you mind if I ask...how much have you got invested?" "Well, I do mind you asking that hard question. Let's just say, it's about 6-8 times what you paid for your van Bob." LMAO

@thizizliz 4 жыл бұрын

This is one of the most beautiful vans on KZfaq and in the years she's been on the road, she's made no changes I can see - all the planning paid off! And it always looks beautiful; having a place for everything and nothing you don't need, makes keeping it tidy a simple task that becomes routine. Great tour of a truly lovely home.

@TheGalavan 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your continued support! And yes, I've made very few changes, and the only two significant changes are upgrading the batteries to lithium and removing the A/C to add more solar. Basically, all my significant changes are power related!

@thizizliz 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheGalavan Your design skills are unique in that you consider each item's space, protection needed, usefulness & beauty. If I were to build a van or camper, I'd hope to afford your services & would not hesitate to recommend you. The fact that you could fit another person & their stuff speaks to those skills. Best wishes for a great 2020.

@jonthebru 4 жыл бұрын

Joni's intelligence, finesse and mindful way of living has always impressed me.

@zombienectar 4 жыл бұрын

its called a place for everything and everything in its place. very nice build. very intelligent lady !

@douglasharley2440 4 жыл бұрын

this lady is AWESOME!...and so is her van. really nice design and build.

@insanity09100 8 күн бұрын

I love seeing the entire toilet set up. Understanding what people actually do is so helpful.

@zentierra7803 4 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best builds I have ever seen. Yes, it does come with a high price tag...but there are plenty of great ideas that those with a much tighter budget can still implement in their own projects. Kudos to Joni for creating a a fantastic home! And thanks to Bob Wells for continuing to showcase such a wonderful diversity of 4-wheeled alternatives to static dwellings.

@shelahstanford1091 4 жыл бұрын

I love her refrigerator.

@maggiealena Ай бұрын

Very gracious. Thank you for letting us into your home.😊

@charofheart37 4 жыл бұрын

Haha I seen another sighting of Sasquatch!! Love it guys!

@sagelyfe8774 4 жыл бұрын

Very Nice! She planned & scrimped & had her digital work already in place before hitting the road. This makes it a more sustainable lifestyle! Wonderful!

@patriciazoza2683 9 ай бұрын

One of the nicest fans I’ve seen on your channel, and also the first time I heard music on your channel. I hope you don’t have it again I love it when it’s nice and quiet and peaceful when you’re talking and describing everything.

@glendachilders 4 ай бұрын

I liked toilet and the build is nice.she looks happy

@becuzicaniammaryanne5964 4 жыл бұрын

Really like the clean, organic approach for this van build.

@IvyRosethebus 4 жыл бұрын

I love love love your videos. Big foot is so cute. The help you give us is immeasurable! Please don’t use background music. It makes it hard to hear the amazing interviews. I feel guilty even saying this because of the help you are giving and heart you have. Thank you

@livilou6165 4 жыл бұрын

She was being so serious, and we are all laughing at Big Foot in the back ground!😂

@nilham3067 4 жыл бұрын

Yep! I was wait, what...lol. Very clever. :)

@mr.fixitakavic16 4 жыл бұрын

WOW !!! Very impressive build on her van. Best I've seen to date So much storage areas and so neatly kept. 👍👍. Big Foot was a nice touch to add on

@bubbasinclair6514 4 жыл бұрын

Look at the incredible number of views this video has had in only one day. Amazing. A tribute to you, Bob, to Big Foot and especially to Joni. What an intelligent, creative, disciplined woman she is. Beautiful van build. Give her all the credit for what she has accomplished. This is a great two part video.

@MsAnnaBanana 22 сағат бұрын

I love how much thought went into the design. So neat and organised. I love it.

@MrShaver777 4 жыл бұрын

Sadly, 1 hour after this video the authorities reported the woman and interviewer were viciously attacked by Sasquatch and drug off into the mountains. I'm kinda interested in the van in the estate sale...😬👍

@sandeedobberstine5591 3 жыл бұрын

Atheism Is Madness 🤣🤣😂

@mitchjones8976 4 жыл бұрын

I love how open and the natural colors excellent job thanks Bob

@TheMarinemom02 5 ай бұрын

Boom!!! Love it. She did great. That’s a full on home win.

@recplace1 4 жыл бұрын

That Bigfoot was the best along with this sweet van build!

@Delbertmills 4 жыл бұрын

This is a beautiful set up. Love her storage ideas and decor. It seems very peaceful there.

@susanpeters4608 4 жыл бұрын

I love your toilet! Back in the 60s my family bought a VW bus which we as a family converted into a campervan. Our toilet also doubled as a seat and looked much like yours. I remember people sitting on the toilet and inquiring about a toilet. Remember enjoying watching thier expression when my Mom or Dad informed them 'you are sitting on it`! (Our Bus slept 5, 2 adults and 3 under 10 children). May you have many great adventures in the Galavan!🙂

@lisashelton3241 4 жыл бұрын

Love her job and design! Everyone's style and personalities show in their cool little homes! Such a treat to see everyone's creativity! 😊-Lisa Shelton

@salavaoevans3531 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice van built thank you Bob for sharing with all of us out here. God bless you guys. 😇😇😇

@rhondatraywick7307 4 жыл бұрын

Sasquatch bomb moment! Hahahahaha! Joanie is great!

@deanweis6085 4 жыл бұрын

She spoke just like a lawyer on pricing lol

@ricklenegan2294 4 жыл бұрын

Or a sales rep

@troyhickman8577 4 жыл бұрын

@Calamity Joe She struck me as being very low key, intelligent and private.

@dogie1070 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect 🏡 home on wheels...very comfy and cozy ❤

@SherryAustinMcginley 4 жыл бұрын

LOVED the Sasquatch! 😆

@rommelbillman4681 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. I got a huge chuckle out of Bigfoot. I had to rewind to make sure I wasn’t seeing things. I love her fridge. What a great setup.

@vanessaboman8143 4 жыл бұрын

Here we have a lot of sprinters.. Love them..love this van a lot!

@magma9138 4 жыл бұрын

Big Van and Big Foot :-) Terrific all around. Thanks for sharing.

@rollandjoeseph 4 жыл бұрын

Rotfl!!😂😂 bigfoot in the woods was freakin classic, hysterical, thx for the laughs!

@kakegarcia8056 4 жыл бұрын

Looooooooove the Sasquatch!!! Best regards from a Venezuelan!

@judym6065 4 жыл бұрын

OMGOSH love Bigfoot in the background. Great van build 🤩

@dashcamvideos6742 4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha! Bigfoot in the background. I laughed so hard I spit coffee everywhere. Nice touch.

@rowenaphilbeck1919 4 жыл бұрын

That is an awesome van build. I really love it and so organized. That is the only way to be to have enough room that you need. I think its one of the better designed ones I have seen. Thanks for sharing.

@maryannkeena 2 ай бұрын

Big foot, Sasquatch, no matter it’s name it was so funny. Loved it and the van tour!

@wayneblackman6407 4 жыл бұрын

Great tiny home. Wonderful placement of the toilet. Happy trails, lady.

@mildredlackey1938 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the BIG FOOT in the back ground so funny ,, , nice video,

@lass-inangeles7564 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely van! Joni should meet Lee Blake. They are both great designers down to the last detail. Takes a very analytical mind to refine designs and provide high functionality with minimal styling. Very nicely done! The underbed storage and wardrobe was very much like Euro RVs. Loved the cabinets low profile look and wood colors. Thanks Joni, and Bob!

@luminyam6145 4 жыл бұрын

Omg bigfoot walking past the window hahahaha!! Love your videos!

@kimwise5528 4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha! Love the Bigfoot in the background running through the trees!

@lauravitaliani9666 4 жыл бұрын

I got a kick out of the sasquatch sighting😂😂😂. Nice van layout too!

@kristianberg4264 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, I swear I was laughing for five minutes after big foot went strolling through, too awesome!!

@janmariolle 4 жыл бұрын

What a BEAUTIFUL van build! Thanks for sharing.

@kimberlyanderson3301 3 жыл бұрын

Love the toilet. Nice colors ,just a great van. Good job

@sandeedobberstine5591 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joni, I’ve been racking my brain on how and where to put a closet. Awesome!

@h.a.barker412 9 ай бұрын

I watched Joni's van build 3yrs ago when it came out but it is fun to go back through looking for ideas. I am getting ready to build a compost toilet and hers is a great design especially with the lid being a step also as I am short.👍🙂

@hotspringscyclist2231 4 жыл бұрын

I love the wood color because it shows less grime and, your efforts to green it up are wonderful!

@kristianberg4264 4 жыл бұрын

I have been obsessed with your videos and the van life. It is so appealing in so many ways, but I could never afford to do it as just buying a great reliable van would be impossible. I wish it were possible, I really love the idea of traveling and meeting such awesome people, I don’t come across such a community in city life at all. Keep up the great work, I’ll live vicariously through your vids. :)

@lindahouston9331 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice Van, and I loved the Bigfoot sighting!

@flyfree1039 4 жыл бұрын

What a lovely lady and van. I am in the process of living my condo and moving into my car if I can't find a van that I can afford and convert. Videos like this are so helpful thank you Van People. I really appreciate your help and valuable knowledge.

@ohmercy5924 4 жыл бұрын

Beautifully designed and executed home. I’ve seen Joni interviewing and doing tours of other people’s rigs and was curious about hers. I’m not sure how to say it but it looks like her- if you know what I mean. Love it!

@TheGalavan 4 жыл бұрын

I totally get that - my friends all think it looks like me, too! I definitely poured myself into the build!

@reginamueller7056 Жыл бұрын

Great video, love her life style! Like that she is so organized and has a place for everything. Definitely makes life simple and easier, which we should all do especially when we get older!! This lady is a wonderful example, doing a successful and inviting van life experience!! Thank you!!

@shellyscott6447 4 жыл бұрын

Love her build!!! ... great ideas love how much room she has in there!! Thanks for showing Bob :)

@crysee821 4 жыл бұрын

Did Bigfoot just walk past the window?? I had to rewind the video twice! 🤣

@cooperdog9956 4 жыл бұрын

Well, thought out van. Beautiful construction. Thank you for sharing Joni! Good interview CRVL.

@JazziHenry-ur6wv 11 күн бұрын

Best build I've seen ❤

@dickvankoughnett2331 4 жыл бұрын

Bob this is one of the nicer van builds you have shown us . I keep hearing van builders saying that they have insulated there van with Reflectix . I watched a video by an Engineer with a degree in insulation . His full time job was designing insulation systems for high-rise office and apartment buildings .He stated that Reflectix has 0 R value and is not insulation . He did say it is an excellent vapor barrier and does reflect the heat from the sun though . Maybe you can investigate and do a video on this .

@augustcalderaro3797 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful home, love it thanks for sharing, happy trails to you, blessings and peace!

@elydiaalvarez4796 4 жыл бұрын

Very , very nice...when your very organized it makes for a easier transition. And I had to go back a minute to see the Sasquatch...funny touch 😂 !!!

@2ancient2define97 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob. She’s got a delightful pixie like vibe. Love her home 💕💕💕

@OwlingDogDesign 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful van and great ideas! (The pink towel will stay in its place if you place a command hook or a cup hook on the ceiling and loop the towel tie over it. I love that your roll your towels with a ribbon loop - great thinking and lovely, too! :) Happy RV'ing!

@lisaarcher6091 4 жыл бұрын

Love the "Bigfoot" at 51 seconds in! Great build too.

@TheHowMan68 3 жыл бұрын

Great gag ..really funny with Bigfoot plus cool van!

@juliewerner9592 4 жыл бұрын

The nicest one yet, thanks for sharing 🌻

@shellyskye527 4 жыл бұрын

Big foot sighting was hilarious!

@08maximina 4 жыл бұрын

Very Sweet Lady...with a Beautiful smile !!! Great Video, Great Van...Thank you...🙏

@hotspringscyclist2231 4 жыл бұрын

I love your build. Great job!

@spellmadam2947 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice. Well done and comfortable no doubt. Love love the open design.

@charlenelaguer7072 3 жыл бұрын

Hey did you know that Sasquatch is lurking about???!! LOL too funny! The van is truly great and wonderful for all her needs! Thanks for sharing!

@benjaminrush4443 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent ! Thank you.

@rickrivera2734 3 жыл бұрын

I just like the bucket design you have! Great idea. The pet bedding is a good idea as well. Im going tomorrow to buy the Sprinter and hope to be on the road in 3 months. Thank you for sharing your van. Rick Stockton CA

@20pawranch 10 ай бұрын

How did you make out with your van?

@saturninc3786 2 жыл бұрын

What a lovely, creative and brave woman Joni is! What a beautiful smile! Really enjoyed this video. She did a great job on the whole set up. Just could't imagine maing it better then this, Really cool! Am glad she is happy in her home and inspire us all. Really cool woman. Thanks for sharing Joni and Bob! PS really funny to have that Yeti waling behind the wagon, as we see ine the forst m inutes through the window...

@marilynrenaud1892 4 жыл бұрын

Love it!!!❤️

@richardclark8520 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing how much you seem to have going on in the background. Love it every time I see your buddy Big foot making a cameo.

@Parkitloveit 3 жыл бұрын

Great built 👌Thank you for showing 🙏

@sailingeden9866 10 ай бұрын

A place for everything, and everything in its place.

@mercibeaucoup2486 4 жыл бұрын

This van is amazing. Such a good energy 🤗

@lindanerney9896 4 жыл бұрын

I love the instant pot. Use mine every day.

@connielu9 4 жыл бұрын

Me too but I am in a home with electricity.

@matronista 4 жыл бұрын

I just got the new IP with the air fryer. Now I can bake, dehydrate, etc. too.

@dianeyoung8068 4 жыл бұрын

I love that it is a green van build and I love that there aren't plastic containers.

@TariAkpodiete 4 жыл бұрын

Diane Young > you missed at least one plastic container, plus we didn’t see everywhere

@CindyHamiltonOnline 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderfully intentional!🤗💕

@geoknee 4 жыл бұрын

I would so pee all over myself trying to use that pee contraption. But hey, how great that she can do it.

@user-bh3ew6ii4g 4 жыл бұрын

It's easier than you think. You'd get the hang of it pretty quickly :)

@anitasimmons3599 4 жыл бұрын

Join Miller, you can start out with a oil funnel and learn to use it in the shower... then later transition to a p-style or the Venus to Mars. Use the tetasteron boost you get from invading the auto parts store to purchase a funnel to climb the learning curve....

@lunatmars 4 жыл бұрын

I wanna know what the pee rag do? Is it for wiping or covering the green bottle?

@karenoren3958 4 жыл бұрын

@@lunatmars it's for wiping. A lot of backpackers do this, hang it on their bags. I personally think its gross.

@karenoren3958 4 жыл бұрын

@@janohdegroot989 not after every single use, no.