Van Build Regrets and Solutions

Van Build Regrets and Solutions | Van Tour Update

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My all-time most popular video, with over two million views, is a van tour of a beautiful Ford Transit that belonged to Kristin of Where the Road Forks when she was just five weeks into vanlife and totally rocking it!
In this video, I catch back up with her via Zoom to see her new van, talk about what worked so well that she incorporated it into her new van, what she didn’t include that she misses, what she felt needed to be changed in her former van so badly that she bought a new van, what she went with instead, and the process of selling her van while on the road.
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.
LINKS:
Join the Nomadic Women’s Virtual Happy Hour: / galadventurers
Original video: • Beautiful Ford Transit...
Kristin’s Instagram: / wheretheroadforks__
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction
01:25 - Meet Kristin
02:02 - What works so well that she kept it in the new build
03:07 - What she didn’t incorporate, but wishes she had
04:38 - THE TOUR
06:24 - Benefits and downsides of a pocket door
09:35 - Electrical System
11:53 - Why Kristin built out a second van
13:00 - Finding a new builder
13:31 - Selling the van from the road
Gear & Accessories:
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Fotopro Flexible Tripod: amzn.to/2E7fjCV
Video Editing: iMovie
Prayer Flags by Lisa Kattenbraker: www.lisauntitled.com/
3qt Instant Pot: amzn.to/2VF15Ah
3qt IP Inserts: amzn.to/2xKJK0F
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Пікірлер: 21

@Greg_Jones Жыл бұрын

I love that she pointed out a failure in what she had thought to be secure. I worry about ladies that comment on safety posts with measures they that have and the first thing I think of is five flaws in their plan. I guess that working as a correctional officer in a maximum security prison teaches one to never think that they have outsmarted a criminal. They just don't think as law abiding citizens do. Scary.

@catherinelauda6948 Жыл бұрын

Interesting. The never ending changes of van setups, it’s part of the fun! I have a minivan with a summer version and a winter one and I keep improving them. Thank you for this great interview.

@yc3613 Жыл бұрын

Love the questions and insight from the do-over. Interested in more of same should you find more.

@SharonAvery Жыл бұрын

Surprise she didn’t do the bed side ways with flares 😊 it would have given her more room. Also she can ask the builder to add a pull out bench & table

@judithwilliamshudson1744 Жыл бұрын

Good information, thank you

@michigancarols.6385 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed learning about the changes and why, wonderful insight provided! Thank you for the great video, creator!

@Amigoof Жыл бұрын

Great video, Joni!! ❤

@TheGalavan Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🤗

@gavinsnana Жыл бұрын

Loved the questions Joni, the answers were straightforward and honest.All around great interview.

@TheGalavan Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you liked it!

@karlasabineweber Жыл бұрын

Very good questions you are asking here that actually give insights I have not heard before, i.e. the lack of security advantage of a pocket door vs. the space and comfort a swivel seat provides. Thank you for uploading your always thoughtful videos for women on the road.

@northernpianotuner3319 Жыл бұрын

Very impressive. I hope In future you can have more views of the actual van itself, less of the owner; or better yet, a floor plan!!!!! A drawing (floor plan) would help me stay oriented as to what I am looking at in the various views.

@TheGalavan Жыл бұрын

This one was definitely more challenging since it was a Zoom interview!

@tja3495 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, this was a very interesting video with good information.

@TheGalavan Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@LoOnTheGo Жыл бұрын

I love these update videos! The info is priceless. I am off the road this year saving for a taller van after 2 years in a mini van. With the market the way it is, I have to be more mindful of the decision I make. Thank you!

@TheGalavan Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah, I think they are some of the most helpful videos. Good luck with your new van, whatever it ends up being. I've been starting to see a lot more vans for sale lately.