VAN TOUR: “OH, MY GOSH, I CAN DO THIS!”

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21 күн бұрын

Solo Senior Camper Marianne converted a 2015 Chrysler Town & Country minivan to a minimalist, no-build camper for her part-time travel. She had been camping in an SUV camper that she converted. I put a link to that below so you can see how she used some of those items in her new van.
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@always.wondering.wandering 19 күн бұрын

Love the build and the fact that she has 3 power stations. She is prepared. Sounds like she's having a great time on the road. Thanks for sharing her tour today.

@ButterflyTracks 17 күн бұрын

Thank you. 😊

@denisephillips9269 19 күн бұрын

Oh you made me laugh "sleeping in garage, then the driveway". Good for you!! Enjoy, safe travels....know you will especially with the Butterfly Tracks ladies😅😅

@ButterflyTracks 18 күн бұрын

Thanks. 😊

@BrokerBarbara119 4 күн бұрын

What a delightful lady! We're in Ann Arbor, MI so she'll love her camping experience along the Great Lakes! Nice set up too! Many thanks for sharing...

@ButterflyTracks 4 күн бұрын

Many thanks for watching. 😊

@clarasmith1873 18 күн бұрын

Jan, my van is at Midwest Van Construction. Jonnie is building on it for me. Hopefully, I will see you again this year!!

@ButterflyTracks 17 күн бұрын

I hope so too! 🤗

@RLeeVanCamps 8 күн бұрын

Key words. It’s perfect for me!!!! That’s all that matters😊😊

@nancyjohnson2070 19 күн бұрын

What a great van tour! So much storage space with the way she lifted the bed. 😎😎😎

@ButterflyTracks 19 күн бұрын

Yes it was! 😊

@evelyngagnon3529 16 күн бұрын

So excited for you. Look forward to meeting on the road. Celebrate 🎉

@ButterflyTracks 16 күн бұрын

🤗

@janetkoball44 17 күн бұрын

An amazing lady having the time of her life. Nice set-up. Thanks Butter Fly Tracks for featuring her.

@ButterflyTracks 16 күн бұрын

You are so welcome!

@JoHarmon-hg7wz 19 күн бұрын

Her excitement is wonderful and just pours right through to us watching. Nice clean build.❤

@ButterflyTracks 18 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

@clarasmith1873 18 күн бұрын

Watching videos sure make my feet itch.

@ButterflyTracks 17 күн бұрын

I remember that feeling. 😊

@anitasimmons3599 12 күн бұрын

Thank you for another great tour. Beautiful rig. Wow, power, power power... I added an electric kettle and a Dezin electric pot to my gear so I can cook inside. It is a game changer. I still prefer cooking outside on propane, camp fire or a backpacking stove, but in windy or bad weather it is really nice to be inside. Thank you for creating this video. I hope our paths cross somewhere out on the road. ❤😊

@ButterflyTracks 12 күн бұрын

I agree on the outdoor vs. indoor. Since I now have a solar panel on top, I added a couple of low watt gadgets. See you down the road. 👍

@BoxVanDee 10 күн бұрын

Nice tour. I like her setup.

@christineayre796 18 күн бұрын

I live in Michigan!! And I own a 2009 T&C and love it!! You are giving me great ideas!

@karencastle6002 19 күн бұрын

She is amazing. I hope people share this and realize they can do it too. 😊 ❤Love & Light always Karen and Miles 🐶

@ButterflyTracks 19 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! 💙🦋💙

@aprilbaxter2578 19 күн бұрын

Nice interview! She seems like a very confident woman. I wish her well.

@Eirene-vw1dt 19 күн бұрын

route 1 roadtrip....is there one in 2024....I'm in Ontario Canada. I'll be done with the work world soon...maybe I can do this too!

@ButterflyTracks 19 күн бұрын

The theme for our road trip this year is "Let's go Chasing Waterfalls." kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gLqGlKl-rsrLdps.htmlsi=0fzeV0yRfUSpjCfO We have a Facebook group for women only that is very supportive and full of information. We have women only meetups and caravans. I hope you can join us. There are a few membership questions. 💙🦋💙 Butterfly Tribe Women who Camp: facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share

@SandraK854 19 күн бұрын

CONGRATULATIONS MARIANNE! So happy for you! You have a mansion now compared to your SUV! I sure hope I can get my insurance mess straightened out and maybe join you on your trip in August! (and that hot pink sweater set is on point!)

@ButterflyTracks 19 күн бұрын

💙🦋💙

@cherylharris8920 17 күн бұрын

Marianne! You are so inspiring to me, and I love that I’ve already met you! 🤗 Your fully-equipped red van is really pretty (red!), and so thoughtfully laid out. As I said, I’ve been mulling this over for years now, and you might just be the catalyst I need to get my cataracts taken care of. (I’m assuming those are walking sticks I spy, and not 2 fishing poles! 😁 And that water-boiler container is great!). Hopefully I’ll see you soon! 🚘

@ButterflyTracks 16 күн бұрын

Good for you! 💙🦋💙

@emartin851 19 күн бұрын

Glad she got a van, I'm sure it's much more comfortable for her.

@ButterflyTracks 17 күн бұрын

Room to stretch out.

@emartin851 17 күн бұрын

@@ButterflyTracks Yes!

@kimsargeant8126 17 күн бұрын

Very nice That’s a lot of power!

@ButterflyTracks 17 күн бұрын

Sure is!

@survivaljulia9861 19 күн бұрын

She looks so happy, I love her build. Sending her a hug from Florida ❤❤

@amyschronce3833 19 күн бұрын

Just a suggestion but you should put some cuts or holes in the wooden bed frame for ventilation. Don't want any mold 😊💐

@ButterflyTracks 19 күн бұрын

They did drill holes. 🙂

@Peepa_and_the_Pearl 19 күн бұрын

Oh wow, Marianne! Pretty in pink! What a sweet new ride and set up! We had such a great US Route One trip! See you on the road again! 🚐💃🐕‍🦺🦋 ♥

@ButterflyTracks 19 күн бұрын

Yes it was! 🤗

@divinecomedy0 19 күн бұрын

This is so inspiring. Thanks for sharing your beautiful home on wheels. Happy adventures and travels.

@ButterflyTracks 19 күн бұрын

Our pleasure! 💙🦋💙

@debslifesimplified6406 19 күн бұрын

I love this van tour. Three 1800 watts power stations wow. I like how she had her son fix her bed. Hope to meet you down the road

@ButterflyTracks 19 күн бұрын

🤗

@jocelynecote2237 18 күн бұрын

Très inspirante! I hug you from Québec, Canada👊❤️

@ButterflyTracks 18 күн бұрын

🤗

@Oceangirl326 19 күн бұрын

You certainly have done a good job equipping your van. it looks comfortable and well thought out. I especially like the fact your power needs are covered. Good for you! Safe travels!

@ButterflyTracks 19 күн бұрын

Thanks! 😊

@pattyann7803 19 күн бұрын

So happy for Marianne. I know she will love being in her minivan. Will see her at the Buckeye meetup in July.

@ButterflyTracks 19 күн бұрын

🤗

@jamieries6963 19 күн бұрын

Where and when is buckeye meetup

@ButterflyTracks 18 күн бұрын

Under events on the Facebook page.

@tja3495 19 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing your review of your 2015 Chrysler Town & Country minivan, good to know about the reviews for the 2015 and 2016 models. Safe travels. 💜☮

@ButterflyTracks 17 күн бұрын

Our pleasure! 😊

@FourHuskyHomestead 18 күн бұрын

How exciting! ❤ enjoy the road and your beautiful van home.

@ButterflyTracks 17 күн бұрын

💙🦋💙

@lylebobroske5172 19 күн бұрын

This was so awesome and encouraging. Karen from Canada ☺☺💖💖

@ButterflyTracks 18 күн бұрын

Thanks, Karen. 😊

@pattyk8594 18 күн бұрын

Great tour! Such a pretty color and good looking van too!

@elsathal7359 19 күн бұрын

Thank you ladies for sharing ✌🏽💖🤟🏽✨️🧚‍♂️

@ButterflyTracks 19 күн бұрын

Our pleasure! 💙🦋💙

@Wanderinghereandthere 19 күн бұрын

Marianne I was so excited to see you were out in a van. Good for you! I still have my SUV, but maybe someday I will have a van. Thanks Jan, for doing the van tour. I enjoyed the Route 1 trip where I met Marianne, Diane,Pat, Carol, Evelyn and Jan. Have fun girls. I would love to road trip with you again!

@ButterflyTracks 17 күн бұрын

Yes, we need to do it again. 😊

@lynnbb 17 күн бұрын

Thanks gals great ideas

@ButterflyTracks 17 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@lisaandlilybass 13 күн бұрын

The way you have your van set up there is alot of room in there❤

@ButterflyTracks 12 күн бұрын

It sure is! 💙🦋💙

@havenonwheels5158 19 күн бұрын

Nice! Thank you for sharing!

@jeanniehud 19 күн бұрын

What a wonderful van. Safe travels. 💕

@ButterflyTracks 19 күн бұрын

It really is! 😊

@Thehonestruth 19 күн бұрын

Great set up! Have tons of fun in your new set up ❤

@kathyfarkas1961 19 күн бұрын

I love your new rig!

@YesClearly 13 күн бұрын

Such a lovely person with infectious good energy! Thank you for your van tour. I'm wondering if there are women meetups in northern CA. Not sure where to look for info.

@ButterflyTracks 12 күн бұрын

We have a Facebook group for women only that is very supportive and full of information. We have women only meetups and caravans. I hope you can join us. There are a few membership questions. 💙🦋💙 Butterfly Tribe Women who Camp: facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share

@RamonaRambles 19 күн бұрын

Love it!

@ButterflyTracks 19 күн бұрын

Thanks!!

@charlottewilson4680 19 күн бұрын

What a great tour.

@ButterflyTracks 19 күн бұрын

😊

@LeilanisJourney 19 күн бұрын

Enjoyed the van tour. Thanks for sharing.

@ButterflyTracks 18 күн бұрын

Our pleasure!

@BakersBlessings 19 күн бұрын

Love her butterfly sheet !

@tripletgirl2484 19 күн бұрын

Wonderful set up! Safe travels!

@ButterflyTracks 18 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@periwilson860 19 күн бұрын

Very inspirational!

@ButterflyTracks 19 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@wanderlust62 19 күн бұрын

Yeah, Marianne! Love your new ride and build. So glad you are enjoying yourself!

@ButterflyTracks 19 күн бұрын

🤗

@angie-xy5sf 3 күн бұрын

have to put holes in plywood or foam will get mold from moisture

@ButterflyTracks 3 күн бұрын

I edited it out for time sake but they did.

@MaryAmesMitchell 18 күн бұрын

Go girl!

@ButterflyTracks 18 күн бұрын

👍

@sharonsunshine2532 19 күн бұрын

Nice 👍

@ButterflyTracks 19 күн бұрын

Thanks ✌

@chantallachance4905 19 күн бұрын

We set up your Pacifica like yours for 2 pers We use the sit and I sit on the bed We put a big camping table over the bed at the back conductor sit (when I sleep my feet goes under the table) Mesure table 24 in - 31 in - 27 in high I do everything on it

@ButterflyTracks 19 күн бұрын

Very nice! 😊👍

@janebuys2225 8 күн бұрын

I got a 2013

@user-bf2ov3ws7o 15 күн бұрын

That's the spirit! Your van tour must be amazing if it's inspiring that reaction. We sent you an email, take a look.

@ButterflyTracks 12 күн бұрын

I will check it out

@Mudpuppy088 19 күн бұрын

Hey Jan, would you show us the inside of Cracker Barrell? I've never been to one, there are none in my area. Thanks from a future van life caravanner - hopefully.

@ButterflyTracks 19 күн бұрын

I will do that. It might be a while since there are none near me right now.

@thereseshine7506 3 күн бұрын

How about a cutting board ?

@ButterflyTracks 3 күн бұрын

Good idea. 💡

@cathybond5197 18 күн бұрын

Can you use your cutting board for a tray for now?

@ButterflyTracks 17 күн бұрын

Good idea.

@Eirene-vw1dt 19 күн бұрын

I'm going to start our with what I have at some point with my Murano to see how it goes ....... I'm not handy so it will be a no build but whatever...

@ButterflyTracks 19 күн бұрын

Good for you! 🤗

@angelabraggs7614 19 күн бұрын

Do your son make the frame bed for other ppl

@gov683 3 күн бұрын

Can get more info about water boiler

@ButterflyTracks 2 күн бұрын

Here you go Travel Kettle Electric: amzn.to/3yQgl4l

@gov683 Күн бұрын

@@ButterflyTracks thank you

@adventurebythemile 19 күн бұрын

Where do you sign up for caravan meetups?

@ButterflyTracks 19 күн бұрын

@bevn362 19 күн бұрын

Wow! Efficient use of space. Do you have small holes in the bed board for the mattress foam so it doesn’t get mold?

@ButterflyTracks 19 күн бұрын

Yes, she does. 👍

@bevn362 19 күн бұрын

@@ButterflyTracks Good to hear. I couldn’t see any in the video.

@adventurebythemile 19 күн бұрын

What is the parks book/pass??

@ButterflyTracks 17 күн бұрын

Various state and nations parks passes. 👍

@BohoFreedom 19 күн бұрын

What a beautiful lady.

@simplybeingme 19 күн бұрын

Love Marianne! Such a sweet lady!

@ButterflyTracks 19 күн бұрын

A wonderful person. 💙🦋💙

@ChrisW228 19 күн бұрын

I would love to know the name/brand of the hot water boiler.

@ButterflyTracks 19 күн бұрын

The link is in the video description. Travel Kettle Electric: amzn.to/3yQgl4l

@ukulelebutterfly 15 күн бұрын

It's a good find. It only uses 300 watts. Most use way more than that. ~ 🦋

@ChrisW228 15 күн бұрын

@@ButterflyTracks thank you!

@BrianEllinger-hh4rm 19 күн бұрын

He don't ever give you something that you can't hand

@ekdaufin1485 19 күн бұрын

Home away from home is not « home. »

@user-lw1ou7ek2g 18 күн бұрын

U don't count for van life, cause you have a house

@ButterflyTracks 18 күн бұрын

You're thinking of homeless. She doesn't count for homeless but this is vanlife.

@user-lw1ou7ek2g 18 күн бұрын

You just said you have a house and a garden

@ButterflyTracks 17 күн бұрын

Yes she does. Vanlife doesn't have to be homelessness. 😊