VAN TOUR PRIUS CAMPER: PUBLIC RELATIONS EXECUTIVE LEAVES RAT RACE FOR FREEDOM

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2 ай бұрын

Solo Senior Woman converts her Toyota Prius Hybrid to a camper to escape a high pressure life for a Vanlife of adventure and freedom. Climate Control all night and amazing Gas Mileage are two big advantage of a small adventure pod! She also has a comfortable bed, a freezer and a microwave.
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@user-kv5zt3wo5l 2 ай бұрын

Jan I want to repeat again what I told you at this Meet Up - I credit you and Butterfly Tracks for starting this community of senior women which has been so helpful connecting ladies on the road! You are one of the few KZfaqrs who I know of who is actually bringing real people together in real life and enhancing our lives. Thank you SO much! I look forward to joining you again in the future!💜🦋

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

That is so sweet of you! The Tribe is full of beautiful Iron Butterflys! 💙🦋💙

@julieweber3398 2 ай бұрын

Wow! She has my dream set-up! From the freezer to the microwave, the power station and luggage rack!💕 She can also thaw her frozen meals in her passenger side cooler! ❤️

@Smag-wm4bx 2 ай бұрын

Ph..didnt think about thawing her frozen meal..at the same time, it keeps her fridge chilled. Good thinking

@jessiehead6525 2 ай бұрын

Best statement I’ve heard yet that supports living in a car, “Why would I stand on my bed!?” I agree: the vehicle holds the bed and the stuff….but life is lived outside, where we have all the room in the world!! Thanks for this great video.

@jelkhorncamper6062 2 ай бұрын

I think of standing to change clothes, to stretch after sleeping to get my balance .

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

💙🦋💙

@nathanpeacock9978 2 ай бұрын

The Prius is ideal for full-time living for one big reason: Climate control. Run the A/C all night when the weather is hot, run the heater all night when the temperature is cold. The gas engine turns on and charges the battery when the battery gets low, so you sleep comfortable. It is worth the cost in fuel, less than $2 per night to sleep comfortably. The next best thing about the Prius is it is the most stealth vehicle you can buy. Park anywhere after dark, leave early in the morning. Workout, shower, swim laps and other amenities are available with a $25 per month gym membership nationwide. Life is easy, we make it hard.

@DanaSQ 2 ай бұрын

That’s the main reason it works so well for me. The 35-45 mpg is the cherry on top. 🥰🙌🏼

@serenityjewel 2 ай бұрын

So glad she was able to join y'all. I'm glad she has everything she needs to be ok Living in a car is challenging - I did it for a few years - so hopefully she'll be able to go a little bigger later on. Regardless, whatever she does, she's living a life of adventure and I'm happy for her.

@ekdaufin1485 2 ай бұрын

But she needs a Prius for that charging system to work.

@TranzVangal 2 ай бұрын

I can do a minivan but a tiny car like that heck no, I'm glad she's happy with it🎉

@cwstyle3 2 ай бұрын

Hi Jan. Diana is confident in her decision to live a lifestyle to make her happy. Her layout is very nice and organized. Best wishes to her. Thank you Jan for sharing. 💕🤗

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! 😊

@joanndavis4843 2 ай бұрын

Every time I see these Prius tours, I want one! Seriously, these cars are a perfect little generator that can take care of every need a person needs to eat, keep warm, and cool off on the road. And they keep nice ladies' rulings the roads😉. Watching out for each other, doing caravans, camping for weeks, planning where to go next, meeting new friends, must be a wonderful way to spend retirements. Go go, golden girls👏 !

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more! 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. 💙🦋💙 To keep us all safe, we like to see a little about you in your profile. There are also a couple of simple questions. 😊 Butterfly Tribe Women who Camp: facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share

@joanndavis4843 2 ай бұрын

@ButterflyTracks My wish in the not too far off future is to caravan with the Butterfly Tracks. I'm planning a major move soon and need all my faculties and resources to make it happen. But once I'm all settled, I'll be free to go✅️. What y'all are doing is something I have a feeling is going to last for a while😉!

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

Hope to see you down the road.

@traceyschuster7067 2 ай бұрын

What an amazing setup!!

@maincharactermisty 2 ай бұрын

when I had to live in my Prius, it was probably one of the more spacious cars than what I saw bc I could fit everything comfortably on the floor or in the trunk and the front seat leans alll the way back where you can comfortably lay down and sleep if you dont wanna sleep on the flat bed in the trunk.

@michellestratford9753 2 ай бұрын

So you can use your bluetti for your freezer and microwave at the same time? That's amazing!!

@DanaSQ 2 ай бұрын

When I need to use the microwave I go to the Bluetti’s app and switch between the AC and DC currents. Just to prevent overloading it.

@michellestratford9753 2 ай бұрын

@@DanaSQ That makes sense ☺️. That you can even have a microwave at all is amazing! ☺️

@ritanooney865 Ай бұрын

I'm so thankful for what this wonderful lady has shared

@divinecomedy0 2 ай бұрын

Dana, this is awesome! I’m so happy for you. 😊

@DanaSQ 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! In Arkansas today for the biggest celestial event of my lifetime; THE ECLIPSE OF 2024!! Woohoo!❤😂🎉

@redgree1645 2 ай бұрын

Good for you lady!😂👍

@Smag-wm4bx 2 ай бұрын

She's got so much ..in so little space & so organized..i'll watch again and again to see how she does it. Does she have a channel❤

@DanaSQ 2 ай бұрын

I don’t have a channel. Just pictures for my boys and adventures for me, myself, and I. 😆😉

@luvspin364 2 ай бұрын

Amazing video! Love this gal, and her set up is so fun! Wishing her many miles of safe journeys!

@azsand6315 2 ай бұрын

Wow, I can't believe she is able to do this in a Prius. It might be a little tight for me, but she has some wonderful ideas I'd like to try. I'm in the middle of redoing my new SUV to become a camper. Good job and very inspirational.

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

You can do it! 💙🦋💙

@emartin851 2 ай бұрын

The prius is a great vehicle, wish they made a van like the prius. Unfortunately I couldn't handle a vehicle that small to live in, I'm too claustrophobic.

@bambihargrove6499 2 ай бұрын

❤Awesome little house on wheels ❤

@mythicalnomadadventure969 2 ай бұрын

Dana's prius is so well equiped ! Got to see it at the RTR. 👍 Rock on 🙂.

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

💙🦋💙

@niks966 2 ай бұрын

Welldone....all the best.

@cc-camper-lady 2 ай бұрын

Wow! She has a nice rig! Thanks for the interview Jan...🌸

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

🤗

@suezaple4950 2 ай бұрын

Awesome how much Dana was able to comfortable fit into her vehicle , I use to do that with my Ford Focus , What a great set up right down to the cooker toilet comfy bed and so on I love this. great idea with the garage onto. Interesting to hear that older women make up a good portion of those doing this True if you feel unsafe just leave , Yup makes sense to me thank you Dana. Thanks Jan for bringing Dana to us such a wonderful positive women.

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@marilynhale1359 2 ай бұрын

Very clever and efficient setup!

@LeilanisJourney 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Jan for sharing. Dana seems like such a sweet lady. I love her set-up.

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

I think so too!

@patmcraig45 2 ай бұрын

Nice setup

@NilDreams 2 ай бұрын

Another great interview Jan! 👍

@lisarichards3853 2 ай бұрын

Inspirational. I had intended to start my journey tomorrow....surprises happened that I must deal with. Hoping for May now. Thank you for this video. ❤❤❤

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай 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. 💙🦋💙 To keep us all safe, we like to see a little about you in your profile. There are also a couple of simple questions. 😊 Butterfly Tribe Women who Camp: facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share

@EmiliaGarcia-sh1my 2 ай бұрын

Good morning Jan and Diana 🙋‍♀️So organized and happy ❤😊 Safe travels, be safe ❤😊

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

💙🦋💙

@southerngirlyall6497 2 ай бұрын

Great setup!

@cxengel 2 ай бұрын

I started out in my Prius. Loved it!

@lisaking9659 2 ай бұрын

Another great video! It just shows you don’t need a fancy van to be free! Thanks for sharing. ❤️

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

So true!

@thisvanlifeofmine 2 ай бұрын

My friend Dana! Looking good girl. See you on the road😁

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

🤗

@jens488 Ай бұрын

Wow!!

@Rivercat0338 2 ай бұрын

Great story! I am in PR and one upside is that you can usually do your job from anywhere, so my hope is to travel mote once I get in a better place financially.

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

That is awesome! 💙🦋💙

@maryhight6030 2 ай бұрын

Love it 😍

@thereseshine7506 2 ай бұрын

Congrats on your new journey!

@evelyngagnon3529 2 ай бұрын

Amazing build for a small area. Lv it!

@ekdaufin1485 2 ай бұрын

Great set up! Wow! ❤

@patriciarhodes5977 2 ай бұрын

Great interview!❤

@disabledarmyveteran 2 ай бұрын

Love 💕 and light to all 💕 ❤❤. ❤❤. ❤❤. ❤❤. ----😊--->

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

💙🦋💙

@Zeldagirl64 2 ай бұрын

Very nice ❤

@SullyVanLife 2 ай бұрын

This was a great video, Jan!

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊

@insightandintuition276 2 ай бұрын

Certainly remarkable how much she fit into the Prius! …I had a tule, $700 bucks and I returned it😔

@RamonaRambles 2 ай бұрын

Love it, Dana! Hope to see ya soon. 🦋

@user-eo5lo5dq3p 2 ай бұрын

Cannot to get my van and meet up with you all someday very soon

@walkerbay6373 2 ай бұрын

Dana - Well done - a very effective - focused rig!

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

It really is!

@mynewlife1911 2 ай бұрын

❤❤❤

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

🩵🦋🩵

@JaneR-op4df 2 ай бұрын

I would love to come to some of your meetups this summer. I am getting my van built out right now and should have it back before the end of May and look forward to start my travels . I live in New York

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

@JaneR-op4df 2 ай бұрын

@@ButterflyTracks I’ve also just been excepted on your Facebook group so I can’t wait to come to your meetups 🙏🏼

@recoveringbaptist2023 2 ай бұрын

But with the Planet Fitness black card, it's not as if you can keep going to any old PF all month. No, you have a base Planet Fitness, and only 10 times a month can you go to a different PF. I switched to Humana instead of Medicare so I can take advantage of Silver Sneakers. That way I get free gym memberships and can take showers everywhere. Yes it's a bit of a hassle getting signed up per gym, but it's free and not limiting like the PF black card.

@ekdaufin1485 2 ай бұрын

That charging would only work with a Prius. Beautiful. Camps year round but doesn’t live year round though right?

@DanaSQ 2 ай бұрын

Yes, I’m full time in my Prius. 💪🏼🙏🏼😂😁

@cindysonger1210 2 ай бұрын

Wondering where she got her net thing she attached to her ceiling. It looked like it has zippered pockets.Thanks for sharing and happy and blessed travels.

@DanaSQ 2 ай бұрын

It does. Looks like it not available right now. Just look and I’m sure you’ll find one. I’ll post the link right here anyway.

@DaMomento 2 ай бұрын

😂 3 billion acres of land huh You certainly are rich lady Enjoy your freedom 😉

@ocin7917 Ай бұрын

Do they all park in camp sites at night? Or just on the street somewhere? I’ve just found your channel and now I’m binge watching the videos. I’m at a crossroads following a marriage breakup and this lifestyle is extremely appealing!!!

@ButterflyTracks Ай бұрын

Sometimes a campsite, Love's or FlyingJ travel centers, Cracker Barrel, or places we find on iOverlander. I highly recommend that app and look for recent reviews. I have several videos on cheap and free overnight spots.

@deborahshaw6821 2 ай бұрын

Wonderful, l would love to go to a meet up in the northeast this summer. R u coming that way?? Thank u

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

Yes, there are going to be meetups in the NE. 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. 💙🦋💙 To keep us all safe, we like to see a little about you in your profile. There are also a couple of simple questions. 😊 Butterfly Tribe Women who Camp: facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share

@elf0218 2 ай бұрын

I am getting ready for my first solo trip at the end of May. I have lots of questions and would love to connect with your group. 😊

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

@francescaetalophile5915 2 ай бұрын

I love the idea of car camping, and the wonderful community of women. My concern is car maintenance: wouldn't you have to empty your car before you leave it at the shop be serviced?!? I wouldn't leave all MY stuff in my camper!! I've never seen this issue addressed.

@Galen_G 2 ай бұрын

I've never seen it addressed either. Maybe a storage unit. Probably be a good time to clean and reorganize after service.

@DanaSQ 2 ай бұрын

Thankfully, I’ve only needed oil changes and minor repairs that I can just wait at most a couple of hours. Blessed that the Prius is such a reliable vehicle.

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

Yes, I have videos of my van in the shop, taking it all out and putting it in a Uhaul truck. All because of mouse damage! And I have videos about that too. 🐁

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

Yes, I have videos of my van in the shop, taking it all out and putting it in a Uhaul truck. All because of mouse damage! And I have videos about that too. 🐁

@kb1759 2 ай бұрын

Love this! How does the Prius get charged and have the capacity for temperature control 24 hours a day?

@DanaSQ 2 ай бұрын

I leave the car running all night long. It cycles between the hybrid battery and the gas engine. The gas engine runs 30-90 seconds every 20-30 minutes to charge the vehicle’s hybrid battery. Then it’s silent while the hybrid battery is running the vehicle (AC or heat) and keeping the power station fully charged. It’s phenomenal!😊

@ekdaufin1485 2 ай бұрын

So she is living in it full time since January? Has storage locker?

@DanaSQ 2 ай бұрын

Yes, I still have a storage unit with prized possessions. However, everything I need for my travels is within the Prius.

@13monkz 2 ай бұрын

Question: looks like there is a gathering. How do we join these type of get togethers? TY

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

@ekdaufin1485 2 ай бұрын

Where does she keep the butane stove? Coat?

@DanaSQ 2 ай бұрын

The stove lives right next to the power station in the foot well of the passenger seat. Coats go to “the attic” when not needed.

@cat58732 2 ай бұрын

Leaving the rat race and stop running after the governments cheese, is life changing...

@christinelaw3922 2 ай бұрын

I am just wondering how we would join to get caravaning info?

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

@ekdaufin1485 2 ай бұрын

Where does she keep the butane stove?

@DanaSQ 2 ай бұрын

The butane stove lives in the passenger side foot well right next to the power station.

@henrythefifth9993 2 ай бұрын

Why don't you buy a van or at least mini-van for generous space.

@DanaSQ 2 ай бұрын

I may do that eventually. IF I find one that has the ability for climate control. That’s a game changer! It’s what I hear others complain most about.

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

She chooses better mileage, climate control all night, and a power source. It's her bedroom, not her living room. 😊👍

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

Most newer hybrids won't stay on all night for climate control, but older Prius are considered very reliable. 😊

@rouseyournicholls 2 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤ I love this!!🥹🥹🥹 I want to do this. I am currently preparing and documenting my startup journey on my youtube channel. YOU ALL ARE AN INSPIRATION TO ME AND HOPE OUR PATHS CROSS IN THE NEAR FUTURE. God bless you all❤❤

@ButterflyTracks 2 ай бұрын

💙🦋💙