Van Tour Solo Woman Living in a High Top Van!

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7 жыл бұрын

In today's video, we look at a great van conversion done by my friend Beth. Working almost entirely alone she succeeded in building a beautiful van using minimum tools and money. She shows and tells us how!
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@grannylyn757 7 жыл бұрын

I'm so impressed with the cabinets she built herself! with limited tools! you go, girl

@sfsf6837 7 жыл бұрын

Eureka...a perfect toilet! The $1000 composting toilet is a jacked-up knock-off of the affordable Canadian marine toilet. Bob, pleeeezzz tell folks about these.... and about a natural plant-based enzymatic deodorizing spray called Bodhi Dog, which totally deodorizes the cedar shavings & waste. Please spread the word, Bob. You have such a reach...and add links to them . Will be a win-win. Love you, Bob!

@stewartboyle4910 7 жыл бұрын

I haven't slept in 24 hours...can't stop watching these excellent videos..please stop.. :-)

@kevins6418 7 жыл бұрын

Stewart, hahaha...I've been bingeing for 3 days now, lol

@wendyc1902 6 жыл бұрын

Lol I know the feeling

@kerlygerl 5 жыл бұрын

Totally with you.

@jmr152 5 жыл бұрын

Who needs netflix when you have Bob's videos to watch allllll niiiiiight loooonnng? lol

@artravision 5 жыл бұрын

I've been bingeing for two months!

@ReX-Ray 7 жыл бұрын

Hey Bob, nice to see another one of your "classics" back again. I wanted to share a cooking trick with you and your viewers. I had heard about this years ago, and was recently reintroduced to it. When cooking rice or pasta meals, put them in a canister with water an hour or two before dinner. When you remove the lid, the rice or pasta will be soft and hydrated. Then you warm it up and you're done. It uses about 1/4 the energy of boiling the noodles. It's a great trick for cutting down on fuel costs.

@pearlllllgarcia 7 жыл бұрын

There are neat Thermal cookers, really just an insulated pot that work well. Bring meal to a 15 min boil and place pot in insulated pot and let sit. You could use a wide mouth thermos also. There are cookbooks. It is a bit like crock pot cooking, slow cook over a few hours.

@lass-inangeles7564 5 жыл бұрын

@@pearlllllgarcia Yes! I bought one and love it. Cooks food in its own heat, preserves food several hours, meat is tender. Useful in an RV as it can 'cook' while driving.

@randzopyr1038 3 жыл бұрын

There's a few different tricks like this that I've seen from ultra-lite backpackers who are trying to make sure that their fuel stretches to the next town.

@gpan62 3 жыл бұрын

Ideal size van for one person. She did a great job.

@noregretswithkim6729 7 жыл бұрын

Nice setup. I was surprised at how much gear she had stored. She's thriving... living out of her van and not just surviving.

@BelindaTOV 7 жыл бұрын

FINALLY A CANADIAN ! Smart woman and she did amazing work!

@darryldrax606 7 жыл бұрын

glad to see a twin size bed . I don't need a queen bed . been on a twin for 17 years now and the only things I have to fight for covers are my fur babies . Can't wait till I can get my stuff sold and then c'est la vie to this old life 👋😊

@wilee.coyote3782 7 жыл бұрын

I don't think I've ever been more blown away and impressed by the layout of someone's van. If this woman designed this herself, she's a genius. Her cabinetry with the pull out drawers is something I have envisioned for a similar type of van but don't recall ever seeing it. Really nice interview, Bob. This one's a winner!!

@daleannharsh8295 7 жыл бұрын

That has to be one of the most organized and well thought out builds I've ever seen! Nice work.

@janicehart5397 7 жыл бұрын

She did a great job on her van build. I like her layout.

@gr8light 4 жыл бұрын

That's a great conversion. Having a high top is such a bonus for using the space differently. Thanks for the video Bob.

@mcomeslast 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, I didn’t realize leaving part of the original roof, to use, was even an option. Love that idea.

@scandaliez 7 жыл бұрын

Love the white and gray color and how organize her van is looks spacious

@princessOfblah 7 жыл бұрын

Wow! Add a solar panel and this is pretty much ideal! Once she has her water going. Awesome video, thanks.

@wolfsmith2865 7 жыл бұрын

I have forgone many of the self-build videos by women as the few I watched were useless for info, this lady not only built it herself, it was purposefully designed. I applaud her, its awesome!

@CheapRVliving 7 жыл бұрын

+Wolf Smith yes, she did a brilliant job!

@judithneeley5229 7 жыл бұрын

She's got that well thought out and functional. Thanks for the video.

@62WILDCAT 2 жыл бұрын

WOW ! really cool home on wheels ! Glad to know high tops can be added ! Since I've injured both knees ,squating is a,big challenge ! Really want to be able to stand up inside ! I'm visualizing finding MY home on wheels !

@janicepeck4828 7 жыл бұрын

WOW!Now there's an very nice DIY! CONGRATS to Bob,excellant vid. to Beth,you've given me "good food for thought on marine toilet. as well arrangement for shorts! I like feeling like a "princes" .excellant craftmenship. Love the window high and sewing machine is important for some of us . Safe travels and adventures y'all.

@mmarti2x 7 жыл бұрын

Janice Peck Yes! Gotta have my sewing machine when I travel, I am a quilter. We're planning on hitting the road in the next year and I'll be bringing my sewing machine, plus a backup machine or three. lol

@scotsmanofnewengland7713 Жыл бұрын

In regards to the swivel seat pedestal I suggest for those who are thinking of adding one using a boat seat pedestal which are available at most fishing/ boat stores and a lot cheaper than having one made. Thanks for the video.

@vanskizzy 7 жыл бұрын

LOL Bob, it's always amusing when you talk about potties and peoples' deposits

@shaunhall1838 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Really nice build and very well thought out! Everyone video you do Bob has a wealth of information! Still have tons of videos to watch and by the time I’ve seen them all I will be ready for the nomad life. Thank you so much Bob and all the wonderful Nomads out there. You all have given me the life I crave! ❤️

@KRoseB 7 жыл бұрын

Great build out! Efficient and cozy. Looking forward to seeing how you'll choose to build yours out Bob. Thanks for sharing this tour!

@DonnieDarko1 7 жыл бұрын

I remember this video! Still a great video many gems in here to learn from.

@hermitld 7 жыл бұрын

Really simple design, but well thought out, great job Beth and good video too Bob, thanks for sharing.

@bingo1232 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob! Again (as always) you’re keeping it real. The van’s owner demonstrates that, with some planning, you (we) can make a super go of it. OK!!

@smallfootprint2961 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting, Bob. A place for everything. Good for her.

@johnnycakeslim 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent and positive reporting and interviewing ...thanks

@beauroberts3623 4 жыл бұрын

I'm going to keep this video handy to copy the idea of doing my future van home. Thanks to both of you.

@katherinekelly5380 3 жыл бұрын

I like how practical this conversion is - I love, love, love the use of white and gray! I love she keeps her drawersfrom rolling out

@noviceprepper5397 7 жыл бұрын

I like it, thanks Beth and Bob for sharing another great rig (remember this video from Bob's old channel).

@rebeccatreeseed410 5 жыл бұрын

I compost mine at home. It does break down pretty fast, but I use soil. Soil has all the proper microbes to break down feces. I like your box. I bought a used wooden chair with a removable padded seat, mine fits perfectly under the seat.

@thomasg5103 7 жыл бұрын

Beth, you did a great job. I am impressed.

@CHoggsVideos 6 жыл бұрын

What an inspiration, Beth ! What a beautiful build !

@davesullivan8073 Жыл бұрын

This is really about the coolest van I’ve seen….from every aspect, practical and expensive ,stuff, everything somebody could use this ladyHas done an outstanding job just really can’t say enough nice things about this

@garypitonak5340 2 жыл бұрын

I agree, this van conv. is PLANNED OUT so well !

@philcapling8268 6 жыл бұрын

Great van setup! Love the cabinets constructed for the van! She has taken a practical approach to the organization of her van.

@69kevroletfastback33 5 жыл бұрын

Beth you did a fabulous job on everything! The purchase (tow vehicles are all hwy miles!), the build, and all your choices! I would love to see the finalized project! Great video Bob. now I know exactly what toilet I am going to get!

@PURPLE_SHADE_SMOOTHIE 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful interior configuration. Thank you for sharing. Much great ideas and inspiration here. Especially love the blue window shade coverings to complement the predominant grey interior. Lovely.

@KRParr 7 жыл бұрын

I'm always impressed how people customize and maximize their space. The "lessons learned" is especially helpful.

@shirleyrice7093 4 жыл бұрын

I’m on my third day of binging on these videos. Thank you so much.

@katekuma7074 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your gorgeous van build. The information on the toilet was very helpful, thank you! Great job!

@luannp7839 7 жыл бұрын

What a great setup, and I do love the color combination. Funny, I painted the cabinets in my old camper the same combination. What a great find/buy on the high-top van, love what you have done with it. You are very inspirational. Thanks, Bob, for the great video.

@serenityalways9882 4 жыл бұрын

You go, Beth! Very nice job! Would like to have an update if at all possible. You inspire me to seriously consider this. Best wishes for safe travels! 💗

@admichell9756 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful set up ,practical, roomy, light weight ! Initially thought there was a pull out bed above lower bed . Plenty of room if needed ! Loads of well planned storage .

@lorismith3072 7 жыл бұрын

Nice looking van and I really like the C-Head. She has a nice set up.

@AnnBellinger 7 жыл бұрын

I recognized the sewing machine. I'll be carrying one with me, too. Lol

@alicehopkins5567 7 жыл бұрын

Smart,good job of setting priorities for a good life.Thanks for sharing.

@Kim_gs1206 6 жыл бұрын

Love how organized she is, this shows you don't have spend mega amounts to have a nice and neat van, love that🙌

@lesliekendall2206 4 жыл бұрын

Wish I hadn't been eating my breakfast on this one. 😊

@dianeibsen5994 3 жыл бұрын

🤣😂😃

@lorismith3072 7 жыл бұрын

It just clicked for me today when I was over on CRVL looking at high top conversions: That's Lady Arabella!! I thought she looked familiar. Beth has given me some of the best advice on the forums and I am impressed with her knowledge and skills. Hi Beth. I'm mothercoder on the forum.

@What_If_We_Tried 7 жыл бұрын

Nice job, and I especially like the added storage space that makes use of the original roof sections.

@maehay4065 7 жыл бұрын

A very nice van!! She is lucky to be able to build her own van in manner that suits her her needs👍👍👍

@duesouth180 7 жыл бұрын

Just ordered a c-head based on this video. Getting ready. Thanks for all the great info.

@donnaportelli1277 3 жыл бұрын

Great van! Love the gray &white, thats what i was thinkin gray&white. Just perfect. Stay safe out there.

@TheRnwood 6 жыл бұрын

That van has a really nice build. Thank you for the share!

@mindjoystudio6436 7 жыл бұрын

Great organization. The spaced drawers are a great idea. I also love the color scheme.

@ldsphotodude49 7 жыл бұрын

Very impressive! Both the van conversion and the woman who did it one of the nicest I've seen here. Thanks Bob

@vanillaorange1 7 жыл бұрын

best van conversion and organisation i have ever seen

@Lotuslaful 7 жыл бұрын

So many great design ideas. What a wonderful find also, great price and with a high top to boot!

@expressivepets1 7 жыл бұрын

Very nice. love how she organizes her drawers and the rest of the van. impressive.

@RetiredTony 7 жыл бұрын

VERY NICE...i'm 6'2 and definitely after buying my cargo van i will be at Fiberine to buy a bubble top also. Great video and build inside van.

@annettefournier9655 7 жыл бұрын

What a great job that nice lady did designing and building her own van. Live and learn 3/4 inch plywood. Honest rookie miscalculation. Still I bow to her for great clean and functional design. Those who do not wish to empty their Doo Doo when they go go never need get a composting toilet of any kind but they are so much better from a public health standpoint than just going and disposing solid wastes in plastic bags to landfills or digging a hole to use that can contaminate ground water, rivers and streams before the heat of the sun dried and breaks it down.

@annparis4981 7 жыл бұрын

Rebecca Conn im a biochemist/molecular biologist and you are absolutely correct. Animals defecate on the ground. Mother earth WANTS our excrement to grow beautiful roses and to recycle it back into nice healthy leafy greens and fruit for us. Our germaphobic society is truely clueless. However, I will say that feed lots DO contaminate the surface, but only when not following proper procedures, which is man made over production of too much cattle in one spot, and not following the health codes. So even all that surface excrement is fine when following the laws. Our poop gets contaminated when allowed to rest and gather moisture. The stiring prevents that, and the wood chips keeps it dry. There's no health hazard in there. She could just dump that on a few cacti and they would bloom like rose bushes.

@msruby68 7 жыл бұрын

They spray tons of soupy cow manure on the fields every year. A little bit of human poop buried can't really be that bad.

@annettefournier9655 7 жыл бұрын

Vicki Red ruminators and humans have different intestinal bacteria. That's why even composted human waste is not used as fertilizer on vegetable garden but only on fruit trees with large root systems and fruit far from the compost.

@annettefournier9655 7 жыл бұрын

Rebecca Conn e.coli

@MegaKhelditia 7 жыл бұрын

Yes, E. coli... requires moisture to thrive. Without it, death. That's why, as has been mentioned previously, the best part involves the solid and liquid components' separation. That's why the dried-out poo is safe for manure, but butt slushies aren't.

@dianeibsen5994 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! Really good information on the toilet, and thank you for not using chemicals!!

@andrewconway7730 4 жыл бұрын

I might be the best of all the vans that I've ever seen on this channel. I love it.

@cathymiller3086 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent information! Thank you for sharing!!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

@vansionliving 7 жыл бұрын

loved seeing this video,Bob. I'm building out my hight now. Very nice.

@Camilla_Sundholm 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely esthetic, love the grey and light colors. Really thought trough smart and beautiful design with good storage neatly tucked away behind nice doors

@philcapling8268 7 жыл бұрын

Really thoughtful build-out; very nice layout and cabinet work! Looks great!

@yupitstrue9928 7 жыл бұрын

she has a very nice set up :) Thanks for sharing and happy trails to you.

@grandmaris 7 жыл бұрын

Well done van. Thanks for sharing your setup.

@markdemelo7643 6 жыл бұрын

Wow wow wow amazing work i can't believe how good it came out this lady is freaking awesome!

@nayashams6845 6 жыл бұрын

Bob as usual you do great videos God bless. More success for you. Health and peace of mind.

@princessoyl 7 жыл бұрын

She has done an amazing job, thinking about how to setup the van and about the usefulness she needs with it. she considered the type of toilet she needed carefully, how the space needed to be used, and the types of machinery she needed. Great job!

@annag467 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! Yes I have the c-head as well! I dont compost in it, I eliminate waste after every use. It's super comfortable and I think it's a beautiful toilet. Because I'm removing waste every time, I just put epsom salt in the bucket and it makes the van smell Iike a spa - citrus and bergamot 🌱

@tinavestal2154 3 жыл бұрын

Still one of my favorite builds, definitely worth re-watching.

@congerscott6064 3 жыл бұрын

I know a guy that made a high top van with a john boat, he said it was great, everyone thought he was going fishing and it was waterproof 👍🇺🇸.

@joybickerstaff194 5 жыл бұрын

I really perked up when she mentioned kayak paddles, I wanted to see where she put it, because I have a kayak and want it to take it with me, I’m thinking maybe she had an inflatable one. She has a very sweet setup, she did an awesome job doings it herself, gives me hope. Thank u both!!!

@MsRegina333 7 жыл бұрын

Beautiful conversion van! Thanks for the tour!

@emilyhart2252 4 жыл бұрын

That separating loo is brilliant! You can even make your own compost -- a bonus!

@PWlangford1 6 жыл бұрын

Nice to see a fellow Canadian on the show 🇨🇦

@chrisrioux 5 жыл бұрын

I have seen a lot of composting toilet designs, but this one is excellent! Definitely going to check out C-Head composting toilet for my future Tiny House/Van.

@captaindingbat 7 жыл бұрын

Really like this set-up. One thing we want to do when we do our next van, is have a permanent bed with some sort of small 'garage' at the back, so the bed would be higher. Not only to have tools, but a place to store wellies boots, wet coats etc. And accessible from some sort of small door from the living space end as well as the back doors.

@ChemtrailsAreKillingUs 7 жыл бұрын

Really good setup. On her cabinet that is bowing, could put supports across the middle left to right (if room between the drawers) to pull those side back to where they should be.

@shrimptempuraasmr3742 5 жыл бұрын

I love the ASMR on every video of walking on the rocks 🥰 you can find ASMR in anything...

@kodeywhitewolf8528 6 жыл бұрын

She did a great job..Gives me some ideas

@candeffect 7 жыл бұрын

The metal drawer slide-outs add a lot of weight. I use the clear strong moving box tape. Drawers slide in/out very easy.

@wandachandler8331 6 ай бұрын

I have a c head. I took the paddle out of the bucket and just put in a bag. It is so easy to just take it out and throw it away. Doesn’t require any cleaning other than wiping down the pee side down occasionally

@janetkoball44 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob for a wonderful your.

@theoldfarmerswife5915 7 жыл бұрын

This is one of the nicer vans I've seen. I like all the storage she built in & how she has planned for upgrades

@sinfullyblondie 5 жыл бұрын

Oh now this one is a SWEEEEET Van Build :) Love it Bob :)

@margreetanceaux3906 3 жыл бұрын

Finally two people, not afraid to really show the separating toilet! (Sometimes I think the Victorians must be dominating vanlife).

@joanwistinghausen696 7 жыл бұрын

Wow, LOVE this! I especially love seeing that a woman did it, since I'm looking forward to doing this. :) On a down note, the toilet.... I think I'd rather have one of the ones that you empty every few days. Too much work and what do you do if/when you have diarrhea? There is PLENTY of liquid in that.