VAN TOUR: THIS WOMAN has POWER! LOTS of SOLAR and a GENERATOR.

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5 ай бұрын

BIG CHANGES! Mona, a full-time solo senior woman, had her 2008 Ford Econoline E150 converted from a NO-BUILD to a BUILD that is just right for her. Now she has everything she needs plus LOTS of electric power. We did her van tour at the RTR in Quartzite, Arizona.
Mona's Channel, This Van Life of Mine: youtube.com/@thisvanlifeofmin...
Link to Mona's first van tour:
• Van Tour: 2008 Ford Ec...
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@FernWillis 5 ай бұрын

Mona, your brother is a true craftsman. I know you are so proud to show his work.

@thisvanlifeofmine 5 ай бұрын

Yes I am very proud of his work he did for me❤

@chandraestrada9707 5 ай бұрын

You Amazing a Love With Love You Live Like You Are Fifty One And Really Want live like you!!

@thisvanlifeofmine 5 ай бұрын

@@chandraestrada9707 😁

@kimharris6649 5 ай бұрын

Fabulous!!❤

@sharonsunshine2532 5 ай бұрын

Mona has awesome changes. 👍

@joyjournal6157 5 ай бұрын

What a lovely lady😊 Subscribed!

@thisvanlifeofmine 5 ай бұрын

Thank You, I appreciate your support❤

@ButterflyTracks 5 ай бұрын

😊👍

@Dodgeowner 4 ай бұрын

Mona, I love that you have your Bible with.

@ButterflyTracks 4 ай бұрын

🤗

@JoHarmon-hg7wz 5 ай бұрын

Mona, the changes your brother built are fabulous!

@thisvanlifeofmine 5 ай бұрын

I'm so thankful and so proud of the changes he did for me ❤

@aprilbaxter2578 5 ай бұрын

Hi, Jan. Mona's brother is talented. I like the simplicity of the cabinets. I hope you have a great time.

@thisvanlifeofmine 5 ай бұрын

Thank You ❤

@DLL1970 5 ай бұрын

Those are very nice changes that she made to her van. "FREEDOM" 😁

@thisvanlifeofmine 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Works much better now 😀

@bfdee1603 5 ай бұрын

Love her energy and how functional is her setup❤. Kudos to her brother, the cabinets r well thought of.

@thisvanlifeofmine 5 ай бұрын

Thank You! After two years living out of plastic bins I knew exactly what I wanted and my brother made it happen for me!

@debbiebabb9018 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing Mona’s story. I met her last September at a meetup and absolutely loved her company. Hope to run into her again. ❤

@thisvanlifeofmine 5 ай бұрын

Hey Debb See you on the road❤

@carolynadams1249 5 ай бұрын

You can’t beat convenience, I bought a secondhand small motorhome and made several changes, I feel your pleasure in being organized.

@thisvanlifeofmine 5 ай бұрын

Oh it makes life so much easier😁

@ScottSaltiel-qe4bx 5 ай бұрын

I enjoy seeing the comradery.

@thisvanlifeofmine 5 ай бұрын

Van life senor women's is the best❤

@Sunset.Rising 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful scenery!

@ButterflyTracks 5 ай бұрын

It was! 🦋

@maitildamcintyre9344 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the introduction to this lovely van lifer. I’ll check out her channel.

@thisvanlifeofmine 5 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@joycemaurer3588 5 ай бұрын

I love Mona's channel! Her new van build is great.

@thisvanlifeofmine 5 ай бұрын

Thank You 😁 I appreciate you❤

@ButterflyTracks 5 ай бұрын

We agree!

@pattyann7803 5 ай бұрын

I’ve have been subscribed to Monas channel for awhile. I’m so happy her brother made those wonderful improvements for her. She is delightful to watch and I can identify with her. I hope she gets monetized soon. Thanks Jan for helping her get there.

@thisvanlifeofmine 5 ай бұрын

I appreciate you ❤️☺️

@MerrilyVan 5 ай бұрын

Very clever design and organization! It’s just amazing how much you can put in such a small place if you are smart and creative. Thanks for sharing great ideas

@ButterflyTracks 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

@almostpronto2286 5 ай бұрын

This thought just popped into my heart. No disrespect to anyone but I think God may have the same accent as Mona. It’s so very endearing.😊

@ButterflyTracks 5 ай бұрын

She does have a voice you could love. 🦋

@thisvanlifeofmine 5 ай бұрын

Well He created me and my voice😁

@marilynhale1359 5 ай бұрын

Very inspirational!

@thisvanlifeofmine 5 ай бұрын

Thank you ❤️

@nancyjohnson2070 5 ай бұрын

I love your van tour! The cabinets make such a difference. Everything has a place. I love how you can access your water supply from the outside too. Nice job!😁😁

@thisvanlifeofmine 5 ай бұрын

Thank You Nancy! I appreciate all your support. The cabinets have changed my life 😁

@elizabethgigi8911 5 ай бұрын

Great idea for your shower setup. Also, I'm sure you are proud of your talented brother.

@thisvanlifeofmine 5 ай бұрын

I love my shower every morning and yes i"m proud of my brother. He's made my life so much easier ❤

@paulamedlin9731 5 ай бұрын

Keep on keepin' on Mona,.. i love watching the places you go and the improvements your brother helped you with. Your truly Blessed

@thisvanlifeofmine 5 ай бұрын

Thank You! Yes I am very blessed😁

@gailjohnson6670 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the tour, sharing, and video. Blessings to you.

@ButterflyTracks 5 ай бұрын

You are so welcome 😊

@tja3495 5 ай бұрын

I really like the upgrades that Mona's brother has made to her van. Thanks for sharing, Jan.

@ButterflyTracks 5 ай бұрын

Our pleasure! 💙🦋💙

@livingbyfaithwithbenji8909 5 ай бұрын

I love this channel and Mona’s channel too! I always watch to the end!

@thisvanlifeofmine 5 ай бұрын

We appreciate you ❤

@ButterflyTracks 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@Cali-ForniagirlinMichigan 5 ай бұрын

Love Mona’s channel ❤❤❤

@ButterflyTracks 5 ай бұрын

💙🦋💙

@thisvanlifeofmine 5 ай бұрын

I appreciate you❤

@lind5180 5 ай бұрын

Excellent. Love her bathing arrangement

@thisvanlifeofmine 5 ай бұрын

I love that I can take a shower/bath every morning❤

@vickiesweitzer8625 5 ай бұрын

Nice build. I love listening to Mona; she sounds like Dolly Parton to me! 😊

@ButterflyTracks 5 ай бұрын

I know. Several people have said that. 😊

@thisvanlifeofmine 5 ай бұрын

LOl I rock that Mississippi accent 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@freeinFL 5 ай бұрын

Gosh it’s sooo good to see you, Mona. And to hear Jan’s voice. I miss you women. Come to FL soon. Let’s meetup!

@ButterflyTracks 5 ай бұрын

I just crossed the Florida line today. Good to be back. 💙🦋💙

@thisvanlifeofmine 5 ай бұрын

I'm headed to Florida but it will be several weeks before I get there, I travel slow lol

@freeinFL 5 ай бұрын

@@thisvanlifeofmine I’m really looking forward to camping with you again. Let me know when you’ve arrived!

@thisvanlifeofmine 5 ай бұрын

@@freeinFL will do 😁

@simplybeingme 5 ай бұрын

Love Mona

@thisvanlifeofmine 5 ай бұрын

Love you🤗

@raylenetatum8185 5 ай бұрын

Mona has an awesome van!! Love it. Very nice storage and I like the idea of a rod to hang clothes. That's so cool. Gonna subscribe to her channel. Thank you for showcasing her.

@ButterflyTracks 5 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@freeinFL 5 ай бұрын

I love that, “my Gypsy heart”. Very well stated 🫶🏽

@thisvanlifeofmine 5 ай бұрын

I have had that Gypsy Heart all my life😁

@JonniesJourney 5 ай бұрын

It is so exciting watching how excited she is about her new setup. Her brother did a great job. Those screens are very nice. New sub from Monas channel. Nice tour.

@thisvanlifeofmine 5 ай бұрын

Hey Jonnie 😊

@ButterflyTracks 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, Jonnie. I want to talk to about some changes to my van. 🙂

@emartin851 5 ай бұрын

Love those old econoline vans, & it's so well organized! She might want to use a hitch rack with box for her generator & gas, it shouldn't be inside.

@thisvanlifeofmine 5 ай бұрын

I tried that and I couldn't open the back doors, or use my backup camera and back up sensors. Thankfully they make better more safe gas containers and lids so no fumes at all.

@sallyrally4727 5 ай бұрын

Thanks! ❤

@ButterflyTracks 5 ай бұрын

You're welcome 😊

@victoriab8432 Ай бұрын

Lovely ladies! Love that gypsy heart!!

@lynnbb 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Jan & Mona great van🌷

@thisvanlifeofmine 5 ай бұрын

You're Welcome and Thank You❤

@ButterflyTracks 5 ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

@debbiehawk-payne8507 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing great video 🤗👍 She's made a beautiful home & She's a Very nice person! I really like the ideal of the potting pan I've never seen that before!👍🤗

@ButterflyTracks 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching. 😊

@debbiehawk-payne8507 5 ай бұрын

@@ButterflyTracks Thank you for posting & sharing your wonderful videos ❤️

@user-uz7is6nn9v 5 ай бұрын

Nice improvements. Love the spirit😊

@christel1783 5 ай бұрын

Love the horses! Love the build! Love her and talking of blessings and thrifty travels! Subscribing! 👍👍

@ButterflyTracks 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!!

@thisvanlifeofmine 5 ай бұрын

Thank You❤

@melbawoods6513 5 ай бұрын

I love your home, you have thought of everything ❤️. Be careful, God bless ❤

@thisvanlifeofmine 5 ай бұрын

Thank You! It's very comfortable😁

@melbawoods6513 5 ай бұрын

I would love to have this 😍

@QAsession 5 ай бұрын

Great interview Jan. I have seen both of Mona's interviews. Great updates.❤

@thisvanlifeofmine 5 ай бұрын

Thank You 😊

@ButterflyTracks 5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! 💙🦋💙

@survivaljulia9861 5 ай бұрын

Hi Jan! Hi Mona! Love you gals, looking to meeting you guys one day. Van looks great!Sending a hug to you both and Sending you love from Florida for safe travels❤

@ButterflyTracks 5 ай бұрын

Are you a member of the Tribe? 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. 💙🦋💙 Butterfly Tribe Women who Camp: facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share

@thisvanlifeofmine 5 ай бұрын

See you on the road😁

@lynnebriggs2476 5 ай бұрын

Great van tour, I have learned so much from Mona ❤. Thanks Jan for sharing with us.

@thisvanlifeofmine 5 ай бұрын

Thanks my friend ❤

@ButterflyTracks 5 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! 😊

@thoughtquake7516 3 ай бұрын

There's something wrong with the link in the description to Mona's channel. Gives a 404 error when you click on it. You can enter her channel name, though and it comes up.

@sharonrose1226 3 ай бұрын

I LOVE the accent! Sounds like Western North Carolina? I know it’s got to be somewhere in the Appalachian Mountains. Can’t wait to find and subscribe to your channel. Like your van build. Your brother is very talented. Have fun and stay safe out there.

@marilyn2 5 ай бұрын

Inspiring. What a nice rig and a wonderful lifestyle.

@thisvanlifeofmine 5 ай бұрын

I love my tiny home on wheels lifestyle😁

@ButterflyTracks 5 ай бұрын

It really is!

@juanitareinhold7958 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful scenery..this is on my bucket list to travel the way you all do

@ButterflyTracks 5 ай бұрын

We have 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. 💙🦋💙 Butterfly Tribe Women who Camp: facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share

@paulamedlin9731 5 ай бұрын

Me too! Waiting for a teenager to graduate in 2 years already planning on it.

@paulamedlin9731 5 ай бұрын

Would love to meet up when I get out on road

@ButterflyTracks 5 ай бұрын

See you on Facebook then. 😊

@Manyroadsnorules 5 ай бұрын

Love those cabinets with sliding doors! Very well planned. I guess a sponge in between the doors can stop the rattling! 😊🤗

@thisvanlifeofmine 5 ай бұрын

Lol I just stick a sock in it 😂

@Manyroadsnorules 5 ай бұрын

@@thisvanlifeofmine that works! 🤣🤣🤣

@thisvanlifeofmine 5 ай бұрын

@@Manyroadsnorules lol yup. I only have to do it on the back rough roads😁

@Manyroadsnorules 5 ай бұрын

@@thisvanlifeofmine that's good, yes, washboard roads are annoying enough as to have rattling closets continuing to the cacophony! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@thisvanlifeofmine 5 ай бұрын

@@Manyroadsnorules music to my ears 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@squeezums23 5 ай бұрын

Enjoyed your van tour with updates and your new cabinets! Also, I really enjoy the videos of the neat places you find along your travels! Hope your channel grows by leaps & bounds. Safe travels ❤

@ButterflyTracks 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 💙🦋💙

@thisvanlifeofmine 5 ай бұрын

Thank You so much 😊

@AnnieGill7 5 ай бұрын

Love this tour!!! so imaginative and well thought out! Really enjoyed the video ladies!

@thisvanlifeofmine 5 ай бұрын

Thank You❤

@ButterflyTracks 5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@Metoo1111 5 ай бұрын

I use different solar panels with my 1000w Jackery just fine.

@thisvanlifeofmine 5 ай бұрын

I could not find a cable that would work with mine. Even another person that used a cable that worked on his just fine that cable would not work on mine🤷‍♀

@monana1711 5 ай бұрын

Jan, I love your van tours. I couldn't find a link to the channel, though. This Van Life of Mine, right? I think is so great that you promote other channels!

@ButterflyTracks 5 ай бұрын

Here's her channel. 😊👍 youtube.com/@thisvanlifeofmine2020?si=MnVECD7QZ0ENBA1f

@thisvanlifeofmine 5 ай бұрын

I like your name 😁

@graffiticreative7649 19 күн бұрын

Your channel is so delightful

@ButterflyTracks 17 күн бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@Stay_tooned 5 ай бұрын

Fold up a paper towel or two and place it snug in between those two slider cabinet doors. while traveling until you come up with a solution.

@ButterflyTracks 5 ай бұрын

😊👍

@vontrohs 5 ай бұрын

Loved this tour!!! Freedom!

@ButterflyTracks 5 ай бұрын

💙🦋💙

@thisvanlifeofmine 5 ай бұрын

Freedommmm 😂

@john-ft8nt 5 ай бұрын

Love the video

@ButterflyTracks 5 ай бұрын

Thank you. 🙂

@sandycrabtree4795 5 ай бұрын

👍 love

@ButterflyTracks 5 ай бұрын

💙🦋💙

@southerngirlyall6497 5 ай бұрын

Nice setup!

@thisvanlifeofmine 5 ай бұрын

Thank You ❤

@ButterflyTracks 5 ай бұрын

I think so too!

@patriciagrant6687 5 ай бұрын

Great 😊

@thisvanlifeofmine 5 ай бұрын

😁

@ButterflyTracks 5 ай бұрын

Thanks 😊

@paulapierce4101 4 ай бұрын

Very encouraging.

@kathyschaefer2455 5 ай бұрын

I love the changes, where do you get the horse pellet?

@thisvanlifeofmine 5 ай бұрын

Tractor supply, 40 pound bag for 8.00

@thiabrabson2533 5 ай бұрын

💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯❗️‼️

@ButterflyTracks 5 ай бұрын

💙🦋💙

@kimharris6649 5 ай бұрын

How much solar please?

@thisvanlifeofmine 5 ай бұрын

I have a 200 watt solar panel that charges my AC180 Bluetti. I also have the Jackery 1500 and the Jackery 500.

@justjoanish 5 ай бұрын

I'm just beginning to think about doing this and so I'm sure my question is a little - shall we say- uninformed, but when she showers where does she dump the used water and what types of places do people empty their toilets at?

@ButterflyTracks 5 ай бұрын

She does a lot camping on wild land where that is not a problem since she uses environmentally safe soaps. Potties can be emptied in campgrounds.

@justjoanish 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much.