WE MOVED INTO OUR VAN! | Claire P. Thomas

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WE MOVED INTO OUR VAN! | Claire P. Thomas

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WILL IT ALL FIT?! The van build has been complete for a couple weeks now, and we have been spending this time downsizing, packing, researching and figuring out everything we need (or don't need) to bring with us in the van. We laid out all the things we were hoping to fit in our new tiny home, not sure if it actually would. Watch this video to find out EVERYTHING we packed and if we made it all fit.
To get caught up on our van build and how we got here, check out these previous videos:
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UPDATE ON MY VAN CONVERSION: • Update on my Van Conve...
VAN UPGRADE: • NEW VAN UPGRADE | Clai...
MY VAN IS FINALLY MY HOME: • My van is FINALLY my h...
VAN CONVERSION TOUR: • Van Conversion Tour | ...
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@cjrdeveaux 4 жыл бұрын

Am I the only one who is blown away with Claire’s toned arms?!? Thanks for the ideas on how to load. I will be full timing soon and need all the advice I can get. 👍🏻

@sldrgrl20downzerotogo11 4 жыл бұрын

You're not the only one. She is very toned and athletic. You can tell that she works out alot.

@4dnblovelyfe769 4 жыл бұрын

I am like...wow...yes hunty yes

@lindap.p.1337 4 жыл бұрын

Looks like a body builder to me.

@brianwaugh9249 3 жыл бұрын

Those arms are amazing...

@bryan17293 4 жыл бұрын

Experience taught me keep most things low, and wrap anything that rattles in cloth, bring half the clothes and use them for a purpose. Anything you really need you will find along the way.

@MyWayofEverything 4 жыл бұрын

Good place to start but I feel like this is going to change A LOT in the coming months. You don’t need half of what you have, don’t have half of what you need and everything will probably get rearranged at least 5 times.

@milly9897 4 жыл бұрын

For people complaining about the build and how it’s blocked off from the front. Many European style builds are done in the same manner. If you want to follow a page called the Indie projects, their build is similar. They closed off the front except for a cubby area for their pet. Only difference is the opening is on the opposite side.

@wanderlustaesthete4117 4 жыл бұрын

Milly Rosario I like this quote 6+3=9 but so does 5+4=9. The way you do things is not always the only way to do them. Respect other people’s way of thinking.

@jadehughes2097 4 жыл бұрын

Prior military....rolling your clothes will save sooooooo much more space.

@jadehughes2097 4 жыл бұрын

@1234 i saw that on a van tour once...that is an awesome idea. Do you have an instagram for your build. Id love to see it. We have one littlespace_differentplace

@joannaOttawa 4 жыл бұрын

Current military: it’s a game changer

@racheljoanfleming159 4 жыл бұрын

Love how you laid everything out in sections and explained why everything is included. Lol...you sure like shoes. And the van build is lovely.

@Wisc0disc0 4 жыл бұрын

We just met at OTF. You both are such sweet people. Keep it up. I’m cheering for you both.

@marymunoz6170 4 жыл бұрын

You have so much stuff. I would definitely find a smaller way for the shoes.

@samanthaclark8108 4 жыл бұрын

Ziploc makes a travel space bag that allows you to remove air from folded clothes so you can pack more clothes in a small space.

@MsClever26 4 жыл бұрын

In not so ideal circumstances (God forbid) I can't see jumping out of bed then, out of the van, to run around & get into the driver seat to speed off going smoothly. The cabinetry though is nice.

@peggyprose 4 жыл бұрын

Very good point!!

@Clareopedia 4 жыл бұрын

Hence the "window" in the bulkhead, I'd say. In an emergency, they'd be able to get through there.

@jpm3209 4 жыл бұрын

Just alittle suggestion for your shoes, to make more room...maybe consider using wall hooks that extend out alittle more to hang all your shoes on the inside wall portion, that way, you don't need the rack which takes up room. Or use the shoe mounted wall rack. Good Luck with your journeys, be safe, and have fun!!

@ClairePThomas 4 жыл бұрын

I love that idea! Thank you so much for your suggestion!

@anitaluevano9643 4 жыл бұрын

Use the space in the back of your van for tools just in case

@familyontherun 4 жыл бұрын

I understand how you feel. We just started traveling the world and had to pack everything into a small backpack and one carry-on😁 Great video!

@arroyobaby38 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video and love your set up and how you made it all fit!! ( Where’s your potty??) Try not to put too much clothes in your portable washer. . Put very very light clothes in there a little at a time. . I had the same one and the handle broke after 3 washes.

@videohoe21 4 жыл бұрын

You should fold your clothes Marie Kondo style (search for videos on here!) It's such a game changer...saves so much space and makes it easier to find things!!

@esmee6308 4 жыл бұрын

100% agree, it's incredible how much difference it can make.

@BigRedUS 4 жыл бұрын

Dude hands. 💪🏻 😮

@Therealstubetube 4 жыл бұрын

Great job! The shoe rack is not the best use of space... lots of air and space between the shelves. Also, there is space above the glasses to add another shelf.

@lindagosseline5431 4 жыл бұрын

Packing cubes from Amazon will help you with your clothes are ready of your towels or anything. We live in a fifth wheel and every bit of space is precious

@pearl0705 4 жыл бұрын

You guys are super dope. This was a recomend that I'm actually glad I clicked on. Good luck on your adventure! Blessings

@Greg-tj8rg 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome build, looks great and I love the fresh herb and spice garden plan. Wish you two happy and safe adventures 2 notes: you need to make sure there is space between your mattress and the plywood for ventilation, or drill a few holes in the ply (serious mold issues for people that do a mattress directly on plywood). And I personally couldn't work with just 5 gallons of water for 2 people, would look to maybe put 2 more Jerry cans in the trunk or something

@kperk104 4 жыл бұрын

This is seriously so inspiring!! Downsize & do what makes you happy. ❣️ can't wait to keep following!!

@ClairePThomas 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks girl. Downsizing feels SO refreshing!!

@x35mmman 4 жыл бұрын

First time viewer of channel and just to let you know I subscribed and hit the bell. Love it when you pulled out drawer and said ....of course we have A DRAWER

@JLaurieRobinson 4 жыл бұрын

Girl, the penny mirror is such a unique ideal!

@peggyprose 4 жыл бұрын

Where's the toilet and shower?

@maryleabenson6853 4 жыл бұрын

they have a solar shower.

@brianwaugh9249 3 жыл бұрын

Space hogging "luxuries"? that are not needed. (Stink, take up space, maintenance, costly, not really needed)

@madewithskyler7098 4 жыл бұрын

this is so cool! ahh you have always inspired me to push my self everyday! 💗😽✌️

@ClairePThomas 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! That means the world to me. ❤️

@madewithskyler7098 4 жыл бұрын

Claire P. Thomas Official of course! it means so much that you responded!

@agosoza3885 4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! The Van is so pretty!

@ClairePThomas 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@1818Pancakes 4 жыл бұрын

Did you guys weigh the van after you added everything? Can the model handle that much weight?

@brieb9750 4 жыл бұрын

Your pics on IG have been just stunning! Glad you’re out exploring! So jealous! 💞

@ClairePThomas 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Brie! We are having the time of our lives!

@patp3800 4 жыл бұрын

It is really hard to believe how all your various containers just so happened to fit exactly into your many storage spaces...

@margaretquiceno9193 4 жыл бұрын

A mi me parece super bien lo que hiciste aveces uno no necesita tanto lo material para vivir lo mas importante es tener paz interior y para nosotras que nos gusta el deporte que nunca nos falte 👏👏👏 Desde 🇨🇴 un abrazo

@pixiegem 4 жыл бұрын

These guys have a lot to learn ha ha - good luck !

@jessidse 4 жыл бұрын

U better use the konmarie’s method for folding clothes. It is great. Good luck in your trip.

@melindal1465 4 жыл бұрын

Jessica Da Silva I was going to suggest that....saves a lot of space

@jessidse 4 жыл бұрын

Melinda L yeap and when they has more time on the road they’ll going to keep away some cloths too 😁

@jipperik 4 жыл бұрын

This is so cool 🤩 I just found your KZfaq channel via your Instagram, and I love them both!! Subscribed immediately 🏆

@ClairePThomas 4 жыл бұрын

You rock!! I really appreciate your support. 🙌

@marypa001 4 жыл бұрын

question: if you want a shoe you will always have to get out and open the back door?

@susie9010 4 жыл бұрын

So beautiful and very homey feeling! Amazing!

@Tokyian 4 жыл бұрын

Claire, I'm excited to follow you along on this journey!

@rebeccaparker9703 4 жыл бұрын

Have you considered the scrubba laundry bag? It only washes a few items at a time but folds into I pocket! I watched a few reviews and they are all pretty positive x

@ImVGodsgift 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice van build with a lot of storage space

@samanthaclark8108 4 жыл бұрын

The PETT (Portable Environmental Toilet)...it is a small tripod toilet that folds to the size of a brief case. Digging a hole in the poring rain is not a pleasant experience.

@moreseun 2 жыл бұрын

Love the van! Too much stuff though (jerseys lol) Don't see any tools 🤔

@LoveHandlesss 4 жыл бұрын

It all looks great. Not sure about tight spaces for the long run but good luck to you guys! Hope everything works out!

@gracelonas2930 4 жыл бұрын

Cant wait for the trips

@sharlenecook9865 4 жыл бұрын

I'm wondering what power source you have to work all your power items..

@romina8911 4 жыл бұрын

Me encantó!! Todo lo mejor para ambos, quedó muy bello todo 🧡🧡🧡✨✨✨

@nicholepalmisano7186 4 жыл бұрын

This makes me want to love the simple life❤️

@KaltrinaDemiri 3 жыл бұрын

Van Hack: Get pillow cases that zip up and store some clothes in there.

@fitwhit05 4 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see you guys exploring!! 😊-Whitney W

@findmeintime 4 жыл бұрын

This was so satisfying to watch

@kiwigirljacks 4 жыл бұрын

Marie Kondo folding technique would help you fit things so much better and be able to see every item of clothing at a glance rather than them stacked on top of each other.. that way you don’t have to pull things out to get to a T-shirt at the bottom etc 👍

@brookesilverthorn8776 4 жыл бұрын

so excited for you guys!!

@gabriellabako4539 4 жыл бұрын

I Love the way the walls and the penny ring looks too! And the van is soo cozy! Just one question, I don't know if I missed it ,or what, but where did the toilet go?

@lb3659 4 жыл бұрын

Ditch that laundry machine! If you don’t you’ll be chucking it in a few months anyways

@Stardust11527 4 жыл бұрын

agree! I feel like if they are that concerned about cleaning clothes they can get a scrubba bag and it would take up so much less room.

@ClairePThomas 4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha we already got rid of it 🤣🤣

@lb3659 4 жыл бұрын

@@ClairePThomas LOL! Amazing!

@NaomiEvolved 4 жыл бұрын

Nice build.Who build your van?

@rockstarfan886 4 жыл бұрын

all that glass is gonna shatter as soon as you go bouncing down the road

@caleypruitt-cdps4519 4 жыл бұрын

SO AWESOME! What camera and mic are you guys using?!

@Podeyn 4 жыл бұрын

That is a beautiful van! I love it!!!

@FelipeBruce 2 жыл бұрын

GO MAGIC!!!

@davidmoore3362 4 жыл бұрын

Where's the food going to go?

@alelwin 4 жыл бұрын

Claire's arms are amazing.!! Outstanding content..!! Can't wait to share more of your new upcoming adventures guys. It will be so much fun. I already love it. Congratulations guys.

@ArtsyIslandGirlJamaicanVlogs 4 жыл бұрын

Good job

@ataylor2965 4 жыл бұрын

Subbed for the adventures. There was so many thing's I wanted to give ya a heads up on I feel like a troll saying them but you will figure it out along the way. Lol happy adventures

@velvetsky7009 4 жыл бұрын

Are you using folder/binder storage bins for you clothes? I think it’s a great idea for the van

@lecsu131 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry, i can't concentrate on the van because of those biceps..

@jacaughron55 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I hate deciding where to put day to day stuff that I don’t..... use day to day....

@anitaluevano9643 4 жыл бұрын

What do you guys do for work

@Jamie-re9cv 4 жыл бұрын

No shower or bathroom?? Van doesn't seem very long

@maryleabenson6853 4 жыл бұрын

Solar "bag" shower and folding toilet seat with bag for emergencies and trowel for outdoor/woods potty holes.

@MollyReardon 4 жыл бұрын

I love your energy

@ClairePThomas 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! ❤️

@shainayang4917 4 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the video. What's the portable shower y'all got?

@VocalSpiritPresents 4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations!

@renegademercsix7190 4 жыл бұрын

Yay!!! Congrats!!

@anitaluevano9643 4 жыл бұрын

All you need is 1 plate 1 bowl

@clairenobles5865 4 жыл бұрын

Did you guys get rid of the toilet???

@ClairePThomas 4 жыл бұрын

Yes we decided to remove it for a smaller fold up toilet. We only plan on using it for emergencies because we always be near public restrooms or the woods 😅😅

@MollyReardon 4 жыл бұрын

I was wondering that too

@vanceandthelion1729 4 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the #vanlife

@anitaluevano9643 4 жыл бұрын

Did u guys sell a house or were you renting

@kingv9734 4 жыл бұрын

Will yall be getting a thune for on top of the van for more storage.

@tambkk 4 жыл бұрын

I am so excited to see adventures from this van! BTW I came from Instagram

@bethayreeeeee 4 жыл бұрын

Early, you inspire me so much🤩🤩

@ClairePThomas 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Beth! ❤️

@agosoza3885 4 жыл бұрын

Early!! You are amazing!❤🙌

@esmeraldamartinez2357 4 жыл бұрын

This is so cool.

@pamelathomas8291 3 жыл бұрын

LOL, 16 jerseys!

@MeshK12345 4 жыл бұрын

This is really interesting to me

@jbwggnr 4 жыл бұрын

Tip: your video is stuttering in the low light because you set your shutter speed lower than your frame rate. So if your shooting 24fps, you can’t go lower than 1/30fps. Ideally stay double the frame rate (1/60). Use your iso or add light.

@ClairePThomas 4 жыл бұрын

J.B. Waggoner thank you so much for this tip! We figured it out after we shot this video of course. Still new to a camera that’s not an iPhone 🤣🤣

@4dnblovelyfe769 4 жыл бұрын

GGGIIIIRRRLLLYYYY them arms...FIRE!! YOU GO GURL NICE VAN BUILD TOO!!

@anitaluevano9643 4 жыл бұрын

Were are you moving from

@user-yd5lf5xm2z 4 жыл бұрын

How long you van

@al3xuk 4 жыл бұрын

What did you do with the stuff you left behind.

@ClairePThomas 4 жыл бұрын

We donated the of majority of it and left some stuff at our parent’s

@KC-sz5eg 4 жыл бұрын

Where is the toilet?

@jacksonjr2521 4 жыл бұрын

Big big big congratulations from India

@dgoode-ys3nx 4 жыл бұрын

Water, heat, cooling, toilet ?

@Clareopedia 4 жыл бұрын

Did you watch the whole thing? Water and toilet were both discussed.

@dgoode-ys3nx 4 жыл бұрын

@@Clareopedia Watched again, nicly done video! You have everything planned. Enjoy your journey, DG

@janelliespina6458 4 жыл бұрын

What happened to the toilet that was installed?

@alexburgess1441 4 жыл бұрын

I was wondering the same thing

@kmdejonge 4 жыл бұрын

Having lived in an RV for a number of consecutive years, I suspect the washing machine will go (you only need to wash clothes weekly, at most, but usually every couple weeks) in favor of a composting or cassette toilet (which you'd use multiple times a day). Especially during the pandemic, many of us vanlifers have discovered that a reliance on public facilities is tough. I was so thankful to have a toilet in mine when campgrounds, gyms, and many other places I used to frequent were closed.

@bodyworkdojo 4 жыл бұрын

Who built your van? Looking for a good builder.

@tinatrebilcock8307 4 жыл бұрын

If you roll them you will fit more

@pamelathomas8291 3 жыл бұрын

bathroom?

@discover_dev 3 жыл бұрын

What happened to the toilet lol 😂

@johnnymfbravo7163 4 жыл бұрын

damn, that girl is really solid.

@forevergoddessqueen4404 4 жыл бұрын

Van life is about down sizing. If it fits great. But there should be a balance between minimalism and hoarding. Its almost looks like hoarding for van life. Like, you only need 2 or three pair of shoes as a female, 2 swimsuits, 3 dresses 4 shirts 2 jeans 2 shorts 2 skirts 8 panties 3 bras 3 pair of socks and your hat.

@littlelamb6804 2 жыл бұрын

Minus that backwards baseball cap....

@ritanick21 4 жыл бұрын

New subbie!!! 👍🏾🌄💝

@samanthan2519 4 жыл бұрын

what happened to the toilet you had in there

@anahbrook824 4 жыл бұрын

Her leggings are SO cute!!! Does anyone know where they are from

@kevinrtres 4 жыл бұрын

Simply ask HER!!!!

@ClairePThomas 4 жыл бұрын

They are from Free People ❤️

@LizzKillian 4 жыл бұрын

I came to ask the same thing...

@Stormskiing 4 жыл бұрын

Your "Washing Machine" is HUGE. My guess is that you will figure out a smaller method for cleaning your clothes.

@ClairePThomas 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! We actually have already decided we won’t be needing that. 🤗

@Clareopedia 4 жыл бұрын

Yep, I had one of those about 30 years ago, but it was more trouble than it was worth. I recommend a Scrubba bag for the times you want to handwash things rather than go to a laundromat.