It was after the first video that I started following Brenda on YT and Instagram. She’s brilliant in front of the camera and her outlook on like is very positive. Thank you for this update, really enjoyed it.
Brenda is a natural behind the camera. I love how she doesn’t mince words, she gets right to the point. Definitely following her on IG and UA-cam. And Ranger is just the cutest!!!
Brenda ... I think I've watched every single van build video there is for the past 8 years. And your build is my absolute favorite... I will be a copy cat.. as I just bought another van after selling my shuttle bus.. wishing you all happiness and safety. Thank you for sharing with us..
I really liked your van the first time you gave the tour and have been following you ever since. I knew about all the upgrades already but watched this tour anyway 😊 Stay safe, keep smiling, keep being you!
I remember your first tour. I'm sorry to hear that your van was broken into, but I'm glad to hear that you and your pup are okay and that you've made some safety updates to your home. Safe travels!
This van is beautiful and fun and functional. The door between the cab and back is wonderful. I live stationary in a toy hauler (in an RV park) to be able to live tiny within the city limits (without all of the zoning issues attached to tiny houses) to be close to work. I'm progressively renovating taking my time learning how I want to use the space. It's my "normal" home as I can no longer imagine living in a conventional house.
I've told Brenda this before, but hers was one of rhe first van tours I saw and I completely fell in love with her design. I haven't had the health to start my vanlife yet, but when I do I'll be completely stealing her design 😂. Thank you so much for showing us the update! (Although I'm so sad about the plants 🥺🌱)
i like the lay out of your van , yours looks the most like a real home or apartment . , great job . something i'll mention to you is what i mentioned to another van person is a great way to have a fish tank (artificial) and that is have a mounted 20 inch led tv screen and use a mp4 video on a sd card of a 4 hour etc. fish tank . you can have your very own fish aquarium complete with sounds to watch al different kinds of fish swimming around , very relaxing. uses little power .can even have a frame built around it , if wanted .
if you want a rugged look on the outside of the van, should consider a spray on truck bed liner - they really protect against dents and scratches and gives vehicles a nice, durable look
Hi Brenda, you're a sweetheart traveler~!~ I'm FINALLY about to leave for the ~Road~ in a month or 2~!~ I sold my house last week, waiting for the closing~!!~ I can't wait to get into my Toyota Minnie Winnie~!!~ I'm already feeling like a kid again,, shedding all the things that come with traditional home ownership: taxes, light bills, water/sewer/trash bills, home maintenance, and blah, blah, blah more stuff~!!~ I'm recently retired and Lord willing,, I'll make my dream happen,, and going to California where over 40 relatives of mine live~!~!~!~ I'm in Wilmington, North Carolina (over 20 years in my house!) and ~Interstate-40~ is only 4 miles away~!~ Yahoooo!!!!!!!! God Bless!!! Thanks for the great well thought of videos~!~!~!~ CIAO~!~
I have a min pin too. Stubborness is a thing. But when she "runs" I have learned that turning away and walking away usually brings her back. Anyway...You're a good dog mom. Just thought I'd share. My suggestion, overall, chasing as a rule is neither good for dogs or men. You inspired me in so many ways.
omg..you are the only other person I have heard make the connection that smoke/carbon monoxide detectors operate differently!! Love Ranger! I have a min pin/chihuahua x too and cannot wait to get my van done and travel with her!!
One thing you should consider when sleeping in a van is where you park your vehicle. Your van is mobile, so your home can be moved around, and you could choose to park your van in different communities, or you could isolate yourself from other people. Anyone can try to break inside of your van especially when you park your home in a community. When you sleep, you are vulnerable, and you should be grateful that you are still alive. If someone would have noticed you sleeping then someone could have taken your life. I would think at least two locks should be used, but most people just use one lock. When you are inside of your van, and you only have 1 lock that could be unlocked from the inside, and outside, so anyone can try to break in. If you had a lock within your home that can be only opened from the inside (second lock) then nobody should be able to easily break in your van while you are inside of your van. Because to open the second lock would require someone inside to unlock the lock. You should make sure that the door cannot be opened if the first lock fails while you are inside. If the door can be opened a little bit then it can give another person a chance to enter your van. You should make sure that your van doors cannot be opened even just a little bit while you are inside.
Hi There, I do remember your last video , I watched it twice. I loved all the copper accents with the first van. I can see you still have copper curtain rods . I loved the Boho look of the first van and you still have that cool vibe with this one. I also like the idea of your van on the outside looking more rugged! Two great reasons, one you need it rugged to get to certain locations and 2 why not look like a powerful woman!! (Because you are) I am curious about the head space on your bed for sitting up. Does that hurt your neck if you cannot sit up all the way? That would be so cool if you could build a medium size skoolie. I'm a woman too and the options having a toilet and shower would be a must for me. If you have pondered the idea of building a medium sized skoolie you can make it strong a rugged! Charcoal Gray with Black accents, the lighting outside etc.. similar to what you are doing with this van. You could have a couple of friends to socialize with a little more room, a toilet in the middle of the night , shower after a long hike, your skoolie could have a Boho yet rugged look! Thank you for sharing your second van your, I enjoyed seeing the changes. It made sense and I do like the sense of outdoor and rugged performing changes! Ps The Hammock looks so inviting, especially with a view. I can almost feel the peacefulness, feeling a sense of freedom while swinging! I Love it!
I would like to see the previous version but couldn't find any link here or even on your brenda and ranger channel. Want to see that. Can you pls provide the link. Thanks
It was after the first video that I started following Brenda on YT and Instagram. She’s brilliant in front of the camera and her outlook on like is very positive. Thank you for this update, really enjoyed it.
Brenda is a natural behind the camera. I love how she doesn’t mince words, she gets right to the point. Definitely following her on IG and UA-cam. And Ranger is just the cutest!!!
"behind the camera" refers to the person filming!!!
She is IN FRONT of the camera.
Pretty much common sense!!
Thank you so much, VanGina! 💛🤗
@@brendaandranger
Really enjoy your personality and enjoy the travel experience. Gotta have fun right?
@@josephhughes9490 Couldn’t be more right!
@@brendaandranger
Check out Florida. South West coast although you probably already have. Beaches are amazing. Gotta see paradise.
Brenda ... I think I've watched every single van build video there is for the past 8 years. And your build is my absolute favorite... I will be a copy cat.. as I just bought another van after selling my shuttle bus.. wishing you all happiness and safety. Thank you for sharing with us..
My favorite Van lifer. We love Brenda, Ranger and Copper
Brenda is made for the camera, what a natural speaker.
I love you Brenda, Ranger and Copper. You are my favorite Vanlifer that I follow.
A delightful woman! Love her vibe and her setup! Pup too!
Brenda has the best van build I have ever seen, and her logical organization is spot on! ❤
Brenda is totally rad and you should go follow her!
She is a very positive person 💕. Love her van build ❤️.
So glad to see Ranger. I was getting worried at first until I saw that he was still traveling with you! I just love the pup!
I really liked your van the first time you gave the tour and have been following you ever since. I knew about all the upgrades already but watched this tour anyway 😊 Stay safe, keep smiling, keep being you!
"You go, girl, you're living life on your terms". Much respect to you and safe travels💛
I remember your first tour. I'm sorry to hear that your van was broken into, but I'm glad to hear that you and your pup are okay and that you've made some safety updates to your home. Safe travels!
Love this duo. Ranger!!❤🦴Makes me miss my min pin who passed last year. Safe travels
This van is beautiful and fun and functional. The door between the cab and back is wonderful.
I live stationary in a toy hauler (in an RV park) to be able to live tiny within the city limits (without all of the zoning issues attached to tiny houses) to be close to work. I'm progressively renovating taking my time learning how I want to use the space. It's my "normal" home as I can no longer imagine living in a conventional house.
So happy to see all the changes. Beautiful 😍
What a pleasant person. A beautiful unit. Somehow or another I lost where the refrigerator was
Wow, she talks FAST. (very pleasant girl. Subscribed to her channel)
she looks so genuinely happy! glad to see that van life has been treating her well :)
Love this young lady's spirit.
Love the dog gate...brilliant!
I've told Brenda this before, but hers was one of rhe first van tours I saw and I completely fell in love with her design. I haven't had the health to start my vanlife yet, but when I do I'll be completely stealing her design 😂. Thank you so much for showing us the update! (Although I'm so sad about the plants 🥺🌱)
So glad you got some inspo from Brenda's build! Wishing you the best! Hope to see you down the road soon! 🤗
Like your improvements you have done to your van home. Ranger is so cute.
Great tour and upgrades. Brave (and smart) lady. Safe travels and fair weather. (Jane in SC)❤🙏🏻
I like the way you have transformed your van.... You're awesome and have a very lovely and inspiring story.
i like the lay out of your van , yours looks the most like a real home or apartment . , great job . something i'll mention to you is what i mentioned to another van person is a great way to have a fish tank (artificial) and that is have a mounted 20 inch led tv screen and use a mp4 video on a sd card of a 4 hour etc. fish tank . you can have your very own fish aquarium complete with sounds to watch al different kinds of fish swimming around , very relaxing. uses little power .can even have a frame built around it , if wanted .
if you want a rugged look on the outside of the van, should consider a spray on truck bed liner - they really protect against dents and scratches and gives vehicles a nice, durable look
I believe she actually has done that to her van since this was recorded.
@@wildsage oh ok, cool. i figured the video was recorded some time ago, since were now leaving winter
This has to be one of the nicest camper set ups I’ve seen
Love everything you have done to your van
Hi Brenda, you're a sweetheart traveler~!~ I'm FINALLY about to leave for the ~Road~ in a month or 2~!~ I sold my house last week, waiting for the closing~!!~ I can't wait to get into my
Toyota Minnie Winnie~!!~ I'm already feeling like a kid again,, shedding all the things that come with traditional home ownership: taxes, light bills, water/sewer/trash bills, home maintenance,
and blah, blah, blah more stuff~!!~
I'm recently retired and Lord willing,, I'll make my dream happen,, and going to California
where over 40 relatives of mine live~!~!~!~ I'm in Wilmington, North Carolina (over 20 years in my house!) and ~Interstate-40~ is only 4 miles away~!~ Yahoooo!!!!!!!! God Bless!!! Thanks for the great well thought of videos~!~!~!~ CIAO~!~
Love you lady. So fun to listen to you express your thoughts. Love your van. Looks fantastic 😊. I live in 2 rvs stationary on property.
You're one of my favorite tuber. I can't wait to meet you out there someday!!!
I have a min pin too. Stubborness is a thing. But when she "runs" I have learned that turning away and walking away usually brings her back. Anyway...You're a good dog mom. Just thought I'd share. My suggestion, overall, chasing as a rule is neither good for dogs or men. You inspired me in so many ways.
omg..you are the only other person I have heard make the connection that smoke/carbon monoxide detectors operate differently!! Love Ranger! I have a min pin/chihuahua x too and cannot wait to get my van done and travel with her!!
Love her spirit. I am in awe that there are single women living this lifestyle. 😟
You could use a futon mattress if you want something thicker than a Japanese one but still flexible enough to prop up as a couch.
One thing you should consider when sleeping in a van is where you park your vehicle. Your van is mobile, so your home can be moved around, and you could choose to park your van in different communities, or you could isolate yourself from other people.
Anyone can try to break inside of your van especially when you park your home in a community. When you sleep, you are vulnerable, and you should be grateful that you are still alive. If someone would have noticed you sleeping then someone could have taken your life.
I would think at least two locks should be used, but most people just use one lock. When you are inside of your van, and you only have 1 lock that could be unlocked from the inside, and outside, so anyone can try to break in. If you had a lock within your home that can be only opened from the inside (second lock) then nobody should be able to easily break in your van while you are inside of your van. Because to open the second lock would require someone inside to unlock the lock.
You should make sure that the door cannot be opened if the first lock fails while you are inside. If the door can be opened a little bit then it can give another person a chance to enter your van. You should make sure that your van doors cannot be opened even just a little bit while you are inside.
looks so cool! Love the fact you're using starlink system. So want to go to Baja x
Great video Brenda. Love the van. Hi! Ranger.
Brilliant, reality check!❤
Hi There, I do remember your last video , I watched it twice. I loved all the copper accents with the first van. I can see you still have copper curtain rods . I loved the Boho look of the first van and you still have that cool vibe with this one. I also like the idea of your van on the outside looking more rugged! Two great reasons, one you need it rugged to get to certain locations and 2 why not look like a powerful woman!! (Because you are) I am curious about the head space on your bed for sitting up. Does that hurt your neck if you cannot sit up all the way? That would be so cool if you could build a medium size skoolie. I'm a woman too and the options having a toilet and shower would be a must for me. If you have pondered the idea of building a medium sized skoolie you can make it strong a rugged! Charcoal Gray with Black accents, the lighting outside etc.. similar to what you are doing with this van. You could have a couple of friends to socialize with a little more room, a toilet in the middle of the night , shower after a long hike, your skoolie could have a Boho yet rugged look! Thank you for sharing your second van your, I enjoyed seeing the changes. It made sense and I do like the sense of outdoor and rugged performing changes! Ps The Hammock looks so inviting, especially with a view. I can almost feel the peacefulness, feeling a sense of freedom while swinging! I Love it!
Beautiful space!
Awesome video.
Love the van layout.
Very well done tour...
Love this. So envious. I have starlink. How difficult is it to upgrade to a travel subscription?
I'm in love.
As a former Fire Marshal- THANK YOU for pointing out that the smoke detector needs to be high and the CO detector needs to be low!!!
Very nice 👍
vanlife4ever!
Wow so beautiful from fiji island god bless ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I would like to see the previous version but couldn't find any link here or even on your brenda and ranger channel. Want to see that. Can you pls provide the link. Thanks
I love the new doggie gate, did you get it from Amazon?
Nice ❤
You got rid of the toilet so what do you use now?
I would NEVER get rid of my toilet.
I love windows too.
I love your van! What do you do about a toilet now though?
When you said you added some security features you forgot to mention the Smith and Wesson. 😉
Did I miss where she put the toilet? Ya gotta have one of those. I need to get a conversion van but not sure how to make $ on the road.
Love the garage part of the van.
В этом кемпере воплощена масса интересных идей! Но больше всего мне понравилась изумительная дверь в кабину.
Hi Brenda, did you insulate the part of the windows that is not visible from inside?
How did you connect the storage box to the back door? I'm asking because that's what I need but can't find a way to mount it for my yr and model van
Brenda you're beautiful. I'm ready for a trip 😅❤
I wonder right now why I am living in my condo...wip for vanlife
I always wonder ........ how do you get mail?
Do you have a portable camode? If so can you post it?
Very informative. However, what do you do for those last night bathroom breaks when you have to pee? 😂
Might be more cost effective to add more solar rather than more batteries.
Buna Brenda! Calatorasti in Europa?
How do you follow her?
FIRST?
Also, add a ball peen hammer and a subcompact to your security system.
Too cool for facilities….lol.
I like yoga pants. 😊
in the night all those plants consume oxygen . just so you know
Oh no Gun for Defense?😮
Keep in mind she may not want to give away ALL her safety secrets.
Don’t talk so fast slow down
I hate that when people use the word oh it looks really dope... Dope is not a good thing. Please stop using that foul word in the positive
So what do you do for bathroom now?!?!
Someone broke in my van too, there now pushing up daisies!!!
Why didn't you do anything about it??
Digging her workout routine...
I totally attracted to this woman.. Her aura is extremely soothing