Solo Female Working 9-5 While Living Full-Time Her ProMaster Camper Van
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- Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
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VIDEO DESCRIPTION:
Emily started in a tiny apartment, then traveled with a suitcase lifestyle, and finally ended in her adorable van. Her home on wheels has a super functional build starting with the main living space that transforms into a dinette table, a spare bed, or a lounging couch with a hide-away toilet secretly stored underneath.
Her garage, or wine cellar as she calls it, holds miscellaneous items and has a door leading to an easily accessible path to the back of the van. Although she doesn't clearly understand each item, she has a sweet setup of control panels, one for solar, a thermostat for her propane heater, another for the hot water thermostat, and lastly, one to monitor her batteries. Emily and her no-name fish currently don't travel much, but she loves the size and practical design of her tiny home on wheels.
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I greatly appreciate your honesty👏🏽. You were candid about adjusting to the van, things you don’t know, things you’d do differently, and your safety. Many interviews make everything sound perfect…not realistic. I think honesty is best especially for those of us considering van life. Sending you well wishes.
Awww thank you! Ya I’m all about being realistic - it’s not so dreamy sunsets I’m vanlife
Ow
Agreed!
agreed!!!
Take it from a former van lifer, for your safety and piece of mind get a box cutter, marine horn, and taser and place those items within arms reach at all times.I was sleeping one night and someone was yanking on the handle to my back door while I was sound asleep.
Happy to see everyone here in the comment section had the same thoughts as I did about her presentation. “My van doesn’t have a name. I have a stove but I don’t use it. I have a drawer just for snacks. You had me at shower.” I was cracking up the whole time! Thanks for being so open with all of us! Great video.
This is the first van lifer I feel like I can relate to! I love the living room setup in here too. It seems so functional.
Awww thanks Erin, I’ll take that as a compliment
@@emjsoon yes, if I wanna start my van life one day, this is very inspiring 🙌🏻 I m just still a bit curious about the bathroom part 😆 how to get rid off the solid waste (to where?) any if build a indoor shower 🚿 (Is it costly?) (wish you all good lucks and safe in your van life) ❤️
Extremely real and honest video- the food takeout and murder comments had me lol-ing with your slightly dark humor. Good luck to you and keep enjoying van life!
And the van fish!!! Haha!
And "you had me at shower!" Im cracking up!
"I can seal team to the back"
Lol. She needs to be a comedian!
Glad you’re think I’m funny!!!!
I’m still rolling at murder. 😂😂😂
Thank you for being real and transparent about living van life. Learning all the technical aspects would be overwhelming at first for me too.
Glad you found it helpful Patti
I watch too many van life videos. This was a pleasant diversion from the normal fare. You are a delightful and honest person. I love that you mention murderers and your wine cellar. It appears that you are adapting well to existing outside of your comfort zone. Thanks for the tour!
i really appreciate hearing about how things didnt go to plan or struggling, it makes this life feel so much more realistic and attainable
That poor little fish. I appreciate how much she tries to accommodate him/her despite it not being an ideal situation for keeping a fish
Not ideal is an understatement I think. See can't really do anything about it but goldfish need much more space than you would expect. In most petshops here they don't sell fishtanks that small anymore because it is believed to be animal neglect.
@@corneliekevansteenbeek3644 I'm not sure how much space Siamese Fighting Fish need but they're often kept alone if they're males, if I remember correctly...
Wow, to get a job that's allow you to have shower there and place to park, that's a bonus for van lifer.
Right? It’s the best. There are draw backs but a warm shower is hard to beat
@@emjsoon Yea, nothing beat shower everyday.
Yes, I agree 👍
"nobody to help me that knew how to live in a van.... other than the internet." 😁 after 5 years in my van build now, the internet is still my go-to expert on everything vanlife.
Right? Totally my best helper
She is so funny. Her face during the sweeping transitional shots is hilarious. Everyone else always seems so ridiculously happy, but she seems like "you want me to stand here? Is the shots over?" 😂 The whole thing was just devoid of enchantment and the realist tour I've seen. "This is for my battery. I don't know how to read it." 😂 This would totally be me.
Great tour. The honesty is refreshing.
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching
Very practical. I like all the seating/table/livability options this build provides. 👍
Thanks Marty
This was an hilarious tour!! The goldfish bit had me lolling! 😂 But also really good. Like other people have said, really appreciate your honesty and defo gives some food for thought on what is absolutely necessary in a van based on individual needs.
Try cooking..u might like it...🤩
Hoping though the girl that got her the fish didn’t watch the video. She thought that she was doing something special.
Thank you so much for being so honest! It sounds like you have some significant issues with your build, that just means you'll know exactly what you want the next time you build😊💖🚙🇨🇦
Thanks for watching! I think everyone starts building their next van in their head the day they get their first one 😂
Wow, such a really cool personality! Her total candor is refreshing to see (some vanlifers try a little too much to be celebrities IMO)! I love how her home is setup too…I wished she had more knowledge of the tech stuff like: type of batteries, amount of solar panels, inverter size, etc etc! I wish her well with her life 👍🏼👏🏼✌🏼
I really like your van build and I like that you told the real truth about living in a van and the safety issues. Great video!
Thanks Maurice! Glad you enjoyed it
Just going with the flow not worried about nothing but murderers trying to get in her van, I love it lol wish her the best. I love her honesty as well, the electronic and plumbing part is what racks my brain, but I love the tiny idea. Inspired by people that do that.
Bless you. Your content was the most honest I have watched. Your straight forward sharing of your experience. Good luck with your journey.
Aww thanks Janice. Glad you enjoyed it
Who else fell in love with her personality?
She should be a comedian.
Live her humor.
Seems like a great set up for her needs.
Very nice van.
I wish her all of the best!
This is hands-down the best layout I've seen for a van, plus the best storage set up. Absolutely brilliant! Loved the wallpaper decor inside the toilet station, and on the walls. I could move straight in 😆 happy travels to Emily.
Name your price & she’s yours Sami! Thanks for the comments, brightened my day!
@@emjsoon for a jug of beer and some bubble gum!
That bed also looked so inviting. I wanted to just crawl into it and take a nap.
I’m so sorry you had such a tough transition however it sounds like you have learned & adjusted. I hope you are able to find positive things that give you some kind of joy in your living arrangements. I wish you peace.
Really love the setup! The hidden toilet, the space planning, I love it! Gave me a lot of great ideas for what I want to do whenever I start my mobile journey
I love her honesty😊
The tank is too small for the fish! It should be around double that size (10 gal). Love your honesty about the van though!
When you mentioned your van had No Name, I mediately thought of the old song "Horse with no Name". So your Van can be No Name. lol Love how you have it set up a lot of sitting options or desk/table :) Many unique touches
This reminded me of a limerick my elders told me about SomeBody, EveryBody, and NoBody.
Hope this reminds someone else of happy memory and makes someone else smile too. Thanks for sharing, I’m about to be looking up the lyrics for both now 🙂
@@EvolvingHooman I never heard of that limerick, when I looked it up, it reminds me of how the "some" people in this world live today !
Haha Yup Very similar to the horse with no name!
I love how how “Blunt” honest she is!
super cute 👍
Sometimes blunt isn’t my best quality - glad it was in this!
@@emjsoon have you thought about making videos?
Doing a test run in your family's driveway was a really smart idea.
The fish tank is way too small and not suited for living beings at all!
exactly! Maybe as a snail tank
I really love the layout of your van, more than you do I think lol but great insight into van life. Having a couch is great
Oh no my layout is the best part!! I’m so happy with it
I love your (realistic) van adventure story. The truth about your concerns & how you’ve managed thru adversity. The van is your home 🏠 and your personal choice to add or do away with the things that didn’t work for you is smart and functional. I wish you well in all your endeavors; God speed 🙏🏾
I really enjoyed her commentary, very 'it is what it is' overview of vanlife :)
Glad you enjoyed it! Honesty in vanlife is definitely rare but needed
Really love your van, your sense of humor and all the info. I do hope you gave Van Fish to someone who knows how to care for bettas. Like some others have said, those fish need a decent sized temp controlled tank with filter or they are pretty miserable and don't live long.
I think the kitchen counter space is long enough to accommodate what I enjoy and that is cook. The fact that you have a seating area 6 foot long and a bed is amazing plus all the conversions you can do with your seating area such as the dinette etc. I don’t remember seeing a long seating area like that and a bed in the back. I love it the only thing I would do different is have a large fridge if I could fit it somewhere❤️
I loved how you called him the VanFish 😍 and its so cute how he sits on your passenger seat and loves basking in the sun. A very happy VanFish for sure❤❤
Out of all the videos like this , I really like how she was absolutely real about her experience and growth.. Best one hands down so far
I watched this for the 2nd time tonight, and I have to say it's one of the best videos. Emily is amazing and funny, and has a great van and smart life style. I love how she takes great care of the fish.
Love your van, it is well done, love you sense of humor too. Good luck with your van and I do hope that you will be able to do more traveling in the future.
I'm interested in the food storage thing. I had to put all my food in airtight containers so I wouldn't get mice! They really like my insulation haha
She seems rly cool and down to earth! Along with honest about her van life journey so far.
I’m super cool 😂 Lol Kidding. I’m a total dork but glad you think I could be!!
i love how honest she is about van life! Thanks for sharing!
I seldom comment this much on a video but I absolutely love the way your brain works. I like how you were honest about what you liked in your van and what you're not so crazy about and why. I liked that you didn't have to show us every little detail of what was inside your storage spaces. The only thing you didn't show us that I wish you had was more about your "wine cellar" access worked and how it was organized. I loved that you were concise and to the point and didn't drag out your thoughts or repeat yourself. You must write. If not, you should. Great video!
Totally agree with your comments about her comments. Lol
Be blessed!
Thank you Alvin!! I also think it was some good editing!! The wine cellar access is per great - maybe I’ll pop it into stories on Instagram in the next few days!! Thanks for the idea
Great build , may you have safe travels and many adventures . Thanks for sharing your home and your story
Thanks Barbara
She’s funny and witty and has so many clever little features to the van. I love utilizing the step at the dinette to be extra storage, and keeping blankets it the poof. I laughed when she talked about the Philadelphia cream cheese lid for van fish’s fishbowl. Not your typical van companion but it seems he/she/it brings her a little joy.
Cute and cozy van with a lot of personality, thanks for sharing!
I love it when she said, "They had me at shower." Too funny!
Love the honesty and humor. Very helpful. Thank you
Thanks Pete, appreciate it
I don’t know if you meant to be so humorous but you definitely are! I love your van, your layout, the decor. Every van lifer I have watched always states they LOVE cooking., finally one that doesn’t! Yay!! Enjoy and safe travels.. when you travel!
Just being me !! And ya it bugs me how every video says “cooking is so important to me” … how does everyone living in a van feel that way except me?!
@@emjsoon LOL I’m with you on that - I don’t even cook in a house, nevermind in a van! Take the whole kitchen away except mayyyybe a sink and I’m good!
loving the truth and honesty of her transition.
“You had me at shower.” Exactly.
She is really real.. and I like her build.
She's got my reality.. home, work and the idea of travel.
I like her , she's truthful 👍🥰🙏🙏
it's very small jar for the fish, it make very stress for fish
Keep up! I live in my 2010 cargo van. Working 2 jobs. Save up lot $$ same time I’m able to travel closeby where I work. People keep telling me how I’m able to handle it? Being out there alone. Ya crazy cuz you’re deaf. I was like that isn’t hard. I started last December. It’ll be almost year. Already.
Oh nice!!! That sounds amazing, great job
I appreciate her honesty and her openness to the ever changing possibilities
I watch the entire YT!!! Bec she is so brutally honest, a rare trait since most influencers are so fake.
It was my impression or she was kind of ungrateful for the fish she got as a present? I think it was a lovely gesture from the little girl.
I really like the living in a van concept I just don't understand why some people wouldn't have a shower in it. Taking a shower at least once a day would me essential.
I love this girl & I like her van. She is a breath of fresh air 🤩
Gotta love the fish getting his own seat belt! 🤣 I’d just sit his bowl in the kitchen sink when moving.
I love your candidness in this video. Thank you for sharing.
No problem Kela, thanks for watching. I appreciate it
I love her van! She thought of everything
got a stupid geeky grin when I noticed original Zep through her window. Very nice set up she has!
Haha! We sure had a great day
I know everyone has said this, but I can't help but to remark on how candid and real you were. We've all watched tons of van life, Bus life, box truck and skoolie videos and it's refreshing to find someone so open and forth coming about your experience. Thank you and know that your safety as a solo van lifer is always in my prayers
I respect your opinion, but please speak for yourself.
The little girl who gave you the fish loves you. 💖
Nice and honest insight. Besides that you are hilarious. The dry humor is top-notch. "Murderers will hurt themselves on my kitchen counter top." "You may call this the garage, I call it the wine cellar". "The fish is used to the tsunami's." Good lord. 😂👌
Great design elements and layout. The dinette setup is a nice place for work or eating well done. Very well thought out
Thank you! I definitely took my time when I was designing the layout to get it just right
Loved ur video..honest and straight forward …fish story was great! May u be safe in your journey!
Thanks Vicki
I admire you. It must have taken a lot of courage on your own. GOD bless your effort.
Thanks Kay!!
Her honesty is gold😆👌👑
May want to consider moving your fish bowl far away from the door. It can be knocked down accidentally.
Love the layout. Really appreciate the honesty in this vid.
This van is so so pretty! I am building out my 1988 Chevy van and watching videos for inspiration. I am so psyched!
I’ve watched a lot of these kinds of videos but you are the one I can most relate to. Your honesty is very much appreciated
This is the first time I have watched a video this long about a van conversion. Any other one I tried to watch longer than 10 minutes, I would loose interest. This is one of the nicest van set ups I have seen and I could happily live in it. I really like it and also how you decorated it. I don't know if you live in the lower mainland or the interior of BC but I wish you luck in going through the winter months as I also live in BC and know what they can be like. The only think missing in the van was a van cat!!
The beginning is shot on Kits beach in Vancouver, but looks like a few months ago (warmer)
Hmm, the van cat would probably interfere with the van fish ;-)
I’m glad I held your attention! A van cat may not be besties with the fish …. Or my allergies! Thanks for your kind words
even my 3 oldies wouldnt say no to this set up!
I think it's interesting that she admits she doesn't cook much and would prefer takeout. So many van lifers seem to just love being in the kitchen.
It's great that she has a job where she can stay in her work's parking lot. She wouldn't need to call in on bad snow days then! I had been wondering if she had a shovel in her van for the snow, or other snow emergency things like kitty litter.
Your sense of humour is awesome, the fish would appreciate that.
Great Van.
Love the honesty about van life…..and I love the fish 🐠 made me laugh
Lovely Lady and a really nice setup for vanlife, Hope all is well all my very best Simon from the UK 👍
Your home is amazing, I like your layout & your closet, bravo! Safe travels and enjoy your life, nice to not have to pay rent. Be safe!
Thanks Sheila! I appreciate it!
I appreciate her candid views, and reminder about safety.
Personally I would like use the spaciousness of her van to fit in also a shower room, bigger fridge, bigger sink, plus more tall storage space.
Fish should never be placed in windows where the heat can cook them as the water heater up.
Really nice van! But the fish deserves a bigger tank and some company.
a bigger tank yes! but no company. It's what looks like a male betta fish, they do better by themselves. They can go with some other fish, but only specific kinds
Great video, and I loved your van. I'm so jealous. You have it made! A job that allows you to live on their property and use their facilities. I love it! 🌷
Love your build design practicality for what you need. The couch/dinette/storage/bathroom design is really nice. You completely won me over however with the wine cellar and The Van Fish! 😂 ❤️ 🐠 🍷 Cheers! Happy Holidays!
thank you for your honesty and transparency on all this!
Thank you for your honesty.
I appreciate your honesty too. Listening to others it sounds so smooth..💝like everything kick off without problems. Thank you 💝
Love your van! Great colours and lots of space.
I appreciate her honesty about having to get used to living in a van... but please note that not everyone will find it difficult. In fact some people find it very liberating!
Good mode to have the motion activated lights. I hope you have your fire extinguisher, bear spray and maybe mace. I think individuality of your space and some changes you have made after doing some living in your rig.
I’ve got so the safer things for sure. Mace isn’t legal in Canada though.
@@emjsoon Bear spray on a human will work.
they took well care of my wife and me when we bought our RV, thx Richie.
Love your layout…I think it’s just about exactly what I would like…maybe an inside recycle shower.
Wow you did good! Love all the multiple use areas and nooks and crannies. Very cute decor, just enuf to make it homey.
Awww thanks
She’s the realest Van-lifer that I’ve seen n her aesthetic is extremely pleasing to me. ❤️
Appreciate your honesty!
Love your humor and balanced view!
Great setup. I’m more intrigued by the channel host’s ability to not blink a single time during his intro.
Thank you for being so honest about your beginnings and your difficulties.
Tiniest thing ever but I love the couple of wallpaper sections, it really makes it feel like a home
Mine is a 93 Buick Century, I removed passenger seat made a cozy 5 layer foam bed got foam from a furniture warehouse where I used to work, working on fan though may be a hot summer
How did you get started on the van …. I don’t know how to go about getting a van and getting it built out, who where and how. Can you do a video about how you got started financially? Many thanks 🙏🏽
Raw honestly.. little neg. But cool van