I think your neighbor's grandfather would be thrilled that you breathed new life into his creation and would have enjoyed seeing how you are using it now. Very cool. ❤️✌️ -PJ
Thank you! I appreciate that kind comment at😊 I am very honored to be able to keep the tradition going! I think it’s so cool that there is history with this box, and it’s been to so many places. Thanks for watching! I appreciate you taking the time to comment. Have a fantastic evening!😃🙌🏼💯
Thank you! I appreciate your kind words and your support. Yes, keeping it Tidy and simple gives me great joy and energy. I don’t do well in cluttered spaces. Our van space is so small, and if I’m gonna be living in it for a few days, I want it to be, clean and organize, so I don’t get overwhelmed. I appreciate you taking the time to comment! Have a fantastic day!🙌🏼😃💯
@lorrie5881 thanks for watching! Yes, definitely for the vertically challenged! 😂🙌🏼💯 I do set my van up the other way too, like you described. And I really like that way as well. Thanks for taking the time to comment! Have a fantastic day! 😃🙌🏼💯
My husband and I travel in our Dodge Caravan too. The only thing we do different is obviously a bigger bed and we completely remove the stow and go seats so we have basement storage space. For our 20 year anniversary we traveled and camped for 2 months. So much fun. 🙂
@chynasparks1 absolutely! You most certainly should reinforce each leg and the center of the table bed. The frame is steel. However, people are all shapes and sizes and we are not even lead distributed humans. So reinforcing each leg and at the center is most important! Thanks for watching! Have a fantastic day!💯🙌🏼😃
This is a fabulous set up! You have just proven you don't have to spend thousands and thousands of dollars to have a wonderful camping space. One just needs to be creative and practical. Thanks for the tour!
Thanks for watching! I Appreciate your kind words and encouragement. There are some things I that are important like having a power source, fans, lights and a refrigerator, those things I had to purchase, but the build itself, that’s what I really wanted to be simple and practical. Easy in easy out and not fancy shmancy. I truly do thrive in an uncluttered space. It gives me peace and comfort. Have a fabulous day! And thanks again for taking the time to comment. I truly appreciate it. 😃🙌🏼💯🌸
I like seeing the simple less expensive Van set up lol give me motivation. When i see the ones with the extra build in it just feels like Van life is impossible
Thanks for watching! Yes, I understand. My home who is Joseph able to camp conveniently. And not have to pitch a tent and be stuck in one place. Since I quit tent, camping, because my youngest son came too old to go with me, I started researching the van camping idea, just because it seemed the most practical and this is also my family van. I had no intention on building it out and spending a ton of money. However, I did spend money on the refrigerator and the power supply. Those things are important to camp comfortably in my opinion. But everybody has their own way. I might also want to add that I am not full-time, I just camp in my van, I don’t live in it. What goes in must come out! lol It’s totally doable. Make it as simple and cost effective as you need to. You will love it! 😃🙌🏼💯 Have a fantastic day!
My dad built a very similar camp kitchen when I was a child and we would go camping as a family. We would sit it on the end of the picnic table so that the open front would be a countertop. And we could close it up and lock it at night to keep the animals out of it. It made packing for camping so much easier for my mom.
There is some friction over which grandchild has our old plywood camp kitchen. It was so perfect. Before seatbelt mandates we had great trips riding in back of pickup with metal canopy and plywood bunk . Played a lot of cards .
*Disclaimer ~ if using this 4 foot lifetime table as a bed for an adult, I recommend reinforcing each table leg and in the center with a 2 x 2 or a 2 x 4. Research manufactures information on how much weight this table holds. Safety first!
I would stuff a pillow or something in front of the green propane tanks you have inside the back camping kitchen the neighbor gave you so they won't slide forward n maybe fall out when you open the cabinet later.
Thanks for watching! And for the kind comment! You know Beth? I will have to let her know, but I won’t say anything until you confirm! Lol. Have a fantastic day😃🙌🏼💯
@@ModernDayPilgrim No. I don't know her at all. I attended in '98-'99. I went there years after attending DCB in Dearborn in the 80s. _remember that college_ ? 😃 I just saw her Baker shirt and it brought back memories. I still have my Baker coffee mugs and a few other items...I miss Michigan. I am in the south now and have been wanting to hit the roads in my van. But, first I have to 'convert' it. LOVE your videos.❤
@@jaywholoveseveryone1721 thanks for responding! Yes, I am very familiar with Baker College. Actually, the little private school that my kids went to just purchased a baker college campus, not too far from where I live, and they moved the school to that facility. But obviously they had to do a lot of remodeling! I actually went to Baker to see about being an EMT mini years ago but the Lord had other plans for me, and brought me a fabulous husband and four fabulous children! Have a fantastic weekend!🙌🏼💯😃
The 4ft. table idea is GENIUS!!!👍 I'm studying options to do a "no-build" set up for 2 in our Tahoe. I've acquired some great ideas from you. Thank you 😊
@@wendellroden7037 thanks for watching! The 4 foot table manufactures information says it will hold 200 pounds of evenly distributed weight. We are not evenly distributed people, lol if you chose to use this table, I would absolutely reinforce it dead center and all four legs. I wouldn’t sleep on this table unless you did reinforce it. The length of the table is perfect for that area, but making sure it is properly reinforced to withstand heavier amounts of weight that are not evenly distributed is absolutely necessary. Have a fantastic day! 🙌🏼😃💯
@@ModernDayPilgrim Btw "clutter free" is why I clicked on your video - I love how much floor space you have and how clean the front of your van is! After I retire, I plan on just having like an empty carpet floor van with only a folding futon and a small table. Very minimalist and zen-like is my style :)
My mind is blown at the table as your bed setup 🤯. I have one taking up space in my closet. Lol I’ve been trying to decide how to reconfigure my 2011 sienna and I just found out I’m not as tall as I was when I was 17 😂. This just may work! Thanks!
When people think being shorter is a curse, I say "not to a van lifer". I am 5 11 and I have to sleep long ways in my van leaving me with very little room towards the front of my van... I love you set up.
Thanks for watching! I appreciate this comment! And I’m sorry for the late reply, I have hundreds of comments and it takes time to get through the mall. Have a fabulous weekend!😃🙌🏼💯
I love this setup! I don’t have a van yet, but I want one. Just starting to learn of this way of camping. Lost my husband 5 years ago. Before he died we bought a small motorhome and traveled some. I don’t want to do the motorhome, too much gas and it’s just me. I do have a Kia Soul and think I can start in that. I’m only 5’2” also. Have fun on your adventure!
I am so proud of you I originally started watching you for cooking content in a van I thought you were so innovative,,,,,, I see that you still are but with your health in mind I have Cerebral Palsy and wasn't as active during the pandemic and gained about 40 pounds I have stopped ordering uber eats and you are giving me cooking inspiration girl
hanks for watching! And thank you so much for your kind words. That means so much to me, and I’m so glad that you find value in my channel. Sometimes the conveniences can be detrimental. I’m so glad you’re taking your health serious and making changes with your eating habits.❤️ I feel like there are two kind of eaters out there, I say, eaters for lack of a better term, or just to simplify what I’m talking about, lol. There are people that desire, foods and meals that take time and effort, and the finished product is the most scrumptious thing ever and then there are people that just need to eat, no stress, not time consuming, rather simple whole foods that don’t necessarily need to be cooked. I am a very simple eater! Give me protein, some fiber, and nutrients. The less time it takes to put together the happier I am!😂❤️ Less is more for me… even with food! Thanks for taking the time to comment! Have a fantastic day! 💯🙌🏼😃
Thank you! I appreciate your kind words and encouragement. And exactly! That’s how I feel when I am in it. Gives me a peaceful, calm feeling and I like being in there. And because it’s your home away from home, do you want to be able to be in a space that you truly enjoy. Thanks for taking the time to come and I appreciate your support! Have a fantastic day!🙌🏼😃💯
You are so right. I love her layout and she has everything you need. And I love all the room she has. Most people way over think it. She’s a true minimalist and that’s how I would want mine. Headache free only two power stations to think about. It’s wonderful ❤❤❤❤
@@debbiepigott119 thanks for watching! I appreciate your kind works! The Jackery is a dedicated power source for the fridge and the BLUETTI I use for all Other power needs. The company, BLUETTI, reached out to me last year to do a review of that battery, which I did, and that’s why I have two. 🌸 I function better in a clutter free space. It makes me happy. 😃🙌🏼💯 Have a fantastic day! 💯🙌🏼😃
Thank you! I appreciate your comment! It feels good to be in there. And that’s the key! This is truly more! Have a fantastic day, and Thanks for watching!😃🙌🏼💯
Love this setup. Clutter free without those plastic bins. Everything you need for a crappy day that you can be comfortable in that van. Love the fan on the back of the drivers chair and the fold down airplane style trays. Really cool.
Nice set up. However I' use a 5 gallon and cut a swimming pool noodle to go around the top of the bucket with trash bags for my toilet since I have bad knees and can not bend that low. Also the fold up chairs are good to cut a hole in and stick a bucket under as well if no padding for the bucket and the arms help you get back up too. With all that room under the table these things can store easily.
I love how you are sleeping across instead of the length of the van. Us short folk can get a lot more space than most. ;) I'm considering a month or three of van living after a divorce. Not feeling up to making a life decision like buying another house right now.
Thanks for watching! Thank you so much for that kind compliment! I appreciate your support so much! It definitely works for me, less is more! Have a fantastic day!💯😃🙌🏼
Thanks for watching! I appreciate your kind words and comment. So far, it’s been a blast coming up with new ideas and ways to camp in my van. Always looking for a better idea, more space and overall making sure it’s super simple. Have a fantastic evening! Once again, I appreciate you taking the time to comment, that means a lot. 🙌🏼😃💯
Thanks for watching! I appreciate your kind comment. Hoping your travels are going well, I check in with you periodically, and enjoy your channel very much. Have a fantastic evening!🙌🏼😃💯
I couldn't count the # of van builds I have watched. Your's is my favorite. I think I could live in it for a few months and go out West! I live in Sterling Heights and love watching your vids! Great job, Nancy!
Thanks for watching! I do appreciate that very kind and encouraging comment😊 Beth, is the one who gave me the kitchen, just to clarify. I am Nancy! But maybe you were referring to Beth, saying great job for giving me the kitchen? Anyhow, yes, it’s super comfortable in here and I absolutely love being in the van when I’m on the road. And I think that’s the most important thing for me. Being able to be in a space that I enjoy and not having any stress in my small space. the stress would come from having clutter and my goal is to keep my van, clean and clutter free on a daily basis. It definitely is a conscious decision and takes effort to van camp this way. But it’s not a chore for me. It gives me pleasure and peace. Thanks for taking the time to comment, I truly appreciate your support! Have a fantastic week! Stay tuned, I’m headed to the U.P. soon! Have a fantastic day🙌🏼😃💯🌸
I know you’re doing a no buildup but let me suggest. You could also have a nesting table above your center console. You can use 3 dollar store cutting boards for the tops and sides L brackets to connect. You might be able to find the brackets, screws and screwdrivers at a good dollar store. Any way it would not take up much space and it would be useful for cooking or setting up another workspace for projects or holding a pitcher of cool water, candle etc. ❤ love the bed setup. Your van is so roomy!
Thanks for watching! And for the kind comment. Stay tuned for my next video, I’ll be taking off to the upper peninsula of Michigan! Have a fantastic day today.😃🙌🏼💯
prob one of the cleanest and nifty setups I've seen so far on Van Camping. Loved the setup, simple yet delicate. Thanks for sharing, might give me some ideas for my next trip :).
You’ve created a perfect space! I love the clutter free, well organized van- so many folks get so overwhelming with too much stuff- yours is great! Thanks for sharing 😊
Thank you! I appreciate your kind comment. It’s really important to me to live. Simply, as my space is so small and my goal is to be comfortable in my space when I’m on the road. It’s amazing how little you need when you’re out living on the road. This is truly more! Have a fantastic day!🙌🏼💯😃
How could it be perfect? It does not have heat or air conditioning. Heat, you might get a sleeping bag or something to keep you warm but it is not possible to live without air conditioning, or at least I would not want to.
@@Swan-rb4yg once again, thanks for watching! I guess it’s perfect for me, and other people who think it is. I don’t need heat a built-in heat source. I have a small Mr. buddy heater that I use occasionally. Otherwise, I just sleep in my mummy sleeping bag in all my layered clothing. It’s very doable. No if it was 25 below zero I can see the concern. as far as air conditioning goes, I don’t have that either. I just leave my van window and doors open, and I’m outside for the most part. In the evenings, I take a cool bath turn my fans on and relax. It’s a very simple set up. I have a friend, that is a full-time nomad that lives in his truck. And he does not have air-conditioning either or full-time heat. And he’s been doing this for years. He’s quite content with his set up. And I’m quite content with mine. We all have different ways of camping, and mine is perfect for me. I do appreciate you stopping by and commenting. Have a fabulous evening!🙌🏼💯😃
I know! I’m so thankful for it. And the crazy thing was, she had no idea I was in the process of trying to build one. She just showed up on my doorstep one day and said I have this camping kitchen in my car for my grandfather, do you want it? It was like a Christmas miracle!😂🙌🏼💯 I said, “Heck yes I do!” 😍😍😍 Thanks for watching, and taking the time to comment. I appreciate your comment in your support! Have a fantastic day! 😃🙌🏼💯
I got my sleeping bag liner in a couple of days ago and revamping my table for my bed tomorrow to head out for a short trip Wednesday night. I'm 66" 😁. Ty so much for helping me in FINALLY figuring out the best set up for me and my grandson when he goes with me. We went on a weekend trip last weekend and he woke up from his "top bunk" and said he slept like a baby. Kudos to you!!! We also had my 65 lb Lab with us. Now, I have to learn to be as organized as you! 🙏. Thanks again!
This makes me so happy! 🥰💯😃 I’m so happy that this is working out for you! Your grandson is going to have some wonderful memories with you and VAN CAMPING.💜 the organization part, it’s basically really thinking about what you really need and only bringing that. You can do it! Keep me posted on your next adventure! This makes me, so, so so happy! Have a fantastic evening.🙌🏼😃💯🦋
@@lezcanorn thanks for watching! I certainly do appreciate your kind comment and your support! It brings my heart Great joy to know that you enjoy my videos! Have a fabulous evening and happy new year!😃🙌🏼💯
Well done! I'm 5'2" too, so it's good to know the width of a van would work for a bed. A lot of people put double beds in their campers/vans, and they take up so much room. Never understood why a single person would do that. I live in a house and use a single sized bed. I've seen those camping boxes before. Always like seeing no-build setups. Thanks.
You did a really great job! So organized and attractive!!! I never thought that I could sleep across in my caravan, but maybe I could. I've shrunk recently. Have a great trip!
Wow, that handmade chuckbox! What a great and generous gift. That thing is beautiful. Beth's Grandpa is smiling down from heaven knowing that his creation is being used and so appreciated! ❤❤❤ Love your overall set up. It's really great and well thought out 👍👍👍
You are so organized! That is a smart and stylish layout! I love the kitchen and the history! Greetings to Beth from the Netherlands 😊 Have a great journey!
Thanks for watching! I appreciate your kind comment! It makes it a lot more comfortable in the van when everything is organized and has a place. It leaves more space for me! Lol I’ll let Beth know you said hello from the Netherlands. I have a fantastic day!🙌🏼😃💯
Thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to comment. Stay tuned, I am getting ready for another VAN CAMPING adventure with this set ups, so we’ll see how it goes in real life! Have a fantastic evening 🙌🏼😃💯
Thanks for watching! I appreciate your support and your comment. I don’t have a cat, the kitty litter is used for my portable toilet! But I think I’m gonna be using horse pellets this season. Have a fantastic day!🙌🏼😃💯
Thanks for watching! I appreciate your kind comment! This set up has worked really well for me. Such a simple , functional set up! Have a fantastic day!😃🙌🏼💯
Thanks for watching! I appreciate your support! I’m sure having the promaster makes for a van camping adventure ! Very spacious! 🙌🏼. Thanks for taking the time to comment, I appreciate your support! Have a fantastic day!🙌🏼💯😃
Hi, Will! Thanks for watching! I haven’t had an issue so far, and I don’t seem to need the suction cups even though they are there. The window covers fit very nicely in the windows and the edges tuck in and keep the window cover from moving. So far so good! I do appreciate that bit of information though. I wonder how the pricing is? Comparable to heat shield? have a fantastic day!🙌🏼😃💯
Thanks for watching! And for your kind comment! It’s been a great fit so far! Stay tuned, I’ll be heading out for an adventure, and I’ll be posting a video on how I like it. The ups and downs. Have a fantastic day!💯😃🙌🏼
Thanks for watching! I just posted a video about this camp kitchen! I’ll put the link below. Thanks for watching, have a fantastic day! ua-cam.com/video/Tz7NecqDMEo/v-deo.html
I love how homey you made it with the homemade quilt, chair, open space and all the essentials handy. Also, you made great use of the space under the "bed." :)
Back in the 90's I went all over. I started in Oklahoma and went into Canada and into Alaska. I was gone close to three months. I loved the quiet. Stopping and seeing, doing what I wanted. Did it in a Dodge Caravan. Didn't want to take anything bigger
Nice build, you took minimalism to a new level and made it comfy. All thats missing is a nice book for bedtime and i mean a real book, nothing electronic.
Another unique set up that works for short people. You have ample storage and love, love, love that portable kitchen. Enjoy your travels and THANK YOU for sharing.
I love this no build, van build. So spacious, too. I've never seen a camp kitchen like that. I might have to have one! Happy trails to you. looking forward to the next video.
Thanks for watching! I appreciate your kind words and your support. I just shot a video about the Camping kitchen and its dimensions. I’ll be putting that up shortly! Stay tuned! Have a fantastic day!😃🙌🏼💯
Very nice! Looks so cozy in there, I could just move in. Love the table bed, genius move. The camp kitchen is beautifully crafted. Works so smoothly. I have to build myself one. I would see if a swivel base could not be attached to the two cab chairs to turn them around. Makes a big difference. This is so much fun, and think of the gas you save using a car instead of a big old RV like I have. I must build out a car!
Thanks for watching! I appreciate your kind comments and encouragement! Yes, I’ve seen people who out their passenger seat for a swivel chair. This van is still used as my family Van, which is why it’s a no build. I really don’t want to take out any chairs as I want to keep it in the original condition in the event I choose to sell it in the future. Did you see the video I put out semi recently about the chase lounge I crafted using the passenger seat? Kind of the same idea! Check out my playlist,” Van Camping in Michigan !” Have a fantastic day! 😃🙌🏼💯
Not only is your setup clutter free, it's safer too! You don't want to have a bunch of things that can fly around your van. Have a great trip!
Yes, less is truly more! Thanks for watching! I appreciate your support. Have a fantastic day!🙌🏼😃💯
What a great setup!!! That kitchen box in awesome!!!
Thank you! And thanks for watching! And how Fabulous is that?! we share the same, first and last😃🙌🏼💯
I run a strap through the handle of everything I can and secure it to a tie down in my suv. May you never crash but plan for a crash.
Even I liked it
I think your neighbor's grandfather would be thrilled that you breathed new life into his creation and would have enjoyed seeing how you are using it now. Very cool. ❤️✌️ -PJ
Thank you! I appreciate that kind comment at😊 I am very honored to be able to keep the tradition going! I think it’s so cool that there is history with this box, and it’s been to so many places. Thanks for watching! I appreciate you taking the time to comment. Have a fantastic evening!😃🙌🏼💯
@@ModernDayPilgrim
It's called a Chuck Wagon, we used them in Scouts for camping.
My father built a similar camp kitchen more then 50 years ago. Carried enough for 8 people
@@louisemartin178my Dad made one too. Then we got a truck camper.
I saw a video that a woman had the passenger seat turned around. She could even recline it. The headrest was removed.
You’re rig is exactly the way I want mine. It’s simple, practical, neat and clean. Great job.
Thank you! I appreciate your kind words and your support. Yes, keeping it Tidy and simple gives me great joy and energy. I don’t do well in cluttered spaces. Our van space is so small, and if I’m gonna be living in it for a few days, I want it to be, clean and organize, so I don’t get overwhelmed. I appreciate you taking the time to comment! Have a fantastic day!🙌🏼😃💯
Great job....enjoy!
As long as you're not taller than 5'2"..I'd have to have my bed on the side of the van, bc I'm too tall for what she's done.. otherwise great setup
@lorrie5881 thanks for watching! Yes, definitely for the vertically challenged! 😂🙌🏼💯 I do set my van up the other way too, like you described. And I really like that way as well. Thanks for taking the time to comment! Have a fantastic day! 😃🙌🏼💯
My husband and I travel in our Dodge Caravan too.
The only thing we do different is obviously a bigger bed and we completely remove the stow and go seats so we have basement storage space. For our 20 year anniversary we traveled and camped for 2 months. So much fun. 🙂
Thanks for watching! Wow! That’s amazing! What a fantastic adventure for your 20 year anniversary! Congratulations! Have a wonderful day! 🙌🏼😃💯
I was going to buy a older caravan I was wondering how I could open the windows for ventilation in the hot summer
That is awesome.
Congrats on those 20 years 🎉
Thank you😊@@lorihutton9535
Using the table as a bed base is genius!
I imagine there’s a weight limit on that table.
@chynasparks1 absolutely! You most certainly should reinforce each leg and the center of the table bed. The frame is steel. However, people are all shapes and sizes and we are not even lead distributed humans. So reinforcing each leg and at the center is most important! Thanks for watching! Have a fantastic day!💯🙌🏼😃
And you have a table for outside if you need it.
This is a fabulous set up! You have just proven you don't have to spend thousands and thousands of dollars to have a wonderful camping space. One just needs to be creative and practical. Thanks for the tour!
Thanks for watching! I Appreciate your kind words and encouragement. There are some things I that are important like having a power source, fans, lights and a refrigerator, those things I had to purchase, but the build itself, that’s what I really wanted to be simple and practical. Easy in easy out and not fancy shmancy. I truly do thrive in an uncluttered space. It gives me peace and comfort. Have a fabulous day! And thanks again for taking the time to comment. I truly appreciate it. 😃🙌🏼💯🌸
This is one of the best no build camper set ups. This is so well executed. Well done❤
Thank you! And thanks for watching! It really does suit me well. Thanks for leaving this kind of comment. Have a fantastic day!😃🙌🏼💯
Best build ever...
Thank you! Happy New Year! 🎊 😃🙌🏼💯
I like seeing the simple less expensive Van set up lol give me motivation. When i see the ones with the extra build in it just feels like Van life is impossible
Thanks for watching! Yes, I understand. My home who is Joseph able to camp conveniently. And not have to pitch a tent and be stuck in one place. Since I quit tent, camping, because my youngest son came too old to go with me, I started researching the van camping idea, just because it seemed the most practical and this is also my family van. I had no intention on building it out and spending a ton of money. However, I did spend money on the refrigerator and the power supply. Those things are important to camp comfortably in my opinion. But everybody has their own way. I might also want to add that I am not full-time, I just camp in my van, I don’t live in it. What goes in must come out! lol
It’s totally doable. Make it as simple and cost effective as you need to. You will love it! 😃🙌🏼💯 Have a fantastic day!
My dad built a very similar camp kitchen when I was a child and we would go camping as a family. We would sit it on the end of the picnic table so that the open front would be a countertop. And we could close it up and lock it at night to keep the animals out of it. It made packing for camping so much easier for my mom.
That’s very cool! Thanks for sharing that! 😃🙌🏼💯
There is some friction over which grandchild has our old plywood camp kitchen. It was so perfect. Before seatbelt mandates we had great trips riding in back of pickup with metal canopy and plywood bunk . Played a lot of cards .
*Disclaimer ~ if using this 4 foot lifetime table as a bed for an adult, I recommend reinforcing each table leg and in the center with a 2 x 2 or a
2 x 4. Research manufactures information on how much weight this table holds. Safety first!
Yours is the half fold one? I have a solid one and think it is more solid
Oops, I’m 5’9”😂😂
That’s what I was curious about! Thanks for the suggestion and the tour of your van.
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching! Have a fantastic evening! 🙌🏼😃💯
I would stuff a pillow or something in front of the green propane tanks you have inside the back camping kitchen the neighbor gave you so they won't slide forward n maybe fall out when you open the cabinet later.
Love the 'Michigan' in the _UP NORTH_ logo. I am going to -steal- borrow that idea. ❤ Hey BETH! I went to Baker College! 👍🏽
Thanks for watching! And for the kind comment! You know Beth? I will have to let her know, but I won’t say anything until you confirm! Lol. Have a fantastic day😃🙌🏼💯
@@ModernDayPilgrim No. I don't know her at all. I attended in '98-'99. I went there years after attending DCB in Dearborn in the 80s. _remember that college_ ? 😃 I just saw her Baker shirt and it brought back memories. I still have my Baker coffee mugs and a few other items...I miss Michigan. I am in the south now and have been wanting to hit the roads in my van. But, first I have to 'convert' it. LOVE your videos.❤
@@jaywholoveseveryone1721 thanks for responding! Yes, I am very familiar with Baker College. Actually, the little private school that my kids went to just purchased a baker college campus, not too far from where I live, and they moved the school to that facility. But obviously they had to do a lot of remodeling! I actually went to Baker to see about being an EMT mini years ago but the Lord had other plans for me, and brought me a fabulous husband and four fabulous children! Have a fantastic weekend!🙌🏼💯😃
The 4ft. table idea is GENIUS!!!👍
I'm studying options to do a "no-build" set up for 2 in our Tahoe. I've acquired some great ideas from you. Thank you 😊
Thanks for watching! I’m glad you find value in my channel! Mission accomplished! 🙌🏼💯😃 Have a fantastic evening! 💯😃
@@ModernDayPilgrim I weigh 200bs- will that table hold up if I sleep on it?
@@wendellroden7037 thanks for watching! The 4 foot table manufactures information says it will hold 200 pounds of evenly distributed weight. We are not evenly distributed people, lol if you chose to use this table, I would absolutely reinforce it dead center and all four legs. I wouldn’t sleep on this table unless you did reinforce it. The length of the table is perfect for that area, but making sure it is properly reinforced to withstand heavier amounts of weight that are not evenly distributed is absolutely necessary. Have a fantastic day! 🙌🏼😃💯
@@ModernDayPilgrim Thanks for responding! Yes I think I'd put maybe big plastic bins dead center - that should do :)
@@ModernDayPilgrim Btw "clutter free" is why I clicked on your video - I love how much floor space you have and how clean the front of your van is! After I retire, I plan on just having like an empty carpet floor van with only a folding futon and a small table. Very minimalist and zen-like is my style :)
My mind is blown at the table as your bed setup 🤯. I have one taking up space in my closet. Lol I’ve been trying to decide how to reconfigure my 2011 sienna and I just found out I’m not as tall as I was when I was 17 😂. This just may work! Thanks!
Using the table is absolute genius!! First time I’ve seen that idea.
Thank you! And thanks for watching! It works out very well! Have a fantastic day😃🙌🏼💯
When people think being shorter is a curse, I say "not to a van lifer". I am 5 11 and I have to sleep long ways in my van leaving me with very little room towards the front of my van... I love you set up.
Thanks for watching! I appreciate this comment! And I’m sorry for the late reply, I have hundreds of comments and it takes time to get through the mall. Have a fabulous weekend!😃🙌🏼💯
Girl, you've got the best set up ever ...... it's neat and clean.....I like it. thank you so much for sharing it with us. Wow.
A folding TV tray might be handy as well. Easy to put up and to stash, and a more solid surface.
I love this setup! I don’t have a van yet, but I want one. Just starting to learn of this way of camping. Lost my husband 5 years ago. Before he died we bought a small motorhome and traveled some. I don’t want to do the motorhome, too much gas and it’s just me. I do have a Kia Soul and think I can start in that. I’m only 5’2” also. Have fun on your adventure!
You can do it! Go and fun!
A friend of mine bought a Kia soul in 2010.went out east for vaca for a month. Sleape in the soul.he was 6.2.
Good luck. Be careful
I am so proud of you I originally started watching you for cooking content in a van I thought you were so innovative,,,,,, I see that you still are but with your health in mind I have Cerebral Palsy and wasn't as active during the pandemic and gained about 40 pounds I have stopped ordering uber eats and you are giving me cooking inspiration girl
hanks for watching! And thank you so much for your kind words. That means so much to me, and I’m so glad that you find value in my channel. Sometimes the conveniences can be detrimental. I’m so glad you’re taking your health serious and making changes with your eating habits.❤️ I feel like there are two kind of eaters out there, I say, eaters for lack of a better term, or just to simplify what I’m talking about, lol. There are people that desire, foods and meals that take time and effort, and the finished product is the most scrumptious thing ever and then there are people that just need to eat, no stress, not time consuming, rather simple whole foods that don’t necessarily need to be cooked. I am a very simple eater!
Give me protein, some fiber, and nutrients. The less time it takes to put together the happier I am!😂❤️
Less is more for me… even with food! Thanks for taking the time to comment! Have a fantastic day! 💯🙌🏼😃
Love your design! Simple, functional, clutter free roomy and has all that you need. It gives a calm peaceful feeling. ❤
Thank you! I appreciate your kind words and encouragement. And exactly! That’s how I feel when I am in it. Gives me a peaceful, calm feeling and I like being in there. And because it’s your home away from home, do you want to be able to be in a space that you truly enjoy. Thanks for taking the time to come and I appreciate your support! Have a fantastic day!🙌🏼😃💯
You are so right. I love her layout and she has everything you need. And I love all the room she has. Most people way over think it. She’s a true minimalist and that’s how I would want mine. Headache free only two power stations to think about. It’s wonderful ❤❤❤❤
@@debbiepigott119 thanks for watching! I appreciate your kind works! The Jackery is a dedicated power source for the fridge and the BLUETTI I use for all
Other power needs.
The company, BLUETTI, reached out to me last year to do a review of that battery, which I did, and that’s why I have two. 🌸
I function better in a clutter free space. It makes me happy. 😃🙌🏼💯 Have a fantastic day! 💯🙌🏼😃
This is the best organized, most attractive campervan that I've seen in a very long time. Well done!
Thank you! I appreciate your comment! It feels good to be in there. And that’s the key! This is truly more! Have a fantastic day, and Thanks for watching!😃🙌🏼💯
Love this setup. Clutter free without those plastic bins. Everything you need for a crappy day that you can be comfortable in that van. Love the fan on the back of the drivers chair and the fold down airplane style trays. Really cool.
BRILLIANT! using a table instead of having to build a platform.
Nice set up. However I' use a 5 gallon and cut a swimming pool noodle to go around the top of the bucket with trash bags for my toilet since I have bad knees and can not bend that low.
Also the fold up chairs are good to cut a hole in and stick a bucket under as well if no padding for the bucket and the arms help you get back up too.
With all that room under the table these things can store easily.
I love how you are sleeping across instead of the length of the van. Us short folk can get a lot more space than most. ;) I'm considering a month or three of van living after a divorce. Not feeling up to making a life decision like buying another house right now.
Thanks for watching! I wish you well in your new journey. ❤️😊🙌🏼💯
Wow of all the camper cars I've seen, and I've seen allot. I like yours the best so far! Simple no build process👍
Thanks for watching! Thank you so much for that kind compliment! I appreciate your support so much! It definitely works for me, less is more! Have a fantastic day!💯😃🙌🏼
Nice the way you have it organized, especially the medial case in the back of car
I never really comment on videos, but you are extremely creative with your van. NICE!!!
Thanks for watching! I appreciate your kind words and comment. So far, it’s been a blast coming up with new ideas and ways to camp in my van. Always looking for a better idea, more space and overall making sure it’s super simple. Have a fantastic evening! Once again, I appreciate you taking the time to comment, that means a lot. 🙌🏼😃💯
Best regards from Germany . Ifind your Videos very interesting. Ideal car for a road trip through the USA.
Jürgen
Love that camping kitchen.
Love the kitchen cabinet.
Thanks! And thanks for watching! It worked out really well for me. Have a fantastic evening😃🙌🏼💯
Nice job. Very well organized. I'd not seen anyone use a table like you have. Great idea.
Thanks for watching! I appreciate your kind comment. Hoping your travels are going well, I check in with you periodically, and enjoy your channel very much. Have a fantastic evening!🙌🏼😃💯
I couldn't count the # of van builds I have watched. Your's is my favorite. I think I could live in it for a few months and go out West! I live in Sterling Heights and love watching your vids! Great job, Nancy!
Thanks for watching! I do appreciate that very kind and encouraging comment😊 Beth, is the one who gave me the kitchen, just to clarify. I am Nancy! But maybe you were referring to Beth, saying great job for giving me the kitchen? Anyhow, yes, it’s super comfortable in here and I absolutely love being in the van when I’m on the road. And I think that’s the most important thing for me. Being able to be in a space that I enjoy and not having any stress in my small space. the stress would come from having clutter and my goal is to keep my van, clean and clutter free on a daily basis. It definitely is a conscious decision and takes effort to van camp this way. But it’s not a chore for me. It gives me pleasure and peace.
Thanks for taking the time to comment, I truly appreciate your support! Have a fantastic week! Stay tuned, I’m headed to the U.P. soon! Have a fantastic day🙌🏼😃💯🌸
Sorry.. Beth's contribution was great..but I meant you Nancy! Lol ..sorry about that!
@@suzanne202 😂🙌🏼😃💯
Looks great! My dad made a chuck box for our camper in the 70’s and was so helpful😊
This was built in the 70’s!!! 😃💯🙌🏼
I know you’re doing a no buildup but let me suggest. You could also have a nesting table above your center console. You can use 3 dollar store cutting boards for the tops and sides L brackets to connect. You might be able to find the brackets, screws and screwdrivers at a good dollar store. Any way it would not take up much space and it would be useful for cooking or setting up another workspace for projects or holding a pitcher of cool water, candle etc. ❤ love the bed setup. Your van is so roomy!
Love the No build set ups. Seems such a better fit. Really well thought out.
Thanks for watching! And for the kind comment. Stay tuned for my next video, I’ll be taking off to the upper peninsula of Michigan! Have a fantastic day today.😃🙌🏼💯
prob one of the cleanest and nifty setups I've seen so far on Van Camping. Loved the setup, simple yet delicate. Thanks for sharing, might give me some ideas for my next trip :).
I love love love your setup so much! The best one on UA-cam for short ladies! And I love your kitchen trunk! Thank you for all great ideas! 🫶
Simple, practical, neat, clean - just like another comment said. And I'd add tidy, organized, and seems very comfortable. I love it!
This is so neat and tidy. Very functional and looks quite comfy.
You’ve created a perfect space! I love the clutter free, well organized van- so many folks get so overwhelming with too much stuff- yours is great! Thanks for sharing 😊
Thank you! I appreciate your kind comment. It’s really important to me to live. Simply, as my space is so small and my goal is to be comfortable in my space when I’m on the road. It’s amazing how little you need when you’re out living on the road. This is truly more! Have a fantastic day!🙌🏼💯😃
How could it be perfect? It does not have heat or air conditioning. Heat, you might get a sleeping bag or something to keep you warm but it is not possible to live without air conditioning, or at least I would not want to.
@@Swan-rb4yg once again, thanks for watching! I guess it’s perfect for me, and other people who think it is. I don’t need heat a built-in heat source. I have a small Mr. buddy heater that I use occasionally. Otherwise, I just sleep in my mummy sleeping bag in all my layered clothing. It’s very doable. No if it was 25 below zero I can see the concern. as far as air conditioning goes, I don’t have that either. I just leave my van window and doors open, and I’m outside for the most part. In the evenings, I take a cool bath turn my fans on and relax. It’s a very simple set up. I have a friend, that is a full-time nomad that lives in his truck. And he does not have air-conditioning either or full-time heat. And he’s been doing this for years. He’s quite content with his set up. And I’m quite content with mine. We all have different ways of camping, and mine is perfect for me. I do appreciate you stopping by and commenting. Have a fabulous evening!🙌🏼💯😃
Love the grandfather-built kitchen! My grandfather built one as well & it saw many a family campout. Like your no-build setup
Your setup is awesome ! Love it .. really helps tho that your petite with the bed setup , gives a lot more room for sure !
That Camping Kitchen is EPIC!!!
Thank you! And thanks for watching! Have a fantastic day! 🙌🏼😃💯
I like the bed being high up..seems like it would be easier to keep it clean
The kitchen setup Beth gave you is absolutely beautiful and awesome 👌
Nice set up. Basic, easy and everything you need !
How nice of Beth to give you such an amazing kitchen box !
I know! I’m so thankful for it. And the crazy thing was, she had no idea I was in the process of trying to build one. She just showed up on my doorstep one day and said I have this camping kitchen in my car for my grandfather, do you want it? It was like a Christmas miracle!😂🙌🏼💯
I said, “Heck yes I do!” 😍😍😍
Thanks for watching, and taking the time to comment. I appreciate your comment in your support! Have a fantastic day! 😃🙌🏼💯
I got my sleeping bag liner in a couple of days ago and revamping my table for my bed tomorrow to head out for a short trip Wednesday night. I'm 66" 😁. Ty so much for helping me in FINALLY figuring out the best set up for me and my grandson when he goes with me. We went on a weekend trip last weekend and he woke up from his "top bunk" and said he slept like a baby. Kudos to you!!! We also had my 65 lb Lab with us. Now, I have to learn to be as organized as you! 🙏. Thanks again!
This makes me so happy! 🥰💯😃 I’m so happy that this is working out for you! Your grandson is going to have some wonderful memories with you and VAN CAMPING.💜 the organization part, it’s basically really thinking about what you really need and only bringing that. You can do it! Keep me posted on your next adventure! This makes me, so, so so happy! Have a fantastic evening.🙌🏼😃💯🦋
I love it! Great job. My gypsy side envies you. I'M 75 YRS OLD so I'll have to live vicariously through you😊
@@lezcanorn thanks for watching! I certainly do appreciate your kind comment and your support! It brings my heart Great joy to know that you enjoy my videos! Have a fabulous evening and happy new year!😃🙌🏼💯
I got some really good ideas. You’re so lucky to have a friend like Beth:) safe travels 👍
Living in a van is much different than camping in it. Very nice set up.
Well done! I'm 5'2" too, so it's good to know the width of a van would work for a bed. A lot of people put double beds in their campers/vans, and they take up so much room. Never understood why a single person would do that. I live in a house and use a single sized bed. I've seen those camping boxes before. Always like seeing no-build setups. Thanks.
I love your clean and orderly set up. Happy adventuring and can’t wait to see your new camping table!
Thanks for watching! I really appreciate your support! Have a fabulous evening! 💯😃🙌🏼
I LOVE it ! The no build feature is my favorite plus it is super efficient! ❤
Always nice to have a great neighbor. I'm really loving how your van slider doors open on both sides 👍
Thanks for watching! Yes, that is awesome to have both doors available for entry. Have a fantastic evening! I appreciate you stopping by.😃💯🙌🏼
You did a really great job! So organized and attractive!!! I never thought that I could sleep across in my caravan, but maybe I could. I've shrunk recently. Have a great trip!
Wow, that handmade chuckbox! What a great and generous gift. That thing is beautiful. Beth's Grandpa is smiling down from heaven knowing that his creation is being used and so appreciated! ❤❤❤
Love your overall set up. It's really great and well thought out
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I love the cabinet your neighbor gave you. So awesome she gave you that.
You are so organized! That is a smart and stylish layout! I love the kitchen and the history! Greetings to Beth from the Netherlands 😊
Have a great journey!
Thanks for watching! I appreciate your kind comment! It makes it a lot more comfortable in the van when everything is organized and has a place. It leaves more space for me! Lol I’ll let Beth know you said hello from the Netherlands. I have a fantastic day!🙌🏼😃💯
I love how neat and tidy everything is. It makes the time in a tiny space much more relaxing.
Great setup. Hi best neighbor Beth. I really like the kitchen box she gave you. It's perfect. Safe travels.
One of the best set ups I have seen very organized congratulations
Thank you! And thanks for watching! Have a fantastic day!😃🙌🏼💯
I love how much space you have to just chill in the van!
Loving the good neighbourly vibes! What a neat and compact little setup, feels restful just looking at it!
This is AMAZING and very manageable. The table for your bed is genius ! thank you so much for sharing.
Thanks for watching! I appreciate your kind comment and encouragement! Have a fabulous day!😃💯🙌🏼
Super organized, well thought out, clean, & neat!! Great set up. Safe & outstanding travels to you.
Thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to comment. Stay tuned, I am getting ready for another VAN CAMPING adventure with this set ups, so we’ll see how it goes in real life! Have a fantastic evening 🙌🏼😃💯
Thanks for the tour. Nice job! Happy trails, Pilgrim!
Love the bed setup…very creative & practical 😌
Really nice set-up and Beth is a great neighbor and friend!
Wow! I LOVE this!! Great build! So spacious!! Safe travels!🙏💛
Thanks! I think so too! I love all the space it gives me just to hang out. Have a fantastic day! 🙌🏼😃💯
@@ModernDayPilgrim 😄✌
Table for bed frame GENIUS, great video- thank you for sharing 😁💪👍🥰
Perfect camper van! Love what you have done. Simple and clutter free! You nailed it!
Nice job!
I think I would make a middle bar support from the table top to the floor to give extra support.
Nice setup. Functional and comfy with a touch of color, to boot. Hope the kitty likes it too.
Thanks for watching! I appreciate your support and your comment. I don’t have a cat, the kitty litter is used for my portable toilet! But I think I’m gonna be using horse pellets this season. Have a fantastic day!🙌🏼😃💯
What a lovely gift from your neighbor!! She must think a lot of you!!
Your rig is awesome, i have a 2004 Toyota Sienna, am building it with a stove and sink in the still like halfway.thanks for the video.
That kitchen box is genius!
My favorite no build . It's functional, roomy .....
Thanks for watching! I appreciate your kind comment! This set up has worked really well for me. Such a simple , functional set up! Have a fantastic day!😃🙌🏼💯
Owning a van is the first thing that's ever made me wish I were short. Sleeping sideways in my promaster city would be amazing.
Thanks for watching! I appreciate your support! I’m sure having the promaster makes for a van camping adventure ! Very spacious! 🙌🏼. Thanks for taking the time to comment, I appreciate your support! Have a fantastic day!🙌🏼💯😃
If you get tired of the heat shield suction cups not working like I did, the weather tech window covers have been phenomenal.
Hi, Will! Thanks for watching! I haven’t had an issue so far, and I don’t seem to need the suction cups even though they are there. The window covers fit very nicely in the windows and the edges tuck in and keep the window cover from moving. So far so good! I do appreciate that bit of information though. I wonder how the pricing is? Comparable to heat shield? have a fantastic day!🙌🏼😃💯
Sooooo tidy and organized, very nice
Love the quilt! It's a real focus and homey.
I love how your plan to provide a sleeping area for your granddaughter seems to have become your default set up for yourself. :)
Yes! It has! Awesome! I love having the extra room in the Living area. It’s really a great set up! Thanks for watching. Have a fantastic day🙌🏼💯😃
Great ideas! Especially the the fold out table as a bed!😎
Thanks for watching! And for your kind comment! It’s been a great fit so far! Stay tuned, I’ll be heading out for an adventure, and I’ll be posting a video on how I like it. The ups and downs. Have a fantastic day!💯😃🙌🏼
Thanks for sharing those useful setup ideas. Ill be applying them on my next trip.
Love your set-up. Would you post more pictures of your kitchen box set-up, what it’s made of, and dimensions? Thank you!
Thanks for watching! I just posted a video about this camp kitchen! I’ll put the link below. Thanks for watching, have a fantastic day!
ua-cam.com/video/Tz7NecqDMEo/v-deo.html
I love how homey you made it with the homemade quilt, chair, open space and all the essentials handy. Also, you made great use of the space under the "bed." :)
I love the idea of the small rugs. That’s great. ☺️ Safe travels!!
Back in the 90's I went all over. I started in Oklahoma and went into Canada and into Alaska. I was gone close to three months. I loved the quiet. Stopping and seeing, doing what I wanted. Did it in a Dodge Caravan. Didn't want to take anything bigger
Outstanding!
Nice build, you took minimalism to a new level and made it comfy. All thats missing is a nice book for bedtime and i mean a real book, nothing electronic.
Very clean, organized and cozy. Love it❤
Another unique set up that works for short people. You have ample storage and love, love, love that portable kitchen. Enjoy your travels and THANK YOU for sharing.
@@JanetFolkerts thanks for watching! And for leaving a comment! I appreciate your support. Have a fantastic weekend!😃🙌🏼💯
Love your setup. Very neat, clean and organized. No clutter
Exactly what I need, thank you for sharing.
I love this no build, van build. So spacious, too. I've never seen a camp kitchen like that. I might have to have one! Happy trails to you. looking forward to the next video.
Thanks for watching! I appreciate your kind words and your support. I just shot a video about the Camping kitchen and its dimensions. I’ll be putting that up shortly! Stay tuned! Have a fantastic day!😃🙌🏼💯
She had me at the table bed! Lol. I was thinking a platform but now I'm doing that!!!! U already have the table.
Very nice set up! For the hooks in the floor where the seats connect, I cut 1.35 inches from a pool noodle to cushion to save my knees.
Thanks for watching! Yea, I’ve done that before as well! I actually made a video about it! 😂😃🙌🏼💯 Have a fantastic day! 😃🙌🏼💯
Very nice! Looks so cozy in there, I could just move in. Love the table bed, genius move.
The camp kitchen is beautifully crafted. Works so smoothly. I have to build myself one.
I would see if a swivel base could not be attached to the two cab chairs to turn them around. Makes a big difference.
This is so much fun, and think of the gas you save using a car instead of a big old RV like I have. I must build out a car!
Thanks for watching! I appreciate your kind comments and encouragement! Yes, I’ve seen people who out their passenger seat for a swivel chair. This van is still used as my family Van, which is why it’s a no build. I really don’t want to take out any chairs as I want to keep it in the original condition in the event I choose to sell it in the future. Did you see the video I put out semi recently about the chase lounge I crafted using the passenger seat? Kind of the same idea! Check out my playlist,” Van Camping in Michigan !” Have a fantastic day! 😃🙌🏼💯