Van Life Essentials (For the not so decked out Vans)

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  • Опубліковано 20 сер 2024
  • Item Links | Due to Inflation, some of these items are priced more 🌿
    1. Latches | Can be found at any hardware store
    2. Reflective Insulation | Can be found t hardware stores
    3. Solar Shower | Unniweei Solar Portable Shower Bag on Amazon
    4. Pop-Up Tent | ABCO Pop-Up Privacy Tent on Amazon
    5. Fan | Mainstay 7 "Rechargeable USB Clip and Table Fan with LED at Walmart
    6. Heater | Mr. Heater 3,800 BTU Little Buddy at Walmart
    7. Velcro | Any craft store
    8. Clothing Storage Bags | www.amazon.com...
    9. Baskets | Any store really
    10. Hooks | Any hardware or craft store
    11. Internet | www.amazon.com...
    12. Fire extinguisher | www.amazon.com...
    13. Carbon Monoxide Detector | www.amazon.com...
    15. iPad holder | www.amazon.com...
    16. Fairy Lights | www.amazon.com...
    Equipment 🌿
    iPhone 13 Pro
    Tripod | www.amazon.com...
    Drone | DJI Mini 3
    Social Media and Shop 🌿
    Instagram - / beanbugging
    Etsy - www.etsy.com/s...
    #vanlife #budgettravel #vanconversion

КОМЕНТАРІ • 122

  • @samuelwhitfield5842
    @samuelwhitfield5842 6 місяців тому +33

    The inside of your van looks like a cozy cabin especially when you turn on those warm candles.

    • @Beanbugging
      @Beanbugging  6 місяців тому +6

      Candles make everything better 🤗

  • @Lindabur1
    @Lindabur1 5 місяців тому +13

    I love the diy vans, they have so much character. It’s your personality, and charm. The other vans all start to look the same.

  • @tothewaters.tothewild9148
    @tothewaters.tothewild9148 6 місяців тому +17

    What a warm, cozy, well thought out van! I like it way better than the factory built ones. Brand new subscriber! :)

    • @Beanbugging
      @Beanbugging  6 місяців тому +1

      Welcome and thank you!

  • @pamelaklemp5615
    @pamelaklemp5615 6 місяців тому +10

    I LOVE THE VIBE of your Van. It's decked out nicely. Rockhounding, seashell-hunting, fishing, kayaking, and cooking foods in a nice public park are some of our favorite Activities.

    • @Beanbugging
      @Beanbugging  6 місяців тому +3

      Thank you! And that sounds awesome! We definitely need to get out and do more kayaking. Water sports is something we need to implement more because we love it 🤗

    • @pamelaklemp5615
      @pamelaklemp5615 6 місяців тому +2

      @@Beanbugging I just found your channel, I'm liking it. We love the different waterways and water related activities, yes 👍 🙌. While we're in Florida I DO NOT kayak here 😥 😔. Yes, I'm A CHICKEN 🐔. WAY TOO MANY GATORS AND CROCS so I'm in kayaking HOLD MODE for now. The fishing 🎣, however, is soon to be wonderful 👏 😀 with Bedding fish building their beds for the Springtime Spawning Season. I only do Catch N Release style fishing 🎣 getting them back on their Beds asap.
      SHALOM Peace and Freedom as you travel.

    • @Beanbugging
      @Beanbugging  6 місяців тому +3

      @@pamelaklemp5615 totally agree with not kayaking in Florida haha!

  • @pattyann7803
    @pattyann7803 6 місяців тому +4

    Your van is much like I imagine my future van will be. Oh that laugh was fun.

  • @rouge971
    @rouge971 6 місяців тому +6

    woooooooow i felt so cozy watching this video.. and with that, i will go to bed..

  • @marionsutcliffe1119
    @marionsutcliffe1119 6 місяців тому +6

    Beautiful and useful video! It might be a good idea to hang the fire blanket, and have the tabs hanging out. One quick pull and it's unfolded and ready to throw.

  • @lamontwilliams462
    @lamontwilliams462 6 місяців тому +4

    Santi and that tent! That was funny!!

  • @joycemaurer3588
    @joycemaurer3588 6 місяців тому +3

    The end was funny! Love your van, very homey. One thing I would say is a voice over helps the viewer so we don't have to read while you are showing something. I think I may have missed some details. But a great job on your build. And love your kitties.

    • @Beanbugging
      @Beanbugging  6 місяців тому

      Thank you for the tip and thanks for watching! We have been discussing implementing voice overs. We’re not too great at speaking to the camera but a voiceover could work!

    • @joycemaurer3588
      @joycemaurer3588 6 місяців тому

      @@Beanbugging hearing your laughter at the end (folding the shower) I know you'd be great. Look forward to it.

  • @hollieshaven
    @hollieshaven 6 місяців тому +9

    Super cute. Thank you for sharing ❤

  • @DarlinAkaDarlene
    @DarlinAkaDarlene 6 місяців тому +2

    All wondrously practical ideas that fit in really well with your cosey cottage theme. I once had a Buddy heater but couldn't for the life of me get it to work. Instead I ended up using fat candles which worked surprisingly well in stainless steel bowls. Where there's a will there's a way which your video shows quite well!
    Bespectacled, love it! And the end, poor Santi still working on that pop up! They're so practical and yet can be so difficult! Great fun that - and hearing your laughter. Stay this way no matter what commentors may say. That is, unless you two want to drop a few rhymes, lol.
    - Darlene -

    • @Beanbugging
      @Beanbugging  6 місяців тому +1

      Haha, yes! Where there’s a will there’s a way indeed 🤗 He always has trouble putting the tent away no matter how many times I show him how 😂 we get a kick out of the laugh for sure

  • @lololala785
    @lololala785 6 місяців тому +4

    Great video! I love the ending hahahhaha hopefully Santi got it taken care of 😂😂😂

    • @Beanbugging
      @Beanbugging  6 місяців тому +1

      Still pending results… 🤣

  • @donnakuhl2419
    @donnakuhl2419 5 місяців тому

    I'd love to travel with someone..I'm 60...lived 8 years in RV..retired nurse...love the simplicity, silence in nature...my church..lol..energy

  • @sshaw4429
    @sshaw4429 5 місяців тому +1

    Love it! Lol….the outtakes were exceptional! The struggle on pop ups is real! 😂😂😂😂❤❤❤

  • @TerryWindell
    @TerryWindell 6 місяців тому +3

    Pretty amazing ideas...and as always, your music is beautiful!

  • @justamom789
    @justamom789 5 місяців тому

    By far my favorite van build. So warm and cozy!

  • @clarity8
    @clarity8 5 місяців тому +1

    What an extremely helpful video. I appreciate how brief and to the point you made it, also. Thanks!

    • @Beanbugging
      @Beanbugging  5 місяців тому

      So glad it was helpful, thanks for watching!

  • @lori-annefay4138
    @lori-annefay4138 6 місяців тому

    Soooo my cup of tea! I love the cozy homy look. You got the perfect blend of essentials and aestetic. Bravo. Tres chic. Bon journey!

    • @Beanbugging
      @Beanbugging  5 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much! 🤗

  • @sheshebewitchery
    @sheshebewitchery 5 місяців тому

    Stunning build! It’s my kind of vibe. I didn’t build mine out from scratch because it was already mostly done by the time I purchased it and I now have a host of physical issues due to multiple spinal cord injuries but I had a very similar aesthetic in mind. Either way, I am moving forward with personalizing my van to the best of my abilities. Thanks so much for sharing your tips on organizing, practical tips , etc. Enjoy your journey!!!

    • @Beanbugging
      @Beanbugging  5 місяців тому

      Thank you! We’re so sorry to hear about your injury. We hope you are able to finish your build!

  • @longdogt6724
    @longdogt6724 5 місяців тому

    Your van is cozy and beautiful! Thank you for sharing these items.

  • @lindalbishop7329
    @lindalbishop7329 3 місяці тому

    Very smart. Simple is easy and pretty
    Enjoy your life, and be safe.

  • @vanessadeklerk2862
    @vanessadeklerk2862 5 місяців тому

    I absolutely love this! Your van is lovely and looks so cosy. And I love that you are travelling with two cats! ❤

    • @Beanbugging
      @Beanbugging  5 місяців тому

      Thank you! Our cats make everything so much more fun 🥰

  • @darlenewilson1712
    @darlenewilson1712 4 місяці тому

    This was an excellent video. I also have a diy van, and I have kept mine really simple for the past 12 years. Occasionally I have done a few upgrades but my modo is keep it simple and life will remain easy.

  • @ameliaraymond9672
    @ameliaraymond9672 5 місяців тому

    Your van is comfy and homey. I love the woodwork. And the music is great!

    • @Beanbugging
      @Beanbugging  5 місяців тому +1

      Thanks so much! ☺️

  • @cocacolafiesta
    @cocacolafiesta 6 місяців тому +1

    What a great van tour! I have a ‘98 Ford Econoline that looks similar to yours. Well thought out with some great ideas. Safe travels🙂🙏🏼🙂

    • @Beanbugging
      @Beanbugging  6 місяців тому +1

      Thanks so much! Ours is a 99’, it’s nice to see more out on the road!

  • @peace2all
    @peace2all 5 місяців тому

    What a great looking interior. Such charm and character. Like a cozy cabin on wheels. Peace - John

  • @ilkafagundes
    @ilkafagundes 5 місяців тому

    What a delightful little house!!! 🙏🏼🫀👊🏼🥰😍😘

  • @MelissaThompson432
    @MelissaThompson432 5 місяців тому

    I saw one yesterday where a man had bought a 3 gallon insulated cooler, like the Gatorade cooler at Little League games, with the spigot; and he poured his solar heated water in it so he could shower at will rather than only mid afternoon. He also had a shower pump, so all he had to hang from his shower tent was the spigot; and it had a foot pedal for on/off.
    Not something you'd need unless you're boondocking, but I found it ingenious.

    • @Beanbugging
      @Beanbugging  5 місяців тому

      We were actually going to have a foot pedal sink installed into the interior build! We were going to attach a handheld shower head for whenever we needed to shower. We unfortunately didn’t have space for a sink so it didn’t work out, but that is such a great idea that man had! Thanks for sharing 😊

  • @Bilingualpro39
    @Bilingualpro39 6 місяців тому +1

    Great Job your van so beautiful knock out job within

  • @duvessa2003
    @duvessa2003 5 місяців тому

    Love your gorgeous van! Looks like you’re really living your best lives 🍀

  • @themaudelife
    @themaudelife 5 місяців тому

    What a beautiful and cozy van!

  • @yvonnebakker8317
    @yvonnebakker8317 5 місяців тому

    Lovely,simpel but verry practicel.And Cosy,good job.❤

  • @goldenhippie1984
    @goldenhippie1984 6 місяців тому +1

    Here for the journey 😊

  • @marinmorin
    @marinmorin 5 місяців тому

    I was fascinated by your beautiful VAN in the thumbnail, so I watched the two videos and registered!🌸When I created the interior space of the NISSAN SERENA that I own, my goal was to create a cute interior that was as cheap and comfortable as possible.🚐🌼The living space created by the two of you matches my goals and is a wonderful space! And the charm is that each one is kind and unique🐱Your living space has a very nice atmosphere, and the videos are gentle and cute! 🐈💕I'm rooting for you from Japan! 🌸⛩…Sorry if my English sentences are weird🫶

    • @Beanbugging
      @Beanbugging  5 місяців тому +1

      Such a kind message! Thank you very much and good luck with your car build 🥰🌸

  • @beyondcomforttraveladventu1856
    @beyondcomforttraveladventu1856 6 місяців тому +2

    Very nicely done video! 😊

  • @lkj781
    @lkj781 5 місяців тому

    that van looks super cozy

  • @LeaveHerWild
    @LeaveHerWild 5 місяців тому

    Love your build, so cozy!

  • @julieblaha4960
    @julieblaha4960 5 місяців тому

    Love the outtakes! 😄

  • @thewayofthewitch
    @thewayofthewitch 5 місяців тому

    Love your van build so much! Good job! 🤗🤗🤗

  • @MarieVaugn
    @MarieVaugn 2 місяці тому

    I need to know more about the solar shower! My must-have item for my van is my HomeFi hotspot, it's been so helpful for working remotely and it can fit in my pocket!

    • @Beanbugging
      @Beanbugging  2 місяці тому +1

      There is a link for the shower in the description box. We also have a video titled “Things we do in Van Life we didn’t do in a House” where we show how we use it. Is HomeFi reliable? We might have to check it out! Thanks for watching 🤗

    • @MarieVaugn
      @MarieVaugn 2 місяці тому

      @@Beanbugging Hi! thanks so much, I'll check that video out! I'm very happy with HomeFi, if you have any more questions about it, feel free to let me know :)

  • @annagroark5919
    @annagroark5919 5 місяців тому

    Love your home. Very inspiring.

  • @user-lw1ou7ek2g
    @user-lw1ou7ek2g 5 місяців тому

    Nice little setup you got there,😊👍🥰 i love it looks soo cozy😍😘

  • @brandilee520
    @brandilee520 28 днів тому

    Love your van and the tips in this video. Currently an RV dweller and in my opinion star link is overrated. We got it thinking we'd need it to have good Internet but it doesn't work very well for us even when we have a clear view of the sky. I've found that our T-Mobile Internet works better and is so much cheaper. Honestly wish we hadn't spent all that money on star link.

    • @Beanbugging
      @Beanbugging  28 днів тому +1

      This is extremely helpful, thank you for sharing!

  • @cheryllewis-battles7664
    @cheryllewis-battles7664 6 місяців тому +1

    nicely done!

  • @SuperRiverQueen
    @SuperRiverQueen 5 місяців тому

    Awesome. Love your van and good info.

  • @phillipmoores2815
    @phillipmoores2815 5 місяців тому

    Great setup 🎉

  • @donnabootes7272
    @donnabootes7272 5 місяців тому

    Such a beautiful van 😊

  • @melaniemckay2270
    @melaniemckay2270 5 місяців тому

    Love your home!✌️❤️

  • @lo8337
    @lo8337 6 місяців тому +3

    Great ideas for van life and is Santi still trying to fold the pop up tent :)

  • @kenwezeman7827
    @kenwezeman7827 6 місяців тому +3

    Wow. You put a lot of time and effort to make a very small space work for you. It is beyond impressive. By the way, is Santi short for Santiago?

    • @Beanbugging
      @Beanbugging  6 місяців тому

      Thank you! Yes it is 🤗

  • @susannordstrom5065
    @susannordstrom5065 5 місяців тому

    I love everything

  • @jeanniecowie270
    @jeanniecowie270 5 місяців тому

    Love your van 😍😍😍😍

  • @angelabraggs7614
    @angelabraggs7614 5 місяців тому

    I love it

  • @dorissmith9186
    @dorissmith9186 5 місяців тому

    Just found you, new subscriber, love your van setup ❤

    • @Beanbugging
      @Beanbugging  5 місяців тому

      Thanks and welcome! ☺️

  • @slowalaskan
    @slowalaskan 5 місяців тому

    I had a pop up tent. Argh. Finally slid it under my mattress rather than trying get it into that bag...

  • @OIII-IOOO
    @OIII-IOOO 5 місяців тому

    wow great ambience. the stain on the wood, is it gunstock? that’s what i have in mine. it’s warm and cabin-like. thanks for sharing it with us.

    • @Beanbugging
      @Beanbugging  5 місяців тому

      Thank you! It is called Early American in the brand Minwax 🤗

    • @OIII-IOOO
      @OIII-IOOO 5 місяців тому

      @@Beanbugging ah, ok. it’s very attractive. the gunstock i used is minwax, too.

  • @roadtripper5553
    @roadtripper5553 6 місяців тому +1

    Only one problem if you're 6 foot tall. You can't sleep from side to side.

    • @Beanbugging
      @Beanbugging  6 місяців тому +1

      Good thing a 6ft tall person probably won’t be sleeping in our Van haha we built it specifically for us, we won’t have anyone else sleeping in our bed 😊

  • @cofoothills
    @cofoothills 5 місяців тому

    heater on a fan.... interesting

    • @Beanbugging
      @Beanbugging  5 місяців тому

      They are actually separate items. But a heater and a fan combined is such a great idea! We’ll have to search for an affordable option

  • @mitziphillips9889
    @mitziphillips9889 5 місяців тому

    Something seems off..
    Beautiful van

    • @Beanbugging
      @Beanbugging  5 місяців тому

      Not sure what you mean, but thanks!

  • @rouseyournicholls
    @rouseyournicholls 5 місяців тому

    ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @dlfleischerlmt
    @dlfleischerlmt 5 місяців тому

    So homey

  • @batmanfan20101
    @batmanfan20101 5 місяців тому

  • @iraidalodevic1262
    @iraidalodevic1262 5 місяців тому

    Love it ❤!!