VAN TOUR | Solo Female Photographer Lives Full-Time On The Road

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  • Опубліковано 4 лют 2025
  • I’m an outdoor adventure & travel photographer living full-time on the road. I’m pretty new to UA-cam, but I’m stoked to share what it’s like to live in a van while working as a freelance photographer. My goal here is to inspire you to step outside your comfort zone by sharing my own personal highs and lows along this (sometimes) wild journey. Thanks for being here. Maybe one day I'll see you out on that open road. #VanLife
    Huge thanks to @nathanielwise for helping me film this!!
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    Hey :) I’m Christian Schaffer, and I’ve lived on the road full-time since May 2018. This journey began in 2013 when I left the corporate world to build my career as an outdoor adventure & travel photographer. As a semi-minimalist, I eventually decided to donate/sell most of my belongings and move into my 4x4 Nissan Xterra. After 14 months of SUV living and falling madly in love with the open road - I bought a van and hired a team to build it out. Van life enables me to experience and document the beauty of our natural world on a whole new level, all while having my home and office nearby. My hope is that by sharing my own personal highs and lows along this (sometimes) wild journey, you might be inspired to hit the road or spend more time outdoors. Maybe one day I'll see you out on that open road 🚐
    *My van is a 2019 Ram ProMaster 1500 High Roof, 136" WB with 7K miles*
    #solofemalevanlife #solofemaletravel #vantour

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  • @ChristianSchaffer
    @ChristianSchaffer  5 років тому +211

    Hey guys, if you're wondering about toilet, shower & laundry, I just posted this video 👉🏼ua-cam.com/video/Mkr5wOCvNfI/v-deo.html . Thanks for the love!!

    • @theoneandonly6830
      @theoneandonly6830 5 років тому +1

      Christian have you ever driven barefoot?

    • @avrilstacy3133
      @avrilstacy3133 5 років тому +6

      Very cool. You could get a fitness center membership to shower.

    • @marcellbrollem1233
      @marcellbrollem1233 5 років тому +3

      u should put a lazyboy in the back, and a futon next to the sink....and u should also install an electric smart refrigerator with an ice maker on the door....u can put a stand-in shower behind the driver seat, and install a 60 gallon water tank with a heater on the roof to run the shower....yep, thats what i would do.

    • @junior.von.claire
      @junior.von.claire 5 років тому +5

      I hope you have taken steps for self defense. Please be aware of your surroundings. God bless.

    • @ippman
      @ippman 5 років тому +1

      I had the same question one month back .

  • @BackpackingBananas
    @BackpackingBananas 4 роки тому +144

    The is definitely one of my favourite campervan setups and decor I've ever seen 😍

  • @CrustyBalls007
    @CrustyBalls007 5 років тому +573

    Nice setup, but as a full time van dweller myself in the UK , I highly recommended buying a fire extinguisher and a carbon monoxide detector as you have gas and batteries in your living space. It could save your life ! Thanks for sharing and happy travels 🚐

    • @pamelahay6242
      @pamelahay6242 4 роки тому +1

      Yes Boris! 😁

    • @snekjuce
      @snekjuce 4 роки тому +1

      eff it bro, u see a fire just hop out the van. awww you lost ur shit? insurance baby ;)

    • @MasterChief-sl9ro
      @MasterChief-sl9ro 4 роки тому +2

      Not just one. I have one at each entrance door... Where I can get at one when needed..
      And good thing about lithium batteries. They don't gas. Why you can use them inside.

    • @og-greenmachine8623
      @og-greenmachine8623 4 роки тому +9

      I don’t know what the UK is like
      I believed in a van for a year
      I’m one of the lucky ones
      I’ve blown an awful lot of money
      And I still have $11,000 in the bank
      I don’t know that it’s a good idea
      to live on the road
      without at least $10,000
      you need money to cover emergencies
      Living in this manner
      I am able to save $1000 a month
      at least
      I would’ve had close to $15,000
      if I didn’t look after
      other homeless people
      I could stay out here another five months
      and have $17,000 saved
      But
      I’m folding at $10,000
      After a year I’ve pretty much had enough
      It’s not fun anymore
      Even as a loner
      Even as a decorated combat veteran
      It gets so lonely it doesn’t feel lonely
      And then
      You’re naturally capable of disassociation
      from human closeness
      I’ve been out here long enough
      To form the belief
      One gender humanize the other
      As irritating as women have been, can be and will be?
      It becomes difficult to know who you are
      without one
      You become cold and hard
      And you smile a lot less
      My heart goes out to those
      who have no choice
      but to stay on the road...
      I’ll never forget the people I met out here
      Once I am comfortably happy
      in my apartment
      My heart will still ache
      As
      Most homeless people are lost and depending on tomorrow
      to make today better
      It’s heartbreaking

    • @biketothetop
      @biketothetop 4 роки тому +1

      @@snekjuce Yeah, but "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure"

  • @maddygutierrez7985
    @maddygutierrez7985 5 років тому +107

    Just found you. I'm retired 67 yrs old. Single and I've been actively shopping for a small Class C so my 2 lg dogs & I could go fulltime. I can't wait. You inspire me.I'm
    Looking forward to watching more of your videos. God bless your travels. I liked & subscribed.

  • @RAM-hg7cm
    @RAM-hg7cm 3 роки тому +13

    Out of all the van solo travelers I've binged watched, I really love Christian's van setup. It's so simple yet functional and chic.

  • @jojobords7214
    @jojobords7214 5 років тому +95

    I love how her van doesn’t feel like a van and it doesn’t feel like a utility and that is how you make it livable

    • @ChristianSchaffer
      @ChristianSchaffer  5 років тому +1

      Thanks Josie, @Gonewiththevan did such a nice job 🚐✌🏼

  • @pupzbeaumek
    @pupzbeaumek 5 років тому +38

    I like how calming it looks . Most vanlifers kind of have a lot of stuffs here and there but yours looks all hidden and clean .

    • @ChristianSchaffer
      @ChristianSchaffer  5 років тому +4

      Thanks, after living in an SUV for so long, it's gotten easier to keep my belongings to a minimum✌🏼

    • @TheVoidMMA
      @TheVoidMMA 5 років тому +1

      Most people usually build it on their own that's why

  • @SqueamishPuppet
    @SqueamishPuppet 5 років тому +63

    This is hands down the best design I've ever seen in a van. So many little details like the outdoor shoe access that come on super handy!

    • @ChristianSchaffer
      @ChristianSchaffer  5 років тому +2

      Thanks Holden, I pirated the shoe drawer idea from my friend Quin, he has a super rad build too 👉🏼@everchanginghorizon

  • @markweaver8631
    @markweaver8631 4 роки тому +162

    Fantastic van, be careful out there by yourself! I traveled and lived in a variety of vans with much much less comfort from 1972 to 1978, in Europe, France, Spain, Switzerland and North Africa, learning French, Spanish, Italian, some German, some Arabic, Turkish, Persian, etc. Went on to a career as a Diplomat/Attache/International Restauranteur and now again I am a Digital Nomad at 68 years old, originally from California homes in Texas and France, Blessings from Colombia, Marco!

    • @luisrosario7413
      @luisrosario7413 4 роки тому +4

      Mark Weaver damn, impressive, sir!

    • @Calculus99
      @Calculus99 4 роки тому +3

      You've achieved a lot, very inspiring.

    • @vaskylark
      @vaskylark 4 роки тому +1

      What is a digital nomad?

    • @jupiter6647
      @jupiter6647 4 роки тому +2

      Who asked "YOU"??

    • @cwr8618
      @cwr8618 4 роки тому +4

      Mark came here to tell people about himself

  • @Msterri51
    @Msterri51 5 років тому +37

    One of my favorite van builds and vids. Love how neat, clean and organized your van is. I'm 60 and makes me wanna purge my junk and do the van life ! Have fun !!

    • @ChristianSchaffer
      @ChristianSchaffer  5 років тому +5

      Msterri51 Thanks! I’ve definitely learned to appreciate that ‘less is more’ by living in a vehicle. It can be very liberating 🙏🏻

  • @montyburns9943
    @montyburns9943 5 років тому +81

    I've watched a lot of these van conversions on UA-cam. In my opinion I think yours is the best. You've taken the shorter wheelbase Dodge Ram but with the layout and colors you have chosen, it seems very roomy inside. Most van builds have the permanent bed but I love the extra living space you have opted for. I also love the neatness and organization!

    • @ChristianSchaffer
      @ChristianSchaffer  5 років тому +4

      kellyB Thanks Kelly, really appreciate the thoughtful comment 🙏🏻 I do love it! I debated having the fixed bed but desk space was really important to me and after living in an suv for so long, I didn’t need too much storage space. I think a fixed bed would make sense if there were two people though. Or maybe even a longer wheel base

    • @Cherry_summers
      @Cherry_summers 5 років тому +2

      kellyB I agree 100% this by far is my 2 favorite van next to Amanda’s van from Art Van Grow

    • @theguyinthesuit903
      @theguyinthesuit903 5 років тому +1

      Her van is amazing. One thing it isn't, is a Dodge.

    • @ChristianSchaffer
      @ChristianSchaffer  5 років тому +2

      @@theguyinthesuit903 It's a Dodge Ram ProMaster ✌🏼

    • @theguyinthesuit903
      @theguyinthesuit903 5 років тому +1

      @@ChristianSchaffer For pickup trucks and commercial vehicles released by Fiat Chrysler, the Make known as Dodge was dropped several years back. Today the brand is strictly known as RAM.

  • @simondover569
    @simondover569 5 років тому +92

    Not living the dream. Created the dream.
    Well done.

  • @CynsCorner
    @CynsCorner 5 років тому +10

    I've been so fascinated by stories like this lately. I can't get enough of them!

  • @justinpascarella
    @justinpascarella 5 років тому +526

    Very impressive and inviting, prolly one of the cleanest van build interiors I've ever seen!

    • @ChristianSchaffer
      @ChristianSchaffer  5 років тому +13

      Thanks Justin :)

    • @Hivydar
      @Hivydar 5 років тому +3

      Christian Schaffer did you build it your self or did you have help and maybe a professional... looking to do the same since I am a student, what was the cost average, amazing video and loved it ❤️

    • @zoroa9793
      @zoroa9793 5 років тому +1

      Yeah, great choice of colours, clean, neatly organised... kinda perfectionist arnt you? 😊

    • @ChristianSchaffer
      @ChristianSchaffer  5 років тому +10

      @@Hivydar Thanks! I worked with Gonewiththevan (link in caption). They did an amazing job - I would definitely recommend. The van + build was less than $80k total ✌🏼

    • @ChristianSchaffer
      @ChristianSchaffer  5 років тому +2

      @@zoroa9793 Haha maybe with some things 🙈🤓

  • @emersauce
    @emersauce 5 років тому +58

    This is one of the only van tours that didn't make me feel claustrophobic-- nice work!

  • @auroramothergoddess
    @auroramothergoddess 5 років тому +820

    Please talk more about finances, occupation, and safety for women living alone on the road

    • @Globetrotter-1
      @Globetrotter-1 5 років тому +26

      @Daisy. Christian divulges very interesting pages of detailed information about her professional background and the winding road that led to her ending up as a professional photographer, on her main website.

    • @ChristianSchaffer
      @ChristianSchaffer  5 років тому +47

      All very good topics, thank you 🙌🏼

    • @khadijashahid2518
      @khadijashahid2518 5 років тому +5

      Exactly my concern

    • @adeee4766
      @adeee4766 5 років тому +14

      If you are scared of guns, (which no one should after some practice) but would be great, if not atleast a bear pepper spray Beautiful 💯👌🏾

    • @TexasPelican
      @TexasPelican 5 років тому +11

      @@adeee4766 Gun laws vary by state. The pepper spray is a better idea.

  • @JeffandLindaHoffmeister-xv5lh
    @JeffandLindaHoffmeister-xv5lh Рік тому +2

    What you have done is amazing. I absolutely love your pictures and the wonderful comments you make. Keep on vanning!

  • @caiseyrothmeier2473
    @caiseyrothmeier2473 5 років тому +64

    this makes me want to live the van life because of the cleanliness and the ocean

    • @ChristianSchaffer
      @ChristianSchaffer  5 років тому +6

      @eh6794 I would have to disagree...between my gym membership and state parks, I shower just as much as I used to while living in an apartment. I can't speak for all VanLifers, of course...but maybe some are just cleaner/neater than others 🤷🏼‍♀️Also, I used to live in an SUV which was even smaller, and I kept that thing super tidy 👉🏼 christianschaffer.art/journal/road-life-simple-suv-conversion-guide

    • @jonahlevi3178
      @jonahlevi3178 5 років тому

      oceans have sharks 😭

    • @miguelamigo6030
      @miguelamigo6030 5 років тому

      @@jonahlevi3178 you scared of sharks? Pfft!!!

    • @ChristianSchaffer
      @ChristianSchaffer  5 років тому

      @Ash Moe Haha exactly! Although I can't say I watch a whole lot of sports...🤓

    • @ChristianSchaffer
      @ChristianSchaffer  5 років тому

      @Ash Moe 5'9"

  • @siromoplata4476
    @siromoplata4476 5 років тому +24

    This girl is living her life to the fullest. I’m inspired!

    • @ChristianSchaffer
      @ChristianSchaffer  5 років тому

      There can be challenging days, but the freedom is just too good to pass up ;)

    • @easytolearn8663
      @easytolearn8663 5 років тому +3

      @@diegooland1261 what are you talking about. You are so concern about gas what about the companies who releasing tons and tons harmful gases.

    • @bluerobin7583
      @bluerobin7583 5 років тому

      @@diegooland1261 she has Solar Panels... That has to account for something... Maybe in future there could be ecofriendly Vans too. Some of us living in actual homes night be burning more fuel than she does in car and air travel!!

  • @maulikRR
    @maulikRR 5 років тому +43

    Seen 100s of Van life videos but yours is the most authentic and more Like being yourself. So comfy and clean. 🙌👌

    • @ChristianSchaffer
      @ChristianSchaffer  5 років тому +4

      Thank you Maulik :)

    • @jimmyblue3058
      @jimmyblue3058 5 років тому +6

      Maybe its because shes a hot blonde girl and you say it because of that :D

    • @moood47
      @moood47 5 років тому

      Authentic...

    • @birthdaybashkids2185
      @birthdaybashkids2185 5 років тому

      @@jimmyblue3058 you are amazing shot Florian 😂😀😀

    • @maulikRR
      @maulikRR 5 років тому

      @@kezzatube45 some they recommended and some i searched for

  • @arrafathhussain9545
    @arrafathhussain9545 5 років тому +1

    You're a unique person with a tough past life and u never gave up..I should say YOU are an example for many things..I read most of your blogs and posts..the main thing I loved is..YOU NEVER FELT LOW OR SHY when you're explaining things which others may feel low to express..WILL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS AND INSHALLAH you will reach GREAT HEIGHTS that you always DREAMED TO

  • @jiminslefteyebrow6984
    @jiminslefteyebrow6984 5 років тому +28

    Wow, a van that actually looks clean and organized. Love this!

    • @ChristianSchaffer
      @ChristianSchaffer  5 років тому +2

      Thanks for the love 🚐✌🏼

    • @goldwingerppg5953
      @goldwingerppg5953 5 років тому +1

      Christian Schaffer a messy van won’t sell near as well. I wouldn’t be surprised if the van and conversion were subsidized and good for her if that’s the case.

    • @wdghk
      @wdghk 5 років тому

      Jimin's Left Eyebrow Because it is a film set. None of this is real. Fun but not real .

  • @salvaseville719
    @salvaseville719 5 років тому +11

    Into the wild in the library section. Nothing else to say, simply perfect!

    • @ChristianSchaffer
      @ChristianSchaffer  5 років тому

      Salva Seville Favorite book of all time. Have it in three languages 🤓

  • @natsudragneel9619
    @natsudragneel9619 5 років тому +110

    The van is an eye candy. I have seen many van home videos, but yours interior design is best among them. The light coloured interior reflects the lights, and I personally loved this colour combo. The designing seems like one in a high end luxury van. 👍🏻👍🏻

    • @ChristianSchaffer
      @ChristianSchaffer  5 років тому +6

      Thank you! It was a lot of fun to design, and the builders did incredible work. It's small, but cozy 🚐Compared to my Xterra, it's a mansion haha

    • @laciscottini320
      @laciscottini320 5 років тому +1

      natsu dragneel Oh shit it’s Natsu

    • @billforeman1192
      @billforeman1192 5 років тому

      natsu dr

  • @barryread3672
    @barryread3672 Рік тому

    This is where the van life all began. I'll be going through your videos to watch you grow and your journey. I've recently subscribed and excited to watch.

  • @martinmullen71
    @martinmullen71 5 років тому +144

    I have got to say, that’s the best van build I’ve seen.

    • @ChristianSchaffer
      @ChristianSchaffer  5 років тому +1

      Thanks Martin :)

    • @adrimab.9665
      @adrimab.9665 5 років тому +1

      @@ChristianSchaffer Foooor real I love it a lot. Not to mention your IG is legit heavenly 💖💖

  • @aquadevida3797
    @aquadevida3797 5 років тому +66

    u r literally living my dream life. I can only hope to achieve this someday

    • @sarinakonty2137
      @sarinakonty2137 5 років тому +7

      Same i just worry about security and loneliness

    • @ChristianSchaffer
      @ChristianSchaffer  5 років тому +17

      It's totally doable. That's my goal with this channel..to show people that it can be done 🙌🏼

  • @TomAFitch
    @TomAFitch 5 років тому +4

    Whoever shot, lit and edited this video did a wonderful job. I’ve watched hundreds of these, yours ranks near the top for sure. Thanks for sharing.

    • @ChristianSchaffer
      @ChristianSchaffer  5 років тому +1

      Really kind of you to say! I'm just learning Premiere Pro so I appreciate the encouragement 🙏🏻My friend helped me out by holding the camera, it was tricky showing all the details while also talking to the camera. Will be an interesting challenge learning how to film myself for the next videos. Tripod is my new best friend haha. It's been nice to have an excuse to throw the drone up too ✌🏼

  • @freddygoulet6101
    @freddygoulet6101 4 роки тому +5

    I’m so addicted to these van build/travel vids. Your van is amazing.

  • @jonathondrogulusruzicka1672
    @jonathondrogulusruzicka1672 5 років тому +8

    I could see myself copying much of this design for my build. I love the colors. The way everything tucks away so well. The overall feel of this interior is right up my alley. Very cool van. I can’t wait to see more from this channel.

  • @MrFester
    @MrFester 5 років тому +421

    Anyone else find themselves here because of UA-cam's crazy ass recommendations?

    • @projectz9776
      @projectz9776 5 років тому +13

      I am here because I saw a beautiful lady 🤩

    • @fullthrottlealways
      @fullthrottlealways 5 років тому +4

      Would smash it...

    • @fullthrottlealways
      @fullthrottlealways 5 років тому +1

      W Watkins Agenda 21

    • @asifchangazi9025
      @asifchangazi9025 5 років тому +2

      Yes , me too

    • @junior.von.claire
      @junior.von.claire 5 років тому +2

      Seems like modern hippies promoting a lonely, self-centered existence to fellow ideologues. Good luck with starting a family.

  • @homegardencompletecarehome2182
    @homegardencompletecarehome2182 5 років тому +24

    So clean and tidy - I'm under impression how well organised is your van. Good luck!

  • @tictachikes6156
    @tictachikes6156 5 років тому +4

    I love this van! 100% in my top 5 van tour videos. And I've seen A LOT. I also just love your mindset of balancing asthetics, spaciousness, storage and even the little bin "to make me more mindful of what I throw away"

  • @bitminerbob6731
    @bitminerbob6731 5 років тому +12

    OMG that is one of the best looking van builds I have seen in a long time!!

    • @ChristianSchaffer
      @ChristianSchaffer  5 років тому +1

      BitminerBob Thank you! Brett and Yulia (gonewiththevan) did such an amazing job 🙏🏻

  • @indy4175
    @indy4175 5 років тому +39

    I know I’m getting old when I watch this and the first thing that comes to my mind is her safety!

    • @tristanharel3454
      @tristanharel3454 5 років тому +2

      At some point I was like: wheres the gun at?

    • @Canoby
      @Canoby 5 років тому +1

      To be fair this is a concern for most van lifers, at least one of many concerns

    • @scottpelletier5165
      @scottpelletier5165 5 років тому

      @@tristanharel3454 WOW i was thinking the same thing when she was finished taking us the lovely tour a I said were your shotgun girl !

    • @wdghk
      @wdghk 5 років тому

      j. g. She’s an actress that doesn’t actually live in a van. Van life videos are corporate sponsored. They’re as real as the WWE. Don’t worry she’s safe.

    • @Moonlightxlilyx
      @Moonlightxlilyx 5 років тому +1

      wdghk where are your facts?

  • @lizwaqainabete2241
    @lizwaqainabete2241 5 років тому +4

    I wanted you to know that I was immediately inspired when I saw how comfortable you are alone and in your element. Best watch yet. 👏👏

  • @afitz6389
    @afitz6389 4 роки тому +1

    Ms Schaffer....the van is really well done, like the colors, bright yet muted, soothing, and your chosen path....am very happy for you! It's making me rethink my own journey. Thanks for the shot of adventurous spirit! Carry on!

  • @matikcity4347
    @matikcity4347 5 років тому +50

    Hi, this is always something I wanted to do and the fact that you look genuinely happy makes my day! Hope to see you on the road one day. Cheers.

    • @ChristianSchaffer
      @ChristianSchaffer  5 років тому +6

      Thanks for the kind words :) There can be challenging days for sure, but the freedom is hard to beat. I can't recommend it enough. Especially if you're able to work remotely ✌🏼

    • @seansnowdon7452
      @seansnowdon7452 5 років тому +2

      @Ali Raza and I like that she seems legit. Naturally happy and truly enjoying life.

    • @shreypatel7309
      @shreypatel7309 5 років тому +1

      @@ChristianSchaffer dont you get lonely? what do you do when you get bored of being in solitude? (btw i really love your positive vibes)

    • @sumsar0125
      @sumsar0125 5 років тому +2

      She's absolutely gorgeous. I'd love to bump into her at a camp site, tune the guitar, teach her to play that Ben Howard song, and just take things slowly from there #blessed

    • @ChristianSchaffer
      @ChristianSchaffer  5 років тому

      @Ali Raza 🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @citydesk4527
    @citydesk4527 4 роки тому +7

    Coordination to a new level, even the clothing coordinates.
    Great layout and aesthetics.

  • @bin_patel
    @bin_patel 5 років тому +6

    You have a lovely personality and your Van is a reflection of that. Safe travels!

  • @dancedj2k2
    @dancedj2k2 3 роки тому +2

    This has to be one of the BEST solo van living designs I have ever come across. Very good job.

  • @iamwezlee1
    @iamwezlee1 5 років тому +35

    “Never waste any wine!” Lol. Love it!

  • @J-ZIM
    @J-ZIM 4 роки тому +7

    Just too beautiful. Love the colours & that there are plugs everywhere

  • @yashwinning
    @yashwinning 5 років тому +7

    As a fellow photographer I hope you talk more about photography, how vanliving impacted your photography and possibly gear stuff too

    • @ChristianSchaffer
      @ChristianSchaffer  5 років тому +7

      Rad, yeah I'd like to include some shooting/editing sesh style videos. My only hang up is showcasing my gear as a Vanlifer - I feel like my camera insurance company would kill me 🙃

    • @creatingmonika
      @creatingmonika 5 років тому +2

      Christian Schaffer If I could add to that, I’d love to know more about your work flow in terms of communication with clients and sending large image/video files to your customers with WiFi on the road? Totally understand you not being comfortable with showcasing your gear. Love your van! It’s so pretty🤩

    • @ChristianSchaffer
      @ChristianSchaffer  5 років тому +1

      @@creatingmonika Yes! Very good topic, thanks for mentioning that 🙌🏼

  • @cantabileloves
    @cantabileloves 4 роки тому +2

    i love this so much! it's compact so it's easy on the roads and finding parking. yet it has all the essentials. interior is beautiful! makes it look so light and airy. favourite so far.

  • @noeltumanjong5443
    @noeltumanjong5443 5 років тому +27

    I find it even more fulfilling when there is a bathroom/toilet

  • @SandyyLee1
    @SandyyLee1 4 роки тому +4

    I love how simple and accessible everything is. Would love this van for myself.

  • @DandA604
    @DandA604 5 років тому +15

    This is one of the best I’ve seen add in a wet bathroom behind the driver seat and it’s perfection.

  • @tessholch2795
    @tessholch2795 5 років тому +2

    this is the best van tour ive ever seen, its soo pretty and i love the modern cozy style.

  • @iwebhereonline
    @iwebhereonline 5 років тому +4

    The fact that you live in a 2019 van tells us that you are not doing too bad financially. I just watched a couple living in a 30-year-old van the size of my closet. Stay safe.

    • @ChristianSchaffer
      @ChristianSchaffer  5 років тому +4

      Yeah I didn't move into a van for financial reasons. I was torn between buying a house and buying a van....but I honestly didn't (and still don't) know where I wanted to live. Being mobile and able to travel endlessly was the ideal option for me. It also happened to be cheaper 👍🏼

    • @tmuttoo
      @tmuttoo 5 років тому

      @@ChristianSchaffer great choice!

  • @amout-cast5609
    @amout-cast5609 5 років тому +27

    You’re living my dream legit my dream is to be a traveling photographer and live in a van to see the world

  • @chrisroot7182
    @chrisroot7182 5 років тому +19

    Definitely one of the nicest builds I have seen!

  • @grantburris
    @grantburris 5 років тому

    I enjoyed your video. I did this at 30 yrs. old in 1975-76 with my girlfriend and all my Nikons. 2 years. 48,000 miles. No regrets. I couldn't compliment you more for doing it. Don't know your background. I do know you will never be sorry for the adventure. Plus, you will always be the envy of your friends. If you can earn some money with those cameras, that's great. Everyone who learns of it will wish they could do the same thing. I still get that reaction. Everyone wants to give you advice. You have likely learned this already. The one thing I learned, was that I took more things than I should have. I should have traveled lighter. You learn as you go. No one can plan the perfect trip prior to leaving. I spent a year prepping and still learned a lot on the road. Your rig looks as though you planned well. Very attractive. Good luck to you.

  • @mannymayweather6682
    @mannymayweather6682 4 роки тому +8

    Looking at the hue makes me feel more relaxed than my own home.

    • @eckankar7756
      @eckankar7756 3 роки тому

      I love her videos, with her eye as a photographer you know every angle she uses is for visual appeal. That's a real talent. I agree, I destress with her Zen colors.

  • @tahertaher2608
    @tahertaher2608 5 років тому +164

    She is blessed to be in a Woman safe country

    • @abhishekkrishna3902
      @abhishekkrishna3902 5 років тому +5

      Which country?

    • @Lightyagami-tx2xb
      @Lightyagami-tx2xb 5 років тому +23

      @@abhishekkrishna3902 Pakistan

    • @prajwala2511
      @prajwala2511 5 років тому +10

      @@Lightyagami-tx2xb 😂😂😂😂😂pakistan😂😂😂😂😂

    • @ShawNshawN
      @ShawNshawN 5 років тому +1

      taher taher yes it’s tough. Maybe move out of Pakistan?

    • @mehreenali3602
      @mehreenali3602 5 років тому +4

      @French Frys I guess Saudi Arabia because it doesn't matter if u r a Muslim or not women are given alot of respect

  • @noonrich336
    @noonrich336 5 років тому +12

    This campervan is alright for a few weeks on the road. Just not very practical for full time use . Looks lovely Christian ❤

    • @JeremiahSmiith
      @JeremiahSmiith 5 років тому +3

      That's not a very practical comment considering there is no detail in your feedback...

    • @oceansea799
      @oceansea799 5 років тому +1

      Ya if your used to a big house with all the comforts. This van Is more than practical

  • @kevinsheffield3689
    @kevinsheffield3689 3 роки тому

    Your an inspiration. I will be doing this lifestyle in about 2-3 yrs. keep the information and videos coming. Thank you.

  • @garritgustafson7856
    @garritgustafson7856 5 років тому +11

    That's pretty cool. Just being able to take off and go wherever you feel like working next.

  • @blankspace291
    @blankspace291 5 років тому +475

    Suddenly Everyone on UA-cam lives in a van 😂

    • @bantumwt
      @bantumwt 5 років тому +7

      Only those people who do.

    • @sosoxox4069
      @sosoxox4069 5 років тому +14

      I wish i live in a van

    • @wdghk
      @wdghk 5 років тому +27

      Soso xox Get a corporate sponsor, professional photographer , a drone that you can operate while you drive🤔, and a van.
      Also don’t forget to park your van in the garage when you head in for the night 🤣

    • @sosoxox4069
      @sosoxox4069 5 років тому +1

      @@wdghk 😂😂
      ok i think i don't wanna van now 😅

    • @stoatrepublic
      @stoatrepublic 5 років тому +3

      @@sosoxox4069 I do live in a van and the most important thing in it is my woodburner, without that heating is expensive.

  • @AndrewStuderVisuals
    @AndrewStuderVisuals 5 років тому +5

    Awesome! This came together so well.

    • @ChristianSchaffer
      @ChristianSchaffer  5 років тому

      Andrew Studer Thanks Andrew, you’ll have to see it in person one of these days

  • @MrJaspermyboy
    @MrJaspermyboy 2 роки тому

    I've seen so many van build, and I keep coming back to this van design. This is by far the best!

  • @kendomusha
    @kendomusha 5 років тому +53

    don't come knocking if you see the van is rocking.

    • @bookguitarguy
      @bookguitarguy 5 років тому +2

      Thank you. We don't like being disturbed when we're making beautiful, hot love. 😉

    • @martinsloan9785
      @martinsloan9785 4 роки тому

      Grosss....

  • @chocloditelensman
    @chocloditelensman 5 років тому +588

    It’s all fun and games until you want to take a shower.

    • @zacharykaigray
      @zacharykaigray 5 років тому +76

      CHOCLODITE LENSMAN get a gym membership for $10 a month and you can take showers whenever you’d like

    • @fdsaffff
      @fdsaffff 5 років тому +42

      @@zacharykaigray but have to be around gym

    • @nou4605
      @nou4605 5 років тому +40

      @@zacharykaigray Yeah no I prefer taking a shower whenever I want how long I want from the comfort of my home.

    • @Tracy-zj4sr
      @Tracy-zj4sr 5 років тому +34

      ...or poop. Yikes.

    • @rainbowsky292
      @rainbowsky292 5 років тому +1

      CHOCLODITE LENSMAN right

  • @EstherMoineau
    @EstherMoineau 4 роки тому +4

    You're an incredible photographer and living the dream. Enjoy!!

  • @pj-light-glass
    @pj-light-glass 2 роки тому

    More than amazing!! Glad to find you on UA-cam ! Drone shots are incredible! Thanks !

  • @CrazyTrainUSA
    @CrazyTrainUSA 5 років тому +75

    “Living in a van down by the river”. RIP Chris

    • @ericr1391
      @ericr1391 5 років тому +1

      "YouNg Lady, wHAt Do you wAnna DO wIth YOur LiFe???"

    • @angelsbutterflies6293
      @angelsbutterflies6293 5 років тому +1

      Beautiful sence. Living on the road for 2 years she has her office on wheels. She wanted to be her home on wheels that's how much she enjoys her life. The best of wishes to her. She started from a minute van , now until her little mobi van, guess it's big enough for her.

    • @bassinbilliards6279
      @bassinbilliards6279 5 років тому

      "River!"

    • @ChristianSchaffer
      @ChristianSchaffer  5 років тому

      @@ericr1391 🤓

    • @ChristianSchaffer
      @ChristianSchaffer  5 років тому +3

      @@angelsbutterflies6293 The van feels like a mansion to me tbh 😅I'm glad I went from a 2 bed/2 bath apartment to the SUV first. It was a big adjustment but I knew if I could handle that, a van would feel luxury.

  • @rainmaker3700
    @rainmaker3700 5 років тому +8

    The interior is awesome!

  • @Jjhelios40
    @Jjhelios40 5 років тому +11

    Who wouldn't love to have a different scenery everyday... I find it also hard to leave the open road.

  • @navinadv
    @navinadv 4 роки тому

    One of the beat van builds I have seen.... strike that... THE BEST van build I have seen!

  • @AngTheCanadianPilot
    @AngTheCanadianPilot 5 років тому +11

    High rents are going To force me into this lifestyle. Already I know that I will be happy - great 👍 van love ❤️ it.

    • @eckankar7756
      @eckankar7756 3 роки тому

      It's nice to have this option. I had a Class C for 25 years and mostly was just for a few weeks a year vacations. Now I'm retiring and thinking of doing the high top van for easy maneuvering and stealth camping. I may have waited too long, getting older it's a lot of work hauling water and going to gyms to shower often.

  • @shabbirjdana
    @shabbirjdana 5 років тому +4

    Lovely van without bath.the white colour makes it bright to the van and also u.

  • @broomkadencio
    @broomkadencio 5 років тому +14

    so refreshing so minimalist i like that!! hats off to ur adventure!!:)

  • @Wynteroptimusprime
    @Wynteroptimusprime 5 років тому

    Have you noticed that there are SOOO many solo female van travelers out there now? Getting to be super common. Good for you! Join the big growing gang of solo women living in vans. This is great!

  • @AIRVLife
    @AIRVLife 5 років тому +4

    Wish I could have done this when I was younger, but at least at 65 I am going to be doing this too. You have a great personality so you gained a new subscriber here. See you out there someday😎

    • @ChristianSchaffer
      @ChristianSchaffer  5 років тому

      Tim Gillespie Ah thanks Tim, and that’s awesome! Enjoy the road life 🙌🏻

  • @LetsPlayRideandSeek
    @LetsPlayRideandSeek 5 років тому +9

    Love it! I’m a photographer as well and living on the road is the best, inspiration at every turn.

  • @andibw8072
    @andibw8072 5 років тому +5

    This lady is perfectly organized. Really good.

    • @ChristianSchaffer
      @ChristianSchaffer  5 років тому +3

      Thanks Andi. I wouldn't mind organizing homes for a living...or vans haha. It's strangely therapeutic. Like putting together a jigsaw puzzle 🤓

  • @gavindesborough927
    @gavindesborough927 2 роки тому

    So wholesome fantastic videos...you popped up on my recommended I only usually get terrible recommendations but your channel is just so refreshing..keep up the great work

  • @sherrya.1060
    @sherrya.1060 5 років тому +15

    Absolutely beautiful. The best layout I've seen yet.

    • @drumhd1
      @drumhd1 4 роки тому

      Totally agree. Super intelligent and beautiful use of all the space!

  • @c7aus
    @c7aus 5 років тому +6

    'I like' is not enough -> wow, you're gorgeous, so is your van !

  • @RiaKnight
    @RiaKnight 5 років тому +24

    CHRISTIAN SCHAFFER,
    A great van that doesn't look like one.
    Thoughtfully built with a soothing palette.
    So where's all the camera gear?

    • @JulieWallis1963
      @JulieWallis1963 4 роки тому

      Ria she *did* show a cupboard and declared it was full of various stuff including her camera gear!

    • @RiaKnight
      @RiaKnight 4 роки тому

      @@JulieWallis1963 So she didn't open the cupboard. I missed that part. An efficient van for sure. Thanks for letting me know.

  • @bodieb.1239
    @bodieb.1239 3 роки тому +1

    That was one heck of a tour. Thank you so very much. Cozy but not cramped and nice and simple but with class. I love the idea of van life and am so tempted but I'm older and might have missed my chance.
    Thank you.

  • @jmk1962
    @jmk1962 5 років тому +4

    That has got to be the cleanest, neatest, tidyest van I have ever seen. Soooo organised. Have you got OCD?
    Love the van but it's missing some greenery. Maybe get some fake plants to liven it up a bit. They are very realistic these days and don't need watering. Would make your van look even nicer than it already is IMO.

    • @ChristianSchaffer
      @ChristianSchaffer  5 років тому +1

      Haha probably have some OCD in me. I would like to add some plants, just need to figure out a way to secure them.I considered velcro but I hesitate to adhere anything to the countertops. Would hate to ruin the paint job

    • @jmk1962
      @jmk1962 5 років тому

      @@ChristianSchaffer- Maybe hang some so they can swing when you drive.

    • @ChristianSchaffer
      @ChristianSchaffer  5 років тому +1

      @@jmk1962 that's a good idea 👍🏼

  • @alexandrdubrovskiy8943
    @alexandrdubrovskiy8943 5 років тому +175

    The first thing that comes to my mind is where she takes shower

    • @taiguy53
      @taiguy53 5 років тому +24

      Her baby wipes

    • @abhishekkrishna3902
      @abhishekkrishna3902 5 років тому +1

      There is new video

    • @PimpDaddy1508
      @PimpDaddy1508 5 років тому +1

      @@abhishekkrishna3902 What exactly is in that video and is it on UA-cam? 😏

    • @ahngele28
      @ahngele28 5 років тому +9

      So many of them always seem to leave out essential information like that.

    • @gl540
      @gl540 5 років тому +22

      they usually get a gym membership and shower in the gym!

  • @Ryan-tu4gi
    @Ryan-tu4gi 5 років тому +14

    “Into the Wild” in the book shelf. Nice

  • @vankhoanguyen2922
    @vankhoanguyen2922 4 роки тому

    All these things are wonderful, but the best of all is your smile. I really like this style of living.

  • @stevenjustice4768
    @stevenjustice4768 5 років тому +36

    I love how the wine bottle keeps changing or even disappears.

  • @epicwiigamer0258
    @epicwiigamer0258 5 років тому +49

    This showed up in my recommended just like that other girl who also lives in a van

    • @indie-rose9613
      @indie-rose9613 5 років тому +2

      EpicWiiGamer02 jennelle eliana?

    • @epicwiigamer0258
      @epicwiigamer0258 5 років тому +2

      @@indie-rose9613 yup

    • @SuperCuddlebuddies
      @SuperCuddlebuddies 5 років тому +3

      I wonder if she thought she’d blow up like Janelle did. But I like Janelle WAY better. I find her more relatable and like I want to be her friend. This lady... was diff. But nice van though.

    • @jessicaarnold9163
      @jessicaarnold9163 5 років тому +1

      @@SuperCuddlebuddies I think she did Jennelle blew up because people were curious as to how she lived in a van but then when people watched the video they started to warm to her personality and everyone wanted to be her friend whereas as this lady she seems a good person but there isnt the same relatable aura that Jenelle did and i think thats where the two differ. I may be wrong though she might have just wanted to show the world her van.

    • @destinyramirez3545
      @destinyramirez3545 5 років тому +3

      Yaeli L yeah cus I noticed her title is VERY similar to Jennelle’s

  • @texasdude1
    @texasdude1 5 років тому +10

    I’ve been doing the same thing for the last 12 years just getting paid $2+ a mile doing it .... good luck stay safe it’s a beautiful country.

    • @ChristianSchaffer
      @ChristianSchaffer  5 років тому +2

      It's such an addicting way of life. I told myself I'd only do it for the summer (back when I was living in my SUV) and here I am, almost two years later...the freedom is just too good

  • @PSAdventures
    @PSAdventures 4 роки тому

    Love your van! The colors you picked make it feel so light and like an AirBnb. What a great escape from the world.. to escape into the world!

  • @avneetkainth9816
    @avneetkainth9816 5 років тому +5

    It’s a great build you have everything in there apart from a shower but I suppose you use the gym for that. Good luck safe travels.

    • @ChristianSchaffer
      @ChristianSchaffer  5 років тому +2

      Yeah, I use the gym. I did think about adding a shower, but between the shower itself and the extra water tanks, I would have lost a lot of storage space

  • @harsha5
    @harsha5 5 років тому +75

    That’s cool ! But the title sounds like the serial killer’s dream 😂

    • @ChristianSchaffer
      @ChristianSchaffer  5 років тому +27

      Yeah maybe. But actually, I'm always on the move. Moving targets with unpredictable habits are way more work than a sitting duck.

    • @madz79
      @madz79 5 років тому +6

      @@ChristianSchaffer still be safe i would be scared shitless at night.... alone in a cool van

    • @SpiritualAudioChannel
      @SpiritualAudioChannel 5 років тому +1

      Good karma is the only protection you need.

    • @driftwood63
      @driftwood63 5 років тому

      ...yeah, it would probably be way too scary and dangerous for all you tough guys to hang with....stay at home be safe and be your soul dead selves...bye bye now.

    • @liberatusblair
      @liberatusblair 5 років тому +2

      It would be quite the coincidence if two serial killers would meet each other.

  • @chesswithdeath
    @chesswithdeath 5 років тому +4

    You're so cool and I love how honest you are in the comments haha

    • @ChristianSchaffer
      @ChristianSchaffer  5 років тому +2

      I try to answer as many as possible...easier to just put together a video, especially with all the toilet questions haha

  • @pawsaway9279
    @pawsaway9279 3 роки тому

    What an amazing person. I honestly never watch a video all the way through but it was like watching a friend of mine lol. She has so much life and honestly it made my day!

  • @essesiddique1029
    @essesiddique1029 5 років тому +20

    Amazing! I just wanna know more about that toilet tho... lol

    • @ChristianSchaffer
      @ChristianSchaffer  5 років тому +5

      Haha you and everyone else! I'll cover it in the next video 🤓

    • @xlifewritex
      @xlifewritex 5 років тому +1

      I think she could have used a composting toilet for number 2 but, first, it might stink out the van, and second, when you're on the road im sure there is a place to take a dump nearby.

  • @jacobwalker3880
    @jacobwalker3880 5 років тому +18

    I think youtube has something to tell us about these van videos.

  • @jungleviper
    @jungleviper 5 років тому +35

    Bout time, its getting old seeing couples on the road

    • @Ramberta
      @Ramberta 5 років тому +3

      @Honda Havoc that's what I thought at first but there isn't any storage space for another person so I think this is someone who's got their own place lol

    • @TheActiveAssault
      @TheActiveAssault 5 років тому

      Why you gotta find a tiny wife

    • @ChristianSchaffer
      @ChristianSchaffer  5 років тому +4

      @@Ramberta You're literally the first person I've seen point this out. THANK YOU. Seriously so strange that people think I secretly have another person living in here 🙃My friend helped me film this, and he has his own adventure rig that he lives in 💁🏼‍♀️

  • @SocksWithSandals
    @SocksWithSandals 5 років тому +1

    A very soothing palette of natural colours that you match with your clothing and bedding.
    Very calming.

  • @Page5081
    @Page5081 5 років тому +4

    If I lived in that van it would be a mess! She’s an excellent organizer.

    • @ChristianSchaffer
      @ChristianSchaffer  5 років тому

      Haha it is definitely a mess whenever I'm packing for a trip or folding laundry 🤓

  • @duaneology589
    @duaneology589 5 років тому +39

    "Number 1 only."
    I knew it! People said I was crazy but I always suspected that hot girls don't poop!

    • @duaneology589
      @duaneology589 5 років тому +9

      @CommonSense Well that's kind of a creepy gross thing to say. 😃

    • @lylestavast7652
      @lylestavast7652 5 років тому +1

      @calamity joe they exercise great discretion...

  • @Stateofmind00
    @Stateofmind00 5 років тому +21

    The interior of your van looks like the rooms of my boutique hotel I’m working at impressive!

    • @ChristianSchaffer
      @ChristianSchaffer  5 років тому

      Something tells me I would like your hotel 🙋🏼‍♀️