@@PoDaBoI think that’s true but I’m pretty sure the comment was just appreciating how she didn’t want to disturb residential neighborhoods where people are trying to go to bed with a loud van
it’s refreshing to see an rv video that’s not a family of 9 living in one van with bookshelves for kids bedrooms, love how she’s embracing her independence
Take a piece of advice from a truck driver. Don't sleep in the city. If you are not familiar with the "good" areas and the "bad" areas. Don't even risk it. Just drive a few miles to get away from the city. When you stop seeing street lights and the sky is actually dark. This is more than enough mileage to ensure a quiet night. But still close enough to go get breakfast in the morning.
This is garbage advice. Not everyone can leave the city. And certain places like a metroplex leaving the city is a 2 hour drive. Not everyone lives in rural Hicksville. Park in a 24 hour gym or hospital in a good area. They usually safe and most people won’t bother you.
@@ToxicHALI don't know about other areas but in my area u gotta pay for parking at the hospital, so that may not be an option depending on where ur at
You can certainly feel grateful for having a home and feel compassion for those who don’t but please don’t feel bad for someone who wants to be an “influencer” and become UA-cam famous. She has likely chosen this life. If she is living this life out of necessity, I apologize but … until then, I do not feel sorry for her.
Same! Van/camper life would be fun for like two weeks then I’d be longing for an actual stationary home. I always feel safe and thankful watching these videos.
I always feel like I need to put roots in a place. Literally, I feel the urge to plant, to build something, to belong. Van life could be fun for those who have no cravings like that.
This is the only van-life creator I’ve seen that doesn’t have 12 kids crammed into shelves like sardines, just her, her kitten, and her dog. This is cool
There are lots of couples and singles. Cheap RV Living on UA-cam has a lot of realistic examples that do simple versions in minivans and cars. I wouldn't personally want to van life in a car though.
I have not seen one with more than two people. I have been looking through videos for a few days and I have yet to see one with more than two people so I wonder how you’re searching
@@suzigrekin8849 There are family vloggers doing the van life thing with arguably too many kids and UA-camrs creating videos about how abusive it is. I imagine they are watching more reactionary content than actual van life content.
It’s refreshing to question the stages of your life; just don’t forget to embrace the exact reasons why you began this particular path of your purpose. Thanks for sharing ❤
Look up your closest walmart. They encourage people to car/van/rv camp in their parking lot, its close food and washrooms, and hope you'll buy something. Never been bothered in one so far.
You are making that up off the top of your head. They don't encourage camping in their parking lots at all, that just promotes drug use and theft. Not everyone camping in a walmart parking lot is going to be a youtube "influencer".
Your independence is admirable. You're an art-sy person. Whether a person is in a house, apt or van we'll ask, " What are we doing with my life" Self awarenesses is good! Your videos are inspiring for us because you're not alone. Keep the faith! Stay safe and be well!
I lived in a self built campervan for 4 years with my husband. It was a great experience, and helped us save some money, however there were a lot of difficult times too…can totally relate to how hard it is to find a suitable, free parking spot in the city
You can stay in any Truck Stop overnight, even if its in the same State as your license plates. We've done in in NY, and now in GA. Just stay out of the Trucker spots, even if you're hauling a trailer.
Walmart is a good one! A rest stop would be better than a truck stop in some cases. They have tons of parking for cars. I believe only 8 states DO NOT allow overnight parking. They were so helpful on my cross country journey!!
@@Tyler-fp5ix if someone is truly rich, they'll get a more comfortable van than this. I met many van life folks doing remote jobs, since you're not paying the rent or mortgage, you have more money to sustain this kind of living.
@@favlam1408 dont be ignorant. some people have rich parents who EARNED their wealth, meaning they dont give it ALL to their kids--this van is plenty fine.
@@foonatt if it's the parent money and they don't want to give a lot to their kids then the kids is not rich, simple as that. Who know, she could be rich or poor, but i saw a lot of average price van having a pretty comfortable bed. It's not about the money, it's all about how you designed it. Look at videos of people who bought the van for dirt cheap and then built it up like a luxury dream van. Most people relied too much on money to do the job for them. This is why everytimes they see someone having something nice, they immediately assumed "it must be the parents"
“Where I won’t be bothered or be a bother” love this because I’ve seen people park their mobile homes in the most random places and have no regard for anyone else
ive seen that, one tried parking at a car wash stall right next to my old job. they kept having the police called on them but they would move right before they got there as if they had a cv radio
@Alice's lab and how is that comfortable? Just waiting for the cops to be called? I wouldn't be able to properly relax if I had any concern about people being bothered or calling the cops.
Small people are so lucky they can actually live like this.. im tall so i could never do this even if its my dream life. I have to but a huge more expensive camper if i would want to live like this..
@WyattStrange it depends where the van owner goes. They wouldn't have to be kept in the small space, the dog can be let out. If the driver goes out to the middle of the wilderness they could camp out in nature and the dog would have the whole forest as a backyard.
This isn't always the case tho, here in Australia a lot of places ban dogs 🥺 Like a lot of beaches have rules here and it sucks but it's for everyone's saftey I guess.
My wife and I just bought a bus to convert to an RV. We are selling everything and hitting the road. I will be fully retired by next year when I turn 50. Let the adventure begin.
@@hadassah-rcy88 unfortunately, in my country people right now retiring at 64 and for the future generations there's a plan to work till 74, when most probably you'll either won't be able to do it or you'll be dead... It's really frustrating... There's no light in the end of the tunnel with this kind of regulations...
@@Kim35425Luckily if you have any tech skills or for example know crafts, you can still patch up on income even if you don't have a permandent residence. I would rather do van life now in 2023 than in the 70's since now the possibility of working remotely is much better and more realistic.
This almost looks like heaven to me. The older I get, the more I'm realising: it's not about having a big space. It's just about having your OWN space! 😊
@@yahtrick_yhaa a lad isn’t really gonna get felt up, or always need to worry when walking alone at night. Not saying that it doesn’t happen, but women get it much worse most of the time
Can we hear more on what it’s like at night? Finding parking, how you determine safe areas, have you ever been woken up by someone or something nearby?
Walmarts are extremely dangerous and riddled with crime and criminal hotspots. A girl was kidnapped and raped from walmart where im at recenetly. People been shot, robbed. That security guards dont and cant do shit
Depends on the city too. My friend was woken up by security and was asked to move because in the city where I lived, parking at their lot at night is not allowed…
@@CentralCoastGenerwalmart in my hometown doesnt allow it. No one believes me, but nice to know im not the only obe now. Must be up to franchise or something
@@heavy5013 The state of the world where we glorify homelessness as "having less to worry about" like its perfectly acceptable. Your capitalist overlords won.
@@nataliedriscoll808 No, you shouldnt have a dog if you live in a van. Dogs arent made to sit in a van all their life just because a dumbass girl wants to live in a cramped and depressing space
@@_Definitely_Not_A_RobloxFan exactly my thought but at the same time, even 2 bedroom houses can be expensive. Im not one to tell people how many kids they should and shouldn't have, but its important to be mindful. But I do agree 7 kids in an RV?!
@@TolinaSapphire4444 you gotta be mindful of where you park for the night. She might not have been at a place that allows an RV or truck to stay for the night?
This is probably the most well designed van I’ve seen! I love the curtain separating the driving part from the living space, the sky light with the pull shade. Feels really spacious and multifunctional
When I lived in my car in California, it was pretty hard to find somewhere to park. People will call the police or if you're in parking lots, get security.
If she has the money like others suggest and I tend to agree with she could offer home owners 20 bucks or whatever for allowance to park as a guest infront of their house. Then no one could make her move.
"Where I won't be bothered or be a bother." Damn. I'm glad to hear lines like this cause some people actually have the nerve to be a bother yet demand to not be bothered. Now *that's* being a sensible grown-up.
@@aaronwells6608 Well no, some people esp families in vans definitely can be a bother because they take their entire life outside and don't mind being loud and/or even grilling right by your window lol. You would not appreciate that I imagine.
i admire you so much for being realistic, down to earth, and comfortable with being alone. i’ve always envied others for having so many people around them and looked at myself as an outcast in that sense, but people like you make me realize we are just as strong and valuable as the next person is
Thanks for writing this, i hope life will treat you gentler in the future, until then, let's do our best and remember people that supported us in our lives
@@SpecterNeverSpectator it doesnt matter how you took it, make your own individual comment expressing your feelings like this person did … r u trying to pick a fight ??
I couldn't live this way. It takes far too much energy and little things we take for granted, living in a regular home, look like a big hoop de loop for her every night. It would run me ragged, and not be fun or seen as an adventure at all.
If she had the capacity to question her life choices she wouldn't be living in a van doing whatever the fuck knows what for a living, white woman living in a van in her mid 30s with a dog ("my fur baby!!"), no children, no stable life, no job (unless she works remote) going to a different place every night rather than settling down, I have to assume she doesn't have IRL friends either since if you are moving to a different place all the time you can't make friendships. Typical white woman behavior, when the remaining of her youth (if you consider mid 30s youth) is gone maybe she will reconsider her life choices and realize that this "independence" was just acting like a teenager in her mid 30s, but hey, I guess that at least she was able to do stuff such as...going camping more often I guess? lol
nah she dont. she a failure. she lives in a van. a van in california, the worst state in the country. and she licks her dogs mouth. she is crazy. she is at the bottom of the barrel.
I love this! I've lived in a van before also before it was cool 😆 but I absolutely loved it and it totally makes more sense . This is a beautiful set up! I love camping , I love living like camping. Being with nature! And living free! Freedom!! U have it good girl and the dog it's a perfect life. You have everything you need and can go and be anywhere . Just love life ❤
I know a lady who used to live in a transit with three dogs. I was absolutely amazed when I saw it- she had a proper bed, chair, and everything had its proper place and she kept it spotless! We lived on the costa del so so she used bars for food and toilets and showered on the beach ten minutes away or at friends places. She eventually got a lovey big house with her job, but kept the van- I was always slightly envious of her lifestyle.
This is the best van-life channel because you don’t have 6 kids with a shelf each or something, it’s just you and your dog travelling around. I also like the little dog space in the bottom💀
Im 8 years in, find 4 good spots and rotate, best options are basically just Appartment complexes, and actually you can get rid of trash there easily in communal compactors
Your life actually seems quite simply good, you don't have like a massive home or anything, but you have the most sick rv and have a chill perfect life, and you dog is freaking cute
@@ana_marianiYou've completely missed the point 🤦 Some people prefer a more peaceful, independent existence and don't need to be around friends to feel validated. Some people WANT to live in a vehicle or a boat or whatever. When you grow up and meet different kinds of people, you'll realised that not everybody finds happiness in the things YOU do. And that's great isn't it? What a boring world it would be if all humans wanted a life like yours.
@@ana_marianiBut what if she'll stay like that for years on end and becomes old and can't do all that anymore. What then? Sure, pursue your dreams up until you can and live your life however you like but in the meantime, one must invest in the sake of posterity or a fortuitous event will make or break your "peaceful life".
Your nightly routine sent me back 40 years when my husband and I moved into a 35' converted school bus. We lived in it for several years with 3 large dogs (2 of them half-coyotes), traveled everywhere and loved it. Our nigh time routine was almost identical to yours: we did everything we, and the dogs, had to do prior to going to sleep. My husband or I would then drive to a spot (we had several selected in an area of San Diego), park, slide curtains "mid ship" and go to bed. We left front windows without curtains so that it would not be so obvious we were sleeping there. The dogs were super quiet all night, as we'd trained them to be - they were the best part of our lives, wonderful companions and friends. It was the best 8 years of our lives! So glad you are doing this and making it work. Keep enjoying it!
I would love to do this! I just bought a van a month ago, it’s been slow going, gotta save back up now but I hope it’ll be good for me and can’t wait to get out there. Biggest hurdle though after saving up is quitting my job to have the time to do it. So scary
The bus renting thing reminds me of “The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise” my class got halfway through reading it before covid hit but it was good up until I had to stop
Reminds me of my road trips in a sleeper car on Amtrak, but yours is more hardcore, as you're thugging it out without help while there's always someone there to service my shower or see what i want to eat. The bed is uncomfortable, but better than sleeping in coach. I've traveled 45 of 50 states, and there's a risk of unintentional adventures when on the road. You don't control conditions and I remember being stranded in New Mexico because the train broke down. My family never used our RV and they sold it by the time I was old enough to drive, so I take the train as my alternative.
One advise: if your internal door handles, in the front seats, form a loop creating a hole, take a long metal chain and run it between the two then secure the two ends together with a lock, but keep the key in the lock for a quick release, just in case. Make sure the chain is in tension by not leaving any slack. By doing so, if someone picks one of the doors locks while you are sleeping, he won't be able to swing open the door because the chain, anchored through the other door's handle, will hold it in place. The same would apply for the opposite door. It's an added layer of security, stay safe. PS: you can buy a chain at any hardware store, they are not very expensive.
you should make a video showing this. A lot of campers would appreciate this. (not sure about leaving the key there because then they can just brake the window and have the keys)
@@kaylzshter6153That's why you lock with a quick release lock. The lock wouldn't open if the chain was tugged (and thus the lock too) and instead the human inside has to release it. Having a key in seems okay, but you could have a press release lock.
Yes!!!!! I need a van NOW! I had no clue u could fit so much in a van or stand up in one. Where do i get the base model of this van? What van is it even?
@@NanaNan1 Ring is currently being sued for its employees (and contractors) spying on people (especially women). Unless you host the servers yourself, never get a “Spy Camera”. If its connected to some else’s services/servers you are absolutely being watched without your consent.
gosh I wish this was an option 40 years ago. I knew one guy who lived in a van during the week while we were in college. He went home to the suburbs on weekends. Everyone thought he was a weirdo. I was jealous. It sounded so much better than living in residence or with a bunch of noisy roomates.
I'm a truck driver and I hated sleep in truck stops and it ruined my sleeping for life. I'm so proud of you that you don't have the worries or concerns I did. Stay safe out there.❤❤❤
@@shizukagozen777 I’d imagine it’s more than just noise, especially if it’s ruined this persons sleep for life. I’ve only been to rest stops, not sure if they’re the same as truck stops but you definitely need to keep your wits about you. Lots of people up to no good
@@scottishaidan well, there’s getting assaulted for starters. Getting robbed, human trafficking, having your vehicle tampered with when you’re using the bathroom or asleep, witnessing a crime, etc… there’s just certain locations that these things tend to take place more often than others and rest stops are one of them.
Not criticising the OP (you’re doing great!), but this must be terrifying. I never actually thought about how the vanfluencers sleep. You’re literally on the street. Stay safe ❤️
That’s where the pup would be very helpful. I know I feel a lot safer with a dog at home. Best alarm system around. But I definitely couldn’t do van life
Dude, there’s no way. The amount of bad things that can happen while you’re in your most vulnerable state… there’s no way my brain would let me be comfortable doing that lol
@@klarebear1241Then you haven’t lived in the hood cause it’s the same here you get ptsd. I rather do vanlife in a nice area then live in my apt in the bad areas like I do now.
This isn't for everyone but you're doing what is best for you - you're clean, organized and you are actually taking care of your mind, body and soul. Do you and you'll continue to be at peace and happy!
“find a spot that I won’t be bothered OR be a bother” love that
Go to a church parking lot.
@@codybarr4143private parking
536 likes 2 comments I think this is botted
Why? That's terribly sad that nobody let's people park over night in a free country
@@PoDaBoI think that’s true but I’m pretty sure the comment was just appreciating how she didn’t want to disturb residential neighborhoods where people are trying to go to bed with a loud van
it’s refreshing to see an rv video that’s not a family of 9 living in one van with bookshelves for kids bedrooms, love how she’s embracing her independence
i absolutely hate those videos, the kids always seem so miserable
@@StarCatchrrmaybe it's because the children have like zero privacy
@@FarrahKeks No privacy with vietually likely no friends or proper school life because they constantly move around
Where have you seen a family of 9 doing this???
Her dog has more room than some of those kids 😂
Take a piece of advice from a truck driver. Don't sleep in the city. If you are not familiar with the "good" areas and the "bad" areas. Don't even risk it. Just drive a few miles to get away from the city. When you stop seeing street lights and the sky is actually dark. This is more than enough mileage to ensure a quiet night. But still close enough to go get breakfast in the morning.
Omg thats great advice!! Never thought of that
This is garbage advice. Not everyone can leave the city. And certain places like a metroplex leaving the city is a 2 hour drive. Not everyone lives in rural Hicksville. Park in a 24 hour gym or hospital in a good area. They usually safe and most people won’t bother you.
This is such good advice! If there's a big city parking in an gym or a quite/safe part of a city is another good place. 😊
@@ToxicHAL It's the literal second sentence that the guy says "if you are NOT FAMILIAR WITH THE GOOD AREAS AND THE BAD AREAS"
@@ToxicHALI don't know about other areas but in my area u gotta pay for parking at the hospital, so that may not be an option depending on where ur at
Smart to get ready before you go to your spot. Less chance of harassment if you just pull in and go to sleep
Is it me or do you look familiar?
@@annikaolazo7294 everyone using youtube have seen this bot once in a lifetime
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@@annikaolazo7294fr there every where
You guy's keep saying "you are everywhere" is it not alowed to comment on every vid? Let this person live like reply to the coment
This honestly looks like one of the most comfortable moble home vans I've seen. She can stand up and its pretty roomy.
#1 most important factor: be small
@@heynonnymousemost important factor is money.
really most home vans follow this layout, it doesn't mean it's not comfortable but it isn't rare! :)
Place is nicer than my house😂
Yeah she’s like 4 foot tall haha.
I can't imagine having to find a spot to park every night to be able to sleep. I feel really grateful for having a home
You can certainly feel grateful for having a home and feel compassion for those who don’t but please don’t feel bad for someone who wants to be an “influencer” and become UA-cam famous. She has likely chosen this life.
If she is living this life out of necessity, I apologize but … until then, I do not feel sorry for her.
Same! Van/camper life would be fun for like two weeks then I’d be longing for an actual stationary home. I always feel safe and thankful watching these videos.
I always feel like I need to put roots in a place. Literally, I feel the urge to plant, to build something, to belong. Van life could be fun for those who have no cravings like that.
@@FishmacFLTRU There's no good reason NOT to feel compassion for someone, especially not 'because they're an influencer'.
Bro that van is like 7y worth of Rent give or take fym? Feel bad for the real hobos e
This is the only van-life creator I’ve seen that doesn’t have 12 kids crammed into shelves like sardines, just her, her kitten, and her dog. This is cool
Holy cow is there really someone like that ???
There are lots of couples and singles. Cheap RV Living on UA-cam has a lot of realistic examples that do simple versions in minivans and cars. I wouldn't personally want to van life in a car though.
Lol.. you don't watch many van lifers then.. There tons.. solo van life is often dog or cat
I have not seen one with more than two people. I have been looking through videos for a few days and I have yet to see one with more than two people so I wonder how you’re searching
@@suzigrekin8849 There are family vloggers doing the van life thing with arguably too many kids and UA-camrs creating videos about how abusive it is. I imagine they are watching more reactionary content than actual van life content.
“I don’t want to be bothered, or be a bother.”
I love this.
No
@@zain2232 Shut up.
Yes
Yes
yes
That's actually a really well designed van
right? like well enough to make me want to consider it lol
Its called having money and doing this cause u can not cause u have to
Probably cost more than my house 🙁
@@Goldo97well duh it costs money. nobody said u had to buy a van its just some people prefer the van life
I'd like to see more of it - how about the tour?
That dog has been in my life for 15 seconds and I would die for him
You're brave being on your own, stay safe out there.
That’s what I was thinking. It’s a wild world.
That looks like the coziest bed space.
hey
I seriously love to sleep in a small space and so this would be so great and cozy for me
I love that the doggie has their space below, but always wants to stay on top and cuddle
Fr thought i was the only one who noticed that
That’s cute and all but when you’re already limited on space that sucks.
@@rawtrout3402bro what
@dveron122 most dog people will tell you that we dont mind. Its like an extra pillow
@@rawtrout3402☝🤓
It’s refreshing to question the stages of your life; just don’t forget to embrace the exact reasons why you began this particular path of your purpose. Thanks for sharing ❤
Look up your closest walmart. They encourage people to car/van/rv camp in their parking lot, its close food and washrooms, and hope you'll buy something. Never been bothered in one so far.
Some walmarts are starting to not allow it anymore. Ive been kicked out of one
It's prohibited where I live
You are making that up off the top of your head. They don't encourage camping in their parking lots at all, that just promotes drug use and theft. Not everyone camping in a walmart parking lot is going to be a youtube "influencer".
nope my brother has to wait till walmart fully closes before he can settle down, theyve been kicked out several times
Yeah FL Walmarts have cops and signs for no overnight parking
Where I won't be bothered or be a bother. Great empathy. Love you for that
@@lordcurzeit’s bc they copied another comment 💀
@@SamuelAdams0 Good one, lemme fix me fixing his botted comment
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White vinegar in the toilet 😊
Facts
Your independence is admirable. You're an art-sy person. Whether a person is in a house, apt or van we'll ask, " What are we doing with my life" Self awarenesses is good! Your videos are inspiring for us because you're not alone. Keep the faith! Stay safe and be well!
Thanks for this 💘💘
how is she "art-sy"? Nothing artistic about her. I hate this weird stereotype around artists tbh
Yeah it's inspiring because we don't live in a car
@@minorkey5286wtf are you on about. How the hell is this s stereotype?? 😭😭
Buy a gun and a knife lol
This is so relate with journey! *Stay Safe* ❤❤
I lived in a self built campervan for 4 years with my husband. It was a great experience, and helped us save some money, however there were a lot of difficult times too…can totally relate to how hard it is to find a suitable, free parking spot in the city
If you have out of state plates, most truck stops will let you be there for up to eight hours to sleep. In some states, it is law.
Great tip 👍 ❤
You can stay in any Truck Stop overnight, even if its in the same State as your license plates. We've done in in NY, and now in GA. Just stay out of the Trucker spots, even if you're hauling a trailer.
@@reynetallents yeah if you’re not in a big rig don’t use those
I think many Walmarts allow overnight parking as well.
Walmart is a good one! A rest stop would be better than a truck stop in some cases. They have tons of parking for cars. I believe only 8 states DO NOT allow overnight parking. They were so helpful on my cross country journey!!
i would be so scared to sleep in the middle of somewhere all alone but i admire people like that
A large dog can be somewhat of a deterence, but yea, with how many vehicles get carjacked, I hope she doesn't park in uhh, urban areas.
Me, too. This doesn't look safe. Especially for a woman.
@@i_have_spokenYeah, guns don't solve the underlying issues of social insecurity, desintegration and general instability and potential danger.
@@i_have_spoken Some people aren't comfortable when alone. That doesn't mean they're suddenly comfortable with shooting people to feel safe.
@@rheinhartsilvento2576 that wasn't the implication.. the implication was that it would protect her from ppl who would break in and try to harm her
It’s such a neat space and is properly designed to suit your needs. Cute cabinets, a nice bed and you can ACTUALLY move around. I like it
I cannot imagine living like this.
why is her bed more cozy then my whole house
Rich parents and no job
@@Tyler-fp5ix if someone is truly rich, they'll get a more comfortable van than this.
I met many van life folks doing remote jobs, since you're not paying the rent or mortgage, you have more money to sustain this kind of living.
If you live in your van, you know what to prioritize.
@@favlam1408 dont be ignorant. some people have rich parents who EARNED their wealth, meaning they dont give it ALL to their kids--this van is plenty fine.
@@foonatt if it's the parent money and they don't want to give a lot to their kids then the kids is not rich, simple as that. Who know, she could be rich or poor, but i saw a lot of average price van having a pretty comfortable bed. It's not about the money, it's all about how you designed it.
Look at videos of people who bought the van for dirt cheap and then built it up like a luxury dream van. Most people relied too much on money to do the job for them. This is why everytimes they see someone having something nice, they immediately assumed "it must be the parents"
"do anything I need to do before I go to sleep"
*gives dog a lil kiss*
Seems about right, can't forget that.
That is an absolute necessity
So where do you normally park because you can’t park in parks or parking lots?
😂 I love calling it a “lil kiss” that’s what it feels like to us but to them it’s everything ❤
@Yvetteabby we can park just about anywhere when prepped in advance. Window covers are crucial.
Your humor is top-notch.
"i took my toilet out" that's so iconic
“Where I won’t be bothered or be a bother” love this because I’ve seen people park their mobile homes in the most random places and have no regard for anyone else
ive seen that, one tried parking at a car wash stall right next to my old job. they kept having the police called on them but they would move right before they got there as if they had a cv radio
Well dumping your piss jugs into a parking lot can arguably be a bother.
It’s a dump station 🙄
@gaylord it's a dump station
@Alice's lab and how is that comfortable? Just waiting for the cops to be called? I wouldn't be able to properly relax if I had any concern about people being bothered or calling the cops.
She still makes her van look more aesthetic and neat than my own room 💀
Not a van.
Uhm it is a van lol check the caption
It's easy because it's poverty tourism.
@@Anomaly.Filmworks the title says "van life".....
@@Anomaly.Filmworks”realistic solo VAN life night routine “
Love it! It’s a beautiful van. Love the sunlight above the bed. And LED lights on the floor. ❤ and the dogs space. Lovely space!
Small people are so lucky they can actually live like this.. im tall so i could never do this even if its my dream life. I have to but a huge more expensive camper if i would want to live like this..
I never really thought about it, but I love how dogs can just exist with you where ever you are. They can just chill
They just want to be with u. That's what makes them amazing companions.
@WyattStrange it depends where the van owner goes. They wouldn't have to be kept in the small space, the dog can be let out. If the driver goes out to the middle of the wilderness they could camp out in nature and the dog would have the whole forest as a backyard.
@@meredithgrubb4497”they just wanna be with u”. Man this the most beautiful shi I heard🥹
This isn't always the case tho, here in Australia a lot of places ban dogs 🥺
Like a lot of beaches have rules here and it sucks but it's for everyone's saftey I guess.
@@WyattStrangeyeah thats my dogs. Theyre bichons, so theyre technically supposed to sleep a lot lol
My wife and I just bought a bus to convert to an RV. We are selling everything and hitting the road. I will be fully retired by next year when I turn 50. Let the adventure begin.
Aww that’s amazing! It’s really the dream life. I hope you and your wife have a lovely life in your RV once it’s complete!❤
You're very lucky retiring in your 50. What is your profession?
@@Kim35425Right, a lot of old people that retired had to go back to work just to afford living. So sad they can't enjoy the end of their life
@@hadassah-rcy88 unfortunately, in my country people right now retiring at 64 and for the future generations there's a plan to work till 74, when most probably you'll either won't be able to do it or you'll be dead... It's really frustrating... There's no light in the end of the tunnel with this kind of regulations...
@@Kim35425Luckily if you have any tech skills or for example know crafts, you can still patch up on income even if you don't have a permandent residence. I would rather do van life now in 2023 than in the 70's since now the possibility of working remotely is much better and more realistic.
This is the first video that actually makes me want to move into a van
I sure enjoy your posts! I love it that you’re free and independent and love the way you live. That’s admirable.
This almost looks like heaven to me. The older I get, the more I'm realising: it's not about having a big space. It's just about having your OWN space! 😊
Totally agree, Im starting to seriously think about doing this..
100%
@@finni6580same
Agreed
This kind of life is a pain in the ass lol, good luck.
“Exist without being hassled” Every girl understood.
getting hassled is not something unique to women.
@@XpVersusVistawell yeah that’s true, but I think op meant it as, not getting harassed or worse by some creep.
@@XpVersusVistalook I’m a fella but most of the time women get harassed waaaaay more and we all know what the reason is
Gatekeeping being bothered is an interesting take, but anything to feel special ig
@@yahtrick_yhaa a lad isn’t really gonna get felt up, or always need to worry when walking alone at night. Not saying that it doesn’t happen, but women get it much worse most of the time
I LOVE your Van!! This looks so cozy and looks like when you are in it you feel at home. Its so adorable!
Can we hear more on what it’s like at night? Finding parking, how you determine safe areas, have you ever been woken up by someone or something nearby?
That's what I wanted to know; what makes a safe spot?
@@lockandloadlikehell From what I’ve heard Walmart is a pretty good choice. I’ve heard that you won’t be hassled there plus they have security guards.
Walmarts are extremely dangerous and riddled with crime and criminal hotspots. A girl was kidnapped and raped from walmart where im at recenetly. People been shot, robbed. That security guards dont and cant do shit
Depends on the city too. My friend was woken up by security and was asked to move because in the city where I lived, parking at their lot at night is not allowed…
@@CentralCoastGenerwalmart in my hometown doesnt allow it. No one believes me, but nice to know im not the only obe now. Must be up to franchise or something
This actually looks like a nice chill way to live.
Yeh for a month than you need a big spot. Fuck that 😂
@bf2479 Eh. Sometimes I think keeping things simple and having less might be nice. Have less to worry about.
For real, but no way I'm touching a 'pee box'
How is it nice to live? All you're doing is driving around and living off Daddy for gas money. Sounds aimless
@@heavy5013 The state of the world where we glorify homelessness as "having less to worry about" like its perfectly acceptable. Your capitalist overlords won.
stay safe! ❤❤❤
I'm glad you have a dog for companion, and for safety at night, be safe.
Girls van lookin better then my whole house- 💀
Edit: not gonna be that person but MOM IM- jk, I’m not that person.
i don't think so bruh, she has to empty out a so-called "pee jug" 💀
@@aquarius5264 you don't have a pee jug? lmfao
TRUE TRUE
@@aquarius5264 i dont have toilets- i have to go outside in busheslmao
@@leaf.10 cap
Only RV content creator I accept. Just a girl chilling with her dog, way better than a family of 8 living in the same amount of space she is…
Traveling Robert is great!!
@@nataliedriscoll808 No, you shouldnt have a dog if you live in a van. Dogs arent made to sit in a van all their life just because a dumbass girl wants to live in a cramped and depressing space
I've not seen this. I've seen them living in larger vans or RVs.
Which I don't see the issue.
@@ashleenicole71The kids are usually crammed in bookshelves
@@ashleenicole71lots of kids living in van like this have **NO** privacy. Not even a proper place to sleeping in.
Omgg I like small and crowded spaces this is so cozy!!
Love this girl! Thanks for taking us along for the ride 😊
Finally, an RV video where a family of 17 doesn't put their children in their docking stations while they have a full bed.
Red white and Bethune and her lip injections have entered the chat.
Not the “docking stations” though 😂😂😂😂
fr who tf has 7 children and then decide to have to live in a rv
@@_Definitely_Not_A_RobloxFan exactly my thought but at the same time, even 2 bedroom houses can be expensive. Im not one to tell people how many kids they should and shouldn't have, but its important to be mindful. But I do agree 7 kids in an RV?!
the fuck are you watching? lmfao
When she said “I get ready to go to my sleeping spot” I thought it was just a long-winded way of saying “bed”.
I get it now.
Me too lol
😅at first i did too! but then she showed herself driving and i was like ohhh dang, why are u not staying where ure at already? lol
@@TolinaSapphire4444probably not safe enough to sleep at
@@TolinaSapphire4444 you gotta be mindful of where you park for the night. She might not have been at a place that allows an RV or truck to stay for the night?
Nope.... the place she parks van for the night
This looks very cozy and I watched this more than once. Stay safe ❤
Your edits are on point.
This is probably the most well designed van I’ve seen! I love the curtain separating the driving part from the living space, the sky light with the pull shade. Feels really spacious and multifunctional
But that pee jug though...
And she doesn’t have 10 kids living on shelves !
The hard part, finding a place to sleep every night. No one explains that.
When I lived in my car in California, it was pretty hard to find somewhere to park. People will call the police or if you're in parking lots, get security.
Ngl if you have the money, which she likely does, just get a house and a job.
@@idotheyeet9498its a choice though. She has the money but she chooses to live as such. Honestly I'd love to live like this
Walmart parking lots
If she has the money like others suggest and I tend to agree with she could offer home owners 20 bucks or whatever for allowance to park as a guest infront of their house. Then no one could make her move.
Nice insights, on both the easy and the harder parts of a van life.
this is so cool.. living alone w your companion on the road..as an introverted empath i would absolutely love that life
"Where I won't be bothered or be a bother."
Damn. I'm glad to hear lines like this cause some people actually have the nerve to be a bother yet demand to not be bothered. Now *that's* being a sensible grown-up.
I agree, that deserves more appreciation. not many people are willing to say this
The trouble is some people think other people simply existing and minding their own business is a bother. People see a van...and MAKE it a bother.
@@aaronwells6608 Well no, some people esp families in vans definitely can be a bother because they take their entire life outside and don't mind being loud and/or even grilling right by your window lol. You would not appreciate that I imagine.
“Pee jug”
@@aaronwells6608some people see vans and think danger especially when the windows are all covered and they pull up really late
i admire you so much for being realistic, down to earth, and comfortable with being alone. i’ve always envied others for having so many people around them and looked at myself as an outcast in that sense, but people like you make me realize we are just as strong and valuable as the next person is
Thanks for writing this, i hope life will treat you gentler in the future, until then, let's do our best and remember people that supported us in our lives
@@leecha3444 i loved this response because i needed to hear it as well
If you're always alone, you'll mess up your mind
@@SpecterNeverSpectator it doesnt matter how you took it, make your own individual comment expressing your feelings like this person did … r u trying to pick a fight ??
@@bloddrinkerakaweird
Doggo looked SO ready for bed time 😊
I think you have it pretty good ! You van is real nice! It's very cozy . I wish you every blessing God bless you!
My toxic trait is thinking that I would be able to live this way
I couldn't live this way. It takes far too much energy and little things we take for granted, living in a regular home, look like a big hoop de loop for her every night. It would run me ragged, and not be fun or seen as an adventure at all.
I could live this way, with my spouse. And only in spring, fall, and winter.
There really is nothing like driving alone at night to make yourself question your entire existence and all your life choices
If she had the capacity to question her life choices she wouldn't be living in a van doing whatever the fuck knows what for a living, white woman living in a van in her mid 30s with a dog ("my fur baby!!"), no children, no stable life, no job (unless she works remote) going to a different place every night rather than settling down, I have to assume she doesn't have IRL friends either since if you are moving to a different place all the time you can't make friendships.
Typical white woman behavior, when the remaining of her youth (if you consider mid 30s youth) is gone maybe she will reconsider her life choices and realize that this "independence" was just acting like a teenager in her mid 30s, but hey, I guess that at least she was able to do stuff such as...going camping more often I guess? lol
i love driving at night, it's peaceful and seems like another world
Ain’t nothin like it
I've found some serious darkness that way, it was kind of nice and scary
I work at night driving. Best time to be on the road
Love the van setup! We have a similar setup, but not nearly as fancy!
The fit and finish is beautiful! Little Japanese apartment on wheels
"What am I doing w my life" 😂 I dont live in a van and still ask myself this 😂 You got this boo! ❤
For real
nah she dont. she a failure. she lives in a van. a van in california, the worst state in the country. and she licks her dogs mouth. she is crazy. she is at the bottom of the barrel.
Same!
We all ask that honey …
I love that cabinet that pops up out of the countertop.
I love this! I've lived in a van before also before it was cool 😆 but I absolutely loved it and it totally makes more sense . This is a beautiful set up! I love camping , I love living like camping. Being with nature! And living free! Freedom!! U have it good girl and the dog it's a perfect life. You have everything you need and can go and be anywhere . Just love life ❤
I love what she's doing. This is so unique and challenging in its own special way. So cool.
I know a lady who used to live in a transit with three dogs. I was absolutely amazed when I saw it- she had a proper bed, chair, and everything had its proper place and she kept it spotless! We lived on the costa del so so she used bars for food and toilets and showered on the beach ten minutes away or at friends places. She eventually got a lovey big house with her job, but kept the van- I was always slightly envious of her lifestyle.
Wow that's so cool!
bros talking about cod zombies
It would be cool to see a video of her van
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“Or be a bother” more van people need to start thinking this way.
Idk what that means but I’m picturing hillbillies and Budweisers everywhere
How are they a bother? Let people live their lives
@@Filterdeezthe van could look suspicious people can think they r waiting for some kid or someone to kidnapped
@@donneshaclark1098 An rv? maybe a van, but an rv?
Im glad i life in a country where this is illegal😊
I love your channel, and the cat and the dog are super cute, I think they will make great friends and keep each other company
Living in a van looks so comforting
This is the best van-life channel because you don’t have 6 kids with a shelf each or something, it’s just you and your dog travelling around. I also like the little dog space in the bottom💀
Its fine while in early 20's.
@@richardbailey6260 What is it like when youre older?
(if you are up to answering)
@@richardbailey6260
i feel the exact opposite it's a life for ppl over 45
Yea this is so cool glamorizing homelessness
It seems to me that you know what you’re doing with your life. Love your dog too.
Jesus loves us! 💖✝
Dude, shes homeless.
@@emcg5112 ur kinda right lmao
She has a lot of room in there!! I love it and I love that friggin sink!!
Im 8 years in, find 4 good spots and rotate, best options are basically just Appartment complexes, and actually you can get rid of trash there easily in communal compactors
Your life actually seems quite simply good, you don't have like a massive home or anything, but you have the most sick rv and have a chill perfect life, and you dog is freaking cute
Most importantly she doesn't have a $3000 rent bill
@@thewhitefalcon8539 she just spends 3k a month on gasoline to go anywhere or power anything lol.
@@JamesEvans2023did she say that
Lol she does not live there. These videos are fake.
prove it!
I really love how independent you are. Seeing your videos is the inspiration for many people that have solo lifestyles.
or maybe make a few friends.. go to university or college.. and not live in a car
@@ana_marianiYou've completely missed the point 🤦 Some people prefer a more peaceful, independent existence and don't need to be around friends to feel validated. Some people WANT to live in a vehicle or a boat or whatever. When you grow up and meet different kinds of people, you'll realised that not everybody finds happiness in the things YOU do. And that's great isn't it? What a boring world it would be if all humans wanted a life like yours.
@@ana_marianimr know-it-all
@@ana_marianiBut what if she'll stay like that for years on end and becomes old and can't do all that anymore. What then?
Sure, pursue your dreams up until you can and live your life however you like but in the meantime, one must invest in the sake of posterity or a fortuitous event will make or break your "peaceful life".
@@faithpearlgenied-a5517independent ok me wonders how she got the money for that fancy ass van cough mommy and daddy cough
Looks so comfy omg
Your van looks so nice! Incredible job with it!
Your nightly routine sent me back 40 years when my husband and I moved into a 35' converted school bus. We lived in it for several years with 3 large dogs (2 of them half-coyotes), traveled everywhere and loved it.
Our nigh time routine was almost identical to yours: we did everything we, and the dogs, had to do prior to going to sleep. My husband or I would then drive to a spot (we had several selected in an area of San Diego), park, slide curtains "mid ship" and go to bed. We left front windows without curtains so that it would not be so obvious we were sleeping there. The dogs were super quiet all night, as we'd trained them to be - they were the best part of our lives, wonderful companions and friends.
It was the best 8 years of our lives! So glad you are doing this and making it work. Keep enjoying it!
Way to go!!
this sounds amazing
I would love to do this! I just bought a van a month ago, it’s been slow going, gotta save back up now but I hope it’ll be good for me and can’t wait to get out there. Biggest hurdle though after saving up is quitting my job to have the time to do it. So scary
Yessssssss! 3 years in a van for me.
The bus renting thing reminds me of “The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise” my class got halfway through reading it before covid hit but it was good up until I had to stop
Ah when you have a pet your never alone, a bond with an animal is like no other
this bitch is so lonely bro.
I was going to say something really dark but I think I should just keep it to myself.
Reminds me of my road trips in a sleeper car on Amtrak, but yours is more hardcore, as you're thugging it out without help while there's always someone there to service my shower or see what i want to eat. The bed is uncomfortable, but better than sleeping in coach. I've traveled 45 of 50 states, and there's a risk of unintentional adventures when on the road. You don't control conditions and I remember being stranded in New Mexico because the train broke down.
My family never used our RV and they sold it by the time I was old enough to drive, so I take the train as my alternative.
This looks so comfy. I love it!
As a trucker I resonated with a specific part of this video 😂
(in a deep texan ascent) "damn need to empty the pee jug."
The camel toe?
@@ConcreteerWeird
@@beelzeburgerz8441 no it’s actually quite normal
You mean IT resonated with YOU.
One advise: if your internal door handles, in the front seats, form a loop creating a hole, take a long metal chain and run it between the two then secure the two ends together with a lock, but keep the key in the lock for a quick release, just in case. Make sure the chain is in tension by not leaving any slack.
By doing so, if someone picks one of the doors locks while you are sleeping, he won't be able to swing open the door because the chain, anchored through the other door's handle, will hold it in place. The same would apply for the opposite door.
It's an added layer of security, stay safe.
PS: you can buy a chain at any hardware store, they are not very expensive.
Great idea!
you should make a video showing this. A lot of campers would appreciate this. (not sure about leaving the key there because then they can just brake the window and have the keys)
This is such a good idea!
The issue I see with this is in the off chance of a fire in the van, you basically chained yourself inside.
@@kaylzshter6153That's why you lock with a quick release lock.
The lock wouldn't open if the chain was tugged (and thus the lock too) and instead the human inside has to release it.
Having a key in seems okay, but you could have a press release lock.
Absolutely love this lifestyle.
Good for you!
You’re amazing ❤ wish you all the hapiness
“Anything I need to do”
*tucks in dog*
Girl has her priorities straight ❤
TBH I love that you do this "anywhere I can exist without being hassled"
Considering that most land is owned by someone Idk why youtube promotes van life so much
@@SummerSun-sg3wf best idea to comment on a video where she literally says she parks in public land
Yes!!!!! I need a van NOW! I had no clue u could fit so much in a van or stand up in one. Where do i get the base model of this van? What van is it even?
@Dont_click_this_profileeim sick of seeing you. You never write anything. Always squidwards house. Whats ur issue? Are u some weird scammer?
God forbid you get hassled while you destroy public spaces while "existing". Stop improperly dumping your grey water and piss, you ninny.
It looks so cozy!!❤
You say what are you doing with your life ....Your living the DREAM .....ROCK ON
Little “parked on a slope” fix: Mount a small water level to the wall. Can be tiny. Can be cute. Very useful.
Oh, that's brilliant. That's why I didn't think of it haha.
I thought this too! Could even mount one with suction cups to the window.
You should install hidden cameras outside of your van. Stay safe and blessed.
I agree.
Definitely I have an extra that I’d send just need WiFi hotspot
I thought that was what was on the screen as she laid down 🤔🧐
@@nenew7974 pretty sure she was picking something to watch there
@@NanaNan1 Ring is currently being sued for its employees (and contractors) spying on people (especially women). Unless you host the servers yourself, never get a “Spy Camera”. If its connected to some else’s services/servers you are absolutely being watched without your consent.
I like how she is truthful .
I love that the bed expands out so she can cuddle up with her pooch.
gosh I wish this was an option 40 years ago. I knew one guy who lived in a van during the week while we were in college. He went home to the suburbs on weekends. Everyone thought he was a weirdo. I was jealous. It sounded so much better than living in residence or with a bunch of noisy roomates.
you kind of need an address with like mail going to it to do a lot of things in our society.
There's a guy that lives a homsteader lifestyle but still gets to use insternet and modern amenities whenever he wants.
What a time to be alive
@@JamesEvans2023.o box is $100 a year or get mail sent to a trusted friend / family member
Me too. Plugged into student lounge and used rec center bathrooms. Smart
@@JamesEvans2023you can pay for a PO Box. They are very cheap IIRC.
I'm a truck driver and I hated sleep in truck stops and it ruined my sleeping for life. I'm so proud of you that you don't have the worries or concerns I did. Stay safe out there.❤❤❤
Because of the noises ?
@@shizukagozen777 I’d imagine it’s more than just noise, especially if it’s ruined this persons sleep for life. I’ve only been to rest stops, not sure if they’re the same as truck stops but you definitely need to keep your wits about you. Lots of people up to no good
@@shizukagozen777 Got to watch out for those thirsty lot lizards.
@@Elise.9.9.9like what? Can you elaborate more because genuinely curious
@@scottishaidan well, there’s getting assaulted for starters. Getting robbed, human trafficking, having your vehicle tampered with when you’re using the bathroom or asleep, witnessing a crime, etc… there’s just certain locations that these things tend to take place more often than others and rest stops are one of them.
We need some galvanized square steel, some eco friendly wood veneers, and a few support screws that we borrow from our aunt and this is perfect
the 4 paws floof is like Mom i love You so patient watchin ❤❤🎉🎉
Not criticising the OP (you’re doing great!), but this must be terrifying. I never actually thought about how the vanfluencers sleep. You’re literally on the street. Stay safe ❤️
Hope she is a 2A enthusiast
@@alanaldpal950?
That’s where the pup would be very helpful. I know I feel a lot safer with a dog at home. Best alarm system around. But I definitely couldn’t do van life
Dude, there’s no way. The amount of bad things that can happen while you’re in your most vulnerable state… there’s no way my brain would let me be comfortable doing that lol
@@klarebear1241Then you haven’t lived in the hood cause it’s the same here you get ptsd. I rather do vanlife in a nice area then live in my apt in the bad areas like I do now.
This isn't for everyone but you're doing what is best for you - you're clean, organized and you are actually taking care of your mind, body and soul. Do you and you'll continue to be at peace and happy!
Love this comment so much.
@@ReigningLitha Thank you and am just saying what it is...
@@maxinepeel7057 I agree with Reigning Litha. Your comment brought a much needed smile to my face.
@@DirdyJoker I aim to please...lol.. But honestly - we must do what works for us and not everyone else. Thx.