For those still trying to become Nomads and having trouble finding an affordable van or motorhome don't give up. There are other alternatives that Bob has discussed... Dig through his forum and videos and you will find what you are looking for. Becoming a camp host might work for you? As a camp host you could use a hot tent and have your car which can give you the comfort you might want. Keep on keeping on and believe in yourself!
Thanks for the encouragement! Some of us have been working all through the pandemic and still dream of van life and seek a reliable and affordable vehicle when life aligns to go for it.
She did a great job on her van. I really like her simple and easy sink set-up and, I have been pondering several ways to build mine and I think I will use her idea. She looks like she is really enjoying herself, as does everyone Bob interviews. I wish her safe travels.
With both of my kids having been in scouts when they were growing up (and living in an area that knows hurricanes) I have an absolute TON of various camping equipment. I plan on doing my best to incorporate as much of it as possible when I get a van.
I love that you kept wide open space for your dog to truly lay out. So many people show a small spot for their large dog.. and i always feel so sorry for them. Love this.
No build is the best way to build for myself. Fast, easy and affordable. Love the simplicity. 💙 to the lady and good luck for the next steps of her life. Hello from France. 👋
Except I'm really trying to find the cheapest route to get my top done so I can stand up. I'm on disability and my husband left me because of that and I have no extra money, so I'm trying so hard to get everything together, I've been selling everything i personally own. I've been watching your show for 2 years and I've got so much useful info from y'all and I thank you from the bottom of my heart
Your ex wasn't worthy of you. Now you can live life on your terms. Keep moving forward, stay positive and it will all come together for you. You can do this Melissa!!
This woman has a great disposition. Her enthusiasm generates positive vibes. Great job with this build too. I watched this video and afterwards I felt a jolt of energy for my future traveling! Thank You Bob for this video! Cheryl Thank you for your home tour and sharing your experience with all that are watching!
This diy is a very nice home. I really like bringing the outdoors inside. Yes, it has inspired me bc I have always liked the windows over the closed in cargo vans.
We just want to be in a community that is as nice and helpful as we are. You can't choose your neighbors in a stix-n-brix neighborhood, so sometimes you end up next to a negative, hateful person that brings your whole life down. Life is too short for that kind of existence.
Wow! This is really a “cheap” way to go! I love that you put all the links to all the items you discussed in your description. If I ever go back to the Amazon, I’m taking one of those toilets with me! Great job, Cheryl, you have been very innovative!
Great build! I had a similar van, I also used Harbor Freight solar, well worth it. As for being in an accident, my van got T-boned by a dump truck and yes I lost a lot of stuff because it wasn’t fastened better.
The gallon for gray water under the sink takes up unnecessary space. I watched another vanlifer and he doesn't have any gallon for used water. Instead used water just goes out his van (ingenious). So all gallons in his van are clean water.
I have since learned this. LOL It is amazing what we think we need but find out later are just not practical. I have ditched the sink and just use the wash basin and toss method now.
Sheryl is a smart lady and doing what she wants to do and really enjoying it. I love that toilet and would like to order one if I knew where she got it. Thanks Bob for another great video. From Central Oklahoma
I really liked seeing Cheryl’s creative build, and listening to her no-nonsense style! She’s very practical and savvy and is sure to make this P.T. nomad lifestyle work well for her. I hope she’s able to sell her quilt shop soon and have one less responsibility on her plate. 👍😊☮️🌟
I'll get there eventually nomadding. I started out camping in my car because I could not afford hotel rooms. That was just sometimes on weekends. I loved it so much in a car I want to go to a van. I will be with a cat and a couple of dogs so I need a bit more space and also to take my jewelry making with me to sell.
Love her van easy build out and lots of space. I’m glad to hear nice things about Quartzite because I watched one TH-camr make comments that it is full of old white racist. I of course unsubscribed to her channel because of negativity. Everyone seems so friendly when you interview them. Thx for another great video.
I have a (likely dumb) couple of questions for anyone that can help. With vans like this, when you add the high top: 1. Can you still add a roof rack or something to have solar panels on the roof? or is it too tall if that is added? 2. How do you insulate the top inside? Or does someplace like Fiberine do that too? or is it needed? Thanks to anyone that can provide some insight:)
Hello cheryl, my name is Bonnie or Bonnie n Klyde on you tube. I to am from Washington state, the spokane area. Its nice to see a washingtonian on here. I think ur the 1st ive seen from Wa. Your van is great! Youve done a wonderful job with it. Maybe one day our paths will cross. Until then, Be safe, stay well and God bless !
Thanks Bob and Cheryl for the video. That is a really nice setup Cheryl. My wife and I talk about getting a van and doing a minimal build out. This certainly gave me some ideas.
I need more info about that sink set up! It looks really doable. Right now I just plan to use a collapsible tub that I rinse/wash out when I do the dishes and dump the gray water once the dishes are done. If I could have an actual gray water setup, that would likely be a heck of a lot easier, though.
What a Great video! Contents and the guest being so relatable make a great video, and Cheryl did her part! Super nice camp set up! Super nice lady! Enjoy your adventure!
She is able to have minimal stuff because she doesn't live in the van full-time. She packs what she needs for that trip when she leaves and then she comes home to her fully stocked house.
Great job on the build. Only thing I would change: get rid of the particle board-- it has formaldehyde in it. Wouldn't want to breathe in the off- gassed formaldehyde in that space.
Total Blackout Window Film: 100% Light Blocking Film with White Sides - Heat Resistant, Room Darkening, Static Cling Film for Privacy & Day Sleep - No Residue, Stops UV, Easy Removal (17.5 x 160 in.). Purchased on Amazon. Link in description of video.
Hi bob. Once again a super video. Love these types of vids. Vanlifers is beautiful. L.o.l. to you cody and brian. I would have to live in the city. Cant afford to travel. Sure would like to join a caravan to go to quatrsite ariz. Love this lady and her van. Im claustrophobic to. Nice van ang great set up. Need to see more of these vids. I need everything for including a hightop van. Got to stand up for sure. Start from scratch thing. The money is the problem. Low income. I dont think in texas allows tents in the city. I love the gammel lid and 5 gal. Bucket. Etc. Can buy absorbent at orelleys or auto zone. Pine pellets added. Bags etc. Better than black water tanks to dump. Stop by any trash can for dumping trash bags. No problem. Rent keeps going up in texas. My husband complains about staying in clothes all the time. Dress in a dozen clothes to stay warm in the winter. Sleeping to. We think and pray a lot for the homeless on foot. No car. Where do they hide from the weather and cops. The amount of ppl. Is growing sadly just in the u.s. we have a subcompact. Car. Mits. Mirage . no room. Front seats to let down for a bed. I would get 2 8 inch thick memory foam or 1 twin size. Cut it into. For us for a matress. Need back seat for a bit of insulation from the trunk space. Trunk for storage for clothes and things. This is hard to reduce the clothes amt. Need to double the layers for winter wear. Shoes what type for winter. How about insulating the whole car. With what. To stay warm and cool. All seasons. Windows to. Please reply. Dont have a emergency fund. It goes to rent monthly. Sad. When the lease is up in july. We can give a months notice to move in june. Will have time to get rid of everything i can. Not a lot tho. My husband has a 15 drawer tool chest. He is a painter and handyman. No jobs hourly or contracted. Just my soc.sec.check. got some 6 mo. Before emergency bills to pay. We are barely eating. Pinto beans rice. Hardly any meat to eat. Cant get help. Bad credit. Pandemic style hit. 2 sauce pans for cooking no skillet. Oven dont work. I prefer stove top cooking. Dont qualify for anything. My check is to much. Food or anything else. We both are alone. With each other. No family. One son only. He tries to help a little . his rent had been 1600.00 monthly. Apt. 1 bed. To me rent groceries etc. Keeps keeps going up cuz the owners want to make the money back they lost during the pandemic. They are stealing our money. They all have insurance. They dont loose anything. Not a lot anyway. Car ins. Ours is 206.00 monthly. Just renewed it. Car pay. 431.22. Rent 725.00 monthly. Thats half my check. Bad credit. Some good. At least the car was new 20 19. Mits. Mirage. Warranty out. We are struggling along with everyone else. My husband is 70 yrs. Old. Im 75 yrs. Old. He can work contracted. No calls tho. 3 yrs. Now. No calls. Bought a truck small. Then the pand. Hit. There is a repo. I cant work. No exper. No computer. Im from the old school. Oh. Ive got 15 yrs. Exp. As a. Assist. Apt mngr. Not hireing anywhere. Standing temp on my feet. A few bunions. Now i possibly have gallstones.
Longview Texas here. I do understand the pain about the bundle clothes to stay warm deal. Hopefully something will happen in your favor and you will be able to do the nomad way. You can have what you say so keep proclaiming the positive.
Oh my gosh, you need a change!!!! I will share some thoughts and you take what might help you. Put a car topper on the top of the car so husband can bring his tools along? Insulate with same stuff as a house, I recommend flexible Reflectix applied with aluminum tape. It is not expensive but I know you are one tight budget; ask for leftovers from local contractors or a local Habit For Humanity office or store. Expenses are much lower in other areas. Texas is wonderful but was hit with newcomers from the US and illegal invaders too fast for the state to adjust, so it is having growing pains....
I believe that I like the openness better. You can see all around you. I don't like closed in places. It's simple as well. It's not a bunch of complicated issues.
For those still trying to become Nomads and having trouble finding an affordable van or motorhome don't give up. There are other alternatives that Bob has discussed... Dig through his forum and videos and you will find what you are looking for. Becoming a camp host might work for you? As a camp host you could use a hot tent and have your car which can give you the comfort you might want. Keep on keeping on and believe in yourself!
How kind you are, Shaun Hall. Thank you.
Knock on doors with junkers outside, you never know who is holding onto something you value, seeking to get rid of it
A pickup truck with a large camper shell can be another option.
Been traveling up and down New Zealand, met a 93 year woman driving a Class B, totally amazing, sometimes when you get on the road you keep traveling
Thanks for the encouragement! Some of us have been working all through the pandemic and still dream of van life and seek a reliable and affordable vehicle when life aligns to go for it.
I love that she thinks outside the box function over form
Thanks for the shout out of my channel Cheryl. I loved meeting you when you were down in Southern California. Safe travels.
It’s great to see a passenger van that someone is living out of. So many builds are windowless boxes. Hers feels really open and comfortable.
Some of us need to be more stealth (less windows). I hv a 2013 Transit Connect, and I don't feel clostriphobic👍
2:41 but by😢
Windows leak air/heat. Easy to break into and also stealth.
She did a great job on her van. I really like her simple and easy sink set-up and, I have been pondering several ways to build mine and I think I will use her idea. She looks like she is really enjoying herself, as does everyone Bob interviews. I wish her safe travels.
Yes, so many thrift stores have night stands like that and it'd be very cheap to find a counter top.
With both of my kids having been in scouts when they were growing up (and living in an area that knows hurricanes) I have an absolute TON of various camping equipment. I plan on doing my best to incorporate as much of it as possible when I get a van.
It was her shower that impressed me. Absolute simplicity, with more space than most purpose built RV's provide.
I love that you kept wide open space for your dog to truly lay out. So many people show a small spot for their large dog.. and i always feel so sorry for them. Love this.
I think that was Bob’s dog, Cody 😀
That was Cody what a ham!
No build is the best way to build for myself. Fast, easy and affordable. Love the simplicity. 💙 to the lady and good luck for the next steps of her life. Hello from France. 👋
I like how she invested in a Hightop. That cd be a deal breakervwhen living in a van. Super neat
Except I'm really trying to find the cheapest route to get my top done so I can stand up. I'm on disability and my husband left me because of that and I have no extra money, so I'm trying so hard to get everything together, I've been selling everything i personally own. I've been watching your show for 2 years and I've got so much useful info from y'all and I thank you from the bottom of my heart
Your ex wasn't worthy of you. Now you can live life on your terms. Keep moving forward, stay positive and it will all come together for you. You can do this Melissa!!
I like how she set up her van. It looks light & airy. The 2 night stands for the kitchen counter is a great idea! Love it!
Foldable toilet - incredible!!!
This woman has a great disposition. Her enthusiasm generates positive vibes. Great job with this build too. I watched this video and afterwards I felt a jolt of energy for my future traveling! Thank You Bob for this video! Cheryl Thank you for your home tour and sharing your experience with all that are watching!
Love the windows of a passenger van + the high top. She's got everything she needs.
👀 I see your Thieves hand soap! So happy to see an “oily” friend on the road! ❤
Love that awning which makes her camping space special and cozy.
Excellent! Break free from the chains!
You can tell she's a quilter! She's generalized her talent in amazing ways- very impressive!
*Glad she’s enjoying herself*
This diy is a very nice home. I really like bringing the outdoors inside. Yes, it has inspired me bc I have always liked the windows over the closed in cargo vans.
Very good video interesting van
This summer I will be camping in my Subaru Impreza for months. I’ve done it before it’s awesome.
Between the high top and how she set up the bed, there's so much storage and a beautifully open space.
We just want to be in a community that is as nice and helpful as we are. You can't choose your neighbors in a stix-n-brix neighborhood, so sometimes you end up next to a negative, hateful person that brings your whole life down. Life is too short for that kind of existence.
"you can stand up"... Love it, lol😊
Driving stresses me out. Getting lost triggers my anxiety. I don’t get bored at home. I like having a routine. Nomads are a different breed.
She is so great. No pretense, bs, just function... The jack stand under the bed is so perfect!
Great build! Need to insert something between mattress and board to allow “breathing” or it will get bad...should google it.
Most economical shower solution I have seen!
Excellent interview and tour. Keeping it simple - this is my take away. ❤
Wow! This is really a “cheap” way to go! I love that you put all the links to all the items you discussed in your description. If I ever go back to the Amazon, I’m taking one of those toilets with me! Great job, Cheryl, you have been very innovative!
I really really really really really like the simplicity of her set up. This is what I have in mind.
I like how open and light it is.
These free spirits are very inspiring!
Great build! I had a similar van, I also used Harbor Freight solar, well worth it. As for being in an accident, my van got T-boned by a dump truck and yes I lost a lot of stuff because it wasn’t fastened better.
The gallon for gray water under the sink takes up unnecessary space. I watched another vanlifer and he doesn't have any gallon for used water. Instead used water just goes out his van (ingenious). So all gallons in his van are clean water.
I have since learned this. LOL It is amazing what we think we need but find out later are just not practical. I have ditched the sink and just use the wash basin and toss method now.
Like the set up, cheap and functional. Love the high top addition.
I love this kind of vids, I love vans because the green future is now
Ok, that collapsible toilet is really cool!
Regarding the collapsing toilet, how much body weight does it hold up?
@@KennethByers-w2j She said 300# but I've seen some similar to it that go up to 450#.
Thank u for sharing ur home...you did a super job...your a wonderful example for us. Some many ideas
I love these simple basic van builds!! ✌🏻
Sheryl is a smart lady and doing what she wants to do and really enjoying it. I love that toilet and would like to order one if I knew where she got it. Thanks Bob for another great video. From Central Oklahoma
I hope you got the update 😊 happy camping!!!
Another tour! My favorite kind of video. Would have loved to see how she cooks and how she uses her "garage" under the bed.
Her sewing skills would be a welcome thing in the van life community. She needs to get the word out and I bet she could make some pocket money.
Nice lady! Love her van! I always enjoy your interviews Bob!
I love her setup and she's giving me two or three ideas bless her
Great mentality 👏 "don't let things control your life" and yes, van life is habit forming 💓
I love this style of Cribs!
This is very nice! I love the nightstand idea for the counter build... and the windows. The floor jack hack is really clever! Happy camping. 😀
She's going to go full time, can't wait to see her 6 months from now. Great job 👏
Love your set up, Thank you for sharing your build.
Clever and thrifty! Well done.
Very smart lady with all her great ideas!
The nuts container is a game changer 😂 brilliant
Good job, smart van build.
Fellow Washingtonian Nomad here.
Safe travels!
Been missing you in van tours I love watching you do the van tours makes me want to really get out there and go and do it
Learned " commercial swivel " my 96 Aerostar needs that.
I really liked seeing Cheryl’s creative build, and listening to her no-nonsense style! She’s very practical and savvy and is sure to make this P.T. nomad lifestyle work well for her. I hope she’s able to sell her quilt shop soon and have one less responsibility on her plate. 👍😊☮️🌟
Where's your quilt shop?
Seriously :)
Grand Coulee WA. Quail Run Quilts
Great interview and tour Bob x
I'll get there eventually nomadding. I started out camping in my car because I could not afford hotel rooms. That was just sometimes on weekends. I loved it so much in a car I want to go to a van. I will be with a cat and a couple of dogs so I need a bit more space and also to take my jewelry making with me to sell.
Be safe out there, just don't trust no one who you just met. Safe trip.
I really enjoyed this video I love her high top it's amazing how her van seemed so much bigger
Love her van easy build out and lots of space.
I’m glad to hear nice things about Quartzite because I watched one TH-camr make comments that it is full of old white racist. I of course unsubscribed to her channel because of negativity. Everyone seems so friendly when you interview them.
Thx for another great video.
I have a (likely dumb) couple of questions for anyone that can help. With vans like this, when you add the high top:
1. Can you still add a roof rack or something to have solar panels on the roof? or is it too tall if that is added?
2. How do you insulate the top inside? Or does someplace like Fiberine do that too? or is it needed?
Thanks to anyone that can provide some insight:)
Hey Cheryl, when you said you were from Vancouver I had to reply. I’m from Abbotsford and looking for travel buddies in the future.
Actually, from Nothern Alberta, residing in Central Washington state.
She has all you need!
Such a sweet lady and she has some good ideas that I have made note of!
That's called a no build, build out.
Love it.
Hello cheryl, my name is Bonnie or Bonnie n Klyde on you tube. I to am from Washington state, the spokane area. Its nice to see a washingtonian on here. I think ur the 1st ive seen from Wa.
Your van is great! Youve done a wonderful job with it. Maybe one day our paths will cross.
Until then,
Be safe, stay well and God bless !
Thanks Bob and Cheryl for the video. That is a really nice setup Cheryl. My wife and I talk about getting a van and doing a minimal build out. This certainly gave me some ideas.
I like it when, with his experience, something is new to him. You never stop learning
Great 🏡. I've never seen a collapsible toilet...that is awesome. Love the nightstands being converted to kitchen cabinets & counter ❤
She has so much room, very nice.
Really liked what she did with her van. I think getting a low top and a fiber I even top makes so much sense. Great video Bob!
Love your home on wheels and how you take care of your doggie.
Became a part timer with no modifications in my current SUV well I did take the backseats out so happy to find you and can’t wait to watch this
I feel I belong to such life for myself.
Such a positive person, well done, enjoy
That potty gives sit still new meaning 😮 I love that Van though!!!
I need more info about that sink set up! It looks really doable. Right now I just plan to use a collapsible tub that I rinse/wash out when I do the dishes and dump the gray water once the dishes are done. If I could have an actual gray water setup, that would likely be a heck of a lot easier, though.
What a Great video! Contents and the guest being so relatable make a great video, and Cheryl did her part! Super nice camp set up! Super nice lady! Enjoy your adventure!
I luv what she did with the windows, very smart.
Nice job and she seems like a fun person to hang out with.
What is brand name of her collapsable toilet please ?
Wowku Portable Toilet, see link in description of video
Wowku...it's in the description and it was also on the screen while being shown
There are links in the video description for all the products, including the toilet.
Nice van and Cheryl is kind of cute.
This is one of my favorite videos in a while. I see myself in Cheryl. Can't wait to go.
They are happy!
Nice open area minimal stuff something many people appreciate. Would like more info on the collapsible basket.
She is able to have minimal stuff because she doesn't live in the van full-time. She packs what she needs for that trip when she leaves and then she comes home to her fully stocked house.
So many great ideas thank you Cheryl
I always love seeing these easy builds 👍🏼 Gives me lots of Great Ideas for next Van Build 🥰👍🏼 Great Video LOVE HER SET UP ❤❤ THANKS GUYS 🥰🪶
Thank you for sharing. Hope to meet you all one day. This is the way of life I'd like to live. Planning 🚐😁 safe travels
Great job on the build. Only thing I would change: get rid of the particle board-- it has formaldehyde in it. Wouldn't want to breathe in the off- gassed formaldehyde in that space.
Absolute lovely nomad spirit and van. I watched the whole video.
Really love the simplicity of this setup.
Nice van
What was name of white vinyl coverings on windows? Where did you get them?
Advise that you strap down your refer and night stand cabinet.
Total Blackout Window Film: 100% Light Blocking Film with White Sides - Heat Resistant, Room Darkening, Static Cling Film for Privacy & Day Sleep - No Residue, Stops UV, Easy Removal (17.5 x 160 in.). Purchased on Amazon. Link in description of video.
The link is below the description.
Hi bob. Once again a super video. Love these types of vids. Vanlifers is beautiful. L.o.l. to you cody and brian. I would have to live in the city. Cant afford to travel. Sure would like to join a caravan to go to quatrsite ariz. Love this lady and her van. Im claustrophobic to. Nice van ang great set up. Need to see more of these vids. I need everything for including a hightop van. Got to stand up for sure. Start from scratch thing. The money is the problem. Low income. I dont think in texas allows tents in the city. I love the gammel lid and 5 gal. Bucket. Etc. Can buy absorbent at orelleys or auto zone. Pine pellets added. Bags etc. Better than black water tanks to dump. Stop by any trash can for dumping trash bags. No problem. Rent keeps going up in texas. My husband complains about staying in clothes all the time. Dress in a dozen clothes to stay warm in the winter. Sleeping to. We think and pray a lot for the homeless on foot. No car. Where do they hide from the weather and cops. The amount of ppl. Is growing sadly just in the u.s. we have a subcompact. Car. Mits. Mirage . no room. Front seats to let down for a bed. I would get 2 8 inch thick memory foam or 1 twin size. Cut it into. For us for a matress. Need back seat for a bit of insulation from the trunk space. Trunk for storage for clothes and things. This is hard to reduce the clothes amt. Need to double the layers for winter wear. Shoes what type for winter. How about insulating the whole car. With what. To stay warm and cool. All seasons. Windows to. Please reply. Dont have a emergency fund. It goes to rent monthly. Sad. When the lease is up in july. We can give a months notice to move in june. Will have time to get rid of everything i can. Not a lot tho. My husband has a 15 drawer tool chest. He is a painter and handyman. No jobs hourly or contracted. Just my soc.sec.check. got some 6 mo. Before emergency bills to pay. We are barely eating. Pinto beans rice. Hardly any meat to eat. Cant get help. Bad credit. Pandemic style hit. 2 sauce pans for cooking no skillet. Oven dont work. I prefer stove top cooking. Dont qualify for anything. My check is to much. Food or anything else. We both are alone. With each other. No family. One son only. He tries to help a little . his rent had been 1600.00 monthly. Apt. 1 bed. To me rent groceries etc. Keeps keeps going up cuz the owners want to make the money back they lost during the pandemic. They are stealing our money. They all have insurance. They dont loose anything. Not a lot anyway. Car ins. Ours is 206.00 monthly. Just renewed it. Car pay. 431.22. Rent 725.00 monthly. Thats half my check. Bad credit. Some good. At least the car was new 20 19. Mits. Mirage. Warranty out. We are struggling along with everyone else. My husband is 70 yrs. Old. Im 75 yrs. Old. He can work contracted. No calls tho. 3 yrs. Now. No calls. Bought a truck small. Then the pand. Hit. There is a repo. I cant work. No exper. No computer. Im from the old school. Oh. Ive got 15 yrs. Exp. As a. Assist. Apt mngr. Not hireing anywhere. Standing temp on my feet. A few bunions. Now i possibly have gallstones.
Longview Texas here. I do understand the pain about the bundle clothes to stay warm deal. Hopefully something will happen in your favor and you will be able to do the nomad way. You can have what you say so keep proclaiming the positive.
Oh my gosh, you need a change!!!! I will share some thoughts and you take what might help you. Put a car topper on the top of the car so husband can bring his tools along? Insulate with same stuff as a house, I recommend flexible Reflectix applied with aluminum tape. It is not expensive but I know you are one tight budget; ask for leftovers from local contractors or a local Habit For Humanity office or store. Expenses are
much lower in other areas. Texas is wonderful but was hit with newcomers from the US and illegal invaders too fast for the state to adjust, so it is having growing pains....
Did you try the #211 help line? Lots of resources available all across the US
Wow, she might have convinced me to get a high top!
I believe that I like the openness better. You can see all around you. I don't like closed in places. It's simple as well. It's not a bunch of complicated issues.
Another great video bob
Great job. Thank you for sharing your home on wheels.