Insanely great advice for more than just van life. Most people will never follow a dream or career path because they don't know when or how to start. "WHERE do I even point my feet to take that first step? Even if I knew what direction to take my first step, WHEN do I take it?" Take that first step...in ANY direction...NOW. Sometimes...most times actually...your first steps are in the wrong direction. That's how you figure out the "right" direction. But you never figure out the right direction without taking the first "wrong" step. "I want to start a podcast but I don't know how or where to start." Literally hit record on your phone and start talking about a subject. It will be terrible. It will sound so bad you never want to try again. But now you know where to improve. Now you learn how and where to focus. Now the journey has officially begun. You just had to take that first "wrong" step. Great video. New sub.
So happy to hear you are going 4X4 and not quitting Vanlife! I was also happy to hear that you love Vanlife as I really enjoy your exploits, your laugh and beautiful photography!
Hey good news that your adventures will continue. My wife (glenda the magnificent) and i watch your travels with a cup of coffee in the morning. I like your “ let’s try that out” spirit. You are an exceptional person. Inspiring. There are challenges in life that humans can overcome. Glad you are enjoying and thriving on the journey. We have been fixing up an old rv and will go on some adventures too. Bert - an old guy from southern oregon
I'm 77 and have always had 4x4's until my Promaster. So I definitely understand wanting a 4x4! Your van is so lovely. You did a great job. The next owner will love it
YOU are really a HOOT YOUNG LADY im 67 years young and back in the day we didnt experience things such as van life So I really enjoy your adventures and your conversations GOOD LUCK ON YOUR NEW RIG AND SAFE AND FUN TRAVELS
Very nicely done - the tour … but especially the build ... wow! Congrats on the sale, and good luck with your next project. Hope your time away from TH-cam is short-lived. Will miss your infectious sense of humor and many quips that often bring spontaneous laughs and smiles to this viewer.
Hey Anna! Long time watcher, first time commentor here. Loved and appreciated the tour but your co-star, the fork, did it for me. Glad to hear you're just upgrading lol.
For as much as you struggled to make this video… it turned out really, really well done. Even the commercial was well done! Can’t wait to see what the next build entails.
Please keep on producing output. I look forward to each episode, I like the 'natural' presentation/ comments to the scripted comments from others. You're a breath of fresh air in an otherwise mundate existance. Thanks D
Toyota?! Whatever it is, I’m excited to see what your next rig is! I also like how my favorite TH-cam channels are turning towards 4x4 adventures! I wish you nothing but the best, and a future filled with joyous adventures!
Welcome to My Shoebox Kingdom... Haaa. OMG. Great line... The rest of your vlog has me in stitches....the pretty girl talking into a fork ...cat got your tongue?? I would love to take your van....if you came with it Seriously...I'm hoping you get a good buyer... And can't wait to see what you get ...can't wait to follow your adventures in 2023. And on and on... You are the best of the best 🙏 Keep on trucken girl ❤️
Ummm, that first piece of advice was well timed! I've been trying to narrow down when to leave for my first big trip. (two months, very soon, but no solid date I can settle on) I just purchased a power source I didn't think I'd manage getting for this trip, but that meant "postponing" the initial date I had in mind despite knowing it was probably a bit overly ambitious. I was feeling it was late, but also find that a few things are aligning now combined with the feeling of starting late AND knowing there is no "late" at the same time. It's motivating while the "right" date seems to be narrowing itself! First step is simply "South" from Northern Vt for about a day and a half or until the air doesn't hurt my face! Also- Your van is-was?!- Awesome! I suppose I could accurately still say "is", but I assume it is awesome for someone else now.
Good for you Anna, variety is the spice of life and you’ve already proven to yourself that the lifestyle works for you and this is a great natural progression! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🏻👍🏻👊🏽
“The perfect van does not exist”. Well said about most things in life! I just bought a 2017 Sprinter 4x4, love it and will keep improving it along the way.
Congratulations on the van sale and thanks for posting this tour and update. I was wondering what had happened. Good luck with your new home acquisition. Looking forward to whatever adventures you find with it (build/no build/exploring/life). I hope you had a merry Christmas and happy holidays!
I still think you had one of the best builds out there. But yes a 12 V fridge with freezer is an easy replacement. Gel batteries are smart since you were below freezing a lot. Good luck on the next adventure!
Anna, your journey so far has been inspiring. I hope for you the best in the next adventure, and I look forward to coming along for the ride as it were.
When you first said that you were selling your van I got sad. Sad because I thought you were giving up Van life and I couldn’t follow you😢 I’m happy that you’re moving on to a 4x4 van and I’ll see more of your adventures 🤙🏽💕
At this point that video is out the van has been sold already. Great, now the next conversion can start! Hope, you got the price you wanted and will find the next rigg soon and at comfortable conditions (if not even happend already). Wish you a good start into the next year and a very succesful and peaceful 2023! 👍🏻
Hey Anna, I started watching you at your beginnings when you were building your bed, as I was wondering about using the same Ikea supports for my build. I like your simplicity and the way you evolved in your personal life, vanlife and with the channel. You are inspirational and I cannot wait for your new adventures. Greetings from Belgium 🇧🇪 😘😘😘
Wow, again sorry still catching up on the channel as it is new to me. Love the tour and what you have done / accomplished! Makes me dream of course in the meantime so thank you very much for the adventures!!! Looking forward to the future amd whatever it holds!
Congratulations on selling your van. I hope you had a fantastic Christmas and I'm looking forward to watching your new adventures in the new year. Take care and drive safe 🤗
Brains and beauty too! You mentioned wanting larger water tanks… I built a portable sink for my industrial loft with 15 gallon tanks (2x fresh water barrels, 1x gray water horizontal tank on wheels) Disadvantages: Cannot be easily cleaned, very heavy to move, necessitates chemical additives to prevent black mold buildup. And in a van - stationary water tanks will need an exterior RV hookup of some sort. Your water tank design is a better solution as the tanks can be easily cleaned, filled, or replaced. And with the sink positioned at the side door, it would be possible to drain the gray water directly outside with a valve going through the bottom of your cabinet and through the step-up plate. (My van is a Ford where this is very easy.) For overland adventure - look into filtering systems of untreated local water. Then, you have no limitations on your travel. Best regards, Kaz
I’m looking forward to your new adventures! I absolutely love your handheld microphone. 😂 great van tour. Love the van. You’re going to love the flexibility you’ll have with the 4X4 van. ✌🏽❤️
Great tour! I hope you're getting a 5th gen 4runner for that 'Toyota reliability'.. although any of their truck or SUV line will serve you well. Much better than any P.O.S. Mopar ever could. I've been wanting a 4runner for trail riding & truck camping etc, so I have been looking into builds for them for a bit now. That's how I discovered @NoPerfectPlan 's channel .. She has a great setup and lives out of hers. I know you've already researched whatever you are getting yourself into, but it wouldn't hurt you to check out her build and equipment tour for yourself. Actually, watching her channel is how I recently discovered yours! Good luck!
😀 GO Anna! Kind of sad to see Van go, BUT I am sure you will be great in new 4X4 :) ALL THE BEST and satywarm and safe! HAD to LOL! Only you could make the Mike on a fork look so good !!! CHEERS :)!!
Loved watching your adventures even though my adventures are 180° out from yours. Mostly moving slowly through terrains that have all manner of rocks, critters & plants. Sometimes I travel on all fours. Way to go, you are Beautiful.
CONGRATULATION ON SELLING THE VAN! I LOVED your set up, great cooking set up and storage! Also, very creative mic holder HAHAHA So excited for your next build!!! CHEERS!
Congrats Anna, I've enjoyed watching your van journey, and some aspects of your build have made it into mine. 🙂.. I look forward to seeing your next chapters.
Been following along for a while Anna and wish you all the best for the next venture. Will miss your red fridge! PS. Went back and watched your sponsored portion ... sorry! x
It is absolutely awesome van. I thought you were going to go sailing since you learned how to sell. Hello from New Orleans we have free sailboats down here if you want one they require a little bit of work. However it is free like the wind
So glad.l became an Anna groupie. You are so special...bright as a hi beam headlamp, cute and squeaky clean...keys to a classy person. Fearless or foolhardy...you pick...you've been inspiring and selfless in your sharings....you welcomed us into your life to share your wins and commiserate with you when you give yourself boo boos. I'm a senior citizen...oh hell where'd the time go??? but young woman l've learned from you, platonically fell in love with you like a wonderful sister and friend. Reading the comments you typically get tells me you're loved. I will mourn the break but look forward to your reincarnation. I have no doubt the next edition of Anna will somehow better than before...have no idea how but l'm confident it will happen. Be safe and good to yourself. 🤗😘
Nice van tour! [however, it probably would have gone more smoothly if you used a salad fork instead of a dinner fork] Best of luck with Van Version 2.0.
Hi, hope you are having wonderful Christmas holidays, I am 64 and I wish when I was younger I would have to have to travel around in my own home. The only problem is I don't drive lol. Some people don't understand my choice of living in the country and not driving. I could never go back to city life left when I was 21 and never looked back. Now I am looking forward to selling my place and having a new adventures and upsetting my friends because I intend to live in more secluded. You may be wondering why I am telling you this. It is because you are helping me have the courage to not listening to others and do what is best for me. Thanks, good luck with your new adventures. Can't wait to see what they are. Hope the New Year is good to you.
Insanely great advice for more than just van life. Most people will never follow a dream or career path because they don't know when or how to start. "WHERE do I even point my feet to take that first step? Even if I knew what direction to take my first step, WHEN do I take it?"
Take that first step...in ANY direction...NOW.
Sometimes...most times actually...your first steps are in the wrong direction. That's how you figure out the "right" direction.
But you never figure out the right direction without taking the first "wrong" step.
"I want to start a podcast but I don't know how or where to start." Literally hit record on your phone and start talking about a subject. It will be terrible. It will sound so bad you never want to try again. But now you know where to improve. Now you learn how and where to focus. Now the journey has officially begun. You just had to take that first "wrong" step.
Great video. New sub.
The microphone on the fork is inspired!
Congratulations on selling your van, looking forward to the new build!
Have a Happy New Year!
Nats what i reckon tribute.
So happy to hear you are going 4X4 and not quitting Vanlife! I was also happy to hear that you love Vanlife as I really enjoy your exploits, your laugh and beautiful photography!
What an end of an era! Congratulations on selling the van and also congrats on the new adventure! 🎉
Hey good news that your adventures will continue. My wife (glenda the magnificent) and i watch your travels with a cup of coffee in the morning. I like your “ let’s try that out” spirit. You are an exceptional person. Inspiring. There are challenges in life that humans can overcome. Glad you are enjoying and thriving on the journey.
We have been fixing up an old rv and will go on some adventures too.
Bert - an old guy from southern oregon
I'm 77 and have always had 4x4's until my Promaster. So I definitely understand wanting a 4x4! Your van is so lovely. You did a great job. The next owner will love it
YOU are really a HOOT YOUNG LADY im 67 years young and back in the day we didnt experience things such as van life So I really enjoy your adventures and your conversations GOOD LUCK ON YOUR NEW RIG AND SAFE AND FUN TRAVELS
Very nicely done - the tour … but especially the build ... wow! Congrats on the sale, and good luck with your next project. Hope your time away from TH-cam is short-lived. Will miss your infectious sense of humor and many quips that often bring spontaneous laughs and smiles to this viewer.
You have the prettiest van of all
Hi Anna. Wheelbase is measured from the center of the rear axle to the center of the front axle. Bumper to bumper is OAL.
Hey Anna! Long time watcher, first time commentor here. Loved and appreciated the tour but your co-star, the fork, did it for me. Glad to hear you're just upgrading lol.
Haha awe thank you so much 🙂 yeah, just upgrading 👍
For as much as you struggled to make this video… it turned out really, really well done. Even the commercial was well done! Can’t wait to see what the next build entails.
Please keep on producing output.
I look forward to each episode, I like the 'natural' presentation/ comments to the scripted comments from others.
You're a breath of fresh air in an otherwise mundate existance.
Thanks
D
The way you talk and carry yourself now is amazing. Thank you for sharing your life. Best wishes
Toyota?! Whatever it is, I’m excited to see what your next rig is! I also like how my favorite TH-cam channels are turning towards 4x4 adventures! I wish you nothing but the best, and a future filled with joyous adventures!
I love that I watched all your vids when I found you a year ago. Feels like a full chapter and now onto the next!
Welcome to My Shoebox Kingdom...
Haaa. OMG. Great line...
The rest of your vlog has me in stitches....the pretty girl talking into a fork ...cat got your tongue??
I would love to take your van....if you came with it
Seriously...I'm hoping you get a good buyer... And can't wait to see what you get ...can't wait to follow your adventures in 2023. And on and on...
You are the best of the best 🙏
Keep on trucken girl ❤️
Just checking in. I hope that you are all good
Love your fork microphone!
For your next build, consider adding small cutouts to your mattress platform. That will help avoid moisture buildup below the mattress.
Ummm, that first piece of advice was well timed! I've been trying to narrow down when to leave for my first big trip. (two months, very soon, but no solid date I can settle on) I just purchased a power source I didn't think I'd manage getting for this trip, but that meant "postponing" the initial date I had in mind despite knowing it was probably a bit overly ambitious. I was feeling it was late, but also find that a few things are aligning now combined with the feeling of starting late AND knowing there is no "late" at the same time. It's motivating while the "right" date seems to be narrowing itself! First step is simply "South" from Northern Vt for about a day and a half or until the air doesn't hurt my face!
Also- Your van is-was?!- Awesome! I suppose I could accurately still say "is", but I assume it is awesome for someone else now.
You always make me smile ! Safe travels and good luck on your 4x4 search ;)
Good for you Anna, variety is the spice of life and you’ve already proven to yourself that the lifestyle works for you and this is a great natural progression! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🏻👍🏻👊🏽
I am glad you are continuing your travels. Happy New Year Anna and everyone.
Wishing you a Happy New Year as well! 🙂🎊
Best experience ever living in a van, it is always I've been dreaming of with my puppies here in Philippines
Talk about having a literal “fork” in the road. Thank you for the giggle and good luck to you, too! Merry Christmas sweetie🎄
Your sense of humor kills me.
The fork as a mic holder, epic!
The squeak in the cabinet door. Yup I added that for free🤣🤣🤣
“The perfect van does not exist”. Well said about most things in life! I just bought a 2017 Sprinter 4x4, love it and will keep improving it along the way.
You've got this Anna__ Forward and beyond!!!🙃
Congratulations on the van sale and thanks for posting this tour and update. I was wondering what had happened. Good luck with your new home acquisition. Looking forward to whatever adventures you find with it (build/no build/exploring/life). I hope you had a merry Christmas and happy holidays!
Thank you! 🤍🎊🙂 Wishing you happy holidays and wonderful new year!
I still think you had one of the best builds out there. But yes a 12 V fridge with freezer is an easy replacement. Gel batteries are smart since you were below freezing a lot. Good luck on the next adventure!
I miss you on utube
Anna, your journey so far has been inspiring. I hope for you the best in the next adventure, and I look forward to coming along for the ride as it were.
You and Roaming Reckless. New rigs, new different adventures. Looking forward to what your future in a 4WD rig entails.
When you first said that you were selling your van I got sad. Sad because I thought you were giving up Van life and I couldn’t follow you😢
I’m happy that you’re moving on to a 4x4 van and I’ll see more of your adventures 🤙🏽💕
At this point that video is out the van has been sold already. Great, now the next conversion can start! Hope, you got the price you wanted and will find the next rigg soon and at comfortable conditions (if not even happend already). Wish you a good start into the next year and a very succesful and peaceful 2023! 👍🏻
Anna, whatever you do, wherever you go, you will find happiness waiting there. Boldly travel on.
Congratulations Anna! I've watched you since the beginning and I can't wait to see your next adventure in your new 4x4!! Good luck and happy trails!!
Hey Anna, I started watching you at your beginnings when you were building your bed, as I was wondering about using the same Ikea supports for my build. I like your simplicity and the way you evolved in your personal life, vanlife and with the channel. You are inspirational and I cannot wait for your new adventures. Greetings from Belgium 🇧🇪 😘😘😘
Congrats Anna! -- next Chapter. Can't wait to see what you do and where you do it.... sharing your adventure.
I’m constantly amazed how she built out her own camper van…that is seriously impressive…and looking forward to how she builds the next rig out!
Oh thank goodness you are going to continue with Anna Uncharted. I love your videos! Carpe diem
I hope you still continue to film videos until you get your new van. I am living vicariously through you.... no pressure. 😁
Wow, again sorry still catching up on the channel as it is new to me. Love the tour and what you have done / accomplished! Makes me dream of course in the meantime so thank you very much for the adventures!!! Looking forward to the future amd whatever it holds!
So natural and unassuming....cant wait for what comes next!
Congratulations on selling your van. I hope you had a fantastic Christmas and I'm looking forward to watching your new adventures in the new year. Take care and drive safe 🤗
I can't wait to see where you go next Anna! Keep us posted!
Brains and beauty too! You mentioned wanting larger water tanks…
I built a portable sink for my industrial loft with 15 gallon tanks (2x fresh water barrels, 1x gray water horizontal tank on wheels) Disadvantages: Cannot be easily cleaned, very heavy to move, necessitates chemical additives to prevent black mold buildup. And in a van - stationary water tanks will need an exterior RV hookup of some sort.
Your water tank design is a better solution as the tanks can be easily cleaned, filled, or replaced. And with the sink positioned at the side door, it would be possible to drain the gray water directly outside with a valve going through the bottom of your cabinet and through the step-up plate. (My van is a Ford where this is very easy.)
For overland adventure - look into filtering systems of untreated local water. Then, you have no limitations on your travel.
Best regards, Kaz
🎉 looking forward to watching your new adventures ❤️
Happy new year. May your new year be full of 4 x 4 adventuring. Safe travels
Congrats on selling your van. Looking forward to your next rig and adventures.
good to hear you sold the Van , and getting a 4x4 van . Maybe you can get a 4x4 van with low ratio gears also , makes life on rough roads easier .
OMG, OMG....I absolutely love you. Please let me know when you are in Southern California! You - ROCK!
I am looking forward to your next one with your 4x4 rig!
I’m looking forward to your new adventures! I absolutely love your handheld microphone. 😂 great van tour. Love the van. You’re going to love the flexibility you’ll have with the 4X4 van. ✌🏽❤️
Took me a while before it hit me that you were filming the truck driving away but not driving it, bit sad but hey, new awesome adventures to come!
Amazing Anna
Happy New year
Happy trails
Happy adventures.
Your right ,the best time to start something is yesterday.
Can’t wait to see your new rig! Was a bit sad watching the van drive off into the sunset! XO
One book closed. One new book ready to open. Let the adventures begin.... or, umm.... continue!
Great tour! I hope you're getting a 5th gen 4runner for that 'Toyota reliability'.. although any of their truck or SUV line will serve you well. Much better than any P.O.S. Mopar ever could. I've been wanting a 4runner for trail riding & truck camping etc, so I have been looking into builds for them for a bit now. That's how I discovered @NoPerfectPlan 's channel .. She has a great setup and lives out of hers. I know you've already researched whatever you are getting yourself into, but it wouldn't hurt you to check out her build and equipment tour for yourself. Actually, watching her channel is how I recently discovered yours! Good luck!
the fork mic though....can't wait to see what's next! 🥰
I love the asmr sound lol. Good luck on your future ventures. Hope to see you soon on your next video.
Good Job. Simple and efficient. I like it.
Love the fork microphone!! Love how you keep it real. Congrats.
😀 GO Anna! Kind of sad to see Van go, BUT I am sure you will be great in new 4X4 :) ALL THE BEST and satywarm and safe! HAD to LOL! Only you could make the Mike on a fork look so good !!! CHEERS :)!!
So much energy you have. Go Anna!
Can't wait to see your new rig
Good Luck finding your new rig for your new adventures! 👍💕✌️😊
Congratulations! Can't wait for the next chapter!
Congrats..look forward to seeing the van tour of the new 4x4 in your future...
Loved watching your adventures even though my adventures are 180° out from yours. Mostly moving slowly through terrains that have all manner of rocks, critters & plants. Sometimes I travel on all fours. Way to go, you are Beautiful.
I kinda hope your next van is red because it’s been your look thus far. I love seeing that bright red in the woods or on snowy mountains ❤🥰
Healthy new year.....and new adventures!
Congratulations, Anna❣️ On to the next adventure.
CONGRATULATION ON SELLING THE VAN! I LOVED your set up, great cooking set up and storage! Also, very creative mic holder HAHAHA
So excited for your next build!!! CHEERS!
Lots of great examples and advice! Thank you!
Can’t wait to see what’s next!
Many more adventures to come
Blessings on your adventures Anna, going 4x4 just makes things safer as well. Thank you for sharing your experiences 🙂
Congrats on selling the van. Looking forward to seeing the next chapter, the 4X4 chapter.
you inspire us! greatings from Istanbul, Turkey, we love you and follow you
Have a Blessed 2023 Nice video
0:49 Luv that basement. Uh, I mean the garage. And thumbs upped for the... microphone fork 🍴🎤😉
Congrats Anna, I've enjoyed watching your van journey, and some aspects of your build have made it into mine. 🙂.. I look forward to seeing your next chapters.
She seems so light hearted in this episode
really looking forward to the next rig. You were one of the inspirations to get my 144" Sprinter
Thanks for the laughs of the tour. Love it. Take care.
I can not WAIT to see what you end up in. Thanks for you being you
Been following along for a while Anna and wish you all the best for the next venture. Will miss your red fridge! PS. Went back and watched your sponsored portion ... sorry! x
I just came for the bloopers. 😃
Thanks Looking forward to next adventure...Fork is classic
It is absolutely awesome van. I thought you were going to go sailing since you learned how to sell. Hello from New Orleans we have free sailboats down here if you want one they require a little bit of work. However it is free like the wind
awesome congrats!…looking forward to see what you come up with next
Hey Anna! You are more than good at this! I really enjoyed that one! I can't wait to see your next rig !!
I hope your new rig is RED!!! :) Anna in the big red van is just so perfect ❤
So glad.l became an Anna groupie. You are so special...bright as a hi beam headlamp, cute and squeaky clean...keys to a classy person. Fearless or foolhardy...you pick...you've been inspiring and selfless in your sharings....you welcomed us into your life to share your wins and commiserate with you when you give yourself boo boos. I'm a senior citizen...oh hell where'd the time go??? but young woman l've learned from you, platonically fell in love with you like a wonderful sister and friend. Reading the comments you typically get tells me you're loved. I will mourn the break but look forward to your reincarnation. I have no doubt the next edition of Anna will somehow better than before...have no idea how but l'm confident it will happen. Be safe and good to yourself.
🤗😘
Toyota ! Nice! Good luck Ana!
I'm going to miss that thing too! Can't wait to see the next rig. Happy holidays!!
Your the only van lifer worth watching everyone else seems like a SAG
Nice van tour! [however, it probably would have gone more smoothly if you used a salad fork instead of a dinner fork] Best of luck with Van Version 2.0.
Hi, hope you are having wonderful Christmas holidays, I am 64 and I wish when I was younger I would have to have to travel around in my own home. The only problem is I don't drive lol. Some people don't understand my choice of living in the country and not driving. I could never go back to city life left when I was 21 and never looked back. Now I am looking forward to selling my place and having a new adventures and upsetting my friends because I intend to live in more secluded. You may be wondering why I am telling you this. It is because you are helping me have the courage to not listening to others and do what is best for me. Thanks, good luck with your new adventures. Can't wait to see what they are. Hope the New Year is good to you.