Revealing my BIGGEST Van Build REGRETS!
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You could get an Air Fryer, which is basically a mini fan oven ! Then you can power it off your inverter or a small ecoflow powerstation.
I just started to watch this video and already ROTFL - other youtubers confess, they regret gettin a too small van, Ame regrets NOT getting a golden sink - what a gem - do I have to repeat how I adore this muse-girl :) I just wish she posted the videois more often, how it used to be in the old good days - like last year :)
hahah thank you!! I'm getting back in the swing again :) xxx
Ame, plumb the new pipe and mixer in, it'll be fine, it won't leak!
The luxury of a mixer is so sublime you'll wonder why you hesitated!
Cover your wood counter with sticker vinyl. It’ll cost probably less than £5 to do all your counter and it’s waterproof and wipe able and absolutely gorgeous. You could get a golden one or my favourite that I use is a white and grey and gold marble ❤🎉
0:25 "I built the van myself". So who cares if there are a few regrets, it's a very impressive, beautiful project and a job well done.
It's ok to review your work and try to improve upon your success.
There are a few of us. This was one of her best videos ever. You can learn a lot from someone telling you after a few years what they regret and what they would change.
Ame forever. Your personality, your elocution is overwhelming, hilarious at times which makes you more adorable. You make life less boring with your humour to see us through the weeks. Glad to see your mum back on the road after her untimely illness, a big relief for you and your dad. love your vlogs, keep them coming. 🦘🦘🤠
Buying an awning is good investment for the unbearable hot days, and a magnetic-closure anti-mozzie net fitted around the door frames will bring in a cool breeze to keep your van's interior nice and chill. A tap mixer is invaluable! It's simply wonderful to shower under, and these mixers aren't too expensive if you shop around. I'm so pleased and relieved your dear mum is well again. Best wishes, Wendi. 🌻
Loads of mad respect for your van build. It's Glorious. And it's always a wonderful treat to see you doing well.
Soooo happy to hear your mommy is better. Keep smiling you are so lovely.
An air fryer oven, small generator, dc plug in fridge, maybe a minimal wattage hot water heater would be more bearable? You need these upgrades to make your lifestyle much more manageable. ❤
I used a Bosch water heater--and it is perfect at holding the pre-set temperature, I still included a mixing tap--but I never needed it. I do not know what sort of gas heater you have--but the Bosch spun up a little turbine and lit itself when one turned on a tap, and it used very little gas for the heat it produced. Battery heated hot water systems are just a waste of time, space and and battery.
Cooking indoors means using an absorbing range-hood. One has to learn not to bump one's head on it, and I replace the paper towels that absorb the grease in them once in a while--and yes--the sound of the fan IS annoying--but it keeps the galley clean and grease-free.
I had TWO Engel battery operated bin type refrigerators--one set as a freezer, one as a refrigerator. I later added another refrigerator--an el-cheapo 240 volts K-Mart job I think I paid one hundred dollars for it--and it has worked perfectly for YEARS through an inverter fed from the main battery bank. All of my electric fans in the vessel or camper use the same invertor, 500 watts is any amount, but I do have a 2000 watts one as well if anyone needs to run a hair dryer or an air fryer. I have in total five hundred ampere-hours of LiFePO4 batteries, a 200 and a 300, NOT wired together, but separately loaded.
Air conditioning I did have, but it ran from AC power whenever it was available, or through a Honda generator. I could sleep through the sounds of my little Honda--but my friends' generators were by comparison extremely loud and bloody annoying.
If one wishes to put in an air conditioner, the ones using their own output to cool the refrigerant are WOEFULLY inefficient, so you will need to set up an exterior on roof or somewhere outside heat exchanger for the coolant. Also one needs to have a discharge or collector for the condensed water--often ten or more litres a day--excellent for washing hair.
For the shower situation, you could get a collapsible bucket and one of those USB dunk in shower systems. I use one of those when I am out car camping on weekends to rinse of my bike and take quick showers.
They work very well, takes little space and you can make sure the water temp is perfect before you start showering :)
Hi Ame, buy an air fryer for your van it’s as good as an oven. Slow cookers are good too. Tile your work tops u can get such lovely mosaic tiles. When you’re driving put your katana wrapped in a towel in your shower, less chance of breaking then. Have a great weekend love to your mum & dad. Lisa xxx ❤❤❤
Life’s supposed to be Magical - Ame 2024 😂 🔥
Life is magical correct 💯 precent 👍
You always put a smile on my face. Thank you so much.
XL Katana is quite beautiful and cannot easily be faulted ... except that she may take up the very space that would accommodate a small air fryer. And guess what an air fryer is a brilliant substitute for ... that's right ... an oven! Roast chicken, roast parsnips, roast potatoes ... all things that I cooked today perfectly in my air-fryer! 👍
Hello (from Ohio,USA),
I just recently found your channel. I appreciate the glimpses you share with us into your life and your insights. You have a wonderful sense of humor, self awareness and expression.
Your appearance reminds me of Brigitte Bardot. (Yes, I'm old enough to remember her when she was about your age).
Even more amazing is what you've accomplished!
Although, it seems like that lifestyle might be a little lonely, I hope I'm mistaking..
I have a lot of catching up to do with your videos so maybe i am speaking out of turn, but I hope your not sad, especially since you make me smile with your humor.
I hope that telling you this conveys to you that i appreciate your work, from the building of the van to the sharing of your quiet moments when you include us with the wonderful views you drive to.
Thank you!
PS- I haven't regretted watching this video... Of course I'm only about 5 minutes in. :)
In Texas we have a saying: "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." So I concur with your choice not to mess with Gloria's plumbing to remedy your shower situation since you've gone two years with no leaks. Why risk problems?
still no idea why she can't run the heater a little less and have 40C water?
@@Nebbia_affaraccimieiIt might just be a limitation of her hot water heater. I'm not sure if she said what type she has, but im guessing it has a limited temperature range. Not sure what else she uses the hot water for, so maybe constantly having to adjust it based on what your doing might be inconvenient also.
Love your honesty and your sincerity. Inspired by your determination and ability to laugh at yourself when life throws you lemons. Keep doing what you are doing. It’s working! 😊
Polyurethane is said a superior wood treatment for floors. Usually though the crack filling, and sanding is done first then three to four coats of oil base, not water base has best results. Great channel!
You are 100% an inspiration to SO MANY PEOPLE. Thank you so much for your wonderful adventures.
Always look forward to your videos! Happy to hear your mom is doing well!❤
☆AME☆ you are "van life's" most glamorous and beautiful spokesperson 😊 great video ❤
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I think you have one of the best van plan I've seen
You are such an amazing young woman! You did an incredible job with Gloria.
With everything in life there will always be new upgrades & updates... It's just a live & learn thing hun.. Don't put don't you ever feel unproud for all you done & all you put into Gloria, because you've done it an amazing job. ❤🥰😘😘😘
Girl you are living the dream. Out on your own seeing, experiencing, and learning every day congratulations
I don't know how hard it would be to do but maybe you could do the counter in wood but put a clear resin coat on top. Never done that before but that might give you the beauty of the wood and being easier to clean. I love the wood look in your van.
Ame, I was having a really stressful day today, then I seen your post and I just want to thank you Darlin, you put a BIG SMILE on my face! Seems we all have those days when nothing wants to go right, thank GOD your still out there posting these wonderful videos, they really just make my day and always puts a smile on my face. Have a truly wonderful weekend and I look forward to seeing your pretty face next friday. Love you Girl :)
Those are really valid points. Will keep those in mind in my build. thanks for the sharing.
Ame ; this is your channel , but I want to say how relieved i am that your mum is okay now . Their channel has had a veritable deluge of comments.
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You have the cash , you need a new , beautiful van!
Dear Ame, hot air goes up because the cold air is heavier. One little advice; put a skylight with an insect screen on top of your van which, ofcourse you can open and close. Next to that you can add some small fans to it. Just to get more air- circulation in the van to make it a tiny bit more comfortable for you. Now you might wonder the heat might disappear in the winter, but you can keep most in with a black window - cover which someone sewing magnets in or something likewise. It is just an idea, I don't know your budget, and I don't wanna know aswell, anything, but it doesn't have to be that expensive. As being said, only an idea.......
I have roof vent/fan and several fans but when it’s hot it simply moves hot air around. Even with all the doors open and parked in the shade! Australia gets hot☹️
@@allegrosotto2126 I haven't said it would cool the van..... 😉 Circulation is more healthy, whether the air is cold or warm. Besides, you will, regardless the weather, notice the difference when you leave it open for a night for example. 😉
Thank you beautiful Ame for dharing your journey and what has worked for you, keep shining girl 😘❤️
Upgrading the van would be fun to watch Ame. New fridge, countertop and oven. That be nice for sure. You know those stick on tiles? Could use those for a back splash for cooking. Can even make it temporary. Use it only when your cooking. Like removable and easy to clean. Maybe put them on a board shaped as the window. So its like a tile window cover for when your cooking.
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You always brighten up my day.
I LOVE how you built Gloria!!!
Good to see a new video from you, I was wondering where you were. Great video Ame.
Ame you did a great job on your van. I just purchased a trailer with a shower. It's in a resort and campground. My biggest concern is the glass door on my shower. Don't like glass doors near a shower. I agree, A/C, and a big fridge are a bonus! Good video Ame!
Aloha Ame, Great to see your smile again 😊. Thanks for the info. It's great to know the do's and don'ts. Have a great weekend
Hello Ame girl, looking awesome and great to see you again. Now that things are starting to get back to "normal" it's SO good to see your mother is getting back up and around again. I was on pins & needles for a while there. I sure am glad that they didn't have to do the medically induced thing, those don't usually turn out so good.
Anyways, IT'S AME IN A VAN TIME AGAIN WAAHOO!!!! Lol!😂 Thanks again Ame.❤❤
What about a splash guard you can buy to put around the stove (they fold up)? Not sure if it sticks to wood, but they have contact paper people use to DIY their countertops. Also, a command strip under Katana to prevent her from falling and breaking again :)
Nice to see an almost "Ame" vid for a change.
Been with you since the beginning and actually miss what you once posted. Much more real and not geared towards being a thirst trap as it is now.
Hope all continues to be prosperous for you, hope you find your path back to the real you.
Much love ❤
❤❤❤ Hey, great advice! I’ll be buying a Sprinter 170” with high roof AWD in a year and building it out. So, thanks for your personal take on must have things!
Hey Ame, looking well 🫶🏻 thank you for advice from your experience and perspectives. Hoping Gigi is well too ❤🐶
So relatable. A real life Cinderella, so humble. I can't find any toxic vibes in you unlike others. That's when beauty and heart are perfectly combined. Bless you sweetie.
Love it. Buying an XL statue of her to memorialize her life. Brilliant!
Thanks Sweet Ame for your very informative video. I enjoyed this very much as you spoke from first hand experience. Gloria's enchantment came about because she was built by an amazing, talented, and magical woman! Built to your idealistic standards, and you produced an outstanding extension of your imagination. I would enjoy seeing you do another build with your knowledge that you have gained, but maybe it's also time to move on to other aspirations that you have. Appreciate you Ame, and may your future blossom to new heights! Love you much 💯🙏💞🌹🌹
WRT the shower situation, an easy way round that would be to buy a portable camping shower (they’re cheap but surprisingly effective) and fit it into your shower space permanently or as and when required. You’d have to draw water from a bucket rather than your main water tank but that means you could have the water at the desired temperature before showering. If you stop the shower while lathering up, you’d have more than enough water to for a good shower. Most of them are USB rechargeable and easy to stow away when not in use. I’ve showered that way a few times (and I’m 6’2”) without any issues. Hope it helps.
On the tap issue;
I used to have a swivel and loved it. Look for one that can screws into your tap. Get it.
An interim idea is to use a spoon to direct the steam.
Building a van right now, so thanks for your great advice! I’m an Australian touring musician, so hearing you on the air-conditioning! You rock, happy trails!
"A Massive" wealth of information ... Ur a gem Ami never change.
Your the best show on TH-cam. I really enjoy watching.
Hello from France !! Your videos are so cool ❤ hope you will continue for long time
Amazing video as always Ame ☺❤
Happy Friday Ame ❤
I think van life is great. Sometimes its great to just take a break, settle down with real people and be social in a 2 way conversation. I hope you find life beyond staring at a recorder... even though you express high energy, I sense you are lonely within. Be safe and be happy Ame. Don't take this the wrong way, just expressing what I see.
And how on earth do you come to that conclusion. What a ludicrous statement.
@@stevejohnson5014 Call me psychic or a physiologist... pick one. Have a good rest of the week.
@@stevejohnson5014 Call me psychic or a psychologist... pick one. Have a great and awesome day.
Really good advice here - agree with everything you suggested. Nice one Ame.
Goodness Gracious Gorgeous Gloria and Amy - Thank you for your fun easy going videos, they make me smile - sometimes
Simply awesome as always roll on summer happy Easter x
Compressor fridges are awesome. Perfect for running on solar setup. Low energy usage. Got myself a new 130liter one just this week. In my last van I used 100 liter one. Indel b is the brand. 😊👌
Hi Ame, i saw another van lifer who lives in a mini van and she uses an air fryer and said it is enough, she does everything she would do in an oven.
Just a thought. Have you ever tried using a frying pan with one of those clear glass lids that you can buy separately. They save oil spitting everywhere, hold heat and make the food cook more evenly and in it's own steam to some extent and therefore a faster than usual and it acts a little bit more like an oven. There's usually a little air bleed hole at the top and you just have to match the size to your pan. It means a bit more cleaning but less bench cleaning. And I love the way it holds in more moisture when cooking meat.
Apart from a lid, she can also use a round sputter mesh...
A 40 inch shower pan was the first thing I laid in my van. Everything else was build around that. Airhead compost toilet is in there as well.
Have no regrets, it was your first built sans any formal education on van builds for living. Use non-stick cookware and eliminate the oil. Oil does the same thing in apartments if you cook with them. That is, oil will eventually be on every surface in the apartment. When one needs oily food just order them as takeout.
i follow you for years and your videos is never disappoint me and it's time for a new van😊
Yay for Charlotte getting well. You are going to like the new vid style with your dad. It was fun to watch you practice intro. Yip
Cool video ❤your vibe an personality nothing compares to you keep on keeping on
It was a nice shoot.Thank you for your effort.
Maybe this has been suggested and you have a reason for not wanting to do this, but why not get a solar shower and mix the water to the temp you like, then hang it where you hang your chandelier? If you start with the cool water and gradually add hot, it shouldn't harm the bag. I got a cute canvas shower bag from Wild Republic, and I love it! I even modded mine to have a hose, which is nice. You could put a little hook in the wall to hold the shower head, and gravity should feed it nicely.
Oh, and.. the shower head is gold. 😏 JUST sayin' 😂❤
Ame that was amazing girl thank you.
Thanks a million, Ame, for sharing information about your height. Since the first day (which was a week ago) of following and watching your videos religiously, I've been dying to know how tall you are. Not because I'm obsessed with you (though you're absolutely gorgeous), but because I wanted to know how you could possibly fit on that tiny bed. It was such a relief to know that it was just an honest mistake and that you're not petite enough to fit on that tiny bed, sleeping diagonally! 🤣🤣😂😂 That was gold. I want to do the same and follow in your footsteps. This specific video was one of the best and most informative ones, and I thank you for making it. I hope you'll find a way soon to redesign a more spacious bed, a more practical shower, and of course, a nice oven with a coated countertop 😍😍
Nice to see your video have not seen any for quite some time hope things are good with you Gigi and family looking forward to many more videos take care of yourself and be safe😊
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Did a great job building it ❤
Ame,
We are here for you, enjoying the videos but also not worried if you take some time off, the spring weather is here and we look forward to any walkabout videos you get dressed up for.
Hope you are doing well! 🤙🏿
Happy to see the guitar has made yet another cameo appearance.
Ame - you can solve your kitchen tap issue by adding a 360° Flexible Faucet Extender Bendable Kitchen Sink Tap Spray Head Attachment. You remove the end which unscrews as you showed and simply screw in the flexible extension. It can spray or give normal flow and will allow you to direct the jet to all parts of your sink.
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I’m watching you, you so pretty 🤩 thanks for sharing the video about your van building such a talented woman 👍
watched your video for the first time and this is amazing 🙌
"Life's supposed to be mystical and magical" Thanks Ame xx and your Katana is great.
appreacte these types of videos, hope you continue the post on youtube for as long as you enjoy, enjoy your weekend !
Hi Ame, despite the regrets that you mention, you should rightly be proud of yourself for building Gloria to your own design. No matter what we do, there are always some regrets along the way, things that could have been done differently. Thank you for sharing some very practical points too. Just one suggestion ..... have you thought about an air fryer? They are great but don't go for one that is too cheap. ❤
Excellent insight......I'm using your input for a loft renovation.
There are tabletop ovens: tiny 9L 700W and larger 20-30L 1400W. Your inverter needs to supply more than 700W or 1400W. Ovens switch on and off. The average power is about half. If you use the 9L for half an hour it would use 3.3% of your battery capacity. The larger ones about double that.
You need a microwave oven! Also, if you want an AC, then you should have a small generator installed under the body which would be great for running your microwave. Good for charging your batteries too.
I think you must keep your old Katana, that is the stuff of memories. The new one has already "imposed" itself on you, but it will never be able to replace the memories.
Nice to relax with you again
Ame you are generous and talented about DIY in van so fantastic.
baybee!! lookin good.. as always
Amazingly impressive in authenticity from humbled beginning to a now beautiful complex in all her wonderful incredible creativity journey of life...wow ..did i mention your modelling beautiful looks... have a great year and thankyou..
14:00-14:05 yeah we life in tropical archipelago understand what you mean by hot condition perfectly...we use always fan and air condtioner 👍👍👍 😊😊😊😊
Great video and great tips
You did a great job doing it your way. You are a beautiful Woman Safe travels Ame ❤🎉
I just watched the video on DualEx TH-cam channel from 6 months ago, where he showed how to build a bed, without having to move everything out of the way each day, in order to utilize it. He seems to be incredibly gifted with van builds, in case you ever build another van, and would like inspiration from a natural, and very detailed craftsman.
Love the hair color 🙌🏽
Welcome back
Hi Ame, that was a good video, you touched on all the important features. I'm so impressed by you that you built that yourself and maintained it so well. I love watching your videos and shorts. I never miss any. I have your calendar and I love it. Those pictures are awesome. I'm glad your mum is doing well now, hope your father and Gigi are well also. Much love from Massachusetts. I look forward to your next video. Take care, be safe. xo Dawn
Thanks for the heads up sis. I'm very seriously looking to begin van life in my retirement
Looking good!!
Katana regenerated, like the Doctor. New body, same eternal spirit.