I've been driving my 2004 Mazda MPV for 160,000 miles. I bought it off lease with 35k on it. It's been through 2 children, from spilled sippy cups to taking them to college. I've had to fix a few minor issues, but for a vehicle that's been paid off for 16 years, the expenses don't come close to what payments would be if I bought something newer. Here's to another 100k, knock on wood!!
Yeah, I watched the video earlier today where Ramona shared that coffee filter that sits on the mug, I wanted to see how it worked. Very cool, I like that. What a lovely comfortable chat you two had!
Thank you, wanderlustorbust! Are you a member of our Butterfly Tribe? Meetups are announced on our Facebook group for women who are interested in traveling and camping. It's for women only and I hope you can join us. It's a safe place to exchange information about nomad adventures, caravans and meetups. Butterfly Tribe Women Who Camp 💙 🦋 💙 facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share
@@ButterflyTracks I did join, two weeks ago! I'm not on fb and realized I'd have to so I would be in the loop! I'm still tied up in this sale, what a nightmare, I don't think I'll ever sell anything again! Looking forward to not being "trapped" again. 😁
This lady sold me on the little water heater she used for her coffee (that I watched in a video posted during a meetup). It’s in my amazon cart. I wish I could find these van meet-ups in Wisconsin. I am in my late 40’s and this would be fun.
Meetups are announced on our Facebook group for women who are interested in traveling and camping. It's for women only and I hope you can join us. It's a safe place to exchange information about nomad adventures, caravans and meetups. Butterfly Tribe Women Who Camp 💙 🦋 💙 facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share
So timely for me I am getting a Pacifica Touring and will be trying full-time living in that. I have a full time job and i am 62. I will be Urban dwelling. Thnks for sharing..
For me the most important thing when buying my minivan was mechanical reliability. I can always make the inside comfortable with any model, but I can't afford to have a lot of engine repairs. What I got out of doing a lot of research before I bought my Sienna is that it is WAY more reliable than any other brand, even Honda. I took the advice of a really smart mechanic who has decades of experience. He said go with Toyota. Even Honda minivan has had history of issues (transmission problems for one).
Ty great video! Just so peeps know, I just bought a 2020 Voyager, 64k miles, it's the same everything as the Pacifica but no sun roof and $18,000 so half the price. I love the sun roof but will eventually need a roof top as I travel w my dog who has her own camping den, bed, I carry a spare tent for family/ friends to join w an air mattress and some other larger items. So if u can't afford the brands new price tag there is still hope lol.
I seriously looked at the Pacifica but ended up with a Sienna. My Santa Fe had a panoramic sunroof and I really loved sleeping in the back and looking up at the night sky. Unfortunately at 5'8", I really need the extra inches that's lost because of the sunroof. Plus I need AWD and a hybrid and the Pacifica hybrid doesn't come with AWD. If it did, I would have got the Pacifica.
Sienna is great too. If you're not already a member, we have a Facebook group for women who are interested in traveling and camping. It's for women only and I hope you can join us. A safe place to exchange information about nomad adventures, caravans and meetups. Butterfly Tribe Women Who Camp 💙 🦋 💙 facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share
I needed to comment after binge watching all of your videos over the past week. I don't like to travel but do like to watch travel videos. There was once a tiny house video where the girl who lived there stressed the importance of never mixing liquid and solid waste together. She had a bucket and sawdust and explained the chemical reaction when they do mix so liquid was always dumped separately and because of this she was able to use the solid waste with sawdust multiple times before needing to change anything ...virtually odorless. Love all the guests and great content. Provocative and evocative. Thank you
I have a 2021 Chrysler Voyager, it doesn't have the bells and whistles yours have though. The uneven floor cocerned me, I did not know REI had a cot with adjustable legs. I will have to look into that.. 🙋♀️✌️
It’s nice hanging out with you ladies. I hope to join you on the road soon. I have a Sienna and definitely know about the rough floor situation. But I’ll figure out something. 😅
Where is everyone going to meet up in April? I still have appointments & can't leave the state yet. I wonder if it will be close to Indiana so I can pop in for a night?
This meetup is full, but there will be more. Meetups are announced on our Facebook group for women who are interested in traveling and camping. It's for women only and I hope you can join us. It's a safe place to exchange information about nomad adventures, caravans and meetups. Butterfly Tribe Women Who Camp 💙 🦋 💙 facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share
Just a thought about storage if she decides to travel further and longer and needs more of it, does the van come with a hitch receiver? I have a Yukon which of course is made to tow but when I'm car camping and not pulling my trailer I have a storage deck that I put in my receiver for my supplies (chairs, rug canopy etc) and I cover with a tarp. Of course, that car is not made to carry much but a couple hundred pound is doable, this might be an alternative to storage box on the roof which will block her sky view, I just make sure my tail lights are not obstructed, I use bungee cords to keep the tarp tight I also put reflectors on the deck, she could also put a storage bag on the deck and not have to worry about rain or a putting a tarp on.
We are both full-time. We often travel together or with other women in our Facebook group. Our Facebook group for women only is very supportive and full of information. We have women only meetups and caravans. I hope you can join us. When you apply for members please agree to the rules. 💙🦋💙 Butterfly Tribe Women who Camp: facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share
Sadly, they don’t come with spare tires anymore. It’s a “flat tire kit” thingy. I’m pretty religious about getting tires checked before heading out and then trying to monitor them daily. 🤞🏼Hoping I never need that thing or my road side service. I also travel with a small air compressor for airing them up a little if needed.
@@RamonaRambles just saw this video and am curious if you have used your new bed? I just looked it up and read the reviews, most were very unfavorable with lots of different reasons….what are your thoughts on it?
I am loving the bed. It feels a lot more solid than a cot. I have extra foam padding on it. I’m still super pleased. Not sure why people wouldn’t like it since the softness or hardness will depend on whatever topper is used just like any bed. It would be SUPER firm if you only used the mat it came with. 🤷🏼♀️
Those Pacification are ridiculous expensive in Germany, they ask 81.000 € for it. Might be because in Germany you don’t get Chrysler regularly, they have to be imported.
You got all kinds of VW mini and midi vans that we don't get here, so you still have plenty of options. I don't know if any are electric or not though.
@@joseville Most minivans - like Citroen Berlingo - nowadays are electric. VW has a new and rather expensive new electric van too. But the affordable minivans only have a reach of 280 km, that’s not enough in my eyes.
That hardware can be removed from a Toyota Sienna. I love my Toyota Sienna & I'm sold on it. I would not live or drive anything else unless I had no other choice. Toyota is a smart choice.
For me it was all about the ease of the stow and go seats AND the sunroof. All the other bells and whistles have turned out to be a sweet surprise. Jury still out on reliability. Only jd a few months. 🤞🏼
Meetups are announced on our Facebook group for women who are interested in traveling and camping. It's for women only and I hope you can join us. It's a safe place to exchange information about nomad adventures, caravans and meetups. Butterfly Tribe Women Who Camp 💙 🦋 💙 facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share
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I've been driving my 2004 Mazda MPV for 160,000 miles. I bought it off lease with 35k on it. It's been through 2 children, from spilled sippy cups to taking them to college. I've had to fix a few minor issues, but for a vehicle that's been paid off for 16 years, the expenses don't come close to what payments would be if I bought something newer. Here's to another 100k, knock on wood!!
Money well spent. 😎👍
Love the van, miss my sunroof 😊❤ Safe travels ❤️🙂
💙🦋💙
It just does my heart and soul good to see you ladies enjoying life. It's a beautiful thing ! Safe Travels , Thank you for sharing :)
Something special is happening out here. It's a movement.
"I can talk all day or I can listen all day." The life of a nomad summed up in 1 sentence! Thanks for the great video!
Thanks, Julie. 🙂
❤ Older ladies doing it big … and I’m older ladies too 😊
It's a movement. Celebrating mature women finding freedom.
She looks as comfortable as she would sitting in her living room, but with a better view and awesome company!
Thank you, Katiedid. 💙 🦋 💙
Yeah, I watched the video earlier today where Ramona shared that coffee filter that sits on the mug, I wanted to see how it worked. Very cool, I like that. What a lovely comfortable chat you two had!
Thank you, wanderlustorbust! Are you a member of our Butterfly Tribe? Meetups are announced on our Facebook group for women who are interested in traveling and camping. It's for women only and I hope you can join us. It's a safe place to exchange information about nomad adventures, caravans and meetups.
Butterfly Tribe Women Who Camp 💙 🦋 💙
facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share
@@ButterflyTracks I did join, two weeks ago! I'm not on fb and realized I'd have to so I would be in the loop! I'm still tied up in this sale, what a nightmare, I don't think I'll ever sell anything again! Looking forward to not being "trapped" again. 😁
This as so special to be able to hang out and not feel all closed in.
It was beautiful. 🦋
This lady sold me on the little water heater she used for her coffee (that I watched in a video posted during a meetup). It’s in my amazon cart. I wish I could find these van meet-ups in Wisconsin. I am in my late 40’s and this would be fun.
Meetups are announced on our Facebook group for women who are interested in traveling and camping. It's for women only and I hope you can join us. It's a safe place to exchange information about nomad adventures, caravans and meetups.
Butterfly Tribe Women Who Camp 💙 🦋 💙
facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share
We thoroughly enjoyed Ramona. She was direct and wise. She knows herself. Thank you Jan for a great experience!!
Clara, I miss you already! It was like no time had passed since we last saw each other. 💙🦋💙
@Butterfly Tracks I agree. I know other travelers have said that many times. Now I have experienced that for myself. 😊🙃
I think I just figured out why I enjoyed this so much. Reminded me of finding a safe little cranny to quietly play tea party with my little sister. 💚
So timely for me I am getting a Pacifica Touring and will be trying full-time living in that. I have a full time job and i am 62. I will be Urban dwelling. Thnks for sharing..
💙🦋💙
For me the most important thing when buying my minivan was mechanical reliability. I can always make the inside comfortable with any model, but I can't afford to have a lot of engine repairs. What I got out of doing a lot of research before I bought my Sienna is that it is WAY more reliable than any other brand, even Honda. I took the advice of a really smart mechanic who has decades of experience. He said go with Toyota. Even Honda minivan has had history of issues (transmission problems for one).
It's good to do the research. Especially if you don't have a warranty. 👍
Toyota is the best without a doubt
Ty great video! Just so peeps know, I just bought a 2020 Voyager, 64k miles, it's the same everything as the Pacifica but no sun roof and $18,000 so half the price. I love the sun roof but will eventually need a roof top as I travel w my dog who has her own camping den, bed, I carry a spare tent for family/ friends to join w an air mattress and some other larger items. So if u can't afford the brands new price tag there is still hope lol.
Proud of you. 😊 You did good. 👍
Incredible windows!!! I love pine trees during coffee breaks! 😂😂😂
The best! 💙🦋💙
Honda Oddessy? Runs forever! Great products. I love Hondas
🙂👍
I seriously looked at the Pacifica but ended up with a Sienna. My Santa Fe had a panoramic sunroof and I really loved sleeping in the back and looking up at the night sky. Unfortunately at 5'8", I really need the extra inches that's lost because of the sunroof. Plus I need AWD and a hybrid and the Pacifica hybrid doesn't come with AWD. If it did, I would have got the Pacifica.
Sienna is great too. If you're not already a member, we have a Facebook group for women who are interested in traveling and camping. It's for women only and I hope you can join us. A safe place to exchange information about nomad adventures, caravans and meetups.
Butterfly Tribe Women Who Camp 💙 🦋 💙
facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share
Love you ladies..waiting to meet you guys. Sending ❤️from Jacksonville.
I think there are quite a few of us who live in Jacksonville.
This is a wonderful community! Thanks for putting this together and for sharing this with others! I am your ‘fan from afar’ in Washington St. 🥶….
Awesome! Thank you! 💙🦋💙
You can put a basket on the back of your van. Buggy basket! They fit great. Lots of space in them. Easier to get to than the roof rack
Thanks for the tip! 🙂
Really enjoyed this video. Love my coffee and morning relaxing in my Highlander. Ahh life can be great many times. 😁
So true! 💙🦋💙
Very nice, Jan. I loved having an inside guest. I will definitely be tweaking that setup. Need a screen on that door.
I'm glad you found the video, Ramona. I have a camping idea for next week. Call, text, or email me. 🦋
She has such a nice van. Enjoyed the video.
Thanks, Leilani. 🙂👍
Nice coffee chat
Thank you 😊
It felt nice 💚
I needed to comment after binge watching all of your videos over the past week. I don't like to travel but do like to watch travel videos. There was once a tiny house video where the girl who lived there stressed the importance of never mixing liquid and solid waste together. She had a bucket and sawdust and explained the chemical reaction when they do mix so liquid was always dumped separately and because of this she was able to use the solid waste with sawdust multiple times before needing to change anything ...virtually odorless. Love all the guests and great content. Provocative and evocative. Thank you
Thank you so much for watching, Brenda. 💙🦋💙
Love you gals!!!! Can't wait to see you all in GA!!! ❤
Can't wait! 💙🦋💙
I have a 2021 Chrysler Voyager, it doesn't have the bells and whistles yours have though.
The uneven floor cocerned me, I did not know REI had a cot with adjustable legs. I will have to look into that.. 🙋♀️✌️
I hadn't heard of it either. 😊👍
@Butterfly Tracks
I found that very interesting.
Nice visit
Thank you for the video. Blessings to you.
The moon roof is a non negotiable for me too, once you have one you can’t go back. I do have a cargo box though, as long as it opens I’m good 🙂
She's so cool✌️🙌
It’s nice hanging out with you ladies. I hope to join you on the road soon. I have a Sienna and definitely know about the rough floor situation. But I’ll figure out something. 😅
Yes, lots of people do. 😊👍
Where is everyone going to meet up in April? I still have appointments & can't leave the state yet. I wonder if it will be close to Indiana so I can pop in for a night?
This meetup is full, but there will be more. Meetups are announced on our Facebook group for women who are interested in traveling and camping. It's for women only and I hope you can join us. It's a safe place to exchange information about nomad adventures, caravans and meetups.
Butterfly Tribe Women Who Camp 💙 🦋 💙
facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share
@@ButterflyTracks ok ty that would be awesome. I just requested to join.
The Pacifica has the smoothest ride of any minivan thanks to its longer wheelbase.
It does handle well.
Yes, it is a luxury ride and a pleasure to drive.
I recently bought a 2022 Pacifica. I drove it from Texas to California and it is hands down the most comfortable vehicle I’ve ever owned!
Just a thought about storage if she decides to travel further and longer and needs more of it, does the van come with a hitch receiver? I have a Yukon which of course is made to tow but when I'm car camping and not pulling my trailer I have a storage deck that I put in my receiver for my supplies (chairs, rug canopy etc) and I cover with a tarp. Of course, that car is not made to carry much but a couple hundred pound is doable, this might be an alternative to storage box on the roof which will block her sky view, I just make sure my tail lights are not obstructed, I use bungee cords to keep the tarp tight I also put reflectors on the deck, she could also put a storage bag on the deck and not have to worry about rain or a putting a tarp on.
That's a good idea. 👍
I might at some point want a bike rack back there. 🤷🏼♀️
Where does Ramona get her coffee filter for her cup?
Amazon
Are you having another meet up in April?
We are, but it is full. Are you on our Facebook page?
@@ButterflyTracks no. I did not know that you had one. I’ll have to look it up.
Nice setup. Are you at a state park?
We were at a group campground in Osceola National Forest.
I like Ramona she’s funny .Do u and Ramona travel together.."Is she full time.
We are both full-time. We often travel together or with other women in our Facebook group.
Our Facebook group for women only is very supportive and full of information. We have women only meetups and caravans. I hope you can join us. When you apply for members please agree to the rules.
💙🦋💙
Butterfly Tribe Women who Camp:
facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share
Where is the tire stored in Ramona's rig?
Sadly, they don’t come with spare tires anymore. It’s a “flat tire kit” thingy. I’m pretty religious about getting tires checked before heading out and then trying to monitor them daily. 🤞🏼Hoping I never need that thing or my road side service. I also travel with a small air compressor for airing them up a little if needed.
@@RamonaRambles Good to know. Thanks again.
So she’s not a full timer though right. Ok you just said that. Thank you .
Yep…not full time. So fare longest I’ve been out is 4 nights. Only been doing this since Nov 2020.
She's good at it, though. She did her reseach.
Is there a meet up in May ?
Not yet. It will be in Georgia. Are you on our Facebook page?
@@ButterflyTracks I tried. I have problems with Facebook
@@debbieweckler6832 Same! I despise eff bee!🤬
Edit: But I would really really love to go to a van camping meetup with all y’all!❤❤❤
Wow that’s a great bed sale price.
I think it was on sale for half price. My camping buddy, Renee, found that deal for us! Mine is in the car waiting to be put together.
Good, you got it!
@@RamonaRambles just saw this video and am curious if you have used your new bed? I just looked it up and read the reviews, most were very unfavorable with lots of different reasons….what are your thoughts on it?
I am loving the bed. It feels a lot more solid than a cot. I have extra foam padding on it. I’m still super pleased. Not sure why people wouldn’t like it since the softness or hardness will depend on whatever topper is used just like any bed. It would be SUPER firm if you only used the mat it came with. 🤷🏼♀️
has anyone put on a raised roof? thank you!!
I’ve seen a video where someone did that, but can’t remember who/where/when. Sorry…I just know someone out there has.
Travel Grandma raised the roof of her minivan.
@@ButterflyTracks Do you have a tour video of that van?!?!😃
Those Pacification are ridiculous expensive in Germany, they ask 81.000 € for it. Might be because in Germany you don’t get Chrysler regularly, they have to be imported.
Probably. 🙂
@@ButterflyTracks Even a Mercedes this size would start at less than 60.000. 😉
You got all kinds of VW mini and midi vans that we don't get here, so you still have plenty of options. I don't know if any are electric or not though.
@@joseville Most minivans - like Citroen Berlingo - nowadays are electric. VW has a new and rather expensive new electric van too. But the affordable minivans only have a reach of 280 km, that’s not enough in my eyes.
@@claudiakarl7888 the reach will get better with time
That hardware can be removed from a Toyota Sienna. I love my Toyota Sienna & I'm sold on it. I would not live or drive anything else unless I had no other choice. Toyota is a smart choice.
For me it was all about the ease of the stow and go seats AND the sunroof. All the other bells and whistles have turned out to be a sweet surprise. Jury still out on reliability. Only jd a few months. 🤞🏼
Yes, it's a matter of preference. 💙
Awesome! You were able to remove the 2nd row seat rails/tracks on the Hybrid Sienna?
Can someone please point me to the Facebook group? Thanks in advance!
Butterfly Tribe Women Who Camp (I think 🤔)
@@RamonaRambles Found it! Thanks.
Meetups are announced on our Facebook group for women who are interested in traveling and camping. It's for women only and I hope you can join us. It's a safe place to exchange information about nomad adventures, caravans and meetups.
Butterfly Tribe Women Who Camp 💙 🦋 💙
facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share
Nice share
Toyota without a doubt is a much better quality vehicle
Toyota is a good choice. 👍
Chrysler is getting close to a Hyundai or a Chinese vehicle in quality
I guess you haven't driven one. Luxury. 😎