Your van build is by far the best one I have seen, Amanda. It's practical, functional, tidy and aestheticcally pleasing. Very well thought out. Simply love it. 🤗
Thank you so much for your van tour! I absolutely love and it gives me hope that you don't need a gazillion dollars for a swanky van build.😊 This seems so cozy and comfy.
So happy to find your video. I don’t know if you’re aware, but the rents in Canada are absolutely stupid. So I thought about the van life and all the vans I’ve looked at are so old and decrepit or there isn’t anything on that works. It boggles my mind all the things you have in your van and you’ve made it look so beautiful and homey. So now I’m going to refine my search because I noticed the vans like yours are affordable for me. I’m going to check out the rest of your videos. Thank you so much for sharing. My spirits were getting down about not finding a place to rent and you have given me hope thank you so much.
Hi there! I'm so happy I've been able to bring you some relief and ideas. I have a lot of helpful information on my channel about how to do van life simply, and on a budget. I hope you'll find some of it inspiring! ❤️
Greatest job, Amanda! The van looks awesome, and the ramp is perfect for your pup. I used the same mattress but oriented my head towards the back. Our builds are almost the same concept. But, you definitely have a lot more stickers.
Always enjoy your tours, having browsed thru your other videos it's nice to see how it all functions together. I'm taking the Voyager out for her first overnight to a state park this wk end I am so excited! But; it may b my first and last local outing till next winter as it's already getting hot in FL and all the snakes and ticks will b out for spring soon, yuck! So, if I go out again it will b further north w a little colder temps to protect me and Foxy we don't like them! Idk if you're following my progress reports, but I used your bed idea in my no build after quickly realizing Head room was important to me as well, and I have a 4 fold mattress and kept my 28" wide wooden base in two panels so I can stack it up into a square whenever I want more floor space, totally inspired by you! I am wkg hopefully my last full time yr, one more at the most, and then I will slow it down to 6 mo's on, 6 mo's travel as I age thru my 60's. I feel so free just having my Van and my plan! Thank you for all your encouragement and inspiration!
I noticed you have a bed chair pillow for your back. I use these all the time to turn my bed into a chair. Kudos on having one of these. I’m so surprised that most of the video, all of the videos I watch no one using the bed pillow chair. I’m quite surprised. They are excellent for turning a bed into a chair/ lounge area.
GREAT JOB!! I've been watching LOTS of minivan camper videos for about 3 years. I chose the same layout for WHEN I get a my Caravan (love the stow-n-go seating) around the end of this year, when I start drawing Social Security, and I'm going to take more vacations from work next year. I'm going to remove the 60 part of the 60/40 back seat and one of the center seats (I'll only have 4, instead of 7, seats but there'll be more storage space). The bed will be a double-stack mattress that I can separate to make 2 beds if a friend or grandson joins me. I picked that layout because I'm tall, and I want to be able to access things in the way-back without having to go outside.
Im about to start van life (well i'll live in a car and upgrade to minivan later but you are my ultimate model, i love the simplicity and versatility of your set up, you have tons of good tips
great video. going road tripping in a van or truck is on my bucket list...fulltime job, part time graduate school, wife, kids, house and mortgage...feel like i'll never do it. im thinking of trying to get a fully remote job for at least a year and just go do it for a year. take the whole family. make memories with my kids before they get too big and dont want to hang out with dad/mom. i need to just do it. life is too short to just sit around bogged down, before i know it my kids will be all grown up, me and (and wife) will be too old to want to do it. i just need to do it.
I purchased 3 of the tapestries and the water jug pump all of which I love that you recommended. Oh and the Scrubzz Rinse-free Bath Sponges and sticky gels!
Very organized, practical and pleasant to the eye. I'm sure your organization comes from a few iterations to get it to this point for you and Wynston. Nice! I love the bed cover!
Very informative and fixing up my little Chevy HHR and simple but I'm doing something with it. I've got a cot with a bed blankets pillows I put a rug in my car. It's like a little van picking up things here and there I want to get a jackery for sure a small one.
I am so bummed with my van... my transmission is going out. Engine light went on during a trip to Milwaukee to babysit my grands. Had to turn around. $1500‐4000 mechanic said depending on after he drops the pan and sees the problem. Can't get it in til April.😢 But watching your video cheered me up and gave me more ideas so I checked your links and added more to my list😁
Where do you store clothes? Really love the new glasses Amanda! I went on there and bought myself some new sunglasses. it was much more expensive because I have to wear bifocals but I've been needing some glasses for a couple years and the price was still absolutely wonderful so thank you so much
Nice set up. I just purchased a Pacifica. Love those stow n go seats! My concern with the shelves is in case of an accident. I think projectiles. Be aware of items that may be dangerous. Very cute and functional. You've got the best toilet 🚻 setup I've seen. Hope I don't have to. But, shit happens. 🤣✌️❤️ ~ 🦋
Love your van! Put many of the items on my tablets notepad. Rank them in order of importance...really have wanted a back pillow but have not had good luck in finding one. Hope I find one like yours! Thanks again for such good information❣️ Love ya', love your channel❣️🚐🏕️
These videos of yours are really helpful. I had myself thinking I was going to have all this carpentry done to my minivan, but I realized it's overkill. I much prefer your style of DIY and organized chaos. Do you have a more in-depth video about your bed platform?I really like the idea of having multiple layers (wood, foam, mattress) to level out a bed because that seems like it will save a lot of hassle and give better head room.
Hi Amanda!! Found out about you from Caravan Carolyn!!... have follkwed her for years. .. ans she gave you credit for some new changes shw is doing in her van!! ❤
Nice setup! Congrats! :D Mine won't look like yours because of different needs, but I'll steal a lot of tricks from all your videos! Thank you for that!
What a great organize setup and it’s not cluttered. Great use if space. I am looking at buying a Grand Caravan for seasonal camping. The container on top is bonus I love it . Thank you for sharing.
This seems to be the way to go.atleast by my way of thinking. Simple,light weight and completely removable. Any1 with a van could do this with 2k or less and be good t go.
Very nice setup, really like the organization... Can I suggest you consider how fast you are moving your camera/phone? It was hard to focus on your setup, moving so fast...
New Sub here, 2021 Chrysler Voyager.not built yet..soon to be though..After owning over 10 RV's over the yers, mostly class A diesel such as my old 1983 Bluebird Wanderlodge, total money pit! After all those huge beasts for just me alone and my kitties, i decided to go the van route! Could never find a lower cost class B like a Roadtrek I said heck with this!! I'll get a minivan and go the stealth route! You have an awesome tour and build! Great cheerful van interior! I have seen those narrow shelves at IKEA too for $19.95. I plan to get the black version as my interior is black leather which I hate! Hate leather!! Anyway, safe travels and hope to see you on the road or one of the RTR.. I have some land near Kristopher Travels and Homesteading. Have yet to go out there and do anything.. I planned to do a shed house as a home base,, Cheers!
A leveller…very very important gear 👍because it can spoil your sleep or may lend you up in a medical condition..people use their sense to fix it but this small gear is a must and nobody highlights on it. I used to drive long distances in my car and started overlanding since a couple of months in winter @ india but worried to continue spending night in my car in summers🥲 I stay alone in my car and looking a fridge and a power station to meet the need of fridge cooling and a running fan and to use electric gadgets like laptop etc. What size of power station will work and easily adjust in my honda jazz(fit)
Nicely done tour. Frequently I stop watching very early in a video because the creator is rambling on and on about things that are unrelated to the actual subject. You stayed on point and held my interest. Wynston’s cameo was a nice surprise too. I watch a lot of van build videos and I wonder what is the motivation for going out and staying in the van, especially somewhere as remote as BLM land? Thanks. rq
Not sure if you know it, but you say ya"all way less in yesterday's video vs this one which I'm watching after that. I was wondering how you kitted it out
I have the exact same model van and I have seen a lot of varying designs. It appears the only build you performed was the bed. Which is perfect because I have zero building skills 🤣
Thank you so much for the tour... very helpful. I am just amazed by all the space you have created in your van. It's incredible to think this is a minivan. Is it true that a minivan's built-in insulation is such that you dont need to insulate further?
Out of curiosity, I’ve seen some builds that use a cot as a bed that also provides under bed storage. Is that something you’ve tried? Something you’ve heard positive or negative things about?
Awesome video. Curious how you deal with areas you're in that get hot. Is it tough sleeping in a hot van ? I see you have some fans, but still wondering how bad it can get with no A/C
Your van build is by far the best one I have seen, Amanda. It's practical, functional, tidy and aestheticcally pleasing. Very well thought out. Simply love it. 🤗
That means a lot to me!
I’ve learned so much from your videos
Neat,well organized, very nice and convenient.
Excellent tour!!!
Very nice! If I ever get around to van life, my van will be the clone of yours. It is perfect!
Thank you so much for your van tour! I absolutely love and it gives me hope that you don't need a gazillion dollars for a swanky van build.😊 This seems so cozy and comfy.
I really love my Yargo solar panel! Thanks for the previous tip!
☀️😁🔥🏕️🚐🐾🇺🇸❤️👍🏻☕️
Those glasses look amazing on you, and I always enjoy watching your van tours. 😊
Thanks so much!
@@AdventuringWithAmanda you're welcome! 😊
#2 excellent tour😊
So happy to find your video. I don’t know if you’re aware, but the rents in Canada are absolutely stupid. So I thought about the van life and all the vans I’ve looked at are so old and decrepit or there isn’t anything on that works. It boggles my mind all the things you have in your van and you’ve made it look so beautiful and homey. So now I’m going to refine my search because I noticed the vans like yours are affordable for me. I’m going to check out the rest of your videos. Thank you so much for sharing. My spirits were getting down about not finding a place to rent and you have given me hope thank you so much.
Hi there! I'm so happy I've been able to bring you some relief and ideas. I have a lot of helpful information on my channel about how to do van life simply, and on a budget. I hope you'll find some of it inspiring! ❤️
Yes those glasses look great on you Amanda thanks for showing us your home again
i can't believe how much stuff you can fit in there. awesome
Greatest job, Amanda! The van looks awesome, and the ramp is perfect for your pup. I used the same mattress but oriented my head towards the back. Our builds are almost the same concept. But, you definitely have a lot more stickers.
Enjoyed the video.😊
Always enjoy your tours, having browsed thru your other videos it's nice to see how it all functions together. I'm taking the Voyager out for her first overnight to a state park this wk end I am so excited! But; it may b my first and last local outing till next winter as it's already getting hot in FL and all the snakes and ticks will b out for spring soon, yuck! So, if I go out again it will b further north w a little colder temps to protect me and Foxy we don't like them! Idk if you're following my progress reports, but I used your bed idea in my no build after quickly realizing Head room was important to me as well, and I have a 4 fold mattress and kept my 28" wide wooden base in two panels so I can stack it up into a square whenever I want more floor space, totally inspired by you! I am wkg hopefully my last full time yr, one more at the most, and then I will slow it down to 6 mo's on, 6 mo's travel as I age thru my 60's. I feel so free just having my Van and my plan! Thank you for all your encouragement and inspiration!
I'm so happy for you!!
I love the way you outfitted it and have special places for your fur baby.
Your videos are the best! Thanks!
That means a lot! ❤️
I noticed you have a bed chair pillow for your back. I use these all the time to turn my bed into a chair. Kudos on having one of these. I’m so surprised that most of the video, all of the videos I watch no one using the bed pillow chair. I’m quite surprised. They are excellent for turning a bed into a chair/ lounge area.
Yes! I've been using one for YEARS! It's so incredibly comfortable.
Wow Amanda great setup, I'll watch this again, you and Winston have a great day, Love❤♥️♥️🫖🐶
Love how organized tou are!! Everything has it’s spot. You rock 👍🏻
❤ Beautiful Update Hi Winston Thank you Amanda
Great video Amanda! You are so organized, neat and clean. Thanks for putting this together, its very helpful. Love your videos 👍 ❤ 😊
Wow! You are very organized and your system appears very functional and taught me some things. Ythabks for sharing.
GREAT JOB!! I've been watching LOTS of minivan camper videos for about 3 years. I chose the same layout for WHEN I get a my Caravan (love the stow-n-go seating) around the end of this year, when I start drawing Social Security, and I'm going to take more vacations from work next year. I'm going to remove the 60 part of the 60/40 back seat and one of the center seats (I'll only have 4, instead of 7, seats but there'll be more storage space). The bed will be a double-stack mattress that I can separate to make 2 beds if a friend or grandson joins me. I picked that layout because I'm tall, and I want to be able to access things in the way-back without having to go outside.
Wonderful! Thank you for watching.
Im about to start van life (well i'll live in a car and upgrade to minivan later but you are my ultimate model, i love the simplicity and versatility of your set up, you have tons of good tips
I love this so much! This is the most practical no build one I’ve seen!
Thank you!
You are my favorite setup so far for simplicity and the way I already live.
Good informational review. Some neat items.
I thought I was a minimalist. You have me beat! Nice build.
great video. going road tripping in a van or truck is on my bucket list...fulltime job, part time graduate school, wife, kids, house and mortgage...feel like i'll never do it. im thinking of trying to get a fully remote job for at least a year and just go do it for a year. take the whole family. make memories with my kids before they get too big and dont want to hang out with dad/mom. i need to just do it. life is too short to just sit around bogged down, before i know it my kids will be all grown up, me and (and wife) will be too old to want to do it. i just need to do it.
🌼💛🌼 good morning Amanda and Wynston.
I purchased 3 of the tapestries and the water jug pump all of which I love that you recommended. Oh and the Scrubzz Rinse-free Bath Sponges and sticky gels!
Oooo yay! You will love all the things!!! ❤️❤️
@@AdventuringWithAmanda I do! I also purchased the EcoNour Car Window Screens they are the bomb!!! Thank you for the recommendations!
Love your setup ,i have same blue blankit same ,table.your travel mate is adorable .
Very organized, practical and pleasant to the eye. I'm sure your organization comes from a few iterations to get it to this point for you and Wynston. Nice!
I love the bed cover!
Very informative and fixing up my little Chevy HHR and simple but I'm doing something with it. I've got a cot with a bed blankets pillows I put a rug in my car. It's like a little van picking up things here and there I want to get a jackery for sure a small one.
great video and a great set up. girl you got it going on!
I have same van and it is fantastic. Also have same 4" folding mattress and it is super comfortable. Don't skimp on bedding comfort!
I am so bummed with my van... my transmission is going out. Engine light went on during a trip to Milwaukee to babysit my grands. Had to turn around. $1500‐4000 mechanic said depending on after he drops the pan and sees the problem. Can't get it in til April.😢
But watching your video cheered me up and gave me more ideas so I checked your links and added more to my list😁
Nooooo I'm so sorry to hear that!!! Ugh!
Where do you store clothes? Really love the new glasses Amanda! I went on there and bought myself some new sunglasses. it was much more expensive because I have to wear bifocals but I've been needing some glasses for a couple years and the price was still absolutely wonderful so thank you so much
I showed them on my metal shelf.
Thanks for the inspiration
Hey Amanda Good To Hear And See Yall Guys Again Thanks For The Video Take Care Your Friend Eddie From Athens Ala Be Careful.
Nice set up.
I just purchased a Pacifica. Love those stow n go seats!
My concern with the shelves is in case of an accident. I think projectiles. Be aware of items that may be dangerous.
Very cute and functional.
You've got the best toilet 🚻 setup I've seen. Hope I don't have to. But, shit happens. 🤣✌️❤️
~ 🦋
Just use lots of bungee cords and velcro to secure everything!
Absolutely mind blowing! 😧❤️
Love your van! Put many of the items on my tablets notepad. Rank them in order of importance...really have wanted a back pillow but have not had good luck in finding one. Hope I find one like yours! Thanks again for such good information❣️ Love ya', love your channel❣️🚐🏕️
I wish the pillow was still available on Amazon. It's been so awesome. It was $40 but worth it to spend a bit more for something quality.
Sometimes they have them at Walmart. Not sure if they’re the same quality as yours.
These videos of yours are really helpful. I had myself thinking I was going to have all this carpentry done to my minivan, but I realized it's overkill. I much prefer your style of DIY and organized chaos. Do you have a more in-depth video about your bed platform?I really like the idea of having multiple layers (wood, foam, mattress) to level out a bed because that seems like it will save a lot of hassle and give better head room.
Glad you found the video!
Love the Floodgate Operators sticker ❤️
Hi Amanda!! Found out about you from Caravan Carolyn!!... have follkwed her for years. .. ans she gave you credit for some new changes shw is doing in her van!! ❤
Awww thank you!
This is one of the best I've seen. 😊
That was lovely ❤😊
Nice setup! Congrats! :D Mine won't look like yours because of different needs, but I'll steal a lot of tricks from all your videos! Thank you for that!
What a great organize setup and it’s not cluttered. Great use if space. I am looking at buying a Grand Caravan for seasonal camping. The container on top is bonus I love it . Thank you for sharing.
great set up! Great video! Thanks for sharing!
Good video! This is Vanessa, your neighbor. Another neighbor told me about your channel. She said she knew Bobo. Lol I subscribed.
Oh hi Vanessa!!! 😍😍😍 who told you about me?! I guess I must know them!
Great tour. Thank you Amanda ❣️
Thanks for sharing looking forward to the next episode
This seems to be the way to go.atleast by my way of thinking. Simple,light weight and completely removable. Any1 with a van could do this with 2k or less and be good t go.
Yes!!
Very organized.
VERY helpful. Thanks so much.
I like those skinny shelves
Love it❤ If you are ever back in Central Pa you always have a place to park and grab a shower 😊 Be safe and continue to have great adventures.
its help alot for me pindung staff that you have in your Van..
Great ideas, thanks!
Hi Amanda
Thanks for another great video
Thanks Mary!
Your Guido I like your advise thanks for share your van life
You have put so much thought into the practicality of your living space. Love it ❤. Just subscribed 😊
This is brilliant
Very nice setup, really like the organization... Can I suggest you consider how fast you are moving your camera/phone? It was hard to focus on your setup, moving so fast...
I love your glasses! So cute!
Thank you!!
Hi, I just discovered your channel. Several folks have recommended putting out 2 chairs so strangers would think maybe you are not alone! Al
I'm generally not alone.
so nice
This is awesome! I want to do this for traveling! ❤❤❤
New Sub here, 2021 Chrysler Voyager.not built yet..soon to be though..After owning over 10 RV's over the yers, mostly class A diesel such as my old 1983 Bluebird Wanderlodge, total money pit! After all those huge beasts for just me alone and my kitties, i decided to go the van route! Could never find a lower cost class B like a Roadtrek I said heck with this!! I'll get a minivan and go the stealth route! You have an awesome tour and build! Great cheerful van interior! I have seen those narrow shelves at IKEA too for $19.95. I plan to get the black version as my interior is black leather which I hate! Hate leather!! Anyway, safe travels and hope to see you on the road or one of the RTR.. I have some land near Kristopher Travels and Homesteading. Have yet to go out there and do anything.. I planned to do a shed house as a home base,, Cheers!
Hello Amanda!!! And Winston!!!
Great build…
heat shield ? nice
A leveller…very very important gear 👍because it can spoil your sleep or may lend you up in a medical condition..people use their sense to fix it but this small gear is a must and nobody highlights on it.
I used to drive long distances in my car and started overlanding since a couple of months in winter @ india but worried to continue spending night in my car in summers🥲
I stay alone in my car and looking a fridge and a power station to meet the need of fridge cooling and a running fan and to use electric gadgets like laptop etc.
What size of power station will work and easily adjust in my honda jazz(fit)
Love your low bed just my style
Hey Amanda!
Love this video!!!
Do you keep the 2 back side windows covered (w/the heatshield) all the time or just when your stopped @ camp?
Yes I always keep them up. 😘
Nicely done tour. Frequently I stop watching very early in a video because the creator is rambling on and on about things that are unrelated to the actual subject. You stayed on point and held my interest. Wynston’s cameo was a nice surprise too. I watch a lot of van build videos and I wonder what is the motivation for going out and staying in the van, especially somewhere as remote as BLM land? Thanks. rq
Exploration. Freedom. Peace. Serenity.
Not sure if you know it, but you say ya"all way less in yesterday's video vs this one which I'm watching after that. I was wondering how you kitted it out
Very Nice ❤
I have the exact same model van and I have seen a lot of varying designs. It appears the only build you performed was the bed. Which is perfect because I have zero building skills 🤣
It's put together with duct tape and Velcro. 🤣🤣
Awesome thank you 🙏🏼 so much for sharing love it 🥰 ❤
Divaaaaaa it super super Neat❤
~Beautiful!❤
Nice.
Just wondering how to get the info on the doggie ramp. Thanks
Thank you so much for the tour... very helpful. I am just amazed by all the space you have created in your van. It's incredible to think this is a minivan.
Is it true that a minivan's built-in insulation is such that you dont need to insulate further?
That is true!!
What brand is your solar panel outside that you said you like so much?
Hi thank you for your video? I’m going to purchase a van this week. Would you recommend the caravan or Pacifica? How is your caravans expensives?
Amanda, do you buy chance know how many inches there are between the two front seats where the arm rests are? Im wondering if I can fit my 20L fridge
Out of curiosity, I’ve seen some builds that use a cot as a bed that also provides under bed storage.
Is that something you’ve tried? Something you’ve heard positive or negative things about?
I've tried it and didn't like it.
Awesome video. Curious how you deal with areas you're in that get hot. Is it tough sleeping in a hot van ? I see you have some fans, but still wondering how bad it can get with no A/C
I travel with the weather. I'm never in a place where I'd need AC at night.
Did I miss info on the shelves in the rear? I'm very interested in getting the same one. Thanks
The shelf is from Lowe's.
Wow
I would love to have help doing this to my van, I have same van too! Anyone??!!! Love your little Chi as well 🙂
Nice
I love your glasses.
Love your rig! Why did you not keep your cot if I may ask? Also, do you have an Amazon page that has all the items you use/recommend?
I didn't like the side bars of a cot. All my links are in the description of each video.
I am considering the dodge caravan for conversion. Your bed your able to lay full out and still have the storeage rack at the back?
Yes.