This was Awesome. I am 65 & trying to figure out what retirement looks like for me. After watching this. If I had this exact set-up I think I could live so happily traveling around the Countryside! Wow! Thanks!
I love how herr Murphy bed has a section that is multi purpose! And so much has been learned from her explanation of why she designed her van the way she did. Thank you for sharing!
Excellent layout. This woman is not one of these fake van lifers. She lives it and has a ton of experience. Her van is very well laid out. The Murphy bed is the way to go.
We are also part time travellers, in our late sixties, also with ebikes. Even though the things we have in the van are totally independent of our home, I find packing our food and clothing extremely tedious. Never mind the unpacking. Having said that, we absolutely love it, and love coming back to our home base. Good luck on your travels. Love from Australia.
I think this is an eye opener when you are undecided about becoming a full timer or a part time.. I don't think for myself or for alot of ppl going into this life style .. they have made it a point to do one or the other. I feel and believe .. it becomes a money issue w/ two living spaces. Most ppl also in this life style have made it a point to downsize tremendously . I'm loving her organization ❤️👍. I really like her Murphy bed❤️👍
Love the Murphy bed, extra wired "just in case", the portion of the Murphy platform that provides extra seating and Penny 😸. Thanks, best of everything for you going forward!
Thanks for the bike tip. I’ve been going back and forth trying to decide. As you have stated my knees are garbage. A knee replacement accomplished nothing more than the joint issue. Other than that I live with excruciating pain so lifting my leg up and over the bar is out of the question. I had a moped but it was too difficult to get up on the kickstand so I don’t use it. Great build all the way around! Thank you for sharing!
I love your van. I think we may be similar in our needs. Just the murphy bed alone allows you so much more room. Then you have the compost toilet w/o a shower. That design versus the one you had also gives you extra room for storage. I love it. You gave a great presentation of your van. Keep enjoying your life and your van.
One of the best builds, great use of space though I would have a wet bath probably, or one that is stored inside a cupboard with hooks in the ceiling to hang the curtain. Love it
What a great presentation you gave - well done. Also, love the outlay/design and the murphy bed with the multi-purpose seating option - great ideas. The only thing that I would add is a hidden shower (in the floor), but that is just personal preference. Thanks so much for sharing!
Best van build I’ve seen. Would ‘leap’ today if I could afford a dependable high top van and it’s conversion. As a licensed therapist I could work remote so easily but like so many, the upfront $ will forever prevent - but this would be my idea of perfect
the blue skies and just unique sound of the wind in the middle of the desert is also interesting.😍😍 I was an expat in the middle east for around 5 years, almost all year sunshine is good to experience.
You can also add solar panels on the side, not attached. You can either get the portable ones, like the Jackery, or just use a couple regular solar panels, hinge them face together, and just pull the wires out and connect them up. You can lean them against a chair or table.
Wonderful build there are always little ways of getting a good shower I've learn that. I'm into to the soda bottle shower lol I just didn't put holes in the bottle cap and I used about 16 oz 7 bottles of warm water. Very refreshing
I love the half bathroom! I'm buying a van that is already converted, and didn't like how much space the shower took up. I'm definitely going to use her idea.
Wow I admire your lifestyle it's really thought out and you have it all together I'm completely looking forward to doing this in the future, however making a living after your build is my biggest concern. Thank you for all your insights into working on the road as well as living is so helpful. Good luck on your journey!!
I'm normally not a fan of Murphy beds but this was a great build. And that's what I want to do, just be part time. I also think I'd have to based on certain things in my life.
You did a great van build. I got so many ideas from you. Thank you. I loved seeing your Murphy bed in action, because we are also doing a Murphy bed. I was nervous but now I’m excited. We plan to use the van part time for vacations and who knows what. I also live in your area. I hate cold winter. So hoping to visit Florida or go out west during that time. Thank you again for some wonderful ideas.
I’m hotel living right now working on the road. I’m looking at building out a small cargo trailer. Great ideas! Thank you. I can certainly relate to the toast comment made me laugh. Tried living without one. Just got a new one from Amazon today. Ha!
That was very well explained, thank you. I would do a few things different, mainly I would have a small fridge with separate freezer compartment that was a little taller, I would put it where you have your water, and put the water and stuff on the other side. I would also probably figure out a way to make table pull down or pop up in a way that was easier since I would use that a lot myself, and maybe I'd sacrifice the one bench for a table or something. Have to think that one through.
Very smart! I can relate totally to the adventure traveler. I admit I don’t have 2 of everything and sometimes realize, oops that’s in the van…it’s ok, it gives me a minute to reconnect with my little home when I retrieve the item, then to remember to replace it! Would love to know, do you have heat/cooling? Also what brand name toaster oven?
Love the candor. Being real with it translates beautifully. I have noticed that I hear a lot about feelings of mental unwellness in this community... this seems opposite of how I would assume that it is. Because of your honesty I feel ok to ask... is this a real thing in the nomad lifestyle? Is it a prevalent as it’s starting to seem? By the way: your van is AWESOME
This is a "perfect" van build. It's just so inviting and functional. I'm just wondering where she puts the electric bike? Does she have a bike rack on one of the back doors?
That foot on the bottom of your eBike... Some people are cutting that off with a hack saw because when you go over a bump like a driveway center, it hang sup and can throw you from the bike. I know of a lady that broke her ankle that way.
This mattress was just a memory foam topper from Amazon, After having it for 4 years I just replaced it with a mattress from RV Mattress by Brooklyn Bedding.
I would really love to know where to go and hear your "entire" story....because I currently live in a place a little north of Asheville NC....Weaverville, to be exact.....I have been planning my van since 2017, and trying to figure out the logistics for living on the West Coast...Newport, OR...to be specific....I have a house to sell here in Weaverville, but also one in Lexington KY for my father that passed in March 17 of 2022....I work full-time, so all this information for how to move on, has actually become a hobby and vision-board for me today.....would love some advice...thank you...
Murphy beds are the way to go! Makes the space so much more functional.
This was Awesome. I am 65 & trying to figure out what retirement looks like for me. After watching this. If I had this exact set-up I think I could live so happily traveling around the Countryside! Wow! Thanks!
I love how herr Murphy bed has a section that is multi purpose! And so much has been learned from her explanation of why she designed her van the way she did.
Thank you for sharing!
Excellent layout. This woman is not one of these fake van lifers. She lives it and has a ton of experience. Her van is very well laid out. The Murphy bed is the way to go.
I love the bed its confortable and doesn’t feel cramped. And hope to have one someday. But the shower for me is a must have.
We are also part time travellers, in our late sixties, also with ebikes. Even though the things we have in the van are totally independent of our home, I find packing our food and clothing extremely tedious. Never mind the unpacking. Having said that, we absolutely love it, and love coming back to our home base. Good luck on your travels. Love from Australia.
when you have a plan life can be so much better! thank you for sharing - such an awesome van! Take care and be safe out there....
I think this is an eye opener when you are undecided about becoming a full timer or a part time.. I don't think for myself or for alot of ppl going into this life style .. they have made it a point to do one or the other. I feel and believe .. it becomes a money issue w/ two living spaces. Most ppl also in this life style have made it a point to downsize tremendously .
I'm loving her organization ❤️👍.
I really like her Murphy bed❤️👍
Love the Murphy bed, extra wired "just in case", the portion of the Murphy platform that provides extra seating and Penny 😸. Thanks, best of everything for you going forward!
Thanks for the bike tip. I’ve been going back and forth trying to decide. As you have stated my knees are garbage. A knee replacement accomplished nothing more than the joint issue. Other than that I live with excruciating pain so lifting my leg up and over the bar is out of the question. I had a moped but it was too difficult to get up on the kickstand so I don’t use it. Great build all the way around! Thank you for sharing!
What a lovely character she has! To spend a day with someone bright she would be my pick.
I love your van. I think we may be similar in our needs. Just the murphy bed alone allows you so much more room. Then you have the compost toilet w/o a shower. That design versus the one you had also gives you extra room for storage. I love it. You gave a great presentation of your van. Keep enjoying your life and your van.
This is one of the very best vans I've ever seen. Wowser!!! Congrats on such a plush life on the road and stay safe.
You have one of the best builds on TH-cam. Very impressive, well thought out design. You are a pro!!
One of the best builds, great use of space though I would have a wet bath probably, or one that is stored inside a cupboard with hooks in the ceiling to hang the curtain. Love it
I hear you but I’d do the bathroom exactly as because I too would access offsite showering and want the space line here
This is one of the most spacious well thought out builds I have seen!!
Wow. That is a amazing build. You thought of everything. Nothing wasted any place.
So love the Murphy Bed. You get the best of both, seating area and very easy bed. So nicely decorated and such great use of space. Sweet little pup!
What a great presentation you gave - well done. Also, love the outlay/design and the murphy bed with the multi-purpose seating option - great ideas. The only thing that I would add is a hidden shower (in the floor), but that is just personal preference. Thanks so much for sharing!
That is exactly what I have
Best van build I’ve seen. Would ‘leap’ today if I could afford a dependable high top van and it’s conversion. As a licensed therapist I could work remote so easily but like so many, the upfront $ will forever prevent - but this would be my idea of perfect
You can look at the second hand market as people sell theirs. Some places also do financing. Find a way to go after you dreams!
I agree with your method. Bed goes away, work and entertaining space appears. It’s about having some bit of structure along with the flexibility.
the blue skies and just unique sound of the wind in the middle of the desert is also interesting.😍😍 I was an expat in the middle east for around 5 years, almost all year sunshine is good to experience.
Everything was very nice but a shower and toilet is a must for us. I would also want an RV size fridge.
What an ingenious build. I love it!
You can also add solar panels on the side, not attached. You can either get the portable ones, like the Jackery, or just use a couple regular solar panels, hinge them face together, and just pull the wires out and connect them up. You can lean them against a chair or table.
Soooo stunning - love all of the wood, the fresh open space and pops of purple
Way cool, im so amazed how much is in there! Such a beautiful home
Wonderful build there are always little ways of getting a good shower I've learn that. I'm into to the soda bottle shower lol I just didn't put holes in the bottle cap and I used about 16 oz 7 bottles of warm water. Very refreshing
Neat, clean, organized, cozy, beautiful!!!!!
This is truly an awesome home! I like the way storage is handled-and that it doesn't overtake the van! Thank you for sharing!🚙
Lovely van build! Thanks for sharing Penny!
I like the Murphy bed idea, great build
A nice house on wheels 🚌
Love her life and her van!
Fenegaling, I love it. Oh and wow what a wonderful van layout. You go girl. ☺️👋
Loved her build🌻and appreciated her talking about her favorite items in there. Wondering what cell booster she’s using/recommends
I currently use a WeBoost and have cell plans with AT&T and Verizon. I may switch to Starlink but haven't decided if it's worth the expense yet.
I love the half bathroom! I'm buying a van that is already converted, and didn't like how much space the shower took up. I'm definitely going to use her idea.
Wonderful tour of your home van. You are so knowledgeable. You inspire Women to just Go For It !
Incredible home! Thank you for sharing. Penny is a Queen 👑😎
Well thought out space...love the murphy bed!
By far, once of the best van tours. Thanks
Wow I admire your lifestyle it's really thought out and you have it all together I'm completely looking forward to doing this in the future, however making a living after your build is my biggest concern. Thank you for all your insights into working on the road as well as living is so helpful. Good luck on your journey!!
Great van. Have you thought about the fold up solar panels for that extra power?
I'm normally not a fan of Murphy beds but this was a great build. And that's what I want to do, just be part time. I also think I'd have to based on certain things in my life.
You did a great van build. I got so many ideas from you. Thank you.
I loved seeing your Murphy bed in action, because we are also doing a Murphy bed. I was nervous but now I’m excited.
We plan to use the van part time for vacations and who knows what. I also live in your area. I hate cold winter. So hoping to visit Florida or go out west during that time.
Thank you again for some wonderful ideas.
Great design! The Murphy bed is a nice touch! Thinking about doing this!!
So excited to have my own rambler soon!! Loved watching all the details about yours!!!
Nice kitchen, cool bed!👍🏻 Love all the wood & the faerie lights! Penny makes it a Home! 👍🏻❤️🐕❤️ Be 🐝 safe out there!🍀🐾🌈☮️🇨🇦
I’m hotel living right now working on the road. I’m looking at building out a small cargo trailer. Great ideas! Thank you.
I can certainly relate to the toast comment made me laugh. Tried living without one. Just got a new one from Amazon today. Ha!
You have a beautiful camper ❤❤❤
Excellent all around. Nicely presented. I enjoyed the visit.❤
🍀🤙🏼🙏🏻
That was very well explained, thank you. I would do a few things different, mainly I would have a small fridge with separate freezer compartment that was a little taller, I would put it where you have your water, and put the water and stuff on the other side. I would also probably figure out a way to make table pull down or pop up in a way that was easier since I would use that a lot myself, and maybe I'd sacrifice the one bench for a table or something. Have to think that one through.
Wonderful van settings! Bravo!
V beautiful n spacious camphor home with all features. Awesome design
like the murphy bed setup.
Great build. Penny is awesome.
Absolutely love your van. Well thought out
Very smart! I can relate totally to the adventure traveler. I admit I don’t have 2 of everything and sometimes realize, oops that’s in the van…it’s ok, it gives me a minute to reconnect with my little home when I retrieve the item, then to remember to replace it! Would love to know, do you have heat/cooling? Also what brand name toaster oven?
I use the fans for cooling and move with the weather. I have a webasto heater for the cold. The toaster oven is a Breville.
Best layout I’ve ever seen 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Great video - love the layout and appearance.
The bathroom was a nice surprise
Nice van. Happy travels.
Love the candor. Being real with it translates beautifully. I have noticed that I hear a lot about feelings of mental unwellness in this community... this seems opposite of how I would assume that it is. Because of your honesty I feel ok to ask... is this a real thing in the nomad lifestyle? Is it a prevalent as it’s starting to seem?
By the way: your van is AWESOME
Wine for visitors❤️🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Awesome build, I would live in it.
She has a nice setup. I couldn't do the toilet and not have a shower. I'm not into that kind of living but like reading about it.
Love this design.
Beautiful lady.
What is the name of the company that did this van build out?
It's a great design.
Great build young lady!
I’d so love one like this!!!!
What about switching out some or all solar panels to higher watt ones? For example, if you have 3x100w, swap 1 or 2 out for a 200w?
I could see myself living in that.
Can you advise on approx. how much your van would cost? Thank you for the wonderful tour.
Spectacular Van
Love your build and Murphy bed! Such a versatile setup! Who did the build?
A ten person dinner party in a van? Brave soul. As are your guests. Lol. Nice rig though, Like the Murphy.
Wouldn't we all like a home base plus a van
Seriously, though. Unrelatable.
CheapRVLiving is my channel LOL.
it'd be great if u could give video chapter time points in such a long video...just a suggestion... anyway love all ur videos.. 👍
hey from east Tenn. / nice build out
This is a "perfect" van build. It's just so inviting and functional. I'm just wondering where she puts the electric bike? Does she have a bike rack on one of the back doors?
Solar blankets are the way to go.
That foot on the bottom of your eBike... Some people are cutting that off with a hack saw because when you go over a bump like a driveway center, it hang sup and can throw you from the bike. I know of a lady that broke her ankle that way.
Great design 👍
Very impressive 👏
Love the Murphy bed. Where do you store the bike?
At the time of filming, I was just living around it! Now I have a bike rack on a swing hitch on the back.
great camper van
I love the Murphy bed! I might have missed it but where’s the mattress from? It seems pretty light and I’d love to know how to get one.
This mattress was just a memory foam topper from Amazon, After having it for 4 years I just replaced it with a mattress from RV Mattress by Brooklyn Bedding.
Who did your buildout? Great van!!
Murphy beds are the best for tiny home.
Very cute!!!
I would really love to know where to go and hear your "entire" story....because I currently live in a place a little north of Asheville NC....Weaverville, to be exact.....I have been planning my van since 2017, and trying to figure out the logistics for living on the West Coast...Newport, OR...to be specific....I have a house to sell here in Weaverville, but also one in Lexington KY for my father that passed in March 17 of 2022....I work full-time, so all this information for how to move on, has actually become a hobby and vision-board for me today.....would love some advice...thank you...
I want to see how all that stuff fits behind driver seat!
Great setup!
I like the layout but what company did your build? thks rox
What a wonderful view on the motor home. What company did the work?
It's so excellent 👏
Smart build!
idea is to stack and then slide out for extra solar panels
Excellent!
I love your home.