6 Years of Car Living - Her Honda Element as a Tiny Home

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  • @lifeinmyelement
    @lifeinmyelement ปีที่แล้ว +1672

    Thanks so much for filming my home ❤ I had such a good time!

    • @TinyHomeTours
      @TinyHomeTours  ปีที่แล้ว +68

      Thanks for taking the time to film with us ❤️

    • @Lilly2Gbtg
      @Lilly2Gbtg ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I have the same year/model. BEST EVER!

    • @danielllleX
      @danielllleX ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Pride & prejudice and lord of the rings ❤📚

    • @allanhover5008
      @allanhover5008 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Very nice be careful please I love it

    • @GoEagles1028
      @GoEagles1028 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      So cool that you made it to Tiny Home Tours!

  • @loucipher7782
    @loucipher7782 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +761

    this is the most barebone build i've seen
    nothing fancy, just plain usable and livable to be constantly on the road

    • @nvcn86
      @nvcn86 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      "livable"

    • @jeppe9821
      @jeppe9821 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

      @@nvcn86 what more do you need?

    • @erikkibler3466
      @erikkibler3466 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

      Had a few times in life I’d have given anything for a spot like that…

    • @Yep6803
      @Yep6803 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      no never see me 😂

    • @Narcan885
      @Narcan885 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      @@nvcn86 It is livable. Comfort levels are all individual. She lives a lifestyle that lets her live with that- or its the other way around, she couldn't live her lifestyle without such an arrangement. Either way, she's fine, as are plenty of people with similar cars/vans. Me? I probably couldn't, not for long. But it doesn't make it unsustainable, i don't speak for everybody.

  • @weirdloverwilde
    @weirdloverwilde 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1211

    Cool the TH-cam algorithm has discovered how dire my financial situation is

    • @lavenderkitty222
      @lavenderkitty222 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      fr

    • @pujabelgian
      @pujabelgian 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I'm not dire and I'm here.. 😄

    • @sarahfellows3074
      @sarahfellows3074 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      😆😆😆😆 same

    • @jenr2180
      @jenr2180 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      😂😂

    • @Yep6803
      @Yep6803 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      If your car is big enuff (a big city car so for example Suzuki Swift, Fist Punto…) you absolutely can without spending much money… move the backseats, almost for free, then buy some wood and create some furniture. Tah dah.

  • @reality_is_the_key
    @reality_is_the_key 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +379

    I think it's fantastic. You've broken away from the rat race and created a life and a home that makes you happy. I enjoy that you are showing other young people that less material stuff = more freedom. Freedom = true happiness. I lived in my vehicle more than 10 years ago now. Times have changed, but as long as you have some sort of self defense, you should be good to go. I love it.

    • @bitty_beastly47
      @bitty_beastly47 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

      This isn't breaking away from the rat race. You still need gas, insurance, maintenance, food, water. You can grow a garden when you're traveling, you can store enough water either. This is the bad ending to the rat race. Putting on a happy face and being resigned to it doesn't change that.
      It's good that she's happy, but this is not a win in any way

    • @telmomoreira7616
      @telmomoreira7616 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@bitty_beastly47Thats the problem its impossibel to break away from the rat race without going in to hidding.

    • @UntamedAustin
      @UntamedAustin 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      @@bitty_beastly47 That and all the odd jobs she has to take to get to the next place to repeat the cycle of poverty. No mention of repairs which are coming (Pun Intended) "Down the Road"

    • @Ashtarot77
      @Ashtarot77 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

      These videos romanticise this kind of living. You have to ask yourself, where are the car seats she speaks of that she will put back in when she decide to sell the car? With mum and dad no doubt. For all we know, she goes back home when she gets a bit fed up of living this way and just goes back on the road when she's had enough of living on the road.

    • @J2017-g7u
      @J2017-g7u 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      About safety, did you encounter one? How did you managed to be safe, aside from having a bat, pepper spray...😊

  • @BuddhaPalm-j3c
    @BuddhaPalm-j3c 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +208

    As a father with one daughter, I do worried about her well being all the times. Thanks for sharing your video and pray that God watching over you all the times. Take care young lady.

    • @92hatchsi
      @92hatchsi หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Yes. Hopefully, she has something to protect herself.

    • @ServAnt-h7d
      @ServAnt-h7d หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Hopefully you keep in contact with her

  • @lorrainemiddy4011
    @lorrainemiddy4011 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +143

    I’ve been watching a lot of van and car conversion videos, and this video really gave me a nomad vibe which I didn’t get from the other videos. Usually people are roughing it out or they do recreational car camping or they build fancy motor homes in vans. People roughing it out are nomadic but they have no choice. Those who do recreational car or van camping are just having a holiday. Those living fancy van builds might be nomadic but they’re lugging around a home on wheels. In contrast this girl really gave me a “cowboy” vibe…you know, the Lone Ranger on his horse kind of thing, or people in wagons heading west….real nomadic lifestyle, and it’s by choice. I like it.

    • @pattykweram2391
      @pattykweram2391 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      I agree. The "van life" people seem like they're saddled with too much that makes it complicated, while this is the actual simple life that makes more sense. Not that I would ever do it.

    • @lorrainemiddy4011
      @lorrainemiddy4011 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      @@pattykweram2391 no me neither. Too old lol. I like my bed, my couch, my kitchen, my garden lol.

    • @hellskitchen10036
      @hellskitchen10036 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      Hippies did this in the 60'...by the thousands, all over the country, lol !

    • @ServAnt-h7d
      @ServAnt-h7d หลายเดือนก่อน

      I like it too! She is similar to me! Very positive strong attitude.

    • @ToadstedCroaks
      @ToadstedCroaks 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@hellskitchen10036 Coincidentally .. after all of these videos I've watched over the years, I always think about doing something like this in an old VW.

  • @kellyrathmann7502
    @kellyrathmann7502 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +241

    Very cool. I love that people are finding creative ways to live outside of the crazy system that most people feel like they have to adhere to. There are so many ways to live! This is awesome, good for her.

    • @Venus-gn5oi
      @Venus-gn5oi 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      The problem is only it's great till you're healthy. In case you end up getting ill and need the go back to the system than you'll feel even more lost. There's no escaping system the only way of moving forward is by collectively chaining the system. Everything else it's like a little drop in the ocean.

    • @jenmdawg
      @jenmdawg 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      I really wish people had the choice to live “standard” or “alternative” as far too many are forced to get creative or worse.
      That said I applaud those who embrace it like this amazing young woman.

    • @DylonsBBGorl
      @DylonsBBGorl 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@@Venus-gn5oi She probably doesn't have as much stress as people who live in the city. And let's be real here, stress is the cause of most common illnesses. Even a lot of uncommon ones.
      Also, it doesn't work like that. She isn't in the workforce or the city (mostly), so she's objectively not in the system.
      Your way of thinking is what's forcing her back in. It's crazy to me how people on the internet do that.

    • @BumbleGee
      @BumbleGee 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      ​​@@DylonsBBGorlNo it's not just one person's way of thinking. If a poor person wants to live this lifestyle they'll have a hard time. As a matter of fact there are many people who bought into this liftstyle and tried it who are now homeless because its harder than people make it seem. This type of living is not stress free, especially as a woman doing it alone. You need to make sure you take the proper safety precautions, you have places planned to go for the night and money to refuel because you aren't allowed go stay in one place for a long time. You need to worry about constantly being properly supplied without too much or too little. Also many things cause disabilities and illness not just stress. Sadly living like this just isn't a long term option for many people, especially when you don't have much money or you get old enough that you need people taking care of you. Short term it's probably a very freeing experience that shows people an alternate form of living but long term is next to impossible. Bordering on abuse too if you try to bring children into this.

    • @libertarianpunk8558
      @libertarianpunk8558 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      She’s very much part of the system though

  • @forrestwebb6182
    @forrestwebb6182 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +39

    The simplicity of your setup is inspiring! Less is more in so many ways. I have a 4runner and can't wait to replace it with something smaller. It's really all about what you're comfortable with and what makes you happy. Thanks for sharing!

  • @SpotandLes
    @SpotandLes 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +76

    OMG. I’ve had a couple Elements. Loved them. Best vehicle ever. I don’t know you but proud of what you’re doing. Be safe girl. You got this courage not found in many.

  • @stevetetzlaff3148
    @stevetetzlaff3148 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

    Much respect from a fellow Element carcamper: any solo woman doing this lifestyle is a major "badass"! Happy adventuring

    • @roadwayrona
      @roadwayrona หลายเดือนก่อน

      Especially when she does it with all that ballast hair when it would all be so much easier with half as long or even shorter hair.

  • @angiemeyer953
    @angiemeyer953 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +55

    Ok.... the fact that she is living in a space that's tiny and didn't cost 150k!
    Super down to earth. Love this!

    • @jim0311
      @jim0311 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Actually about the size of a tiny apartment in Tokyo

    • @angiemeyer953
      @angiemeyer953 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @jim0311 that's crazy to think about!

    • @kantabangovindbhai3936
      @kantabangovindbhai3936 21 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Hi 😊

  • @julieuk5855
    @julieuk5855 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    There is nothing like living your authentic life. Stay safe and well.

  • @SwedeProof
    @SwedeProof ปีที่แล้ว +83

    I'm in absolute AWE!! Rosa's joyful, brave, and intelligent decision to creatively design this wonderful, independent, eco-friendly lifestyle is simply BRILLIANT! Her enthusiasm will undoubtedly inspire others to make the same bold and indepemdent choice! Thank you, Rosa!!!

    • @TinyHomeTours
      @TinyHomeTours  ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Couldn't have said it better ourselves. Rosa's story and home are so incredibly inspiring! So glad you enjoyed the video. We're honored to share it. 🫶

    • @theharshtruthoutthere
      @theharshtruthoutthere 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TinyHomeTours Ways to interpret the BIBLE: 5 points of GOSPEL:
      - Figurative 1.) Christ died
      - Symbolical 2.) for our sins
      - Literal 3.) was buried
      - Devotional 4.) rose again
      - Historical 5.) According to the script.
      - Dispensational
      GOD`s expectations to us;
      - REPENT!
      - BORN AGAIN!
      - BE HOLY!
      - EXPOSE EVIL!
      - DO THE WILL OF YOUR HEAVENLY FATHER!

  • @TheNoonie50
    @TheNoonie50 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    Nice!! Plus, they are really safe. I had a Honda Element when they first came out. I was in a horrible accident when someone T-boned me, and flipped into a ditch. The Element was totaled on the outside, but the inside was perfect, and I was fine. My husband said it saved my life.

    • @lifeinmyelement
      @lifeinmyelement ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I'm so glad you were okay!! I'm definitely in love with my Element ❤️

    • @gregdolecki8530
      @gregdolecki8530 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yeah, the early ones were very comfortable.

  • @pamflowers8364
    @pamflowers8364 ปีที่แล้ว +208

    What a remarkable person! Wanted more out of life, found a way to make it happen, and keep on happening. I have subscribed to her channel.

    • @kars6026
      @kars6026 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      More like no choice.

  • @jasonbarnes5605
    @jasonbarnes5605 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

    So cool that you can travel with such a simple setup. I've built what I call a simple setup to travel full time, but it does have a fridge, shower and toilet with a 12 volt battery system to run everything. It didn't cost much but is so nice to have. Good on you and cheers from Australia

  • @ianlaughlin85
    @ianlaughlin85 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +101

    DONT TELL PEOPLE ABOUT THE GYM SHOWER! I once was a homeless university student. My GI bill (chapter 30) paid for my tuition and books. I slept whenever I got a chance, mainly the Hayden Library, because it's 24 hours. I lived out of a backpack and showered at the gym. I recieved my best grades during this time in my life. AND I was in really great shape because of the time I spent at the gym. I remember those years as some of the best.

    • @SpaceCadet4Jesus
      @SpaceCadet4Jesus หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      I contracted a fungal virus from the gym shower. your mileage may vary.

    • @kutter_ttl6786
      @kutter_ttl6786 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      ​@@SpaceCadet4JesusDefinitely worth getting shower sandles for shared showers.

    • @SpaceCadet4Jesus
      @SpaceCadet4Jesus 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@kutter_ttl6786 I always wore them in shower, but the floor water got me.

    • @splash733
      @splash733 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Is that Hayden Library at ASU? Graduated there back in the dark ages, haha

  • @jeremytorgersen
    @jeremytorgersen 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +76

    Great interview and tour, I agree with the sentiment of a smaller vehicle and being outside more as opposed to being inside too much in a larger rig. As Bob Wells often mentions along the lines of: "tiny house, big backyard".

    • @lbrown6859
      @lbrown6859 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I watch Bob's channel too

  • @crazybabytvworld
    @crazybabytvworld ปีที่แล้ว +155

    I'm a local truck driver and I actually live in my truck. Very convenient to live in my office lol. I do have my car too though which I'm basically only in on the weekends because I work 5 days a week. Micro living is awesome! Thanks for the great video.

    • @marieneu264
      @marieneu264 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      I would LOVE to see some more videos about truck drivers and their living spaces! I think it’s so cool!

    • @wildsage
      @wildsage ปีที่แล้ว +9

      ⁠yeah that’s totally rad. I do videography and editing for this channel and I’d love to see your lifestyle and make a video of it!

    • @marieneu264
      @marieneu264 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@wildsage I hope you do collaborate with them!

    • @crazybabytvworld
      @crazybabytvworld ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm going to make a detailed video coming soon!

    • @wildsage
      @wildsage ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@crazybabytvworld we’ve got videographers who travel all over so if you want to try to get a tour done for this channel reach out! We’ve got an application thing linked in this video description and getting the video done is free! 🤙🏻

  • @Honeybee1975..
    @Honeybee1975.. 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Impressive! 6 years living in your car and simplistic build. How awesome!👍

  • @amandaaamari3
    @amandaaamari3 ปีที่แล้ว +258

    It’s Rosa and Elrond!! Lol I honestly love Rosa’s build and her videos. So cool of you guys to feature her :)

    • @pdodwell1575
      @pdodwell1575 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I had exactly the same reaction. And Rosa is so intelligent, articulate and self-aware. I too have been a subscriber of hers for awhile.

    • @LauraRoberts-g6s
      @LauraRoberts-g6s หลายเดือนก่อน

      ❤❤❤Awesome I love it Planet Fitness should give people free memberships 4 the Shout outs

  • @JS-bl3sg
    @JS-bl3sg 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

    Smart girl, not making it obvious you live in your car. I always think about that. People trying to break in to steal or worse. Stay safe and Keep doing you girlie!

  • @mattstakes7047
    @mattstakes7047 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Awesome! I love her. I'm a subscriber of hers for a while now. Good to see her getting her 'props' as a fellow Element owner! Much Love, Rosa!

  • @SJ-db1lh
    @SJ-db1lh 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    I love your home/car. Good for you for keeping it simple and real! Stay safe out there! Thanks for sharing with us! 💜

  • @jamespaul2587
    @jamespaul2587 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Thanks for sharing a great, inexpensive, and simple build. It's a wonderful way to try out the lifestyle without committing a lot of funds, however Elements in good condition are getting harder to find now, especially AWD models.

    • @leighannkosky5446
      @leighannkosky5446 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Did they stop making them?

    • @jamespaul2587
      @jamespaul2587 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @leighannkosky5446 yes, the last year of production was 2011

    • @leighannkosky5446
      @leighannkosky5446 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @jamespaul2587 oh man that's too bad. I wonder why they stopped. They seem so popular

    • @jamespaul2587
      @jamespaul2587 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @leighannkosky5446 I believe sales were relatively low at the time, and fuel efficiency was lower than for the CRV, which they focused on developing as a replacement

    • @josephdover198
      @josephdover198 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@leighannkosky5446 The CRV was the number one compact SUV seller in all of North America and nothing else, not even the RAV4 was close.

  • @drtrudie
    @drtrudie 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you for taking the time to share your genuine story with us. I love the authenticity of your experience, and your car.😊😊

  • @a.alonso2457
    @a.alonso2457 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    You have absolutely impressed me ! It's nice to see such a young person with a great head on her shoulders. You totally understand that we dont need so many things to live a good life. I love your car and your set up. Good luck to you always, be safe and enjoy your travels.

    • @a.alonso2457
      @a.alonso2457 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @lifesgood3470 so ?

  • @VickyDye-um9de
    @VickyDye-um9de 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Nice! I first used these types of campers while circling Iceland a while back. Very comfly, so long as you have a place outside to shower and do laundry.

  • @PETE.K.I.R.O.W
    @PETE.K.I.R.O.W ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I have a 2003 GMC Yukon XL and I bought a Bluetti AC 70 and my Euhomy fridge arrived today made my window blockers from reflectix like yours, probably going to just spray paint one side black but you and several other TH-camrs have helped me get ideas for my SUV build thank you for your content, safe travels! Peace n Love 🫶🤜🤛

    • @stanbyme7874
      @stanbyme7874 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I painted mine & had issues during winter condensation. They left stains. Now I have black out curtains (cheap@Costco) that I cut & used fabric glue. Left little "tabs" to pull out easier. Cheers

    • @PETE.K.I.R.O.W
      @PETE.K.I.R.O.W ปีที่แล้ว

      @standbyme7874 Thx for that heads up on the paint will consider some black out cloth or something else besides paint 🫶🤜🤛

    • @karlabritfeld7104
      @karlabritfeld7104 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      And you don't ever think there's something wrong with having to live in a 20 year old car????

    • @PETE.K.I.R.O.W
      @PETE.K.I.R.O.W 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@karlabritfeld7104 these newer trucks and vans can leave you on the side of the road just as fast then an older vehicle, my SUV has very low miles and has very high ratings!!!! ( Super reliable )

  • @naminhabolsamala3062
    @naminhabolsamala3062 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

    I am 48 woman married and don’t have a driving license. So we’ll done for you for all the courage you have. Be safe love this 🙏

    • @cpoinsette
      @cpoinsette 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      Never too late to get that license!

    • @mamounbelya
      @mamounbelya 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Still young go get one what you waiting for? Go ahead lady

  • @paulgonzalesjunior6098
    @paulgonzalesjunior6098 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I've been in my van now for 1 year and looking forward to many more years and I think you're doing a great job and the way you deal with it it seems so perfect thank you for showing your

  • @andymoore9977
    @andymoore9977 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    'Living in my Element'.
    A great title for a book!
    The Merriam-Webster definition of 'Living in my Element' is "in a place or situation where one is comfortable and does well".
    Enough said!

  • @rogertemple7193
    @rogertemple7193 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Now that is what I call a real tiny house on wheels but as a single person it is of course enough room once again
    Thank You and have a Merry Christmas.
    💖🎀💖🎄☃️🎀☃️🎄💖🎄💖

  • @adriennequane8930
    @adriennequane8930 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    LOVE THIS! My 06' Element, AKA Cindy Lou Who, doubles as a weekend camper for two w a platform and tailgate tent. This is truly stealth. Well done!

  • @larey12
    @larey12 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +40

    Absolutely right! There's nothing more obvious that your living in the vehicle when you have these large solar panels on the roof.

  • @ceciliaSF-TX
    @ceciliaSF-TX ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I LOVE my Honda, named Archie. For some reason, somebody put out an elaborate article claiming they were going to start making them again with a hybrid option. I started saving money to buy one but it was a false story. People offer to buy mine. Not selling!
    Gas mileage is my one complaint.
    Great video, so impressed with this gal’s passion for adventure.

  • @Jak3sta22
    @Jak3sta22 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    One of the more simple set ups I have seen, and I love it! I just moved into my Mazda Cx9 SUV a few days ago… learning things as I go haha😂. But, I am so stoked for this new journey, and I am grateful to have TH-cam channels like this to learn from!

  • @thaixgrrl
    @thaixgrrl ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thanks for sharing Rosa! I like her simple build and lifestyle choices.

  • @jamesstrader9059
    @jamesstrader9059 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very well done. You didn't comment on any forms of protection. You always have to be aware of that. I suggest something like mace or pepper spray. The idea is to strike fast, if you have to, then get out of there as fast as you can. I have a 2008 Element that I bought new. No conversion but the back seats are usually out of it. I don't live in it but camp in it when I travel. I sleep on a mattress with my feet on a small pillow between the front seats. I am 6 foot 3 inches. The Element is a basic car but with all of the Honda quality. You can camp just about anywhere you can park as it is very discrete. I also have a REI camp chair that breaks down and takes up little room. Plus a small fold up table that takes up hardly any space. This gives one the advantage to sit in the chair while cooking on the back and you can sit by a stream or lake. Thanks for the video.

  • @forestskylove
    @forestskylove ปีที่แล้ว +45

    We, your subscribers love you Rosa🧡
    You're honest, open, becoming quite the vanlifer, excellent TH-camr, and sweet as can be✨️
    I've been VanLife living for over 23 years and I like being very stealth in mini vans. I keep it very open and simple. I always have my sheer black curtains over my original factory tired windows, so I can see out yet no one at all can see in.
    Like you said, it's about trying with what you have, and, taking it minimally plus slowly, making adjustments along the way, vanlife is very do-able.
    I've been wanting to start a yt channel yet I'm not sure anyone would want to see or hear what I have to share. I might go ahead and get a decent tripod and 'not too expensive' 35mm lightweight waterproof camera (maybe a GoPro?) and learn the editing part and just see what happens. Yet, I'm still not sure. There's already so many vloggers out there.
    There's about 8 that I subscribed to and you are one of them and I love your style Rosa... you are pure sweet and a good "spirit girl!"
    Thank you for all your hard work Rosa putting vlogs out for us all to enjoy🙏✨️🧡

    • @Cali_Fornia869
      @Cali_Fornia869 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I also thought about YT, but I’m so boring what would I have to offer, but I am surprised at the things I watch people do, just out there living and sharing their lives seems to be interesting
      Try it you may like it

    • @davidsuch8942
      @davidsuch8942 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Stealthy means ashamed now?

    • @marthaC495
      @marthaC495 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@davidsuch8942 It means safe!

  • @momana550
    @momana550 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Rosa, great job! You’re an amazing spoke person. So proud of you❤❤❤

  • @sabishiikarasu4158
    @sabishiikarasu4158 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Simplicity at its finest , her channel is just real all around 💯. Much ✊🏼👊🏼🍻🖤

  • @Willow-of-the-Wind
    @Willow-of-the-Wind 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    I love your build ❤ Thank you for showcasing a non-solar setup that still can be full-time.

  • @artsteadman2230
    @artsteadman2230 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Van life typically isnt forever but good on her for living her dream

  • @Mystic_Christopher
    @Mystic_Christopher 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Awesome setup Rosa! I just bought an Element, its a 2007 EX 103k miles. I can't wait to hit the road with it!

  • @alectrapaw
    @alectrapaw 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    i just spent two years in my element with my dog 👼 the build is similar except my bed doesnt fold up and my drawers pull out. love the way you explain the lifestyle! i basically live outdoors with always a place to sleep

  • @ericsevyn5464
    @ericsevyn5464 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Did 6 year in my Element. It was glorious. Best decision ever!!

  • @bobbythurman4456
    @bobbythurman4456 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks!

  • @malwilliams9482
    @malwilliams9482 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Absolutely love your outlook & attitude. Keep doing whatever makes you happy. Best wishes from an old guy in the U.K. 🙂👍🙂

  • @alpeach9480
    @alpeach9480 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brilliant girl, super organised, simple and sensible !! I've been living in a bigger van for 20 years now and understand convenience. I don't travel widely, it's just my home and daily transport, having travelled extensively in the past. I dig your lifestyle and have huge admiration for you. Good luck with everything !!

  • @ExcitedJasmine-rk3sd
    @ExcitedJasmine-rk3sd ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What a great video!! Rosa great,Honda great,home is great. What a nice cheerful person you are Rosa!!!😊 thank you for super video.

  • @levetemusic
    @levetemusic 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome Element. Great use of space. We travel in a 1997 Toyota Hiace, not much larger then the Element but more interior room. We appreciate your enthusiasm!

  • @tehutiboi
    @tehutiboi ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love Rosa and Elrond! Watch her all the time. ❤

  • @georgecullen9516
    @georgecullen9516 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Watching from SCOTLAND ..great vehicle and conversion ...simple, easy and functional ...sadly the car,s not available here ...wishing u many happy travels .......🤠........

    • @robertblair2035
      @robertblair2035 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @lisaordell2467
    @lisaordell2467 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Rosa & Elrond are the bomb! Thank-you for featuring this dynamic duo! ❤

    • @TinyHomeTours
      @TinyHomeTours  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching! So honored to share Rosa's home on wheels and story. 😊

  • @saraaronzon4562
    @saraaronzon4562 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I had an Element and loved it. Wish I still had it! Thank you so much, you have my sincere admiration! New subscriber 😊

  • @harryrussell154
    @harryrussell154 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I lived and worked out of a Mazda GLC for three years in Colorado. Car life is great for someone who doesn't need all the bling. Computers offer the media anyone needs and the stealth element is total. You are as independent as possible and can go anywhere. This Honda Element is great!

  • @RobbieStott
    @RobbieStott ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I have been binge watching Rosas vids lately. She gets by with such a simple home. Ive been wondering where the fridge was, its a cooler bag!

  • @vanoccupanther9958
    @vanoccupanther9958 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    inspiring...i started planning a 48 state journey this week and seeing this helped me a lot

  • @BlancaGarcia-lc7lx
    @BlancaGarcia-lc7lx 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I am so proud of you. Smart girl. You only have one life and live it.

  • @jamesturner4683
    @jamesturner4683 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice video.
    The lack of fridge I think is a problem. In the summer, you'd never be able to keep anything longer than a few hours in that cool box. A small portable fridge would be a game changer but then you'd need a battery which might be awkward charging if you didn't go to camp sites or have solar panels.

  • @tytoalba6573
    @tytoalba6573 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Nice job Rosa! I hope this brings lots more people to your videos :)
    Be safe out there!!

  • @cm9859
    @cm9859 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Oh my gosh! Looks so cute and really cozy ! 😊

  • @ScratchyBaws
    @ScratchyBaws 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    This girl is so cool and laid back, all the best Element girl.

  • @daniellecarney1487
    @daniellecarney1487 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Wonderful! I love how you keep everything simple. 😊

  • @michaellane1316
    @michaellane1316 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well young lady, kudos to you for your involvement in finding what makes you happy. Stay warm, safe and positive.

  • @amainobi
    @amainobi ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I loooooove this build. I have a 2003 Element. Slept in the back multiple times while camping, but in a far more rustic manner of just a foam mattress pad and a blanket. :)
    Catalytic converter was also stolen a year ago. Unfortunately common with Elements. 🙃

    • @bdheine2300
      @bdheine2300 ปีที่แล้ว

      You should name your element Elros. He's the human brother of Elrond.

    • @Vicki-xi8mf
      @Vicki-xi8mf ปีที่แล้ว

      They did steal mine, too, a year ago .

  • @tishgarcia2833
    @tishgarcia2833 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a nice little girl. Very smart and she clearly has a good plan. I had to chuckle about her junk drawer remark. I hope she stays safe and nothing happens to her.

  • @craigdale9920
    @craigdale9920 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Love it. I'm full time in an Outback, and yes it's cramped but certainly do-able. See you on the road!

  • @gailjohnson6670
    @gailjohnson6670 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love your car set up. Thank you for sharing. Blessings to you.

  • @KathrynTanner-t8f
    @KathrynTanner-t8f 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can't watch this! I miss my Element so much! Most useful car I've ever owned! I always felt if necessary I could live in it. You are proving I was right. Good for you.

  • @thereseshine7506
    @thereseshine7506 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Awesome! Thank you for this tour. ❤ Roomy car. ❤

  • @noiseycookie8899
    @noiseycookie8899 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good for you! Thank you for sharing! We have 2 Elements and love them a lot. I can pack my entire booth and EZ-up tent for an art show no problem. More room in there than meets the eye.

  • @TeknoMediumsParanormal1111
    @TeknoMediumsParanormal1111 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I sold a small bit of land, I bought a mini utility van and everything needed to live in it, if need be. I am blessed to stay with family, but having lost job and the room I was renting all in the same week 2 years ago...I knew emergency housing was absolutely necessary. ❤

  • @TMZumock
    @TMZumock หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    She's adorable. A genuine sweetheart!

  • @victoriamacpriest7130
    @victoriamacpriest7130 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Smart woman. I drove an element for years and miss it still!

  • @heatherburrill
    @heatherburrill 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You live in the perfect climate for that living! I love that part of the world! Thanks for sharing! I used to do stealth camping on foot - it was such a fun life. 😊 I think I would have really enjoyed this Honda element setup.

  • @LeahTillock
    @LeahTillock ปีที่แล้ว +4

    How do you keep warm at night in this vehicle?

  • @marcmaschal2897
    @marcmaschal2897 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Very cool.I love the independence. Thanks for sharing..

  • @BenjamintheTortoise
    @BenjamintheTortoise ปีที่แล้ว +8

    So fun... Happy and safe travels!! Cheers ✨

  • @iammybelovedslisajackson2758
    @iammybelovedslisajackson2758 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love this. I have had 2 Honda elements. I wanted to do this. I am converting a shed into a tiny home. I love the idea of living with less stress.

  • @kevinjohnson4418
    @kevinjohnson4418 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Rosa is one of my favorite adventures and risk taker

  • @GdF420
    @GdF420 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That is such a fabulous way to live, whatever happens on any given day you're guaranteed to be at some point in your element

  • @tstyles
    @tstyles ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hey Rosa! So happy you're featured! We love you and your Home/Element! ❤🔥

  • @DerrickBommarito
    @DerrickBommarito 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I did very similar but without the shelf storage. Just a full on platform in the back of my CX-5. Not fastened in at all so it's fully removable and the top surface is carpeted and not attached to the support frame either. Everything is sized to fit into the available space from the seats to the walls so nothing moves around. My friend I was living with said the frame would never last because of how I built it but here we are nearly a decade longer and it's still going almost as strong as then. It would be cool to have some shelving and if I redo it here in the next year or two I've been thinking of a build nearly identical to Rosa's. It's been amazing for road trips across the country to visit family without needing to pay for hotels, camping out at events, and is useful enough that I've only taken it out once when friends visited and I needed more seats. Dogs are at the perfect height to stick snouts out windows and watch the world go bye and I definitely need to get back to using it more. These kinds of builds are awesome but it's crazy to see someone actually living out of one!

  • @angelajackson3258
    @angelajackson3258 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Very creative! You make it seem so exciting!!

  • @michelecarson2360
    @michelecarson2360 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You have a great personality and are so down to earth! Best wishes and God bless and keep you safe.

  • @platyfish3891
    @platyfish3891 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Well done, the car, the video. Creative, collaborative and capable minds.

  • @End3rWi99in
    @End3rWi99in 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Incredibly impressive minimalist build! Wow, that's budget affordable! One thing that can be frustrating about these conversions is when people say it's "so easily accessible" when you're looking at a $300,000 converted bus. I love what you've been able to do in maximizing a small space and making it your own.

  • @MOTrav
    @MOTrav ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Happy travels! Do you take occasional breaks back to your home base? Six years in your car and counting adds up fast. Enjoy!

  • @Username-ze1ux
    @Username-ze1ux 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Man…hats off to people like yourself…that do this…I think it’s awesome

  • @pamhelms291
    @pamhelms291 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love watching your travels ❤

  • @lindacastillo4429
    @lindacastillo4429 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for sharing your sweet and simple life in the Element

  • @xLopez210x
    @xLopez210x ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The talk about living in a small space encourages you to go outside more is completely true but more for that whole sense of it. Let me explain and I’ll over simplify:
    I used to be very outdoors and living on the beach and I hated being inside living in the OBX, every moment I could be outside, see people, be adventurous, I took it.
    Moving back to IL… for some reason being inside working and winter seasons…. I (for some reason) get really anxious going on long drives, being outside, traveling to the unknown parts of states….. and I NEVER USED TO BE LIKE THIS.
    Im saying if you’re outside you love outside, if you’re indoors often then you will start to fear the outdoors in some fashion.

    • @xLopez210x
      @xLopez210x ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Tsumami__ I agree its my personal experience. So Im sharing it with others incase they feel the same… hence the commenting so someone can relate. Doesnt necessarily have to be “fear”. For example the longer version… Before i met my wife I was a complete and utter extrovert to the max, social butterfly, knew everybody and chatted with everybody anywhere. Since I met my wife I stay mostly in the house because her introverted-ness is turning me into an introvert. I just took a 6 hour drive to michigan and back (I used to drive from IL to OBX every year keep in mind with no issues) and now I was feeling anxious, how long should I be gone, should i sleep in my car, all the “what ifs”. NEVER HAD THAT HAPPEN BEFORE….
      So I guess to summarize… if you don’t use it/keep up with it, you lose it…. Is what Im saying if this has ever happened to anyone.

    • @tammyjantzen9004
      @tammyjantzen9004 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It's all a frame of mind. I love outdoors & the city too! But after complications from surgery, movement in my upper body/arms brings on awful nerve pain. So don't much drive or leave the house. And...I started getting anxiety when I did have to drive, go outside, etc. Last August, I pushed past it, flew home & drove to/from O'hare instead of taking a shuttle. Then drove all over, meeting people, etc. It knocked me out of that anxiety mode. I felt independent & fearless again!

    • @dr224
      @dr224 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I can relate. The longer I stay inside the harder it is to leave. I feel "stuck". It's incredibly frustrating because in my opinion, that's no way to live. I'm about to start the car living again and I've been really anxious about it. It takes a lot of planning, but also not a lot of planning if that makes sense. The overwhelming sense of freedom can be a hindrance.

    • @wildsage
      @wildsage ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah I get it. I lived in vehicles for 5+ years, including about 3 in a Honda element. I’ve been back in a house for 2 years now and I’ve become such a wimp about being outside. I am trying to get back to the grittiness that I once had. 😅

  • @Kelly-gl5rl
    @Kelly-gl5rl 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Rosa!! I love her. So happy to see her here. She’s a bright light in this world. ❤️❤️

  • @EVGuiller
    @EVGuiller ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Oh Rosa I’m so glad you got featured on this channel. I love your videos, keep on filming girl!!

  • @valeriemoore2762
    @valeriemoore2762 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    YOU are very impressive in your adaptability and problem solving skills, clearly a human of the future!

  • @Rikitikitawi-x3l
    @Rikitikitawi-x3l 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    I will never ever curse my one bedroom apartment again!

    • @naomyespino7650
      @naomyespino7650 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Cool, that's nice to know. I curse on my 2 bedroom apartment because its a rental...... And many other things. At least if I had a buss I could make a home out of it.

    • @JuliaSmith-l6j
      @JuliaSmith-l6j 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I was Homeless for 5 months. I lived in a shelter 2 months and my car 3 months. I am so thankful for my apartment.

  • @TrailHiker52
    @TrailHiker52 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video. Fun to see something on the Element, a car I considered as a regular car, but at 6'9, it did not work. Looks like you are filming in Oregon. I know lots of places can look like this, but it looks like Oregon High Desert. Stay save and keep enjoying.

  • @gojustar
    @gojustar ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So Rosa, how many miles on Elrond now😢