Minivan Converted Into Camper For Under $250 /Solo Female Prepares For Future
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 ก.พ. 2022
- #gloriouslifeonwheels, #minivanconversion, #budgetrv
This solo female is sure thinking ahead In anticipation of continued escalating rents in the future. She converted her Honda Odyssey into a camper and did it on a budget of under $250, not including a power bank and solar panel. But, even the power system she found was a bargain. Many nomads I have met don't even use a portable generator or solar panels. Instead they opt for a simple hand held device to charge their phones or a small inverter that can be plugged into their vehicle. Katie from Kamping Katie demonstrates that you don't have to break the bank to turn your vehicle into a tiny home on wheels. In this video Katie shows how she enjoys a comfortable bed, shower, and even mini kitchen on what some might spend for a night out on the town. One of my favorite things in this mini camper is the valve on the portable shower. What's your favorite thing about this small but smart build? Leave a comment and let me know. - บันเทิง
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This is the kind of "builds" I enjoy. I find nothing fun or interesting watching the builds that are spending 5, 10, 15 thousand dollars but showing me how someone takes a plywood sheet and puts a 5 dollar finish on it wows me.
Me too!!!
Eggsactly u see these people say they can’t afford rent and then they buy a 72k sprinter van !!😮😮😂🎉
@@mobilemoke With monthly payments lots cheaper than rent.
I love the set up but just a word of advice. I would suggest getting a carbon monoxide detector since you have the propane tank inside. Even when turning it off when not in use it can have slow leaks which can be deadly. No criticism, just a word out of love.
Carbon monoxide detector will not detect propane. You need a propane detector, a smoke detector, and a carbon monoxide detector.
@@secondact7151 thank you for the correction
Exactly what I was thinking when she showed it - also just concerned not trying to be mean about it either.
My aunt invited mine mom and I to her van for baking. My mom and I smelled gas and later we were sick for a week after that. I think we got sick because of the gas leak. I told my aunt about the incident.
Sage advice ✌
We use propane in our tiny home and my husband can never smell it but I can smell the tiniest leak. Absolutely worth the investment!
“I will not work two jobs to pay rent.”
Amen! And two and three jobs is what it’s taking for many, many people. Ridiculous! My husband and I decided we were DONE working 80+ hrs/week and still barely living hand to mouth, so we bought our rv and hit the road with our son. Now we’re making no compromises in life, plus we’re putting so much in our retirement accounts now. We were barely trickling anything into our savings before; some months, it was nothing. We go where the work is and we have our picks of jobs whereas before, stuck in my hometown, prospects were miserable. I have so little stress now!
I’m sharing this video with my grown son so he can see this can be done even more cheaply than he and I believed. I really don’t want him getting trapped in the rent cycle as a young person.
Thank you so much for your practical, feminine perspective on van life. I can’t express to you how helpful you are.
It sounds like you really are on track to complete financial freedom. So many of "the rules" of yesterday no longer work in today's financial climate but they are still being.passed on to young people as the only option to their detriment.
My husband , son and I moved out of an expensive Chicago suburb and moved to a cheaper state. We went from paying $9,000 a year in property taxes on a third of an acre, to paying $600 a year on 5 acres. And we also grow a lot of our own food and have chickens, so that is a saver. And in general our cost of living is so much less than before. We were both working 50-60 hours a week and now I’m retired and my husband works 40 hours but will be retiring in 3 years. And we plan on traveling.
She's a survivor, you do what you have to do to survive, instead of letting homelessness happen to you, she's preparing and not letting it happen. Good for her, very inspirational.
God bless this poor soul. She prepared herself the best she could. It beats living in a tent on the street. I wish her all the best. Hope she stays safe and healthy.
She's smart. She can see the writing on the wall and has adjusted accordingly. Also, I peeped the handle of a machete or a long knife for protection. Proud of her.
@@erikasmith5793 Katie has a sticks and bricks that is very reasonable at present. However, based on what is happening everywhere she is preparing for the future should her rental be sold. A very smart move so she won't be caught off guard and have to work 2 or 3 jobs just to pay rent.
@@erikasmith5793paying attention to what’s going on around her is very smart! Too many people aren’t paying attention and they believe it will never be them. Tragic mentality to walk around with, but most of those same ones walking in denial will portray the victim card later! Open your eyes people to your surroundings!
Most don’t realize how close to homelessness they are.
Go Katie! Great build and good job preparing for your future. Love her quote “I won’t work two jobs just to pay rent.” I heard that!!!
It is smart so smart of Katie to consider options early on before the need becomes a reality!!
@Rachael Shayna Nelson
What ever she eats helps her figure!!!
I feel the same way. I’m 70 and working to pay a hefty rent. No life of enjoyment. One more year of a lease and I’m over it!!!!
Lovely voice, too!
I admire her for getting ready and doing trial runs. Rent increases are inevitable. No build builds are a wise choice for women that are older or not handy.
No builds are also a good choice for anyone on a tight budget.
I am saddened sometimes thinking we are aging, we are becoming poorer, we are becoming isolated especially to us women folks. But I am happy she is figuring out how to live brilliantly instead of becoming homeless. Thank you for showing us this great lady.
What a lovely woman, gentle, peaceful, practical and positive. I love Americans. Love from New Zealand 🇳🇿
Welcome from New Zealand. Sending love right back to you💛🧡💜
Only liberals are like that. Conservatives pray to Orange Jesus here.
@@larryc1616 Sicko.
be well be safe
That is exactly what happened to me last year. My landlord was older and became unable to handle her affairs. The property where I had lived for 12 years went from her daughter Tammy to her other daughter Cheryl and then to John her brother. I was assured that they did not want to sell the property. The house was built in 1931 and had many vintage features. Then one day out of the blue I was informed that the house was being sold. I was stupid enough to trust what I was told about them not selling. Anyway I had some money saved and very blessed to have found a nice place to live and the rent is very reasonable.
I just bought a Ford Transit Connect, will be homeless VERY SOON due to rent gouging. My landlord DIED ten months ago and no one told me until the day after Hurricane Ian devastated this area. They are tossing me out because they can double the rent (that’s more than my own fixed income, so I’m out)! I have been “saving” things in the event this happened and will be starting the same way as Katie! I’m so inspired by her!!
I’m broke and living on a limited income also!
How'd it go?
I am 61. I am so appreciative of seeing all the women, especially of my generation and older, doing this! Thank you. It's such an inspiration.
Love her attitude. "I am going to be ready." That is what I am trying to be, ready for the next stage of my life. As a solo part-time lady car camper, I love my solo adventures to explore, really prefer it. I have invited family and friends and they have joined me more than 3 times per year, but I have to say, nothing like doing it by yourself. You are able to do what you want, not have to deal with anyone that doesn't want to explore. Company is good but freedom is better. I like her attitude because she is aware she is tied to a homebase but has produced a plan B, to improve her life before a situation is dumped in her lap. I think she is a brilliant inspiration not to just accept and settle. Have a plan B. Even her dog is living the life 🤣😂
Your van/rig tours are the best on TH-cam! You show the clever, inexpensive solutions and you are always so appreciative and respectful. Thanks for all you do "Glow"!!!
Thank you so much Carla. I do so appreciate each and every person who has been so gracious to open up their vans and homes on wheels to share them with my GLOW family.
GOOD FOR YOU, Katie! I'm in a very similar situation. In fact, prospective buyers toured my home today. I just purchased my first Van Life item this week and I was so scared I was shaking & knock-kneed at the register! ($6 for a 40 lb bag of pine pellets for my future... toilet? "Pee Packs?" See, I'm still designing and figuring out what will work!) I admire your spirit and the self-respect you display in choosing to not work-to-exist. Working to live a decent life, sure! Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge and positivity! There is so much negativity regarding Van Life that we need to support each other. Live your dream indeed! And take care of that cute pup! I swear sometimes I'm just taking my 🐶 because she throws a bunch of heat, is an excellent judge of character & alarm system and will listen wisely without comment.
Thank you snowygirl131. Good luck with your van. Have fun and enjoy!
You got this Snowygirl. There are so many great van tours and information out there and the van life community is so welcoming g and helpful, most of therm🤣, that you will be sailing thru this in no time. Hope to see you down the road one day🙂
@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 When I plan my various systems (cooking, sleeping, etc.) I, mentally, give tours like you do! Looking forward to being able to help out my new community! Thx 4 da inspiration!
Good for you go for it. I am not there yet but its coming... I 🤗
Hi, I'm so glad we started our full time RV life in 2015 - we did it at the right time! The crowds weren't as bad, gas wasn't so expensive (we thought $2.99 was expensive!) and camping costs were very low - not now though - gas is climbing everyday, apt. rentals are untouchable and RV parks are crowded and expensive. But we found a beautiful place on the Coast for $500 a month +elec (which is nothing) - it's the only way to live these days - thank god we don't have any kids or pets - just us two in a 27' Class C - home is where you park it!
You were ahead of your time and didn't know it!! A lot of people certainly wish they were as well prepared and situated as you are.
she's so positive. I love it. I wish her all the best and pray that the higher gas prices don't hurt people like her that want this lifestyle.
I live in a small house but these van life videos make me appreciate how much room I have.
Great minivan tour. Katie is smart being prepared now for when she'll need to live full-time in her van.
Loved the simplicity and practicality of her van no-build build. Awesome.
Many blessings. 🚐🐾🦋💛
Agree. I love the no-build builds.
The no builds really highlight the creativity and ingenuity of the owners.
Where do you park safely, to sleep, or just chill out?
"I will not work two jobs to pay rent and have money in my pocket." Preach Sis!!
She is doing a great thing practicing. I will say, however, that NOT having a home base is emotionally challenging and should be something addressed so folks can be aware and possibly prepare. Nomad life is so totally different when it is a true nomad life with no place to return to when things go bad.
You raise a good point. I am part time and have a home base. Having a home base provides a huge sense of security. I strongly urge anyone doing van life full time to try to establish places with either friends or family that can be a shelter in the storm so to speak if needed whether for a mental health break or in case of circumstances such as when Covid closed down so many camping options. Being on the road you will meet great friends also that could be willing to provide this too.
@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 agreed. There are a few kind people like yourself in this world and will help those in need. Safe travels and God bless.
Smart Woman instincts true survivor miracle* God Bless*
I really appreciate simple, easy builds. I don't see the point spending a vast amount of money on an overly complicated build out.
This is certainly.a fabulous example.of less.being more than sufficient.
Great build. My timeframe to move into a vehicle has been moved up and I am so grateful for all of the wonderful ideas I am getting from your tours.
I am so pleased Dee to hear that these tours are beneficial and informative. More and more people, especially women, are finding that living in rigs instead of sticks and bricks is their new normal.
Great job Katie. I could easily do this. I would just need a fridge, or really great cooler to go for a week or so. I want milk, yogurt, eggs, etc.
Glad she has a good plan, but I'm too tall to sleep sideways. Would like to see a no build set-up for a 5'10 person in a rav4 type car.
I'll keep my eyes open.for something like that amd post.it.if.I come across.one.
To me Katie's beautiful smile looks just like Goldie Hawns! Great van home, it's giving me great ideas!
I'd love to see more of her van in more detail. Great for those of us on really tight budget. Good tour,
I just loved this tour as there are so many people facing needing to move.into whatever vehicle they have at present on a very limited.budget. I really think this video will be a help to many.
Sadly we all seem to buy a few things that don't work out a couple of years later..but you gotta try and get it exactly as it will work best for you.
It is sometimes all about trial and error until we find just what works.🙂
Thank you Carol and Katie. This video is very encouraging for those of us who are planning for the day rent becomes too expensive.
It is a shame but a necessary consideration if things keep going the way they are!!
It’s too bad that Americans can’t figure out what the rest of the world does which is generational living. I’m an American and 2 of my adult sons live with us and my 89 year old dad lives with ny husband and I. We have plenty of space and live on 5 acres. We grow a lot of our own food and we all have our own space. 😀
I enjoy watching all these “no build” builds! I am physically incapable of doing this myself, no way I can get around in something so small, but i live vicariously through all these folks!
It is fun for me too to see all thecreativity people have in doing these no builds😊
It is always interesting to see how we each deal with the challenges in our lives. She has made something for herself that she is happy with. She did well with her solar. Good video.
Katie certainly did have a great.find with her solar.system. Where there is a will there is a way!!
This is a great set up, Carol. I'm in a similar situation so this is inspiring. Envious of the nice weather as I sit looking out my window at a blizzard going by sideways 🥶🥶🥶 lol So looking forward to Spring 🌷🌿🌄 here in Canada so I can get out in my van 👍❤️⚔️🔥🐴
Katie is indeed inspiring and a great example of someone thinking ahead and preparing in advance
If anyone is interested: The smallest Pecron solar generator unit: the S200 is on sale on Amazon for $109.00, if you use the $60 off coupon. It's only 200w, but for that price I just ordered one as a backup/aux to my Jackery. Reviews were good.
That is a great dea.. Thanks for sharing this info😊
I'm gonna take my 10 year old daughter to an anime festival in a couple of months and I don't want to stay at the hotel. I've got an SUV tent and I can't wait to try it out! My BIG goal is to get on the road with my family of 4 but I'll be patient until my husband's heart catches up.
Sounds like younand your daughter will have a great time. If I might suggest two channels you might watch with your husband, Less Joy More Journey and the Mom Trotter. They are channels with families with kids on the road. Good luck.
Carol it was wonderful meeting you. Thank you for doing a tour with me ❤
I thank you for sharing your creative and lovely build with me and my Glowbies. Based on the comments you have been an inspiration to a lot of folks.
@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 You are the dearest lady 🌹 I am so sad for you and your families recent tragedy. Prayers for you all. 🙏
Katie, I really liked your shower pump. What brand is it? Thanks!
Life really can be a little less scary if you do some basic planning. I was just exposing to someone on disability (less than a year) that their goal might include trying to have a tad bit left in their bank account at the end of the month. Sounds impossible to do on $850 a month, but the right attitude, and willingness makes all the difference. Katie realizes that things can change in the blink of the eye and she’s using a lot of wisdom now to prepare.
I absolutely agree. Even a little planning can greatly reduce stress and a financial cushion is really an essential part of van life, or any lifestyle for that matter. Even on disability there are ways to put away a little. Bartering is a great tool . One of the things I was suggesting to someone just the other day was to.perhaps make and sell dinners to others on the road since they are a great cook. A good home cooked.meal is always appreciated. There are ways to make a little extra but it does take some out of the box thinking.
Sad but if that person is only receiving 850 a month in disability they didn’t work many years to put into SS………
That’s so cool. Loved the part where she said she found “like-minded people”. I’m in Colorado and do I need to find these people myself.
They are out there. Check out the Homes On Wheels Alliance (HOWA) Facebook page
@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 aww I don’t have Facebook
I love it! I just sold my 2008 Honda Odyssey I bought new before I became very sick and had to stop working. I got a newer Honda Odyssey. It’s a 2015 so newer and a few less miles. I’m disabled now so I don’t drive much. My new van has a sunroof and a built in cooler. Leather seat. And its gray my first one was white. I do miss my first Honda Odyssey because I took my daughter and several neighborhood children to school in it, sweet memories. But it’s time for a new faze. My youngest is about to graduate pharmacy school. I never thought I could get a new van before my daughters finished school but a little money came my way , just enough to upgrade. But I’m telling you Honda Odyssey ‘s are fantastic! And her 2006 will be on the road 20 years from now. Very smart lady ! My husband and I bought a class A last year. But we decided that we really want a bus to convert. A small bus. So we are selling the class A and getting a short bus to convert, I would even consider a box truck. We talked about a very large van because I love vans but we think the wider bus would fit better. We are big people. Lol. I wish Katie all the best in life ! God bless you Katie. I’m going to look for your channel, Leslye
My mechanic is sold.on Hondas and Toyotas. They go forever!! I just did a tour of a short bus that will air in a week or so. It is simply stunning inside. I think it will give you some ideas.
I love such an affordable no build van. And Cookie is adorable.
It was great fun showing how to do a conversion on such a small.budget.
This is a great way to show ppl how to survive during these challenging times.
It really is something that a lot of folks may very well need to know about soon.
Camping with Katie, You could add a water filter where you have the water flow valve and use it as a one hour shower and this simply just recycles your water and it continues to flow and also put a sock on your water ( put a sock over the water intake) To help keep nasty stuff out.
Thanks for the great tip.👍
I'm so happy to see this setup because sometime in the future I'm going to get a minivan to live in. I've been thinking about having a been setup like that and now I believe that's how I'm going to do it! ❤
This is a great and inexpensive set up. Another one I also like is in a video named Mini yet Mighty. Good luck in your future van life☺️
I like simple and low cost and Katie has done a great job! Love her set up!
Thank you, Jo. 🥰
It is so easy yet functional and cost effective. Katie did a great job.
Kamping with Katie is a channel that I will look into. Nice lady and is getting ready for what might come in her life. And enjoying the time and fine tuning her no build- build. Smart gal. See you all later.
OMG HER DOG IS SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO CUTEEEE!!!!!!
And he is very chill too!
I find it funny that whenever nomads are asked about food storage the first thing they usually mention is their coffee which brings me to the conclusion that the key to nomadic survival is coffee and Bailey's .....every day!
Very well could be🤣
We had a pom named Cookie!
❤
Thank you for rescuing! My favourite breed!
This was my introduction to that breed. What a great little dog Cookie is.
What a smart, capable woman! Best wishes. xoxo
Awesome build that lady actually she's very smart because she's preparing herself for the future knowing if the house sells she won't be homeless. Which proves my point that half of the people or homeless don't have to be homeless if you prepare yourself..
I would guess only about 25% of the homeless could conquer their alcoholism, beat their addiction, dodge their abuser, prevent their catastrophic illness/accident, or manage their mental illness in order to prepare for becoming homeless.
Preparing in advance is the key so you don't get caught in what turns into a crisis situation.
@@snowygirl131 It used to be that the majority of.homeless were folks with alcohol, drug or.mental health issues. That is no longer ger the case. There are more and more employed folks among the homeless.now due to ridiculous housing costs, at least in major cities.
@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 Good to know, and completely expected. Hard to process that I have not been homeless for 20 years! The panic from those six years comes back quickly enough!
@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 that is so true so so true that's exactly my point
I'm in a 2100 sf 4 br I was so grateful to be able to qualify for after a divorce.
Oldest enlisted & spread those wings.
Second one finished hs, has some bumps along the way, then enlisted. Last little Birdy just flew the nest this month...
I've given two loads of things ranging from dishes to clothes to tables & chairs to her and the Goodwill.
What's funny is I keep seeing myself doing a no build build on my Toyota..... And I'm loving it!
🚐☁️☁️☁️
Just do it for very little money and keep you homebase. I think that is the ideal option for those who can. You can start out tooling around where you live then venture out a bit further. See what tickles your fancy now that you are footloose and free LOL Join some female Camper /suv ir car camping groups amd meet some folks. Happy travels
Nice and cozy setting but you have to remember, she does not live in it full time.
So it's more like a hobby/entertainment/travel vehicle...
You are right she is not living in it full-time. If she does I am sure she will make some adjustments. I do know a number of people living in minivans full-time however.
Love this it's basically what I'm planning on doing, I don't understand ppl who make the entire back a bed and put hardwood flooring when bed takes up whole space
What a lovely lady. Thanks for sharing.
Katie, you rock! What a amazing way to prepare yourself for future and still be able to enjoy now!
Thank you Carol for all your hard work editing and travelling to people and places to bring us wonderful vlogs
This lady is inspiring.
I love this channel. Definitely the life I want.
Nice home…. I am sure she knows to keep the charger out of the sun….God bless her n keep her safe.
Very well done, both the interview and the set-up inside of the van. Katie was smart to think ahead. Best wishes to you both!
Love the simplicity of Katie’s van!!
Great idea- I have a 07 Honda Odyssey and I have never had the back seat up! I'm inspired
Sp n glad this video showed you some options🙂
I ❤️ ur channel! U always seem so cheerful! I love ur positivity & the friendly way u accept others! Thanks for taking the time to make these great videos. It introduces us to different ways of living! Take care:)
Awesome! Love Katie’s spirit. Very inspirational.
Thank you for the no build van tour.
Hope everything goes well for you. 😊 for your vehicle turning out so comfortable.
Katie, you and your pup are so photogenic!! you are both beautiful,,,thank you
Great interview 😊 thanks for sharing the great info.
Hi Katie,
G'day from WA (Western Australia!!), I applaud your self sufficiency, but please add a carbon monoxide/Carbon dioxide (CO2) detector as the gas burner alight produces Carbon Monoxide, it needs to be used outdoors, or you can add a ceiling exhaust vent fan as carbon monoxide is lighter than air, it will collect in the ceiling indoors, with nowhere (no exhaust vent through the roof) to escape, these emissions can make you sleepy and can potentially suffocate you in your sleep. So far with the door open in warmer weather, you have not been poisoned, but continuing to use it inside is NOT SAFE, these carbon monoxide/carbon dioxide (c02) detectors are not expensive, and you must Store gas bottles outside or on the roof rack or get a gas bottle storage box built with a hole in the floor of the Inside of the gas bottle storage box, hole that vents to the outside, for any carbon dioxide emissions, which are heavier than air to escape outside of your vehicle, a floorsafe modified to have a hole drilled through the floor of the vehicle, should do the trick, a ceiling exhaust fan above the cooktop will need a hole cut out of the roof, for the exhaust vent fan to let carbon monoxide fumes escape. These exhaust vent fans are only about $25 from eBay, you can install them yourself or a gas fitter or gas plumber can install the floor vents for carbon monoxide emissions to escape in the lowest part of your van, and put in a ceiling exhaust vent fan, but the gas bottle regulator or fittings, even a leaky hose you may not notice inside, can be a serious hazard. If you read the instructions of the camping stove, it should say NOT FOR USE INDOORS or not to be used inside a vehicle or in any un-ventilated Spaces inside an RV. Gas bottle storage box is a requirement for carrying any gas bottles in any RV, it's why you see them in seperate compartments accessed from outside on the side of camper trailers and motorhomes, they have a seperate doors on the side of vans and RV's, so that any leaks escape outside of the vehicle.
Be Safe! Get yourself a floor safe for your gas bottle, you will need to get a hole drilled through the floor, for any potential leaks to escape under and outside your van, but if you want to sell your van at a later stage, then you can have that hole patched and welded. At least them you can have the peace of mind of no safety Hazard from the gas bottle inside or gas or BUTANE GAS COOKTOP & the Carbon Monoxide emissions produced every time you light it.
I love you have rescued a senior dog! We have rescued 3 dogs ourselves We have done a DIY Toyota Coaster Bus Conversion, with secondhand furniture, new appliances and Solar panels & batteries from eBay, & we have added a separate indoor shower, an indoor composting toilet a recirculating shower filtration system which allows us to have as long a hot shower as we like, yet only use 30L of water each week (it cost just $700 to build, including the portable lpg instantaneous hws, (AU$160) to filter & sterilise the shower grey water, crystal clear and clean water, filtered to 0.5 of 1mivron, fine for showering, not for drinking or cooking. We have a 285L 12v solar compressor fridge freezer, & a Thetford Caprice LPG gas stove with a grill and oven. A full Off grid equipped motorhome, done all DIY except for the gas appliance fitting by another Gas fitter, with a gas compliance certificate for a LPG Stove fitted Inside a vehicle. If you read your camping gas cooktop instructions (or BUTANE GAS COOKTOP) the instructions will (should) unless they are in a foreign language (or "English" written by someone with English as a 2nd language) it SHOULD say MUST NOT be used indoors, or Inside a vehicle, without proper ventilation, any gas burner cooktop, the by product of a gas burner alight is carbon monoxide, so you must turn on an exhaust air vent anytime you light the gas cooktop or grill or oven.
We got gas compliance with certification and a vehicle modification plate in the gas bottle storage box, we have floor vents in the step riser, vented outside our bus, for the Carbon dioxide emissions which are heavier than air, and 12v exhaust vent fan, (you can add a ceiling vent which does not require 12v or any battery power to allow carbon monoxide which is lighter than air, so it will rise up to the ceiling, but will continue to fill the air until you assfixiate or suffocate, if it's trapped inside your vehicle. You must not Store gas bottles inside a vehicle either, a faulty regulator or are completely Self sufficient, and our cost of living is very low. It's Freedom and travel anywhere we like, heading up North to warm climate in the Winter, and further South in the wet season, we have heating & Air-conditioning for comfort, without a noisy fuel guzzling generator, our RV windmill gives us enough power to run our Solar fridge freezer, + our 12v LED lights + our 12v water pump and we carry 300L of water Under the bed, and a gas storage box, sealed internally we carry 2x 9L gas bottles that runs our HWS and our Gas Stove. We have a carbon monoxide And/or CO2 detector, for an alarm but we have both floor and ceiling vents for any carbon monoxide to escape outside, before any poisoning occurs. A gas stove like Katie's should only be used outside or with extractor air vents or in well ventilated spaces indoors. PLEASE GET A CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR!! AND ideally A 12v ceiling exhaust vent fan, and only use these butane and LPG cooktops(camp stove's), legally without the floor vents for carbon dioxide emissions (which are heavier than air) to escape outside of your van through,+ Whenever your gas stove is alight, the flame produces carbon monoxide, any LPG gas bottle must be stored in a vented gas storage box, sealed from the inside of your van, but it must have a hole which is vented outside your RV, for the Carbon dioxide emissions to escape, but if you want to be able to cook inside on a LPG OR BUTANE GAS COOKTOP, YOU MUST add a 12v ceiling exhaust fan, vented through the roof for Carbon Monoxide emissions or leaky regulator on the gas bottle itself, which must be stored on a roof rack or in a gas storage box with a vented door cut out from the side or rear of your van as Carbon Monoxide is lighter than air!!! 3% carbon monoxide/co2 cause you to suffocate.
My husband is a licensed gas fitter, has been for 40yrs, the Gas bottles, regulator can cause a leak you cannot detect without a carbon monoxide detector, they also set off alarm at safe levels for both Carbon Monoxide and carbon dioxide cO2 Worldwide. Carbon Monoxide poisoning occurs it is NOT Safe it will cause you to feel sleepy, but you will never wake up, carbon monoxide fumes come from a lit gas burner, there are regulations that Katie and many no build van conversions are unaware of, because they have not got their van professionally fitted with fixed gas appliances inside a vehicle, to be able to use it safely inside, the gas bottle needs to be stored in a gas storage box, sealed from inside, or had a gas fitter fit a gas burner cooktop, under an exhaust vent one way continuously air out, or you can add a 12v exhaust fan to draw air out from above our 4burner cooktop, our gas grill and gas oven, anytime we are using the cooktop, the 12v fan draws it outside at a faster rate, like the exhaust fan above the cooktop at home.
So even when you don't have the door or window open, (when it's raining outside,) you can safely use a gas hotplate indoors, the deadly Carbon Monoxide emissions & Carbon dioxide emissions can escape outside above the gas stove, and from the floor vents if you do a swap for a gas bottle with a faulty regulator, or it gets dropped, or just develops a leak, then it won't kill you in your sleep if you have it stored in a floor safe or a keyed small safe, for safety reasons, and your own peace of mind, adding a carbon monoxide detector/cO2 or carbon dioxide detector with a loud alarm, which will alert you before it gets to lethal level. But it won't prevent the emissions building up inside, only the floor vents and ceiling vent, and a sealed internally, vented outside your van for the gas bottle storage box will prevent the carbon monoxide and or carbon dioxide emissions Inside your van. These are safety features which can be removed, holes patched repainted if/when you decide to sell, but selling it as an RV to others for the same purpose, adds a safety feature that could save the next owners too.
These Carbon Monoxide detectors are not expensive and may just save your life. BE Safe, especially when travelling alone!!
Wow. A.lot.of.practical.information..It does.lay to take all the necessary safety precautions. In another post.a.viewer noted that regular carbon monoxide detectors don't work for.propane that a different.detectornis needed????.I'm going to have to check.into that.
Yay! Hi, Carol, Hi Katie!!! Great tour - love it! Blessings!
Fabulous! Such an inspiration ❤️🌹👏👏👏👏
Very cool. Cute , comfortable, and practical.
It's all you need.
Safe Travels Katie 💙💙
Very smart thanks for all the ideas
So smart!!!!! Thankful i ran across this and will follow Katie!!
Hi Carol👋What a sweet Lady! I've neve seen sny no build builds with the seats left in♥️that! Looks great! Spacious,neat & organized! Thank you for sharing! Great video👍🤗:✝️🙏♥️✝️Safe Travels!🙂
What a wonderful attitude and I love that solar power and urpro shower! Best Wishes Miss Katie and keep that smile lady ♥️
I've been interested in the shower pump idea for awhile now but the restriction valve is an awesome and clever adaptation!
I just invested in a 2014 Odyssey and didn't realize at 5'6 I could almost stretch out in the back sideways...😮 Now I can focus on other things instead of worrying about a bed. This is awesome
Kamping Katie says she's gonna be ready! Love it!
She has a nice set up. Great tour. Thanks
I'm glad she's prepared ahead of time. That's what I'm trying to do now.
*As a young college woman this helped me tons!! I was especially looking all day for a fair priced power station, tysm!!*
Very nice..well setup..very functional..smart lady thinking ahead..congrats..
Very creative and thank you for sharing
Great watch thanks 😁
Great ideas 💡
Good set up ..Enjoy ..
What an ENJOYABLE laid back Lady. It just goes to show that by utilizing what you have, coupled with a little inspiration that it is very possible to set up for a Nomadic lifestyle on a frugal budget. Well done. Keep it Simple. Greetings from Ontario, Canada.
A lot of great tips!
Van life is where it is
Thank you. Very interesting!
Enginstar power station is also on Amazon now 199 on Amazon or Ebay You do the best no build interviews. I am definitely following you and luv luv luv what Katie has created. I am looking for a van now and plan a no build not sure how but want to leave one seat up in back and find a way to turn passenger seat around for a living space or perhaps use one of those small chair beds that unfold and turn the passenger seat. Thanks Katie for sharing your ideas and the grand van tour. I am definitely fitting my portable shower head with the valve she has on her unit . and will go look for Kamping with Kate too. Thank you ladies!!!!!
Good luck with your van. I am so glad seeing Katie's set up was a help. I also love thr valve in her shower. It is pure genius!!
Yay Katie!!! Love your van!!!! So great to meet you in Quartzsite!!! Great to be prepared and ready! See you soon! Already subscribed!!!
Being prepared always beats acting out of desperation!!
Katie is awesome. Love her set up.
Very clever build
Great build
Love your videos! You have an amazing way with people, kind, non judge mental.
Lovely , creative woman with a darling dog
Very cool
Wow, this is great! I did look on ebay for her solar panels and power station and they have doubled or more since she purchased 🤨. Thank you for the interview. It is a good one :)
That was always my attitude. If the first job doesn't cover it for me, i dont work a second job i replace the first one.
GREAT JOB MY DEAR, MANY BLESSINGS , ENJOY LIFE 😍😍😍
Thanks for sharing van living tips.