"No Build"Minivan Camper•Van Tour• Dodge Grand Caravan • Vanlife
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Join me in a tour of my 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan named Scarlet O'Vanna. I'm a part time travel photographer using my van as a hotel on wheels.
Coleman cot-www.walmart.co...
BougeRV 12 Volt Refrigerator 12V Car Fridge 30 Quart Portable Freezer Compressor Cooler Compressor Freezer,12/24V DC 110~240 Volt AC,-7℉~50℉ for Truck RV SUV a.co/d/7Px47wC
Coleman Rugged Rechargeable 400L LED Lantern, Water & Impact-Resistant Rechargeable Lantern with USB Charging Port, Carry Handle, & 2 Light Modes; Lifetime LEDs Never Need Replacing a.co/d/imHLekR
BestOffice 3-Shelf Adjustable Metal Storage Shelves Wire Shelving Unit Organizer Wire Rack 450Lbs Capacity for Small Places Kitchen Garage 23Lx13.2Wx30.2H,Black a.co/d/fRey3IQ
ROYFACC Night Light Touch Sensor Lamp Bedside Table Lamp for Kids Bedroom Rechargeable Dimmable Warm White Light + RGB Color Changing a.co/d/6yRSNgE
Portable Clip on Fan 65 Working Hours, Camping Fan with LED Lights & Hook, 12000 Capacity Battery Operated Fan with Clamp, USB Rechargeable for Desk, Tent, Treadmill, Stroller, Golf Cart, Home a.co/d/6dWo2eV
SPACEKEEPER Storage Rolling Cart 3 Tier, Laundry Room Organization Bathroom Cart Organizer Utility Mobile Shelving Unit Multi-Functional Shelves for Office, Kitchen, Black a.co/d/bY6dGvJ
OHOHAI Warm Socks - Ultralight Winter Thermal Foot Outdoor Camping Sleeping Bag
Universal Water-Bottle Pump Dispenser 5-Gallon: KitchenBoss Foldable Automatic Water Bottle Pump, Portable Electric Drinking Water Pump USB Charging 1-5 Gallon Water Bottle Switch, Silver a.co/d/3gnPmOC
Ozark Trail Square Folding Aluminum Roll-Top Camp Table,31.5” x 31.5” x 27.5” www.walmart.co...
Yeaban Forest Green Bathroom Rugs Sets 2 Piece - Thick Chenille Bath Mats | Absorbent and Washable Bath Rug Non-Slip, Plush and Soft Rugs for Bathroom Floor, Shower, Sink - 17" x 24"+20" x 32" a.co/d/3IVLe6k
EcoNour Car Curtains for Rear Windows (2 Pack) | Car Privacy Magnetic Sun Shades for Side Windows Protect Your Baby Against Sun | Car Window Blinds Ensures Privacy Protection (34" x 19.5") a.co/d/4iDaENV
LE LED Camping Lantern Rechargeable, 310LM, 5 Light Modes, Power Bank, Waterproof, Mini Flashlight with Magnetic Base for Hurricane Emergency, Outdoor, Hiking, Home and Car a.co/d/dF7qyAz
Waikas 8 Gallon Trash Bags, 40 Count, Unscented, fit Medium Trash Can for Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Office, Black a.co/d/2fZOJ8j
Stansport Easy-Go Portable Camp Toilet (273-100) 14" L x 14" W x 14" H a.co/d/0Q8bl8x
KLAVATE Indian Hippie Vintage Cotton Floor Pillow & Cushion Patchwork Bean Bag Chair Cover Boho Bohemian Hand Embroidered Handmade Pouf Ottoman (Red, 13" H x 18" Diam.(inch)) a.co/d/cebzOYo
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Your toilet cover made me smile! I will definitely steal that idea! Your build is a great combination of practical and delightful.
Thanks so much! I will be making a video this week on how I made the cover!
It is really cute
It is really cute
Hi Deb , really enjoyed your tour. You have made such a beautiful place to spend time during all your adventures. I got at least two new ideas from you. Yay. Hope to see again at the WRTR this year. Safe travels💕
Thanks for watching! I hope to see you in Q too! 💕
I cut a piece of plywood in two pieces drilled holes along edges and zip tied it to the cot frame. I can fold cot for storage when not in use with plywood attached. No more sag!!
Well thank you for the great idea! I'm going to try that!
It's really cool seeing so many Dodge Grand Caravan owners. Lots of ideals for my own van that I know will fit it.
Yes! Thanks for watching!
Yes! Me too as a Caravan owner! 😃
Great idea to run the strip of metal along the ceiling! I like your fairy lights, they are different and fun! Your toilet is fantastic!
It works so well, thank you for watching!
Your video is fantastic. So many people do not show the finer points and functionality of their van. I like that you show people what is in all your bins & hidey holes. Those just starting out really need to see that. You use your space well. You are the only other person I've seen who used cubicle clips. Those little things are a game changer. 'T pins' are another great way to get stuff to hold to the roof of a van. Thank you for sharing your build.
Thanks so much for watching! I really appreciate it!
Hi Deb. I just subscribed cause you are nice to listen to, you had a bunch of handy ideas and seem friendly. All of these qualities are important to me. Hope to see you down the road, if I ever get my rig ready. Thanks. I'm from Central Oklahoma
Thanks so much for the compliments and subscribing! I appreciate your support! It took me 3 years to get my van together. Just start with what you have and add little by little once you see what you need! Let me know if you make it out west. I'm in Southern Nevada.
Awesome!!!! EXCELLENT solution for the curtain! Thank you!!!
Appreciate you tuning in!
What a great idea for a privacy curtain. I already have the table you have strapped behind your front seat. I like that you put in little insets of the shelves and the bed, as well as the lists of the products you were covering. Be safe.
Appreciate you watching! Thank you 😊
Liking the square toilet. Makes so much more sense to me.
I had a round one 14". Seemed to take up more space than the 14" square. Thanks for watching!
@@wanderinggypsydeb and I bet it’s more stable..?
@SuperMjennings it's more like a real toilet!
@@wanderinggypsydeb ♥️👍🏼😁 thank you!
Sweet idea with the magnets strip!!!
Appreciate you watching! Thanks
Hi Deb!😊 thank you for sharing your no-build van build! ❤
Thank you for the many useful tips for those of us who are longing to do what you are doing.
Wishing you safe travels and many happy adventures .😊❤
You are so welcome! Appreciate you watching!
Love all your details! Thank you so much. Beautiful set up.
Thanks so much for watching!
Thanks for great info and tour of your van home. You did a fantastic build.
Thanks so much! I appreciate you watching, have a great weekend!
Practical and charming. 😊
Thanks so much for watching!
Love the pill box/spices idea!!
Appreciate you watching! Happy Holidays!
I like the wire shelf, spices in pills container, your colorful fabrics, your assembling poo pot to show us how. Two 500 watt Jackerys, eyeglass hanger, rare eart magnates and pipe strapping to hang curtains. No one else had a brush to clean off boots and shoes. Thank you for the tour.
Thanks so much for watching!
Love the toilet cover
Appreciate you watching!
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Hi Deb, I love your van setup, beautiful colors, everything you need, I have a Dodge caravan myself and you gave me some great ideas, Thanks ❤❤❤🫖
Glad I could inspire you ✨️ thanks for watching!
Loved it! Thank you!
Thanks and I appreciate you watching!
Just ran across this video. That camp potty is great. Just put one in my Amazon cart.
I love it. I took the bowl out, it was too small. Works better without it!
So organized…! Amazing…
Thank you! 😊
Very nice , so organized.
Appreciate you watching, thank you 😊
Thanks for the detailed tour. Lots of good ideas!
Appreciate you watching 😊
Excellent tour, thank you. I love so many things in your van. You really have it set up comfy and with all the essentials!!! Happy travels.
Thanks so much! I miss you!
Very well done! I love your colors.
Thank you so much!
Dry nicely laid out!
Appreciate you watching!
Muchas gracias por tu video, me encantó cada cosa que tienes ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks for watching!
Deb, you have a great setup in your van. Looks like you've got everything you need. ❤all the color's and textures in your space!! 😊
Many thanks for watching!
Our van builds are very similar. The pine pellets have helped quite a bit! The camp stove is one that I’ve been looking at for awhile, and green as though it’s my next purchase. Safe travels!
Appreciate you watching! Safe travels to you too!
Thank you for posting this
You're welcome
Lv your colors. Great setup
Many thanks and appreciate you taking a look!
Great van tour !!!
Thanks so much!
I enjoyed the video. Great setup. Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it 😊 Appreciate you taking the time to watch!
Like the toilet AND the cover. Making one before my next trip. I have an REÍ toilet (bucket w plastic bags). Thank you for sharing very important for us.
Glad it was helpful! Appreciate you watching!
Thank you for sharing your experience with traveling life. It looks like freedom at it best. I think I would get lonesome though while I like dogs or a cat they cannot share ideas and experiences. Best wishes and hopes for your safety and happiness.
Thanks so much. I'm a travel photographer and use my van as a hotel on wheels, very part time!
Greatly appreciate your Van tour, your very organized 😊
I appreciate you watching! Thank you 😊
Beautiful set-up, very much like mine.
Thank you 😊
Nomads never mention spiders and other crawlies. I recently had a spider trying to have their way with me at night at home and it got me spooked!
Oh now that would keep me away forever. I've only had issues with Flys and knats keeping me awake. I have encountered rattlesnakes, scorpions and coyotes doing photography in the desert. None in my van thank goodness. Appreciate you watching!
Very nice 2017 build out on the van. You gave me many ideas, Thanks. Mine is also a 2017.
Appreciate you watching !
Everything looks great! Love the setup. So cozy!
Thanks and appreciate you watching!
Love your channel! Keep up the good work!
Thank you so much 💓
Love your van
It’s giving me idea for my sienna build
Glad I can send some inspiration. I'm actually thinking on taking my cot out and using the front seat!
Well done‼️👏🏼💜
Thanks so much!
👍👍. Nicely done
Many thanks 😊 Appreciate you watching!
Nice set up! Thanks for sharing😊
I appreciate you watching! Thanks so much
From Canada Québec city👍
I am looking forward to a cruise in October 2025 ending in your city! Maybe you can point me in the right direction on best places to see. I will be there 2 or 3 days.
I like those carts in the rear window cup holder area. I need something to make use of that space as a night stand and I have one of those carts. I will be giving that a try, thanks
They are perfect nightstands. Just use a bungi cord and connect to the seat belt holders. They stay firmly in place! Thanks for watching!
Hey Deb, very nice build. I really like the spice "holder." The "slim cart" is really wonderful! The Faerie Lights are sweet. QUESTION: Have you had any issues w/rodents with regards to your dry food storage? Have a beautiful & blessed day & safe travels. LUCRETIA
Hi Lucrecia I haven't had any issues because I never leave my doors open. Thanks so much for watching! Safe travels and have a beautiful day!
I was wondering the same thing. They have multiple ways of getting in. Nice job with your camper.
@cherylbabrick1482 just curious how they get inside with the doors closed? I spray under the hood and tires with peppermint spray to keep them from eating wires.
Apparently, there are entry points UNDER the vehicle.
@@lifeoflucretia ohhhhh now that's not good. Guess you need a metal box for food. I know they can eat through plastic.
How cute. You have created a comfortable home on wheels.
Thank you! Appreciate you watching!
Thank you for the tour of your van. Love it. I would like to know more about you back door screens with the little hooks. 😊
Appreciate you watching! Here is the link to my friend's video with complete instructions on the screens. If you have any questions feel free to ask me!
th-cam.com/video/aTSMtj7ZJ2g/w-d-xo.htmlsi=pZTXDGN7ohRH-5V9
@@wanderinggypsydeb I thank you. I’ll take a look.
I really like your setup every thing you need I’m looking for a van myself I’ve been watching van life for years the way to go for many reasons I subscribed so I’ll be checking you out great job ❤
I appreciate that so much! ❤️
Thank you for showing us everything in the bins, etc. Great “spice container.”
Appreciate you watching!
Hi, just found your channel and subbed. Thanks for the tour some good tips on how to set things up. I'm in a SUV but many things will cross over fine.
I appreciate your support! I started in an SUV and it was very doable. I miss the higher clearance.
Thanks for sharing. Beautiful set up! I enjoyed your video. 😊
Thanks so much! 😊
Very colorful van makes me HAPPY THANK YOU, very minimalistic
Appreciate you watching!
I put my van together so I can drive to my two grandsons. And at my age I do not drive at night I get to campground in delight set up cook dinner, make sandwich for next day . I rise at day break clean up dress up make tea l cup of tea. Check all is well with vehicle checkout the off to next over night campground to same routine. I have camped all my life. I sold my 28ft two years ago after getting hit by a 3 axle pick up truck walking to store. I can’t wait!
I have issues driving at night. That's one of my main reasons for the camper idea. Then after I retired hotels were not in my budget.
Sounds like you have a great system there!
Hi Deb, enjoying your video and now you have a new subscriber.
Thanks for subbing and watching! Appreciate your support!
Hi really like your video got some great ideas,thx save travels...Joe from mo
Thanks for watching!
Enjoyed your tour! Informative!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!
WOW, I'm getting inspired by you, Lulu Way, etc. I'm planning on updating my Equinox, hopefully on the spring or so. Thank you
Appreciate you watching! Have lots of fun with your project!
Love the name of your van!!! You are so organized!
Thank you!! 😊 and appreciate you watching!
You tossed the toilet bowl eh! Lol...I have the same potty. Nice setup 😊
Yeah it was so tiny lol. Thanks for watching!
Love all the colours you have, it makes it look cosy
Happy safe travels
Appreciate you watching!
What a beautiful home! Great tour! Enjoy life!
Thank you! You too!
I am having a friend help me make a bed to replace my Ozark Trails cot I’ve been using with my 4” mattress on top. I have problems feeling the items beneath my cot as well, and hope that I can relax more on a platform. I also will be gaining several inches in length as I’m not long enough for the entire cot. Thanks for sharing
Sounds great! I like the length of my cot. But used to a more firm base. I had a Zinus frame but when my husband slept on it for a few weeks during our move it bent. So much for a 750 pound weight limit 😒
Nice and organized. Looks like it is nice and cozy. Stay warm !
Yes, and thank you for taking time to watch!
You have some great ideas keep them coming really nice and organize look like to me Thank you for letting us view it
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!
You are so organized. I'm envious.
I recently bought a Dodge Grand Caravan and it's currently crammed to the gills. Not much organization.
I had a Nissan Cube which my nephew helped me build out. I lost it, and most things in it during a Texas thunderstorm when I went into a ditch.
I bought the wrong cot frame because I was able to salvage my trifold mattress. But it's smaller than the cot so don't know if it will work out.
I bought storage from thrift stores and they're not that attractive but functional.
It helps me to see what you've done and I got quite a few good ideas. Thank you so much.
Awwww so sorry about your Cube. Thrifting is great. It's not about pretty, but functional. I'm only very part time so I don't need to carry much. If I was full time I'd have to sleep in a tent..
About your mattress, is it too shot? You may be able to get a piece of foam to add to it? Let's brainstorm a solution!
I love watching vanlifers, as I am desiring to become one myself, but it would be nice if the person would have someone else hold the camera while they are explaining the details of their van, because of to much bouncing, dizzy, closeups ..just a tip for us onlookers 😏
When my husband comes along he is my cameraman. It’s challenging using a tripod in close quarters. Appreciate your feedback!
@@wanderinggypsydeb your welcome
I’ve been watching these types of videos for a long time, and I’d like to do it too. If I was more outdoorsy and used to camping. (Not having a bathroom looks like a big adjustment) and if we didn’t have all 4 seasons where I live, I’d like to do it here and continuing to work for about a year to save up money before I can go travel to the better areas you see people stay.
I'm a travel photographer so it's very part time for me. I couldn't live outdoors on a full time basis either.
OMGoodness!!!! Your set up is so cute. Thanks for sharing. Btw...the car curtains are exactly what I've been looking for. Really appreciate you including a link and happy that you'll get a little cash from my purchase. ; )
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!
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Thank you 😊
Hi Deb..thanks for this great video. I love your idea for the privacy curtain but I wanted to ask how the pipe strapping stays in place like that. Thanks 😊😊
Hello! The strapping is placed in the edge of the pillars by the windows, then cubicle clips in between. In the center I slid it into the button that holds the headliner up. It stays up there really well. Appreciate you watching, have a great day!
@@wanderinggypsydeb thank you so much
Hiwdy Deb !😅
Hi Deb....I've just found your site and was wondering what you do for screen covers on your windows so you can leave them open at night? I have the toyota sienna and travel to dog events with my 5 Labrador retrievers. Hotels don't allow that many dogs, so i would like a solution for putting screen on the sliding door windows so it can stay open a bit with out anyone getting eaten alive. I have crates inside for the dogs and plan on occasion to sleep in the front seat, so I don't worry about the dogs. I cannot put my seat back as the crates are there, so will look for a solution to lay lengthwise with some of the ideas you've shared. The screen thing is the one that i'm working on though. I also have a canopy i can back the van under in case it rains over night. Thanks bunches and have a super day. `cheers from another Debbie.
Hi Debbie! I I installed screens on the wing and sliding door windows. I used an idea from Rootless Wanderer for the wing windows. Only supplies needed were regular window screen in a roll from Home Depot or similar, scissors and an old store card or old credit card. Look for her video.
On the sliders, materials were same screening, tiny binder clips, scissors and old store card. Used the last of 3 ideas on Travel Grandma channel. I wish I made videos now on how I did mine. But right now in Vegas it's too hot to even show mine. Of you have any questions feel free to ask! I'm here chilling!
I thought of 2 other things to keep your dogs cool. 1st is a windshield cover- the one you put on the outside of the windshield to keep snow off. I’ve used one and it helps a lot. Also I’ve heard of others using the aluminex blankets to put over their roof. I have one but have never tried it. You can find both of these on Amazon!
Howdy!😂
Hi Kenneth 👋
Did u say what kind of van? Love ur set up.
It's in the description, 2018 DodgeGrandCaravan. I forgot to mention that in the video. Thanks for watching!
Do you have access to your cooking needs, so in case you have to stay in your van you can still cook & eat?
Nice video.
I never had tocook in my van. I always set a table up outside. I mainly camp in dry climates. Thanks for watching!
Where did you get the skinny shelf? Love your van!
Hi Laura, I got the shelves on Amazon. Here is the link. There are some others that aren't so deep. Just search slim rolling cart. I just didn't use the wheels. Appreciate you watching!
a.co/d/bY6dGvJ
@@wanderinggypsydeb thank you so much!
Can I ask where u got the strip up on the ceiling u stuck your. Tapestry too. I have passenger ceiling no metal.
It's pipe strapping sold in a roll, in plumbing supply. I took extra wide seam binding and sewed the edge, then threaded the strapping thru. It's really sharp so wear gloves. I used cubicle clips to hold it up. I sewed rare earth magnets into the Tapestry and it sticks to the strapping.
Hi, What is it that you held the strapping for the curtain up with? Good idea on covering it. I couldn't discern what you said. Thank you.
It's plumbing pipe strapping. I got a super wide beige colored seam binding. I opened up the binding and sewed a pocket and threaded the pipe strap thru. Be careful , the strapping is sharp. Wear gloves. Let me know if you have any other questions 😊
@@wanderinggypsydeb Thanks for the reply! I have some of the metal strapping, but was stymied as hot to attach it to the ceiling without glue of some kind. I could make out what the things are that are holding it, so sent your vid to a friend who told me - cubicle clips! I had no idea such a thing existed! Ordered some immediately!
This may sold the back window issue, too, except I think that window needs insulation just as the side windows do. Thanks again!
Oh yes, those cubicle clips work great! If you have a button in the center of your headliner you can tuck the metal under it for added stability. @Nemo-yn1sp
@@wanderinggypsydeb Thank you!
How do you keep your side shelves from falling?
I have bungie cords going thru them and attached to the seat belt holders. They are very snug. I appreciate you watching and let me know if you have any other questions!
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Where did you get your toilet cover from?
I got it from Amazon. It's a Pouf cover. I cut the bottom out and finished the edge with seam binding.
KLAVATE Indian Hippie Vintage Cotton Floor Pillow & Cushion Patchwork Bean Bag Chair Cover Boho Bohemian Hand Embroidered Handmade Pouf Ottoman (Red, 13" H x 18" Diam.(inch)) a.co/d/cebzOYo
Are the bags biodegradable ?
Yes they are. Thanks for watching!
What kind of bed frame you have?
It's a Coleman Comfort Smart Cot. 69"long x 25" wide and 15" high. Appreciate you watching!
@@wanderinggypsydeb thank you so much. I'm getting started and will soon be out there.
Ouch to the environment... paper products and plastic utensils.
Only when I'm feeding others. I have reusable.
Where did you get your toilet cover from?
Hi! I got it from Amazon and it's a Pouf cover. I cut the bottom out and finished the raw edge with wide seam binding. Thanks for watching 🙂
Where did you get your toilet cover from?
I got it on Amazon. Here is the link. There are lots of colors. I cut the bottom out.
a.co/d/h4xredl
@wanderinggypsydeb Thank you and by the way I love your vanpartment
@@angelabraggs7614 thanks so much! Appreciate you watching!