I BOUGHT A VAN to Live in Full Time!! (Vanlife Storytime) // Travel Snacks
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- I bought a van!! Yep, I'm officially a vanlifer!! In this video I talk about why I got the van, how I got the van, what type of van it is and how much I paid for it.
I BOUGHT A VAN to Live in Full Time!! (Vanlife Storytime) // Travel Snacks
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Allison Sharpe is a California native who gave up her home in California to live a nomadic lifestyle. In the USA she lives out of her car and while abroad practices slow travel. Wherever she is, she's always looking for delicious food, scenic places, unique adventures and cool places to stay (on a budget). She's also the host of the Travel Snacks Podcast.
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I'm so glad you found a van and also that your parents are so supportive!
You're hilarious. I think I'm binge watching.
Woohoo!! 🎉 Happy you are enjoying the videos. Thanks for watching!
Me too lol! 😄
Congratulations, I’m excited for you. I just bought a minivan recently, and I love it! Have fun with transforming your van into what’s special and fun for you. Thanks for sharing your faith in God, I love your openness ❤️. God bless you!
Thank you!!! And CONGRATS on your minivan!! 🎉 I appreciate your kind comment. Many blessings to you!! 🙏🏼
Travel Snacks ❤️Thank you, and your welcome!
I wanted a minivan but my kids don't want me to drive anymore so I watch you vanlifers. Thank you for your blog.
May the Lord continue to guide you and lead you all of your days.
Well hallelujah to that! Thank you so much for those kind words. Blessings right back to you!
Welcome to vanlife! BTW, minivans are great. I once lived in one for 2 years about 20 years ago. They are great for stealth and gas mileage.
Thank you! Yes I really did consider a minivan. I think it's a great option!
Your parents seem really great and supportive!💜
I'm very happy for you that you bought the van. It looked hard for you with keeping yourself warm. Congrats!!! Stay safe 💕
Aw thanks so much! I appreciate that. It's a true blessing!
Just found your channel within the last hour / this is my 3rd vid already 😃 - love the content, love your personality & humor, and love your relationship with God! Praying God's continued & increasing experience of His love and His blessings on your life!!!! ❤❤❤
I love it that you prayed before making this decision! 👍❤️
OMG I am so glad you have a van now ! Very cool. There is such cool stuff you can do and you can stretch out.
YES!! I'm so excited. We're still building it but when it's done it's gonna be awesome. Thanks for the encouragement!
Found you last night (subscribed) and now I’m on a binge. Love how you seem normal/relatable showing problems you run into and what not. Actually, it’s your whole vibe. Keep praying and safe travels.
WELCOME TO THE SNACK PACK!! 🎉 I'm happy you are enjoying the videos. 😊 🙏🏼
Just watched you for the first time. So impressed with your prayer life and willing submission to God and your personality..and I've subscribed!
If you are reading this know this!!!! What’s for YOU is for you 100% of the time. Loved hearing your story. Thank you for sharing
Hallelujah! I truly believe this too. What's for me I can't miss! Thanks for the reminder and for your nice comment!
Congratulations, you now own your own home!
Happy everthing!
New subie 👋 Hi !!!
I Love Your Personality & I Love That You Pray!! Awesome Sauce 👍❤😊
WELCOME TO THE SNACK PACK!! 🎉 Thanks for watching. Stay blessed! 🙏🏼
Over 50 years ago when I was a teenager, my dad bought a van and built a mini kitchen in back with seats. He made it so they could fold out a platform in the back for Mom and Dad to sleep on. I was a small build and my bed was the back seat. We traveled through the Midwest to visit relatives and drove to Alaska! It was great!
I know I’m late to the party but this just popped up for me & I would like to stop to say thank you for this video. I bought a truck I absolutely love a few years back & my hubby drove it before he passed. It’s a 1986 Chevy Silverado 3/4 ton w a 454 & it’s original (rust & all) & it takes me back to my teenage years. Riding in it is amazing to me & very nostalgic. Well I’ve had many offers to purchase it as most men who see it want it & I know what a gem she truly is. However she’s been sitting in my driveway since I’ve purchased my 2003 Subaru Forester, which I also love. The thought of selling both to purchase & build a van has wandered thru my mind a few times but my sentimental attachments stop me. You have encouraged me to consider this more so than ever before. I could build a camper for the truck but I want to access the driving from the living spaces. Anyway, I didn’t mean to ramble on I just wanted to thank you for your encouragement & wise words. 🥰
I hope to one day run into you out there in the wild. I think we would be friends. I like your attitude & quirkiness. Okay, have a good day.
Just found your channel...love it! I look forward to following your journey...thanks for sharing.
WELCOME TO THE SNACK PACK! 🎉 Glad you found the channel. Thanks for watching!
Suuuuuper exciting times for you! This is wonderful news and it sounds like the van is totally meant to be! So happy for you!!
Yesssssss!! Thank you so much. :)
Honestly think your content in the NEW VAN is gonna be straight up 🔥🔥🔥 Congrats 🎉🙌🏽
YESSSSS! I think so too. I'm currently in the tear it apart stage. Those videos are coming soon!! Thanks!!
Good girl! Pray about everything! Will be excited to see what you do with the van! How exciting!
Yes indeed! I'm excited to see how it turns out too. Yay!
Yes when I bought my van I prayed so much. Very happy for you. I just subscribed on the episode about winter in the car. Im excited to see the tour and what u do to it.
WELCOME TO THE SNACK PACK!! 🎉 Prayer is so important. I'm glad you got a van too!
I just found you. You're my spirit animal. Subscribed.
WELCOME TO THE SNACK PACK!! 🎉 (And thanks for the laughs on todays live stream 😂)
love hearing back stories! we all find our way to life on the road in different ways... looking forward to following your adventures :)
Hi Travel Snacks! My husband and I watched you transforming your van and we had a blast! Love your dad and your mom! Praying
and asking God for guidance is definitely the right way. Wish you much blessings in your Vanlife. We just bought a van and we're in our 50's, feeling a bit OLD :( we started converting just this week. God bless to you and your family. Subscribed :)
Love your relationship with Christ. Its inspiring!
God's love!🙏
Always listen to your mum!!!! Love it. Good luck
Exactly! Thanks for watching!
Many seem to end up in a van. It is hard to afford when you are really down on savings or the money you make so I am still saving.
I am a relatively new subscriber and am watching some of your older videos. I just wanted to comment that I love this episode because as a mother of adult children you said "always listen to your mom." Amen!
Hi Allison👋
I've been binge watching for several days now since I've been stuck at home...that didn't come out right🤔 I've seen your trip to and from FL and I really like the way you speak😊 I've been a solo traveler since around 1980 and took my first selfie with a Kodak disposable camera!🤣 Looking forward to watching your van life vlogs and speaking with you during your live stream!
Congratulations, so deserved. Looking forward to the upcoming videos.
Thank you so much for the kind words. I'm excited for what's next! Thanks for watching!
Congrats!!!! Wishing you continued success an safe travels!
Thank you kindly!! I appreciate it.
Wow, getting my first van next week. This is such an inspiration. Thanks❤
Awesome!! Congrats on your first van. 🙌🏻 🎉 Thanks for watching!
Nice!!! Can't wait for the new adventure! it's going to be fun!
Yay! Thanks so much for your encouragement. I'm looking forward to all the upcoming adventures with the Snack Pack!!
MAY CHRIST BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY .
Thank you and right back atcha! Many blessings to you!!
Enjoyed your explanation, can't wait to see van.
I'm excited to see how it turns out too!! Thanks for watching!
So excited for you!!! Can't wait for all the awesome van vlogs!!
Thank you friend!! I'm so excited to share it all with you (and the rest of the Snack Pack!!) 🙌🏻
your van is now part of you. it is your trigger.silver. sugarfoot and batmobile all in one. i know your stories now will become woven into the fabric of this wonderful mode of transport and will keep you safe and warm. we will see you down the road.
I just found your Channel. I'm really happy for you and your little song at the start was really cute. Your channel is fun good luck on your journey.
Thank you so much!! I'm glad you found the channel. Blessings to you!
You are My New Travel Buddy, Spirit Guide and All around INSPIRATION For My New Adventures in Life!!!
Happy Daily Trails, and Follow them Guts Girly!!😊🙋🏻♀️🙏🚐🌿👣🌲💯☕💜
Aww YAY!! So glad you are enjoying the videos. Thanks for sharing this comment and being part of the journey! 🙏🏼 😃
Good luck to you in your travels. Always go with your gut instinct. You are a great storyteller did anybody ever tell you that? Stay safe!
You are very kind! Some people said I talk too much but I don't give them any attention. I like to share all the details of a story, not just parts. Thanks for the compliment. I appreciate it!
You are so refreshing to watch I've already got hooked this is m y third video and I'm in love 😍 keep the videos coming!
What an amazing story of your van buy! Girl you are so right about our Moms! God Bless you and your awesome parents!
Thanks so much!
Welcome to the van world. I got a GMC Savana that is exactly like a Chevy Express. After a year of not being able to stand up, I knew I had to do something....I finally took her to LA (fiberine, best in the US) and got the 2ft high top with windows. So glad I did. It was a game changer. I love this life. Good luck to you. I’m just about to launch my channel..procrastinating!
THANK YOU for the warm welcome!! Oh Fiberine is awesome. Too much $$ for me but if you have it, it's worth it!! And yes, get on that channel.... we need more real life people sharing their stories and experiences!!
Hi Allison I’m new, I stumble up on you video and I like them! you have a nice way to explain everything about your story’s, people always say moms know better😁 right? Happy travels stay safe be safe! 👋from 🍊County Ca,
Welcome to the Snack Pack!! 🍊 Thanks for coming along on the journey. :)
Yay! Allison got a van! Congrats! Sorry I missed the premiere. Was working. 😕
Thanks so much! You've been a huge supporter of the channel and it's truly appreciated!! (and no problem about the premiere, see ya Saturday ;) for our Snack Chat!
Really enjoyed your story!!! Awesome blessing!
Oh I'm subscribing, I can't wait to see all that you do to your new van.So happy for you. Congratulations!
Awesome! Thank you! WELCOME TO THE SNACK PACK!! 🥳
PROUD OF YOU KEEP SAFE AND HAPPY
Congratulations on the new van and new journey. I subscribed to your channel and I’m looking forward to seeing more of your videos. - VanLifeRocks
Welcome to the Snack Pack!!! And thanks! I look forward to many more journeys in my van. Thanks for watchin!!
Travel Snacks... the van with be a huge upgrade from a car. I’ve been living in my van full time for over 2.5 years and I love it
Seriously, AWESOME!!!
What a Blessing!😊
THANK YOUUU! It truly is a blessing. 🙏🏼
Wow, you actually found an honest seller. Rare breed these days.
I watched your vid where you were living in a car in the cold. I did it in miami and San Diego. I wouldn’t do in cold .... love getting all the tips from you!!!! The nose warmer!!! The backseat bed ... mine was real cozy. Now my car is too small, Chevy spark. :( but I want a van. I was thinking about my friend who judged me when I was doing it it in Florida to save money. I was working. I had a 24 hour fitness membership. it was no big deal. I had a trunk for my work stuff and it was super comfortable. And my friend judged me. It was so upsetting. I saved a lot of money doing it.
I'm a new subscriber! And I absolutely love.love love your channel!
WELCOME TO THE SNACK PACK!! 🎉 I'm happy you found the channel!!
So exciting! 🙏❤️
So excited for you! I vanlifed in a Honda odyssey for 6 years and jist bought a chevy G30 cargo van! I'm so excited to have more space 😅
Congratulations on your van!😀😀
God bless you . 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❣️❣️❣️
Thank you so much 😀Blessings to you as well. 🙏🏼
It sounds like you got a great deal! Congratulations! Fiberene is the best place to raise the roof, but pricey. But you got such a deal on the van it’s worth considering.
I'm exactly like you I pray for everything about everything. And you know what praying really works! 🙏👍
Amen! It's a good practice to be in. Thanks for watching!
Amen
Yes it does
@@nealanpaulaking9708 sure does huh!🙏
@@shellyperez6707 yes I couldnt make it without it.
Awesome! I am so happy for you.
Thank you very much! Thanks for watching!
I bought a handicap With the lift and with a high top I’m 😆. I removed the lift I am now starting my new journey at 🙏🙌
I adore your videos! I can't wait to see what you to with the van!
Thank you for watching! 😊
Woot woot! Im starting a minivan build too! See ya on the road!!
Yeah!!! You bought a van! Awesome! You’re gonna LOVE it!!!
I'm getting into the "van life" but I'm in a car and in the fridged northeast. Not looking forward towards the winter but I'm getting prepared before it starts to snow lol. Hoping to survive the winter up here haha. Anyways thanks for all the tips and everything def appreciate it. Glad you were able to get a van now!! Congrats!
Thank you! I actually really liked being in my car, even in the cold. I started to acclimate a bit as I went. But I'm also grateful that I'm going to move into a van. Hang in there, this is temporary and just take it one day at a time!
Lived in a dodge conversion van (no shower, no stove, no bathroom, but had a tv and vcr) for 9mnths in Hs.
God I hated it, but I was also living in it, with my step mom, dad, 2 sisters, and a dog 🐕. So, it was cramped (I slept on the driver seat and passenger seat on top of an ice chest.
Glad u found found one u like. I did enjoy a chevy mini Astro van I had after Hs, put (2) 12” speakers 🔊 in the back, some tire fly? lights on the valve stems that lit up. Luckily didn’t have to live in it… but my friends and I enjoyed cruising in it…got pulled over one day with the sliding door open friends were in the captain chairs in the middle… cop pulled us over and said we could do that, but no one could sit in the chair 🪑 next to the 🚪 door. I miss having my dad, to go look at vehicles with me…
Love this adventure your on and inviting us on too.cheers
Dam, that was a long story... Blessings for the new year...
Stay Safe🙏🏿
Blessings to you as well! 🙏🏼
This had a lot of helpful information thank you.
You got it! Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!!
The fact that you included prayer into your thought process is huge. God honors that. I wish you the best. Thanks you Jesus. Amen.
I just found your channel...Also I just subscribed. You are a hoot to watch and listen to! I am also a California native, and I live in the desert (I'm out between San Diego and Yuma, AZ - yep, that hot one!) I hope to one day travel around too, once I retire from teaching in 5 years. You are inspiring! Have fun and stay safe!
WELCOME TO THE SNACK PACK! 🎉 I think that's a great retirement goal. Thanks for your nice comment and for watching!
Hi 👋 first time watcher !! Congrats on getting your van ! Subbed to follow u on your nomad journey .
WELCOME TO THE SNACK PACK!! 🎉 Thank you and I'm happy to have you on the journey!
Good for you! I’m still looking for mine AND I need a wheelchair lift. Again, congrats!!!
Wow! You're brave. So happy for you. Especially so you can have more space for sleeping. YaY!
Aw thank you so much for your encouragement! I appreciate it. And yes, it's going to be soooo much more room to stretch out when I sleep. Woohoo! 🙌🏻 🎉 Thanks for watching!
Always trust the journey eh.... i missed having a camper so much.. I had a lovely convertible but it wasn’t practical so I literally found a tiny suv at a garage and offered to do a straight swop..ripped out the seats and made it home.. ✌️✌️
Awesome! SUV's are roomy, especially with the seats out. Thanks for watching!
Good for you. I know I’m watch history, but I wish you well. Enjoyed your two “car adventures” and I’m looking forward to following this one. 🚐😎🤙
Thanks so much! I appreciate you watching!
So happy for you!
you inspire me so much I am presently shopping for a van/home
I really like your van. I can’t wait until you get something better. My great grandparents lived in a trailer. I guess that it’s the same thing.
Thank you for sharing! 👍
I’m so happy you still have your parents ...Cherish them with all your heart. Mine are gone and I wish they were still around. I’m so happy for you ....
Aww thank you for this kind message. It can be easy to get annoyed with each other during a big project like the van build so it's a nice reminder. Thank you for sharing this!! And blessings to you!
Congratulations hun!!🙌🏾🙌🏾
Thanks so much!! I appreciate the love. 😊
Travel Snacks anytime! ❤️❤️Looking forward to your van life content ...vicariously living through you for now teehee😆😆
Can't wait for updates on your van
Yay! I'm looking forward to sharing it with everyone!! Thanks for watching. :)
Thanks again for sharing
I really like your channel. You inspire me to take my 2 girls on more road trips. Everyone always discourages us because of safety issues (basically because we are females). But I think that anything could happen even in our own city, so why live in fear? I always plead the blood of Jesus over us. Looking forward to new travels. Stay blessed.
Aww this makes me so happy! Making travel memories with your girls will be something you will cherish forever. Always be aware of your surroundings but otherwise, get out and live!! It's so worth it. Plus trust in God and you will be fine. Blessings to you and your family!
I just love the people like you commenting here..... lovely to see faith in action is so many other "family" members out there!
Totally 🙂 I remember when I started camping in my car as a 20-something solo female (mostly at state parks & actual campgrounds), my parents were so concerned and thought it was unsafe, and I'm like, camping in a tent is safer?! FOR REALZ??!!! In a car you're locked in a very-difficult-to-compromise unit, plus if something's going on outside that makes you feel uncomfortable, you just slip into the driver's seat and drive away. Agreed - pay attention to your surroundings / choose a judicious location, I bought some pepper spray to have quick access to at night & while traveling, and pay attention to the Holy Spirit's leadings in your spirit, and you guys go have fun!!!! 😃
Congrats 🎉 my friend! ❤️💯
Thank you so much 🤗Now we're van buddies!! haha
It’s a beautiful thang! ❤️
Yes indeed! ♥️♥️
Nice story it feels like I would think about Van Life too and travel far as much as I can.
You can do it! Thanks for watching!
OMG our vans look similar! I have a 1988 Chevy. Love the style!
WHOA! That's awesome!!
Love how you pray about everything.
Yes indeed 🙌🏼🙏🏼
Thanks for the story . I wanted atour of the van.
You're welcome! Hope you found the next video with the tour of how it looked before we ripped it apart. :)
Just found your channel and I love it! This is my third video. I love that you pray about everything. Thanks for being so real and loving God and people!
luv your channel!!! you remind me of me sometimes lol. I am thinking of getting a van myself or a camper van. I don't know.
Thank you! I'm glad to be so relatable. I like to keep it real. 😊 You should totally get a van!! There's a lot of ups and downs but it's so worth it.
Congrats on the New Van More Space YesssZziiirrr
Thank you! Yes, I'm so looking forward to getting back on the road and having an actual bed to sleep in. Thanks for watching!
Idk how I stumbled upon your videos, but I'm so glad I did lol
I'm glad you did too! Welcome to the channel!! 🎉
Hi Allison. Welcome to van ownership. It's not all "unicorns & rainbows" with a van. The biggest difference is feeding that thing. It's no Kia, I can tell you that. BUT.. What you lose in fuel economy, you gain in comfort. Like 10 times the comfort. I went from a Fiero, a little 2-seater car, to my 1990 Dodge B-250 conversion van. Another thing that might be a downside is that a big Chevy van is going to stick out a lot more than a Kia. If stealth is your thing, well.. you just lost it. Now I want to say that I don't live in my van. It's more of a pleasure cruiser for me. But when it comes to camping and road trips, it's SO MUCH BETTER! On my last camping trip, while everyone else was wringing out their tents and hanging blankets in trees to dry them out after the inevitable rain, I'm chilling in my van with everything dry. The rear bench is power folding to turn into a full bed. When out cruising with friends, we can stop to eat and be comfortable right in the van. We can only get drive through due to this "covid" malarkey. But I just turn the second row seats around to face the rear bench and we can sit facing each other and talk, eat, and sit comfortable while having nice lighting and the rear heater keeping us warm. I'm planning to upgrade my van to have a 2000 watt inverter, and a rearview camera. Being older, it's far less "plastic-ey" than something modern. The trim is all oak. The walls & ceiling are all plush, wine-red velour. The aircraft-style lighting is perfect for putting light where it's needed. I upgraded it all to warm-white LED bulbs. If I were to go on a long road trip, (and I will someday) I'll be heading out on the road in my three-tone, (Burgundy, Red and Silver) 1990 Dodge B250 Ram van.
I love it. I'm not even a fan of Dodges, and I love my van. I think you are in for a treat. You're going to really like having more room and having the little cabinets to put things. I would be sure that the battery is the highest capacity that the charging system can handle, and I'd get a properly installed inverter. And leave the roof alone. Messing with that is inviting trouble. Leaks, making the interior match up, making the exterior match up, etc etc. I'm 5-7 like you, and like yours, my van is about 5-4 inside. I wouldn't bother with it.
A post about my van: ↓
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Congrats,and lucky you!
Congratulations !!!
Thank you!
I was living in my truck. And winter is coming on quick here in Wisconsin. I found an 88 model RV for sale cheap. As when the the wind chills can hit -48 below living in my truck is not really an option. I just have to find places to park it.
Prayers answered.. power of Intention, taking action
Smart young Lady, thank you! wish I'd done that when I was your age.