City Living In A Pop Top Camper
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- This little pop-top camper might not look like much from the outside, but for 22 year old Lily Kemp it's home. For her it means freedom and provides an escape from the rent trap.
With prices in Auckland City (New Zealand) going through the roof Lily spent just $1500 to buy and do up an old pop-top camper that she now lives in for a fraction of her previous rent. Best of all, she still gets to enjoy all the benefits of central city living.
She now has a space that she can truly call her own, decorate however she likes and even take away with her on holiday or if she moves.
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Whenever I get distracted by outside pressure to live lavishly, I revisit this story and right away get my senses back to living simple 💕
Lily is awesome. She's not just surviving, she's living. I admire her. She's a brave 22 year old that wasn't afraid to take a chance. She did something a lot of people only talk about and she made it work. Smart, brave, and beautiful. I wish her the best. Thanks for the video.
I know this episode is a few years old, but Lily is adorable! And wise beyond her years. She’s someone I could see being friends with:) I think it’d be great if you guys would do follow up episodes with some of your first interviewees from earlier seasons!
It's bigger on the inside than I expected.
I thought the same as you!!
Bubble lens...
with a lens like that i would have a 5 feet dick
instead of your 3 inch one? lol
GamerDad
Pretty much yeah, it sucks because the length of my penis is how i value myself and quantify my contribution to society which put me lower on the social ladder.
Isn't that wonderful! I remember so well how much I struggled just to pay rent when I lived in a big expensive city - it caused so much stress and heartache throughout my younger years... but seeing these kids today who seek out alternatives to maintain their sovereignty is such an inspiration. I mean, really, who needs all that damn space?! Especially when you're just throwing away good money, money that you worked so hard for but then have to just toss it away, never having anything to show for it. No, these kids are great and they're paving the way for everyone's freedom. And, is it really that much of a sacrifice? Nope... it's the opposite... a gift... direct access to nature, simplicity and freedom! Love this!!!
Yup! Direct access to nature, simplicity and freedom. Exactly what it's all about!
Hello Paige, Were you serious? you know how to reach me.
Living Big In A Tiny House She lives in a backyard ,that is not NATURE???
that is so awesome, thanks Eye Of Saige, cus im gonna move and dont really know what im gonna do.. it helps a bit, encouragement
goodwin1996 I hear you Goodwin. I recently bought an old - REALLY old RV that my parents have owned since 1982. They remodeled it 15 years ago and it's still in really good shape so I'm moving into it for the summer to see how it goes. People that live in campers and tiny houses LOVE living small and simply and closer to nature. So, why not, right? You can save so much money going that route... plus, it'll be yours. And nobody can take it away from you! Sometimes you can get great deals on craigslist. So, best of luck to you... I hope you find what you need.
I'm 65 yrs old and have been doing the same for 5 & half yrs now....LOVE IT .
no rent trap . FREEDOM !
Still doing this? where and in what kind of vehicle?
I think this is one of my most favorite of all the alternative housing videos I've viewed, so far (and I've already viewed hundreds at this point). I'll be watching for an update re: Lily's preparations for Winter in her pop-up camper. I LOVE what she's done, so far. What a sweet, homey little nest. Congratulations, Lily!
It is a fantastical video indeed!
Since it seems to be what everyone is most interested in... I WENT TO THE TOILET/SHOWER IN THE MAIN HOUSE!! Phew, now we can all sleep at night!!
lilzbilz this is you in the vid?? I want a caravan like yours. California prices are 😜
I thought that was common sense, lol. It's a lovely space, good job with it. Hope you got that canvas replaced like you wanted.
lilzbilz oh just ignore ppl who criticize. You did a great job it's beautiful!
thank you i was about to ask
whats your instagram???
I absolutely love the fact that her bed can be changed into a dining room area. Would never have thought of that myself and it's simply brilliant!
That's such a nice caravan. I like the way she does not care about other peoples opinion . I am currently doing the same to escape the rent trap. But I have a 36 foot mobile home in a garden. It runs off solar panels too. Very happy I have no more bills for power or rent.
Sounds great Stephen! It's a great way of doing it.
That is a house my friend!
That's pretty cool..good luck with your tiny living..I hope one day I can escape the dreaded slave to rent and bills mentality :)
Just property taxes right? It is still like renting the property from the government.
Thanks Shaneca Rene. Yes hopefully you can. 😃
Lilly is such a sweet lady.
Glad she's found her way.
Best wishes to her..
I love your passion for tiny homes and the respect you have for people who make a beautiful home in a tiny space. You're so right when you say that " we could learn a lot from her"
I applaud this beautiful young free spirited woman who is not shackled by bankers bravo to you for being clever.
here here!!
+KurdishGirl4500 I lived in one of these for 45 days, and would not recommend it to anyone. As soon as she has her first baby she will discover that this is not the best living conditions to be living in.
Guy Fawkes yes this type of living is not meant for families
+Guy Fawkes well, in that case. Never again. Stop trying!
+Michael Duvic likewise
Very well done video and super informative. The interviewer did such a good job allowing the lady to talk and not interrupting. Very much enjoyed this video
We can be happy that she escaped the rent trap on her own terms. She will always have a place to call her own, even if it's that small.
Smart combo with the permanent parking in the garden.
Can't say how many times I've enjoyed this little vid afore ever commenting on it.
Lily makes it clear that a home is every bit the people who live in it, and she makes her home beautiful.
Having the 'ultralight hiking' mentality helps IMMENSELY when living in any kind of camper in my humble mind.
Transferable concepts transfer very very well =3
ps Kiwi dialect was so awesome the aussies flat out stolt it
Awesome video! She is a perfect example of how peaceful & Happy you can be living a minimalist life.
+Christian Nomad Very true...People making $40k a year want to drive around in $40k suv's....
Lily has done a fantastic job with the caravan. In the UK older caravans are often associated with damp, cramped conditions. Her home looks very cozy and she clearly has an eye for interior design in a more vintage, shabby-chic style.
Good luck to her and well done for making all those rental savings.
So adorable! I absolutely love it ❣️ Smart girl! And, it's also not out of the question for us older, single girls! ♥️♥️♥️
One of my all-time-favorite tiny living videos
I'm 70 and travelled for 7 years in a campervan it is the most amazing life. I had a 65 watt solar panel on the roof with 150amp deep cyle battery. I ran my refridgerator, TV for two hours a night in winter, a radio, computer, fan and phone charger and never ever ran out of power. At first I had a camp toilet but that is a nightware to clean out every week. Then I got a bag toilet they are the best. You put a bag in the toilet and throw away each day into a garbage bin. Don't be shocked women put soiled nappies in bins all the time and some don't tie them into a plastic bio degradable bag. I sat my solar shower on the dash board and either took it into a shower cubicle at the beach or into my tent shower room for my daily showers. I do not like to have gas inside my van. no matter how careful you are in my travels most fires and exposions are from gas. I have seen hundred of gas fires and fires from candles. In Australia there are free campsite along all highways.
Robyna Smith-keys Thank you for sharing your story. I've been living out of my van since I got it the first week of September 2016, & it's working out FANTASTIC. No solar yet, but it's on my list. 😀
This is so neat! Thank you for sharing. I wish more countries would embrace this style of living instead of putting in laws and sanctions that make it more difficult. We need more people willing to downsize if we want to continue living on this beautiful planet. :)
People think they NEED all this extra space and worthless crap that none of us actually really NEED at all..... And you quickly realize this once you get away from it for just a bit!! As a young fella, I couldn't conceive of EVER being without a smartphone..... Then, I went without any type of cell phone at all for several months and guess what?? I did NOT miss it very much for very long!!! Humans have existed for countless thousands of years WITHOUT all these stupid gadgets.... They're fun gadgets and I like them but that's all they are and they're NOT necessary to a happy life!! In fact, they can be an obstacle to a truly happy life!!
Robyna Smith-keys I have a 38 ft rv I live in Alaska on 880 acre homestead,I commercial fish herring and salmon, fur trap in winter. Between seasons I go my 440 acres in northern Florida when I fish in MY lake and stream. No taxes when in live in the middle of nowhere,solar panels and bag toilet as well. Water from wells. So nice to chill in nature! Nice to spend your final days in peace.
Robyna Smith-keys it's actually 'refrigerator' now. REFRIDGERATOR seems to have lost its 'D'. Thanks MANDELA EFFECT!!!
That table/ bed setup is brilliant.
And omg she speaks truth.
i seriously cant wait until im older to live in one of these im obsessed with smaller spaces
bed 2 feet away!
Why older? You can do it now!! :)
I love this video, I've watched it so many times. I just love all the colors and Lily seems so chill and sweet.
Smart informed young woman.
lily, my son is coming to California to live with us he's 27 while he gets on his feet out here and you just gave me a grand idea thank you so much
Good on her! Love to see people question the status quo and thrive :D
She is adorable, and her tiny home is too! The one thing that I really liked about her pop top camper is that it moves in the wind. It's like a living breathing thing, and it adds so much character to her place. The colors of the canvas add a fun and charming aspect to it too.
this video inspired me to go tiny! thank you so much from Las Vegas USA!
it looks tiny from the outside but it looks roomy inside.
Lily should name it the TARDIS. :-)
A special camera lens was used to make it look more spacious. I'm going to say the camper is 8 feet long.
It's the camera. All of the their vids are like this.
@@27management true , but keep in mind there's 3 adults standing and moving around in there
NWforager I'm a carpenter and have campers, westfailias and RVs. I'm sure I understand how much room is in there
She has the prettiest eyes I've ever seen!
+RonRay EVER
+Jonathan Johnson Ever Ever
RonRay Like Dumbledore's. 😁
RonRay I agree with you bro!
Ron Ray, I'm a woman and I too think she's adorable!
I love seeing people make something out of nothing! So creative and even Inspiring!
Her eyes are so captivating
She's lovely 😊
11:41 What an amazing attitude. She's adorable.
I love her free spirit!!
I love the decor of your space. Your bright color scheme really works for the space and makes it feel homey and fresh. This is very inspiring! Thanks for doing this video!
Lovely bubbly girl! Good on her for going against the norm! She has made a lovely little set up. Would love to see an update of how she is getting on. 😃🖒❤
This young woman speaks amazingly well. It is interesting contrasting how a typical 22 year old American would speak -- , it is simply night and day. Clearly they are doing something right with education down in New Zealand.
Is this not the norm in America???
It is here in Australia, most people in their 20's up speak like this, just in an Aussie accent.😜
How do they speak in America???
Yes, one example is all you need to know the entire country.
@@byronfickett yea I'm pretty sure he isn't around 22 years olds on a regular basis. Most people are already graduated and working adults at 22
Smart Hook with that Thumbnail :-)
Love, absolutely love this girl.
good caravan...
I just fell in love with her also
Oh My..Could you Imagine?
I'd like to visit her "down under".
splibb I have dibby's on the right thigh...
It looks so cozy & comfy in there. I Love the curtains.
Your carbon footprint is absolutely awesome clean living. Thanks for sharing.
I am totally all for this. The only concern I have is safety. Especially living in it all alone.
Yes, I must say, security really is important to me. I worry something awful -- it's ok in someone's backyard however if you go anywhere else ? I live in Australia, would still want security.
jason voorhees can just swing by and knock it over...
unless she has a 12gauge.. then Jason can come by and have his head turned into a canoe
a pit bull would plow through that thin fabric with no problem!
Freddy would get you in the rush.
Her housing solution just proves how New Zealand is peaceful safe place for a single girl like her. Well in most of other countries this kind of so thin walled housing solution would be a suicide for personal safety or protections point of view.
exactly...security wise...safety should come first👍
Can't do this in India.
@Patriot Jefferson exactly..
In India this is suicide
@Patriot Jefferson The UN doesn't do that...
I love that this popped up in my feed. It’s still my favourite of all your interviews! Being in Canada means we could never live year round in a pop up but it’s idyllic for some of the years and I just love the vibe she had in here! I wonderful what she is doing now.
I acquired a pop up trailer to camp in last year that's unusually large as far as pop up trailers go. Seeing how well she seems to be doing in her cute little caravan is really inspiring, especially as someone who wants to build a tiny house to live in. My pop up will eventually serve as a summer home in the campground I'm parked in, so seeing this really helps.
Lily is not mentioning the best part of her home, the $ that she will be able to save over the long run. And she is a genius.
Auklanders I thought he said Oaklanders as in Oakland CA . If you live in a tent in Oakland CA you better have it made with Kevlar panels to stop bullets.
Lol go raiders
Tha Murder Dubs, yo!
Real talk, Oakland has some nice parts but even in those places I wouldn't want to live in a tent
+John Hill No bullets in Auckland lol too far away from the rest of the planet :P
thats funny
Lily was adorable and I adored her outlook. The pop-up was great!!! I love camping, and would LOVE to do it full time.
What a cute and cozy space! Honestly I think this is a great alternative to some of the "tiny space" living videos I've seen on television. Plus the ability to have a campfire whenever you like! Creative living at its best.
The BIGGEST question that was totally left unanswered is WHERE IS HER BATHROOM AND WHERE DOES SHE SHOWER?!!! You cannot show an example of pop-top camper living and leave out this information - it would have been nice to have been given this info as well.
She lives on the same property as her flatmates. There is a house and I am sure that is where she can use a bathroom and shower. She mentioned that she pays rent for her spot.
Id want the bathroom in the same place I'm staying. I wouldn't want to have to run outside somewhere to go potty
D.R. Q. You can buy gym membership for 10.00 a month to shower , you can take a dump anywhere, or in in 5 gal bucket need be .
Yeah everybody, if you want a shower go to dandanthetaximan 's house he da woMan
Alot of campers, caravans, and tents use porto potties, you just have to empty them yourself.
Showers are easily done with solar camp showers or heated water in a bucket.
It's really not a big deal.
My neighbor hood is scary, there literally are homeless people walking the street every day. This is nice for her, but I could not do it. The price is worth having a safe environment where I do not have to worry about being killed.
Holly Plyler She basically lives in someone's backyard. She's pretty safe. I don't think she would take this out to a secluded forest without people with her.
Id rather be in a secluded forest. Im less scared of wildlife than people.
+OusaKhun At least 3 people and a police officer have died on my street since 2009, I fully disagree with you about this one, there are always homeless people breaking into peoples homes and living there while they are away for extended periods of time. I bought 6 acres of land in a forest and I only have an occasional deer to worry about.
Home is where your heart and contentment is. It is not guaranteed by stone or wooden building. Happy for you.
SUCH a beautiful camper! I love her whole interior decorating style! And the minimalist lifestyle seems so frugal. It would definitely be the perfect living setup for a young person who likes to spend a lot of time outside so you're not so cooped up all the time, but then you have a nice cozy space to return to for some alone time, or some friend time, or just some light reading. I really admire this girl and what she's achieved - score one for creativity!
Her accent is so pretty.
Hello everybody!! Seems like a big question is where I go to the bathroom and shower. The answer is inside the house!
Hope that solves the mystery :)
She's such an interesting and inspiring woman! I like the way she thinks. I really like the caravan, so beautiful and cozy.
I watch this over and over. I don't know why but it's very relaxing, i also like the video of the guy who purchased a lot in Hawaii, built a two car garage, made it his home and lives in it.
her eyes are amazing ♥
She is so pretty ♥
Her voice, accent and her way of speaking is just so soothing and pleasant. I watched this twice. I could listen and watch her all night. They would make a great couple.
The girls was so gorgeous.with a lovely little caravan.
Damn those angel eyes ....
Wow, very beautiful AND articulate, did anyone notice how she doesn't say 'like' every other word?
She is not from California...
I'm totally charmed
stunning and intelligent
she isn't from America dumbass
did u notice...not even says...um..ahm...
between phrases? Classy way of speaking! And rare.
like has been shown to be a word people use while they are considering their next words carefully. it can be annoying to hear excessively but it means the person speaking is being thoughtful.
She's adorable. What a nice creative woman.
She is lovely, her personality is charming 😊
I just bought a campervan off backpackers and roll around in that lol. Unlimited free Auckland city wifi is a beautiful thing :)
Awesome! It's such a great way of doing it. I wish that I had thought of it when I was studying in town.
She's absolutely beautiful!
sold
Lily, you are the most amazing woman I have ever seen.
You are so accepting of the world.
Anyone lucky enough to be with you should thank god every day.
Please enjoy your freedom as long as you can.
You are a total inspiration. I have just purchased my first pop up camper for $750.00 propane, fridge, stove and heat with battery back up, I am in the middle of remodeling. I have just moved to Florida permanently. I have a 1994 Dutchman pop up. I love the freedom. although, I must admit it was an adjustment. I am now becoming very comfortable with this lifestyle. I love that my home goes with me.It is a special kind of "Peace Of Mind".You hit everything dead on. Be Blessed my fellow camper..." Not All Who Wonder Are Lost..."
HEY, you got your hair cut Bryce! Looks very good. Nice little pop-top. Great video, and love how cute and functional she made the tiny inside. The table/bed feature is very nice. Wondering also "where is the bathroom"?
Thanks Patty! Yeah, she has done a great job with it. She uses the bathroom inside the house. She still has access to the common areas of the house as part of her rent.
Wow, that was a quick response. Thank you. The internet is truly amazing. Love all your videos. You do a great job of choosing just the right subjects to interview and tour. Thank you for the additional info. I just watched another video, and you may like checking it out. It is listed here musiccitytinyhouse.com. enjoy if you have time to check it out.
+Living Big In A Tiny House would have been better to have included that information in the video, instead of leaving people to wonder how she uses the bathroom.
It seems to me, that something so minor should not even be brought to any ones attention. Especially since the person it was intended for answered the question, and it was directed to me. Good comment nrgins.
a beautiful young lady with a good head on her shoulders her eye are just too beautiful too, love the little camper too hope she does well and has good luck....
Love this! It’s so bright and cheery and happy! 😊💖💖💖
Love that she has a little makeup station too!
If she wants to have a little more wardrobe, she could get a weatherproof plastic bin or two and put it near her trailer if the neighborhood is ok.
Rent can be SOOO expensive!
What a great idea!
Adorable person. Brave. To follow as an example for sure.
When you hear this trailer rockin don't come knocking.
C J lol 😂
love her style and everything ahh
also she is an old soul
That's funny you say that. There is something about her, like she listens to herself very well. So feminine, too.
She s very young soul to me :) this is the new 21 century
Lily and her house are WONDERFUL !! :)
The place is really nice and all but what strikes me the most is them mesmerizing baby blues!!!
I'm not sure why there is almost a stigmatization against small homes in western countries now. Early homesteaders in Canada lived in small cabins and were fine. Why are people being forced to live in a big house and pay a mortgage for 30 years.
Prairielander food for thought 👍
To be trapped in a money system that profits only the already wealthy. Mostly. Banks love to have us enslaved to them. And in many towns it's illegal to live in a tiny house under a certain amount of square feet because then they cannot demand property taxes. In many places you cannot have a composting toilet they require you to have a flushing toilet so you need to be hooked on the town water and waste system. So many rules to take away people's freedom.
And before that the native americains lived in tipis and longhouses
The government relies on people living within its system in order to tax them and control them. That's mainly why in most places, it's illegal to live outside the system.
As someone who has lived in studios for years now, I can tell you that not even a few months into living in studios, i wished to have another room to be in. Advertising gigantic mansions where you could lodge fifty people as a lifetime objective is definitely a sign of material excess which serve absolutely no purpose, but while I enjoy watching those tiny house videos, I've had enough experience in small living to tell you it's not something I'd ever wish for long term. Human beings can't just be cooped up in a single room which contains everything all the time, it weighs on you in the end. The minimum should always be to have at least two rooms, I would recommend a living area and then a sleeping area with rooms that have decent proportions not to feel like the space is bearing down on you and trigger that feeling of claustrophobia. Having to pay mortgage for 30 years is certainly insane, however, and I think people should be able to afford homes that suit their needs, no matter the size.
The definition of insanity is doing something over and over and hoping for different results. As well as sending every dime you earn to someone else. Just to have a roof over your head for nothing in return!
She is the sane one. In a world of broke people that live day to day on credit!
The pop up camper is adorable and spacious inside.
I would love to stay with this girl in her little home. She is awesome!!
It's is a great camper she has but when I watch these tiny house videos I sort of feel like is an "elephant in the room" situation, the fact that we're now showing off our sheds and tents because housing is so unaffordable, this lady should be able to live in a proper house or apartment in her own country. I take my hat off to her for making the very best of the situation however the fact she is living there and some other person down the road will have more space and money than they could ever use tells me something about our system is not working.
Zero Fox: Happening all over the world. Excellent comment and good point. It wasn't always like this. She's brilliant, but it's also a statement about our economy and population explosion in cities.
some dont want work 40 hours a week
We own a bunch of houses, and I am kind of jealous of her.
I've been thinking about trying to do the same with my pop up camper due to unaffordable rent in my area. But surviving a new england winter in a pop-up would be brutal.
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It looks huge on the inside
She's absolutely soulful, and fabulous! I love her lifestyle and have so much respect for her💖💖💖☮
What a charming young lady! And a gorgeous little home.
watching this in my 29 foot travel trailer and laughing at the traditional thinking people who think living in a caravan is like homelessness, you have chosen a simple path which will lead to a much less stressful life. and to the nay-Sayers i say enjoy your false opulence and large housing payment
Robert Vanderbush: I always smile at the idea of RV’s and tiny homes being the fashionable ‘thing.’ Yet caravans and trailers have been with us for years, but so many people appear to be quite negative about that style of home and those who choose to live in them. Crazy! I am looking for just such a place now.
Well glad you’re happy. But I don’t see a reason to put others down... there is no right way just what’s right for you when it come to most things in life.
Technically, that trailer is more like a tent than a caravan
Her eyes 😍
Wow that's quite spacious and beautiful inside. This shows us how much we fuss about having big houses when probably all we need is a few essentials and a beautiful bed beside a window. .. a good take on the read estate
She's so tough! I love how she just embraces dealing with living simply. Wife material brah.
Thats a beautiful little home. Thanks for sharing.
all well and good in that nice summary weather. she'll be damned cold inn winter
Looking at the outside, the interior is surprisingly cute, clean, neat, and spacious. She's got good sense.
You are an amazing young woman!!! We learn everyday in life and you inspired me!!
As a 22 yr old female, it's so great to see people around this age are doing this! It's pretty inspiring.
Also, what a BABE. O_O
You can do mail box repair nobody does it my city.
camper living can be the dream! i just started(:
Great, watch out from the buggy man
Wish u best of luck...
How's it going? Checking on ya.😊
VICARI I'm about to start this spring, any advice?
She is beautiful and I love the way she presents herself! Plus I love her accent 😊
How do you not fall in love with her omg so amazing x
I live in a van down by the river.
Maples01 I died in a river drowned by the van.
Wow I wish I could do something like that
☺️ makes me dream
I LOVE it! She is very creative, artistic and has great decorative talent! This is definitely one of my favorites because of the simplicity of the pop up style caravan and what she was able to do with it and with style! I took this as a huge inspiration and went out and bought myself a 400 dollar pop-up and am now in the process of securing it (fixing a few things and finding new cabinets, etc) picking things up for it here and there in a decorative sense, getting it properly "hooked up" with water, propane, fridge, toilet/shower box (some models come with it), mine will be more DIY with compost toilet though, solar panels, generator/converter, water catchment, mini split, etc. A little at a time of course, it won't be done over night and I know this but now I know that it it WILL be done! :) I absolutely love what she did with hers and am hoping to do similar to mine. Thank you SO very much for all the inspiration your show has giving me and so many others, thank you for sharing these master pieces with us and thank you to all of the tiny house builders out there for not being afraid to "step outside of the box!" You are all truly beautiful souls. I'm going to name mine "Tardis" because she is definitely bigger on the inside!
What a lovely video! It would be great to see a second video of how she got it ready for winter, and what it’s like to do van life in wet/cold weather :)