The set up looks fabulous!! I am not clear on how you fit 2 shelves at 36inch width, which would be 72 total? Please clarify as I do love how it looks. Great job!
Right? I only got this from watching a lot of van tour videos also so credits to them who initially thought of this idea. Unfortunately I was not able to take note of whom I got it from, there were a few of them. Good luck on your vanlife adventure! 🥰💛
@@LifewithMaiOfficial I also thought about using the puzzle foam mats for my van floor. I have them in my home gym. The foam mats seem to keep the flooring much warmer. Is that true for your van?
I like the bed setup without having to use wood. As a female always back into a parking space so you can drive straight out if feels unsafe, safe travels!
Perfect video on your set up! I use the same shelves for my bed, but two end to end to accommodate my extra large self-inflating mattress. I use an under- the-bed storage box that fits under the bed. Love the simplicity of your van.
The shelves that aren't in use can be put on the bottom of the legs if they don't increase the height too much (or the legs may be cut shorter). This adds stability. This would work in some but not all situations of course. I just love the cozy, soft, fluffy bed you have created!!
Menards in Michigan, USA I just bought a shelving unit made in Canada for $59.99. Home Depot shelf was $99.99. Oh man, just realized I got the 24” deep and you used 18” deep. I was told a Sienna will haul a 4x8 sheet of plywood. Do you think 48” across would work?
Absolutely wonderful videos! I wish I could make mine so good! I'm going to turn my Honda Odyssey into a full-time van setup! I used to live in a camper van for two and a half years and I just loved it! It's so inexpensive to live on a senior social security that way! Love your videos sweetie!
the 3 tub system works well more and more people making videos of how they sleep in their car will mean even more people living in cars a person doesnt need a van to live vanlife they only need their existing car and 3 tubs to live carlife
Absolutely! I can totally see the possibility of living even in a car and all the tubs can be in the back compartment and sleep in the back seat! I could do that, and its more gas efficient too, It’s ultimate freedom! 🥰💛
@@LifewithMaiOfficial in the uk people are selling their house's to buy a van and live in it living the vanlife lifestyle but carlife is fast becoming popular globally because of more amd more people chosing a minimalist debt free lifestyle
Totally! It’s ultimate freedom and im glad a lot if people are waking up. Coming friom the finance industry I feel for people who suffer being burnt out just to work and to pay bills. 😌😔
@@LifewithMaiOfficial living in a car for many people will allow them to use money they used to pay in rent to pay off debt and live a debt free lifestyle
Greetings. Can you clarify please, you gave one shelf dimension of 72" so for two shelves it'd be 144" when side by side which seems way too big. Is this correct. Can you say what the length going across van where the bed is.
You remind me of another lady in Korea who's doing the same car camping stuff too. Her TH-cam channel is Mari Life. She has all sorts of interesting cooking & camping gadgets & accessories.
you make this look like so much fun, but I am a big chicken poop I could never do this on my own. I love your videos and more power to you for making your dreams come true.
I was scared at first too, but as I stay in my van full time close to a month now, it felt normal. I stay in campsites though, still scared to be on the streets. 😀🌸
I love your videos , the set up and music lol , thank you for sharing with us , can u do a video of like a day out , how u prepare food and so on ? Also do u ever go out to a camp grounds ?
Oh yes, campgrounds are my “go to”. I do stealth camping occasionally just for the thrill of it haha i usually go to walk in campgrounds. I will do a day of vanlife video for you. Please stay tuned. Thanks for the suggestion! 🥰💛
I like the shelving used as a bed base. I just got a foldout 4 inch memory foam cot bed off of Facebook marketplace for 30 dollars so I may try your bed base solution.
Well thought videos and you could also get a video camera like like a dash cam for proof just in case something happens. But other that I think you did pretty well and I love your Christian music enjoy life sis.
Wow!! Awesome setup. I like the seat pulled back for driving access in emergency idea👍🙏 and reminder of alarm on my keys 😉👍. All very clever!! Enjoy your! 🙏👍🚙🌅
I think its around 5’x3’ i have the actual measurements for everything here th-cam.com/video/gz27kNlyRxE/w-d-xo.html Please let me k ow what you think okay? Thanks Linda!
@@LifewithMaiOfficial Thank you chi. I have another question. How do you find places to park your minivan? Do you book the campground or is there like a list of where you can park in Alberta? I live in Alberta myself and just started exploring the province with the same method and means (weekends only) like yours. Thank you. Love your videos.
Hi Mai, The link for the heavy duty shelves u use in ur bed is for the camping table. Can u please correct that? I tried looking but have not found the same one yet. Also, I’m so disappointed that the storage fabric drawers are not in stock. I love the dimensions of them & prefer them to all plastic bins. So disappointed. Cheers, Mo in NJ, your newest subscriber!
Oh im sorry about that thans for bringing that to my attention here is the correct link www.homedepot.ca/product/hdx-5-shelf-resin-storage-unit/1000425439
No I use a fan and open one window a bit. I didn’t camp during the heatwave tho so i might have to use my AC in that case. The great thing about a reflectix window covering is it can hold the temperature better than without one. 🥰💛
What a beautiful place to sleep (inside the van and outside!). Is this the latest iteration of your bed setup, or are the storage units now at the back of the bed? Congrats on both beautiful setups!
I have a new configuration, here is the link: please let me know which one you like better okay? Thanks dear! 🥰🙏 th-cam.com/video/_ykIxaBCJQE/w-d-xo.html
Do you travel alone? How long have you been doing this weekend outing in the van? Did you make your own window covers? Or do they sell them? Looks pretty neat all around and inside as well with your bed set up. Stay safe. 🙏🏻🙏🏻😘
Yes I made the window covers myself, Please check this video out, i just recently added the marble contact paper to give a better look, i hope you find this video helpful: th-cam.com/video/2-EalVf0DqM/w-d-xo.html
I just adore your setup and how you've decorated! I'm thinking of setting my bed up the same way, but am worried it might be too small for me. Can you please give the dimensions of your bed? Thank you, Mai!
The shelves are 36x72 inches ( 3ft x 6ft) plus the tubs length is 12 inches (1ft). You can also add an extension at night to make bed even bigger if you need to sleep lengthwise. Hope that helps dear. Thanks for watching! 🥰💛
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So simple and elegant!
Thank you! 🥰🙏
Sencillo es mejor...sin tanto accesorio...felisidades..... saludos desde Chihuahua México
Thank you Mai.
Your welcome! 🥰🙏
I finally found the words: Minimalism with style, that's what your videos express in my view. LOVE IT!
Thank you, im glad you got my message. A few things you love is more than enough. 🥰🙏
Thanks so much for the Video. ❤
You are so welcome!
I agree best sleep ...
Thank you for watchinh! 🥰🙏
I like your bed
Thank you! I am upgrading that soon! Pls stay tuned for my new van tour 🤩🤩🤩
Another Great vid. Thanks 👍
Thanks dear! 🥰
Thanks for your sharing
Its my pleasure, thanks for watching! 🥰🙏
I love that u started w a car wash. When my car is clean i feel happy😀
Totally! I feel “ugh” when everything is a mess, including the outside of my car! 🥰🌸
That is the best bed setup that I have seen. I am only one inch taller than you so I could sleep crosswise too. thank you.
Thanks! 🥰
I like the idea of your bed set up. Are your inside passenger seats removable?
Thank you, yes they are removable.
I love how mellow your videos are. They mimic you beauty of your life.
Thank you so much for appreciating my work! 🥰🙏
One of my favorites!
Awww thank you Sherry! 🥰🙏
The set up looks fabulous!! I am not clear on how you fit 2 shelves at 36inch width, which would be 72 total? Please clarify as I do love how it looks. Great job!
I put then side by side 🤍
how did you do the floor? Did you take the seat trollies out? Your van is SO COZY looking! Thanks for the videos 😊
My pleasure, im glad you liked it! I put styrofoams and rubber mats to even out the flooring. And it worked well 🤩
I like that the shelves allow storage underneath and ventilation for the mattress. Nice choice
Thank you!🥰🙏
Genius idea to use the HD shelving for the bed. I will definitely borrow your idea instead of wasting time making a bed platform from wood.
Right? I only got this from watching a lot of van tour videos also so credits to them who initially thought of this idea. Unfortunately I was not able to take note of whom I got it from, there were a few of them. Good luck on your vanlife adventure! 🥰💛
@@LifewithMaiOfficial I also thought about using the puzzle foam mats for my van floor. I have them in my home gym. The foam mats seem to keep the flooring much warmer. Is that true for your van?
Yes it actually helps but I am also planning to put some reflectix under it first on winter.
@@LifewithMaiOfficial Yes definitely put Reflectix underneath. It does help prevent heat from escaping or from coming through.
Thank you! Winter is almost here its starting to get cold! 😀
Absolutely love your bed setup!! Cheap and easy and requires no handyman skills!!
Thank you! 🥰🙏
Love it
Thanks for watching! 🥰💛
I like the bed setup without having to use wood. As a female always back into a parking space so you can drive straight out if feels unsafe, safe travels!
Yes definitely true. One of the basic rules for vanlife parking. 🥰
I love it
Thank you!! 🥰💛
I love your videos. Subscribed today. They are like a meditation! What is the music you play? I also love all your music.
Awwww thank you I appreciate it. My music are all from Epidemic Sounds. 🥰🙏
Thank you! Love this!!
It’s my pleasure! Im glad you find value in the video! 🥰💛
Perfect video on your set up! I use the same shelves for my bed, but two end to end to accommodate my extra large self-inflating mattress. I use an under- the-bed storage box that fits under the bed. Love the simplicity of your van.
Thank you for appreciating my work! 🥰💛
The shelves that aren't in use can be put on the bottom of the legs if they don't increase the height too much (or the legs may be cut shorter). This adds stability. This would work in some but not all situations of course. I just love the cozy, soft, fluffy bed you have created!!
Thank you that is a great idea! I will see if i can try that. 🥰
Brilliant!
Thank you! 🥰🙏
I'm getting ready to redo my van. I like your setup. I think I'll try it out. Thanks! Safe travels to you!
Thank you and all the best in your adventures! 🥰🙏
A lovely set up! I'm glad you set up at night so you can get away quickly if necessary.
Thank you, yes, safety first! 🥰🙏
I like the idea of camping and short road trips this way. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you! Everyone can definitely do this. 🥰
So simple. I love it 👍.
Thank you! 🥰💛
brilliant! and pretty also, especially the material on the back of your window coverings. looks like clouds
Thank you! Glad you like the design! 🥰
Menards in Michigan, USA I just bought a shelving unit made in Canada for $59.99. Home Depot shelf was $99.99. Oh man, just realized I got the 24” deep and you used 18” deep. I was told a Sienna will haul a 4x8 sheet of plywood. Do you think 48” across would work?
My apologied im not sure my dear. 🤍
Thanks for the video. It's an amazing no-build camper minivan.
Thank you for appreciating my work! I love it and im glad you all like it too! 🥰🙏💛
I look good
Thank you! 🥰🙏
I love your minivan set up, yours has been the best so far for a female solo van lifer.
Wow thank you, that means a lot! 🥰💛
Absolutely wonderful videos! I wish I could make mine so good! I'm going to turn my Honda Odyssey into a full-time van setup! I used to live in a camper van for two and a half years and I just loved it! It's so inexpensive to live on a senior social security that way! Love your videos sweetie!
Thanks Debra! You have been bingewatching i love it, I appreciate you my dear! 🥰🙏
My family wants to try the van life or maybe just a day or 2 😍 Enjoy sis and stay safe
Yes apparently there is a group of vanlifers jan sa Pinas sis! It looks so fun! 🥰
Love the bed idea I'm definitely doing the bed .
Thank you, Im glad you found it helpful. 🥰💛
LOL that's very interesting experience. Thanks a lot for sharing this!
Thank you for watching! 🥰💛
I love the bed. You did a nice job on it.
Thank you! 🙏🥰
You could do a cross-country trip with that set-up, Mai!
That’s the goal! Hopefully next summer. I work thats why I am not able to do long trips but i will for sure do that next year! 🥰🙏
Excelente! Una estupenda idea ,fácil y muy práctico estupendo!👍🏽🙏
Muchos gracias! 😀🙏
the 3 tub system works well
more and more people making videos of how they sleep in their car will mean even more people living in cars
a person doesnt need a van to live vanlife
they only need their existing car and 3 tubs to live carlife
Absolutely! I can totally see the possibility of living even in a car and all the tubs can be in the back compartment and sleep in the back seat! I could do that, and its more gas efficient too, It’s ultimate freedom! 🥰💛
@@LifewithMaiOfficial
in the uk people are selling their house's to buy a van and live in it living the vanlife lifestyle but carlife is fast becoming popular globally because of more amd more people chosing a minimalist debt free lifestyle
Totally! It’s ultimate freedom and im glad a lot if people are waking up. Coming friom the finance industry I feel for people who suffer being burnt out just to work and to pay bills. 😌😔
@@LifewithMaiOfficial
living in a car for many people will allow them to use money they used to pay in rent to pay off debt and live a debt free lifestyle
100% correct! There is so much freedom with no or leas payments. 🥰
Wow! You are just Awesome! Thank you for posting this answer to our prayers... I mean questions. Lol
Oh hahaha thank you for watching! Im glad you found it helpful! 🥰😀
Do u have a tear down set up video
Do you mean setting it up from scratch? i can make one next time! Thank you for the suggestion! 🥰🙏
Brilliant idea and it looks so welcoming and cozy 😍 enjoy it!
Thanks Ana!! Always great to see you here! 🥰🥰🥰
Do you have a link for the USB water pump?
Hello, here it is :
amzn.to/32liYLD
I absolutely love your van build! So simple, clean and organized. Can't wait to get my minivan to do the same.
Thank you so much! I appreciate it. 🥰🙏
Greetings. Can you clarify please, you gave one shelf dimension of 72" so for two shelves it'd be 144" when side by side which seems way too big. Is this correct. Can you say what the length going across van where the bed is.
Thank you I will obtain the exact measurement and talk more about it on my next video okay? Thanks dear.
I would like to know the size of the bins
Hi, I will try find out and get back to you okay? Thanks dear
You remind me of another lady in Korea who's doing the same car camping stuff too. Her TH-cam channel is Mari Life. She has all sorts of interesting cooking & camping gadgets & accessories.
Thank you yes, I saw her videos! Love her! Very inspiring indeed! 🥰💛
I can’t find the window covering up .how ?thanks
th-cam.com/video/2-EalVf0DqM/w-d-xo.html hope this helps. 🥰🙏
What a lovely set up, especially for rainy nights. Thank you for your content. 🙏💖
Thanks for watching! Welcome to my channel!🥰🙏
you make this look like so much fun, but I am a big chicken poop I could never do this on my own. I love your videos and more power to you for making your dreams come true.
I was scared at first too, but as I stay in my van full time close to a month now, it felt normal. I stay in campsites though, still scared to be on the streets. 😀🌸
I love your videos , the set up and music lol , thank you for sharing with us , can u do a video of like a day out , how u prepare food and so on ? Also do u ever go out to a camp grounds ?
Oh yes, campgrounds are my “go to”. I do stealth camping occasionally just for the thrill of it haha i usually go to walk in campgrounds.
I will do a day of vanlife video for you. Please stay tuned. Thanks for the suggestion! 🥰💛
Hi Mai, am just curious, are you a filipino?..the way you cook, clean and destress...sooo filupink way..🤗
Yes I am proudly a Filipino! Thank you sa support kabayan! 🥰🙏
I like the shelving used as a bed base. I just got a foldout 4 inch memory foam cot bed off of Facebook marketplace for 30 dollars so I may try your bed base solution.
Thats a great deal!! Lucky you! 🙏🌸
So the tall shelf you bought and cut every single one to line up to a bed ? Is that right ?
Correct! 💛😀
I love the simplicity of your set up and it looks very cozy and comfy inside. Mine is set up very simply as well.
That’s awesome! Let me check out your van as well! 🥰💛
Well thought videos and you could also get a video camera like like a dash cam for proof just in case something happens. But other that I think you did pretty well and I love your Christian music enjoy life sis.
Thank you! Yes I am thinking to get a dash cam soon! Thanks for the suggestion! 🥰💛
Where did you purchase your fan?
I got it from Canadian Tire
@@LifewithMaiOfficial , thank you. Many blessings to you❤️
Wow!! Awesome setup. I like the seat pulled back for driving access in emergency idea👍🙏 and reminder of alarm on my keys 😉👍. All very clever!! Enjoy your! 🙏👍🚙🌅
Thank you, Im glad you found value in the ideas shared in this video. Welcome to my channel!🥰🙏
Hi Mai, can you tell him what song is in the minute when you are on the bus?
Oh my im so sorry but i couldn’t recall anymore. I tried finding but I have deleted my previous music download for this video. I apologize
@@LifewithMaiOfficial ok. Hun no problem
@@Bhatia423 i will try to note the music and title next time so sorry dear🙏❤️
@@LifewithMaiOfficial ok… thanks. Sending you a big hug
What size does your bed end up being? Thanks so much for sharing,
I think its around 5’x3’ i have the actual measurements for everything here th-cam.com/video/gz27kNlyRxE/w-d-xo.html
Please let me k ow what you think okay? Thanks Linda!
I don't get it. the 3rd row hip room is 50.3 inch but how come it fit 2x18inch with those shelves?
I will make a video of how it is set up next time okay? Thanks dear! 🥰
@@LifewithMaiOfficial Thank you chi. I have another question. How do you find places to park your minivan? Do you book the campground or is there like a list of where you can park in Alberta? I live in Alberta myself and just started exploring the province with the same method and means (weekends only) like yours. Thank you. Love your videos.
Thank you! 🤍🤍🤍
Hello dear! I am back to making videos I have a new set up, I hope you can check it out. Let me know what you think okay? Thank you! 🤍🥰
Did you make the window coverings? How did you make them?
Yes I did, here is the link th-cam.com/video/2-EalVf0DqM/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for watching! 🥰🙏
Can i ask a personal question from what country you were born?
Philippines ako sis. 🥰
Hi Mai, The link for the heavy duty shelves u use in ur bed is for the camping table. Can u please correct that? I tried looking but have not found the same one yet. Also, I’m so disappointed that the storage fabric drawers are not in stock. I love the dimensions of them & prefer them to all plastic bins. So disappointed. Cheers, Mo in NJ, your newest subscriber!
Oh im sorry about that thans for bringing that to my attention here is the correct link
www.homedepot.ca/product/hdx-5-shelf-resin-storage-unit/1000425439
Do u keep ur ac on when sleeping? Or open one window a bit?
No I use a fan and open one window a bit. I didn’t camp during the heatwave tho so i might have to use my AC in that case. The great thing about a reflectix window covering is it can hold the temperature better than without one. 🥰💛
@@LifewithMaiOfficial oh that’s good to know . Keep safe on your campings!
@@LifewithMaiOfficial hoping one day I’d be able to do this too! 😃😃
Thank you, you can do it sooner! Have fun love! 🥰🙏
What a beautiful place to sleep (inside the van and outside!). Is this the latest iteration of your bed setup, or are the storage units now at the back of the bed? Congrats on both beautiful setups!
I have a new configuration, here is the link: please let me know which one you like better okay? Thanks dear! 🥰🙏
th-cam.com/video/_ykIxaBCJQE/w-d-xo.html
Yes I like the new configuration best! Thank you for sharing!
@@GinaKayLandis its my pleasure! Thanks for watching! 🥰🙏
Where’s your family?
You will see them in my next video. My kids are all grownups which allows me to do this, finally!
Please stay tuned! 🥰💛
Do you travel alone? How long have you been doing this weekend outing in the van? Did you make your own window covers? Or do they sell them? Looks pretty neat all around and inside as well with your bed set up. Stay safe. 🙏🏻🙏🏻😘
Yes I made the window covers myself, Please check this video out, i just recently added the marble contact paper to give a better look, i hope you find this video helpful:
th-cam.com/video/2-EalVf0DqM/w-d-xo.html
@@LifewithMaiOfficial thank you! I’ll check it out.
Thanks dear! 🥰🙏
I just adore your setup and how you've decorated! I'm thinking of setting my bed up the same way, but am worried it might be too small for me. Can you please give the dimensions of your bed? Thank you, Mai!
The shelves are 36x72 inches ( 3ft x 6ft) plus the tubs length is 12 inches (1ft). You can also add an extension at night to make bed even bigger if you need to sleep lengthwise. Hope that helps dear. Thanks for watching! 🥰💛
Brilliant !!
Thank you! 🥰🙏