Solo Female Vanlife Stealth Camping | Rough Start to Vanlife | VANLIFE VLOG
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 มี.ค. 2024
- I FINALLY DID IT! I am now living fulltime vanlife! This is such a huge change and this 1st week has been rough. But I am soooo looking forward to the future and what adventures and experiences this will bring!
Hey Amelia can you put a donation link or setup donations on TH-cam?
I have a link tree in my bio with some ways to help me out! other than that I’m not eligible for the creator funds and donations through TH-cam yet 😕
Great job on handling your first week! Just FYI, in my experience, hanging out near a park in a big white van does not end well. I to get to your overnight spot late and leave early. I like to get there after 10 pm and leave before 6 am. Definitely don’t get out of the vehicle at your overnight spot because you don’t want people to know you’re a solo woman living alone in a vehicle. I like to hang out near my overnight spot and then go to my overnight spot just to sleep. Other people definitely do it differently and it does require a lot of effort to drive when you’re tired but in my experience, it minimizes drama if you’re staying in one area for a longer period of time. If you’re just passing through an area, or don’t need to use the same spot more than once, maybe it won’t matter as much.
Thank you for the tips!
Great video. Happy birthday and be safe.
Here is your birthday present.... wise words save Every Blessed penny for the future and let it be compounding if you're going to make this sacrifice then make it worthy of the end receipt. Because no matter what what your life is now can be exactly what it's going to end up being in the end whether you want it or not money whether we like it or not is the controller of the Final Destination that is the reality of this world we live in so if you've chosen to live frugally then make every ounce of your income that you can put to the side put it there again compounding Pinterest does multiply faster than we believe especially if you look at the percentage rate today
Hope you enjoyed your birthday 🎂, you're smashing van life.
Stay warm & enjoy doggy cuddles, warmer drier weather will soon be with you.
Can't wait to see you turn your van into your 'home' ❤ x
Thank you that means so much!
About to hit the road in just a few weeks!!! Love your feed. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you! I wish you well on your adventures!
Happy Birthday from the UK...Your a brave young woman to venture into solo van life...stay safe...
Thank you I will!
Don't put so much pressure on yourself with timings of videos. A few days late or more isn’t a issue. You do things according to how you feel and your schedule. We can wait. Stay blessed and safe. Happy belated Birthday.
that was very reassuring thank you!
I just found your channel by mistake and can I say : Happy belated birthday to you...I loved the vlogs with you and Mya travelling...Both full of positive energy and very out going...Your DIY's, for a learner, FANTASTIC!...You are very clever and would love to see the second step of your van roof DIY...Your new home is a breath of fresh air, for someone, who wasn't a tradie, electrician, plumber etc...Your four legged baby companion is so gorgeous...I hope we get to see more vlogs of your daily van life experience...From Auckland New Zealand : Take care and be safe💯❤❤❤
Omg that’s the sweetest comment ever thank you so much for your kind words, you’re awesome 🥹
Hey girl you’re super brave, love your drive . I’ve always wanted to try vanlife. It’s an adjustment, but once you get everything done in your van to make you more comfortable you’ll be just fine . You seem pretty crafty as for me I am not , so you’re one up on me with repairs ect . HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎈 girl . Please remember what doesn’t break us makes us stronger .
PS your dogs seriously adorable ❤. They give us so much comfort when we need it. Stay amazing ❤one more thing …..parking lots aka Walmart ect is a safe place to stealth .
Congratulations on starting van life! I learned from my last windshield replacement that you should have a body shop check that area for rust because what might happen is if the metal around the windshield is compromised you will not be able to have a professional glass shop work the van in the future. Your van build is great!!
Good to know!
Happy Birthday! It takes a special, strong spirit to get out there and live their best life. You can do it!
That’s so sweet thank you!
Happy birthday…you’re being so strong 🎉
Happy belated birthday!! You are in the adjustment period and it will get better😊 Thanks for sharing your journey ❤
Thank you so much!!
Happy Belated Birthday! I love your dimples.
Thank you 😊
I know! They are fantastic!
Hi Amelia, and Happy Birthday!
I wish you and Anita all the very best.
I enjoyed your video and look forward to watching many more.
Stay safe, stay healthy, and stay happy! Everything else is manageable!
Pops
That was so sweet thank you so much
Happy Birthday!! 🎂
Happy belated birthdayyyyy love seeing you on your new adventure!
Thank you!
Happy Happy Birthday. Enjoy your day.
Amellia, great job on adjusting to the van and life in it❤ What a week! I have this rule about people in my life: When someone shows you who they are, believe them! I don't know if this applies to the friend who "told you something". I look at your previous living area and know it must have cost a lot to keep that place compared to van life. A person can spend their life "keeping up appearances" or a person can seek more freedom and autonomy. Thank you for showing the real parts. I subscribed :) I'm looking forward to the next video!
Exactly, the “comfortable” life in a nice big house just wasn’t worth the financial stress anymore. I appreciate free time and adventure much more, so I’m happy to finally be doing vanlife. Thank you ❤️
Happy Birthday !
Be safe! I can’t wait for this channel to blow up
That’s so sweet thank you! 😄
When you are delivering into apartment complexes, check out their washer/dryer situation. Hotels too! It's a great way to $ave on laundry!
Oh yeah that’s a good idea lol
You are an amazing gal congrats on your van journey. Love your channel thanks for your channel❤
Thank you so much!!
So cool youre doing van life full time and happy birthday :)
Thank you! ❤️
Happy Belated Birthday! New Subscriber!!
Get Happy Birthday vibes. So you can feel better . Good luck,van lifer.❤️☀️🙏
Belated birthday greetings. Good luck with the van life. 😊😊
Looking forward to your future vlogs. Enjoy the journey Amelia.
🎉 HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Happy Belated Birthday!!!
As a Day 1 supporter I’m so fucking happy for you, hope you enjoyed your birthday 🎉
Shout out to you for being an OG supporter, thank you!
I donate plasma as well! It’s a great way to get extra money. It pays for the gas in my minivan. Enjoyed your video. 😊
Happy Birthday
Thank you for sharing
Thank you!
Happy birthday ❤🎉
Happy birthday 🎂 new subs from the Philippines ❤
Happy Belated Birthday… 🎂🥳🎂
I wouldn't even bother trying to seal up the van or insulating it too much. It's just doesn't make a noticeable difference.
What does make a huge difference is a Chinese diesel heater! Get rid of that Mr. Buddy heater and get yourself installed a Chinese diesel heater! That dry heat will keep you warm and help keep your van dry but not fully, especially around windows.
Yeah I just got some denim insulation for free off Craigslist lol I wasn’t down to spend hundreds on the foam boards since it doesn’t even make a huge difference. And so far it feels pretty well insulated! Keeps the cold air in during the heat and the warm air in during the cold. And the buddy heater heats up my van crazy well but the condensation is a pain. So once I get the funds I’m definitely gonna get a diesel heater before next winter.
Oh! Happy belated birthday!
Thank you!
Happy Birthday Stay safe🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Happy birthday 🎉
Great job on your build. I'm super impressed. Do t be sad girl, your amazing. You are a hard worker,dang plasma great idea. I'm working on a channel right now. I'm not handy so I'm looking for a van to purchase have.
Thank you and good luck on your vanlife goals!
Thanks for sharing 🤙🏽
happy happy birthday when i am older i want to do van life with a well trained dog too so i look up to you a lot
Thank you that means a lot! 🫶 And yay you can do it! 😁
Happy b day !!!!
Great video happy belated birthday
Cheer up Buttercup, your amazing
Thank you ❤️
🎁 Happy Birthday 🎈 🎈 🎉
Thank you!
Happy belated birthday 🎉
Best of luck
When you are DoorDashing, it's a great opportunity to scope out stealth overnight spots.
Yes! Thats how I’ve gotten all of my saved spots so far!
Thats so funny, march 2nd is my birthday too and im buying a van for vanlife this summer
Birthday twins! Haha good luck on your vanlife journey!
@AmelliaSoto Thank you. I cant wait!
Hey girl! New here , gonna sub! Looking forward to more videos :)
Yay thank you!
HELLO FROM CALIFORNIA ENJOY YOUR VIDEOS SAFE TRAVELS
Hello! and thank you!
Happy Birthday!!!!!!!! Much support here and do you have any links so we can help out more? Keep Rocking and let the videos keep coming
Thank you so much! YesI do! I have my linktree in my bio 😄
I know quite a few people who donate plasma. Do what you have to do! Blessings
Happy birthday, 3/2 is also my birthday.
Birthday twins! Happy birthday to you too!
Great video, thanks for sharing. I was just wondering why you got such a big van? Seems like a mini van might have made your life easier, going into work etc.
Multiple reasons. I couldn’t survive long term in such a small space as a mini van, especially if I couldn’t stand up all the way because I have back problems. Plus I am a stained glass artist and need space in here for my work area. And I plan to have guests in here when my family and friends visit and travel with me.
Your super sweet . Enjoyed your video , happy belated birthday.
Aw thank you 😊
Happy belated birthday, sorry I'm new here
Thank you and welcome!!
I can tell you haven’t seen VanCity Vanlife🥰
I’ve actually been watching him for years! One of the reasons I wanted this van!
Are your dimples natural or pierced? I ask because they show even when you aren't smiling. Mines only show when I smile or smirk.
I had dimple piercings for over a decade and have scarring from a few piercing infections so you can still see the dimple indent and a mark where there piercing was
I don’t under the timing of this. How is the first night in the van AFTER you did the extension?
@@rebeccadunn3979 the “first night” was my first time officially living in it and sleeping in it overnight since finishing the new build. Before this, I had only slept in the van in the old build before the extension, and only on camping trips, not officially living in it.
@@rebeccadunn3979 I hope that clarifies it, but I was a little confused about the question so I’m sorry if it doesn’t 😅
Yes it does, completely. I wasn’t saying I didn’t believe what you said. I just always light to watch things in order so I went back to what I thought was the beginning but you already had the new build so I was confused. I meant no disrespect.
@@rebeccadunn3979 no its all good! I didn’t take it as disrespect and I’m glad I was able to clarify for you!
Was that a rental home ? Or did you own that home ?
It was a rental so I had a massive time crunch to get road ready before the least was up, hence the half finished van 😅
How much do they give for donating plasma?
Every donation company has their own rates and it depends on your body weight too. The heavier you are the more you get paid because then you can donate more plasma volume. At the place I donate, new donors usually get a bonus the first month and make like $875-1k. And then it’s around $50-65 for my weight range, for each donation, up to twice a week. First donation take a couple hours for the intake process but normally Donating only takes about an hour, so it’s really easy money.
And do they pay in cash?
@@susanpeterson7570 no they give you a prepaid card and load the money onto it after every donation
Where is your dog when you go to work?
I bring her with me!
What game is that that you are playing?
Lethal Company! It’s so fun
@@AmelliaSoto dope I heard that was good, I'll have to check it out. I been playing Alan Wake 2 and The Finals.
@@TravelingGamer_ do iiiiit! I’ll check out those games too!
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I stumbling across you channel, context seems interesting, it would be so much better to leave the f*** word out though.
I do try to filter my words because I cuss like a sailor in real life. So I’m working on it when I’m filming my videos but no one’s perfect 👍
Please speak up 😊
volume sucks on this video.
It’s fine for me. Maybe it’s your equipment?
You need to be miked. Way to hard to hear you.
Damn I even turn the volume up when I’m editing. I thought it was maybe even a little too loud 😂 but I have been thinking about a mic!
@@AmelliaSoto definitely a mike and that fuzzy wool thing that prevents wind noise + another clip on mike if you ever interview anyone.
Love this video - but your 'hack' is SO WASTEFUL - please stop! Your logic is somewhat floored, as you have other stuff to wash up, so no water is being saved? Just wash the bliming pan girrrrrrrl
Even when I wash my other small dishes, a crusty pan still takes a lot of water, and since I only have 5 gals, I have to go to the dump station often, which usually costs money and takes a lot of gas to drive miles away to the nearest one each time. Plus it’s not as wasteful as you’d think if you consider how much more is commonly used for baking/roasting something in an oven on a sheet pan. I can’t bake in my van so using a small square on my pans every now and then is a fair trade off in my opinion.
Hi whatcha up to hope all is well sending up prayers 4 healing and unspoken and 4 everyone and bless great healthy peaceful safe journeys travels and happy day everyday in name of the Creator God/ Yahweh and Yeshua/ Jesus and the Holy Ghost/ Spirit Amen much honor and respect keep walking tall always and keep praying and keep pushing forward one step at a time also get u some bear spray the kind with holsters cus there's bears and cougars in some areas and remember u r beautiful and beautiful soul and blessing always also catch u on the flippy flops and smile
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Aw that was so sweet thank you. I wish you the best as well 😊
@@AmelliaSoto u r welcome always and keep praying and keep walking tall always and smile
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Happy Birthday!
Thank you!