Her DIY Promaster - Vanlife w/ 2 Large Pups
Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль
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VIDEO DESCRIPTION:
After truck camping with her dogs in a Rav4, Erica, a former teacher, decided to take her two furry friends to the road. She decided to turn a van into a mobile home since she didn't want to return to the classroom. Erica converted her Ram ProMaster herself in just six months, and the outcome is remarkable. The vehicle has two 100 amp-hour lithium batteries, a DC to DC charger, and 400 watts of solar power.
A big sink, a camp stove, and butcher block counters with a pop-up edge can all be found within the van. Making the most of the small area is a full-size bed with overhead cabinets for storage.
She has two large canine pals and has outfitted her vehicle to accommodate them. Erica has tried to utilize every square inch of the room for storage and has set up an organized garage with dog supplies, sporting goods, and spare clothing.
Shot by: @abeandmel_vantravels
Edited by: @vanlifemedia
00:00 Introduction
00:48 Camper Van Kitchen
05:54 Why Vanlife
08:02 Camper Van Bedroom
11:15 Building a Van
12:28 Camper Van Garage
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Пікірлер: 114
Sweet rig, you go girl❤❤
@girland2vandogs
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! 😊
This lady has a lot of guts, and she did not only build a beautiful neat van herself, shee even takes her 2 dogs on an adventure most people never allow for themselves! She is a real pioneer doing it herself!!! Well done!!
Great layout! WoW..... Most people's dream van!
I’m impressed. Good for you to live your life
I like that she has 2 big dogs!
@MsPhillyG
Жыл бұрын
That's gotta be my favorite part.😊😊
What a great build...I need to get out of my comfort zone and do this
@girland2vandogs
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! You can totally do it!
6:31 shout out Kentucky!!! ❤️ I was born and raised in Louisville!
Amazing young woman! Best of luck and adventures to you! 🌟
You are something else my friend. I’m so very proud of you to do this for your self.god bless you my friend Karen Nichols.
@girland2vandogs
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! It was definitely a challenge!
I love her layout and anesthetic. The countertops are nice. She's really pretty too. 😍
@girland2vandogs
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😊
I love your story and how passionate and driven you are about your van life. You are a much stronger and braver person than me. Best of luck in all your endeavors
@girland2vandogs
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
Beautiful! And the van is nice too! 😍
WOW, amazing. I'm so impressed with what you did💪🏼
Great job! I built out a 2017 ,159 Promaster. I never could figure out a good use above the sliding door. You nailed it. I can’t imagine you not having someone to hang out with. You’re smart, beautiful, and you have two dogs. :)
@girland2vandogs
Жыл бұрын
Haha that’s nice of you to say. Thank you!
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kimberly, you're definitely an inspiration for so many people which I include myself. May you always have a smile on your face, love in your heart, and happiness within your Soul... Abrazos
Very nice van and build. Hope you're meeting lots of new friends. Love your dogs
You did an amazing job! I love the colors and the design. So smart! There should be some type of teacher network where you can visit the world and have a friend in every location in case you need anything.
@girland2vandogs
Жыл бұрын
Love that idea 😊
Beautiful home and kudos to you for the build! I am a retired teacher...very proud of you and happy for you.❤🙏🏻Jane
Very impressive build for a first timer and even better she can fix it if it gets broken. Absolutely love that fact she has 2 big dogs to keep her company. I absolutely love Linea and Akela's channel😊
@girland2vandogs
Жыл бұрын
Ironically, I had something break the day after filming this 😂
So comfortable looking you did a beautiful job 💚
Great job doing it all yourself just watching you tube videos, wow! Safe journeys!
I'm so happy for you and for being featured on Tiny Home Tours!
@girland2vandogs
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! It was so fun to film!!
Love love that you travel with your dogs!!! We travel in our Sienna Van my hubby and I with our Standard Poodle!!! I love your story sweetheart keep following your dreams!!! We are retired now time goes so fast!!! Enjoy yourself 🎉🎉🎉😊😊❤️🐩
The mini cabinets are absolutely a great use of space. I don’t think I’ve seen anyone else get as much up there.
Subscriber of Erica's just found her here! Proud of you, impressive build. love your channel
@TinyHomeTours
Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
Exclusive Thanks for your share another nice video.
the legends are so beautiful ♥️☺️ The caravan of my dreams
Lovely van and set up. Your dogs are gorgeous as well. Enjoy your travels and stay safe xx
@girland2vandogs
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much ☺️
So cool! All of YOUR hard work paid off. Van looks fabulous!
Very nice!
Loved this video and would also love to see the one you consider not so good. We all have off days when we are not at our best and completely understand. Please share it with us.
I love you travel with your big furbabies! Nice to see how tight (or not) it gets. Helps w/visualization and planning! ❤
O Honey I wish the very best for you!!! It's hard when your peers are moving on but you seem to be stuck in neutral. May GOD bless you on the our travels!!
@girland2vandogs
Жыл бұрын
Stuck in neutral is a great way to put it. But I’m loving life now 😊
Add hydraulic henges to your upper cabinets. Maybe get 10ib latches.i appetite the freedom you feel! Maybe a Hotspot would help connectivity!
@girland2vandogs
Жыл бұрын
The hinges I have actually hold the doors open so I don’t need the extra ones! It was a great buy
Hey Erica and fur babies! Girl I am not overly religious BUT when you spoke friends getting married and having kids. I think it’s sucks that you felt you were being left out ! Because FIRST of all you are a very pretty girl! I am a Mom of an only daughter who recently turned 30! Just so you know that I’m not a creeper lol. Back to my original thought which is God must have a plan for you, so keep listening to your heart and it will be interesting to see what you’re doing a year from now! Have fun and Be Safe 🥰🥰🥰 Going to follow you on IG!
@girland2vandogs
Жыл бұрын
I should have worded that differently. It’s not that they didn’t want to, they just became busy. And I TOTALLY get that. Life takes us in different directions but I love all of my friends so much and value those friendships deeply ☺️
WELL ORGANIZED
Great job!!! Continued success 🙏🏾
Finally, someone who spells it the same! Lol! 😉😊
@girland2vandogs
Жыл бұрын
Pet peeve is someone throwing a K in there
Not two huge dogs in that small space! I could never!
Very nice van build 👌.
I just love the channel
@TinyHomeTours
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! :)
Never saw the frig?? Great build..love the big dogs.. I have 2 big dogs, and I have 3 cats. Don't see how I could do this with 5 animals.. Would have to have shower and air. I sweat easily and have to shower everyday.. Enough about me.. You did an amazing job. And to know how to fix it all..impressive. Have a wonderful van life. Love the dogs..
Love your dogs
Amazing job
I watched Linnea and Akila too! I live the cabinets above the slider! I have the same van!
This is amazing!! Thank you so much for sharing such an awesome video! x
@TinyHomeTours
Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!!
FYI, I follow your journey on your girland2vandogs channel!
@TinyHomeTours
Жыл бұрын
Love to hear that!
Whoa so random coincidence, I literally just found her page earlier this morning! Love the build. 😄
@girland2vandogs
Жыл бұрын
It’s fate 😂 glad to have you along for the ride!
Awesome job... I'd hang out with you anytime!
Amazing! Love how simple and clean the rig is! Also loveeee the pups 🥹❤️❤️
@girland2vandogs
Жыл бұрын
I’m flattered you think it’s clean but I’ll have to thank the videographers for shooting around my mess 😂
@Stubby1031
Жыл бұрын
@@girland2vandogs hahah that’s clean in my book for sure 🤣 Also, i missed that u had a youtube channel! Just subscribed 😄
Try velcro dots or strips to keep the doors closed.
Nice build!
I love your channel!
@TinyHomeTours
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. :)
But you did build it and your living a dream with the best companies without any arguing ? Penny lol Best travels
@girland2vandogs
Жыл бұрын
😂😂 if anyone is arguing, it’s Penny!
Check boat supply for tension spring closures
Question that everybody always wants to know, what do you do for income now that you’ve left your teaching job?
@girland2vandogs
Жыл бұрын
I work remote for a sales company
Great build I loved the backsplash/wall behind the counter Is that wall paper or what?
@girland2vandogs
Жыл бұрын
Sticky tile!
Great video! Amazing self build! Just curious, since you hate being warm ( I do too) I didn’t hear you mention having A/C Also, what kind of gas mileage do you get?
@girland2vandogs
Жыл бұрын
No AC! I travel with the weather and when both fans are running and a window is cracked, it stays very comfortable in the van!
See, & that's me when it comes dwn 2 building my own v/buying alrdy modified. I'm old & not looking 4wrd to doing that. Other side, I'm old & don't wanna pay more than I have 2 cause they know I don't know.
Where is the potty?
@girland2vandogs
Жыл бұрын
I have a composting toilet in the little bench area, it just wasn’t shown.
i slept in a sideways bed in one of those vans before, had the worst night in my life, in fact, i went out at 1am and slept on the street. lucky i was in spain during summer time. can't sit in it, can't have your legs straight, it feels like being buried alive in a box. some people don't mind, but it's definitely a huge con to be mentioned.
Enjoyed your video tremendously! Look forward to maybe seeing more. Are you on instagram?
Did your van come with the windows, if so what model is it
❤
Always wish to know total weight of van/camper/etc. and gas mileage and cost. Please.
So you were a teacher................figure it out. You are one smart gal, put a clip or child proof that top cupboard. don't just say if i had to do it over, do it now. good luck during your travels. You are living the dream,
Very impressive! Congrats! What do you usually do for showering? Thanks!
@TinyHomeTours
Жыл бұрын
A lot of people who live nomadically use public showers, if they don't have a bathroom in their rig. :)
@girland2vandogs
Жыл бұрын
I usually shower at truck stop or planet fitness
What do you do for work
@TinyHomeTours
Жыл бұрын
She has a remote sales job. :)
I'm not a fan of the packing cubes, either. They're too floppy.
WEF, you will own nothing sounds about right.
toilet or shower?
@TinyHomeTours
Жыл бұрын
This one doesn't have one, but here is a van tour that does, kzread.info/dash/bejne/pYac19qRacXQkbQ.html. :)
@girland2vandogs
Жыл бұрын
I do have a toilet under my bench seat but find places to shower on the road
@DS-ns1sn
Жыл бұрын
Where’s the refrigerator?
@girland2vandogs
Жыл бұрын
@@DS-ns1sn in the huge drawer under the smaller ones
wow I subscribe to her youtube lol
@designdoctor247
Жыл бұрын
what is the link...i could not find it
@twinmom5138
Жыл бұрын
@@designdoctor247 girland2vandogs
@girland2vandogs
Жыл бұрын
@@designdoctor247you can find me here 😊
@lynab7964
Жыл бұрын
@@designdoctor247 girland2vandogs
@designdoctor247
Жыл бұрын
hum it says this has 4 comments but i only see mine. strange???
I've done remodels on houses for most of my life but never done a van but your build looks great to me. You should be proud. Great job. Thank you for sharing