Love that's she's doing non toxic! That literally why I'm going to build on, so I have a traveling safe/non-toxic place to stay lol

@ButterflyTracks

28 күн бұрын

💙🦋💙

Great build! I would keep it. You'll only save 2-3 mpg. It will be hard to find a comparable amount of equipment/materials to what you already have. Good luck on your journey 🙏

@ButterflyTracks

10 ай бұрын

Yes, she decided to keep it. 🙂👍

Cathy was such a peaceful person.

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Yes, and so are you. Miss you! 💙🦋💙

What a great van. Love that organic materials were used. For health reasons, that is fantastic. Best of luck to the current owner...She seems like a wonderful soul.😊

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Yes, she is. 💙🦋💙

Love her build!! It’s solid, safe, and has everything she needs!! Gives me ideas for my own build! Thank you for sharing!!

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

😎👍

I love your ideas. I’m in western mass. Would love to caravan with you. I haven’t been on the road as long as you

Aww! Cathy is so nice giving us tour on her beautiful 🚌 rig, and a sweet lady 😭Jan and Cathy.

Nice build! Love materials used for the build.

I previously watched this video, but just came across it again after meeting Cathy. She's such a sweet person and it really is like a retreat staying with all these wonderful people ❤

@ButterflyTracks

6 ай бұрын

Hope to see you down the road! 😊

What a beautiful camper!! I’m sure a special person will come along and buy it. Thanks for sharing. ❤

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Nancy. 💙🦋💙

Very nice build and organized, love it ❤️😊

@ButterflyTracks

9 ай бұрын

She did a good job making it a travel home. She's camping with me now. 😊

❤ oh my gosh...love this lady . That bus is fantastic. She won't have any problems with selling it. I so wish I could join the tribe and meet these fantastic people in person. 😊

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

You can join the Tribe. We have a Facebook group for women who are interested in traveling and camping. It's for women only and I hope you can join us. A safe place to exchange information about nomad adventures, caravans and meetups. Butterfly Tribe Women Who Camp 💙 🦋 💙 facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share

@freeinFL

Жыл бұрын

You CAN join the tribe. Some women camp in their cars, Prius, CRV. My only regret is not joining sooner…

Well Jan deserves that. How sweet. :) 💕🐾 Nice rig! 🚎

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Jane. 🦋

Beautiful van decor and organized 😊❤ Thanks for sharing ❤️😊

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

🦋

wow this is beautiful

@ButterflyTracks

4 ай бұрын

Thanks. 😊

ILOVE this build out. You really gave it a lot of thought. I am so glad you have those spare tires

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

She thought of everything. 👍

That is a lovely bus. Looks like it would be easy to live in. Well done.

It’s such a beautiful and functional build out. I wish for you that you could keep it and continue to travel in it.

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

I know she'd love to keep it. Someone whose priority is a well-built, safe van but doesn't plan to travel so many thousands of miles will get a good deal. 👍

I like this alot!!!!

Nice build! Study and safer - more solid. Glad to see that she decided to keep. Hope she enjoys/enjoyed her tour!!

@ButterflyTracks

6 ай бұрын

💙🦋💙

Cathy, has done a wonderful job designing this rig. But yes the gas is just a killer. Hope she finds another fabulous rig.

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jo. 🙂

Love it! Best wishes on your adventure Cathy! 🙋‍♀😊

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

💙🦋💙

Gloriously charming

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely 💙🦋💙

Love Cathy’s bus! Great setup and tour.

Awww, Cathy you are precious! I circumvented the country in my SUV, you will have a blast and your plans with your sister sound very cool! Be safe and well in your travels. I'm sure you will find the perfect buyer, it is a well-planned out build!

So jealous!! This is really nice.

Lovely 😍

Beautiful! Every thing.

Love, love your van!! So SMART!!

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Yes, smart and practical. 🙂

Great shuttle bus build. Thank you for sharing.

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Nita. 🙂

What a lovely home!!

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

🦋

So wonderfully thought out

@ButterflyTracks

8 ай бұрын

She did a great job. 👍

Awesome build!

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

🦋

Very nice build. Wishing you well on your Journey!

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

🙂👍

This was awesome! These are so cool and Cathy did a lovely job! Keep making memories & adventure on! ~Karen & Shannon WOY

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Karen & Sharon. 😊 I like your channel. youtube.com/@wanderingoutyonder. We have a Facebook group for women who are interested in traveling and camping. It's for women only and I hope you can join us. A safe place to exchange information about nomad adventures, caravans and meetups. Butterfly Tribe Women Who Camp 💙 🦋 💙 facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share

The van is amazing and all the thought that went into the build, it has turned out to be so useful and well built. Thank you for your video and good luck in your travels.

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Sally. 🙂

Oh my goodness!! How terrific!!❤🥰🍃

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

😊👍

@freeinFL

Жыл бұрын

Oh, Kiki! How awesome hear from you! So happy you saw my video🤗

Really nice video thanks for sharing Jan take care they safe and God bless

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Sabra. 🙂

Nice to meet you Cathy! Looking forward to getting together in person!

I love your van ❤❤

OH MY GOODNESS!! I really like that layout!!!

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

I know, so much room. 😊

@dawncore9863

Жыл бұрын

@@ButterflyTracks If only we had the cash!!!

Women make such good, practical designs. Love this, I'm trying to decide to use my high top I have and modify it go smaller as gas is an issue. Then I see this one, I could just get out there, well, if I could afford it. Best to you.

Awesome bus

Omg wish I could afford this beautiful build. But I am sure it will go fast. Enjoy your trip

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

🦋

Great interview! Wish I could buy it!

@freeinFL

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I missed camping next to you at the last meetup!

I loved I like everything there ❤

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Yes, well built. 👍

I love you Cathy!!!!

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

💙🦋💙

@freeinFL

Жыл бұрын

I love YOU, Jojo❤

Cathy, your home is beautiful! I love it. I wish I could afford it because it's perfect for me and my little dog. I also wouldn't be able to afford the gas. I just want to get out and try the lifestyle, even if it's just for a little while. I'm hoping someone near me just wants to be rid of an old clean, cargo van. I have a few bills left to pay off, and then I can put more towards savings. I'm keeping my hopes up. Safe travels on all your journeys.

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, April. 🙂

This would be perfect to have, love the room , could easily be happy in this bus ;)

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

I know. Perfect setup. 👍

Cool ideas for my 2010 Shuttle bus

@ButterflyTracks

5 ай бұрын

😎👍

She has a very nice set up.

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Yes, it's roomy. 🙂

A bathtub that’s wonderful

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

😎

I'll buy it Kathy !!!

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

She decided she couldn't part with it.

@HayabusaOrlando

Жыл бұрын

@@ButterflyTracks Thank you. I'm glad she's keeping it. Good bless her.

So very nice! Very open and yet cozy!! Hope whatever she decides to do, she will still enjoy the adventure! Is she now traveling? She mentioned picking up her sister; This is July 30, vid uploaded in April.

@ButterflyTracks

11 ай бұрын

She travels off and on. 🦋

Good job on the build! This has a nice layout. The bed is a variation on the slat bed, but simpler. I would have put the taller cabinets like wardrobe, shower, tall fridge on drivers side with bed and kitchen galley on passenger side for good visibility from the drivers seat. The outdoor water heater should have a lock proof cabinet so it is not stolen. That is a thief magnet. The cabinets were poorly finished on inside the doors. This is professional work? Not good. Why have vinyl padded doors? No need for any vinyl on cabinets, save it for wall panels if you want a softer look. The cabinets should be wood and easily closable, cleanable. Vinyl will wear out, tear, and not good for heavy use cabinets. I would keep the van, and not switch. You can switch to an electric vehicle down the road. A few miles difference does not impact you much. Its a drain on your resources to redo a whole van and... you will sorely miss the headroom, and larger floor space in this one. Find ways to improve mileage and lessen wind drag on long trips. Personally, I could not live in a compact Ford Transit type van even the largest models. So squished by low height and short width. They do matter. Camerawork - Please note - SHOW VAN NOT WOMAN/MAN. This is a common mistake. The speaker is centerstage in every frame. While it is great to see her, we came to see the van build not the builder. You need to pan camera on van details as she is talking about them instead of remaining fixed on her face. As a result of poor camera work and fixed monotonous view of speaker only, we missed out on so many details of the van, making this an impoverished content video. You did not show us the water heater in back, details of cooking, kitchen, toilet/bath, clothes storage, etc. You need to systematically cover these areas not leave them out. This was disappointing and poor planning. We did not get a wide angle view either of the van from drivers cab area or looking from garage to front. Just closeups of speaker all the way with a few glimpses of the van. Such a wasted opportunity. Also, before you show us the inside, we need to know what the outside looks like so show that first, what type of vehicle this is. Please take some tips from Tiny House Tours or other established channels. You have great finds but novice camera techniques of filming. It should be 90% van and 10% speaker if that. While we hear her, show us the van. This is Video, not Radio.

@ButterflyTracks

2 ай бұрын

Thanks. What's your channel?

Don’t forget Wa. State !

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful state that is. 😊

Best ever❤

@ButterflyTracks

11 ай бұрын

💙🦋💙

Hi Cathy, love your van. Sorry you have to let it go. This is Pat with the 2013 Transit Connect you loved at the meetups. I think you said you had one and loved the gas mileage, but went bigger. I’m with you, love the gas mileage but would like something a little bigger. Somewhere between mine and yours. I hope we find what we want. Looking forward to getting together again in Florida in the fall. Safe travels. Pat. 😊🚐

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

💙🦋💙

@freeinFL

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Pat! I still love your connect!🤗

Girl I feel like you’re my best friend we just haven’t met yet! Lord between where you want to travel to the animal rescue! I wish you had an Instagram account!!! Be Safe and enjoy every moment! 🥰🐶🥰🐱🥰🐰🐾🥰

@ButterflyTracks

10 ай бұрын

💙🦋💙

Her layout is almost the same as my 3500 skoolie - really nice

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. 🦋

@rockinrobnw

Жыл бұрын

Is yours for sale?

@Nivasi

Жыл бұрын

@@rockinrobnw nope but Cathy's bus is. Hers is a shuttle

@rockinrobnw

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for replying

I wish and pray I could afford this 🙏. Retired teacher, disabled. I just want to live before I die

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Minivans are cheaper to buy and operate. I've traveled fulltime in mine for 18 months. 🙂

Cathy where did you have all this work done, almost impossible to find anyone to do this. Thank you Jan for this video.

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Sissy. 🙂

@freeinFL

Жыл бұрын

I had 5 different people. Several of them were not good, kind of a disaster. But one man in particular was amazing. A 78 year old gentleman with an old fashioned work ethic and mad skills. He built and/or installed all the interior cabinetry, closet, bed, everything inside. Thank you, Paul❣️ He’s my hero!

I want to see when I sleep in the van at night, it's cool but the glass is open a lot, people can see the contents, I don't think it's safe, I hope you are always healthy. I want to see the night life in the car😂

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Cathy has several ways to cover all the windows for privacy. Not a problem. 🙂👍

We share a dream. But I'm starting with just about the smallest size you can have. Downsizing my things has been difficult.

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Yes, but I hope you're as relieved as I was when it's done. 💙🦋💙

Cathy I loved meeting you. You are truly a sweet soul sister. Let’s camp together this spring and maybe you can join us as we caravan on the northern trek of our beautiful America this summer. 🦋🦈

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

💙🦋💙

@freeinFL

Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed meeting you too! I’d LOVE to do the northern trek but I already have several trips and a family gathering scheduled throughout this summer. Still, let me know your plans. Sometimes things change…

@charkadvantures

Жыл бұрын

I will! I also have some family obligations to take care of on my way so I won't be hurrying

Beautiful build. I have one question. How does she cook?

@ButterflyTracks

7 ай бұрын

She has a butane camp stove. 🔥

Would you share who did your electrical work?

I’m watching this a year later. How did the trip west go, did you volunteer? Would love to hear about it. All the very best

@ButterflyTracks

2 ай бұрын

She has traveled all over. I don't have the details. 🙂

The Best Friends is an animal sanctuary. I have made donations to them. 🙂

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

I'm sure Cathy will achieve her goal of volunteering there. 🙂👍

Wonder who got it! Im 64 and long to do this❤. Fixed income doesnt allow the income.

@ButterflyTracks

2 ай бұрын

She decided to keep it. 🙂

What meet up were you at? Wonderful video and build!

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

We were at the Butterfly Tribe Women's meet-up in Georgia. 🦋

@Lotuslaful

Жыл бұрын

@@ButterflyTracks oh that’s wonderful Im a solo van dweller and have been pn my own alot Good to hear of gratifying meet ups! Im in the outer banks now Came down from up north Just learning this area Special!

@freeinFL

Жыл бұрын

I was at Osceola Forest near Lake City, Ichetucknee Springs ( not an official meetup), and Lake Park, GA

I'm interested! I am a 63 year old grandma who wants to travel to see my grandchildren and see places I've never had a chance to see! How much?

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Hi Deb. 👋 She couldn't part with it, so it's no longer for sale.

@debchase3330

Жыл бұрын

@@ButterflyTracks understandable...😔

Wow like to know more about her fridge. What brand, size?

@ButterflyTracks

3 ай бұрын

I guess she didn't say what it was. 🤔

Oh, it says it's not for sale. I guess someone bought it. I wonder how many miles per gallon it gets?

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

I think she said Biut 12 mpg. 🙂

Nice build! Where do you shower?

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

She is usually at campgrounds with showers but she has a small bathtub under her bed. 👍

I wish I had the money to buy, I'm going to be homeless as of October. I intend on just driving around the states. Seeing things I haven't seen before. Sadly to say it's currently cheaper than a $2800 a month 2 br apartment

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

I hope you see beautiful places and have great adventures. 💙🦋💙

@loveearthspirit829

Жыл бұрын

I live in my car..

I need to know how big is the water tank and gray tank?

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

She said the water was 30 gallon. She didn't mention the gray tank.

Bath tub! Need more than 30 gallons though right ?

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Gee, I guess that would vary.

Lovely converted shuttle bus. I have dreamed of doing this with a shuttle bus. If you DO decide to sell it what price range were you looking to get for it? Since you said you have over $30K in it, how much would you be selling it for?

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

I don't know if she is still checking the comments.

@freeinFL

Жыл бұрын

I have looked at what others are asking for converted skoolies, short buses, etc and the prices are all over the map. Prices are high right now including the cost of something to replace it. Very hard to place a price…. Maybe I’d do best offer….it’s really a mute point since I’m holding for now. Sorry, I know it’s not the answer you wanted😏

love your bus. Do you have to have a special license to drive it?

@freeinFL

Жыл бұрын

No special drivers license required. It’s 22” bumper to bumper. Easy to drive!

@freeinFL

Жыл бұрын

Lol. I meant 22’ 😂

@rockinrobnw

Жыл бұрын

@@freeinFL May I ask how much you are selling her for? I would love a shuttle bus

where do you find the bus?

@ButterflyTracks

5 ай бұрын

Sorry, she didn't say.

Good evening, sweetheart. I really like your rig. How much for the ri

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

She couldn't part with it, and it's no longer for sale.

Would you be able to have crowd funding? Then you could keep your van. People would fund you & your sister's trip.

@freeinFL

Жыл бұрын

That’s an idea I hadn’t thought of. Thanks…

Hi my name is Jan I'm in Arizona and I desperately want to do a meet-up with other seniors. I've built out my Prius. I want to travel more. With my health I need to keep a home base. Anyone wanting to meet up in and around Arizona please reply. Love this channel!

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Jan! We have a Facebook group for women who are interested in traveling and camping. It's for women only and I hope you can join us. We have women from all over the country. It's a safe place to exchange information about nomad adventures, caravans and meetups. Butterfly Tribe Women Who Camp 💙 🦋 💙 facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share

The refrigerator repeat the name plis 🙏

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

It's an Alpicool, the C50.

How much did you pay for the van originally ?

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

I believe she said $16,000.

Is this bus for sale???? I am in Florida, very interested, please let me know.

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

You can tell in the video how much love she put into it. She has decided to keep it. 🦋

@hrmbsn11

10 ай бұрын

That's the best plan!! Keep it!! Not worth starting over to save fuel. @@ButterflyTracks

What MPG does she get in this?

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

About 16 mpg. 🦋

@hmmm2564

10 ай бұрын

That's great

Where is the listing for it?

@Jennifermcintyre

Жыл бұрын

Her email is in the description

@freeinFL

Жыл бұрын

It’s not listed and I am having second thoughts on selling. I might use my Toyota 4 runner for longer off road trips. And keep the bus for shorter trips. Thanks for watching Jan’s wonderful tour of my bus!

@kimdagnillo8246

Жыл бұрын

@@freeinFL what is the mpg ? 4 runner only gets 20 mpg highway , I’d love to have a Sienna, 36 mpg , someday 🥹

@freeinFL

Жыл бұрын

@@kimdagnillo8246 yes, not great gas mileage but better than the bus. And frankly I want to go places that the bus can’t go. My 4Runner is lifted with 35” tires.

@freeinFL

Жыл бұрын

@@kimdagnillo8246 I agree with your choice of sienna. You just can’t beat Toyotas! I want the 4 wheel drive though🤗

Did she sell it yet?

@ButterflyTracks

10 ай бұрын

She decided to keep it. 🙂

@ayensworld

10 ай бұрын

@@ButterflyTracks I don't blame her.

Has this sold already?

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

She couldn't part with it. Too much love and time went into it.

@Nanno00

Жыл бұрын

@@ButterflyTracks I certainly don’t blame her!! Thank you for your response.

Where is the bathroom ?

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

She was parked near the camp bathroom, but she showed a folding potty she kept in a cabinet.

@HayabusaOrlando

Жыл бұрын

@@ButterflyTracks thank you

Does it go above 65

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

She might see your question and answer.

@freeinFL

Жыл бұрын

Omg gosh, yes! It will go 90. I haven’t pushed it beyond that 😳

Where do you cook

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

She cooks outside but mostly cold foods in the summer.

@freeinFL

Жыл бұрын

I have 1-burner electric and 2-burner propane stovetops in kitchen drawers. I also have a Coleman camp chief oven that fits in my garage area (former wheelchair lift area)

What a sweet lady

Where the potty and stove

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

She pointed to the potty in a cabinet on the left. She cooks outside on a propane stove and rarely cooks inside.

That's a great build!! If you make it to Spokane county you can stay with my Mama and me.🌲🚐

How « drastically “ different? Almost all white, about the same age? Almost all U.S.?

@reubenj.cogburn8546

Жыл бұрын

Not to mention, the channel is pretty much exclusively for, and about women. Not judging, just saying, definitely not inclusive.

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Many of these women are getting out for the very first time and have overcome anxieties to be able to out on their own. They are comfortable enough to relax at our meetups. 🦋

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

We have women from many different backgrounds at our meetups. For some of them, it's their first time out, and they didn't want to be on camera.

@julien2912

Жыл бұрын

Yes E.K. they are different! Have you watched ALL of Jan's tours? There have been African American, Frience, hispanic, asian, italian and many more. Keep watching!

"Organic latex foam"....really?

@ButterflyTracks

3 ай бұрын

That's all you got from the whole video of this wonderful woman and her well thought-out, comfortable rig? 🤔

@vivalaleta

3 ай бұрын

@@ButterflyTracks Everyone has said anything positive I could have said many times over here. I'm crazy anti plastic, just like this chick, but felt it was important to point out there's no such animal.

@ButterflyTracks

3 ай бұрын

I agree with that. I read "Pandora's Poison" a long time ago about persistent organic pollutants. 👍

@corrinebayraktaroglu5695

2 ай бұрын

Yes organic latex comes from rubber tree sap vs synthetic. Just google it.

She is correct about the Rv products. They are cheaply made. Not worth the money

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Right. 👍

@onemoreday1550

Жыл бұрын

@@ButterflyTracks we are alone. We always need to be safe. That cost might be a little higher. Peace of mind is everything these days