Her DIY Camper Van - 4+ Years Of Solo Female Tiny House Life

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This true nomad has been on the road for four years with no storage unit or home base, just her spectacular van and everything inside. Joni strives to keep an eco-friendly lifestyle while spreading knowledge of essential oils and clean living. Her floors are made of Marmoleum, the countertops are Paper Stone (which comes from recycled paper), and her drawers are ApplyPly. You won’t find anything disposable in her rig, and everything is electric, including her E-bike stored in the garage!
The van conversion is powered with 400 watts of solar and 500amp hours of Lithium batteries. There is a 40-gallon freshwater tank filtered through a Berkey system for all drinking and cooking. Joni admits that her clothes storage has decreased on the road as her food storage has increased, proving the priorities of most van-lifers. Food sharing with your community is more important than wearing a new outfit every day!
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@candymcclure2476 2 года назад

I really love your video. I am in a tiny home, not on wheels. It has one good size room and a separate bathroom. I am 77 so I don't wander as much as I used to. Have a great life! Gramma Candy

@62WILDCAT 2 года назад

I'm in my 78th year on Earth too. Wishing to BE a NOMAD in tiny home on wheels ( Van )

@patriciamampel3601 2 года назад

Hide Candy!!

@patriciamampel3601 2 года назад

@@62WILDCAT; Hi Dee Carol! God blessing you. I've been noticing its mostly we women going nomads tiny resourseful lliving. Isn't that odd? Considering how forever men provided "homes" for us to live & raise children in. Oh boy. Me, I'm gradually transforming a rent to own shed into a home (yes costs way more $$$). To go off grid...to be here for my youngest son & his only son...but my son committed suicide for reasons unknown...I've been devastated...I've gone without heat for 6 months in below freezing nights to single digits...k70

@patriciamampel3601 2 года назад

Granny9

@patriciamampel3601 2 года назад

@wallab731 2 года назад

I absolutely love your van layout! I have been toying around with the idea of doing this myself. I am a 68 yo female, retired, and ready to travel!

@TheGalavan 2 года назад

Thank you! I had a very different layout before touring a bunch of vans, and I absolutely love how my layout works! Come on out - the community is ready to welcome you!

@alvenatgolden1781 2 года назад

I really like your van Good choices it really is nice a good size bed looks comfortable. I am in the process of downsizing now. Good Luck Thanks Fir Sharing.

@orawancarlile6192 2 года назад

I am on a planing stage to DIY for traveling solo overland also. You are not alone.

@Truth1561 2 года назад

@@TheGalavan I wish this was an option in the UK, but we just aren’t set up for this. Anyone parking up and sleeping is moved on unless it’s a dedicated lorry parking space- which are always full and stink of diesel fumes!

@CatherineMoore888 2 года назад

I love your van. It is functional, pretty, climate/ earth friendly. You have thought a great deal about your place in this planet

@jodief9970 2 года назад

Thank you, thank you for a great tour with realistic advice and not the FB version of your life… and thank you for speaking like a normal person without an upward inflection. So relieving!! I love your van- but your tour was probably the best I have watched.

@TheGalavan 2 года назад

Thank you!

@judymills7157 2 года назад

I think about solo van life as being lonele". Your wonderful story about the friends you've made enlightened me; you don't have to be lonely at all!

@marp4735 2 года назад

You

@soulcorner123 2 года назад

Agree💯

@carolineduda5339 2 года назад

Yes. That upward cadence in the younger generation is quite annoying as is their limited vocab. 🤷🏻‍♀️

@ericalampley480 2 года назад

Great suggestion on using marine-grade materials and slam latches. Very nice build.

@brendalloyd1903 2 года назад

Nice to hear from a lady who has been on the road a long time and has more knowledge about everything!

@tWz4462 2 года назад

I love they way she informs you on everything you may need in your van journey inside your home on wheels. She had beautiful skin 🥰

@TheGalavan 2 года назад

Thank you!

@heatherangellight8558 2 года назад

@@TheGalavan who was your tiny home builder you used? Thanks so much! Love your van and the ecological items you chose as well!

@onewomanandherdog5219 2 года назад

It still looks good, even after 4 years!

@williampullings4144 2 года назад

I haven't started van life yet, but I just like the set-up you have. God bless you and all decisions you make in your life.

@gailkellum832 2 года назад

Forgot to say I loved the refrigerator placement. It's out of the way and in an area with more space. Good idea! I also like the beach awning or shower curtain for shading. Much easier to stow and less expensive. I would like to know if you have ever used water from streams, etc in the Berkey? I've read that they will filter turbid water but I'm still concerned about bacteria and protozoans. Any input is appreciated.

@FirstSuiGeneris 2 года назад

_Great tour of her home. She is so right, I have been still downsizing the clothes, dishes, and other things._

@virginiacrisostomo7458 2 года назад

@OrbitStephanie Год назад

She offered loads if amazing tips and ideas!! 💞👍🏽

@craftingwithcharm7665 2 года назад

I like her conception on keeping things simple & keeping track of only what you use. Love the counter space, the size of the bed & she’s right about being nimble I like that.

@maura6375 Год назад

🌺 I absolutely love your home ❤️ I will watch again and maybe again 😜 so many fabulous ideas❣️

@davericketts9101 2 года назад

Lovely van, lovely lady, lovely video. Thanks

@LorE_aka-midwestmemaw8555 2 года назад

I absolutely LOVE that you use your entire van!!

@T_1357_F 2 года назад

I like your idea of a freezer used as a refrigerator. You didn't mention the make and model of the freezer you used to replace your refrigerator?

@michellestratford9753 2 года назад

I came looking for that info as well. Sounds like a great unit.

@guillermodelatorre8 2 года назад

Need a link for the freezer thanks

@TheGalavan 2 года назад

It's the Isotherm Freezer 90 along with a Stainless Lobster digital controller.

@bevtrue6937 2 года назад

There are several where you can pick what you want it to be. One side freezer, one side fridge, or both fridge, etc.

@jenniferglowacki6651 2 года назад

Wow! I'm so absolutely impressed. I love seeing a woman my age which motivates me. I love that she cared about how green her van build was and I admire how she lives her life with less. Superb design. I will definitely use some of these features for my own van build. Like the open shelving, two swivel seats (unless I close off part of the front...Thank you Tiny Home Tours!!

@mkeeler315 2 года назад

I wish you had talked about the wonderful series of pictures decorating your van, they are lovely.

@cuernavacadave 2 года назад

One of the best builds I’ve seen. I’d be interested to know what the van and build price tag was!!!

@nanetterivera6612 2 года назад

Thanks for opening up your home to us. Beautiful & thoughtful placement & purchases. Incredible Journeys to you!

@hrhplease9119 2 года назад

She is one of the best vans & YT channels. Absolutely love her. 👍🏻💓🥰

@TheGalavan 2 года назад

Aw, thanks! 😊

@RachelSDay1982 2 года назад

Thank you for the tour, and for explaining more about the "nomad" community of what sounds like wonderfully gracious folks!! 😊

@MsNZgal 2 года назад

Thank you Joni for the tour of your happy place. Good point about changing from glass to metal due to weight. It all helps. I like the idea of having a lot of bench space.

@mossiahcreatordesigner.5366 2 года назад

Kudos to you for your covid safety and awareness. 👍

@fayejones6740 2 года назад

I really like your van. All electric is the way to go for me. It’s clean and less to keep up with. Enjoy your life

@TheGalavan 2 года назад

Yes - I'm really glad I went all electric. I have no regrets. It's an up-front investment, but worth every penny.

@evelyncmawk3871 2 года назад

You've a great set up in the van. You e thought about alot of things you would need. And changed things when you changed your mind. That is one thing that is wonderful for free spirits.

@janetrhodes2934 Год назад

Thanks so much for sharing! I'm getting so many great ideas & learning about so many things from your van design! I'm hoping to enter full-time van life in the next few years as I prepare to retire.

@janelawson4394 2 года назад

Love this. I have just purchased a van and am really looking forward to being as self sufficient as you are. Thank you for the tour x

@earthrider700 2 года назад

Love this eco build... such a smart woman!

@TheGalavan 2 года назад

Thank you

@janetfolkerts5827 2 года назад

Learning what your specific priorities are is the learning curve is this lifestyle. Thank you for sharing a look at your lovely and very comfortable home on wheels.

@saras1458 2 года назад

So wonderful to see this tour and talk. I saw a video with you, maybe done by Bob, and started following your Facebook page. Recently I've been doubting my desire to live the van life and this has erased all those doubts! Thank you! 😊 I hope we meet someday!

@fortheloveoflike3996 2 года назад

I had never heard of the 100 day dress or how great wool t-shirts are, i have been researching them since you mentioned! thank you.

@annielakshmi 2 года назад

I love the simplicity and openess of your home. The open cupboards and your colors are great. Thanks so much for all the info.

@TheGalavan 2 года назад

You're welcome.

@lalylunssporadicchronicles6404 2 года назад

I have followed her for a long time and everything she says is absolutely right, I like her no non sense approach and practical advise!

@TheGalavan 2 года назад

Thank you!

@dominickbundy6429 2 года назад

What a beautiful soul. She is very resourceful and interesting. One of my favorite RU-vid videos.

@lindasteinbrenner8065 2 года назад

Nice van! Nice lady.. she brings up points to consider and offers good solutions. ❤️

@JCisReal65 2 года назад

I love your layout! I too have been living in my van for 14 months now and I love it!

@dianecollins9966 2 года назад

I accidentally found your van tour..it's amazing! The fact you sell oils is brilliant too. You have amazing skin so a good advert! X

@nightstalkerck Год назад

I usually don't like vans because of their small size, but yours is wonderful, and the colors are great.

@bevtrue6937 2 года назад

I have seen so many tours but somehow yours sticks out as the best. I feel really comfortable around you for some reason. Great job.

@sarahtiferet9025 2 года назад

i know me too. she just seemed relaxed ,comfortable with herself and her decisons . Without having to try too hard , sound overly enthuiastic , she was just real . After that video she was a friend in my head LOL! peace , from Berkeley, Ca

@TheGalavan 2 года назад

Thank you! I get that a lot. 😊

@aeconiglio Год назад

@TheGalavan I'm a 30 something lady from San Diego admiring you from afar. You're brave, compassionate, thoughtful, intentional, peaceful... I wish you a happy life and happy holidays! Thanks for inspiring us!

@veronicag.6205 2 года назад

Love the van. Looks very homey with the warm color palette. I also love that it's all electric.

@joanarcher5291 2 года назад

Love your van...did not catch make and model! You are living pretty much the way I want to live, simple and convenient! Hope to meet up with you someday. Planning 2022...to be out...stills lots to do get done before I'm 100% out! Great info...thanks again, Joanie

@TheGalavan 2 года назад

Thank you!

@TheGalavan 2 года назад

@@joanarcher5291 It's a Freightliner (made by Mercedes) Sprinter 2500, 4 cylinder, 170 wheelbase, high top.

@noreenn6976 2 года назад

Thanks for the tour Joni. Glad to see you're still enjoying van life!

@bubiekozol 2 года назад

LOVE the Lisa Kattenbraker prayer flags!

@TheGalavan 2 года назад

OMG! You totally just made my day! I've had SO many people ask me who the artist is and I couldn't find the info. I LOVE her flags and all I knew was that she was an artist who was at the Oregon Country Fair years ago. Thank you, thank you, thank you! ❤

@suenolan3086 2 года назад

I am an artist and those beautiful little works caught my eye as well...I had assumed that you Joni painted them...they really add life to your interior...for surely a living space is not complete without art !!!...and books !!!...

@sharonoldham4374 2 года назад

Love the storage shelves so much better than cabinets. Good design on the inside well thought out. Thanks for sharing. 🦋

@TheGalavan 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@theresalind8031 2 года назад

Gal and a Van!! Great tour. You look fantastic!! I do watch Joni, when I am able Always 👍 to you!

@barabaradimick2378 2 года назад

I enjoyed her tour. She has a nice place to live in and she’s very informative. She knows her stuff, She has a place for everything she needs…..

@geraldineross5168 2 года назад

Love how you set up your van perfect!

@peteswildlife 2 года назад

Thank you very much for sharing your beautiful video. Kind regards and a relaxing Sunday, Petes

@kittycollum5901 2 года назад

Love this van tour, and everything this lady advocates. The van is awesome. Thank you for a wonderful tour. You were concise. Can’t wait to check out your other sites. I so wish I could have done this in my younger years. I am 72 and since 1999, I have not been in too good a health so I would be limited in lots of things. I have a husband, daughter, 18 year old grandson, and his daddy. But I would have been traveling alone if I could have . I would be going to bluegrass festivals all over the southeastern part of the country in the summer and fall mostly. Oh, well, those would have been my dreams. Continue to have a good life and live it like you want too. You are blessed. 🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️

@nata3467 2 года назад

Loved hearing her downsizing ideas. I have a dry cabin I hope to one day live in. .get great ideas from these videos

@tongaljohnson6060 2 года назад

Like your home cozy.

@thenettenettenette 2 года назад

This is a perfect build for her. Really smart choices.

@candymcclure2476 Год назад

Be safe and have a Merry Christmas. Love and prayers Gramma Candy

@janinedevilliers510 Год назад

I love the comfortable bed and that you didn't scrimp on a good bed. You didn't scrimp on all the important things. The Basin. Wood. Water. Draws. Toilet. Fridge. Food storage. Shower. Flooring. Organisation. Shading. Exercise equip. Solar. Well thought out. I agree, get someone to build what you want for you, if you can afford it. You want everything to be very strong if it is your permanent lifestyle. I live in Germany. The bed in our campervan is very uncomfortable. I'm comparing your own unique build to the prefab campervan we have. Although it contains everything on a small scale, it is very uncomfortable to live in permanently. I prefer to have an interior built to my specs. I don't have the tools build anyway. You showed us some great ideas all over your home. And you can up and go quickly. Safety is always important. Wishing you lots of happiness and fantastic adventures. 👍🤗💐

@clarekelsey2774 2 года назад

Joanie, Great vid...to the point, helpful in such a practical way without showing us every item in every bin or drawer, great sharing the *specifics* of exactly how/why ur van friends are so warm & welcoming. All the kinds of info a truly seasoned, happy full time nomad would share. SO SO SO great how responsible u r re: the environment even in ur build. If they aren't already (I have very small screen) could u list the info for ur non-off-gassinng flooring, eco-friendly counters - where one might find them...and ur shower head too. THANK U for the best, most substantively helpful, tour out the hundreds I've seen over the last couple yrs. I've been researching.

@debralazaro5644 2 года назад

Ty so so much I'm older and tired of living the life I do been looking into the van life wanting to c the world appreciate ur time for showing that it can b done good luck to u and safe travels

@karabuccs7043 Год назад

Thankyou from australia, beautiful van and lovely lady

@nancypettet1515 2 года назад

Great idea for shelves and soft baskets. Great ideas

@aprilbaxter2578 2 года назад

Very thoughtful build! I really like it. Your ideas for saving space are great. I appreciate the advice.

@chitchat4994 Год назад

I recently purchased mines! 2022😀 I’ll be helping out with completing the renovation

@elainelipscomb1476 Год назад

I lived in the woods and I put oil of cloves on cotton balls in every drawer.and whole cloves in open spaces under cupboards. Never had a mouse.

@julietagarner7047 2 года назад

VERY NICE HOME!!! I must start downsizing my apartment.

@giselahelconidafernandez2702 2 года назад

Wow! Great! Thanks for sharing your van life. Nice to know you are in essential oil business.

@ritawoodfork3086 10 месяцев назад

Great van - looks comfy and cool!

@sdale7542 2 года назад

I learned something new! Never heard of a wool Tshirt b4 your video!!

@theresaromero2855 2 года назад

I really enjoyed your video. I will keep your info and follow. I may possibly be out there, adventuring, in the future, and will look to your guidance. Thanks for being a guiding light. 💗

@anninquirer2121 2 года назад

I like the freezer idea.

@mimitravels710 2 года назад

Great tour Joanie! Lovely and functional van. Thanks

@barbaranielsen2888 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing!

@marydurgin5654 2 года назад

It's so nice to see you again. I do really enjoy your videos . I'm not sure why I haven't seen you on utube. I am subscribed. Loved your tour and your sensibility.

@leomoonify Год назад

Really like that mustard color!

@bangbangcfp 2 года назад

Great tour. I saw your first one years ago. I look forward to getting a van. I’m SUV/ tent right now. Great fun but a lot of work. Thanks for your tour. Have fun😊

@taniaburton7559 2 года назад

Freezer frig is brilliant. Thank you for your footprint 😁

@valerierichardson458 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing, great information and build.

@ChrisW228 2 года назад

When discussing eco friendly build products, I wish more people would discuss price. Unfortunately, price becomes the determining factor sometimes, so it’s just good information to have.

@tomhawley2711 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing your van experience. Great setup!

@dotsyjmaher 2 года назад

I really like the great ideas you gave me..thanks

@patriciamampel3601 2 года назад

Love you! God bless & keep on rocking.

@corrinaevans7622 2 года назад

Not wanting to make the others ill! Compassion isn't always easy, but it makes the world a better place!

@lisaandlilybass Год назад

Very awesome build simple but usable

@sabishiikarasu4158 2 года назад

This was a good one 👍🏼

@ellenslatestvids Год назад

excellent video! All info super helpful!

@bethaniejify 2 года назад

I really like this build.

@kathiwright4849 2 года назад

well thought out and beautiful

@MMm-gz6eu 2 года назад

Thank you for a great tour of your beautiful home on wheels. I love it. 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

@goddesscapricorn 2 года назад

Keep living your dream beautiful lady. Sending blessings 🙏

@cynthiachambers4105 2 года назад

A Very Comfortable Design Functional Van 🙏😇😷😊

@primrozie 2 года назад

Very nice home. We are just in the process of building. So many beautiful vans to get ideas from.

@lindal2055 2 года назад

Glad to see someone who has done the van life for several years! Shows the sustainable of living on the road. Mail delivery would stink like she mentioned but otherwise it's great flexibility!