Luxury Budget Van Build for $3,000 |Van Life on A Budget 

YOU ARE SPOT ON! It is so refreshing to see someone emphasize minimalizing vs spending thousands to impress viewers ...Let's face it, most people that are interested in van life don't have $50-80,000.! Thanks for understanding that!

Girlllllll!!! It’s your SKIN FOR ME👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾Beauty at it’s finest..PERIODDDD

Comparison is the thief of joy- Theodore Roosevelt

For Black History Month, I want to say young sister, you are creating history for today's age. You are in line with the many black women adventures from our past. So like Bessie Coleman, you continue your journey and fly in your plane (van) and explore the world!!! Much luv 💛💗 from an older brother.

A lot of the really popular van life influencers conveniently leave out that their parents usually pay for the process, or help do the process entirely w/a few pictures and videos of them holding power tools to show how they pitched in, or have money to give their kids to pay for such services. Then they charge you for the knowledge. Disposable income is key. This is such a great alternative for those of us wanting to do van life on a budget and what works within our comfort and budget levels. Thank you!

We tent camp out of my 2015 Jeep Wrangler I use a Craftsman tool box and a Walmart 3 drawer box as my storage. We use battery and USB powered fans and bug sappers. We use 1 single burner and 1 dual burner Coleman stove. Toolbox, tent, cookware, chairs and table around $500 in total. Great content as usual. Just do it!

OMG!! You just told the biggest secret ever. Of course a carpenter can do it!! ❤️✌🏾🤙🏽

Your E-Book is filled with so many great resources!! Now all I need is the van....Jesus be a gifted van! Amen..

YOUR SKIN IS 24 KT GOLD MY QUEEN!!!! YOUR PRODUCTS HAVE ACTIVATED YOUR MELANIN TO THE POINT THAT YOU ARE GLOWING !!! PEACE AND PROSPERITY !!!!

Girl we need the details on the skin care baby, Queen you are killing it ... gorgeous 🦋🥰

I’ve been saying this very thing to my husband. I put m budget at $12,000 total including the purchase of my vehicle. Great video. Pammie from Chicago Illinois

YOOOO I just wanted to tell you your advice to hire a local carpenter CHANGED MY LIFE!!!!!!! my bus is almost done now and I am just so grateful thank you....I was in so over my head and didn't know what to do....eep literally I thank goddess for coming across your video and dropping that gem of advice

I'm so inspired by how much you acknowledge yourself, your strengths and weaknesses, your true desires, and use that to guide your decisions. And the fact that your mom used intuition to look for a creative solution...amazing.

*me after seeing your skin glowing* 🗣lemme go drink some water😂

Ouuuuu sis it’s the GLOW for me 😍😍

I'm SO happy that you posted this. I really want to go to on this journey but was feeling really discouraged because van life now seems like a luxury thing.

As a young broke black woman this is so freaking useful, love you channel and cant wait to buy all your skincare stuff :)

Powerful Truth Sis🎉💞🥳💋 It’s imperative people do what works best FOR THEM and THEIR Lifestyle. Since I’ve been out here a couple years and recommended others not pay thousands on an RV especially since parking will become a big issue as more people join OffGrid, get Xtra cause others have Xtra but I was looked at like I’m crazy. Now many not only realize they OVERPAID and OVERLuxurized that now they’re having parking issues. Vanlife Peace is Best For Minimalists. The point is to travel, save, invest, learn, grow, be at peace, and live OFF-GRID not truly relying on the beast system.

I’ve been waiting on this skin care line. Your skin is fantastic! Love your energy

I got to give you young folks y’all props you so smart and I’m so proud of you...Live your best life and be happy and safe 👍🏽🙏🏽

Omg yes!! I woman that looks like me who's van life!! I'm so excited to tune in!

Your aura is soul food for my eyes and ears

I live in Houston and I just bought a van. Now I'm saving for the build. My conversion quotes were outrageously expensive too. Way outside my budget. And there is a contactor right here in my city I may be able to afford. Thank you for your encouraging energy. I will definitely download your Ebook.

Your skin care line is going to make you a multi-millionaire in very short order ‼️

Keep up the Inspiring Work your Doing! Im a Carpenter Electrician and Plumber! Whats inspiring to me about you is that i Dont See Tv Wifi Computers and Negative Media around you! Less Distraction and intune with Nature! The Crazy thing about it you done it all by yourself! Just One Black Woman who step out on Faith!be Encouraged Sweet Candysss

I wish more of our culture would embrace the concept of “not” keeping up with the Jones’s...live your best life on your financial terms and enjoy your personal truth without consequences of financial hardships. Your spirit is very organic and truthful. You are a lovely young woman and l wish you continued success on your journeys.

You make total since, everyone's needs are different, you have to do what's best for you and not copy someone else's idea. You can always change or add to your build. Do you and be happy!

This may sound crazy but you sound like Beyoncé and Kelly and favor them both, it’s crazy!!

So love the idea of how you approached your build. Be your own contractor.

This is the exact message I needed right now. It's been a long journey but after living in my unfinished bus for a few weeks I realized how little I actually need. I still want it to be pretty tho lol. Thank you for the reminder to stay grounded.

Sis, are you re-braiding your own hair or finding braiding shops near you? Your braids always look freshly braided and beautiful. 😍❤️

NAILED THAT INTRO. But damn those bloopers from the last one had me dyin lol

There are no words to express how grateful I am for you sharing so openly and honestly. I will be getting the ebook. Thank you again soooo much!❤️❤️❤️

just bought a bus and i was feeling so overwhelmed from just that part but you’ve given me motivation to figure out the cheapest and best way for ME i can convert her thank you for taking the time to make this :)

Congratulations on the book and skin care line, you got the GLOW 🙌🏾

I admire people who like to live a free life and do what ever you want and when you want. I see you have your back doors open you should put some type of screen to keep the bugs out. Get so flex screen and let hang down. Get the black screen. That will also give you a little privacy.

The key is finding your truth and your dreams and not someone else’s.

💯 thank you for this post. I have 3,000 saved so far and can't find anything reasonable in my price range. Ive been feeling super discouraged but i know this lifestyle is perfect for what I need and I already do full time completely remote work. So I know it's possible in some capacity. Half the time, i barely know what I'm looking for and this really shifted my perspective.💕

Man I needed this video.. because I've been overthinking he van build . Instead of getting myself together and just enjoying the journey,, this is so wise

I’ve watched van life videos off and on and this is the first one that seemed realistically attainable. I’ve also always wondered how people do van life with a dog. I’ll have to pick up your ebook.

Congratulations on both writing your book and your skin care line! 💛 🥳 Comparison truly is The Thief of Joy, such sage energy. And hey Cleo, we see Y'all shining! 🐾

Brother Van lifer here.. I agree 100% it's all about doing you. I don't over complicate anything. As for my 🚽... Bucket and chuck it lol.. Stay blessed.. Keep the wind to your eyes on the road and the wind to your back.. shalom🤜🏾✌🏾🙏🏽

There is also the "no build build" That is what I plan to do. Get a cot, put a bed pad on it. Get a small dresser of drawers, don't need a sink, a dishpan will do. I do want a fold down table. That's about it! 😁😁 For me, the biggest expense will be a good, reliable van. 👌

You make me feel like I can do THIS.

You have a gifting of encouragement and it’s so refreshing

Wowzers! This black woman is angelic. Just beautiful smh...

I like the open space in your van. If I was a vaner, I would opt for space rather than a shower and stove. I would need a mini frig though. Good luck with your e-book and your beauty line! Safe travels ❤!!

Come through SKIN!!!!🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

Tiny home living went crazy on the price

i was literally just ab to comment you better drop a skincare routine bc 🥵😍 and then you said “i have a skincare line” SOLD HONEY SOLD

Thank you for your wisdom on van builds. I needed to hear this from someone who has actually accomplished it. I too was feeling discouraged in thinking i would never be able to attain my dream of van living. Please make a video on your monthly budget. I appreciate you. Your the bomb beautiful woman!! You should be proud of yourself 💕God bless you and keep you safe!

Thank you Candyss for this, i feel like you have made way for many people to start on their journey when they didn't think that it was possible.

Thank you. I needed this real talk. I went looking for a conversion van at a RV dealer and wondered how anyone could afford this lifestyle. I felt like my van should be just as luxurious. Your candor is appreciated.

This lifestyle isn’t for the closed minds This life is for adventurous

Thanks for the perspective! I've been mentally preparing to move into a van after an 11 year career. I'm tired and want the freedom. That's the bottom line. How free I can live.

I hear you but YOUR SKIN IS GLOWING and FLAWLESS!!

Its the GLOWING SKIN FOR ME 🤩🤩

I'm so thankful for this RU-vid Recommendation. It's your beautiful authenticity and making the vision PLAIN that is so encouraging and empowering. It's just another level of being a POC and wanting a chance that others have, but in our own way that means it gets done! Different isn't bad, it's just different. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you! Girl I cried watching this! So appreciative of you taking the leap to make this RU-vid Channel!

Beautiful spirit! Looking for an affordable van preferably a Promaster... Excited about your skin care line...That GLOW! ❤️From Houston with love❤️

I needed to hear this! “My job is to bring you back to reality” Thank you

Me being a truck driver I get a lot of free showers and I can't even begin to tell you the number of free showers that I've given away the van life people that hang around at the truck stops and I give them away when they need a shower...Pilot flying j

As we would say in Jamaica 🇯🇲 "simplicity we use to survive" 👊🏽 big up yourself

Such beautiful skin. Also, do anyone noticed she sounds like Beyoncé.

IM SO EXCITED FOR YOUR SKINCARE LINE

wow you are so beautiful wish you success on your journey. I’m so interested in van life rn , it’s good to see black women doing it

I love how honest you are girl and hearing you talking about all this stuff makes me realize that I do need to take a step back and see what’s best for me and what I need for my future van build. Thank you for this 💛 I hope you and Clio are doing well 💛

This is so me. I’m not about to spend racks to get what I need when I can be creative and get the same for less ❤

you re gorgeous omg. and you speaking gives me peace of mind

Guuurl when I say I NEEDED to see this! It restored my motivation ❤️

I also learned that you can buy vans that were used and built before by someone else.

Hello Candyss!!! This is the message that a LOT of people NEED to listen to. I am in mid-build for my van and it's going to be VERY practical. There's no point in $pending unnecessary fund$ paying somebody for things that a person can do themselves. Continue to be SAFE out there and Thank you for sharing. 😎

You are great giving work to local businesses. Stay safe. God bless ypu. Jesus loves you.

Yes , I've been wanting an ebook for ages. I'm so happy!

It’s the clear skin vibes for me! 😍

Facts on top of facts, I’m a Vanlifer too. I built myself and I did everything under $6000💚

No one talks about income while traveling living the van life or camper life that’s what I always been curious about how do you maintain that

Wow… lemme just say, this is what I needed to hear! I have been wanting to do vanlife for YEARS and the only thing I lack is the humble-ness to accept what I can afford. 😞 thank you!

Yes, thank you for this. I feel like we get caught up in the aesthetics of the lives of others. I find that most of the stuff you talk about in regards to van life can be applied to all aspects of life. Also, I’m looking forward to your skin line, it’s so refreshing to see wonderful people succeed 🤎

Girllllll thank you so much. I was feeling sad that I wouldn’t be able to do the van life because of cost and what friends and family were telling me. I just purchased your book. Thank you so much. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

I had to teach myself these lessons, which was tough. I was down being discouraged from building my van for months, so my van which in reality took just under 1 month to build, ended up taking 7 almost 8 months to build out. I couldn't rely on anyone else for help, I had no knowledge and had to learn it all, hoping I didn't make too many mistakes that would mess up my low budget. My build took $1,500 and I repurposed most of what I already had. I will end up spending exactly 2k after buying my appliances (stove/oven, fridge or cooler) and all the tiny details are hard to account for in a build. But it has style, and I am very proud of what I've accomplished! I even deleted my social media, so that I didn't discourage myself or compare myself ever again. I'm glad I found this video as it really says exactly what took me so long to tell myself. (personal story for anyone who may have felt the same as well!)

Can't nobody tell me that you aren't at least first cousins with Beyonce. 💞💞💞💞

you look beautiful and healthy. I love when your texan accent comes out lol

Intelligent young lady. Lots of these companies are taking advantage of consumers. I called a few that gave me the same numbers. I got it lower, but still too high. Hopefully lots people see this video because there are lots of honest carpenters out there that will do just as good of a job. These builders know their time is limited with these prices so they are taking on as much as possible.

OMG you are stunningly gorgeous! Just seeing your channel for the first time, looking forward to learning from you!

I could fall asleep listening to you talk. Your voice is so soothing. So if you're ever talking to someone and they sleep off, please don't get mad. It's not because you are boring. 😇 Also, would you also say that having being in the force makes it a bit different for you to someone who hasn't.....thinking about being safe.

You were Right to realize NOT to personalize your van situation with anyone elses. And did things that work only for !!!!!

Your skin is everything my darling

I’ve been following you a few months, and today while listening to you tell a story on Clubhouse of an event in your life, it hit me that you’re this same person. Listening to you speak today touched me. I’ll leave that there. I also wanted to say you have a beautiful voice. So calming.

Bought your e-book! Thank you for your honesty, transparency, and the much needed reality check! ❤️

I purchased your eBook.... As one of your older subscribers it’s exactly what I needed to get started... Thank you! ♥️

You doing your self checks is so me!! Sometimes you have to just put blinders on to go about your journey. It’s the minimalist aspect of it. My whole point of doing Van life!! Keep shining so bright.

OMG LADY YOUR SKIN IS MESMERIZING!!! Absolutely breathtaking. Good for you, blessings every day.

😍😍it’s the skin and glow for me

Smart and beautiful! I'm sure your mom is sooo proud of you!

Hey I had to stop your video and comment. First, new subscriber here🎉 second your my inspiration 🎉third I’m saving up o have 3 years until my baby is 18. Hope to see you on the road new friend ❤🎉🎉 I’m gonna watch every video I’m at work 3rd shift!! Keep them coming

I had just come up with the idea to see if I could find a local contractor and this pop up!!! Already purchased the Ebook and will certainly be off into the sunset by June 30! Thank you beautiful and I hope to connect with you on the road someday! Blessings to you!!❤️

THA GLOW!!! 🙌🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 You look fabulous and so happy! This was a great informative video for newcomers. Beautiful job!

Good to see u again & so happy you have a German Shepherd. Stay safe and careful God Bless.

Omg! Your skin is AMAZING...I gotta support your skin care line ❤️

I was also feeling discouraged about van life after watching videos on RU-vid. Thanks for sharing.