Simple VAN LIFE Hacks! | No Build Minivan Camper Conversion
Simple VAN LIFE Hacks! | No Build Minivan Camper Conversion
Simple and cheap van life hacks for a minivan camper or any small rig!
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Pine pellets seem to be the best option for the #2 van situation.
Much useful information…! Great job!
Thank you so much! I actually got more ideas from this short video then I have from numerous videos of what. And thanks for keeping it real! Cuz 💩 happens, to all of us!
On that note, where do you dispose of such? And also your urine buckets? Are there any good or not-so-good places? You can’t just dump it anywhere right?
Wow about to start minivan camper life these are awesome ideas…some I thought but lots I had not! Thank you!
Your videos are always worth the watch. I’ve been living full time in my van for 1 full year as of 5/15 and I still find little nuggets of wisdom on your channel Amanda so thank you so much.
As always, safe travels
Peace
Bungee cords are awesome – lol – and Magnetics! Now you are talking! We have so many magnetic things in our van – including storage and to hang things! We went the NO BUILD approach, so finding things that work are fantastic and sometimes challenging. Nice tips/hacks – very helpful ideas! Keep making memories & adventure on! ~Karen & Shannon WOY
Hi Amanda
Great tips! Thanks so much for sharing these. I love how organized everything is in your van.
Everybody poops!
I use the clips to clip black towels to my windows! Very inexpensive and it does the job🤣
Thanks Amanda, this was very helpful. I will be buying a camper van soon and this video gave me a lot of good tips. I love your videos 😊
Lucky this Amanda. I used to use cat litter for my toilet when I switched over to pellets… what a difference! easier to handle there’s absolutely no smell it’s the best. Going to go get my strainer today for my sink. Thanks for all the great ideas.
I think the pine pellets may be better for the environment than kitty litter…Ceretainly smells better!
Great hacks Amanda! You are so informative, organized and so tidy and clean. I love your videos and Wynston is the cutest pup ever. 😊♥
Awesome suggestions!! I use many of the same as you; DT is a great resource for vanlife. I also use a bungie cord to hold my spray bottles.
You and Matty are both so clever. Thank you!!❤
Nice table only 5 bucks 👍😁
Omg The cd case turned cord storage is GENIUS!
Get a clothes moving box with the bar in the center to hang clothes. That way your dressy clothes is hung on hangers. That’s how I keep my suits nice and wrinkled free. Also get a coleman cot to put a twin memory foam mattress on it, it’ll give you more storage space underneath and you could even put a small bed for your pup under it. Gives him space to walk around and put pee pee pads if he needs to go when you’re sleeping at night 😊
I just how uou are so matter of fact. I have large binder clips I use for hanging my cotton towels for privacy if I need to pull over to potty. Warning! If you go in the north western part of Washington into some of the forest areas, there are not alot of public restrooms unless you are a customer!
🌈🌞Good morning, Amanda and Wynston, and everyone.
I love your little tips/hacks and have learned a lot watching your channel.
Awesome video girl!!
great ideals !!!
Love all your ideas, thank you for sharing!
Thank you Amanda and Winston. I learned a lot today
My goal in life is to keep my RV as clean as your van with a dog!
All great ideas! Thank you for sharing! I always hear so many birds when you are at your home base! 🐦🏘️❤
Thank you very much for great tips
Very helpful, thank you.
Great video! You taught this old dog some new tricks!
Thanks!
I’ve gotten so many great ideas from you. I bought the same toilet on your recommendation and it’s been great for two years already. I actually store mine in one of those collapsible ottomans with a lid and it fits great in there.
I watched the video twice to try to soak up all the info. Then I realized you pinned it below. Thank you.
Amanda, thank you for the great tips.😌👍
😁Someone needs to put a bug🐞 in Matty ears🦻🦻 for another jam🎶🎶🎸 session.
Awesome ramp. I have one for my 15 y.o. Blanca.
Those are all great hacks! It never crossed my mind about a pummous stone for dog hair, genius idea!👏
Thank you sooo much for explaining and showing in detail how you hook things up. So many YouTubers just say they did, but don’t show HOW! I’m not very "crafty" and have had a hard time hanging up curtains, etc.
a pumice stone for getting pet hair out of the car rug? BRB-trying it right now! Thanks
💡 Great idea for storing USB cords thanks for this hack 🎉❤🎉🥰
As always a great video. I have been following you for some time and this Memorial weekend I will be taking my van out for the first time. I would love to share pictures with you 😜
Everybody still wants to know, but always afraid to ask how van lifers handle their #1 and #2 priorities. You did a great job on this video too. I’m getting some of those binder clips and will use your amazon link/s. Thanks Amanda!
How do you secure the shelves in the trunk so that it doesnt turn over while driving
Superbly organized. Good tips!
Good ideas, thanks for sharing, Many Blessings, safe travels,
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Great ideas
The CD case to hold and organize charging cords is a great idea. I need one for my house!