TOP 10 VAN LIFE HACKS | our must have items in our self converted van!
TOP 10 VAN LIFE HACKS | our must have items in our self converted van!
Hi friends! We are not the most experienced van lifers, but there are a few items/hacks that we have loved having in our van! All of the items are linked below!
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Links to Our Must Haves!
1. Walkie Talkies: https://amzn.to/3pNddwL
2. Portable Mirror: https://www.target.com/p/conair-soft-touch-hand-held-round-mirror-1x-5x-black/-/A-26397777#lnk=sametab
3. Shoe Storage – We built this into our van!
4. Pillow Covers: https://amzn.to/3aC1LOq
5. Collapsible Ladder: https://amzn.to/2MojXD6
6. Window Covers: https://amzn.to/3oJ8dIo
7. Strainer: https://amzn.to/3att8Kl
8. Collapsible Tupperware: https://amzn.to/36Bnep9
9. Induction Cooktop: https://amzn.to/3cB7sOX
10. Cutting Board: https://amzn.to/36ErEeZ
Stool: https://amzn.to/2NZqog5
Dog Bowl: https://amzn.to/3cEcgmY
Specific questions? – Message us on Facebook/Instagram and we would be happy to share any other details!
Links for what we used:
Our fan: https://amzn.to/2EyIO3a
Cross Nuts: https://amzn.to/32t2HBQ
Amazing Cross Nut Tool: https://amzn.to/2RlyMou
Kitchen Faucet: https://amzn.to/38UllWQ
Kitchen Sink: https://amzn.to/38VPgOq
Ladder: https://amzn.to/3lHzgDf
Gas Struts: https://amzn.to/39KLHt0
Paper Towel Holder: https://amzn.to/3oXBBvp
Bench Cushions: https://amzn.to/3sEsUYU
Blender: https://amzn.to/3qx1T85
Water Filter: https://amzn.to/35SLpPB
Handheld Vacuum: https://amzn.to/3irtGUM
Induction Cooktop: https://amzn.to/3qxBbvW
Ceiling Lights: https://amzn.to/35RLD9X
Spice Rack: https://amzn.to/3nCRBER
Knife Holder: https://amzn.to/3FFOe6h
Specific questions? – Message us on Facebook/Instagram and we would be happy to share any other details!
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Thank you😊. My favorite is the pillows with blankets inside… This is great for my tiny house, too
you are soooo cute couple 🙂 , the cutting board is a great idea ! didnt see anywhere before
Dang! That pillow hack is AMAZING
ok hold up she is actualy so freaking pretty godamn
I got that very same spotted stool at Target last week. The instructions stuck on it show that you are supposed to stand with your feet going "across" the bendable part, not as you are in this. I guess it’s in case that it’s not completely locked open, so be careful …
honestly loads of great tips i’ve not seen on other videos! thanks guys
I’m sorry but that shoe storage is way too hard to get to
Great ideas and I love your videos 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
Life hack: mirror
I love the blanket in the pillow cover. Brilliant.
I think this mirror is a great idea for others to implement. Having a fixed mirror may be dangerous in rough roads as it may shatter and hurt the occupant(s).
May I ask if you have a link to your spice racks and magnetic knife holder?
I’d love to hear your van dog hacks!
I love the pillow idea. That’s where I can keep my hoodies. Great video. I have that ladder. It is awesome! Once I learned how to use it. I had my hands where your feet go when I let it down it came down so fast it bruised one hand and broke the other.
This is accidental Alan Partridge material
You guys are so cute
Love all these hacks. It’s like backpacking but every single day 🙂 love you guys and miss you
What pot is that?
I’m blown away by the blanket in pillow idea!
Love the cutting board idea!
You two are great! Thank you for the hints!!
Thanks for the thoughtful ideas!
That dog just falling asleep like that. He obviously loves you both very much
Love the cutting board! And walkie talkies are a great idea.
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Love your unique must haves…. Great ideas!!
Some great ideas#livingthedream
Awesome vlog. Can you tell me where you bought the spice racks?
Thanks
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Hilarious, and learnt something new.
Pillow are super smart!
HAHAHA. I’m dying with the ladder scene…we have the same kind and we have the same problems which is soo hilarious
❤️❤️❤️,Ty ✌️🙏❤️🕯️🎈🌻😊
Great ideas!!
These hacks/tips/items are so smart! Most of them I’ve never seem/heard of
Hi can you tell me where you got the cutting board from thansk
We have 4 cats that spend a lot of their napping time on our bed. Our "permanent" bedspread is a sheet. It’s easier to wash when needed. I expect when our camper gets converted, the bed will have a sheet on top as well. We’re planning to take one cat w/ us. The others don’t travel. Being in our car freaks them out.
A tip for the window coverings: if the fabric isn’t waterproof, or anti-bacterial, you will get mold from moisture on the windows.
How do you keep your fresh and grey water containers from building up massive amounts of mold??
They were great! Especially love the coaster idea for leveling.
I’ll definitely be stuffing some blankets into pillows and… will be sure to keep an eye out for calypso-bill food containers =)
We have the same trouble with our ladder – we’re lucky when it collapses. Love your bloopers too! You guys are fun to watch!
You are cute together❣️
Cool couple. I’d hang out with them. Good sense of humor
Good overacting in the end
Just found his video, thanks for the tips! I’m just wondering how you lock your skis to the van and if you think they are safe leaving them outside the van in winter? And is there a way to convert it back to a roof deck in summer?
Loved this, thanks!
One of the best lists on YouTube van life. Thanks for the tips!
Love this! So inspiring! Makes me want to minimize ☺️
LOVE that mirror, that pillow is a great idea. The ladder is a great idea to help put a stop to thieves. All vans & RV should have em.