Solo Female Van Life - Things You Should Know About Vanlife BEFORE You Start
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- čas přidán 24. 07. 2024
- Hey Friends,
Welcome back to my channel and to another video. This week I am letting you all take a peek into my notebook so you can see some of the lessons I've learned while living in a Bus (Domino) for 18 months, and traveling cross country solo, living van life.
The topics I will be discussing are: Finding camp site with apps, Gas cost AND I will be including how much I spent on gas for this past trip, Humidity, my Luggable Loo, Fears of being a Solo Female Traveler living Vanlife, and having a morning routine.
I hope you all gain some insight and are able to learn a little more about this crazy lifestyle.
I will catch yall next Fri where you get to see my morning routine.
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Hey Gal... I am single 69 year old woman living in my bus by the Caribbean Sea... I don't travel anymore...You gave good common sense safety tips... Good job... By the way...the thing you do in the beginning of each video when you introduce yourself and then toss your hair purposely...cracks me up... Love it...My dreads go down below my butt...
lol :: hair flip :: Thanksssssss and I'd LOVE to park Dom by the sea and just be oh the life!!
Oh wow I know your videos would be especially appreciated in our community if you ever decide to even if just one video derailing your van and life. No pressure but you just sound like such an interesting and inspiring lady.
@@youngcallwood3315 thank you...I would love to do videos but I am poor girl and no video camera or phone... no phone since my flip phone gave up... pandemic has me living hard...my bus is four rooms and the front room is a hemp shop....i have lived in Hopkins Belize for twenty two years and make hemp clothing and healing creams from hemp oil....no tourist this past year and I survive with growing my own food and kindness of Belizeans...
@@youngcallwood3315 I do facebook each day and post pics and updaes on life here on this seaside farm and my hemp shop in my bus... visiting with world travelers while enjoying an amazing village life... visit me me there... Barbara C. Diamond...
Sawdust or cedar chips work perfect for smell and liquid absorption. You can get free sawdust from saw mills. Cedar chips can be found in pet stores and pet departments in Walmart. One scoop on your poop is all you need. ❤️🚚✊🏾
Hi Brittney I agree with you on not sharing your protection practice. I feel that some van lifers share to much information.
Totally agree!!
OMG, thank you for the lemongrass essential oil idea for the bin!!!! I care for my elder father and have tried everything to keep his room and bathroom smelling fresh. As soon as I saw your clip about the lemongrass , I screamed OMG Brittany thank you, and ran to grab my lemongrass essential oil to immediately sprinkle some on cotton balls for the trash bins and room corners. 🙂
Whoot whoot!!! Lemongrass for the win!!! I hope it helps, also have a fan going on low to circulate air & the room should be g2g 🌻🌻🌻
Happy to see your smiling face. Be blessed. 😇
😊 thank you!!!!
Hey Brittany,
Love love this channel!!! I bore anyone who'll standstill with what I've learned about traveling from you and other vanlifers like you! 😄 Keep doing what you're doing. Please do not develop a spirit of fear. Fear stops nothing. You are smart and intuitive about your travels and that's just what you should be. You got this!!!
Question: Have you ever thought about giving Jada her own channel? Vanlife from a dog's perspective.
Hey Kim, thanks for watching & commenting. Jada having her own channel would be super cute lol Where is Jada but I'm still trying to stay up & consistent with this channel. Maybe in the future when I get the hang of things...who knows 😉🌻
Hey Brittany, Great video. I know you have a lot of common sense and you are going to do great job keeping safe on the road. I am with you I only want to hear positive comments, we get enough negative vibes.
Morning Terrace, Thanks for understanding. It's true, we are being fed negative news at every turn & i'd like to not have it in THIS space.
Hi Brittany, great video......yes, please do another similar video. Stay Safe 🌞
Will do!! Thank you for watching and commenting Vonn E :)
Hi Brittany! Another excellent video. Info is on point as always and so funny about Miss Jada. I've always wondered about how to handle a puppy in this life. Maybe you can give us some of your tips on food, potty training, motion sickness, etc. 💞🤗
Morning, Thanks for watching!! I can most definitely work on a Jada video lol. This has been a HUGE adjustment having a puppy vs my sweet Jayden. He was well adjusted and just wanted to chill... Jada however, wants to explore and do everything under the sun. Thanks for the recommendation, I am only doing one video a week right now...so it might take some time but I will put it out. Thanks again!
@@WhereIsBrittany I know you miss your fur baby. It is definitely tough. And I totally admire you for taking the time to release videos as much as you do right now. Whew. Enjoy your down time. We will be here.😊💞🤗
I am proud to see a fellow Veteran enjoying life! Good for you! I love the fact that you are using common sense and not teaching others about traveling alone and being safe. Some people think that they need to tell everything which is crazy! Keep having fun in your life! Many Blessings!!!
Hello! Coming back again to listen and show support. Great insight.
Morning!! Welcome back and Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!!
Hea sis, your life is awesome, your strength and courage. Love your sharing of your life, travel. Continue being safe.❤️ps love your little Jada 💕
Thank you so much 🤗 & thanks for watching!!!!
Hello Brittany 😉 ... I still like the hair flip at the beginning.. the video was great lots of information.. Not bad on the Gas 😁 I'm going to have to check out the parking apps 👍 .. I do like the many blankets I have to put one by the back doors to help keep any leaking air coming in.😏 .. the GPS is nice for people to know where you are.. Gorilla glue🤔 I have seen the moisture pellets at Walmart and was about to buy some. So let us know how it works 🥳 . Have a great day ✌😎👍
Hey James, thanks for watching. I think i am going to hold off on the Gorilla glue, someone above recommended using hard as nails and i still have a crap ton of that stuff from the initial conversion. I'll keep you all posted on that. You have a great day too!!!
Hey Britt!! Loved the video!! Good information. I dont think the gas was that bad. Can't believe some of those comments like WTH.
Thanks Ash, and girl... that's honestly not the worse of them lol people crack me up & scare me at the same damn time lol
Wanted to let you know I so appreciate your choice to live your life the way yuh chose and you are doing what is necessary to stay safe. Blessings to you and continued safe travels while you live your dream ❤️🌹
Brittany, I only recently found you and I love watching your videos. They're entertaining and informative. I love your smile and your energy. Keep traveling and vlogging. I'll keep coming back.
Great tips here!
Just FYI, I found those moisture absorbing containers at the Dollar Tree. 😁
Thanks for that, I'll check them out over here!!
Hey girly I been watching you for a while. I really want to do van life. I not afraid it's just getting started. I would like to travel with my friend for short trips to start off.
You’ve inspired me to JUST DO IT and after my kids are settled next year I’m buying a camper and selling everything or donating it and I’m hitting the road and starting my CZcams channel and documenting my travels… Great inspiration and information
She said “gorilla glue”✍🏼😆😅😅
:: looks around :: Who said Dat?! lol Someone below recommended Liquid Nails, so i am going to try that since I already have some :)
Check out antoinette yvonne... she's another black solo female van lifers and she's awesome and I think a meet up between you two would be epic.
First visit to your channel and love it! BTW, those moisture absorber containers - you can get those at most Dollar Trees - yup, only $1 each and they work great. I use them in my sticks & bricks home in a couple of closets that tend to have a bit higher humidity. Also, although Gorilla Glue will probably work for your cork, it might be effected by high humidity and/or heat. If you have a caulking gun, I suggest using a tube of heavy duty construction adhesive, such as Loctite or Liquid Nails. You can find them at any Home Depot or Lowe's, and I've seen one or the other at some Walmarts as well. If you don't have a caulking gun, I think one or both brands make a tube of it that doesn't require a caulking gun - more expensive per tube, but a solution for those without a caulking gun. Safe travels!
Thanks for watching and stopping by Fluff lol
Thanks for the rec, i still have tons of Liquid nails from my initial conversion, I will most def try that out. Shoot, saves me a trip to the store and money lol so thank you!!!
@@WhereIsBrittany You probably would have thought of it on your own before buying that Gorilla Glue! :-)
Awesome topics 🔥💯🔥
Great video,and I'm glad you made it back home safely.
Yaaasss sis #blackvanlife
Thank you for the video. Im just finding so many great black people today living the vanlife. I'll be right behind you when I finish my Vanagon build. Cant wait to see you on the road one day.
With the toilet situation, I just saw a video today where they used "woodchips" or like hamster cage bedding. I like the essential oil idea. I still havent decided how to handle that for myself.
The Gorilla glue is great stuff. Just be mindful it expands when it dries if you use the original kind. So it could make your tack boards bumpy.
I also have that same fear of being locked out. Im just an anxious person. 🤞🏾 We never get locked out lol.
Be blessed and be safe. I'll be looking out for more videos from you.
Thank you for watching & Thanks for the tips, I'll be using liquid nails for the cork boards per a recommendation below 🌻🌻
Hello Brittney I just came across your video channel and omg I love your content!!! This video is packed with great information. I live in California as well. I know exactly what you mean when you’re talking about Gas, rent and the return on life experiences and overall quality! Best wishes friend!
Love love love your channel, keep being you!
Thank you JaMollie :)
Great video! Brittany, you keep on doing You! I always speak positively as much as possible, and I'm definitely not gonna tell someone anything if it's not gonna help! You are living my dream, but I'm getting out to test the waters in about 2 months! Yay! Stay safe in your travels and Thanks for sharing your Journey!!!
That's wonderful, I hope you enjoy the "waters" when you test them out, some people start in their parking lots...just to get the feel for it & being outside in a vehicle overnight. Thank you for watching & you stay safe 🌻🌻
Thank you, this was super informative.
You're welcome 😊 glad you liked it
Great info!
Thanks for watching!
Aloha Ms. Brittany,
Happy Super Sunshine Saturday!
Mahalo for sharing your Tiny House living journey! I enjoy your dancing and shares. Sending you abundant peace, safety, ceaseless courage and super sunshine energy! Health, LOVE, Laughter, Dance, Peace and Prosperity, NOW and always!
Thank you so much 🌻❤
Thanks for sharing your knowledge I was wondering how van lifers were finding their campsites. Have fun, stay safe and enjoy your journey!
Enjoyed every minute’
Glad to hear that, thanks for watching 🌻
This is great information for someone considering bus/van life 👍🏾! I agree waiting until you've left your location before posting! Jada was too cute after her bath just waiting to play in the dirt again 😊! Thanks for sharing! Safe travels always ❤!!
Well said on safety 🥰
❤❤❤brittany 😊hey friend 😊
EDIT: so much great info. if ever i am able to give this a try, i must rem some of these things. 😊
You CAN do this!! Even part time. If I can take the first step, anyone can. Safe travels. ♥️🚚
Very true, baby steps. Hell, people start in mini vans and SUVs... the rig is just a means of shelter and transportation to the adventures. I hope you get the chance to take the leap and jump!
Very well done. It was well thought video and had a great flow compared to some of your early videos
Hey Brittany, love your videos and your sense of adventure. You have a wonderful home. Please don't allow other people's negativity to influence your decision. You inspire a lot of us. I hope to try van life as well. Sending you strength, peace and blessings. Keep sharing your stories with us. Love it. Stay healthy and safe Sweetie.
Love your shirt!
Thank you! I got it from Aerie :)
New to your channel and really enjoyed your tips. Smart! and practical. Love your positive energy - in the way you addressed those that impose their fear in comments. Said it like a pro. Hello from Cape Breton, Canada.
Great content, Brittany! Almost 9K! I am glad you are sharing your best practices for the many new and potential solo van-lifers out there, especially for females. Preparation and awareness can prevent some scary situations. Stay safe, keep rocking that content and epic hair flips! I hope to start up my adventures soon. :)
Thanks Brian, we made it to 9k!! 🥳🥳 Glad you enjoyed the video!!
Hi,Brittany new to your channel.I’ve been binge watching your video must say I really enjoyed watching.Keep up the good work.Stay positive God bless you.
Awee Marie Thank You!! I appreciate that, Many Blessings to you 🌻🌻
Your locs are beautiful
Thank You! :)
Love watching your journey Continue to stay safe
Thank you so much 💓
10 thumbs up! I know your Texas crazy driver’s experience was cray 🤣 Go down to San Antonio South Padres Island is so laid back and beautiful! Great tips and would love to hear more on the camping place’s, seems many channels I watch are getting wrong info and find themselves in trouble! I ordered that fireplace months ago and have not received it. Love you girl and Domino. This old lady is looking for a van and wants to hit the road, I am not afraid, need to be prepared for anything! Great video. I don’t understand where the husband fits in here, not my business. I wouldn’t have a home base as the van will be my home. Blessings from Texas! ♥️
Hey Debbe, Thanks for watching, I'll work on that finding a camp spot video... it can be tricky finding spots, especially right now. It seems like more people are on the road these days ( & i am not mad at that )
You might want to reach out to Amazon if you haven't gotten your firepit. I got mine so long ago & i believe mine came in a timely manner
Not sure what you mean about that husband thing...My husband travels with me sometimes (like in the Bussin it to Florida series) and sometimes he doesn't. He has a full-time that requires him to be near so that's pretty much it. Also, in my tour video (you should check that out if you havent) I explained how/why I got into Dom/vanlife...that should basically clear up any confusion.
@@WhereIsBrittany I am with you all the way girl, I need to do something for my sanity and I believe this would be it. Pushing myself to my limits and beyond lol. I have seen a few disabled elderly that said it changed their lives, when I was married I wasn't allowed to go anywhere lol. 2 kid's and a job kept me tied down. Wishing I had done this awhile ago, I see through yours and other's eye's, I can't just drive 11 hour's to south Padres in my car, my fur kid's need to go with me! Just looking for peace, a beach and meeting people. God bless you and yes Amazon reached out to me and told me that they had no confirmation from the seller yet. ❤✌
Good suggestion for the Lugable Loo
Thank you for all your info!
Love and Hugs,
MommaFaye 🌺
Good Morning Momma Faye 🔆
Thanks for watching, have a great day ❣
@@WhereIsBrittany Stay safe sweetheart!
Sweet Blessings Brittany. Glad to see You are doing well and Traveling Safely. Your videos are very informative, down to Earth, and very helpful in my research. Whether we are Vanlife or just traveling on the weekends, we all need to be prepared for anything, especially while traveling on the road.
Thank you, I appreciate that. Have a great one 🌻🌻
That gas price was good love watching you be safe out there on the road 😊
Thank you, & thanks for watching!!!
I don't think your total gas price wasn't bad. Considering you have such a big gas tank
I don't either, and I drove around like crazy. Thanks for watching!!!
You go girl!
Excellent coverage 🌹🌹👍🏾
Thanks for watching!
Brittney with all sincerity ,I think you and your family is to be commended for your life and your past work, I love watching you , mainly because you are so informative with a lot of things wesll need to know,Thank you May you always be blessed and keep the good work up.
Thank you so much!
Thank you for the app info
Get it girl
U r a very wise young lady usually it takes years of experience & mistakes to finally learn safety u r very wise God bless😇😇😇
I would love a video on how you go through your app to find sites
I’ve driven across country a few times, and I guessed$1,200.
Whoot whoot, good guess... I honestly thought I spent about $1500... I was filling up at least once a day sometimes twice on those driving days. I was pleasantly surprised it was lower than a month of rent in San Fran
Have a wonderful life. Nearly 2 years in and I doubt I’ll ever go back. Bob wells I’m not. I’m a bro, living in nyc in a van and it’s great. C ya
Safe travels
Thank you 🌻
I love your videos & always look forward to seeing you post your latest adventure!! I do have a question for you regarding maintaining your locs! As a black woman who wears her hair in natural styles(mainly wash & go), I wondered if you put them in yourself or do you have them done by someone? I didn't know if you experienced any challenges on the road, especially in some of the areas you visit, where there may not be salons that specialize in afro-natural hair. Looking forward to your next video!!
Wow, talk about timing... my video for this Friday discusses this topic 🌻
Yeah....I should get a dash cam. Thanks for sharing your list. :)
It is a good thing to have for sure, I have mine listed in the description if you want to check it out. It's a dual camera one... & thanks for watching 🌻
Hello
I just purchased my first van and am planning to venture off once I have everything in place
Congratulations, good luck on the conversion 🌻
Congratulations, good luck on the conversion 🌻
Where I'm from we say stay safe so stay safe Miss Brittany 🙏🏽❤
❤❤ Thank You ❣😊
I nailed it with the gas guessing. I guessed between $1200-1300.
Your little 🐕 is so cute she's lovely
Great video content. When you first started did you always know you wanted a schoolie , did it take you a long time to find one in the condition you wanted. Do you have any tips for anyone considering getting a schoolie?
Thank you, I didn't know I wanted a Skoolie until I saw the Nomadic Movement on CZcams & that changed my mind. I got Dom from an online auction which I wouldn't recommend (if you haven't watched my tour, you should, I talk about that in the beginning), Facebook marketplace & Craigslist have buses on there, just don't be afraid to expand your search...and a bus in my opinion is like a regular car. If you don't know much about them, find someone to go with you and check what you'd normally check in a regular car. Also, if you can find a resaler who has all of the maintenance records on it.
Good luck with everything.
I agree, if you can’t say something nice…..
Heyy Britt😃
Hey!!! Morning!!
Thanks so much sister girl I love your channel and have been watching you about two weeks and this gal is hooked 👏🏽 I like your courage strength and compassion thank your for the tips I’m thinking about buying an RV my daughter and family have no idea I can already hear them screaming no !! 😂 I live in Bixby Knolls California have a two bedroom 2 bath condo my parents old house and my CZcams channel.
My dream is to find an RV pack a bag sell everything taking me and my cavachon princess miss Dylan Monroe on the road. Lol
Continue living your life like it’s golden Sis you’re much admired. ❤️👏🏽
Hello Brittany nice to see you’re doing well and you’re doing some teaching campsite and how to locate I want to tell you that there is a book of all the truckstops all over America and you found it and a truck stop try the pilot truckstop, truck stop got the signs out by the interstate they do let you know ahead of time what exit to get off which way to go to get to these truckstops they also may have a cheaper gasoline sometime at the truck stops they sell it for autos and big trucks semi trucks I travel the country for 22 years over the road as a truck driver it’s my little advice thank you Britney 😉🙃😌🦋🤟🏽💕🙏🏽👌🏽👩🏾🦳
Thanks for the advice 🌻🌻
Grand rise sister. I admire your bus and topics. I have a bus (fortress) that I'm building out and your energy is encouraging. Check it out and let me know what you think. fortress xxx bus conversion. Keep up the good life.
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Going to try that essential oils techne you use because even though I have working toilet system I really don't like trying to find dump stations especially when you can just take the bags and toss them in the dumpster. Dumpster poo lol I can only hope no one goes dumpster diving into 2 small garbage bin. Lamo
#artisBlu
Man...I'm getting like 6mpg but I'm glad I have 60 gallons... My gas mileage is crappy but I could stay on the road a little longer. That is supposed to stop everywhere to capture imagery of what's around LOL safe travels
#artisBlu
Dang 60 gallon tank 😳 so you can actually get those trucker discounts/free showers with your fill ups
@@WhereIsBrittany Lmaooooo nope... and I have a Flying J card and everything. You know what though you're mentioning that is the second time I've heard about free showers. A trucker said he had a platinum card membership and gave me one of his free showers when he overheard me talking to the clerk about to pay for mine.
Now I have to look it up to see if it's possible to get some of those perks. Thank you again for mentioning oils, I have a cat I have been commandeering some of her fresh kitty litter. Really digging the tips have a great day. #artisBlu
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Not bad @ all for gas👌🏾
Hi Brittney I enjoy your videos, your home and you provide a lot of useful information. I’m from Connecticut and yes I ve noticed limited if any BLM land. I’m 63 and wish I had the nerve to do what you do, I will keep watching, who knows I just may. Thanks for the education, hee hee gorilla glue funny.
Also thank you for your service
Looking for the how you find your camping sites .
Sounds good, I will make a separate video going more into detail about the apps listed in this video. Thanks for watching Ric.
Sounds good, I will make a separate video going more into detail about the apps listed in this video. Thanks for watching Ric.
Shade- glue
You're right, Brittany it's no one business, if you have weapons or not.
Hey Brittany
Lemongrass is my favorite EO and it is what got me to buy EOs in the first place bc I couldn’t stand all these little wanna be salesman giving bad advice with oils so I just stayed away in general but the first time I smelled lemongrass I just had to buy it. Lol
Hi Brittany. I am trying to buy a bus and convert it. I notice some people say they insulate theirs. Is your insulated and if not how has that been for you? Just trying to see if I need to insulate mine or not. Thanks.
Hi Mickey, Doms floor is insulated. I personally don't think it's worth insulating a bus unless you're going to replace the windows. Because of the bus windows there's so much air coming through these tiny holes you're never fully enclosed.
So to me, its not worth it unless you're doing the whole sha-bang if not, just do the floors for a little extra warmth
Thanks for the info. That makes sense to me, so that is what i will do.
How you stay cool when it is really hot area??
i have tons of windows and two fans... & you learn to pay attention to the weather, stay in places with cooler temps, park near shaded areas, keep your windows covered on the side the sun is on.
Oh wow, I was off a lot
😂😂😂 I wish 300
I was gonna say....I hear Gorilla glue spray is a guaranteed bonding adhesive...ijs.
3m or gorilla glue spray adhesive
Try some wipes for Jada's face & paws so you don't have to bath her so much.
You said it gorilla glue😂😂😂😂
Gorilla Glue!!!
That's cheap for gas but if you had a diesel engine you'll be okay but that is cheap because you move it up and down the road so 1200 for gas well that's really cheap you caught a bargain
Thats true, I did a ton of driving!!
update 3/5/2021💋🎥👠🚗🚚👧👧👧👧👧👧👧👧👧love u
🦍 glue😁🤣🤣
He didn't waste your money those are good I have in my apartment
Good to know, thanks for responding 🌻
Yeah, I used to use them in a bathroom that didn't have a ventilation fan & they definitely work. Electronic dehumidifiers work really well. I purchased an for the van I'm building out.
$300. On gas
Can u make a video how cheating and having multiple sexual partners causes spiritual warfare and how ppl is energy transferred toxically I really Eli even this would help those who doesn’t kno I recently had a friend that passed unexpectedly completely healthy but he was attacked spiritually because how many sex partners he had spiritual warfare is so real he was only 22 literally feel that we show get the message out
Ummm that's not what my channel is about, I'm not educated on the topic & I hate to just throw out my opinion on a topic like that.
Thanks for watching & checking out my channel though 🌻
Husband? Where is he? Does he ever travel with you?
Yes... If you start the series Bussin It to Florida you'll catch him and hear where he is.
How often do u & ur husband meet 2gather on the road? Does absence make the heart grow fonder?🥰💕💞
The longest I've been away from him was about two months, with school I was coming home every 2 weeks or so. ❤❤❤ it does
wow......will you marry me
Already Happily Married... but you have a great Tuesday my Friend 🌻
ok cool I tried take care