VAN TOUR: So Many Genius Solutions. Dodge Grand Caravan Camper.
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I have been a widow now for 17 months, husband was sick for 26 months. I knew he was terminal and I started watching you tube and came across traveling in a van. I am now planning the start to trips. I am looking at vans, and collecting ideas. I still want my home but would be great and maybe find my community. I am still lost. Hugs from Oklahoma
There really is a wonderful community on the road. We have a new Facebook group for women who are interested in traveling and camping. It's for women only. A safe place to exchange information about nomad adventures, caravans and meetups.
Butterfly Tribe Women Who Camp 💙 🦋 💙
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Hi Cindynok!!! I have been watching you on CZcams for years!!! I've always enjoyed your wig reviews, etc.
So sorry on the loss of your dear husband. I can imagine how lost you feel, and I am excited for you that you are considering a travel adventure!! I'm 67, working part time as a receptionist and I love my job. I'm married but my husband has lots of health issues, including using a CPAP machine while sleeping so we can't do van camping together.
I live in Wisconsin and love long walks and hiking. So I've decided to start shopping for a minivan, fix it up similar to Lulu's, and start my own travel adventures at State Parks in my state and Michigan.
God bless you as you dip your toes into this lifestyle of fun and adventure.
Take care, sweet Cindy. ❤️
DEAREST @magic of wigs I am so sorry for your immeasurable loss of your husband. I am so glad you too dream like I do of traveling and having community of adventuresome mature gals with dreams. My husband has Parkinsons with lewy body dementia. For the last 8 years it's been the long slow painful goodbye. I hang on to the dream of travel adventure and mature fearless gal pals doing their thing.I am in Florida if I knew where this great lady was in this video I'd stand on my roof and salute in her direction 👏 💝
@@catherineb5066 I'm sorry you are going through so much with your poor husband. God bless you both.
@@utahhomessandygeorge-realt9082 thank you Sandy G very kind of you 💝.Each day I am blessed he is with me.
Lulu is so creative, she could start a business assisting others to get their van life started on a budget. Truly inspiring!
Hope somebody starts up biz helping others in more hands on way. So many just don’t know where to start.
Omg I was just thinking!!!! “AGH I wish I could call her! 😂😅❤
Definitely.
I love it! She is enjoying life! She deserves it.❤
@@dscruggs1724 There are a few companies selling kits to turn minivans into campers. One's called Vanpackers and another's called Roadloft. They use some different solutions than Lulu does, but it's the same goal.
“What a legacy that is, to have a story instead of a recliner. “ I love it, well said!
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So awesome!
This lady has thought of every single thing. The manufacturers should hire this lady to design their Rv's and initial vans, tiny homes or whatever. She is fabulous. Love her enthusiasm. ❤
I love how she utilized the storage space for a cooler!! She is so enthusiastic and her van is fabulous!
Love the clever idea with cooler and frozen "blocks"
swap....every thrifty!!!
I have a Dodge Caravan with a no build. I would love to have mine just like this one.
I was thinking the same thing you just said.
Where are you guys?
Using the freezer packs is brilliant & extremely efficient for a small space. As an engineer, I definitely approve that method of refrigeration.
I love watching women in mini vans. Usually, we don't grow up learning building skills, so we use innovation skills instead 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Lulu is,in all the 100's of van life videos Ive watcbed,the most entertaining ,inspiring real person to watch. Her creativity is unrivaled. The last remark about her cause
Of death,a bear eating her, being better than being ill wasting away was priceless! Lol
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I like her ceiling decorations.
It's that Massachusetts in her
The bear story took me down by by storm laughing. Oh my God I would love to meet this woman, i Want to meet her in just tell her how much she just made laugh and smile.
Her refrigerator system is genius. I love this build.
A stellar example of why it's so useful to take trips to see what works and what doesn't prior to committing to building out a vehicle. Such clever use of space. And turning the passenger seat around 🤯 But my favorite part of the whole vid is Lulu saying, "Ugh! Who needs to practice in the shower? That didn't end well!" 😄
Absolutely!
I love her design built. It is so organized. This lifestyle will keep you active better than being at home which is actually good for your health if you have the right size van to do it. This lady is an inspiration
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I LOVE your bear “story”. When I told my BFF that my husband was worried about me, she snorted and said, “I’m more worried about the fool who tries something with you.”
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that is hysterical!!! 😂
I LOVED this tour and Lulu. What an awesome outlook she has. I really like that fridge/freezer system with the freezer and blue ice. Thank you for shaing Lulu with us.
Agree. that cooler setup was the most ingenious I've seen.
Yes, I also saw that for the first time, never thought you can do it like that.
I have watched this channel for some time now and this lady just blew me away with her van and everything she has accomplished with it ! What ingenious things she has done inside, the outdoor table was the best! God bless and happy travels!
Thank you, Karen. 💙
I just love her and her van!!!!
I love her table, too. My build has my bed in the same position as hers, so I'm going to try to make that same table setup!
As an engineer myself I absolutely adore her creativity!!!!!
I am considering leaving a verbally/mentally abusive situation by September of this year. Lulu has SO many great ideas! I need to find some sort of gas saving vehicle, maybe a van... I want to have my freedom to come and go, to live more like Lulu! Thank you for sharing her with us!
I just subscribed...even though I'm younger than her...I can use her Good Vibes!
Get out plan ahead I got storage and move little at a time saved money I was in abusive living in car is hard heat and cold car broke down welcome to my world
Go for it. In 2015, I drove a 2005 grand caravan from Ontario Canada to Ft. Lauderdale by myself (not by choice). Lots of space inside. What I should’ve done then was leave my gaslighting creep of an ex husband behind.
You can get out, away, you Can do it. Living in a van takes time, money and planning, but you dont have to stay with someone that tears you down. Take care of you. Be safe, be well.
@@ParahSalin Wait what ? You brought your psycho with you??? Gaslighting is one of those manipulations that really really piss me off 🤬😡😤 I hope your situation is better now! I wish the lady Mary left an account or channel, she seemed very cool! 🙏🏻✌🏻🤙🏻
Lulu is what I aspire to be, what a great outlook. IMO, after you work for years, take care of family, it is your turn to do what you want to do, no strings attached. Lulu's minivan is set up perfectly.
Well said!
I've seen many, many, many van builds but this one was really done very well. You did a great job.
Safe travels.
Thanks, Ann. 🙂
This lady is a creative genius with a true joy for the life she lives! Extremely inspiring.
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hey lulu, lowell, mass here. i’ve been full time van dwelling since apr 2018. just wanted to tell you i think you are very creative with your space. it seems safe, secure, and comfortable. i really like your nice, roomy fridge solution. having a small freezer to freeze the blue ice for the larger fridge was a stroke of genius. happy trails.
She’s living her dream. She’s gonna go out the way she wants😊
She is great!!! Living her best life! What a wonderful van setup, so well thought out. Such an inspiration for us all!
I love watching her videos and I saved this one! This is the van conversion that I like the most so far out of everyone else's.
This woman is an absolute inspiration. She had me smiling all the way through. And I love her set up. So many great ideas. Thank you so much!
I wanna grow old like you! I'm 66 and building my first micro camper. I wish you a long and happy camper life!
We have Facebook group for women only that is very supportive and full of information. I hope you can join us. 🙂
Butterfly Tribe Women who Camp: 💙🦋💙
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I just turned 62 and I plan on living in a van when I retire . I own my own home but I’ll not be able to afford my utilities after I retire and I want to live alone so living in a van is my only option . And I can’t wait
This lady is a self taught engineer! So smart!
Fabulous ❣️ Without a doubt this is the best best no build van build that I have ever seen on You Tube! Love that every item in the van has a specific place…the most organized van in the US. Safe travels Lulu… hope to see you on the road some day.
A woman after my own heart. I am 76. I tell my 'kids' "When I die don't cry for me. I have had a great life". I watch tonnes of videos about microcamper living. Would like to do it,, but also love and really enjoy my house and garden.My parents were caravanners. All holidays were on camp sites so I have no problems when I join my son for a couple of weeks in his motorhome. Really enjoy watching you (from Italy) because you say things as they are and so do your lady guests. Thank you so much for taking me with you.
Thank you for being a virtual passenger. 💙🦋💙
I love Lulu's refrigeration system. The whole van setup is well-planned, well executed, and creative. Many blessings to her!
Lulu has it going on! 🥰
I had the privilege of meeting her at the meet up, in Deland Florida.
She really has nomad life figured out. She’s living her best life.❤️Such ingenious ideas! Happy travels Lulu😊
Woop Woop 😃 Deland, Florida Yesssss!
Aaaand, is that a R.I accent I detect? This lady's energy is amazing!! I feel happier after watching this 😌 ☺️ 😊
What is the meet up in DeLand? I'm interested in van life as I'm 55 1/2 & may go this route one day to travel & save for retirement. I love Florida & have family there too.
Some of the MOST clever configurations and creative solutions that I have found watching vanlife videos in the past several years.
I agree!
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I’m 70yrs young and I sure enjoyed watching Lulu and thankful she’s open to sharing her ideas! Yahoo for Lulu and I hope to see her CZcams channel someday….maybe mixed with an interesting walk through the park…. ‘Lulu Lives’
I hope so too! 😊
The refrigerator one was so GENIUS! Salute to this woman!❤
Lulu is so creative and clever. And what a bundle of energy. I am so happy for her.
Lulu is the smartest lady ever, she wins the award for most efficient van build ever! 🎉
Im 49 but I can’t WAIT to be able to travel like these beautiful ladies. In the meantime I’m living vicariously through Butterfly Tracks CZcams videos. ❤
Great to have you as a virtual passenger. 💙🦋💙
This woman is brilliant. I love her refrigerator idea.
Love Lulu and her van is amazing! "My mother got eaten by a bear"......love the outlook! Stealing some ideas for sure:)
Yes, I'm stealing the cooler/fridge idea.
@@ButterflyTracks Yes, I really like the insulated fridge under the floor. Genius use of space!
@@ButterflyTracks - I saw a video last year where the guy had the little freezer & a cooler system where he swapped out the ice packs. I’ve been planning to do just that with a cooler. I also saw someone else utilize the storage area after taking out seats for their fridge box. Ingenious! If I take out my seats, I’d use it for more storage!
I love this lady smh she is happy, comfortable and living the life she wants. When I see folks quitting vanlife because it's too "hard" I think of folks like THIS. All you need to do is fine tune your space so you have all you NEED.
Lulu is wise and laugh-out-loud funny. I hope to see her down the road!
"To have a story instead of a recliner" motivational quote of my day!
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Great video as always! I'm kinda the same way, my daughter lives in the house because one day it will be hers to do what ever she wants! I always have a home base and can travel as I chose and can afford. As a single older guy, I have done my job for my family and community! Time to enjoy and explore my older years! Happy travels my friend!
Thank you, GMB. Safe travels. 💙
What a wonderful Lady and her Van. I had a VW transporter T5 for 6 years. I moved out of the country and had to sell my Van. Bought a litlle Cottage, but still missed my Van. Now, after 5 years, my cottage is up for sale and I go back to a Van!! The older we get, the less we need..
That's right! 😊
Lulu has a lot of great ideas that she made work for her. I’m a 58 year old widow of 5 years now. Hubby and I bought a smaller motor home to travel. We took a few trips then he was diagnosed with lung cancer, 9 months later he was gone. I wasn’t to sell the motor home and get a van and travel this way. I am also disabled and traveling this way would be more affordable than the motor home.
Yes, good to save on gas.👍
Great video! It’s nice to see a tour of vans that people are living in and even despite the fact that they can’t stand up in it like a regular RV or a pop top a van, they seem to manage quite well. I really like how she determined what the height of her bed should be based on all the other measurements in the van. If anyone is watching this who lives in a regular house or apartment if you ever get to where you don’t feel like you’re living space is not big enough or not comfortable enough simply rent a minivan for a week, go out camping in it and return home. You will have a newfound appreciation for all of the creature comforts and amenities in a regular stationary living space. If nothing else, you will learn to appreciate having hot running water, it is indeed a miracle!
The only problem with houses and appartments is that they don't get very good gas mileage.
I’ve just finished my buildout, and I’m looking forward to returning to Vanlife. She’s got it together good for her, she is truly an inspiration. Keep safe ladies
Of all the van life videos/ bloggers, this is the only one I saved to watch later. The design is genius, literal, affordable, and practical. I also her
attitude. Thank you for this.
You are so welcome! 💙🦋💙
I ADMIRE THE CREACTIVITY OF THIS WONDERFUL LADY
I gotta say, this lady has thought of everything and made it very efficient and space saving! I'm so impressed!
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Many dream of the nomadic lifestyle but few have the courage to take action in making it happen. Well done Lulu, you are an inspiration to those who yearn for adventure in their later years. Safe and happy travels.
Lulu is someone I’d love to meet! What a fantastic use of space, the refrigeration system is genius! I’m 66, been doing a bit of van camping the last few years, would love to hit the road for a few months.
From the beginning of the video I realized how smart and frugal is this youthful lady. God bless you my friend!!!
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Lulu is brilliant and lively, so positive. Great organization and travel ideas. Love, love, love it!! Is there a way to subscribe to her?
yes!! I have a youtube channel. it's called Lulu's Way!
Hi Lulu! I saw you a few month's ago on the channel Glorious Life On Wheels and was amazed at your ingenious idea with your refrigeration. And now here you are again with even more details!! I've got to say, YOU have inspired and motivated me to trade in my car for a minivan NOW instead of waiting a few more years to retire !! I'm 67 and work part time as a receptionist for an accounting firm. I live in Wisconsin and there are some great State Parks in our state and Michigan so that's a great place to start my adventures.
Maybe I'll see you on the road someday!!
BTW, what is the name of the Facebook group that plans to do a year to visit the State Parks?
Safe and happy travels, Lulu!! ❤️
Lulu’s van set-up is awesome! I saw her in an interview on a different channel and I missed a few features in her set-up. Good for her to seek new adventures.
I LOVE everything she has done here!! She makes great use of all the spaces.
I just LOVE Lulu!! If I ever go on the road, I want her to be my neighbor! The last story about her getting eaten by a bear is Priceless!
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This woman has a kickass logical design. Amazing use of space. kudos to her for living her life for HER NOW. that's awesome. Hope she has many wonderful travels.
This lady is amazing. I love her alternative way of keeping her food cool. Not having to deal with ice bags and a great avenue to take if you cannot afford those expensive solar fridges. I will certainly make note of that. She has a great build. And it helps to have that support from family. Thank you for sharing.
Love her build. Well planned and designed. Her homemade frig is a hay box in reverse with use of the small cooler and blue ice packs. Fabulous! Enjoy life, not sit and watch it go by. Well done, Lulu!
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“My mother got eaten by a bear!” Man, I love this lady. I want to be her when I grow up! Thanks for sharing!
Lulu you are amazing. I love the floor. You have everything you need in arm reach. Love the front seat turned around. So neat and tidy. Just wonderful. Safe travels
Lulu is one amazing woman. And her van setup is not bad either!
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Love this van! Soooooo smart! The owner said she fixed everything that bugs her and I can see it ! Love how she has her solar on her windshield - amazing !
I am 53 and this woman is my inspiration!! I so want to get out there and do can life at least 6 months out of the year. I need to start looking for my ride
Lulu deserves years of happy, safe travels and many friends!
I was truly delighted by her dream ending was to be eaten by a bear! I thought it would be an American way to go since I was 16!!!!
Her freedom with the buzz cut is inspirational. No longer needing to conform to anyone else’s idea of appearance!
One of the best minivan builds and stories I have ever seen!!! ❤
Thank you, Nancy. 😊
The absolute best tip is turning the passenger seat around. I have never seen this before. I also loved the boot tray and the cooler.
That’s my Aunty lulu! So happy for you Aunty living your best life can’t wait to see you soon❤
This lady is awesome 👏, she’s practically a carpenter!! She knows how to measure and she mathematical . Good for her, she looks like she’s enjoying life. Many happy adventures 🎊.
I found myself smiling from ear to ear as I watched this video. This lady's enthusiasm is contagious! She has her van life completely organized. I wish her many happy adventures ahead!
Lulu will be on our LIVE Chat Friday, 1/20/22 at 6 pm eastern.
hi Kathleen!! come join me on my. new youtube channel for more smiles!!!! youtube.com/@LulusWay64. 😊
Stunning problem-solving. I especially love the ‘conveyor tray’ system and the fridge & freezer system. What an ingenious mind!
I have watched a bunch of van builds and she hit it out the park. She makes it more realistic to do van life! Nice job!
My late husband was from Massachusetts. Never thought I would miss his accent but listening to her brings back memories. She has a great setup.
This is by far the best van video I’ve seen. It makes van life doable.
In all my years watching these videos, I don't think I've ever been as impressed by any one, or any build, as I have been watching this. VERY impressive!
wow this lady utilizes her space so well it's kinda like magic lol so well done
She's brilliant. Her van is so clever. She's a delight. Awesome van tour and interview.
Thanks, Linda. 🙂
I am so proud for you figuring out how to adapt. Stand tall girl!
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Blown away! I've literally watched 100's of van/SUV builds, and that is so squared away, beautiful bright and cheery. Everything you need, nothing you don't. A-Mazing!
I adore this energetic old gal and her accent makes me smile!
WOW... impressive can't even begin to describe this build and most of all, LuLu's spirit! she's a shining example of what van life can do for the heart & human condition. not only is it refreshing to see such a positive video on the subject, it warms my soul to see her so happy. i hope one day soon, that i can put my own plans into action; and maybe.. just maybe, get back to my true self. ThankYou SO MUCH for sharing! *stay safe and be well*
Glad you enjoyed it! 😊
I love how as an older woman we can still find our authentic self and create a space we love! Every van and rv is dif and reflects its owner. We live our lives for our children and then we get to create a life we love and be our own person again. I love the spirit n vibe coming off these women as they share their space with others. Its a beautiful thing! Im mentally working on my ideal space whether it be teardrop camper, fifth wheel or who knows but im downsizing my belongings and preparing myself. I have MS limited mobility n i live in my bedroom. I have adjustable bed, commode, coffee bar with mini frig and yarn for needlepoint, books, puzzles, diamond art etc. Im always visualizing it in a small space and i get such great ideas from these videos. I will park it in one of my daughters back yards and have my own space! So exciting!
Are you a member of the Tribe? We have Facebook group for women only that is very supportive and full of information. I hope you can join us. 🙂
Butterfly Tribe Women who Camp: 💙🦋💙 facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share
@@ButterflyTracks i just submitted to join. Thank you!😍
@beronicabergantine2717 Have you ever heard of Dr Terry Wahls…? Or Dr Sarah Ballantyne…?
Their information on MS & remission might be of interest to you. ❤
This is the most energy efficient freezer/cooler concept I have seen. Genius!
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The best organization I've ever seen in any van life video.
She is fabulous! She has so many tricks and trips, so clever. Thank you for these videos, so fun to see what others have created.
Travel safe!
Thank you, Carol. 😊
Wow this gal has planned out the necessities to a T and brilliant use of stow and go for a cooler backed up with the ice packs recycling in the fridge ...that's using your head ...wow brilliant! All the best from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦
I loved LuLu’s energy. I will be praying she doesn’t get eaten by a bear anytime soon. ❤️
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I think this is the best minivan build I've ever seen. It's making me think I should downsize some more so I will get better gas mileage
This van design is FANTASTIC! I love listening to Lulu give this detailed tour for us -- she's very entertaining ("...Who needs to practice?! ... Well, that didn't end well." 😏... 😄). Lots of great ideas to keep notes on. Thanks so much, ladies! 👍🌟💕
This is one of my favorite tours/interviews! Lulu is amazing. Everything she said connected with me. I’m in the planning stage, which is overwhelming, but this video has re-energized me. Thank you both!
Wonderful! 🙂
Planning can only get you so far. You have to set out and live in it to really know what you will need and want. I found I needed So Much less then I thought I had to have or thot I couldn't live without. You become a minimalist in all things; clothes, food, gear, gadgets, souvenirs, etc. that to an extent you can't even imagine until you're living it.
Absolutely maximized use of space and plenty of comforts and room to move.
This lady has great spirit and resourceful. We should be more like this as we age with new experience and not just live in old memories
You're so right. 😊
I am truly impressed by how Lulu came up with viable solutions for the minivan to serve her needs. underground storage is genius. I watched another CZcamsr do the same thing except his space was manmade created, it wasn't from the seat spaces. Lulu's floor was even and access to her things was super easy to reach.
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I want a build exactly like hers....when the time comes!
Love her energy and personality.
Was there a mention of a CZcams channel from Lulu?
She did not waste any space I love her refrigerator system that's the first time I seen that it's brilliant 😊😊😊😊 everything has a place....
Oh my God, I love her personality. She so jolly to watch. She’s the kind of person you just want to be friends with I just to know. Thank you so much for sharing her story. Joy and peace just simply radiated from her.
She's a force of nature! 🙂
@@ButterflyTracks I’m married, and when I retire, I want to do Vanlife part time. My husband is not really into it but all these fascinating stories I just love it. I would love to do it part time in the future. It would be so cool, and I love the way she outfitted her van and personalized it.
I love this video! Every time my family stresses because I’m heading off on an adventure I’m going to remind them that I’m creating a better story for them to tell when I’m gone!
Love that! 😊
I love this build, she painted her floor and made clever use of the wells. Love the ice box. Im going to search her freezer box.
I wish for more exact info on the sizes of the blue cubes and the freezer. So neat!
You should get you a small four legged travel companion. They help if you ever get lonely.
Love this woman! She’s definitely got it going on in all ways!!! Living her dream ♥️