She Lives Full Time in Her Subaru Forester as a Digital Nomad! (SUV Camping/Vanlife Tour)
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- čas přidán 15. 06. 2024
- In this video we meet up with Dani and her cute dog sidekick, Archie. Dani lives full-time in her 2015 Subaru Forester as she travels around the country and makes crafting content for her channel and business.
DANI'S CHANNEL, ETC.
► CZcams channel: / @popfizzpaper
► Instagram: / popfizzpaper
► Membership site: popfizzpapercraftyclub.com/
DANI'S GEAR
** 6 inch tri-fold foam mattress: amzn.to/3P40F1G
** Honeywell USB fan: amzn.to/3Uu8EGe
** Jackery Explorer 1000: amzn.to/3Vnwrcn
** Jumper cable battery pack: amzn.to/3Ur1u5B
** Camp stove: amzn.to/3VsnsGL
** Lap desk: amzn.to/3VOXZHa
** Tombow watercolor markers: amzn.to/3B6xfKs
** Thermarest pad: amzn.to/3VMiqo3
** Portable toilet: No link, purchased from eBay
** Hot Logic Mini portable food warmer: amzn.to/3B22K8q
** Dokio solar panel: amzn.to/3FjMJNH
DATE FILMED: January 2022
► Adventure Know-How: adventureknowhow.com/
► The SUV RVing Website: suvrving.com/
OTHER LINKS
** Gear I use: suvrving.com/gear
** SUV RVing the Book: amzn.to/2SUrtme (Affiliate link)
** The blog: suvrving.com
** Instagram: / suvrving
** My other CZcams channel: / tenkaraaddict
#adventure #travel #camping
Thanks for watching! Here's Dani's info if you'd like to follow her and learn more about what she's up to these days:
► CZcams channel: www.youtube.com/@PopFizzPaper
► Instagram: instagram.com/popfizzpaper/
► Online store/membership site: popfizzpapercraftyclub.com/
Also, links to the gear shown in the video are in the description 👍
-Tristan
Tristan, this morning I had 2 messages from what appears to be your channel. Both requested I text contact you at a (206) area code.
I THINK YOU HAVE BEEN HACKED.
fYI
@@rosm6621 there’s someone doing that to many channels, it gives a compliment and click baits folks.
She seems comfortable and at ease with living in her car. Knowing what’s important and what can be minimized or compromised seem to be the key to live this way. I am only doing car camping in my SUV and I already bought too much “just in case” stuff from Amazon and REI LOL!
I think we've all been there! Thanks for watching.
Wow, Dani! Super set-up with your home AND business in your rig! Looks like you clearly thought out your details, needs, and space. I was so impressed with the use of all your nooks and crannies. Also, how sweet to recognize Archie needs his own space - and what an adorable little space it is. Just perfect! Thanks for posting, Tristan!
I'm super impressed by how much she has organized in that tiny space!!! Very creative 👍
Love her...for not being a carpenter she's done a fantastic job!
I agree!
Nice setup. Putting a blackout curtain behind the front seats like she did, is the very best way to create stealth, IMHO. In her case, I'd additionally put blackout cloth over everything in the front passenger seat area, as seeing her organizer setup there sort of gives it away. You want someone to be able to look into the front seats, and see nothing but blackness, maybe the headrest posts, steering wheel, and rear view mirror. You also want them able to see through the front windows from side to side, because if you look at the side of a car and see through it to lights beyond the car, it shows that it's empty and not curtained. Using Reflectix or curtains to prevent seeing into the front seats, is a dead giveaway, Even a windshield sunshade at night is very iffy, unless in such a hot/sunny climate that people routinely leave their sunshades in place overnight routinely.
The most surprising quote from the whole video, for me, was ".....here at the RTR". That was in January, and it's December now. I think even Bob Wells himself is probably done dribbling out tours/interviews from the RTR. Better late than never, I guess.
She didn't waste as much space with oversized lumber as most people building out. Using plywood and 1x1 instead of 2x4 for most things, was excellent, and saved her from obstructing a LOT of space.
I have mixed feelings about the full-sized spare on the roof cargo rack. It could come in handy, but very definitely hurts mpg somewhat and hurts stealth a lot, by tipping people/cops off to scrutinize the car more for a vanlifer. My own choice, albeit in a car with no place for any spare at all, is a little compressor, tire goo, tire plug kit, and 200-mile AAA towing option. I also use stronger tires than stock, with load index 99 when the car only requires load index 89. So each tire is good for a load of 1709 pounds versus only 1279 pounds for the stock tires. You get a lot fewer flats when your tires are under very light load compared to what they're designed for. My tires expect the weight of a minivan, and only feel the weight of a Prius Prime.
I love the way Dani stores her crafting! Thanks for sharing your ideas, especially with your books. Nice use of smaller space, be safe out there. Tristin, another great video. I appreciate the way you give your guest "the mic" allowing them to share without interrupting with constant questions. It makes for a calmer and more slow-paced sharing. All your videos are. . . thank you!
Thank you for sharing, it is always great encouragement to see how others live in their vehicle.
Thanks for watching, TJ
Archie is ADORABLE!!!
Great job Dani! Wish you many safe miles and adventures.
I always appreciate seeing how folks solve their vehicle living challenges. Thanks for bringing us another fine example Tristan!
How cool and cozy! I love how her dog is always in the picture. Thanks for sharing!
Wow amazing that she has so much in there!!
I am very minimal, but her hobbies take up a lot of storage space.
Love this!!
Oh and Archie is adorable....mine is named Archie too😊🐾
Yep, Archie is a cute little guy! Thanks for watching!
Yes, finally! A crafter 🙂 I, myself, am an artisan and i was wondering how I would organise myself with all my beads (an 18 wheeler, maybe???) lol. ok - great ideas there - I like the pegboard idea to hook things in. I will be following Dani & Archie, of course) and see how she does all her crafts. Thank-you 🙂
Great video Tristan! Neat lady. She has her stuff dialed in for sure. Thanks for the show.
Awesome space for Dani. I love how Archie looked at Dani when she said he “was a bit of a barker”.
Nice little setup...everything has a spot, and that's a lucky pup...you both stay safe and keep going
Thanks for watching, Betty!
Dani's set-up is amazing! And I chuckled when she said she wasn't "much of a carpenter". She's definitely a whole lot more carpenter than I am. Thanks for sharing this wonderful tour with us, Tristan!
She has more stuff in there that I have in my ambulance. What an organizer
I'm here cuz I saw a dog. Good closer ups of the dog. Seems like a good dog
Super neat and organized! Love Archie’s heating pad ❤
Me too! Thanks for watching.
Adorable! Such a chill lady nomad!❤️
Seems to be well thought out; thanks Danny;; and Tristan⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️😎😎😎😎😎
Great organization! I am definitely going to invest in some butterfly clips. thanks for sharing this.
Love your set up, Archie and your crafting set up! WOW, a lot in a small space!
Wow, she is so organized. Super cool that she can have all her crafting items with her as well.
I will say it over and over. Nomads are geniuses.
Such a good set up for that space. Enjoyed. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks, Dani and Tristan, it’s always so nice to see builds in smaller SUVs! They are something of a rarity so I really appreciate it.
I like how this back space is more streamlined by having a fairly clear delineation between the two sides. Giving me ideas…
I was curious, either/both if you, what are some ideas for staying warm in an SUV when it’s quite cold… besides bundling up, I’m thinking more like keeping the space warmer. It’s hard on account of the size of the vehicle to get an actual heater system (I remember your electric heater experiment, Tristan, which didn’t seem to work out so well, as I recall).
Hugs to Archie, he’s adorable!😊
Love your set-up, Dani. You mentioned Archie is your part-time travel companion. Where is he when he's not with you?
Peg board. Interesting idea.
And I'm constantly amazed at how these crafty ppl manage to fit their materials in their space! Priorities I guess
Love the little dog. Love the video. Thank you for posting.
Thank you for sharing! 👏👏👏👏👏😊
Vinegar apparently does not disinfect very thoroughly. You have to actually soak things in it for it to kill bacteria, and even then it's not complete. It must work to some degree, because a lot of people appear to use it, but I'd be pretty nervous cooking meat.
Great stealth set up in a Forester! Cute dog!
I like Archie. He seems to be super chill.
I like the doggo.
Great use of space. 👍
Some good ideas. Stay safe.
Very creative use of space! And it's always about the puppy! I don't have room for jewelry and "men's accessories " I make and the fishing gear I bring. Yet. More though into it I could...
It can be a PITA to work/shop with a puppy for a running partner. Buts it's painful 💔 when you no longer have that ....issue.
Great video. Really enjoyed and learned ...
Thank you Tristan 🤳👌
Great job!!!
Your doggie is adorable 🥰
her set up reminds me of the older gentlemen's forester from the "subaru forester camper" video. it's a great video if anyone wants a how to DIY of this.
I’ve got a question about whether nomads are experiencing more theft these days and if so what to do about it. As a city dweller we’re advised to keep nothing in our cars to avoid break-ins. I went on a road trip and was very concerned about taking my Jackery because I didn’t want to worry about it. How are nomads balancing the risk/need of obviously having a full car, especially when trying to be stealth…
I have ring cameras on my rig and I stay far away from big cities. I also have good insurance and I always carry/train...I can replace my stuff but not my life.
Love the book cubbies.
Supa groovey lil setup mzz pop fizz ..😁pip pips
Check out Rugged Road coolers for your vehicle. I have one in my Forester. They're extremely light and easy to carry around.
And, the star of the show....ARCHIE! Good video.
Wow that’s great weather perfect place to get together
I enjoy watching your travel videos. Thinking about converting my Forester one of these days. For now, I sleep in a tent next to my car. Anyway, good stuff!
Love Archie.
Thanks for the tour of your freedom to travel rig, Dani. Will try to catch up with you on your travels and adventures at PopFizzPaper on CZcams. Be Well... Be Safe.
Forgot to mention.... Thanks, Tristan, for sharing this interview with Dani. Such an inspiration for those who seek the freedom of road tripping.
Thanks for the tour. Off subject, have you thought about producing a calendar? Maybe with pictures of your adventures😃. I'd be interested.
Very well thought out camper
We recently turned in our jeep for a Tesla and plan on sleeping in it! You can run heat or cool while sleeping. They don't go on dirt roads but our life of that adventure style is no more possible.
A tour is nice but viewer's I think would like to hear the story of how she got to this point on her life and her future plans.
I'm sure she has a collar and tag with her cellphone number and email etc... so that people can reunite her with Archie so she was probably giving him a break for comfort, but in the blink of an eye dogs and cats can disappear. Love her spirit and ingenuity.
I built out my 2002 Subaru Forester L and I got to tell ya it was the tightest space I ever had to live in. I had curtains that wrapped all around and I hated it. Now I have a 1995 Ford 150 and it is a lot easier to live in. I don't have to be close to services for toilet and I don't have to wear no clothes all day if I want. Perfect.
Smart set up. The 2x4's are a bit of over kill. Could shave them down to reduce some weight, but it looks like you are light enough.
Making it work
Happy New Year, Tristan! I hope you, your wife, and your families are all doing great.
I bought a new 2022 Subaru Forester so now I can actually apply the information contained in your book! 👍
If I didn't have to be available to meet in-person at work and could work remotely, I could definitely see myself living a more nomadic life in my Forester. But, as a married guy like you, my wife's job - to a good extent - requires her to meet with clients in-person. 😞
Three of my primary nomadic challenges would be the safe storage of my musical equipment which I would need to use to earn extra cash on the road as a traveling musician, my bicycle as I am an avid cyclist, and my laptop for communication and work. I suppose a larger vehical would better accommodate this gear, but I would still be at risk for theft, unfortunately.
Well done …. As a forester owner I was very interested in how you have fitted/accommodated what you need, utilising the space. 👍🏼
Love it. You really don’t need a lot of stuff to live
Yay!
Great set up...looks like you are in Quartzite Arizona. Is she there for the season?
I would love to know where she got those little cup holders that are in the panels of her car by her bed? I’ve got a 2010 forester that I sometimes go camping in and this gave me a lot of inspiration! She’s definitely very crafty. 👏🏼💚
If you mean on the peg boards I've gotten some from ikea!
How does she get to her spare tyre?
Tristan, I wonder if you’ve seen John Conti’s CZcams video on what happened when he had to press SOS on his Garmin while backpacking recently in Idaho. I would be interested in your reaction as he’s apparently being shamed by the Idaho police who were sent to help him out. Thanks for sharing your adventures!
I always look to see how the platform is anchored down in these van builds, because in an accident the contents of the van will become flying objects if they are not well secured. Tristan found out how that can happen when he flipped onto the side during a wreck.
I didn't see any anchor points at all for the lower platform in this nomad's vehicle. I saw some small angle brackets holding the shelves. All of this stuff would go flying around the back in an accident, then land on the driver.
I'm glad that she and her dog are happy with a simple lifestyle. Simple isn't necessarily easy. Best of luck
Does Archie have collar with his dog tag and info??
👍👍👍👍
what kind of fan??
Now what do you do for an address on your license and registration and insurance
Lots of construction with plywood and 2x4. Seems to me you'd save a lot of weight and space if you switched to aluminum angles and pop rivets for framework construction. Is there a reason why nobody uses aluminum?
I've been living in a van for close to 20 years and have built up many of them. The reason I don't use aluminum is because of the cost. I'm assuming others do the same. I have found that a lot of people do tend to over build their rig though. I used a lot of 1/2 inch cabinet grade plywood that I got a a flea market in my current ride. Scored it for less than half price and it's super strong and a lot lighter than regular plywood and finishes much nicer.
You might want to check out the CZcams channel "'Thomas Heaton". He's a UK photographer that built out a Mitsubishi Delica using aluminum framework. It's one of the best builds I've ever seen.
EPA says fuel efficiency is improved 1-2% for every 100 lb. 8' 2x2 aluminum angle is about $60. I bet it would be a sound investment. Pop rivets and adhesive would make for a very lightweight and strong frame.
Cost, and the fact that wood is much easier to work with
@Ric G here is Thomas Heaton's van build video czcams.com/video/TMBiJfn0XgM/video.html
What about shower and bathroom?
Most people join a gym or use truck stop showers
Is she ok? She hasn't posted on CZcams or Instagram since October 2022.
Where does Archie stay when he’s not traveling with Dani?
More dog people please
What's your gas mileage?
Where do you get the money for gas and food?
It's a car...Uber eats, door dash, stuff like that 🤷🏿♂️ probably sell food stamps too. easy money
Aw...Puppy wuvs Mommy!
Nice rig and setup..but I found myself more interested in where Archie was the whole time 😂
I guess it looks cool and free-spirited, but I don't think I could do it, I think I need room to sleep, sit and overall be comfortable.
I'm sorry, but did she say her kid gave her a seat storage organizer? I was on board until she said she left her child behind to explore and be nomadic. Make room for the dog and leave "my kid" behind for my crafty adventure. Ouch.
Hi Tristen. Believe there's a scam on your channel. I got a message to contact you. I did, we alked, then suddenly I won a Jackery. But I had to pay shipping. I declined! Just an FYI to your viewers.
All the CZcamsrs are having scammers do this. I'm just shocked that so many people fall for it. Why would a CZcamsr contact a perfect stranger out the blue to talk?
SHE MENTIONED SHE HAS A KID AND HER DOG IS WITH HER PART TIME??? IS SHE JUST PART TIME OR IS THERE OTHER REASONS WHY SHES IN HER VEHICLE....
For a true to nature perspective on van life, do a search on: 'Omg van life has changed' by Divineontheroad. It's only a 40 second clip.