Van Life MinivanTour: Unique Under Floor DIY Fridge & Much More
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- čas přidán 28. 10. 2022
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This is Part two of my interview with Lulu. Her story is a fascinating one about how a 55 year old woman decided she wanted more out of life and did something about it becoming a part time nomad living van life on the road in a DIV Dodge Caravan minivan conversion. What a story it is. If you missed Part 1 make sure to go back and hear Lulu's story in her own words. I know you will be just as impressed during this van tour as I was at not only Lulu's story but also the creative ideas she implemented in her van build. She literally makes amazing things out of just scraps and just about nothing. Her system for.keeping her food chilled is nothing short of brilliant. From her "cardboard toilet seat" to her shoe rack made from scraps you will be taking notes to copy these budget friendly ideas if you are like me. Let me know what you think of Lulu's creative ideas in the comment section. - Zábava
Lulu really has a nice setup. Her rotating freezer blocks and floor cooler is so smart. 👍🏻 Thank you, Carol.
I sure could have used that idea when I first started out with a cooler and melting ice soaking my food all the time!!
@Cat Blue I really love the back of lulu’s van, the bottom freezer doors and storage for stuff and a couch, she’s so cool and smart!
@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 you should try that one day, it’s smart and better
Lulu, your freezer/refrigerator set up is absolutely BRILLIANT!!!! What a SMART LADY!!! LOVE your whole minimalist set up AND having a Berkey for wonderful CLEAN HEALTHY water is soo important! You rock girl!!! 😁
Amazing I freaking love this setup and I’ve watched quite a few in the last couple evenings.
Her use of the minifridge is genius!
It really is. I am just so pleased to be able to share this idea with folks who I know it will help.
@lifelongcuriosity I love how the stuff is on bottom of van which gives details about more space and storage
@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 we’re so pleased about you sharing this tour
Lulu has unique and practical fixes for so so many day to day needs. From
What size refrigerator/freezer is it!
Wow! I've seen so many van setups and this was the first one I've seen where she uses a fridge to make her ice packs to keep her food cold. Very smart! The reason I got rid of my cooler was because it was such a hassle to always buy bags of ice. This is much better. She doesn't have to buy bags of ice and worry about dumping out the water from them all the time. And that cooler! Very nice! Great setup.
@jbaby007 I love how people are so smart living in a van
She actually used to use a traditional cooler (instead of the insulated box) lying on its long side with the lid being opened from top to bottom. It was raosed anout 4” by 2 by 4 on each end and she had drawers that slid in that space as well as a few inches of space above the cooler. I would like that better as food did not get so stacked on top of each other. That is what I am going to use since I don't have the under floor storage area.
I love that she is reusing the plastic zipper container for her cleaning supplies that was once a sheet or pillow case type bag. Those bags are so useful! Too many people throw them away.
@JZ WakkiZakko GO GREEN!
I don't buy any plastic bags. I use the ones that I get when buying things online, or when I order food.
True story! I love reusing those things.
Love the freezer and ice packs
Thank you so much for giving us the tour. Lulu is so inventive she's creative and she took a small space and did not clutter it. I am so impressed with her ingenuity. Great interview great do-it-yourselfer
Thks van really is truly a clear example of Lulu's creativity and problem solving abilities.
@kavita deva lulu’s van maybe small but it’s also nice, tidy and creatable
@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 thanks for sharing facts of lulu and her van
@@alexthehomboi definitely Alex
@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 Do you know who made her storage unit ?
She has the most ingenious setup of the hundreds that I have seen! I would have liked to know how she did her white storage! Great interview and such a wonderful woman! 💜
I’m proud of these people living their safe van lives
If you are talking about the side cabinet, Lulu and one offer neigh or built that out. Lucky lady to have such a talented .and helpful neighbors!
Lulu is such a wonderful inspiration .It is refreshing to see a lady in her 60's excited about life and adventure. I hear her about preping her own food and eating differently than other people .Too many people just want to take pills or shots ,relying on doctors, instead of taking respinsibility for changing their lifestyles and eating habits!
Very efficient design
So inspirational! I would love to see Lulu do a "how I returned to health" video for us 60ish folks!
I was just thinking the same thing. Like to know her diet. I guess just all fresh, no processed.
That is a great idea. Maybe we can persuade her to do that. I hope to have her on one if my Lives soon.
I would love to see that too
@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 as a person in my 60s I'd also love to learn about lulu's dietary tips.
Turning 62 on Halloween and just put the insulation and pine floors in my Nissan NV 2500 high roof and did it all by myself 😁😁😁😁I’m so excited to get out there and play in the woods lol
I love the ice and cooler idea that Lulu has in her van. In fact, I just love her van set up all together! Lulu has such an upbeat attitude, and that is inspirational. Thank you, Carol, for introducing her to us.
@Inspired to Wander lulu’s van is so informative and cool
It really was a joy for.me introducing Lulu to this community🙂
A great build and the cooler idea is great.
Blown away!!! Lulu is an incredible human. I’m overwhelmed by her story. Both videos are insightful and inspiring. Fabulous van build. Think she can start a business with doing this for other folks. Curious what her costs were for the build. She seems to have a skill in frugality which is equally impressive.
Love this story! Thank you Carol ❤
Wow, that was inspiring. I am 67 and it's what I want to do, but I am so....afraid, apprehensive. But you go Lulu, wow!
@Nida Simmons good job keep it up
Some reasonable concern is not a had thing.at all. I think perhaps the way to address some of your fears and concerns wohld be to start out small, maybe venturing out on weekend trial trips. Also traveling with a women's caravan as you get used to things. Home On Wheels Alliance has one. H.O.W.A. Good luck
I admire what others have done with their vans to make it work for them. Well done Lulu. Thanks for being a great example. Never underestimate a 55 year old female van lifer!!! I look up to you! Much love!
@Kira and the Survival Pod I’m so blessed for lulu and her van life!
You got that right. Never underestimate.....
Best mini van setup I've ever seen! The ice idea is brilliant!! Love the ceiling!! Taking notes on this one!
There are so many great ideas in this build it warrants taking notes fir sure!!
@J W yes I absolutely love the decorations on lulu’s van
@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 I love those ideas lulu made on her van
Lulu is a real Lulu! She's alert and energetic, personable, lithe and slender, and full of great ideas; she's an inspiration to us all. So happy to have seen this video. Thanks, Carol!
Lulu is indeed all those things and more!
I watched the first video. It's amazing what the human spirit can do with the life given to us
It is indeed Lindy😊
@L.A.V.A Lindy’s Awesome Van Adventure I’m glad you have the van spirit
That has to be the best minivan setup I've seen. Lots of great ideas.
Isn't it cool to see what creative and imaginative folks like Lulu can come up with!!
@Ken Astl I really love lulu’s minivan
@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 I love how people get good on their DIY!
I love to see new ingenious ways to minivan camp. Your fridge is incredible. Brilliant. Well thought out build exactly for your needs. Well done!!
It really is a very well thought out build and makes fir a comfortable little home on the road.
@mollie reid Lulu is a genius!
@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 we’re so thoughtful for you and lulu
That cooler in the stow n go space is just genius. Love the cupboard storage, too.
@Jo Babs I love the storage in her van
The DIY cooler is AWESOME! Such a good way to make use of the space! To say it's ingenious is an understatement. The sliding doors on the cabinetry is also a very good idea you don't often see in van builds. Lulu has managed to put together a nice setup. I noticed that no mention was made of how she plans to heat the inside during colder months. Has she crossed that bridge yet?
@James Rodriquez this DIY lulu did reminds me of animal crossing
You are right James. We didn't address that. Guess I'll have to do another tour during the winter🤣 Actually I have asked Lulu when she has time to come on one of my Saturday Glow Lives and we can ask her then.
@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621please do…
Would love to know that…cause she has such ingenious solutions to all the problems…. Her DIY fridge is real stroke of genius.👌👌👌👌👌
Luv her set up. So simple yet effective. Glad she has reached her happy healthy space.
@R Lee I’m so proud of lulu
Lulu is such a oerfect example of it never being too late to change.
It’s so amazing to see the creative ways folks make their minivans their home. I was impressed how she used the space in her minivan.
@yvonne lee it’s so inspiring and generous for these people who found their needed van homes
I am constantly surprised by all the creative and talented people I encounter when doing these tours.
I follow Lulu, she is an inspiration to everyone, I love her personality and her dancing. Her travelling home is gorgeous. Her clever fridge system is brilliant too. It is get to hear her story. Thank you Carol 👍😉🇮🇪☘️Eire
I love the food storage system!. It's brilliant. Takes up no space and holds more food than a mini fridge! The bed, the storage everything is so simple and functional. What a design!
@Flora Sonners I love the bed and mini fridge
She could start her own design company🤣
Hi Carol! I’m so grateful for Lulu for finding a home in a van! Thanks so much for sharing this tour with us! God bless you and Lulu!
I like her. She's pretty smart and resourceful
Very!!!
@Trippin That’s sweet
the fridge set up is brilliant! I love it. No ice buying, yet it's all kept fresh with ice.
Lulu is such a sweet woman. I wouldn't mind meeting her some day. She is so creative, and her van is just beautiful! Thank you again Carol.
Lulu and a lady ehose van I will share this weekendreally are two oif the most creative people I have met in a long time.
Carol, You look so fresh, summery and pretty in those colors, lipstick & earrings. Love Lulu’s van & cooler/freezer setup - so inspiring.❤
The entire set up was so creative.😊
Carol. I love her setup! Thank you! That is the best so far that I have come acrossed, especially the freezer/cooler idea! Lulu is amazingly creative! Wishing her a wonderful and safe journey!
I just love creative people like Lulu!!
@M Hayes I really love the smart ideas lulu had about her van!
@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 me too
@@alexthehomboi, I’m so glad other people come up with ideas that I’m not capable of! Goes to show how we need each other!
@@mhayes6864 I’m so glad people are supporting each other whether they live in vans or not
Brilliant design! Lulu, you are so gracious to share your van design. Love it!
What a great idea on the ice and frig....I like your thinking.
My dear LuLu, I gave myself up in my 60s--got married and retired nurse began playing nursey to an older man. We MUST tell young women that's not the way to end their lives. I'm now 77 with multiple health issues and he cannot take care of me. I would trade my age old house for your van in a heartbeat. Blessings to you, dear LuLu.
I do believe she tours now herself.
Here's another approach to emergency #2: just put about four or five sheets of newspaper down. When finished, just roll it up like a burrito - start at one end, roll maybe three times, then fold each of the sides over the middle. Then keep rolling to the end. The resultant many layers of newspaper are astonishingly good at killing odors.
Interesting. Learn something new everyday.
@Vive Viveka hopefully she’ll have burritos for some of us soon
@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 it’s so informative for this tour
This is kind of my contingency plan for emergency van potty, except instead of newspaper, I'll be using large disposable "puppy pads", which can also assist as toilet paper in a pinch!
What kind of animal are you squatting over a newspaper?
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I love this layout. I think selling your floor plan with blue prints, would be of interest to folks. I would def buy. I love the colors, the storage, the layout. The ingenious floor cooler is awesome.
@offsandendsHBG I love the inside of lulu’s van
There are so many things folks would love to know more about from the cabinet construction, a diy cabinet, to instructions for the diy cooler to her meal plan!
@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 Butterfly tracks -check out here videos as well-did an interview with her also and during that interview, she told how she made her cooler in the floor
I adore her! She has a wonderful free spirit about her. And I love how creative she is. I've been in living in my van for 3+ years, this gives me so many new ideas for some improvements!
Lulu is such an inspiration, and the van build is so great.
@Simplified Life lulu and her van are really awesome
It really is a perfect build and suits Lulu's needs so well. Loads iof great ideas!
😂😂😂😂she looks like the cat that caught the canary relaxed about her bed.WOW WOW WOW!!!
The freezer tip is the absolute best I have ever gleaned from the many vehicles I have watched on You Tube.
Wow, LuLu has some unique and very ingenious ideas here. Lovely lady. Very enjoyable video.
I love Lulu’s van build, so organized! She’s a great lady -
I've sat her lots of van, RV videos and she is the first one I said, "You Go Girl all that storage!!"😍😍😍😍😍😂
What a SMART young lady. I love her ideas!!
So do I!!!
Me too
I’ve been looking for part two! LuLu is awesome and I hope to meet her one day
I hope you meet her too. You will see that she is just as great in person as in the video.
@Ali Ferren you bet she is
@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 this tour is awesome
Thank you for the interview and tour of Lulu's minivan! She is a fascinating lady!
Lulu really is amazing. What a treat it was meeting her.
@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 your tour is sure is a treat
@Lori Marino Lulu and her van are so creative
Clever, clever lady. ❤
Love her. Appreciate the respect you have for every person you interview.
Wow! This woman's idea to keep food cold is ingenious. Great idea to save on power by only charging the smallest freezer possible to keep ice packs frozen in to then use in her "ice box" that only needs frozen ice packs to keep cold. Love it! Others with THOWs that need to conserve on power should consider following this model.
@Bonnie Stillwater VAN POWER!
Lulu is so sweet and so are you. 🙏🏾
I have really loved learning about Lulu’s journey. Her van looks so cosy and well thought out . I love it. I reckon her bed looks super snuggly! Thanks Glorious 😊
@Sophie Jugovac I love this bed couch
I tell you when I pushed down on Lulu's bed I felt like climbing in it myself🤣
Nice Van , Nice lady , Nice Interview . 😊
I love her so much 🥰👑💪💝Leave it to smart woman to think smarter & outside the box .Her ceiling so much that different from anything I have ever seen💝👑🌞
I love seeing she has locks on all of her cabinet doors. I think that's important in case the van has to go in for service.
What a cool lady! Thanks, Carol!
Nice to meet you LuLu...love the way you think outside the box...safe travels.♥️♥️♥️
I am loving her setup! I got my minivan 3 weeks ago and am trying to figure out how I want to set it up while living in it.
@lisa schippert congratulations on your minivan
This video is right up your alley. Tim from MoBanf FoYo Bucks also has a great minivan build. Another one I simply love is Mini Yet Mighty CZcams. Good Luck.
Oh my...FABULOUS Interview....Inspiring....Love Lulu..and her fantastic build...Thnx,both,so much
Hey Carol. Lulu reminds me of you with her great spirit and positive outlook!
@Skoolie Carol I love the DIY Lulu did in her van
@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 I love your van spirit
Lulu has an awesome campervan.
She has a new one now.
Great tour, Carol. I really like how she made a cooler out of one of the stow-and-go seat areas. 👍
@freedom dove Lulu is a cool person
What a great set up. Lulu should be a consultant to help other women get their vans together. Great video and interview.
What a great build. Super ingenious. The storage is brilliant. The homemade cooler is a excellent idea. I wouldn't have even thought of that.
Me either. But thank goodness there are Lulu's out there🤣
@Tawny Schilenz the coolers on the bottom may be small but it’s better below the van
@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 it’s a whole van world out there
@@alexthehomboi
I didn't say anything bad about the homemade cooler. I think it's a brilliant idea. That's all.
@@tawnyschlienz9063 I didn’t say anything bad either, I think her van is brilliant too
Wow!! Great idea… deep cooler!
Lulu you are rocking this. Congratulations 🎉
@seabliss22 Carol and Lulu both rock
Very creative
I love this woman, it’s nice to see her so happy!!
@Wendy Ferrare Lulu is a nice woman
Her van is so beautiful and clean and organized.
you are amazing, Lulu! i love your setup
Hi Carol 👋I really like her minivan! So neat, organized & functional! She did a Fantastic job! Great video 👍🤗 Thank you for sharing!✝️🙏♥️✝️Safe Travels 🙂
Thank you so much for tuning in amd always commenting 🥰
@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 Thank you for sharing your adventures! I was told if your viewers comment it would make Your algorithms go up & it would be good for your channel! I hope it helps ♥️
What a GREAT way to keep her food cold!! I am so impressed! I'm curious where she stores her clothes?
@Marizee I hope she’ll have a microwave for her frozen food
@Lulu Lulu I hope you travel safe Lulu!
One lucky lady back in the day it’s embarrassing to leave in a car but now it’s a very popular living in a van.. I love watching people live in a van full time someday I want to live my life and living life van lifestyle!👍😘🥰
Lulu, did a great job on this build, the cabinet is great storage and she still has enough room!
@Jo Harmon Carol did a good job too
I love Lulu's whole attitude and her van build might be my favorite thus far~♡♡♡
@LadyTyDi I hope lulu will enjoy her van adventures
Lulu really did come up with some brilliant 💡 ideas.
And now look what’s she’s doing! Building a bigger and better van……..Lulu is such a sweet you tuber. Carol, so are you.
Wow. I had the same idea, of getting a small freezer. But I was thinking of making ice. Or of freezing bottles of water.
Her version is even better. Those ice packs (some of them at least) stay cold longer than plain ice. The liquid inside isn't just water, it's better than water at staying cold.
And her ice chest idea is great too. Great idea and execution.
As they say, great minds....
@Vive Viveka her coolers are so cool
@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 they can do anything they put their minds to
I wonder if dry ice could also be an option for that brilliant cooler. I have no idea how dry ice works, so don't @ me if it's a bad idea. 😁
Wow! She is my favorite interview out of all the Van videos I’ve watched. Bless her, for reinventing her life ♥
I am so happy to have stumbled on this gem! Thanks so much for sharing. What ingenuity!
You have the most soothing voice…I could listen to you read the dictionary! 😂❤. Thank you for the wonderful interviews you bring us!
Great ideas. Those blue ice fridge packs are always more than convenient and your ingenuity making a homemade fridge box was quite creative.
Hi Carol! From the last video I knew that, much like yourself, she was a revolutionary woman from the first interview you did, but this build is next level! It is absolutely gorgeous, I'm so inspired. I LOVE your channel! (I'm still concerned about her back in the long-term but that's only because I want her to be able to stay on the road as long as she wants to!) Carol, I'm so glad to see you back in your van, I thought I saw you driving something else for a little while.
What is so great about Lulu's idea aside from how brilliant they are is that they can be easily copied by anyone.
@Amira Lions lulu’s van is taking it to the next level!
@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 it’s so informative and sweet. Thx for your tour of lulu’s van
Anyone know the name brand of that fridge freezer?
@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 can you find out the name brand of that freezer she has in her van please thank you great video?
I find her very inspirational.
Me to J😊
Me three
I'm LuLu, too! 72 in Illinois. Hubby and I are on our 3rd minivan (2 Caravans and now a Town & Country. Love it - it's like a rolling iPod we have loaded so many CDs into it. That 1st Caravan was horrible to remove the bench seat' 😞). I really want us to do 'vanlife', because we like road trips and I've never camped in my life. Hubby says I'd probably like 'glamping'. My question is: 'what do you do with the 'StowNGo' seats after they've been removed? No one has ever talked about how to dispose of the removed seats in any videos I've seen. I love how Lulu configured her bed platform/table in so many ways! TFS
THIS build is amazing! I have a travel trailer and have considered selling it for something smaller/easier. This inspires me so much and I really appreciate the view into Lulu’s personal space. Thank you, Lulu!
@RoadTripLover congratulations on your inspirational life on wheels
With gas prices as they are many folks are considering making some changes into something smaller.
The fridge setup is genius. So are the floors.
This lady is smart. The makeshift refrigerator... the double bed slash table, all of storage. This is actually a van I wouldn't mind leaving in. I think getting a van with the seats that hide under the floorboard was smart, all that extra storage.
Congratulations on being clean & sober!!! I stopped drinking 10 years ago, & it’s so freeing!!! Enjoy your adventures & thanks for sharing your story..✨
She has the best minivan build!!!.....great organization skills and can we talk about using the seat storage compartment as a cooler!!!.....just love this build❤️
What a fantastic woman and interview 😍
LADY..YOU ARE AMAZING 😍..YOU INSPIRE ME🥰..THANK YOU..best wishes for the coming year♥️
Lulu and her van are equally inspiring 😊
I love her she is a camper!!! And so ingenious!!!! So incredible 🎉🎉🎉 such a wonderful healthy cook too!!! Love love love !!! I really relate !!!
Smart Lady for sure! 😊
Love this woman!
Love Lulu and her great ideas! Lots of inspiration we all need.
Carol I’m so glad you found this woman she is amazing. See that freezer refrigerator is worth a whole lotta videos that I have watched that I am going to do
Wow, great hacks!!! Srsly, very well thought out..thank you for the tour!
I'd NVR ever leave this HOME bc it's absolutely everything l ND w/o sacrifice in a van.
U hv so much stuff in here & U hv no clutter
From the freezer blocks to the floor refrigerator to the under bed table....lm impressed & l love it alot.
Happy safe travels & thxs for sharing
I would love to know the size of her freezer. Any info available on that? I am inspired to try something like that with my cooler in my minivan. Great idea!
What a lady! She lives thr saying Happiness is a Choice. She chose to be happy and live the life she always wanted..
Happiness is always required for road trips
What a lovely lady very impressed with the van set up the best I have ever seen, Carol good luck with your big adventure
That's the best idea for cooler space! Wow! The best build yet!
It really is a genius of an idea!
Wow Lulu's van is awesome and it's amazing
how well designed it is. It's so encouraging to see older women traveling and enjoying life! Another great video thank you
@Dora Medley Carol and Lulu are so encouraging and supportive in this tour!
I am always encouraged when I encounter older women living their best lives. Keeps me going!
The cooler in the floor idea is the most fantastic and ingenious idea I have ever heard.
Isn't that wild. Maybe if I hang out with Lulu some of her creativity will rub off🤣
@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 maybe her creativity will pay off soon