Van Life at 65 - Her Unique Camper Van Tiny Home
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 10. 05. 2024
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VIDEO DESCRIPTION:
Join Gracie as she gives a comprehensive tour of her custom van, Fannie May, which she has transformed into a cozy, functional home on wheels. At nearly 66, Gracie is living her best life, embracing minimalism and adventure on the road. Discover how Gracie combines practicality with personal style to create a living space that feels like home.
đ Inside Fannie May:
Efficient Kitchen Setup: Gracie shows off her kitchen, complete with a Butcher Block countertop that extends to provide ample cooking and prep space, an induction cooktop.
Smart Water Solutions: Learn about her on-demand BOS hot water heater and a sophisticated water filtration system that ensures clean drinking water without taking up much space.
Spacious Storage: Explore the various storage options Gracie has incorporated, including specialized compartments for utensils, pots, pans, and even pet supplies, demonstrating her less-is-more philosophy.
đ Sustainable Living on the Road:
Energy Efficiency: Gracie utilizes a Jackery 1000 portable power station and an Eco Flow Wave 2 unit for AC and heating, highlighting her commitment to sustainable living. She also shares details about her insulation that kept her warm even in Missouriâs 18-degree weather.
Water Management: With a 30-gallon freshwater tank and an innovative gray water system integrated with her Ogo toilet, Gracie has optimized her van for extended travel.
đ©âđš Design and Personal Touches:
Gracieâs van reflects her personality and style, from the Moroccan lights to the hand-picked stained glass decor. Her attention to detail ensures that every feature in the van is not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing.
Comfort and Convenience: The van includes a full-size bed, ample closet space, and multipurpose areas that serve as both living and working spaces, proving you don't need a big house to live comfortably.
đ Lifestyle and Community:
Adventurous Spirit: Gracie shares her journey from nursing to nomadic life, emphasizing the health benefits and personal growth she's experienced since hitting the road.
Community Engagement: Discover how Gracie stays connected with the van life community, from CZcams channels to annual meetups, fostering relationships and support among like-minded travelers.
đ Stay Connected:
Follow Gracieâs adventures on CZcams at Gracie and Jockâs Adventures and on Instagram @GracieGracie58. Check her website for upcoming meetups and more information on joining the community.
Thank you for taking a tour of Fannie May with Gracie. If you're inspired by her story or considering a similar journey, don't forget to like, subscribe, and comment below. Stay tuned for more content on sustainable travel, custom camper builds, and embracing life on your terms.
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When she said that she let her 14 yo self decorate started balling my eyes out. Many of us have been robbed of our innocent childhoods, and were forced to grow up too much too fast. In my late 40s and suffocating in this corporate life that I wanted and now that I have it I hate it. Might see ya at the PNWnomadmeetup this year!!!!â€
I would love to meet you at our meet up đđđ I hope you can be free and travel soonâ€
48yr old responding..in corporate..grown up from 5yr old...
âI want it to be the 14 y/o bedroom I never had.â Love that!!
Thank youâ€â€â€ I love it toođđđ
I agree, I love her home.
Absolutely! So nice!
I LOVE IT!!! I'm so tired of the boring "minimalism" style alot of people are going for!
I love it! She is Me and I am Her! I'm almost done building out my 4 window skoolie..a teacher/full time mom of 5, but we are hitting the road soon! Well done! Thank you Tiny Home Tours!
Thanks for watching and enjoy your travels!!!
Once you start living in your bus itâs happy joy joy
@ArielleMichele I'm just starting on my 4 window skoolie, let the adventures begin!!! If you have any resources particular to 4 window buses, I've been looking and not seeing much. Enjoy!!!!
Thanks for watching!! Hope to see you down the road! :)
Ditto đ Love Love Love your van!!!
I absolutely love her van and her spirit! May your travels be safe. Much love and many blessings
Thank you so much! đ
She has so much in her home, but it isnât cluttered. I looks like home. You go girl -from a 72 year old grandma.
Aww, Thank youđ I love Fannie Mae and Jacq and I love our travelsâ€đ
I totally get it "14 YO bedroom she never had". Having a van to be able to live whole traveling is on our bucket list. Can't wait to make it happen.
Stay safe and keep having fun.
You will love the freedom â€Thanks for watching đâ€đ
Now thats a fridge!!
Right!!! Thanks for watching đâ€
it sure is
Can you please tell us what kind of fridge you have there? I like its size đâ@@GracieandJacqsAdventures
I love to color those books too. I just turned 50 and i live full time in my Toyota 4 runner.
Who knew we would love coloring so much as adults!!!Safe travels â€đ
I â€ïž that the 14 yr old inner child gets to live out loud! Such a beautiful van with colorful personal touches expertly crafted by MidWest Van Builders out of Fredricktown, MO. Gracie and Jacque are living their best life.
Thanks Deborah â„ïž đŸđđđŸ
What a wonderful van home sheâs created for herself & Jacques. I love that she has a decent sized refrigerator & freezer. I wish her many happy years in her van with her dog.â€ïžđšđŠ
Good for her!! What a wonderful way to Reward yourself after years of hard work đ
Thanksđ
I didn't realize how big her van was until she was standing at the back showing us the "garage." The van is huge! She can stand up in it, and it truly is a "home." She really prepared, as she custom ordered it, and it's nice to know that she doesn't have to worry about repairs. Being able to retrofit all of her electronics and furniture into the very large space really makes it like an apartment on wheels. A lovely set up, for sure!
Thank you for watching đâ€đ
Nicw van build. The German Shepherd looks quite at home in the tiny space.
Thank you so much
Jacq loves to travel and I make sure he gets plenty of ball time, dailyđŸđ Thanks for watching đ
if I were going to have a van built, it would be exactly like yours, except instead of a sunglass shelving, I would need a yarn cabinet. :-). Nice van!!
A yarn cabinet is very doable đđ Thanks for stopping by â€đ
Love her attitude!!
Thanksđâ€
Oh I *LOVE* the colors and style! Finally something different from the boring camper "minimalism" style!
Thank you†Color is one of my favorite spices of lifeđ
Love her and love her build!! Really like the big fridge and stained glass lotus flower. Sheâs living life to the fullest! â€ïž
Thank youđâ€
Thank you so much. That is the Isotherm marine fridge. It is discontinued, check out the Isotherm Cruise 195 and Cruise 200
Gracie is a professional organizer's dream! â„ When I get my van I hope to hook up with like-minded people like Gracie!
Aww, Ty!!! When you have limited space, organization is keyđđđđ
I love how Jacques does 3 circles and a plop on the bed!
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@applejellypucci love waking up to him snuggled against me with his head on my tummy!! He is a very happy boy and a wonderful protector đŸđđŸ Thanks for watching đâ€đ
she made my heart smile
Aww, ty so much for watching â€â€â€
So cute! She is a happy, happy human. Cheers and love đđ
Awww, thanksâ€đ
I'm so happy for her! She deserves to live!!
Many blessings to you and Jacque đđđđđđđđđđđđâ€ïžâ€ïžđđđđđđđđđđđđđđđđ§Ąâ€ïžđâ€ïžđđ§Ąđđ§Ąđđđđđđđđ
Fellow nurse here as well; age 59. Love the look of your van. You look đ. I am hoping to do this very thing, hopefully soon!
Thank you and Happy Nurses week!! I hope you do make the choice to travel! I am so happy I amâ€đ
65 is not old but I have to say you do not look your age! You have beautiful skin! Love your van and the way you have decorated it.
đđ Good genes I guess†Thanks for watching đ
Good for you Gracie, you made your home on wheels stunning.
I agree, nothing worse than living a lufe doing the same thing every dag.
Now it is time to enjoy and be free.
I love all the colours you chose, the stained glass is such a great idea, the design and layout is so well put together.
So much I love, the fairy lights, crystals, stained glass, the pinks, and your sunglasses shelf.
I hope that you and your fur baby live your best lives ever. Take care Gracie, Im waving from Germany. đ€đđđđ·đŠđđ
Thank you so muchâ€đâ€.. đŸđ
Sitting in front of a huge collection of sunglasses:
"I have way too many T-shirts"...đđ
You have made a wonderful HOME on wheels for yourself and Josh â€
Thansk you for sharing (and for mentioning Bob The Legend)!
Stay safe - Happy travels.
Greeting from Denmark â€
Thank you so much for watching â€â€â€
This is the perfect build, in my opinion. I love that you can walk around without stooping. I wish I had the money, I hope I do soon. I donât see myself as a full time nomader, but Iâd love to have a camper van to travel in. Someday maybe!
I do hope your dreams come true and you are able to camp when you want! Thanks for watching đâ€đ
Love that you made it yours.
Makes it homey
Hi AnnâŁïžâŁïžâŁïžThanks for watching and I am glad you like Fannie Mae â€
Absolutely fabulous van! It is beautiful, inside and out, just like her owner!
Thank you so much
Awww, thank you â€đâ€
đ„čđ„č I love her sweet voice and personality. Definitely gonna go give her a followâ€
Thank you so much for watching đâ€đ
Very cool, keep on vaningđ
Hey sistah vanner đđđ You and Les have a big special place in bringing Fannie Mae to lifeđ I will always be greatfulâ€đ†See you in September â€
I love your home and your upbeat personality. Way to live your best life. Iâm a nurse too and admire your courage and commitment to live the life thatâs best for YOU. Safe travels â€
Thank you and Happy Nurses week! â€đ
This is my kind of van. Her van looks like a Home and so comfortable
Thankđđ I love my lil home on Wheels đđđ
I need my paints, inks, crayons, fabric, embellishments, threads, and books, my Bibles, and my folders lol.... So I would look like a travelling art store... In fact when I did have a van that's what I looked like... But I was happy.
And being happy is truly what matters †Thanks for watching â€đ
Thank you for helping my brothers and sisters!đ«Ąđ«”đșđž
Thank you for watching đâ€
Lovely van. Iâm working at the Providence VA⊠also a nurse. Small world
That's awesome!! Happy Nurses week đ†Thanks for watching đ
Wow, you had such an attentive builder. What a gem!
One can never have too many tee shirts đ đ. In fact, the more tee shirts the merrier.
Hahah.. I know but since losing so much weight they are way to big!! Thanks for watching đâ€
Beautiful van, Beautiful life!! I love the lotus light and the crystals, dreamcatcher, singing bowl. Jonnie made the most beautiful, practical build and you just energetically Lit It Up from the whole Universe!đđđđđ I see you in the comments on Jonnie's and Annette's. NIce to see You in moving pix! Take good care and "Ease on Down the Road"đđ€
Thanks â„ïž See you down the road â€đ
Saw your Marine Mom sign!! Just got the sign this weekend for Mothers Day. So crazy Happy Belated Mothers Day đș You deserve the best that life has to offer.
Semper Fi, Momâ€đ€đđșđžđșđž Thanks for watching đ
So cute! She's living the life!
Thank you for watching. I am very blessed to live this nomad lifestyle đâ€đ
Love itâïž! Sheâs living my dream! So happy for her. Great build đđđ
thank you so much
I hope your dream comes true for youđ Thanks for watching â€
The best van builder out there đ @JonniesJourney. She does amazing work â€
Thank you so very much
Aww, you know it Monađ Thanks for stopping by â€
Great tour Gracie. Hope to see you in September.
Hi Debbie đđThank you for watching and can't wait to see you in September đâ€đ
You're doing so good! I love your Van!! I'm 66 and starting over.trying to make my van livable. Can't stand full in it but something to start withđđ
Have you seen Bob Wells videos on no build vans??? Very practical đ know you will make it just the way you need it to beâ€â€â€
@@GracieandJacqsAdventures yes I'm watching him.got bunch vedios to go.i saw he said something on address thing....thank you for saying that.im trying hard to fix it upđ
OMG Congratulations đđ„°Gracie/Jonnie are very good friends of mine Jonnieâs Journey at Midwest Van Builders not only builds custom vans with an extreme amount attention to detail but she makes dreams come true which is obviously noticeable Gracie is exploding with delight with her beautiful Van biggest of hugs ladiesđ„°đ€â€ïžđ„đđ
Hi MarkđđŸđ Aww, thank you for all the kind words! Jonnie definitely made my van dreams come trueđ See you in September, buddyâ€
Love her van, and her spirit!! đ
Thank you for watching đâ€
Love Gracieâs van!!!!â€
Thank you for showing it , it is a Beautiful van build .
Thanks for watching đâ€
Thank you Jane
Go baby go!â€
đ Thanks for watching đ
Gracie I love your van build you have a beautiful home for your dog and you and such a beautiful shepherd he is you are definitely living my dream , I admire that you are doing this , I wish you all the best .
Jacq and I thank you so much đâ€đŸđ
I love everything about this van!!!! The colors are perfect. I was trying to think of a way to put stained glass in my van and that is a perfect idea!!
I am so glad you like my decor đ Make sure to send me a picture of how you include stain glass in your biild!â€đ
Thank you so much
Lovely looking van.
Thank you đâ€đ
Love your van so pretty â€
Thank you and ty for watching â€đâ€
Love seeing Gracie enjoying that beautiful build by Jonnie at Midwest Van Builders in MissouriâŁïžâŁïžâŁïž
Thank you so much Darcy
Hi Darcy †Thanks for watching and see you in September đâ€
Gracie, I love your color usage. Your van is so warm and gives off good vibes. đ
very impressive! she's living her best life -- enviable plus love her travel companion
Thank you.. I love my lifeâ€â€â€
Sweet Van đ!
Happy Trails đ.
JO JO IN VT đ
Hi JO JOđ Thanks for watching â€đâ€
Hi, I'm retiring soon and looking at different ways to travel. Thanks for showing yours off. It's beautiful!
Congrats on your retirement đ Thanks for watching â€
Very inspirational. So many great ideas I thought of because of your tour. Keep up the great work.
Thank you so much
Right on!!! Make sure to show us your build when you're doneđâ€
I truly love your home. so homely and full of love! how I wish I could see life through your eyes and not be scared too fly!!!xxxxxx
Thank you so much.. I have rarely had any moments of being scared. Taking that first step was the hardest but once I started there was no turning back and I love my freedom. I hope you will find your joy and, flyđâ€đ
Oh! I got to tour her van at the Womenâs RTR in January. Couldnât believe how beautiful it was. Safe travels!
Awww, ty and thanks for watching đâ€đ
So amazed & proud of you Gracie! Living your best life, & you look amazing & happy. Iâve missed you and its great to see you again. Good for you woman - what an inspiration â€â€stephanie 9D
Stephanie â€â€â€ omgosh, what a surprise đ I am going to be in the area at the end of June, actually staying at Barton campground for 14 days. Oh girl, we have got to get together đđđ Ask Miguel for my contact info!!! Thanks for watching.. hugsâ€đâ€
My favorite van builds incorporate color and she has a beautiful balance of soft tone wood and color.
Thank you. It all came together so naturally and my builder had lots of great ideas as well. đâ€đ
Absolute beautiful dog!
Thanks!! He is a wonderful boyđđŸâŁïž
Wonderful tour of Gracieâs cool van! Jonnie did a fantastic job customizing it too! â€â€â€
Thank you so much guys
Thanks Michael and Grace đ†Jonnie did a fabulous job of building out, Fannie Mae đâ€
Love her!!! Love the energy, the van - living life as a wonderful adventure - love her philosophy
I was so honored to be a part of making this dream come true.
Thank you so muchđ I truly am living my best life and I simply love my vanâ€đâ€
Very nice! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for watching đ đ â€ïž
Love your home!
Thank you đ I love traveling and living in herâŁïžđŸ
This lady has a great attitude. Happy Travels!
Thank you, and thanks for watching đâ€đ
I am turning 69. Also a nurse. Still trying to completely retire. Alo VNA/HOSPICE. I know I am not able to care for my home and land, on my own the way it deserves and also live a god rest of my life. Letting go is so difficult, yet I have an overwhelming desire to do as you have done. You are an inspiration to me. Thank you for sharing
Thank you so much for caring for those who are in hospice. It really takes a special person to do that type of nursing and I was not one of them. It does seem overwhelming to let go of your land, home and all the things we collected over the years but trust me, what a weight off my shoulders when I did and I have not looked back!!! I hope you are able to travel and enjoy your freedom đâ€đ
Hello my beautiful friend Gracie đ€ I can't wait to see you again at Jonnie's meetup. I miss you and Jaqc đ€đ©”đ
Hey lady, can't wait for the meet-up as well.
Hi Crystal đđđ Jacq and I can't wait to see you toođ. Thanks for stopping by my friend â€đ
Dear Gracie, you smile says it all and makes my eyes water xoxooxoxox â€â€â€â€â€â€â€â€â€â€â€â€â€â€â€â€â€â€â€â€â€â€â€â€â€
Awwww, thank you đđđ
Cool set-up and even cooler ladyâ€
Thank you so much for watching đâ€đ
Beautifully designed.
Thank youâ€â€â€
Gorgeous van đ love đ the colours đŁ especially the stained glass window in the ceiling thatâs my kind of van đ
Thank you, and thanks for watching đâ€đ
What an inspiration!
Thanks for watching âŁïž
Great van and a great build!!!
Thank you friend
Thank you†and thanks for watching đ
I really enjoy watching your videos for the many different types
of camper van tiny houses on wheels and this one is another
awesome tiny home on wheels Thank You.đșđČđđđșđČ
Thank you for watchingđ
Totally love this super cozy and cute
Thanks and thanks for watching â€đâ€
This is the best van build i have seen
Beautiful.
Thank you
Thanks and thanks for watching đ
Only made 32 years in nursing, I couldn't take it anymore. It was killing me, literally. I chose to be poor but regained my health.đ
32 years of nursing is amazing â€â€â€ ty for watching đđ
Beautiful van!! I'm stuck in my no build minivan, maybe 1 day I can afford a van like this. Gorgeous!â€
Ty so much đ
This was a great tour, Gracie. Love seeing how happy you are and you know, Iâm counting down for the O24 meetup.
Hi Annette đđđ Can't wait to see you at O'24 đđđThanks for watching â€
Well done you two.from England.
Thanks for watching đâ€
I think this is about the best van build I've seen! I love the way your bed has its own cozy nook. You got yourself another subscriber and I look forward to following your adventures!
Love all the color and unique- ness!
TYđđ and thanks for watching â€
Happy travels :)
Thank you đ
Thanks â„ïž
I enjoyed this. I love tiny house tours! I could totally live in one. â€
Thank you for watching and I hope your dream of tiny home living comes trueâ€đâ€
I donât think Iâve ever seen so many drawers in a van. :)
I love the drawers!!! They are deep and very practical đ Thanks for watching â€â€â€
Live your best life!
Yes!!! Thank you for watching â€đâ€
one of the nicest luv-in vans ever seen .
Ohh, I love that!! Luv in vans!!! Thanks for watching â€đâ€
This is me toođđđđ
Right onđ Thanks for watching â€
HI Gracie! Thank you, Tiny Home Tours! Love, love, love her van .... and her beautiful dog! I really enjoyed hearing a little about her background, because mine is similar (long career in health care - nursing and occupational therapy). Gracie and I have connected through chats online, and I am so happy to see this tour of her wonderful van set-up. Her spirit is inspiring, and her van is not only functional, but also artistic and fun! I love getting out and about in my own (much more humble) minivan camper, so I can also relate to her love of freedom and adventure! Thanks for the video!
Hi Nanciâ€đ I hope that we can meet up next winter either in Quartzsite (Jonnie Wil be there) or when I come through California in April of next year!!! Thanks for all the kind words and I hope we can meet up in January đâ€đ
She is awesome n cute build
Thanks for watching đâ€
Thank you
I love this build! the stained glass is beautiful, someday I hope to have a van, my only thing is I would want the shower. We can all dream!
Dreams do come trueâ€đđ Thanks for watching đ
Sweet lady, sweet life
Thanks for watching đâ€
Absolutely đŻ love đ your van đ & your fur baby too
Jacq is just the best!! Thanks for watching đâ€đŸđđŸ
Hello Gracie đStill amazed with your build! See you in 30 days...SO EXCITED!!!
Hi Sarah!! I'm headed up to Idaho city đ.. can't wait to see you at the O'24 meetup đâ€đ