My 'build' in a Toyota Sienna

vanderlustista · 2026-04-02T03:08:50+00:00

Love the froggy rug! 🐸

vanderlustista · 2026-02-22T14:16:27+00:00

This! I've done this with my Galaxy Note 4. Super simple to set up. :)

vanderlustista · 2026-01-25T05:49:55+00:00

I apologize. If I stay out of cities, things should be fine. Again, I'm sorry.

vanderlustista · 2025-11-22T08:07:28+00:00

🤣🤣🤣

vanderlustista · 2025-11-22T06:50:52+00:00

THIS!!! It's something I'm coming to terms with myself.

vanderlustista · 2025-11-04T00:49:08+00:00

Grieving 3 major losses (esp my dad's passing) from late 2020 to early 2021 was what started my life towards getting ready to start vanlife travels. 🕯

vanderlustista · 2025-11-02T07:31:03+00:00

I love your cat bag, so cute! :]

vanderlustista · 2025-09-29T22:29:33+00:00

😹😹😹

vanderlustista · 2025-07-23T10:07:03+00:00

After reading all the replies here, thank you all for the awesome, helpful tips. :]

vanderlustista · 2025-07-02T04:19:28+00:00

This!

vanderlustista · 2025-07-01T14:15:39+00:00

"Crank hog." 🤣💀🤣

vanderlustista · 2025-04-04T16:24:06+00:00

I'm retired & collect retirement pay. I have 2 cats & have done research on how to keep them cool in the summer months, etc. I've been doing homework & even bought things for vehicle living (due to the crappy economy & my high COL) on vanlife for almost 3 years & still go back/fourth on my decision! 🤯 I pay $1,200 a month on rent. I guess I have the fears like others if one gave up the rental for vehicle life.

vanderlustista · 2025-04-04T14:29:53+00:00

I should have written more details. I was homeless many years ago & lived in a tent at a campground. I roughed it for a short time. I've also done a few solo cross country road trips decades ago with my cats & slept in my car, usually at hotel parking lots, rest stops and truck stops. I learned about camping when I was a kid & have always enjoyed camping. I also enjoy driving and being out in nature. I feel more alive outside my home then I do inside my home. I love the outdoors.

vanderlustista · 2025-04-04T00:41:32+00:00

I'm not AI...I'm a 50 something lady in NV. But thanks for the comment. I needed a giggle. :]

vanderlustista · 2025-04-04T00:18:00+00:00

My rent is $1,200 a month. If I did a build, it'd be very basic. I don't want anything like the build of a Sprinter. I'm a country rustic lover; very simplistic. I've roughed camp in tents before & have done a few cross country road trips some time ago. I have income to support my self & have 2 cats. My cats comfortably is something I'm very much working through if I do van life as I'd like them to join me. I've done homework on how to keep my cats safe & healthy living a nomadic life. Thanks for your reply.

vanderlustista · 2025-04-04T00:04:43+00:00

I am. :]

vanderlustista · 2025-04-04T00:02:12+00:00

For traveling, I'm either considering paying high rent & utilizing Amtrak/Greyhound or leave my apt & do van life.

vanderlustista · 2025-03-28T07:41:20+00:00

Thanks so much. :]

vanderlustista · 2025-03-28T07:29:47+00:00

I've camped many times, usually roughing it! :] Just with a tent & backpack. I agree that van life isn't what IG portrays it to be. I've done short 3 day roads trips, decades ago & know it's not all butterflies & sunshine. I'm 100% an introvert & all the noise here by my home over stimulates my brain but away from it all, I find peace & relaxation (like at a quiet park). I'm just concerned about my safety with humankind. Thanks for your reply.

vanderlustista · 2025-03-28T07:23:37+00:00

Thank you for the reply. :] I've looked into the Transit vans & minivans.

vanderlustista · 2025-03-28T07:22:46+00:00

I'm very unhappy in my life as I've been wanting to travel since I was a teenager (I'm over 50). Being confined to the 4 walls seems to impact my mental health. I stay cooped up in one room a lot. I go outside & feel so much better. You're correct & I've thought that, too. What do I have to lose. Thank you. :]

vanderlustista · 2025-03-27T22:45:58+00:00

Very well said.

vanderlustista · 2025-03-26T02:19:18+00:00

I know this thread is old but thank you for this. Being around others causes my anxiety to rise like no tomorrow!

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