Solo Female Self Built Ford Transit Van Tour (IT HAS EVERYTHING)
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She lives in this 2018 long wheel base Ford Transit Full time.
Has a full time job and built this van her self!
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Kudos to the interviewer who understands when you have a smart articulate creative and focused person in front of the lens, just let them demonstrate their intellect. 👍👍
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It's wonderful to hear of a pharmacist living the van life! I'm also so impressed that you're keeping yourself safe in these times! Way to go!
This is the closest build to what I would want in a van that I have seen! This is brilliant!
Totally one of the best van builds I've ever seen.
She did great!!
I think so too, Paul. I think Isaac did a great job of filming as well. I think one of my favorites he has done.
@@peaceoutlisar9500 Lisa, I have no doubts about the filming when Isaac does a tour of someone's builds. His filming and photography is AWESOME.
@@paulhoneyman6923 agreed. They just get better and better on touring busses and vans.
Thank you so much! ☺️
Nice job. .Because it's also your transportation the "remodel" costs practically pays for itself after ~2 years. (After ~4 years break even or better on what rent/transportation would have been.) Can't go wrong. Even if changing your mind after saving money ... you still have an RV type vehicle to travel & vacation in. And, PAID for. Plus super fancy on the inside. Love your color pallette. Very beautiful.
I have a Class B but if I EVER decide to build then yours is now me biggest inspiration. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
What a mega design / build! She's clearly a rockstar builder. I'm floored. Wow.
Wow thank you so much! 💙
Considering there are no windows and stealth, it is a Wow build for sure. That pantry is incredible! I also love the mirrors on the sliding van door and the outside sitting area. It's pretty incredible what Lauren has does, love it!
I seen windows?
Ya know, I’ve been admiring this beautiful Van and never even noticed the lack of windows! There’s the back windows but still! I hope She gets on YT soon! She looks a lot like a younger me lol 😂 I’m 60!
Great build but l need to see the outside world. And more air circulation. Pantry is amazing.
It certainly wasn't surprising to hear that she was a pharmacist seeing as how well-spoken and very smart she presents herself that was a very good video just because of how well she talked about everything that she did I'm certain that if that woman had her own channel she would be super successful
Nope...disagree. All the uptalk makes her sound silly, annoying and a lot less intelligent.
@@twohandsandaradio thankfully that's your opinion not mine
Ahh! Lauren this is GORGEOUS! I’m totally stealing your ceiling ideas for my van! I have been going crazy watching videos to figure out the ceiling, I wanted it magnetic but pretty, lightweight with an A/C and a boat hatch! I hope you don’t mind I’m taking these for my rig! ❤
Amazing woman, amazing van. The design is spacious and elegant. This is the first time I've seen van life being used in conjunction with a career, as an actual viable alternative to renting/ owning! I assumed that she was a rock climber until I saw her nails! 😆 I truly appreciated her openness about Crohns. Best wishes for continued vanlife happiness!
Really? Seems like every other van lifer is a photographer or does some kind of work from the road.
@@nyccollinI think he means having a normal job that you have to go to and not be able to work remote
I appreciated this van build because I am a full time van lifer with a career working in the corporate office for a major company and my goal is to have a van like this. I’m doing ok with my van but I can’t cook like I want to. I eat out too much now and spend too much money on fast food. I can’t wait to get me a bigger vehicle and do something similar to what she did
I don't see the point living in a van and having a normal job. $60.000 would have paid the rent for decades. Or the mortgage. Just a thought.
@@Paul-uw5hhWell not in South California. $60000 will last her two years top. She owned her home and when in Vacation can go anywhere and still at home.
She did a great job on her build. It has everything she needs. Thanks for the video Isaac.
Thank you for watching! She did amazing!!
Thank you! 😊
Brilliant van conversion. One of the best I’ve seen! Particularly love the pull out garage table and benches. Beautifully designed, all of it. 😊
Wow!!! What a beauty!!! Stella & Lauren!! Great interview, I love how she let us in on all the ways she saved $, how she's living her best life even with her health condition. ....just loved everything about this girl and her van!!
I'm nicely surprised at how great it is inside without windows - I imagined it would be claustrophobic but the colour & design & mirrors give it a great feel. The plus side is also feeling secure when you close down & lock up at night. Good job 👍
Finally someone else had the idea of extending the bed on the counter! That is exactly why I've always wanted an elevated seating area to convert because you can get a huge bed without compromising space. Love it!
Beautiful build - bless her heart!! ❤ Crohns Disease is no joke...had a co-worker who died from it. Will keep her in my 🙏
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Thank you so much! 💙
Oh, I didn't know that could be fatal. I'm sorry about your coworker. 💔
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Pretty, practical and a great feeling of spaciousness. The pressed tin ceiling is a brilliant touch. Congratulations on a fantastic build.
Thank you so much! 💙
@@StellatheVan I'm really impressed with the thought put into the build. Just brilliant choices made on every detail. The thought behind the power system is engineer quality! My FAVORITE van build, hands down! Best wishes on your future happiness!!! If the van is any indicator...good Lord, your gonna ROCK!!!
2012: I was a 21 yr old living in a New Van. Saving up Money for Business Ideas $$$ People called me Homeless and a Creep 😢 2022: Attractive Girls living in Vans They call them “Influencers & Entrepreneurs” 😂 Never too late to jump on the train. Follow your dreams and Work to Live Don’t Live to Work. This Build was awesome .
Great build, appreciated the thought to detail; also appreciated Lauren’s candor and openness about her life. I’m a retired pharmacist, and love that a full time van dweller can do so with a professional career
I absolutely love this van build. Out of all the van tours I’ve ever watched this is probably my favorite!!
What an impressive lady. Will definitely check her out further. This is how a lot of young people will need to approach life going forward. She has very low expenses with a high paying job. She’ll have her student loans paid off in no time, and by the time she is tired of the van life she will have a nice amount of money saved up with no debt.
She is phenomenal! Such a creative and passion driven soul! It takes a lot of work to materialize one's dream of a desired life inspite of medical problems, yet she did it for herself by herself with her creativity and hard work. Everyone should support individuals like her trying to make it, she is not just a dreamer but a doer. That takes a lot of balls and real grit.
You’ve utilized more space then some tiny homes I’ve seen! Beautiful and so well thought out! Best van by far!
She is beautiful, lady and her home is absolutely gorgeous. OMG love everything but the back picnic area she built is fantastic. She has so much in such a small area. Love the ceiling too.
She did amazing!
Wow thank you so much! 💙
I hope you don't mind I added this video to my play list, this is the BEST VAN EVER, very well thought out design in every way. I will need to see it as many times. Thank you
I like the U shape table/couch ! Such good ideas she had! Awesome, love the tin ceiling, closet,bath, sliding door with mirror, the pantry door, & the the boat hatch window on ceiling, love that!👍✌️
Love this build!💗
She did amazing babe!
Wow! Beautiful van, what a great job done by this young lady. Her planning and attention to detail really show in this van tour video. Happy and safe travels
She did great!!
Wow thank you so much! 💙
@@StellatheVan super stylish build. Looks amazing. Very high level of finish. I really like bigger bed idea, the outside seating, that fabulous full kitchen, and the rotating chair. Great ideas.
Lauren....Very clean design. Love how you thought outside the box with tin ceiling and pull out seating and table out the garage area. The whole van is lovely and functional. Lauren you hit this out of the park!!
Impressed with the thin hot plate you can tuck away in drawer❤
Phenomenal build!!! I love every feature! The sliding door on the side is genius, and the bed-raised dinette with drawers under is brilliant. And that ceiling!! It's the most beautiful one I've ever seen. Safe travels 😄
This is the closest build that I believe would completely suit me.. that I’ve ever seen! Awesome job!
This is the only one I would like to have. It looks like small apartment. She has done it all. I love the garage table and seats. Beautifully done.
Thank you for the wonderful tour, Loren, your van is fantastic. You did a great job on stella!
Wow that is probably one of the nicest and organised van builds I have seen, so well thought out, love the reflective tin ceiling.
Wow thank you so much! 💙
This one is perfect and exactly how i wanted mine but didnt know how to execute so now im more confident to start 🥺🥰 thanks lauren!!
Thank you so much! 💙 so happy to hear that!
I find that installing quality materials internally helps with long term durability. It takes time to learn what these are, it takes discernment. There are manufacturers that want you to use their products that don’t function well and don’t fit well or last, then you have to keep coming back to them with the problems you encounter with regular use. I am talking about ibd and colitis. Good luck to everyone with their new build.
Awesome van tour, especially from a single female perspective. Very encouraging!
Beautiful plus an excellent lay out and build! Definitely took notes! 👏🙂
Wow... Practically perfect! 😍 I love almost everything about it including the color scheme (which doesn't happen often) so I am extremely impressed that it's a DIY build. That was a great tour, thanks for sharing. You've earned a sub! 👍
Just NOW seeing this build video…. She has done a wonderful job on here little stealth mobile house 🖖🏻
An intelligent, tall, slim girl builds unbelievable home on wheels!!!❤❤❤ We didn't have these when I was young. 🌹🍀🙏🏻👍🏻🌟
Great job, lovely van and what an accomplishment! and she is great, not letting any health issues stop her from doing what she wants to do - Lauren gave great advice as well. Loved this one thanks.
Ty Isaac and Lauren for giving us a tour. Your van is beautiful great job on the layout. ✌️
The pantry!!! The pantry!!!! Smart girl!
I'm impressed with her design and layout, plus the use of space. She has a great spirit. This is definitely a thumbs up for the video and a great tour. 👍
QAND THE VAN IS BITCHIN TOO
Great video. Nice to see a van lifer who works full time with life's problems. I'm a full time travel therapist licensed in more than one state. That info at the end helped me and I'm sure others with a med condition who want to van life but are hesitant because if it. This has helped me to make the decision to go for it. Stay great and Thank you.
Really cool how much thought and planning went into this Van build. It's very aesthetically pleasing and functional.
Beautiful van! The tin ceiling is what I am planning to use in my build as well! Seeing this confirms it for me!
Thank you so much! I absolutely fell in love with the tin ceiling when I put it in, so happy you like it too! 💙
Truly the best I've ever seen so far and I love your explanation and your details that everything you're truly a leader
Hi Lauren how are you doing thanks for sharing video your van is amazing well done 👍😀look forward to your next video take care
This was a great episode. She is very impressive and her build is amazing.
Very well thought out,she has it all going on ‼️Great set up Sis. I love her just do it attitude. Another great video Ike😊❌⭕️❌⭕️❌
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Thank you so much! 💙
I agree with the comments! I've watched close to 100 KZhead vids on these van builds and this is the one I am going to go with! thanks heaps!
I CAN'T BELIEVE SHE SPENT A TOTAL OF JUST $65K WITH VAN INCLUDED.. THAT'S A GREAT DEAL. LOVE THE ENTIRE LAYOUT
Probably the best van I have seen so far. Can truly tell that she planned it and wanted to live there.
I love the ceiling tin and hopefully you’ll consider it for the big bus build. I believe it can answer the lighting problem on videos and photography
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those original tin ceiling tiles are available for sale in a lot at wrecking yards where it is reclaimed off of old buildings they teardown
@@chasgs My house is 120 years old and I have those in several rooms
@@bigmamankc6101 they also make plastic reproductions
Ohhh myyy, Uhhh OK Ok !!! So about the van. Yeah, I really like her build. Love that power systems. She checked all my boxes. Well almost. I'd have a bit more solar but I think she did it right and can add to it I bet. That table and bed combo made great sense too as well as drawers instead of lift up cushions and such. The fact she said and built it "stealthy" is fantastic too. I prefer stealthy.
Wow thank you so much! I get that a lot about the solar, but with my alternator I find I don’t need much, but you’re right I do have room to add more! And stealthy is the best, no one ever knows! Feels much more comfortable living in full time 🙌🏻
That garage space is brilliant! Love the design and the color scheme. Great job on the build! 😊💙🖤✨
Wow one of the BEST van design I’ve seen so far. Well done! So comfy looking
What an amazing build. This is the first time I’m stumped on what would I change. It’s perfect for what I’m looking for
I love so many things you've done in your build! Especially the colors! One of my favorite videos so far. You fit so much in and you were smart with money saving ideas. Thanks for sharing. You've inspired me! 😊🏆
Brilliant use of space and great van. Lauren is lovely and with her challenges is still so positive x love it 💕
Wow! One of the best I've seen builds, inside and outside. 🎊🎉🙀
Yeah she did great!!
Thank you so much! 💙
@@StellatheVan Have any van build vid's ?
Thank you for sharing about your Crohn’s disease, it really can limit how people live their lives and it looks like you’ve found a work around. Beautiful build!
This is definitely the best van build I’ve seen that’s actually built the way I want it.
I know they’re fine but I would be so nervous to sit on the outside drawer benches lol Also wanted to add, Lauren you are super sweet thanks for sharing your awesome van.
I love the color scheme and the ceiling. Never seen a similar build. So pretty and unique
@jessicahickey4527 hola 👋
I watch a lot of these van conversion channels yours by far are some of the most innovative ideas I’ve seen. The layout is wonderful, the bed is the perfect height because I don’t want to be squashed to get in or out, the storage spaces are wonderful. Good job and a happy van life future with Stella!
Wow! A fantastic build! One of the best I’ve seen! Congratulations on your amazing, beautiful and functional build!!!
Seen a lot of van builds on videos... yours is really the first I've seen that feels like a home... instead of just a van they live in. You thought of a lot of really nice little details. Love the swivel chair and desk idea.
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Goodness. Yeah, it’s a great build but your filming is amazing. Love to you, Jaylene, and sweet baby💙💞
Thanks yo! She crushed it
Very smart build. Watching so many van conversions, this one stands out as one of the most impressive designs. Well thought out.
Wonderful layout! Great storage and an open feel. Love the pullout picnic area. Subscribed.
Love the beautiful tin ceiling. This van was really a lovely setup. The kitchen is great! Nice home!
She did a good job
Thank you so much! 💙
Lauren and Stella the van are stunning!
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Thank you! 💙
This is beautiful! I absolutely love the colors and use of different materials. So smartly designed as well.
We have that same blue tile in our bathroom on our bus. It's so so nice
Outstanding build; Gotta give it to this young lady.👈😎👍
Thank you so much! 💙
Wow she did a fantastic job building her van.Great video Issac as always🤗❤🙏
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Thank you! 😊
Awesome job! Thank you for sharing your build with us.
The most beautiful van I’ve seen!
Wow she’s beautiful, smart, a professional and handy?! Get it girl!
Good for you!!!❤️ You did a great job...how cool Love Georgia 🎶
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Thank you so much!
Wow… this is absolutely one of the best van builds I’ve seen!
Lauren, this is a gorgeous build! It is so clean and well thought out. Thanks for the tour Isaac.
I was blown away by this build. Very good vid Isaac.
She did great!!
Thank you so much! 😊
Wow Lauren, One of the best thought-out van builds I’ve ever seen and way better than many professional van builders. And the way you combine van living with your pharmacy career. Super impressive. Go girl! 👏👏👏👏
Thanks for sharing your home Loren. It’s spectacular! Wishing you all the best in life! Greetings from the PNW.
I enjoyed your video so much and I love your van!!! You did a great job!!
Love this video saving it to my list. Her layout is about 85% of the layout plan I have for my van build. Not to many u shape Van builds out there. That was one of the things I was looking forward to in a build you were thinking about for a short bus before your situation changed. Thanks for sharing this video. Hope your having a good day!
Thank you for watching
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@@isaacturnerit your welcome!❤️
Beautiful. Well organized. Thrifty. Efficient. Wow! Everything you need is here.
What a beautiful job you did. Stay well, safe and safe travels!
One of the most efficient creative and aesthetically pleasing builds I've seen so far, 👌i love your van, i am inspired by your story. Live every day & thanks for sharing.
Very awesome build! 🔟/🔟. Like a little studio apartment. ✅ Everything you could ever need in those few feet. ✴ Thank you Laura. Great video Isaac! 💫👍🚐 ☮ ☯️ 👋 💚
She did great!!
Thank you so much! 💙
This is one of the most beautiful van builds I have seen.
Very nice! Very smart that she did the pantry by items she used.
Fantastic design elements Lauren is wise beyond her years and the epitome of living your best life!