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VAN TOUR | 5+ YEARS LIVING ON THE ROAD

As of January 2024, I’ve been living on the road full-time for five and a half years as a photographer and filmmaker. First in an SUV, and now this van. Here’s a tour of my current tiny home on wheels after four years of living in it full-time, including a complete rebuild of the lower half after a disastrous water leak that destroyed my original build. Lots of changes in this new build that I’m excited to share! Thanks for being here ♡ Maybe one day I'll see you out on that open road. #VanLife

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Five+ Years on the Road 01:30 Van Life Nightmare: Water Leak & Mold 03:00 Layout Changes, Toe Kick & Camera Gear Drawer 04:10 Maxxair Fan 04:54 Kitchen, Propane Stove, Fridge & Food Organization 06:44 Upgraded Electrical & Solar System 07:54 Composting Toilet 08:33 Sink, Water Storage & Grey Water Tank 09:45 Flooring Re-design 10:50 New Step Up Storage & Maximizing Space: Clothes & Toiletries 12:00 Bigger Bed! My Favorite Update 13:00 Bed to Table Conversion 14:00 Office on Wheels 15:38 Changes to the Back & a Storage Hack 17:54 Shower & Heater 20:00 Cost of Rebuild