74 years young. Have been living full time since December 2017 in my 2018 Winnebago Travato. Two thumbs up. My disabled cat and I can do whatever and go wherever we want. Anytime.

Absolutely YES! We sold our home & cars 9 months ago & moved into a 24’ class B Van. We’ve been traveling the entire time & absolutely love it. 💕💗

Kara has a very unproblematic energy about her. Love her vibe!

Good for you! You’re figuring it out a lot sooner than I did. 64 and finally getting starting .

Super impressed with these solo van dwelling ladies ! Smart, skilled, confidant , Much respect !!

Kara, I really like your thought process. Getting outside your "comfort zone" makes a person more "street smart" -- more competent, aware, practical, intuitive, conscious -- and because it makes a person more alert this ironically can translate to being safer when you are feeling your way through "sticky" situations. Feeling emotionally safer in say a locked house or apartment is not necessarily being safer. The difference between a smart person and a dumb person is a smart person knows how dumb she is and a dumb person does not. Getting outside your comfort zone can make you more careful and humble, more aware of your abilities and limits. You are a better judge of what you can and cannot do.... On your van, I really like the elegant simplicity of your design -- a lot. You have helped me think my design through. Thank you for sharing. Really like your refrigerator, the best I have seen. The only thing I would do differently is: use a diesel heater, and add a side of cabinet flip up kitchen work space, and I would also have a pull out cassette toilet hiding under the bed. Also I plan to build a recirculating shower with a propane on demand water heater with a wrap around shower curtain (ie the shower does not have to be a dedicated area, but can be in a hall way, or remove the table, and use the space where the table was for the shower). The water will be recirculated, pumped through a filter and reheated. I will be able to take a 30 minute hot shower but only use a gallon of water. And I can reuse that gallon of water three or four times before replacing it. It is really cool. Thank you.

Just love this young woman and all young women who live their dream. Also with their 4-legged friends who could be lonely. You go girl

Loved how detailed she was, and pointing out what she would change next time. Lovely home for her and nice to see a good work station

It's not a matter of being out of your comfort zone, it's about being safe. It's a mad world out there. Very nicely built. I would reposition a few things to fit a tiny bathroom ( shower/toilet )

Yes, I think I could definitely live a nomadic life style. I am 61, getting ready to semi retire and hit the road part time. I can't wait, thank you sooooo much for your videos!!

I love the fact that she uses the dog to keep her feet warm lol, great idea!

Strong, independent, down-to-earth, living her best life. Much respect!

This lady seems to be very handy & independent. Top marks for her.

I worked as a door to door seller some years ago and I used to live in a car (a small Fiat Uno). I traveled a lot, everyday in a new city all across the country and used to be 45 days in the road and 7 in home and then go out again. The backseat was transformed in a bed, I had some kitchen utensils but not a proper kitchen or refrigerator and had a 10" screen connected to the DVD/stereo system I had installed in the car. The problem with this style of life to me is just one: not being able to properly clean yourself with a decent shower - especially after bathroom time. I used to shower in gas stations but here in Brasil it's really hard to find a clean one and it's not the same as having your own clean bathroom. The rest is totally acceptable.

I traveled for about 6 years hopping from community to community helping out as I went. Now I'd rather settle down somewhere. So I don't want to be a nomad anymore, but I'd love to live tiny. I'm currently looking for land near friends, family and work that I can legally live year round in a tiny or small house. Side Note: Jenna you look stunning!

I don’t normally comment but she did such a great job and of course I love your dog

Love this, LOVE her sense of humor and her laid-back demeanor. And to answer the question, I could definitely live this way!

I was houseless for several years. I lived in a Jeep Grand Cherokee. I could easily go back to be houseless again.

I wish she had gone over what she chose for her bathroom/shower options

I like the fridge she chose, it’s very easy to get your items out

I’ve given a lot of thought to van or tiny home living. I could absolutely do it. The idea of downsizing and getting rid of so much unnecessary things that tie us down, is so appealing to me.

What an incredibly well-spoken, intelligent woman. I loved hearing Kara talk about her story and wow did she have every detail memorized. A great tour/interview indeed. The drone shots always get me - so cinematic. Tiny House Big Journey creates the most personable and beautiful tiny home tours. Lots of love to Jenna and the THBJ team!

Love the paper towel alternative! To anyone taking out the bulkhead, I would advise to at least watch a camper van crash video before. If something hits or you do, those overhead cabinets fly towards the cabin. My thinking: 1)Store heavy/solid items low 2) instead of wooden overhead cabinets put fabric ones and use for clothes. For added lower body protection one can consider leaving parts of the lower bulkhead in.

Kara your total vibe is so chill and laid back and I love it! Many years ago, back after I graduated from college I did alot of what I called "roaming the country" trying to sort of find myself and figure out what my path in life would be and I totally LOVED it!! Just the absolute freedom of it was amazing.....Then "real life" stepped in and I had to become a real adult with a 40-60 hr work week, living for the weekends to enjoy and I always said that I would go back out on the road, but never did 😭😭 How I want to do bad, just don't know if I'm too old now at 58??? Van on!

I think van life is fascinating & admire those who do it full time especially the over 50 crowd. I also enjoy the tiny home tours. I am happy in my town house so so would not do either at this time in my life. Enjoy your tours Jenna ♥️🌹

Love the new hairstyle, Jenna! ♥

LOVE the etsy "paper" towel racks! Genius way to have the convenience but not the waste.

the friggin PAPER TOWEL THING IS GENIUS, this whole video is genius i love it. but the paper towel thing really gets me 🤣

what an amazing woman. thank you for sharing this with all of us! that was just the push i needed for starting my dream of moving into a van.

I would have loved to try it back in the day. Not sure I could do it now. I sure do admire those who go for it!

It looks glamorous but nights are scarey, every sound you hear keeps you on alert as there are SO many crazies living off grid.

Hi there from Holland. I live in a gipsy wagon, tiny house by myself. Never are afraid... enjoying the dessins being in nature... I totally understand.... I am 71 en my life started 3.5 years ago!! Have fun, stay safe. Beautifull strong dog💕

SUGGESTIONS FOR TINY HOUSE TOURS people -- please provide the full name and web info for the people you feature, so we can follow up on their journey (Facebook, Instagram link, website, etc.) I've enjoyed watching many diverse tiny home dwellers thanks to your channel!

Great build, Kara. Thanks for mentioning what you would change. Sedona isn't on as many bucket lists as the Grand Canyon but it should be.

I love how light hearted she is. Very nice build 😊👍

One of my top 5 fav van walk through so far. This was awesome

Like the fridge, and the bed, with the easy reach to your warm stuff if it gets chilly. Also love the window shades! ...and your dog❣️

Bronco is so cute! I have a red nose just like him. I call them "privileged pits"🥰❤😊

Yes, I could do this and I hope to one day. Thanks for sharing Jenna and congratulations on the new baby girl and the house remodel

Wow.... love the build and her Attitude!!! Totally understand - corporate guy and single dad now - and while I do live a great life (being a dad, theater, crafting, wood working etc) I love camping and nomad life. Once kiddo heads to college will be embracing the solo van lifestyle - and the build and living philosophy she has is incredible. Oh and yeah - my wifi hotspot - fbi surveillance van! Great video and van build!

so impressive to see someone who has built out their van themselves! Well thought out van. Great video! (thanks for giving your height. So many don't and all they say is "There's tons of room"(yeah, if you're 5'-4")

I love what you've done with this Van. It's beautiful. I wish I would have thought of doing something like this when I was younger and in better health. However I am definitely thinking about building myself something like this. Either a van or short bus. Thanks for sharing your van life. Enjoy being free from corporate life...

Great video. Honesty is a very appealing trait , and her self awareness is really good to see. Well done ❤️

wow she did such an awesome job on her build. It's perfect and exactly like the idea I have in mind!

Do what you want. Never look back. Be safe and be happy! Best Wishes Always! 👍😊👍 Suggestion: find a piece of wood (countertop) and put some hooks on it to “hook” it onto the countertop next to your stove top. Then when done, unhook it and put it away. Then the heater won’t be disturbed. I hope I explained that right. LOL 😂

Hilarious! Mine is Surveillance Van 69! Like your sense of humor 👍 your van looks very homey and well suited to you.

Good for you!!! Keep Smiling!!! Thanks For Sharing!!!

Thanks for the tour. There are a lot of good ideas in the van. I especially like the big window right next to the work area so you can take in the views while you're working. I watch a lot of van videos and I think this is the first where someone did this.

I have lived in my van for 2 and 1/2 years I love it. This past February I bought a 6 by 12 cargo trailer and converted it into a tiny house. I will be traveling in it from now on..

It's a beautiful home. I was thinking that when she gets around to replacing that kitchen counter, it would be a good time to make some kind of slide out addition on the end of the counter...maybe similar to the draw slides. Anyway, very impressive young woman. And another great video.

Love it! Everything is upgraded and clean

Your life looks so lively! loved watching this! I also felt so much love that was involved in the making of this van. :) The VIEW from your roof top!!!

I can see that you love your van life and changing your life office around. Curious as to why no one asked about her bathroom situation?

One of my favorite van conversions. If I was traveling alone, I would always have a big dog with me. Idk how, but they hear and sense things when I had no clue something or someone was outside.

I love this van!! Great queen bed, the table and swivel seats!! You being fearless gives me hope to get out of my comfort zone!!

That van is beautiful, and the colours so calming.

Yes, refitting a 1981 Lazy Daze Class C right now, 46000 original miles.

What about the toilet & shower?

Many smart solutions in the van. Love the fridge/freezer and the reusable paper towels

Awesome video, and Kara is so 'just figure it out minded' and entertaining and charming, congratulations Kara. I smiled the whole way through. Thanks

Love her "un"paper towels.

Her dog looks so happy. I can understand why she doesn't have a shower but toilet is a necessity. BTW, her van is beautiful and perfect for her.

Life seems so free this way, love hearing the stories as well. It's giving some ideas.

I'll be honest, it looks AMAZING from my comfortable chair in my comfortable house with electricity, water, and heat system!

Beautiful & functional home on wheels! Love her confidence & positive message! I left the corporate world too because everyone just wished for the weekend.

I love this but I’m wondering do you have a toilet or shower? That would be difficult for me.

Well done Kara, you're a strong and brave soul. Love your van❤️🙏

There is no way I could live a nomadic lifestyle!! I totally admire the people who do enjoy it!

No potty or shower? Or did I miss that? Very nice build.

I'd really love to know what she does for a bathroom/shower. It's a pretty important thing to consider and I'd love for that to be included in videos about van life. Especially considering the pandemic and it's getting bad again so gyms may be closed and not as readily available.

I love this van. You go girl! Stay safe & Live Life 🌷

Planning for the transition to Van Life....great ideas...Thank you!!

Stevie Wonder wrote a song called "I Wish" this video makes me want to believe I can do this......but I don't have the kind of money to have this type of luxury you are an amazing person and I wish I could follow you in my Mini Cooper. Peace and Love to you

Really nice build. What do you do for bathroom and showers?

Super impressed!.. I love how put together the interior of the van.. Her's is the neatest and most organized van i saw by far.. God bless u!

And the cracker lady magnet is a very fun idea. Wonderful home full of neat features.

I like how she's proud she built it herself but goes on to tell his how her mum and dad did quite a few things. Girl, it isn't a bad thing using team work.

Where is the bathroom

Awesome van. Cute young lady! Amazing build. Very impressive. Love cloth paper towels!

I just adore you! Your van is super and so organized and comfy. Love your attitude. And I luv your dog!

What I hear is she said I made this myself, people asked me if I had help and she said no.. but then she mentions help from her mom and Dad.... just keep it real... it's okay and wonderful to have support and help from others, especially family!

I don't see too many 40-year-olds, 50-year-olds, or 60-year-olds van living on purpose. I only see videos with cute spandex-clad yoga posing girls and man-bun dudes in skinny jeans & plaid, but how long will they be in their vans five, ten, twenty years from now? This is a serious question, and not poking fun at anyone. Please advise. Also, no matter how well insulated, winters can be brutal no matter where you are. An inside toilet and shower are a must or count me out. Two weeks at Burning man with baby wipes don't cut it.

I absolutely love the booth style seat and table. So many van builds don't have a place to sit and eat / use a laptop.

Another hack I heard 'Bob Wells Cheap RV Living' (the UKposts Yoda of Vanlife) UKposts Channel mention in passing in a video from 2016, is a 4' diameter hoola hoop shower rod mounted above the two back doors. A custom welded one, foldable into quarters. With the shower curtain hung around it. A tankless waterheater mounted inside a 4 - 5" thick wooden insert mounted inside a back door (insert can be thicker than door). The heater sucks water out of two 5 gal portable jugs through a filter and plugs into propane or electric when showering. You put a foldable mat on the ground to keep mud away. No need to have a space wasting wetroom inside. Also, I thought of a handcranking solar roof that hand cranks over 185° (with attached pistons on either side) to angle an entire roof solar panel array of 600 - 1000 watts. Forming an awning over the side doors when fully out. It has a deck underneath to sit on. And another one to sit on on top of the van. But between that uncovered van deck is a framed 1' tall case covering the entire metal roof. Ducts are framed in for fans and a DC Air conditioner (available now). Between the ducts is air/watertight storage and accessible lids for kayacks, climbing gear, etc. The flippable solar roof array can be fairly light if done with protected, encased plastic solar panels. Also you can clean off the panels on the ground. And make an encased solar panel deck on top of the van doubling the wattage to a potential 2 kilowatts. Getting into the ballpark of recharging an electric engine from solar, say if you switched to an electric Ford F150, or Tesla engine by the 2030's.

That's really nice what she did but no toilet or shower is a big no-go for me

I did this by myself. Also, the whole thing is made of cabinets and my dad is a cabinet maker and he made them all. That’s basically by myself 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️

This was very interesting. Lots of nice solutions. Particulaly the drawer fridge caught my attention. Thanks to both of you for sharing these kinds of ideas.

Lovely young lady. I love the unpaper towels! Such a great build.

How does she toilet and shower?

She just did full ROM pull-ups like they’re nothing.

Brilliant van build. Top notch attention to detail while also mindfully managing budgets. I’m a huge fan of van life and truck camper trips. My sister also has so many of the same interests and is in a background like Cara described herself in. I’m excited to share your video with her.

Loved the layout, great ideas for me!!!

When you become a mother, the hair is cut right away, but I like you like this 😊 💚

Me, too ( wishes she had said how she showers and uses toilet), am thinking she has neither in the van, so I personally would hate it!

I love how clean and neat her van is.

love her setting, practical and not too complicated

No, you did not build this yourself(nice job, Dad!)

She says she’s proud that she built the van all on her own, but then starts listing all the drawers, cabinets, woodwork and sewing that her parents did for her. Nothing wrong with help, just be honest about it.

This is the most yum van I’ve seen! It looks so comfy, stylish, and nice and I hope I can get one like this some day😍😍

Brilliant set up! ♡