Loved the van and owner!

Very Nice, I like all the Vans you have shown so far. Very Talented. Wow! To live like that! I have 4 dogs though.

Just love it all! Robyn downunder

Tweeted @gpovanman @Scottymechanic @randyjonesith - She lives n a Fiat! Hopefully not a lemon. #TinyHomes "64-Year-Old Woman Travels Full-Time in This Stunning Camper Van! (Home on the Road #2)" on UKposts ukposts.info/have/v-deo/pF11m4OQeWx9kZc.html

@@christineatkinson3640 I wonder if Incredible Tiny Homes in Tennessee will pursue cutting into this business also, remodeling vehicles. I didn't catch how long she's been in the van. Hopefully she has no robbers and carries a gun.

I thought the same

She's awesome!

I agree 100%

Like the Australian version of Mr. Rogers

I was going to say I want to hang out with her

That’s exactly what I was going to say!

I would love to live there ❤

I said the same to myself, it is the most beautiful and homely van I have ever seen, and if I ever do this I will be copying hers as it was perfect in every way for me.

Plato Bach I feel the same way WOW 🤩

her and me ol g both say the 'i-mac'...love it

I have to agree with you. She is just amazing. Her van is the most beautiful van I have seen by far. I love that she was able to fit a shower in it, too.

#PlatoBack I agree 💯%💙

Lucía Frau Her work is “Amazing”

Smart & Great Advice!! Bring prepared is everything!

Probably the best advice right there.

she also has her own youtube channel with her homestead, Happenstance. i think it's Vancamerawoman.

@@chasingsimpledreams Thanks! I will check that out. ♥

It should for $70,000

@@jakethemuss5678 yeah the expense they put in these mans are outrageous, but I've seen a lot of vans that they put a lot of money into and they just didn't feel like homes they felt like a camper like a really nice camper. To me there's just a difference in the feel, but I hear you man the prices are just outrageous.

That's a fine, LOW price for the utility of permanent residence, and for an artist's income no less. Get a job. This generation is literally children still trading pennies off of an allowance. Treating everything as a luxury instead of a life investment, and are only concerned over what other luxuries they'll miss in the tradeoff. And this lady even boosted domestic labor and signed out of the housing bubble racket. At first I was sad she doesn't appear to have children to fulfill her life, but I reconsidered. The less, the better. All they'll do is pump money into double mortgages again and give banks that sweet collateral to loan MORE.

I want one.💯

Reminds me of a little log cabin on the inside! Love it! 😍😍😍😍

I sense that as well.

I was going to say this...

She has deep stories inside to tell

King Slayer, I think most people have endured something. Everyone has a story to tell. (Clare's* been through... 😊👍)

I don’t think she has been through a lot, that’s the life she chose and she is enjoying it. She is an artist and her life is a piece of art💌

Contentedness = Successful

Absolutely! I'm quite content with my life and have never felt such inner peace as I do now. The secret is to be grateful for every little thing you have. And every single life form that you get to spend quality time with. 💝🌺😎🤘

Being content is not the secret, it's the result of the secret. You can't just easily decide to be content.

@@ArbitraryLifestyle Being content stems from being deep down honestly grateful for every little thing in your life.

@@victoriawilliams2786 i

I agree I thought the same thing. she has a portable log cabin :)

Could one sustain living with someone in a place such as this? I think it'd be awesome if you were on really good terms. Intimate actually.

Best Van Home I've ever seen..She has everything you need in a tiny home van.

Clare is a bad ass. I love her!

Tiny house

Beautiful comment, so true.

I'm researching, I really enjoyed her presentation! Her access to the cab area is my biggest like as it's my concern as a single. You nailed it with your comment.

you call that a simple life? the whole inside is made of real wood, very well finished. nothing simple about it, except that it is small, but she IS small

Excellent!! Well done!!

Beautiful

yes and so much in it! my fav things are her hidden table! Its like a HUGE 80's cutting board, and did she turn that compost toilet into bidet? lol

... 👍secure is right!

Totally agreed! Love that wooden door 🚪

She can't help but be proud. Like she said she planned every last millimeter of it (except for what came out of the Fiat factory.) My Dad did something like this back in the 1960s. Motels were way too expensive for a one income family with 5 kids, so he got a small school bus, stripped the interior, painted it, and turned it into a camper. It had booth seating that sat four (and slept 2), a 2 meter long couch, a kitchen with running water, a toilet, and a set of bunk beds. We vacationed all over the north central U.S. Not nearly as elegant as Claire's but just as well loved by his family.

@@jfan4reva That's a lovely memory you have, and when it's having holidays like that it's all the more fun, your Dad's. Genius. 👏🌝👍💖

She has more money than sense, $70,000 on a van 🤑

Yes it does seem a lot of money but all she has to pay for is her diesel and gas to cook with. No houses tax, no water, electric bills!!! So although $70,000 sounds a lot if she has 10 years use out of it then Clair has saved a lot of money!!! Well done Clair I’m extremely impressed with your attitude to life.

@@jakethemuss5678 It’s up to her, not you. You’re entitled to an opinion but not to say that someone doesn’t have sense because they have different wants than you. In some people’s minds, you’re the one who is senseless. Live and let live.

Positively pre-1700's England. Which is where I think she's from :-)

@@LTTPUK .p

@Lacey Langton bad english on my part. I meant the design seems quite old fashioned english, and she sounds english

@Lacey Langton I'm english and australian. She has an australian overlay over an english accent. Sounds like she's been in Ozzie aboiut 20 years. Happy to be proved wrong.

Amen!!

Amen!

To all those watching this, DON’T EVER BUY A FIAT! They are hands down one of the worst car manufacturers on this planet. Ask any owner.

So sweet!

What?

The only way a van has soul is because you impart some of yours into the it. Yes, you can have crafters help you with building skills you may not have. But it needs to be a part of you. Someone else can't make it for you.

This is sad as fk. Planet earth is God given for every creature to be able to have a piece of land for their own without property taxes

Great idea! She's definitely gifted at that.

@@leonross5663 I'll bet you her payments on that are a LOT cheaper than her mortgage + maintenance + car payments were in her old life...

@@leonross5663 You mentioned 70K as being a problem, and nothing else. Hard to read much into that minimalist comment other than you didn't like the price point. My point was that for a pittance compared to her prior expenses of owning a home, she's living her best life. More power to her; we should all be so happy with what we've got. Peace.

i wonder about medical, safety.

Safety would be a concern esp being parked somewhere remotely

Soooooo True.... It’s to Each their own...

She did such a great job

No! We should ask more of our existence! Her van gives her elation, but her elation didn’t start nor end with the van. That’s because she’s a beautiful person intent on a beautiful life that happens to have designed a van life to continue to live beautifully.

Being CONTENT is what it's all about..less is more..So happy for her..Well DESERVED.

Agreed

I think I definitely need to do another video with Clare in the future :)

@@JordanOsmond Yes please!

Yes! There was so much peace, love and clarity in her voice....Absolutely lovely!

Stunning, great work she did. She is an artist. Only an artist can come up with a space like she created. Gratulation! 👏👏👏👏

I was thinking the same thing! Gentle voice and sweet spirit 💓

Reassuring to see by the comments that everybody had the same reaction to the video. You are lovely, Clare!

Agree, Clare _and_ Van is gorgeous!

Hi Clare, you are my inspiration! Fellow Aussie gal ;)

This video and watching you made a rough day a lot better. Cheers to you and your van. Safe travels on your adventures 🙏🏻

WOW!!! Just Beautiful & Smart! I simply love all the wood - it's like a mini cabin inside. And so well thought out. This is the best conversion I have seen (and probably the best I will ever see). I sense balance and peace with Nature, from You and your Van. Congratulations Clare and safe travels... Greetings from Sthrn California! - Claudia -

If one has a sustainable income, KUDOS . The way to go !

@@richardpotter6313 very true. Even van living requires a monthly/yearly stipend and I’d need to add in my budget “Regular AirBnB to stretch my legs for a few days and take a proper shower” lol. I take my hat off to these van people but could not do it myself. I hate camping, in my soul.

That is just perfect it is really cute and you are home where ever you park I just think of the things she sees and the people she meets really nice thank you for this share I did not know that a person could live in a van but it is really nice

@@phyillisowens6491 it's called being homeless...millions of people are living like this. It is sad.

@@joehallam6131 well she is doing pretty good for being homeless ..home is a bed roof and somethings that you enjoy

When there ain't much space, organized space is vital. It doesn't take long to get driven batty about a slight jumble. 😏

Absolutely agree, this is the first van conversion I've seen that I would actually really WANT to spend a lot of time in, though the toilet being where it is, while clever, is a bit off for me personally. (Not that I can think of anywhere else to put it!)

Agreed. I have seen probably a few hundred van build videos and then built my own. Like her's mo' better. Probably my favorite so far.

Its a man?

@@hedegaard8 the summary uses 'she/her' pronouns, so I followed suit... I didn't watch the very beginning, so I may be mistaken.

@@hedegaard8 a woman..obviously

A kiwi woman....

definitely a woman

Agree!

Well said. A world where everyone is content and is not angry anymore. Your comment is giving me ideas about such a peaceful world. If we could destroy anarchy and political powers by creating millions of Clairs it would be perfect. Everyone busy with work and living happily and not wasting resources.

@@nikhilsukumar23 sounds nice if it was achieved someone would come along and mess it up

@@nikhilsukumar23 Your solution sounds like another "final solution" that didn't go well.

yes. There was something really special about her. Just the way she spoke, she was calming. Maybe van life played a roll?

💯💯💯💯

🙌🙌🙌

Every home van has a soul, this one is just expressed through wood and soft colours, while others are expressed through minimalism or practicality

@@Narrowboat.and.offgrid.living i'm pretty sure that included the purchase price of the van too, no?

@@Vickygarcia73 of uk

I totally agree! Love it!

Yes

Check this : ukposts.info/have/v-deo/gZ6gnZpvmY-Ek40.html

I couldn't agree more.....

👊

a labour of love :)

Oh Christine, I wish you the best of luck living in your van. I love people like you or Clara. I love how muchpeace and positive energy people like you give to the world. If only the whole world was so peaceful and positive.

@@ZuzanaUlrich I've done it 2ce and there's no experience like it. I hope you see or make your opportunity when it presents itself ❣️✌️

Hope your van adventure is going well.

I am 65 yrs old...Living at my daughter's because of a cheating husband...This would be soooo cool to do ! The only thing missing for me is the money !

Do you show your van on van life? Do you have a video of your life in the van?. I thought Clare's van was beautiful

YES! That's the key. Enjoy the little things!

The only caution I’d give her about her crystals and hanging magnifying glasses 🔍 is that if sunlight beams on them for any length of time they could spark a fire 🔥 (this almost happened to me in my house with a magnifying vanity mirror with morning sun through a bedroom window. Luckily I happened to look in that direction just as the first curl of smoke began... my guardian angel was definitely looking out for me that day! 😇)

Life’s sweet when you find things to be grateful for. “Godliness with contentment is great gain.”

I was very impressed

That was my favourite part also!

Taking a dump in the kitchen area is such a good idea indeed...

No, but i guess it works for her..i couldnt prepare meals on top of my poop pot

@@rn..dore4879 same

However this is Illegal Habitation in America and Britan. She is considered a Gypsy Homeless Bum . You people should state the face ILLEGAL TO LIVE IN A VAN------in America & Britan. GYPLY TRASH THIEZES AND CROOKS.

I don't see one thing beautiful in there, not one. No pretty fabrics, no pretty colors. I couldn't stand it.

Yeah, great plan for if things go to pot with your life, lol.

@@skywalker6648 For sure. In Australia, a lot of women over 55 can't get jobs and therefore can't pay rent and are living in cars, or couch surfing. Personally, I'd love to hit the road :)

@@jogrant3851 That is unfortunate. In terms of hitting the road myself, I'd like to do a trial run with it first, lol. Though, I am concerned about safety.

It’s incredible

Imagine a robber tryna get in the van. Sliding the door open to see that there is another door. BOOOM

@@branddransnothingbuthands599 Yea just for that reason she should build one more set to be safe!😉😁

Branddrans nothingbuthands 😂😂😂

That’s funny! But pray she stays safe !

You're saying she's old? How nice of you...

@@nikos-giorgos Nope, I'm saying the older a person gets the smarter they become. Comprehension got the best of you?

@@globetrotting2628 You're the one who doesn't comprehend what you're saying. Maybe you should read your first statement again (really slow) before I have to clarify it for you...

@@nikos-giorgos Nah, I'm good with what I meant by it. No need to redefine what I wrote. I'll stick with it not being an insult. Perhaps you are the one who views getting older as an insult? 10 is older than 2, doesn't mean the 10 year old is old. Get it now? Calling someone OLD is an entirely different thing. Your comprehension is lacking.

@@globetrotting2628 Those Greeks acting the same on football field.

COZY

Good ...wonderful ....birthday

@@tellmesomething2go Cosy is how they spell it in Britain and other places. I believe she’s Australian. Cozy is American.

@@wendytruscott1609 well, this is america

Financial independance, yeah, she wont be short of money I bet.

😍

When Grandma's house can spend the night at your house.

@@dygituljunky Touche' !

@CaptCrewSocks I only had one grandparent that I grew up with, so I often wonder what having them all would have been like. When reading this I thought heck ya that would be awesome! The only thing I do not like is that the bathroom was not a separate room and I tend to envision if/when I create one i definitely want to have a restroom that is a separate room. I could sacrifice some other spaces for a regular bathroom. Other then that, Grandma's house would be awesome to stay over at. @DygitulJunky..... Even cooler when grandma's house can come to you! I totally agree with you there!

If you can track her down..lol. she's super cute 😍

Buying her a beer or a cup of tea worth be a privilege.

Me tooooo

@@Exxeron-ob3tv she does like a nice cup of tea 😊Clare

so magical...and bracing - sleeping in a van in spring and fall is really cold!

@@lisaa8795 not if its insulted and heated properly.

@@lisaa8795 with the right warm clothes you can be comfy all day and night without being uncomfortable! Just can't walk around naked as much lol.

Totally!

@@monksapollo735 exactly! I looked into getting these small heating and cooling units for a garage studio. The technology is out there and I'm pretty sure you can get units for off the grid purposes.

ThatGuy Chris I used to make RVs (with people) from shoe boxes🥰

Extremely

I so agree, it is warm and cozy and checks off all the boxes.

It reminds me of Origami.

I spend hours every night watching tiny home videos. This absolutely jumps to the top favorite videos lol

I hate it when bulkheads are removed from vans. Now I know why and I now know my own idea for a design will work. Thanks Clare.

@@cocobunjee6676 ... I'm curious: which bulkhead is often removed? The one behind the cockpit?

I was homeless and bought a 5th wheel camper when I won my disability case. I`ve bought redundant solar power for individual items. My chest freezer has two 700 watt power stations rated at 2500 charge cycles to 80% remaining capacity each. They can be recharged in 3 1/2 to 5 hours by solar. I have two 500 watt power stations for my dorm fridge. I have one each for two 12 volt cookers, and several more small ones for lights, small fans, and WIFI. I just bought a 300 amp hour battery rated at 4000 to 8000 charge cycles for my tiny window air conditioner, supplemental heat, cooking, or distilling water off grid. I need a few more extra parts like fuses and a ground rod to safely use it as a solar system but I`m slowly getting it all. Right now I can charge it from my other power stations in a pinch or from grid power before a storm and can probably safely charge it from solar then disconnect it and connect my 2000 watt AC inverter. I`m just being very careful. I spent the last of my savings on it.

@@baneverything5580 I truly admire what you have done with very limited resources.

@@joanhughes7742 Now after I`ve set my camper up, put a 4500 dollar roof over it, had water, sewer, and electricity connected...the phone company tells me they can`t install service to a camper trailer. I`m disabled, no transportation, and a phone and internet are required to even survive. The Americans With Disabilities Act says it`s against Federal law to deny a disabled person access to telecommunications if it`s possible to provide them. This is how the state of Louisiana has ALWAYS treated me and the reason I`ve attempted suicide in the past. And they WONDER why people have complete mental breakdowns. I wish I had transportation right now. I want to meet the rude jerk my sister spoke to.

@@baneverything5580 I don't understand how the phone company can justify denying you telecom services when you have water, sewer and electricity connected... obvious indications of a permanent structure.

@@joanhughes7742 Because America is fake. We have no human rights to life or anything else.

Thanks Kathy, glad you enjoyed it!

Le rêve ! Quand j:aurais vendu la maison !

En France y a-t-il un constructeur qui commercialise cette petite merveille bien que ce soit Clare qui l'ai conçue ?

Of course. Freedom is what we have always wanted.

I couldn't agree more

Her simplicity and minimalism is remarkable. Lessons for us all.

I was just about to say it - it is inspirational as fuck.

Dumb Bo it’s beautiful 🧤😷🙌🙌🙌 I am a Claire too. I have enjoyed your video.

me too

Me too

I'd like to do that

I for one would be very interested in watching the adventures of this lovely lady.

Follow her UKposts channel? I haven't checked it out but I'm just about to.

@@tenhun I don't know why I didn't even think to look for her channel. Duhhh! Thank you!:)

That is an incredible piece of work, she has drafted a beautiful work of art, I love it! She has a calming voice, not an irritation after a couple of Minutes which most are. I truly enjoyed this!!

Christopher Della Torre yes she does

I doubt she'd even want to. It looks like she's living her dream life.:)

@@SunShineCreations1 She Still Can Do that Job and Make Some off of it.

Christopher Della Torre was thinking the same 😃

Me too!!!

i liked @ the little wooden rats

Me too! That made me so happy!

Had a big smile on my face when she said that.

@@chantrvll mice, not rats