VAN TOUR Solo Female Traveler lives VANLIFE in VW Bus

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Nikkicolesurfer

Nikkicolesurfer

4 роки тому

Hi folks, I'm Nicole and I live in a 1973 self converted vw bus. I've spent three years preparing the bus mechanically and did a DIY interior design with the help of friends and family. I kept the interior pretty simple and saved up with a corporate job for two years and waited tables, served smoothies, taught surfing, and sold excess stuff to make this all possible. Vanlife definitely teaches patience and minimalism. I hope that this van tour gives you better insight to van life in a vw bus and gives a better sense of what's practical for life on the road.

КОМЕНТАРІ: 71
@robertmcghintheorca49
@robertmcghintheorca49 4 роки тому
It must be so much fun to live in a VW van. I'm so jealous.
@seaing_starz
@seaing_starz 3 роки тому
Omg me too I am saving up for one
@josecamelo6916
@josecamelo6916 Рік тому
José
@josecamelo6916
@josecamelo6916 Рік тому
Jose
@MrMarkhall1
@MrMarkhall1 Рік тому
Cool,I've been following you for ages on insta, wish I found this channel sooner.
@leilal8053
@leilal8053 2 роки тому
Add a folding camping toilet 🚻 and you're good 2go. Love the hanging wardrobe That doesn't block the window...very clever. 👌
@Nikkicolesurfer
@Nikkicolesurfer 2 роки тому
Yes! Thank you! Love the closet, just enough space and built so I can still see when backing up
@russwiththebus
@russwiththebus Рік тому
Very nice bus!
@Nikkicolesurfer
@Nikkicolesurfer Рік тому
Thank you very much!
@ezeddie9747
@ezeddie9747 4 роки тому
Love your video. It's nice to see some new vw people out there
@Nikkicolesurfer
@Nikkicolesurfer 4 роки тому
Thanks, vw's are a lot of work but a lot of fun.
@blucodilla5036
@blucodilla5036 3 роки тому
Really neat and with less drama conversion ❤️
@jamesquintana9137
@jamesquintana9137 3 роки тому
That is so cool Nicole! I am currently restoring a rusty 1965 VW Bus and hope to do what you are doing when it is done! Keep on Busing!
@SunuFitrawan
@SunuFitrawan 2 роки тому
Your lifestyle is all i dreaming on in my life, hopelly i can get ❤ from preaty women like you & bought me to VanLife world life
@Nikkicolesurfer
@Nikkicolesurfer 2 роки тому
You can do it!
@jacobhall3805
@jacobhall3805 3 роки тому
I’ve been trying to finish my 1974 VW bus and I watch these tour videos to motivate me to finish it
@Nikkicolesurfer
@Nikkicolesurfer 3 роки тому
Awesome, hope the restoration is coming along well!
@dustinfernandez6611
@dustinfernandez6611 4 роки тому
Interesting story. Love the content and the VW Van.
@nicolen9308
@nicolen9308 4 роки тому
Thanks!
@Bissonman
@Bissonman 4 роки тому
Quick and to the point video. Pack with info. Love it. I would consider redoing the security bar to a kill switch. ChrisFix does a great video on it. Plus it would be less weight. Someone can use a battery powered die grinder to cut off. Question that I have is: where are you from? Favorite spots (pics too)? What do you do to pass the time? Status? What do you do for work? Thanks. looking forward to your vids
@Nikkicolesurfer
@Nikkicolesurfer 4 роки тому
Thanks, I know folks who have the kill switch; considering it and will take a look! I'm from North Carolina, Arizona is incredible, to pass the time: driving/hiking/gym(when open)/reading/listening to podcasts and music/surfing/swimming/working on the bus; status is day 5 of quarantine with family back east, a bit of everything for work (worked corporate tech sales, juicerista, waiting tables, teaching surfing, media projects/event planning)
@HappyPlaceCamping
@HappyPlaceCamping 3 роки тому
Hey there! Found you through a shoutout by Bobs AdVanture. I absolutely LOVE your van. I'm a huge fan of VW's! So cool that you live in it. Great gear shift extender. I like those little packing bags. Haven't seen those before. I'd probably choke myself on those interior surf racks lol. Plastic totes are awesome for storage and organization. Haha so funny you said with VW's you expect to break down. That is SO true lol! Great tour of your VW! Thanks for sharing.
@Nikkicolesurfer
@Nikkicolesurfer 3 роки тому
Great to hear! Thank you! Those racks are a reminder not to hit my head on the roof in some sense haha. Always something new to work on!
@regginaldwilliams9381
@regginaldwilliams9381 2 роки тому
Nice bus.
@codyyoung8399
@codyyoung8399 4 роки тому
Nice van! I found if you put an additional nut on the roof rack mounts to lock the other on they don't loosen.
@nicolen9308
@nicolen9308 4 роки тому
Good observation definitely going to try that! They keep coming loose and I’m always tightening the bolts
@unclefunk7127
@unclefunk7127 3 роки тому
Great video.beautiful bus. I too live in my 1969 Volkswagen bus.
@yasirafham9343
@yasirafham9343 3 роки тому
Love your videos and your van. And im gonna be a great supporter for your channel good luck and much Love❤
@Nikkicolesurfer
@Nikkicolesurfer 3 роки тому
Aww, Thank you that means a lot!
@lcwathome821
@lcwathome821 3 роки тому
Thank you 😊 💓 have fun!
@ShikaChica
@ShikaChica 4 роки тому
Love this video. I want to build my van next year. How was your search for your van?
@Nikkicolesurfer
@Nikkicolesurfer 4 роки тому
It took quite a while, probably 6 months; those craigslist alerts for nearby areas really helped with keeping tabs on the options. The biggest focus was something mechanically running and not too rusty. There was a lot of surface rust but nothing major before I worked on it. I also needed it to be affordable and after searching for a while you get in tune with what's a good find and what's not. The biggest thing is to keep an eye out and figure out what's best for you depending how much work you feel comfortable doing or budgeting for to make it your own and ready for the road.
@ShikaChica
@ShikaChica 4 роки тому
Nikkicolesurfer that is true. How much did your cost? How much do they usually run for and if it’s used how many KM would you say is good to have on a used one? I will be living part time in mine
@RicardoRoams
@RicardoRoams 3 роки тому
Longer ago than I care to remember, I owned a '71 VW camper. It was underpowered (they all were), slow (spent a lot of miles in the truck lane), required more regular maintenance (but much you can do yourself), and I constantly had to watch for overheating. I ran synthetic oil back when nobody did. It was more expensive but I think it did help a little with the heat dissipation. I never actually documented that but, in theory, it should have helped. Plus, my VW camper did not have A/C, so much of summer driving was uncomfortable. Despite all of that, my VW camper van was the most fun vehicle I've ever owned. I went all over North America in that thing. Good luck with yours and continued safe travels.
@Nikkicolesurfer
@Nikkicolesurfer 3 роки тому
Exactly, it's the experience -- so much to work on with the bus but anytime I'm having a rough day, driving the bus just brings a smile and perspective :) AC is something that I miss but those corner windows really help; can't wait to do the same
@satanstrilogy2288
@satanstrilogy2288 3 роки тому
W.O.W.
@AkiroHaru
@AkiroHaru 3 роки тому
Brasil aqui
@arronben3043
@arronben3043 4 роки тому
Wow cool build, a lot of storage for a small space
@Nikkicolesurfer
@Nikkicolesurfer 4 роки тому
Thanks, definitely wanted to maximize storage so that everything can have a place in the bus.
@patrickmclaughlin6013
@patrickmclaughlin6013 3 роки тому
nice bus
@nomadcap7
@nomadcap7 4 роки тому
Wow. That vw♥️
@nicolen9308
@nicolen9308 4 роки тому
Thanks 😊
@MidniteClubII
@MidniteClubII 3 роки тому
Nice!.. Owning a bus is fun but definitely is not for the fuzzy folk... Keep the oil handy and Enjoy!
@masiosare42
@masiosare42 3 роки тому
Good luck!
@DaveRod76
@DaveRod76 3 роки тому
Cool tour, thank you. Your background music was too loud tho. :)
@Nikkicolesurfer
@Nikkicolesurfer 2 роки тому
Noted! Thank you!
@T4t713
@T4t713 3 роки тому
can you please make a video on how you put everything together? i’m 16 and i got a vw bus for my birthday and i want to make the inside comfy and “livable” but i don’t know how to start.
@Nikkicolesurfer
@Nikkicolesurfer 3 роки тому
Absolutely! That's so exciting, you're gonna love it and learn so much through it!
@T4t713
@T4t713 3 роки тому
Nikkicolesurfer yay! i’m seriously looking forward to it
@raghavdevda2910
@raghavdevda2910 3 роки тому
Hey nice to see you
@tysonthewolfe93
@tysonthewolfe93 4 роки тому
The interior inside tour van is a nice shape
@Nikkicolesurfer
@Nikkicolesurfer 4 роки тому
Thanks Tyson!
@tysonthewolfe93
@tysonthewolfe93 4 роки тому
@@Nikkicolesurfer YW Nichole
@tysonthewolfe93
@tysonthewolfe93 4 роки тому
Or Nicole I should say
@bricorro2613
@bricorro2613 3 роки тому
I have a 1970 and I can’t wait to go camping in her. The whole inside needs redone but she’s pretty cute anyways.
@Nikkicolesurfer
@Nikkicolesurfer 3 роки тому
So much joy in going camping in a bus :)
@danaj7725
@danaj7725 3 роки тому
Not an epidemic, a pandemic
@tenishabreeden3700
@tenishabreeden3700 3 роки тому
celtics
@Go.el_Hadam
@Go.el_Hadam 4 роки тому
Great van, those VW's look so good.
@CallunaTrip
@CallunaTrip 3 роки тому
great bus. Please check out also out our T2tin-top VW converted to camper travelling across North and Central America.
@davidcottam7431
@davidcottam7431 3 роки тому
Interesting but the balance with background music is way out. Hard to hear what you're saying sometimes.
@Nikkicolesurfer
@Nikkicolesurfer 3 роки тому
Slowly but surely learning the musical balance
@davidcottam7431
@davidcottam7431 3 роки тому
@@Nikkicolesurfer Which is more than I've ever done to be fair! I can only admire you doing something like this anyway.
@fabricioacosta6699
@fabricioacosta6699 3 роки тому
ESTE VIDEO SE LLEVA TODOS LOS PUNTOS POR TU BELLEZA. NO ENTIENDO EL INGLES JAJAJA
@makaylahg2420
@makaylahg2420 3 роки тому
I would love to do this but how do you make money?
@Nikkicolesurfer
@Nikkicolesurfer 3 роки тому
It's a bit tricky; I stop places periodically to work. So for instance work surf instruction then travel then find winter seasonal job. I'm trying to find some sort of online job for the future like remote customer service or sales.
@billb6959
@billb6959 3 роки тому
You are so beautiful ❤️
@Nikkicolesurfer
@Nikkicolesurfer 3 роки тому
Thank you!!
@JohnC-24
@JohnC-24 4 роки тому
Hey Nicole, you're awesome. I love your warm and fun personality. But sorry I didn't like the van build. This van definitely doesn't reflect you to the fullest bcz you are AWESOME. Looking forward to more videos from you. 🙂
@Nikkicolesurfer
@Nikkicolesurfer 4 роки тому
Thanks John, Always room for improvement, thanks for the feedback, coming back with more and better :)
@daveoz6127
@daveoz6127 3 роки тому
IT'S CALLED A BUS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOT A VAN
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