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From Homelessness to Contentment in Van Life


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Vanessa struggled with homelessness for years and had fallen into depression when she came across van life on YouTube. It seemed like a way out for her — but she needed a van! With a bit of inheritance money and a miracle, she ended up with her current rig for $1,300 and successfully completed a budget renovation on her home on wheels.

She has a lovely rig with a unique layout! Her kitchen is actually at the back of the van, her bed/lounge/closet is in the middle, and her “bathroom” setup takes up the front. Keep scrolling for their great tour!

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Her Low Cost DIY Cargo Van Conversion

Her ceiling is covered in cards from her followers.

She has an adorable sink/vanity area.

I love the bumblebee color scheme!

VIDEO: Homelessness to Vanlife – Her DIY Ford E-350 Cargo Van

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Natalie C. McKee

Natalie C. McKee is a contributor for Tiny House Talk and the Tiny House Newsletter. She's a wife, and mama of three little kids. She and her family are homesteaders with sheep, goats, chickens, ducks and quail on their happy little acre.

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  • Marsha Cowan
    December 22, 2022, 11:17 pm

    What an amazing story, and you are an amazing woman! I love that shade of yellow and blue, and how you were able to get so much stuff so well organized in such a small home is a story in itself. You are obviously a clever and creative lady. Safe travels to you.

  • Rhonda Gothberg
    December 31, 2022, 11:32 am

    You are amazing. I love what you are doing and how you share it with such style. Wishing you every blessing for your future. BUT—-please have your thyroid checked (old rusty nurse here).

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