She Built Her Dream Tiny Home on Wheels - Solo Female Van Life

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Join Claire on an exciting journey as she shares her experience of transforming a simple van into a cozy and functional tiny home on wheels. In this video, Claire takes viewers through every step of her van build, from the initial idea sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic to the final, beautiful result.

Meet Claire!

In 2020, as Claire social life dwindled, she found herself with the time and motivation to embark on a unique project: building her dream van. What she thought would take three months ended up being an incredible year-and-a-half adventure full of learning, challenges, and rewarding moments.

Welcome to Claire's Kitchen!

Claire knew she wanted ample counter space and a sink that wasn’t in front of the door. The kitchen features a unique countertop made from a plank of wood found in her dad’s barn, an upright refrigerator perfectly fitting next to the wheel well, and cleverly designed drawers for maximum storage. Claire opted for a camp stove initially but made sure her drawers were wide enough to retrofit an oven if needed.

Living Room Comfort

The living room, located opposite the slider door, provides a space for Claire to work and relax. The pull-out bed, additional open storage, and custom shelves ensure everything has its place. The aftermarket window with a pull-down blind adds a touch of privacy and convenience.

Functional Shower and Toilet Room

The shower and toilet room, while mostly used for storage, features an RFP waterproofed shower and a highly efficient Airhead composting toilet. The practical design reflects Claire's commitment to maintaining a sustainable lifestyle on the road.

Garage and Electrical Systems

Underneath the bed, Claire installed large drawers on 500 lb slides, providing storage for her outdoor gear and essentials. Her van is equipped with 400 watts of solar power, 400 amp hours of lithium batteries, and a 3,000-watt inverter, ensuring she can run all necessary appliances comfortably.

Travel and Community

Originally from Upstate New York, Claire's desire to explore led her to Raleigh, North Carolina, and eventually to life on the road. Over three years, she built a community of fellow travelers, finding a sense of belonging and support.

Cozy Bedroom

The bedroom area, designed initially as a dinette, now serves as Claire's cozy sleeping space. The queen-sized bed, additional storage, and thoughtful touches like a clothesline for drying clothes make it both functional and comfortable.

Living Tiny, Traveling Big

Claire's journey emphasizes living tiny to travel big. By reducing living expenses, she maximizes her ability to explore and enjoy life. She continues to share her experiences and tips on her website and Instagram.

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What an honor to be featured! Thanks for sharing my van build <3

everywherewithclaire
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It’s really hard to pay attention to the van story, when the cutest dog is lying belly up behind her living its best sunbathing life.

rebeccacartier
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Beautiful van. Very well built and planned.

meridethhendry
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Really L❤VE how you arranged your floor plan and cabinets. The best use of available space I’ve ever seen!

leslieobrien
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This is a lovely van. I confess that the $70, 000 price tag is a little rich for my blood. But, you do get what you pay for. I’m sure you’ve gotten your money’s worth. And you have the peace of mind knowing that the components are quality and will last.

You have a beautiful furry travel companion, btw.❤

marywatkins
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This is another awesome tiny house on wheels and i like
how she fixed it all up on the inside it is really amazing
how good it looks thank you again for an awesome home
on wheels have a wonderful week.🇺🇲🚌🚐🇺🇲

rogertemple
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Well done! I like how you kept everything simple. I'm amazed that you built it yourself! In 2014, I bought a 2003 22' Winnebago Rialta for $35, 000, picked it up in CA and drove it home, cross-country. Only took 2 days driving and 1 night boondocking to fall in love, and I still love it in 2024. I prefer to have propane onboard. I don't live in it, but I take 3 month-long trips/yr plus shorter campouts closer to home. I would have done more, but I had 3 small grandbabies. I lived in it for 2 months in Florida last winter, and it was hard to come back home to all this stuff! I had a 38' sailboat earlier, and I lived on it for 3 years after I became a widow. I was a tent camper in CO until age 61. Cozy is good! God bless you!

yvetteandjorgenlarsen
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Wow!
What a fantastic Tiny Home Van.
Every detail has been well planned
Well Done, Clare 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

carolemmwilliams-UK
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Those DIY modifications definitely keep van life interesting, awesome that you were able to use old wood and adjust as needed.

joeythenomad
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Your build is absolutely beautiful, well thought of and bright and airy.
Love that you have your dog with you.
Safe travels.
Heather 🇨🇦

HeatherJacobs-rh
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This is an absolutely beautiful build...thank you for sharing it.

juliamaxwellmarin
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Your build is very well thought out. Congratulations!

thepandemicdiva
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I use tension curtain rods in my cupboards.great to keep things in place

elainelipscomb
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Van looks wonderful. Warm greetings from Australia.

harriethunter
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This is the van of my dreams! Great job on the build. I will watch this over and over for sure!

marcellaorourke
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Love your Tiny Home Van❤ it’s perfect 👍🏽

aletheasmith
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Beautiful van build. Everything is so organized and pretty.

bonriver
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Very well done, bright and light!
Happy Trails 🎉
JO JO IN VT 💞

joanneganon
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You did a great design job and build. So glad you're enjoying your travels.

annpearson
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Great looking van! Working on my build now. Very basic compared to this😢

Cloudwanderervanlife