Why More Women Over 50 Are Choosing Van Life

Her Links: Her Email - [email protected] Her Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jonnies_journey/ Her Website - https://www.midwestvanbuilders.com/ Her YouTube - @JonniesJourney Join our newsletter for all things living tiny! https://bit.ly/THT-Newsletter Interested In Being Featured On The Channel? : http://bit.ly/Tour-Application VIDEO DESCRIPTION: Jonnie left a 30-year career as an ER nurse and built a van to chase her own dreams—then turned that skill into a business building rigs for other people (especially women entering a new chapter through retirement, caregiving transitions, or relationship changes). In this van tour, Jonnie walks through her second build, a full-time, homey Ram ProMaster layout designed for comfort, storage, and real daily living. You’ll see a view-facing kitchen galley, a cozy dinette built for hosting, a smart front desk setup, and a bedroom that doubles as her favorite place to lounge, read, and unwind. The build is packed with practical vanlife decisions: - Kitchen galley by the slider with deeper storage and a hot water heater tucked under the sink - Iso therm upright fridge (marine-rated, AC/DC, no need to be level) + microwave for quick reheats - Flexible cooking setup: a portable gas cooktop + an air fryer (yes, including cookie baking) - Ogo composting toilet neatly hidden under the dresser with venting to the exterior - Dinette upgrade with drawers for easier access (no more lifting lids and juggling cushions) - Lagoon table used as a dining surface, nightstand, and primary workstation - Lower bed platform for easier access, plus upper cabinets to create a warmer “tiny home” feel - Removable TV/monitor setup with Roku for end-of-day movie time - Outdoor shower quick-connect to save interior space while still staying clean on the road - Jonnie also shares real numbers on how she made vanlife more affordable: Van purchased pre-COVID for $36,000 (plus $3,000 back for roadside damage) - Original build cost around $20,000 - Remodel cost around $2,300 by reusing materials - Monthly expenses vary, but food often lands around $200–$250, plus routine maintenance like oil changes If you’re curious about solo female vanlife, downsizing, or building a van that actually feels like a home (not a glorified storage unit), Jonnie's approach is grounded, realistic, and encouraging: step one matters more than perfection. Filmed by - https://www.instagram.com/theoffgridskoolie/ Edited by - https://www.instagram.com/sagetraveling/ TINY HOME TOURS LINKS: Business Enquiries - [email protected] Subscribe - https://www.youtube.com/c/TinyHomeTours Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Tinyhome.tours/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tinyhometours/ Newsletter : https://bit.ly/THT-Newsletter Podcast : http://bit.ly/THT-Podcast Apply for a tour : http://bit.ly/Tour-Application LIFE ON THE ROAD IN A SKOOLIE LINKS Life On The Road In A Skoolie Newsletter : http://bit.ly/OGSN-Signup Subscribe For Life On The Road Videos : http://bit.ly/OffGridSkoolieSubscribe 00:00 Introduction 00:11 Her Goal With Her Camper Van Design 00:38 Her Camper Van Kitchen 03:53 Her Camper Van Cloths Storage & Toilet 05:41 Her Camper Van Desk Area 07:38 How She Found Herself In Van Life 10:46 Her Camper Van Dinette 12:33 Her Camper Van Bedroom 13:51 Her Camper Van Upper Storage 15:41 Her Camper Van Garage 17:37 Her Advice For Those Looking To Go Tiny