Van life has been changing a lot lately, and honestly, I’ve been questioning where this journey is heading. While camping with my guinea pig, I open up about the reality of trying to make a small van work for both of us, the possibility of upgrading to a bigger setup, and the financial pressure that comes with life on the road. Below you will find ways to support my adventures, as well as an Amazon product list and Starlink referral code for new customers. Donation Links: ~ PayPal: paypal.me/dogmomdays ~ Venmo: @Amanda_Adventures ~ CashApp: $AmandaAdventures Starlink Referral Code: https://www.starlink.com/residential?referral=RC-3542443-53715-61&app_source=share By purchasing items from Amazon using the links below, I may earn a small commission to help with business expenses. Thank you! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Amazon Links List & Starlink Referral Code: Starlink Referral Code: https://www.starlink.com/residential?referral=RC-3542443-53715-61&app_source=share Solar Panels & Power Stations: Renogy 200w Solar Panel: https://amzn.to/4qUxhfG Bluetti AC70 Power Station: https://amzn.to/4mHJJ1q Vtoman 1500 Power Station: https://amzn.to/4jyNjIR Vtoman 600 Power Station: https://amzn.to/4p24Kox 12ft Solar Extension Cord: https://amzn.to/3H1nWBm Misc Electronic Items: Bluetooth Lantern: https://amzn.to/3MMIVLo Onite USB Light Bulb: https://amzn.to/38z8s2I Anker Bluetooth Speaker: https://amzn.to/3SHt9QH Yesper Jump Starter: https://amzn.to/43T1P66 Trail Cam: https://amzn.to/4iTlA6u Weather Station: https://amzn.to/3CQZ8KC Food, Water and Cooking: Tea Kettle Collapsible: https://amzn.to/43E1hUz SetPower RF30 Fridge: https://amzn.to/44V6nNe Hot Logic Portable Oven: https://amzn.to/459L33y GasOne Butane Stove: https://amzn.to/3DRJRGO Pour Over Coffee Bags: https://amzn.to/3ZdD2b1 Electric Water Dispenser: https://amzn.to/3Z6f6an Camp Stove Windscreen: https://amzn.to/3N7sDdA Water Bags 1.3gal (4 pack): https://amzn.to/4kqhL8t Hygiene: Portable Shower: https://amzn.to/3Lq26E9 Folding Bucket: https://amzn.to/48ElKbz Scrubzz Rinse-free Bath Sponges: https://amzn.to/3KOIBVE Wolfwise Popup Toilet Tent: https://amzn.to/3n4fm5T Collapsible Toilet: https://amzn.to/48QiBXW Hygiene Caddy: https://amzn.to/3mXO440 Toilet Ottoman: https://amzn.to/3WRcE8z Toilet Bags: https://amzn.to/4u3Rfqe Window/Door Coverings: Heatshields: Heatshieldstore.com Bed/Blankets: Heating Blanket: https://amzn.to/482iaL8 Trifold 4” Memory Foam Mattress: https://amzn.to/36z4q9o Get Out Gear Down Puffy Blanket/Poncho: https://amzn.to/40sa4aA Fitted Cot Sheet: https://amzn.to/3J4btva Summer Items: Evapolar evap cooler: https://bit.ly/amanda20evplr Bug/mosquito curtains: https://amzn.to/4dyMbn3 Cooling blanket: https://amzn.to/49cUGTp Cooling towels: https://amzn.to/3RBsSlD Miscellaneous: Headrest Organizer: https://amzn.to/4mhiudQ Vacuum: https://amzn.to/4g7VQSA Sticky Gel Pads: https://amzn.to/3no94xR Binder Clips: https://amzn.to/3TfUBnz Grandpa Gus’s Mouse Repellent: https://amzn.to/3NLAJpK CO2 Detector: https://amzn.to/3RIDHQV Broom: https://amzn.to/3RhQyYA Pop Up Trash Bin: https://amzn.to/48bqWTN Fire Blanket: https://amzn.to/41MAR0c Furniture: 3 Tier Slim Shelf: https://amzn.to/3sn6bzv Bamboo Lap Table: https://amzn.to/3WQb5FS Gray Storage Ottoman: https://amzn.to/3z2nI9i _ van, van life, nomad, van life community, minivan camper, minivan, van camping, car camping, minivan camper conversion, minivan camping, van life travel, nomad community, vans, van conversion, no build van, DIY van camper, tiny living, mobile living, boondocking, off grid, grand caravan, travel, van build, van camper, minivan camper living, Dodge Grand Caravan, boondock, camp, camping, minivan living, solo van life, solo camping, female van life, day in the life, car camping adventures, caravan, van life with pets, guinea pig, guinea pig vlog, camping with guinea pig, guinea pig van life #VanLife #VanLifeVlog #SoloFemaleTraveler #GuineaPig #NomadLife #CampingLife #YouTubeBurnout #TinyLiving #RoadLife #VanConversion #TravelVlog #FullTimeTravel #VanLifeReality #SimpleLiving #OffGridLiving
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Oh Amanda. I would so miss you. I watch so many of your videos. You are a motivating factor in me starting to travel. I just retired, have my van, a Toyota Sienna, and I have plans to start traveling this summer. You are a wonderful, healthy soul to watch/listen to. I hope you don’t leave You Tube, but you must set your priorities to what will serve you best. With whatever you do, stay safe, stay healthy, stay sweet.
Perhaps you are just venting your feelings, but when it's decision time I'm sure you will find the best way to go. You really would be sorely missed. ❤️
I think removing the seat in order to build something more open and permanent for Jax is a wonderful idea. I'm sure with Ben's help you will be able to really make the best use of the space for you and your boy.
I’m sending you good vibes and peace of mind to figure everything out ❤
Hi Amanda, I’m sorry you are feeling down . I would hate to see you leave YouTube. I look forward to your videos in a large way.😄 You have many skills and a great work ethic I think whatever you wanted to try you’d be good at I think if you play the goat sound a few times a day for just a couple minutes Jack’s will get used to it and it won’t bother him I live by A firing range and that used to scare my little Rosie where she’d be shaking Now she’s used to it Best of luck whatever you decide
His little jumps are so darn cute.
Amanda I know you are truly struggling & it makes me sad for you. I would be heartbroken & truly miss you if you left YouTube but I know you have to do what's best for you & Jax. I believe in my heart when you get to CO you will be more at peace & hopefully with Bens help can reconfigure your van. I hope you find healing & peace in CO friend. I will be excited to see what the summer brings for you.
I have a friend who lives in her van and she travels and sometimes house sits makes money where ever she lands.
I would miss you too!!! I have a suggestion for something you could do for work! It’s easy, on your terms for the most part and you get to find all the cool places to camp! You go to people homes when they buy or change insurance, take some photos usually of the outside and fill out a really short form so the insurance carrier can get boots on the ground and eyes on the properties they insure. I did that for a while and LOVED it!!! In the mountain areas they paid $25/report and the agency often would request special runs that paid more for areas they had trouble covering—like Creede. Wink wink
To make a few extra bucks, one thing you can do right now is create new channel membership tiers for $10 and $25. Not everyone can upgrade, but some surely will. I will. I'm on Brock's highest tier, too. Even though we're all good friends in person, I'm still a huge fan of you both! And it's not about coming up with extra perks; it's about us supporting the effort... so just do it and see what happens! 😘
I’ve only been watching you a few months, great content. Ever consider house sitting? You are the kind of person people can trust to watch their homes while they travel.
Oh no Amanda! You are so young and I want you to do what's best for your future. You would be so terribly missed 🥺. What about putting an expanded rooftop on your minivan. Instead of a rooftop storage, get a rear storage with a swing away frame so you can easily still access your back area or a front mounted storage box. Let's brainstorm this. Let us help you.
What’s meant for you will be for you with no insistence of your own. To ask yourself, what’s your passion, what excites you, what do you prefer. Go Towards Those And The Money Will Come! Be in the moments and smile. You’re Compressed.
Always going with the flow and doing what you want is great. One can always cone back to the old.
You are right take all this one day at a time.
Amanda, I really hope you don't make a decision while you are still grieving. You're a writer. Start writing your thoughts down. Pros & cons; dreams; fears. I don't believe in some of the manifest ideas but I do strongly believe that if we make our dreams concrete then plans, then they become. But you want to be clear. As a writer, I think the words will start making sense to you and give you a place to start and a direction. Good luck and good vibes sent your way.
Hi Amanda! Sending you love and prayers. If you were to leave YouTube I would really miss you. Hopefully when you get to Colorado you can take time to really consider all your options. Take care!😊🙏❤️
Hi Amanda hi I'm going to keep you in my prayers and thoughts❤❤❤
Always enjoy your videos Jax is so cute ❤😊
You would be sorely missed if you left this platform. 😣