VAN TOUR: SOLO 75 YEAR OLD TRAVELS FOR FUN & FREEDOM



Carol did most of the work converting her 2012 Ford Transit Connect XLT to a camper. She said, “I figured if I could sew, I could cut wood!” And she did a great job. This was her first camping experience and her first women’s meetup.

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Simpler Life by Bo The Drifter https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/pAAp9M3Dio/

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41 thoughts on “VAN TOUR: SOLO 75 YEAR OLD TRAVELS FOR FUN & FREEDOM”

  1. Amazing Lady with an amazing van setup! She is correct. Just do it! Another thing is don't overthink it! Your van/Rig doesn't have to be brand new. But try and find a reliable affordable one. I'm two years into my van-life journey and I wish I would have done it sooner!

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  2. WOW Carol sure doesn't look 75 I thought she was a bit younger , I am 66 , Just goes to show age is only a number so live life the way you want and have fun as long as your able , Love her build and attitude .what a great set up with everything having its place , I love that water faucet going to have to find me one . fantastic work . Thanks for introducing us to Carol she is inspiring .

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  3. What a great idea with the window screen and the reflectix! I think that's what I'll do when the time comes. I'm having a health issue, but big dreams. Carol is wonderful, creative, gracious. I'm so glad she got to experience her dream. I have an older little dog. I don't think he'd have enough room to roam in the van if we had bad weather. I'd love to meet Carol some day.

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  4. I put silver drawer pulls along the wood beside the kitchen stairs, and on the side of the entry door so Momma could hold on to something when she stepped into the house. They are shaped like the van door holder you use to get into the van. It has to be something her hand wouldn't slip off of. She could screw it into the wooden cabinet where she steps in. It works!

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  5. I have been dreaming about this for more than three years and still am not on the road. Transportation being the main issue, but I really want to do it. I will be 75 in Aug. my daughter keeps saying Mom you don’t need to be running all over camping you’re too old. I let her know that there are men and women in their 80’s and 90’s out there all ages are out having a good life. Am working on it. Hope to see you all on the road sometime soon.

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  6. Her van looks pretty cozy. I like the idea of the water container instead of full plumbing. Too many issues with mold that I've seen. Also having a portable battery to charge cell and lights is great. She's got sewing talents!❤

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  7. I’m 71 married to a sick ( he’s sick since 2020) man and have a new 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander.
    I’m in Kern County California and will travel to some meet-ups soon. Love ur channel!!

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  8. Thank you for sharing your cozy and cute van with us. I'm so impressed with you older ladies willing to get out there and enjoy all aspects of a new adventure. Kudos to you.

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  9. UR VIDS JUST KEEP GETTING BETTER! BUT ONE *STRONG* REQUEST, PLZ LIST THE ITEMS THAT UR INTERVIEWEE IS REFERENCING AND HIGHLIGHTING LIKE THE LIGHTS, THE 2 LITTLE FANS THAT "CLIP ON AND CAN STAND UP* THE $13 WATER PUMP. THERE IS REALLY NO USE SEEING THE 'GENIUS' OF ALL THESE THINGS AND THEN TO HAVE TO TRY TO FIGURE OUT WHERE, IN THE VAST WORLD OF AMAZON THE EXACT SAME PRODUCT IS. VERY VERY FRUSTRATING AND SO NOT VERY HELPFUL/EDUCATIONAL *AND IM SURE U R STRIVING TO BE THE EXACT OPPOSITE! THK U

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