Solo Female Van Life Reality | 10 Years in a 2006 Sprinter

She bought a 2006 Dodge Sprinter for $11,000 she spent $5,000 building it out.And lived in it for 10 years. This is Kaya with her 156” wheelbase Dodge Sprinter van converted for full-time van life, rock climbing travel, and off-grid living across the American West. From Bishop, California to Indian Creek, Wyoming to Moab, Utah — this van became a home, a climbing basecamp, and eventually the foundation for something much bigger. In this full van tour, we cover: • 315W solar setup • Battery system + isolator + shore power • Foot pump water system • DIY insulation (rigid foam + spray foam) • Memory foam sideways bed build • Storage system for climbing gear • Van life safety as a solo female traveler • The real long-term maintenance cost of a Sprinter But this isn’t just a van tour. This is the story of how van life led to identity shifts, purpose loss, community building, and eventually co-owning a climbing gym in Moab — Climb Moab. Van life isn’t just about freedom. It’s about who you become when the road stops being enough. ⚡ Captain’s Salve — Built for people who live outside: https://captainssalve.com Use code FLORB15 for 15% off Subscribe to Dylan Magaster: https://www.youtube.com/dylanmagaster2 BECOME PART OF THE TEAM: https://www.patreon.com/FLORB Follow me on Social Media https://www.instagram.com/dylanmagaster Follow Kaya: https://www.instagram.com/onechicktravels/ https://www.youtube.com/@KayaLindsay Business inquires or music submissions: florb@floatingorb.earth Chapters: 00:00 - 00:28 Intro 00:29 - 00:49 https://www.captainssalve.com 00:50 - 01:30 Building the Van 01:31 - 04:57 Exterior Van Tour 04:58 - 05:29 Vanlife as a Solo Female 05:30 - 11:00 Interior Van Tour 11:01 - 13:51 Lessons from 10 Years of Vanlife Music: Epidemic Sound Affiliate link: https://share.epidemicsound.com/MVDGq Filmed and edited by Dylan Magaster https://www.instagram.com/dylanmagaster