Sweet Dreams Van Life
Sweet Dreams Van Life
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DIY off grid Camper Van full tour. See why this tiny home won BEST IN SHOW at Peace Love and Vans
The name of our van is Sweet Dreams. We built it in three months in our driveway in Indiana with basic tools. We didn't design this to be a "weekender" van; we designed it to live in for a month or more at a time.
At Peace Love and Vans, our van won "Best in Show", due to it's home feel, functional layout, bathroom with shower, 39 gal fresh water, 4 gal hot water, and a 24v 600ah battery bank, giving us 14,400 watt hours of battery which will let us run our 24V AC for 36+ hours on a single charge.
Come visit us at Peace love and vans 2025: www.peacelovevans.com/
If you would like to see videos of any of the components in detail, let us know in the comments below and we might make a video abo...
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How to Build a 2 person Dinette / table with bench in your Camper Van
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In this video, I'll give you an overview of how I built our two person Dinette in our Conversion van. Here are links to the items shown in this video. As an amazon affiliate we earn a commission if you follow our links and purchase any of these items. Aluminum Support Bracket for Table: amzn.to/49Bm5Nb Adjustable Table Leg: amzn.to/4bLeTzu 4” Cooling Fan: amzn.to/49jSiIE U-Shape Edge Banding: a...

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  • @toddincabo
    @toddincabo 7 часов назад

    👍 She's a beaut!... the van is nice too.

  • @rvnut1133
    @rvnut1133 11 часов назад

    Amazing! The wood gives it a very warm, inviting and homie feel. There isn’t one thing I would change about it. Unfortunately, I don’t have the skills to build something like this. Enjoy it.

  • @patriciasilvia7998
    @patriciasilvia7998 День назад

    This is the nicest well thought out van. Love Everything about it. Thank you for sharing ❤

  • @eleanorcramer7986
    @eleanorcramer7986 3 дня назад

    Heated floor , air exchange, swivel seats for living and dining area entrance and deluxe shower and wet room bathroom using shower screen. Those cab window covers and the drape are slick. Very comfortable and functional. I would prefer the head of bed be on right or curbside for a buffer if parking along side of street. I’ve seen too many vans that have been sideswiped and rear ended while parked all around our town/city.

  • @lynwendavies6458
    @lynwendavies6458 3 дня назад

    I love your van.colours great and the toilet genius loo😂❤❤❤

  • @Romans1.24-27
    @Romans1.24-27 4 дня назад

    The hot water, shower, and 30+ hours of battery power

  • @lisawarren3930
    @lisawarren3930 4 дня назад

    Well done with the build. It is well thought out. I enjoyed the organised and succinct tour.

  • @bobstellmaker3816
    @bobstellmaker3816 4 дня назад

    I like everything about your van it's just about perfect

  • @lisaf-d1616
    @lisaf-d1616 5 дней назад

    Beautiful van with lots of unique and functional features. We have the Trelino toilet as well, retrofitted into a commercially built Sprinter van. I’d love to understand how you plumbed the liquid into your gray system. We’ve thought about that but weren’t sure the best way to do that. Thanks!

  • @exploringnext1111
    @exploringnext1111 5 дней назад

    When money is no object. Not reality for many

  • @user-sw9if6fe4p
    @user-sw9if6fe4p 5 дней назад

    Cost? $75,000 at least?

  • @maggiehopkins2889
    @maggiehopkins2889 6 дней назад

    Well, what a lovely van you have.

  • @vivianbunch1963
    @vivianbunch1963 7 дней назад

    What a beautiful design.👍❤️

  • @clarekelsey2774
    @clarekelsey2774 7 дней назад

    Can u share more specifics re: ur power set-up...why 24v batteries ... how do they then divide into 12v appliances OR did I just mis-state what’s going on here? THX!!

  • @jeffhatmaker817
    @jeffhatmaker817 10 дней назад

    Very nice. How much does this all of this weigh?

  • @vievalos
    @vievalos 11 дней назад

    Beautiful 🎉

  • @ChristianCarnivore333
    @ChristianCarnivore333 12 дней назад

    Beautiful creation! Very handy hubby, you're blessed ;)

    • @SweetDreamsVanLife
      @SweetDreamsVanLife 12 дней назад

      @@ChristianCarnivore333 I AM blessed and thank you for taking our tour! 😊

  • @dream2be611
    @dream2be611 14 дней назад

    Ive got a teen who is a gamer, so I would need to incorporate some monitor he could play on, but that is a beautiful build. I love it.

    • @SweetDreamsVanLife
      @SweetDreamsVanLife 14 дней назад

      @@dream2be611 we have a big screen tv with the smart projector…maybe that could work! Thank you for taking our tour and your kind comments. 😊

  • @therealdougblueskies
    @therealdougblueskies 14 дней назад

    Very Nice. Well done 👏🏼

  • @quaddog07
    @quaddog07 15 дней назад

    Hands down the best van I’ve seen 👍

  • @saturninc3786
    @saturninc3786 15 дней назад

    You really have a lovely home in this van; it is all very practical and has great options. I could very much imagine myself living in this for a long time. Very comfortable to have the dinette, as well as the bathroom. It seems a bit narrow, but if you are smaller I am sure you can shower easily. What do you do for laundry and drying washed clothes? I loved the colors and the wood - looks very warm and cosy indeed!! Just two things I missed: books - or some sort of bookcase, bookbox or bookshelf. I could not do without my books. And I noticed you have very few little decorations, pictures or whatever on your walls. That could make it a little more personal. But that is surely a matter of taste (and space). Thanks for sharing, I really enjoyed it. You did a marvellous job on your van! greetings, Jason

    • @SweetDreamsVanLife
      @SweetDreamsVanLife 14 дней назад

      @@saturninc3786 thank you so much for taking our tour and for your kind remarks. We appreciate it so much. Do you have a van?

    • @SweetDreamsVanLife
      @SweetDreamsVanLife 12 дней назад

      @@saturninc3786 we wish you all the best!

  • @1234-z6s
    @1234-z6s 15 дней назад

    👍🏼👍🏼

  • @WasabiDip-di3rh
    @WasabiDip-di3rh 16 дней назад

    How do you take care of laundry?

    • @SweetDreamsVanLife
      @SweetDreamsVanLife 14 дней назад

      @@WasabiDip-di3rh we go to laundromats as needed. 😊

  • @karabucca-ey2uy
    @karabucca-ey2uy 16 дней назад

    I see why you won..very nice great work, and simply done .thankyou

    • @SweetDreamsVanLife
      @SweetDreamsVanLife 16 дней назад

      @@karabucca-ey2uy thank you! We appreciate you taking the tour and your kind words! Do you have a van?

  • @haunanigilpatrick-palama4993
    @haunanigilpatrick-palama4993 16 дней назад

    Great layout love your shower closet best!!

    • @SweetDreamsVanLife
      @SweetDreamsVanLife 16 дней назад

      @@haunanigilpatrick-palama4993 thank you!! We enjoy it!

  • @FrankWaltersLovestoteach
    @FrankWaltersLovestoteach 17 дней назад

    Cost of build pls

    • @SweetDreamsVanLife
      @SweetDreamsVanLife 16 дней назад

      @@FrankWaltersLovestoteach we have about 30K in the cost of the build after buying the empty van. Thanks for taking our tour!

  • @bethdixon501
    @bethdixon501 17 дней назад

    Love the organization you’ve shared in your award winning Van 🥳🙏🏻😎 Thank you so much & congratulations on your fantastic build 🥳🥳🥳

    • @SweetDreamsVanLife
      @SweetDreamsVanLife 17 дней назад

      @@bethdixon501 thank you! We are glad you liked it and appreciate you taking our tour! Do you have a van? 😊

  • @lisanicholson8560
    @lisanicholson8560 17 дней назад

    I would like to still work when I get to actually live a van life, what is the best internet for van life?

    • @SweetDreamsVanLife
      @SweetDreamsVanLife 17 дней назад

      @@lisanicholson8560 a lot of people like Starlink but it’s costly. We use a Verizon Business router and it works great. We are able to edit and download photos and can get our work done about anywhere. We have had a few patchy areas, but overall it works great to have your own network on the road.

  • @normabarrigan6377
    @normabarrigan6377 18 дней назад

    All I can say is I want it Beautiful

  • @prepparig144
    @prepparig144 19 дней назад

    Dang, that was one hot tour👀!! Thank you for your service! That appliance closet/cutting board/water heater controls was a great idea for space saving and ease of use.

    • @SweetDreamsVanLife
      @SweetDreamsVanLife 18 дней назад

      @@prepparig144 Thank you for taking the tour and for your comments. Glad you liked it! Do you have a van?

    • @prepparig144
      @prepparig144 18 дней назад

      @@SweetDreamsVanLife You are welcome! And yes, I have a 2011 e450 shuttle bus I'm building out. Had it converted to 4x4 and just starting the inside. I got some video's I want to start uploading but the editing part is a bit foreign to me.

    • @SweetDreamsVanLife
      @SweetDreamsVanLife 17 дней назад

      @@prepparig144 awesome We can’t wait to see it!

  • @samohtnotslar
    @samohtnotslar 20 дней назад

    I am happy to see people figuring out things themselves instead of just having it done for them. Also, it is admirable to see a couple work together and support each other with their projects.

    • @SweetDreamsVanLife
      @SweetDreamsVanLife 19 дней назад

      @@samohtnotslar It was definitely difficult at times figuring things out and was a lot of hard work, but we did love doing it together and the memories we made in the process. We are grateful to have our van finished now and cherish the journey and time we have together enjoying it! Thank you for your comment…it means a lot to us.

  • @user-eo6bk9sg5y
    @user-eo6bk9sg5y 20 дней назад

    Yes my van is a Kia Pregrio which I have converted myself

    • @SweetDreamsVanLife
      @SweetDreamsVanLife 18 дней назад

      @@user-eo6bk9sg5y that’s awesome! Good for you! Happy trails!

    • @user-eo6bk9sg5y
      @user-eo6bk9sg5y 18 дней назад

      @@SweetDreamsVanLife thank you

  • @user-eq8ug2oy2s
    @user-eq8ug2oy2s 20 дней назад

    Lovely!

    • @SweetDreamsVanLife
      @SweetDreamsVanLife 18 дней назад

      @@user-eq8ug2oy2s Thank you! We appreciate you taking our tour and your kind comment. 😊

  • @ScottBrown-zz4sk
    @ScottBrown-zz4sk 21 день назад

    Nice van 😅

  • @mattwaters6987
    @mattwaters6987 21 день назад

    What an excellent build. Really enjoyed the walk through. Enjoy! 😊

    • @SweetDreamsVanLife
      @SweetDreamsVanLife 18 дней назад

      @@mattwaters6987 thank you for taking the time to take our tour…and thank you for the comment. It means a lot to us. Do you have a van?

  • @larrygilbert7273
    @larrygilbert7273 21 день назад

    I have to question the location of that smoke detector. Smoke rises. That unit won't detect until the cabin is full of smoke. At that point the heat and smoke density near the roof may be near the point where it'll flash over.

    • @SweetDreamsVanLife
      @SweetDreamsVanLife 18 дней назад

      @@larrygilbert7273 thank you for your thoughts and advice and thank you for watching the tour! Do you have a van?

    • @larrygilbert7273
      @larrygilbert7273 18 дней назад

      @@SweetDreamsVanLife I enjoyed the video. It was full of good ideas. No, I don’t own a van, but I’m an engineer and therefore think I’m qualified to comment on everything. Even when I’m not.

    • @SweetDreamsVanLife
      @SweetDreamsVanLife 17 дней назад

      @@larrygilbert7273 haha We appreciate your input! 🤣

  • @kevindenny3607
    @kevindenny3607 22 дня назад

    Looks great

  • @jenniferlee9180
    @jenniferlee9180 22 дня назад

    I love every thing about this vav

  • @candyalexander2196
    @candyalexander2196 22 дня назад

    The best I have seen by far. Living the dream..love our 17 ft TT full bath a must also hate public bath.. greetings from NC and just one more mile

    • @SweetDreamsVanLife
      @SweetDreamsVanLife 19 дней назад

      @@candyalexander2196 thank you so much and we are so happy that you’re enjoying being out in the road, too! Cheers to you in NC!

  • @bangelucci5966
    @bangelucci5966 23 дня назад

    Love this so much. Definitely one of the best. I particularly love the little table up front and extra seating. Bathroom is excellent. You’ve checked ALL of the boxes! Well done

    • @SweetDreamsVanLife
      @SweetDreamsVanLife 22 дня назад

      @@bangelucci5966 thank you so much…your comment means a lot to us! Do you have a van?

    • @bangelucci5966
      @bangelucci5966 22 дня назад

      @@SweetDreamsVanLife no but am seriously considering it! Thx for the reply

    • @SweetDreamsVanLife
      @SweetDreamsVanLife 22 дня назад

      @@bangelucci5966 we hope to see you on the road someday!

  • @curtricescott2967
    @curtricescott2967 23 дня назад

    LOVE this layout!! Very well done. Thx for sharing. I'm going to save this as a template for me.

    • @SweetDreamsVanLife
      @SweetDreamsVanLife 22 дня назад

      @@curtricescott2967 wow! That means a lot to us! Thank you. If you have any questions during your build please reach out!

  • @rgperez56
    @rgperez56 23 дня назад

    loved it all!

  • @jarlenewestney2542
    @jarlenewestney2542 24 дня назад

    great build!!

  • @hr3134
    @hr3134 24 дня назад

    Beautiful! So many thoughtful details, though as an artist I especially love the mix of blue & wood tones. Most vans seem to go either all cool tones or all warm, but the mix makes yours feel balanced and like a home. Enjoy!

    • @SweetDreamsVanLife
      @SweetDreamsVanLife 22 дня назад

      @@hr3134 thank you…the consideration for the color palette was very important and took some time, but we loved how it turned out. We appreciate your comment as an artist! Thank you!

  • @buzzinbee9463
    @buzzinbee9463 24 дня назад

    Like every single thing.. especially the wet bath. I need to be able to use bathroom and wash up properly as needed.

    • @SweetDreamsVanLife
      @SweetDreamsVanLife 22 дня назад

      @@buzzinbee9463 we are the same as you! Being able to shower and use the restroom is on the top of our list and we use it consistently. No gas stations or restaurant stops for us! It’s awesome to have your own facilities. Do you have a van?

  • @LoriFranklin-ee4sh
    @LoriFranklin-ee4sh 25 дней назад

    Absolutely perfect!!

    • @SweetDreamsVanLife
      @SweetDreamsVanLife 24 дня назад

      @@LoriFranklin-ee4sh thank you! That means a lot to us!

  • @jeannewagner8133
    @jeannewagner8133 26 дней назад

    What is not to like here?!? Wow, very impressive. I've seen a lot of online van build tours and yours is probably the best. Well-earned award, and that you really love it is all that really matters... and you do. For me, the microwave on the floor would not be my ideal, but I can totally see why you did it. Not many other options, and you still got it in. Superb job all around!!!

    • @SweetDreamsVanLife
      @SweetDreamsVanLife 24 дня назад

      @@jeannewagner8133 thank you so much! It really means a lot to us that you took the time to take our tour and we appreciate the great review! Do you have a van?

    • @jeannewagner8133
      @jeannewagner8133 24 дня назад

      @@SweetDreamsVanLife sadly, no. I have been getting very interested in tiny homes and camper vans for several years now. I am not sure I am ready for the minimalism I would have to achieve. lol

    • @SweetDreamsVanLife
      @SweetDreamsVanLife 22 дня назад

      @@jeannewagner8133 the journey is the fun! Enjoy!

  • @OOICU812
    @OOICU812 26 дней назад

    Your husband is a true craftsman. Edit: Subbed.

    • @SweetDreamsVanLife
      @SweetDreamsVanLife 24 дня назад

      @@OOICU812 He really is talented in many areas…thank you for the thoughtful remark. 😊

  • @castlequeen-inspirion
    @castlequeen-inspirion 27 дней назад

    What did you use on the floor? wood look vinyl strips? It looks great with the design scheme.

    • @SweetDreamsVanLife
      @SweetDreamsVanLife 26 дней назад

      Thanks for your comment. We used 1/2" ridgid xps insulation, 1/2" zip system OSB, a layer of vinyl underlayment and then yes, vinyl planks. The white is hard to keep clean but it does keep the van looking bright.

  • @billykay4472
    @billykay4472 27 дней назад

    Great tour, beautiful van!