Vanlife with Dogs? DIY Sprinter Van Built w/ 2 Large Dogs in Mind

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  • Опубликовано: 12 дек 2024

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  • @cocoscott1898
    @cocoscott1898 Год назад +13

    Finally van lifers with BIG fluffy dogs who thought the whole thing through, Thanks for sharing!

  • @SheilaR.08
    @SheilaR.08 Год назад +11

    This is perfect for them! I have two big dogs, as well, and have not seen any other channels where the dogs were such an integral part of the experience. Love it! Your dogs are beautiful, and I'm sure that they are loving their adventures with you.

  • @ironmom9023
    @ironmom9023 29 дней назад +2

    Im glad you can watch them when you and your girl are out and about. Great Van. It looks like a loving place. ❤

  • @geebee1983
    @geebee1983 Год назад +7

    I couldn't believe all the cubby spots for their snacks, treats, shampoo, gel toothpaste, hair dryer and paw cleaner. Spoilt rotton and loving it 🥰

  • @barbarakyle9869
    @barbarakyle9869 10 месяцев назад +1

    Good on you for thoughtfully planning and considering your dogs in your build!

  • @rodeogirlnatalie
    @rodeogirlnatalie 2 года назад +49

    I actually really love this! It’s a great video with true dog lovers and I’ve been trying to look for van lifers with dogs!

    • @RinaandMichael
      @RinaandMichael  2 года назад +4

      Thank you! So much of wht we do revolves around them!

    • @adriannehand1856
      @adriannehand1856 2 года назад

      Same

    • @meg-so4ev
      @meg-so4ev 2 года назад

      ♥ and for sharing links 🙏

    • @KCannaQueen
      @KCannaQueen Год назад

      Ride and Seek are also a great channel although these guys are pretty great as well ^-^

  • @jackiemaddox4577
    @jackiemaddox4577 7 месяцев назад +2

    I LOVE how you have designed your van with your furbabies in mind. Great idea with the 2 water stations and especially all the storage for the their things. I have 2 big dogs--German Shepherd and Lab and wondered how it would ever work with a van. Thank you so much for sharing this ---gives me a lot to think about. My dogs also sleep with me.

  • @mfb6310
    @mfb6310 3 года назад +24

    This is exactly what I've been searching for!! I have 2 big collies and have been struggling with designing around them (where they hang out while you're driving, showering them, etc.) and not anything else (bed, toilet, etc.) Thank you!!! Love love your van setup!

    • @RinaandMichael
      @RinaandMichael  3 года назад +2

      We’re so glad this was helpful for you! Thank you!

    • @lisadolan689
      @lisadolan689 Год назад

      Same. I’m showing two Rottweilers 😊

  • @JesseePDX
    @JesseePDX 11 месяцев назад +4

    this is authentic I have verified this video as real life with dogs...me? Oh I have 5 large dogs and a van...hahah...im in the middle of building our E350 out and will be going with the same type of design as far as dinette/bed combo...my whole build is around the dogs to have space...I love the tree painting on the wall...

  • @goberianchloex3646
    @goberianchloex3646 2 года назад +12

    I love how you have the camera and the temp to monitor the dogs. Most people are not as efficient ! Well done you care for your fury friends as they should be x

    • @RinaandMichael
      @RinaandMichael  2 года назад +1

      Thank you! Its really important that they’re safe and happy when we’re traveling!

    • @robertrambleson...
      @robertrambleson... 2 года назад +1

      What temperature monitor did you use? And can it be accessed from the app if we are miles away?

  • @graceweber2822
    @graceweber2822 8 месяцев назад +1

    The dogs are lucky to have a loving home.

  • @STNW1956
    @STNW1956 6 месяцев назад +1

    Very helpful video. Thoughtful, creative layout that maximises the small space. It’s heartwarming to see how much you love your dogs. Thank you.

  • @johntorma777
    @johntorma777 3 года назад +2

    Cool snack bags & dark blue paint tip; thanks for the video!

  • @sophialoo3104
    @sophialoo3104 6 месяцев назад

    Love how you love your doggies and design your van with them in mind!

  • @TIMEnayda
    @TIMEnayda 5 месяцев назад

    Brilliant design of a van when having dogs, thank you for sharing, really appreciate it 🤝

  • @amandakisahtauti4040
    @amandakisahtauti4040 Год назад +2

    This is really interesting as..I was thinking that I loved your camper van mannered and everything..one day, my partner and I would love to live inside the camper van with our future pet dogs (Shih Tzu & Golden Retriever) and also together with wifi as well for the camper van too. Im really glad you’ve got 2 dogs also. Oh! Our other future pet cats (4 female Persian too).

    • @RinaandMichael
      @RinaandMichael  Год назад +1

      Hope you can achieve it! Thanks foe watching!

    • @amandakisahtauti4040
      @amandakisahtauti4040 Год назад

      @@RinaandMichael aww thank you very much for your kind words and everything.

  • @michelejames8695
    @michelejames8695 Год назад +2

    Love that you guys do so much for your dogs. I'm currently looking for my first van to build so I can travel with my two large dogs. The painted wall is gorgeous and the water bowl in the shower is brilliant!

    • @RinaandMichael
      @RinaandMichael  Год назад

      Thanks for your kind words! Hope you build your van so you can enjoy traveling with your dogs too! Happy to help if you have any questions on a build!

  • @stormillenium8360
    @stormillenium8360 2 года назад +4

    I'm glad you made this video. We live in an RV and I was thinking it would be too tight with 2 huskies, me and my husband. But seeing your Van video helps me have an open mind that it's possible. Thank You! 😊

    • @RinaandMichael
      @RinaandMichael  2 года назад +1

      Glad it was helpful, and thanks for watching!

  • @catherineestabillo-maniacu6475
    @catherineestabillo-maniacu6475 3 года назад +4

    Your van is well built and you really considered your dogs needs… great work

  • @VanLifeWithDani
    @VanLifeWithDani 9 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for sharing how you considered your big children in your build! I am still trying to figure out what layout to do where my big dog and I will be most comfortable. This was very helpful!

  • @bambit08
    @bambit08 8 месяцев назад +1

    They are stunningly gorgeous dogs - lucky you. 🐾🐾

  • @kosmos5177
    @kosmos5177 2 года назад +2

    Thank you so so much for this! We have two large rough collies and every other van is for small dogs or a solo traveler. Seriously, thank you!!

  • @gillosborne9516
    @gillosborne9516 3 года назад +3

    Thank you. That’s the first video I’ve seen that considers the needs of the dogs only. I will be travelling with 1 large and 2 medium dogs. In the U.K., we are not allowed to have the dogs loose between the seats when travelling, they have to be retrained. I.m in the planning process at 5he moment. I’m now looking to take out the passenger seat and have some sort of dog seatbelt idea, or a full kennel under a double bed.

    • @RinaandMichael
      @RinaandMichael  3 года назад +1

      Im glad you found this video helpful! We figured we should share our experience and ideas on how to integrate living with dogs in a van build.

  • @kathleenewing8383
    @kathleenewing8383 Год назад +1

    Well thought out design. Love it!

  • @stephaniebehrens7317
    @stephaniebehrens7317 3 года назад +2

    We have 4 samples so we are so glad to see how you set it up for dogs

  • @AuroraLucas10
    @AuroraLucas10 4 месяца назад

    I love this so much, thank you for spoiling your fur babies

  • @beefigz2651
    @beefigz2651 2 года назад +2

    I LOVE yalls design and how yall set everything up

  • @ritastern1680
    @ritastern1680 2 года назад +2

    Awesome build. Beautiful dogs. Happy Life.

  • @dennissems
    @dennissems Месяц назад +1

    Loved this video. Thank you for sharing ❤

  • @kalliski
    @kalliski 2 года назад +2

    We are going to use a campervan to move from our island in the Caribbean to British Colombia with our three big dogs (2 Dobermanns and one island mixed breed) and are looking for a layout and if it's even possible! I really like your van and your beautiful dogs! Thanks for the little tour!

    • @RinaandMichael
      @RinaandMichael  2 года назад +1

      Thank you! Hope you got some ideas from our build, good luck with your!

  • @docimma
    @docimma 2 года назад +2

    Brilliant pupstyle

  • @alohatvn
    @alohatvn 3 года назад +3

    Great van build 👏 👍 👌.

  • @PrinCess-hz9ki
    @PrinCess-hz9ki 3 года назад +2

    That is pure fur love right there, saw your tour with Patrick of NJOA and I decided to follow you, the van conversion is really amazing. And of course Asian love!

  • @flgirl250
    @flgirl250 2 года назад +2

    Being a Dog Lover I am impressed with your layout. You have showed me areas where I can build compartments to store my Doodles supplies. I love the wash areas…I will definitely need to install for convenience. My Doodle is 96 pounds and loves mud and sand 🤦‍♀️ and that’s ok. Thank you for sharing and giving me some great ideas for my Doodle…it’s been a question!
    Safe Travels

    • @RinaandMichael
      @RinaandMichael  2 года назад

      We’re glad you found this helpful and got some ideas from it! The dog wash comes in handy especially when they’re out in the wet sand or mud for sure

  • @Hsia_Travels
    @Hsia_Travels 3 года назад +6

    So much fur.. 😫hard to clean with the Samoyed. Great that you have designed the layout based on the companions!

    • @RinaandMichael
      @RinaandMichael  3 года назад +2

      You are right! There’s ALWAYS fur around the van, we need to sweep all the time lol

  • @kanajahsymone5213
    @kanajahsymone5213 Год назад +1

    Need this for me and my two babies on a budget 🥹♥️

  • @Ikamcmorris
    @Ikamcmorris 2 дня назад +1

    Beautiful dogs!!?

  • @smalltownhomesteadAC
    @smalltownhomesteadAC Год назад +1

    Love it, great ideas, thanks

  • @Gilliebeany
    @Gilliebeany Год назад +1

    Love this, I'm looking for a build I can use for work (pet transport) when not traveling. This looks like someone smarter than me could easily figure out a conversion for crash tested crates to be built in somewhere that could maybe serve as storage when traveling with my own pets and not clients? Hmmm

    • @RinaandMichael
      @RinaandMichael  Год назад

      Thanks for your kind words! Not sure if we have the crash testing capabilities and facilities or capital to create said crash safe crates, unfortunately😆

  • @miketharich
    @miketharich Год назад +1

    Very nice. Lucky doggies

  • @thegiftfromgod5272
    @thegiftfromgod5272 3 года назад +3

    Hmmm van all about the dogs😍💞

  • @OkieJammer2736
    @OkieJammer2736 Год назад +2

    EXCELLENT. ⚘ NEEDED. APPRECIATED. SUBSCRIBED.

  • @JennyYasi
    @JennyYasi Год назад +2

    Excellent!

    • @RinaandMichael
      @RinaandMichael  Год назад +1

      Many thanks!

    • @JennyYasi
      @JennyYasi Год назад +1

      @@RinaandMichael We are getting ready to travel with my 104 lb german shepherd and 55lb sweet old dog, so already thanking you for the dog shower idea!

  • @stevenalonte6006
    @stevenalonte6006 Месяц назад +2

    Do you offer the specs for this type of van? Did you do the actual customizing, or did a contractor do it?

    • @RinaandMichael
      @RinaandMichael  Месяц назад

      We did it all ourselves, but unfortunately we don’t have any specs on the build itself. We did make a like of all the things we used though, which you can find on our site www.rinaandmichael.com

  • @cortneysylvestre9770
    @cortneysylvestre9770 2 года назад +1

    Super great woof

  • @jeanie_k
    @jeanie_k 2 года назад +2

    Love it! I’d want to build my van around my dogs, too!

    • @RinaandMichael
      @RinaandMichael  2 года назад

      Thank you! If you have any questions let me know!

  • @dwalker6868
    @dwalker6868 2 дня назад +1

    Nice thank you for sharing your video

  • @leilal8053
    @leilal8053 2 года назад +2

    Beautiful 🐶 🐕 😊

  • @AmberGarrett-py6ry
    @AmberGarrett-py6ry 4 месяца назад

    Some wonderful ideas. The temp sensor is Brilliant! Ah, all of you sleeping together, as it should be. Is that a Samoyed? I wanted to attach a Bungie leash to the car somehow. Thank you.

  • @swiftyoverfifty
    @swiftyoverfifty 3 месяца назад +1

    Great video! Does anyone know what that light blue tube thing was in the first compartment? Thanks!

  • @seniorzhang9114
    @seniorzhang9114 2 года назад +2

    so smart. love your dogs

  • @pug-tg5xg
    @pug-tg5xg 2 года назад +3

    Thanks for the video.
    I also wonder how long you can leave your dogs in the van?
    No judgment, I really dream about having a campervan but I am a little bit scared how it’s gonna look like, because they are old ones and they can’t walk a long walks.

    • @RinaandMichael
      @RinaandMichael  2 года назад +1

      Thanks! Usually no more than a few hours.

  • @lolimiy
    @lolimiy 2 года назад +2

    Love this!

  • @brandonellison8547
    @brandonellison8547 2 года назад +2

    Love the video, me and my wife will be building a van with 2 Aussies in mind. I had a question about keeping tha van cool and would love your opinion. Do you guys have 2 max air fans for better circulation or just the one?

    • @RinaandMichael
      @RinaandMichael  2 года назад

      Glad you like it! If we had to redo the van, we would probably do a 2nd max air fan or an ac unit to help with circulation. We recently changed our back window to ones that can open to help with the circulation as well. Hope this helps!

  • @Elizabeth-in2fw
    @Elizabeth-in2fw 2 года назад +3

    Great video! Can you share what camera and temperature control device you use? Also, is Visible’s hot spot consistently reliable? Do you also have any alarm system? I have a 12 pound pup and look forward to traveling with him. Thanks for the great tips!

    • @RinaandMichael
      @RinaandMichael  2 года назад +2

      Thanks!
      -Camera we use the Wyze cameras amzn.to/3Gs8YQi
      -For the temp sensor we use the Grove wifi thermometer amzn.to/3wWN2IK
      We’ve been using Visble for while now, its not the fastest (we average about 2-5mbps) and it’s good when it has good reception. It uses the Verizon network so anywhere that has Verizon it works. So far been reliable!

  • @marketingprofessionals
    @marketingprofessionals 2 года назад +1

    Hi Michael you video is awesome and the design of your camping car is cool. Anything you have documented for preparing all the building works that can be shared?

    • @RinaandMichael
      @RinaandMichael  2 года назад

      Hi Jophiel, thank you! Unfortunately we don't have any documentations for our build (only the time-lapse video). If you have any specific question, please let me know!

  • @jennsteeves4274
    @jennsteeves4274 4 месяца назад

    Cool video! With the cost of rent these days that’s what I’m basically considering doing… I was debating on buying a giant camper van versus just a cargo van I have two golden retrievers… I might get a third one… I would like a giant motorhome… That would be ideal… That would be the dream…

    • @RinaandMichael
      @RinaandMichael  3 месяца назад

      You can do it! Try renting an RV to see if it works for you and your lifestyle first if you want to give it a test run!

  • @flormaldonado8418
    @flormaldonado8418 2 года назад +2

    True animal lovers 🥰🥰

  • @taytortotrocks
    @taytortotrocks 8 месяцев назад +1

    This is crazy can I have the blueprints 😍

  • @SimpleCrazyBOCs
    @SimpleCrazyBOCs 3 года назад +2

    Great lifw

  • @vecernicek2
    @vecernicek2 9 месяцев назад +1

    Great video, great information, also have two big dogs myself and look to accomodate them in a van. But just a friendly advice if I may? Next time, would you cut down on the unnecessary background music? For one, it's way too loud and it's making it harder to hear what you're saying. Besides that, we don't need that extra sensory stimulation, do we? I know I don't.

  • @OneMoreTacoTV
    @OneMoreTacoTV 3 года назад +2

    So cool. I want to use a van like this as a youtube studio. Is it quiet enough to do voice-overs in it?

    • @RinaandMichael
      @RinaandMichael  3 года назад +1

      Thanks! I think so, you can always add extra sound proofing if you need!

    • @OneMoreTacoTV
      @OneMoreTacoTV 3 года назад +1

      @@RinaandMichael I was just talking to my wife about making a room addition to our home so that I could have a youtube studio that is separated from the house and soundproof it. But if I get an RV like this then when we want to do a road trip we can use it for this too, can't do this with a room addition

    • @RinaandMichael
      @RinaandMichael  3 года назад +1

      @@OneMoreTacoTV getting an rv camper is a better idea than adding a room!

  • @maureend7378
    @maureend7378 3 месяца назад +1

    Hi- just saw your video. My van is almost built and I have been looking at indoor temp monitores. This was two years ago. Do you still like the Govee wifi system? thanks

    • @RinaandMichael
      @RinaandMichael  3 месяца назад

      Yes we’re still using it, its been reliable

  • @jillianwalin8871
    @jillianwalin8871 3 года назад +2

    Hi, What wifi system are you using for the Wyze camera and the Temperature sensor? We have two dogs and would really like to be able to monitor them when we leave them in the van.

    • @RinaandMichael
      @RinaandMichael  3 года назад

      Hi Jillian, we’re currently using a mobile hotspot with Visible service. That’s connect to our wireless router, which connects the camera and temp sensor

  • @noglenogle
    @noglenogle Год назад +1

    I want to be reincarnated as one of your dogs.
    Beautiful people... beautiful build

  • @mimilav11
    @mimilav11 4 месяца назад

    ❤❤❤ thank u!!

  • @1WHATSUP1
    @1WHATSUP1 6 месяцев назад +1

    Dirt is actually a light color. Dirt shows up more on dark cars. You should have gone with a lighter colour cupboards.

  • @justwarpodcast4387
    @justwarpodcast4387 2 года назад +2

    Do you guys ever do activities without them when traveling and if so where do you leave them ?

    • @RinaandMichael
      @RinaandMichael  2 года назад +1

      We do! When we go to national parks, cities or other non-dog friendly places, they stay at home (in the van)!

    • @stormillenium8360
      @stormillenium8360 2 года назад +1

      ​@@RinaandMichael Your home is your Van? Do you leave your Van on so the AC can stay on for them? Or do you have a separate AC unit for them?

    • @RinaandMichael
      @RinaandMichael  2 года назад +1

      @@stormillenium8360 yes this is our home! We try and stay out of hot climates that needs AC to ensure they’re ( including us) are nice and cool!

  • @QuackenAnimation
    @QuackenAnimation 4 дня назад +1

    I like your dog and I would like to have one like yours but different so if you could to a 3d model of it that would be good
    thx

    • @RinaandMichael
      @RinaandMichael  4 дня назад

      Thanks! Dont think I’ll be able to do a 3d model of it, unfortunately

  • @ginamartindale8095
    @ginamartindale8095 Год назад +1

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @alohatvn
    @alohatvn 3 года назад +2

    Subscribed to channel and will see you on the next one 👍 😀.

    • @RinaandMichael
      @RinaandMichael  3 года назад

      Thank you for watching and your support!

  • @kokopuffs1212
    @kokopuffs1212 2 года назад +2

    What do you do if it gets too hot while you're away?

    • @RinaandMichael
      @RinaandMichael  2 года назад +2

      If we’re in a climate where it’s too hot, we have a portable A/C that we turn on for them! We recently got the IcyBreeze which is like a portable A/C using ice

  • @emmachomao
    @emmachomao 2 года назад +2

    Where do you stand in the shower? The toilet bowl takes up all the space.

    • @RinaandMichael
      @RinaandMichael  2 года назад

      we take out the toilet when we shower, it’s portable

  • @kedargurung9613
    @kedargurung9613 5 месяцев назад +1

    This guy has breed dog husky and a golden retriever❤❤

  • @raggaskooljose5151
    @raggaskooljose5151 2 года назад +2

    Tell US how your dog's Feel when you are van life Trip

    • @RinaandMichael
      @RinaandMichael  2 года назад +1

      They love it! New places to sniff around, sights to see and experience!

  • @tobewiser1629
    @tobewiser1629 2 года назад +2

    It would be nice if you have an air conditioner sensor to turn on the air conditioner to keep the van comfortable for them when you guys are out.

    • @RinaandMichael
      @RinaandMichael  2 года назад +1

      thats a nice feature! We make sure the temps are comfortable within the van before we go out, and we’ve been trying to stay out of super hot climates all together!

  • @alohatvn
    @alohatvn 3 года назад +2

    Like 👍 31.

  • @murraymint8159
    @murraymint8159 3 года назад +3

    You live in the dog's van 😂

  • @jimmiller4951
    @jimmiller4951 Год назад +1

    could hear the music but couldn't hear you

  • @ww2remembered983
    @ww2remembered983 2 года назад

    What's up with you young people and your friggin dogs? Granny and Granpa are now in their 20's.....'Oh, I LOVE my dog....humans suck! '.

    • @RinaandMichael
      @RinaandMichael  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for your comment. I guess people of all ages enjoy spending time with their dogs!

    • @micahbender4560
      @micahbender4560 Год назад

      Why would we want a grumpy human like you when we could have dogs instead? It’s a no brainer.

  • @jaimeflores9639
    @jaimeflores9639 2 года назад +1

    worst food you can give them pedigree