Thanks! The mattress is out of the way for videoing the mechanics of the build. I do have an entire video devoted to the bed/couch if you want to see it in all its glory. 😃
Incredible build with an extremely well thought-out design. Would be interesting to know how many other builds you did before you came up with this design. I find myself already wanting to change my design before I’ve even finished the current one. Thanks for sharing!
It's a never ending process. I've done many changes along the way. I had a few truck camper beds and an earlier version in this van. Just takes time studying other peoples builds and picking what you want. Then redoing/changing it over and over. 🤣
I spent twenty years remodeling our house from one end to the other. I learned along the way. I've never been a professional. I took high school wood shop back in the day. 😂 The mattress does get damp at times. It seems to be more environmental than consistent with usage-dry environments it's fine, damp humid places not so much. It hasn't been a problem, but I fold the back third of the mattress over the rest during the day. I can rotate the mattress and the diesel heater warms the kitchen end of the bed, through the holes. Unfortunately I can't drill holes under the solar panel, not that it would ventilate with the solar panel under it. I did it mostly for weight reduction as the plywood is 3/4" so heavy to lift. The holes made a big weight difference, six pounds lighter, lifting it up. I reccommend it.
How many earlier versions before this incredible final product? Cost and time involved? Very very cool use of space! What is your vehicle maintenance schedule?
Version 1.0 is shown on my "original no build..." Video. 3/4" plywood bed and some 2x10's. Previous camper set ups were in the back of import pick-up trucks that I developed over the years. Cost came in around $10k, but the electrical was designed to run our home refrigerators when the power goes out. (A common occurrence) That drove an extra battery, a bigger inverter, and all that goes with that. The biggest expense was the electrical system which the van refrigerator needed to be self sufficient for a few weeks at a time. (Price includes mechanical work needed) The solar panel keeps batteries up indefinitely. I started working on the van about six months before Covid hit. The delays of getting components stretched out the time and choice of materials extending the time, but it was road ready in about nine months, and I'm constantly doing improvements and upgrades. The AC died just as I was beginning the build so that added to maintenance. It's the usual oil changes, brakes, tires, etc. Sadly, the van has a rubber timing chain that needs replacement every 100k miles. So plugs, water pump, get done then as well. The junk Monroe shocks I put on at the start of the build are leaking already, so that's a redo and I'll probably upgrade rear springs to Honda Odyssey, as they take a heavier load so should restore some of the lift. I'm hoping I can then dump the coil spring air bags then too.
As soon as I added all terrain tires gas mileage took a dive. Part of it is a change in the odometer turning less miles with bigger tires but not that much. I get around 20-21mpg unless I put the kayak rack on the roof. those eat a couple of mpg. So with kayaks on the roof and cross winds of Kansas, I'm getting around 18 mpg give or take. The extra 1200lbs added after stripping out interior, seats etc, didn't help matters but that's where it's at.
Been through a dust storm in Kansas? I wore one then. I also wore one when I encountered a long caravan going the opposite direction on a dirt road in Colorado. I wore one while driving through smoke filled skies in Canada this past summer, where air quality was considered toxic. Yes it's 2024 Covid is having the biggest resurgence since the Omicron outbreak. I haven't had Covid yet. How about you?
You've really packed a lot in there. Some very clever configuring on the storage.
Love the photo of the restroom parts! Helpful. I missed where the mattress/bed is
Thanks! The mattress is out of the way for videoing the mechanics of the build. I do have an entire video devoted to the bed/couch if you want to see it in all its glory. 😃
Super love the set up..super functional..The amount of time and thoughts...deserve a huge 👍🏾...Subscribed!!..
Ты хороший инженер. Отлично всё сделал 👍 Hello from Rusland. UA3QSG
alot of good stuff in this build, thank you
Great job of using this space! Lots of organization and storage!
Wow!! I so wish I could do this kind of thing. Just brilliant!!❤️💕
Awesome!!
Brilliant 😊
Incredible build with an extremely well thought-out design. Would be interesting to know how many other builds you did before you came up with this design. I find myself already wanting to change my design before I’ve even finished the current one. Thanks for sharing!
It's a never ending process. I've done many changes along the way. I had a few truck camper beds and an earlier version in this van. Just takes time studying other peoples builds and picking what you want. Then redoing/changing it over and over. 🤣
Legendary. Have you worked as a carpenter/woodworker? Did you experience moisture buildup with your original bed platform(no holes)?
I spent twenty years remodeling our house from one end to the other. I learned along the way. I've never been a professional. I took high school wood shop back in the day. 😂
The mattress does get damp at times. It seems to be more environmental than consistent with usage-dry environments it's fine, damp humid places not so much. It hasn't been a problem, but I fold the back third of the mattress over the rest during the day. I can rotate the mattress and the diesel heater warms the kitchen end of the bed, through the holes.
Unfortunately I can't drill holes under the solar panel, not that it would ventilate with the solar panel under it. I did it mostly for weight reduction as the plywood is 3/4" so heavy to lift. The holes made a big weight difference, six pounds lighter, lifting it up. I reccommend it.
Все дуже зручно, місце використано на 100%. Бажаю цікавих мандрів!
Привіт із України!
Thank you. I wish you safety and a return to a peaceful prosperous country.
@@04_siennaminicamper-nu6vj дякую! Я Україну не покину, за мир треба боротися.
How many earlier versions before this incredible final product? Cost and time involved? Very very cool use of space! What is your vehicle maintenance schedule?
Version 1.0 is shown on my "original no build..." Video. 3/4" plywood bed and some 2x10's. Previous camper set ups were in the back of import pick-up trucks that I developed over
the years.
Cost came in around $10k, but the electrical was designed to run our home refrigerators when the power goes out. (A common occurrence) That drove an extra battery, a bigger inverter, and all that goes with that. The biggest expense was the electrical system which the van refrigerator needed to be self sufficient for a few weeks at a time. (Price includes mechanical work needed) The solar panel keeps batteries up indefinitely.
I started working on the van about six months before Covid hit. The delays of getting components stretched out the time and choice of materials extending the time, but it was road ready in about nine months, and I'm constantly doing improvements and upgrades.
The AC died just as I was beginning the build so that added to maintenance. It's the usual oil changes, brakes, tires, etc. Sadly, the van has a rubber timing chain that needs replacement every 100k miles. So plugs, water pump, get done then as well. The junk Monroe shocks I put on at the start of the build are leaking already, so that's a redo and I'll probably upgrade rear springs to Honda Odyssey, as they take a heavier load so should restore some of the lift. I'm hoping I can then dump the coil spring air bags then too.
Amazing build, real home on wheels. How does the build affect your mileage ?
As soon as I added all terrain tires gas mileage took a dive. Part of it is a change in the odometer turning less miles with bigger tires but not that much. I get around 20-21mpg unless I put the kayak rack on the roof. those eat a couple of mpg. So with kayaks on the roof and cross winds of Kansas, I'm getting around 18 mpg give or take. The extra 1200lbs added after stripping out interior, seats etc, didn't help matters but that's where it's at.
why tf do you have masks still? its 2024 bro
Been through a dust storm in Kansas? I wore one then. I also wore one when I encountered a long caravan going the opposite direction on a dirt road in Colorado. I wore one while driving through smoke filled skies in Canada this past summer, where air quality was considered toxic.
Yes it's 2024 Covid is having the biggest resurgence since the Omicron outbreak. I haven't had Covid yet. How about you?
Unvaccinated, pure blood here, haven't had the commie cough since 2021. @@04_siennaminicamper-nu6vj
"bro", why are you MAGA inflatuating on people who wants to protect themselves? U working for MTG?