Can I suggest something in regard to bathroom? The toilet bawl would be much more discrete if you put the flexible rolling door right in front of it. Like rolling door in Travato 59g bathroom. This way when you enter the rig, you see very nice and clean wall at your right shoulder, but when you want to use the toilet, you just pull that door and it slides into position to open access to a toilet and blocks view from inside of the rig. You can even make bathroom larger while in use, by making the door rolling deeper into the rig, forming kind of rounded shaped wall. This will make shower area much larger. I think it's very good idea and it won't cost much compare to improvement it provides. It adds cleanness and streamlines the toilet solution.
@@noahziegler3478 Plenty of room in the shower even for larger folks. The area in the gear garage is not wasted as it is for storing bikes, skis, inflatable kayaks, etc.
I agree that seeing the toilet from the outside or the inside is a turn off. Maybe you can just add a second “rolling door” in front of it and take the curtain off all together. I would also make sure there is a fan in the toilet area so smells do not linger around or “greet you” when you walk in the rig after someone used the toilet…
This is EVERYTHING. You had me at triple seals.. and boot drying.. you are speaking my love language of moisture management.. finally a manufacturer that is building exactly the engineered box I want.. that is not overpriced luxury crap. This is for true outdoor enthusiasts (that aren’t millionaires)
Very nice but I would ask for more ground clearance for backcountry adventures. Tuck in the exhaust so it won’t get crushed, replace the driver and passenger running boards with retractable ones, add rock sliders and reduce the height of the side storage.
Great RV, Horrible camera work. Why is the camera person focusing on Jim instead of the things he is pointing at. I need less video of Jim touching things and more video of the things...
I like to sit up / lounge in bed so I would exchange the head storage with a few inset or cloth pockets on the sides of the head of the bed. I like the raised fridge and the full height pantry slide out. The entrance shower is genius but needs an inset removeable shower floor (wooden slats / board like in vans). Fantastic build!
Nice Rig! This is about how I would build one for myself... however, I've never been a fan of the upright rigid dinette seating situation all these modern vanlife and RVs have. (You should put nylon webbing under those bed slats... so when you pull them apart they fan out to the right distance, and yet still allow you to stack them close together.)
This is a fantastic design with outstanding utilities and impressive off grid all terrain capability. There is still room for improvement here and there, but this is exactly the kind of rig I want to travel in when I retire. It's compact enough to fit just about anywhere you want to go, but without sacrificing interior functionality and features. You have a great design, please keep on refining it.
Great design, love the heat pump, big garage & entry bath! Get clean first thing, dry wet clothes and clean a dirty doggo 🐕 I’d like the window screen from the top with shade from bottom, privacy with ventilation ⭐️
Most True 4 Season RV's start at 250K & go up from there. It's pricey & basic & with limited resources available, no propane, no generator, no tv. I like the idea of being able to charge the batteries off the RV engine with a switch. I look for an RV that is fully functional within it self relying on no outside resources. So many have A/C but only on Shore Power. I like camping out at Road America on extended Race Weekends. To do so with electrical hookups would cost me more than double the regular weekend camping fee. Yes We could throw a generator into the mix, but than you run the noise on hot nights with other campers who are in tents & trying to sleep & the additional cost of the generator fuel. I like the idea of going fully electric, it's just finding ways of keeping those batteries charged.
700 watts of solar to charge up to 13.6k watt hours of LiFePo4 batteries + DC/DC charging. No need to plug in for a race weekend. I would like 1300 on the solar but its a nice stock elec. system.
@@MexicoDrones I'm still looking at this RV. I like the fact that it is pretty self sufficient with everything she has in her & doesn't rely on outside resources. To me that is a big plus. I like the cassette toilet as to me it is easier to empty, I like the Max Air Fan as even on a warm night, you can run that on low & be comfortable. It has a nice size fridge & freezer. It would be very interesting to get to take a trip in one of these. I sure miss my Dodge Camper Van. It was no where near this nice.
@@MexicoDrones This is exactly what I've been looking for. I've also seen what it would cost to put a nice solar system on a van. Very expensive, but upgradeable.
I like this RV! I recommend and would like to have the bug screens on the top and the shades on the bottom, so you have a privacy option when having the shade up with ventilation. You can still see out and yet be covered so no one sees you from the head down.
Please advise what is the support and maintenance network on these RVs for parts, maintenance, tech support, warranty, etc..since the Ford truck portion is modified, and also for the RV specific portion. Thanks, great video…awesome RV!
Transit chassis is covered for Ford's 3 yr/36k mile warranty and 5 yr/60k on the drivetrain. We provide a bumper-bumper 2 year/24k mile warranty and warranty the box integrity for 10 years. Appliances come with additional warranties like 10 years on the batteries, 5 years on solar panels, etc. We handle directly all our warranty in our main facility in Reno and via phone/email support. We are launching mobile support later this year where one of our RV Techs come to you. Finally, we will be opening additional support/sales centers starting in early 2025.
Some nice innovations here. I like the pass through shower idea, fold down sink, and toilet separation. I’m guessing there must be a manual way to pop the escape hatch over the bed, as if there was an bad event with power failure. The insulated lockable passthrough door is great, as blackout curtains really do little to keep out the cold of the cab in winter. Lots of storage cubbies too ! Not a fan of the countertop soap dispenser, as they drip, and are a pain to bend down and refill. A store bought container of Dawn is so much better. All in all, pretty good starting point for a backroad or highway cruiser. I’d pick it over a Revel awd. 👍🍁
Thanks for the feedback. Yes, there is a crank to manually open the skylight. Countertop soap dispenser is filled from the top and has not leaked and would leak into the sink if it did.
@12:19 why would we need to lock it? Btw, I appreacite the thought and intent to maximize inside space and not be wasteful BUT the wet bath right at the entrance????????!!!!!! I’ve watched this walkthrough a few times and it still makes me cringe. Do you offer an alternative of positioning to clients?
So the outside table does not come down while driving and no one deploys it while you are away as they could damage it. Wet bath at entrance is one of our best features and our customers love it.
Really like that the shower is a mud room that even allows boots to be cleaned outside. This is exactly what Foresty Forest channel needs, but there is no way he could afford it. Also really like the mini split AC. 24:38 Heat the hot water using the coolant lines off the engine!!! Were you like a NASA engineer who got bored or something ?
Most True 4 Season RV's start at 250K & go up from there, so this falls in that range. I feel it's pricey with the basic needs & with limited resources available, no propane, no generator, no tv. I like the idea of being able to charge the batteries off the RV engine with a switch. I look for an RV that is fully functional within it self-relying on no outside resources. So many have A/C but only on Shore Power. I like camping out at Road America on extended Race Weekends. To do so with electrical hookups would cost me more than double the regular weekend camping fee. Yes, I could throw a generator into the mix, but then you run the noise on hot nights with other campers who are in tents & trying to sleep & the additional cost of the generator fuel. I like the idea of going fully electric, it's just finding ways of keeping those batteries charged. I'm just fine with the cassette toilet & I like your ideas on the freshwater heaters. I'm ok with the induction stovetop & like the space saving idea of keeping it portable. I would upgrade that to a 2 burner. I don't like the idea that the A/c blows right out over the bed. We are working with Global Warming & nights in a confined space are a lot warmer than they used to be. I like the nice big Max Air Fan. So many newer RV's have come out with these smaller ceiling fans that are complete junk. Why put something in there that's going to fall apart the first time you try & use it?
Thanks for the feedback. Quick comment on the inside AC unit, it is adjustable so it does not blow on you and has a sleep and whisper mode that is 26dB so you can not hear it at night.
I like the larger lounge area compared to similar RVs, thanks to the sideways bed and the bathroom placement. I guess there is a reason for no third access door to storage area on the rear of the vehicle?
Agreed. It acts as a nice mud room and removes the need for an outdoor showering point. No black tank to worry about with the cassette is another bonus. The flip-up sink is simplistically efficient as are the awesome mechanical stairs that won't draw down valuable electricity. Much better configuration than the Revel layout and less of a PITA in actual use than the Storyteller while coming close to the innovative semi-dry ModVans solution. Biggest win IMO goes to implementing the Pioneer AC/heating unit and placing its location in the back, freeing up space on the top for more gear hauling.
That is not possible as the box is designed and engineered specifically for the Transit 156" WB cutaway chassis. Custom designs are not in our business model and would likely cost twice as much.
How do you deploy the steps from the inside. Say you want to get out that way or you’re camped somewhere and you have to bug out fast. Let’s say it’s unsafe to get out of vehicle and your steps are down. You have find away to get out of the area due to a situation. Just thinking .
You do not deploy the steps from the inside, You exit through the cab to deploy the steps. If you are worried about an unsafe situation store the steps before you go to sleep. Automated steps are the #1 or 2 things to break in RVs and in addition are not stable as they are not grounded. We much prefer the strong, stable steps we use, especially with a door higher off the ground than a typical non-offroad RV.
I have a suggestion for the shore power and water filler. I am currently building my own insulated RV (similar layout to yours) and have decided to put the shore power connector next to my driver's seat in the cab. This means the connector is protected from weather and possible vandalism. Also, I loop the connecting cable through my steering wheel which ensures I don't forget it when driving off. The cable exits through the rubber seals on the front cab doors without any issues. On the subject of the water filler, I am installing it inside, above the sink. Whenever I need to fill up, I just put the hose through the nearest convenient window. The inside location prevents freezing, which can affect the locking mechanism in cold conditions. Also, it's protected from road dirt and vandalism. Another idea, which I borrowed from another RUclipsr: I'm fitting a 2 way tap to my shower head. I have a master shower tap outside by wet room. When I turn the master tap on, the hot water is pumped into the shower but I have a 2 way diverter. The default position recirculates the hot water back to the white water tank. This helps twofold: It keeps the water in my white tank a bit warmer, preventing any possibility of freezing in very cold conditions. It also allows my shower to get to full temperature before I step in to the wet room. I turn the tap and water diverts to the shower head.
We already have a reminder system to prevent driving off with either the shore power plugged in or the stairs down. Water filler inside is bad idea as people will spill. The water tank has a locking cap. The electrical has a special plug.
Pretty much yes, mini-split will use 250-350W to keep at 75F while 95F outside and if in sun we'll get > 600W from solar so charging batteries while running the AC.
This looks amazing. Fantastic looking camper van. The only criticism I have is the shades and screens on the windows installed upside down. The shade should come up from the bottom so you can block looky loos while still having the screen come down from the top so the windows can be open. The European style windows are awesome, but they're designed to have the shade pull up and screen pull down.
Some people like to have them pull down so better blocks sunlight. In either case, it is very easy to switch the shade around. Thanks for the feedback.
We get 1.6kW while driving or at idle from the standard 250A 12V alternator and we have 800 W of solar on the roof. For the weight cost trade-off we don’t think we need a second alternator. This has been born out by the usage of our customers.
@@aeonrv it’s always been obvious that you guys listen to your customers, and combined with your own knowledge and experience, make these changes. Super cool to know that system/appliance efficiencies have gotten to the point in the real world where this simplification of the electrical system is possible. Keep up the awesome work!
I LOVE this RV! There are only a few things I would change or upgrade, including adding a water maker and having the 10 batteries instead of 6 or 8 batteries. I am not sure how much solar there is up there, but I would want to optimize that as well.
My crane has similar latches on it's underbed storage compartments, they twist to open opposite of what you'd expect, even he does it, twice! 4:11 the ESPAR is a great heater, my crane has one also. I had a step van conversion I did 40 years ago, with a similar bed with drawers under it, but it never occurred to me to fashion the drawers as usable steps as is done here, great use of space overall!
$219,500, MPG is typically 11-13, but you can baby it to get 15 on highways if driving 65MPH. Twin turbos provide lots of power and torque. Easy to pass going up large hills in Colorado over 8k ft elevation.
Hello! I'm loving this build so far. Just a couple of questions: 1) Would it be possible/easy for customers to swap out the 8gal hot water heater with a continuous hot water heater? 2) Roughly how long can this RV hold power off grid with moderate? Meaning no shore power and not starting the engine. Would the A/C heater be able to run all night?
The 8gal hot water tank is continually filled. It is basically free hot water so not sure why you would want to replace. We run the AC off batteries all night and typically use less than 20% of the battery capacity. The mini-split uses 250-350W/hr once set point is reached.
Oh awesome! Apologies, I must have missed the part of it being continuously filled. For sure wouldn't want to replace that. Thank you answering the question about the AC as well!@@aeonrv
I would not call these flaws, but shortcomings. If I had to manually pull out those steps every time I enter and exit the rig, that would be a deal-breaker for me, especially on rainy days. Once inside, I would have to exit the rig from the front and then pull out the steps if others are inside. EVERY time. No way. For the owner, who is 6 ft tall, the compartment doorway between the front and rear living area, seems quite small and tight. I'm 6'3" and do not consider myself to be tall. Sitting on the bed , it looks as though anyone taller than 6' would have issues in that position. If the steps would extend and retract when the door opened and closed, I could overlook my two other concerns. 7 out of 10.
@@davidjackson7336 We much prefer manual steps over automatic for 2 main reasons. The manual steps are much stronger and the vehicle does not sway when you step on them. Second, auto RV steps are notorious for breaking as they use tiny electric motors. When we are in camp we just leave the stairs down. When you drive away we have method to remind you to put the stairs up. Regarding the passthrough and the bed height you'd need to try it out to see if it works for you. We have a customer that is 6'6" and it works for him.
My one question is, is All Wheel Drive as good as four-wheel drive? And if not, is four-wheel drive with lockout hubs, available? I have not had a vehicle with all wheel drive, so I do not know about that.
This is truly amazing. If you can give more details about how/where to hook up at an RV park overnight that'd be great. You mentioned the power and the water intake (something about an adapter?), but the grey water ball valve was shown, but wasn't clarified. Where does the water go from the foldable sink above the toilet? Where does the shower water go?
Thanks. The twin-turbo 3.5L EcoBoost will suck gas when you step on it, but it sure is fun to drive. We typically get 11-13MPG, but you can baby it to get 15MPG.
We get modern mt. bikes in no problem. We've had 2 mt. bikes and a road bike in there and at another time a full tandem road bike. Also various brands of e-bikes.
It is a 24V battery/electrical system and comes standard with 6 BattleBorn batteries so equivalent of 600Ah at 12V. You can optional add 2 or 4 more batteries of equivalent of 1,000Ah.
Really well thought-out. Love the whole bathroom situation, for example. Also love the large, vertical fridge/freezer, storage steps, and lots more. Storing mountain bikes is a significant consideration for me, and that garage space looks potentially pretty tight for that purpose. Could you post a video showing bikes coming in and out of the storage compartment?
We've can fit 2 modern mt bikes and a road bike in the garage. Need to take off front wheel and typically drop the seat. One customer even carries a tandem bike. We'll see if we can post a video of that specifically, but ther are shots of the gear garage with bikes in them on our social media.
@@aeonrv I had looked on the website, but after seeing your response scrolled down a ways on FB and found some pictures with bikes loaded in the garage, which helped a lot. Thanks.
Agreed, we install this kit plus a 1/4" steel differential skid plate. vancompass.com/products/copy-of-stage-3-ford-transit-topo-2-0-2013-present-single-rear-wheel?variant=41216104333499
Love everything about this RV, except the black interior. Most people use RV's in the summer, and it usually gets hot. You have to park in the sun because of the roof solar panels. BLACK interiors make the RV hotter!
Our interior is white fiberglass and light woodgrain & white cabinetry. The seats in the Transit cab are black leather and gray everywhere else. Ford has discontinued the leather seats so 2024 models have heated/10 way power gray cloth seats.
Nice for campgrounds, not so much for anything tougher than a soft road with that horrible ground clearance. Adding that exterior storage box low on the drivers side really gives it minivan ground clearance. Exhaust seriously needs tucked or even run verticle behind/above the cab. Not even going to get into the wet bath location. Might be a comfortable camper but keep it on the asphalt.
You should check out some of the videos we have going off-road. Our customers and us taken the vehicle on many gnarly trains. Low point is differential skid plate at 8". Departure, approach and breakover angles are all > 20%. Exhaust is above the line of the departure angle and is not an issue, but if you think it is easy to move. If you don't want the storage box don't order it. Everything is a trade-off in the design an off-road camper, but our vehicle can go in some very challenging terrain and we've proved it.
We could, but really like the quality and 10 year warranty. Obviously we also have an OEM deal so pay nowhere near retail prices. Also, as we are both located in Reno we like the fact we can work closely together on future technologies.
@@aeonrv That's interesting because you only mentioned USB ports near the bed and I didn't see any kind of shelf that one would fit on so I assumed there is no plugs or spot for a Cpap.
If this Van's live's up to what you says, You sholud some dealers in North Europe to sell it! Convertid to our's 220 to 250 volt and a right price combined to expensive Mercedes Benz, it's a killer! You have, but only on 4x4 wheels drive and 9 gear auotomantic gear box! Love it! From Petee Eriksson Sweden Europe price around 225 000€ top knox!😊😊😊
phenomenal design and build. it is evident that you are an RVer and that you thought this one out. you almost lost me at the cassette toilet, but was happy to hear that there is an option for a separating toilet for off-grid camping. well done. when all this be available for sale, and what os the price range?
Amazing RV the bathroom in the only entryway may be a deal breaker but it would be really tough not to still want it… so bold! Everything else is incredibly designed
for me Ford transit automatic transmission is the most wonderful engine of all, and this camper is fantastic ❤️, but why is the automatic transmission very expensive in Europe?
I do prefer the separate cab as the steel cab with windows is a greenhouse in summer and a freezer in winter. I try to park with the cab facing North in summer to try and reduce the direct sunlight on it. My insulated box provides the shade. I like the transverse bed as well.
Beautiful rig, whats is the tow capacity? Note: I suggest l@@king at the camera while your talking, make connection with your customers and fans. Good luck Jim.
1) Love those huge tires, but it seems like there’s engine parts hanging down that make the ground clearance not as high as it could be. I would want a rig like this for off-roading and not have to worry about damaging the low hanging things. 2) The air conditioner hanging off the back looks enormous! 3) Did you show the roof? Does it come with solar panels or is that an option? Ladder? 4) With a separate hot water tank, does that mean you have to constantly be filling it up from the bigger water tank? All in all this looks pretty great. Too expensive for us though. I wonder if the price will eventually come down on these sorts of vehicles or go up?
The low part of the vehicle is the rear differential and there is a 1/4" steel skid plate on it to protect it. The AC on the back is not that big and is twice as efficient and way more quiet at 26dB than a typical RV roof top AC unit. The roof is covered in solar panels (700W) and also has a MaxxFan and skylight, which gives you egress to the roof. We don't want a ladder for safety and security, but easy to carry a folding portable one if you want. The hot water tank automatically fills from the fresh water tank. Price not likely to come down as Ford has increased the chassis price from $43k (2021) to $59k (2024) mode years.
Impressive! (People scoffing at the price have not actually looked at what's actually available out there.) I'd love to see a dedicated video of this out in the wild. How does it really do off road? What are it's capabilities? Limits?
@@aeonrv I looked before posting and really only saw a 30 second clip of it driving down a gravel road. And one with snow mobiles but didn't show the van doing anything. Are there more that I missed?
I love the bathroom design that is really nice. The fridge is overkill for most uses, I'd probably go with something half as big like 65-75 litre fridge. I think having an induction stove built into the kitchen counter would also be a no brainer change for that design. The garage in the back is great, love the amount of storage!
We wanted a fridge with separate freezer so we could carry 1-2 weeks of food. We chose not to mount the induction cooktop permanently in the countertop as it reduces prep space when not cooking and we can also use the portable cooktop to cook outside, which we do frequently. It stores away conveniently under the sink when not in use.
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Can I suggest something in regard to bathroom? The toilet bawl would be much more discrete if you put the flexible rolling door right in front of it. Like rolling door in Travato 59g bathroom. This way when you enter the rig, you see very nice and clean wall at your right shoulder, but when you want to use the toilet, you just pull that door and it slides into position to open access to a toilet and blocks view from inside of the rig. You can even make bathroom larger while in use, by making the door rolling deeper into the rig, forming kind of rounded shaped wall. This will make shower area much larger. I think it's very good idea and it won't cost much compare to improvement it provides. It adds cleanness and streamlines the toilet solution.
Everything is a tradeoff, the shower curtain can already be used to block off the toilet and sink when you enter if you don't want to see them.
I agree you can't turn around in the shower but cubic feet of wasted space next to the water tanks.
@@noahziegler3478 Plenty of room in the shower even for larger folks. The area in the gear garage is not wasted as it is for storing bikes, skis, inflatable kayaks, etc.
I agree that seeing the toilet from the outside or the inside is a turn off. Maybe you can just add a second “rolling door” in front of it and take the curtain off all together. I would also make sure there is a fan in the toilet area so smells do not linger around or “greet you” when you walk in the rig after someone used the toilet…
@opinionatedartist how dare you lol. From reading replies Aeon thinks this rv is perfect and any feedback or personal preferences is stupid
This is EVERYTHING. You had me at triple seals.. and boot drying.. you are speaking my love language of moisture management.. finally a manufacturer that is building exactly the engineered box I want.. that is not overpriced luxury crap. This is for true outdoor enthusiasts (that aren’t millionaires)
Thanks for the feedback!
GREAT! RV! Thank you for showing it to us.
Very nice but I would ask for more ground clearance for backcountry adventures. Tuck in the exhaust so it won’t get crushed, replace the driver and passenger running boards with retractable ones, add rock sliders and reduce the height of the side storage.
Great RV, Horrible camera work. Why is the camera person focusing on Jim instead of the things he is pointing at. I need less video of Jim touching things and more video of the things...
We agree. We did this on a budget, we'll do better next time.
Exactly I just stopped at watching
If you want someone to move into it and start a RUclips channel about the adventure and every day life...I'm your guy! Seriously.
I'm sure they'll hit you up and give you the title and keys.
This is the most ... the most well thought out vehicle I've ever seen. I hope I can afford this when the time comes. Nice work!!
I like to sit up / lounge in bed so I would exchange the head storage with a few inset or cloth pockets on the sides of the head of the bed. I like the raised fridge and the full height pantry slide out. The entrance shower is genius but needs an inset removeable shower floor (wooden slats / board like in vans). Fantastic build!
Bamboo wood shower floor is removable and we use it to shower outdoors. We've designed a place to sit up in bed along the back wall.
$219,500
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@@hijack4661 I'll check it out. Thanks!
Nice Rig! This is about how I would build one for myself... however, I've never been a fan of the upright rigid dinette seating situation all these modern vanlife and RVs have.
(You should put nylon webbing under those bed slats... so when you pull them apart they fan out to the right distance, and yet still allow you to stack them close together.)
Using a box rather than the standard transit body makes a lot of sense to me. The sprinter is just a little too narrow to put everything in.
Yet this somehow feels smaller on the inside than plenty of transits I've seen.
It will seem bigger in person...
This is a fantastic design with outstanding utilities and impressive off grid all terrain capability. There is still room for improvement here and there, but this is exactly the kind of rig I want to travel in when I retire. It's compact enough to fit just about anywhere you want to go, but without sacrificing interior functionality and features. You have a great design, please keep on refining it.
Thanks!
Great design, love the heat pump, big garage & entry bath! Get clean first thing, dry wet clothes and clean a dirty doggo 🐕
I’d like the window screen from the top with shade from bottom, privacy with ventilation ⭐️
The screens/shades are easily reversable.
@@aeonrvthis is the most common orientation in RVs with these cassette windows. It makes the most sense in terms of privacy.
that small panel that unfolds and creates a table outside right by the door.....PERFECT all you need
Absolutely love it. Exactly what I'm looking for
Great to hear!
Expedition type build for an RV. Nicely done and with a proper power system. Should sell many at the sub 250k price point with RV financing.
Thanks!
Most True 4 Season RV's start at 250K & go up from there. It's pricey & basic & with limited resources available, no propane, no generator, no tv. I like the idea of being able to charge the batteries off the RV engine with a switch. I look for an RV that is fully functional within it self relying on no outside resources. So many have A/C but only on Shore Power. I like camping out at Road America on extended Race Weekends. To do so with electrical hookups would cost me more than double the regular weekend camping fee. Yes We could throw a generator into the mix, but than you run the noise on hot nights with other campers who are in tents & trying to sleep & the additional cost of the generator fuel. I like the idea of going fully electric, it's just finding ways of keeping those batteries charged.
700 watts of solar to charge up to 13.6k watt hours of LiFePo4 batteries + DC/DC charging. No need to plug in for a race weekend. I would like 1300 on the solar but its a nice stock elec. system.
@@MexicoDrones I'm still looking at this RV. I like the fact that it is pretty self sufficient with everything she has in her & doesn't rely on outside resources. To me that is a big plus. I like the cassette toilet as to me it is easier to empty, I like the Max Air Fan as even on a warm night, you can run that on low & be comfortable. It has a nice size fridge & freezer. It would be very interesting to get to take a trip in one of these. I sure miss my Dodge Camper Van. It was no where near this nice.
@@MexicoDrones This is exactly what I've been looking for. I've also seen what it would cost to put a nice solar system on a van. Very expensive, but upgradeable.
damn what a RV, would love to have this. Life goals!! Best RV I have ever seen!
Thanks!
I like this RV! I recommend and would like to have the bug screens on the top and the shades on the bottom, so you have a privacy option when having the shade up with ventilation. You can still see out and yet be covered so no one sees you from the head down.
People like them both ways and they are easy to switch.
COOL! Thank you! @@aeonrv
You forgot to mention the biggest advantage of this Ford vehicle: It's not engineered in the US but in Germany. At Ford Cologne.
Not sure how that is an advantage when the E series vans are exponentially more reliable than the transits.
Thanks, that explains all of the owner issues I’ve been hearing about.
Rather smell like Ford than Dodge
We have friends who worked at Ford Cologne ... Only the "good" aspects of the Ford Transist were engineered in Cologne. ..Only the good things .....
@@Erin-Thor: what kind of issues are they having?
Please advise what is the support and maintenance network on these RVs for parts, maintenance, tech support, warranty, etc..since the Ford truck portion is modified, and also for the RV specific portion. Thanks, great video…awesome RV!
Transit chassis is covered for Ford's 3 yr/36k mile warranty and 5 yr/60k on the drivetrain. We provide a bumper-bumper 2 year/24k mile warranty and warranty the box integrity for 10 years. Appliances come with additional warranties like 10 years on the batteries, 5 years on solar panels, etc. We handle directly all our warranty in our main facility in Reno and via phone/email support. We are launching mobile support later this year where one of our RV Techs come to you. Finally, we will be opening additional support/sales centers starting in early 2025.
AGREED 👍
This man knows his business inside out. Huge respect for him.
Some nice innovations here. I like the pass through shower idea, fold down sink, and toilet separation. I’m guessing there must be a manual way to pop the escape hatch over the bed, as if there was an bad event with power failure. The insulated lockable passthrough door is great, as blackout curtains really do little to keep out the cold of the cab in winter. Lots of storage cubbies too ! Not a fan of the countertop soap dispenser, as they drip, and are a pain to bend down and refill. A store bought container of Dawn is so much better. All in all, pretty good starting point for a backroad or highway cruiser. I’d pick it over a Revel awd. 👍🍁
Thanks for the feedback. Yes, there is a crank to manually open the skylight. Countertop soap dispenser is filled from the top and has not leaked and would leak into the sink if it did.
@12:19 why would we need to lock it? Btw, I appreacite the thought and intent to maximize inside space and not be wasteful BUT the wet bath right at the entrance????????!!!!!! I’ve watched this walkthrough a few times and it still makes me cringe. Do you offer an alternative of positioning to clients?
So the outside table does not come down while driving and no one deploys it while you are away as they could damage it. Wet bath at entrance is one of our best features and our customers love it.
Best RV bathroom, well thought off. Love shower for in or out.
Thanks!
Really like that the shower is a mud room that even allows boots to be cleaned outside.
This is exactly what Foresty Forest channel needs, but there is no way he could afford it.
Also really like the mini split AC.
24:38 Heat the hot water using the coolant lines off the engine!!!
Were you like a NASA engineer who got bored or something ?
Great video. But you guys need lights on your camera. Can’t see in the cab or underneath very well!
We agree and thanks for the feedback.
I’d like it if it had north-south twin beds. I’m to old to climb over another person in the middle of the night.
Most True 4 Season RV's start at 250K & go up from there, so this falls in that range. I feel it's pricey with the basic needs & with limited resources available, no propane, no generator, no tv. I like the idea of being able to charge the batteries off the RV engine with a switch. I look for an RV that is fully functional within it self-relying on no outside resources. So many have A/C but only on Shore Power. I like camping out at Road America on extended Race Weekends. To do so with electrical hookups would cost me more than double the regular weekend camping fee. Yes, I could throw a generator into the mix, but then you run the noise on hot nights with other campers who are in tents & trying to sleep & the additional cost of the generator fuel. I like the idea of going fully electric, it's just finding ways of keeping those batteries charged. I'm just fine with the cassette toilet & I like your ideas on the freshwater heaters. I'm ok with the induction stovetop & like the space saving idea of keeping it portable. I would upgrade that to a 2 burner. I don't like the idea that the A/c blows right out over the bed. We are working with Global Warming & nights in a confined space are a lot warmer than they used to be. I like the nice big Max Air Fan. So many newer RV's have come out with these smaller ceiling fans that are complete junk. Why put something in there that's going to fall apart the first time you try & use it?
Thanks for the feedback. Quick comment on the inside AC unit, it is adjustable so it does not blow on you and has a sleep and whisper mode that is 26dB so you can not hear it at night.
@@aeonrv Do you have any review videos from anyone that is using one of these AEONrv's?
I’m glad they don’t have a TV built-in because actually a projector and a hanging sheet is what I’m going for. And TVs are so cheap.
AEONrv puts ARV into shame.... and for half price of that. 👍
I like the larger lounge area compared to similar RVs, thanks to the sideways bed and the bathroom placement. I guess there is a reason for no third access door to storage area on the rear of the vehicle?
Yes, structure in the wall to carry things and also we don't think we need it to load and unload gear.
I want this so bad!!!!!!!!! I wish I’m rich enough to afford it.
Bathroom situation is excellent!
@@arturns902it can be made invisible. but the space saved is huge plus.
Really?? Sammy, your definition of excellent differs dramatically from mine.
@@MaximusMerideusAnd it's a good thing!
Excellently nasty you mean
Agreed. It acts as a nice mud room and removes the need for an outdoor showering point. No black tank to worry about with the cassette is another bonus. The flip-up sink is simplistically efficient as are the awesome mechanical stairs that won't draw down valuable electricity. Much better configuration than the Revel layout and less of a PITA in actual use than the Storyteller while coming close to the innovative semi-dry ModVans solution. Biggest win IMO goes to implementing the Pioneer AC/heating unit and placing its location in the back, freeing up space on the top for more gear hauling.
Price is amazing compared to standard adventure vans. Good job, this may be a good second lifestyle for us.
Hope so! Let us know if you have any further questions.
So just a question if i have different vehicle would the company sell and install the box on my vehicle
That is not possible as the box is designed and engineered specifically for the Transit 156" WB cutaway chassis. Custom designs are not in our business model and would likely cost twice as much.
-50F for the espar? How do you keep the diesel from gelling or is there an aux tank in the heated envolope?
Espar runs on gas. Never new there was such a thing but there is!
@@robalex117, when you say gas, are you talking about gasoline (benzine) or LPG?
Isn't this Transit on diesel?
Gasoline from the truck tank. @@silviuflorescu6838
@@silviuflorescu6838 All gasoline engines in Transits. This one is the 3.5L V-6 Twin Turbocharger version.
Wow! Lots of great ideas to incorporate into my diy buildout! Thanks, new subscriber! Gonna share this!
Thanks for the sub!
How do you deploy the steps from the inside. Say you want to get out that way or you’re camped somewhere and you have to bug out fast. Let’s say it’s unsafe to get out of vehicle and your steps are down. You have find away to get out of the area due to a situation. Just thinking .
You do not deploy the steps from the inside, You exit through the cab to deploy the steps. If you are worried about an unsafe situation store the steps before you go to sleep. Automated steps are the #1 or 2 things to break in RVs and in addition are not stable as they are not grounded. We much prefer the strong, stable steps we use, especially with a door higher off the ground than a typical non-offroad RV.
I have a suggestion for the shore power and water filler. I am currently building my own insulated RV (similar layout to yours) and have decided to put the shore power connector next to my driver's seat in the cab. This means the connector is protected from weather and possible vandalism. Also, I loop the connecting cable through my steering wheel which ensures I don't forget it when driving off. The cable exits through the rubber seals on the front cab doors without any issues. On the subject of the water filler, I am installing it inside, above the sink. Whenever I need to fill up, I just put the hose through the nearest convenient window. The inside location prevents freezing, which can affect the locking mechanism in cold conditions. Also, it's protected from road dirt and vandalism. Another idea, which I borrowed from another RUclipsr: I'm fitting a 2 way tap to my shower head. I have a master shower tap outside by wet room. When I turn the master tap on, the hot water is pumped into the shower but I have a 2 way diverter. The default position recirculates the hot water back to the white water tank. This helps twofold: It keeps the water in my white tank a bit warmer, preventing any possibility of freezing in very cold conditions. It also allows my shower to get to full temperature before I step in to the wet room. I turn the tap and water diverts to the shower head.
We already have a reminder system to prevent driving off with either the shore power plugged in or the stairs down. Water filler inside is bad idea as people will spill. The water tank has a locking cap. The electrical has a special plug.
I love this unit does it come in different interior colors?
No, but the palette is neutral so you can add your own color splashes.
Awesome but no mention of PRICE⁉️Anyone pls? 🤔 thx 🙏
$220k
@@aeonrv perfect. Thx!
can you run AC 24/7 off the solar if it sunny out ?
Pretty much yes, mini-split will use 250-350W to keep at 75F while 95F outside and if in sun we'll get > 600W from solar so charging batteries while running the AC.
This looks amazing. Fantastic looking camper van. The only criticism I have is the shades and screens on the windows installed upside down. The shade should come up from the bottom so you can block looky loos while still having the screen come down from the top so the windows can be open. The European style windows are awesome, but they're designed to have the shade pull up and screen pull down.
Some people like to have them pull down so better blocks sunlight. In either case, it is very easy to switch the shade around. Thanks for the feedback.
Whats the dimensions of the camper box? (Outside)
7’w x 7’h x 14’l
What Modifications would be required to drive this beauty around Japan?
I also want to keep the left-hand drive.
Not sure as we only sell in USA & Canada. You'd need to figure out how to import to Japan.
Why has the option for the secondary dedicated house battery alternator been removed on the latest iterations?
We get 1.6kW while driving or at idle from the standard 250A 12V alternator and we have 800 W of solar on the roof. For the weight cost trade-off we don’t think we need a second alternator. This has been born out by the usage of our customers.
@@aeonrv it’s always been obvious that you guys listen to your customers, and combined with your own knowledge and experience, make these changes. Super cool to know that system/appliance efficiencies have gotten to the point in the real world where this simplification of the electrical system is possible. Keep up the awesome work!
I LOVE this RV! There are only a few things I would change or upgrade, including adding a water maker and having the 10 batteries instead of 6 or 8 batteries. I am not sure how much solar there is up there, but I would want to optimize that as well.
We offer 6, 8, or 10 batteries. 700W of solar on the roof and no room for any more.
@@aeonrv okay. That sounds good too. Thank you.
This is honestly one of the better van builds I’ve seen. Especially compared to the other chassis cab ones
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The best rv. But the problem is can I af-ford it?
My crane has similar latches on it's underbed storage compartments, they twist to open opposite of what you'd expect, even he does it, twice! 4:11 the ESPAR is a great heater, my crane has one also. I had a step van conversion I did 40 years ago, with a similar bed with drawers under it, but it never occurred to me to fashion the drawers as usable steps as is done here, great use of space overall!
Thanks for the feedback.
Everything is really well done I was curious if you can add a dry flush toilet seal it
We already offer the Tiny Separett toilet as an option
What is the going price for one of these? It looks similar to a converted ambulance build.
$219,500
What is the fuel economy and what is the price.
$219,500, MPG is typically 11-13, but you can baby it to get 15 on highways if driving 65MPH. Twin turbos provide lots of power and torque. Easy to pass going up large hills in Colorado over 8k ft elevation.
Hello! I'm loving this build so far. Just a couple of questions:
1) Would it be possible/easy for customers to swap out the 8gal hot water heater with a continuous hot water heater?
2) Roughly how long can this RV hold power off grid with moderate? Meaning no shore power and not starting the engine. Would the A/C heater be able to run all night?
The 8gal hot water tank is continually filled. It is basically free hot water so not sure why you would want to replace. We run the AC off batteries all night and typically use less than 20% of the battery capacity. The mini-split uses 250-350W/hr once set point is reached.
Oh awesome! Apologies, I must have missed the part of it being continuously filled. For sure wouldn't want to replace that. Thank you answering the question about the AC as well!@@aeonrv
What mpg do you get
Typically 11-13MPG, but you can baby it to get 15MPG.
Just wow, not one single flaw! And many more features than most high quality manufacturers have.. this is the Pinnacle of perfect
Thanks!
I would not call these flaws, but shortcomings. If I had to manually pull out those steps every time I enter and exit the rig, that would be a deal-breaker for me, especially on rainy days. Once inside, I would have to exit the rig from the front and then pull out the steps if others are inside. EVERY time. No way. For the owner, who is 6 ft tall, the compartment doorway between the front and rear living area, seems quite small and tight. I'm 6'3" and do not consider myself to be tall. Sitting on the bed , it looks as though anyone taller than 6' would have issues in that position. If the steps would extend and retract when the door opened and closed, I could overlook my two other concerns. 7 out of 10.
@@davidjackson7336 We much prefer manual steps over automatic for 2 main reasons. The manual steps are much stronger and the vehicle does not sway when you step on them. Second, auto RV steps are notorious for breaking as they use tiny electric motors. When we are in camp we just leave the stairs down. When you drive away we have method to remind you to put the stairs up. Regarding the passthrough and the bed height you'd need to try it out to see if it works for you. We have a customer that is 6'6" and it works for him.
Is a black tank an option? I would need to go to a dump for the gray tank, might as well do both at the same time.
You can carry multiple 5G cassettes and dump or we offer a urine separating toilet, the Tiny Separett, so no need to dump at all.
My one question is, is All Wheel Drive as good as four-wheel drive? And if not, is four-wheel drive with lockout hubs, available? I have not had a vehicle with all wheel drive, so I do not know about that.
The Ford Intelligent AWD works great and has a high mode (slippery) and low mode (mud & ruts). No need for lockout hub in our opinion.
@@aeonrv Okay. than you!
This is truly amazing. If you can give more details about how/where to hook up at an RV park overnight that'd be great. You mentioned the power and the water intake (something about an adapter?), but the grey water ball valve was shown, but wasn't clarified. Where does the water go from the foldable sink above the toilet? Where does the shower water go?
We provide a 30A shore power connection that can also be plugged into standard 15/20A socket. There is a 28G gray tank for the shower and sink drains.
Extremely nice build you guys!
Thanks!
Wow, thats an awesome setup! What is MPG on a van base like that? These Fords like to suck down the fuel.
Thanks. The twin-turbo 3.5L EcoBoost will suck gas when you step on it, but it sure is fun to drive. We typically get 11-13MPG, but you can baby it to get 15MPG.
Awesome, I want one! Thank for the video. Next time have your camera person focus on what you are discussing at the time.
Noted!
Very nice rig! I'm a fan of Mitsubishi Hyperheat heat pumps. Is this an option for this rv?
Not an option, but the one we spec is quite efficient and quiet. Heat pump works down to -13F.
The garage doors look to small, you need to make them bigger like in Europe for bicycle access. It is a fantastic design you have done a job. 👍
We get modern mt. bikes in no problem. We've had 2 mt. bikes and a road bike in there and at another time a full tandem road bike. Also various brands of e-bikes.
@@aeonrv That is a game changer! Curious do have to take off the front wheels to get two current mt bikes?
@@randallgd Generally need to take of front wheels.
How much battery power (Amp hours) are in there. How much $ is this RV as it stands?
It is a 24V battery/electrical system and comes standard with 6 BattleBorn batteries so equivalent of 600Ah at 12V. You can optional add 2 or 4 more batteries of equivalent of 1,000Ah.
@@aeonrvlearn to talk in kWh so you will not confuse people anymore. That way, you'll look as a professional 😉
Really well thought-out. Love the whole bathroom situation, for example. Also love the large, vertical fridge/freezer, storage steps, and lots more. Storing mountain bikes is a significant consideration for me, and that garage space looks potentially pretty tight for that purpose. Could you post a video showing bikes coming in and out of the storage compartment?
We've can fit 2 modern mt bikes and a road bike in the garage. Need to take off front wheel and typically drop the seat. One customer even carries a tandem bike. We'll see if we can post a video of that specifically, but ther are shots of the gear garage with bikes in them on our social media.
@@aeonrv I had looked on the website, but after seeing your response scrolled down a ways on FB and found some pictures with bikes loaded in the garage, which helped a lot. Thanks.
Lighting isn't sufficient to see the suspension features.
Agreed, we install this kit plus a 1/4" steel differential skid plate.
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How is the stability with the water tank location and design?
It is great, low center of gravity and in front of rear wheels
Love everything about this RV, except the black interior. Most people use RV's in the summer, and it usually gets hot. You have to park in the sun because of the roof solar panels. BLACK interiors make the RV hotter!
Our interior is white fiberglass and light woodgrain & white cabinetry. The seats in the Transit cab are black leather and gray everywhere else. Ford has discontinued the leather seats so 2024 models have heated/10 way power gray cloth seats.
Best design I have ever seen!
Just missing a roof top bunk accessible from inside :)
That would be cool! Unfortunately no real room to install in the current design.
Like it overall . The toilet unfortunately blocks traffic in and out when in use. That is really is only draw back.
The toilet is not in the way at all for ingress and egress. Thanks for your feedback.
Are swoopy graphics an option?
😁
Seriously, a very intelligent, tasteful design! I hope you sell a lot of these and influence other RV manufacturers.
Ha, ha...nope!
Nice for campgrounds, not so much for anything tougher than a soft road with that horrible ground clearance. Adding that exterior storage box low on the drivers side really gives it minivan ground clearance. Exhaust seriously needs tucked or even run verticle behind/above the cab. Not even going to get into the wet bath location.
Might be a comfortable camper but keep it on the asphalt.
You should check out some of the videos we have going off-road. Our customers and us taken the vehicle on many gnarly trains. Low point is differential skid plate at 8". Departure, approach and breakover angles are all > 20%. Exhaust is above the line of the departure angle and is not an issue, but if you think it is easy to move. If you don't want the storage box don't order it. Everything is a trade-off in the design an off-road camper, but our vehicle can go in some very challenging terrain and we've proved it.
she looks heavy and AWESOME
Weights 8,450lbs so less or same for most 22' RVs
Also, could you use another brand of batteries, battleborn is VERY expensive these days for similar quality of other brands?
We could, but really like the quality and 10 year warranty. Obviously we also have an OEM deal so pay nowhere near retail prices. Also, as we are both located in Reno we like the fact we can work closely together on future technologies.
I’d like to see 40 gallon of water on both side.
Weight is already balanced and no room for 80G of water, we have 67G already.
Seems like you have thought of everything except there's nowhere to put or plug in a cpap device.
We have a couple places to put a cpap machine
@@aeonrv That's interesting because you only mentioned USB ports near the bed and I didn't see any kind of shelf that one would fit on so I assumed there is no plugs or spot for a Cpap.
If this Van's live's up to what you says, You sholud some dealers in North Europe to sell it! Convertid to our's 220 to 250 volt and a right price combined to expensive Mercedes Benz, it's a killer! You have, but only on 4x4 wheels drive and 9 gear auotomantic gear box! Love it! From Petee Eriksson Sweden Europe price around 225 000€ top knox!😊😊😊
Very expensive to import because of different laws.
You guys are genius man
Very interesting bathroom design. I like the efficiency of space it provides.
Glad you like it!
phenomenal design and build. it is evident that you are an RVer and that you thought this one out. you almost lost me at the cassette toilet, but was happy to hear that there is an option for a separating toilet for off-grid camping. well done. when all this be available for sale, and what os the price range?
It is available right now. $219,500. We'll deliver 60 vehicles this year.
@@aeonrvif you choose the separate toilet system, does the cassette toilet compartment remain? does it become an extra storage compartment?
@@jaytabac6525 The cassette door stays there, but the Separett toilet is installed in the same location so really not much storage behind the door.
Amazing RV the bathroom in the only entryway may be a deal breaker but it would be really tough not to still want it… so bold! Everything else is incredibly designed
Some people have this initial reaction, but once they see it in person and see how it is used most really like it.
Great vid Jim~ have you ever considered having a dual rear wheel setup?
Yes, but we much prefer SRW for off-road and less weight.
@@aeonrv Yes! & you come in at GVRW below 10k lbs so anyone can operate with a standard drivers licence!
for me Ford transit automatic transmission is the most wonderful engine of all, and this camper is fantastic ❤️, but why is the automatic transmission very expensive in Europe?
I do prefer the separate cab as the steel cab with windows is a greenhouse in summer and a freezer in winter. I try to park with the cab facing North in summer to try and reduce the direct sunlight on it. My insulated box provides the shade. I like the transverse bed as well.
Great Floor-plan, really maximize interior space.
Glad you like it!
Great video again guys I’m so happy that they fixed all your problems. Can’t wait to see you take it to Alaska.
One of our first customer's lives in Alaska and has been using it for the last 1.5 years
What is the website I can go to configure and also get an est price?
AEONrv.com
This van with these options it has is how much $??
$220k
@@jimritchie8966 That's the starting price. This van has options added.
Besides paint, most people maybe get $2k-$5k in options
No TV?
We have options, but most of our customer's don't want a fixed TV
really nice build
Thanks!
Beautiful rig, whats is the tow capacity?
Note: I suggest l@@king at the camera while your talking, make connection with your customers and fans. Good luck Jim.
3,000-4,500lbs depending how loaded you are before towing.
What is y he base price on 1 of these. I missed it if in the video
$219,500
Can I license/insure one in Canada?
Yes, we are working with Transport Canada right now to allow easy import.
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Awesome! Any chance you’re headed to the RV show in Toronto in February?
You can get it at Temu in December.
1) Love those huge tires, but it seems like there’s engine parts hanging down that make the ground clearance not as high as it could be. I would want a rig like this for off-roading and not have to worry about damaging the low hanging things.
2) The air conditioner hanging off the back looks enormous!
3) Did you show the roof? Does it come with solar panels or is that an option? Ladder?
4) With a separate hot water tank, does that mean you have to constantly be filling it up from the bigger water tank?
All in all this looks pretty great. Too expensive for us though. I wonder if the price will eventually come down on these sorts of vehicles or go up?
The low part of the vehicle is the rear differential and there is a 1/4" steel skid plate on it to protect it. The AC on the back is not that big and is twice as efficient and way more quiet at 26dB than a typical RV roof top AC unit. The roof is covered in solar panels (700W) and also has a MaxxFan and skylight, which gives you egress to the roof. We don't want a ladder for safety and security, but easy to carry a folding portable one if you want. The hot water tank automatically fills from the fresh water tank. Price not likely to come down as Ford has increased the chassis price from $43k (2021) to $59k (2024) mode years.
Price?
$219,500
I would prefer a dry flush toilet like LAVEO. I have one and just love this system.
We also have an option for a urine separating toilet, the Tiny Separett.
Impressive! (People scoffing at the price have not actually looked at what's actually available out there.)
I'd love to see a dedicated video of this out in the wild. How does it really do off road? What are it's capabilities? Limits?
We have more videos with off-road content on our channel
@@aeonrv I looked before posting and really only saw a 30 second clip of it driving down a gravel road. And one with snow mobiles but didn't show the van doing anything. Are there more that I missed?
Nice, butbwhats the true power & all electric egress etc. Not always possible based on sun etc
We charge off the Tranist 250A alternator and get 1.6kWh into the batteries.
wats the longest rv youve built?
We only build one model currently at 22' bumper to bumper. We are not a custom build shop, but a final stage manufacturer RV company.
@@aeonrv u all do an awsum job!
I love the bathroom design that is really nice. The fridge is overkill for most uses, I'd probably go with something half as big like 65-75 litre fridge. I think having an induction stove built into the kitchen counter would also be a no brainer change for that design. The garage in the back is great, love the amount of storage!
We wanted a fridge with separate freezer so we could carry 1-2 weeks of food. We chose not to mount the induction cooktop permanently in the countertop as it reduces prep space when not cooking and we can also use the portable cooktop to cook outside, which we do frequently. It stores away conveniently under the sink when not in use.
@@aeonrv I have a 65 litre dual zone fridge in my van, easily holds enough food for a week, lots of options in this space.
Great walk-through video.I love everything about it.
What is the cargo carrying capacity?
depending on options 1k-1.5k lbs