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We filmed every single step of this build which we have available in a full course (link above).
This van has a powerful Fresair air cooler, a full stand-up hot & cold shower, a 42 gallon water tank, 512Ah on Lithium Ion Phosphate batteries, Shore Power, 400W of Solar, induction stove, heater and more!
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Let us know if you liked this build out, and tell us what you would want to see more of in the comments section below!
I like the overall design but that water piping on electrical side giving me some jitters. Water... Pressurized.. no matter how the joints are connected.. will always leak when you least expected. Removal of the batteries for replacement will be a little cumbersome with that water pipe lines above.
I noticed that as well.
Same. Place electrical on one side and water on the other.
Sometimes the customer has to be talked out of stupid decisions for their own safety. You should have refused to run those pipes. Now you have opened yourself to a lawsuit if someone is injured.
The water lines running directly over electrical screams stupid & unsafe. There are so many options to make it reasonably safe and I wonder why you would leave it like that?
I totally agree with water running over electric.... no support- pipes bouncing with ever bump in the road.... them pipes are going to rub against the wood they passes through and leak all over the electrics... good professional job.... NOT!
Love that there’s a shower w/ a toilet that u can remove, while showering. There should be a locked panel door for the outside city or gravity water, so no one bothers it. I also, love that the van has AC, not many do.
A lot have fans, but no AC, because it’s hard to find 12v AC that won’t leak.
Gee! That was a major concern for me. I’m viewing this in 2023 and safety is crucial.
Don’t like the screws and wall seams showing
You could put a cover with a lock over the water fill, to prevent tampering.
Yes that would concern me too, it being vulnerable.
Agreed. Definitely wouldn’t have my water fill exposed. Too many crazies walking among us that are just up to meanness for no reason.
You have also Polluted your portable water system by having the swamp cooler return into it after picking up whatever bacteria is on the filter
Some scouser will piss in it 😃
Fantastic build best I have seen so far don't mean to come across has being critical but the closeness to to the sink and the induction cooker top bothers me alitte.
I remember seeing your first van tour with the murphy bed and skylight. It was amazing and this one is too!
I should have done this 10years ago.
How much did this build cost the client ? Or a rough estimate, just so I can gain a better understanding.
approx from $90k to $110k
@@ncao Whoa!!
My client paid about $100k all in for the van materials and labor
@@shaidenvalentine1 Nice built. Love to have you build one for me.
@@shaidenvalentine1 that wasn’t including the cost of the van right?
Thank you so so much for the detailed explanation of you plumbing and electrical system. Best one so far, and I’ve been studying for a while. Thank you!!
Great build. A Froli System under the dinette/bed cushions might be a good addition against moisture/mold build up especially given that you’re using an evaporative cooler.
Thanks for the great health tip! I’m always concerned with moisture build up r/ t mold sensitivity.
There is no security or lock on the outside water ports.
but there is a lock on the shower head that is already behind the rear doors... hm...
That’s exactly what I thought I would want that under lock and key so some crazy person doesn’t wanna dump something stupid in it or P in it or anything of that sort. Relatively easy fix though.
You are THE MAN. I can't believe you didn't lose your voice after all that explaining. Lots of great information here and it's obvious you guys have really thought things out. It's impressive and inspiring.
One question though: don't you get a lot of voltage drop on the cable from the alternator all the way back to your DC-DC charger? That seems like a long run (even with what looks like 00 welding cable which has to be pricey for that length...)
This guy is awesome! I love the way he explains in details about the plumbing and electrical systems. Great job my guy! I am a subscriber! I was looking at converting a bus, but you probably just sold me on a van build.
This van would be perfect with a Murphy bed instead of a window on either side
Yeah, I wish more vans had a Murphy bed as I think it's gives a nice line between space and being lazy - not having to setup or put down a bed.
Check out "Tio Aventura" here on YT.. they just built a beautiful van with a Murphy bed w/ a TV! Its spectacular!
ChicagosSinfulSwede ! I seen that one...the van was really nice but I would love a tour without the music...the music was off putting for concentrating on the build itself.
@@engaginglifesmoments7657 I agree, sometimes the music can be a bit distracting. Of all the van builds I've seen, I'd have to say that theirs is definitely one that I could see myself traveling/ living in. In my opinion, their design was smart and they used every bit of space effectively all while keeping it comfortable and functional. The only thing I would of changed is the tile in the shower, i wasn't a fan of the two different styles in such a small space..i would of preferred a more uniformed look.
I think a Murphy bed is great..but i wonder if it's worth losing the "garage"? That's why i haven't looked into them much...my hubby travels with all tools possible, plus outdoor bulky equipment we have,and without a garage it seems too crunched. Thoughts? ( also will watch the vids recommended by all here). We have an 81 westfalia but thinking of upgrading for a 6mo- 1year van life.
Edit- forgot to finish my own comment🙄. Re:westfalia, definitely want a fixed bed of some kind- i strongly believe if we are upsizing i am *not* making a bed up everyday lol
Only thing I would change is a sink trap under the sink to stop any grey water smells coming up thru the sink. Nice van guys.
@@vandaddy-o2732 how is it a problem?
@@ShadeTreeKennyT Unless I am mistaken, I believe he is referring to the fact that you can get small creatures, like snakes, mice and such, finding their way inside by way of the pipe. Although that could be fixed by putting some kind of a screen over the end of it that allows the water to continue to drain through.
@@paranormalreality1725 ah, ok, makes sense. Yeah, I would attach a screen over the end and call it done.
Some points on the grey water. 1. It drains to the ground so no tank smell. 2. He said it’s your option to install a tank. 3. A screen is a good idea, but one that lets food particles get through. 4. You can not drain grey water onto the ground legally in Canada, and certain national parks in the USA ban it, so figuring out a drain tank in the design is a good idea.
Beautiful build, please support those water lines in the electrical area. My god... so much work and money in that area. PEX is great but you are really throwing the dice with the lengths of pipe and those 90 degree AP adapters with any vibration that happens. They are not designed to an automotive grade on there own like that. Over time your hot water line will sag and that Adapter will fail, your pump will click on and off very slowly "hopefully not when you sleeping!" humidity will rise, fuses will blow. Easy add on to secure it though, just build some supportive framing for the water lines, secure them every 8 inches along the frame, use some sort of vibration dampener "water line insulation foam" especially around the joints, good to go!
I'm not an expert by any means on plumbing or electrical, but the first thing I thought when I saw the water pipes over the electrical was I wouldn't want that if it was my van. I came to the comments and saw lots of other people think the same thing.
@@The.Hawaiian.Kingdom Awww, look at you Mr. No Name - No Face internet troll. How cute.
The man knows what he's doing and it's not up to you to decide what he should and shouldn't do with his business.
@@VM-123 You're right. You're not an expert so how about you leave the details to the experts who actually know what they're doing and how things shouldn't/should be done. kthxbye.
@@The.Hawaiian.Kingdom Proof? Dare ya.
@@JenSwarbrick1966 I am an expert when it comes to who I spend my money with. I don't give a s*** if you have 10 degrees, and can build a house with a blindfold on. If I don't like you, then I won't spend my money with you. And if I don't feel comfortable with what you're doing, I'm moving on. What are you, a sock puppet account? I bet you're him lol 😂
I think you should move those water lines from the electrical box. This is not safe. You could put them on the outside of box and cover that with another piece of wood.
or it could have been built with the water and electric systems switched
I agree
I agree. Thought that was kinda scary.
I love that you showed every small detail of the plumbing and electrical system! Keep up the good work!
Evaporative coolers are GREAT in DRY heat.... but DO NOT work in humid climates or when it rains. I know.... I live in a desert state where most homes have evaporative coolers, but during monsoon season... they are useless!
Yep. I grew up with an evaporator cooler in a moderately humid area, and it was miserable. But they’re ice cold in dry heat.
Aloha your max fan is a far better fan. Heck, a usb fan would be as good or better.
Very comprehensive van tour, loved how each component of the electrical system was explained thoroughly.
Comprehensive ,Yes ! every aspect of every componet was explained.
That presentation was spot on; A+ and allowing the reader to adjust there own improvements, with out being overly judgmental .He knows his content area, definitely a good read
Awesome build, especially love the shower!
A little suggestion on the plumbing that will save you money, look better, and provide better protection over the sharkbites, use the uponor pex-A with the compression fittings. 👌
Uponor is indeed what I’m used to in day to day construction and I plan on using that in my upcoming van build as well
water lines right above the entire electrical system scares me
hahaha that no parking anytime sign 🤣🤣🤣
Really beautiful. I love the acacia wood.
I love , love the way you present your build and the design is so thoughtful and complete for those of us planning our builds, love your tips…thank you
Nicely done! very informative. felt like I went through a mini workshop on how to build out a van. =)
IS the water from your AC system actually feeding back into your drinking/shower/dishwater system? Seems like it could have stagnant water sitting is what we used to call swamp coolers back in the day, going back into your "clean' water. I also agree about a locked door or system for your water access--sad that we can no longer trust people not to mess with stuff anymore. Thoughts like this never crossed our minds when camping in unlocked tents and campsites in the pre-90s!! Now you have to think about how people can mess with your safety and belongings anymore just for sport and their entertainment!!
I didn't understand that, either. That water in the swamp cooler is a bacteria breeding ground. It should be draining in to a waste tank, not back into your water supply.
Just wondering how well that AC works in humid climates.
I've found that evap coolers tend to contaminate the water supply with a yellow tinge. Do you have that problem and how did you go about solving it?
Does the air raise humidity and the risk of mold? I would also fill in some of the seems that don’t quite line up very well, such as the board that make the backs of the upper cabinets. Nice aesthetic and build overall.
Nah it doest
With the evaporative unit, have you heard of any mold issues with the pine filter sitting in water? I am very allergic to mold, so I'm curious. Thanks, and wonderful build!
ikea van...
The shower is beautiful, well, all the van is beautiful to be honest.
Yes, it's nice but I wouldn't want black tile. If using water in an area with hard water, it will be a pain to keep it fr om dis o.oring the tile.
Very nice presentation, I do like their air-conditioning unit that isn’t an air conditioning unit. But you guys did really good on the whole set up, it looks really nice.
Nice van, but i have the same comment about the video as i had last time. I lack the overview of the van before you go into the details. It’s hard not to get bored watching you explain your heater control in the corner without having first gotten a good idea on the van. You would not want to start a video with a tire shot and then move to the door handle on the outside would you? You show the entire van...So we need to get a feel for the van before we can get interested in the details...especially since it is a nice van... :)
nomadic.luxury good feedback! I just like detail oriented tours!
This is phenomenal. Very thoughtfully built, very practical yet gorgeous design. Beautiful work. Love love love the shower/bathroom area
Ignore the criticisms, I thought this was an excellent and detailed tour of your build. Some people are so picky about something they had nothing to do with! Love the robustness of your layout, design and the finish you've achieved 👌
Thanks so much!! Means a lot
@@shaidenvalentine1 Yep. Looks like a quality build.
@@The.Hawaiian.Kingdom the funny part is people think they’ve discovered something that I missed, every single criticism has already been thought through so the annoying part is I never asked for it. I know every detail of the build in and out, and if I asked for negative feedback in the comments that would be different.
I agree with everything EXCEPT running these types of water pipes and connections over an electrical system. That is a really big deal. But could be fixed in this case by putting that section of pipes inside an enclosure so leaks would then go either side of the cupboard that contains the electrics. As electrics are often the most expensive part of a build, the repercussions could cost well into the thousands for a poorly designed pipe route. I think criticism of this aspect is very valid and a good learning point for future builds. But it is a beautiful build - especially loved that shower.
@@shaidenvalentine1 This is a beautiful conversion but if you didn't want feedback, why allow comments? This is how you-tube works. And I think those you criticized the running of water pipes over an electrical system without running through an additional enclosure have a VERY VALID point which your can fix (because yes many people would consider this a flaw, not just a different design opinion like most issues mentioned here) and so that more thoughtful design happens regarding water/electrics situational design is something you can improve on in the future. But it is a very beautiful and generally well thought out van and something to be proud of.
Basically this video basically was good
This is such a great van build, like the ones you can buy in an RV store. I might have seen another van you did ( if that's the same person), and I love that one too. You have such great talents and knowledge on what you do. I wish one day you can build me a weekend camper maybe in a smaller scale. More power to you and your channel. Thanks for sharing.
Hi, can you add security? I want unbreakable windows and a collapsible, lockable metal security grate between cab and cabin. Also, side door that can’t be popped open. Security is VERY IMPORTANT. I think it should be in all builds.
First van i’ve seen with a full shower and lots of nice features!. Few changes like locking the external water, move the pipes away from electrical. Overall looks very good, will the batteries keep up though?.
They do make a lock for the water intake.
Hands down one of my favorite, if not my favorite convention I've seen. This is what I'd want mine too look for the most part. I'd want a desk to install a desktop so maybe make the bed smaller or something... but this is beast !!! Good stuff !
I better start saving up for something like this, cause I'm sure its pricey!!
I love that van!! Now, all I need to do is win the lottery or something. Guess I'll need to buy a lottery ticket first, huh?
very nice detailed explanation on the electrical and plumbing. Super grateful for this video.
Sister Free Bird thanks for a positive comment! I did my best and really wanted to help people create something nice.
Born & raised in Phoenix, & have used either a straight evap or 2-stage evap cooler most of my life. They're just not as effective in humid weather.
Also, I know with tiny houses humidity/condensation/mildew-mold-slime is a big concern.
Using the Freezair seems problematic.
How do you address this?
That is what I was thinking, ,mold big time in no time.
@ If they have a good fan blowing it out it should not be too bad.
I lived in Roswell, NM for a year. For part of that time we lived in a house close to the former army base. It came with an evap condenser. The only problem was for 3 weeks the daytime temperature was 104° F and the night time temperature was 94° F. Too hot for us to sleep. Especially for the baby who was less than 1 year old. Maybe there was a problem with the evap unit. I was so glad to move to Kentucky. The temps were about the same, with humidity close to 98%, but we lived in a central air conditioning house.
Once while visiting Santa Fe New Mexico we stayed in a house with no ac. There was a fan that used water to cool. I had never seen one before. It worked great there!
Here, in Louisiana I can’t imagine using something that increases humidity. I wish this would work in our hot humid summer heat but I doubt it. I’d love to know if anyone in similar weather conditions has ever tried this? Did it work?
@@LALew850 There's a chart in this article that I consult often. It'll answer.
urbansurvival.com/prepping-the-texas-swamp-cooler-adventure/
I have to say that the van looks great. But, all of that gets thrown out the window once you run water lines over electrical. That’s the best way to burn 10k. Once I saw the water lines over the electrical, my next thoughts were “can I really trust their judgement on everything else in this vehicle?”
Totally agree with your comment. At a minimum he could raise the battery compartment floor an inch or so and at least run the lines underneath.
In the video he stated that the customer wanted it this way.
my only problem is your water fill is exposed and not locked away, other than that lovely van
Are RVs locked away? I'll need to check, that's a good observation but for off grid usage, I think the risk of tampering would be low.
@@TheRoadTaken usually, they are locked. it's just people can be evil even when you're minding your own business. I guess times have changed quickly. I still love this rig though, actually I took a lot of pointers from your or this design, just I don't trust people these days.
@@nourahrmumeenslave My friend had somebody pee in her water fill valve. He was drunk and he thought he was in a porta potty.
@@isaiahbangura4421 and i would have beat his ass. Truth.
So well done and explained!! This video is gold, I understood and got so many concepts from it. Thank you
This is AMAZING. I've been debating either buying a premade rig or building my own and this video has really inspired me to get my hands dirty. Thank you for this video! Definitely subscribed to see more and will probably be purchasing the build course.
One of the best vans I've seen in a long time
Great conversion! Smart floor plan. I'd make the back door center floor cabinet (that has the sliding baskets) removable so the floor space at dinette/bed area is more versatile - for bikes, motorbikes, kayaks etc. 😎👍
Very beautiful!!! One of the best builds I've seen.
So many great features and thought went into this build. I don’t get the key lock on a simple rear shower. No water with electric. Then shift the electric to the other side.
Susan Scovill couldn’t find a nice rear shower without a lock
Tricked Out Vans I thought that might be the case. Or you’re Bond, James Bond. LOL love the build detail.
@@shaidenvalentine1 Hi! I would have liked to see a lock on the exterior water fill to prevent some weirdo from fooling with the water supply. I loved your love of technical aspects of a van build though.
“For things like that, something like that and stuff like that...” 🥸
Sorry for the mistake, always trying to improve :)
man that is dangerous to have that pipe inside the electricity!!!
Holy crap that workmanship looks rough AF.
I love your detailed and *safe* build. Looks great. Did you use IKEA cabinets? Just curious.
Fan in shower?
I think that small compartment on the door is for butter, sweetie!! Lol! Awesome build and you did great explaining ❤️
Details are always awesome. Over by the light switches and the mosquito netting the white panel and the trim looks horrible. The wood looks very rough and paint is missing. 🤨
I really like the layout and the dinette seating/bed is what I will do on a 170 Wheelbase Sprinter. Since I’m 6ft, the bed needs to have a length of a least 75 inches.
However, not to be overly critical but I agree there are many small workmanship issues with this unit. The area around the water pump switch needs to be cleaned up. Also the top cabinet by the door has a gap where it attaches to the ceiling and wall. Let me say that I wish my personal build would be half as good as this.
Hopefully the many nit picking things that needed to be completed were done before handoff. For $100K I would expect perfection. Also knowingly installing plumbing over the electrical compartment is beyond the pale.
that's great that you can fit comfortably in the shower and that you showed how you fit . however how tall is the shower and how tall are you? you have to give the viewer something to compare with.
This Guy really KNOWS his S- - t!! All the electrical and plumbing are very well put together. Plus he’s not selfish, willing to teach me how he made it happen! Awesome! Thank you.😊
Great design! Couple suggested tweaks: simplify water distribution lines/connections at water tank area, improve maintenance access to water heater, redirect water lines away from above batteries, make "dog leash" storage box garage easily removable to increase rear van carrying flexibility (bikes/kayaks etc.), relocate shower rearward, replace with dual seat (w seat belts), add overhead shelf above front seats, add insulated/heated grey water tank (4 season, many sites require contained waste water), use Ford Transit AWD 3.5 litre EcoBoost platform. That would be near perfect for me. 😉👍 Indeed, you've created a very intelligent and well thought out van! Well done!
Totally agree about the Ford platform!
Love the van, excellent job, maybe and I say this in a constructive way, look for an alternative route for your water supply, the hot cold elbows above all the electrics is a little concerning, nothing may ever happen, or maybe constructive a catch tray with drain just below the pipes if you can't re route the pipes, other than that it's a fab van build
Jules : Say 'nice' again. Say 'nice' again, I dare you, I double dare you motherf*, say 'nice' one more Goddamn time
Its only when you pointed it out that I did.
Overall, nice build. Like the layout and color choices. I would have some humidity concerns with the evap cooler, and some finishing touches are needed to improve the quality of the build.
Scott agreed! We had to finish the tour before I could get to me of the more finishing touches because my videographer was going out of town!
Scott the fresair doesn’t put out any humidity.
Tricked Out Van,
You need to really study up on what evorapative coolers are and how they work. They are also called a swamp cooler and are used to cool many homes in the very dry climate of the southwestern US.
They add humidity in to the air which cools the hot dry air in the SW US. They do not cool in a humid climate like any other part of the US. Which is why they are not used except for a very few states, like Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Utah and parts of other adjoining states.
They very definitely put out lots of humidity. That is why the water is put into the unit, it adds it to the air as humidity which cools.
Also lots of calcium buildup in the filter area. Lots of maintenance.
Also will not cool if driving into a humid climate. Not a good solution if driving to the midwest or east coast.
Douglas Erwin Brandt ,
You need to do your research and understand that this unit is designed for vans and doesn’t put out any humidity. Take up your argument with the inventor of the fresair, not me. It works amazing, I live at the beach with decent humidity.
@ Every one of your comments is bizarrely aggressive, and you're the only one engaging. Relax.
Hi, love what you’ve done with your van. Can I ask where the kitchen cabinets came from?
I nice tour, and perhaps the most informative I have seen. Thank you.
“And then you have this nice view of the ocean right here”
Me: “reads” no parking at anytime
Lol
Noticed that too 😂
Hahaha - I didn't see that!
I know it's not as convenient to install but I would have definitely put the heater controls near the bed area.
I would want this guy to build out my van
Nice build, going with the MDF "Ikea" style cabinets saves construction time at the sacrifice of weight and strength. Particle board doesn't like a lot of movement so hopefully the owner stays on pavement. I like a van with a dedicated shower and toilet. Plumbing and electrical are two of the most complex pieces of a van conversion. Having a water leak in the electrical box would be a disaster, I would have liked to see them separated. Looks very tough to remove plumbing components if any fail. I like the easy clean toe kicks. I agree with what has been said about the evaporative cooler. Moisture is the enemy of van conversions. Countertops are beautiful. Great job!
I agree. I liked much of this tour but was pretty horrified when I saw water pipers run over the batteries and electrical.
@@The.Hawaiian.Kingdom yeah I noticed hes super defensive and giving out some incorrect info like saying ikea mdf cabinets weight and issues cannot be avoided which is absolutely not true. Also for such an expensive build out (he says it was $100K) this is not up to standard.
LUXURIOUS, no. AC, no. Still a Very nice build and thanks for explaining everything! That Fresair might work well out in Calli, but midwest not so much. I didn’t see a p-trap on the sink, did I miss something?
*Turn that wasted space behind the toe kicks into hidden drawers pls. No p trap on yr sink drain?*
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I love this van build but I’d also love a pocket door between the cabin and living area...excellent build...yeah I’d need hot water on demand water heater. Could you use a telescoping table so you don’t need to remove it to build the bed? So you could probably raise the bed for taller under bed storage too.
Nice van. Maybe a few little 'attention to detail' snags should have been done pre-filming?
Fantastic narration. Great job on the van. Enjoy!
So much thought and creativity went into this build. I feel like you were clever and made full use of the limited space. The setup of this van home flows well and everything just makes sense. I appreciate your very thorough description of the electrical and water units, for people like myself that are uneducated in this area. You definitely checked all of my boxes, and I will refer back to your videos often for when the time comes in my life when I can go tiny and travel! My daughter is off to college in half a year.. bittersweet but this mama is ready to see the world!
You know, they make little plastic screw tips caps that you can actually snap on into the screw drive head so you don't see any of those screws. Very cheap nice looking fix. Notice lots of roughly cut edges, on wood trim, and a little messy caulking in that shower. You have great ideas, but I think a little more attention to detail is crucial if you want more jobs. The goal is to make everything look FACTORY MADE. KEEP UP THE WORK, YOU WILL GET THERE.
There is no SECURITY for the fresh water fill. Do NOT run water lines through the electrical compartment, even though it may be allowable! Very nice build and presentation.
Opening Cutouts around ceiling, cupboards and outlets/switches are very sloppy. Not “LUXURY” workmanship.
the van overall is very nice, but as others have mentioned your finishing touches are atrocious. Without getting into everything, just look at the silicone job in the shower OMG!!!!. I'm sure you can do better, just need to take your time and focus. Or maybe hire someone LOL.
I am interested on your course. Please add me to the list. Thanks a lot. I love your building technique but if I could change one thing, I would remove the two hot and cold water pipes from the cabinets where you are running the electrical junction box. You know water doesn’t mix with electricity.
The client was insisting on certain items after the build was set, he tried to dissuade client to No avail..and that’s what the result was for the plumbing over electrical.
That seamless pop-up counter is absolutely amazing! The van is super sleek but not my preferred layout (everyone has different needs so one does not fit all)
Overall I like the design but the finish is ropey. Badly painted insides, screws should be covered, sanding the edges where the pipe goes to the ceiling fan/cooler. Also don’t like the idea of having open access to the water tanks, should have a locked door, like your other shower inside the back door. Also, why have you got 3 shower options??!! Also the anti crinkling ....lol
CEO of the word “basically”. 😁 thanks for the electrical pointers. 👍🏼
It's very nice if we also have campervan like this... We are beginer campervan from Indonesia... We want to explore indonesia and share to all people... Thank 's for your video... It' s very cool....
You must never say basically again.
What a trash build. Water with batteries. ROFL. Never had one leak in his what 1 year plumbing experience. Lol
*very* nice build! i especially like the shower and c-head toilet, and the bed/table+dinnette is quite nice also. however, i am curious why you didn't go with propane? imo, a tankless ventless propane water heater is a far better vanlife than an electric water heater, even on a timer (nice touch). also, cooking dinner at night on that induction stove will heavily-hit even the beefiest battery bank. lol, i loves me my suburban 3-burner cooktop+oven! :) am super-interested in that fresair ac unit. i made it through summer in the dc metro without it using a box fan (even though it was 95-105 for all of july and much of august), but it'd be great if there was a good low-power off-grid cooling solution...
I think some builders are shying away from propane for liability reasons.
@@GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath interesting...well, i built my own, so i'm liable to no one but myself, and i wanted propane! xD it's just such a convenient and energy-dense fuel. peace
I didn’t say I wouldn’t use it. I’m planning on probably using it too but I’m going to be very careful about it. Probably gonna mount the tank outside on one of the rear doors.
@@GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath it's not actually a big deal just follow the national fire protection code for rvs, you can get a free copy online. basically, just need to have a doubly-vented sealed locker with steel holders, and use copper line with forged brass flare fittings, ez-pz. unfortunately it's not legal to put propane near rear bumper...that's where i waned to put mine. :/
@@douglasharley2440 Thanks, I had not heard of that code. The one thing I’ve noticed is nobody ever talks about making sure that you can get out the back doors and a lot of people are mounting their mattresses just above the door handles and right up against the door and I’m like you know if you’re in a smoke-filled van and you’re panicking and it’s dark are you gonna be able to open that door
So anybody and everybody has access to your water?
Basically I love the van! Basically you did a great job.
Think the layout is spot on but your finish really needs work if i came to buy that van i really would not be happy with the finis. Can see screws everywhere the paint work sorry is shocking there are caps on the top cupboards and rusty screws on water fill and when you silicone mask the van really doesn't look good. I know this sounds bad but really is a great van you just need to work on the details 👍
This is a odd question : Would you guys ever consider traveling to Greece, tickets paid, and accommodation paid, and do out a van here ? We have a local carpenter with all the tools, materials etc we just don't have the know how, or we could buy a blue print you could design for the van we would have ? Many thanks regards 😉👍
wow super nice, love the fridge, galley and shower set up, need to be honest the screw holes and exposed nail heads are killing the vibe though. like the use of the ram, and not aa sprinter. how about the ford transit? and builds on this chassis . very clean work.
Great design, build. Being a non builder or a minimum construction builder myself, you did an awesome job. Details will come with every build. Sometimes you do what a client asks, regardless. Their issues not yours. You have really improved as per your sand colored van build with the Cinderella toilette. Outstanding for someone so young!
At the 8:44 minute mark the back wood looks like it’s water damaged and I can see all the screw heads. Ugly as heck and low standard for finish workmanship
⛔️ Not a very luxurious van; poor quality finishes and drab design decisions. 👎
Nice build. Anyone have any ideas for getting water to the sink without having water lines in electrical compartment? I'm thinking of doing a build with shower and sink on opposite sides and would like to know any additional solutions for this.
The water routing through the electrical was is my only concern here. I've used sharkkbite products before and haven't had a problem but my usage was in a stationary structure. Otherwise great build.
The sealant in the shower looks like crap and the drawers underneath the kitchen counter looks damaged inside. I quit watching after I saw these
Screw heads and nail holes are messin with my OCD, looks unfinished when they are not filled or covered