How much did our DIY Van Conversion cost? I COST BREAKDOWN
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- Опубликовано: 6 июн 2020
- Answering one of the most frequent questions we receive: how much did our DIY van conversion cost? Here it is folks: the TOTAL COST of our build, including the chassis and all other inclusions in the van, electricity, heating, cooking, racking, water system, ceiling, flooring... EVERYTHING!
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We're Dom & Marie, a French Canadian couple who love Nutella and live in a van.
Marie is the brain (Ph.D student) and Dom's the dreamer (Creative director).
In our newly converted Promaster 136'' named Vanessa, we plan to visit every single corner of North America. Our goal is to inspire others to start #vanlife and to help build their very own home on wheels.
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I feel like a lot of vans have a similar amount into it and are still on van traded for 125k 😂
jamil Chavez Hm, yes. But it all depends on all the bells and whistles you install and the amount you pay for the building hours. Our parents still have to charge a couple of $$$ to make a build like this one. And remember our build is a VERY simple one (no toilet, no showers). So I guess it can get very expensive!
Hello how many man hours spent on conversion?
i saved up 103k USD I was thinking about buying one and exploring CAD & USD to take a break from work. i got custom to working 60-90 hour week and recently got out of a toxic relationship. Need time to myself, thank you for sharing this
Best cost breakdown I've seen so far. Short...Crisp...Detailed...
Love 💕 🇮🇳
Well thank you. Helle from Canada, India!
The pointing finger ...Wood: Here! ..here!....(here)....HERE!. Hilarious, best cost-shake down ever. You guys crack me up!
Hahah thanks. Thanks. Thanks. Thanks.
Y’all have the best personalities. I absolutely love watching you guys.
Thanks a lot! That's appreciated!
The best cost breakdown ever - Fun, to the point, very well explained! I just met you and I love you guys already HAHAHAHA
Awe yay! Welcome aboard Lincoln. That means a lot :)
You guys videos are so much fun to watch and so open, honest and helpful. Thank you. Your children ( yes go for 2 extra seats in the new van), are going to have a great life.
Hahaha ohhh children! They'll either be very hyperactive or very smart!
Great video, a few years ago I built my own van with no help and did not pay anyone from a 2000 Chevy Express cargo van , I called her stealthy. I did a cross country trip in her for Six months and had the best time of my life. My plans when I get back from this cross country trip is to build me another van. I love the minimalist lifestyle the van life gives. Less stuff less stress more fun. 👍🏻😊
Man, you are so right. We both feel much better since we are on the road. Less stuff to take care of, more focus on important stuff!
Thanks for giving such a detailed and concise breakdown of your costs! We're looking at building a van on the other side of Canada and it is really great getting an accurate cost idea!
Hey, it’s our pleasure! Let us know if we can help any further!
i'm impressed , was expecting a long drawn out video. thank you!
Of course. If you have any questions, we're here!
Found your latest video and enjoyed it so jumped back to see other videos and I have to say this is among the best if not the best I've watch, not endless T&A clickbait for lonely men, not a bunch of whining and begging, just solid information and real people - love it!
WOW thanks Thegan !! That's the mission !🔥
You two have super fun on-camera energy and it definitely comes through. Very useful and well-put together video, short and to the point. I'm starting to look at buying my first van to see if van life is as fun as it looks and to see how far you can get with a couple of thousand dollars of quality materials and thoughtful design - skipping all the 'heavy hitters' like exterior mods that you noted - it's looking more and more accessible every day. Definitely subscribing and looking forward to more videos!
Man, thanks for your comment! You can definitely skip the heavy stuff if you do not need it. And yes, you just need a couple of K$ to build something amazing. Don’t hesitate if you have questions. We’re getting good at making a lot with less! Thanks for your comment!
Perfect! To the point of what I was looking for without 20 min of cinematic drone shots.
Thank you
You are welcome!😎
Love this video guys! We also have an entire cost sheet down to every little thing! 😂😊 We love your build!
Thanks man! Sorry for the delays on this response!
Fantastic! Thank you so much.
Y'all seem really fun and joyful
Oh, thanks! We are two happy persons I think!
This was awesome..thank you two for so much detail and advice, much appreciated!
No worries man!
I just found you guys and I started from the first vanlife episode 🤗 you guys are the perfect match of super informative en therefor super helpfull and absolute fun to watch!
Ahhh thanks Selma! Welcome to the channel!
OMG.... i absolutely LOVE, LOVE this video! It was educational, funny, entertaining, inspiring, and great old school music, Love you guys 😭😭
Ohhh that old school music. Dom just can't get enough!
Three reasons why I love your channel. 1. You two bring such a great vibe to your videos. 2. I'm in the process of building out a 136" Promaster and you're giving me so many great ideas. 3. You are fellow Canadians - yay! Keep up the great work guys!
Robin W yeeeeha Canada hey? Where are you from? So happy for your build! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate!!
Vancouver! No vanlifers here😉
Love the way you broke down each expense. And seeing the figures add up, made me cringe, but you made it both fun to watch. For newbies like me to get working on a van... It will be a slow process, but you've given me hope! Looking forward to seeing more VAN-tastic van life from you kids!👍😊🎉
Hey, it always is a slow process. We've been working on that project for the last 4 years. Don't worry :) If you have any questions, we're here to help!
This is so helpful! Thank you for the advice!
Our pleasure!
😭😭😭😭😭 this view needs to blow up
well done and ty for the pacing. also funny lol
This was an amazing breakdown! Thank you both so much! :)
We are most welcome!
At last! A nice video of the detailed cost. Not enough van life youtubers do this. Very good!
Nice editing skills too!
Isha Sojourner Thank you so much for the comment! We do everything we can to stay relevant for everyone!
Love the Break down of the costs, well done Thanks!
Thanks Dave!
Omg you guys are so funny😂 the Best Vanlife cost breakdown vid EVER!!! Subscribed👍🏻
Haha. Thank you Song!
Awesome video! Truly makes me less worried about the cost of my van. Especially since the only real mods I want are a fan, a simple rack for solar panels, and some good tires.
Honestly, you can do it for muuuuuch more, and muuuuuch less. Only your needs matter. If you have any questions, we're here :)
That's a breakdown! Good job guys!
Glad you liked it!
Wow. This is much cheaper than I expected. This is an awesome breakdown.
happy to see your enjoying 😁
i'm a new subscriber from Quebec!!! I'm actually looking for a sprinter to convert!!!! Good luck to both of you!!
Your van is amazing!!!
Thanks Kadi-Ann! If you have any questions with your build, don't hesitate. We'd love to help! :)
@@vanlifesagas Thanks!! I'll keep that in mind!! I'll be here every Sunday waiting for new videos!!!
Best cost run down I've seen yet! Let's be friends! Jennifer and I are going to hit the road next year and this video is super helfpul.
Totally friends! Where are you guys heading to?
Vanlife Sagas - Yes (pumps fist). Not sure yet, sticking to around the US for now. Maybe Mexico and Canada if the borders open up.
You had me at "toot" 😂
:)
You guys are amazing. I've been watching videos like this for months to get ideas and you are the FIRST COUPLE that has ANY kind of personality. After, idk, 100 hours of watching lackluster videos I stumbled upon yours and I laughed, I cried- dear god, thank you for creating. Honestly- I never ever leave comments, so you made a huge impression.
Ahhhhh that feels amazing! Messages like yours just keep motivating us to do videos like you do! Thank you so much for that. You're seriously the best! See you next Sunday!
Love the channel! Y’all have inspired me to buy a van and make my own channel
RyanBMadeIt do it !!! You’ll love the process!
Really g rear information. Thanks
Thank you friend.
EXCITING..............Great stuff here thanks for your skills
Thanks Danny! Let us know if you would like to hear some precise stuff! Cheers!
this is great. can you guys link to the springfield marine pedestal? not sure which one it is on their site
Right here: www.springfieldgrp.com/products/grills-and-tables/table-pedestals/3-stage-pedestals/air-powered/3-stage-1660230-blk
I really enjoy your video's, great personality!
Thanks Ellen! See you next Sunday!
Hello, I think all the information that you provide in your vids are great. Do you happen to have a link in Canada for the Springfield drop down pedestal table leg? Thanks
Hey there! No, they don't sell it in Canada. We had to ship it to a mailbox in the US and we picked it up there.
Hey 👋
Thanks for your great videos! Love the content, quality, personality, ... just a a great channel.
I was wondering which CAD program your father was using in a couple of shown sequences? Still looking for a good solution there, since what I usually use for part design does not fit well for planning a van conversion. Thanks in advanced!
Thank you for your comment!
@@vanlifesagas Thanks for your fast reply. Unfortunately is does not attempt to answer my question. 😂
Excellent!!!! I have saved like crazy and I almost there!!!! Maybe by next year l’ll be finally ready! Trying to find a builder I can afford is my next challenge!!!!
It took us two years to save enough! But now we're finally Building and couldn't be happier!
Check out Nate Murphy for some ideas and someone in Canada is happycamperkits. From vancity vanlife found Andy and does quality builds.
Where are you located?
Vanlife Sagas in New York/Fl
Cathie Tonkin We are 8 hours away from New York. Just sayinnnnn! :)
I love your videos wow! Fave van life channel for sure right now
Thanks ROney! We'll make sure to stay informative while being a bit crazy and weird! Hope you like the next ones as well.
Vanlife Sagas for sure! Heard you were in the Rockies! I live in Calgary. Where you two headed?
Thank you. I have been wondering how much it cost to do a conversion project.
😂very nice breakdown of everything
superbement bien fait :) ... Love it
Ben merci beaucoup!
I love watching you guys
Suzanne Reese thanks Suzanne!
À quel endroit avez-vous acheté vos fenêtres? Merci!
DAMN FOLKS! You are able to do a funny cost/money video (usually boring as hell)! Great job! Love your vids and your sense of humour! Stay cool, funny and healthy! Wanna see more of you 2! Greets from Germany
Hahaha! That was actually one of Dom's main concerns. He was walking around saying "WE'RE NOT DOING THIS IF IT'S BORING AS HELL." And I guess it turned out okay! Thanks for you comment. Do you have a van back in Germany? How is it?
@@vanlifesagas yeah it turned out great! Due to the fact that i am not even able to fix my bike or hammer a nail into the wall I'm not having a self built van. I have an old (26 years) RV on a Ford Transit base where live and work in part time.
Badass! You guys crushed the build! Where did you get the seats?!
Hmm, which seats are you talking about? The driver and passenger seats were already in the truck when we bought it! Did I get your question?
Hi, please could you give me some more details on the marine pedestal? What’s its weight load and where did you buy it from? Product name and number would be fab!! Love your videos... very professional, you tiny home on wheels looks amazing... well done 👍 Chris (UK).
Search for images of marine table legs. It seems to be this one, but it is out of stock at this place at the moment:
www.seascrew.com/browse.cfm?BOAT-MARINE-TABLE-PEDESTAL-LEG--GAS-LIFT-ASSISTED-&p=0000006507
www.seascrew.com/browse.cfm?BOAT-ADJUSTABLE-TABLE-PEDESTAL--GAS-ASSISTED-&l=0000001271
This is probably the same one:
www.llebroc.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=SPR%2D1660230
Yeah, Annie is right. It does look like the same Pedestal. The original Springfield Marine site looks like its not working.
Love your video!! 😃😜
Thank you !!! See you Sunday :)
Love the closing music .....
Closingg time!!!! See you tomorrow Slam Boy! (Epic name btw)
@@vanlifesagas Been called that for 30 years. Most ppl think it is because I am mean , But got it in 1982 when I went to my first punk concert in Pasadena,California and jumped in the pit.
I absolutely LUV your personalities! I'm adding a question that may have alrady been asked. Sorry for that. I amthink of doing a build/renovation of sorts &, . . . just like you said, do your reasearch! So, I am! Having renovated quite a few houses, I have become extremely attached to Rockwood (even back when the company orignated & the product was still called Roxul) & they were the first I checked out whenit came to insulation. I'm so darn glad to know that you used it too. But, my question is: Did you use Cavityrock, ComfortBoard, both? Di you prefer one over the other & why? I'd love th ehear your thoughts, opinions & after instalation feeling of your choices. I'm also going to search your library to see if you have an instalation vid on the instal.
Very good question! Unfortunately, we believe our insulation isn't on point. We used Reflectix and Roxull (not quite sure which one), but wouldn't recommend it. We'll have to find a better solution for our next van as we feel this one wasn't insulated perfectly. Sorry we couldn't help!
As a fellow cannuck, nice to see one of these broken down by how lany loonies to budget. Any paricular place you sourced stuff like the wood etc...?
Thank you
Most welcome. Thanks Lori! More videos answer your questions on our channel.
Great video!!
Thanks!
Hi guys! Amazing video! We just bought Iveco Daily in EU and starting to design it. From your previous video I thought all the kitchen furniture is from IKEA. And here you point at kitchen cupboards and say 'wood'. Did you do that yourself as other kitchen stuff?
Yes, the only parts from IKEA are the countertops and the handles. All the furniture was designed and built by our fathers. It would probably be feasible to use IKEA furniture, but you would probably end up with a lot of gaps and pieces that don't quite fit. Do you IKEA furniture in your van?
@@vanlifesagas we are still in the process of planning layout, doing foam insulation tomorrow. Should be a lot of fun))
Hahahaha Marie did fart.. hahaha that smile gave it away. Hahaha
I DID NOT!!
What type of vinyl floors are they? Sheet vinyl or click together planks?
Oh nooooo clicks. It’s a pain in the ass to install. We went for glued planks, and they don’t have clicl tracks.
Great video! Really good filming and editing and love your energy! Keep it up consider me a new subscriber ;)
That’s amazing! Thanks for the Subscribe! Dom puts a lot of effort in the filming! I’ll tell him.
I love watching you, too! Congratulations on wedding 1.0... hope you share 2.0 360-ish days from now. My apologies if you have answered this but I'm wondering about the depth of your cabinets and if you installed them on top of the wood slats? I've searched your Insta-feed and haven't seen it mentioned on your videos. (Aren't you glad I didn't ask about your table mount??) Thanks for any info you can share!!
Hahaha thanks Miss Scarlet! Can you shoot us a quick message on Instagram, we'll answer allll your questions there. Much easier and quicker.
Guys I keen to build a van, and Yours one looks awesome. We are doing big research and we like Yours best! There is any chance to copy Your style a bit? Any video or photos from building process?
Hey Lukasz. Thanks for the kind words. Of course you can copy our style. We're here to help. Don't have a full out video of our build, but if you have any questions, please don't hesitate. We're here !
Hello how many man hours spent on conversion?
I've wondered if you included the cost for the idea, design and application of the yellow stripes. That should be the 1st in the list!
Ahhh Yesss!
Just sayin' - Rick
Hahahah you are totally right! I think I'll have to do a FULL video on those yellow lines!
loved it🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
Yeeehaaaass. New one up!
Loveee you guys. How many amp hours did you go with?
OH YOU KNOW! 20 !!!!!
Such a beautiful van, I would love to be able to do this one day in the UK
Same!!! Saving 💰
Do it! We should open a shop in the UK. A big percentage of our Subscribers are from there! Dom would love to try and get the accent.
What is the exact type of the knaus water hose?
Hello there! It's out of order! We can't find it anymore !!!!!
The wheel on the door. Was it a good idea? Is it good idea? With love from Europe!
Łukasz.
It’s usually underneath the van and it’s a nightmare to remove so we moved it to the back door.
@@vanlifesagas Does this affect the hinges?
You guys are awesome, I been watching your videos for the last 1 week or so and this one made me comment and subscribe to your channel. (As in Italian accent Caaasshhh) Just joking it's like I always lost in your videos soo much that to forgot hit the like button. (hahahaha) I wish you both many more adventures to come ahead on your way,,, Stayblessed & Takecare. Cheerss!!!
Ahhh thanks! So happy you're on board and that you subscribed! We must be doing something right! You stay safe also! Marie and Dom xx
Not bad hey!!
Who are you insured with and what was that process like? We have had a really hard time trying to find insurance for a self converted camper van in Canada.
It was a private company that approved the conversion with our insurance company. Everything was done in Qc. Where are you located?
This was so funny!
Haha thanks Roberto !
not me writing down everything even though i'm 4 and a half years off of being able to drive lmao
Wow! 😲
New one up! Let us know what you think.
I LOVE HOW YOU GUYS SAY CUSHIONS!!!!!!!
How are we supposed to say cushion? 🤦🏽
i love you guys!
Thanks for watching!
How did you guys do your ceiling?
Check out the full tutorial on our RUclips Channel! We have a dedicated video on that ceiling.
Encore! Encore! Encore! Vous me faites encore rire! Super intéressant votre budget. Je me demande si vous avez un four à grille?
Audrey Charron merciii !!! Non, juste un brûleur à 2 ronds !!! Si tu trouves de quoi, envoie-nous ça !!
During the "WOOD" clip I was waiting for a crotch shot but Marie supplied that at the beginning of the video . THNX Marie.
Hahahahahah
Where did you get a CFX50 for that cheap :O i can't find anything under 1500-2000$ !
We heard that before, yes! We bought ours in 2017 and the price on Amazon was quite low for some reason! A few months after, we checked again and it was 1000+.
Do y'all know what kind of kilometers per liter or mpg you typically get? Really sweet build. I want to build out a 136 or 159 promaster and adopt pup to accompany me.
Good question. Around 15km per liter. We have a 136'' 1500. Obviously, that 159 2500 or 3500 will be heavier, but hey, you got to do what you got to do!
@@vanlifesagas that is phenomenal (assuming I did the conversion correctly 🤣). Thank you and best wishes from California
I just bought a rv and I want to convert it like this do you have a RUclips tutorial from start to finish I don’t have any experience in building but I want to learn and achieve to build like this van. 🚐🚐❤️
Hi there! We're building our own van and are doing a full build series! Feel free to check it out!
KeepingUpWithTheJones sweet will do!
Don't hesitate if you have any questions! The community is very nice for this.
Another great video, thank you. Do you know how much your van weighs?
We sure do. It weights 3430 kg.
@@vanlifesagas
I don't know if the rules are the same in the US and Canada but in the UK you are only allowed to drive a 3.5 ton vehicle (including any cargo and that includes the passengers) on a regular car driving licence so I guess if you lived here you'd be making sure you didn't gain any weight 😉🤣
Hello guys, love your videos, as always. I am french Canadian from Quebec as well and I was very surprise about how much you paid your van. You bought a 3 years old van (in 2017 i think) with only 60 000km for 21 000$. I looked on kijiji, marketplace and others and I can hardly find any high top for less than 25 000$ and with WAY MORE Milage. How did you find yours?
Jonathan Moreno Des fois, y’a des encans qui vont mettre des flottes à vendre d’un seul coup, par exemple : le notre faisait partie de la flotte de livraison de camions Metro. Si les camions traînent trop longtemps dans les cours des concessionnaires, surtout quand y’en a plusieurs, j’imagine qu’ils sont plus flexibles sur le prix. Dom a surveillé les offres à tous les jours pendant 4 mois pour en trouver un.
@@vanlifesagas Parfait, Merci beaucoup de la réponse. C'est ce que j'imaginais aussi que ça venait peut être de l'encan. Pourrais-je savoir quel encan/site web que vous avez utilisé pour le votre? Et par hasard est-ce que le votre est Diesel ou reconstruit?
Whoa I need to save more.
Honestly, you can have something wayyyy cheaper. We wanted it fancy, but it's not always needed!
Sooo fucking awesome. Thank you!!!
super video
Merci beaucoup!
Dom do you still have the template for Marie's book pages? I would really like to print some :)
I sure do. Working on finding a way to add it to our boutique.
@@vanlifesagas will definitely be checking that out! Thanks!
Bonjour Amiga et Amigo. Would your pops be interested in converting another van?
You got such a great price on your vehicle! How are you paying for your van? Are you financing through a loan?
adia000002 Yes, we are still financing it, a bit like a car. Check out deals on trucks when fleets go on sale. You can usually find one that has a couple of $1000 off the original price.
Cargo Vans are not cheap here in Australia unless you know a mechanic and do a risky purchase from somebody that simply wants to get rid of a non working one. You might get lucky and find one that doesn't need much to fix. I will not spend much (probably not at all) on the exterior apart from the solar panels. It's going to be a stealth van. I will invest more in making sure the engine runs fine.
Oh, I didn't know about all this! Damn!
How much were the solar panels?
$205 precisely. Canadian dollars. Just 1 solar panel.
What about bed cushions???
Wayyy too expensive. We got ripped off there.
Do you have a water heater?
We don't, no. Just posted a video about hygiene and water, if you're interested.
was the van brand new or used? seems quite expensive
Hmm, the van was a little used. But 20K for that van was actually quite cheap. Don't forget it's in CAD.
What company do you use for insurance
Oh, it’s a private company from Quebec. Most insurance brokers can help you out with conversions. They just need to understand the project a little bit before getting you the right policy.
@@vanlifesagas thanks
Allo tres interessant.merci je vais continuer a me ramasser de l'argent 😀😀.
Ca fait plaisir :)
Ahhh Yessss! Eye should have waited for the "ending" of the Movie, where I could have reviewed the "Credits"!
Howeverrrr - Eye find it hard to believe the cost of the exterior decor for the van. Did that include overall background white, or just the decor?
If just the simple decor, I'm afraid you "Got taken." If what I saw showing the stripes, logo and text, was all, prices here in the USA would have been not much above $350.
Just sayin' - Rick
Hey Rick! We didn't pay for the exterior decor of the van. A friend made it for us, but vinyl wraps are indeed very expensive in Canada. It's crazy!
Félicitations pour votre belle demeure. Je vous trouve sympatiques et plein de vie. C est très agréable de vous regarder. Pensez-vous d une femme peut voyager seule dans une van comme la votre? Diane de Terrebonne, Québec
Ben oui une femme peut voyager seule dans une van comme la nôtre. La moitié des gens qu'on croise sont des femmes adultes qui se promènent en Amérique du Nord. Merci pour le commentaire. On reste de bonne humeur!
Do you guys have an Amazon affiliate store?
We have a couple of items listed on our videos, but we don't, no.
Thanks for asking! That means a lot :) Love the encouragement!
Of course! You guys should consider signing up, it would be super easy passive income. I would buy from your affiliate store lol I'll attach a link so you guys can check it out Thank you for all your guys' hard work and sharing your journey with everyone 💚
affiliate-program.amazon.com/