Wow, I have to agree with everyone who is impressed with your van layout. I am just starting mine next week and for sure I want the dinette in the back with the lowered bed. I honestly could not figure out how to have the following: dinette, full size bed, shower/toilet along with all the rest of the necessary stuff. I will combine the toilet/shower but other than that, you helped me solve my dinette/full bed problem. Thanks, you guys are awesome. Stay happy, stay safe.
Hi from the UK. Lovely van. Great idea the separate shower. How you use it works well. I think some people forget the whole point of living vans is to enjoy life not to have the most fancy set up. Nit -picking about having to spend a few seconds removing stored gear totally misses the genius in this solution . Nicely done guys. Happy travels. John
Loved the van. The only thing I would change is to have the toilet and shower in one which would free up the other area for a permanent storage. I couldn't be taking stuff in and out of the shower every time I needed to use it.
Yeah we thought about that but it literally only takes us 1 minute to take stuff out and 1 minute to put stuff back in and we have more room to shower since we don't have a toilet in there. Also we don't like the idea of having our toilet in the shower.
@@nomadicmillennials4577 I have a Promaster 2500 that's not built out yet and I get 22 mpg - how are you getting 20 mpg with all that weight and that size vehicle? Have you weighed the van since it's been built out? In regard to the shower, I would think that moving all that stuff would get old quick. You have a bed platform so you don't have to convert the bed... but yet you have to pull everything in and out of the shower on a regular basis? Glad that works for you - I'm too lazy and that wouldn't work for me. :) Great build though - happy trails.
@@chasincloud957 The best we can get is 20 mpg but that's not the average. When we took a trip to California we averaged at about 12 mpg when driving on lots of hills. We aren't sure what mpg we have been getting on average recently but we have been driving on pretty flat roads in Arizona so we're guessing it's probably better than 12. No we haven't weighed our van after the build. Thanks, good luck on your build!
Mary Poppins I lived with a wet bath for a year and it’s HORRIBLE! you have to dry down the walls after every shower just so you can use the toilet and not get your shirt soaked by touching the walls. And you have to dry down the shower curtain and the floors. Takes way longer than moving their storage in and out. And then you have to put a rug on the floor to cover the drain so if someone goes in there with shoes on, they don’t mess up the drain connection. I guess you still have to dry down the area to put the storage back in there to prevent mold on your stuff. I plan to have a separate shower but I’m such a minimalist that I won’t need all that extra stuff. But yea, a wet bath is a real pain in the arse. Lol
today agree you have the time to do this. BTW one of the top five van builds I have watched. My only question I have is>>>>>How do you run the AC unit during the day when the bed is in the up position. By the way love that bed how it gives you the use of that table during the day.@@nomadicmillennials4577
You folks have thought this van build-out to the smallest detail. Yes, the space is small, but, you have everything you need and you are completely mobile and independent. I love it. I got some great ideas. Thanks for sharing.
Seriously, you guys totally nailed the layout of your van. Everything is fluid and geared at making van life doable. The bed design fixes the issue of always having to tear down seating areas to make less-than-comfortable sleeping arrangements. The whole wet shower thing isn’t for me, but your design took care of that too. Really well done
The idea of the bed lift is great, gives you a huge space to open up the area to work at without getting rid of too much storage. There's definitely things I'd change with the layout if I were building it just for my personal use but it's one of the best overall layouts I've seen so far, so cool!
@@laur-unstagenameactuallyca1587 people are totally free to do as they please, but cluttered and over designed RV's have been around forever. I'd say this van is claustrophobic and over designed as well. Comfy because of the convenience and familiarity with "normal" houses that it brings The major benefit of van dwelling is the minimalist simplicity. Getting AWAY from the rat race and "thingisms". If you still need all that to be comfy, then I'd argue you're passing on the biggest advantage of van life Once again, you're free to do as you please. Nothing I say is meant to be taken as anything but my own opinion on the matter. But those are my thoughts. I'll always respect a build that does a lot with a little more than I will with a build that looks like a money pit designed to heavily emulate the very thing van dwelling is supposed to leave behind
Wide kitchen top, bathroom/CR+storage, fridge, closet+drawer, dining area, bed. Seriously! Your van is soooooo complete and space functional. I LOVE your van layout! ♥️👍
This is what I have wanted to see for a long time. I love it. Everything is what I would look for in a van. I love that you have a shower and toilet. I stop watching other van videos, once I find out they have no toilet, or a toilet under their kitchen. I would hate to live that way. Your van build it the best I ever seen. Good luck on your adventures.
Thank you for your feedback! We can totally relate to this, we didn't want to have a pullout toilet, especially in the kitchen. But we had to have a bathroom in our van. We are glad you found our layout useful. Thanks for your support!
🏆 The absolute BEST van conversion I have seen, and this is really saying something because I have seen a LOT. Besides using the space that you have in an extremely efficient way, the whole van is very PRETTY. Everything looks sleek and clean and smooth and just GREAT. Nice and bright too. You two should get an award for your design and your work. Love Love LOVE it! ❤😘☺
I've been watching a ton of vids over the past couple of years, and you two have created some great ideas. I love how natural you seem on camera. You're real people... Enjoy yourselves!
Even though it looks a bit cramped, I think it's a great conversion. To have a toilet and a shower as well as a permanent bed and sofas and so on... I think it's super necessary and I could live like that! Well done guys!
Thank you! and yes it could be a bit cramped in our hallway but it works for us because we tend to spend 90% of the time in our couches which feels open to us. We were definitely going for functionality and comfort vs open concept.
best feature is the shower, its the nicest one ive seen in all the vids ive watched, with a good declutter you could make interior really fantastic. lovely job though,and congrats.
wow guys I can not believe how much u fit into this space. This bus is really well thought out and there is a shower and seperate toilet room !!!!! WOW!!!!! in a van that is awesome. Great job
Hey! I'm watching you from Bellingham! I've had an idea in my head for what I want my van to be like, but I didn't ever think it was possible because, I never saw anyone do the things I imagined in my head...until you! Thanks for the video! Love your van! Ima steal your ideas!
This is a winner ..☆☆☆☆☆☆☆🚍🇺🇸❤ The van have's a Bathroom and shower I feel like crying this is 100% better than an apartment!" What really matters is you guys are happy together and the little doggie is happy to.... cutie pie!"
I really love what you two did with this design. You utilized ever space you could. I especially love how you have a functional bathroom. Everything you need on four wheels.
This is the best use of space I've seen in a van conversion. If I had to change anything in your van it would be the countertop because as you said it is too heavy and I would switch how you have the T.V mounted. You currently have the T.V mounted to the interior right of your closet,I would mount it to the interior left and flip the T.V around bringing it closer to the couch area and it would be in a better viewing position for the kitchen. Those are just nitpicky things,brilliant build.
Great van build with a full one piece mattress and a great seating area as well! This is the layout I have been looking for. So many people have something that’s ALMOST what I want. But this is it. I would like to have seen a little more detailed info on the bed like how low is the max and how that compares to the normal in place bed with garage u see it. It looked a little higher than I Mike want but that may be able to be adjusted. Awesome layout!!!! Thanks for sharing!
I like the bed lift system. Curious how much that bad boy weighs and can you sit fully upright.🤔 I like that you have a full bath set up but agree with another. I would rather the combo of the shower/toilet leaving that whole other space for storage. I would be to lazy/dread moving all that stuff out. Maybe that wouldn't be to crazy of a conversion for you to put the toilet on a slider in shower when moving all that stuff "gets old". I'm not a huge cook but of all the hundreds of conversions I have watched in the last year I find myself thinking 🤔 do people really use all those spices... Nice build thanks for the tour.
Best van lay out I've come across. This is similar to how I would like to do it. I like the fact that you can move from the cab to the back and didn't box it in. It looks like you also have visibility from the cab to the rear windows, another plus. The outdoor shower seems to be overlooked by some commentators. The bed design is a first, you could do a video on it alone, showing the build. specs and product info on it. Some of the comments raise the issue of weight. I didn't see near the weight here I have thought to address watching many other van builds. Your use of lumber is not extreme from what I see. To the contrary it is lighter than most I see on here. The design is very well thought out and quite functional, many will follow your lead for sure. You guys are just so cool!
Thanks so much for your comment and support! We did a short video on our bed lift system: ruclips.net/video/wIQt1X8idTw/видео.html&t= However, if we could do the video again we would provide more details.
Now this is a mobile home. The more I look the more elaborate and overwhelming it got. Maybe it's not my style but I am glad you built a van that suits your needs.
Holy shit ... your van is epic. You have really designed such a practical, liveable space that looks fabulous too. You have coordinated your interior colours and surfaces thoughtfully with the marble-look quartz being a standout. Did you counter balance the vehicle by putting the water tank on the opposite side ? ... and please excuse the truly awful pun ! I have trawled You Tube for years watching the vanlife movement grow in momentum ( and what a different mindset and level of sophistication in a typical vanlifer conversion like yours compared to the archetypical "RV" types and their pre-brought generic and usually really fugly vans. They usually can't get their heads around basic sustainable solutions like naturesheads composting toilets. The horror ! BTW Have you noticed the women also tend to infantilise toilet usage, describing the activity as "going potty ". FFS. It's so irritating ). You guys are light years ahead in innovative ideas and design execution. The layout is brilliant and including a separate indoor shower option as well as a private and proper toilet is truly incredible. Well done ... you should be really proud of your van conversion.
Its super beautiful. Ive designed and redesigned my van in my head a thousand times. NOW I have to re do it again. Good luck and be safe and blessed on the road. You two seem really sweet.
I love your van layout :) The closing bathroom door and separate shower are awesome! And it's a very nice shower. And the way you did everything created a really nice dog friendly space and I love that
This is beautifully done and you seem like a great pair. I subscribed to your channel to watch you guys in action. A couple things I have noticed here is 1 how much kitchen gadgetry you have. That coffeemaker thing looks like a real pain. You can do almost anything you want with a cookpot, skillet, saucepan and that burner...get a French press or Keurig for your coffee and free up that whole surface. The mic/conv oven is a great time to option though. 2 everyone is weighing in on your bathroom and I say if it's working for you then it's working. I have seen the all in one bathroom with a smaller toilet to stay in there mostly but can be removed for showers. Then you could make that room a little bigger for all bathroom needs (your whole shower plus about half the toilet space) and use the rest of that square footage for built in drawers or shelves not related to the bathroom.
Your bed/couch system is exactly what I’ve been envisioning! You actually did it. Very impressed. Please, do a detailed video on how you did the bed. Thanks 👍🤗
Just when I thought the future was a bit dim under the leadership of your generation you’s come along and restore my faith in your generation. Great job on the van conversion.
Not all of the generation before looks down on millennial generation, I have a son of this generation who doesn't fit all the stereotypes out there for sure! 😉
Wow, this is an incredible build, definitely ranks up there with some of the best self conversions I've ever seen and I've seen a lot! The build quality is top notch and clean. I like the modern and white interior. So many things to like, Love the bed over living room with happi-jacks. A lot of times the use of this system doesn't look planned out enough, not here. Dry bath, what!? Didn't think there was enough room for this in this sized van! So few van conversions have AC or bathrooms, I couldn't live without these two things. I love the idea of the 24 volt system, I hope I get to watch a video on this soon. I think the only things I can say I'm not that crazy about is the amount of stuff you have to move to take a shower, that would get old for me quick. Also the water fill on the exterior, move that inside for safety. Windows are great for light but bad for heating/cooling. Windows also allow thieves to enter your beautiful home with as much as a brick. Where do you keep tools and spare parts for repairs on the road? This is a unique build! Curious how long it took to convert? Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We only move things in and out of the shower every other day and it only takes 1 minute, that's why we decided to do that plus we can have a big area to shower. So it's not a big deal for us but we can understand why some people wouldn't want to do that. The water fill up is locked with a key on the outside, so it is secure. And it wouldn't be easy for us to fill up our tank on the inside. As for the windows, you're right it's bad for heating and cooling, but most of our windows have a metal divider where they open, so if someone wanted to brake a window to get in they would have a really small gap to do so. And we can always leave the top bed half way down to act as a barrier. The van took a year to build from concept to finish, but there was a lot of setbacks where the van was just sitting there with no work being done. So we estimate the actual build time was around 5-6 months. Thanks again for your comment!
Finally!! I've want to eventually build out a van and have always thought about raising the bed like that, but because I'd never seen it done wasn't sure if it could be. Thank you for showing me it can. Your van is one of the best I've seen. So many great ideas!!
Thanks! We don't feel like we have much at all. I think the only reason it looks like a lot is because it's in our shower instead of overhead storage like most people would have. But the best way for us to know what things we really use/need is by living in the van for awhile and we can always get rid of things if we don't need them anymore.
@@nomadicmillennials4577 I didn't get a cluttered feeling at ALL! The van looked nice & clean. Cozy in fact. Great job all together. I loved the bed, and having options. That's EXACTLY what I want!! 💓💓💓 I subscribed!
dang i am mighty impressed. i've watched close to a thousand van campers and you are one of the best. i like the layout with the two beds but nothing beats the toilet and the shower. those are important to me. me and my partner do not have as much stuff (probably a third of what you have) so i know i will have more than enough space. now i'm jealous!! if i had one like this i will travel from canada to south america and would not mind a bit.
Ok so I don't know if anyone else feels the same but I think it's dope they showed us under the car itself. A lot , almost all, other van life/conversion videos don't. If you realistically wanna do this that's something to get familiar with. (Yikes this comment is the longest I've ever written....)
Super awesome!! Seriously kick-ass!! If I Can make one small suggestion it's to use an external microphone (with wind muff) when filming and to level out the volume so it's consistent throughout the video. I still really REALLY enjoyed watching and I don't mean to sound like I'm complaining but it was pretty challenging to hear you because the volume kept dropping out then randomly going up so it was super quiet or too loud. No one expects perfection here of course haha just sharing a friendly tip as you grow your channel. Again your van is amazing, enjoy it! :)
Great Van Conversion!! The space functionality of space, decor, technical design is FABULOUS! Love the light colors. The ceiling bed is super dope! Thanks for sharing! Cute pooch🐶🐾
Thanks for your support! Unfortunately, we don't have videos for the entire van build but we did document a lot of the process on our instagram: instagram.com/thenomadicmillennials/ We also made a video on how we included our bed lift system: ruclips.net/video/wIQt1X8idTw/видео.html And in our first video you can see what the van looked like during the build process: ruclips.net/video/oRaXMdqwXJs/видео.html We aren't sure how heavy the van is now but we estimate that we added about 2-3 tons.
@@nomadicmillennials4577 2-3 tons is 4-6 THOUSAND pounds! That seems like a lot. But of course work vans are pretty sturdy I would guess. Have you calculated what you're getting in MPG? Thanks, and brilliant build!
You are right it does seem like a lot, thinking about it more we think It's more like 1000 to 2000 pounds that we added since the heavier things are: 40 gallon tank(full is 320lb), two 24v batteries(242lb), quartz counter top(about 200lb). Plus everything else obviously adds up. The best MPG we had is 20 but obviously it's a lot lower with hills. Thanks for your support!
I would rather have a "garage" and a high fixed bed than a lift bed and dinnet. Would give you the storage you need without having to clutter you shower
Love this! I haven't seen any Ram 3500 extended conversion videos. This video has shown me just how spacious this van is and some new ideas for a build. I would have a portable toilet we could move in and out of the shower room, instead of a separate toilet room. So much storage space! Very cool.
Great build love the dinette and bed lift. Brave of you to put it out there so many opinions ..those who say it can't be done shouldn't interrupt those who are doing it.
I've watched a TON of these videos as I'm planning my layout. This is the best one I've seen. I've never seen a dry bath with a full indoor shower. But I love it and want one now too. I really dig the movable bed too. Great Job guys! Is this van a dual sliding door model? I really want a dual slider, but they're impossible to find in my area. Any tips on how you found yours? I subscribed to your channel, and look forward to following your adventures.
Thanks so much, we put a lot of thought into our layout. Our van is not a dual slider model and we are not sure if there are any Promaster models that come with dual sliders. We have seen a few sprinters that have them though. The dual slider wouldn't work with our layout because of the bathroom. We had to call and look at multiple places to find our van. Hope that helps! Thanks for subscribing to our channel!
@@nomadicmillennials4577 the desire to have a bathroom setup like yours is the reason I want the dual sliders. I would like to be able to access plumbing for the shower, check for leaks, and empty a cassette toilet through a second slider. You can configure a ProMaster on the website with dual sliders, the problem is finding one. Thanks for the response!
@@charlesscorpiniti5827 Most dual slider vans I've found have been NYC delivery vans, and they're usually the shorter wheelbase models. Definitely a couple of dual slider older 140" Sprinters with under 50k miles and some rust on them out there for sale.
Liked your van video (2.0 version) much better. I like how you had the shower separate . After awhile you may want to change things up a bit but you need to live in it for some time. Enjoy you adventures.
We decided to do our shower separate so that we can use it for storage. And you are right, since our toilet is a composting toilet it needs to be dry. Also, since the toilet has a fan to suck up surrounding air for venting and to keep the solid waste dry, we didn't want to risk having humidity problems. Thanks for your comment!
I really like your permanent bed-lift and couch layout! After you use the shower, do you dry out the shower room before you put things back in storage in the shower room? Would it be possible to dry out the shower room quickly with a sponge and a small ventilating fan? Would it eventually be possible to simply move the "Nature's Head" composting toilet out of a "Wet-shower" room, or is it too heavy or complicated to choose that as an option? I imagine you have to dry out the shower room in any case, whether you choose to have a separate shower for storage, or if you had a typical "Wet-bath" shower-toilet combination...
@@Michou007 Thank you! Yes we do quickly dry the shower pan before putting things back in the shower. It is possible to take the nature's head out to take a shower, we have seen some other people that do this. But we decided on having the toilet separate since we thought it was the least complicated and best option for what we wanted. But of course other options might work better for some people.
I Really love your van conversion I mean I love it. Why people don't take advantage of the happy jack bed I have NO idea. However, what I love the most is the thoughtfulness that went into your bathroom. Why so many young couples leave out their bathroom as though it was the last thought is beyond me.
Probably one of the best van layouts I've seen thus far. Still would like to see a conversion where the bed is completely out of the way. I seen one oromaster with a pop up 2nd floor. But it's a tent 🤷🏻♂️
We got our second alternator from nations starter alternator, they also come with a kit, here is the link to it: www.nationsstarteralternator.com/Dodge-Promaster-Dual-Alternator-Kit-with-280XP-p/a2-0070-280xp.htm As for the installation we hired, Infinity couch in Sumner, WA (infinitycoach.com/) to do the dual alternator and some of the electrical system and AM solar in Springfield OR (amsolar.com/) to do the rest of the electrical system. We will release a video in the future breaking down all expenses for our van so stay tuned!
That’s not the reason we chose our name. We felt like a majority of people living a nomadic lifestyle are an older generation (except for some of the people you see on RUclips). And we wanted to encourage our generation to try out the nomadic lifestyle instead of thinking it’s only for retired people. We feel like nomadic is a word commonly used in people’s names that are living this lifestyle so does that mean they all copied the name? And Millennials is the name of our generation so does that mean we are copying someone by using that in our name? Also, minimal millennials changed their name so that seems irrelevant.
I like your van build. Your lift bed is ideal and the bottom for an additional bed and lounge is nice. I would have the back of the lounge to be able to access the rear door. Should I want to load an ice chest full of fish, haul large items like full sheets of plywood or bicycles . I do like your separate shower and toilet area. Thank you.
Great video and conversion. We are about to remodel our 1979 RV, and you've given me some great ideas! Your kitchen, in particular, has some great ideas, the push knobs and spice storage for starters. Thanks!
@@nomadicmillennials4577 I'm glad, too! Wanted to comment on your sweet doggie. Is J.J. a Yorkshire Terrier? He's adorable! I have a Yorkie boy, so I'm curious about him. Happy and safe travels!
Wow, I have to agree with everyone who is impressed with your van layout. I am just starting mine next week and for sure I want the dinette in the back with the lowered bed. I honestly could not figure out how to have the following: dinette, full size bed, shower/toilet along with all the rest of the necessary stuff. I will combine the toilet/shower but other than that, you helped me solve my dinette/full bed problem. Thanks, you guys are awesome. Stay happy, stay safe.
Hi from the UK. Lovely van. Great idea the separate shower. How you use it works well. I think some people forget the whole point of living vans is to enjoy life not to have the most fancy set up. Nit -picking about having to spend a few seconds removing stored gear totally misses the genius in this solution . Nicely done guys. Happy travels. John
Loved the van. The only thing I would change is to have the toilet and shower in one which would free up the other area for a permanent storage. I couldn't be taking stuff in and out of the shower every time I needed to use it.
Yeah we thought about that but it literally only takes us 1 minute to take stuff out and 1 minute to put stuff back in and we have more room to shower since we don't have a toilet in there. Also we don't like the idea of having our toilet in the shower.
@@nomadicmillennials4577 I have a Promaster 2500 that's not built out yet and I get 22 mpg - how are you getting 20 mpg with all that weight and that size vehicle? Have you weighed the van since it's been built out?
In regard to the shower, I would think that moving all that stuff would get old quick. You have a bed platform so you don't have to convert the bed... but yet you have to pull everything in and out of the shower on a regular basis? Glad that works for you - I'm too lazy and that wouldn't work for me. :) Great build though - happy trails.
@@chasincloud957 The best we can get is 20 mpg but that's not the average. When we took a trip to California we averaged at about 12 mpg when driving on lots of hills. We aren't sure what mpg we have been getting on average recently but we have been driving on pretty flat roads in Arizona so we're guessing it's probably better than 12. No we haven't weighed our van after the build.
Thanks, good luck on your build!
Mary Poppins I lived with a wet bath for a year and it’s HORRIBLE! you have to dry down the walls after every shower just so you can use the toilet and not get your shirt soaked by touching the walls. And you have to dry down the shower curtain and the floors. Takes way longer than moving their storage in and out. And then you have to put a rug on the floor to cover the drain so if someone goes in there with shoes on, they don’t mess up the drain connection. I guess you still have to dry down the area to put the storage back in there to prevent mold on your stuff. I plan to have a separate shower but I’m such a minimalist that I won’t need all that extra stuff. But yea, a wet bath is a real pain in the arse. Lol
today agree you have the time to do this. BTW one of the top five van builds I have watched. My only question I have is>>>>>How do you run the AC unit during the day when the bed is in the up position. By the way love that bed how it gives you the use of that table during the day.@@nomadicmillennials4577
You folks have thought this van build-out to the smallest detail. Yes, the space is small, but, you have everything you need and you are completely mobile and independent. I love it. I got some great ideas. Thanks for sharing.
definitely one of the best van conversions, great use of space from top to bottom
Thank you!
Seriously, you guys totally nailed the layout of your van. Everything is fluid and geared at making van life doable. The bed design fixes the issue of always having to tear down seating areas to make less-than-comfortable sleeping arrangements. The whole wet shower thing isn’t for me, but your design took care of that too. Really well done
@@donnareiche2007 Thanks so much! That was our goal, to have the most comfortable and functional van possible.
The idea of the bed lift is great, gives you a huge space to open up the area to work at without getting rid of too much storage. There's definitely things I'd change with the layout if I were building it just for my personal use but it's one of the best overall layouts I've seen so far, so cool!
Thanks so much!
Wow. This is probably the first van I can imagine living in
Amelia L you haven’t watched enough videos
@@caro3083 I have, and this is still the only one I imagine myself living in as well. You might not agree, but different strokes for different folks.
@@laur-unstagenameactuallyca1587 people are totally free to do as they please, but cluttered and over designed RV's have been around forever. I'd say this van is claustrophobic and over designed as well. Comfy because of the convenience and familiarity with "normal" houses that it brings
The major benefit of van dwelling is the minimalist simplicity. Getting AWAY from the rat race and "thingisms". If you still need all that to be comfy, then I'd argue you're passing on the biggest advantage of van life
Once again, you're free to do as you please. Nothing I say is meant to be taken as anything but my own opinion on the matter. But those are my thoughts. I'll always respect a build that does a lot with a little more than I will with a build that looks like a money pit designed to heavily emulate the very thing van dwelling is supposed to leave behind
Wide kitchen top, bathroom/CR+storage, fridge, closet+drawer, dining area, bed.
Seriously! Your van is soooooo complete and space functional. I LOVE your van layout! ♥️👍
This is what I have wanted to see for a long time. I love it. Everything is what I would look for in a van. I love that you have a shower and toilet. I stop watching other van videos, once I find out they have no toilet, or a toilet under their kitchen. I would hate to live that way. Your van build it the best I ever seen. Good luck on your adventures.
Thank you for your feedback! We can totally relate to this, we didn't want to have a pullout toilet, especially in the kitchen. But we had to have a bathroom in our van. We are glad you found our layout useful. Thanks for your support!
If you need a shower and toilet inside your van then you don't need to vanlife.
🏆 The absolute BEST van conversion I have seen, and this is really saying something because I have seen a LOT. Besides using the space that you have in an extremely efficient way, the whole van is very PRETTY. Everything looks sleek and clean and smooth and just GREAT. Nice and bright too. You two should get an award for your design and your work. Love Love LOVE it! ❤😘☺
I've been watching a ton of vids over the past couple of years, and you two have created some great ideas. I love how natural you seem on camera. You're real people...
Enjoy yourselves!
Thank you so much, we really appreciate it!
Even though it looks a bit cramped, I think it's a great conversion. To have a toilet and a shower as well as a permanent bed and sofas and so on... I think it's super necessary and I could live like that! Well done guys!
Thank you! and yes it could be a bit cramped in our hallway but it works for us because we tend to spend 90% of the time in our couches which feels open to us. We were definitely going for functionality and comfort vs open concept.
You guys have done a good job. Many people will definitely follow this van layout and build an identical one. Good job. The best so far.
Thank you so much! We put in a lot of work and time planing out everything and gone outside the box, so we appreciate it.
shihanjian agree it’s a great set up especially the bed is a super idea, optimize space to the fullest
Rick Geller
That can be said about ANYTHING electric 🙄
You have a shower that doubles as storage! Great idea loooks to work well. Great build and space saving ideas
best feature is the shower, its the nicest one ive seen in all the vids ive watched, with a good declutter you could make interior really fantastic. lovely job though,and congrats.
Recently I have watched tons of van life videos. I think this is the best shower and bathroom combo I have seen. Awesome!
Thanks!
wow guys I can not believe how much u fit into this space. This bus is really well thought out and there is a shower and seperate toilet room !!!!! WOW!!!!! in a van that is awesome. Great job
Thank you for your feedback!
you mean a van when you said bus? ;-;
Well, I guess it's close to a mini coaster
Hey! I'm watching you from Bellingham! I've had an idea in my head for what I want my van to be like, but I didn't ever think it was possible because, I never saw anyone do the things I imagined in my head...until you! Thanks for the video! Love your van! Ima steal your ideas!
Nicee van! Smart you didn't do a wet bath! Who wants a wet toilet? 😄😁😊
This is a winner ..☆☆☆☆☆☆☆🚍🇺🇸❤
The van have's a
Bathroom and shower I feel like crying this is 100% better than an apartment!" What really matters is you guys are happy together and the little doggie is happy to.... cutie pie!"
Thank you!
OK the shower filled with stuff.
It would be cool to have the stuff in it be pulled out in one go, something on wheels or hinges.
I really love what you two did with this design. You utilized ever space you could. I especially love how you have a functional bathroom. Everything you need on four wheels.
Thank you we appreciate it!
Great Job. The van is well thought-out!. Genius ready made bed storage. You have everything I want in a van. Thanks for sharing
Thanks!
This is the best use of space I've seen in a van conversion. If I had to change anything in your van it would be the countertop because as you said it is too heavy and I would switch how you have the T.V mounted. You currently have the T.V mounted to the interior right of your closet,I would mount it to the interior left and flip the T.V around bringing it closer to the couch area and it would be in a better viewing position for the kitchen. Those are just nitpicky things,brilliant build.
Thanks!
By far the best van layout I've ever seen. Amazing job!
Thank you!
Great van build with a full one piece mattress and a great seating area as well! This is the layout I have been looking for. So many people have something that’s ALMOST what I want. But this is it. I would like to have seen a little more detailed info on the bed like how low is the max and how that compares to the normal in place bed with garage u see it. It looked a little higher than I Mike want but that may be able to be adjusted. Awesome layout!!!! Thanks for sharing!
I like the bed lift system. Curious how much that bad boy weighs and can you sit fully upright.🤔 I like that you have a full bath set up but agree with another. I would rather the combo of the shower/toilet leaving that whole other space for storage. I would be to lazy/dread moving all that stuff out. Maybe that wouldn't be to crazy of a conversion for you to put the toilet on a slider in shower when moving all that stuff "gets old". I'm not a huge cook but of all the hundreds of conversions I have watched in the last year I find myself thinking 🤔 do people really use all those spices... Nice build thanks for the tour.
Beautiful van build with all the amenities. Doggie is happy too!
Best van i ever seen
2 room kitchen and bath in a van
Cool planning👌👌👌
Thank you!
Yours is by far one of the best ven conversions I've seen on RUclips .
Thanks!
One of the best van conversions ever.
Thank you!
Best van lay out I've come across. This is similar to how I would like to do it. I like the fact that you can move from the cab to the back and didn't box it in. It looks like you also have visibility from the cab to the rear windows, another plus. The outdoor shower seems to be overlooked by some commentators. The bed design is a first, you could do a video on it alone, showing the build. specs and product info on it. Some of the comments raise the issue of weight. I didn't see near the weight here I have thought to address watching many other van builds. Your use of lumber is not extreme from what I see. To the contrary it is lighter than most I see on here. The design is very well thought out and quite functional, many will follow your lead for sure. You guys are just so cool!
Thanks so much for your comment and support! We did a short video on our bed lift system: ruclips.net/video/wIQt1X8idTw/видео.html&t=
However, if we could do the video again we would provide more details.
Wow! Your build out is so, so nice! Great job...it turned out beautiful! 🙂
Thank you for your feedback!
Wow. I thought my bed idea was the best but that you can make another bed under your main bed is awesome.
That's the best conversation I have ever seen. Nicly done
Now this is a mobile home. The more I look the more elaborate and overwhelming it got. Maybe it's not my style but I am glad you built a van that suits your needs.
Thanks! Yes, obviously everyone has their own preferences and it is about finding what makes you comfortable.
Holy shit ... your van is epic. You have really designed such a practical, liveable space that looks fabulous too. You have coordinated your interior colours and surfaces thoughtfully with the marble-look quartz being a standout. Did you counter balance the vehicle by putting the water tank on the opposite side ? ... and please excuse the truly awful pun !
I have trawled You Tube for years watching the vanlife movement grow in momentum ( and what a different mindset and level of sophistication in a typical vanlifer conversion like yours compared to the archetypical "RV" types and their pre-brought generic and usually really fugly vans. They usually can't get their heads around basic sustainable solutions like naturesheads composting toilets. The horror ! BTW Have you noticed the women also tend to infantilise toilet usage, describing the activity as "going potty ". FFS. It's so irritating ). You guys are light years ahead in innovative ideas and design execution. The layout is brilliant and including a separate indoor shower option as well as a private and proper toilet is truly incredible. Well done ... you should be really proud of your van conversion.
Counter balance lol
I'm cracking up at the "going potty" part of your comment. I'm having flashbacks to other van tours I've watched hahahhhaah 😂😂😂😂
Its super beautiful. Ive designed and redesigned my van in my head a thousand times. NOW I have to re do it again. Good luck and be safe and blessed on the road. You two seem really sweet.
We can definitely relate to that, we put a lot of thought into our layout. Glad we could provide some inspiration. Thanks so much!
Yall did an amazing conversion. Best one I've seen yet in a van
Thank you!
I love your van, especially the bed system. Genius! You have a dining area AND a full bed.
Thanks so much!
i like the bed idea, opens up some nice possibilities
Thanks, we thought the same!
I love your van layout :) The closing bathroom door and separate shower are awesome! And it's a very nice shower. And the way you did everything created a really nice dog friendly space and I love that
This is beautifully done and you seem like a great pair. I subscribed to your channel to watch you guys in action.
A couple things I have noticed here is 1 how much kitchen gadgetry you have. That coffeemaker thing looks like a real pain. You can do almost anything you want with a cookpot, skillet, saucepan and that burner...get a French press or Keurig for your coffee and free up that whole surface. The mic/conv oven is a great time to option though. 2 everyone is weighing in on your bathroom and I say if it's working for you then it's working. I have seen the all in one bathroom with a smaller toilet to stay in there mostly but can be removed for showers. Then you could make that room a little bigger for all bathroom needs (your whole shower plus about half the toilet space) and use the rest of that square footage for built in drawers or shelves not related to the bathroom.
Thanks for your feedback and for subscribing to our channel!
That’s a brilliant idea to have the toilet in the shower & slide it out, then use the other for a nice closet! Beautiful van though.
Your bed/couch system is exactly what I’ve been envisioning! You actually did it. Very impressed. Please, do a detailed video on how you did the bed. Thanks 👍🤗
Thanks, check out our video about our bed lift system here: ruclips.net/video/wIQt1X8idTw/видео.html
Just when I thought the future was a bit dim under the leadership of your generation you’s come along and restore my faith in your generation. Great job on the van conversion.
Thank you! We are glad we were able to help you see our generation in a different light.
@Zalzyn Matters Thank you for your support! Yes, we agree. And we are glad you find our layout useful for a family of 4.
Not all of the generation before looks down on millennial generation, I have a son of this generation who doesn't fit all the stereotypes out there for sure! 😉
Tinlizzy,,,Then that''s a Great testament to his up brining for sure. The world needs more great parents like you!
@@Riker-eq2yv thank you. But also he was just a good easy going kid. Some kids are challenging. LOL
IMHO you guys have really packed a lot of very functional livability into a small space, and made a nice clean job of it at that. NICE JOB.
Thanks so much for your support!
Wow, this is an incredible build, definitely ranks up there with some of the best self conversions I've ever seen and I've seen a lot! The build quality is top notch and clean. I like the modern and white interior. So many things to like, Love the bed over living room with happi-jacks. A lot of times the use of this system doesn't look planned out enough, not here. Dry bath, what!? Didn't think there was enough room for this in this sized van! So few van conversions have AC or bathrooms, I couldn't live without these two things. I love the idea of the 24 volt system, I hope I get to watch a video on this soon. I think the only things I can say I'm not that crazy about is the amount of stuff you have to move to take a shower, that would get old for me quick. Also the water fill on the exterior, move that inside for safety. Windows are great for light but bad for heating/cooling. Windows also allow thieves to enter your beautiful home with as much as a brick. Where do you keep tools and spare parts for repairs on the road? This is a unique build! Curious how long it took to convert? Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We only move things in and out of the shower every other day and it only takes 1 minute, that's why we decided to do that plus we can have a big area to shower. So it's not a big deal for us but we can understand why some people wouldn't want to do that.
The water fill up is locked with a key on the outside, so it is secure. And it wouldn't be easy for us to fill up our tank on the inside.
As for the windows, you're right it's bad for heating and cooling, but most of our windows have a metal divider where they open, so if someone wanted to brake a window to get in they would have a really small gap to do so. And we can always leave the top bed half way down to act as a barrier.
The van took a year to build from concept to finish, but there was a lot of setbacks where the van was just sitting there with no work being done. So we estimate the actual build time was around 5-6 months. Thanks again for your comment!
Finally!! I've want to eventually build out a van and have always thought about raising the bed like that, but because I'd never seen it done wasn't sure if it could be. Thank you for showing me it can. Your van is one of the best I've seen. So many great ideas!!
Thank you! We are glad we could provide some inspiration
*Juuuust..........wow!*
wow!
Mine is a joke compared to this! So many great ideas
I love the layout of your van, such smart use of space. Not like anything else I've seen. I especially love the separate bathroom and shower!!!!!
I like the design but you need to kon mari. You have too much stuff! Ahhh the shower storage gives me anxiety seriously lol
Thanks! We don't feel like we have much at all. I think the only reason it looks like a lot is because it's in our shower instead of overhead storage like most people would have. But the best way for us to know what things we really use/need is by living in the van for awhile and we can always get rid of things if we don't need them anymore.
It's not your stuff to tell them to get rid of it. Maybe all of it gives them joy.
Minimalism is over hyped.
@@nomadicmillennials4577 I didn't get a cluttered feeling at ALL! The van looked nice & clean. Cozy in fact. Great job all together. I loved the bed, and having options. That's EXACTLY what I want!! 💓💓💓 I subscribed!
@@dirtysanchez941 Thanks so much!
dang i am mighty impressed. i've watched close to a thousand van campers and you are one of the best. i like the layout with the two beds but nothing beats the toilet and the shower. those are important to me. me and my partner do not have as much stuff (probably a third of what you have) so i know i will have more than enough space. now i'm jealous!! if i had one like this i will travel from canada to south america and would not mind a bit.
Thank you!
What a wonderful build you guys :)
Thank you!
Looks like you have everything needed. Your dog is so cute! Thanks for the tour 👍
How on earth does your van move, looks heavy as heck lol love how different this van tour was
Ok so I don't know if anyone else feels the same but I think it's dope they showed us under the car itself. A lot , almost all, other van life/conversion videos don't. If you realistically wanna do this that's something to get familiar with. (Yikes this comment is the longest I've ever written....)
Super awesome!! Seriously kick-ass!! If I Can make one small suggestion it's to use an external microphone (with wind muff) when filming and to level out the volume so it's consistent throughout the video. I still really REALLY enjoyed watching and I don't mean to sound like I'm complaining but it was pretty challenging to hear you because the volume kept dropping out then randomly going up so it was super quiet or too loud. No one expects perfection here of course haha just sharing a friendly tip as you grow your channel. Again your van is amazing, enjoy it! :)
Thanks so much for your feedback and support!
This is a van you can actually live in and be comfortable. Nice job!
U guys have used ur space so well. I love ur van. Perfect!
I haven’t seen anything better (the shower separate from toilet is only thing I question) you guys rock! Thank you for sharing
New subscriber, nice job on the van build
Thanks so much for subscribing!
I really do love the way the van was designed. I will keep your design in mind for my own. Thanks so much.
I found your channel throw dave2d on RUclips
Great Van Conversion!! The space functionality of space, decor, technical design is FABULOUS! Love the light colors. The ceiling bed is super dope!
Thanks for sharing! Cute pooch🐶🐾
OMG, so good, but I have so many questions...are you gonna show us more how things got done? how heavy is the van now?? good job!
Thanks for your support! Unfortunately, we don't have videos for the entire van build but we did document a lot of the process on our instagram: instagram.com/thenomadicmillennials/
We also made a video on how we included our bed lift system: ruclips.net/video/wIQt1X8idTw/видео.html
And in our first video you can see what the van looked like during the build process: ruclips.net/video/oRaXMdqwXJs/видео.html
We aren't sure how heavy the van is now but we estimate that we added about 2-3 tons.
@@nomadicmillennials4577 2-3 tons is 4-6 THOUSAND pounds! That seems like a lot. But of course work vans are pretty sturdy I would guess. Have you calculated what you're getting in MPG? Thanks, and brilliant build!
You are right it does seem like a lot, thinking about it more we think It's more like 1000 to 2000 pounds that we added since the heavier things are: 40 gallon tank(full is 320lb), two 24v batteries(242lb), quartz counter top(about 200lb). Plus everything else obviously adds up. The best MPG we had is 20 but obviously it's a lot lower with hills. Thanks for your support!
Epic! Not a lot of people have the Lift system in their setups and the way y'all have it is unique. Safe travels!
Thank you!
Beautiful van but you might want to part with some stuff 😢♥️
For two people in one van I don't think they have that much.
I was blown away with the motorized bed! that is a must have.
I would rather have a "garage" and a high fixed bed than a lift bed and dinnet. Would give you the storage you need without having to clutter you shower
But then where would you sit, eat, work on a computer, etc.
This is BY FAR the best conversion I've ever seen
Hey guys, if you would like to see a typical day living in our van then check out this video! ruclips.net/video/0UDKlvpOFBo/видео.html
😅 Beep Beep, Wow really nice van, great job! 💗🙌👍👋
I so luv everything...
Thank you!!
What was the cost to get your van to this point?
@@nykatewinslowable We will be releasing a video with all the cost details later so stay tuned!
@@nomadicmillennials4577 looking forward to this video on cost as i really like your van build. Simple and practical.
when I graduate college I hope I get to so this. Just live and enjoy seeing thr world
Great use of space! Love your van layout!
Thanks! that's what we were going for.
Love this! I haven't seen any Ram 3500 extended conversion videos. This video has shown me just how spacious this van is and some new ideas for a build. I would have a portable toilet we could move in and out of the shower room, instead of a separate toilet room. So much storage space! Very cool.
Thanks for your comment, glad we could provide some inspiration!
This van build is amazing. You could sell these.
Thank you!
Great build love the dinette and bed lift. Brave of you to put it out there so many opinions ..those who say it can't be done shouldn't interrupt those who are doing it.
Thanks so much for your support! Yes we agree, very well said :)
Deb Supanchic
I've watched a TON of these videos as I'm planning my layout. This is the best one I've seen. I've never seen a dry bath with a full indoor shower. But I love it and want one now too. I really dig the movable bed too. Great Job guys! Is this van a dual sliding door model? I really want a dual slider, but they're impossible to find in my area. Any tips on how you found yours? I subscribed to your channel, and look forward to following your adventures.
Thanks so much, we put a lot of thought into our layout. Our van is not a dual slider model and we are not sure if there are any Promaster models that come with dual sliders. We have seen a few sprinters that have them though. The dual slider wouldn't work with our layout because of the bathroom. We had to call and look at multiple places to find our van. Hope that helps! Thanks for subscribing to our channel!
@@nomadicmillennials4577 the desire to have a bathroom setup like yours is the reason I want the dual sliders. I would like to be able to access plumbing for the shower, check for leaks, and empty a cassette toilet through a second slider. You can configure a ProMaster on the website with dual sliders, the problem is finding one. Thanks for the response!
@@charlesscorpiniti5827Oh yeah that's a good idea we haven't thought about, thanks for sharing!
@@charlesscorpiniti5827 Most dual slider vans I've found have been NYC delivery vans, and they're usually the shorter wheelbase models. Definitely a couple of dual slider older 140" Sprinters with under 50k miles and some rust on them out there for sale.
Liked your van video (2.0 version) much better. I like how you had the shower separate . After awhile you may want to change things up a bit but you need to live in it for some time. Enjoy you adventures.
wow
I thought a wet bath would have given more space but I suspect they are a humidity issue.
We decided to do our shower separate so that we can use it for storage. And you are right, since our toilet is a composting toilet it needs to be dry. Also, since the toilet has a fan to suck up surrounding air for venting and to keep the solid waste dry, we didn't want to risk having humidity problems. Thanks for your comment!
I really like your permanent bed-lift and couch layout!
After you use the shower, do you dry out the shower room before you put things back in storage in the shower room?
Would it be possible to dry out the shower room quickly with a sponge and a small ventilating fan?
Would it eventually be possible to simply move the "Nature's Head" composting toilet out of a "Wet-shower" room, or is it too heavy or complicated to choose that as an option?
I imagine you have to dry out the shower room in any case, whether you choose to have a separate shower for storage, or if you had a typical "Wet-bath" shower-toilet combination...
@@Michou007 Thank you! Yes we do quickly dry the shower pan before putting things back in the shower. It is possible to take the nature's head out to take a shower, we have seen some other people that do this. But we decided on having the toilet separate since we thought it was the least complicated and best option for what we wanted. But of course other options might work better for some people.
I must compliment you folks on a job extremely well done! Definitely one of the best van conversions I have ever seen! Safe travels!
Thank you!!
Great layout. Just subscribed. Where r u guys planning on going?
Thanks! We are hoping to travel throughout the United states and eventually Canada, maybe Mexico and even further if we can.
Awesome build! May God and Mama Mary bless you! Safe travels!
Check out our travel videos and subscribe for more! ruclips.net/video/u6mtHjjKto8/видео.html
I Really love your van conversion I mean I love it. Why people don't take advantage of the happy jack bed I have NO idea. However, what I love the most is the thoughtfulness that went into your bathroom. Why so many young couples leave out their bathroom as though it was the last thought is beyond me.
Wonderful van conversion. I love how you used the space in your can to get a lot of storage and sleeping space.
Omg so much clutter!! Good design but way too much random clutter.
I'm glad I'm not the only one that thought that.
Disagree
@@Anne--Marie ikr
The consequence of actually living in the space.
@Bill Cosby Very true, thanks!
Probably one of the best van layouts I've seen thus far. Still would like to see a conversion where the bed is completely out of the way. I seen one oromaster with a pop up 2nd floor. But it's a tent 🤷🏻♂️
Nomads with money
What's wrong with that ?
we live in a free society, make some money too yourself :]
It's great to have money! Wish I had some 😝
One of the best builds that I have ever seen!
Hey, what did you guys spend on the conversion?(not including the van) my guess is that it’s around 20k
We spent more than that, but we will be releasing another video later with all the cost details broken down so stay tuned!
Fantastic bed! If I get a van I would totally use this concept!
Where did you go to get the duel alternator / battery charger installed and how much did it cost?
We got our second alternator from nations starter alternator, they also come with a kit, here is the link to it: www.nationsstarteralternator.com/Dodge-Promaster-Dual-Alternator-Kit-with-280XP-p/a2-0070-280xp.htm
As for the installation we hired, Infinity couch in Sumner, WA (infinitycoach.com/) to do the dual alternator and some of the electrical system and AM solar in Springfield OR (amsolar.com/) to do the rest of the electrical system. We will release a video in the future breaking down all expenses for our van so stay tuned!
Very few sacrifices made! Looks great and kudos for making it all work
设计的不错
This is the Best Van layout I have ever seen and so look forward to watching more of Your videos ! Excellent Job !
Thanks!
I would change the name, sounds like you took Nomadic Movement / Minnimal Millennial to name yourselves. Just saying
That’s not the reason we chose our name. We felt like a majority of people living a nomadic lifestyle are an older generation (except for some of the people you see on RUclips). And we wanted to encourage our generation to try out the nomadic lifestyle instead of thinking it’s only for retired people.
We feel like nomadic is a word commonly used in people’s names that are living this lifestyle so does that mean they all copied the name? And Millennials is the name of our generation so does that mean we are copying someone by using that in our name? Also, minimal millennials changed their name so that seems irrelevant.
Seriously. It doesnt matter if something SOUNDS the same. Its not. The words are not copyrighted and the name fits them perfect.
@@awesomegrace222 Thank you! We agree :)
I did think I was gonna know them when I saw the name
@YRNxhi yes it is
Nice van setup. That thing is loaded. Awesome job guys👍🏼
That’s a lot of stuff , me I wouldn’t need all that stuff
More power to you! We live in our van full time and wanted to be as comfortable as possible.
Sheesh thank heavens they are not you...what does yours look like?????
Teresa Noel don’t be sour now
Nomadic Millennials each our own . The van is beautiful tho . Makes me want to live that life too
I like your van build. Your lift bed is ideal and the bottom for an additional bed and lounge is nice. I would have the back of the lounge to be able to access the rear door. Should I want to load an ice chest full of fish, haul large items like full sheets of plywood or bicycles .
I do like your separate shower and toilet area. Thank you.
Is he stoned? Or does the camera just hate him?
Great video and conversion. We are about to remodel our 1979 RV, and you've given me some great ideas! Your kitchen, in particular, has some great ideas, the push knobs and spice storage for starters. Thanks!
Thanks, we are glad we could provide some inspiration for your remodel!
@@nomadicmillennials4577 I'm glad, too! Wanted to comment on your sweet doggie. Is J.J. a Yorkshire Terrier? He's adorable! I have a Yorkie boy, so I'm curious about him. Happy and safe travels!
Yes he is! you might be interested in our newest video about JJ :ruclips.net/video/CFCv7NJuvEk/видео.html