GF just said to me today that she 'knew' she wasn't going to get to keep her kettle in the van... that slide out guy is perfect. Going to mount the kettle base to that and wire it into 240V and surprise her with it. Awesome idea!
You have done a fantastic job. I appreciate how well thought out your project was built. I also appreciate that you have taken the time to make your van a home that appears to reflect your personal style and personality. Good success in your travels!
Impressive planning and cabinet making. You've got the right tools too. I'm doing my '98 Windstar mini van with mostly modified commercial cabinets and hardwood floor. The lighting and some plants make the "environment" friendly.
Knowing your strengths and weaknesses was very smart. Being able to participate hands on in your build has given you the knowledge of how everything works and how to fix any problems in the future. Kudos to you and your professional builder. You made a great team creating your new home. Nice video.
One of the best van builds I've ever seen. Usually half way through, I zip to the end to see the results. I watched every second of this video. I can not wait until I build mine!!!
Me too! But I watched it all the way through. These people seem like such a GREAT family. Love the hound dog too. They are such loving dogs too. I have not actually seen a good old hound dog in years. At least that’s what we called them. They are great with kids!
I used to say the same thing, until I committed myself to build the cabinets for the whole kitchen in my new house. Nobody wanted to teach me and the youtube videos do not cover everything, so I had to learn by trial and error and I think I made a good job. I do not like to spend part of my life recording and editing videos, so there is no documented evidence of what I did. But every time I watch the end result and I am asked for references regarding the carpenter who made the kitchen cabinets, I pat myself in the back. The cost was about 1/3 of custom made cabinets and the quality of the materials about double, no MDF or particle board, only baltic birch plywood and solid Oak frames and doors, High quality, soft closing hinges and drawer slides. However, my wife was not very happy, because it took me very long to have the job completed. At the end, it was worth it, not only for the savings, but for the experience and the lessons learned along the way.
I watch these van builds and the transformations are absolutely amazing! Wow, you guys did an awesome job. The dog's bed looks comfortable...where are you guys going to sleep?
Really liked this video- many conversion videos can be super abrasive, but this was informative and not in your face at all! Love all aspects of your design, thanks for sharing!
This past April of 2020 I bought a Ford Transit 2016 model with mid high roof. It was already equipped with a non slip rubber floor and fiberglass insulation in the walls and ceiling. I worked on it from there. It also has a V6 310 HP twin turbo EcoBoost engine and trailer tow package. Gets great gas mileage too!
@@aricadorff6868 It was good but be honest did it really take this little amount of time? For example did you really get the electrical work all done in one day?? If so how did you achieve such efficiency had you done this before or are you the most organised people on the planet?
Devonian - There would be no reason for us to pretend we did this build any faster than we actually did it. We’re not a van build company - just two friends working together to create a home on wheels. I had to move out of my “normal” (land-based) house so we rented an Airbnb for the van build for exactly one month and that was our deadline to get everything done. As you can see in the video, the electrical was something that was worked on throughout the build (running wires on Day 2, solar on Day 6, outlet boxes and fuses/breaker on Day 7, more electrical work on Day 9, wiring on Day 11, electrical complete on Day 14). Alex is a traveling carpenter who built his van (that he lives in full time). I had never worked with power tools before so it was an awesome crash course / carpentry internship for me. 😊
😍O mais bonito d tudo é o casal tralhando unido e contente! 👏Ficou sensacional! E ficaria perfeito c tivesse um banheiro. 😉 Ter um motor home é o meu sonho! 🤗
First, I love your dog. What a sweetie. Great job with the build out. Looked awesome when it was done. Really love the drawer stove idea. Brilliant. Loved the seating across from each other because I love putting my feet up and it is a nasty habit but I do it in restaurants all the time! Everything looks super and hope you enjoy your travels. Be safe.
Love the pull out stove. I am a bit worried about varnishing the timber bench tops, I was under the impression that it's better to oil them, they don't crack and last longer.
Excellent ! Two people with skills ; Average height & working together . I would like to get a Transit 250, 148" WB, AWD, but might have to get the High Top ( 6' 5 " ). The Bed would be too Long - Bench that would slide-out - two pads. I really like the separating the front; great for weather extremes/privacy. Such detailed work. I think that this is a great build. I would have to get the Extended Model for a Queen Bed Garage. I lack the Skills & Shop Area. Thanks and have some Safe & Happy Traveling.
Great video. Great job! I would like to see someone make a sink with the drain near the back so the plumbing, pump, etc could be closer to the wall and allow for more storage under the sink.
Great work, just don’t forget to be safe and wear proper PPE (hearing protection, safety glasses, etc) when using tools such as a miter saw and table saw.
Wow. I'm absolutely impressed with the van conversion you did. I'm going to do what you're doing. I'm doing the van life for my own sanity, disabilities and limitations. I love your dog. I love the color palettes you picked for the inside of your van. Everything is so expensive. Rents and mortgages keep going up and up and basic living needs. I'm going to simplify my life as much as possible. I have much respect for you sharing this RUclips Video.💙💙💙 Everyone can laugh at me frankly I don't care anymore. The van life is the best life for me and my little dog.🌹🌾🌲🌴🍁🌿💐🌷🌻🍃🌺🌳🇺🇸
@@aricadorff6868 I've been wanting to do the van life for a long time now. Now that my children are grown. I can do the van life and travel a little and see some places that I've always wanted to go and see.
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I love how you took us through step by step. I love the wood. Good luck on your endeavors
Wow, an amazing conversion, you guys seem to have a beautiful family, lots of skills and an awesome dog. Best wishes to you all.
Can't wait for the full tour. It looks amazing! ❤️
So impressed! Gorgeous build and great customizations!
Ditto! I admire your work and love. Thanks for sharing it with us.
You guys cranked through this build. Nice job!
That’s awesome love the architectural design and color 👏👏👏
You guys are incredibly talented!! I’m very envious!
The things you can do with TOOLS and TIME. Well done, brilliant conversion.
I love how they allowed the stove top to be inside the cabinets like a regular pullout drawer. Very neat and very clever.
I noticed that, too!!! Loved it!
And more permanent bench space
GF just said to me today that she 'knew' she wasn't going to get to keep her kettle in the van... that slide out guy is perfect. Going to mount the kettle base to that and wire it into 240V and surprise her with it. Awesome idea!
You have done a fantastic job. I appreciate how well thought out your project was built. I also appreciate that you have taken the time to make your van a home that appears to reflect your personal style and personality. Good success in your travels!
Thank you!
Great video, no waffling, good music,love the mut.Enjoy!
Wow!!! Amazing build in such a short time frame!
Absolutely impressive! Gorgeous!
The crate storage area in the garage is so clever!
Beautiful building and so fast !
Impressive planning and cabinet making. You've got the right tools too. I'm doing my '98 Windstar mini van with mostly modified commercial cabinets and hardwood floor. The lighting and some plants make the "environment" friendly.
Good luck with the rest of your build!
Knowing your strengths and weaknesses was very smart. Being able to participate hands on in your build has given you the knowledge of how everything works and how to fix any problems in the future. Kudos to you and your professional builder. You made a great team creating your new home. Nice video.
Thanks for your kind words!
One of the best van builds I've ever seen. Usually half way through, I zip to the end to see the results. I watched every second of this video. I can not wait until I build mine!!!
Thanks for watching! Good luck whenever you do your build!
@@aricadorff6868 You, too!! Thanks!
Me too! But I watched it all the way through. These people seem like such a GREAT family. Love the hound dog too. They are such loving dogs too. I have not actually seen a good old hound dog in years. At least that’s what we called them. They are great with kids!
Officially doggo approved. Great job. Happy adventures.
I watch these awesome van builds and I'm like:
_"How come I can't even put together a prefab Ikea desk?"_
Haha! Same! I had no carpentry skills prior to doing my van build. My carpenter friend Alex taught me everything as we went along. 👍
Keep trying... mistakes are alright
No one can put together an ikea desk.
I used to say the same thing, until I committed myself to build the cabinets for the whole kitchen in my new house. Nobody wanted to teach me and the youtube videos do not cover everything, so I had to learn by trial and error and I think I made a good job. I do not like to spend part of my life recording and editing videos, so there is no documented evidence of what I did. But every time I watch the end result and I am asked for references regarding the carpenter who made the kitchen cabinets, I pat myself in the back. The cost was about 1/3 of custom made cabinets and the quality of the materials about double, no MDF or particle board, only baltic birch plywood and solid Oak frames and doors, High quality, soft closing hinges and drawer slides. However, my wife was not very happy, because it took me very long to have the job completed. At the end, it was worth it, not only for the savings, but for the experience and the lessons learned along the way.
Wow, you made it look so easy to build.
Love your van. I've always liked the use of white painted wood with the natural. Great look. You guys are so smart and did a wonderful job
Thank you for the kind words! I love how it turned out!
I watch these van builds and the transformations are absolutely amazing! Wow, you guys did an awesome job. The dog's bed looks comfortable...where are you guys going to sleep?
This was a wonderful video - love the energy of it. ✌ And what a love bug that pup is, love older dogs.
That's a great video. I live in Japan, but I've remodeled my car. Cars provide infinite enjoyment.
Really liked this video- many conversion videos can be super abrasive, but this was informative and not in your face at all! Love all aspects of your design, thanks for sharing!
That’s beautiful, y’all!! Congrats and have fun in your new home 😊
Thank you!! 😊
Brilliant conversion. And a lovely dog as well. Happy travels.
Thanks!
Really nice quality craftsmanship, awesome van,,,enjoy ✌🏾
Beautiful job you guys I love the end result.
Piękny projekt i wykonanie 👍🏆🥳
What a fabulous feeling of accomplishment you must have! Congratulations! Well done!
Thank you Judi! 😊
Wow ..... Great job guys .... Absolutely gorgeous.... I love it
Thank you both for sharing
This past April of 2020 I bought a Ford Transit 2016 model with mid high roof. It was already equipped with a non slip rubber floor and fiberglass insulation in the walls and ceiling. I worked on it from there. It also has a V6 310 HP twin turbo EcoBoost engine and trailer tow package. Gets great gas mileage too!
Man-Lady- made, dog approved!!!! Got my vote! 🧡💛💚💙 your new home! 🤗🤗🤗🤗
Your work is so beautiful! I am super impressed.
That sweet dog was so patient to finally get to sleep on that bed what a trooper!
Wooooow!! Great job! Thanks for sharing.
Incredible job!
Most detailed from-the-ground-up video to date. Thanks!
Awww glad you enjoyed it!
@@aricadorff6868 It was good but be honest did it really take this little amount of time? For example did you really get the electrical work all done in one day?? If so how did you achieve such efficiency had you done this before or are you the most organised people on the planet?
Devonian - There would be no reason for us to pretend we did this build any faster than we actually did it. We’re not a van build company - just two friends working together to create a home on wheels. I had to move out of my “normal” (land-based) house so we rented an Airbnb for the van build for exactly one month and that was our deadline to get everything done. As you can see in the video, the electrical was something that was worked on throughout the build (running wires on Day 2, solar on Day 6, outlet boxes and fuses/breaker on Day 7, more electrical work on Day 9, wiring on Day 11, electrical complete on Day 14). Alex is a traveling carpenter who built his van (that he lives in full time). I had never worked with power tools before so it was an awesome crash course / carpentry internship for me. 😊
Love this build!!! Doggo very happy it's done and time to get on bed!!
For sure! My Bloodhound loves “her” van!
Love is a beautiful thing nice job 👍
Nice! That is some fine work!
Nice work and a great design. Should bring you years of enjoyment.
That dude has some serious serious skills!!
For sure! 👍
Wow Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!
Thanks!
What a beauty. The vibes you are giving off are heartwarming :)
Very nice and warm. Congratulations
fun , great video!
Thats amazing!
bonito trabajo! os felicito! sois dos buenos chicos. Dios os bendiga.
😍O mais bonito d tudo é o casal tralhando unido e contente! 👏Ficou sensacional! E ficaria perfeito c tivesse um banheiro. 😉 Ter um motor home é o meu sonho! 🤗
There’s a toilet hidden under the small seat and an outdoor shower hooked up to an instant hot water heater. 👍
@@aricadorff6868 Eu não tinha notado. Obg. 😘
Очень хорошая работа! 👍
Всего наилучшего! Счастья и здоровья!
You guys made this look so easy!!
Stunning.
Great job. I love it!
I love it. Nice build.
This is so perfect
You guys did amazing job
First, I love your dog. What a sweetie. Great job with the build out. Looked awesome when it was done. Really love the drawer stove idea. Brilliant. Loved the seating across from each other because I love putting my feet up and it is a nasty habit but I do it in restaurants all the time! Everything looks super and hope you enjoy your travels. Be safe.
Thanks for the nice comment about my dog and van build. Take care! 🤗
WOW! Awesome awesome awesome 👍👍 Great build guys, she’s absolutely beautiful 😍
You guys did a great job! Loved the dog, first one on the bed!
Yes!! 😉
Looks very nice!😊
Love the pull out stove. I am a bit worried about varnishing the timber bench tops, I was under the impression that it's better to oil them, they don't crack and last longer.
Excellent ! Two people with skills ; Average height & working together . I would like to get a Transit 250, 148" WB, AWD, but might have to get the High Top ( 6' 5 " ). The Bed would be too Long - Bench that would slide-out - two pads. I really like the separating the front; great for weather extremes/privacy. Such detailed work. I think that this is a great build. I would have to get the Extended Model for a Queen Bed Garage. I lack the Skills & Shop Area. Thanks and have some Safe & Happy Traveling.
That is excellent!
Génial. Très beau travail !!! 👍
You’re an inspiration 🧡
Beautiful!.. one of the best I watched yet!
Thank you!!
Beautiful job :)
Awesome build just beautiful !!!
Thank you!!
Great build. Beautiful pup!
Thanks!
Great video. Great job! I would like to see someone make a sink with the drain near the back so the plumbing, pump, etc could be closer to the wall and allow for more storage under the sink.
Great job.
This so awesome!
Good work!!!
What a fantastic job! A credit to you both
Thanks!
Great job Kid Rock.
Great work, just don’t forget to be safe and wear proper PPE (hearing protection, safety glasses, etc) when using tools such as a miter saw and table saw.
That guy is so efficient!
Beyond wonderland 😍
Wow, this looks amazing!
Thanks!!
Beautiful build and I LOVE your dog!!!
Thank you!
Wow 🤩 it’s beautiful great 😊 job
Nice build!
Hahahhahahaa it SMALL but it's AWESOME 💯 always good to have a handyMAN in your pocket 💞
Damn you guys just sprinted through this build! Day 60 I'm like "OK, I'll but this wood... Now where does it go."
Haha - I get it! We were able to do it in 30 days because there were 2 of us working on it full time 8-10 hours per day. 👍 Good luck with your build!
Wow. I'm absolutely impressed with the van conversion you did. I'm going to do what you're doing. I'm doing the van life for my own sanity, disabilities and limitations. I love your dog. I love the color palettes you picked for the inside of your van. Everything is so expensive. Rents and mortgages keep going up and up and basic living needs. I'm going to simplify my life as much as possible. I have much respect for you sharing this RUclips Video.💙💙💙 Everyone can laugh at me frankly I don't care anymore. The van life is the best life for me and my little dog.🌹🌾🌲🌴🍁🌿💐🌷🌻🍃🌺🌳🇺🇸
Yay! Happy van life for you and your pup! 😍
@@aricadorff6868 I've been wanting to do the van life for a long time now. Now that my children are grown. I can do the van life and travel a little and see some places that I've always wanted to go and see.
Awesome beautiful work. You guys are great!!
Thanks!
Awesome job🎈
Awesome job. A self build one would be even more precious than expensive stock vans
For sure! I love the homey feel of my van and being a part of the build definitely makes me appreciate every aspect of it!
Best doggo build i’ve ever seen! 🐾
Thanks! She’s the best travel buddy! 🐕🐾
Gracie is one happy pup! She loves her new bed! : )
She does!! 😊
Amazing job!
Thanks!
Bravo! Very inspiring :).
Pretty awesome job guys
your van looks beautiful!
Thank you! I love my home on wheels!
Love this build
Thanks! I’ve been full time in my van for over 2 years and still loving it!