Van life: My Build is Finally coming together! (Handmade bed + More!)

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  • Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
  • My DIY Van conversion is finally coming together. I build a handmade bed and started the wall build as well! Come check it out!
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  • @navigatingwithnana
    @navigatingwithnana 3 месяца назад +131

    Just a suggestion Mateo. Our body heat released when sleeping creates a lot of moisture underneath a mattress if there is no air flow. It’s a really good idea to drill some holes into that platform you just built, otherwise you’re going to end up with mold there. Love your build so far… looks amazing! Big hugs! 😊

    • @veggiesnchill8134
      @veggiesnchill8134 3 месяца назад +4

      +

    • @johnsnowwww
      @johnsnowwww 3 месяца назад +11

      This, there's a reason regular beds have planks with spacing to create air flow

    • @mytinyjourney
      @mytinyjourney 3 месяца назад +1

      Shouldn’t there be insulation behind the wall boards? My van has it.

    • @joyhouse2334
      @joyhouse2334 3 месяца назад +2

      Yeah it seems like he should know that. I see he never comment back to ppl that say he should do this or that but only one’s that has good things to say to him.

    • @navigatingwithnana
      @navigatingwithnana 3 месяца назад +8

      @@joyhouse2334 Please be kind. 🙏

  • @themastersfamily
    @themastersfamily 3 месяца назад +1

    Shout out to the OG followers who were there in the beginning.
    I joined near the end of the journey of the first van. I'm so impressed by the growth, dedication, and community of this channel.
    Seriously cheering you on Mateo & Lars ❤ 🎉 #historyinthemaking

  • @LyranSoul
    @LyranSoul 3 месяца назад +90

    I came for the cat, but stayed for you too. Love your positive vibes and humble nature 🙂.

  • @tinasoblessed6350
    @tinasoblessed6350 3 месяца назад +13

    Many Blessings to your Mother on her 80th BIRTHDAY, May God continue to bless her always! 🙏🏽🎂💐💐🥰

  • @mmwilliams79
    @mmwilliams79 3 месяца назад +392

    Omg you gotta start posting 2x a week, the wait is hard😂❤

  • @GenieCinda
    @GenieCinda Месяц назад +1

    Lol the uneven panel looks like a gorgeous planned design ❤ wouldn't have known the frame wasn't level ❤

  • @twinky4_4
    @twinky4_4 3 месяца назад +125

    Happy birthday Lars! Tomorrow is my mother’s 80th birthday!! Blessings to you and your family. Van is looking great. Good job!

    • @carolynrains-es7kx
      @carolynrains-es7kx 3 месяца назад +6

      Happy 80th birthday to your mom 🎉❤

    • @carwash38
      @carwash38 3 месяца назад +4

      Happy 80th birthday to your mom 🎉🎂!!! Hope she is blessed with many more!!

    • @Bigcat624
      @Bigcat624 3 месяца назад +6

      Happy Birthday to your mom she must be a wonderful person tomorrow is my Birthday too and us June Cancers are special 🎉

    • @Bigcat624
      @Bigcat624 3 месяца назад +5

      Happy Birthday Lars 🎉🥳, tomorrow is my Birthday too 🎂🥳🎊. Loving the videos Mateo

    • @twinky4_4
      @twinky4_4 3 месяца назад +2

      @@carolynrains-es7kx thank you so much!

  • @jessecurlgoddess7320
    @jessecurlgoddess7320 3 месяца назад +2

    Only 7 minutes in and WOW!! That looks good. I can’t believe this is your first van build. You make it look so easy. So excited for you 😊😊😊

  • @joyluv4982
    @joyluv4982 3 месяца назад +19

    Oh and instead of that sheet on the platform put a piece of indoor/outdoor carpet and drill the holes sporadically, then put the mattress.☀️

    • @chartmann43
      @chartmann43 3 месяца назад +2

      Oooo… great idea!

  • @Tina-h9r8i
    @Tina-h9r8i 3 месяца назад +17

    Since you have to cut the mattress, take the piece you cut off and turn it into a bolster you can use behind your back when you're sitting up. Just have a cool pillowcase made for it!

  • @highclass34
    @highclass34 3 месяца назад +13

    Don't forget to get you some mesh screen for your back door so you can leave them open on a beautiful Starry Night

  • @tashajeffery4684
    @tashajeffery4684 3 месяца назад +2

    Love, Love the way you are building the inside of the van!!! It is so cool to see how everything is coming along!!! I can't wait to see more!!

  • @amiralions2681
    @amiralions2681 3 месяца назад +43

    I love that you're getting Lars some gifts. You do know he's going to love the boxes they came in more than the gifts. The van is looking so great!

    • @Enlightenallchickens
      @Enlightenallchickens 3 месяца назад +2

      lol so true…the box-ezzzz.

    • @MarleeDecember105
      @MarleeDecember105 3 месяца назад

      Yep, that's what happened before. Lars played in the box for days on end. Mateo ended up having to get Lars another box after using the first one to start a fire. LOL! Just too cute.

  • @bevthomas8234
    @bevthomas8234 3 месяца назад

    You are such a nice young man. I love your enthusiasm. I'm a 76 yr old watchng you from small city 60 miles from Toronto Ontario Canada

  • @carolynrains-es7kx
    @carolynrains-es7kx 3 месяца назад +26

    Hi I think we'd all like more videos, so that in itself is a huge compliment, however sometimes circumstances prohibit more videos, thanks for updating us on your progress ❤

  • @HumAnimalTammy
    @HumAnimalTammy 3 месяца назад +2

    Mateo I saw this gorgeous white van and had beautiful flowers all over it in a beautiful swirling design and then I thought wow what a great paint job and then I got up real close to it and it was hundreds and hundreds of stickers designed so perfectly You could do stuff like that to your van home!!!
    PS I don't and wouldn't eat octopus I feel sorry for them I like octopus they're smart and innocent animals

  • @plusimagestv
    @plusimagestv 3 месяца назад +16

    Well, done Mateo. You should be very proud of yourself.

  • @darrylcallender8015
    @darrylcallender8015 3 месяца назад +8

    I think we all look at this channel for your van travel across the US, but let's not forget how good of a cook and a handyman you are. Just an all around skillful person. Ever in San Francisco, drinks on me.

  • @KathyTaylor-gd7nv
    @KathyTaylor-gd7nv 3 месяца назад +6

    Happy birthday to LARS! I just love that little traveling companion. Such a good boy. ❤ You are doing a wonderful job on the van! I am a 64 year old girl from Virginia. I look so forward to seeing where life takes you, my friend. Stay safe, always! Hugs to you and Lars. 😊

  • @kerimabrown5404
    @kerimabrown5404 3 месяца назад +1

    Wow! Your moving right along and it’s looking good! Happy Birthday Larus!!

  • @willforeverpubg4235
    @willforeverpubg4235 3 месяца назад +19

    Hugs for Mateo and Lars.

  • @vickiesmith1500
    @vickiesmith1500 3 месяца назад +1

    I love watching your show. Happy birthday, Lars 🎉.

  • @inputoutput3539
    @inputoutput3539 3 месяца назад

    I’m so glad you reminded me of Smashing pumpkins… I have a new found sense of appreciation for them… here’s to nostalgia and new memories

  • @elizabethtaylor7104
    @elizabethtaylor7104 3 месяца назад +3

    Two times would be great. Happy birthday Lars. We love you

  • @thewilliamsfamily1571
    @thewilliamsfamily1571 3 месяца назад +2

    Why I got so happy when I came across this video 😂I can’t want for my van life channel to grow❤I love you and stay safe ❤can’t wait to meet you

  • @anonymousamerican5676
    @anonymousamerican5676 3 месяца назад +8

    Life is wonderful,, expanding your knowledge and ability every day ..

  • @jasprismaticpowers
    @jasprismaticpowers 3 месяца назад +1

    Happy birthday 🎉 Lars!!! Van is looking amazing!!!

  • @lions_pride
    @lions_pride 3 месяца назад +1

    It definitely looks good Mateo

  • @TC-ow1xj
    @TC-ow1xj 3 месяца назад +5

    You should, if you still could, put some space between the back of your platform/bed and your back door. As I was watching another vanlifer and she said that she wished that her bed was not on the back door because trash and debris gets back there from outside even though she never opens /use the back door.🙏🏾❤️

  • @truthbetold1074
    @truthbetold1074 3 месяца назад

    Mateo..I am happy that you live a full life and your family loves you..a lot of Van-lifers..they are estranged from loved ones or on a solo in they head missions...your love for your family definitely puts you above the rest...Happiest of birthdays to your niece and Lars...

  • @kayh156
    @kayh156 3 месяца назад +2

    I watch a lot of van videos. Yours are my new favorite.

  • @rose4u111
    @rose4u111 3 месяца назад +5

    Happy Belated Birthday to both Lars and your niece!🎊🎉🎂🎂🤗🌹

  • @jamcakes1650
    @jamcakes1650 3 месяца назад +2

    Things are coming along wonderfully. I look forward to seeing your progress weekly.

  • @cdelk571
    @cdelk571 3 месяца назад +5

    I really enjoyed seeing Mossimer come to life. I can't wait until the finished reveal. I love that you are doing this yourself, it really make you appreciate the final install and self satisfaction that you did it!!. Until next video, peace, blessings, and safe travels

  • @lionessofjudah1935
    @lionessofjudah1935 3 месяца назад

    Love the van build videos that still counts as van life content!! You inspire me to try it 🫶🏾🫶🏾

  • @willforeverpubg4235
    @willforeverpubg4235 3 месяца назад +5

    It is a great feel to heard from Mateo,And he bring the music to.

  • @kickingitwithkiki2754
    @kickingitwithkiki2754 3 месяца назад

    Happy birthday my lovely friend Lars🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊❤❤

  • @Ms.Lady007
    @Ms.Lady007 3 месяца назад +5

    Hey Mateo❤ you are doing a wonderful job building your van to your liking👍🏾 I clicked so fast I’ve been tweaking to see an upload from you. Have a blessed week and keep doing what works best for you and Lars. Can’t wait for the next video❤

  • @louise3993
    @louise3993 3 месяца назад +2

    You can hear the excitement in your voice and see it on your face. The van build looks amazing. Happy Birthday Lars. 😊. Safe travels. 😊

  • @HasteDraftHorsesandMules
    @HasteDraftHorsesandMules 3 месяца назад +2

    Happy 3rd Birthday Lars !! We Love You !!!

  • @andymfilms
    @andymfilms 3 месяца назад +5

    You never said what was wrong with your van? Happy birthday Bubby🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @EmpressVicky0116
    @EmpressVicky0116 3 месяца назад

    Hello, I want to salute you and wish you all the best in your van life journey. Thank you for sharing your experience and being such a brave soul in your efforts.keep going forward.

  • @thereciastreet9496
    @thereciastreet9496 3 месяца назад

    Happy birthday Lars. And you are doing a wonderful job getting the job done. Can’t wait for the final project and we hit the road.

  • @simplybeingme
    @simplybeingme 3 месяца назад +1

    And happy happy 80th to your mom! May God continue to bless and cover her all the days of her life!!! Amen 🙏

  • @mats77
    @mats77 3 месяца назад +1

    It's coming along bro! Keeps being exciting to see your home coming together!

  • @BootsAndPearls85
    @BootsAndPearls85 3 месяца назад

    Happy Birthday Lars!!! Love and kisses to you, you sweet boy! 🎉❤ The build is coming along Mateo! Looking good!

  • @JDo-z6o
    @JDo-z6o 3 месяца назад

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY LARS! You’re one lucky kitty.

  • @lulalane1345
    @lulalane1345 3 месяца назад +6

    Try not to be nervous you've got US❤❤❤

  • @hasemi23
    @hasemi23 3 месяца назад

    HAPPY BDAY LARS!!!!!!!!! Lots of life to go...for both of you.

  • @ItsBellum
    @ItsBellum 3 месяца назад +1

    Wow, you've made so much Progress in a short amount of time

  • @tnoutlaw73
    @tnoutlaw73 3 месяца назад +9

    Always show your failures as well as your wins brother. It's just a piece of busted wood. You're doing it yourself. The ones who would make fun of you could never do it anyway.

    • @dross24MA
      @dross24MA 2 месяца назад +1

      It's not only that they COULDN'T do it, they wouldn't even TRY to do it!! 😮

    • @tnoutlaw73
      @tnoutlaw73 2 месяца назад

      @@dross24MA right

  • @TeriDuncan8049
    @TeriDuncan8049 3 месяца назад +2

    Several vanlifers I watch have advised to have ventilation beneath foam mattresses because the body causes dampness which causes black mold. You should drill at least 2"inch holes scattered in your plywood.❤

  • @masterisiash5310
    @masterisiash5310 3 месяца назад +1

    Happy Birthday Lars🎉🎉🎉,The van is looking good, But hey don't forget set up for winter!!## yes I know it's hot right now but remember last year when you didn't have a heater!!! Plus I'm sure you can get a heater real cheap in the summer, pick one up now for you don't have to deal with it later 😊

  • @panpan228
    @panpan228 3 месяца назад

    Happy Bday Lars!!! I am loving your content. You have such a sweet and humble nature about you. God bless!

  • @Jacquienh
    @Jacquienh 3 месяца назад +8

    Who knew octopuses had balls?😂 happy birthday Lars!! Having your cat is all the more reason to insulate

    • @ChickenFeet88
      @ChickenFeet88 3 месяца назад

      Only the males do

    • @MsPhillyG
      @MsPhillyG 3 месяца назад

      Yeah......ummmm😳😳

  • @angelakgrahame9171
    @angelakgrahame9171 3 месяца назад +1

    You are doing an excellent job! Blessings to you!

  • @nsanejane7713
    @nsanejane7713 3 месяца назад

    After a long day at the lake I couldn’t wait to get home & watch this update!! The van looks amazing!! 🔥

  • @brendawashington5462
    @brendawashington5462 3 месяца назад

    Happy birthday Lars,you are doing a fantastic job on your build ,

  • @cccook4826
    @cccook4826 3 месяца назад

    Things are looking good! You should be proud of yourself and excited! Happy Birthday Lars!🎉

  • @gracecallowayable
    @gracecallowayable 3 месяца назад

    Happy Happy Birthday Sir Lars…We love you…👠🚌👠

  • @lavonnepruitt3905
    @lavonnepruitt3905 3 месяца назад

    Happy Sunday Mateo and Lars! I wait patiently for you to post I hope it is nothing costly with your home on wheels! You are such a skilled craftsman! Happy Birthday Lars! 🎊🎉🎁🐈

  • @rattlecat5968
    @rattlecat5968 3 месяца назад +2

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LARS! 🥰 Hoping you have all of your kitty dreams come true!

  • @Cali_Fornia869
    @Cali_Fornia869 3 месяца назад

    Hi Mateo 👋
    I have a easy suggestion for your kitchen area, if you want to to dollar store and buy these small crates, and hook a lip onto the back of them to hook over the edge of that open area that you have for wires and such, you can put spices and small stuff in there
    Love what you able to do in your van, it looks great and I’m sure your loving it
    See ya soon, Susie in Michigan
    Happy Birthday sweet Lars 🎉 🐱 ❤

  • @crystalmedina8956
    @crystalmedina8956 3 месяца назад +1

    Happy Birthday Lars 🎉🎉🎉 and many more. God Bless you Baby 🎁😘🤍

  • @ncmama6022
    @ncmama6022 3 месяца назад

    Happy Birthday Lars!!! I hope you and Lars have an amazing day together!! Be blessed always..love from Corinne in NC ❤🎉😘🥳

  • @shaedenise407
    @shaedenise407 3 месяца назад

    Happy birthday Lars!!! my daughter turned 7 yesterday 🎉 Matteo you are such a foodie!!! i love that you have such a broad pallet. 💪🏽 The van is looking GOOD, i am so anxious for you to get on the road.

  • @Moche305
    @Moche305 3 месяца назад +1

    happy birthday Lars

  • @demetrispatterson3469
    @demetrispatterson3469 3 месяца назад

    Grand Rising 🌄 Mateo and Lars hope all is well 🙏 good to see you this week. Happy Birthday Lars.🎂 🎁 🎊

  • @MatindianGirl06
    @MatindianGirl06 3 месяца назад

    I've enjoyed your rebuilding of your van or what my brother called a road house. You and Lars take care and be safe, especially in this heat. ✌🏿

  • @BerryBerry1465
    @BerryBerry1465 3 месяца назад +1

    The framework you did looks awesome❤🎉

  • @enzodunn2577
    @enzodunn2577 3 месяца назад

    Happy Birthday to Lars and your Niece! If you have not cut that bed yet use an electric turkey knife! You'll be amazed how well they cut through foam, memory foams ect. And so quickly too! I am loving your van. The only thing I think I might of done differently is cut the bed in half down the middle and attached a piano hinge. So that when I wanted it to be a sofa I could fold the back up enough to turn it into sofa mode. And added some wood props to the back to be able to set it in different positions. For when I wanted to sit straight up or for when I wanted it to be slightly reclined. Either way though it's coming out so bad ass. You are becoming such a bad ass too!

  • @CarolWilliams-m8k
    @CarolWilliams-m8k 3 месяца назад +1

    You're doing a fabulous job 😊

  • @JustDezeray
    @JustDezeray 3 месяца назад

    Happy Happy Happy Birthday Lars!!! And what a great start on this van build. It's coming along great!!!! Stay cool!

  • @maryalbert6138
    @maryalbert6138 3 месяца назад

    I think you’re doing a great job with the van!! It’s looking like a home for sure!! Be proud of it! The bed is perfect! HAPPY 3rd Birthday lars❤

  • @sandrajordan3802
    @sandrajordan3802 3 месяца назад +1

    It’s really coming along and the paint job is terrific.

  • @cathymartinez1310
    @cathymartinez1310 3 месяца назад

    Happy Birthday to Lars! 🎉😃
    Love your build so far!
    Can’t wait for van tour and of course for you to be o the road!! ❤

  • @dejbunny
    @dejbunny 3 месяца назад

    Sending A Happy Birthday to Lares.🐈‍⬛🎂

  • @tnoutlaw73
    @tnoutlaw73 3 месяца назад +2

    Also there is a epoxy called Panelbond. It's made by 3M. It's used to glue body panels on in auto body shops. I use it often. When it sets up you can't remove it unless you heat it. You can glue metal to wood

  • @thomasbstudio
    @thomasbstudio 3 месяца назад +1

    Happy birthday to you 🎉 Lars!

  • @helene1779
    @helene1779 2 месяца назад

    Happy Birthday Lars!🎉🥰😘🐈‍⬛❤️ Great job, Matéo!❤️🙏🏼👍🏼👍🏼✌🏼❤️🐈‍⬛❤️

  • @jackieschneider7354
    @jackieschneider7354 3 месяца назад

    Happy birthday Lars! Bed looks nice, I understand soft but firm❤. That’s my bed, perfect for me.

  • @piperthechiweenie519
    @piperthechiweenie519 3 месяца назад

    Happy happy happy birthday, Lars!!!!

  • @BBGIRLAH
    @BBGIRLAH 3 месяца назад

    ♥️🐈‍⬛ Happy Birthday Lars!! The van is looking amazing!

  • @christymoore7232
    @christymoore7232 3 месяца назад

    You've done a great job! Happy Birthday, Lars!

  • @TheGlamorousLifeofNae
    @TheGlamorousLifeofNae 3 месяца назад

    Happy birthday Lars!!!! 💖💖🥰🥰🎉 I can’t wait to hit the road with you Mateo! You are amazing!

  • @User-r7k1o
    @User-r7k1o 3 месяца назад

    Happy birthday baby Lars we love youuuu ❤

  • @rosalindgreen3397
    @rosalindgreen3397 3 месяца назад

    Can't wait to see the rest of Your Van Build. I would leave the mattress just like it is, don't cut it, it looks really comfortable like that ❤
    Happy Birthday Lars 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎂🎂🎂🥳🥳🥳

  • @w.a3670
    @w.a3670 3 месяца назад

    Hi Mateo , wow your build is looking so great, Gossamer is going to be the Star of the highway once you have completed everything. Cant wait to see when it is all completed. Take care.

  • @Embracethetruth68
    @Embracethetruth68 3 месяца назад

    Van is looking great! Happy birthday Lars 🎉

  • @dawnrudy5204
    @dawnrudy5204 3 месяца назад +1

    Happy birthday Lars, such a handsome lil guy🩷

  • @racqueltaylor849
    @racqueltaylor849 3 месяца назад

    I'm so proud of you❤You did a fantastic job! HAPPY born Day Lars🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉We love you 2

  • @Renaeg731
    @Renaeg731 3 месяца назад

    Happy birthday, Lars!🐈‍⬛ 🎉🎉

  • @southerngal7899
    @southerngal7899 3 месяца назад

    Longer videos please😊.
    ◡̈⋆ⒽⒶⓅⓅⓎ😊 birthday, Lars 😻Van is looking good.

  • @ga6eastacio578
    @ga6eastacio578 3 месяца назад

    Happy 3rd birthday to Lars🎉🎉 smart move checking to make sure you weren't on fire, I was dying tho🤣🤣🤣

  • @jacquelineg3987
    @jacquelineg3987 3 месяца назад

    Gossamer… the big white goose ❤. Good job friend

  • @simply.leen.
    @simply.leen. 3 месяца назад

    Happy birthday Lars! Love seeing the progress on your new home! So exciting.

  • @dean4558
    @dean4558 3 месяца назад

    So excited to see where your new home takes you, and alL The adventures you'll take us on ❤❤❤❤

  • @benrhoads6406
    @benrhoads6406 3 месяца назад

    HAPPY 3RD BIRTHDAY LARS!!!!!🐈😸

  • @sherrithomas5776
    @sherrithomas5776 3 месяца назад

    Congratulations on the build. Happy birthday Lars!

  • @EileenN-z9m
    @EileenN-z9m 3 месяца назад +1

    Happy Birthday Lars!!! I didn’t know he was so young!!! Love him!!!!! Cutest kitty everrrr ❤❤❤❤