NEW VAN TOUR | Self Converted Promaster to Beautiful Luxurious Tiny Home | Full-Time VAN LIFE
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- Опубликовано: 9 фев 2025
- It's a MASTERPIECE! After many months in the garage converting our 159 Promaster, here’s our VAN TOUR. Vanessanessa has everything we need to live and work full time on the road: a fixed bed, a toilet, a hot water shower, a 2-burner stove cooktop, an office area and much more… all designed to a modern yet rustic look. Here is what it looks like!
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ELECTRICITY IN OUR VAN
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SHOWER, TOILET AND WATER IN OUR VAN
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KITCHEN NECESSITIES
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OTHER ACCESSORIES
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Rolef Fan cover: www.rolef.ca/e...
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DECORATIONS IN OUR VAN
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CATCH UP ON OUR BUILD SERIES
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WHO ARE YOU? WHAT’S WITH YOUR ACCENT?
We're Dom & Marie, a French Canadian couple who love Nutella toast and live in a van. Marie is the brain (Ph.D student) and Dom's the dreamer (Creative director). We have spent the last 2 years travelling around North America in our Promaster 136'' named Vanessa. In 2020, after a 12-month trip that was cut short because of Covid, we decided to sell our van to start a new project: a BIGGER van.
Our goal is to inspire others to start #vanlife and to help build their very own home on wheels while living and enjoying a balanced online and offline life.
Of course, the van is gorgeous, but I'm SHOCKED that Dom didn't talk about the stripes until the end of the video, they're the most important part! lol! As I said, the whole build is beautiful, but my two favourite parts, which I've not seen yet, despite watching a billion YT videos about vanlife/skoolies/ambos is the Maxxair Fan COVER, I LOVE that!....and the roll-up door under the bed, that's genius! Thank you as always for sharing! xoxo
Awe thanks for all the love Elizabeth, but don't you know you always keep the best for last 😂
That roll up door reminded me of my parents tv unit. My mom said she didn't always want to see the tv so the roll down door was their compromise. Revive the 80's ideas that were useful is ABSOLUTELY GENIUS!!!! Just saying!!!
😎👍🏾
Vie 💚
@@vanlifesagas 😂😂😂
I kept thinking once the roll-a-door on the garage was revealed …such a great idea….they could of used those for the over head cupboards too. Could have save $$ on the gas strut lifts. I know it was a bit more complicated.. but such a cool idea. You guys make me smile….thanks for the van build…looking forward to travel videos!
Beautiful Van Build!
Thanks Tracey !!!
Hello
We’ve been waiting for this video drop for months! We’re halfway through our first build, and inspired by your design. Let the adventures begin!
Yayyy !!!! It’s here. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate. Hope you like our van as much as we do 😁
What a sweet couple! Your energy and good natured banter is entertaining. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home. 💚🌼🌺
What does banter mean?
how are you doing
So far the BEST VAN EVER!!! How you organized everything is out of this world. LOVE IT!
Thank you so much for the love kelly😁🧡
Yeah Vanessanessa! So glad you’ve finished the build, moved in, tweaked her to be JUST RIGHT, and are back out on the road! Sending traveling love to you two!
Colleen, you're amazing. Thanks a bunch for the love 🧡
I love how enthusiastic Dom is about those go-faster stripes. They do look amazing, and loving the 2.0 model. Great van guys
Dom and the stripes. A love relationship!
Would love to see a video on how to finish the tough areas on a promaster. Like the back doors, sliding door, and protruding areas on the walls!
Haaa what a great idea ! thanks for sharing with us👍
Fabulous, guys! Vanessanessa is beautiful, and will make a wonderful home for you and Bebe and Edwildadwilda!
Awww thanks Jennifer!
Obviously a van layout is a matter of personal preference. IMO this van this van (get it Dom?) has a lot of things everyone can appreciate. Very well designed, Marie.
Thanks! 🟨🟨🟨🟨
This van has to be the best laid out van I have ever seen. I couldn’t find one thing in it that I would could be done better. Love the horsepower yellow. I would like to know how many hours was the planing went into this build.
This is one of the coolest Vans I’ve ever seen! I love all the little features you put in too 😉
Thanks friend!! We put all our heart at it! Happy to see it shows 🙋🏽♂️
You guys always make me chuckle ! Love the labels. Super attention to detail - enjoy the fruits of your labour !
Thank you jo 😁
You are officially my favorite #VanLife couple! Genuinely hilarious. And you van is gorgeous! 🚐🤟🏽♥️🤟🏽🚐
Awe thank you so much ❤️
Your dad did an OUTSTANDING job!
thanksss for the love, he'll be happy about that😁
Gooood Morning, Like always a pleasure to have coffee with our favorite RUclips/couples/"friends" .... Loved the tour, explaining and details ... Our note book is full of ideas fro you guys till we received our PM ... we our 4 weeks closer then we were .. but who's counting ;-)
Awwe thankss for all the love friends . glad to see we are of any help to your built 😁
Your van is lit.
Absolutely beautiful!!!! I want this exact van! Wonderful job!!!
We’ll sell it in a couple of years.
😭 I’m so proud of you guys! This is the blueprint for all vanlifers!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Welcome to the world Vanessanessa!
Awe thank you so much for the love Taylor 😁🧡
I love the new van, and I was happy to see that you put in a seat for me for when we go for ice cream! 😁❤️
Hahahaaa definitely, what are you gonna take i vote for chocolate 😆
Glad it's all finished guys, enjoy it!
Thanks!
Love it! With all that extra hp, no one will be able to see anything on the road except a yellow blur.
Hahahahha voilà 😂
I can't believe "Vanessanessa" stuck! LOL I love it.
It sure did 🤷🏼♀️😅
I like all the new features! Like the sponge drawer, the bookshelf, the very precise labelling.
Thanksss 😄
Very impressed with both the design and layout of your build.
Thanks Bill 🧡
I absolutely adore all of you! Your entire families are absolutely amazingly talented, fun loving, outgoing, welcoming, hilarious, humble and impressive people! Yes, it shows in the videos, even if some family members have only been shown briefly. Because of the previous list I typed, we only need a few moments to see these qualities within them. I have never met any of you and I am so proud of all of you! I honestly feel that I have run across the street (as good respecting, caring and fun-loving neighbors do) to sit out back on the patio with y'all and share our Sunday morning coffees while listening to your new adventures. I look forward to these Sunday mornings. You are all so inspirational! I believe a heck of a lot more than you'll ever realize! We do take in everything you know! We (well maybe I shouldn't speak for all, but I bet I'm pretty close to being right on the money when I do say this) see how much you are achieving in your lives. And "that" is extremely inspirational! In so many ways and so many different ways to all of your viewers!! It does give me the 'kick-in-the-butt' that I need to keep going. I absolutely LUV the new van!! The thought and details that were so carefully planned and executed are amazing! And all that hard work?! Well, . . . . doesn't it feel good? It's done! Yay!!! Another achievement so expertly accomplished! I can hardly wait for the next "on-the-road" adventure!
Very nice! Vanessanessa is very pretty and very fast with her new stripes!
Soooooo fast
Fantastic, I've been sketching on a van just like this and I have to say it's nice to see someone make it reality just because it's so darn hard to just imagine it. Really great design
Wow glad to see we where are helpful to you🧡
"Horsepower yellow" - pure magic!
Must be added to the Pantone list
@@vanlifesagas It could be the Pantone Colour of the Year 2022
Wow! This is the most beautiful van build that I have seen!
Thank you Carla 🧡
Your storage ideas are fantastic! To me, that’s the key to a successful build. Well done!
Thanks, we also think that storage is a key element to a successful build 😃
So great to watch the whole build series step by step and finally see this grand opening! Congrats Dom and Marie, and congrats to Sylvain for another amazing van build!
Sylvain 👏👏👏
Thanks Justin! Appreciate the love. Sharing it with Dom's dad!
I love how you say Eberspächer :D just listened to it 10 times in a row :D Keep up! you two are gorgeous! Love your van!
HahahH yeah we have to practice that one 😂
Hi! I love/need that small trash/recycling pull-out combo! Would you share the brand and where you got it? Thank you so much! (And I love everything about the van, not just the trash!)
Absolultey. Got ours at Ikea!
@@vanlifesagas Thank you!
The fridge was expensive as well as a 2021 new van!!! Great job guys!
Yup! But we’re working hard!
@@vanlifesagas oh I believe you. It's beautiful. You guys did a great job. I'm glad I found you and I subscribed to your channel. Can't wait to see more, you guys are funny and awesome to watch 😄
Great editing and cinematography! Well designed great job
Thank you a lot we try our hardest😃
Woah, the stripes have arrived!! Great tour...okay the plant names? Dom is rubbing off on you Marie! Lol
Hahaha I KNOW! What happened to me 😂
I've really enjoyed watching the journey of Vanessaessa! I'll be picking up my new van this week and I can't wait to get started on the build. You guys have been inspiring and an excellent resource, thank you!
Awe thanks we are happy that we were of any help! see you next week friend 😁
Vegas sagas, ur dad's done a fantastic job with ur van, it's gr8
Thanks Lynne! Will share the kind words with the dad.
This van is incredible - every detail has been considered - love it!!!
thank you 😁
Omg so Vanessanessa is now OFFICIAL😂 LOVE THAT
Of course it is!!!
At first I wasn't sure about the name Vanessanessa but now it just feels so right.
It’s a perfect name!
So happy to see your Vanessa is completed! Love it…. It’s so perfectly awesome, a dream come true! Wishing you many happy adventurous miles! I’m so envious!!!! 💜🤍💚💙
Thank you cathie 🧡❤️💚
"Horsepower Yellow" my new favorite color. Btw Marie, I was eating some Mint Chip ice cream in your honor while watching!!🍨 van looks amazing 👏 😍
hahah oh girlfriend! You're amazing! MINT CHOCO FOR THE WIN!
Looks amazing guys!!!!!! Thank you for the tour and taking us along for the ride!!
Awe thank you so much , see you next week😁
I am so SHOCKED I didn't see your mom's wooden spoon in the drawer 🤣 Y'all are EPIC and love the build. Happy trail's and much love from Texas 💜✌
Hahaha no wooden spoon 😂See you next Sunday friend 💛
These adventures You will be taking Us on soon are going to be EPIC.
Awe thank you oddie, yess it's going to be Epic 😄
Marie et Dom Awe-inspiringly Beautiful.😍😍😍 And the pièce de résistance is no doubt the 40 horse power stripes! 🤯🤯🤯🤯
Congrats guys on your new home on wheels!
One question.. Where is your shoe storage?
Oh! Marie we are all still waiting for your prank on Dom!
Avec beaucoup d'amour west of Toronto!
Vie 💚💚💚
For the shoe storage we still have to figure this one out but don't worry the prank is coming 😂
@@vanlifesagas I thought you guys were gonna ve inspired by the cube of hidden shoes/ foot rest/ seat/ step (because Marie (and alot of us) is not as tall as Dom is)
Looking forward to next week. N'oublies pas #You Got This! as Call Me Vie says all the time!
Vie 💚💚
Such great design!! Both for practicality and general aesthetics. Vanessa-nessa is a beauty!
Thank you so much 😄
I like her. She talks and very very clear! OMG, she is just very good at presentation!
Love your video today about the van , a lot of thinking and work!! Dom can use the bigger table to play with he’s Legos . 😂🙌😎
Haaaa what a great idea for sure Legos are going on this table 😂😁😎
This is so amazing you have such dedication in making this the best , you've thought of everything that is needed , Yes a Masterpiece indeed ....Thank You for a great vlog
Awe thank you for all the love, you are amazing❤️
Oh, where is my french lesson? Loved the video, thank you.
Ze french lesson is coming back next week 😄
Everything looks so good and homey. Such a well thought out design and layout. I do not recall seeing the second row seat fold up like that. So looking forward to seeing future adventures.
Thanks friend! Appreciate the love. That seat is AMAZING indeed! See you next week!
Congratulations on your lovely van! We're waiting to take delivery of a 2021 Transit and are excited to start building soon. Your channel is one we check every week. Also I love the French lessons. "Ma flute est plein de crottes de nez!"
Thank you for the love mike onh onh onh 😆
Great looking home on wheels! Linda from Montreal but living on Vancouver Island.Love your spirits!!:))))
Awe thanks, Linda we love your spirits too😁
Funny and cutest couple. Great van and love you guys
Thanks! 🟨🟨🧔🏽♀️🟨
What a fantastic van, so impressed, we have watched the build all the way through, looking forward to seeing your adventures🌞
The adventures won't wait for long. We have a couple of contracts to finish around here, and we'll hit the road in the upcoming weeks.
Amazing build !!! I watched you build this beautiful home and was blown away at all the details you and your dad did Dom. Maggie, love all the pillows (don’t tell Dom 😂). Us girls have to have our pretty pillows and our little macrame. You’re the coolest couple and your sense of peace and love for each other comes through in every video. Your sense of humour is epic too !!! I laugh so hard !!! Peace and blessings my Canadian Brother and Sister. We’re in Alberta. 💕💞👐🏾🌙🙏🏼✌🏽🪔🧚🏽♀️✨🦋🤟🏽
Awe thanksss for the love Sheila !!! ps: I am sure all guys like our pillows just as much they just don't want to admit it (don't tell them we know😂)see you next week ❤️🤘😁
I like to make the window box bigger than the window (on top) so that the curtains tuck above the window and you don’t lose any window visibility:)
Ohhh that's a good idea thanks😄
Félicitations, très heureuse pour vous deux 🤗🤗
Merciii 1000 fois.
This was such a great video! Thanks for taking us through everything and explaining the stripes - very fast! Cannot wait to see the adventures you go on now! BUT did you forget something at the end? Like Ze French Lesson? As integral a part of the journey of building a van in Quebec, is sharing culture of our gorgeous province (and maybe one day the cuisine). You guys look so happy and we wish you all the best. :D
Awe thank you so much for the appreciation and your amazing idea! Ze French lesson will be back next week see you there 😃
Wonderful video! Vanessanessa turned out beautiful.
Thanks Dillon. Appreciate the love.
je viens de vous découvrir et je voulais demander des infos sur le plafond mais j'ai écoutée le vidéo du plafond et j'adore votre interaction avec vos parents. je vais écouter tous vos vidéos pour voir la construction de votre van. good job
Merci et bienvenue dans la famille 😁
B-E-A- U - tiful !!!! Just ONE question -- Where's MINE?!! Lol, Thanks guys and great tour!
Hahahahaha good one 🤔
Fabulous design by you, fabulous build by your Dad. Love how your extra seats flip up to expose more space. Actually, Love everything.
Sounds like the most immediate need is that step.
What happened to Marie's ankle?
Safe travels!!! Especially with all that extra horsepower.
Looking forward to another french lesson next week.
Thanks for the love Donna! Appreciate it! Marie decided she'd close a door on her ankle.. oups! See you next Sunday :)
Sure hope you got her some mint chocolate chip ice cream to ease the pain
Your home is incredible congrats and safe travels. Lots of love from South Africa 🥰🤗
Ohhhh SA. Missing that place so much 😥
So the name stuck. I like it. Happy birthday Mari
Hahaha yeah. He won that battle
@@vanlifesagas you must admit. The name grew on you!
I am so excited to see the van completely finished. I truly love the setup with the extra seat and the stationary bed. I believe this is the design I would like to follow if and when I ever get my van.
Awww thank you so much! Appreciate the love.
@@vanlifesagas amazing setup! Would you mind sharing some info on the fold down double seat please? Haven't seen that before.
WOW! Absolutely fantastic van tour. I’ve followed along right from the beginning of the build, but when it’s shown as the finished van it’s really something special. When Dom explained the stripes it just cracked me up, I loved it! 😂😂. Also like that you went with Vanessanessa, and the 002 on the van is nice touch. 👍🏻. Now I’m looking forward to the adventures Vanessanessa will take you on. Peace and Calm. 👍🏻😎🇨🇦
Absolutely beautiful. Seriously the best van I have ever seen, and I've seen waaaaaay too many. Love it!
Awe thank you for all the love 😆
No French Canadian lesson today? Je suis en beau fusil! Is that somewhat correct?
Seriously though, great work on the van!
Hahahahha that’s a good one !!!!! It is an expression. Next week
Is that what her accent is?
Love the build - it’s the best! The yellow stripes are just exquisite!! Bravo!!
So fasssst 🟨🟨🟨🟨
You two crack me up! Thanks for the great info and also a few laughs :)
Une vraie beauté ! Good job guys 🤟
Mercii Andreane 😄
SO PRETTY
🙏👍🏼
Just subbed after seeing your Ten things you would change. Love your van, and if I wasn’t 84 years young I’d have one just like it.! 🤣. Your doing good so don’t stop now. 🌴Tallahassee, Florida 🌴
84 years young! LOVE IT!! 💕 Thanks friend
OMG - your fridge is so massive !! nice build.
You two are fantastic! So fun and cute! Great van! Happy travels!
Never seen someone more serious about his stripes like Dom 😂 can’t wait to see them on the streets 🙌🏽
Hhahah right? 🤷♀️
Being older and needing something cushier than you kids, I have my heart set on a smaller Class C, but this van conversion is spectacular! I *almost* think I could live in it myself!
Class C's are epic. Dom was raised in one!
Love the van guys . Marie your presentation skills are amazing you could sell ice to an Eskimo, no problem.
Loving the strips!! Also I think it would be great if Dom sings the intro. 😎
Stay safe guys..
Aww look at you. Thank you so much for the love! Appreciate it 🧡
LOVE THIS!! YAAAAAY!! So excited to get the whole tour!
yaaaaay !!! Happy to see you liked 🧡
Love it, love it , love it!!!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
Beautiful van, perfect stripes, Dom's humor and lovely parents. 💛🤗🦓
Ohhh Dom! Such a great humour that one!
Extremely well thought out!
Thank you mike 😄
You never disappoint!! Absolutely amazing!! :)
Awe thanksss we try not to 😁
Gorgeous and well thought out build!!! I love the "spa" area of the garage!!!
Thanks Linda 🧡
Love, Love, Love, Love it! Nice work guys - team works makes the dream work! Now have some adventures! 💗
Awe you are so kind! Thanks for being in this adventure with us! see you next time friend😁
Amazing build, good job friends! Can't wait for the 20 ppl party 😅
Hahahaa thanks, yes 20 ppl or even more 😂
Love this build!! You both did amazing!!! Can’t wait to see the adventures💖
Thank you so much Tay R❤️
Does the legume table block the AC outlets?
Looking forward to the budget video. Looks great. Excited for your future travels.
Yup. Dom’s working on it.
Looks sharp! Well done. 👍🏻
thanks Simone 😆
Great job. Beautiful!
Thanks jody😁
Sooooo many AWESOME FEATURES, just can't pick one!! Vanessanessa is GORGEOUS and now SOOOOO FAST!! I did message you on ig, pleeeease tell me where you got your fan cover from, I didn't see it in the description. I reeeaaallly need one! Luv u both! 💓
Hello hello Elle! In case you missed it on IG, from Rolef. We LOVE it.
@@vanlifesagas I did miss it on ig, thanks so much!!
Finally got around to watching the new van tour and it's SOOO nice!!! Also, I'm low key just waiting for you guys to tell us you're expecting (or planning) bc that 2nd row seating takes up way too much room just because... 🥰
Hahaha not happening anytime soon 😂the other seat is just to bring other people like family or maybe even you😁
I remember when you were in the planning stage you wanted to accomadate small human units. So you have the extra double seats but where would they sleep? I love the new van and can't wait to see where you take it. 😊
The kid would be under the bed, where we have the storage space now.
@@vanlifesagas Oops, I didn't read far enough down the comments before I posted the same question. So never mind! Asked and answered! And super, wonderful job in the pre-planning. I love the hideaway rolling door under the bed on the inside. That's perfect! I have a roll top desk like that, what a neat idea for that space. The only ONLY downside is that bringing a kid also means you'll need a ton more storage for things like diapers, blankets, car seat, stroller, beach umbrella shade 🏖️, a bed rail, toys, books, iPad, art supplies, and a Nintendo Switch. Oh, and Teddy Grahams & fruit snacks, juice boxes, stuffed toys 🧸, a ball, and possibly a baby gate to use as a bed rail, especially if a dog 🐕 comes along, as well. You won't want to step on him when he rolls onto the floor!
Everything turned out amazing! Can’t wait to see your adventures!
Thanks friend. Appreciate the love 🧡
This was such a well made video. And that might be my favourite van conversion I've seen so far!
What a nice comment friend! Thank you so much! 🤗
I have been loving every single one of these videos as they have been appearing..Thank you so much for taking us on this journey!! Cannot wait to see where you take her now.....question... whats in the two drawers above the porta potty?
Goooood question! Our camera and work gear. That’s why we didn’t say much about it :)
@@vanlifesagas lol..equally important in my eyes... I struggle with my camera bag storage, so seeing where and how you store all yours would have been interesting. :-)
Luvn the foldup bench seat
Thanks !!