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We , married 52 years, now 80, have separate bedrooms for 5 days then sleep together in the primary bedroom on the weekends. Wonderful, we sleep so much better. Wish we’d done it a few years earlier. BTW, we did do separate duvets after a trip to Europe in the 90s. Does help!
K.I.S.s,u know keep it simple STUPID,did,each of my 4 wknd, no bullshit,doin one now,73/ dodge 318 hips w/efi,and chrome side pipes,only one in N.E,i/ll run circles round all y/all,even 30yrs later, when ur in junker, wanna race
That's an awsome build for that budget, especially considering the beefy solar system you have. Fantastic job on the colour scheme. It's a beautiful, calm, functional space. I'll be delighted if my no-experience build turns out even a fraction as well as this.
Love the layout... beautiful too and the extra bed is such a plus. Re the shower: If you had strong magnets on the ceiling and a metal ring, you could zip tie the shower curtain to the ring and raise and lower it in one movement. Or if you had metal plates on the ceiling, you could zip tie the shower curtain to magnets with rings and then attach them to the plates on the ceiling. Either scheme would save you a lot of set up.
For the shower, it would be nice if you could keep the black curtain frame together, then take it off and place it in the floor pan so you don't have to do as much setup each time! The curtain wouldn't need time to dry and it would be in the center of the drain pan. Maybe use 20-10 gauge metal wire to reduce its size to fit, like an old coat hangers, or an elastic cord? For the outside shower, I would use a magnet with a hook to hold the shower head. For the bikes, is there anything under the 2" where the handles are? If not i would cut a notch for them to sit in, you could probably use an oscillating chisel. Wicked build, great use of space! Happy travels, cheers ^-^ 🍻
@@TylerGibbons-be1bl guy went out of his way to present a possible solution for a problem he saw to improve someone else's life (you take showers daily) *well maybe YOU don't, but he went out of his way regardless and you had to shit on it lol, regardless if you live in a drivable shed or an airstream, sharing smart solutions with others is a great thing. Clearly the owners of this van put a lot of thought and care in designing and bringing this project to life, so this comment was real nice
The conversation you guys have done is amazing. Be very proud of yourselves. You're an amazing couple too, so easy to watch, love the way you film, and absolutely love the banter between you both. Great channel Martha and Mitch 👌🏻💪🏻
OMG you guys have thought of everything. Exactly the layout I would have if I was to build out a van. You have fit everything nicely with a sense of space. The shower is brilliant. The small detail of the garage is nothing compared to overall job you have done and to consider you had no experience. Enjoy your travels.
I've watched a lot of the van builds/tours and yours is really right up there at the top. I wondered about the desk area when you were building, but it works out well for you. Your shower is better than the "other one" you talked about:) And wow! You did that with such a small budget and no carpentry experience. Great job! Really just brilliant.
Superb van tour. Very well explained including your logic on why you did things in a certain way. In my opinion, the workmanship is much better than some professional builds I have seen. Given the quality of the build, I'm stunned at how you were able to complete it at such an unexpected low cost (roughly US$45, 000). Great job and great video. 😊
A similarly sized van sold in the USA, a Ram Promaster, STARTS EMPTY at $45,000 US dollars. The brand you have isn't even sold here. You two have created a beautiful and fully functional home for the same price. BRAVO 👏
An absolute beast of a build. A murphy bed could help get even more room. But thats personal preference. First time i saw a kitchen placed that way. Perfect!
Brilliant. Love the urinal. Very practical. Mug of water to sluice it through and happy days. The only niggle for me would be that there's no access from the cab to the back via the bulkhead. Point being is that if a bunch of unsavory people have surrounded your van then you'd have to get out of the van to greet them before driving off. For security reasons I wouldn't like that experience, so I'd have to have internal access to the driving seat, even if climbing over the headrests was the only option. Hope you have a fab time in your van, excellent job for a first build, and well thought out.
That's honestly what i thought too. Maybe not that drastic, and not so post-apocalyptic. The idea or the problem rather is complicated. While sure, you get much more light coming through the windshield, and maybe are able to converse with the people in the back and whatnot, You're also gonna smell up the whole cabin with food, considering that it's right there next to it. I'm assuming that the problem isn't as bad in the back of the van, because it's quite far and you can wide open the back doors, It'd be quite obnoxious to get rid of the small in the cabin. There's pros and cons of everything. Just choose your devil
The budget coincides with another Ytuber whose advice is to keep your build budget to half you vehicle price, and your build looks like you have more than enough to live comfortably. Congratulations on your build.
One of my very favorite van builds. Really well thought out. I love the winows, the breakfast bar/desk area and kitchen. Also the divider wall. It really does give the sense of separate spaces.For safety I would want a crawl through hatch to the cab. I saw someone who integrated the hatch with the bulkhead kitchen wall with small shelves and baskets for kitchen storage and when the dors were shut you wouldn't know it was there. Just really love your builds😊 The shower is ingenious!!!😊
I'm keen on the idea of a bulkhead behind the front seats, it allows another space to put a counter. It reminds me of some of the VW Combi builds. Cheers to both of you from the USA.
lovely aesthetics, same layout as many other vans. I hope you pour water down the urinal after each use to neutralise it, not nice to pull up at a campsite and smell urine where others have been weeing outside, that's feral! Love the color scheme. I would never leave myself without access to the cab from inside the van though in case of emergencies. Safe travels
I've been binging van conversion videos for the last week or two on youtube. You guys have my favorite one by far. I love that it has everything you need. I think the kitchen being across the front is brilliant and I never see it done like that in vans. It makes it so much more like a segmented home. The extra office is great. It has a toilet and shower (with hot water!). The windows have netting for bugs. Extra bed if someone goes with you. And all the power you'll ever need. You guys did a great job and I'm going to take so many of your ideas when I make my own. Great job!
Wow I’ve watched this video twice now and I’m absolutely amazed at the work that the pair of you have put into this and everything is just so fitting for ur needs,I’m positively jealous here, so well done I bow to you both ❤️
I think that is possibly the nicest build I've ever seen, from fitments to colour schemes. Your first build and it looks so PRO. Not convinced weeing straight out to the floor is the right thing to do though, especially if it was several times in 1 spot.
Thank you very much. The urinal tube is not for frequent use, we still have our toilet, it's just for times when we're in nature already, and we always dilute it down so haven't had a problem yet.
I ended up buying a Transporter when what I really wanted and needed was a Crafter / Man. It is a long a boring / slightly personal story which I won’t bore anyone with but my circumstances pushed me to make a less than ideal purchase. 18 months on and I am looking to sell my Dec 21 Transporter and buy a Crafter/Man or Sprinter. Your conversion is so well thought out and has so many design ideas that I have seen before but never all in the same vehicle. I want one… just need to sell my T6.1 first…
Great job and great layout. Since this type of shower is my favorite, (although I didn't implement it in my van since it is a Vivaro which is too small to have a shower inside) allow me to share one small improvement you may be interested in. I don't like the feel of a plastic curtain sticking on my body while showering and I am pretty sure that this curtain is not wide enough to avoid it. If this is the case, my solution to this problem is to make a conical curtain that will have a perimeter equal to the perimeter of the shower at the bottom but a much wider perimeter on top, so that you get enough clearance from the curtain not to ever touch it during showering. You don't even have to use conduit to secure it in place. A garden hose and four hooks will hold it in place just fine. The garden hose can have quick release connectors at the ends to connect them and form a circle. The curtain will have to have a loop on the top section to let the garden hose run through, 4 holes for the hooks will have to be opened, and 4 hooks or rings on the van ceiling to anchor the top of the curtain. The whole system will still be small enough to fit in the void under the floor. The curtain can also have velcro at the bottom to secure itself on the shower tray so you never have a leak while you shower.
I've watched a hell of a lot of van build videos lately but I've never binge watched an entire series in 1 night like I have with yours. Great drama 😁 well done folks.
You have a wonderful job in building and your floor plan is VERY efficient (except for the raised floor in the garage ) but 99% of the van is stunning ! Thank you for sharing your home on wheels.
After editing & uploading this, Mitch realised he said Unistrut for the shower, 3 times!! What he actually meant was conduit. Sorry, we (cough, Mitch) didn't pick up on this sooner!! We hope you enjoyed having a look around our home! Any questions, leave them below!🚐❤
The shower is a fantastic use of space and when Mitch said you guys built a two inch elevation in the floor to accommodate it, I was thinking, "I hope they didn't go all the way to the rear doors..." When Mitch provided the tour of your garage, he said he had mistakenly done just that. I guessed he was kicking himself over it because of that 2" loss in the garage height. Don't let that bug you, Mitch...you two did an AMAZING job on the design and build. Anyone who's customized a van before has also made that type and other miscalculations. You should be extremely proud of the excellent result and not spend another minute thinking about it.
wow, thank you so much for the kind comment. Mitch still kicks himself about it now but he's such a perfectionist. We are super proud of the build as I still remember the first day we started and thinking that we were wayyy in over our heads so it's nice to be out the otherside and be able to show the van off! @@levt2156
Absolutely totally adore your build. The color scheme is so sharp and makes the van look homey and sophisticated. Love the hidden shower and the loo (toilet). Although I might lnow what you call a toilet what had me at a total loss was when you mentioned the cost. I even tried to Google the conversion but I don't think it worked. Safe travels and adventures and TFS.
My first reaction is WOW! You guys have done a brilliant job with this built. Its amazing to see the layout and how functional everything is. Great job, well done.
So many egotistical fake 'influencers' making van build content... and then there's you guys. Really great walkthru. Excellent build. No BS, no ego, no nonsense. Brilliant stuff guys! I wish you all the luck in the world with whatever you do :)
Great design, nice layout, but the one thing that bothers me is all the battery, Inverter, Solar, controller are directly under your bed. I would of put some kind of fire protect barrier, so you at least have some time to escape should things go wrong!!
What a great design. I can’t get over it just perfect! I think you should make more camper vans and sell them, and perhaps come up with a few other designs because you guys are very capable of doing that!!
Excellent layout and build and the price is right on! People are paying $200k and up and there's no need. So many good features, but that shower is genius!! I personally would just leave the shower rails on the roof, nice accent piece. Well done, very well done and thank you for sharing.
That is a nice layout. Does not having access to the cab ever an issue? Some this as a security issue - not being able to jump in the drivers seat and leave. Also, I missed what/where you have the fresh/grey water tanks.
What a great conversion! I love that you have a shower and toilet accessible but out of the way when not needed. All the design touches are beautiful. Considering the cost, it's got to be a LOT cheaper than buying/owning a home, even with running costs considered...and the adventure made possible is priceless!
Thank you for the best Vän tour that I have seen! You go through everything in a very good and calm way! It makes me understand your choices! You made a great job and gave me some new ideas 💡🙏🏼
We’re doing the same thing with our fridge but scratching our heads how you managed to fit the 75L fridge under your seat, when the average seat base height would be around 400mm but the CFX 75 is 472mm high? Fantastic job on your van, our layout is very similar
The van is gorgeous! I love the colours you used and I also love the layout. The only thing I’m not totally on board with is that there is no access to the drivers cabin in case of emergency without having to get out of the van. But I really do love your van, you both did an amazing job. Well done.
Yes this was my first thought as well. I will be installing a window where they have the "coat cabinet" and moving the stove to where they made the desk. That way I can climb in and out if I need to over the counter. lol silly but I am tiny so it will work fine for me, and give me access and an additional view to the front of the van through the kitchen slider window. Unless anyone can see why this is a bad idea, please let me know, I am new to all this getting ready for van life!
What a thoughtful design with excellent results! I would not have guessed your experience level had you not mentioned it. In todays market you did well , coming in at around $47k US Dollars all in and under $14k USD. Even if the market bottom drops out you’ll still be right side up and it’s your home for adventure! Really like the design and how much you were able to fit in. That shower is great!
Very well thought out layout! I've got a similar shower setup and I second the "urinal" hookup, that was a must for myself. I did add a "yellow" water tank as I was in cities a lot.
Shower curtains that have to be stored away will go mouldy. I’m liking the pee-tube. I think these are the only 2 different/new ideas in here. You are both obviously proud and are loving the layout, which is the most important thing
Seriously jaw dropping! The thought and detail is amazing! Most people have commented on all the good stuff however that electrical setup is just fantastic! Only improvement I could come up with would be magnets in the shower curtain to keep it closed. You are very lucky to have what you have!
Cracking build guys, in the middle of doing mine so may pinch a few ideas and products. I hunted high and low for a shower tray and did not find one so settled for ourdoor shower between the open rear doors with a shower curtain across the doors, but might add an internal now. To fix garage just raise the bed, fix a bit ply using the bed support fixings lift as much as you need then re fit the hangers to that bit of ply and insert the ikea supports at the new height job done.
Love this layout - this is one of the few builds where I could see my small family of 3 being able to fit comfortably with sleeping and driving/seating. Very cool. Thank you for sharing!
This is quite some build with some unique ideas , love the space saving shower gives you space for seating in rear and extra occasional bed Got some patience with all that lighting cable certainly know your way around electrical stuff.
This is the best van conversion I’ve ever seen. This is so well thought out. I bet you would have no problem selling it if it came to you needing to. You could even raise a small family in it. I love the color scheme also. Very zen. You guys rock. Very clever, very very clever. All of it.
That is a fantastic Build. The attention to detail is genuinely incredible, ESPECIALLY for an amateur build. This is more or less exactly the layout i had in mind when designing the van that i want to build, except few things, but your creation also gave me the idea of how it would look in a space and i like your solutions as well. I especially love the small details like: -The ports in an electrical cabinets -The bench/desk area -the shower solution You opened my eyes to few problems that i didn't consider before, like the shower idea is just pure genius. Before, I couldn't think of a good place for the shower, and was actually considering the area where your bench/toilet is instead. I didn't even think of (not) removing the partition wall from the driver's cabin, because you automatically associate the act of removing it with "Hey, there's more space now, more Light and i can move more freely" But it's just an illusion of space. In your case you utilized the wall to your absolute advantage. I love your kitchen, i like it more than my actual kitchen. No doubt about that. I'd love to see the schematics for the electric stuff, because while I have absolute no idea how anything electric works, and i pray every time i plug anything into an outlet, I could get someone to help me with it, and I bet if i showed them what i want, it'd be x1000 easier for everyone involved. I genuinely appreciate the thought that got put into the electrical stuff. I don't know if mitch is an electrician or just a guy trying stuff out, but regardless, the electrial seems very solid. I don't have much else to say at this time, because my ideas work in my head, and your ideas work in real life. That's class.
Also, big thank you for saying the name of the brands and models for the windows and other stuff. It's very helpful for at least comparing the prices and trying to find something similar, if not the actual product.
nice build 👍 you could either lower the floor in the garage ... or maybe make a hidden space underneath the existing floor 😊 or eventually just make an adjustment to the floor area around the bikes to lower them enough to make them fit better 😊 anyway it's so cool build you did 👍
You guys did a great job with the space planning and decor. And yes, compared to some of the conversions, or especially some of the pre-built travel vans that can cost over $100,000 USD, that price is excellent!
13:10 _overleg cupboards..._ Lovely van! Really spacious, airy, and based on the comments, curious as to what is up with the shower! The only thing I would have difficulty living with, is the toilet so out in the open. But of course that would immediately breech the open space and airiness of the van if you would build a separate toilet area but still, privacy and all... Great build overall, well done!
well done and well presented. Thought your shower was a great idea. The "pee hole" would be my secret option, but I would have to have a bathroom. Thought the kitchen location was a great use of space, made the whole van seem a lot bigger.
Your kitchen / Shower build is amazing. I never seen a shower build like that in a van before. Most of the van builders just skip it because it's too hard so I guess they rather stink. Shrug. lol
I do prefer a walk- through, but at same time I think having a bulkhead is a lot safer, plus easier to keep the light out when sleeping. I recently opted for an Anker Power Station, but my only option was to locate it between the driver and passenger seat, so now my walk-through has become an obstacle course, 😂😂
For me ( and my 7 year old daughter) this is by far the best build i have seen. The massive seating area is a games changer as most just have a little one man seat...new sub
I have never seen this layout before. I have to say this is my favorite layout because it makes more sense and it seems to give you more floor room. Great job!
This is by far one of the best vans I have seen, we have just bought a boxer LWB to convert. You have given me some great ideas especially the fridge freezer storage
Hi guys, just came across your channel and have started binge watching and really enjoying😊 just wanted to say that your van looks amazing! Very professional looking you have done a fantastic job, well done, good luck for your future adventures and take care you jammy gits😊😊
indeed lots of game changers ...only 3 months to build and for a reasonable price, to make all your ideas and vision come true is remarkable. the shower and pee pipe are brilliant. huge frig hidden away under the couch, amazing electrical set up in the garage . ive watched 100's of RV videos, with all that said, i'd have to say , your girlfriend is the best thing inside the van...
Love the van and it's a great total price for what you've ended up with. I think I'd prefer a walk-through design though (without a back wall in the cab), and I'd probably keep the shower rail permanently fixed to save setting it up each time, or use magnets instead of a rail. Great work for having no experience! 👏🏼
They did a video showing it only took 1 min 57 seconds to set up the shower, so I think it's worth not having the black rails on the white ceiling permanently. But I thought the same as you at first until I saw the minimal amount of time it took to set it up.
Really really fantastic build. Good job. The creative shower design is rad! I have definitely never seen anything like that. I'm one who just really likes to have a full size shower but in a small space like that, kudos! Thank you for sharing your wisdom with everyone.
So what Manner do you use to dispose of your urine? Is it being separated from the feces and being dumped out by the gallon? Are you soaking it up with pea powder and then putting it into your local landfill? I would love to know which option is less gross as I'm building out a sprinter at the moment🎉 look forward to your insightful suggestions😮
Justjudy, I've done a lot of research and what they do is definitely the most efficient route. It's gotta get taken care of somehow. However having it go on the ground could be bad for the ground if done for a long time (look up Leave No Trace if curious). Maybe look up some solidifying gels. There's an older lady on here that said they're wonderful and easily go into a bin. I personally don't like the idea of dumping a tank of my own liquid urine so trashing solid urine is much better. 😂 But to each their own.
@@Dimpled_211 go watch Oprah Winfrey in the movie Roots pull up her dress out in the field and wipe her butt with some leaves. Now I'm not sure if she was on the rag at the same time but why you would be turned off and make a big hairy deal especially considering the fact the way the anatomy works on a woman the urethra is above the vajayjay
I think you've done an absolutely stunning job - and done so really quickly and within an amazing budget. I think many of your components are really useful lessons for aspiring van builders (such as me). It's really useful to know that you are able to operate off-grid permanently with your electrical setup. I also like your heating system - it's great to know it works well for you. Thank you for your generosity in sharing ⭐
Love it! You should be able to easily add a sliding drawer under your garage where you raised the floor. For a little extra storage, maybe for tools. Or just a hidden place for valuables. Just an idea, love your home.
Nice build-out! Adding a pico/portable projector and a retractable boom/awning out either the back or side (both, if you set the angle right and use a portable projector to allow for projection distances). This would allow you to expand your living/bedroom areas and out the side, with extended poles and support, you can even offer a movie theater to any fellow campers or multipurpose a blackout curtain as the backdrop, to keep from bothering neighbors. A small factor 7.1 surround sound audio package can provide entertainment and can be fine tuned with an EQ or DSP receiver. A DVD/CD/MP3 player can provide audio input/output and can be added to the front cabin dashboard w/remote control, to simplify setup/utilization. As for output power - always go for more, double if you can, as that invertor might struggle if cooking on the electic griddle while jamming out on a podcast/youtube recording session/entertainment. Also, radiant piping of water under your floor, using minimal spacing, would allow for more water storage as well as the option of heating the floor. Just a thunk. Nicely done! Enjoy and perhaps add an ebike or two to provide alternative transportation/recreation/use of excess power. ;)
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This van is now for SALE🎉 We’re moving onto new adventures and you can now buy our gorgeous home😍 More info here: www.quirkycampers.com/uk/for-sale/549501/
My hubby and I have used separate duvets for 44 of our 49 years married. We think it’s why we’ve been married so long.
That's standard practise in several Scandinavian countries:separate mattress (types) and duvets side-by-side.
We , married 52 years, now 80, have separate bedrooms for 5 days then sleep together in the primary bedroom on the weekends. Wonderful, we sleep so much better. Wish we’d done it a few years earlier. BTW, we did do separate duvets after a trip to Europe in the 90s. Does help!
We went to separate duvets after a European trip in 2004. Perfect!
Separate duvets? Been there, done that. We both hated it. When cuddling there was always a gap somewhere. It ‘s not as cozy. We prefer just one.
I have watched literally hundreds of van videos. Never saw a wee pipe before, and it's pure genius, as is the shower. Well done.
I think it started with Eamon and Bec who I've watch for years. People slowly have been adding it since
I thought the exact opposite, absolute grubs doing that.
@@peter-robinson I agree trash people
@@peter-robinson Agree.
@@peter-robinson You piss out onto concrete or tarmac and the smell lasts for years. Awful decision, especially when they have a portaloo there.
My obsession is to watch van builds, this van is the best so far, well done .
K.I.S.s,u know keep it simple STUPID,did,each of my 4 wknd, no bullshit,doin one now,73/ dodge 318 hips w/efi,and chrome side pipes,only one in N.E,i/ll run circles round all y/all,even 30yrs later, when ur in junker, wanna race
Mine too :-)
Like the layout a LOT! Thanks for sharing x
Great to see a UK van conversion for a change! Looks fab, well done guys!
I though that too. Not annoying and irritating and fake like some of those American ones.
Yes, I agree. I've seen loads of American ones
I love watching uk 🇬🇧 ones
They have a kettle! Life isn't worth living if you don't have a kettle.
This is BRILLIANT. A shower and toilet are non negotiables for me. I want this exact van!
The thought that's gone into this build is incredible!! The shower especially... such a creative use of the space!
Thank you😆
I agree. A space takes up far too much space usually. This is a fantastic variation. It's also good that it uses the same plumbing as the kitchen,
That's an awsome build for that budget, especially considering the beefy solar system you have. Fantastic job on the colour scheme. It's a beautiful, calm, functional space. I'll be delighted if my no-experience build turns out even a fraction as well as this.
Wow, thank you!
Love the layout... beautiful too and the extra bed is such a plus. Re the shower: If you had strong magnets on the ceiling and a metal ring, you could zip tie the shower curtain to the ring and raise and lower it in one movement. Or if you had metal plates on the ceiling, you could zip tie the shower curtain to magnets with rings and then attach them to the plates on the ceiling. Either scheme would save you a lot of set up.
There are magnetic clips, cabinets on Amazon. Different strengths I used them they work great. This would work for a shower curtain
For the shower, it would be nice if you could keep the black curtain frame together, then take it off and place it in the floor pan so you don't have to do as much setup each time! The curtain wouldn't need time to dry and it would be in the center of the drain pan. Maybe use 20-10 gauge metal wire to reduce its size to fit, like an old coat hangers, or an elastic cord? For the outside shower, I would use a magnet with a hook to hold the shower head. For the bikes, is there anything under the 2" where the handles are? If not i would cut a notch for them to sit in, you could probably use an oscillating chisel. Wicked build, great use of space! Happy travels, cheers ^-^ 🍻
Chill out man it's just a van not a mansion.
A (wet) stowed shower curtain is going to get mouldy and smelly very quickly.
@@TylerGibbons-be1blDo I detect a bit of envy? I think I do.
@@TylerGibbons-be1bl guy went out of his way to present a possible solution for a problem he saw to improve someone else's life (you take showers daily) *well maybe YOU don't, but he went out of his way regardless and you had to shit on it lol, regardless if you live in a drivable shed or an airstream, sharing smart solutions with others is a great thing.
Clearly the owners of this van put a lot of thought and care in designing and bringing this project to life, so this comment was real nice
I want a shower cubi with loo in it, so much more private. Not into communal pooing and peeing.
The conversation you guys have done is amazing. Be very proud of yourselves. You're an amazing couple too, so easy to watch, love the way you film, and absolutely love the banter between you both. Great channel Martha and Mitch 👌🏻💪🏻
Thank you so much!!🥹😊
The shower was genius. Your van has a lot of unique features. You definitely think out of the box!
That layout looks perfect. What a beautiful home you’ve created for yourselves ❤
Thank you so much!🥰
Be honest bro, you're a simp for vanlife.
Absolutely love this design, it’s so cozy and cute while still being very utilitarian.
OMG you guys have thought of everything. Exactly the layout I would have if I was to build out a van. You have fit everything nicely with a sense of space. The shower is brilliant. The small detail of the garage is nothing compared to overall job you have done and to consider you had no experience. Enjoy your travels.
Thanks so much!
I've watched a lot of the van builds/tours and yours is really right up there at the top. I wondered about the desk area when you were building, but it works out well for you. Your shower is better than the "other one" you talked about:) And wow! You did that with such a small budget and no carpentry experience. Great job! Really just brilliant.
That refrigerator idea was so good too. Many brilliant ideas.
Superb van tour. Very well explained including your logic on why you did things in a certain way. In my opinion, the workmanship is much better than some professional builds I have seen. Given the quality of the build, I'm stunned at how you were able to complete it at such an unexpected low cost (roughly US$45, 000). Great job and great video. 😊
I agree, this is insanely cheap!!! Maybe USA is just crazy expensive........but I don't think you could do it for under 80k for the same build here.
A similarly sized van sold in the USA, a Ram Promaster, STARTS EMPTY at $45,000 US dollars. The brand you have isn't even sold here.
You two have created a beautiful and fully functional home for the same price. BRAVO 👏
Love the kitchen L layout, the hidden commode, the shower area up front, and the pullout cabinet under the desk!
Thanks so much!
An absolute beast of a build. A murphy bed could help get even more room. But thats personal preference. First time i saw a kitchen placed that way. Perfect!
Brilliant. Love the urinal. Very practical. Mug of water to sluice it through and happy days.
The only niggle for me would be that there's no access from the cab to the back via the bulkhead. Point being is that if a bunch of unsavory people have surrounded your van then you'd have to get out of the van to greet them before driving off. For security reasons I wouldn't like that experience, so I'd have to have internal access to the driving seat, even if climbing over the headrests was the only option.
Hope you have a fab time in your van, excellent job for a first build, and well thought out.
That's honestly what i thought too. Maybe not that drastic, and not so post-apocalyptic.
The idea or the problem rather is complicated. While sure, you get much more light coming through the windshield, and maybe are able to converse with the people in the back and whatnot, You're also gonna smell up the whole cabin with food, considering that it's right there next to it. I'm assuming that the problem isn't as bad in the back of the van, because it's quite far and you can wide open the back doors, It'd be quite obnoxious to get rid of the small in the cabin.
There's pros and cons of everything. Just choose your devil
Spray bottle with dilute disinfectant in save water
Ace thank you
Lovely van build. No rent and no mortgage, makes lots of sense. Greetings from Jamaica.
The budget coincides with another Ytuber whose advice is to keep your build budget to half you vehicle price, and your build looks like you have more than enough to live comfortably. Congratulations on your build.
One of my very favorite van builds. Really well thought out. I love the winows, the breakfast bar/desk area and kitchen. Also the divider wall. It really does give the sense of separate spaces.For safety I would want a crawl through hatch to the cab. I saw someone who integrated the hatch with the bulkhead kitchen wall with small shelves and baskets for kitchen storage and when the dors were shut you wouldn't know it was there.
Just really love your builds😊
The shower is ingenious!!!😊
It's different, clever layout and spacious feeling. Your shower system idea was good and clean
I'm keen on the idea of a bulkhead behind the front seats, it allows another space to put a counter. It reminds me of some of the VW Combi builds. Cheers to both of you from the USA.
lovely aesthetics, same layout as many other vans. I hope you pour water down the urinal after each use to neutralise it, not nice to pull up at a campsite and smell urine where others have been weeing outside, that's feral! Love the color scheme. I would never leave myself without access to the cab from inside the van though in case of emergencies. Safe travels
Thank you. Yes we do and it’s not used all the time, we still have a toilet and use public ones when available.😊
How is that hygienic for the next person who parks
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I like to wee outside even when I don't need to .
That's true about cab/inside access, however, those who pull 5th wheels have to get out of their trucks to access the rv, also.
It’s a really nice build, and as you say, actually very reasonable for a van conversion. It’s a very clean design but also homely and nicely styled.❤
thank you!
I've been binging van conversion videos for the last week or two on youtube. You guys have my favorite one by far. I love that it has everything you need. I think the kitchen being across the front is brilliant and I never see it done like that in vans. It makes it so much more like a segmented home. The extra office is great. It has a toilet and shower (with hot water!). The windows have netting for bugs. Extra bed if someone goes with you. And all the power you'll ever need. You guys did a great job and I'm going to take so many of your ideas when I make my own. Great job!
Wow I’ve watched this video twice now and I’m absolutely amazed at the work that the pair of you have put into this and everything is just so fitting for ur needs,I’m positively jealous here, so well done I bow to you both ❤️
Wow, thank you!
I think that is possibly the nicest build I've ever seen, from fitments to colour schemes. Your first build and it looks so PRO. Not convinced weeing straight out to the floor is the right thing to do though, especially if it was several times in 1 spot.
Thank you very much. The urinal tube is not for frequent use, we still have our toilet, it's just for times when we're in nature already, and we always dilute it down so haven't had a problem yet.
Nice build, feels spacious! ❤
Love what you've done with the van, great layout and thought gone into it BUT , the wee tube is a no no.
I ended up buying a Transporter when what I really wanted and needed was a Crafter / Man. It is a long a boring / slightly personal story which I won’t bore anyone with but my circumstances pushed me to make a less than ideal purchase. 18 months on and I am looking to sell my Dec 21 Transporter and buy a Crafter/Man or Sprinter.
Your conversion is so well thought out and has so many design ideas that I have seen before but never all in the same vehicle.
I want one… just need to sell my T6.1 first…
Great job and great layout.
Since this type of shower is my favorite, (although I didn't implement it in my van since it is a Vivaro which is too small to have a shower inside) allow me to share one small improvement you may be interested in.
I don't like the feel of a plastic curtain sticking on my body while showering and I am pretty sure that this curtain is not wide enough to avoid it.
If this is the case, my solution to this problem is to make a conical curtain that will have a perimeter equal to the perimeter of the shower at the bottom but a much wider perimeter on top, so that you get enough clearance from the curtain not to ever touch it during showering. You don't even have to use conduit to secure it in place. A garden hose and four hooks will hold it in place just fine. The garden hose can have quick release connectors at the ends to connect them and form a circle. The curtain will have to have a loop on the top section to let the garden hose run through, 4 holes for the hooks will have to be opened, and 4 hooks or rings on the van ceiling to anchor the top of the curtain. The whole system will still be small enough to fit in the void under the floor.
The curtain can also have velcro at the bottom to secure itself on the shower tray so you never have a leak while you shower.
Super suggestion!
It's the best price, I have seen for a converted van, inspiring.
I've watched a hell of a lot of van build videos lately but I've never binge watched an entire series in 1 night like I have with yours. Great drama 😁 well done folks.
You have a wonderful job in building and your floor plan is VERY efficient (except for the raised floor in the garage ) but 99% of the van is stunning ! Thank you for sharing your home on wheels.
This is amazing. I’m in an RV. This is the only van I’ve seen that I think I could life comfortably in.
After editing & uploading this, Mitch realised he said Unistrut for the shower, 3 times!! What he actually meant was conduit. Sorry, we (cough, Mitch) didn't pick up on this sooner!! We hope you enjoyed having a look around our home! Any questions, leave them below!🚐❤
The shower is a fantastic use of space and when Mitch said you guys built a two inch elevation in the floor to accommodate it, I was thinking, "I hope they didn't go all the way to the rear doors..." When Mitch provided the tour of your garage, he said he had mistakenly done just that. I guessed he was kicking himself over it because of that 2" loss in the garage height. Don't let that bug you, Mitch...you two did an AMAZING job on the design and build. Anyone who's customized a van before has also made that type and other miscalculations. You should be extremely proud of the excellent result and not spend another minute thinking about it.
wow, thank you so much for the kind comment. Mitch still kicks himself about it now but he's such a perfectionist. We are super proud of the build as I still remember the first day we started and thinking that we were wayyy in over our heads so it's nice to be out the otherside and be able to show the van off! @@levt2156
That's a great price for a fully equipped van. £12,000 to convert it was a bargain. Love the kitchen / office / windows / table / bed / design.
I didn't notice but saw the electrical conduit used for the shower rail. What a brilliant idea! ❤
Absolutely totally adore your build. The color scheme is so sharp and makes the van look homey and sophisticated. Love the hidden shower and the loo (toilet). Although I might lnow what you call a toilet what had me at a total loss was when you mentioned the cost. I even tried to Google the conversion but I don't think it worked. Safe travels and adventures and TFS.
That is absolutely the sweetest set up I've seen! And it's aesthetically pleasing as well. Well done!
This is definitely the smartest interior of a van I‘ve ever seen 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
My first reaction is WOW! You guys have done a brilliant job with this built. Its amazing to see the layout and how functional everything is. Great job, well done.
So many egotistical fake 'influencers' making van build content... and then there's you guys. Really great walkthru. Excellent build. No BS, no ego, no nonsense.
Brilliant stuff guys! I wish you all the luck in the world with whatever you do :)
Thank you so much 🥹🥰
Great design, nice layout, but the one thing that bothers me is all the battery, Inverter, Solar, controller are directly under your bed. I would of put some kind of fire protect barrier, so you at least have some time to escape should things go wrong!!
Liked everything except for the urinal and that’s a lot to set up every time for a shower but you got to do what you got to do. Nice job.
The wee tube and shower are my favorite parts. Clever, simple, perfect.
What a great design. I can’t get over it just perfect! I think you should make more camper vans and sell them, and perhaps come up with a few other designs because you guys are very capable of doing that!!
Wow thank you!!
Excellent layout and build and the price is right on! People are paying $200k and up and there's no need. So many good features, but that shower is genius!! I personally would just leave the shower rails on the roof, nice accent piece. Well done, very well done and thank you for sharing.
That is a nice layout. Does not having access to the cab ever an issue? Some this as a security issue - not being able to jump in the drivers seat and leave. Also, I missed what/where you have the fresh/grey water tanks.
Well said
Watching van builds is therapeutic
So incredibly well done and beautiful! I love your choice in windows and color on your cabinets, etc.
What a great conversion! I love that you have a shower and toilet accessible but out of the way when not needed. All the design touches are beautiful. Considering the cost, it's got to be a LOT cheaper than buying/owning a home, even with running costs considered...and the adventure made possible is priceless!
Thank you for the best Vän tour that I have seen! You go through everything in a very good and calm way! It makes me understand your choices! You made a great job and gave me some new ideas 💡🙏🏼
Wow, thank you!
We’re doing the same thing with our fridge but scratching our heads how you managed to fit the 75L fridge under your seat, when the average seat base height would be around 400mm but the CFX 75 is 472mm high?
Fantastic job on your van, our layout is very similar
The van is gorgeous! I love the colours you used and I also love the layout. The only thing I’m not totally on board with is that there is no access to the drivers cabin in case of emergency without having to get out of the van. But I really do love your van, you both did an amazing job. Well done.
Yes this was my first thought as well. I will be installing a window where they have the "coat cabinet" and moving the stove to where they made the desk. That way I can climb in and out if I need to over the counter. lol silly but I am tiny so it will work fine for me, and give me access and an additional view to the front of the van through the kitchen slider window. Unless anyone can see why this is a bad idea, please let me know, I am new to all this getting ready for van life!
What a thoughtful design with excellent results!
I would not have guessed your experience level had you not mentioned it.
In todays market you did well , coming in at around $47k US Dollars all in and under $14k USD.
Even if the market bottom drops out you’ll still be right side up and it’s your home for adventure!
Really like the design and how much you were able to fit in. That shower is great!
Very well thought out layout! I've got a similar shower setup and I second the "urinal" hookup, that was a must for myself. I did add a "yellow" water tank as I was in cities a lot.
Shower curtains that have to be stored away will go mouldy. I’m liking the pee-tube. I think these are the only 2 different/new ideas in here. You are both obviously proud and are loving the layout, which is the most important thing
You should be so proud of yourselves. Excellent job. I hope you really enjoy this adventure. Good luck!
Seriously jaw dropping! The thought and detail is amazing! Most people have commented on all the good stuff however that electrical setup is just fantastic!
Only improvement I could come up with would be magnets in the shower curtain to keep it closed. You are very lucky to have what you have!
Cracking build guys, in the middle of doing mine so may pinch a few ideas and products. I hunted high and low for a shower tray and did not find one so settled for ourdoor shower between the open rear doors with a shower curtain across the doors, but might add an internal now. To fix garage just raise the bed, fix a bit ply using the bed support fixings lift as much as you need then re fit the hangers to that bit of ply and insert the ikea supports at the new height job done.
I love those windows and the thoughtful layout. I especially appreciate all the charging ports.
Well Done your van is fantastic you should be very proud of yourselves enjoy your adventures ❤ from Ireland
I love the van set up but would have a cut out under the kitchen sink so I could get to the driver seat incase of an emergency.
Bloody marvellous job, hats off 👏👏👏
Love this layout - this is one of the few builds where I could see my small family of 3 being able to fit comfortably with sleeping and driving/seating. Very cool. Thank you for sharing!
That's a really good DIY van convertion.Loving the shower and the power set up.Well done both.
Glad you like it!
This is quite some build with some unique ideas , love the space saving shower gives you space for seating in rear and extra occasional bed
Got some patience with all that lighting cable certainly know your way around electrical stuff.
You created an amazing van build for a very reasonable cost. Enjoy the journey!
This is the best van conversion I’ve ever seen. This is so well thought out. I bet you would have no problem selling it if it came to you needing to. You could even raise a small family in it. I love the color scheme also. Very zen. You guys rock. Very clever, very very clever. All of it.
You two are amazing. Thanks for making it real and showing the layout, which is brilliant!
The best van conversion ever.
Such a brilliant build. Well thought through and looks really gorgeous. Be proud.
That is a fantastic Build. The attention to detail is genuinely incredible, ESPECIALLY for an amateur build.
This is more or less exactly the layout i had in mind when designing the van that i want to build, except few things, but your creation also gave me the idea of how it would look in a space and i like your solutions as well.
I especially love the small details like:
-The ports in an electrical cabinets
-The bench/desk area
-the shower solution
You opened my eyes to few problems that i didn't consider before, like the shower idea is just pure genius. Before, I couldn't think of a good place for the shower, and was actually considering the area where your bench/toilet is instead.
I didn't even think of (not) removing the partition wall from the driver's cabin, because you automatically associate the act of removing it with "Hey, there's more space now, more Light and i can move more freely" But it's just an illusion of space. In your case you utilized the wall to your absolute advantage. I love your kitchen, i like it more than my actual kitchen. No doubt about that.
I'd love to see the schematics for the electric stuff, because while I have absolute no idea how anything electric works, and i pray every time i plug anything into an outlet, I could get someone to help me with it, and I bet if i showed them what i want, it'd be x1000 easier for everyone involved.
I genuinely appreciate the thought that got put into the electrical stuff. I don't know if mitch is an electrician or just a guy trying stuff out, but regardless, the electrial seems very solid.
I don't have much else to say at this time, because my ideas work in my head, and your ideas work in real life. That's class.
Also, big thank you for saying the name of the brands and models for the windows and other stuff. It's very helpful for at least comparing the prices and trying to find something similar, if not the actual product.
nice build 👍 you could either lower the floor in the garage ... or maybe make a hidden space underneath the existing floor 😊 or eventually just make an adjustment to the floor area around the bikes to lower them enough to make them fit better 😊 anyway it's so cool build you did 👍
You guys did a great job with the space planning and decor. And yes, compared to some of the conversions, or especially some of the pre-built travel vans that can cost over $100,000 USD, that price is excellent!
That's a great van build guys - really like the lay-out you opted for and the solutions for the shower and toilet. :)
Thanks so much!
13:10 _overleg cupboards..._ Lovely van! Really spacious, airy, and based on the comments, curious as to what is up with the shower! The only thing I would have difficulty living with, is the toilet so out in the open. But of course that would immediately breech the open space and airiness of the van if you would build a separate toilet area but still, privacy and all...
Great build overall, well done!
well done and well presented. Thought your shower was a great idea. The "pee hole" would be my secret option, but I would have to have a bathroom. Thought the kitchen location was a great use of space, made the whole van seem a lot bigger.
Thank you, haha yes we understand not everyone would like a toilet in the middle of the living room but it works for us😂 thank you😊
An absolutely beautiful van!!! I’ve never seen a van that is decorated like this before!!! Wonderful plans and design!! 😀
Your kitchen / Shower build is amazing. I never seen a shower build like that in a van before. Most of the van builders just skip it because it's too hard so I guess they rather stink. Shrug. lol
Roadtrek vans are still the bomb- especially the older ones form the late 90's. Private toilet, enclosed shower, kitchen ventilation, tons of storage.
Really love the set up... Only issue I would have is no way to get in the cab without going outside
I do prefer a walk- through, but at same time I think having a bulkhead is a lot safer, plus easier to keep the light out when sleeping. I recently opted for an Anker Power Station, but my only option was to locate it between the driver and passenger seat, so now my walk-through has become an obstacle course, 😂😂
For me ( and my 7 year old daughter) this is by far the best build i have seen. The massive seating area is a games changer as most just have a little one man seat...new sub
I think you guys have done an absolutely amazing job on that van. You should both be proud of yourselves. Stay safe guys x
Thank you so much☺️
I have never seen this layout before. I have to say this is my favorite layout because it makes more sense and it seems to give you more floor room. Great job!
Cracking job, great detail with the cost too.
This is by far one of the best vans I have seen, we have just bought a boxer LWB to convert. You have given me some great ideas especially the fridge freezer storage
Hi guys, just came across your channel and have started binge watching and really enjoying😊 just wanted to say that your van looks amazing! Very professional looking you have done a fantastic job, well done, good luck for your future adventures and take care you jammy gits😊😊
Awesome! Thank you so much!
indeed lots of game changers ...only 3 months to build and for a reasonable price, to make all your ideas and vision come true is remarkable. the shower and pee pipe are brilliant. huge frig hidden away under the couch, amazing electrical set up in the garage . ive watched 100's of RV videos, with all that said, i'd have to say , your girlfriend is the best thing inside the van...
Love the van and it's a great total price for what you've ended up with. I think I'd prefer a walk-through design though (without a back wall in the cab), and I'd probably keep the shower rail permanently fixed to save setting it up each time, or use magnets instead of a rail. Great work for having no experience! 👏🏼
They did a video showing it only took 1 min 57 seconds to set up the shower, so I think it's worth not having the black rails on the white ceiling permanently. But I thought the same as you at first until I saw the minimal amount of time it took to set it up.
Really really fantastic build. Good job. The creative shower design is rad! I have definitely never seen anything like that. I'm one who just really likes to have a full size shower but in a small space like that, kudos! Thank you for sharing your wisdom with everyone.
I love when newbies proudly show off how their dining table converts to a bed, as if that was not already invented in 1968
Very nice van build, both layout and workmanship. I would add a way to get into the cab for possible need of a quick escape.
Van..? “Unique….” The “urinal”…? GROSS. (There’s no other description for that; just GROSS..). 😐😑
So what Manner do you use to dispose of your urine? Is it being separated from the feces and being dumped out by the gallon? Are you soaking it up with pea powder and then putting it into your local landfill? I would love to know which option is less gross as I'm building out a sprinter at the moment🎉 look forward to your insightful suggestions😮
Justjudy, I've done a lot of research and what they do is definitely the most efficient route. It's gotta get taken care of somehow. However having it go on the ground could be bad for the ground if done for a long time (look up Leave No Trace if curious). Maybe look up some solidifying gels. There's an older lady on here that said they're wonderful and easily go into a bin. I personally don't like the idea of dumping a tank of my own liquid urine so trashing solid urine is much better. 😂 But to each their own.
My question is, how are they going to clean the urinal... Do they spray normal water with soap afterwards down the tube?
@@Dimpled_211 go watch Oprah Winfrey in the movie Roots pull up her dress out in the field and wipe her butt with some leaves. Now I'm not sure if she was on the rag at the same time but why you would be turned off and make a big hairy deal especially considering the fact the way the anatomy works on a woman the urethra is above the vajayjay
@@Dimpled_211Obviously the layout of THEIR van would not serve you.
Beautifully done. I love the shower,location of the refrigerator, the desk set up with a proper chair, and the extra bed.❤
I love the floor plan, color scheme and shower. The van is unique, and functional. Great job. Safe travels!
What an ingenious shower set up!!!! Outstanding build, so functional and homey. ❤❤❤❤❤
I think you've done an absolutely stunning job - and done so really quickly and within an amazing budget. I think many of your components are really useful lessons for aspiring van builders (such as me). It's really useful to know that you are able to operate off-grid permanently with your electrical setup. I also like your heating system - it's great to know it works well for you. Thank you for your generosity in sharing ⭐
This is absolute genius! I have dreams of a van build, and if it happens, I definitely want to incorporate a lot of these ideas!
Love it! You should be able to easily add a sliding drawer under your garage where you raised the floor. For a little extra storage, maybe for tools. Or just a hidden place for valuables. Just an idea, love your home.
You should be very pleased with the way your van has turned out, really something special you done well.
Nice build-out!
Adding a pico/portable projector and a retractable boom/awning out either the back or side (both, if you set the angle right and use a portable projector to allow for projection distances). This would allow you to expand your living/bedroom areas and out the side, with extended poles and support, you can even offer a movie theater to any fellow campers or multipurpose a blackout curtain as the backdrop, to keep from bothering neighbors. A small factor 7.1 surround sound audio package can provide entertainment and can be fine tuned with an EQ or DSP receiver. A DVD/CD/MP3 player can provide audio input/output and can be added to the front cabin dashboard w/remote control, to simplify setup/utilization. As for output power - always go for more, double if you can, as that invertor might struggle if cooking on the electic griddle while jamming out on a podcast/youtube recording session/entertainment. Also, radiant piping of water under your floor, using minimal spacing, would allow for more water storage as well as the option of heating the floor. Just a thunk. Nicely done! Enjoy and perhaps add an ebike or two to provide alternative transportation/recreation/use of excess power. ;)