thank you so much!!! We put a LOT of thought into the design of every nook and cranny! We love how it turned out! Only regret is not doing heated floors 😝
Hahah yes it was very confusing for us as well when we first started looking at vans, so I became very familiar and used to describing exactly what it is bc it is a bit different than most others
I miss you two very much but am so excited for y’all! Lady Liberty is simply amazing! The work you both put into her shows and will definitely pay off through your adventures! Can’t wait to see where y’all take her next!! 🥳🤍
i’ve seen a gazillion of these van tours & this definitely takes the cake be it functionality, innovation or aesthetics ! plus points for the videography/editing too 😌
Thank you so so so much!!! We tried our absolute best to make sure we nailed functionality! Our only regret is not adding heated floors 🤪🤪 but seriously thank you for the bonus points on the edit! Wanted to make it fun and easy to watch!
This van is def my fave too, love the office and how the fridge is extra seating. Almost forgot the shower half-wall - brilliant. Love it guys nice job
hey... gr8 size van.. bit of a tight fit inside with all bells & whistles for my liking.. Overall weight would take tool on fuel tank I bet. happy roadtrips.
Thanks! Yea we had a lot of things to fit on the inside. Having the shower/bathroom was a must, but could free up a lot of space with some sort of collapsible shower and hide away toilet. She gets about 16-17mpg on the highway 😁
😁 wow! That means A LOT! Thank you so so much. We put so much time thought and effort into this build! Do you have build plans in your future? I see the van in your profile picture
@@JakeandHeather we converted our 144 sprinter with the help of a professional company that did the electrical, plumbing and most of the cabinets, but my husband is an industrial product designer specialized in ergonomic furniture so he came up with a few unique solutions for the bathroom, bed/dinette system and work station to potentially be beought to market but, while we can use the van, some things are still in prototype mode...
One of the best van builds I’ve seen w lots of great ideas. Do you ever wish you had a 4 wheel drive truck like a 3/4 ton or one ton full size Ford truck with a camper?
Yes, many times hahah. Especially bc I got rid of my 6.6 duramax to buy this van. The sprinters little 3.0 v6 diesel gets the job done but nothing like a truck is capable of. There are pros and cons to each. If you plan on spending more time on forest roads and crossing to the most epic spots available a truck and camper is the better way. But for full time living the convenience of a van is hard to beat
Thank you! We love the shower and bathroom! All the space under the bed is used for storage. 40 gallon water tank sits over one wheel well, and 800ah of lithium batteries over the other
Wow thank you! That’s a bold statement! So many great builds out there. Going to nerd out in the second video about all our systems and how they work for us 🥸
Thank you so much! Looks like you have some sort of rig yourself in your profile pic? Part 2 is out where we talk about all the systems that allow our van to function fully off-grid ruclips.net/video/WxlYakc-gNk/видео.html
Great build! Interesting to see the extended high roof fir the extra head space, bigger ceiling mounted cabinets I didn’t know about the remote propane tank turn off valve
Remote on/off propane switch has been great!! Yes the mega roof really opens the inside up and feels more like an RV than a van. Also gives great amounts of upper cabinet space
@@JakeandHeather did you consider maybe making the floor of the interior actually about a foot above the van floor - kind of like a false floor for storage? It would take away from the interior height though
Day 1 supporter 🙏🏻 It was truly amazing to see you build this van from your imagination. I love the edit and I can’t wait to watch your adventures. Goandlivefree!
You two were so creative in this build! We’re building out a cargo trailer conversion and are definitely going to model our bathroom after yours :) Also curious if you’d be willing to link the reading light/phone chargers and the fan!
May I ask what kind of seats do you have ? Are those custom? Maybe Scheelman German seats ? Their beautiful like your van . My rig is only 19 feet, that is a massive length!! Great build 🚎
Really awesome build! I didn't see a vapor barrier so be careful in humid conditions. Have seen all sorts of different kind of insulation creating mold. Especially during storing and also in cold conditions with snow. Anyways nice video 💪
Thank you!!!! We used havelock who’ll, which claims to be all natural and resistant to mold. Time will tell, but I’ve read vapor barriers are pretty hard to do properly in a all metal van with all its nooks and crannies. We have good ventilation so hopefully don’t run into any issues 🤘🏼🤙🏼
@@JakeandHeather Sounds awesome. I've seen others use the Airthings climate measurement units for indoor use. They notify your phone about current air quality and humidity and can be connected to most fans and such to automatically open and close. Only heard good things but haven't tried it. Though I do think it's worth a read, just to be on the safe side
Great video!! You have built a beautiful van. That storage chair idea is genius!! And I love the home office design. Did you get your seats custom fabricated? I love the tan colour. 😊 take care!!
Hey thanks you two!! We love the seat storage too. Fits SO much stuff. We found a local off facebook market place to reupholster the old crusty seats 🤪
Beautiful layout, but come on - you did not fully introduce us to your 2 pups ;-) Can you share your replacement engine experience and story, too? I am debating to buy an older Van like yours (well, maybe a little younger) and replace the engine right of the bat.
Hahaha yes you are right! We failed to formally introduce Zoey and Scout! Will make sure to in the next video. The engine replacement wasn’t too bad at all. Do you have a spare engine laying around?
800amp hrs isn't necessarily overkill. It all depends on your lifestyle. Some people just sleep in their van and spend the rest of their time outside, while others spend a lot of time inside... cooking, watching movies, listening to music, etc. In my opinion, there's no such thing as too much power because it gives you total freedom, so you never have to think about it at all.
Yes! That is our exact thought process behind it. Since we live in the van full time, it made more sense to be able to just forget about it completely, knowing we would have electricity we needed. It’s more relaxing to not stress wether the batteries are full or we need to find a sunny parking spot. That’s the great thing about this lifestyle. There is no right or wrong way to do it, and you can do it however you like!! Cheers 🤙🏼
Sorry this comment somehow slipped through the cracks! We were able to do the complete build for about $15k. Of course we did everything ourselves and found deals everywhere we could!
Beautiful van, Jake? seems a very good carpenter. I always wonder why van lifers have more spices than people who lives in van. Big plus for the backsplash.
Yes, that is a work in progress. I have some progress and general how-tos i'll be putting togther shortly. Filmed all the footage during the build. Thanks for the compliments as well 😁
I believe it came down to poor maintenance from previous owners. We were going up a very steep incline in upstate NY and spun a main bearing. Hard to say exactly why it happened, could of been oil starvation. These vans don't have an oil pressure sensor believe it or not
@@JakeandHeather yeah, I would've guessed poor maintenance too. Diesels have their reputation for being long-lasting for good reason, especially the pre-DEF models.
great story . we are working on our plans for our build . I hear thing about the wool insulation smelling . how has it been now you been now the build is finished
we used the Havlock wool and don't find that it smells at all. It was a little "farmy" smelling when installing, but it only smelled like that for a couple days after installing
i like how you have your van set up (van plan)... Was wondering do you have plans , parts list , and drawings available, if yes - may i get a copy? and if yes how can i contact you to me with out going public to the world to see?
Thank you so much! We haven't drawn up any official layout plans yet, but follow us on instagram and send us a DM, i'd be glad to help in anyway we can
Ya know now that you say that I don’t think I’ve ever heard the pots and pans rattle. I did line under the seat with carpet, and they all sit in there pretty snug. What we usually hear is the olive and coconut oil bottles clanging against each other in the upper cabinet. Need to come up with a solution for that. But that’s only when the road is very bumpy
@@JakeandHeather to stop your bottles from rattling against each other put hair ties or elastics around them. I can't take credit for that hack. Saw it on another vanlifer's channel. She was showing tiny fridge storage hacks.
Thank you! It is located in the rear of the van under the bed, where there is a cutout that allows it to vent upwards and out the sliding window near the bed. we always make sure to crack the window and turn on the vent fan before we use hot water for showers 🤙🏼👍🏼
we were just talking to a couple about how great it has been to have so much power. We can go almost two weeks with ZERO solar and ZERO driving. And thats running fridge 24/7. would absolutely do it again
@@carlzz08 went right to the source on alibaba express. spoke with about 6 different factories. got 800ah of lithium with bms and all kinds of fail safes for $4500 delivered to my front door
@@JakeandHeather yes actually! We’re slowly working through a build of our own. We’re not on RUclips but have a small Insta page @nyere_and_rosie if you want to connect!
ruclips.net/video/WxlYakc-gNk/видео.html Here it is! go into some more detail and the inner workings of what allows our van to function as a fully off-grid camper 😁
She certainly has come a long way!! So happy for you guys & your newfound freedom 💛 so in love w your water conserving shower too ✨ you have a new sub & loving support from some fellow van builders here Xx
The sheep skins are from Argentina!!!!! we brought them home after purchasing them on the side of a farm road! But the actual seats are marine grade vinyl 🤣
In the video, you called this Sprinter van a Mercedes-Benz, it's actually badged as a Freightliner. In a past video on this channel, you called it a Freightliner. The Freightliner version of the Sprinter van is being discontinued after the 2021 model year.
Correctomundo 👍🏼👍🏼🤙🏼 after touching every single part on this van mechanically and seeing a Mercedes logo on everything I find myself accidentally forgetting to mention that it’s “a freight liner” model. The grille and logo on steering wheel seem to be the only difference
Beautiful van but I feel like the half wall was unnecessary since u have a shower curtain I don’t understand the need of the wall which makes the walkway appear smaller
Stay tuned for part 2! Jake plans to nerd out on all of the systems he installed in the van that make this build feel so much like home!
Such a nice video. Your van design is excellent. It's nice to have the office far from the bed.
A tip: you can watch series on flixzone. Been using them for watching lots of of movies lately.
@Sergio Sergio Definitely, have been using Flixzone for since december myself =)
100% agree.
I have probably watched hundreds of van conversions. Hands-down that is the best darn shower build I have ever seen. Genius
🙏🏼🙏🏼 dang thank you so much!👍🏼🤙🏼
factory built trust me !!!!
X2 I confirm
WOW! I think this is my favorite build. Great use of space and the bath is awesome!
thank you so much!!! We put a LOT of thought into the design of every nook and cranny! We love how it turned out! Only regret is not doing heated floors 😝
So well thought out wow! The elbow space! 👌🏼
OBSESSED with your build! Leather cushions on point, very creative shower. Y'all absolutely crushed it!
Thank you two!!! We love how it all came together 🥰
0:41 I love and appreciate the precise explanation, not everyone is expert in van sizes :)
Hahah yes it was very confusing for us as well when we first started looking at vans, so I became very familiar and used to describing exactly what it is bc it is a bit different than most others
I love the large battery bank...I use a 2000 watt hairdryer for an hour at a time so I would need that amount of battery also.
oh man a full hour!! might be worth it to check out a dyson hair dryer. Heather has a LOT of hair and is able to completely dry hers in about 15mins
I miss you two very much but am so excited for y’all! Lady Liberty is simply amazing! The work you both put into her shows and will definitely pay off through your adventures! Can’t wait to see where y’all take her next!! 🥳🤍
Awwww thanks so much Sarah!!!
i’ve seen a gazillion of these van tours & this definitely takes the cake be it functionality, innovation or aesthetics ! plus points for the videography/editing too 😌
Thank you so so so much!!! We tried our absolute best to make sure we nailed functionality! Our only regret is not adding heated floors 🤪🤪 but seriously thank you for the bonus points on the edit! Wanted to make it fun and easy to watch!
I love your build
Thank you so much!!!!!
This van is def my fave too, love the office and how the fridge is extra seating. Almost forgot the shower half-wall - brilliant. Love it guys nice job
Such an awesome van tour video!! So excited to finally see it so up close!
Thank you guys 🙏🏼 What part of the world are you two on your travels right now?
You did a wonderful build. Great bath, kitchen and bedroom. Don't think I've seen any other build that come close to this.
Best Van I have seen on RUclips 😍😍😍
Watched 100+ TOURS
Wow that’s amazing!!! Thank you so so much😁🤘🏼🤙🏼
Clever builders, great design, beautiful mobile home, fantastic bathroom...Congratulations !!! 👌👫🐕🐕🚐💨
Thank you very much! That means the world to us! very much appreciate your kind remarks 😁
Love your van. Love the storage behind the seat behind the driver.
The half wall shower is a good idea :)
hey... gr8 size van.. bit of a tight fit inside with all bells & whistles for my liking.. Overall weight would take tool on fuel tank I bet. happy roadtrips.
Thanks! Yea we had a lot of things to fit on the inside. Having the shower/bathroom was a must, but could free up a lot of space with some sort of collapsible shower and hide away toilet. She gets about 16-17mpg on the highway 😁
I’ve seen a ton of these videos, and this is easily one of the best! No sense of overkill man, this build is perfect.
Thank you so much! That’s super nice of you. I put a lot of thought and hard work into this rig
I 've been watching lots of van tour videos and I think yours is the most functional one 👍
Oh thank you! Yeah everyone’s needs seem to be different, but this layout has been perfect for us 👌🏼
did she say clutch lol 😂 I’m low key here 4 it
hahahahah she did 🤣
Love that stove ! 3:05
And that shower curtain rod ! 8:42
Best van build ever.
Thank you so much!!! 🤗🤙🏼
I love all your ideas, especially the shower, the car contains every detail I dream about! You guys are amazing!
Thank you so much!! Lots of thought and effort went into every part of the build 😊
check out part 2 if you haven't already 😁 ruclips.net/video/WxlYakc-gNk/видео.html
Very nice home.
One of the best vans I have seen and I have watched thousands of van tours.Congratulations!
😁 wow! That means A LOT! Thank you so so much. We put so much time thought and effort into this build! Do you have build plans in your future? I see the van in your profile picture
@@JakeandHeather we converted our 144 sprinter with the help of a professional company that did the electrical, plumbing and most of the cabinets, but my husband is an industrial product designer specialized in ergonomic furniture so he came up with a few unique solutions for the bathroom, bed/dinette system and work station to potentially be beought to market but, while we can use the van, some things are still in prototype mode...
One of the best van builds, I love the shower, a nice design. Congrats on your beautiful home.
One of the best van builds I’ve seen w lots of great ideas.
Do you ever wish you had a 4 wheel drive truck like a 3/4 ton or one ton full size Ford truck with a camper?
Yes, many times hahah. Especially bc I got rid of my 6.6 duramax to buy this van. The sprinters little 3.0 v6 diesel gets the job done but nothing like a truck is capable of. There are pros and cons to each. If you plan on spending more time on forest roads and crossing to the most epic spots available a truck and camper is the better way. But for full time living the convenience of a van is hard to beat
Nice shower. Nice fridge.
Hey thank you very much! 🤘🏼
Gorgeous build. I cannot find a builder anywhere. 2 year waitlists are crazy for a build. Love the shower
Woah that’s crazy!! 2 year waitlist until they can get started?
Yes. I finally found one in Arizona that has availability. The others are booked out until 2022 February. Insane
Where in Connecticut ? I'd recommend the Long Island shore, or, some parks . . . north of New Haven. 😘
Wow, very nice! Thanks for the tour of your lovely home.
Thank you for the kind words!!! You’re very welcome!! 😄
Looking forward to part 2. Looks very well thought out...
All the best, and thanks for sharing!
M-
Thank you so much! Anything specific you want to see in next video? We are new to this RUclips thing😂
Part 2 is here! ruclips.net/video/WxlYakc-gNk/видео.html
That shower is so clever!
Thank you!! It has been super functional for us so far!
Great office/workout equipment storage. Really nice shower/toilet (more space and privacy than most vans I've seen). What about a basement/garage?
Thank you! We love the shower and bathroom! All the space under the bed is used for storage. 40 gallon water tank sits over one wheel well, and 800ah of lithium batteries over the other
Great use of space. love it!!!
Thank you so much! 😊
Love this van. Cool shower design!
Thank you!! It’s been very functional for us 👍🏼
Exelente the tour beatiful very good🙋♂️
Thank you!!!!
Such a thoughtful build. Love your energy!
thank you so much!!
Beautiful van build design! Lots of ideas! Thank you for sharing! 👍
Thank you so much!!
Congratulations guys, this is by far the best van I've seen so far. Waiting for the second part!
Wow thank you! That’s a bold statement! So many great builds out there. Going to nerd out in the second video about all our systems and how they work for us 🥸
Awesome job! Thought out very carefully and creative
Thank you very much! 😁😁 Spent many many hours sitting in the empty van wondering how exactly it was all going to come together 😝🤘🏼
Beautiful home and couple! Safe adventures to y’all 🌅🌎
Thank you so so much Debbie!!
one of the coolest van ive seen. love the design.
Excellent build build, clean straight lines. Cabinets close without gaps👍👍👍.
Good job on the van tour 👏
Definitely a thumbs up 👍
just subscribed
Thank you so much! Looks like you have some sort of rig yourself in your profile pic? Part 2 is out where we talk about all the systems that allow our van to function fully off-grid ruclips.net/video/WxlYakc-gNk/видео.html
It’s beautiful you guys are very talented. Good luck 🍀
Awww thank you so much!
Love it! Great build.
Beautiful
Thank you! Cheers!
Beautiful home
Great build! Interesting to see the extended high roof fir the extra head space, bigger ceiling mounted cabinets
I didn’t know about the remote propane tank turn off valve
Remote on/off propane switch has been great!! Yes the mega roof really opens the inside up and feels more like an RV than a van. Also gives great amounts of upper cabinet space
@@JakeandHeather did you consider maybe making the floor of the interior actually about a foot above the van floor - kind of like a false floor for storage? It would take away from the interior height though
@@zayvier69 no but that would of been very interesting! I like the way your mind works!
Love your van,very well made,great job,
Glad you like it! thank you so much! 😁🤙🏼
Love this van amazing build
wow! thank you so much!!!
Day 1 supporter 🙏🏻 It was truly amazing to see you build this van from your imagination. I love the edit and I can’t wait to watch your adventures. Goandlivefree!
Thanks dude!!🤙🏼🤙🏼 it has been incredibly awesome to see it come to life! ready to LIVE FREE!👍🏼 🇺🇸
Amazing campervan !!! Diferent anothers !!! Congratulations from Santander Spain
Thank you very much! How’s the weather in Spain this time of year?!
Great job. I’ve watched a lot of van conversions , yours is the best so far
Très belle vidéo 👍🤟phil from paris 🇨🇵🇨🇵🇨🇵🇨🇵
You two were so creative in this build! We’re building out a cargo trailer conversion and are definitely going to model our bathroom after yours :) Also curious if you’d be willing to link the reading light/phone chargers and the fan!
Very nice job guys! Look forward to part two!
Thank you Richard!!
its here! ruclips.net/video/WxlYakc-gNk/видео.html
May I ask what kind of seats do you have ? Are those custom? Maybe Scheelman German seats ? Their beautiful like your van . My rig is only 19 feet, that is a massive length!! Great build 🚎
Thank you! they are actually just the stock seats that we had reupholstered by someone locally we found on Facebook marketplace
any chance you can do a video on the items you own? Like how much you own of each item to fit in such a small place
Best van i have seen so far!
Wow thank you soo much! really does mean a lot, we put a lot of love and hard work into making this happen!
Really awesome build!
I didn't see a vapor barrier so be careful in humid conditions. Have seen all sorts of different kind of insulation creating mold. Especially during storing and also in cold conditions with snow.
Anyways nice video 💪
Thank you!!!! We used havelock who’ll, which claims to be all natural and resistant to mold. Time will tell, but I’ve read vapor barriers are pretty hard to do properly in a all metal van with all its nooks and crannies. We have good ventilation so hopefully don’t run into any issues 🤘🏼🤙🏼
@@JakeandHeather Sounds awesome. I've seen others use the Airthings climate measurement units for indoor use. They notify your phone about current air quality and humidity and can be connected to most fans and such to automatically open and close. Only heard good things but haven't tried it. Though I do think it's worth a read, just to be on the safe side
@@Tobiasxdful thank you, I’ll take some time to read up on them
That custom seat is like a Doraemon pocket.... before you know it he’d pull a scooter from there 😂👍
Hahahahah it’s like a magicians hat! Full of tricks 😎🥸🤪
Great video!! You have built a beautiful van. That storage chair idea is genius!! And I love the home office design. Did you get your seats custom fabricated? I love the tan colour. 😊 take care!!
Hey thanks you two!! We love the seat storage too. Fits SO much stuff. We found a local off facebook market place to reupholster the old crusty seats 🤪
Hey what's the brand of monitor mount? I love how adjustable it is compared to others I've seen!
its from Amazon and it's excellent! amzn.to/3u84x8g
@@JakeandHeather thank you!
Loved the video, keep up the amazing work.
Thank you!!!
Good job
Thank you!!!! 😁😁
Great job! I love the build and I enjoyed watching it come together!
Thanks Rob!!!
Beautiful layout, but come on - you did not fully introduce us to your 2 pups ;-)
Can you share your replacement engine experience and story, too? I am debating to buy an older Van like yours (well, maybe a little younger) and replace the engine right of the bat.
Hahaha yes you are right! We failed to formally introduce Zoey and Scout! Will make sure to in the next video.
The engine replacement wasn’t too bad at all. Do you have a spare engine laying around?
800amp hrs isn't necessarily overkill. It all depends on your lifestyle. Some people just sleep in their van and spend the rest of their time outside, while others spend a lot of time inside... cooking, watching movies, listening to music, etc. In my opinion, there's no such thing as too much power because it gives you total freedom, so you never have to think about it at all.
That is extremely well said!!
Yes! That is our exact thought process behind it. Since we live in the van full time, it made more sense to be able to just forget about it completely, knowing we would have electricity we needed. It’s more relaxing to not stress wether the batteries are full or we need to find a sunny parking spot. That’s the great thing about this lifestyle. There is no right or wrong way to do it, and you can do it however you like!! Cheers 🤙🏼
Awesome build guys! How much did the total build run you? I want to do the same thing, would love your build list if possible.
Sorry this comment somehow slipped through the cracks! We were able to do the complete build for about $15k. Of course we did everything ourselves and found deals everywhere we could!
Beautiful van, Jake? seems a very good carpenter. I always wonder why van lifers have more spices than people who lives in van.
Big plus for the backsplash.
I (Jake) learned as I went. But thanks to RUclips you can learn to do just about anything!! 😆
Also curious why that particular water mixer isn’t more popular with full-time van living?
Will you be uploading your build videos? Great job was very interested and could not find them...
Yes, that is a work in progress. I have some progress and general how-tos i'll be putting togther shortly. Filmed all the footage during the build. Thanks for the compliments as well 😁
@@JakeandHeather awesome and much appreciated..... Really appreciate what you have done.... 👍
Literally amazing! Best van buildout I've ever seen!!
Thank you so much!!!!!! 😍😍
they never built it , its a scam to sell it to other stupid people !!
@@smrangers22 lol wut!!!?
Great solutions. Well done. We have the same van as you, 2007 318 cdi. How did you manage to fix panels and ac on the fiberglass roof?
Thank you! I thru-bolted everything and supported it with wood backers. Are you in the process of building yours out now?
Now is done, but I think I'll get back to it soon. Some regrets.
Love the buildout and dad is hysterical! I’m hooked! #newly subscribed
hahaha good ole Raymundo! thank you so much!
Great build! Curious to know more about the issue that prompted an engine replacement? I'm considering a 2008, coincidentally in the Philly area, too.
I believe it came down to poor maintenance from previous owners. We were going up a very steep incline in upstate NY and spun a main bearing. Hard to say exactly why it happened, could of been oil starvation. These vans don't have an oil pressure sensor believe it or not
@@JakeandHeather yeah, I would've guessed poor maintenance too. Diesels have their reputation for being long-lasting for good reason, especially the pre-DEF models.
great story . we are working on our plans for our build . I hear thing about the wool insulation smelling . how has it been now you been now the build is finished
we used the Havlock wool and don't find that it smells at all. It was a little "farmy" smelling when installing, but it only smelled like that for a couple days after installing
hey can you tell me about the wool in the question
thank you so much can't wait to see your next video
i like how you have your van set up (van plan)... Was wondering do you have plans , parts list , and drawings available, if yes - may i get a copy? and if yes how can i contact you to me with out going public to the world to see?
Thank you so much! We haven't drawn up any official layout plans yet, but follow us on instagram and send us a DM, i'd be glad to help in anyway we can
Il trop top votre van.
Pour le four c'est quoi la marque et le modèle.
Wow bro! This is grad A 👌🏽
Ps found you via Twitter 😊
thank you! thats awesome 🤘🏼
Nice!
Thank you! Cheers!
That workspace is impressive. Do you have a link to the mount you use for that monitor?
Thank you! Yes we have that mount linked on our website www.goandlivefree.com/mobile-office-gadgets
good job
Thank you! Cheers!
Where did you find that monitor mount. I was looking for that for a long time. And how much solar panels do you have????
I love your custom seat! Genius. (Is it noisy when you drive on a bumpy road? Or do the cushions absorb the sound of the pots and pans?)
Ya know now that you say that I don’t think I’ve ever heard the pots and pans rattle. I did line under the seat with carpet, and they all sit in there pretty snug. What we usually hear is the olive and coconut oil bottles clanging against each other in the upper cabinet. Need to come up with a solution for that. But that’s only when the road is very bumpy
@@JakeandHeather to stop your bottles from rattling against each other put hair ties or elastics around them. I can't take credit for that hack. Saw it on another vanlifer's channel. She was showing tiny fridge storage hacks.
Well done on such a lovely build! I was thinking of doing the same idea with the tankless heater. Where is yours installed ?
Thank you! It is located in the rear of the van under the bed, where there is a cutout that allows it to vent upwards and out the sliding window near the bed. we always make sure to crack the window and turn on the vent fan before we use hot water for showers 🤙🏼👍🏼
@@JakeandHeather that’s great thanks. I was thinking of mounting mine near the shower unit and running a flu through the roof 😃
@@jondavey007 Even better! That was my original plan. After some more thought, I didn't think it was necessary (see part 2, I discuss why)
How’s the 800amp hours of lithium holding up? How long can you keep everything powered without ideal weather? Would you buy the same batteries again?
we were just talking to a couple about how great it has been to have so much power. We can go almost two weeks with ZERO solar and ZERO driving. And thats running fridge 24/7. would absolutely do it again
@@JakeandHeather that’s awesome! 2 weeks 🤯. What brand battery did you use?
@@carlzz08 went right to the source on alibaba express. spoke with about 6 different factories. got 800ah of lithium with bms and all kinds of fail safes for $4500 delivered to my front door
@@JakeandHeather oh wow! I was looking at Renogys batteries and 800ah would be over 6k!
Really nice build!
Thank you Rosie!! Any plans for a build of your own?
@@JakeandHeather yes actually! We’re slowly working through a build of our own. We’re not on RUclips but have a small Insta page @nyere_and_rosie if you want to connect!
I need part 2
ruclips.net/video/WxlYakc-gNk/видео.html Here it is! go into some more detail and the inner workings of what allows our van to function as a fully off-grid camper 😁
She certainly has come a long way!! So happy for you guys & your newfound freedom 💛 so in love w your water conserving shower too ✨ you have a new sub & loving support from some fellow van builders here Xx
awwhhhh thank you guys so much! WE ARE LOVING IT!!
Love the screen monitor arm. What brand is it?
it is actually an amazon basics lift arm 🤙🏼
beautiful van, that shower curtain rod is soo neat, did you buy that or make it yourself?
No it’s actually just an rv extending curtain rod! It’s so functional!! Thank you 🙏🏼
Drinking game: Take a shot every time you hear "actually".
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Yup
@@JakeandHeather don’t worry - you are not the only ones to use actually frequently. Beautiful van
No fucking joke.
Great design! How did you guys solve the heat of the oven against the fridge-freezer underneath?
What is the brand of your stove-oven cooker?
I placed a piece of firewall insulation under the stove. Haven’t had any issues , and the oven vents upward. The stove is a furrion 17”
Good vídeo!
Thank you! 👍🏼👍🏼🤙🏼
Greetings from Argentina, did you go to the south for that leather?
The sheep skins are from Argentina!!!!! we brought them home after purchasing them on the side of a farm road! But the actual seats are marine grade vinyl 🤣
@@JakeandHeather genial! (Cool!)
In the video, you called this Sprinter van a Mercedes-Benz, it's actually badged as a Freightliner. In a past video on this channel, you called it a Freightliner. The Freightliner version of the Sprinter van is being discontinued after the 2021 model year.
Correctomundo 👍🏼👍🏼🤙🏼 after touching every single part on this van mechanically and seeing a Mercedes logo on everything I find myself accidentally forgetting to mention that it’s “a freight liner” model. The grille and logo on steering wheel seem to be the only difference
Beautiful van but I feel like the half wall was unnecessary since u have a shower curtain I don’t understand the need of the wall which makes the walkway appear smaller