Couple Builds Their DREAM VAN... While Living on the Road.

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  • Опубликовано: 16 янв 2024
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Комментарии • 135

  • @JonWillis9
    @JonWillis9 4 месяца назад +28

    Props to the sheer amount of planning and effort you're expending. Like, you're thousands of miles from your home, in a (slightly) different country, found a place in Joshua Tree that is letting you do all of this in their backyard, tracked down a product that you also had sponsor the video, all while writing/editing/shooting this video. And here I am, having trouble keeping up with the dishes in my sink.

  • @baldweezy2362
    @baldweezy2362 4 месяца назад +21

    NEED MORE WEEKLY UPLOADS MORELY, even just to your little diy or simple little projects (5 min long even) are just so memorizing from your video editing to your creativity. Big fan of yours partner. Congrats on the marriage and love to see the progress on the channel. It’s extremely motivating 🤙🏼🤙🏼

  • @elizabethkert3924
    @elizabethkert3924 4 месяца назад +6

    I am related to Morley, but I can barely change a lightbulb :) Admire these two...their expertise and commitment! Results are beautiful and inspiring. Love these videos and the good humor, fun and dedication which jump off the page! Enjoy your travels and I look forward to seeing you in SF!

    • @MorleyKert
      @MorleyKert  4 месяца назад +2

      Thank you Aunt Elizabeth! Love you 😊

  • @droko9
    @droko9 4 месяца назад +16

    I'm kinda surprised you didn't fill the space behind the wall panels with more insulation

    • @BarfusWOW
      @BarfusWOW 4 месяца назад +1

      could just spray foam it later if he needed to.

    • @merlin_V2
      @merlin_V2 2 месяца назад

      I heard you have to be careful with Moisture. The Moisture will condense inside the insulation if it's cold outside.

  • @LithaMoonSong
    @LithaMoonSong 4 месяца назад +7

    Best colour choices of any van I have seen.

  • @SpencleyDesignCo
    @SpencleyDesignCo 4 месяца назад +1

    congrats on the awesome van brother! super interesting to watch all of this unfold!

  • @user-zm2yg2ic6n
    @user-zm2yg2ic6n 3 месяца назад

    Pelican. You’ve inspired my husband to get back into woodworking. He will retire soon and it will be a great hobby. He’s had a 40 year hiatus. Thank you.

  • @jackcomino15
    @jackcomino15 Месяц назад

    What a lovely couple, keep making your dreams come true 😇

  • @TotalBoat
    @TotalBoat 4 месяца назад +1

    Awesome work, friends!! It looks so beautiful!

  • @bentring333
    @bentring333 3 месяца назад

    You have the absolute best attitude. Love your vids. Great job.

  • @justpassingbyy
    @justpassingbyy 4 месяца назад

    I wasn't sure about that green but, in the end, it turned out gorgeous.

  • @mandycarlile2361
    @mandycarlile2361 4 месяца назад

    Proud of you guys. In case no one has said that. Also, if im going to live vicariously through you guys we will absolutely need an espresso machine.

  • @HappyLooter
    @HappyLooter 4 месяца назад

    Congratulations on putting up the walls!

  • @olgablonski7139
    @olgablonski7139 2 месяца назад

    Looks like you guys are having a great time and full filling your dreams. Love following your stories. ❤

  • @dcltdw
    @dcltdw 4 месяца назад +2

    yay, completion! The colors inside work so well together.

  • @AndrewSzeto
    @AndrewSzeto 4 месяца назад

    greaaaat stuff morley! what a build! was awaiting the ben cameo haha. stay safe in mexico! heading there in a few weeks myself!

  • @jimrosson6702
    @jimrosson6702 4 месяца назад +4

    Van is looking great you guys have done an amazing job.

  • @jordanedenboer2065
    @jordanedenboer2065 4 месяца назад +1

    Hi Eden and Morley!! The van looks so good. I hope you're both enjoying the warm weather (-20 here in your old home town).
    Lots of love!!
    Jordane

  • @crashkg
    @crashkg 4 месяца назад

    Welcome to LA. Hope you have a great time here.

  • @Ernzt8
    @Ernzt8 4 месяца назад

    It is really starting to look like something :) Let there be light!

  • @collie147
    @collie147 4 месяца назад

    Thats Shamrock Shake green. Great job whole project looks brilliant

  • @flyinyeti
    @flyinyeti 3 месяца назад

    That greeb cane out very rustic and farm like very nice

  • @s1ocky
    @s1ocky 4 месяца назад

    I thought i recognized that yard! I hope you had a great time with Jessy and Ben! The new places are fun, but its the people that really motivate me.

  • @senddhelpp9908
    @senddhelpp9908 4 месяца назад +1

    best van video so far! wish to see more videos focused on smaller in-depth things for the van like the solution for your cat. I think even an in-depth video on how u design your spice wrack would do well:) us lil crafters love u

  • @dean_duplantis
    @dean_duplantis 4 месяца назад

    You guys did so well!!! The van came together so well. Hope you have some great adventures

    • @MorleyKert
      @MorleyKert  4 месяца назад

      Thanks Dean! super happy with it.

  • @1944chevytruck
    @1944chevytruck 4 месяца назад +1

    Good job!

  • @JTWoodworks
    @JTWoodworks 4 месяца назад

    This looks so good!!! The plant shelf to act as trim is a great idea

  • @Snail641
    @Snail641 4 месяца назад

    Happy for you!

  • @steverileyretired
    @steverileyretired 4 месяца назад

    Well done both of you

  • @Someonewhoruns
    @Someonewhoruns 4 месяца назад

    Danggg this is the best video ive seen in a long time. there were no points where i wasnt engaged! Kudos to yall!

    • @MorleyKert
      @MorleyKert  4 месяца назад

      That’s awesome to hear! Thanks for watching 😊

  • @erikleorga
    @erikleorga 4 месяца назад

    Makes so much sense why Ram vans are so popular for camper van builds.

    • @MorleyKert
      @MorleyKert  4 месяца назад

      Yeah! Nice square body, wide for sleeping sideways, easy to build in.

  • @user-xs9yx7jl3n
    @user-xs9yx7jl3n 3 месяца назад

    Pelican! I'm pulling the plug and doing this. Thanks for sharing. Wish me luck, 55 solo female.

  • @christinavance1128
    @christinavance1128 4 месяца назад

    Life is a adventure enjoy it ❤

  • @SukruthSunamiGaming
    @SukruthSunamiGaming 4 месяца назад +1

    u guys living my dream!
    Lots of love to u guys for inspiring me and hope i'll build a van of my own soon❤

  • @AndrewSzeto
    @AndrewSzeto 4 месяца назад

    LET'S GOOOO! heck ya morley!

  • @Mark-EFMB-Combat-Medic
    @Mark-EFMB-Combat-Medic 4 месяца назад

    You and Eden are super cool. Thank you for sharing your adventures. (Subscribed)

  • @RobbieBoltman
    @RobbieBoltman 4 месяца назад +1

    Really inspiring, how you just went and did it! Really great stuff. Love watching the progress on the van. Greetings from South Africa!

  • @TheShoxter
    @TheShoxter 4 месяца назад

    What a journey! Been watching for years. So fun to see you two living your best life and breaking the mold of modern living. Congrats on the milestone of the van!

  • @Wendy-zl8kv
    @Wendy-zl8kv 4 месяца назад

    Y’all are amazing!! ❤

  • @davebauerart
    @davebauerart 4 месяца назад

    Looking good! The plants and lighting really make it a home.

  • @Earl3
    @Earl3 4 месяца назад

    Great job! The van looks awesome and cozy!

  • @themplar
    @themplar 4 месяца назад

    Wow!! that looks amazing! What a difference. love it.

  • @pamphlet3786
    @pamphlet3786 4 месяца назад

    Great video! I’m happy to see you two are enjoying the adventure. Watching the video, I wondered if it’s worth installing insulation behind the drywall for when you’ll need to return north

  • @nowboardingvlogs
    @nowboardingvlogs 4 месяца назад +1

    Wow, Morley!!!! It turned out awesome! I have enjoyed seeing the process and look forward to following your Van Life journey!

  • @kathymarshall220
    @kathymarshall220 4 месяца назад

    The van looks amazing! Clearly a labour of love ❤

  • @dereishus01
    @dereishus01 4 месяца назад

    You GUYS!!! It looks so good! Congrats. Love the green

  • @duke91027
    @duke91027 4 месяца назад

    Looks amazing

  • @AndrewSzeto
    @AndrewSzeto 4 месяца назад

    those joshua tree timelapses just hit different!

    • @MorleyKert
      @MorleyKert  4 месяца назад

      Something to be said for shooting under a huge blue sky!

  • @Missiesbeat
    @Missiesbeat 4 месяца назад

    You guys are living my dream as well... I wish you all the best life has to offer. May all your dreams come true

  • @deacon_deevers_design
    @deacon_deevers_design 4 месяца назад

    Good Job man the van looks so good!

  • @deviant6string
    @deviant6string 4 месяца назад

    The van looks great! I've been keeping up with your van story since I stumbled upon your channel recently. I first saw your woodworking videos and I loved them, but I've really enjoyed the van saga! You guys have done tremendous work, and I love watching your vids. Be safe in Cali

    • @MorleyKert
      @MorleyKert  4 месяца назад +1

      That's awesome to hear! Thanks for coming along for the ride :)

  • @shanepikelin
    @shanepikelin 4 месяца назад

    lol the leaking kettle at the end 😂
    Van looks good!
    I was surprised too they didn’t put insulation in the wall panels? Maybe later?
    Looking great.

    • @MorleyKert
      @MorleyKert  4 месяца назад

      Thanks! We have rigid insulation behind the wall panels as well as some havelock wool, put up in previous videos.

  • @MichaelSchlecht91
    @MichaelSchlecht91 4 месяца назад

    Heck yeah, love the color combinations. Great choices 👌🏻

  • @davidburris120
    @davidburris120 4 месяца назад

    I recommend adding a retractable awning for the passenger side.

    • @MorleyKert
      @MorleyKert  4 месяца назад

      That’s on the wish list!

  • @TheArtisanbard
    @TheArtisanbard 4 месяца назад

    Well done! Looks great

  • @JenkinsB
    @JenkinsB 4 месяца назад

    SO SICK DUDES!!! CONGRATS!!!

  • @markwenning2216
    @markwenning2216 4 месяца назад

    i love it! it looks great!

  • @cdavis23
    @cdavis23 4 месяца назад

    The shade of green matches my great grandmas house

  • @YouTubeJunkie
    @YouTubeJunkie 4 месяца назад

    So proud of you guys for taking on your dreams. Turned out great and look forward to seeing what comes next. Much love, stay positive. Peace

  • @caravanwullie7339
    @caravanwullie7339 3 месяца назад

    Pelican
    Great video guys
    Beautiful van

  • @letsseesomecomedy
    @letsseesomecomedy 4 месяца назад

    Well done you two.

  • @er6333
    @er6333 4 месяца назад

    OutStanding❣️💥

  • @spinyuk
    @spinyuk 4 месяца назад

    amazing vid :) so many idea i'm going to steal for my much lesser VW T5 day van project :)

  • @alothaiqi
    @alothaiqi 4 месяца назад

    the lady with you she deserve a huge gift after you finish your crazy adventure 😁

    • @MorleyKert
      @MorleyKert  4 месяца назад +2

      Buddy this was her idea 😂

    • @alothaiqi
      @alothaiqi 4 месяца назад

      @@MorleyKert then you deserve the gift 😂

  • @jeremyspecce
    @jeremyspecce 4 месяца назад

    I’m having a real hard time grasping with the idea that the “boom” sound means a new day, not that something bad happened, like I feel like it used to on all the shop videos. 😂

  • @MohdRizwan-dq5kq
    @MohdRizwan-dq5kq 4 месяца назад

    Beautifully Done

  • @marknthetrails7627
    @marknthetrails7627 4 месяца назад

    I have seen a sliding canopy/awning covered in solar It would double your power collection and double as shade...👍✌🖖🥃 as always (good job, peace, live long, and have a drink)

  • @jennaelizabeth3980
    @jennaelizabeth3980 4 месяца назад

    My goodness if you’re wondering what content the people want to see, it’s this!!! LOVE WATCHING!!!

  • @kenroythompson918
    @kenroythompson918 4 месяца назад

    One day I will make an attempt like this it’s gorgeous.

  • @brendanmcclelland3156
    @brendanmcclelland3156 4 месяца назад +3

    Looks awesome! I have a question about van life, can you pretty much just set up wherever you want to sleep at night? Or are there designated places to do so?

    • @MorleyKert
      @MorleyKert  4 месяца назад +2

      There are lots of places where you can camp for free for various reasons (BLM land, US national forests, Baja California), which is mainly what we’ve done. Paid for 2 campsites so far. We’ve found all of our spots through the app iOverlander or reading blog posts

  • @SketchSamp
    @SketchSamp 4 месяца назад

    lovely

  • @Unicbacen
    @Unicbacen 4 месяца назад

    amazing van

  • @myrnamontanez2089
    @myrnamontanez2089 4 месяца назад

    Great Team Work! The Van Came Out Really Nice, I Would love To do This, How Much did it $ to do This?

  • @jgoo4572
    @jgoo4572 4 месяца назад +2

    I question dry wall and spackle in a van? I thought there would be some paneling that is mor flexible for walls. Won’t it all fall apart after the first bumpy road?

    • @MorleyKert
      @MorleyKert  4 месяца назад +1

      They are plywood, not drywall. 1,000 miles later, hasn’t fallen apart yet!

    • @jgoo4572
      @jgoo4572 4 месяца назад +1

      @@MorleyKert lol, I swore
      I heard you say dry wall in the video! My mistake! Glad it’s all holding together.

  • @cathyhill6656
    @cathyhill6656 4 месяца назад

    I live on a Marina. These waterproofing chemicals have been found in the drinking water and other heavy adjacent areas. Basically the water is poisoness. I use bottled water for EVERYTHING. Heavey filter for house functions ( shower ect.).Filers can't really filter it.. but what else can I do.

  • @jeffwashburn36
    @jeffwashburn36 3 месяца назад

    very beautiful build. May I ask what material did you use for the walls?

  • @christie2999
    @christie2999 4 месяца назад

    How are you going to woodwork from your van?

  • @hackcrew42
    @hackcrew42 4 месяца назад

    Eden I absolutely love that cat hoodie. Where did you get it?

    • @MorleyKert
      @MorleyKert  4 месяца назад

      My mom got it for her in Paris, we’ve asked and she doesn’t remember exactly where!

  • @AaronGeller
    @AaronGeller 4 месяца назад

    Morley, have you considered user trim strip where the seams are? A lot of us van people did that to make things look more tidy

    • @MorleyKert
      @MorleyKert  4 месяца назад +1

      I don’t really mind the seams personally, so seems like extra work for no reason! Maybe if/when we choose to sell it.

    • @AaronGeller
      @AaronGeller 4 месяца назад

      @@MorleyKert so much of vanlife comes down to personal preference and if you like it, that’s all the reason you need 👌

  • @elijahgracekovalsky
    @elijahgracekovalsky 4 месяца назад

    Cheers from Belarus!;) I'd like to have such a van to grab my cats and hit the road))

  • @marshmalo1992
    @marshmalo1992 4 месяца назад

    Morely really wanted farmhouse to be a part of that paint name 🤣🤣

  • @Pentaprysm
    @Pentaprysm 4 месяца назад

    I say yes to the espresso machine

  • @Mitch3D
    @Mitch3D 4 месяца назад

    How is the bathroom and shower situation living out of a van like this? Do you always have to park near a public bathroom?

    • @MorleyKert
      @MorleyKert  4 месяца назад +1

      Not a problem! Public bathrooms, or dig a hole the ole' fashioned way.
      For showers, we've used Planet Fitness, friend's houses or the outdoor shower attachment we have for the sink

  • @dezd3111
    @dezd3111 4 месяца назад

    What’s the budget for everything ?!

  • @queeningod
    @queeningod 4 месяца назад

    Hey, just finding u guys, and Im a fan! Is the place in Joshua tree your friends or is it a place that people can rent and work on projects there?

  • @netposerx
    @netposerx 4 месяца назад

    How do you like the Starlink system? Been thinking about getting one but I will do the DIY 12V conversion. And I heard they are going to release a smaller version but not sure if the speeds will suffer or not. They say it can fit in a backpack but I'm skeptical as you need a power source for the dish. I don't see the point of a small dish if you need to also carry a heavy power source.

    • @MorleyKert
      @MorleyKert  4 месяца назад +1

      Starlink is honestly incredible. We’ve only had it for about a week but it does the job of getting us fast internet in the middle of nowhere. No complaints. Power draw is only about 50 watts on AC. We’re living in the future.

    • @netposerx
      @netposerx 4 месяца назад

      @@MorleyKert Good to hear this. I might pull the trigger and get the Gen 3 and test it out for 30 days. I did see a guy in a camper van create an external plug for the antenna so he could just plug in the cable and set out the antenna. Was kinda neat and would be better than dangling cables out of a door or window. So you are seeing about 4 to 6 amps of current when using Starlink?

  • @sabrinasp5325
    @sabrinasp5325 4 месяца назад

    What is the shower and toilet situation in your van?

    • @MorleyKert
      @MorleyKert  4 месяца назад

      No toilet, and the sink has an outdoor shower attachment. No regrets going toiletless!

  • @abhinavsa7
    @abhinavsa7 4 месяца назад

    It is possible to fix the starlink antenna to the roof? then that'll be easy

    • @MorleyKert
      @MorleyKert  4 месяца назад +1

      It's not really made for that, but I'm planning on affixing a storage box to the roof that can hold the starlink.

  • @MrLngboarder75
    @MrLngboarder75 4 месяца назад

    Any total boat recommendations to use on a live edge table?

    • @MorleyKert
      @MorleyKert  4 месяца назад

      For what use, specifically?

    • @MrLngboarder75
      @MrLngboarder75 4 месяца назад

      @@MorleyKert just to finish/seal when im all done with sanding it down.

    • @MorleyKert
      @MorleyKert  4 месяца назад

      @@MrLngboarder75 Halcyon is pretty great!

  • @BarfusWOW
    @BarfusWOW 4 месяца назад

    why don't you do that flat mount thing for the starlink antenna? i think you can do it yourself or buy a kit.

    • @MorleyKert
      @MorleyKert  4 месяца назад

      Could do! I'm gonna look into it.

    • @BarfusWOW
      @BarfusWOW 4 месяца назад

      @@MorleyKert then you could throw it on your roof and off you go, i think you can even use it on the move (don't quote me on that it might be a different option of service but there are people who do it)

  • @hannahpinson4361
    @hannahpinson4361 4 месяца назад

    Your van is absolutely gorgeous. It might not be done yet, but I am loving it.

  • @mcheddadi
    @mcheddadi 4 месяца назад

    did you see mike from modern builds? :)

  • @josephknowlton7246
    @josephknowlton7246 4 месяца назад

    Liked, shared and commented 🍻🗽🤴🏻 16:58

  • @diezmon
    @diezmon 4 месяца назад

    Did I miss it? No insulation?

    • @MorleyKert
      @MorleyKert  4 месяца назад +1

      We already installed rigid and wool insulation.

    • @diezmon
      @diezmon 4 месяца назад

      @@MorleyKert well, then it looks fantabulous :)

  • @cathyhill6656
    @cathyhill6656 4 месяца назад

    OMG..do you know how TOXIC and indestructible those waterproofing chemicals are. They never go away. Thanks😢

  • @TheMarqitoron
    @TheMarqitoron 4 месяца назад +1

    Did you put plants that release CO2 at night? I’d double check if you’re ventilation works at night, otherwise you’ll be breathing CO2 at night

  • @shreyansqt
    @shreyansqt 4 месяца назад

    first