Really smart to rent and learn what you like! We sort of did that way back......rented a Promaster City (empty) and put a camp pad in it for a week in the Florida Keys. That was enough to confirm that we could do it. Just knew we wanted to stand up.

@JenandGuy

3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome that you did a test run. We would have rented more if we could have found vans but they have been so booked with covid.

Wonderful design with shower/toilet. And, a TV. LOVE a simple garage. LOVE it.

This awesome van could make me love camping! Thank for sharing this info.

@JenandGuy

3 жыл бұрын

It definitely takes camping to the next level!!

Aloha everyone. Have a good 👍 😊 day and stay safe 🙏..

@JenandGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Aloha!

GREAT Video. Smart choice to go on a Van instead of AirBnB👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Much more freedom, easy way to travel and the tour with that Gentleman was really cool. It shows, he knows the details and he sure works like a PRO. To his draw handles . . . look at IKEA, (called "BILLSBRO" handle) they sell those (very modern looking) for V E R Y little money. And look so amazing, exact same style. If i knew, that guy would come along, i'd go on a year trip with him. 🤣😂🤣😂 Nice Video and i hope you enjoy your trips 🚐🚐🚐 Won't make it to Bavaria 🏔🌲⛰ i'm sure, so sending regards to you from there now.

@JenandGuy

3 жыл бұрын

We are so excited about a van instead of relying on Airbnbs. Joe definitely knows his stuff and they have so many cool builds on their website. Thanks for watching and commenting :)

Nice , clean looking van design. 💖😊

Thank you for sharing your lives with us for new ideas and helping me to want to not just give up

@JenandGuy

3 жыл бұрын

So glad it’s helping. It can definitely feel like an overwhelming project.

Oh yes just love it.......

I love the waterfall countertop, gorgeous bathroom, storage, and clean-looking garage. Gorgeous!

@JenandGuy

3 жыл бұрын

They did such a great job on the details!

Beautiful conversion! Finished really nicely. I agree, I don't understand how anyone could live full time in a van and not have a dedicated shower/toilet. Thank you for asking the build cost. I find that most conversions run between $15-$25K just for materials and install so this sounds right. I like the faucet, nice and deep and can swivel outside easily. Bug screens aren't the most attractive but for the life of me I can't understand why so few choose not to install them? Not a fan of cabinet hard ware that protrudes into the walkway, catches clothes and knees! Cooktop is too close to the bed IMHO. I'd prefer a permanent semi wall that could keep oil splatters from getting on the sheets. Looks a little like a fire hazard too...Love watching TV in bed! Bravo on few windows, very stealthy! If only the Promaster had greater ground clearance and 4x4 option like the Sprinter. Great job on this build!!!

@JenandGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. We find it so helpful to see other builds to see what we would want to incorporate or do differently. This build gave us so many great ideas overall. We're on team bug screen too ;)

I’m choosing too so am grateful! I’m going to also add a woodstove:)

@JenandGuy

3 жыл бұрын

I saw one with a wood stove recently and it was so cozy!

Absolutely LOVE this set up guys!! An actual shower is something you just never see in the van builds. Killer job!!!

@JenandGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!! A shower/bathroom makes the van so much more comfortable 😊

Buen vídeo, enhorabuena y a disfrutar, saludos desde España.

@JenandGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Gracias!! 😊

We love your van build. Definitely would love ours built with the shower.

Have you seen Eamon & Bec's new build that they just finished? They have a fixed bed and an eating area, shower w/toilet. Large garage, lots of power & water, and a great kitchen. Have fun with your build!

@JenandGuy

3 жыл бұрын

It’s a really nice build!

U have a lovely van, ur lucky u live in the USA, UK is now in full lockdown. Stay safe

This is a very pretty and minimalist type of van build

@JenandGuy

3 жыл бұрын

We loved it too!

Awesome vdo

Great build! With our build, to save space and be able to fit a full bed, we placed furring strips directly against the van walls. So the walls were sectioned instead of being one flat wall. It’s a bit more work but saves a few valuable inches on each side.

@JenandGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Did you insulate the wall in that section? Do you feel a difference in temperature there? I would imagine that it’s no different than having a window and worth the extra space.

@danzbeard

2 жыл бұрын

@@JenandGuy yeah, we insulated and put cedar over it. Definitely regulates the temperature. Hahaha nowhere near how a window would feel.

Hey Jen & Guy that was a nice clean build. However those drawer pulls & the Propane cylinder in the drawer are not safe. Propane has to have a Sealed Box with a drain at the bottom to vent out any leaks. Good Luck with your build & make sure to conform to all the Safety Standards. to avoid expensive retrofits later on.

@JenandGuy

3 жыл бұрын

We are trying to incorporate an induction cooktop for our build.

Oh wow you are brave love your attitude loving my pets U totally get you.....

So beautiful 👌 ..Love the headboard 🤩..This is one of the best van conversions I have seen .The only thing I would change is the position of the cooker, it's too close to bed sheets...and add one more fan, or a skylight in the bedroom area..

@JenandGuy

3 жыл бұрын

The headboard is so pretty and the van is awesome!! I agree about your other comments too but I know that it works really well for the way they do things.

@Curiousever

3 жыл бұрын

Even in our motor home , we fashioned a plexiglass divider between the kitchen and bed. I can’t stand water or grease splashing on in the bed. The shower is amazing .

@JenandGuy

3 жыл бұрын

A divider is a great idea!

At 2:45 , that’s where I will shower most of the time., awesome 😎

@JenandGuy

3 жыл бұрын

We love that the faucet swings around to the outside too.

Great Vid! Our dream too.

@JenandGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

Beautiful well thought out build indeed! However I would get cabin fever without any windows in the build.

@JenandGuy

3 жыл бұрын

There is a big window in the sliding door. I personally like lots of light but I know so many people prefer this type of set up.

I like hot showers it’s probably going to be my biggest trade off on this 2 week trip.

I love the build. To install it in an old van that has a problem with the engine I would just bite the bullet and get a new one.

@JenandGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Go for it!

@johnwang9914

3 жыл бұрын

Or convert it to an electric van. There are companies that would do that for you. It would turn most of the engine space and the fuel tank into battery bays which you could tap for "hotel" services through a dc to dc converter and or an inverter.

A few thoughts. If you plan to put a propane tank inside the van it's imperative to have it in a fully sealed and vented space allowing any leakage to flow out the bottom on the area. Think long and hard about where you will spend most of your time. If you plan to stay in camp grounds all the time a small solar system will work fine however if you plan to boondock then you will run out of power quickly. Also on this subject, solar equipment under heavy loads will generate a lot of heat and therefor needs venting as well, i.e. think of your computer fan.

@JenandGuy

3 жыл бұрын

We definitely want to mostly boondock so we really appreciate your comment about the solar. We will definitely look into proper venting.

Have you ever heard of the thing that is referred to bump outs? They are these sort of 2,5 " squarish bubbles that are placed at the head and toe area that can give you up to 4 more inches. also I love the small slit windows that are placed at the perfect height above the head and feet! I thought that all of this talk about condensation was a bunch of malarkey but I recently experienced that it is true! Apparently leaving windows where all of the breathing takes place significantly reduces the condensation.... I experienced this to be true too!

@JenandGuy

3 жыл бұрын

We’ve seen the flares and they look really cool. We definitely agree about windows/fan near the bed to reduce condensation. Good to hear you had success with it.

You should look at Eamon and Becs last van. They have a couch convertible bed. Part of the bed stays a bed all day and part becomes a couch during the day. The van is now complete.

@JenandGuy

3 жыл бұрын

We love their new van. The bed set up is great.

Really nice garage..... Very clean. $5,000 shower....😱😨

@JenandGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Isn’t such a great garage!

The Van interior looks great, Jenifer.. Looks like so much fun and exciting and adventurous... All the best wishes . Regards, Sofie { fr insta} ☺️☺️

@JenandGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sofie! We love getting ideas from other people that build really cool vans.

Lovely build. Could have used flares maybe to get a bit more width room for the bed.

@JenandGuy

3 жыл бұрын

It has a little more than 6 feet this way but we’re definitely team big bed 😊

One suggestion, maybe relocate switches that are hidden behind the cook top

I'm with you sun in the am

@JenandGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Best way to wake up ☀️

One idea for a convertible bed is the Ikea Brimnes Daybed. Use the concept, but build with real wood for strength. This would not be a loft bed, however.

@JenandGuy

3 жыл бұрын

That is a great concept for an expandable bed.

I would have to have windows too!!

@JenandGuy

3 жыл бұрын

So nice with lots of light ☀️

Would you please so kind and name the manufactuer of the shower door

@JenandGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Nautilus

I hope that propane tank has an external cabinet vent

Beautiful build, but no table?

@JenandGuy

3 жыл бұрын

It’s really set up to be a van for luxurious camping. They take a table and chairs and even do most of their cooking outside.

It looks lovely but I wonder if the need for a shower took away room to just sit and work, sit and eat or even entertain when the weather turns nasty.

@JenandGuy

3 жыл бұрын

It's such a personal decision for everyone as to how they live and travel in the van. For us, it's a must have but we did 2 other van tours that you can watch of a similar sized vans without bathrooms and it definitely leaves a lot more space for other things. A convertible bed also adds a lot of extra space.

@oceandrew

3 жыл бұрын

@@JenandGuy Sorry if I gave the impression of criticizing the choice/need of a shower/toilet. I was really more taken aback by the lack of seating available to eat, work, play in the van when the weather forces one inside.

@JenandGuy

3 жыл бұрын

We didn’t think there was any criticism in your comment and love hearing what everyone thinks. Thanks for sharing you thoughts!

Just to clarify, this isn’t the extended version, it’s just the regular 159 wb?

@JenandGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Correct just the regular 159 wb

Hello .. R U an outfitter .. do U ddo Vanbuilds such as this ? Gret Build BTW

@JenandGuy

3 жыл бұрын

The people that built this van do van conversions for clients. You can find their contact info in the video description.

Why does nobody have some sort of vent above the cooker...not having a window ...

@JenandGuy

3 жыл бұрын

There’s actually a vent right above but it’s only visible in small parts of the video.

@janneal9156

3 жыл бұрын

@@JenandGuy oh sorry wasn't having a go didn't notice love the van....just thought of cooking splatter and steam.....enjoy ....regards from down Under. ....🍾🍷🍷🥂

Where was the toilet? Also where was the gray tanks?

@JenandGuy

3 жыл бұрын

The toilet was not in the van when we were there but I think it was a cassette and the grey water tank was under the van.

A drop down bathroom sink is a must 4me....can use the same plumbing as the shower. Don't like brushing my teeth in the kitchen sink.

@JenandGuy

3 жыл бұрын

I feel the same about the teeth brushing and face washing but hadn't even thought about a drop down bathroom sink. Thanks for the tip! Definitely going to look into it.

I thought propane tanks were supposed to be in an airtight compartment that vents outside? I think I seen that in another build video from someone.

@JenandGuy

3 жыл бұрын

I thought the same. They honestly make me nervous.

@chatteyj

3 жыл бұрын

They made me nervous initially as well but if you have a safety drop out vent through the floor and a gas alarm it makes them pretty safe. An airtight container isn't necessary. Its a good idea to get a professional to either install the propane system or check it over after.

@JenandGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment and definitely something to think about if it seems like we won't have enough power for an induction cooktop.

@garykoblitz4932

3 жыл бұрын

The switches behind the stove area would be inaccessible or dangerous to reach when the cooktop was operating. Moving them up or sideways would solve that.

check out faroutride and the vanuel if you are building

@JenandGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Will do. We are putting together our floor plan now so we are watching tons of videos 😊

No windows like mine... How do they like it without windows? Do you know?

@JenandGuy

2 жыл бұрын

They definitely like it like that 😊

@votesudanusa

2 жыл бұрын

@@JenandGuy I think I'll love it also

What are the dimensions of the shower ?

@JenandGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Not sure but the shower we built in our van is 24x32 and they seem the same.

May I ask what is the size of the shower LxW?

@JenandGuy

2 жыл бұрын

I think it was 24 x 32. That's what we installed into our build.

Curious how much is your van for sale and what did it cost?

@JenandGuy

3 жыл бұрын

As far as I know, their van is not for sale but it is available for rent. They shared the cost of the build in the video.

We also built our inside shower in our newly converted Ram Promaster. Using carbon core fiberglass and a steel dog crate pan :) kzread.info/dash/bejne/c4qVsdqAYpu7hag.html

How much does one of these go for?

@JenandGuy

3 жыл бұрын

It really depends on so many factors like the age of the van, the model, what you put into the build, etc... In the video, they give their cost for the build out but not the vehicle.

Wheres the 4x4 version?

@JenandGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Wish we could find one! 4x4 would be the best!

Did they say the material cost was $50K?

@JenandGuy

3 жыл бұрын

No they said $15K 😊

Did she say that the materials cost was $15,000 and that $5000 of that was for the shower?

oooh. no way. propane tank.

"Hot water heater...?" If the water is already hot, why the need to heat it? tsk, tsk lol

@JenandGuy

3 жыл бұрын

You got us!! 😂

@HangTran-kv4rx

3 жыл бұрын

Water is cold in the winter.

i think she said 5k just on the materials in the shower?? how?? just do the math, i don’t see it

@JenandGuy

3 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure. We don’t have access to her materials list.

@shirenen8807

3 жыл бұрын

She actually said 15,000.

@organican

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, spending $5k on the shower is nuts. I'd be ashamed to even admit that.

Why do people call the water 💦 heater a HOT water heater?

@JenandGuy

3 жыл бұрын

That’s what it’s called in California. 😊

@michellegaeb2291

3 жыл бұрын

@@JenandGuy what I mean is, if the water 💦 is already HOT, why would you need a water HEATER? So instead of it being called a hot water heater, it should be called a water heater.

Why not have bunk beds?such a waste of space with double.

@JenandGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Bunk beds would surely save space but as a married couple living in a van full time it would be kind of lonely.

@shannoncarver3170

3 жыл бұрын

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@shannoncarver3170

3 жыл бұрын

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Maybe you could rent one of the Travatos, they’ve got one with a Murphy bed and another with convertible beds. See this for comparisons: kzread.info/dash/bejne/l2ttk6upo8fOZsY.html

$ 60000 !!!!!!?