I like the cleanliness. The storage areas are organized and detailed. No clutter whatsoever. I see so many of these videos and people show their storage areas and they fumble and stumble through everything to get to what they want to show. For me, though, I have no ability to do this. I'd end up paying someone to build it for me.

@SweetDreamsVanLife

4 күн бұрын

Thanks firebird, that means a LOT to us. I hate clutter as it makes me crazy. We're actually still working out the garage space to make it more functional. You might be surprised as to what you can build with basica tools. The great thing about building your own van is that you can change things if you want.

Geniuses thought of this layout and then executed flawlessly! I'm just amazed and inspired, thanks for sharing!

@SweetDreamsVanLife

4 күн бұрын

Ha ha! We're not geniuses but thank you. If you want to build a van like this, do it! YOLO

I am happy to see someone have a bathroom and actually use it. Enjoy yourselves.

Smoke detecter should be mounted up high in the area that it is monitoring since smoke rises. Nice build.

@SweetDreamsVanLife

4 күн бұрын

Thanks @ronnjerremy5976 this is a combo CO2 / smoke detector so I mounted it low, but maybe I'll put a separate one up high.

You have created a masterpiece in 3 months, blows.my mind 💙

@SweetDreamsVanLife

4 күн бұрын

thanks @dandewar4874 that means a lot to us

Great build. Just perfect.

@SweetDreamsVanLife

2 күн бұрын

@@JonBergman23 Thank you for the kind words…do you have a van?

What an amazing rig! You have thought of everything and made it not only functional but beautiful as well.

@SweetDreamsVanLife

4 күн бұрын

Thank you very much! That means a lot.

this is one of the best design I have seen among the mobile home setup. Aesthetically pleasant to look/live at and fundamental practical and well-thought pieces all over the vehicles.

@SweetDreamsVanLife

4 күн бұрын

Wow thanks for the great comment. That means a lot to us.

I’ve been following van builds for over 4 years and your van is in the top ten. The warmth and practicality makes it feel like home. The solid bathroom door was a great idea, very unusual. Kitchen table with window and nice seating works well. Overall grade A+.Thanks for showing it!

@SweetDreamsVanLife

4 күн бұрын

Hey Terry that means a lot to us, especially since you've been following so many builds. Do you have a vna too?

Love that shower

@SweetDreamsVanLife

2 күн бұрын

@@Legitmaryx3 thank you! It was important to us to have a fully functioning bathroom. Do you have a van?

You have the best van build I have ever seen! You put a lot of thought into it and it shows. ❤

@SweetDreamsVanLife

2 күн бұрын

@@lindajunglas8335 thank you! Your kind words mean a lot to us!

Dang she's gorgeous.

@reddyman6915

4 күн бұрын

Great legs 👍

Great job looks great.

Great build with high levels of funcionality!!

Luxury at it's best! Perfectly beautiful! safe travels!

Your supply list is amazing. After viewing a van build and admiring the contents, there usually isn’t a detailed inventory shopping list to refer to to find out the products used. Not only was it an attractive looking, well built and organized van but having this is the icing on the cake.

AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME!!!! GREAT BUILD!!! FOR A VAN ITS VERY ROOMY... GAVE ME TONS OF IDEAS TO BUILD OUT MY SONS 16' BOX TRUCK! THANK YOU FOR SHARING!!!

@SweetDreamsVanLife

4 күн бұрын

Thanks and we are happy to hear you got some ideas from it.

Wow very impressive

This van is lovely. Love the blue walls and the ceiling.

Functional and lovely. Outstanding work done.

So much space for everything! Great job!

Love the color of blue & the warm feeling in your van & how thoughtful & efficient your design is. Very impressive

@SweetDreamsVanLife

4 күн бұрын

Thanks marybeth. We spent about half the time building and the other half designing. Every inch counts when you're building a van. Do you have a van too?

Oh I ❤️ LOVE ❤ this van !

I need a Tommy

Yep agreed. Simply amazing! Great build!

Very fancy van, :)

Awesome! Has all you need!😊very cozy!

I really like your van. Thanks for the tour

Beautiful!

Nice build.

Beautiful build!

Really nice and you guys thought of everything.

@SweetDreamsVanLife

4 күн бұрын

Thank you Wanda for your kind words.

Gorgeous van.

Absolutely beautiful. Only dislike for me is the microwave on the floor, that would drive me crazy. Well done and thanks for sharing.

@SweetDreamsVanLife

4 күн бұрын

@jessiegirl4ever that's a great comment and I was torn as to where to mount it. If it's mounted high, it sticks out too far from the wall.

@jessiegirl4ever

3 күн бұрын

@@SweetDreamsVanLife you did an absolutely beautiful job. 😘👍🏻

Beautiful set up!

Looking forward to more videos!

Loved this Van! The color is awesome! Keeping on Vanning!

Awesome build! Love it!

Beautiful mobile home! 🤩👍🏻🌟🍀🌷💙

When this van is rockin', don't come knockin'!

Engineered to the nth degree.Excellent use of all spaces for every need fogs have a great dpace.Thsnjs for sharing

Love this build. Great design and colour choices. The bathroom/shower is very well designed and functional. Love the bed with the window. Great kitchen also.

@SweetDreamsVanLife

4 күн бұрын

@bonriver9420 thanks for the comments. Angie picked the colors. I was hesitant to go with blue but it sure turned out well. Do you have a van too?

@bonriver9420

3 күн бұрын

@@SweetDreamsVanLife No, I don't have a van but I love looking at all of the different van builds and how they fit everything needed into such a tiny space. I am retired and live in a small apartment and these builds give me so many ideas for small space storage, etc. Also, I can live vicariously through their travel videos, seeing places that I will never be able to go to.

Nice 👍🥂You have convinced me to consider building out a van. Well thought out. I especially like the electrical systems along with the large amount of solar 👍

Ah whaw, lot of great ideas ! Very inspiring! Thank you so much to share that here with all of us.

super design. Practical, and homey. well done. enjoy.

@SweetDreamsVanLife

20 сағат бұрын

Thank you very much Jay!

That’s an awesome build!

Lots of details. Thanks

well done!

amazing

A job on the building of that van greatjob explaining the details of it to.

Very beautiful build.... except for Microwave and frig on lower area.at 86 it would be hard for me. Enjoy your home 🎉🎉

Wonderful, well thought out design

Great built. Love it

Good job!

Nice van

Beautiful conversion. Pendent light…love it.

@SweetDreamsVanLife

4 күн бұрын

@bonnierodger7719 thanks for that comment and yes that light is a great find. We were not sure if it would work on 12v but it does. Here is a link: leonlite.com/products/leonlite-calvo-outdoor-pendant-patio-light-brass-yellow-2700k

Angie, *excellent job* with the van tour!💙

like the bathroom and dinette table

@SweetDreamsVanLife

4 күн бұрын

thank you @sashanealand8315, those are two of our favorite features as well. We love playing games or having dinner together at the table.

Awesome van love it .. not to mention the wife gave a great tour not to mention she has very pretty toes your a lucky man Tommy ❤❤❤

Your van is seriously goals of mine. I am a 72-year-old woman that come this October my rent is going to increase to where I’ll probably be priced out of my apartment. So I really have been watching videos and seeing other peoples fan build hoping that possibly something could work for me. Would you mind sharing How much the renovation and van cost and all the extras? It would give me an idea what I need to shoot for! Thank you for sharing your beautiful van!🫶

@SweetDreamsVanLife

4 күн бұрын

@debbiann2 thanks for your comment. The van was right at 50K (slightly used) and the build was about 30K, with about 1/3rd of that cost going into the electrical system. USD$ That said, you could start on a budget and add the more expensive items later.

Wow, makes my build look like a brownie scout picnic!😊

@SweetDreamsVanLife

4 күн бұрын

LOL. Thanks for your comments. Keep working at it. Take your time and you'll build something amazing.

Beautiful van also new subscriber

Beautiful van. I love the layout and all the details that went into designing it. I’d love to have one like it but it’s way beyond my husband’s and my skill set to build it. Lol

@SweetDreamsVanLife

4 күн бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. We love helping people build their vans so don't hesitate to ask questions!

Your carbon monoxide detector can be mounted at any height because carbon monoxide has a zero specific gravity. But your smoke detector needs to be within 12 inches of the ceiling because smoke rises. It should also be a photo electric type detector. By the time that smoke detector that you have mounted in its position on the floor,activates, you’ll be dead.

@SweetDreamsVanLife

4 күн бұрын

Thank you for the comment. I thought that carbon monoxide stayed lot. I will mount it up higher now!

Would love to see a video of both of you and the 2 dogs co-existing in that space! We have the PM 3500 159-EXT, currently an empty shell, and we're trying to find a floorplan that works for 2 adults and 2 dogs (ours are 25 and 35 lbs and we are similar in size to you guys). A big hurdle for me is the narrow hallway. And BTW, great job!

@SweetDreamsVanLife

4 күн бұрын

@jimi55 that is a great idea. Maybe we can do a video soon. Yes, a van is small, but the beauty of it is that you can park it in your driveway and just about anywhere. I had a 30' class A, then a 24' Class B, and now the 20' van is my fav.

Nice build. Only suggestion I have is to unplug toaster when not in use. It is a fire hazard if anything accidentally presses down the lever and engages the heating element, which randomly happened to me one day years ago. (Thankfully we were home and caught it in time, but barely.)

@SweetDreamsVanLife

4 күн бұрын

That's a great suggestion, and yes we do leave it unplugged.

Winnebago take note!

Nice design... at about 12:07 you show a mounted swiveling fan, but I don't see it on the links. Any chance you could add that?

@SweetDreamsVanLife

4 күн бұрын

Thanks! I have added that link to the description. :-)

This Ram ProMaster 3500 with the high roof, the 159" wheelbase & the extended body has to be a 2022 model year, since it still has the previous style front end with the newly updated dashboard & steering wheel.

Most people don't the correct fire extinguisher for different types of fires , h3r performance halguard clean agent fire extinguisher is best for electrical fires because it leaves no mess to clean up most people never heard of and buy cheap fire extinguisher this company company makes extinguisher for different types of fires 🔥

@SweetDreamsVanLife

4 күн бұрын

Thanks for that! I would love a link to buy if you have one. Great point.

You could add that the custom widow cover helps with insulation from the cold. The one thing I could see you adding to your rig is in the garage area had you designed it a bit different is a long roll out counter/workspace, that also opened for added storage. You have space there that’s not being taken advantage of. Did I miss your tool shed?

@SweetDreamsVanLife

4 күн бұрын

Great comment! I have a big toolbox that goes in that open space and the other half holds random items like our guitar amplifier and wires. I would love to add something more clever in that area but this works for us for now. Do you have a van?

Fantastic job! Well thought out and executed. I dont see your captain's chairs listed in your links in the decription. Can you please provide the info on those?

@SweetDreamsVanLife

4 күн бұрын

Yes! I just added them to the description.

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Absolutely incredible build out with custom personal touches. How tall is Tommy? ceiling height fits him just right! Thanks for Sharing and happy trails...

@SweetDreamsVanLife

4 күн бұрын

Thanks @espnmk , I'm 5'10" and the van is about 6'2" tall. I can stand comfortably and just barely in the shower.

Спасибо! Очень интересно и функционально! Один момент, очень мешают просматривать видео фотографии, наложенные на видео. Лучше было их отдельно вставить в видео, а не накладывать поверх

Ya’ll did a wonderful job on the van. I need to check and see if you recorded the build process? The bathroom closet is one of the nicest I have ever seen. Did he custom build the doors?

@SweetDreamsVanLife

4 күн бұрын

Yes we built everything from scratch. We didn't record the build process but check our "shorts" videos and you'll see a quick video that shows some of the build pics. kzread.infoIrmQTiYbMFQ

I love the central vac system. I found an electric suction, so can you tell me if you have a connector system or if it's where you can sweep into the suction out of the van? With a small space the suction, or power dust pan seemed great? Love your thoughts. You have the induction do you have a oven as well? I wonder about your security system? I am building now so ideas are crucial. I will have a partition for tomorrow control and noise reduction. Toilet should be tucked into wall on drawer slides. Great build!! Do you have temo control for your dog when you leave the dog??

I would want a large refrigerator. Microwave is way too low for me. Everything else is great!

Thank you and love it. Can you please reply with the elevator bed name or company name Thank you. Great video

@SweetDreamsVanLife

20 сағат бұрын

Hi Cheri, I'm not sure I understand your question, but this is not an elevator bed. It is stationary. Is that what you're asking?

Nice 👍 van 🚐

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Great van! Are you using the Promaster factory alternator and are you able to charge the batteries with the full 50A@24V that the victron DC/DC supports? Thx!

@SweetDreamsVanLife

4 күн бұрын

@StopLossLOL this is a great question. The buckboost is a beast but complicated to set up! I got criticized for buying it on Amazon but no one else had it in stock, and no dealer I've talked to has actually installed one. I asked questions about the buckboost directly to victron and the guys didn't know how to answer. lol. I had to figure out how to configure it myself. To answer your question, we have the 220amp alternator rather than the 180amp, so it is the beefed up version. We do get about 48amps @ 24v charging power. If you get one and need help with it, please reach out.

Perfect design.. Care to share what the build out cost was ?

@SweetDreamsVanLife

4 күн бұрын

Hi Steve, the van was right at 50K (slightly used) and the build was about 30K, with about 1/3rd of that cost going into the electrical system. USD$

Great build out! I know the van is a Ram but you provide the wheelbase? TY

@DVaccarelli1988

9 күн бұрын

It's the 159" wheelbase with the extended body.

@SweetDreamsVanLife

4 күн бұрын

Yup, that's right. If you get one, we suggest this RAM 3500 as it has the biggest weight capacity. We are about 700lbs under our limit.

Oops, forgot to mention total cost of the van & build. I‘d guess just materials and van 150,000. Money and time well invested! And the masterminds behind this build design should maybe start their own business. You could carbon-copy this model and really make tons of family‘s „Dreams Come True“

@SweetDreamsVanLife

20 сағат бұрын

Hi and thanks for your comment. The van was slightly used at 50K usd and we have about 30K into the build. You're correct, a custom van like this would be around 175K

I'm just watching this video and you say your smoke detector is down just above the floor,so does that mean the van has to fill up with smoke before the alarm goes off unless of course the fire starts on the floor.I'm not trying to be nasty at all I just really thought because hot air rises the van would have to fill with smoke .Please could you let me know how I'm wrong as I must have missed something.Thankyou I did enjoy the tour

@SweetDreamsVanLife

4 күн бұрын

this is a combo smoke detector / C02 detector. A C02 detector should be mounted low, as C02 fumes usually drop. I figure we can smell the smoke in such a small area, and we can't smell C02, so I mounted it low. Thanks for your comment!

Can you please provide the link for the retractable step? I don’t see it listed.

@SweetDreamsVanLife

4 күн бұрын

Yes! I've added that to the description.

Very nice build. Could you give an approximate cost of build and did you have any prior experience in building? Thank you

@SweetDreamsVanLife

4 күн бұрын

Hello @donnawalker5597 , The van was right at 50K (slightly used) and the build was about 30K, with about 1/3rd of that cost going into the electrical system. USD$ That said, you could start on a budget and add the more expensive items later. Custom build vans like this are usually twice this cost or more. This is my first van build but I have experience building other things.

@donnawalker5597

4 күн бұрын

​@SweetDreamsVanLife You sure did a fantastic job for your first build! I am a widow and not sure I could accomplish all that alone but sure is tempting! Thank you for the information

Hi. Can you please tell me where you purchased the retractable bathroom door?

@SweetDreamsVanLife

4 күн бұрын

Great question! I have added that to the description above. Are you building a shower in your van?

How Long is this van and how did you get the cooking burner to stick to the flip up table ?

@SweetDreamsVanLife

20 сағат бұрын

Hi Susan. The Ram 3500 is 19.75ft. Good question about the cook top. I siliconed it in! It can be removed if needed.

How well does your A/C work with your current solar setup?

@SweetDreamsVanLife

4 күн бұрын

Hi @JipseeGirl We have 750W of solar that produces about 500-600 in good sun (on average) that constantly charge the batteries. The AC uses about 400w in ECO mode, so if it's sunny out, the AC runs without even touching the battery.

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I didn’t hear how many gallons of water you have and where it is?

@SweetDreamsVanLife

4 күн бұрын

Hi and thanks for your comment. We have a 39gal freshwater tank and 4 gal hot water tank. They are located on the passenger side under the bed. All water is filtered through a carbon filter before it goes in the tank. Check our other videos and shorts for a better idea of the water setup. Do you have a van?

@user-ny2vg6lp3t

3 күн бұрын

@@SweetDreamsVanLife no I have a 39’ motorhome, but it would be convenient to have a smaller version. I love the home builds they are so unique and beautiful. Very custom. Love it!

My least favorites are the dogs and my most favorite is the woman. Just kidding.

couldnt watch, the racket in the back ground was terrible.. im sure your van is nice..

@SweetDreamsVanLife

4 күн бұрын

Hi @elaine. When we first started recording, a big baja boat decided to fire up and it sure was annoying. Give it another shot, as the boat goes away in a few minutes :-)

Beautiful !

Beautiful build!

Fantastic job! Well thought out and executed. I dont see your captain's chairs listed in your links in the decription. Can you please provide the info on those?

@SweetDreamsVanLife

4 күн бұрын

Thanks! I've added the links to the chair swivels in the description.