Full Van Conversion Explained Start to Finish / Sophisticated DIY

This video is a breakdown explanation about the thought process behind this van conversion, and how we decided to build out our dream tiny home. We documented the entire project from start to finish, and each episode can be found on this channel! Our budget was $25K ($13K of which we spent on the empty cargo van)
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  • @barbwire8280
    @barbwire82809 ай бұрын

    Wow, just wow. How smart you both are and what a workshop you have. Have so much fun in future travels....Just a bit jealous ! Be well

  • @linusnanor1531
    @linusnanor15319 ай бұрын

    I wish I was just discovering your channel. I found you during midsemester exams and I just couldn't stop watching the series to study. I finished it all within a week, just before my last paper.😂 Now that I've completed I wish I had the patience to wait to come home and watch it. But I'll rewatch it all.

  • @bobscat-wj4ub

    @bobscat-wj4ub

    6 күн бұрын

    i thought Amy Winehouse died?

  • @mathiasschmid1884
    @mathiasschmid188422 күн бұрын

    Very nice Build, i would like to see more about your Solar Frame Lift

  • @Qurrixx
    @Qurrixx3 ай бұрын

    I'm planning to convert a Ducato myself this year and your videos are by far the best I found. Not only you know a lot about this and explain the rationale, but you also show it in a fun way. Thanks!

  • @ladiandmargaret
    @ladiandmargaret9 ай бұрын

    If you enjoyed this video, don't forget to share it with someone else! VAN TOUR: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eX-rlcGnos2yabg.html Full timelapse video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/oaps1NZ9n9qTj7Q.html

  • @sus-guy

    @sus-guy

    9 ай бұрын

    🇨🇿?

  • @Ladybugthongs

    @Ladybugthongs

    8 ай бұрын

    Wonderful van conversion! What material did you use for the water tank?

  • @Jtrekvulcan66
    @Jtrekvulcan669 ай бұрын

    Great job. Practical, Secure, Accesible, easily maintained.

  • @boysrus61
    @boysrus619 ай бұрын

    It looks wonderful. You two have great problem solving thinking minds!

  • @osmannurig
    @osmannurig9 ай бұрын

    Ihr habt super Arbeit geleistet. Die Auswahl der Materialien und der Farben sind euch sehr gut gelungen. Ihr habt Geschmack. Allein euer 3D Drucker hat zu eurem Projekt sehr viel beigetragen. Die Umsetzung eurer Planungen ist penibel, genau und sauber umgesetzt worden. Das technische Equipment lässt keine Wünsche offen. Du kannst auf deine handwerkliche Leistung stolz sein. Ich wünsche ich allezeit gute Fahrt.

  • @TeamSEEK
    @TeamSEEK9 ай бұрын

    理想を実現できる技術力があるというのはうらやましいです。 素晴らしい動画の共有をありがとうございます。実は何度も見直して見てます。

  • @Fixajo
    @Fixajo9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the short summary! I hope to see even more in-dept about the unique features of this over-engineered to perfection tiny van!

  • @JamesRailProductions.

    @JamesRailProductions.

    9 ай бұрын

    The whole build is episodes on their page

  • @a.w.thompson4001

    @a.w.thompson4001

    9 ай бұрын

    There is a wealth of knowledge waiting for you in the build videos. 👍👍

  • @garylee7729
    @garylee77299 ай бұрын

    Very very interesting video! It's not often at all that I watch a whole video but this was so interesting I was transfixed for the whole 30 minutes. Probably the best one I've ever seen. Thank you.

  • @denisecafferky2248
    @denisecafferky22489 ай бұрын

    Love your ingenuity and attention to detail

  • @a.w.thompson4001

    @a.w.thompson4001

    9 ай бұрын

    The level of detail in the design and in the build videos is mind-blowing!

  • @napoleonadvanture
    @napoleonadvanture9 ай бұрын

    Love to see how you build your van - all the ideas, solutions you created. Great job - greets from Switzerland

  • @Atek
    @Atek9 ай бұрын

    i love this couple xD keep doing this .... huges from Portugal !!

  • @pavelmuller2095
    @pavelmuller20959 ай бұрын

    The best self-build van out there! ❤

  • @Love500
    @Love500Ай бұрын

    Wow, you really did think of everything. You have some amazing skills there. What a great life. Beautiful build. New subscriber now. Look forward to watching your journey. thank you for sharing.

  • @philhounam523
    @philhounam5239 ай бұрын

    FANTASTIC! A very enjoyable watch, I’ve only just discovered your channel. It’s so pleasing to see people doing a really professional job.

  • @akinnon2000
    @akinnon20006 ай бұрын

    Thanks man. This channel really got me going, im built 3 e-bikes, loved it so much i decided to learn electromecanic in school. Thanks for sharing your enthusiasm.

  • @jancko995
    @jancko9959 ай бұрын

    I am so jealous of your working skills. I have a 3d printer, know cad, but I have no knowledge of welding, plumbing and electrical

  • @SCKoehne
    @SCKoehne9 ай бұрын

    Wow 🤩, amazing build 😳 ! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @Dippemesss
    @DippemesssАй бұрын

    Best video ever seen about camper van build

  • @lan.o
    @lan.o9 ай бұрын

    Really impressive build guys!

  • @dannywilson5852
    @dannywilson58529 ай бұрын

    Great conversion!!! looks Awesome!!!

  • @djohnson2362
    @djohnson23629 ай бұрын

    Love watching you guys

  • @paul9532
    @paul95329 ай бұрын

    Great compilation of a wonderfully skilled build. Awesome skills learned and very well executed! I love the use of different insulation for different purposes. To save some money, I would think where applying k-flex, you wouldn’t need sound deadening, because k-flex also does that. ❤

  • @moonbackside
    @moonbackside7 ай бұрын

    Best Van building Video I ever saw...❤

  • @johncooke1386
    @johncooke1386Ай бұрын

    Very nice van. Using fabric is a great idea. Your workmanship is first class. Great job. John from Cape Cod

  • @Beluga17
    @Beluga179 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much for this video... I need a step by step guide and this suits me. Cheers from Most, CZE.

  • @Peoplestariff
    @Peoplestariff9 ай бұрын

    This is SO inspirational:) thank you

  • @jayanator
    @jayanator9 ай бұрын

    Trying to fit in a double bed with two singles underneath at the back, also leaving room for a garage space is proving difficult.

  • @joeblow1942
    @joeblow19429 ай бұрын

    Don’t fabric covered walls accumulate dust though?

  • @GelBengu

    @GelBengu

    9 ай бұрын

    And moisture too 😮

  • @AM-pq1rq
    @AM-pq1rq9 ай бұрын

    @4:56 did you consider a double layer of solar panels to extend for the same weight? Like, maybe 2 layers of flexible solar on an extendable frame that becomes an awning?

  • @kellysymms6710
    @kellysymms67109 ай бұрын

    Great job

  • @l.s.tukbigbud7715
    @l.s.tukbigbud77159 ай бұрын

    THAT'S NOT A CAMPER VAN... THAT'S THE INSIDE OF A P.C TOWER.... AWESOME BUILD....🤙✌👍

  • @panozioz8336
    @panozioz83365 ай бұрын

    you are two f geniuses. amazing build. enjoy it to the last.

  • @Buildsomestuffs
    @BuildsomestuffsАй бұрын

    Very informative and entertaining video! I build houses and I admire your van building skills! Love from England

  • @juliemac5604
    @juliemac56049 ай бұрын

    You guys are amazing.

  • @matejkuka797
    @matejkuka7978 ай бұрын

    Hustý:) ať se Vam daří 🎉

  • @SullesMamma
    @SullesMamma7 ай бұрын

    Thank u so much!

  • @You_Can_Do_If
    @You_Can_Do_If8 ай бұрын

    Very cool video.

  • @paddi9543
    @paddi95436 ай бұрын

    Master.......work 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @LisianeWinkler
    @LisianeWinkler26 күн бұрын

    Speechless. Thanks for sharing. One question though, why having the bikes inside and not with a support on the outside?

  • @stripes4u
    @stripes4u8 ай бұрын

    Beautiful !! Where did you get your roof-windows from?

  • @jandevlieger0
    @jandevlieger09 ай бұрын

    Great job .. what is the final weight empty???

  • @ibrazier
    @ibrazier5 ай бұрын

    Love this build and 100% diesel heaters!!!

  • @Adam_Gray
    @Adam_Gray9 ай бұрын

    Perfectly designed, crafted and implemented with the end-user in mind, that, being yourselves. 3D printing your own themed holders, switch housings, etcetera really adds to the overall visual aesthetics that makes your van truly "one of a kind" . Seeing your skillset being put to full use reminds me of a quote from Arthur Fletcher - "A mind is a terrible thing to waste". I am now following along to see where this journey takes you. 👑🚐💚

  • @paulmount9810
    @paulmount98106 ай бұрын

    Merry Christmas

  • @yasardemir6046
    @yasardemir60469 ай бұрын

    Woow I love it ❤

  • @Lulipu
    @Lulipu5 ай бұрын

    You have so clear words (14:40) I thougth about it to just for fun xD

  • @Sathirel2
    @Sathirel29 ай бұрын

    This is such a good video. Thank tou for this!!! How do you make shelves hold on the van wall? Did you screw wood in the frame?

  • @chewchew74
    @chewchew7418 күн бұрын

    Spray foam installation would be the best way to trap yourself from outside but it has to be given enough time to cure, otherwise you might face very hazard health issue. There are so many cases in law suit against foam installer in many homes. Give it a enough time to cure !!!

  • @anthonysuarez7416
    @anthonysuarez74169 ай бұрын

    Dope!

  • @Ludmila.Loutocka
    @Ludmila.Loutocka9 ай бұрын

    Supernice! What products would you recommend please for the rust treatment and as a base coat for the underbody here in Czech Republic? I was thinking about Perdix 220 as rust treatment, but I don't know what basecoat to use...Thanks for the reply!

  • @mainh
    @mainh9 ай бұрын

    Watching in Korea It's great

  • @hectorblogsviajero1623
    @hectorblogsviajero16237 ай бұрын

    Genial 👍😃👌 quiero una

  • @dmytroarabadzhy9280
    @dmytroarabadzhy92809 ай бұрын

    Hello, everything was done very well and professionally. Please tell me what program you used for planning

  • @jimbossimrigs7961
    @jimbossimrigs79619 ай бұрын

    Great video Ladi, what 3D Cad software do you use for your designs?

  • @brucemontgomery8136
    @brucemontgomery81369 ай бұрын

    ladi any reason foam insulation couldn’t be blown onto the bottom of a coach , obviously protecting the mechanical elements? ty

  • @MarkStoks

    @MarkStoks

    9 ай бұрын

    You mean the underside of the van floor? I also always wonder why this is not done. It will also protect and insulate the water tanks.

  • @brucemontgomery8136

    @brucemontgomery8136

    9 ай бұрын

    @@MarkStoks yes the chassis from below avoiding the greater parts of the mechanicals( exhausts/ engine, drive train) i’d foam the black & gray tanks wrap the exposed water lines ( if any) in a thermostatic electric tape, etc why not?

  • @viniciussoares6950
    @viniciussoares69508 ай бұрын

    what softwares did you used to planing the space, laiout and everiting? sorry my inglish.

  • @trsiel8953
    @trsiel89539 ай бұрын

    Hello! What do you think about the layout of the Globe Traveler Explorer 2X and 2XS? I really like this layout, except that the bed is only 123cm width, and will be happy to know your opinion.

  • @jvenema86
    @jvenema868 ай бұрын

    so wonderful beautiful video my best friends

  • @quicks4070
    @quicks40707 ай бұрын

    Hi, where can I buy this Thunderbolt system ?? Can't find it anywhere !

  • @ThriveTools_Eden
    @ThriveTools_Eden5 ай бұрын

    Which vents do you guys recommend? Would love if you could send me a link 🙏🏾

  • @Dikz.70769
    @Dikz.707698 ай бұрын

    Done follow your KZread channel dude 😅 enjoy your day and activities ok 👌 take care have fun dude 😎

  • @californiakayaker
    @californiakayaker6 ай бұрын

    Interesting, as I noticed your using 72 cell panels. are they in series or two banks.

  • @Tanguero
    @Tanguero2 ай бұрын

    I'm curious. If you were to do this type of conversion for sale to a third party, how much would you charge on top of the budget you mention in your Show Notes?

  • @mattca353
    @mattca3537 ай бұрын

    Truly impressed. By the way, you could save a TON of space from the ebikes by learning to ride electric unicycles. Its challenging at first, but absolutely nothing beat the size/range they provide. Plus, they are a ton of fun. Only drawback is that its a "gear up, all the time" thing, but you seem to be safety conscious already 😊.

  • @ladiandmargaret

    @ladiandmargaret

    7 ай бұрын

    I had a unicycle few years back and I absolutely loved it! 5 points of contact on a bike is much safer and allows more aggressive riding.

  • @mattca353

    @mattca353

    7 ай бұрын

    @@ladiandmargaret yeah, ripping at 70kmh+ on a EUC is a bit more challenging than on 2 wheels 😁

  • @ladiandmargaret

    @ladiandmargaret

    7 ай бұрын

    It is, more dangerous in other words :) Less practical for bringing cargo like groceries when we park off grid. I always had this concept in mind of keeping one EUC in the trunk of our small car where I can’t fit ebike. Super cool for quick transport within a city.

  • @AM-pq1rq
    @AM-pq1rq9 ай бұрын

    @10:05 I believe a reflective silver layer has no use if there is no air space in front of it?

  • @Haleysjeep
    @Haleysjeep7 ай бұрын

    Curious whether the roof panels you used warped. Perhaps a follow up video on how well everything held up and if you would do anything different.

  • @ladiandmargaret

    @ladiandmargaret

    7 ай бұрын

    It’s all good so far. We built it slowly and carefully so nothing major we would change.

  • @Eseronbasi
    @Eseronbasi8 ай бұрын

    hello how much did you spend

  • @orificium
    @orificium9 ай бұрын

    what brand induction cooktop is that? can it be purchased in the US?

  • @Zariem
    @Zariem7 ай бұрын

    How do you do it with the e-bikes, since they're very fast. Do you need a motorbike license for them? Do they not need number plates? I know that in the country I grew up in, if you got an e-bike that could do 80kph or more, it needed a number plate just like any other car or motorbike, so I was wondering if that applied to yours too!

  • @MarcelEling
    @MarcelEling9 ай бұрын

    A palace on wheels🎉

  • @1397tm
    @1397tm4 ай бұрын

    where to buy the fuse holder?

  • @Royal.Gypsys
    @Royal.Gypsys8 ай бұрын

    I live in the US and have difficulty to find k-flex insulation, my question, what product would be similar to that?

  • @danfikacek4800
    @danfikacek48007 ай бұрын

    Ja jsem jel kovářskou barvou pulku auta válečem 😂😂 Dobra prace 😊

  • @user-ul9zu3qz5v
    @user-ul9zu3qz5v9 ай бұрын

    Am from india am really like it videos

  • @randomdamian
    @randomdamian9 ай бұрын

    Where did you get the 3D models of the van? I can't find it :(

  • @a.w.thompson4001

    @a.w.thompson4001

    9 ай бұрын

    They made many things themselves, showed video of themselves in a 3-D digital model, and described the process in an early video in the series. Digital plans for sale on their website.

  • @PaulMartin-fu5qg
    @PaulMartin-fu5qgАй бұрын

    You are very skilled but how do you have a professional fabrication workshop, what do you do for work? Also what wheelbase and height is the van.

  • @de_centersmoeltjes5341
    @de_centersmoeltjes534110 күн бұрын

    My dream is to make a camper van but how much work is it really and how much will it cost ?

  • @DRIVEFROMHOME4K
    @DRIVEFROMHOME4K2 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @randomdamian
    @randomdamian9 ай бұрын

    I need to share some knowledge, the white glue you're using to glue the fabric to the wooden panels is actually bad, like the glue is very bad. There is better glue for it, how do I know? Our family owns a car upholstery and we make luxury car interiors and also repairs. This glue will loose it's power once it gets lil too humid inside the van.

  • @ladiandmargaret

    @ladiandmargaret

    9 ай бұрын

    Can you share the name and type?

  • @Albert_206

    @Albert_206

    9 ай бұрын

    @@ladiandmargaret 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Neoprene High Performance Contact Adhesive EC-1357 might be an option. Can be sprayed, rolled and brushed. Cheers, Albert

  • @ludviglyberth257
    @ludviglyberth2579 ай бұрын

    Filosof and prof😅😊👌

  • @painmaker1667
    @painmaker16675 ай бұрын

    How much has this truck cost you so far, my friend?

  • @Marsh1983
    @Marsh19832 ай бұрын

    What is the exact make/model of this van please?

  • @frankstocker5475
    @frankstocker54759 ай бұрын

    Empty Van, two bikes, big tent, credit card, Airbnb. KISS

  • @jandevlieger0
    @jandevlieger09 ай бұрын

    I ve Build 2 Vans , and really wonder if you guys are able to stay under 3,5 ton .. kinda important point to mention in instruction video not to get into troubles .. which I had the first time .. I love the build don t get me wrong Its super inspiring .. but is it possible under 3,5 ton and safe ??… 😊

  • @jandevlieger0

    @jandevlieger0

    8 ай бұрын

    Since no response I guess you guys are overweight 😅 if not would be good to know would love to be wrong and copy you guys

  • @torikipitt750

    @torikipitt750

    6 ай бұрын

    its all plastic brother, no wood@@jandevlieger0

  • @ingwithaz6860
    @ingwithaz68609 ай бұрын

    How much did it all cost and how long did it take..

  • @a.w.thompson4001

    @a.w.thompson4001

    9 ай бұрын

    Years. But the also created a home and a workshop where they can have meetups and probably classes.

  • @kacperkowalski1854
    @kacperkowalski18546 ай бұрын

    My mechanic says that rust is like hiv- if it is on metal it will be forever

  • @wyzzz03
    @wyzzz039 ай бұрын

    Great job, very nice work, but why you dont buy a new base and built your famous ideas?

  • @ladiandmargaret

    @ladiandmargaret

    9 ай бұрын

    Because new base is more than double the price.

  • @Modified__Guy
    @Modified__Guy9 ай бұрын

    Why not use cork spray for insulation?$

  • @dai-ut5zl
    @dai-ut5zl9 ай бұрын

    you should make a company making campervan 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @AnNguyen-tp4hu
    @AnNguyen-tp4hu8 ай бұрын

    How much for the Van?

  • @user-ul9zu3qz5v
    @user-ul9zu3qz5v9 ай бұрын

    Like it ur video

  • @mehdimusa6327
    @mehdimusa63279 ай бұрын

    Why don't you leave the sticker it helps with stealthy camping in city

  • @masterlup
    @masterlup7 ай бұрын

    DUDE! Where do you live? If I want to build my van soon I want to hire you :D

  • @pocketchange1951
    @pocketchange19519 ай бұрын

    👍👌❤️🇨🇦, sweet

  • @NotaHuskywolf
    @NotaHuskywolf8 ай бұрын

    I can't even afford his tool belt

  • @LobodArcis
    @LobodArcis7 ай бұрын

    'Off gassing' was never a concern? Wow!😢

  • @johanf8522
    @johanf85229 ай бұрын

    New video every week...?