Hey everyone! Our build guide along with the blueprints for our build is available in our new guide video! Check it out: kzread.info/dash/bejne/pWWeqZeYisnJnaw.html

This kid out kicked the coverage scoring this girl, she’s FAF.

Thank you guys for the blueprints. Just did the exact same bed build on my VW Routan with very few modifications. Look forward to many adventures!

Great idea. Asimilar option that is easier and uses less weight is to use large plastic bins for drawers. We put ours in so that they can be pulled out from the side. If you have a two person bed, a large under bed wrapping paper bin works well. You can put tote bags in. For the back row, I would suggest the back row two bins (cardboard boxes with duct tape reinforcement works fine). We make two bed frames and use one for single person, and another next to it for two people. For easy removal we keep the top plywood separate, except for one or two screws to keep it from sliding while traveling.

Hey you lovely duo! Thanks for sharing the prepping for the upcoming adventure. Can't wait to see them. Cheers & Take Care!

@RichandKirsten

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Ravi! Appreciate the comment as always, really excited to share the adventure!

Very well thought out. Simple, practical no nonsense design. I'm impressed

@RichandKirsten

4 жыл бұрын

Hey David! Appreciate the comment - we wanted simplicity and I think we found more functionality than we originally expected in the build!

Can’t wait for the next episode. Love these van/ Rv conversion videos especially in these times of travel and movement restrictions, u guys are making the best of it. Gr8 content as always. Keep it coming, I see great future for ur channel. 💓 from 🇮🇳

@RichandKirsten

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! Really excited for the next trip 😁

Wow! this is an amazing setup! All the best guys. Looking forward to the next episode.

@RichandKirsten

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We can’t wait to get it all complete :)

May I offer a suggestion, you need either breathing holes in the bed board or a breathable layer between the bed board and mattress or mold will start to form.

The reason why I watch your videos is because I thing you both are too kind and sweet!!❤

@RichandKirsten

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you ❤️

I Love it 💖💖 its super fun it’s a wonderful experience thank you for sharing 💖

I love your videos. This is so amazing and glad you are still doing your travels.

@RichandKirsten

3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Thank you Ashura ❤️ still trying to find adventure! Haha

Awesome 😁👍.....thanks guys 😁👍....... inspirational .....

Thanks for Sharing ❤️&✌️

I own a 2008 Grand Caravan (same van) and you guys have the best ideas I've seen yet! Trying to buy a campervan/Class B during the pandemic has been hard, so I'll just use my current van (which I have wanted to do anyway!! ) Great build!

@RichandKirsten

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We're putting out the blueprints for this build soon so people can view and mod it to their hearts content! A simple minivan build seems to come with basically 0 problems, which we loved.

Nice video. Good filming techniques. We have had a bed in the back of our caravan for two seasons now. This year we start a new van build. With bed, couch, cabinets and kitchen.

@RichandKirsten

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We loved camping in our minivan, it’s great for outdoors life! Good luck with your build, it sounds awesome 😊

@kaysmith6297

2 жыл бұрын

I hope you'll share those additions with us! Please.

Beautiful.Good luck

This is a great way to travel. We have a little travel trailer that needs some work and I don't want to pull it very far. Last fall, we took the bed cushions out and threw them in the back of our Grand Caravan, with a cooler and a little butane burner, etc. We did a short trip around southern Ontario, hopping from one provincial park to another, and we had a great time. It was SO EASY. And so much fun. If we do a longer trip, we will build a platform so we can have storage underneath and that will make it even easier.

@RichandKirsten

4 жыл бұрын

That sounds like a wonderful trip! Hopefully you can get your trailer fixed up and enjoy some more adventures! Definitely recommend the platform, it's quick and easy if you get Home Depot to do your cuts, and very inexpensive!

Awesome!!

I love ur background in the beginning

you can always use "L" brackets for adjustable legs or feet to even out irregular surfaces. Good job

Great work!!!

@RichandKirsten

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Utkarsh!

affordable, steath-able, easy and removable.. you got my attention.

@RichandKirsten

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly what we were shooting for! Was super easy to take out of the van too

Wow~~~Nice to meet this channel! Your work is perfectly what I dream for my journey someday!

@RichandKirsten

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the channel! Hope you enjoy, there’s way more in depth stuff coming 😊

Good job. You overcame the biggest problem with minivans - the sloping floor. The GoneCamper bed also compensates for the slope and provides a level platform. You can't sleep well on a slope. Now get some leveling blocks to place under the tires and you are ready.

Great advice on asking Home Depot to do cuts.Lowes too. Very nice build.

@RichandKirsten

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It was simple, cost and affordable! 😊

Thanks, & please more show & less tell.

Congrats on your van journey. During the pandemic here in the US, they aren't cutting wood. Peace and I'm loving my van journey

@RichandKirsten

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That's too bad, but understandable, they weren't cutting wood here for a while too. All the best!

Wowwww you guys!!! Amazing set up! So much work and effort, srsly you two should be so proud! I'm impressed and wishing you sweet dreams on your cross Canada extravaganza! 🇨🇦🍁🌲

@lindasue8719

4 жыл бұрын

I haven't had a chance to watch it yet, but I hope they know some provinces you need to go into quarantine when you get there.

@Violet.18

4 жыл бұрын

@@lindasue8719 ohhhh, good thinking Linda Sue. Agree, I hope they figured that all out. I think it might just be Quebec that triggers quarantine requirements, but not 100% certain.

@RichandKirsten

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We're lucky we had Home Depot cut the would or we would have had a lot more work! We're headed off this week, thank you for the well wishes!

@RichandKirsten

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Linda! We're headed west, and as of this moment we would have to quarantine in Manitoba and any of the territories. We'll be able to drive through Manitoba in one day so we won't have to quarantine there, and we'll only enter the territories if they lift their restrictions for quarantining!

Awesome!!!👠🚌👠

Great job guys...wish you success on your channel....+1

@RichandKirsten

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!

Nicely done. I live in a Town and Country and yanked all but the front seats out of mine too. I wanted as much head space as I could get, so no platform for this chick. I'm able to sleep crossways between the sliders behind the front seats (I'm a whopping 5'4") on some 6 inch thick foam couch cushions. I just flip them over and move them to the back daily to keep the dreaded "couch sag" at bay. I envy your platform though. Kudos on the leveling work too!

@RichandKirsten

4 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! We're jealous you can sleep behind the seats! 6" foam sounds lush! The platform was super easy, as we got the wood cut from Home Depot, also pretty inexpensive at under $100CAD if you chose spruce plywood. If you ever have the chance to do it, we highly recommend!

@stephrs1754

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah if it weren't for the cushions being so plush, I doubt I'd be abld to sleep nearly as comfortably, and I love me some good sleep! 😂 That was one of the few things I couldn't compromise on when I went from sticks n bricks to vehicle dwelling. Happy vanning! 😁

Great job

@RichandKirsten

3 жыл бұрын

🙏

Really enjoying your videos. I found you on a self sufficiency website that I was posting my gardening stuff on (permaculture), and now I'm watching you guys head off to BC! I'm mostly commenting for the algorithm to help you guys out. Your video editing is amazing, I think your channel will do really well. You are only about a year in and already at 14k subs. You have good content, are both very likeable people. I'm excited for you guys and your journey. Peace.

@RichandKirsten

3 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate the help! Did someone share our content on the website? We’re not always sure how people find us but it’s nice info to know!

@CanadianPermacultureLegacy

3 жыл бұрын

@@RichandKirsten Yes it was a featured video on selfsufficiency dot ca. (spelled out so that the youtube algorithm doesn't remove this reply). I was uploading a food forest gardening video for my channel and I saw your video about Algonquin. I clicked to see it (I have lots of great memories there), and was really pleasantly surprised by the quality of your video, so you've got a new subscriber :)

Nice job 👍 kids😃

@RichandKirsten

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you ☺️☺️

Love the SLOMO in the van! SHE DID YOGA!!! LMAO! So interesting that everyone who was traveling ended up just getting some kind of fan and start to drive around their country. Really great idea though! Not sure if it was just me, but the voice didn't sync up from your 1:30 minutes in until 3PM. So cool to see you guys putting together necessities of your new home. Functional and Useful! Great job on the base interior! Can't wait to see the final product!! That sliding thing you did was super cool as well! Watched your whole video to support as always!

@RichandKirsten

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks guys! 2020 is definitely the year of the road trip, we’re just trying to do it as economical as possible! Sometimes KZread can be a little wonky with the sound when the internet connection isn’t perfect. Hope you guys get up to some epic adventures this Summer!

Do you have a video about how you did your curtain behind the front seat?

Keep us posted when you get to Canmore. I know this great Poutine place.

@RichandKirsten

4 жыл бұрын

We do like a good Canadian classic 😋

Hi!! We love your videos !! Do you mind post or send us the architecture plan with the mesures ? Thank you so much 🚐

Guess you will travel to india in that.😂 Much love from india ❤

It mean that next tour video is coming soon by seeing this I am excited to next. Enjoy

@RichandKirsten

4 жыл бұрын

We're excited to share! Almost ready to film it too!

I think you might've skipped the step of applying a sealant to the plywood to protect against moisture....?

Not sure if I missed it? But, how did you fasten or secure the reflective material to the windows?

@RichandKirsten

3 жыл бұрын

The reflectix stays in the window on its own when cut to size. The black fabric we put on the reflectix actually made it not stay nearly as well (wouldn’t do it again unless stealth is desired)

Fire sewing content

@RichandKirsten

4 жыл бұрын

That’s what the channel is all about 🤣

My partner and I are looking for a Chrysler Town & Country or Dodge Grand Caravan. We will have to live out of it full-time. Right now we are living out of a 2 door chevy cobalt with our cat and small dog. We don't have any support so we are just trying to save money to buy the most reliable van with the lowest miles in the price range of our savings. We aren't paying rent right now for obvious reasons, but it still is a very tight budget.

@RichandKirsten

3 жыл бұрын

Where do you live?

Next vid sooonnn!!

@RichandKirsten

4 жыл бұрын

Filming in a few days!

Hi Rich and Kirsten, Can you tell me which wood you used and what the thickness is ? Thanks you!

@RichandKirsten

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Coralie! We used 3/4” Maple Plywood. Any hardwood would be suitable for this

I love this build I have a town and country and would love to build this. Do you sell the plans for the build would love to purchase? thanks

@RichandKirsten

2 жыл бұрын

Yup should be linked in the description!

When I google Refectix, several sources say don’t use on inside windows since it can cause them to break. How did you decide to use it?

@RichandKirsten

4 жыл бұрын

Hey LovingLife! We did some reading into it and learned that “windows breaking” tends to refer to the heat coming off the reflection causing the butal in RVs to melt. As all our windows aren’t installed like RV windows we don’t think this problem will arise for us. We also only use the reflectix at night in our rear windows to block people from looking in and moderate the temperatures. From our research from other companies that make window coverings, many of them used Reflectix or Havelock Wool to achieve the same effect. Hope that helps!

@lovinglife3954

4 жыл бұрын

@@RichandKirsten what is butal? Thanks yes I was surprised to read anything negative because I see Reflectix everywhere!

Love your vid. Wife and I are is SWO too. Instead of upholstering your foam what about fitted mattress covers and fitted sheets?

@lsemenov

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly! That's what we do in our minivan - www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=38161

Hello! How did you go about registering the van giving that it is a camper?

@RichandKirsten

3 жыл бұрын

We didn’t, we just camped!

Should of just bought a grand caravan guys!

With mattress it may be a bit high!

We have almost the same bed made for our Chrysler town and country. But the problem is I want to be able to make it so that I can make it like a couch. Then I’d have room to be able to sit in the rain instead of sitting in the front seats all the time. We’ve driven our van all the way from Washington to Florida and Alaska too with this bed layout. We had this set up for 3-4 years and we’ve never had a mold problem.

@RichandKirsten

3 жыл бұрын

We haven't had any issues either! With the bed platform collapsing, the build does get almost 2 day beds at different heights, although not the most ergonomically friendly to say the least

Reflectix has almost no insulating value. The only way it works is if the reflective side is exposed to the sun and It has to be directly against the window. So you're covering them with that dark material isn't really going to insulate any more than if you use cardboard and wrapped it in fabric. In fact cardboard actually has a better r value. Unless it is reflected side against the window the r value is less than 1, But if the reflective side is against the window like You're supposed to use it It has an r value of about 4.

What a great, simple build! I would love to know how can I get plans for this build? Myself, in my 70’s and my sister, in her 80’s have been searching for reasonable, easy build we can handle and this looks great! We wish you the best adventures ever!

@RichandKirsten

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jan! If you want some measurements and more information, feel free to send us an email and we will help out! (Email is in the video description)

Leveling the bed was a great idea, but those support blocks you positioned at the front will not be structurally sound over the long run between the shifting weight loads and removal of the platform from the van. Depending on fasteners to support you is never a good idea. The wood can split and crack, or the fasteners can shear. You need to have blocking underneath the vertical supports that bridges the gap from top to bottom. Get a couple of small scrap pieces of wood from HD's bargain bin and slip them under the bed tight to the holes and stick a pencil through the gap to scribe the cut you need onto the board. Get a neighbor with a saw to help you cut the wedges if necessary, or just purchase a small hand saw and leave the line you scribe so you can fine tune it during fitment. You can screw the new feet in from the bottom and then use the end pieces that you have in place already to secure the ends so they won't pull out during removal. Hope that helps!

@RichandKirsten

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice! It's definitely a trial and error process for us! It's holding up pretty good right now. We're not expecting this to last long term, which is okay with us as we might want to make some modifications in the future, like building out a kitchen

@thejackal3245

4 жыл бұрын

@@RichandKirsten oh definitely. Builds like yours are always fun because you get to figure out what works for you in a relatively inexpensive way, and then you can easily modify it. It might not be intended to last for a long time, but if you add that blocking, there's no real reason why it won't. You can also consider building a kitchen box so you can keep the modularity factor and have everything you need ready to go.

Hey...how r u both doin? Hope you both are good...btw Love from India😉❤

@RichandKirsten

4 жыл бұрын

We're great, hope you're well! Thanks for watching!

Cute couple!! Rich is a little hottie I will say!! Best of luck to you guys!!! Hi Rich!! hehe

am I the only one who noticed that little alligator mowing the lawn above your head lmao

@RichandKirsten

4 жыл бұрын

You’re the first one to mention it lmao

Da freak is that in the background when you’re on the ground? Other than that awesome!

@RichandKirsten

3 жыл бұрын

🤣 the alligator landscaper??

Makkas Quack Quack

Florida boy here. Ya'll don't know what a hot day is. Just saying lol Edit: Just the same way I don't know what cold is. Haha!

@RichandKirsten

3 жыл бұрын

Looool touché 🤣

SW Ontario HOLLA

No peeking

@RichandKirsten

4 жыл бұрын

No peeping Tony!

@anthonysilvestro2712

4 жыл бұрын

@@RichandKirsten Have fun. Looking forward to your food reviews.

foam is hot

@RichandKirsten

4 жыл бұрын

Bro the foam is 🔥

Thumbnail: "no build" Also thumbnail: he's holding a powered screwdriver 😃. Too funny

@RichandKirsten

4 жыл бұрын

🤣 we figured any build that didn’t require ripping out the floors was basically a “no build” build!

@lindasue8719

4 жыл бұрын

Rich and Kirsten Ah. From other videos I’ve seen I’ve assumed “no build” means you don’t have to construct anything.

1:11 what the hell is there in background

@RichandKirsten

3 жыл бұрын

The alligator mowing the lawn?? LOL

"affordable" needs to be taken out of the dictionary.

@RichandKirsten

3 жыл бұрын

Why?

I shit in bags, why??? Cause van life!!

@RichandKirsten

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂 luckily there are a lot of public bathrooms in Canada along the highways. Walmart’s come in handy often!

That guy in the back mowed his lawn like 40 x . Wish all women would do the same @1:10

Dodge Chrysler and VW Routa Vans sucks, I like the 2003 Mazda MPV van better

@RichandKirsten

3 жыл бұрын

🤷‍♂️

Another video supposedly about a van yet your face is in every single shot see that is one important set of faces that have to be in every single shot KZread video makers have giant egos

@RichandKirsten

3 жыл бұрын

Well, our channel is called Rich and Kirsten after all 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♀️

Your face doesn’t have to be in the entire video I hope if you go somplace interesting your video shows at least some scenery

@HappyHounds

4 жыл бұрын

It's a video about a van build. Troll