Mountain Biker Converts Work Van to Dream Adventure Van

Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары

This van is a 2011 Mercedes Sprinter. It was purchased used with 120K miles and converted to our dream adventure van. We named our van Indyvannajones. It has a complete Renogy Solar system with 100ah battery, 2 x 100-watt Renogy solar panels, Dometic sink stove combo, Dometic cassette toilet, onboard air, a shower, ample storage and two beds that sleep 3 adults comfortably.
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  • @Timeculture
    @Timeculture2 жыл бұрын

    That is hands down the best shower solution I have seen so far

  • @suedefringe
    @suedefringe4 жыл бұрын

    This gets a save. Loving the nice ass shower 😂😋😁 love that it isnt stealing precious space for something you use for 5 minutes !

  • @waynefoxracing
    @waynefoxracing4 жыл бұрын

    this is one of the best construction i have seen. its clean and sleek.

  • @dijohnson7

    @dijohnson7

    3 жыл бұрын

    Damn, I was going to say pretty much the same thing!

  • @gibsonahmed7584

    @gibsonahmed7584

    2 жыл бұрын

    Instablaster...

  • @scnomad3626
    @scnomad36264 жыл бұрын

    This one checks all the boxes for me. Great details! My van is pretty much done but you have some extras that are very appealing. Nice work!

  • @DarinLenny
    @DarinLenny4 жыл бұрын

    That shower is an amazing idea. Great build

  • @EatSleepVan
    @EatSleepVan4 жыл бұрын

    Very nice, love the quality of the cabinets, floor and the way you've done the shower tray and curtain! Mine is similar in a lot of ways, but feel you've gone next level!

  • @AJourneyOfYourSoul
    @AJourneyOfYourSoul4 жыл бұрын

    Great to see that you made your own flares. I am surprised more people don’t do this considering the price of the only ones available.

  • @jeremybnielsen

    @jeremybnielsen

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah seriously would love to see how you made these flares! I’ve been trying to figure out how for a while..

  • @takamex
    @takamex4 жыл бұрын

    Loved how you built around the garage needs and I was not expecting the shower solution, wow. In FL we would have to add A/C but that's it. Great Van!

  • @CPB111
    @CPB1113 жыл бұрын

    I love everything about this so much. The contrasting bright colors inside the van are so cool. Great job.

  • @Forshledian
    @Forshledian4 жыл бұрын

    This is the best van I have ever seen. You have everything in a small package. Excellent job

  • @AJourneyOfYourSoul
    @AJourneyOfYourSoul4 жыл бұрын

    I really like how you incorporated the third bed. Simple, not intrusive at all, yet works perfectly.

  • @cryptout
    @cryptout3 жыл бұрын

    Best use of space I’ve seen, super sweet to see how you guys think about the dogs safety and comfort.

  • @Scott-wz4sc
    @Scott-wz4sc2 жыл бұрын

    Love the slim shelf below the ceiling cabinets. Actually did this in my garage and in my work van bit never thought to utilise it in my self build camper. Thanks guys 😁

  • @ericsens4355
    @ericsens43554 жыл бұрын

    You've created the Rolls-Royce bus camper, as we call this in the Netherlands. Love your fix on details for use. Great build!

  • @mingueyox
    @mingueyox3 жыл бұрын

    Came to this video because of the cabinets looking like an idea I have for my current conversion and this turn out to be one of the best conversions I saw so far ... after 15+ years of outdoor sports/camper lifestyle Amazing job. Keep it up. Looking forward to your next videos. Cheers, Oliver

  • @AlexisChateau
    @AlexisChateau4 жыл бұрын

    I'm usually not a fan of the orange/yellow color schemes, but you guys did a great job tying that together. Very well thought out and I love how your bikes came first!

  • @OutOfThisVan
    @OutOfThisVan4 жыл бұрын

    Sick! We built our around the bikes too. Love your pup too.

  • @MG_Gily_Wut
    @MG_Gily_Wut3 жыл бұрын

    Hands down.. this is THE best van I’ve seen online wow man.. Nice work!!!

  • @donjones3355
    @donjones33554 жыл бұрын

    WOW! Beautiful job on the Van! Thanks for sharing.

  • @manubisbee1
    @manubisbee13 жыл бұрын

    Incredible... all time favorite build. Great job!

  • @Orion227
    @Orion2273 жыл бұрын

    Love the yellow, love the glossy cupboards.

  • @svanhoogstraten
    @svanhoogstraten4 жыл бұрын

    Seen a few of these van conversions now but this is the best one. Every detail is thought of. Down to simmer light above bed, fan, rear window. Shower and toilet inside. Would be happy to live in this for long periods at Time.

  • @kamerakasino6750
    @kamerakasino67504 жыл бұрын

    Nice! Some really smart decisions went into this build. Great work!

  • @The_VANtastic_Pack
    @The_VANtastic_Pack4 жыл бұрын

    Glad you guys got into the van build business because this is genius!

  • @markfromwestcoastwoodcraft7633
    @markfromwestcoastwoodcraft76334 жыл бұрын

    So many clever ideas packaged into this build, well done

  • @oskarstaudte
    @oskarstaudte3 жыл бұрын

    Ok this is the best build I've seen.

  • @klokstop
    @klokstop3 жыл бұрын

    Really well thought out design 🤓 Very calm and easy to watch video too. Great Build 😎

  • @alexhallett7540
    @alexhallett75404 жыл бұрын

    A lot of vans do not have a lot of thought put into them, not this one. Superb job 👍🏻

  • @benmilstein5654
    @benmilstein56543 жыл бұрын

    one of the best van builds i've seen. nice work.

  • @offgridyo9194
    @offgridyo91944 жыл бұрын

    Great looking van with lots of thoughtful features!

  • @tentwentysix
    @tentwentysix4 жыл бұрын

    Just found your channel! Awesome build. Anxious to see the Transit. Keep up the great work!

  • @copilotvans4762

    @copilotvans4762

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the kind words.

  • @garyoneill8868
    @garyoneill88682 жыл бұрын

    Very intelligent build. The shower tray is genius.😁😃

  • @LuciusC3
    @LuciusC34 жыл бұрын

    Great build - thanks for sharing!

  • @tonylocks28
    @tonylocks284 жыл бұрын

    Man I love these frickin things! AWESOME BUILD!

  • @annechoyrocks
    @annechoyrocks3 жыл бұрын

    Well-designed for your use! A lovely space for your off-road fun!

  • @flynn8783
    @flynn87834 жыл бұрын

    I really like that second bed idea.

  • @davidclaudiu
    @davidclaudiu4 жыл бұрын

    Goodluck on your tours!

  • @High_Key
    @High_Key4 жыл бұрын

    This is so well thought out

  • @Jay-qq7so
    @Jay-qq7so4 жыл бұрын

    Well thought out and neatly finished. Time for the dogs toe hair to be trimmed tho 😁👍🏻

  • @TheHogart
    @TheHogart4 жыл бұрын

    OMG, I love that touch light......Details please......? So many great ideas, so expertly orchestrated...!

  • @timbior
    @timbior4 жыл бұрын

    Really nice clean professional build!

  • @bikeninja956
    @bikeninja9563 жыл бұрын

    congrats on the build, this is really well done, quality design and construction...

  • @jcrnda
    @jcrnda4 жыл бұрын

    Nice thought out build. Kudos for the shower! I didn't see where the water comes from though. Also, you probably found the shortest Sprinter available.

  • @bmemtb6619
    @bmemtb66193 жыл бұрын

    You are a real craftsman. I work for a custom cabinet shop in Cincinnati. "Riverside architectural millwork" and your work is top notch.

  • @copilotvans4762

    @copilotvans4762

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the kind words

  • @suchetadutta1570
    @suchetadutta15704 жыл бұрын

    Very organized. Great job.

  • @thephatalien
    @thephatalien4 жыл бұрын

    Best Van name I’ve seen yet!!!

  • @alexe1563
    @alexe15634 жыл бұрын

    the best van build i have seen!

  • @TheRaydee
    @TheRaydee4 жыл бұрын

    Nice van, really like it. My dream van!

  • @edinburghtumuran916
    @edinburghtumuran9163 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Wonderful set up!

  • @princessbentil773
    @princessbentil7734 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic work done

  • @paigecollings5148
    @paigecollings51484 жыл бұрын

    Very impressive build

  • @lauiman
    @lauiman4 жыл бұрын

    Best Camper conversion i have ever seen on youtube - sensationell perfection ! Awesome !

  • @davethesignguy4414
    @davethesignguy44144 жыл бұрын

    Very nice fit and finish!!!

  • @Trialbike
    @Trialbike4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome!! Great job guys. You should do a DIY Video

  • @kountification
    @kountification4 жыл бұрын

    very sweet build!!!

  • @chassdesk
    @chassdesk4 жыл бұрын

    Sweet build .

  • @michalkrajcovic3374
    @michalkrajcovic33743 жыл бұрын

    tiny ... yet functional ... great job!

  • @davidmcconnon2800
    @davidmcconnon28004 жыл бұрын

    Great job guys. Bikes, dog then the rest can follow. Priorities spot on. 😉

  • @copilotvans4762

    @copilotvans4762

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the kind words.

  • @Matteo-ks6fn
    @Matteo-ks6fn3 жыл бұрын

    I usually don't give thumbs up to Sprinter camper van conversions for may be i'm biased but, when i do, it's definetely well deserved. Btw, saw 150k Sprinters made by Big Dogs which are less than one fifth functional than this. Unfortunately i cannot give two thumbs up...

  • @warren5254
    @warren52544 жыл бұрын

    Really impressive

  • @bensun432
    @bensun4324 жыл бұрын

    this is the perfect build!

  • @ladytradiej8027
    @ladytradiej80274 жыл бұрын

    Great van!

  • @gemazelarayan1674
    @gemazelarayan16744 жыл бұрын

    I like it so much!!!

  • @lisandrolapponi4081
    @lisandrolapponi40814 жыл бұрын

    Muito legal a maneira que guardaram a bicicleta e as cortinas

  • @timbaxter681
    @timbaxter6814 жыл бұрын

    kick ass camper van!

  • @berlin5724
    @berlin57244 жыл бұрын

    I am jealous, so jealous!

  • @flavioroncat
    @flavioroncat3 жыл бұрын

    Very cool!

  • @gabrieldean9559
    @gabrieldean95594 жыл бұрын

    So sweet!

  • @renatrex1
    @renatrex14 жыл бұрын

    great job!!!!

  • @oursomedayisnow3915
    @oursomedayisnow39154 жыл бұрын

    nicely done

  • @tohearsolutions
    @tohearsolutions4 жыл бұрын

    Great van. Love the shower - have been thinking about some thinking that for my van.

  • @patch.produxtions
    @patch.produxtions3 жыл бұрын

    this thing is sickkk

  • @TheGriz1069
    @TheGriz10692 жыл бұрын

    My dream van 😊

  • @anthony-j-alibrandi-369
    @anthony-j-alibrandi-3694 жыл бұрын

    Awsome! Really Awsome.

  • @Njangchl1366
    @Njangchl13664 жыл бұрын

    Look nice and simple

  • @gnosismonk
    @gnosismonk4 жыл бұрын

    Wow thats smart. 🙌🏻

  • @SeanGilliganphoto
    @SeanGilliganphoto4 жыл бұрын

    You’re design layouts are some of the best I have yet to see. Well done! Do you have links for your cabinet door lifts, sliders, and handles? Thank You 😊

  • @copilotvans4762

    @copilotvans4762

    4 жыл бұрын

    The upper cabinet door lifts are from Ikea and the latches are marine push button latches. The lower cabinets use marine slam latches.

  • @rudihenrard1506
    @rudihenrard15063 жыл бұрын

    J'aime les gens qui ont une attention particulière pour les animaux je vous souhaite bonne route super projet❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍🇫🇷

  • @brownbunny2513
    @brownbunny25134 жыл бұрын

    All I can say is WOW!!!. Beautifully done, well thought out, thank you for sharing... I have to ask, do you do school buses too. (Skoolies)?

  • @copilotvans4762

    @copilotvans4762

    4 жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately no.

  • @GuyCruls
    @GuyCruls4 жыл бұрын

    this dog is a total bunny!

  • @Lracnolip
    @Lracnolip4 жыл бұрын

    Wow, really good build, with great thought out features. I like how your dog can get to the bed with the bench. Do the bed bump outs catch wind?

  • @copilotvans4762

    @copilotvans4762

    4 жыл бұрын

    There is no noticeable drag or wind noise from the bed bump outs.

  • @bjsorensen
    @bjsorensen3 жыл бұрын

    How did you attach the twist clips on the rear door? Same question for the flip up table on the rear door. Lots of good stuff here!

  • @pathollis9918
    @pathollis99184 жыл бұрын

    Great Van!! I'm single & going to retire from teaching in 2 years & going to live full time in my van after the buildout. This design is perfect. I own a new Ford Transit Tall. Have you ever built out a new Ford Transit?

  • @copilotvans4762

    @copilotvans4762

    4 жыл бұрын

    We’re currently building out two Ford Transits right now that will be finished mid to late June.

  • @marcelogomes4790
    @marcelogomes47904 жыл бұрын

    Como pode a pessoa colocar um vídeo desse com um sonho tão perfeito . Eu assisti chorando acho que não vai ser possível nessa vida um nordestino como eu chegar perto de uma maravilha dessas aqui 30 mil dólares para fazer um humildade carro sobre rodas que é o meu sonho é impossível para quem ganha 260 dólares mês com dois filhos ( parabéns por Deus ser tão Bon com VCS abraço )

  • @dylanmarsh6916
    @dylanmarsh69164 жыл бұрын

    awesome build! very inspiring. any links to the rear window? safe travelling!

  • @copilotvans4762

    @copilotvans4762

    4 жыл бұрын

    www.ternoverland.com/arctic-tern-window

  • @onelove8062
    @onelove80624 ай бұрын

    'Hey it's Awesome [Austin]" Damn I want to be able to put my bici in a van that isn't a sprinter 😅

  • @samskyify
    @samskyify4 жыл бұрын

    Definitely one of the best built! everything in a 144" Wheel base! Amazing Job! Quick question, what is the size of the bike rack? can you store an XL bike in it for example?

  • @copilotvans4762

    @copilotvans4762

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes, it was designed to fit any size mountain bike including XL sizes and DH bikes.

  • @JackGunter

    @JackGunter

    Жыл бұрын

    @@copilotvans4762 what's the dimensions of your bike tray?

  • @bishokhan8926
    @bishokhan89264 жыл бұрын

    Can you please make a video on more details of your shower... I.e how did you build it, how much water does it use, is it re-circulating etc?

  • @jaredshearer7989

    @jaredshearer7989

    4 жыл бұрын

    Agreed! Tell us more about the shower system. Is this a custom build or drop-in?

  • @nicolecoker5552

    @nicolecoker5552

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’d like to know more too!!

  • @raulrodrigueznyc
    @raulrodrigueznyc3 жыл бұрын

    I love this layout and should the gods ever drop on my lap decent amount of cash, I want this layout. Incidentally, do you use a seat belt harness on the dog when he rides up front like that?

  • @robert3640
    @robert36404 жыл бұрын

    Awesome van! Where do you connect the shower head?

  • @evetsiksatu
    @evetsiksatu2 жыл бұрын

    dang. impressive... what's the black box out back for?

  • @bourdon845
    @bourdon8453 жыл бұрын

    Intéressant

  • @josephwright1622
    @josephwright16224 жыл бұрын

    Lovely van! What bike mount is that?

  • @slater1182
    @slater11823 жыл бұрын

    Do you have enough solar and battery for your needs? Any changes recommended on sizing a system?

  • @stefanvarga5349
    @stefanvarga53493 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic Van Guys...... What size is that Van, is it an L1 or L2 version?

  • @Knobby_
    @Knobby_4 жыл бұрын

    killer van. the second bed is a great idea. was wondering what the shower pan is made from? or how you built it? thanks heaps for sharing

  • @copilotvans4762

    @copilotvans4762

    4 жыл бұрын

    The shower pan is a 24”x24” washing machine drain pan. The sub floor was raised 2” to meet the height of the shower pan.

  • @kensoutham6828
    @kensoutham68283 жыл бұрын

    Nice van. Question for you; What is the size of your bike tray for 2 bikes? TIA

  • @victorvillaescusa7252
    @victorvillaescusa72524 жыл бұрын

    Awesome van! Could you give us a link for the touch lights?

  • @copilotvans4762

    @copilotvans4762

    4 жыл бұрын

    www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DN6FR6Y/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

  • @cameronblackmon9540
    @cameronblackmon95404 жыл бұрын

    How was that shower pan made? Does anyone have an idea? It looks like some kind of plastic but I can't see how it was constructed. I love how how shallow and sleek it is for a shower in the middle of the floor that is so flush like that.

  • @copilotvans4762

    @copilotvans4762

    4 жыл бұрын

    It's a washing machine drain pan. www.homedepot.com/p/MUSTEE-Durapan-24-5-in-x-24-5-in-Washing-Machine-Pan-with-1-in-Furnished-Drain-Adapter-95/303880290

  • @manouchehromari2483
    @manouchehromari24833 жыл бұрын

    Cool... wonder how long it took you guys to do all that work...?

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