Thanks for watching everyone, it's much appreciated! ❤️ Let us know what YOUR favourite van to live in is! 👇

@jabreck1934

4 жыл бұрын

Three years full-time Travato 59k. The absolute best all weather floor plan. I challenge you to find one better

@usedevvlogchargeheads798

4 жыл бұрын

Just about to finish a conversion on a Toyota Alphard which seems a good alternative to a vw camper. Also nissan Elgrands are worth a look.

@tribequest9

4 жыл бұрын

thumbs down because I'm sick of people pandering for a subscription, if you do a good job at making videos people will subscribe. It's like a used car salesman telling you to give them a good rating on the survey, it's annoying AF.

@ziggy33399

4 жыл бұрын

jurassicgalaxy9 you have a prejudice about used car / RV sales people? (Or as you say...men). Hmm 🤔

@davidflavin

4 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t go against your writers so... probably, the Vauxhall Milano... but what is the internal room for each of your top 10?

Can't believe so many of these have no shower/toilet room, absolutely essential in my opinion from personal experience. Easily fitted and have been many times by good designers who understand how to use limited space. All very well if you're at a camp site and don't mind queuing for hours, and so handy en-route when you're in traffic. Also vans are in high demand when it comes to selling because they are not day vans.

@potato-zk2jm

2 жыл бұрын

if it dosent have a shower room i dont want it

@edgein3299

2 жыл бұрын

Because they don't bathe in the EU. Should call it the PU.

@SoraFan23

2 жыл бұрын

RVs have that.

@seerking

2 жыл бұрын

@@potato-zk2jm you can add a shower to all of them. The vans are just regular vans. You need to convert them into a camper van.

@pasplegaming9652

2 жыл бұрын

As someone who goes camping often.. just use your bathroom at the campsite?

00:55 Mercedes Sprinter 02:02 VW Transporter Bus 03:10 Vauxhall Mivano 04:38 VW Crafter 05:52 Ford Transit 07:07 Classic American School Bus 08:22 Renault Trafic 09:28 Ford Sportsmobile 10:30 Fiat Ducato 11:36 Hymer VisionVenture

@zmcfadgen

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!😁

@m.i.c.h.o

Жыл бұрын

thanks! :)

@thevashfan12392

9 ай бұрын

wow! that's some bad information. volkswagen has a bad history of crap engines, the old volkswagens had a habit of breaking down or burning down when the fuel filter got too hot, melted, then caught the entire engine bay on fire. fiat: Fix It Again Tony classic american school bus: **NO!** those things were run at low rpms with a crap load of stop-n-go in mind, those transmissions are literally just the lifetime of the service then junkyard. if you do find someone that can repair them. it's going to be repair after repair and it's just an endless money pit. ford transit: it's cheap, it's effective, it'll cost you a small fortune in fuel but that's about it. they're not reliable but cheap. mercedes sprinter: extremely costly repairs, good reliable engine if it's the diesel engine. often times this also falls inline with mercedes european quality instead of american market quality.

@LordFlashheart1

Ай бұрын

@@thevashfan12392 T4s are solid engines

This past April of 2020 I retired from trucking. I bought a 2016 Ford Transit van with a mid high roof. It already has fiberglass insulation in the walls and ceiling as well as running boards. It also has the trailer tow package and a V6 310 HP twin turbo EcoBoost engine and is great on gas. I downloaded the Ford app and discovered that it was over due for the permanent fix on the driveshaft flex coupling. I really like it especially because gas is cheaper than diesel. If you want a school bus then look for one that has a Cummins engine and an Alison transmission.

Vision venture. Finally someone did my dream van

Brilliant. I’d love any of them really.

Like the huge towing hooks on the Fiat ,your going to need them

Thanks for the video. Nice to see other people's ideas. Keep safe.

What a great channel. Thanks guys for your work. 🙏

Thanks for the info!! That was a great video. I'm all about the Sportsmobile Van! I've been looking into them and hopefully pulling the trigger this year. Seems to be the King of the road over here in the States.

@VanClan

4 жыл бұрын

You will not be dissapointed. 😊

@petefarmer3514

3 жыл бұрын

@Brian W Everyone that owns one.....seems to keep that sportsmobil to the grave....must be one excellent ride....was told better than the earthroamer. By price that is. Good luck and stay outside....life is to be enjoyed.

Very helpful video! Also loved your performance in 21 jump street thanks Jonah

In Australia I have lived in my Suncamper Sherwood motor home on a Toyota HiLux base for 6 years. I love it ❤️

The best one is the one you can afford; I don’t care if it’s a 1993 Caravan...it’s about mindset not luxury.

@stargazer7358

3 жыл бұрын

I just want reliability

When I grow up imma live in a van,like you could literally drive anywhere anytime you want

@possum303

3 жыл бұрын

You remind me of somebody... I think I used to watch your videos along time ago!

Adding to the VW Crafter cons, I've read some blogs of people who shipped their vans to the USA (from the EU) and had problems finding repair items. Even the most common ones.

Hermosas!! Todas están hermosas, son unos genios!!!

Had to watch the school bus one about 8 times to figure out what bus features they were talking about. I still don't know for sure, but, sure enjoyed that part.

@BearwoodBrown

3 жыл бұрын

what were u looking at ?? reminds me of an old girlfriend

@CosmicSeeker69

2 жыл бұрын

The word Epic was used at exactly the right point!

@sharonbraselton3135

Жыл бұрын

But ktrc school bus

Thank you for this video its awesome and a real eye opener I've been thinking about a minivan for years now and had no idea these existed tbh - so what is the advantage or disadvantages to owning one of these as apposed to a Chrysler Pacifica which is what I was going to get before I saw this video - again many thanks!

Nice, thanks for the list!

Er no it’s the fiat ducatto Seville built van first (aka Peugeot boxer Citroenrelay ) built under license in the USA as a dodge Promaster not the other way round same with the Mercedes Sprinter

Great video guys!🖖🏻✌️

hey, that bathroom top it to the top. that was wow.

Good information shown in a very interesting way. I am passionate about caravans, campervans, RV's, .. and watch videos quite frequently to escape in my own mind and dream of my own ideal free way of travelling, so that I have seen a lot of material about it. I must say you have impressed me. Well done. ;-) M

If merc asks 250K for a new camper van, it makes houses look really cheap... 😃...or cars way over-priced...I'm tilting toward option nr 2.

Regarding spare parts for VW Crafters: the first generation (2006-2017) are basically just rebadged Sprinters, so parts are easy to come by.

Great video - thanks

The Ducato/Promaster is nr1 big van if you don't need 4x4. Sleep in the width. Because it's FWD there is no drivetrain going to the back so the floor is lower which means more interior space.

@CosmicSeeker69

2 жыл бұрын

Someone who understands!!!!

I was hoping for more info on the amenities each van provides.

I love the van with bathroom,

You made the height of the transit a negative...when it's the tallest available van for the high roof, even taller than the sprinter.

Regarding your statement @10:35 of 'loosing some length' of a full size bed in a Transit, this is false. I am typing this now, sitting on my 'full size bed' in my 130wb/MR with 1/2" 'polyiso' insulation walls on either end and still have the clearance for the bed to tilt up on 200lb gas struts to provide access to the 'garage' below.

Thus video could be far more informative had you included the price ranges for each

@jerrymayfieldjr6080

4 жыл бұрын

Claire Livefreeordie Hanns

@thiyagaraja6262

4 жыл бұрын

Van

@scouttrooperhh-1487

4 жыл бұрын

Only the rich live in vans

@beefa1773

3 жыл бұрын

Claire Livefreeordie 0:33-0:46

@ryogovila7058

3 жыл бұрын

@@scouttrooperhh-1487 Vans are relatively inexpensive. I’ve seen vans with full kitchens, bathrooms, heaters, and even a heated floor powered with solar power for less than 80,000. That may be expensive but if you factor in it’s a full time accommodation then it’s worth it

Great video thanks. It’s taught me a lot. I have only managed to eliminate a couple though haha Thanks 👍🏻

GREAT choices. Thanks for the love guys. Super appreciate it 🙌

@VanClan

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the awesome content, keep it up! 😊❤️

Thanks for this vid'. You forgot a very good Iveco Daily and scam for the offroad, have look on 3C Cartier. In France, many buy ex fire brigad trucks 4X4 And built they own van or camper. Kind regards.

@GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath

3 жыл бұрын

Why do BRITs insist on calling them fire brigades? I’m pretty sure brigades went out with buggy whips.

I bought a 2021 Ford E350 cutaway van with a 14'5" box. It has a 84" ceiling and is 78" interior width.

@sharonbraselton3135

Жыл бұрын

It's in hybrede

@Scrambler85

Жыл бұрын

@@sharonbraselton3135 it has the 7.3 gas motor 11-12 mpg

Many of these are not avail in the United States!! Thank you though...hopefully, the US will have some more choices of makes/models by the time I’m ready to buy my campervan!!

The Sprinter vans here in North America (especially the ones built with the Chrysler-Dodge labels) are the diametric opposite of durable. Corrosion is a problem here, as is fit and finish, life expectancy of handles/fittings, etc. and resistance of glass panels to cracking as we travel over our less-than-stellar highways and secondary routes. Other makes like the Ford Transit and Nissan vans seem to fare better in this environment. Go figure...

The red van you show during the Ford Sportsmobile segment is actually a GMC Savana.

Fun and. Informative Thanks

@VanClan

2 жыл бұрын

thank YOU

If you're saying the crafter and sprinter you've got to add the Mann version that Daimler also make. Strange that Daimler don't get a mention either.

Appreciate to advise a reliable website to buy a second hand converted vans mate !!!

Great vehicles. Got a version for those of us in the US? Most of these aren't available here, except for the Transit.

Holy sh*t! It's the Retro Dodo guy talking about camper vans! 😳 Mind blown!

Love them all. But since I'm 66 and want to retire in mine, I'm going with the school bus. Now to find someone to do the work.

@michaelloud1995

3 жыл бұрын

I remodeled a shuttle bus. Clean white and stealthy. Good luck

For Renault Master you need one build in the 80's In Europe Citroen relay , Fiat Ducato and Peugeot Boxer are the same. And you forgot one of the toughest light commercials ever build the IVECO.

@paskvale65

4 жыл бұрын

Driving Iveco feels more like driving an old truck. Pretty uncomfortable.

@gothicpagan.666

4 жыл бұрын

Srecko Paskvale Only the seats, easy swap out

i got a slightly used 4 door 1 ton 4x4 flat bed pick up for 35 k,full options--put a a slightly used all weather ,full bath,gen set, with 2 slide outs camper on it,paid 16 k,nothing on here comes close for the money

When he said vw parts are hard to come by

@lindathomas4147

3 жыл бұрын

old parts

Nice Job 👍👍 From Columbus Ohio

Thank you!

I am amused that the woman at 3:46 did a headstand vs just standing normally in her van to show how tall the interior is. Oh, van lifers. 🤪

@jessicalifford9350

3 жыл бұрын

@Baba Ganush I guess standing on your tippy toes isn't an option. Hehe :)

@patricialavatai6062

3 жыл бұрын

@@jessicalifford9350 It makes for a much more interesting visual, which is kind of the point in a visual presentation. You must be fun at parties

Great video

That's odd! The Canadian ski resort we just visited which relies heavily on their shuttle services had nothing but bad words for the sprinter. Break down often, service is hard to get and parts are expensive. Many car based youtube channels have similar complaints on all modern german vehicles. Once top of the list but lately seems not so much.

@Mustaches4017

2 жыл бұрын

Good commentary, my husband says the same for the sprinter at his job (they use them for emt/paramedics)

@edgein3299

2 жыл бұрын

Never buy anything German. Unreliable and expensive. Haven't built anything good since the '60's.

Pop tops are a must...

Let me tell you I have had bus conversions, hi roof long wheel base transit, small vans and now a four berth C class Winebaggo... and what makes it the best, is if the weather is bad or your confined with a pandemic lock down it is big enough to not drive you crazy if you don't go outside....plus at just on 20ft in length I can fit in a standard parking bay....which is a massive consideration on the road. I'm not forced to convert a bed to sit down, and it has 1100w of solar 300AH of lithium house batteries, diesel heater, decent fridge freezer and max air fan. Things I would do differently is buy a motorhome with no rubber or joins on the roof, squeeze extra PV solar on the roof and gone for about 700AH of Lithium house batteries....which could of replaced the propane cooker with an induction cooker and run electric hot water and maybe given me limited off grid AC... Happy travels.

@VanClan

Жыл бұрын

really appreciate such a detailed comment with such great insight! happy travels to you as well

USA, Parts will be the key, cost to get them, availability and cost to get them put in if you cannot do it yourself. Some of these Vehicles are rather obscure here in the USA.

Iveco daily 4x4 by far the best van to convert long wheel base and extra high room so much more room then the sprinter

Sportsmobile 4x4 looks neato. If it came with a fixed bed!

Any recommendation for Japanese models which are good for van life? I would prefer the likes of Toyota or Nissan

Thanks for the video you. need to do a video about Corona lockdown in the van life culture how you manage etc. thanks

The sprinter mate

Love to see the new Hyundai Campervan 👍or an IMAX

Audio issues with the music being too loud. I had to constantly adjust the volume.

@VanClan

4 жыл бұрын

Apologies

@Sparrow0514

4 жыл бұрын

It was an unpleasant noise, that's why you were adjusting your volume.

Hi...Impressed with all the work that you do with your vans...I live in central Florida, is there anyone you would reccommend for solar set up advice in the 32519 zip code of Florida..I woold like to work with a professional, to do this right...Anyfeelback would be appreciatted

Hi .. are any of these vans sold in the United States? Planning to downsize from a townhome to living in a camper RV motor home 21’ ...can you guide me please? I live in Miami, Florida :)

Vantastic!

awd/4wd is a must!

@procatprocat9647

3 жыл бұрын

Nope.

6.5 inches of "Ground Clearance" may be "whopping" for a Van however, in real world offroading, you want better than 8". It'll go offroad (dirt roads), but don't mistake it for a Jeep... or you'll be stuck somewhere you shouldn't be. Just an FYI, from someone's who's been offroading for over 30 years.

@eclectictomboy6873

2 жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more! I'm so frustrated looking for something I can use to go down trailheads----higher ground clearance with at least AWD. Nothing out there that foots the bill that is closer to the old Astro size. I refuse to buy a Mercedes and a Transit is just a bit too long with not so great gas mileage. Anything remotely close is only sold in Europe. Frustrating. I also don't want to pay for seats and have the extra unneeded weight. Any ideas? Want so badly a road trip and camping vehicle.

@sharonbraselton3135

Жыл бұрын

Buy e k rrc n eep

@sharonbraselton3135

Жыл бұрын

Hyder jeep

I saw your retro gaming video's first and now I figured out you make video's about van life too? 😂

@VanClan

Жыл бұрын

yes haha, he used to!

Am I the only one on here looking for livable cars or van for me and my bestfriend for the future when we run away-

@robinperez4077

3 жыл бұрын

yes!!

@leandadenton8943

3 жыл бұрын

No! Starting my research... my friend and I are due to retire soon and van life is the way we are going...she has already got her van, I am still looking for mine 😊

@taylorssoah3349

3 жыл бұрын

@@leandadenton8943 SHEEEEEESH update me besties

@themadnomad5361

2 жыл бұрын

I have been looking for quite a while but waiting for the prices to come down although I am open minded if I see the perfect Van.

Awesome 👏 vans

AMAZING! 💛🇬🇧💛

@VanClan

2 жыл бұрын

YES!!

My understanding is the VW vans are not available in the US. If true, and it is my experience in speaking with VW dealers, thats a very important piece of information for this review.

VW Crafter is my favorite

Did you know that you described the Ram Pro-master while showing the Fiat?

Now this is my lambo!

Old $1,200 school bus. You'll have to kit it out yourself, but the difference in interior volume is so marked that you don't have to buy everything from "Timmy's Tiny Trappings." Or buy a short(-bus) version and split the difference between space and maneuverability. That's what Steve Wallis (KZread video uploader and "Hunker Down" camper) recently did.

Express/Savanna vans have the best bumper to bumper warranty in class

I need a vid on best 10!yr oLd camper vans.

Too bad a lot of these aren't offered stateside. But it's still fun to watch.

The A team GM van was best looking, anything after that is a fart, or the UK bedford GM van also looked good in twin wheel.

Drove a Sprinter at Fedex for quite some time... Horrible turn radius, and they were always breaking down. The Ram Promaster was decent.

Nice vid, but you’re really vague on the prices.

Whether a summer of love or full time, I would take any of these vans if you came with it. 😉

i wish u can edit this and add a price on each. Thanks!

My 91 - 3/4 ton Dodge Ram van. Isnt fancy but it holds a lot of stuff. A twin bed. PROPANE STOVE- PORTA POTTY - SUN SHOWER. AND A ROOF RACK WHEN NEEDED. KEEP IT SIMPLE.

@sharonbraselton3135

Жыл бұрын

Buy hybrde ram truck

Hi! Thank you for your video's. I am looking for something like a Nissan Cube but much higher, longer and wider enough for a comfortable bed. Any suggestions?

Спасибо!

at 11:16 how does front wheel drive make parking easier??

My Canadian Life long dream!!!

What's the best wall clock to put on my wrist?

Ive 3 sprinters and each one needed injectors. Go and see how much they cost each. If you go to look at one make sure you see it start from cold.

@sharonbraselton3135

Жыл бұрын

Buyve k trc s o router can

Want need must have.

Good video like it

@VanClan

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting Richard!

Do you know of any 12V rooftop air conditioners for off the grid. I have a MB Sprinter with the additional factory rooftop AC unit. I have considered if its possible to add or convert it to 12v compressor. Looking to get off grid AC for 6-8 hrs just to sleep.

@gbcampbell8530

4 жыл бұрын

I have a large house (2) battery grid for 250Ah.

Love your conversions....but think I’m going with a used Pleasure Van Ascent that is ready-to-roll. I’m still a fan of you guys.

@paulschuepp1659

4 жыл бұрын

Sue Mehok I just got a pleasure way ascent .... love it

That sprinter though

The school bus portion of the video is my favorite... not the bus though. =D

@marcushull12

4 жыл бұрын

Was it a seam in the fabric ? :)

If Hymer distribute that concept, everyone is in trouble because that innovation and quality is unbeatable in the market.

@VanClan

2 жыл бұрын

👏 👏

The Hymer is my favourite thus far.