Love the efficient and elegant way your thoughtful design addresses the challenges of van life in such a small space. Build quality and craftsmanship also appears to be top notch. I would love to see additional videos on your "build" with details on your hardware choices like the drawer glides and and swivel. Thx and keep up the great work. Btw your presentation is very clear and concise and your video production quality is excellent!

Very well made. Impressive finishing and setup!

sitting in the door way is so comfy just fits

Thanks so much for this. It makes more sense to me to have the kitchen stuff near the slider, as well as on the opposite side of the van from the driver for a slightly better weight distribution too. I am glad to see this, since I have a gutted interior so have opportunity to try this.

That is a cool kitchen setup.

Thats a sweet setup you have my friend! Top notch cabinetry, skilled cooking, and gotta love that hose sprayer for cleanup!

Compliments on the design and the professional woodwork.

you have mad wood working skills! I really like the styling of those cabinets...well done!

This is great! I like everything about this video. Thanks for showing us your kitchen. Happy travels!

I absolutely admire the craftsmanship. I want your setup so bad. 👍👍👍

Great video. Enjoyed it. Like your push open drawers.

Projeto perfeito! Melhor que eu já vi no KZread, meu amigo vou tentar copiar aqui no Brazil estou montando uma t2 Obrigado,Abraço.

a really cool reinvented van, cheerio

So neat and perfect need a tour too luv it

very elegant and well thought out!

Great work, nice to see a video actually using the kitchen instead of just showing it. Seeing how you actually work makes me wonder how those without any bench space do anything

@KirtFitzpatrick

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Very cool design, very useful! Kudos!

beautiful "bulli" and nice breakfast! Greetings from Germany!

Nice set up - I saw the first version, which was good too, but I see how this works better. Nice finishing on the boxes.

very nice build.

k excellent presentation and related set-up perhaps other van details to follow... thanks

it appears your layout includes a rail component for expanded sleeping the multi-surfaces, cabinet design and craftsmanship is clearly evident

sweet setup ... very clean

Nice build Sir!

Sweet rig dude!! :)

LOve it given me ideas for my new interior

Hahaha. Great! I loved it! Thanks to share your experience with us.

Please show the entire car!!!! Love your Vids, keep it up!

Noticed you prefer being standing outside, you also mention that the last place you want to be is inside cooking. Nice set up. I made one that stands outside on a sliding rail. More work, a tent roof it its raining BUT, no smells in the van. Maybe next time. And of course if its really too windy and wet outside you can also cook inside if you realy want to. Great vans.

Nice work!

this is so good!

Very nice I like it!

Good job man

Very cool my friend

Very neat, excellent !

Awesome man!!!

Best set up ever! It looks like you can sleep to separately on the lower level without opening the top

@KirtFitzpatrick

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah, that bench turns into the bed. This is a tin top so there is no second bed up top.

@ladyboywonder9139

7 жыл бұрын

Kirt Fitzpatrick what I mean is when I look directly in your side door I see a bench right n there Normally there is a bench facing the same direction as the driver and passenger seat in the back of the van Do you have both, don't you? Like you have an L-shaped formation of benches???? I'm asking all these questions because I want To get one of these and use it with a friend and we both want to sleep on the lower level and separately

@KirtFitzpatrick

7 жыл бұрын

It's an L shaped bench, yes. The whole thing turns into one bed. The rear bench (forward facing) houses the water tank, and the side bench is all storage for bedding.

Very efficient Kirk

great video, come to brazil

Thanks gonna get that swing table, that's nice.

@KirtFitzpatrick

4 жыл бұрын

cndvd it's a rear table swing arm from gowesty. Had to have a friend fabricate the mounts for it.

love that ❤️

Отличный автобус!

AWESOME, i would put some type of fold down telescopic legs on the 2 ends of that cutting board, i can see with lots of use it will weaken some due to force down cutting, just an idea. But i LOVE it, especially the wash hose.....AWESOME.

@KirtFitzpatrick

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I doubt it will weaken though. It's quite stout and the design negates slop due to wear.

@KirtFitzpatrick

4 жыл бұрын

SAXMANIVAN two years in and strong as ever.

would like to see how you deal with electricity for this van :) especially that water pump

H iIand thanks for a great video! I love the set up for that cutting board. I have a hard time hearing where you got it from. Could you please tell me where I might find it?

Only issue I see is the cooktop is still inside the van, and the cooking odors may stay around. One could put some kind of vent hood I suppose. I have a portable cooktop I use outside. The cabinets are quite nice!

Mate, it would be GREAT if you can make a video how you setup electricity in your van :)

Best disinfectant for a cutting board is PURE lemon! Cut it in half and slide it all over that board, then wipe it down with a paper towel.

Petarda!!

Hi Kirt. I love your doorway v.2 kitchen set-up. I'm in process of designing one for my 1990 base model tin-top. I was curious where you externally vented the the hw heater?

Brilliant

I noticed that you don't have the rock and roll bed. Can you post a video on how yours works? Thanks.

Would love to see a full tour of your T3

@niklask7005

6 жыл бұрын

Pato Baumann Yes, this would be great!!!

exelente!

Cool!

Primo job!

Lovely! but consider getting the veggies done before the eggs! I couldn't get past the eggs cooling down while you did the rest of it!

Could you do a video on your hot water heater and how you hook it up and vent it.

Super merci

First, nice table, the pendant to the original Lagun Cockpit Table. Second, I would have cooked outside and preped the meal inside...

Love your van. I have two here in Maui. My question is did or does your van have the long piece on the ceiling that runs the length of the van? Since, to my knowledge, we can no longer buy the AC coolant, do we need that long tube thingy? I would really like to rip them out, rip the entire ceiling out and do something cool with it. Any thoughts? Also, why did you opt for the non pop top version? I didn't want the pop top because everything gets destroyed by mold and mildew here and I rent these out and feel like shit would get trashed. I love your van, keep the videos coming.

@KirtFitzpatrick

4 жыл бұрын

Heather Garrett I ripped my AC out. Much more room. No regrets. If I need AC later I can add a modern system in the dash.

forget previous comment Kirt .... i found the answer to my question in another one of your videos.

Have you considered making your kitchen plans available? I've got a Weekender that I've been looking to put a similar kitchen into but have never seen anything quite as nice as your setup!

@KirtFitzpatrick

4 жыл бұрын

Harpo Crat I haven't. My plans are just basic drawings on graph paper.

hello and thanks for the share actually I was thinking to put a westfalia interior in my caravalle t3 van tintop after I complete the paint job but I have to think a lot about how heavy is and how much space take and specially the garderobe on the left side will close the window but after watching ur videos I like to made somthing semilair to my van so I wonder about the electricity to run ur water pomp and water heater while the engine is off are u using the car battery or u have solar panel batteries?? and what kind of water heaters u used I like to put one to shower and what kind of water pomp is?? and is the referegerator always on even when u park for hours or off I mean how it work any way sorry for the questions cus I dont know much about electricity and electronics so be my guide best regrades from a climber and camper from algeria

@KirtFitzpatrick

6 жыл бұрын

The fridge has an on/off switch so it's only on when I want it on. It draws power form a 176 Ah 'house' battery that is powered by both the alternator and 240 Watts of solar panels. Same for water pump, lights, inverter and accessory charging ports. The hot water heater is propane and tankless. It only uses propane when the water runs through it. It has no on/off switch as it doesn't need one. Same for the hot air heater and the propane stove. There is a 3.3 Gal propane tank mounted under the van like a westy would have. Hope that helps.

@parkour457

6 жыл бұрын

Kirt Fitzpatrick thanks alot man thats kind of you have good outdoor trips

@KirtFitzpatrick

6 жыл бұрын

Aboubaker, I'm launching this today. Now accepting deposits for February 1st, 2018. www.norcaltintops.com

How do you power that high pressure spreyer?

@KirtFitzpatrick

7 жыл бұрын

Flojet water pump. Same pump as my previous kitchen in my other video.

Awesome this is what I want to do, very nicely edited video. Do you think it'd be feasible to mount the stove on a swinging table like that? Don't know if it would be too heavy!

@KirtFitzpatrick

5 жыл бұрын

Tom Carter anything can be done. With my centrally located propane setup it would be a pain in the butt.

Your a genius Kirt....love your design elements...what about inclement weather though?

@KirtFitzpatrick

7 жыл бұрын

See my other video on cooking indoors. ;-)

Can you do a short video of the sleeping arrangements on the VW? Thank you. The only mod that would do on it will be the option of be able to fill the water tank with a jerry can.

@KirtFitzpatrick

7 жыл бұрын

I don't see why I couldn't fill it with a jerry can. I'll do another video later on about the mechanics of it. And a bed video is coming.

@freetasman2342

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Hi Kirk. Thats a great set up. Ingenious, I am about to start a T3 renovation in a tintop window syncro van and have been considering getting a second hand westy multivan interior, but I think your solution beats that for me. Any chance on some extra info on all the black surface mounted bits above the draws on the sink/fridge side please. Cheers Rich

@KirtFitzpatrick

7 жыл бұрын

The stuff above the drawers is all the electrical and some plumbing. I call that the utility cabinet. In there is: solar charge controller, fuse box, fridge compressor, sink, some plumbing, and wires wires wires. On the door are switches (lights, fridge, water pump, accessories, and some spare switches), remote panel for the inverter, remote panel for the charge controller, fan to cool the refrigerator compressor. and on the side is the water tank fill port. If I were to do it over again, I would not have the fridge compressor in that cabinet. That's a pretty big item. Without it in that spot I could drop the sink about 7 or so inches, give it a back splash and the sink and the refrigerator would be much more accessible and would really open up the space. It could also be made the height of the cutting board which would look slick. If I could find a single burner propane stove I'd use that too which would allow me to make the bed wider. Turning the stove 90 degrees is also an option but I'd rather have the wider entryway. Check out my instagram account for lots more detailed pics.

@KirtFitzpatrick

6 жыл бұрын

Peninsulakid, I'm launching this today. Now accepting deposits for February 1st, 2018. www.norcaltintops.com

Love it, well designed, very useable for tin tops, thinking of doing something similar. Have you changed it, in any way since this video?

@KirtFitzpatrick

2 жыл бұрын

I made the sink lower and replaced the fridge with a Dometic CFF 45. Switched the hose back to the blue self coiling variety like my original red kitchen. You can find a video of that old kitchen further back in my channel. I also added a ceiling fan and some other bits and bobs. Look on my instagram. @tintopcamper

Hello, How do you get water pressure for the instant hot water heater? Did you put a longer hose on your unit. I was considering install of Excel Instant Water Heater in the back for use in the galley and as outdoor shower. you've got a creative design going on!

@KirtFitzpatrick

6 жыл бұрын

I use the same water pump for the hot water heater as the rest of the system. It's a 3gpm 50psi flojet water pump. Much more powerful than the submersible pump in a Westy if that's what you're asking about.

@KirtFitzpatrick

6 жыл бұрын

I have a Flojet water pump. ~ 3gpm and 50psi pressure switch. Line splits between the faucet and the water heater. Shower is only thing connected to the heater.

Hej! Nice setup and we are inspired of your box in the door withe the kitchen and table. Have you a sketch of this for us? Kind regards from Sweden Andre

@KirtFitzpatrick

7 жыл бұрын

66° Latitude North I have some drawings on graph paper. I'll do another video on the inside soon.

@overlandcamping

7 жыл бұрын

Kirt Fitzpatrick ok can I get a copy of theme?

@KirtFitzpatrick

7 жыл бұрын

I might be able to do something along those lines.

I liked the set up you made simple and easy access though , where did you get the rack roof bracket from ?

@KirtFitzpatrick

2 жыл бұрын

yakima

@macvanbus142

2 жыл бұрын

@@KirtFitzpatrick Thank you .

So, with all the washing outside your door, and spraying around as well, how do you manage the mud you've just created? I imagine the forest litter being tracked into your van. Otherwise, I think that looks awesome. I like the bench seat behind the driver's seat.

@KirtFitzpatrick

7 жыл бұрын

Usually the spray goes to one side of the sliding door or the other. I try to use the sprayer as sparingly as I can to conserve water. Misting. Doing it that way has the added benefit of not getting the ground very wet. In practice I haven't noticed tracking self-made mud into the van to be a problem. I used water liberally in this video because I was close to home and water conservation wasn't a priority. I recently did buy a plastic welcome mat for various purposes, one of which is to mitigate dirt being tracked into the van. All types of dirt get tracked into the van regardless of whether I used the sprayer.

Very nice set up. Where did you purchase your coffee grinder if I may ask? I've been looking for a small one and that looks perfect.

@KirtFitzpatrick

5 жыл бұрын

I think it's the Porlex JP-30

@jamiesmith1343

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

awesome work!!! Do you have any resources for reproducing your swing table?

@KirtFitzpatrick

7 жыл бұрын

Hmm... I have a few close ups on my instagram page. What I did is I purchased a rear table arm from gowesty and then brought that to my metal worker friend. First attempt was a fail, tolerances were too tight and metal on metal. Even spray painting the arm made it completely unusable. He was able to cut the mounts and modify them with a much larger ring diameter, then sent both the mounts and the table arm to powder coat, then with both back in his hands, he made black delrin bushings to the exact dimensions. Works flawlessly now, far better than I ever envisioned. I imagine that you could make mounts out of wood but haven't thought it through.

@KirtFitzpatrick

6 жыл бұрын

Joshua, I'm launching this today. Now accepting deposits for February 1st, 2018. www.norcaltintops.com

Love the coffee mug! Where can I find one?

@KirtFitzpatrick

3 жыл бұрын

I love it too! They aren't made anymore. I bought all I could find and a bunch of spare lids after they stopped making them from whatever random place I could find that still had them on the internet. It's probably eight years ago that they last made them. Contigo Desk Mug I think it's called.

Do you have chef experience? Nice job!!

What's your tankless hot water setup? I could use the same for my rig!

@KirtFitzpatrick

7 жыл бұрын

Philip Emanuele it's a propane tankless. The brand is Marey. But the same unit is branded by different companies. Might have bought it at Home Depot. I just have a simple T hose connection splitting the water between the sink and the heater/sprayer. Heater turns on automatically when I open the sprayer and water moves through the heater. Works pretty well. Only downside is if you shower and turn the water on and off a lot you'll get varying degrees of hot and cold. If it's on in a steady stream the temp stays very consistent.

how do supply juice to the fridge?.

@KirtFitzpatrick

7 жыл бұрын

I have 240 Watts of solar on the roof and 176 Ah of house battery hidden behind the side bench and driver's seat.

Chuck Norris is that you?

Has du schon gemacht..

найс

Wow! You did it by yourself? I need something like that in my VW T4 Van. Well done, man! Please show us where and how do you sleep in the Van. The distribution looks different to the Westfalia Standard. How big is your sleeping place (length and width). Thank you and greetings from Germany

@KirtFitzpatrick

7 жыл бұрын

The bed is 40" x 72" with 24" of additional length into the driver's seat for the very tall. The bed could be made wider but this is what I have.

@KirtFitzpatrick

6 жыл бұрын

Frederick, I recently made another video about the bed.

Also :is your refrigerator original and do you like it? I've heard a lot of people complain that their refrigerators are not perfect

@KirtFitzpatrick

7 жыл бұрын

The refrigerator is definitely not original. Almost nothing in my van is original except the body and the engine. The fridge is an Engel drop-in that only runs on DC and works quite well. The Westy 3-way fridges are not known to work very well.

@bujarrrustemi7288

7 жыл бұрын

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@mongo-kongo1941

6 жыл бұрын

Love it! What's the make and model of fridge? I need something less battery hungry than the one I have. Cheers!

So...when are you gonna sell this van to me brother?!!!

Ha Ha Ha man you are cool and you can cook too ! Do you have an Italian grandmother ? Btw do you produce and sell that little kitchen or your just made it for personal use

@KirtFitzpatrick

6 жыл бұрын

Sky, I'm launching this today. Now accepting deposits for February 1st, 2018. www.norcaltintops.com

hahaha, I love how you edit the sips of coffee to be regular speed, because we all know what's really important.

I have never understood an outdoor kitchen, I understand the option for when the weather is good, but....when it is cold, or rains, or snows, what then and it is far from stealth. You don't really need a camper a tent will do.

u just wiped that cutting board?? man its poisenous.

@KirtFitzpatrick

7 жыл бұрын

What do you mean by that? It's a legit cutting board sold for food use.

чак норрис готовит жрать ))))

So..

Jesus, next time cook the eggs last!

@KirtFitzpatrick

7 жыл бұрын

It's just my process, prep the veggies while the eggs are cooking to save time. No real rhyme or reason other than that.

Hahah goddamn, these comments are ridiculous. just watch his video and how he does shit and move on. I'm sure he doesn't care if you think he's doing stuff wrong. it's obviously working for him so let it be.

Cool!