This couple might be the happiest couple I've ever seen on KZread. lol. I love the energy guys.. Keep it up!

@TimKatie

2 жыл бұрын

Haha thank you! 😊

Not sure if it works for you but Ladi and Margaret have a full resources list on their channel c/w links... Good luck from the You Kay 🙏

Haha don’t let them suffer (Wasps)…… Argh 😰 ….burn them ‼️😂🤣

You guys are nuts! Can't wait to watch this build progress. 😎

@TimKatie

2 жыл бұрын

Haha thank you! 😂

Congratulations on finding this van. Especially in this market. Looking forward to seeing the build out. Using it to keep me focused on getting funding for our build 👍

@TimKatie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙏🏻 It was a lucky find for sure. Keep up the hard work and hopefully this shortage will be over when you’re ready to buy!

Looking forward to this build will be interesting to see whot you have planned

@TimKatie

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for following along! 😊

OMG! If you guys start building vans for other people, please let us know. I love your design

@TimKatie

2 жыл бұрын

We would love to in the future! This van will likely be for sale sometime next spring/summer and we have already ordered a 2022 Transit AWD factory build to start converting then 😊 Shoot us a message on Instagram @thetriointransit if you have any questions or would like to chat further!

With this market, congrats, not easy to find one even at the end of the world ;-) .. for sure we will follow with a lot of interest .. like always ;) ... until next video

@TimKatie

2 жыл бұрын

Very true - it took 3 months of daily researching to find it! Thanks so much for the support 🙏🏻😊

How on earth did guys afford a second van? haha. Did you finance any of it? Thanks I love your channel! So good

I love the black rear, hope you reuse it👍🏼

@TimKatie

2 жыл бұрын

Do you mean the rear black factory transition strip? If so, yes we plan to reuse it 👍🏻

I’ve just bought the exact same van I think will copy you guys all the way 😀😀😀😀

@TimKatie

2 жыл бұрын

Haha sounds good stay tuned! 😊 Can’t wait to see how it turns out!

I want to try to live in a van because I dont have home, but everyone on KZread who is making a content about a van conversion, have a house and a garage and all the instruments. Any tips where to start?

Good for you ! I found a professional van conversion company to build mine . Unfortunately not in town . Mine will be ready spring also ! Hou hou

@TimKatie

2 жыл бұрын

That’s great! I’m happy to hear you found a company that can convert it for you - congratulations! 😊

Can't wait to see your AC system solution. Because literally there are not good and affordable AC systems for vanlifers in the market right now. All of them have flaws(very expensive, not energy effecient, needs ducting). Those roof mounted 12V AC systems sucks. They are expensive, loud, limited cooling capabilities (especially cheaper ones), not energy effecient despite what a lot of people believe, and most of them comes only with 1 year warranty. In my opinion mini splits are the way to go, they are much cheaper, quieter, comes with 5~10 years warranty, have dehumidifier and even heater functions. But surprisingly not a lot people are installing in vans. They are more commom in RVs. I don't know why, but I have a feeling that Tim is not going to install those roof mounted AC in this van, maybe is because he installed a recirculating shower and built his DIY battery bank for his first van.

@TimKatie

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! 🙏🏻 Great info and we agree with you - we have purchased a proair 12V undermount AC unit. We hope to do a video on the install process and full review of the unit once functional 👍🏻

Looking forward to seeing your build. Was this a new van - 200 kilometers or 200k?

@TimKatie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 200 kilometres total. Basically new van but the warranty started in Feb, 2021 (but the van itself is a 2020)

Love to watch you guys work together. I mostly work ‘solo’ but plan on including my wife more in projects. Thanks for the inspiration!

I'm currently looking to get a transit but between the long & extended versions. Long seems like the better option for anything off-road due to the shorter tail end, but I see that you stuck with the extended for both builds - how is the longer back end working out for your travels / parking / offroad adventures? Definitely can't beat having the extra space...

@TimKatie

2 жыл бұрын

In our travels with our first van we didn’t have any issue with the overhang on logging roads/modest off-road campsites. We also found we could park in pretty much any parking lot without issue, so we don’t mind it at all. We have ordered a 2022 AWD Ecoboost that we hope to put the 2” vancompass lift and bigger tires on to help with clearance 👍🏻

@Arthalot

2 жыл бұрын

@@TimKatie Great, thanks for your thoughts on this!

@TimKatie

2 жыл бұрын

@@Arthalot You’re welcome. Good luck with your decision! 😊

Great find! Is this a med or high roof?

@TimKatie

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😊 This is a high roof, 148” wheelbase extended length

Just curious after reading you also ordered a 2022 Transit from the factory, what kind of wait time were you given? I’m also wondering what you are planning to do with your existing vans? Are you going into the van build or rental business?

@TimKatie

2 жыл бұрын

The dealership said 4-6 months, but we expect it’ll be 6-8 months. We’ll be happy if it’s here by next May. The first build already sold and is in the US. We hope to finish this second van by April and travel for a few weeks and then potentially list it for sale. No official business but we enjoy the conversion process and if it works out we’d love to continue doing 1-2/yr. Did you order a 2022 as well?

@pieteb_nl

2 жыл бұрын

A third one? Haha they are going all in on the van building

Another recirculating shower? :D

@TimKatie

2 жыл бұрын

That’s the plan! 😊

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Hi there Tim & Katie. Sorry if I missed it somewhere but what core diffences are you going to build into this unit over your original van? Also I notice in your recirculating shower build you list replacing the UV unit ever 1-2 years @ $90. I've just brought two UV units and 8 replacement tubes at $6 each.....

@TimKatie

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Graham, No problem - we are increasing the battery size to 930 ah 12V, 12V heated floors, 12V undermount AC unit, and possibly putting the sink Grey water tank outside with a solenoid valve drain 👍🏻 Great find on the UV light and replacement bulbs - what brand are those?

@CosmicSeeker69

2 жыл бұрын

@@TimKatie killer! I'm using 720Ah x 24v on Merc 814 7.5 t chassis. A) bc I can. B) bc by lowering C rates both in charging and current draw it massively extends the life of the system. Same with limiting the charge - I'm assuming that you are using LiFePo 4? I'm going to set my charge parameters to 83% and only do a 100% charge once a month to ensure that the BMS top balances the cells. BTW. Bc reliability is my No1 priority I've had my batteries built with multi cylinder cells -39 per battery. As for my A/C I've brought a rather large Heat pump. This way I get cooling, dehumidifier and heat options plus a high volume of moving air. Like you I'm sitting my tanks/batteries as low was I can - but that brings the issue of freezing so I've brought thermostatic heat mats and I'll also insulate well.

@TimKatie

2 жыл бұрын

@@CosmicSeeker69 haha that’s a massive battery bank! Nice work! Yes we’re using LIFEPO4 again. I’ll be curious to hear how the multifunction AC/Heat/etc unit works out for you 🙌🏻

@CosmicSeeker69

2 жыл бұрын

@@TimKatie just don't hold your breath. I'm locked down in the UK so the build has been scaled down. BTW. If it appeals to you, I'm planning on using a solar regulator to control my alternator output. (I have 1525w + 400w of solar so I'm not expecting to rely too much on the alt but I am running a completely separate charge system for my Lithium's)

@TimKatie

2 жыл бұрын

@@CosmicSeeker69 Ahh sorry to hear. We hope you’re able to make some progress. Thanks for the tips!

Which van is best for camper van? Mercedes Sprinter 4x4 170 WB or Ford Transit AWD extended? In terms of efficiency and space or going off road.

@TimKatie

2 жыл бұрын

Personally we like the Transits for the increased interior height (6’7” ceiling height), low maintenance (no DEF!) gasoline engine, and wider rear bed area, but there are definitely pros and cons to each and I think everyone needs to research and decide for themselves 😊 We actually just ordered a 2022 AWD Transit factory build for our potential next build 👍🏻

@karankp8444

2 жыл бұрын

@@TimKatie Thank you for the info. I am leaning towards Ford AWD but again with all the info available it gets so difficult to pick one. I have been looking for 4x4 or awd but so far there is nothing available in the market. Do feel safe drving RWD on snowy mountain roads? Will you be installing a lift kit in your new van build?

@TimKatie

2 жыл бұрын

@@karankp8444 Ya exactly. It’s a tough market. It appears the only way is to order a factory build like we just put in for a 2022 AWD. We actually never drove our first build in the snow but I would have been comfortable giving it a try! We’re hoping to put a lift kit on the 2022 AWD but no plan to for the current 2020 RWD build

How do you guys feel about RWD vs AWD? Wondering if I should look harder for AWD or just go ahead with RWD 👀

@KirimotoTV

Жыл бұрын

what did you go with? I had the same question.

How much Havlock did you end up using to insulate? I'm having a terrible time trying to calculate it accurately.

@TimKatie

2 жыл бұрын

We purchased 2 double bags (4 bags total) of 2” batt insulation for this van as that was the amount we used last time and was perfect. Keep in mind we use 1” XPS for the floor 👍🏻

@brownjh91

2 жыл бұрын

@@TimKatie Thank you!

You've said your first build went to US, how is the process to send a converted can to US?

@TimKatie

2 жыл бұрын

It was a learning process but overall not bad and we would do it again in the future. Our biggest recommendation would be to establish a relationship with an importer and they pretty much take care of the rest 👍🏻 30 days on a holding lot stateside and importer fees is pretty much it

@nelsonsoaresusa

2 жыл бұрын

Can you please share the importer you've worked with?

You seem like nice people but your videos would get 10 times more views if you use an external mic or generally thought about your sound quality. A simple plug-and-go external mic costs $5. And requires no extra editing. Or at least film on something that was designed for vlogging.

@TimKatie

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. We‘ll look at using our external mics more consistently 👍🏻