Rina and Michael

Rina and Michael

Welcome to our Vanlife channel! We're Rina, Michael. We decided to build a DIY camper van in 2019, and we did it! We went with a Mercedes Sprinter as our van. It took us several months to plan our perfect van, and another 3 months to build. We completed the van in December 2019, and we've been living in it full time since.

So far we've traveled to more than 35 states and 15 national parks, and we've learned how to vanlife along the way. We're hoping to share some of our experiences with you, the good and the bad, so that you can enjoy this alternative lifestyle for yourself!

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  • @AuroraLucas10
    @AuroraLucas102 күн бұрын

    I love this so much, thank you for spoiling your fur babies <3

  • @jennsteeves4274
    @jennsteeves42748 күн бұрын

    Cool video! With the cost of rent these days that’s what I’m basically considering doing… I was debating on buying a giant camper van versus just a cargo van I have two golden retrievers… I might get a third one… I would like a giant motorhome… That would be ideal… That would be the dream…

  • @alkalineway2030
    @alkalineway20309 күн бұрын

    Where is the console seat from please

  • @mimilav11
    @mimilav1114 күн бұрын

    ❤❤❤ thank u!!

  • @kedargurung9613
    @kedargurung961322 күн бұрын

    This guy has breed dog husky and a golden retriever❤❤

  • @tanja.y.33
    @tanja.y.33Ай бұрын

    I love this van. Love and Respect from Norway.

  • @TIMEnayda
    @TIMEnaydaАй бұрын

    Brilliant design of a van when having dogs, thank you for sharing, really appreciate it 🤝

  • @1WHATSUP1
    @1WHATSUP1Ай бұрын

    Dirt is actually a light color. Dirt shows up more on dark cars. You should have gone with a lighter colour cupboards.

  • @STNW1956
    @STNW19562 ай бұрын

    Very helpful video. Thoughtful, creative layout that maximises the small space. It’s heartwarming to see how much you love your dogs. Thank you.

  • @sophialoo3104
    @sophialoo31042 ай бұрын

    Love how you love your doggies and design your can with them in mind!

  • @jackiemaddox4577
    @jackiemaddox45773 ай бұрын

    I love your sliding door and that it locks, the pull out pantry and your swings. When you are out and no one is around do you let your dogs out or would they run off?

  • @jackiemaddox4577
    @jackiemaddox45773 ай бұрын

    thanks for the info!! do you have solar panels?

  • @jackiemaddox4577
    @jackiemaddox45773 ай бұрын

    Your baby is such a cutie pie!! how do you all manage to take the dogs out with the three of you?

  • @jackiemaddox4577
    @jackiemaddox45773 ай бұрын

    did you change vans? (I just started watching your videos) are the dogs still traveling with you?

  • @jackiemaddox4577
    @jackiemaddox45773 ай бұрын

    I LOVE how you have designed your van with your furbabies in mind. Great idea with the 2 water stations and especially all the storage for the their things. I have 2 big dogs--German Shepherd and Lab and wondered how it would ever work with a van. Thank you so much for sharing this ---gives me a lot to think about. My dogs also sleep with me.

  • @taytortotrocks
    @taytortotrocks3 ай бұрын

    This is crazy can I have the blueprints 😍

  • @kantameena9668
    @kantameena96683 ай бұрын

    Legally can an adult sit on the jump seat in front or its for kids?

  • @bambit08
    @bambit084 ай бұрын

    They are stunningly gorgeous dogs - lucky you. 🐾🐾

  • @yellowmistery911
    @yellowmistery9114 ай бұрын

    Just happened to us in colorado haha and we end up at Walmart

  • @graceweber2822
    @graceweber28224 ай бұрын

    The dogs are lucky to have a loving home.

  • @1cbcb1
    @1cbcb14 ай бұрын

    My boy paid 9 bills when you can get an OEM jump seat from a pick up truck at a junk yard for like under 100 and have the same if not better

  • @elliotsees8934
    @elliotsees89343 ай бұрын

    That’s what I did, it was 25$

  • @VanLifeWithDani
    @VanLifeWithDani4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing how you considered your big children in your build! I am still trying to figure out what layout to do where my big dog and I will be most comfortable. This was very helpful!

  • @vecernicek2
    @vecernicek25 ай бұрын

    Great video, great information, also have two big dogs myself and look to accomodate them in a van. But just a friendly advice if I may? Next time, would you cut down on the unnecessary background music? For one, it's way too loud and it's making it harder to hear what you're saying. Besides that, we don't need that extra sensory stimulation, do we? I know I don't.

  • @heatherxiong
    @heatherxiong5 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @blainkristindavis2261
    @blainkristindavis22615 ай бұрын

    Thanks for your videos. My wife and I are looking to build out a van in the next year. Have you looked at bobil vans water heaters? I’m thinking about using this system.

  • @staziatippetts4741
    @staziatippetts47416 ай бұрын

    Looking for a way to add a third seat as well without losing space! Didn’t think I’d be able to add it to the front with our seats. Do you know if it’s safe with the airbags and crashes and if pulled over and such?

  • @barbarakyle9869
    @barbarakyle98696 ай бұрын

    Good on you for thoughtfully planning and considering your dogs in your build!

  • @movingon2023
    @movingon20236 ай бұрын

    BABY IS SO ADORABLE!!!! LOVE the video!

  • @user-zn2xf2mz9f
    @user-zn2xf2mz9f6 ай бұрын

    A vida nos colocas em provações por isso saiba se portar de forma correta adéquadamente 🎉❤.

  • @vinceocratic
    @vinceocratic6 ай бұрын

    Can you swivel the front seats with this installed?

  • @jcp636
    @jcp6367 ай бұрын

    Any concern about the airbags with the car seat up front? Did you verify that they won’t impact the car seat? Or figure a way to turn them off?

  • @JesseePDX
    @JesseePDX7 ай бұрын

    this is authentic I have verified this video as real life with dogs...me? Oh I have 5 large dogs and a van...hahah...im in the middle of building our E350 out and will be going with the same type of design as far as dinette/bed combo...my whole build is around the dogs to have space...I love the tree painting on the wall...

  • @blkscorp
    @blkscorp7 ай бұрын

    awesome build

  • @ginamartindale8095
    @ginamartindale80957 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @SheilaR.08
    @SheilaR.088 ай бұрын

    This is perfect for them! I have two big dogs, as well, and have not seen any other channels where the dogs were such an integral part of the experience. Love it! Your dogs are beautiful, and I'm sure that they are loving their adventures with you.

  • @Calendula_3.6
    @Calendula_3.68 ай бұрын

    Very eye-opening hints. By the way, I've seen different opinions about space and many say they wouldn't have a bathroom in the van because it takes up too much space (they'd rather use the gyms for a shower and have a porta-potty in the van for #2). Maybe you could make a video on this topic.

  • @micmike
    @micmike8 ай бұрын

    very nice design and install. thanks

  • @jimmiller4951
    @jimmiller495110 ай бұрын

    could hear the music but couldn't hear you

  • @smalltownhomesteadAC
    @smalltownhomesteadAC10 ай бұрын

    Love it, great ideas, thanks

  • @teresaconde8789
    @teresaconde878910 ай бұрын

    Love this

  • @teresaconde8789
    @teresaconde878910 ай бұрын

    Congrats!!!

  • @vociferonheraldofthewinter2284
    @vociferonheraldofthewinter228410 ай бұрын

    When I watch conversion videos where they're showcasing their homes, I'm inspired. But when I watch 'regret' videos, I gain invaluable wisdom. I never would've considered putting in two fans, but I've seen half a dozen videos of people regretting not doing it. In my mind, they have experience and I better listen. Thanks for helping us noobies.

  • @kathleenewing8383
    @kathleenewing838311 ай бұрын

    The information was very helpful. I actually had thought if getting the dry flush so I'm glad i watched this video

  • @kathleenewing8383
    @kathleenewing838311 ай бұрын

    Great job and great information!

  • @kathleenewing8383
    @kathleenewing838311 ай бұрын

    Well thought out design. Love it!

  • @noglenogle
    @noglenogle11 ай бұрын

    I want to be reincarnated as one of your dogs. Beautiful people... beautiful build

  • @xxmyspac
    @xxmyspac11 ай бұрын

    LOVE THIS SETUP!

  • @rickyc859
    @rickyc85911 ай бұрын

    Great video! I’m considering getting the Go3 to capture moments with my 9 months old. Would you recommend for that purpose? Does the Go3 turn on fast & start recording fast?

  • @RinaandMichael
    @RinaandMichael11 ай бұрын

    I like that it has the pre-recording function, so if you want to capture a moment, you can grab it without wasting space! We like it so far, its takes about a second for quick record, which isn’t bad.

  • @prepropos
    @prepropos11 ай бұрын

    Cool!

  • @RinaandMichael
    @RinaandMichael11 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @Mel-me9sw
    @Mel-me9sw Жыл бұрын

    You both seem like very loving parents and all of your children (puppies included) seem very happy ❤

  • @RinaandMichael
    @RinaandMichael Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, we try to be :)