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Sweet Dreams Van Life
Registrace 29. 01. 2024
We built our van in three months with ordinary tools. You can too! Follow our channel for more detailed van life videos.
DIY off grid Camper Van full tour. See why this tiny home won BEST IN SHOW at Peace Love and Vans
The name of our van is Sweet Dreams. We built it in three months in our driveway in Indiana with basic tools. We didn't design this to be a "weekender" van; we designed it to live in for a month or more at a time.
At Peace Love and Vans, our van won "Best in Show", due to it's home feel, functional layout, bathroom with shower, 39 gal fresh water, 4 gal hot water, and a 24v 600ah battery bank, giving us 14,400 watt hours of battery which will let us run our 24V AC for 36+ hours on a single charge.
Come visit us at Peace love and vans 2025: www.peacelovevans.com/
If you would like to see videos of any of the components in detail, let us know in the comments below and we might make a video about it.
Below is a list of most of the materials and components we used to build this van. Some of these links are amazon affiliate links, and If you follow one purchase something, we earn a tiny commission which will support our channel and keep more videos coming. Thank you!
Aluminum Support Bracket for Table: amzn.to/49Bm5Nb
Adjustable Table Leg: amzn.to/4bLeTzu
4” Cooling Fan: amzn.to/49jSiIE
U-Shape Edge Banding: amzn.to/3ULHPkM
GFCI Outlet: amzn.to/3UItbL7
6 in 1 inverter Toshiba Microwave: amzn.to/3wmt4L9
Collapsible Microwave Cover: amzn.to/49DQXfm
Dirt Devil Central Vac: amzn.to/4bBNcJ8
Puck Lights: amzn.to/49EqfDf
Espar Heater: amzn.to/3T8S2Xm
Rope loops: amzn.to/4a1f0Fj
Teak board: www.lowes.com/pd/RELIABILT-1-in-x-16-in-x-3-ft-Unfinished-Teak-Board/1003260942
Piano hinge: amzn.to/3IsGx6O
Magnets: amzn.to/4c1Jnxd
4” Cooling Fan: amzn.to/49jSiIE
Mess proof Dog water bowl: amzn.to/3zjQGRW
Sirocco II™ Circulation Fan: amzn.to/3Lnn9JV
Lippert Retractable step: amzn.to/4cPCWNk
Passenger Swivel chair Base: amzn.to/3Y2B6oi
Driver Swivel Base: amzn.to/4bGhbhS
Victron Buck Boost 24v charger: amzn.to/3W0lvmw
Nautilus 64"x36" RV Shower Door: amzn.to/3y2PNwI
GFCI Outlets: amzn.to/3W5Av2i
Bosch Hot water heater: amzn.to/465YIKI
Solo Stove Mesa XL: amzn.to/4cBtcGB
Aluminum telescoping ladder: amzn.to/4cC20Yd
Pendant Light: leonlite.com/products/leonlite-calvo-outdoor-pendant-patio-light-brass-yellow-2700k
Eureka! SPRK Portable Butane Camping Grill: amzn.to/4cuD7xL
Promaster sliding door stopper: amzn.to/4cBpcGk
Promaster door handle: amzn.to/3W3vaIR
RV Grab handle: amzn.to/3XZQ9Pi
VanEssential Magnetic closure Sliding Door Bug Screen: amzn.to/3Y0UUby
VanEssential Magnetic closure Rear Door Bug Screen: amzn.to/4eYKFdL
VanEssential Insulated Blackout FRONT DOOR Window Covers: amzn.to/3Wn4rr5
VanEssential Insulated Blackout FRONT WINDSHIELD Cover: amzn.to/3Lt8c8Z
TOSHIBA 6-in-1 Inverter Countertop Microwave Oven: amzn.to/3xULzHz
12V LED Reading Lights: amzn.to/3xTsDZQ
Water pump / water heater timer: amzn.to/3WiSAve
Recessed LED Puck lights: amzn.to/3W2Hucv
Gray water tank: amzn.to/3Y523rd
Gray water tank end: amzn.to/3zzhg9K
Motorized Ball valve: amzn.to/3zzhpKk
Water Hose Adaptor: amzn.to/3WjChyb
Shelf Brackets for folding cooktop counter: amzn.to/4cPI6Jc
Bed frame brackets for Ikea rails: amzn.to/4656pAB
14G marine grade electrical wire: amzn.to/3Lt9Ya9
Water purifier: amzn.to/4dcFchB
Kitchen Back Splash: amzn.to/4ft68M8
At Peace Love and Vans, our van won "Best in Show", due to it's home feel, functional layout, bathroom with shower, 39 gal fresh water, 4 gal hot water, and a 24v 600ah battery bank, giving us 14,400 watt hours of battery which will let us run our 24V AC for 36+ hours on a single charge.
Come visit us at Peace love and vans 2025: www.peacelovevans.com/
If you would like to see videos of any of the components in detail, let us know in the comments below and we might make a video about it.
Below is a list of most of the materials and components we used to build this van. Some of these links are amazon affiliate links, and If you follow one purchase something, we earn a tiny commission which will support our channel and keep more videos coming. Thank you!
Aluminum Support Bracket for Table: amzn.to/49Bm5Nb
Adjustable Table Leg: amzn.to/4bLeTzu
4” Cooling Fan: amzn.to/49jSiIE
U-Shape Edge Banding: amzn.to/3ULHPkM
GFCI Outlet: amzn.to/3UItbL7
6 in 1 inverter Toshiba Microwave: amzn.to/3wmt4L9
Collapsible Microwave Cover: amzn.to/49DQXfm
Dirt Devil Central Vac: amzn.to/4bBNcJ8
Puck Lights: amzn.to/49EqfDf
Espar Heater: amzn.to/3T8S2Xm
Rope loops: amzn.to/4a1f0Fj
Teak board: www.lowes.com/pd/RELIABILT-1-in-x-16-in-x-3-ft-Unfinished-Teak-Board/1003260942
Piano hinge: amzn.to/3IsGx6O
Magnets: amzn.to/4c1Jnxd
4” Cooling Fan: amzn.to/49jSiIE
Mess proof Dog water bowl: amzn.to/3zjQGRW
Sirocco II™ Circulation Fan: amzn.to/3Lnn9JV
Lippert Retractable step: amzn.to/4cPCWNk
Passenger Swivel chair Base: amzn.to/3Y2B6oi
Driver Swivel Base: amzn.to/4bGhbhS
Victron Buck Boost 24v charger: amzn.to/3W0lvmw
Nautilus 64"x36" RV Shower Door: amzn.to/3y2PNwI
GFCI Outlets: amzn.to/3W5Av2i
Bosch Hot water heater: amzn.to/465YIKI
Solo Stove Mesa XL: amzn.to/4cBtcGB
Aluminum telescoping ladder: amzn.to/4cC20Yd
Pendant Light: leonlite.com/products/leonlite-calvo-outdoor-pendant-patio-light-brass-yellow-2700k
Eureka! SPRK Portable Butane Camping Grill: amzn.to/4cuD7xL
Promaster sliding door stopper: amzn.to/4cBpcGk
Promaster door handle: amzn.to/3W3vaIR
RV Grab handle: amzn.to/3XZQ9Pi
VanEssential Magnetic closure Sliding Door Bug Screen: amzn.to/3Y0UUby
VanEssential Magnetic closure Rear Door Bug Screen: amzn.to/4eYKFdL
VanEssential Insulated Blackout FRONT DOOR Window Covers: amzn.to/3Wn4rr5
VanEssential Insulated Blackout FRONT WINDSHIELD Cover: amzn.to/3Lt8c8Z
TOSHIBA 6-in-1 Inverter Countertop Microwave Oven: amzn.to/3xULzHz
12V LED Reading Lights: amzn.to/3xTsDZQ
Water pump / water heater timer: amzn.to/3WiSAve
Recessed LED Puck lights: amzn.to/3W2Hucv
Gray water tank: amzn.to/3Y523rd
Gray water tank end: amzn.to/3zzhg9K
Motorized Ball valve: amzn.to/3zzhpKk
Water Hose Adaptor: amzn.to/3WjChyb
Shelf Brackets for folding cooktop counter: amzn.to/4cPI6Jc
Bed frame brackets for Ikea rails: amzn.to/4656pAB
14G marine grade electrical wire: amzn.to/3Lt9Ya9
Water purifier: amzn.to/4dcFchB
Kitchen Back Splash: amzn.to/4ft68M8
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How to Build a 2 person Dinette / table with bench in your Camper Van
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In this video, I'll give you an overview of how I built our two person Dinette in our Conversion van. Here are links to the items shown in this video. As an amazon affiliate we earn a commission if you follow our links and purchase any of these items. Aluminum Support Bracket for Table: amzn.to/49Bm5Nb Adjustable Table Leg: amzn.to/4bLeTzu 4” Cooling Fan: amzn.to/49jSiIE U-Shape Edge Banding: a...
Beautiful van with lots of unique and functional features. We have the Trelino toilet as well, retrofitted into a commercially built Sprinter van. I’d love to understand how you plumbed the liquid into your gray system. We’ve thought about that but weren’t sure the best way to do that. Thanks!
When money is no object. Not reality for many
Cost? $75,000 at least?
Well, what a lovely van you have.
What a beautiful design.👍❤️
Can u share more specifics re: ur power set-up...why 24v batteries ... how do they then divide into 12v appliances OR did I just mis-state what’s going on here? THX!!
Very nice. How much does this all of this weigh?
Beautiful 🎉
@@vievalos thank you!
Beautiful creation! Very handy hubby, you're blessed ;)
@@ChristianCarnivore333 I AM blessed and thank you for taking our tour! 😊
Ive got a teen who is a gamer, so I would need to incorporate some monitor he could play on, but that is a beautiful build. I love it.
@@dream2be611 we have a big screen tv with the smart projector…maybe that could work! Thank you for taking our tour and your kind comments. 😊
Very Nice. Well done 👏🏼
@@therealdougblueskies Thank you! 😊
Hands down the best van I’ve seen 👍
@@quaddog07 wow! Thank you!
You really have a lovely home in this van; it is all very practical and has great options. I could very much imagine myself living in this for a long time. Very comfortable to have the dinette, as well as the bathroom. It seems a bit narrow, but if you are smaller I am sure you can shower easily. What do you do for laundry and drying washed clothes? I loved the colors and the wood - looks very warm and cosy indeed!! Just two things I missed: books - or some sort of bookcase, bookbox or bookshelf. I could not do without my books. And I noticed you have very few little decorations, pictures or whatever on your walls. That could make it a little more personal. But that is surely a matter of taste (and space). Thanks for sharing, I really enjoyed it. You did a marvellous job on your van! greetings, Jason
@@saturninc3786 thank you so much for taking our tour and for your kind remarks. We appreciate it so much. Do you have a van?
@@saturninc3786 we wish you all the best!
👍🏼👍🏼
@@1234-z6s thanks!
How do you take care of laundry?
@@WasabiDip-di3rh we go to laundromats as needed. 😊
I see why you won..very nice great work, and simply done .thankyou
@@karabucca-ey2uy thank you! We appreciate you taking the tour and your kind words! Do you have a van?
Great layout love your shower closet best!!
@@haunanigilpatrick-palama4993 thank you!! We enjoy it!
Cost of build pls
@@FrankWaltersLovestoteach we have about 30K in the cost of the build after buying the empty van. Thanks for taking our tour!
Love the organization you’ve shared in your award winning Van 🥳🙏🏻😎 Thank you so much & congratulations on your fantastic build 🥳🥳🥳
@@bethdixon501 thank you! We are glad you liked it and appreciate you taking our tour! Do you have a van? 😊
I would like to still work when I get to actually live a van life, what is the best internet for van life?
@@lisanicholson8560 a lot of people like Starlink but it’s costly. We use a Verizon Business router and it works great. We are able to edit and download photos and can get our work done about anywhere. We have had a few patchy areas, but overall it works great to have your own network on the road.
All I can say is I want it Beautiful
@@normabarrigan6377 thank you! 😊
Dang, that was one hot tour👀!! Thank you for your service! That appliance closet/cutting board/water heater controls was a great idea for space saving and ease of use.
@@prepparig144 Thank you for taking the tour and for your comments. Glad you liked it! Do you have a van?
@@SweetDreamsVanLife You are welcome! And yes, I have a 2011 e450 shuttle bus I'm building out. Had it converted to 4x4 and just starting the inside. I got some video's I want to start uploading but the editing part is a bit foreign to me.
@@prepparig144 awesome We can’t wait to see it!
I am happy to see people figuring out things themselves instead of just having it done for them. Also, it is admirable to see a couple work together and support each other with their projects.
@@frugalsolutions It was definitely difficult at times figuring things out and was a lot of hard work, but we did love doing it together and the memories we made in the process. We are grateful to have our van finished now and cherish the journey and time we have together enjoying it! Thank you for your comment…it means a lot to us.
Yes my van is a Kia Pregrio which I have converted myself
@@user-eo6bk9sg5y that’s awesome! Good for you! Happy trails!
@@SweetDreamsVanLife thank you
Lovely!
@@user-eq8ug2oy2s Thank you! We appreciate you taking our tour and your kind comment. 😊
Nice van 😅
@@ScottBrown-zz4sk thank you!
What an excellent build. Really enjoyed the walk through. Enjoy! 😊
@@mattwaters6987 thank you for taking the time to take our tour…and thank you for the comment. It means a lot to us. Do you have a van?
I have to question the location of that smoke detector. Smoke rises. That unit won't detect until the cabin is full of smoke. At that point the heat and smoke density near the roof may be near the point where it'll flash over.
@@larrygilbert7273 thank you for your thoughts and advice and thank you for watching the tour! Do you have a van?
@@SweetDreamsVanLife I enjoyed the video. It was full of good ideas. No, I don’t own a van, but I’m an engineer and therefore think I’m qualified to comment on everything. Even when I’m not.
@@larrygilbert7273 haha We appreciate your input! 🤣
Looks great
@@kevindenny3607 thank you! Do you have a van?
I love every thing about this vav
@@jenniferlee9180 thank you!
The best I have seen by far. Living the dream..love our 17 ft TT full bath a must also hate public bath.. greetings from NC and just one more mile
@@candyalexander2196 thank you so much and we are so happy that you’re enjoying being out in the road, too! Cheers to you in NC!
Love this so much. Definitely one of the best. I particularly love the little table up front and extra seating. Bathroom is excellent. You’ve checked ALL of the boxes! Well done
@@bangelucci5966 thank you so much…your comment means a lot to us! Do you have a van?
@@SweetDreamsVanLife no but am seriously considering it! Thx for the reply
@@bangelucci5966 we hope to see you on the road someday!
LOVE this layout!! Very well done. Thx for sharing. I'm going to save this as a template for me.
@@curtricescott2967 wow! That means a lot to us! Thank you. If you have any questions during your build please reach out!
loved it all!
@@rgperez56 thank you!
great build!!
@@jarlenewestney2542 thank you!
Beautiful! So many thoughtful details, though as an artist I especially love the mix of blue & wood tones. Most vans seem to go either all cool tones or all warm, but the mix makes yours feel balanced and like a home. Enjoy!
@@hr3134 thank you…the consideration for the color palette was very important and took some time, but we loved how it turned out. We appreciate your comment as an artist! Thank you!
Like every single thing.. especially the wet bath. I need to be able to use bathroom and wash up properly as needed.
@@buzzinbee9463 we are the same as you! Being able to shower and use the restroom is on the top of our list and we use it consistently. No gas stations or restaurant stops for us! It’s awesome to have your own facilities. Do you have a van?
Absolutely perfect!!
@@LoriFranklin-ee4sh thank you! That means a lot to us!
What is not to like here?!? Wow, very impressive. I've seen a lot of online van build tours and yours is probably the best. Well-earned award, and that you really love it is all that really matters... and you do. For me, the microwave on the floor would not be my ideal, but I can totally see why you did it. Not many other options, and you still got it in. Superb job all around!!!
@@jeannewagner8133 thank you so much! It really means a lot to us that you took the time to take our tour and we appreciate the great review! Do you have a van?
@@SweetDreamsVanLife sadly, no. I have been getting very interested in tiny homes and camper vans for several years now. I am not sure I am ready for the minimalism I would have to achieve. lol
@@jeannewagner8133 the journey is the fun! Enjoy!
Your husband is a true craftsman. Edit: Subbed.
@@OOICU812 He really is talented in many areas…thank you for the thoughtful remark. 😊
What did you use on the floor? wood look vinyl strips? It looks great with the design scheme.
Thanks for your comment. We used 1/2" ridgid xps insulation, 1/2" zip system OSB, a layer of vinyl underlayment and then yes, vinyl planks. The white is hard to keep clean but it does keep the van looking bright.
Great tour, beautiful van!
Glad you liked it!
Nice build, but why does almost every tour have to include every single little thing in every cabinet and drawer? No offense, but I just don't care where you keep your sugar.
Good question and we understand your point of view! We tried to make the video appeal to the majority of our viewers and we do tend to get people who ask about storage. We are coffee drinkers and we are pretty proud of how we designed the appliance garage, as it's rare to see that convenience in a van. If we showed every nook and cranny, this video would have been 2 hours long. That said, we plan on making shorter videos that are focused on the individual areas, (like our dinette video) in the near future. Thanks again for your comments!
Awesome, one of the best builds I have seen to date!👍👍👍
Wow, thanks! That means a lot.
who did the conversion?
"The name of our van is Sweet Dreams. We built it in three months in our driveway in Indiana with basic tools."
This is, hands down, the absolute best van I have seen and I’ve been checking out vans for many years. You guys did an amazing job. Everything is so well thought out. I LOVE everything about your van!!
Wow, thank you! That is awesome to hear. That means a lot because we worked hard on it.
Hi, I absolutely love your van. The colors used work out great, safe travels 😊
Thank you! You too!
Looks great!
Beautiful Van! Love your shower as well ,Happy travels!
Thanks so much! It's small but functional and we use it every day.
Are you guys did a fantastic job we absolutely love the van and the Way you set it up wow it’s a 10 for sure Jim and Cheryl Lovett back to the video
Thanks jim and Cheryl. Glad you like it. Do you guys have a camper or a Van?