FAMILY VAN TOUR: amazing bed lift that sleeps 4 with a full bathroom | SPRINTER VAN CONVERSION
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Welcome to our latest family van tour! Wow, we are both SO excited to share this Sprinter Van Conversion for a family of four!
This is a 2019 170” Extended 3500 Mercedes Sprinter Van with our family van layout with an amazing bed lift that sleeps 4.
This convertible bunk bed utilizes a HappiJac bed lift. This gives this family the best of both worlds - they have a place to sit and eat together as a family AND two beds - the lower bed is an almost king size bed and the top bed is almost queen size.
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Get the details on this van here: bit.ly/2Pj6has
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Hey, nice build! I was wondering what you think of the CrusinComfort AC system compared to the Fresair? Are there pro's n cons between the two besides price?
Sara & Alex James - 40 Hours of Freedom what about a family of 5? Kids ages 5,2,and 10 mths
Do you rent vans, too?
@More Haters? Really!
As you probably well aware of,
an evaporative cooler in Phoenix in the summertime will just humidify your living space, and make you feel like you're living in Washington DC in August. 😲
Nothing better then refrigerated air.
in one of those would have traveled kobe bryant with all his family was alive and not dead
I know im not the only one who addicted to watch van house with bathroom quarantine feels
That's right i watched one video by accident but i ended up watching too more videos and youtube became showing me the van tour videos in my home page
@@kanji5519 thats why i wish
i had van house 😅
@@donyapusa1066 It will be a great experience even for an old retired man
Fantastic set up.What would be the cost of a set up like this please
You're not the only one. I see bathroom in title I click. I'm also a rabbit holing down Tiny Homes too! Yikes....
Don’t listen to anyone being negative, you guys are doing a great job..and you seem like very nice people..
Thank you so much!
I AGREE... LOVE IT
What negativity. I can't see any.
hiii , we are new campers :) we are doing our camper car. please support us ...
You just wanted her attention, I don't see any negativity
Phenomenal build... this is the best family van that I have ever seen. It has everything from seating to beds and a bathroom... most definitely the best build
Thank you!
@@SaraandAlexJames cost for the conversion including ac unit
Wo bleibt am Tage das Bettzeug ?
Where is the bathroom? I missed that part.
@@SaraandAlexJames awesome layout!
Single mom trying to survive through this pandemic on low income. Not sure if I will have a roof over our head next month. I work at my sons elementary school which makes my postition unnecessary seeing they will be starting online. I have followed your videos for a long time. You are so great at what you do and it shows how much love you put into each van. I absolutely love this layout and have even drawn out a floor plan similar to fit my needs. My dream is to one day afford to convert a van like this. It would be a dream come true and alleviate so much stress and anxiety I have just trying to survive and pay for basic needs. Thank you for these videos, it has taught me a lot about what it takes to do this. Its given me the ins and outs and hopefully when I can afford to do this I will have you guys as a guide to make it a reality. You guys are awesome. I have watched this particular video about 20+ times lol and share it with friends and family.
Wish you all the best and hope that everything works out for you one day!
Hope your dreams come true!!
Ummmmm...
I don't think this falls into a low income idea....
Get unemployment
I heard in the US a personal loan for a van ,and look at Bob wells viedo
I always love how professional your finishes look in your vans. Also love the idea of a removable toilet so you can have a proper shower and of course that bed is awesome, even if you don't have kids and it's just for guests.
Thank you so much!
best to use the bed as main bed, you can leave the seating as it is and have a bed you can lower and if you don't need it bring it back up. no hustle with split cussions and converting ;-)
That's what I've been looking for a happy jack setup!
@@AudioPhil84 Those split cushions are never comfortable to sleep on anyway, IMO.
I was so impressed with the well thought out plan design of this small van and It has enough storage I just love it thanks for sharing!👍👍
This is perfect! I would put in a skylight above the bunkbed, but otherwise, it's got everything you could ever need.
I this this is the best van layout for me for sure. Since it's just me and my husband, we can keep the dinette area as dining/work space without needing to disassemble to bed and keep bed on a happijac bed. And if you make it u-shaped couch, you can have a small garage from the back too!!!!! Literally the.best.layout!
Yeah the only thing I missed seeing is what kind of storage they had, especially at the back. And they mentioned a propane tank at the back ... dunno sounds kinda dangerous, but ... I'm just curious. I would love to have seen that.
THIS IS WICKED COOL!!!!! Holy cow!!!!! MY FAVORITE OF ALL THE 100+ videos I seen!!!!
I love the concept of the bunk bed and dinette bed functioning altogether. The renovation that you did on this RV are highly functional for a family.
By far the best camper I have ever seen. Your conversions are my favorite ones.
THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT IM LOOKING FOR!!! This is amazing and it’s so close to the layout I want.
Sara & Alex James - 40 Hours of Freedom what a fantastic build. Perhaps my favourite build of all you have done.
A fan from across the pond in good old England.
This is the best build I’ve ever seen. I’m showing this to my builder. This is exactly what I want omg!!!!
I love this design too, I just have to be able to afford it!
Beautiful and very well thought out design. Love the shower, bed and kitchen. So clean and spacious. Happy traveling
Love the van and that lazy jack lift is amazing!!
Best sprinter van conversion I have seen.
I'm so happy to see that your talent & skillsets have produced this awesome van build for a very lucky family. Such great ideas and perfectly executed upgrades. You both have restored my entrepreneur spirit. I'm pushing the last part of my life. I can dream, can't I!!!! I'm upset at the stupid thumbs downers. Jealous individuals ... I'm sure!! You will go far, stay honest and give back. I'm not your parents, but by far I'm proud of you both!!!
I love the family friendly van. Thank you SO much! I have 5 yo twins and this type of a layout is what adventurous parents like us want.
I must admit, your van builds are Epic !!! Love them all
I wish nothing but all the best for 3 of u
I can tell when u build anything u guys build it from ur bottom of ur heart u seem very honest and gently people ❤
I love a van with bathroom and kitchen, so i could like im capable of doing everything by my own
Hands-down, my favorite conversion ever oh my God I am drooling over this I want it so bad
I'm binge watching any and every van life videos that YT throws at me during this "quarantine", and this van is one of, if not the best!: bunk bed for comfortable sleeping arrangements for four AND four street legal seats.
I always fall in love with the van nor tiny house which has a nice bathroom. For me, bathroom ia the most important thing.
This was a beautiful build the only thing I would of done differently if it was me would be to make the front seat swivel so you could have a table there then under the bed could be storage.
yes and u could push the back 2 seats against the wall and swivel the front 2 to make space for a table
Yeah the idea to maybe even get bigger seats,leather like bigger RV, swivel and rear seats (captain seats or bench) also same style, can slide to get more space as table seats..so it looks great and has a table just like in the video. but maybe its more complexe then it looks!!
This my absolute favorite van conversion! Bravo!!!
To say vans have come a long way since the 70's is an understatement. I'm really impressed.
I love this build. I would remove the extra seats and add more storage/ closet space.
I also love this build but for a family van there's really no place to put clothes and personal hygiene items.
This was built for family of four . So yes space would be limited .
This looks incredible!! Even without kids, I’d love to have this layout. It makes it seem so much more open
Omg I love this build so much. I can’t believe how good y’all did!
This is easily the best van conversion I’ve seen on CZcams! When I get my van, this will be the blueprint but without the cold air cooling system as I live in a cold country with no the warmest summers!
Great van conversion 👍
My dream van layout! Amazing job!
Omgosh! Yassss❤️
I love it.
I want 3🤣
I’m only 5’4” perfect height for me.
OMG IT IS GORGEOUSSSSSSSSSS I love how you did the doors on the back of the bed so pretty
Amazing that the detail and that bed just tops it off
MUCHÍSIMA SUERTE 🍀👍
EN TODO ME ENCANTA
ESTA VAN!!
LOS COLORES CLAROS
SON FANTÁSTICOS LUCEN
HERMOSOS TODOS
ME ENCANTA TODO !!!
UN ABRAZO DESDE.
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This is exactly what i want. Everything is so perfect. I always love many window for view as well as seating area. Love the air cooler coz sometimes need to sleep in noon with cool air.
Certainly one of the best I've seen, great job.
I sleep with a pillow between my legs , thought I was weird but there you go , Alex does it too 😂
😂 we both love hugging a pillow at night!
Helps the pain in the base of my spin too !!
It's really common =) They even make specially shaped pillows for it.
Stephen Hughes that why I started doing it , I suffer sciatica and the pillow helps 😊
I'm a guy and i do it too. I'm 6', wide frame. Result? Whenever I sleep on one of the side, the upper side hip really latches an awkward position.
A pillow means not only comfort but also a human woman. So no feeling lonely. Lmfaoo
Loved the design, I can imagine living there (just me) and using the living room in the back on the day and taking down the bed for the night, if it comes around the height of the table beneath it. It's a great idea so you can sleep and have full Windows around you
That's the thing ... I often sit up in bed. I would want it to go lower.
"Happy Jack" is the name of my favorite episode of That 70s Show. Just thought I'd let y'all know. Haha. Carry on.
Honestly this is the most beautiful and practice van I've ever seen
I love y’all’s work on vans! The finish, everything! That AC is clutch, and I LOVE the poplar. Awesome job, guys on this build!
Thanks so much!
Sara & Alex James - 40 Hours of Freedom thank you too!! I love your videos and all your vans!
I was just thinking about a suspending bed being a good idea in Campervan above the dining table and then bang came across this video! Would be even cooler if the top would go up as well
You guys getting better and better,love the colors and a bathroom option, I think bathroom is a must ☮️☮️☮️✌️✌️
I've watched a lot of videos on custom-building vans, this is so far the best and the most practical. I love the design! Me and my partner have been thinking about "van living" but I'm not 100% for it yet. We'll see. If ever we do it, I'll contact you guys definitely!
For anyone wondering who bought this beautiful van. We are a cat family of 20 cats, plenty of sleeping space and fridge for fish and mice! As cats we prefer a portable toilet, the kitty litter :P We like the electronic cat tower / bed lift and wide windows so we can sit by them and watch life go by. Thanks Sara and Alex :-)
Hi! If you don't mind me asking, how has the build held up after a year of use? Would you change anything about it? I'm in the process of planing for my family van; and this one is the best built I've seen yet! Would love to hear your experience!
I LOVE your van builds and would be willing to wait on your waiting list. Two questions: How can I get on the list? And do you guys rent any of your van so I could get an idea of exactly what I need?
Whoa, this thing is stunning.
Fantastic job, i think is the best I've seen so far, congrats amazing job.
자작 캠핑카 소유자로서 너무 좋아요^^ .self camping car . Oh fantastic ^^
Love the lift bed! Does it come all the way down? Is there storage under the dining benches?
I love how you guys got featured with this van on the fresair site! EPIC!
The best so far I’ve seen.
I like this one. I would not put in the other 2 seats and replaced with a big closet and drawers for better clothes storage. Swap out the stove for a different type. And that is it. That would be perfect for me.
family of 4.....
And the kids would sit where, while driving?
I was thinking of me. A mother of 3 that are grown ands gone.
I have no use for thre additional chairs. Just my dog and me.
The perfect van doesn’t exi-…
i just found out your yt channel, pls dont delete this video. i really really loved ur van, im gonna get a van like this in yhe future after i graduated and get a job. u really are an inspiration for me, thx 🥰🥰
One of the Best .... love the beds! Layout is perfect and materials!
Genuinely had to google whether you played Starburns in Community..
Will the bed go down. My thought about this is you would have to make up the lower bed when you wish to sleep. Just lower the bed. And put it up when done.
This is one of the most beautiful van conversions I've seen! I'm almost willing to forgo my dislike for wetbaths! LOL!
You made the best van I ever saw! Details are amazing! Great job 👍
What is your price points ?
How much does something like this cost.
about 100 dollars.
I simply love it. I was looking for a layout that I would be able to travel in and use as a transport vehicle if I needed too. I think it's great for taking the kids to Disney World or the Wiscousin Dells. I have a couple of questions, first how easy would it be to add a third chair and make it recline. I have an aunt who is almost immobile and simply couldn't ride that far without her legs being raised. Perhaps, the extra seat could be removable? Also, is it possible to have seat belts in the back bench seats. It seems that whenever someone has a van at my family reunions everyone want to ride with them especially if their are children around? By the way, I simply LOVE the happy jack bed. I always wondered why more people didn't do it.
I love your family of 4 vans!!! Been looking for something like this!
I love it. It's the most awesome camper van I have seen. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Question: with the raised bed, how would you prevent moisture/mold getting into the wood and mattress (from either boiling water in a kettle or the shower)?
Just turn on the vent fan
Poly the wood
Can I ask what’s the price for this excellent and brilliant custom made van?
You guys did an awesome job. Thank you for sharing.
It is stunning. Pretty much what I would want in a van. Awesome!
How much lower could that bed go?And where are you guys located?
Absolutely amazing work. Personally I wouldn't trust a motorized system for the second bed. One glitch or stupid kid messing with stuff and you're squished.
I was thinking the same thing!
If they could make those lifts with key slots like they have those adjustable metal bed frames, they'd be able to use a c lock at whatever height they want the bed. If the bed fails, it would safely rest on the locked key slots. That's how I would do it.
This build is incredible! I adore it and really want to do vanlife one day 😍 this would be amazing for my little family. Beautifully done!
Thank you!
Wow, beyong impressed with the layout and the bed......... lost for words, it's amazing.
Alguém do Brasil
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Eu aqui babando por essa obra de arte... rs.
How do you know and guarantees a bedleft? How do you know that it won't seize up or fall on the people sleeping beneath it?. Is that something you guarantee for life?. Is this something you guarantee or what
Get a life insurance 😆
You could set it up with blockers to stop it going all the way down
best feature : elevated bed! and the swing table.. easy in easy out.
I’m in England and have been struggling to find a van layout that would fit my way of living... but THIS is amazing. Thank you so much for showing it!!! 😍👍
There are actually 2 very nice brands we've seen in Germany that have lifting bed. Loved them! You raise the bed and you have huge garage underneath. Possl Roadcruiser Revolution and Globecar Campscout Revolution. I am in love with those. They are made I think by the same company. Not sure the difference. Base price is about 47-52K euros. I was surprised to find out that used 7-8y.o. units were selling for 42K euros. Well, I think we decided on ours. 3 years ago we looked at them. We still remember.
How much does something like this go for? I'm thinking about looking soon.
I’m wondering too. How much it cost to covert to and what is the builder information
this specific van itself without the customization is 40k.
I wonder how much was cost of the entire conversion
$100k it is cheaper if you do it yourself
@@gabakusa That would be a great price. You need to calculate your hours going into this build. I would guess 1-2 years without experience and limited time because you need to work right? Also I am sure it would then not look like this. Heck a VW California with less futures and space is around that price and it is not custom build.
@@gabakusa Does the $100k include the Van (vehicle)?
@Sandi , omg yes it would include a van. That person who responded is implying that the build is 100k plus another 60k+ for the vehicle!? Who pays 150-200k to live in a van!? I don't know about where you are from come up but where I am in Texas $200000 will get you a 4500 ft² home!!!🤷🏼♀️js....
Cris Agustin: You might wanna check "adventures" They bought their 2019 or 2020 van for 55k and the conversion cost was around 24k its similar to this one, but it does not have the extra bed, really nice layout though.
I love the quality and overall look of this fitout. Well done
Super cool! I can't live in a crammed space but I do appreciate one when I see it
My husband is 6’3”. Are these vans too tight for someone this size?
Yes, you need to get a smaller husband. Around 5'7 would be ideal.
How much did it cost
Amazing job guys!! Stunning van!!! 👍🏻❤️
Wow you make the finest product I’ve seen so far. Very professional product.
Hey, roughly how much would it cost for you to convert my van
One question..... Price?
Awesome build
I like the idea of just the bed lift alone
Opens up ideas for different layouts
Wow this is stunning! Would love this for my family ❤️
How much is the cost for everything?
Probably an arm and a leg!
Beautiful. However, not sure if that should be called a “hanging wardrobe.”
Maybe the customer is into erotic asphyxiation?
Best design so far! I like the placement of everything! It doesn't feel odd at all.
Its wonderful you 2 created a company based upon your dreams & whats nice is that you explain what you have done as well as the links where we can get it. Thanks so much! You guys shine!
Lucia C. Thank you so much! We are truly grateful to do what we do and for this amazing community. 👍🏼🚐
I'm a little confused is this a customer's build or is this your van for personal use?
It’s a custom build, it’s a build for a family which she says in the beginning.
Libra Lady02 Yes, but they repeatedly state that they will be taking trips/traveling in it....
I think a few times they said things like we are going to add that to our next van. Once regarding the a/c unit. I will be doing a van tour of my build when it is done soon on my channel. Check it out.
Is anyone else wondering about the storage??? I mean there’s a family of four...where are they gonna put their clothes/personal belongings 😬
Maybe the cabinets
Thank you Sara & Alex! Beautiful built Van love that. ❤️️
Thank you so much!
I just started watching these videos lately. If I could have a nice van like this, I would be on the road in a minute. Thanks for sharing.