Ford Transit Camper Van Tour

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  • čas přidán 27. 03. 2023
  • The Transit Camper Van is built from a 2021 Ford Transit cargo van and was completed in March 2022. I built this van for myself as a traveling home/office/tool van. I decided to travel around the country working on farms, and wanted to bring my tools with me to be able to work on any projects they would have for me. I accomplished this by building out 6 long storage drawers in the back of the van custom-sized to my tools and tool boxes (I also was sure to leave a cubby for my golf clubs) For the living space I added a kitchen with a sink, induction cooktop, fridge, and plenty of counterspace, as well as a bathroom with a toilet and shower, and a bed and upper cabinet storage. It’s set up for off-grid adventures with 375 watts of solar and 300Ah of Lithium batteries as well as a 40 gallon fresh water tank and composting toilet. Carried on the back I have my trusty TW200 that allows me to go anywhere I can’t get with the van. I’ve enjoyed it for the last year but it’s time to move on to new projects so I’m excited to see someone else make memories with it!
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Komentáře • 112

  • @stonedog23
    @stonedog23 Před rokem +13

    This build is crazy good.

  • @nicj99
    @nicj99 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I've been watching lots of these van tours, and I wished that everyone would say right at the beginning when they're talking about the platform they started with whether it was rear wheel drive front wheel, drive or four-wheel-drive. That is a supreme importance to. I would think many people, because without all wheel, drive, your suddenly limited in so many ways as to where you can go what you can do in different road conditions and different seasons, I know there's creative ways to get around that but if you're truly a Leifer, there's nothing like having all-wheel-drive

  • @dianaashcraft3364
    @dianaashcraft3364 Před měsícem

    Very nice van and loads of cool features. That shower! Wow. Just a comment for the next video: I struggled to hear you most of the time, but I loved the pace of the video and all the great information.

  • @usagi-san6215
    @usagi-san6215 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Awesome cohesive van build with luxury and functionality to boot! 💪🏻😤

  • @dalecummins689
    @dalecummins689 Před rokem +27

    Remarkable van build, looks spot on. It looks professional, practical, and comfortable.

  • @brendahayes1011
    @brendahayes1011 Před 2 měsíci

    Hi Eric I really love your van!! Beautiful, smart thinking!!❤😊

  • @Kathy-zx5bu
    @Kathy-zx5bu Před rokem +5

    Great van design! Can't believe you got a bathroom and a closet!

  • @richardrich4320
    @richardrich4320 Před rokem +4

    What a great build ! - first Rv with a "garage shop" I've ever seen.

  • @FlowCreators
    @FlowCreators Před rokem +3

    This man is an artist that spared no expenses. Beautiful van build, Impressive craftsmanship.

  • @garykray
    @garykray Před 4 měsíci

    Excellent and rolling tool heavy...

  • @producerbenford
    @producerbenford Před rokem +9

    That wall by the work space would be crazy if it was a white board. I love this van design!

    • @ericimpola
      @ericimpola  Před rokem +2

      Thank you and that is a great idea!

  • @marcosw6893
    @marcosw6893 Před 5 měsíci

    Wow! Nice work, very nice! 👏👍

  • @mountainstomarshes8966
    @mountainstomarshes8966 Před 4 měsíci

    offensively clean build!

  • @SMafam5
    @SMafam5 Před rokem +4

    Wow, that garage! Please do a whole video on the garage build/design. Awesome.

    • @ericimpola
      @ericimpola  Před rokem +1

      That's a good idea, I'll try to do that!

  • @kirkallgayer1643
    @kirkallgayer1643 Před rokem

    Outstanding job

  • @deany252
    @deany252 Před rokem +4

    Awesome build, nice work

  • @jelizardi2000
    @jelizardi2000 Před rokem +2

    Fantastic van! Everything one would need in a beautiful package.

  • @user-zc7gj7mb3l
    @user-zc7gj7mb3l Před rokem +1

    The best setup of all that I have seen so far 👍

  • @tekmantoo
    @tekmantoo Před rokem +6

    Love the design, very warm feeling.

  • @chrisdorrell1977
    @chrisdorrell1977 Před rokem +1

    Very nicely done!

  • @MrThad81
    @MrThad81 Před rokem

    I am a super big fan of air fryers and am very impressed you made room in the drawer to have one.

  • @melissagreenmonstergirl
    @melissagreenmonstergirl Před 7 měsíci

    Beautiful van!

  • @mehmetsbirlik4112
    @mehmetsbirlik4112 Před rokem

    Most comprehensive and functional floor plan!!! Simply I ❤it. Thanks for sharing this beautiful piece!

  • @johndigiovanni
    @johndigiovanni Před rokem +17

    Really beautiful and well thought out. I love the garage!

  • @HADJEE
    @HADJEE Před rokem +3

    Nice job, Eric!

  • @cheryl7917
    @cheryl7917 Před rokem +4

    Beautiful job!!!

  • @SwissGuy1996
    @SwissGuy1996 Před rokem

    Wow beautiful ❤

  • @ralpho4942
    @ralpho4942 Před rokem +4

    Any build that includes a motorcycle is a winner in my book. Good stuff. Hope you enjoy it!

  • @aleksandartomic4833
    @aleksandartomic4833 Před rokem +4

    You absolutely killed it sire! Can you give us some more info on your background, as your build looks super professional.
    Thanks for sharing this great content!

  • @teambowden7181
    @teambowden7181 Před rokem +8

    What a nice build, you put it together really nice and functional!

  • @alancummings5651
    @alancummings5651 Před rokem

    Nice build

  • @CastanedaBruh
    @CastanedaBruh Před rokem +1

    You have a very well thought out, beautiful van! It looks so clean and professional!

  • @NELSONG12
    @NELSONG12 Před 9 měsíci

    Pretty cool!

  • @garyhawkins8094
    @garyhawkins8094 Před 5 měsíci

    Very nice!

  • @kraxen72
    @kraxen72 Před rokem +1

    very cool. love it.

  • @cdsnider9496
    @cdsnider9496 Před rokem

    New meaning to living "in a van down by the river"

  • @NMD-D
    @NMD-D Před rokem

    this looks very nice.

  • @MrDaveB123
    @MrDaveB123 Před rokem

    Wow. Amazing build

  • @robinburkey2466
    @robinburkey2466 Před rokem +2

    Fantastic build! Your attention to detail is top notch. I imagine that the deck and solar panels keep the sun from heating up the inside too. Thankyou for sharing.

  • @Bellasafari
    @Bellasafari Před rokem +4

    Beautiful finished work!

  • @zencinema3245
    @zencinema3245 Před rokem +1

    Very impressed. Like the cabinets. Good design and saves weight. The garage definitely Inspirational.

  • @vain3940
    @vain3940 Před rokem

    Extremely awesome.

  • @donitaarender7839
    @donitaarender7839 Před rokem +2

    Really nice build

  • @discomama66
    @discomama66 Před rokem +3

    I love this!!! Nice job Eric - you should be proud of yourself.

  • @kimmytrving7840
    @kimmytrving7840 Před rokem +2

    Very nice love it

  • @antonbukov3836
    @antonbukov3836 Před rokem +3

    Like! Respect! Super! 😊

  • @MrAnderson352
    @MrAnderson352 Před rokem

    Nice Van

  • @AdetomiwaYefalo
    @AdetomiwaYefalo Před rokem +1

    Your Van build is great! ❤❤. Bad mic though

  • @bryanw6850
    @bryanw6850 Před rokem

    Best on youtube!

  • @dalerobinson5423
    @dalerobinson5423 Před rokem +7

    Awesome build, you definitely thought about making everything convenient, accessible. What is the height of Your bed , floor to the top of your cabinet pull outs? I love the space under your bed.

  • @huesangdqueen6339
    @huesangdqueen6339 Před rokem

    Love❤

  • @MsRotorwings
    @MsRotorwings Před rokem +3

    Love it. Thanks for sharing. What awning do you have?

  • @brandybwd
    @brandybwd Před rokem +1

    hi ..love the design!! can you share details on your bike rack? thank you so much!!

  • @WanderlyRamirez
    @WanderlyRamirez Před rokem

    Love it great job… your build is the closer I’ve seen to what I want to do… Thank you! Now, where did you find the hitch for the bike? I have a HD Iron 883 and regardless is small I am afraid it might be too heavy for a hitch

  • @meikniedermeier7980
    @meikniedermeier7980 Před rokem

    Top 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @rangerider51
    @rangerider51 Před rokem +2

    You look like you’re from Whatcom county. Am I right? Anyway, nice build and nice van. I have a high room Transit van as well but it’s not a long one.

    • @ericimpola
      @ericimpola  Před rokem

      Close, I'm from Snohomish county! Thank you, that's awesome they are great vans!

  • @therealjaypowell
    @therealjaypowell Před rokem +1

    Great build! Curious though, why didn’t you insulate the back doors? I’m assuming you could greatly reduce your heating/cooling load by adding something there. Also, what’s up with the tools? Can’t imagine you need a nail gun often on the road…

  • @robbadhorn9259
    @robbadhorn9259 Před rokem

    Awesome build. Can I ask what the floor to ceiling height is for tall guys?

  • @Bracebarian
    @Bracebarian Před rokem

    wow, great van build. How often do you bang your head on the over head cabinets getting in and out of bed?

  • @tommysteele10
    @tommysteele10 Před rokem

    Nice! (More tools than clothes...?)

  • @igoslomo
    @igoslomo Před rokem +6

    Beautiful and functional build. Would you mind sharing where you got your motorcycle carrier and the swing out arm that can handle the weight?

    • @ericimpola
      @ericimpola  Před rokem +4

      Thank you! The motorcycle carrier is from MotoTote and the swing arm is from RakAttach

  • @Prasannathani
    @Prasannathani Před rokem +1

    Great build! Did you do it yourself? Mind if I ask how long it took you and roughly how much in cost? Thanks!

  • @kingtijgerindia1936
    @kingtijgerindia1936 Před rokem +5

    Very nicely made. Whats the total weight of the Van with everything filled up?

    • @ericimpola
      @ericimpola  Před rokem

      Thank you! I actually haven't gotten it weighed yet since finishing the build.

  • @JoshuaMartian-go3tm
    @JoshuaMartian-go3tm Před 26 dny +1

    That curved ceiling is becuz it's a high roof right or is it the same with a mid roof?

  • @thomashviid6226
    @thomashviid6226 Před rokem

    Hej Eric. In terms of windows. Did you consider putting windows in the reardoors.?

  • @AndyLong
    @AndyLong Před 8 měsíci

    I always wonder about bed configuration like yours. Are you able to sleep laying flat? Or do you have to sleep diagonal and on your side? I'm 6'0 and worry about that.

  • @dnakiso
    @dnakiso Před 7 měsíci

    How did u take out the ac out underneath the passenger sit? Did u have to take it to the mechanic? Did u take it out urself? I am at that point n I want to take out the carpet. The pips is in my way. Also was it hard to get the battery out on the driver side? So I can take the carpet out as well.

  • @xLopez210x
    @xLopez210x Před rokem

    Fantastic build! What is the gas mileage like?

  • @CastanedaBruh
    @CastanedaBruh Před rokem

    Could you link the swing arm for the motorcycle rack?

  • @stefdekker8380
    @stefdekker8380 Před 9 měsíci

    Can you please send me a link of the bike mount😅!!!!!

  • @jcharbonneau7048
    @jcharbonneau7048 Před rokem

    👍

  • @pennywagner7034
    @pennywagner7034 Před 11 měsíci

    What swivel seats did you buy?

  • @rennlunaa
    @rennlunaa Před rokem

    But where’s the garage deck that was in the thumbnail?!

  • @peaceoftimber
    @peaceoftimber Před rokem

    Is this the 5 tonne with an increased payload to like 2.5 tonne ?

  • @dudzinski324
    @dudzinski324 Před rokem

    Spare tire?

  • @calebmills7086
    @calebmills7086 Před rokem

    Could fit all those battery tools in one deep drawer, save a heap of space

  • @stevencrabtree2414
    @stevencrabtree2414 Před rokem

    Nothing Girlie about that van bud

  • @aydngulgun8936
    @aydngulgun8936 Před rokem

    There is no such thing as hot water heater.

  • @Oliviasdad1073
    @Oliviasdad1073 Před rokem

    Low talker

  • @zbudda
    @zbudda Před rokem

    You still need a guard dog to alert you to strangers sniffing around your van and a pistol to deal with armed intruders and robbers?

  • @pierelenigus8598
    @pierelenigus8598 Před rokem

    Kinda loses it's value watching these thing if every single unique van lifer sets up their van the exact same way as everyone else. nothing personal, just saying.

  • @dukeallen6562
    @dukeallen6562 Před rokem

    Not a very good layout for me, and I fell asleep as you droned on your description. Get someone else to speak on your next video.

  • @apogeedesign4348
    @apogeedesign4348 Před rokem +2

    whats more awkward.... the dude ? the fact that the principal and most imprtant rear door of the transit can not be easily openned every single time that precose door we all have to open 20 times more than the one on the left.. I would had made a swing for the bike that swings the other way... the dude did not stop holding the rear right door the entire time, he holds it so much that you can totally tell that specific door is full of dents.. some of us have to make our 2015 350hd dually with very limited budgets.. so it hurts to see so much waste and bad made decicions.

    • @patricialacava4472
      @patricialacava4472 Před rokem +2

      I love how you organized the garage. Excellent job! I also love the microwave/ coffee slide out. Although in my case it would be tea. So easy to access and to put away.

    • @ericimpola
      @ericimpola  Před rokem +3

      That's a good point with the swing arm, probably would've worked better to swing it the other way. Good luck with your build!

    • @georgemountrichas
      @georgemountrichas Před rokem +6

      Is this how you express your opinion face to face, too, or just in the internet? There were many nice things in this build. One thing you did not like. Fair enough. You may be right, you may be wrong. Regardless, say it respectfully.

    • @sportyone3163
      @sportyone3163 Před rokem +1

      True .. Facts 😊

    • @thekenthouse6428
      @thekenthouse6428 Před 3 měsíci

      Who cares which way the rack swings out, I was admiring how seamlessly that fun TW200 fits on the back. Great build btw and love the Packouts