Full Van Build Timelapse: Start To Finish DIY Conversion
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- We convert a old rusty van into a Luxury Camper with beginner skills: Watch the full van build Timelapse of Our Mercedes Vario 614D minibus from start to finish.
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We'll cover everything from stripping out the van to modifying our Mercedes Vario to fit our needs. By the end of the video, you'll have an idea of the work and skills we learnt from scratch to build the van - We knew nothing before this and we are by no means experts, but love to learn and now love DIY!
We converted our van into a camper over two years: We show the main steps we took to convert our Mercedes Vario minibus into a tiny home. But we also have over 100 videos that detail what we did and how we did it. It would've been hours long to include every single step we did, so this vid is just a flavour.
Van build time lapse chapters
00:00:22 Interior + Exterior prep
00:01:03 Underslung van tanks
00:01:26 Laying the floor and insulating
00:02:28 Installing iMass water heater
00:02:51 Midi Heki install + Insulating Ceiling
00:03:42 A grim discovery
00:03:50 Preparing + Painting Roof in Upol Raptor
00:04:28 DIY Lightweight Roofrack + Solar
00:05:36 Painting the dashboard
00:05:52 Repairing windscreen rust
00:06:41 Insulating + plywood walls
00:07:17 curved plywood ceiling
00:08:18 Cab overhead storage
00:09:55 Ikea Skorva Bed
00:10:25 Altro van flooring
00:11:28 Victron Electrical cupboard
00:13:07 Making composting toilet + Storage
00:13:58 Bunk bed + van bedroom pod
00:15:00 Gas + water
00:15:44 DIY Van Kitchen
00:18:37 Van shower + toilet Room
00:21:19 van slide out sofa bed with storage
00:21:55 sliding shower door
00:22:43 Lagun folding table
00:23:22 Overhead storage
00:23:41 slatted wooden ceiling
00:24:07 sticky tiles + wallpaper
00:24:36 renovating cab floor
00:24:56 Making thermal blinds
00:25:13 Finale
---- About Our Van ----
Mercedes Vario 614D
Weight: 5.7 tonnes
4.2 litres
960 watts of solar
3 seats
sleeps 5
---- About Our Van Conversion ----
We have over a hundred van build videos that show how we converted our Mercedes Vario and we plan to share more as we continue and travel. We hope you've enjoyed watching, if so:
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We have a few minor things to finish inside the van, and some plans for things outside too. We will also do a full van tour when we next hit the road.
Thanks so much for watching. Take care.
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Thanks so much for watching. We really appreciate your support 👍❤.
Any questions or comments are really welcome and we look forward to sharing more of the build on our channel. Take care.
How much does it cost to build this RV
Great question, we really need to total it up as costs for upgrades etc need to be included. It's roughly cost us 25K including the van and welding etc we had to do.@@khadija8740
I really admire your building skills and the design for the bathroom, especially the hide-a-way potty. Very nifty. How did you decide where to locate the bathroom & kitchen?
Thank you. We had a couple of ideas of where to place both and marked them up on the floor in tape. At one point we even placed some makeshift items such as cardboard and a pallets.
We wanted to sort of have the ability to make it two rooms, so decided to put the bathroom nearer the back and placed it above the lowered wheel arch. This meant we can use it when the double sofa bed it out and vice versa.
The kitchen is huge for a van, and this was important to us. We did almost put it on the other side but this would’ve reduced its size and ability to turn the seats to make a little dining area.
The layout works really well for us. We’ve seen many other clever designs that work well for others too, I think it just depends what you’re going to use the van for.
Hope this helps 😊. Thanks so much for your question.
👍👍good job, very special
As someone who’s obsessed with buses (I have autism) I really love this video.
Glad you enjoyed it 😊
That's an epic van conversion 😮. You must be a joiner by trade.
Enjoy your family journeys and adventures ❤
Thank you. We learnt as we went with it, lots of help from CZcams etc. Thanks so much, safe travels to you 🚐🚐🚐
@@WanderbusAdventuresI'm.looking to do a conversion, do you take on work.
@jackwilliam2965 sounds good mate. We don’t I’m afraid but happy to offer advice 😊
This Idea with the moving toilett in the shower is just WOW. I admire handy people like you..
Thank you. We can confirm it works really well too. Thanks so much for your lovely comment.
Incredible, be proud of yourself 💪👍🥰💪👍 p😊
@@johnmantovani7285 thank you
That is by far one of the best builds I have seen! You did a fantastic job incorporating that bathroom. 👏 great job guys!
Thanks very much Quentin 😊
absolutely
The level of craftsmanship and knowledge is just insane. I'm green with envy. Ugh!😂😊🥰.
Thanks for your kind words. Genuinely learnt all this as we went and we think if we can do it, others definitely can for sure.
I’ve seen a lot of can and schollie builds and by far this is one of the best ones
Thank you Daniel, kind of you to say. Appreciate it.
that's a nice New Year's gift.
from us the best wishes, good health and a very nice and safe 2023. ❤❤❤❤
Thank you guys, we wish you a great 2023 too. Take care
A beautiful motorhome for a beautiful family. Thanks for the viewing pleasure! ❤
What a lovely comment to wake up to. Thanks for this. Take care and safe travels to you.
Молодці!Проведена велика робота,все дуже функціонально,отримуйте задоволення від подорожей.👍👍👍
Благодарю вас за ваши добрые слова. Заботиться.
Nice job! Well done….greetings from down under Australia….
Thanks Dennis. We’ve a few people watching from down under - thanks for your lovely comment.
This is the Best bus build I’ve seen yet!!!! This man knows how to build!!!
Thanks Donna. We’re happy with how it’s turned out.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for NOT putting sink and stove side by side. Seems 99% of van builds do that and I hate it.
It really works for us having this layout as you’ve got room to prepare food, wash up etc. thanks so much for your support.
Ailece sağlıklı günlerde geziler❤❤❤
kesinlikle. Onu seviyoruz. Teşekkür ederim. Güvenli seyahat.
Good job what a difference from start to finish
Cheers Davey 🚐🚐🚐
Great job, great skills, wonderful bus. You are inspiration for many others. Greatings from Poland.
Thank you Robert. Appreciate your kind comment. Take care and safe travels 🚐🚐🚐
Happy New Year Guys. That compilation shows just how much work you’ve done - and it’s a huge amount. Fantastic job and hope to see more in 2023.
Thank you so much. Happy New Year to you too. We’ve got a few more things planned build wise and some travels further afield.
This experience with you has been simply wonderful from start to finish. Super result, greetings from Estonia👌👍👍
Thank you Argo. Appreciate your support. We’ve a few more things to do yet but are pleased with how it’s turned out. Take care and thanks again 🚐🚐🚐
Veramente un ottimo lavoro ! BRAVO!🎉
Grazie, molto gentile da parte tua.
Superb, the best I've seen yet!
That’s really kind of you to say Peter. Thank you 😊. Take care.
Very nice, I really love the "bathroom cabinet" , sliding out so that you can use the mirror and expose the contents at the same time. Great use of space and no peering over cupboards to look in the mirror.
Thanks Vikki. We’ve found this really useful in practice too as you can slide it out to use it. Plus it hides your toiletries. Thanks for your kind words.
nice to see someone finally do a build properly well done,
Thank you
wow you have wonderfully converted your Mercedes-Benz Vario into a beautiful motorhome...
Thank you 😊 🚐🚐🚐
one of the very best I have watched
That’s really kind of you to say. Thank you.
It was worth watching all the 26 minutes and 20 seconds , I enjoyed the video.
Thanks Ushe. Lovely comment. Take care 😊🚐🚐🚐
Amazing job, I'm really impressed, your skills are great, and the fine touches are incredible. Good on ya, mate.
Thanks mate. Appreciate it.
Pfieuw that's nice build! The effort for perfection that's wat made it perfect!
Thanks Louis, it has been a mission for sure.
Tremendo, es increible y hermoso, saludos desde Río Gallegos Argentina. 👏
Muchas gracias, increíble tener a alguien mirando y comentando desde Argentina. Viajes seguros.
Love seeing the kiddos help 😊
Definitely. She loved helping out (for the most part 😆)
This is the best conversion I have seen. Well done guys. Fantastic
Thank you for this lovely comment, really appreciate it.
Loving the mini in the garage too ❤️
Good eye, we need to use them more too.
Absolutely amazing design and skills. I ❤it
Thank you Keira, appreciate your kind words.
Impressive workmanship. Nice and tidy
Glad you like it, thank you.
Absolutely fanatics!! Super hard work , dedication, planning , execution.... unreal !! Very very well done guys !
Thank you Tyler 😊
"Then we took the dashboard apart..." oh lordy. Rust O'plenty! Good thing you're a skilled couple!
Ah that was a real moment to be fair. But we got it all fixed up. Thanks so much for watching Jonathan.
🚌👍🏻
• Watching from Melaka, Malaysia 🇲🇾🌺
Ah that’s amazing. Thanks for watching
Happy new year. Brilliant video again. It’s amazing the transformation.
Thanks Kev. Happy new year to you too bud
Out of the world 🌍❤
Thank you
It's so nice to hear this connection back, I'm building a Van in the same way myself and it would be great to meet in Estonia someday, you'd be very welcome!
Thank you Argo. It is one of the places we’d love to visit. Will keep you posted
What a amazing build. Your a very clever man 👍
Thank you Alan.
I admire the work and effort put in to the build.... just amazing 😇😇
Thank you so much 😀
The best one ive ever seen quite epic🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thank you Damian. Appreciate it.
One of the nicest builds i’ve ever seen!
Thank you Chilli
Absolute top job 👏👏👏👏😁
The bit I think I enjoyed most was watching the full sheet of ply getting transported using the scooter 😂
😂 that scooter was invaluable for that. Great spot 😂
Дар бистухвфт дакика як хонаи хеле зебо пушида шуд. Ба шумо хамеша рохи сафед ! Агар гуглтарчумон хато тарчума кунад, ман гунахгор нест 😂. Салом аз Точикистон!
Ман фикр мекунам, ки ман фаҳмидам, шумо ба мо сафарҳои хуб орзу мекунед? Ташаккури зиёд барои тамошо. Умедворем, ки Google Translate ба шумо бармегардад.
Thats gotta be the most suitable vehical for converting
It’s such a versatile van. We love it 😊
Bloody awesome build, well done and have fun
Thank you 😊.
Fantastic acheivment. You're all so talented . Really enjoyed the video .Happy New Year and here's to more adventures ! X
Thank you. We’re pleased with it. Happy new year to you too and thank you for all your help and support x
Nice! Will be interesting have a complete tour of the minibus. With calm
Thank you, here you go czcams.com/video/j1Ya_4WDugs/video.html
Доброго времени суток. Республика Карелия. Это когда руки золотые и в голове мозгов вагон. Все очень классно получилось.
большое спасибо
New subscriber from India...i love van builds...
Amazing, thank you for watching and subscribing
Job well done! That bus went from minger to beauty! This one was great to watch, especially since a good number of conversions are either Sprinter or Transporter based. It's nice to see an old Mercedes Vario get some love!
Thank you for your kind words. We love the Vario - it’s just got that classic (if not rusty) look.
Bravo Have fun and success with your family 🙏👍
Thank you so much, safe travels to you
Well Done!🎉 Stunning interior ❤
Thank you 😊
I am awe how clever you all are. A lot of work and many problems to overcome but you got there.Hope you have many adventures with it in the coming years. Well done
Thanks Donny. You’re too kind. We hope so too. Take care 🚐🚐🚐
One of the best conversions I have seen on you tube 👍🏻
Thank you Steven. Really kind of you to say.
😁😁🤤🤤🤤 the cable management for the solar.
Got to love a bit of cable management 😆. Thanks Chris.
what cant yous two do, truly amazing build
Thank you Ryan. Really kind of you to say
Oh you tease with this time lapse! Now I am going to have to binge watch the whole build 🤣 Some really nice features. Thanks.
Hehe. Thanks for the support. We hope you enjoy the other vids. Do feel free to comment or ask questions as you go. Take care
YOU are DOING a WORK OF ART AND LOOKS GREAT. 🎉🎉🎉 TRANSFORMED THAT BUS🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thank you Yolanda. Really nice of you to say.
You guys are so talented. 🙏
Thanks for your kind words. Appreciate it
Ya'll did a wonderful job on your build.
The shower and concealing the toilet was great. I hope ya'll get many happy and memorable years with it.
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for your lovely comment. Safe travels to you x
very amazing build, literally one of the best I've seen as well, if and when I get a shell of a caravan, I could most probably do the same as well,
from start to finish, from it started as is quite simply breath taking, the amount of time and effort that went into this build amazing, well done guys, every little space has a double use, thank-you for great video.
Thanks Nicole. That sounds like a great idea - for us it has been so useful to be able to reflect back on videos and photos throughout the long build so we could see the progress. Sometimes when you’re ‘in it’ it’s hard to see you’ve made any if that makes sense. So definitely consider it - what’s the plan for the caravan?
You cleaver people, well done and great video as well.
Thanks Matt. We enjoyed making this one. Thanks for watching and commenting. Take care 🚐🚐🚐
Добрі у вас помічники, все зробили класно! 🤓💙👍(Ukrainian)
Дякую, часами це була чудова командна робота. Дякую за перегляд. Піклуватися.
Excellent great to include your kid love the design I'm rethinking a school bus!!!!!!!!!!!
Cool. That sounds good. Have you bought a bus?
Fantastic work & imagine, good job
Thank you Wong
Excellent job, congratulations 🎉🎉👏👏👌🔥
Thank you 😊
Gongratulations guys....you did an amazing job ❤
Thank you Verde. Appreciate your support.
Amazing work , awesome background music , you should start doing Van/Bus conversion for other people . This is probably the best DIY Bus/Van conversion ever . 👍
Wow! Thanks Ivan. Really kind of you to say. We are very humbled.
One of the most beautiful conversions I have seen till today plus I'm thinking from long time the Vario 614D it's the perfect vehicle to do something like that! Well done guys!
Greetings from New Zealand
That’s really nice of you to say. Thank you. The vans boxy shape really does lend itself to this sort of conversion. Lots of room for activities 😊
Wow,looks great,nice mini too😊
Thanks Stephen. We need to get those back out on the road. They’ve been a bit neglected due to the bus build 😆
Keep the good work guys
Thank you. We will try 😊
I must say that it turned out beautiful and job well done.
Thank you Bill, appreciate it.
Love to watch daddy little helper in the video
She’s a good helper (most of the time)
LOVE your little helper
❤️ thank you. She loves to be involved.
Good job done , I enjoy to watching
Thank you 😊
Well done ,lovely job and what a journey so far .Happy New Year x Another great vid btw
Same to you Bob! Thanks so much for watching. Take care
Huge job.and beautifully done
Thank you. It was a lot of work but we’re getting good use from it.
Ça c'est du travail Bravo .
Merci beaucoup
A work of art! Fantastic job!!!
Thank you so much 😀
One of the nicest builds I've ever seen! Wonderful to see that the whole family is involved in the project! Hope you get a lot of joy with the camper and that you get to experience a lot of fun things together. Excuse my somewhat bad English.
/Janne (from sweden)
Thanks Jan. Your English is perfect!
Awesome job guys.. Get 3 tickets to OZ and you have a job building my camper truck out :)
That would be cool! Really love the Toyota Coasters you guys get over there and would love a crack at travelling in Australia too.
@@WanderbusAdventures Front door is open and kettles hot mate.. A chilly 42C today.. Project doesn't start until April ish
42 degrees! Wow that’s toasty. Won’t need my wooly hat
@@WanderbusAdventures Nor the beard either mate
😂
Perfect job bro!!!
Thanks 😊
Taking a LOT of ideas from this the creativity is remarkable
I'll give credit to this don't worry
That’s very kind of you to say. Thank you and good luck with your build.
Thanks 😊
I love what y’all have done! I want to buy a 1982 Winnebago van over here in the USA and restore it and live in it it’s a beauty!
That would be amazing. The 80s Winnebago’s are awesome. Would be a great size and oozes retro charm too.
@@WanderbusAdventures ikr and it has a 4 cyl and only 44,000 miles on it
@InAllGoodTime1970 amazing. Barely run in 😊
You guys are doing great job, turn mini bus into home. I'm really really pleased and proud of you 👏 🥰 💛 ❤. Well done 👏 ✔️ 👍 👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you so much. Really chuffed with this comment. Thanks for the support 🚐🚐🚐
@@WanderbusAdventures anytime good friends 🧡
Fantastic build. well done
Thank you very much Shellington.
Awesome work! 😍👍
Thank you Dennis
Money,tools,time and wife 😁
It’s all good 😊
If money, tools and time then no wife😂
@konradstefaniak7965 it’s a fine balance 😂
Great build 👍 love your music 😊
Thank you David. Appreciate your support.
Wow! 😮 incredible! 🤗
Thank you! 😊
Loads of clever touches and well planned. Good work 👍🏻
Thank you Rob.
awesome camper so much detail :)
Thank you 😊
OMG, YOU TWO ARE FOOKING AMAZING 🤩 WHAT A WONDERFULL VAN YOU HAVE ACCOMPLISHED!!! TOTAL LOVE AND RESPECT TO YOU BOTH ❤❤❤
Thank you Alan, really kind of you to say. Safe travels to you and thanks again.
Потрясающая работа!!! Я в восхищение!!!
Большое спасибо.
Amazing. Looks fantastic
Thank you 😊
Really cool build! Everything is so custom made, it's awesome!
Thank you so much for your kind words and for watching. Appreciate it.
What brilliant workmanship, very well done. I wish I had your skills
👍
Thank you Alan. That’s kind of you to say.
Great job, looks great🚎
Thank you Steve. Take care