Van Conversion Cost Breakdown | How much our luxury off-grid van cost!

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  • čas přidán 5. 08. 2024
  • Before we bought our Peugeot Boxer and decided to convert it into a luxurious off-grid van, we had no idea what to expect in terms of how much it would cost. We heard all kinds of amounts, from a few hundred dollars, to tens of thousands of euros, so we decided to do a full cost breakdown for everyone who's looking into doing a luxury van conversion.
    You can find a full list with links to all the products we used here: kit.co/laurandnicolas/van-con...
    Whether you're doing a conversion of a Ram Promaster, a Mercedes Sprinter or a Fiat Ducato, you'll pretty much need the same items we had to buy for our own van build.
    If you always wanted to find out if a van conversion is expensive or if a van conversion is cheap, you can now find out by watching the video, with a full cost breakdown of our very own conversion of Herbie the Van!
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    00:00 - Intro
    00:50 - Van Tour Feedback
    01:15 - Disclosures
    02:00 - Cost of the van
    02:34 - General costs
    04:39 - Outside of the van
    05:32 - Kitchen
    09:24 - Bedroom
    12:00 - Seating area
    12:58 - Plumbing, gas installation & shower
    16:20 - Electrical setup
    19:20 - Final thoughts
    19:53 - Total cost
    21:10 - Outro
    22:20 - PLS subscribe, thx!

Komentáře • 72

  • @maggierivera5510
    @maggierivera5510 Před 2 lety +31

    Expensive; yes. Worth it? I’m sure. Inspiring? Absolutely. I love it and you guys are the cutest couple it’s my favorite van build and I have seen very many of them.

    • @laurandnicolas
      @laurandnicolas  Před 2 lety

      🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 THANK YOU ❤️❤️❤️ you’re so sweet 🥲

  • @happylifegoodlife4all
    @happylifegoodlife4all Před 2 lety +8

    Thank you in the US I've not seen anything like your van. It is beautifully made simple yet classy, minimal yet all the things you need. It's not cluttered and it feels so open and airy. Thank you for sharing.

    • @laurandnicolas
      @laurandnicolas  Před 2 lety

      Thnks so much for your comment! It’s true that it’s very different from most US vans you see here on CZcams. I’d say ours is a bit more European 🥰😉

  • @livingworkingoutsidebox
    @livingworkingoutsidebox Před 2 lety +11

    Showed our 10-year old daughter your design and style. She loves it! ❤
    Thanks for breaking this all down. It's amazing how things add up. I find most who buy lower quality products to save some money in the short term end up spending more down the road.
    Our products list for our build has changed so many times.
    Great content

    • @laurandnicolas
      @laurandnicolas  Před 2 lety +2

      So cool to hear she loves it 😍 we’re definitely the kind of people who invest in quality over quantity, but it can add up quickly in the short run! Thanks for watching ❤️

  • @ChicReal
    @ChicReal Před 2 lety +3

    Absolutely the most luxurious van build I've seen. LOVE how you utilized the Peugeot van space creatively with trendy and contemporary materials. 💖

    • @laurandnicolas
      @laurandnicolas  Před 2 lety

      So happy you like it! We really tried to give our own touch to it 😍

  • @DC-dx3le
    @DC-dx3le Před 2 lety +2

    You two are a true inspiration thank you for being so open and willing to share your information! Definitely love your build best layout I’ve seen so far…your personalities are priceless….Stay safe!

  • @MsKimko32
    @MsKimko32 Před 2 lety +6

    Realistically tho, you will probably be saving by not having to rent a hotel and stuff. Nicely done and I love the build out. Beautiful, clean and classy style.

    • @laurandnicolas
      @laurandnicolas  Před 2 lety +1

      It’s for sure cheaper than staying at hotels in the long run! 😍

    • @brynndally9869
      @brynndally9869 Před 2 lety +1

      I was thinking the same thing! It’s really buying a home and a mode of transportation, great investment also they could sell this for way more than they spent on it if they ever want to, or keep it if they eventually buy a home and use it for weekend or week or month long trips or even longer

  • @jamiepagliarulo4985
    @jamiepagliarulo4985 Před 2 lety +1

    This is by far my favorite van build I’ve ever seen. You guys are fantastic 🖤🖤🖤

  • @mollyaberg8237
    @mollyaberg8237 Před 2 lety +1

    I love ur van orange linnen or his shirt color Would look good in the van

  • @cynthia2867
    @cynthia2867 Před 2 lety +3

    Your van is my dream van never seen something so cute and well thought out

    • @laurandnicolas
      @laurandnicolas  Před 2 lety +1

      Aww thank you! So happy you like it! Are you planning on building/buying one too?

    • @cynthia2867
      @cynthia2867 Před 2 lety

      @@laurandnicolas no problem and thank you for everything also yes but a school instead not a van but I’m going to use your van built as an inspiration for my bus build

  • @lynndrowns4391
    @lynndrowns4391 Před 2 lety

    I love it ! It's nice set up and the touch of pink with the white is nice

  • @michellestratford9753
    @michellestratford9753 Před 2 lety

    Your van is going in my favourites file, and I'm pretty picky!. Just stunning!

  • @lynnafritcha2650
    @lynnafritcha2650 Před 2 lety +2

    Your van is gorgeous! My favorite for sure!! 💕

  • @cherylvardy4073
    @cherylvardy4073 Před 2 lety +2

    Hi from Australia. That van is worth every dollar/penny /euro. You are going to be travelling and imagine what accommodation would cost. I love the wall behind seats but am really curious how if needed you would fit thru the escape hatch. PS love the fittings used and the rattan on the cupboards. Such a boho beach vibe.

  • @lynndrowns4391
    @lynndrowns4391 Před 2 lety

    It's beautiful!!

  • @justinmiller4788
    @justinmiller4788 Před 2 lety +1

    I love you guys so much! 🥺❤️

  • @shereenyummy165
    @shereenyummy165 Před 2 lety +5

    😘😍🥰LAURA AND NICOLAS, CONGRATULATION TO YOUR CLASS AND ELEGANT VAN, ONE OF THE MOST ELEGANT AND MOST CLASS VAN,LIKE A FIVE STAR HOTEL.......DAMNNNNNNNNNNN

    • @laurandnicolas
      @laurandnicolas  Před 2 lety

      Aww thank you so much! Feels like a little hotel to us ☺️☺️😍😍

  • @lynndrowns4391
    @lynndrowns4391 Před 2 lety

    Yes Thank you 😊!!

  • @Soulself11
    @Soulself11 Před 2 lety

    Beautiful! 💖

  • @peytligaya
    @peytligaya Před 2 lety

    My boyfriend and I are planning to travel and have our own Van House. Thank you for the vlog. Right here from the Philippines ❤️

    • @laurandnicolas
      @laurandnicolas  Před 2 lety

      So cool! We’d love to come back to the Philippines one day 😍

    • @peytligaya
      @peytligaya Před 2 lety

      @@laurandnicolas Lets have a vlog together ✨✨😊

  • @carmeladawnt.adolfo9665
    @carmeladawnt.adolfo9665 Před 2 lety +3

    I just discovered your channel I'm starting to love it🥰. More van life plss

    • @laurandnicolas
      @laurandnicolas  Před 2 lety +1

      So nice to hear that! Definitely much more van life videos coming up!

    • @silverspiker
      @silverspiker Před 2 lety

      Me too! Newbie💕 love their Europe adventures 💪🏼

  • @maxikiosco4044
    @maxikiosco4044 Před 2 lety +1

    It is not down drain.. im sure you will get more than 40k when decided to sell this beauty!
    Much love from Uruguay ❤️

    • @laurandnicolas
      @laurandnicolas  Před 2 lety

      Aww thank you! Can't even think about selling it right now, but we probably will in a year or two!

  • @conniezeneri1615
    @conniezeneri1615 Před 2 lety +2

    Congratulation s! Living the dream! Well done 😊😊 🚐🚐

  • @kevandnaiklumpje5253
    @kevandnaiklumpje5253 Před 2 lety +1

    Yes yes yes, please do a Q&A :)

  • @mrspatriciasteele
    @mrspatriciasteele Před 2 lety +1

    Your home is amazing, I’d literally mimick it inch by inch for my own. I wish I could purchase a printed version of every product in this whole video and have links to everything & the layout 😂 . I want this so bad lol

  • @marcvandendriessche4673
    @marcvandendriessche4673 Před 2 lety +5

    My favourite van conversion ever 😍I'd love to know what you would do different having lived in Herbie for a few months now?

    • @laurandnicolas
      @laurandnicolas  Před 2 lety

      Oooh great question! Will definitely answer that one in our Q&A 😍 Thanks for watching!

  • @timothydejong4622
    @timothydejong4622 Před 2 lety +1

    😊 Verry nice! 👏 👏

  • @DulcePerle
    @DulcePerle Před 2 lety +1

    THIS is my dream home/van- love the aesthetics 🤍 love how everything is so clean, even how you store your wires and solar chargers and such-OH and your positive and simple vibe is quite pleasant 😌
    How do you handle laundry? Do you prefer laundromats or rivers or at a family member’s place? I am trying to figure that part out- I have even looked at the portable ones, maybe to do outside and then hang dry? Just wondering, tia!

    • @laurandnicolas
      @laurandnicolas  Před 2 lety

      Aww thank you so much! When we do laundry it’s at laundromats or at a family members place if they’re renting a house somewhere nearby :-). 🤍

  • @_Tree_of_Life_
    @_Tree_of_Life_ Před 2 lety

    Guys, you've built a 5 star luxury spa on wheels. Fair play.

  • @denisecafferky2248
    @denisecafferky2248 Před 2 lety +1

    Not too bad for such a fabulous van

    • @laurandnicolas
      @laurandnicolas  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks! If you think of it as a little home its pretty cheap indeed 😍

  • @doriceara608
    @doriceara608 Před 2 lety

    Such a beautiful conversion! 😍 Really cool ideas and great taste 😊
    I'm curious about the water tanks - for approximately how long can you use yours before it needs to filled/emptied? And also, is it hard to find a special spot to empty the greywater tank (if you use chemicals for dishwashing/ showering)? Or you simply use eco-friendly soap that doesn't harm the soil and vegetation where you empty?

    • @laurandnicolas
      @laurandnicolas  Před 2 lety

      Thank you, so sweet 🥰. For the water, we generally do 3-4 days with it. Depending on how many times we shower and if we eat out a lot or not. Finding spots to empty the grey water has been super easy here in the South of Europe. Almost every big gas station has a dumping station for grey water! 🙌🏻

  • @nustyltrunks
    @nustyltrunks Před 2 lety

    You two are so funny and cute 😆

  • @fijiconcepts4785
    @fijiconcepts4785 Před 2 lety

    Can u please share the exact materials of the shower walls? Thanks!! Inspirational!!

  • @valerieherbert9940
    @valerieherbert9940 Před 2 lety +1

    So insightful! What’s your favorite thing/object in the van?

    • @laurandnicolas
      @laurandnicolas  Před 2 lety

      Thanks! Must be the sink and the taps! They’re such eye catchers! The prints make it feel like a little home too, so can’t leave those out 😍

  • @jamie615
    @jamie615 Před 2 lety

    If u hang the curtains higher at the top of the ceiling it will make the window look bigger and the van taller.

  • @Sssssssslf
    @Sssssssslf Před 2 lety

    what made you go the van conversion route instead of a tiny home on wheels or ready to go motorhome?

  • @biasilva6
    @biasilva6 Před 2 lety +1

    In what country were you when building your beautiful van ?

  • @R0ssee
    @R0ssee Před 2 lety +1

    My van has the same window setup. The one problem I have is that there is not enough ventilation above the bed. I am thinking about getting those Dometic back door windows, but those are €€€€

    • @laurandnicolas
      @laurandnicolas  Před 2 lety

      Do you have a skylight above the bed as well? Yes, Dometic windows in general are so expensive! 🥲

  • @lynndrowns4391
    @lynndrowns4391 Před 2 lety

    You said you had over the sink I think it is an escape into the front of the van ,why??

  • @paulvos3676
    @paulvos3676 Před 2 lety

    Zeer mooie van build. Maar u laat zich ook vangen door te zeggen 3000 watt inverter. Deze victron multiplus 12 / 3000 / 120 230 v is geen 3000 watt maar 3000 VA = 2400 watt . Is iets waar veeleisende zich aan laten vangen. Voor jullie elektrische toestellen geen probleem , maar als je bv airfryer van 2200 watt zou willen gebruiken, dan valt deze uit..

  • @abstrahujacod5130
    @abstrahujacod5130 Před 2 lety

    👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @lynndrowns4391
    @lynndrowns4391 Před 2 lety

    I think that the mattress should be good and maybe pay a little more for it because you have to sleep on it and if it's nit comfortable believe me it's not good!!

  • @dirgesinthedark5637
    @dirgesinthedark5637 Před 2 lety +1

    What country are you in? Your allowed to drive around??

  • @nadi737
    @nadi737 Před 2 lety

    That sound in between is so f.cking annoying :") (and yeah expensive; but normal for this vanbuild)