I love that Diana did not put upper cabinets on both sides front to back. Her van looks open and spacious. So many van builds look like people live in a hall with no upper space. Her build is awesome!!
She and her brother did a great job on the van! It doesn’t have enough space for me, but it’s not my van😊 so it doesn’t need to fit my needs! Safe travels 🌻
Joni’s RV Journey I researched endlessly and really wanted a new Nissan....then I went to a dealer....its sooo small!!!!! Thanks for vid, like you said it works for her. I find that sometimes videos are very unintentionally misleading when it comes to space. I’d seen several Nissan Envy van tours... the space looked so much bigger ....
@@zorazorazorzzora8333 Keep in mind that empty spaces always look smaller than spaces with furniture. Diana's van doesn't live small at all. If at all possible, get yourself inside as many built out vans as you can before you decide.
Cool! Here in Europe the Nissan NV van series is significantly larger then the Nissan NV's in the States, I'm not sure what the reasoning was for that decision. Still great to see how Diana set it up and I love the stainless steel she used for her electric control center, it lookes polished and professional. :) Edit: also kick ass that she paid her brother for his time, I really respect that. What a great sister!
Great use of space! I like the 'keep the cabinets low' theory, it works. I'd try to find another place for the Lagun table so I wouldn't have to move it. Thanks you two!
It's a little over ten feet from behind the seats to the end of the flooring. There is also about three inches in the area I refer to my closet at the back
Beautiful build, it feels light and open not a ton of cabinets up top, however, you showed that cabinet at the end so I went back and looked at the space... don’t know that I like that cabinet but a girls gotta do what a girl’s gotta do.... I wanted to see more of beach theme... Also saw you on Bob’s channel Diana, what did you insulate your van with?
1 - 1.5" polyiso on ceiling between ribs and upper part of walls. Wool batting is in all the lower areas and around the polyiso. We used reflextic as a vapor barrier over all walls, ceiling, and floor. Probably overkill...lol, but my van is about 10° warmer than outdoor temp and 15-20° cooler. I rarely need heat. I have a Buddy Heater which I don't care for because of propane. Hope that helps.
As for the back cabinet, I went back and forth a million times before adding. I actually love it and love not having dog food, etc in the sink for traveling.
I love your van Diana! I'm glad I finally got a tour via TheGalavan. I need to borrow your brother (and maybe your solar guy too.) How do you get Ikea cabinets to fit? Do you cut them after ordering? And I still want your bed set up.
Sorry, but my brother said he's retired from van building. Lol The cabinets that were cut down were then assembled with a Kreg Tool. My solar guy is Miles with LightHarvest Solar in Portland, OR. They are great!
i have had the hardest time finding a single door cabnet, do you know where she got it and how? i type in single door cabnet in all kinds of ways and nothing!!!
Boston Straight Pride .... agreed. It’s a very nice space, and if she loves it, Great ! But I don’t know how that math worked out, unless she simply paid Top Dollar for everything w/ no shopping around. IKEA we all know is cheap. Solar can get Very Expensive on steep learning curve. Regardless, nice van and Congrats on “doing You”.
@@dianahollenbeck9986 2 Lithion 100AH battery's are app $1700, Solar panel's about $500 for the size of your roof, a 2000 watt inverter is app $300, a Charge controller is app $200 Cable,wire outlets and hardware $150. Install 10 hours $500 total $3350 I am a lic installer in Boston Ma. So your build at $20,000 - $3350 = $16,500 for an IKEA interior build. Please clarify what cost $16,500
I love that Diana did not put upper cabinets on both sides front to back. Her van looks open and spacious. So many van builds look like people live in a hall with no upper space. Her build is awesome!!
Sweet van build. I love your style of interviewing. Being quiet while they explain their build. Kind & considerate questions...NICE! Very enjoyable.
Thank you!
Diana's build and showing us via your video has helped me out so much. Super thankful for her sharing!
I'm so glad it helped! She does have a great build, doesn't she?
She and her brother did a great job on the van! It doesn’t have enough space for me, but it’s not my van😊 so it doesn’t need to fit my needs! Safe travels 🌻
Exactly!
Joni’s RV Journey I researched endlessly and really wanted a new Nissan....then I went to a dealer....its sooo small!!!!! Thanks for vid, like you said it works for her. I find that sometimes videos are very unintentionally misleading when it comes to space. I’d seen several Nissan Envy van tours... the space looked so much bigger ....
zorazora zorzzora I appreciate the comments but, I didn’t make the video😊 Joni, The Galavan and I have the same first name😊
@@zorazorazorzzora8333 Keep in mind that empty spaces always look smaller than spaces with furniture. Diana's van doesn't live small at all. If at all possible, get yourself inside as many built out vans as you can before you decide.
Cool! Here in Europe the Nissan NV van series is significantly larger then the Nissan NV's in the States, I'm not sure what the reasoning was for that decision. Still great to see how Diana set it up and I love the stainless steel she used for her electric control center, it lookes polished and professional. :)
Edit: also kick ass that she paid her brother for his time, I really respect that. What a great sister!
interesting upload TheGalavan. I shattered the thumbs up on your video. Keep on up the fantastic work.
Thanks for the visit
She is so lucky !!!! Love the build ! Love the Nissan NV's !!!! That's my dream van ! Thank you !!!
It drives soo well. I immediately felt great in the driving seat and it is soo adorable. Love it.
Love the Nissan NV.
Nice rig and great advice to move as much as possible off the inverter and only run it when needed.
Great use of space! I like the 'keep the cabinets low' theory, it works. I'd try to find another place for the Lagun table so I wouldn't have to move it. Thanks you two!
Beautiful build. Love that wall color too.
Beautiful! Thanks for the tour !
Looks cozy! Love it
Very nice rig 🚐 and very nice lady she explain everything very softly!😊👋
Great van. Perfect for me. Which I had it.
wow love the design, color and your decor
Isn't it great? Diana and her brother did such a great job!
It is lovely! I love the white interiors. They did a great job!
Walls are Sherwin Williams Elegence in Repose Gray and ceiling is Ceiling Bright White...same with trim.
Beautifully done!❤️
GREAT job on the build!!
Thank You! Nice van build! ✌💕
She should try some child proof cabinet latches - the bungee cords spoil the look, and its a shame since it is such a nice build, very elegant.
Very nice interview and nice build.
Sweet build!
Saw your interview with Bob Wells and came over to see your channel. New subscriber. This was a good interview and a nice van. Congratulations, Diana.
Welcome!
Nice!
Thank you 👍😊🐢
Just found you from Bob Well's channel! Very nice set up!
Nice van, Good job.
Wow that is a beautiful build, thanks for sharing!!! :)
Glad you like it!
I found you through bob!..quality content here!!..new sub👍😁👋
Beautiful! It would be nice to know the measurement of the Van from behind seats to back! 60 square feet doesn't do it for me!
too small
It's a little over ten feet from behind the seats to the end of the flooring. There is also about three inches in the area I refer to my closet at the back
@@dianahollenbeck9986 very funny
Beautiful build, it feels light and open not a ton of cabinets up top, however, you showed that cabinet at the end so I went back and looked at the space... don’t know that I like that cabinet but a girls gotta do what a girl’s gotta do.... I wanted to see more of beach theme...
Also saw you on Bob’s channel
Diana, what did you insulate your van with?
1 - 1.5" polyiso on ceiling between ribs and upper part of walls. Wool batting is in all the lower areas and around the polyiso. We used reflextic as a vapor barrier over all walls, ceiling, and floor. Probably overkill...lol, but my van is about 10° warmer than outdoor temp and 15-20° cooler. I rarely need heat. I have a Buddy Heater which I don't care for because of propane. Hope that helps.
As for the back cabinet, I went back and forth a million times before adding. I actually love it and love not having dog food, etc in the sink for traveling.
What engine and gas mileage, looking at same but don't know if I should get 6 or8 cylinder
I love your van Diana! I'm glad I finally got a tour via TheGalavan. I need to borrow your brother (and maybe your solar guy too.) How do you get Ikea cabinets to fit? Do you cut them after ordering? And I still want your bed set up.
Sorry, but my brother said he's retired from van building. Lol The cabinets that were cut down were then assembled with a Kreg Tool. My solar guy is Miles with LightHarvest Solar in Portland, OR. They are great!
The only cabinet that we had to scribe to size was the one upper. The rest just worked out...other than cutting down the depth
Newbie via your interview with Bob.
It’s very nice but $20,000? For build?
I clarify costs in an earlier question.
Didnt see the whole thing. Were the curtains in the front or back
Curtains are shown.
Yes I saw them, but cant tell if it's in front or back
New sub I found you watching Bob 👍🏼🙏🏻
Welcome! I hope you like what you see and learn something along the way.
i have had the hardest time finding a single door cabnet, do you know where she got it and how? i type in single door cabnet in all kinds of ways and nothing!!!
All her cabinets were from Ikea
They are standard widths and all doors are 30" except toilet which is 20".
I’d need more water and a shower and toilet closet
And a permanent bed made, with side entrance to lay down and not have to climb across and or in
How does she keep her Berkey in place when traveling
There are two straps attached to the wall that buckle around the Berkey.
Looks nice van but no way $20,000 spent to build it out and they did all the labor. You should have had her clarify that.
Boston Straight Pride .... agreed. It’s a very nice space, and if she loves it, Great ! But I don’t know how that math worked out, unless she simply paid Top Dollar for everything w/ no shopping around. IKEA we all know is cheap. Solar can get Very Expensive on steep learning curve.
Regardless, nice van and Congrats on “doing You”.
Yes, you are correct that my brother and I did all the labor. I paid him for his time. Solar is very expensive when using lithium batteries, etc.
@@dianahollenbeck9986 2 Lithion 100AH battery's are app $1700, Solar panel's about $500 for the size of your roof, a 2000 watt inverter is app $300, a Charge controller is app $200 Cable,wire outlets and hardware $150. Install 10 hours $500 total $3350 I am a lic installer in Boston Ma. So your build at $20,000 - $3350 = $16,500 for an IKEA interior build. Please clarify what cost $16,500
No need to be so aggressive. She told you what it costs. Jesus
@@tarawhite986 Your funny