The Ultimate Luxury Van Tour | the BEST Vanlife layout
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- čas přidán 3. 02. 2024
- Welcome to our Vanlife Vlog! Where we travel, and live full-time with our THREE dogs, Kissy, Koi, and Ziggy!
This is our very long and overdue van tour! We have been traveling and living in this van since 2019 and we are finally showcasing our home on wheels. We put so much blood, sweat, and tears into our first home and we hope you enjoy it! This van is fully equipped with an off grid solar electrical system and professional plumbing system. It also comes with so many unique features and hidden elements as well as an outdoor shower and toilet!
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A wet bar and full oven to bake cookies vs shower...priorities 😂
I’m not able to be a van traveler so I live vicariously through watching van tours on line. I have to say that this is one of, if not the best use of space I have ever seen with no sacrifice of aesthetics. Love that your dogs are part of your van life. And that garage is amazing. Enjoy your travels!
Wow you’re so kind 😭♥️ thank you!! Cheers!
The van is beautiful, but without a indoor shower is not luxury 😁. I build my shower first, after everything else. 😝
Like you, I would want an indoor shower. But everyone has a different idea of what luxury is. Sounds like luxury for this couple is storage and a big bed. I think they mostly use park facilities. Otherwise, showering outdoors in a swimsuit or naked with a shower curtain still gets the job done with no loss of precious space.
One of the best layouts van. I am envious I am not young (81). Wishing you happy traveling. 🎉
Wow thank you so much!!!
Very nice❤
Lovely van build, just missing an indoor shower
But not missing the moisture an indoor shower creates. I've met loads of people now with class B's and not one of them uses the shower. Ends up being a storage closet. Something to think about if you are thikning about getting one.
I would put the shower near the door with fan very near but love your van anyway
I was loving it right up to the wardrobe, which i was hoping would be one that converts into a shower, but I was disappointed to see it was the only space that was wasted. It could have easily been a converted shower/toilet/wardrobe... wasted space!
Thanks for your input! We loved our build ♥️ it was perfect for us!
It’s perfect except for a shower ❤
Beautiful. I'd switch out the closet for a bathroom then perfect.
Can't get over that secret drawer. Loved the custom woodwork drawers & hardware and the counter space. Best van tour ever but I can't believe you both didn't notice that all your stuff is gone! Even after Sarah's magic trick! Anyway, you seem delighted and I know that was a lot of work to get it all cleaned out like new for us. Enjoy your fresh organized home. Also, I know you realize just how lucky you both are to just have each other for your journey.
Maybe the best combination of form and function I've seen in a van. Well done, guys. You've also incorporated really high quality/best-in-class features and components, while avoiding putting in a bunch of useless stuff (like a shower) that creates a lot of complexity, takes up a lot of space, and nobody ends up using. Even the clip on awning, brilliant! really nicely done!
Wow thank you for this!! Greatly appreciate it.
Love it!! Favorite part of your van is the fact that you have 3 full large breed doggos! My husband and I want to do this but currently have 7 rescues. We would definitely need bigger and make a section just for the dogs - Can you imagine!
You guys are an inspiration - Your van is perfect in every way! Style, comfort, ease and STORAGE!!!!
Wow this comment made me so happy!! Thank you!! And RV life for all the dogs!!♥️♥️
Make the underbed storage a dog area😊... You will just have to run them a couple of times a day😅
@@kittenbrave1003 That is a good idea
I love how one can stuff a body under the counter. lol
Really nice van layout in that small space. I’m impressed. But agree with many comments - it needs a shower but not sure where you’d put it!
I love your van layout and decor! I would prefer to have an indoor shower, but all in all, it's pretty cool. Do you build for other people? 😀
I liked all the little touches created to simplify van life like:
-Air Heater under passenger seat,
-Designed wood wall separator btw areas,
-500 lb tp slideout for housing tp and use for step to bed,
-Upgrade to sliding door handle for ease,
- Installed same cedar (painted different color than ceiling boards) and added box on end and installed on/off switch to porch-outdoor, flood-like lighting for nighttime,
-Smaller fans for solar panels,
-Rooftop Deck & w/Starlink holder perm installed to it,
-Back doors open entirely,
- Extra tire partly on side and tip of roof. (Could this also help as a bumper for dent protection?),
-Shelving with rod and deep sink for holding & watering plenty of house low light plants,
-Bike rack perm attached,
-Tow hitch with step to place bikes & help w making bed,
-Counter top matched and fitted over stove for added counter space with push up button to hold in place when up, and the flip up for extended counter space too.
So many features. I took notes throughout your informative video. There were so many neat features. Thank you for sharing your beautiful, luxury van build. It looks like it was built well, with a home feeling, and with fun & ❤ love & heart, too!
Wow this is amazing!! Thanks for taking the time we love to see others appreciate our build. Cheers!
The secret drawer❣️🤩
Right?? Always fun!
Love your van. You have so many little extras in there. Especially that hiding place for sarah. LOL❤
I love the flip up stove cover, the wood ceiling, nice bedroom outside lights, love the bike rack, the roof deck, not too sure about the outside shower, but it is a great alternative that you have come up with and love all the details that added “depth” 😊 and character. Very nice.
Thank you so much!!
The mug hanging thingy is super cool!
It is one of my favorite details!
Your whole van is my favorite detail!‼️
Loved it! Thanks for sharing!
Forever obsessed with this build!! So well done you two!
Thank you guys 😭😭💕
Very beautiful van that is also highly functional. Great job!!
Yes, beautiful build, but instead of that closet, I would have done a wet bath.
beautiful van i love it, Thanks for sharing!
My favorite part of the van is its length and the oven! Nice JOB!!!😊
Thank you!!!
Well said. Da iawn. We stand with you.
Very nice job and presentation of your van. Thank you.
Thank you Sarah and Brandon brilliant presentation both of you,always a pleasure watching and listening to your podcasts 👍👏🫶
So glad you loved it!! Thanks for the support!!
I love your van so much ❤
It's gorgeous. I would have preferred to see the cupboards stocked than empty.
I’m sorry we cleaned it out to sell it!
Love this😊
Wow! You guys did an amazing job on this build. Congratulations. There are so many things I love about it!
Thank you!♥️♥️
Sweet Baby Rays sauce in the fridge..LOVE it!!
Heck yeah!!! Only the best
Oh yeah, I could definitely live in this van! Well done folks!
Thank you so much!!
I love your van!!
I love this. Amazing job.
Thank you 🥺💕
Beautiful 👍👍
Love your van. The best I have seen for aesthetics and functionality. I love the care and thought that went into each detail. You thought of everything!
Wow thank you so much!
Fantastic van
Fantastic set up!
Thank you!!!
Absolutely brilliant! Wish I could buy the building plans for designs like this! Great job you two!
Considering this lifestyle! ✴️🌞🌻💟
Very nice Van you guy’s thought of everything it’s like a luxury home on wheels I love it .
Thank you!!
I really love your van and all the work that you put into it. I want a van designed just like this. Also, shout out to you guys for making your van tour fun and playful. 😂😂😂( don’t disturb the gremlin)
Awh thank you!!! We are big on everything having multiple purposes! Glad you enjoyed it !
@@livinginadvancedo you guys have a time and price in mind for the sell of the van?
Best van tour ever!!
Omg best comment ever!! Thank you!
Love the whole thing
Thank youuuu
OHHHHH MY GOSH! I CANNOT BELEIVE Sarah fit into that cabinet area :o SHOCKED! Hey- It can be her escape room!
HAHAH!!
I love that she climbed into the cubby. Perfect hiding spot if you really want to freak someone out, lol.
🤣🤣🤣
At the time this van was brand new, the normal high roof was the highest roof option offered for the Ram ProMaster, but starting with the 2023 model year, there is now a super high roof option offered for the 159" EXT ProMaster.
That’s incredible!!! So tall 🤣
Your van is beautiful !! Have you thought about getting screens for the side and back door for bugs ?
Yes! We have screens we can put on and remove. Must have for a van!
Excellent build
Thank you!!🥹♥️
Great 👍
Great build
Thank you!
Beautiful van
Thank you❤❤
Thanks guys. 😉🚍⚓️🇬🇧🍷🍷👍
You’re very welcome!
🎉 lovely I like it you're lovely couples 😂😂😂❤❤😂
Thank you 🤣♥️
plants my fav. make a rack clip on on the outside of sliding door, place plants there? Pizza oven, storage when not in use then fresh basil from plants.....
Wonderful touches to make it truly unique and home-like ! Since you sold this beauty, will you be building another ?
best !!!
Flippen nice van thanks for sharing
Thank you so much!!!
If I was a millionaire and young (71), I would order an European version (yet with an indoor shower). So great! 🤗
You both are the most beautiful and cute couple in the CZcams in the camper van category.
Oh my gosh you are too kind!!!🥺💕
This is a beautiful well built van congrats and happy travelling
Thank you!!♥️✨
Awesome Van I love it Do you wanna class C lol
Your van is beautiful, but yes, I would want a shower.
Love the whole van build!! I have a Winnebago Travato 2023 59k and would love to gut and have it redesigned exactly like yours .Any desire to tackle that idea?
Just lobbing it out there😊
Yes! Email me at vancationbuilds@gmail.com
If you haven't already, you guys deserve to be winning some awards for your layout/design features! I think I have watched 3 or 4 times already and my wife, a couple times. We are getting ready to start a build on the exact same van ('23) in the Ceramic Grey. Can I ask you if you have a link or supplier name of the modified/upgraded side sliding door handle?
Thank you so much!! This is the best comment wow. We appreciate it. And it’s from Open Glass Van Mods! openglass.store/products/promasterhandle
@@livinginadvance Thanks so much!
PS Too funny when Sarah climbs into the bottom cabinet and does her gremlin bit 🤣
what kind of stove/oven combo is that? Also, great build!
This is one of the best builds I have ever seen.(and I have watched a LOT of vids lol)
We have the same van in ceramic grey and will be starting the build before summer is over. The hidden drawer within the drawer bottom is brilliant. Also love the hidden range with the fold-up counter backsplash and the dining/couch combo area is great.
Nice finish look to that overhead cubby too. I could go on and on. It is obvious how much thought you guys put into this layout. Nothing is wasted. It's amazing you fit that closet space!
I am trying to integrate the ability to shower/drain into our design without dedicating the space exclusively for the shower.
Can I ask you...a link or manufacturer of the little premade shelf with the keyhooks from Amazon? It says link in description but I can't seem to find that sleek piece on their site with any of my descriptions.
Cheers! Dan & Cheryl in the mitten
Thank you so much! That means a lot, and yes we put a lot of thought into this build! We linked the folding hook shelf but it’s not longer available, I’m sorry! We’ve also tried finding an alternative but to no avail. So many have been asking! Good luck on your build, if you ever need help please reach out!
Love it! Do you have an outside shower only?
Yes! Outside shower only
3 dogs, interesting
The best**
hopefully the Dawn dishsoap is there for something else, it won't be acceptable for gray water if you are actually using it.
Beautiful van. What breed of dogs do you guys have?
I know u said the key holder you got on Amazon can you provide a link. Thanks. Love your van.
Unfortunately they don’t sell it anymore I’m sorry!
Absolutely perfect except no wet bath 😢
Hello sir， i am your channel follower and i watched your all Vlog. I really love them. But now, i decide to purchase a RV, can u tell me why u do not set a washing machine or dryer in your vehicle? Especially the machine which can combine both of the functions and the size is compact?
It's beautiful, but I think I'd really need a shower. Why are all the draws and cabinets empty?
Understood! And it was all cleaned out because we were deep cleaning it to sell(:
Haha! Makes me question whether you really live in it - seeing as everything’s empty!
And did you say you have 3 dogs??!! That’s nuts!!
Haha lived in it for 4 years and cleaned it out to sell!
I know you got your key hookah amazon but I can’t find it, any ideas? I love love your van build, so special❤
It’s unfortunately not available anymore😭
Also thank you!!♥️
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What do you do for a/c when its hot ?
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Yes!!! Is it for sale????
We actually sold it im sorry!
How much did this cost to turn it into this amazing van/home?
About $30k for the build minus the van!
Do you have a link to that tray with the hooks above your sink? I want it for my house 😃
Unfortunately they don’t sell it anymore! We’ve looked everywhere. It was on Amazon!
Oh bummer
Your van is beautiful, but not having an indoor shower would make full time living difficult. Also, how do you keep the van cool enough to leave your dogs during the hot summer?
Is there a reason all your possessions are removed? I assume you don’t live in the van full time. I don’t know how you fit 2 people and 3 massive dogs, in your space, for long periods of time, and in all weather.
We follow the weather! So we make sure we’re always in mild weather so we’re all content. Worst case scenario if it ever gets hot we’d get an Airbnb or hotel. But with the vent fan on in mild weather it feels GREAT. Also we sold everything we owned minus our sentimental things which we kept at a family member’s house. Easy peasy when you start out as minimalist already!
Where did you get the key holder with shelf?
On Amazon but unfortunately they don’t sell it anymore 🫣🫠
You’re selling it so price, please or is it already sold??
It’s sold! ♥️
What is the width of your countertops?
20” on the sink side and 22” for the wet bar. We did shorter than most builds because it’s nice to have a bigger walk way!
Is this for sale? If so, how much?
It actually sold last month!
Would need A/C
I can only imagine how it must smell with all them dogs sleeping in your bed. It amazes me how many folks let their pets sleep in their bed. I don't know how many times I've had patients covered in dog/cat hair and ohhhhh THE SMELL would burn my nostril hairs. And heres the kicker, some patients would even bring fleas to the clinic
I can assure you we don’t have fleas 🤣🤣
I love my dogs and they sleeping in my bed 😂
And they smell like a fresh snow breeze and of love
I feel the same way about stinky dogs, but not all dogs shed or are stinky. My son's pit bull never sheds and never smells, and I love snuggling with him in bed. On the other hand, I have a friend with Australian Sheppard dogs, and I can barely breathe when I step into her house, it stinks so bad. The hair is also everywhere. Anytime she prepares food, you are 100% guaranteed to find dog hair in it.
Is it still for sale and where?
It’s not we sold it!
What is this Gallon...tell in liters please
Shower please
How do they shower??
We have a shower in the back!
How your cupboards don't fly open when you driving?!
They have gas struts on the cabinets and baby locks on the drawers!
Where is your stuff, did you move out?
We were deep cleaning it to sell!
Are you getting another van? Yours is beautiful!
How about a bathroom