Massive storage & hidden shower found in this cardboard van build
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- čas přidán 25. 07. 2020
- As I do with each van I build, a cardboard mock up is essential in understanding the proportions and daily flow through your live aboard van. I'm not talking about some bogus supermarket boxes cut and taped to the walls! A tight detailed to-the-inch cardboard mock up allows you to experience your floor plan in three dimensions, an actual walk through. Here is the beginning of such a build. Watch the entire build series unfold by subscribing now!
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his templates are better than most builds i've seen. incredible craftsman.
How many people got super nerded out excited when George showed that swing away armoir in the shower and the other side - the pantry? Wow. I'd like to know by now how many of the "large" RV manufacturers are messaging our man George for ideas and engineering. Amazing.
You know a man is enjoying what he’s doing if he hums under his breath as he’s working.
Your videos are spectacular.
The shower is usually wasted volume that is only used a few minutes each week. Brilliant to make it serve as storage! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Totally agree!
It’s incredible! Brilliant design. If it wasn’t obvious that it opened you could also have secret storage for valuables at the back of one of the units that swing out. Left open could the armoire also double as a cab divider? I’ve been looking at vans where they have the cab closed off for security, privacy and insulation but there’s also a door so that you can access the cab from inside the van. One van I saw had the cab divided but the sliding door opened enough to allow for the front passenger seat to swivel.
Like the majority of RVer wannabes, I have looked at scores of van conversion videos for ideas.
I personally insist on an onboard shower\toilet space for security and privacy.
You need to shower more often!
The hidden bathroom is awesome. Best I’ve seen. Thanks for sharing. You are a good teacher my friend. All of your videos are on point!!!
That armour/panty system idea is gold. I've seen the toilet slide out before and is also such a great idea for making space where and when needed.
At the beginning, watching you mock up the galley cab my first thought was come on George, you're just stretching posts out now.
I was wrong and ashamed I doubted you.
By the time you got to illustrating the swing of the armoir, I was enthralled. When you mounted the mock frame, I was captivated by your genius.
I'm not a fan of big tall shower boxes in a small van, still am not, but you've made all that otherwise wasted vertical space extremely functional. You should standardize the unit and file for a patent. Seriously, you could sell pre-fab modular kits, or at least license the design to others. Passive income. Options.
As usual, your videography skills are top-notch. Loved the overlay exiting & re-entering to get screws. I notice, we notice, the art George, as well as the skill.
Thank you Carl. And I forgive you this time. 😇
Carl P. - I am really impressed with your comment. I most especially like how you used George’s favorite term, ‘options’. I also concur, that George absolutely needs to consider the options you suggested. If he doesn’t, he will be robbed of all his genius innovations.
It's SO wonderful to see a comment like this, since these days it's so rare to see someone flat out admit they were wrong. Kudos to you for being genuine.
@@HumbleRoad THIS time.. XD ... Maybe not next time? lol
@@theway5563 I dunno, Van Life to me is about sharing ideas, and that's what he does while also encouraging others to share their own... Along with a thousand other great things, lol. Patenting a DIY, amazing as it is, seems.. I dunno, to not really go with the true flow of Van Lifers. - But that's just my opinion, and no offense meant of course. I know it can be hard to tell tone from text.
We love how you think outside the cardboard box.
ahhh! I see what you did there! 😄
I do too..with the cardboard set ups there’s time to change things before they are permanent
Carolyn Medlock u
That's actually the first shower design I've seen in a decade that compares to the raised deck shower. You really is good.
One word. SPECTACULAR!
I lied. One more word. GENIUS!
The armoire / pantry on the shower doors is a brilliant design. If I go with a 144" Sprinter instead of 170", that will be an essential element of the design.
For sure.
Love that innovative shower/armor/pantry. BRILLIANT. You just solved my biggest complaint about standalone showers in a van, the waste of space.
I love seeing your cardboard mockups, brainstorming and problem solving as you finalize your floor plans. Way more detailed than anyone else is showing on CZcams. I’m sure it’s so helpful to people that are attempting their own builds. Can’t wait to see more. I love waking up Sunday morning knowing I’m going to see something informative, ingenious, and often fun to watch. I remember your microwave removal from your Pleasure way van video, that one was so fun to watch. Have a great week and don’t work too hard. Simultaneous builds has got to be exhausting and well as exciting. Love the T-shirt, you need to make that available to purchase.
My daughter is working on the merchandise.
OMG! You got a haircut! Looks great! I LOVE these mock-ups! They are absolutely perfect for helping clients see the vision!
I think so too!
I love the multi-use shower space I've been thinking about that lately and glad to finally see somebody doing it congrats
Hi George ! I think your mock ups are better looking and constructed than some industry finished products. Nice to see you at work on my Sunday morning coffee on the porch time. Carey’s are enjoying their travels in the new van. It’s nice to follow an idea to a completed van and then see it put into use. Awesome !!!
Initially, I was waiting for a rough estimate from George about a similar van to the carries. But now, hold the phone, I want this van with that nifty shower gadget.
I had to re-watch (and by watch I meant savor) this video and even pause! My leftie brain is tickled pink. 🤓 Master G, this build will raise the bar on conversions, and many shall copy that shower swing closet! I was humbly thinking that waterproof oiled sail canvas might just work for the closet. I plan to have one of the outlets of my diesel heater come out low in my shower room, and a fan, and a window so that might help spare the squeege? 🤔 Thank you again for sharing your generous genius in these well-edited videos. As someone mentioned, you teaching workshops and/or having a few apprentices would be a good thing for all! 🙏😍👌
That storage is genius!
I know everyone has an opinion but how can anyone give this a thumbs down. The only thing I can think of is they're mad they didn't think of it first lol. Thank you for sharing.
I try to remain positive and not let any negativity infiltrate my day. But being raised in New Jersey, we go from zero to sixty in half a second. I have to keep reminding myself to remain calm! 😜
"Ideas-Innovation" is an understatement. Simply brilliant.
Once you swing out the pantry and wardrobe from the shower, with a few additions, I think you could use the swing out portions to increase the size of the shower. You could also add a swing down tabletop on a side of the wardrobe which could be accessed from the living area. In a similar fashion, a tabletop on the side of the pantry could be accessed when the pantry is swung out. If you used the swing outs to make a bigger shower, then it would be a decent sized bathroom so you would not need to slide out the toilet or use it in the living space, just swing out the two sides of the big bathroom.
Humble Road atelier d'artiste!
I love how you think about boxes outside of the box.
Ahhh! clever!
If I ever win the lottery I will purchase a van from you!!! You're the best George and you just do it right!! Can't wait to see this one completely finished! Thanks & Blessings ~Sidney
Deal!
You can keep going George-your logic is always interesting and easy to listen to!!
I appreciate that!
I actually prefer using cardboard for just about every important structural application imaginable, regardless of its suitability. I especially like carving out intricate laminated cardboard soup bowls, and remaking daily the many cardboard paving bricks for my wet sauna, and I should also mention the complete set of painted cardboard billiard balls that I hid in massive storage along with 17 cardboard bird baths on a stick just to name a few of my builds. Thanks for the inspiration.
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This is the number of my doctor. Call him, he understands...
George, I can’t wait ten months for you to finish these vans. Looking forward to every episode!
Mock up George has had way too much coffee😂 Swing out armoire.... brilliant!💕👍😊
I ❤❤❤ your videos. Esecially how you share with us your ideas and walk us through the pros and cons of each feature concept. You are educating us with every video so that we will be fully ready when we're ready to do our DIY builds.Thank you!!!
You are so welcome!
Just amazing! I've been enjoying watching these videos. So well thought out and built. Hoping to do a build one of these days
OMG!! You are a genius to come up with this pantry cabinet with hidden bathroom!! I am convinced you are the best in the business. All of things in van are well thought out and quality built. We want you to build our van when you are ready. My husband and I are retired and we want to enjoy van living before it is too late🤗
Swing out storage in the shower
Wonderful
I thought of that when seeing so many van dwellers take a long time unloading everything they stored in the shower stall
Bravo!!
I can’t wait to see this van done. If I was ever to build a van I would have you build it. You’re top notch and love the videos as well. Great video.
Wow, thank you!
What amazing and detailed planning!!! I'm so envious of the clients who are able to have you do their build out.
They're good people.
I've watched many van conversations and this utilizes space far better than all the others
Vintage George! Great to see him rolling forward again!
That ringtone in the beginning is my wife-specific ringtone for years LOL
Brilliant. I'd be happy with 2x2 and resin impregnated cardboard. That's what Formica is essentially anyway.
Genius idea for shower space use George. I’ll be interested to see the finished product. Specifically latching and anti-rattle.
I wouldn’t be surprised to see this idea “borrowed” by some of the corporate builders.
It already exists in Euro camper Vans. Top of my head, Dreamer campervan xl by Rapido.
Watching your vids I can't see ordering anyplace else. THOROUGH and THOROUGH some more you are.
Ingenious bath with closets.
You're so conscious of details I literally want to buy a van and send it to the USA for you to fit out. At the same time I am stubborn on wanting to build everything MYSELF... so I'll see what happens
You sound conflicted... 😋
Clever solution for the cabinets in the shower. Awesome.
Finally someone uses the bathroom space for storage!! Nice job!
It is necessary to attach one more loop with a wooden bar and to attach all this storage to it. Then it will be possible to turn it to a wall - over the hidden toilet bowl and to fix that the locker did not hang in an aisle.
Sorry for my English.
Thank you.
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You’re a genuis...such intelligence with design...when I win the lottery I’m hiring you for my van build!
Ya gotta be in it to win it! Get your tickets!
@@HumbleRoad LOLOL True !!
Humble Road if you don’t play you can’t lose
I win $10 every week! (by not playing) 🙃
I've thought many times about adding a swing out above the toilet in the van but it will probably be for hanging clothes as they don't weigh much.
AMAZING!
The Bob Ross of Van Building
You are a freaking genius. I've never seen so much ingenuity and use of space 😳😳😳!
Very thoughtful and inventive.
Very nice!
The “shower cabinet “ looks like a new idea
Great job 👍🏽
I'm just starting my own van conversion, and this video has been a HUGE inspiration, and also included information (Like with the water tank, placement of weight) that I've seen in NO other videos. I just want to say thank you, you've saved me a thousand and one headaches, and I love the concept of doing a mock layout with light materials first to see how it feels. I was just going to use cardboard, so I was going that route a little bit, but this is SO much better! Wishing you the best in future, and Subscribed! :D
Welcome to Humble Road! And good luck with your build.
@@HumbleRoad Thank you, though I feel more confident, having watched how many things you can do with the aluminum rather than wood. And the thought of how much weight that will shave off... very nice!
Love the process!
Innovation. Tremendous work.
I love what you're doing with the W/C. With swing out pantry and canvas? Lined closet space. ( I dont know how to spell that French word for chest of drawers... D'oh. Never the less ... Usually such underutilized space in the builds I've seen. Awesome. Thank-you ! I'm digging my sketch pad out.. cheers
I have had a motor home for a few years, I would love a big shower compartment, but in a small van it is wasting space, but to use the shower area for storage is a great idea, then we can maybe make it bigger shower compartment. You are the first van builder l have seen utilize this space, well done.
Brilliant
You are an inspiration!
Looks like it is going to be another beautiful build.
It sure is
George, you are the Willy Wonka of van design.
Excellent video! 😊
Many builders use those 2x2´s like the actual structure. You think it´s barely enough to hold that cardboard in place. I kinda like that!
i just love your VLOG your such a humorous and knowledgeable guy. Keep up the great work!
I know you said you worked in photography and film editing... And many other professions in the past... Man!! You are really good at your editing!! And of course your van building but man!! I love your editing!!
Magnificent design!!! Love love love!!
Thank you so much!
Really nice use of the shower. Don't forget to accommodate for the shower head etc.
Great !
Lookin' good so far George!!
Great video and very helpful thank you
Wao! you rock with your ideas, concepts and talent. You were born for this. I wish we could build something for me from your archives of ideas,
Maybe one day!
@@HumbleRoad Will set it in mind, lets make it a reality
Great video! I'll watch again soon
Please do!
Who else thinks George's mock up is better than some Vans LOL.... George ? why did the cardboard Draws not open :)
🤭 Now I will think about those drawers opening all day!
@@HumbleRoad push button marine locks
@@HumbleRoad I just afraid you'll be retired before I am ready to build :(
@@HumbleRoad Think about cupboards too, gotta keep it varied! XD
@@dodgeplow So don't wait for your first build silly, even if you use an older van (Which is what I have), no reason to not start working on your dream. :) You can find some really great vans for low prices if you're patient. Paid $1,000 for mine, because the guys wife wanted him to get rid of it. Keep your eyes peeled. And even before you get a van, you can always create layouts. You could end up with an insanely creative build if you have a fair bit of time to work on just that aspect of it. :) Just my thoughts.
Nice! like how you plan it out!
Great job!
Thanks!
Awesome videos
I love how you think! You’ve always got the big picture in mind. Also, I love the t-shirt!
Yay, thank you!
NOOOO! Don't end it there... keep going! I absolutely love your swing-out closet / shower idea. I need something like that. Pull out microwave oven -- OPTIMAL for van life. DO NOT put a microwave down low, you are constantly bending over to look and see when your food is done. And some foods have to be watched when cooking (like oatmeal, cup of soup, etc.) So putting a microwave at a level where you can see the food is really necessary -- if you use a microwave all the time, which I do. (Mine is currently ON THE FLOOR under the seat, and yes, I have to get down on my knees and bend over to cook. Not optimal, but it fits so perfect under my seats, that's where it sits for now.) Isn't that water heater under the bed going to heat the bed up? Could the water heater be insulated so it doesn't give off heat inside?
The water heater is so efficient at holding the heat inside that it does not radiate too much. Although I did send the Vagabonds a custom insulation blanket for theirs. The closed loop glycol reservoir without any insulation is waaaay hot!
always great ideas !!
Amazing.. dude is a genius
Your are a MASTER!
That’s the best utilization of space I’ve seen yet!!!👍
One of the best layouts I've seen and testing, visual, explanations, are over the top. Well done.
Thank you very much
You are a Genius. If I ever get a van build you will definitely be the Man to do it😁😁
Wow!
I love your videos George. 😋 I’m so glad that you’re making the videos a priority again. It’s fun to see you play and I love to see and hear you talk about your innovations. You (and your son) do such a terrific, quality, thoughtful job.
Welcome back! 😎👍
More to come!
George is not ONLY doing a "Van Build"... He and his son are "Building a BRAND NAME" in the process ... (and, I'm sure, causing the competition to do some serious "head scratching" as well) .... LOL
... yes ... he could seriously do anything
they both are really great at anything that they want to focus on ... such great videos and vans ... funny, entertaining, informative, quality and likable ... George has it all
Love it! 😍 thank you George! Amazing build and beautiful! 👍❤️
Thanks so much! 😊
Kreg ACS, nice! I had to retrofit my Makita 300cm track (had to cut it to 63") and cordless plunge saw because Kreg was out of stock of the saw nationwide. It works as good though.
WOW!!! I am so excited to see this build!!!!! Love the shower armoire idea. Dang George, why you gotta live in New Jersey???!!!!
you are incredible in explanations and precission. i love your channel. thanks for sharing so much knowledge.
as with all your vids ive watched this several times and i still lmao at the t-shirt stunt at 13:23
Loving that shower storage idea. 2 of my must-haves are a shower and wardrobe for hanging clothes with no wasted space. Most definitely implementing this design in my build
The shower is a must have for me, as well as a nice toilet. The wardrobe for hanging clothes kept getting smaller and smaller as I rolled through van life!
@@HumbleRoad Agreed !!!
OMG !!!!!! THIS BUILD IS UNBELIEVABLE !! I am honestly stunned by your ingenuity and unbelievable work ethic ! You are a bloody genius ! Why most come to Australia and show us how to do this build on a van out here. Love to see you ! How much is this build going to cost these absolutely luckiest people in the universe ? Can’t wait to see all the ones I have missed so I can catch up with you ! Truly a sensational effort by you ~~ miracle man !!! Always wanted a van but health and other circumstances have plagued me for so long now, I fear I have left my run too late. Come see Australia, build a van to go round here and sell the van to me on your return !!! Great idea ! All the best, cheers to you, Alison xoxox
Thank you Allison! Go ahead and watch ALL my videos! We’ll wait for you! Go! 🤪
Great to hear the systems on the Vagabond Van are doing well. Reassuring to know all that systems planning was worth it "-). Really creative bathroom space--taking the Revel foundation and just, well, exploding its potential! Thanks for posting an update, really helpful and fun to see.
Our pleasure!
This is a really cool idea sir. Really love these videos. Thanks
So nice of you
You’re so special, love your enthusiasm. So impressed with your work. Bravo‼️👏👏👏
Thank you so much!
I agree with this.
Cool!! Love the width of storage under the bed. Plenty of room for toys!! I’ve been looking at ways to have a convertible shower that hides away at counter height. But think it would be too much of a hassle to convert on an almost daily basis. Your use of the shower stall looks great!! I am a bit suspect of the retractable door but they sure are popular. Thanks for another well thought out floor plan!!
Very ingenious use of the wasted space in the shower. Great tease about the maxxair fan. Should bring a lot of people back. 😎