Van life: My Build is Finally coming together! (Handmade bed + More!)
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- čas přidán 22. 06. 2024
- My DIY Van conversion is finally coming together. I build a handmade bed and started the wall build as well! Come check it out!
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Omg you gotta start posting 2x a week, the wait is hard😂❤
It sure is.
AGREEEED!!
Soon I promise!
Agreed!!!
3 times lol
Just a suggestion Mateo. Our body heat released when sleeping creates a lot of moisture underneath a mattress if there is no air flow. It’s a really good idea to drill some holes into that platform you just built, otherwise you’re going to end up with mold there. Love your build so far… looks amazing! Big hugs! 😊
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This, there's a reason regular beds have planks with spacing to create air flow
Shouldn’t there be insulation behind the wall boards? My van has it.
Yeah it seems like he should know that. I see he never comment back to ppl that say he should do this or that but only one’s that has good things to say to him.
@@joyhouse2334 Please be kind. 🙏
I'm 62 years old lady. And just love your channel. I am new to your channel. Happy Birthday Lars!
You are becoming a jack of all trades.
The van is coming along and thanks for taking us along for the ride.
Thanks for joining me!
I came for the cat, but stayed for you too. Love your positive vibes and humble nature 🙂.
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Cats are the coolest furballs
You say you're not the best at carpentry, but Mateo, you built a wooden deck on top of the van and built a bed inside the van! You're so much more skilled than you realize! I really enjoy your content--you are awesome!
Also, Happy Birthday, sweet Lars!
Exactly what I was thinking,he is absolutely fantastic at building but so humble❤❤❤
Many Blessings to your Mother on her 80th BIRTHDAY, May God continue to bless her always! 🙏🏽🎂💐💐🥰
Oh and instead of that sheet on the platform put a piece of indoor/outdoor carpet and drill the holes sporadically, then put the mattress.☀️
Oooo… great idea!
Happy birthday Lars! Tomorrow is my mother’s 80th birthday!! Blessings to you and your family. Van is looking great. Good job!
Happy 80th birthday to your mom 🎉❤
Happy 80th birthday to your mom 🎉🎂!!! Hope she is blessed with many more!!
Happy Birthday to your mom she must be a wonderful person tomorrow is my Birthday too and us June Cancers are special 🎉
Happy Birthday Lars 🎉🥳, tomorrow is my Birthday too 🎂🥳🎊. Loving the videos Mateo
@@carolynrains-es7kx thank you so much!
I love that you're getting Lars some gifts. You do know he's going to love the boxes they came in more than the gifts. The van is looking so great!
lol so true…the box-ezzzz.
Yep, that's what happened before. Lars played in the box for days on end. Mateo ended up having to get Lars another box after using the first one to start a fire. LOL! Just too cute.
Why I got so happy when I came across this video 😂I can’t want for my van life channel to grow❤I love you and stay safe ❤can’t wait to meet you
Happy Birthday Lars! It's the fact yall are asking for more videos when he stated he'd be doing less until back on the road. Go rewatch old vids follow him on other social media platforms and support.
Hi I think we'd all like more videos, so that in itself is a huge compliment, however sometimes circumstances prohibit more videos, thanks for updating us on your progress ❤
Hi Matteo, reminder to have air flow to the bottom of your bed between the platform and mattress to prevent mold. Maybe think about slats instead of solid piece. They do sell spacers specifically for it, not sure of cost. 😊
You can drill holes in it, also. Bigger holes.
You can holes with circle saw blade connected to your drill. Space the holes out the bed platform will still be sturdy enough to hold your body weight.
Happy Birthday lars
Drilling holes in the platform is all he needs to do for airflow.
I was about to say the same thing.!
And happy happy 80th to your mom! May God continue to bless and cover her all the days of her life!!! Amen 🙏
You are doing a fantastic job for not having done carpentry work before
So glad your van is ok and back with you! You are getting to be quite a handy guy! Nice work Mateo!!
I’m honestly surprising myself 😅
Thank you!!
Commenting again to say "Happy Birthday Lars!!"
Wow, you are doing a great job. I absolutely love your videos and travel. You are such a KIND person. Many blessings to you, young man.❤❤❤
Hugs for Mateo and Lars.
It definitely looks good Mateo
Mateo I saw this gorgeous white van and had beautiful flowers all over it in a beautiful swirling design and then I thought wow what a great paint job and then I got up real close to it and it was hundreds and hundreds of stickers designed so perfectly You could do stuff like that to your van home!!!
PS I don't and wouldn't eat octopus I feel sorry for them I like octopus they're smart and innocent animals
Don't forget to get you some mesh screen for your back door so you can leave them open on a beautiful Starry Night
When I saw your peace sign as Gossamer went away on the tow truck I started feeling like I was going to cry. Glad you have her back!
Thank you!!
Shout out to the OG followers who were there in the beginning.
I joined near the end of the journey of the first van. I'm so impressed by the growth, dedication, and community of this channel.
Seriously cheering you on Mateo & Lars ❤ 🎉 #historyinthemaking
Thank you!!
So glad You and Lars are back. Miss you both.... I have watched every episode of your on the road journey.... From the very begining.... Just love watching you travel all over the country. Keep up the greatness🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Happy 13th Birthday to your Niece ❤ Happy FurBabyBirthday to Lars ❤
Well, done Mateo. You should be very proud of yourself.
Since you have to cut the mattress, take the piece you cut off and turn it into a bolster you can use behind your back when you're sitting up. Just have a cool pillowcase made for it!
Insulate before u build walls or u will freeze in winter and suffocate in summer. Do it right. Also water proof membrane for floor... Good luck.
Didn't he tear the insulation out😢
He is not going to listen. He would rather have the space. He is the one that has to live in it. If he doesn't know how important insulation is, there isn't much you can tell a person.
@@Abena_Goddess87Our campervan is professionally built inside.
It wasn't a home made build.
But I can share that even our camper gets freezing cold in the winter, in the North of Europe.
We need the gas heater on to warm the vehicle.
If we don't carry two gas cylinders we can't heat or cook.
And it is too cold to try to sleep in the vehicle in the freezing cold without our heating on.
The camper gets ice hanging off it and the windscreen feezes in winter.
And in summer, we suffocate from the heat if we go to a hot country.
And our van is built to spec.
From what I have seen Mateo was in the snow in winter. If he doesn't plan well and include insulation he is going to struggle.
Maybe he doesn't think so now.
There must be a way to do some form of insulation without making it super thick to loose height.
He just isn't taking heed.
It is his van so he must do what he likes. People who follow him want him to do well, and many people do leave valuable info.
And the wood should be sealed to protect it from moisture.
So yeah, each to their own I guess.
It looked like he had a big roll of insulation. Maybe we just didn't see him put it in. Definitely a great idea for the floor tho!
@@lolaquacious607 maybe he will stuff in the open areas. The role of installation was still there after he put up the would. Maybe he is just doing it another way. Idk, it's his van.
Happy Birthday Lars. We need more videos. The wait😢 is suffering 😭😭😭😭. Please uploaded twice or 3 times a week.
Ugh literally. Every time I open CZcams I’m hoping to see a video
I just wanted to say that I keep hearing you say that you are “probably not doing the best job” or that “this probably doesn’t look the best” and I’m here to tell you, don’t worry about any of that!!! You are doing an AMAZING EXCELLENT ❤❤❤ JOB!! The fact that you are doing all of this on your own and “figuring things out” as you go along is THE BEST PART!! Honestly, that’s what makes your videos so special!! You are putting in the work and you are trying out things you’ve never done before and you are making this space what you want it to be. That’s all that matters!! Keep up the great work Mateo!! ❤❤
I think we all look at this channel for your van travel across the US, but let's not forget how good of a cook and a handyman you are. Just an all around skillful person. Ever in San Francisco, drinks on me.
When I heard you say your bed was infused, it reminded me, I bought a pillow once with eucalyptus in it. I didn’t know it’s poison to cats! I almost lost my sweet boy over it! Thank goodness he recovered, but I did lose him a few months ago. 💔🐈 He was 20!! Anyhow, just a PSA to warn others not to have eucalyptus around their kitties. Nice work on the van, looks great so far.✌🏻💕
I am so sorry about your losing your best little buddy; my oldest kitty was 23 and to have friend around that long is an amazing blessing!❤🫂
@@lovespurpleflowers Thanks. I’m heartbroken that he’s gone, but so grateful to have had him that long. I had his sister for 18 years. It’s unbelievable you had your furbaby for 23!! You must have been an amazing 🐈mom.✌🏻💕
Woah, who would have guessed something like that! I guess it's like don't use chocolate bark mulch because it's poison to dogs. And if you have ever had a Lab, you know they would eat it.
Congratulations, you got so much done, wait til Lars sees it!! Happy birthday Lars!! 🎉🎉
Happy birthday to LARS! I just love that little traveling companion. Such a good boy. ❤ You are doing a wonderful job on the van! I am a 64 year old girl from Virginia. I look so forward to seeing where life takes you, my friend. Stay safe, always! Hugs to you and Lars. 😊
You are doing an amazing job. How exciting. Lars will be in Heaven with his new cat house. Lol
I know the more blood, sweat and tears you out into this build yourself, the more creativity for your music and other gifts will be pouring out of you.
Happy Birthday Lars. ❤🎉
Thanks for sharing.
What a blessing having your sisters property to be able to do all this. Be safe.
There’s a moisture barrier you can get for underneath your mattress would be great for you. Van looks great! 🎉❤Happy birthday Lars❤️❤️❤️🎉
Hey there Mateo🙋🏽♀️Happy Birthday In Advance To Our Sweet, Cute Little Lars! 🐈 Sending you hugs and rubs 💞 You have so many talents 🤩👏🏽 Thank you for allowing us to witness some of them.🙏🏾😊
Thank you so much Cathy!!
You're welcome @@winterisblu🙏🏾💞😊
Mateo, I am so proud of you!😊 You had me fooled because I thought you took carpentry in high school. 😊You're doing an amazing job building out your van. Can't wait to see the finished and added touches.☺️
Maybe you can attach another piece of plywood to your bed with a hinge. So it will fold out if you want to extend the bed length from time to time. Adding the extra piece of plywood with the hinge keeps the van layout you envisioned while giving you the option of extending your bed if needed. Then you would be able to just turn your mattress 90 degrees on days you wanted to fully stretch out in bed. Of course you would have to add a couple of legs/support too. If you go that route, I definitely wouldn't cut the mattress though.
I know you got this, just sharing what popped up in my head. I slept in a situation for a year where i couldn't fully stretch out. That was 2 years ago, and i still thank God when i fully stretch out in bed every night. I found it to be one of those things you don't realize how important it is until you can't do it anymore. I'm enjoying this build and can not wait to see the finished product. 💙
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I can relate. I slept in a bed with a metal head and footboard as a child. My parents didn't notice I'd outgrown it for nearly two years. I didn't realize how much I missed stretching out until they got me a full size bed with no footboard.
You should, if you still could, put some space between the back of your platform/bed and your back door. As I was watching another vanlifer and she said that she wished that her bed was not on the back door because trash and debris gets back there from outside even though she never opens /use the back door.🙏🏾❤️
Two times would be great. Happy birthday Lars. We love you
Happy Birthday Lars, & many more. Mateo the van is coming together nice job. ❤
The van is looking good. Can't wait until it's done!
Happy Birthday Lars!
Life is wonderful,, expanding your knowledge and ability every day ..
Van is looking nice! I didn’t know octopuses have balls. I had some hush puppies at the drive in last weekend. Can’t wait to see Lars 🐱💙 on his bday 🎁🎈🧁🎂🍰
*octupii
It's great that you are able to spend time with your family. I bet your niece was happy you were there for her birthday! 🎉😍
It’s really coming along and the paint job is terrific.
Don't forget a moisture guard for under the mattress. Mold is no joke and Happy Birthday Lars
Happy birthday Lars I hope you enjoy your third birthday!! ❤
Happy Birthday Lars and happy birthday to your niece, too❤❤
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TEE-TEE BABY LARS!!!!!! YOU ARE THE BIG 3 BABY!!!!❤❤❤❤
Mateo, you have mad skills!🤩
Happy Birthday sweet Lars!
His lil chuckle gets me every time ❤
Happy Birthday Lars ❤🎉, tomorrow is my sons birthday! The van is looking great!! God bless you and Lars!
Happy Belated Birthday to both Lars and your niece!🎊🎉🎂🎂🤗🌹
I really enjoyed seeing Mossimer come to life. I can't wait until the finished reveal. I love that you are doing this yourself, it really make you appreciate the final install and self satisfaction that you did it!!. Until next video, peace, blessings, and safe travels
Van builting is about finding the perfection in the imperfection 🙏🏽
Well said!
Can't wait till your finish with your van home.
It’s looking great, Mateo!
Happy birthday, Lars 🐈⬛️🎉❤
Van is coming out nice 😊 and happy birthday 🎂 to Mr Lars I can’t wait to see what you do to Lars space
I'm super excited for that part too.
Wow, you've made so much Progress in a short amount of time
It is a great feel to heard from Mateo,And he bring the music to.
What we've all been waiting for 🤞🏾
Wow!! 😮 It doesn’t even look like the same van!! It has changed so much since you got it. You are doing such an amazing job!! ❤❤❤
Wow!!! You’re doing an awesome job…Beautiful!!!
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Hey Mateo❤ you are doing a wonderful job building your van to your liking👍🏾 I clicked so fast I’ve been tweaking to see an upload from you. Have a blessed week and keep doing what works best for you and Lars. Can’t wait for the next video❤
Happy Sunday Mateo! The build is coming along really nicely. Happy birthday Lars!
Happy 3rd Birthday Lars !! We Love You !!!
Awe happy birthday to our beautiful boy lars . Many many more sweet boy .
What a great install you need a decent bed to rest in on ypur epic adventures congrats 🎉🎉🎉
Calling it now, 100k subs in two months or less
Happy Birthday Lars!!! I didn’t know he was so young!!! Love him!!!!! Cutest kitty everrrr ❤❤❤❤
Super glad you are taking on projects, make it your home the way you like, love the videos
You never said what was wrong with your van? Happy birthday Bubby🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Try not to be nervous you've got US❤❤❤
So true ❤️
Love, Love the way you are building the inside of the van!!! It is so cool to see how everything is coming along!!! I can't wait to see more!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Lars! 🎉🥳 I hope you have a great day, my friend. 😘
Mateo, you are the bomb!! Love seeing your home come alive!! Thanks for posting and sharing with us! Much respect to you ♥️🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟♥️
I can't wait to see the end results and watch you cook your first meal in your new set-up❤
It's coming along bro! Keeps being exciting to see your home coming together!
I love watching your show. Happy birthday, Lars 🎉.
Who knew octopuses had balls?😂 happy birthday Lars!! Having your cat is all the more reason to insulate
Only the males do
Yeah......ummmm😳😳
Always show your failures as well as your wins brother. It's just a piece of busted wood. You're doing it yourself. The ones who would make fun of you could never do it anyway.
It's not only that they COULDN'T do it, they wouldn't even TRY to do it!! 😮
@@dross24MA right
Happy birthday my lovely friend Lars🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊❤❤
Mateo you are mutitalented!!!! You did an amazing job!!!!!!
Early bird party 😎
Happy birthday handsome Lars!🎉🎂
You are such a nice young man. I love your enthusiasm. I'm a 76 yr old watchng you from small city 60 miles from Toronto Ontario Canada
I watch a lot of van videos. Yours are my new favorite.
Wow! Your moving right along and it’s looking good! Happy Birthday Larus!!
Happy Birthday Lars!!! I can't wait to see you out there living your best life traveling with your Dad!
Wow! It's coming along very nicely. 🎉🎉🎉
Love the van build videos that still counts as van life content!! You inspire me to try it 🫶🏾🫶🏾
HAPPY 3RD BIRTHDAY LARS 🥳🎈🎉 🐈⬛🐈⬛🐈⬛
you’re doing amazing building everything out, you should be so proud!
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY LARS - YOU ARE SO PRECIOUS!!!!! 🎶🎶🎶🎶 MATEO, I LOVE YOUR MUSIC!!!!!! AND YOUR VAN IS SO YOU AND WHAT A BEAUTIFUL JOB YOU'VE DONE!!
Happy Happy Birthday Sir Lars…We love you…👠🚌👠
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LARS! You’re one lucky kitty.