Van Life Tour | Self-converted Sprinter Van | Van.There
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- A full look at our self-built 2013 Mercedes Sprinter Van 2500 170" wheel base.
We spent 5 months converting a used cargo van into a tiny home on wheels and have lived in this van since April 2017.
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toilet: Nature's Head Composting Toilet
Cabinet Spring Stays: bit.ly/2FDbZ4e
Thanks for all the fabulous feedback! We will definitely be cutting back the music in our next videos. Appreciate all the kind words and your support as we continue to grow this channel! 💙🚐✨
Great video guys! Love the channel. Are you guys using a mic? The audio was pretty rough, there's a $25 Takstar mic we've been using which is just as good as a $300 Rode. I definitely think it would add so much production to your content! Thank you guys so much for contributing to this community :)
We got so many good ideas for our next buildout of our van!!!
Brilliant! So many great ideas!
VanThere Did not say in your video. So, this is full time? Very nice. But I don't know seems kinda cramped, nonetheless, kudos to y'all.
It’s perfect! Looks like you thought of everything!
Very nicely done
Somehow I am just now seeing this video after having been watching van build videos for nearly 2 years, almost every week. At least I finally found this gem!
I've watched a bunch of van tour videos....by far this is the best van build i have seen. You really should turn to making vans for a living. This van build is super impressive.
You're my fav #vanlife account on Instagram, nice to get the full tour here on CZcams. Thanks for posting so regularly on Instagram. I've become obsessed with vans lately and I know I can always count on you two for some fresh content, haha!
I'm absolutely fascinated with van conversions. I think your conversion is the best one I have seen...simple, well crafted, amazing. Thank you for sharing.
Denis Greatens Thank you!
Wait a minute...the closet door is amazingly nice. Wow! That was genius! Love love!!!
I love your van layout; it’s different and very feasible for your needs; especially the toilet design. I hope to see you guys real soon. Many blessings❣️💞🌲🎁♥️💜🤩
That pergo flooring with aluminum trim is genius... My favorite part though is the overall interior design. The textures and colors are all so rich.
Those springs on the cabinets and the composting toilet hidden away were awesome. Great design and craftsmanship!
Eddie B thanks!
Really great design in terms of space economics, down to earth but creative solutions. thanks for sharing all these genius design ideas.
Clean design for an active life by a seeming chill couple and a wickedly cool 4-legged co-pilot.
Perfection.
My new fave van conversion. Music was fine. I've been looking at van buildouts for literally years now, and you've still managed to give me new ideas!
Zachy Zoo thank you! We’re new to CZcams so we’ll have everything fine tuned soon enough. Appreciate your patience and happy to hear we’re still able to give you new ideas!
Great design! I love how you make use of every centimetre of space without sacrificing style at all. Congrats.
This is the best van build that I've seen on CZcams (I've watched a ton over a year)!!! CONGRATS❣
Beautiful van. Somewhere I could see myself living. Your van is one of my top 4 faves. So clever and artistic. I can't believe all of the different solutions you thought of. Love how wide your floor space is.
lovely clean build, the only one ive seen that makes me feel like i could just emulate the entire thing quite happily.
Omg the magnets for the window covers! Brilliant! It seems so simple but I don't think I would have ever thought of that. Wonderful van!
Unbelievable Genius!!!!
I’ve been watching van conversion videos for a long time and this is the most amazing engineering use of space I’ve ever seen!
i love the camera work. showing things that are being explained. most times, other van tour vids dont show what is being explained and it reaaaallly irks me!! like, i want to see the switches janet!! the inside of the cabinets!! the ports! and everything
This is the best converted sprinter van iv'e seen so far! Brilliant, practical and really cozy looking too! I'm amazed too be honest.
The icing on the cake is that adorable doggy.
The "Van Accessible" sign is an awesome touch. Thoughtful and well-designed build!
This is the best van build I've ever seen, so well thought out and the craftsmanship is impeccable. Very impressive... I will be starting my van build in Feb. I have been watching van build videos here on youtube for months, taking notes. I will definitely be using a lot of your ideas , thank you so much... Big help. Big thumbs up + new subscriber.
safeharbor7 THANK YOU!! 🙏Good luck on your build and let us know if you have any questions as you get your hands dirty
I will, thank you...
this is so smart! love that spring and velcro method to secure overhead compartments
That's one of the best transformations I have seen yet. So thorough.
Best van conversion I have ever seen. Incredibly well thought out.
This is a great build! Definitely gave me some solid ideas to incorporate into mine. Stay safe out there!
Lots of planning great build love the pull out extra counter space above the drawers in the kitchen-I couldn’t miss this my dad always did this for my mom.
Ughhhh! This van is soooooo cooolllll! Love the build & alternatives & the interiors! Love you guys!
Outstanding! You two deserve an award for your hard work. I bought a ready made PW Plateau because I have no talent or ability.
Great build. Simple, smart and practical. I appreciate your authentic vibe. Great job with the explaination of the details of your functional design and hardware. You two have a good chemistry.
The Van is beautiful, you guys did a very good job! I love it. Your build has given me some great ideals. And the music is a nice touch!! Thanks for sharing. :)
Yassss have been waiting for this video for ages! Love the design of your van, not over complicated but still has a shower and loo. My dream is to convert a van one day and travel around Australia, so your van has been great inspiration. Happy travels guys! Can’t wait to see more on your CZcams channel
ZoZo Bear🤗🤗🤗 Aww thanks!!
Been watching van videos for several months now getting inspiration for my own, and your van has got to be one of my favourites!
DobbyIsAFreePoodle wow, thank you!! 💙🙏
Are you going to camp quirky this year? Would love to look round your van!
Is that in the UK? we are in the US... Our friends went this past year and had great things to say!
Oh yer, sorry, as I said watched so many videos its hard to keep up! Will wait eagerly for the blog post.
Great build out! Becca would love that flip out mirror....may copy that!
Eamon & Bec 😍Sometimes you gotta look like you don’t live in a van, ya know?!
Wow isn’t it. Check a similar video from Create Wndr’s Channel they have a great set up as well - czcams.com/video/aTxEK9QWE1I/video.html
Very nice design. Very well done. Love that you made it stealth.
Just awesome video. I wish you good luck with the drawings, they look great. Do what you love.
This is this, that is that... Our *Burning man* costumes... LOVE IT!
WOW,WOW and WOW,now i have seen the best van plan and build,safe and happy travels to you.
Nice video...love to see two people that love each other on such a great journey!
Great design and a true artisan touch! Where did you get the springs for the cupboard doors and what guage were they?
Where did you get the roll up/down panels for the bedroom closet doors? And was that bungee or shock cord for the innovative closet storage. How did you do the swivel cab seats? Great design and execution. Well explained video too!
Love the flooring u guys used on the front of the cabinets. Clever and durable.
Really great work, thanks for posting, bedroom closets are brilliant :-)
Northstar7 Thanks! We went through several ideas before landing on the roll down option, and we’re still very happy with them
You guys did an amazing job, tour was mostly great but honestly your incredible build is worthy of the very best production $ can bring! Impressive!
Brilliant mirror set-up. Love Love!!! I must incorporate in my RV. Thanks. Your build is gorgeous. Safe travels. Namaste.
Nice build. Love the window coverings, and the padded walls gave me an idea for the back wall of my bus.
Fabulous build you two!! Love all the finishes, and well-thought out items, esp your composting toilet!! So many stealth vans are way too dark and your windows let in so much light and air. Hope we can someday build a van like yours!!
Great van build , very creative use of space , perfect for a cozy couple .
This is wonderful.
Brilliant design solutions all round.
I particularly love the tambour doors. I've seen kits online (which are really expensive!), but I love your simple DIY solution, and will definitely be copying it.
Very best wishes for your continued travels!
I really really like your van. You have turned it into a little home. Ha.....even a garage!
Awesome video! I really like the way you used the space in the closet for the mirror (very creative). Overall a great layout and great use of space.
Love the build! Great workmanship, well thought out, Thanks for sharing!
Exciting. Thanks for sharing your world! Have fun!
Wow it's amazing inside everytime that kind of van pass by me I always say "I want one of those one day" lol
Very nice! Love the tambour doors. If you ever need to replace them, wood tambour doors attached to a sturdy cloth backing can be bought online. The finished van is so sleek and professionally done. I love it! Could live in this with no problem.
Well done! Thanks for sharing your great design ideas & beautiful home
Love it! Great ideas. Have fun! Really like the way you did the toilet!
Love it. Great design. I am just starting my van design and captured a few good ideas from you. Travel Safe. Travel Fun.
I have a California king and a tiny wife and I barely have enough room. Two adults on a double bed seems impossible. No shower, no privacy when crapping and smelling up the whole van? You seem happy. Keep loving and growing.
Composting toilets have a vent in the container area, no smell whatsoever, way better than a house toilet or God awful cassette or black tank toilet.
You are both awesome. I'm so jealous of your creativity and capability.
Stunningly clever use of space. Love that you scored polycarbonate sheets to create tambour doors. Ingenious
tiki lebby thanks! It was a real mental challenge to find a good solution for that space
Thanks for the video. The van looks very comfortable. I have not seen springs to hold overhead cabinet doors open. What a good idea.
Wow, some really clever ideas! Definitely taking notes for when I do my build 😁 well done guys!
I really like the design. Your van is such an inspiration!
this is the most fabulous van build I've ever seen. You say you are an artist? That is pretty obvious from this well thought out design.
Nicely done! The Tambour doors on the closets were a great solution. I'm sorry to see so many people dissing the music on your video...our van video is only music, with no narration. Some folks are just tough to please. Keep doing fun and interesting things!
Love your use of space! Great design and features. May have to use some of these ideas if we convert. Thank you!
Scenery Changes thanks!
Excellent build! Lots of wise choices. Looks roomy. Well done!
Save money for expensive maintenance and repairs - much more than the Ford Transit with a nonturbo gas engine.
The spring and Velcro methods are top ideas! Please no background music when talking.
Well done van!
CauseAndEffect Ha! You forgot to add time for the parts being shipped over from Germany! We were homeless for month when our van was rear-ended this summer 😭
CauseAndEffect my thoughts the same on the music...great tour otherwise. ✌️
CauseAndEffect I don't agree with your OPINION on the music. My opinion, It's not invasive or offputting to me at all, in fact, I didn't even notice the music until I read your post ha! Don't forget all comments are our personal opinions not to be taken as fact or direction like yourve frased your comment
But that diesel torque with 20mpg is pretty hard to beat.
My parts came in 3 days later after hitting a deer. Now I have a big bar on the front bumper.
love the van! great job....those closet door are really something special!
What a great couple you guys are and the kiss was a unique touch. Very impressed with the magnetic window shade cases. The flooring on the ceiling and cabinet faces is super cool. A brilliant design with the corragated plastic closet doors too. Oh, and sweet garage with roll out bike stand. Happy Trails
rv Lee Thank you!! 💙🙏
What a great skill to have, great craftsmanship !
Excellent job I love those windows you put in
Wow! Very impressive! Excellent use of limited space. Great design work and the actual build (closets, water system, electrical and choice of materials and hardware) seems impeccable! Congratulations on a job very well done. Wishing you both safe travels and success with your business. If that becomes boring, you could earn a living building custom vans!
donbvs thank you thank you thank you!
brilliant build! ...looks very cozy in there.
Such a practical and intelligent design....well executed! Enjoy!
Awesome video with so many wonderful ideas and workman/womanship! Thank you!
I am a fan! Happy you commit to a CZcams channel!
Tobi Bl 🤗🤗🤗
Love this well thought out design. Thank you for sharing
My husband and I really want to go road tripping. You should consider selling as is when finished!!! we would TOTALLY buy it ;) i love what y'all did.
Awesome! Some great design ideas. Welcome to CZcams!
oPAULo711 thank you!!
Great van guys thanks for sharing learnt some cool things there much appreciated well thought out! great job! enjoy!
Nice job! I like the way you think. Good problem solving!
The best conversion I have seen so far.I would use the same plan without changing a single thing.well done!great conversion..have lots of fun.
P.S any chance of uploading the same video with no background music?
Wow! Awesome job! Well done you! Much love from Austin, Texas!
Very nice tour of a very well thought out van. Thanks for sharing.
GREAT build, super thought out. I watch TONS of builds and yours has some of the best practical ideas for limited spaces. Love it. I'll be implementing some of your tricks in my build this year. So Super Thanks for sharing!! New subscriber :)
The dog waiting for lunch 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Burning Man costumes?? Awesome! Great van build. Thanks for sharing.
One of the nicest, well thought out, builds I have seen. Great job!
Errror404 🙏🙏🙏
These van builds are getting better and better, this is a great conversion. Van dwellers are uniquely clever figuring out lay out, electrical, plumbing.. geez where to begin? Kudos on the ‘Sketch up” skills, not my strength. Ugh, wish I could just pay someone already. Cute couple, though kiss at the end was little awkward. Maybe it was cute and I’m just awkward. Lol
Great build guys! Easily one of the best interior designs I've seen yet. Safe Travels!
A Very Good design/build-out. Great tour as well.
Love this setup! Will and Tiff got me hooked and led us to follow you guys on here and Instagram.
Beautiful van and woman. Very clever design ideas.
Thank you for sharing your well thought out van system.
Such a well designed van build, one of the best one's out there. You guys thought of nearly everything. There is one van dweller out there featured on another channel who has similar design skills and managed to find and fit a small stand up shower. Youguys did great and covered all the bases and basics. Loved the windows, that was a great modification. The corrugated plastic was also a great idea. All the good craftsmanship was impeccable from the locking drawers to the mirror to the charging port & compost toilet. Well done. Cheers and good luck on your new business!
Oren Palomares really appreciate all your kind words!
Great video, awesome van build out! I especially like the kitchen: stove top burners and a large sink. Impressive for a van. I also like how the "garage" is filled mostly with a lot of adventure gear. Great idea.
Def keep the vids coming!
Can you shoot a vid describing your backstory/thought process/reasons why to pursue van living? What inspired you? What were the biggest challenges you overcame once you decided to go for it? Hearing your backstory would really add a lot to your channel. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome tour guys, thx! look forward to seein ya out there or more content from ya, cheers!
This is the best-designed van I have seen so far!!!
Doyoung Lee 💙💙💙