7 MORE DIY CAMPER VAN HACKS to Make Van Life Easier
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- čas přidán 1. 06. 2024
- We've compiled a list of 7 more Easy, Inexpensive hacks you can do to make life in your van easier and more enjoyable. After 3-1/2 years of van life, it seems we're never really done making adjustments to improve things. 2 years ago, we published our first 7 Van Hacks for van life (right here: • 7 EASY CAMPER VAN HACK... ) and now we have 7 more to share with you.
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0:22 - Rear Door Hangers
4:07 - Torpedo Level
5:03 - Leveling Blocks
6:25 - Leveling Block Stowage
8:39 - Cooktop Leveling Strips
10:15 - Switch Protector
12:16 - Foot Stool Holder
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You cld also have mounted the hooks upside down to utilize the two huge flat hooks on either end.
Great ideas!
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Great idea! Never thought of that. Just might have to try it! 👍
very nice and practical hacks! More please :-)
As we come up with new ideas, we will certainly share them. Thanks again!
Those were some useful hacks. I live FT in a box truck I converted, and I'm always looking for more ideas. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the feedback!
I love seeing people applying their minds. Some clever solutions.
Thanks - so good to hear that and glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate your comment! 😀
Great info, thanks!
You're welcome, glad you liked these ideas!
Very helpful
Glad you think so! Thanks for the feedback! 😊
Hey Tim, great hacks, especially the affordable Leveling Blocks. The only problem is, burning anything (especially Pressure Treated Lumber) on a Construction site is illegal anymore...at least it is in Wa. State. It all goes into a Recycle dumpster now. My suggestion would be to check the Big Box Stores, they usually have a cart full of "Boat Lumber" {twisted beyond usefulness} at a greatly discounted price.
Hi Ken! Ok good to know (yeah I guess it’s been a while since I’ve seen a burning scrap pile). Thanks for the alternate suggestion!
Cook top leveling strips…we use paint stirrers. Thin enough to stack if need be, lightweight and easy to replace if need be.
Enjoyed seeing your great ideas! Thank you.
Paint stirrers is a great idea for that-thanks for sharing!
Can’t wait to check our sprinter doors for that hidden compartment! I’ve seen it but never opened it, fun! These were great tips. Thanks for sharing
So glad this was helpful to you - thanks for letting us know!
Nice hacks! We are in the process of building our van. I’ve watched a lot of videos on how to do stuff but I’ve never seen one that talks about storing items so don’t rattle and drive you crazy as you’re cruising down the road.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the feedback and have fun with your build!
Paint stirrers come to Mind for stove leveling!
Great idea, thanks for sharing!
Great ideas! I just subscribed. Thank you!
Welcome - Thanks for the Sub and glad you enjoyed this!
I'm definitely using some of these great ideas. Thanks for posting.
You are so welcome-glad you like them!
Very helpful. Thanks for some great tips.
You are welcome! Glad it was helpful and thanks for the comment!
These were very good ideas. Thank you!
Glad you like them and thanks for the feedback!!
We use a folding windscreen for the stove to level our stove.
Cool! Yeah probably lots of different things could work, huh?
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great ideas
Thanks Tony!
Just get paint sticks for leveling.
Yep - those would work as well!
Thank you.
You're welcome Samantha - glad you liked this! Thanks for the comment -
Very nice hacks. Have you found a 2-step stool? I’m old with old knees!
Hmmmm, hasn’t been on our radar but I’ll bet you could find one on Amazon.
I bought a horse mounting 2 step stool. Saw it on Cheap RV Living, Bob Wells had one for his Ambulance Van. Works great! Amazon.
I’d put something over the clothes that are hanging on the back door. Just a garbage bag will do to protect the clothes on the back door.
Good idea - that stuff gets wet sometimes. Thanks for the tip!
I love your tips my friend, but that slamming noise is a little too shocking! I have a hearing issue and dang, if I want to hear your voice, I jump out of my skin every time that *_SLAM!_* happens! Could you adjust it please - that would be greatly appreciated!
Oh I am so sorry! I will certainly adjust that down in the future. Too late on this one as it’s already published but I will definitely keep that in mind from here on out. Thank you for letting me know!!!
@@TimAndShannonLTD Thank you SO much - what a kind and classy response!
@@goldeneddie Believe it or not, audio (not video) is one of the more challenging things to get right when making videos like this. (and I'm learning that audio levels should never be edited with headphones on - they're way too forgiving and don't let you dial in acceptable levels) So I don't use headphones for the final edit any more. But I really appreciate your feedback so I can make adjustments, rather than having you just click thumbs down and leaving. This way I can improve which is good for both of us. Thank you again! 🥰
@@TimAndShannonLTD Well, I was a little hesitant, because I didn't want to offend, but I was pretty sure you'd have a healthy response to some genuine feedback - and you proved my positive expectations right! I have noticed the issue on other videos when it comes to 'equalising' the volume, so I appreciate your technical efforts as well as your great content. Hey, you're not just a 'Mover and Shaker' - you're a Movie Maker!
@@goldeneddie LOL thanks!
Useful tips, but a few of them are misleading, or there’s simply a better way. The torpedo level could be replaced with a cross level, or a ball level . Then you don’t have to manually spin it around etc while you’re trying to park.
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Thank you for your input on this!
How reliable ar 2017 sprinter vans ?
I don't really know Tony, ours is a 2018 and it's been super reliable. I assume the same is probably true for the 2017.
Parking lots and roads aren't level so water can drain off easier
That makes sense. Thanks for the comment!
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Thanks Cindy!