Beautiful DIY Short Transit | Van Tour

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  • čas přidán 13. 07. 2024
  • In this video, we get to tour an incredible self-built Transit that Bria built with no experience. Her van features a raised convertible dinette/bed area, a cassette toilet, a collapsible indoor shower, a galley kitchen, with beautiful touches and creative solutions throughout.
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    TIMESTAMPS:
    00:00 - Intro
    01:46 - Meet Bria
    02:05 - Outside table
    02:27 - Dog toys and food/water
    02:44 - Dog poo ammo box
    03:07 - Counter Extension
    03:35 - Fridge
    04:02 - Drawers locked with magnetic baby locks
    04:25 - Bathroom cabinet with cassette toilet
    04:51 - Spice rack
    04:55 - Upper Kitchen Cabinets with mountainscape
    05:13 - Coffee Shelf
    05:17 - Above Cab Storage
    06:20 - Front Swivel Seats
    07:06 - Chinese Diesel Heater
    07:49 - Sink and Faucet
    08:25 - Water System
    09:34 - Closet
    10:19 - Shoe Storage
    10:55 - Dinette
    11:09 - Center Aisle Storage Box
    11:17 - Lagun Table Mount
    11:41 - Electrical System
    15:00 - Caframo Fan
    15:43 - Center Aisle Storage Box details
    16:41 - Pop-up Indoor Shower
    18:17 - Smart Outlet switch for Water Heater
    18:53 - Bed Conversion
    20:31 - Rear Storage
    Here at TheGalavan I feature vans, primarily designed and built by women, to give you inspiration for your own van build. I’m always on the lookout for other van life enthusiasts who want to collaborate and share their love of this lifestyle. I also love to cook from scratch in my van and share accessories, tips, and tricks to make van life easier and more successful for you.
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Komentáře • 51

  • @danthesquirrel
    @danthesquirrel Před rokem +2

    An enormous amount of thought obviously went into this build. Vans small enough to park in standard sized parking spaces have very little space to pack everything a person (and pet) would need to live in there. Bria pulled this off while still leaving the van with an open and uncluttered feel.
    I have no idea why u-shaped beds are not more popular for solo travelers. If the fixed bed portion was as wide as a twin mattress then it could serve as an always ready bed and place to keep bedding. That makes the table space into more of a two-person nook than a huge table for social gatherings (which usually happen at restaurants, outdoor camp tables or circles of camp chairs).
    I think it's great she has a tow hitch. Years from now her needs and wants will change and grow, and that tow hitch could be a place to add a small trailer for an art studio, full bathroom or whatever fits in the tow capacity. They are also a place to mount a swing-out storage container if new hobbies and needs require storage space that does not exist.

  • @DavidSmith3750
    @DavidSmith3750 Před rokem +2

    That’s ONE SMART Gal. Awesome Job. Beautifully. Done.

    • @TheGalavan
      @TheGalavan  Před rokem

      I agree - she has SO many brilliant solutions I hadn't come across.

  • @davidmurling4252
    @davidmurling4252 Před rokem +14

    She put a lot of thought into the build of her van and I feel it turned out very nice.

  • @susanedwards6026
    @susanedwards6026 Před rokem +1

    I love this van, and the fact that you built it yourself gives me hope I might manage to do it too. Thanks for all the good ideas!

  • @opinionatedartist
    @opinionatedartist Před rokem +1

    She did a great job!

  • @lynnecahill2859
    @lynnecahill2859 Před rokem +2

    Love love the confidence this young lady possesses! I’m sure her loved ones are so proud how she did everything on her own! 🥰🥰🥰

  • @bertschuh5720
    @bertschuh5720 Před rokem +2

    Wow ...impressive!!!

  • @barbwatkins3676
    @barbwatkins3676 Před rokem +8

    What a great build. Very impressive for someone who had no previous experience. Lots of creative storage solutions and also very pretty. Congratulations and many more happy travels.

  • @lynnknight3652
    @lynnknight3652 Před rokem +3

    Great job, you have a beautiful van.

  • @Greg_Jones
    @Greg_Jones Před rokem +6

    This is one of the best vans that you have toured!!!

  • @beautifuldreamer3991
    @beautifuldreamer3991 Před rokem +2

    Totally awesome!

  • @omavicmcmurray2893
    @omavicmcmurray2893 Před rokem +9

    Great work Bria, thanks for sharing!

  • @sofiabecerril4702
    @sofiabecerril4702 Před rokem +2

    Wow 😊

  • @kayepperson189
    @kayepperson189 Před rokem +3

    So nice, amazing how she built this with no experience . I could never do it

  • @pupcamper58
    @pupcamper58 Před rokem +9

    Beautiful van setup ❤

  • @karlafultz1172
    @karlafultz1172 Před rokem +3

    LOVE THIS VAN!! She should feel so accomplished! Inspiring!

    • @TheGalavan
      @TheGalavan  Před rokem

      It's definitely one of the best I've toured!

  • @roxanneloyst3733
    @roxanneloyst3733 Před rokem

    Love your set up. Everything you could need. Well done

  • @dbkyhere9229
    @dbkyhere9229 Před rokem +2

    Amazing build! Very impressive!

  • @petrocrause5922
    @petrocrause5922 Před rokem +5

    I love your build, and especially how everything is neatly packed into bags! I am still in the planning phase. However, I could not help noticing that the fire extinguisher is stored right at the back, together with the extra butane bottles. Perhaps it should be kept in a more accessible place, such as in the cupboard under the sink.

    • @TheGalavan
      @TheGalavan  Před rokem +2

      It is actually easily accessible from above as well, and she has a second one in front.

  • @Bren-mi3ry
    @Bren-mi3ry Před rokem +1

    Wonderful video

  • @travissmith1297
    @travissmith1297 Před rokem +1

    I really like your van build your one smart cookie. I would have done more water for showers

  • @karenb1627
    @karenb1627 Před rokem +1

    So cozy

  • @2sweetcaroline
    @2sweetcaroline Před rokem +3

    This is one of the most well thought out builds I have seen in van life especially for a single female in mind. I am curious as to why the fire extinguisher is in a cabinet behind the diesel container. I thought diesel fuel is flammable. Also a fire extinguisher that is not immediately accessible isn't very helpful. Now that said, I still find this build very competent! I find it inspiring!

    • @TheGalavan
      @TheGalavan  Před rokem +1

      She can actually reach it very easily from inside - I asked about that. She really has thought of EVERYTHING! One of the best builds I've ever toured!

  • @gerlandkent6377
    @gerlandkent6377 Před rokem

    keep, up the Great work

  • @lisaandlilybass
    @lisaandlilybass Před rokem +1

    Very beautiful van ❤️ can't wait see more 😍

  • @bn7441
    @bn7441 Před rokem

    smart, smart, smart.

  • @gerlandkent6377
    @gerlandkent6377 Před rokem

    Happy, vanning

  • @gerlandkent6377
    @gerlandkent6377 Před rokem

    thank, you for you're video

  • @ZeBeFruity
    @ZeBeFruity Před rokem +5

    That was inspiring. I love your channel and seeing how far van life has evolved since i lived in my toyota pickup camper shell in the 80's. I wondered how many mpg the average van build gets and if the electric and solar generate much emf inside?

    • @TheGalavan
      @TheGalavan  Před rokem +1

      Thanks! I'm amazed at how far vanlife has evolved just in the 7 years since I started my build!
      I don't know about vans other than mine, which is a 4 cyl. diesel. I average about 21mpg. I also don't know about EMF generation, although I do turn off my inverter while I sleep, unless I have to run my air purifier overnight.

  • @gerlandkent6377
    @gerlandkent6377 Před rokem

    nice, looking van

  • @Bernimv
    @Bernimv Před rokem +1

    Magnífico

  • @darrellfort1668
    @darrellfort1668 Před rokem

    vanlife4ever1

  • @heatherreadsreddit8579
    @heatherreadsreddit8579 Před rokem +1

    This is excellent! Are the extension cords anything special? Is there any concern with them overheating behind the walls?

  • @gerlandkent6377
    @gerlandkent6377 Před rokem

    stay, safe.

  • @gerlandkent6377
    @gerlandkent6377 Před rokem

  • @stephopalopal
    @stephopalopal Před rokem

    😘❤️👍

  • @judithwilliamshudson1744

    Very nice good video too😉

  • @kayepperson189
    @kayepperson189 Před rokem

    What do u do for work?

  • @baskervillebee6097
    @baskervillebee6097 Před rokem

    Sheer curtain on back door is sufficient? Even in cold weather?

    • @jenh9252
      @jenh9252 Před rokem +1

      She shows covers for back windows!

  • @beckyelliott2871
    @beckyelliott2871 Před rokem +2

    How did you manage to afford outfitting the interior mechanics of your van? All of this equipment costs A LOT OF MONEY.

  • @molliedoodleable
    @molliedoodleable Před rokem

    Those vans cost some $ s.

  • @jenh9252
    @jenh9252 Před rokem

    Wonderful van.....shame there was an overuse of 'and stuff like that' guess she was nervous!