VAN TOUR | FORD TRANSIT CONNECT FOR TWO | BUDGET BUILD for FULL-TIME TRAVEL
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- čas přidán 24. 06. 2024
- Hello, and welcome to our tiny home on the road! Over the span of five weeks, we built out our one-year home, a 2013 Ford Transit Connect for two. We've been living and traveling full-time in this van for over three months, and it's about time we gave you a tour of our budget living space. If you're interested in seeing how much this entire build cost, stay tuned for an upcoming video, covering how we managed to buy, convert, and decorate this van for under $6000 USD. Thank you so much for touring our home, and we hope you tag along on our journey around the States.
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0:00 Introduction
0:47 Pilots Deck
3:00 Living Room Setup
3:54 Bathroom
5:49 Shower
6:13 Overhead Shelf
6:46 Living Room Explanation
7:18 Cushions & Upholstery
7:48 Our Closets
8:29 Custom Shelf/Table
9:10 Flipout Table
9:36 Kitchen & Spices
10:11 Main Light
10:36 Back Shelf
11:00 Back Patio
12:54 Garage & Extra Storage
13:38 Bed
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15:31 Curtain
15:58 Lighting
16:38 Insulation & Ceiling
17:19 Decorations
17:50 Roof Fan
18:20 Power Bank
18:55 Outro
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As a home dweller watching these makes me realize more and more that I have to much stuff. 😂. I have been purging because we have trucker camper goals for 2025.
always refreshing to see a simpler build that doesnt cost a fortune to convert & this one is rather aesthetically pleasing too 😊
I enjoyed your video thank you! I just recently bought a 2013 Ford Transit connector as well. I’m looking for a Carpenter to help me build my van.
I’m considering buying a set up to make it easier and more cost effective. Did you guys make everything by hand?
Yes!!
Agreeee!!! I've been wanting to live in a van but all the videos in see they spend over 20000...but this is budget friendly and GORGEOUS
Totally agree!!!!
To me, 6000$ is a fortune. Haha.
Chad, please hold her high! She is precious and should be cherished. I hope for you two the best in the years to come. You will remember these years fondly. Thanks for sharing.
You two are too cute. Love the simplicity. So many vans want to replicate a house. Not necessary. You are the first to use flannel sheets which are great in cold weather for vans or a house.
Agree. I use my 2014 Toyota RAV4 as a mobile bedroom and the outdoors is my home.
I love seeing younger people thriving in their freedom and able to be digital nomads. From a mom once in the rat race of the crowded city and overpriced rent in California I’m on my way out… watching all these videos has totally motivated me to follow my hearts true path 🥰👍
My boyfriend & I are building a van right now & are leaving on a roadtrip next month! I loved watching this video! I love how simple your van is. It doesn’t have to cost $50,000 to have a nice van. Well done guys!
So excited for your adventure!! Live up every moment!
I Came for the Van.. I stayed for that Adorable Couple!!
I am not aware of this. Tell me more
the most precious couple in all the land!
Y’all are gonna be just like all the old couples I saw at the campgrounds growing up😂🙏🏼
Sometimes we already feel like the old couple at the campgrounds😅
Absolutely love this! No high end stuff which is often not affordable for everyone, but simple and very well built. Well done and enjoy your lovely home!
The epitome of the konmari method this is my dream home I just saw the kitchen, the back tables on the back doors brilliant everything's great
I can tell that you both are really enjoying life and that is so cool. Be safe in your travels and god bless you both.
Be it ever so humble there is no place like your home, you have it the way you both want it ❤
Small van, small budget BIG reward! Congrats guys
Cute couple, enjoy your travels in your neet little van 🤙
this is probably the only build i’ve seen with that type of bed and honestly i think that’s so much better than the ones on tracks
Thanks for inviting me in for a visit.Peace ,love and joy to you both .Stay safe,Enjoy.
I really like the sofa/bed set up. Nice to have so much sitting space and leg room. The funnel sink is genius.
Omg that plant + decoration is the cutest ever hahaha! Great work, awesome van!
So many great ideas, but that funnel sink is genius!!
This is exactly what I was looking for. Low cost, cozy, but with the necessities. Can’t wait to find my own van.
I love this so much! I just got a 2019 Ford Transit and I'm going to use a lot of your genius ideas. Thanks.
Thank you very much! Glad we could help a bit-- best of luck to you and your build!
We’re in the market for a van summer 2020. Great ideas! be traveling late summer appalachia , then west to California. Cannoottt wait! Thanks
Love this build in terms of layout and simplicity. I'm definitely going to replicate this as best i can for when i do my own someday :)
love the wee funnel, I can see just how useful that is when you don't want to go outside the van
Nice, thorough, economical build on a compact platform. Travel safely, stay well & blessed.
It's been 14 seconds into the video and my brain already shouted "they are so cute together" 16 times.
wait they’re together?? i thought chad was 💁🏻♂️ (probably with ben)
@@spacesheep2110 what gay
SORRY IF THIS WAS A LITTLE RUDE
So cute! Ikr!
You guys are sooooo resourceful! Love watching this kind of van that's budget friendly and achievable to make in the future. Keep safe!
The bed is smartly built. From bad to worst situations, you both would definitely survive. I could tell the girl is intelligent. I like you both.
It’s so cool to see people with the same budget as me, who are not only young like me but also don’t have a huge van.. Watching other ppl who do the van life it makes it overwhelming bc they have so much money the solutions they have for tiny living aren’t in my price range or space range. Gave u guys a follow immediately and will def reference y’all’s vid when I’m building out my van :,) !!
Well done! Covered the whole thoughtful build, each portion at just the right level of detail to keep the viewer engaged. Best wishes to you.
Wow. You two did a great job with such a small van. Encouraging!
Safe travels to you both.
What courage it takes to make life an adventure! You guys are awesome!
I just finished watching the whole video. You two are the coolest! Much luck in your travels. Can’t wait for the next video.
I am obsessed with this one, I'll probably steal some of these ideas for my small build. Thank you for sharing!
This is fabulous. Humble AND wonderful - thank you!
Love how well thought this build is. Just perfect!
You are such a sweet, nice couple!
Wonderful ideas! I think I like the bathroom the best. Also it is nice that you made a drop down table for your cooking, and once you are done everything gets packed away again. Great planning!
You both explained things very well!
One of the most innovative van tours I have seen. Great use of space!! Best wishes in your travels.
Wow, thank you so much!!! We are so flattered! 😁
Omg you guys are the cutest couple I’ve ever seen here. So adorable 🥰. Hope the best for both you 🤗🤗🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
You are the first people I have seen who did what I anticipate doing with the double rear doors and a tarp - yes! Having that cover just opens the place and allows for enjoying those great rainy days without getting the back of the interior wet. Yaaaay!
Very inspiring, especially for people like me who have always dreamt of vanlife but doesn't have the budget for expensive utube builds. Thanks guys! More vanlife vids pls. Take care😘
I LOVE the table setup. That’s so smart. Space saving and still very multi use 👌🏼
Wow, what a nice van you have
Best Presentation! Most Ingenuity! Perfect Use of Space! You two are great!
I love that this is a really cute and efficient build and 6k total. Makes it more doable than any other I’ve seen. Thanks for the great tour!
I love you guys. I just purchased a 2016 Ford Transit cargo van. I paid $10,000. 144,000 miles. Great deal I think. It's just me and my German Shepherd service Dog Archer. We are planning to be NOMADS. Probably buy a piece of property in Arizona and then travel. I am 65, Archer is 7. I don't know yet how I will design the inside of the van yet, but I love how you both have kept it simple, low cost, and beautiful. I will be following you on CZcams. You might see us out there some day.
I'm taking my guitar. I play and sing gospel songs. Keep it up. You are inspiring.
David and Archer
I just bought a new 2021 Ford Transit this afternoon... I can't wait to start my build. Thanks for the effort you put into showing your awesome van.
One of my favorites.
Wow! You two have done a super job with such a small van. The flip up tables on both back doors is awesome. Kudos!
You guys are SO CUTE..... thanks for showing me your van.
I’ve watched SO many van tour videos and this is the best one I’ve seen!
Awesome! Fantastic! Inspiring! You guys rock!
They are adorable.
Thank you guys...love your connection and choices❤
I love the honesty and simplicity of your build
A wonderful set up! Thank you both for sharing...
I love it! Good job! Happy with the simple things in life!
Aaawe! Such a cute tour! Thanks for sharing.
you guys deserve the world such sweet persons and also yall deserve way moreeee hype
Oh my gosh thank you so much! We’re excited to see what the future brings, but just enjoying our life as it’s going now! 🥳
I love how you have done this with such a reasonable budget!! Great job!!
What a beautiful way to utilize that sunny, hot area of the car and bring along some plant life.
What a lovely and sympathetic couple you are ! You’ve created a beautiful home on wheels. Smart design and accessories. Wishing you guys much fun and happy times on your road trip adventure!
I was falling asleep off & on while watching this.(I work nights)I fell sleep and had a little dream that you guys had a van full of beautiful orphans.💞💞💞
Love the simplicity and enthusiasm !
hey I gotta admit. at first glance I thought this was going to be yet another "we spent 10k turning this van into a shiny studio apartment" video. I'm really glad I gave this a chance - I am really impressed with how many small, clever touches there are, how intricate and efficient your design is, and how much thought you've put into this. I've seen a LOT of conversion videos and there were a few things here I'd never seen before. I foresee a great hashtag future for you. Good luck out there!
This comment meant a lot to us, Ferris. Thank you so much for your kind words!!!!
I agree. They made a great little home with just her good specifications and his good handiwork, and without spending a fortune.
Y’all are so adorbs 😭❤️ safe travels angels
I love this! Thank you for sharing.
Great plans. I love these living room ideas!
I have seen many caravan videos. I liked your the most. You are a cute couple and have presented your van in a very lovable manner. You have equipped your van with all requirements, in an affordable budget. I wish you fantastic motoring.
A great setup and interesting to what’s achievable. Safe travels
Love your home tour and the joy that you had putting it together ❤️❤️❤️
So adorable!!
Omg this build is awesome. Thanks for sharing!!
Love every part of this van! You guys are adorable! Good job!
you guys are so cheerful and adorable I feel like this would be so fun to do!
Thanks for sharing your experience and ideas, wish both of you the best and God bless you.
I loved this van, loved it thanks for sharing guys
Beautiful tiny cozy van home! ❤️✌️
i love the simplicity and functionality 👍
Nice van and video--really seems "lived in," fun and practical.
You two are adorable 🥰
I love how you work together so naturally.
I think your van build is awesome, and you have everything that you need.
What do you both do for income?
Any common problems with the van that you can give me a heads up on?
Where is your most favorite place that you have been to so far? You have to get along so well living together in a small space. You both look like you have it down, and are both very happy 😃 I’m happy for you two ❤
That's a lovely cosy and practical van build all the better that it was done on a budget. Enjoy
I just bought a Transit Connect XLT LWB wagon that had 2 rows of seats behind the front. There aren't very many vans like this to watch for layout, so I was thrilled to find your channel. I had no idea it was possible to get so much in this tiny space. I know it is tiny for me, but I'm a solo camper. I honestly can't imagine travelling with another person in the tiny space. You are both lovely people and must obviously be patient, flexible and generous to each other. I am now following to learn as much as I can about living in the tiny space. Thank you.
A lot of great ideas in your build.
What a cute couple! It's nice to see creative, practical and well-balanced younger people nowadays lol. Great job on the van built as well.
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it. 😁
Love it! Has everything you need and it won't cost an arm and a leg. I look forward to one day building one as well and travelling more! good job guys
Out of all the van tours that I’ve seen. This was honestly the most best and helpful one I’ve seen!
Very ingeniously done. Love it. 💞
You know, you two are as awesome as your van build is! Such a brilliant way to utilize every square foot of space, in such a tiny living area...absolutely FANTASTIC! Cheers to you both 👏🏼
Thanks Roberto!!😁😁
Soo small but soo spacious I love this layout so far ☺️ good job you guys I hope your travels are full of fun and great memories
You two are adorable! Thank you for sharing! It's awesome to see that you have created the space for everything you need for a fraction of the cost of bigger, fancier van conversions. I love that you opted for a living room and kitchen which you can convert into a bed. I would do the same! Wishing you all the best!
Well thought out design. Very impressive.
Brilliant very thought out rig , enjoy your travels and stay safe , you sound and look a very happy couple x
This is adorable!
Well done, a place for everything and everything in it's place.
AWESOME built and GREAT presentation. Well done. Thanks for sharing.
Claire your mini kitchen in a box is amazing!
Really liked your van build plus the explanations for certain design selections. Also smart to have the little "bathroom" with everything handy as you get up in the morning or ready for bed.
I've watched a lot of these van life videos. Very well done.
Very nice build! You guys are so cute and your kindness shows. I hope you have many adventures.