A Day in the Life Converting a Ford Transit Van at 28 years old
Vložit
- čas přidán 15. 07. 2024
- Shop Quad Lock: bit.ly/quadlockmounts
Welcome to another day in the life of a solo 28 year woman building out my precious Ford Transit van all by myself.
Building this van has been taxing, but not for reasons you'd think. It's honestly been very hard to put my all into both work and this van build without help.
I made a tough decision to put work on the back burner the next couple months while I put as much time as possible into this van build. After all, the van build is temporary!
Right now I'm in my electrical stage. Let me know what you think. :)
__________________________
$50 off per electrical purchase w/ code DARIAN50 👉🏼 signaturesolar.com/?ref=2xuoh...
My roof rack 👉🏼 theswivelshop.com/?ref=6o0mx8...
All other van build supplies 👉🏼 amzn.to/473EReF
__________________________
MORE VIDEOS »
TIKTOK › / darian.explores
INSTAGRAM › / darian.explores
__________________________
YOU GET A DISCOUNT »
5% Off Swivel Seat w/ code darian5 › theswivelshop.com/?ref=6o0mx8...
__________________________
NO COPYRIGHT MUSIC »
share.epidemicsound.com/nmxu9x
__________________________
Chapters
00:00 van build plan & finding balance
01:34 electrical progress
03:44 build build build
05:17 best dash gear
06:23 shopping & planning
08:44 build build build
12:09 reflecting
#solofemalevanlife #vanbuild #vanbuildseries
I don't know what I was thinking when I decided to post weekly vlogs again while in the middle of my van build. 😅
It is nice to capture the experience, but it's also very difficult to work efficiently while filming the process (not to mention the 2+ days dedicated to editing each video).
While I will be posting these Sunday vlogs less often while I focus on my van build, I will be sharing CZcams Shorts of my van build progress every Monday and many Wednesdays.
I will also livestream, but I am not setting a schedule for that since van build projects can be too unpredictable to plan a day and time in advance. If you want to catch these, I recommend turning on notifications by tapping the notification bell under this video.
I hope you enjoy this glimpse into a day in the life building a van as a solo woman. Let me know what you think or if there's anything specific you'd love to see next. 🙂
Shop Quad Lock: bit.ly/quadlockmounts
Great video Darian, new subscriber here
Thank you so much
Hello Darian. I'm new to your channel. I appreciate your willingness to not only do this van build, but to take us along with you via videos. Very impressive! 😊
Hi whatcha up to hope all is well sending up prayers healing and unspoken and 4 everyone and bless great healthy peaceful safe journeys travels and happy building and happy day everyday in name of the Creator God/ Yahweh and Yeshua/ Jesus and the Holy Ghost/ Spirit Amen much honor and respect keep walking tall always and cool cool video u r doing great job also maybe keep doing videos too however u r putting to much thought into ur editing maybe just let it be and just record what comes out comes out post it anyway it maybe it's that u r over thinking the editing however u r doing great job on everything and u r blessing more than u know to many never think less of ur self and keep on keeping on pushing forward one step at a time also woohoo proud of u and keep praying and keep watching the sky and remember to "measure twice and cut once" also remember to allow how wide the blade is "always cut to the outter side of ur measurement on the line" so that it will be ur correct measurement hugs and keep on keeping on also a new subscriber here and smile
🕊🦅✝️💪🙂👍👍
🚌🌅🌌⛺🌄🏞🏖
For weight purposes you should swap the positions of the inverter and battery. Keep the heavier things in front of the rear axel.
You make such great videos, Darian❣️ I just got done yesterday with my prewiring, next is to buy all the expensive electrical system pieces as you did in this video which was extremely helpful for me🙏🏼 You are mega talented in the things you do, very inspirational!!💖✨✨✨👍🏼
Aw thank you so much. 💞 Congrats on another project done!
The electrical is so expensive... If you do go the Victron route, you should be able to take $50 off per purchase at signaturesolar.com/?ref=2xuohNxmBJUKf- with code DARIAN50. I'm not sure if that helps.
Nuce meeting u this the first time I watch u nd definitely won't be the last ❤❤
Good video 😊
New subscriber… Love the detail you are showing ! I’m done with solar… now looking forward to your framing ! 👍💕
Great video!
Thanks, Peyton!
3:40 my wire is also really thick 😮
Good video. I aspire to work as good as you do.
Aw, thank you. You can do it, I'm rooting for you!
Wow!! You are very gorgeous !!!! 😍❤ And you are into camping vans too. I want you!!!🎉
Great video! My van conversation is very basic compared to yours😅
Hi I am a recent amputee and became homeless also but living in my Nissan Titan,life is difficult especially being handicap but you're right it is super hot
جميل جدا
AH I saw one of your wires was labeled propane valve! im planning on installing propane in my build for my shower heater and oven, but I didn't run a wire for this. What exactly is that wiring going to do for you?
It’s for the 12v propane solenoid valve, which basically regulates the propane and ensures that it can’t leak unless propane is activated (in which case you’d smell it).
I hope that helps!
The batteries shouldn't be sitting on the floor
Why use wood?
Have a Qualified and Trusted Automotive Electrician Check Over those Electrical Installations. Reason being, most Vehicle Electrical Problems and Heaven Forbid Fires are caused by retrofit electrical installations on these (OBD2 CAN Modern Vehicles). Some of them cannot be retrofitted with Alternative Electrical installations and Insurance Companies will not pay out, if problems arise due to these retrofitted installations. Have a Qualified Automotive Electrician Check it out and also have your Ford Dealer Check it out...! God Bless..! 🤔🤔😇😇👍👍
Glad find your channel miss, i'm love and like vanlife lifestyle and I'm like American vanlife channel one of I'm subscribe is of course from USA @RyanTwomey @BeccaY @JustRowan @NikkiDelvhental @JuliaBrooke @ArwaMoore and others 2 from England @Ameinavan and @BussoffwithJosie 1 from Netherland @JasminJdeHaas they're all awesome i think hey miss Darian from tutorial and different recipe of vanlife cooking you can check Ryan Twomey channel cool vlog and cooking in van, but maybe you already know and others you can check to for perhaps sharing about vanlife lifestyle or tips or others, well just want stay that miss D last but not least please keep calm stay safe and healthy and always be cool ✌🙂😎💪