How to Build a Home Made Camper Van / Start to Finish DIY Off-Grid Conversion
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"But hey, my build, my rules!" :) I like that...a camper van should be built rugged and that paint is just fine. Nice build! Looks good too.
Haha, thanks 👍
Right? 🙃
R K good insight, I take note of that. The advantage of an outside color is we can pretty easily change it
@@ladiandmargaret What type of paint did you use? :)
Paint for metal.
Beautiful project! Thank you for the detailed walk-through!
When people care , it shows. Thumbs up brother.
Thanks a lot 🙏
Give this man a long wheel base and let's see what he can do!!! Top job
Thanks, will happen sooner or later :)
@@ladiandmargaret really creative stuff , keep up the amazing work. CZcams needs more people like you. Subscribed.
It’s a small house...But your backyard is the entire planet 😂
That’s exactly right 😂 I’ve never thought about it this way 🤔
@@ladiandmargaret your toilet is the wHole planet
Isn’t it freeing? 😂 no more stress where, when and how 🤣
@@ladiandmargaret can solar power a rv roof ac?
@@ladiandmargaret On the contrary, where and how is EXACTLY the stress causing factor when you have no toilet.
Been watching a video like this for years but this was my first time to see a cat in a camper van and i love it.
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A cat lover.
Thanks so much, check her out on Margaret’s instagram. She has a good life!
This by far has to be the best presentation, step-by-step van build, not too detailed but just right, that I’ve ever seen of my two years watching van builds.
Love the modern look the lifestyle technology choices and after watching your other video you both seem very happy with the results. I know I am.
This will help me with my future build. Thanks!
Hey Mike, thanks so much for your detailed feedback. It’s a lot of work behind so it makes me very happy you name it. Vanlife is ultimate badass combined with ebikes, if you haven’t seen this, you should watch it too:
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This is the best video that I have seen yet. I have been studying for a month trying to come up what you have shown me in one video. Thank you
I absolutely love the way you did your build. YOUR way, without worrying about how “everyone else does it”. And it turned out beautifully. Well done.
Thank you 🙏
The paint work (idea) - legend. Nicely done!
These music choices are 😎😎. Those cabinets are sweet.
Really good example of how to do things on a budget if you have access to a workshop. And doesn't look like a budget build at all!
Haha, me and my dad painted our 1974 Chevy pickup with rollers and blue marine paint!
Super video, thank you for the tips!
I just saw your completed van video first. Then I came across this one. Wow, seeing the other video first I never would have guessed that you started out with such a beater of a van. You did an amazing job! Very encouraging to those of us thinking about doing a project. Thanks.
I see your progression, that must be a shocker 😂 thanks again for sharing your feelings, that means a lot to me 👍
Seriously this is probably the best one I have seen here. It looks well thought out and solid. Most people's campervans look too homemade but this looks like if it was meant to be by the manufacturer.
Thanks so much. I didn’t look too much at other build because I’m inspired by my own needs and habits. It’s a different, more designer oriented approach. Design comes from a function and I feel like more people misunderstand and design based on esthetics.
You put a lot of work into freedom of travel. Now great satisfaction. I know this feeling because I built a camper van myself.
That’s great to hear! Good luck!
You made that look effortless. Such a good job, brilliant craftsman. I can't wait to get my project underway!
Thanks so much. It was a lot of fun improvising solutions under time pressure.
Great Build Well thought out Thanks for Sharing
Having a nice workshop and equipment to fabricate really saved you a lot of money. Beautiful job.
Definitely!
Absolute wicked! Love the fastness of ur Story.
Keep on rockin! ! Bye
the cable drum under the back.. GENIUS IDEA!!!! I'll copy that :D
Right? Who wants to be storing 20m cable inside of the car!
What a great job!!! The cat said it all... wonderful ...
Thank you 🙏
Thanks you. Sharing IS Caring
Not easy to build to find finance and to film.
Drone. Good cuting film. Good sounds.
Such an AWESOME video on your van build, thankyou for your skills in the build and how you shared it all, looks fantastic! Happy travels and riding of course.
Pete
I'm only 4 mins in and I'm loving it! So nice to see someone from Europe doing this! I'm American but live in Europe and want to try this but always thought it was sooo expensive. You're doing a great job and it seems cost efficient as well. Thanks for sharing and enjoy your time traveling around! So much beauty to be seen. Blessings.
Thank you so much. I was using a lot of second hand parts so this van oa cost us only $6000USD.
@@ladiandmargaret excluding the price of the van I assume. So it this like a vacation vehicle, sort of?
Including the vehicle! We lived in it for a year. Now it has a new owner.
@@ladiandmargaret What did you do for shower and toilet? Where did you go with it?
No toilet outside shower only.
Really Like how you used the Linear Actuators to lift the bed. Very cool idea.
Thank you. It works like a dream.
One of the best campers very thoughtfully and creatively designed and executed. Kudos !
Wow, thank you! You should check out our newest build. this is our old van :)
@@ladiandmargaret yes sure. Thanks. Best wishes from India🇮🇳
Slick, modern ... I love it. I want one just like it.
It’s a life changer 👌
@@ladiandmargaret That's what I'm after. Life change. I love your van.
Charging ebikes from solars and locally exploring radius of 100km for free is something I never even dreamed about as a kid.
Giving y'all mad props straight up awesome I would love to have you all build me one someday I would love that I'm working on it though #lovecamperlife
Brilliant just brilliant.
Well done on the van.
Thanks for uploading this
Thanks for stopping by and leaving feedback 👍
Ого.. это я люблю я тоже строю свой авто дом !!! Я нашёл отличный канал, теперь буду смотреть регулярно, полностью и с огромным интересом !!! 👍👍👍👌 🤝👌
Also want to add, I think it's great you guys not only modded existing containers, but went the extra step and painted them for a more cohesive, streamlined finish. I just can't stop watching these vids!
Thanks so much!
Yeah man I rollered my van 4 years ago.. 3 years ago.. 2 years ago.. Plus stickers haha sweet build bro 🤜🤛
Thanks so much, good luck👍
Well done young man! That was a great Idea regarding the projector instead of a TV.
Thanks so much. It’s surprisingly good quality for the watching distance and screen size.
You guys did an amazing job. Looks incredible. I converted a smaller van being a caddy, earlier this year. Still adding little touches here and there but can't wait to take on a bigger van like this! Thanks for sharing your conversion!
Wauw well done mate,thats what i call a buildt with a finishing touch!!!
You do a great job of explaining what you are doing without taking a long time
Way to go bro
Thanks so much!
Outstanding build! Love the bed. Best implementation of a lift bed that I have seen. The paint job is excellent. Great idea with the car charger! Haven't seen anything like that before. The overall end result is fabulous! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much!
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We met in Retezat, Romania, last summer, you charged your bike at our camp. I am so glad i found you on yt, love your content, and keep up the good work!
Hi Victor!!! I thought about you recently. I was curious if you are building yours 😀 Thanks so much, it was a lot of fun talking to you! I upgraded brakes since your test ride.
One of my favorite van builds ever!! Love it.!! Awesome awesome job my friend. 👍👏
Great build! And one of the best videos about van conversions I've seen yet. I'm very impressed about yours skills 👏👏👏 Greetz from 🇩🇪
Thanks so much 🙏
Excelent Job, and what a also like is that you roll the paint on the car and it looks great ! Have lot off fun with your Camper and many save kilometers !!!!! Greets from The Netherlands !
Love this built - solid back to the shell approach- strong foundations- will be converting my minibus soon ! Very helpful
Awesome project. All thumbs up!
What a great project well done !!!!
a very beautiful camping car
What you created with this vehicle is absolutely AMAZING!!!!!!! GREAT JOB!!!!!!!!
Thanks so much, you must see this too!!!
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AWESOME BUILD!!
Such a good build! But only using reflectix and an airgap is not enough to be honest. Use denim, rockwool, hemp,.. and cover it with a damp screen and then cover with wood. This will also keep you warmer during colder times!
Amazing job folks.
Это супер, Ладислав!
Great engineering, one of the best conversions I've seen in terms of good use of space and quality of work. Na zdrowie
Thank you 🙏
Amazing!Great job!
Love the front office table! I am making something similar plus the lagun table.
Great job! Water tanks outside can easily freeze in winter. Soldering is a no-go in vehicles, use clamps instead.
Why is it no go in vehicles?
@@ladiandmargaret because it might get loose over time due to vibration
While it may be painful for some people to hear, the reality is that in the automotive industry this has long ago been settled. The gold standard is to (properly) crimp wires where possible. This is what industry does, and what you should do, too. Whether you’re splicing or attaching a terminal makes no difference. To verify this just take a look under the hood and you’ll find hundreds of crimps, but virtually no soldering. As long as you have the right tools, crimping is the way to go.
Source:millennialdiyer.com/articles/motorcycles/electrical-repair-crimp-or-solder/
I always thought everybody does that because it’s much faster. Mechanical connection I would say is more prone to vibrate out than ,,glued” join.
Amazing! I wish I have that skill
Wow i have seen a lot of videos but this transformation is the best! Love it!
Thanks so much!
This must be the best project I saw on CZcams. Even without an internal bathroom it was still very cool and functional. 🔝🔝🔝🔝
Thanks a lot man, that makes me happy to hear! We didn’t want a bathroom in this van, we are bush campers 🙃
Very well done very clever, I love the workshop to using, makes it a bit easier.
This is kind of like my dream, so I am very very envious and very very happy for you both.
Really love the way you done it your own way specially with that roller on the straight surfaces with the paint.
I wish I had the confidence.
I hope you are doing well. I’m just realising this is 4 years old.
Much luck and love to you both
One of the best explained conversion videos I have seen.
Damn bro I imagined almost the same exact layout including adjustable bed and projector. I love that I got to see someone do it because it seems like it def makes sense
I've watched this video many times for inspiration and every time I get something new to think about. You are a genius!
Old Rolls Royce bodies were brush painted and then wet and dried until the paint was ready for final polishing. Nothing wrong with roller painting. Great job!
Interesting, I didn’t know that. Thanks so much!
@@ladiandmargaret yes the practice continued into the latest 70s, apply up to 70 fine coats of paint over a long period. That is why the finish on old rolls royces is like looking in to a mirror. Great job on yours, I love the little innovations. Enjoy!
Great video Ladislav. I have converted several vans so I know how much work it is. Every van converter has his/her own ideas which makes it interesting to watch.
Wat u charge to get one of those looking like that. I have no skills to do all that he did. Especially the electric part of it. I need a place to live in so I can travel. Thanks
@@lacme4 Hi, I don't convert vans anymore. I only converted my own vans in the past. Prices vary, depending on your needs. The first thing is to draw a plan and layout everything on a floor to see how it will fit. The bed placing is the first item to try out. My last van conversion cost me A$ 3000.00 with me doing all the work. I will be making videos on how I did this for CZcams in the next few months.
PS: I started with a brand new Renault Trafic LWB van.
Nice van some great features well done
Very good, high-quality and beautifully made project. And also a beautiful voice, it sounds like a prayer, so you are asleep so sweet!
Haha, thanks. Never thought about praying 😂👍
Superb video. The highlight being your comment "My van, my rules" Exactly how it should be. It's for you, so should fit for you. Some great ideas in the video. Love the projector screen. Also love the way the front seats swivel and there is a table there. Thanks for giving me some more inspiration towards my van build and design
Thanks so much, it always need to be exciting and fun project. I felt like doing jobs for people is fun but having opportunity to create something unique and personalized for myself is like children’s dream. Money can’t buy experience like this!
Excellent job well done, I like the fact you did the job on a budget, well done.
Thanks so much. That was essential pressure for us. We wanted it all but we didn’t have that much money to spend 😂
I love it, you’ve done a wonderful job.
Thank you 🙏 You might want to see this build too:
czcams.com/video/VF5qwiyU5Kw/video.html
It is good job for creative
Great build guys, dig the paint process and stealth color. Functional build on many levels 👍🏾thanks for sharing well done
Wow, I think this is the best build ive seen on the tube. Your way of thinking is mine too. Do what you want the way you want it and the way you want to do it.
Well done and i wish you and yours many many happy miles traveling and safe holidays. Kev UK.
Thanks so much Kev. Good luck!
The best custom camper van i ever seen
Your ability to visualize the possibilities and create it are impressive.
Thank you, Jean!
loved that - skilful guy - some neat tricks and tips - nothing was a problem - building your own kit - magic
It looks amazing 👏👏
Great build Ladislav 👍🏼
Im busy renovating my camper-van and I'm inspired to incorporate some of yr ideas 🚐🌬
That is great! Thanks for commenting and good luck with your build!
Best Van i´ve seen for a long time. RESPECT!!!
I have seen many van buildings but this is my favourkz so far. I really like all of the Extras the van have. What's personal y missing for mi is the coloure and the Hippie Look buz that's on everybodys own way
Fabulous video and incredibly helpful. Thank you!
Thank you 🙏
More good idea, good job ladislav 😉
Outstanding! From paint to projector and every part in between, great van design, great production & editing, thanks for sharing! 🇺🇲🤟🏻
Woww... Che spettacolo!!!... Che gran progetto... tanta precisione... Complimenti... Bella idea !!!
Very nice build. Happy travels - Peter V.
Thank you 🙏
an a beautiful cat chillin on the bed to top it off, very nicely done :)
Thank you 🙏
Excellent, so much building talent!
Absolutely incredible mate. Everything. Video included. I hope you do get all the bottom underneath painted with gravel-proof thick paint, to protect it from moisture and pebbles and any type of abrasion forever. I don't need the space for the bikes, so... I think I'll build a bloody swimming pool!
👍 Awesome work, and those bike, WHAO 👌
Love the cat also enjoying the camper van. :D
Exactly 😂
Really love your van !
At the moment we are purchasing a van ourselfs.
Your build is a good inspiration for us
I just loved to watch you doing your work with that Czech authenticity! If at least I was still living in Europe I would contact you directly, but am now back in Brazil, so can only pick some of your brilliant ideas! Thanks a lot! Keep on with that vibe and outcomes! ;) cheers
Sweet video, great job. Love the paint job.
Thanks so much 🤘
love this, building my van this summer hopefully finish by next summer lol
That’s a year your saying
You hope you finish it in a year
I loved your idea bout painting the van! Ingenious!
Really well done, allot of great stuff here. I like how you used thinner/lighter materials as much as you could. The rubber/cloth panels you made are neat and I'm sure quiet things down and make them look nice without the weight of even more wood.
i loved the video great use of innovation and craftmanship
Thank you, took some time to execute this one 👍
Well done Ladi, or as you lot say “Bajecne!”. The first step is always the hardest.
😂👍
That was most brilliant and satisfying BYO van project. very practical, economical, imagined and most importantly organic. Congratulations, you are very talented and skilled.
Thanks so much!
Really amazing. Thanks for making this video. Have an amazing weekend, Andreas from Off Grid Sweden 🇸🇪
Thank you so much!
well done you are a perfectionist great ideas and layout ,regards New Zealand :)
Thank you 🙏