Second time I've shown Brandon but his seventh van build and it didn't let me down. It might look simple and clean but there's nothing simple about this build as it took years to develop and make perfect. This is stealth van living to its finest. Please enjoy more videos with my playlists below: Tours Playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLHrnevETejEMWv5kclacXhH6atb3ax6tl.html Van Informational Vlog Playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLHrnevETejEMseRhXNwNjrs5BU7RLpvhg.html Entertainment Vlog (travel and fun): th-cam.com/play/PLHrnevETejENxc67U9B7IO0r2H9F5K0oa.html GHOST Build Playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLHrnevETejENEalXZqQCA2zR64OG_5yM1.html
Rain capture be cool, log burner option be cool, incinerator toilet be cool - so if he can generate own water and incinerator toilet maybe some over flow for grey tanks it could be fully off grid best off grid way of having it
I have been watching vehicle conversions for a very long time. This is by far the ultimate build. This van is better than my own house. This man has practically unlimited electricity and water. This van is a techgeeks dream!
@@alexandrosmp1 I'm in complete agreement with you. I love the clean white surfaces. You could always accessorise if needed but then I think the lighting, as it is, resolves that issue. As an audiophile (I'd be tempted to install my Technics deck and amp, just because you could) , I'd be interested in knowing how the surfaces reflect/absorb sound. It's difficult to gauge from the video.
I am in no way criticizing this van - it is brilliant. However, I couldn't live with the cooking area wedged in a corner and not next to the sink. I didn't like the oven underneath the seating either. I also wonder if you can get skylights that don't open up, but slide along the van - to increase stealthiness. A high open lid to a skylight signals to the ground that someone is inside. I would also like to see sliding overhead cupboard doors to reduce all the mechanisms and intrusion into the living space. Actually, there is a lot I would change now I think about it. But I am still in awe of this build.
Wow. This sets a high standard for energy and water. I’m confident they do NOT cook much - the separation of water and heat is awkward. But it seems like a reasonable choice if it’s stealth so it will be primarily urban use. Is the counter surface heat safe?
@@matthewcorb718 I was thinking same, oven next to door, sink in middle, tv on inside. Would definitely need more outside light. But maybe because of the mechanics he couldn't. I'm just nitpicking as this was the first conversion I watched in awe from beginning to end. This is amazing, simple in appearance, and more hooked up then all the homes I've lived in, combined. Wonder what the $$$ is.
The way that the ceiling fan is outside and then inside the shower when it's extended is a great example of how well designed this van is! Love the murphy bed, camera system, and the heated floor. The only thing I'm not crazy about is the TV between the sink and cooktop! Very impressed overall!
I thought the same. Imagine trying to try & cook with the sofa in front of the cook top? Just seems awkward. Plus no drawers or pantry? Sleek looking though.
Yeah, I’m with everyone else about the cooktop. You would have thought it better to put it beat the sink and put the tv up the other end. I’ve never quite understood why people put the cooking or sink right next to their beds. All I can think about when I see them is grease from cooking getting on the bed or water splashing from washing dishes on the bed. It makes more sense to me to have the bench top at the bed end. I do have to say that I think that about this can too. Put the cooker next to the sink.
It's the closest thing to perfect I've seen but I was also questioning the placement of the induction cooktop. Wouldn't work for me, next to the sink would have been better but to each his own. Overall, excellent craftsmanship and engineering.
Out of all the builds I’ve ever seen, this is by far the most elegant and ergonomic. I completely understand why this man does this for work. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I've seen hundreds of van builds and this is by far my favorite. Easily hook up a computer to that TV to work on the road. The biggest problem I have with van life is sweating my balls off and this thing would run AC with 0 problems especially in the summer. Some people might not like the windows but living full-time the front cab and the windows are always going to be the biggest heat/cold sources so no problem for me and I just love how stealthy it is. If I ever bite the bullet this is who I'm buying it from.
Seriously, this has spoiled and ruined me of van tours! Nothing impresses me anymore. I showed this to a friend and they are making a trip out to San Diego next week! Thanks Brandon for getting back to me. You’re awesome!!!
I’m 60 years old. I’ve been camping for 45 years. I’ve been watching van builds as long as they’ve been shown on-line. This is the best, most beautiful, epic, technologically perfect, desirable, gorgeous and amazing build I’ve EVER SEEN. This blew me away. Congratulations! And I don’t blame Brandon one bit for keeping all his hard design work a secret. I sure would!
This guy is way ahead of coach builders that have been in the industry for decades. Big business ahead of him if he can harness this on a bigger scale. Most fantastic van build I’ve came across on TH-cam 👏🏻
I saw the new Jayco travel van. It’s so bad. So basic. The coach ppl might’ve perfected travel trailers and large RVs but don’t know anything about making compact vans
By far his two builds are my favorite. There is just something about his attention to detail (and by detail I mean EVERY detail) that I really love. Love the van tours man
It's been a year ago now. This is one of a kind innovation on the next level. Everything is hidden: the sink, tv/office table, stove, bed, bathroom, cameras, etc, in a stealth van. I see comments here why the stove is set up right in the corner area near the couch. Maybe i can say, this is precisely a personal custom-built van by the owner who used to stay in the urban stealh life, not as a countryside camper van in a wildlife park. Thus, such stove is seldom used for he's in the city life, a lot of restaurants, foodchains out there everywhere for eating purposes. Said stove is only for emergency use only. That's why perhaps, a tv/office table is precisely most important than the stove area. The sink is in the right place, never reaches the water sprinkles on corner couch and on nearby open bed. Congrats, it's a superb stealt van in the city life.
At last, this is exactly what I’ve been looking into. The shower system is unreal and is something I’ve been researching and don’t understand why it’s not incorporated in all van/ camper van builds and also house builds, especially in a dry continent like Australia 🇦🇺. It makes so much sense when living in a van and you can shower on 2 litres of water for as long as you want. You don’t need lots of water to carry, weight issues and then quickly dispose of it when used. It’s a no brainer.
Oof I feel the opposite. He is icky...acting like he invented stuff that's worthy of patents and secrecy even though he's just another van dude crowdsourcing ideas. Only difference is he is probably using SketchUp or similar and measures thrice cuts once.
@@ste6734 Fair enough. The one part I had slight pause on was/is his ‘intelligence’ does seem arrogant and a little intense. So, I see where you’re coming from. Thank you for sharing. 🙂
I def appreciate the engineering, I'm an engineer myself :) I just like open source and sharing. There's a great instructable for recirculating shower system if anyone else is looking for that. Probably where he sourced his ideas.
Finally someone has put together an expandable shower based on the vision I've had for over the past year. I would say this build is about as close to what I would want. I like how everything is hidden, got the screen doors, the hot water heater, recirc water for shower, murphy bed, flat solar panels. I would make a couple changes but overall this is a spectacular build. Probably cost an arm and a leg to purchase too.
When he said changing a small detail so minor could affect the overall ventilation of the vehicle "I felt that". I would've never thought of all the intricate details that go into making a van. My first impression was the van mimic an office, but as he went through the details I started to understand why certain decisions were made and how it could take so long to design this amazing vehicle. I desire to have something similar.
This van is brilliant in so many ways; refining the "perfect" design has subtle benefits. One of my favorite features is generating your own water. *That* is the next level of off-grid! Also love the efficiency and repair-friendly heated floor materials and design. Thank you, Jared, for showing us Brandon's prior and current designs. I just wish we could see how everything is done. Please video that for viewing when Brandon is ready to share!
The guy filming this is gonna get a cease and desist order before he uploaded this video. I have met some very smart builders and it always comes down to the builders personality. This guy did a good job. But he needs to enjoy what that van offers and thats relax and escape. Godspeed
“ Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the ax. ” An ax is a strength multiplier. You can be the strongest lumberjack in the world, but with a dull axe, you are in trouble! -Abraham Lincoln
I was already floored, but when he said he was pulling 8 gallons of water from thin air my mind exploded. Brandon's ingenuity has made me go back to the drawing board on my van build and tiny house build. This changes everything. Welcome for the future folks.
Without doubt, this is by far my favourite from all builds, professional and self, that you have published. This is exceeds my dream build. Brandon clearly has an excellent eye for design, incorporating many excellent technology features. Bravo!
Yes, he could sell the plans, too, so he’s not giving it away but so people could build their own. This build is far too barren and cell-like for me to be comfortable in it., and my budget would require me to build my own, so highly doubtful I would hire him for a build. But I would purchase plans, if they were available.
I’m surprised he doesn’t have a rear camera feed displayed full screen on a LCD screen hanging on the back wall, so it would literally be a window, with sound, optionally. But he could also cycle through cool nature photos as well.
Interesting, I've been envisioning van builds in my mind for quite some time, and had considered a dehumidifier, but couldn't resolve the power and space issue. I hadn't considered expanding the idea into harvesting consumable water. The best thought I had on that end was trying to figure out how to direct, filter and store rain water, but even then I wasn't considering that for consumption, maybe for showering. Looking forward to seeing further systems developments!
Amazing. The only thing I would change is where the stove and tv are. To switch them. I would imagine it would be awkward to stand by the bench and cook. Whereas it would be nice to sit there and watch tv and cook next to the sink. More space. But gorgeous build. I would get this van in a second 😍💖
@@onetootre in an office type environment having a comfortable work space probably takes priority over cooking. Of course being an induction cook top he probably moves it out onto the bench top to cook and that Location is really only storage of Cooker and Skillet.
@@Blackwater_House in both the tours, I never thought of that - moving the cooktop. Thanks for bringing that up. Always thought he cooked in the corner.
This is basically what I have in the works for my van, definitely emboldens me as I just stripped everything down and I am now making and integrating the bed frames
This guy is an absolute genius I love every minute of it recirculating shower security cameras Murphy bed that's hidden recirculating air that's filtered I love it!
Great job! We live off grid in home 48V, but were first to have 48V DC Sunfrost refrigerator, instead of their original 24V DC... now they are out of business. I was disenchanted by Van Builds for a while but you've hit a fresh plateau with recirculating shower and so many options, we're interested again!
This is an awesome build, but if I can change one thing it’s the location of the stove top. It’s right in front of the chair. You’d have to kneel to cook or cook at an angle. I’d be over that so quick.
I was thinking of how challenging it would be to cook in that corner. I almost wanted to see if the seat next the induction could telescope under the bench similar to how the shower enclosure telescopes in and out. I'm sure they have something stored under it, but that induction top location bothered me. However, he did address so many things that exist as issues or drawbacks in other builds I've seen on the web. The end product was well thought through.
The epitome of stealth. Excellent build. I love the unassuming look of the van & the power. My only issue is the stove in the corner, next to the couch.
That van feels like a jail or a mental house. It doesn't feel or look like a home. I'd go crazy looking at those 4 walls. It needs some curtains, soft golden light and a couple of colorful paintings in frames on the walls. Then it will feel like home.😍
@@MartinRaz1 Check out the DL12 for front and back. Under $100, love mine. Using Joinlgo for the 4 channel MDVR, I can't recommend it yet, have not got the Wifi setup on it yet.
This is THE best designed van this is the only van designed to house a large desk for working from your van AND a shower just wow such a master class in structural design and architectural efficiency!
you have to be super minimalist to live in this van.Yes u have all those components for comfort, but not enough storage for food..i counted two drawers and upper cabinet thats it. Not for me but he did a great job incorporating all this system in 159promaster. Would love to see what he will do with larger vans say sprinter 170
Really amazing build! The only thing I find a little odd is the stove being way over right by the seating, and the way I cook I can imagine having a little bit of a mess but otherwise really amazing. Love what this guy is doing with his builds
That's the only thing I'd have to rework somehow is how the kitchen fits, both stovetop and oven. I have no doubt he could think of something. He's brilliant!
Pulling water from air, will resolve the last obstacle of a van life. Technology is there commercially but for home use, even here in the Middle East heat! Seeing it applied in a van, is super. I just saw an ad on the 360 security camera system and I do love it here on this build, even for recording traffic events, just in case needed. The energy system, though might be expensive in this build, but totally off-grid, is my ultimate goal. Circulating shower water is such a clever way, if you wish to really enjoy showering. Maybe, grey and black water treatment system will be available, for van size life, in future.
I have often wondered why all campers are not equipped with recirculating water. It seems the natural thing to do for portability. Excellent build. This is like a high end yacht. Wonder how much it costs?
This is by far the best van builder and build I have seen. Many are really good but he has really thought of everything and the fact he can use all appliances at same time and not worry is incredible
The first van tour you did of his van from then, was my first favorite van, when I started watching van videos. And that was also the first video of your channel I watched. This version is definitely even better and one of my new favorites.
Brandon you really are gifted! Well done once again. & Jarrod, thank you for always giving the builders props and never giving into all the keyboard haters!! Super fun video. Thanks guys.
Is it going to take two years to build? The van is incredibly well thought-out. Very modern, not my style, I like windows, but I guess that would defeat the purpose of being a stealth van.
Maybe you could use very high definition monitors in the interior walls to simulate windows and put fans behind them to simulate a breeze coming in the window. Cameras on the outside would then feed the view to the monitors inside so that you have both stealth and a ""window"".
@@HippieLongHaired I do not think so. I prefer to go on a real bike than use the stationary one, because of what interesting awaits me by the corner. Because I can be proud when achieving with bike a hill, and feeling adrenaline going down the hill or in the deep forest. It is not the same. You do not want to be closed in small space like in a cage. You want to see & hear outside to control the situation and to see beautiful of the nature in real, not in fake colours on monitor. Every human, that is free like a cat will understand my point of view.
Outstanding attention to detail. And in a small space detail really matters. I love the utilitarian approach and the really clever design and engineering, not to mention the beautiful crisp craftsmanship. As much as we’d all like windows he really makes a case for not having them, and cleverly compensates for at least the functional need for them with natural light from the large skylight and surround night vision security cameras system. The bed system is fantastic and appears effortless and the shower and toilet and water set up is just next level clever. There is just so much to admire about this build and I appreciated everything. I love the fact he fine tunes each detail every time he replicates and I agree with his reasoning. It’s great to see someone take on the slog of R&D on their own dollar and steam. I hope this one day can become a multi unit selling van conversion for Brandon that many of us worldwide with no build abilities can purchase and experience. It certainly deserves to be and if I had the dough I wouldn’t say no.
smooth as it looks Im sure some would like it , it looks like luxery prison cell with zero windows on side would depress the hell out of me , design is smooth but would be punishment to live in this
I love that the shower extends. I've been wracking my brain the past couple of days on how to fit a shower/bathroom while simultaneously having a fixed bed in the back, the kitchen, and having a work desk.
its not new technology, what is innovative is that he is doing it in a van. It been done for years on the continent of Africa, and other places where there is few water sources. miniaturizing it is what is innovating here.
It looks nice and clean, but looks really uncomfortable (color? texture? windows? flair? 90* firm seats? stone floor?!). Feels too much like a cold hotel to me. However I do like the skylight, murphy bed, cameras, the recirculating water, and water humidity collection. But this van has to fit the right personality. I'm sure each build gets even better. Thanks for sharing.
Nice, the build quality and ergonomic design reminds me of yacht, nice craftsmanship and attention to details. If that floated you'd be looking at half a million.
Every single great tradesman or craftsman I've known has always been proud to show off their work. This guy: Nope, can't show you that. No, I'd rather not have you video that either...nor that or that. Keeping things hidden and in the closet seems more than just van life for him. You've sold vans because of these videos...
Yes! Yes! Yes! #1) Mercedes. #2) hightop. #3) extended. You nailed it on all three points. I absolutely LOVE Brandon’s work! But the exterior of those vehicles are SO ugly! Imagine what he could do with your recommendation…
Obviously a brilliant design if I was worried about an apocalypse. Not enough windows, no view, no awning. I don't like standing on my bed to enjoy the skylight, especially with company. I find that shower extension and the removable door awkward. How do you keep that wooden background behind the toilet dry? I find the white interior bland and cold. Of course I realize a buyer could customize all of that whiteness but you can't customize more windows. I absolutely love the heated floor and the recirculated gray water complete with filtration, that is the bomb! I prefer a Lagoon swinging, adjustable height table because the wrong height table is a pain in my back and that's different for different people. Thank you for the view! 😁❤️
Incredible tech in the van, but the downside to that is unless you're an engineer who understands all the tech, when something goes wrong, and it will, you're up shit's creek without a paddle. But I am in awe of this van. The desk/lounge layout is so awesome. The bench top is just next level stuff of vanlife dreams.
@Chris Yeah, the future owner is screwed. I'm making a van that's about 100 times more complex than this and my joke name for it is "1,000 Points of Failure". It literally only makes sense because I'll be the one cleaning up my mess - no one else would have a chance. And not because my designs are so brilliant, or someone else wouldn't have the skill, but at a certain point, things are just too complex to figure out with a reasonable amount of time/effort/money. HOWEVER, take a look at the logic board in a computer sometime - you don't get something that amazing and powerful without a massive amount of complexity (and points of failure). Who knows, it's fun for me, but I'm not selling vans for a living.
This is incredible and demonstrates the genus of a person with a dream and idea that infuses it with the ability to get it done. I am amazed and so impressed.
Great video, I enjoyed it. But I think that there's some benefit to taking a step back and looking at the investment required to get to this level and some of the numbers involved. Two things jump out at me (1) I'm guessing he has somewhere in the range of $20k worth of batteries installed? That's a lot of money and weight. Speaking weight, (2) 32 gallons of water is, what, another 250 pounds or so? Enough to affect MPG? It's nice to have a van like this but there's some big numbers involved.
I personally would've switched the sink with t.v and the cooker with the t.v that way the t.v is in the corner and the cooker is close to the door making ventilation even easier. This is just my aesthetic.
I was surprised he doesn’t have an LCD screen on one wall (back maybe?) that was a live camera view (pointing that direction) so it would literally be a window, but could display photos of cool places, so you could feel like you’re parked... well, anywhere.
Same here. Lots of these have windows as non-builds so I dont understand why they often think having a window on each side and perhaps the back would draw attention. Excellent layout - but I would have to have a couple of windows.
Second time I've shown Brandon but his seventh van build and it didn't let me down. It might look simple and clean but there's nothing simple about this build as it took years to develop and make perfect. This is stealth van living to its finest. Please enjoy more videos with my playlists below:
Tours Playlist:
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Van Informational Vlog Playlist:
th-cam.com/play/PLHrnevETejEMseRhXNwNjrs5BU7RLpvhg.html
Entertainment Vlog (travel and fun):
th-cam.com/play/PLHrnevETejENxc67U9B7IO0r2H9F5K0oa.html
GHOST Build Playlist:
th-cam.com/play/PLHrnevETejENEalXZqQCA2zR64OG_5yM1.html
Brandon build awesomeness!
Rain capture be cool, log burner option be cool, incinerator toilet be cool - so if he can generate own water and incinerator toilet maybe some over flow for grey tanks it could be fully off grid best off grid way of having it
Think skylight above bed for stars be cool and Matt black to disappear into night love it want one
How much is this bro ?
I have seen him on your TH-cam channel before I watch all your video,s I think your the best out there have a great day.
I have been watching vehicle conversions for a very long time. This is by far the ultimate build. This van is better than my own house. This man has practically unlimited electricity and water. This van is a techgeeks dream!
@@somewhereupthere785 No, but we are all different.
@@alexandrosmp1 I'm in complete agreement with you. I love the clean white surfaces. You could always accessorise if needed but then I think the lighting, as it is, resolves that issue.
As an audiophile (I'd be tempted to install my Technics deck and amp, just because you could) , I'd be interested in knowing how the surfaces reflect/absorb sound. It's difficult to gauge from the video.
This guy is apparently charging $200k for this van LOL what a joke
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you seem obsessed about the cost
@@jacksonypfukrgooglex9217 How many times are you going to say this. Considering the design and engineering that goes into it that doesn't seem crazy.
I am in no way criticizing this van - it is brilliant. However, I couldn't live with the cooking area wedged in a corner and not next to the sink. I didn't like the oven underneath the seating either. I also wonder if you can get skylights that don't open up, but slide along the van - to increase stealthiness. A high open lid to a skylight signals to the ground that someone is inside. I would also like to see sliding overhead cupboard doors to reduce all the mechanisms and intrusion into the living space. Actually, there is a lot I would change now I think about it. But I am still in awe of this build.
Yeah I’d want the tv down on the end with the oven in the middle or sink in middle an oven by the door
i felt the same but I guess that's exactly what he is doing , customizing them to each clients needs
Wow. This sets a high standard for energy and water.
I’m confident they do NOT cook much - the separation of water and heat is awkward. But it seems like a reasonable choice if it’s stealth so it will be primarily urban use.
Is the counter surface heat safe?
@@matthewcorb718 I was thinking same, oven next to door, sink in middle, tv on inside. Would definitely need more outside light. But maybe because of the mechanics he couldn't. I'm just nitpicking as this was the first conversion I watched in awe from beginning to end. This is amazing, simple in appearance, and more hooked up then all the homes I've lived in, combined. Wonder what the $$$ is.
Maybe the couch can move for cooking
The way that the ceiling fan is outside and then inside the shower when it's extended is a great example of how well designed this van is! Love the murphy bed, camera system, and the heated floor. The only thing I'm not crazy about is the TV between the sink and cooktop! Very impressed overall!
Yeah, I'm with you. It doesn't make sense to have the TV there.
I thought the same. Imagine trying to try & cook with the sofa in front of the cook top? Just seems awkward. Plus no drawers or pantry? Sleek looking though.
That’s the first thing I thought of with the cooktop. I’d be too worried that oil would splatter on the couch and where it’s located.
Yeah, I’m with everyone else about the cooktop. You would have thought it better to put it beat the sink and put the tv up the other end.
I’ve never quite understood why people put the cooking or sink right next to their beds. All I can think about when I see them is grease from cooking getting on the bed or water splashing from washing dishes on the bed. It makes more sense to me to have the bench top at the bed end.
I do have to say that I think that about this can too. Put the cooker next to the sink.
It's the closest thing to perfect I've seen but I was also questioning the placement of the induction cooktop. Wouldn't work for me, next to the sink would have been better but to each his own. Overall, excellent craftsmanship and engineering.
Out of all the builds I’ve ever seen, this is by far the most elegant and ergonomic.
I completely understand why this man does this for work.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I've seen hundreds of van builds and this is by far my favorite. Easily hook up a computer to that TV to work on the road. The biggest problem I have with van life is sweating my balls off and this thing would run AC with 0 problems especially in the summer. Some people might not like the windows but living full-time the front cab and the windows are always going to be the biggest heat/cold sources so no problem for me and I just love how stealthy it is. If I ever bite the bullet this is who I'm buying it from.
👏👏 well said
Seriously, this has spoiled and ruined me of van tours! Nothing impresses me anymore. I showed this to a friend and they are making a trip out to San Diego next week! Thanks Brandon for getting back to me. You’re awesome!!!
My exact thought. He just screwed one of my genres on TH-cam. No reason to watch another van build.
I’m 60 years old. I’ve been camping for 45 years. I’ve been watching van builds as long as they’ve been shown on-line. This is the best, most beautiful, epic, technologically perfect, desirable, gorgeous and amazing build I’ve EVER SEEN. This blew me away. Congratulations! And I don’t blame Brandon one bit for keeping all his hard design work a secret. I sure would!
It has zero personality but i feel like some people love the ultra minimalist look. Is a sweet van but very 1 color for me
Next level unbelievable. This guy makes us continue to develop as a nation....world.
Vegan leather. We used to call that vinyl.
Lol for real
Ikr
but its not vinyl ahah
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artificial_leather
@Thanx Forcominout l love that 🤣🤣🤣
I rewatched this tour countless times and I LOVE this design!
The security with those cameras....
priceless.
This is the guy I'd buy a van from.👍
This Is awesome I'm 15 and you gave me even more ideas for my design I've been planning for two years and I'm going to keep planning
I relate to this
This guy is way ahead of coach builders that have been in the industry for decades. Big business ahead of him if he can harness this on a bigger scale. Most fantastic van build I’ve came across on TH-cam 👏🏻
I saw the new Jayco travel van. It’s so bad. So basic. The coach ppl might’ve perfected travel trailers and large RVs but don’t know anything about making compact vans
By far his two builds are my favorite. There is just something about his attention to detail (and by detail I mean EVERY detail) that I really love. Love the van tours man
Next level doesn't begin to describe this build. Off the charts!
It's been a year ago now. This is one of a kind innovation on the next level. Everything is hidden: the sink, tv/office table, stove, bed, bathroom, cameras, etc, in a stealth van. I see comments here why the stove is set up right in the corner area near the couch. Maybe i can say, this is precisely a personal custom-built van by the owner who used to stay in the urban stealh life, not as a countryside camper van in a wildlife park. Thus, such stove is seldom used for he's in the city life, a lot of restaurants, foodchains out there everywhere for eating purposes. Said stove is only for emergency use only. That's why perhaps, a tv/office table is precisely most important than the stove area. The sink is in the right place, never reaches the water sprinkles on corner couch and on nearby open bed. Congrats, it's a superb stealt van in the city life.
At last, this is exactly what I’ve been looking into. The shower system is unreal and is something I’ve been researching and don’t understand why it’s not incorporated in all van/ camper van builds and also house builds, especially in a dry continent like Australia 🇦🇺.
It makes so much sense when living in a van and you can shower on 2 litres of water for as long as you want. You don’t need lots of water to carry, weight issues and then quickly dispose of it when used. It’s a no brainer.
just you can't pee while showering
@@SoloPerICommenti
Yes you can, because it’s recycled and purified through the filtration system.
This guy’s eyes just radiates his intelligence and focus.
Bravo, man. 👏🏻
Awesome build.
I knew there was something about his eyes when he was being asked something. You expressed it perfectly.
Oof I feel the opposite. He is icky...acting like he invented stuff that's worthy of patents and secrecy even though he's just another van dude crowdsourcing ideas. Only difference is he is probably using SketchUp or similar and measures thrice cuts once.
@@ste6734 Fair enough. The one part I had slight pause on was/is his ‘intelligence’ does seem arrogant and a little intense. So, I see where you’re coming from. Thank you for sharing. 🙂
@@ste6734 yeah he sounds paranoid, like everyone is out to get his “inventions”.
I def appreciate the engineering, I'm an engineer myself :) I just like open source and sharing. There's a great instructable for recirculating shower system if anyone else is looking for that. Probably where he sourced his ideas.
This guy really talented! He needs to create his own youtube page. Thank you Jarrod for your creativity and for sharing Brandon’s build. 👏🏽
My FAVORITE builds are by Brandon. LOVE the stealth minimalism.
_MY NEW FAVORITE._
The van build is amazing and that man is a hardworking genius! All of his efforts paid off and I hope that his business is very successful.
That pull out shower is GENIUS!!!,
Finally someone has put together an expandable shower based on the vision I've had for over the past year. I would say this build is about as close to what I would want. I like how everything is hidden, got the screen doors, the hot water heater, recirc water for shower, murphy bed, flat solar panels. I would make a couple changes but overall this is a spectacular build. Probably cost an arm and a leg to purchase too.
When he said changing a small detail so minor could affect the overall ventilation of the vehicle "I felt that". I would've never thought of all the intricate details that go into making a van. My first impression was the van mimic an office, but as he went through the details I started to understand why certain decisions were made and how it could take so long to design this amazing vehicle. I desire to have something similar.
Beautiful...but is that bench directly in front of the stove? Does that impair cooking?
I think Jarrod is making history here. I can’t even imagine a day when I’d have all these features in an rv of my own.
This van is brilliant in so many ways; refining the "perfect" design has subtle benefits.
One of my favorite features is generating your own water. *That* is the next level of off-grid! Also love the efficiency and repair-friendly heated floor materials and design.
Thank you, Jared, for showing us Brandon's prior and current designs. I just wish we could see how everything is done. Please video that for viewing when Brandon is ready to share!
The guy filming this is gonna get a cease and desist order before he uploaded this video. I have met some very smart builders and it always comes down to the builders personality. This guy did a good job. But he needs to enjoy what that van offers and thats relax and escape. Godspeed
13:20 “your speaking languages I don’t know but I’m proud of you” made me laugh😂👏
Looking forward to chatting on Thursday 😊
I can see why it was 4 yrs design, two yrs to build.. Genius. 👏
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-Abraham Lincoln
This is literally perfection, I am blown away
That is one well-engineered stealth van. Great work, Brandon.
I was already floored, but when he said he was pulling 8 gallons of water from thin air my mind exploded.
Brandon's ingenuity has made me go back to the drawing board on my van build and tiny house build. This changes everything. Welcome for the future folks.
Without doubt, this is by far my favourite from all builds, professional and self, that you have published. This is exceeds my dream build. Brandon clearly has an excellent eye for design, incorporating many excellent technology features.
Bravo!
I worked for featherlight custom coaches, this small van rivals them in every way! Great work.
Tbh if he just sold the shower he’d have suchhhh good business
Yes, he could sell the plans, too, so he’s not giving it away but so people could build their own. This build is far too barren and cell-like for me to be comfortable in it., and my budget would require me to build my own, so highly doubtful I would hire him for a build. But I would purchase plans, if they were available.
@@jehnasjunk if his VW was 20yrs old, maybe basic plans are out there....
Recirc actually isn't that complicated and there are a ton of examples out there.
@@lincoln1345 he said he lived in an old Rialta...if i'm not mistaken they had the same kind of pull out shower? (albeit less fancy and such)
BRO!!!! This is RAD AF
This guy is apparently charging $200k for this van LOL what a joke
Groovey dude
@@jacksonypfukrgooglex9217 thats actually pretty reasonable for a built out van like this
wow, some genius ideas for sure! I would miss having a couple windows though.
I’m surprised he doesn’t have a rear camera feed displayed full screen on a LCD screen hanging on the back wall, so it would literally be a window, with sound, optionally. But he could also cycle through cool nature photos as well.
@@jcastanza cool idea
@@jcastanza the A380 Emirates does this trick 😀
I leave this under every video I watched, it helps the algorithm.
Interesting, I've been envisioning van builds in my mind for quite some time, and had considered a dehumidifier, but couldn't resolve the power and space issue. I hadn't considered expanding the idea into harvesting consumable water. The best thought I had on that end was trying to figure out how to direct, filter and store rain water, but even then I wasn't considering that for consumption, maybe for showering.
Looking forward to seeing further systems developments!
I think adding a window with a vent so you can have stealth window, light, air, vision is always nice.
Amazing. The only thing I would change is where the stove and tv are. To switch them. I would imagine it would be awkward to stand by the bench and cook. Whereas it would be nice to sit there and watch tv and cook next to the sink. More space. But gorgeous build. I would get this van in a second 😍💖
I absolutely agree, the stove is the only thing that’s out of place for me.
@@onetootre in an office type environment having a comfortable work space probably takes priority over cooking. Of course being an induction cook top he probably moves it out onto the bench top to cook and that Location is really only storage of Cooker and Skillet.
@@Blackwater_House well then this is van is absolutely perfect! What do you think the Van’s worth?
@@Blackwater_House in both the tours, I never thought of that - moving the cooktop. Thanks for bringing that up. Always thought he cooked in the corner.
@@onetootre More than I can Afford, I know that for certain. Even in Australian Dollars.
This is basically what I have in the works for my van, definitely emboldens me as I just stripped everything down and I am now making and integrating the bed frames
This guy is an absolute genius I love every minute of it recirculating shower security cameras Murphy bed that's hidden recirculating air that's filtered I love it!
The shower extend to the exhaust fan to dry up the shower room after using it. This guy attention to detail is next level
There are others who have air tested and filtered, he's not the first. "Genius" is a strong term, everyone learns from everyone else.
Instead of the skylight, perhaps a semi recessed motorized dome with the Starlink satlink internet ,
Great job! We live off grid in home 48V, but were first to have 48V DC Sunfrost refrigerator, instead of their original 24V DC... now they are out of business. I was disenchanted by Van Builds for a while but you've hit a fresh plateau with recirculating shower and so many options, we're interested again!
This is an awesome build, but if I can change one thing it’s the location of the stove top. It’s right in front of the chair. You’d have to kneel to cook or cook at an angle. I’d be over that so quick.
I was thinking of how challenging it would be to cook in that corner. I almost wanted to see if the seat next the induction could telescope under the bench similar to how the shower enclosure telescopes in and out. I'm sure they have something stored under it, but that induction top location bothered me. However, he did address so many things that exist as issues or drawbacks in other builds I've seen on the web. The end product was well thought through.
I’d switch the tv and the cook top. And make the tv swivel.
@@wryderdie26 That was my idea too when as soon as I saw it
Essentially, a very small (yet luxurious) hotel room on wheels. Exceptional engineering work, my friend.
Wow, this van is stealth and this guy is a f'n genius!
Stealth required for America is required
This may be the best American Van Build I’ve ever seen. Love the sleek look and hidden amenities.
The epitome of stealth. Excellent build. I love the unassuming look of the van & the power. My only issue is the stove in the corner, next to the couch.
It’s induction, no flame.
@@donatzerodayslife I don’t think the issue is flames but space to actually use the stove.
It's the lack of space to use the stove .
That van feels like a jail or a mental house. It doesn't feel or look like a home.
I'd go crazy looking at those 4 walls.
It needs some curtains, soft golden light and a couple of colorful paintings in frames on the walls. Then it will feel like home.😍
Some peoples like to live in prison.
Finally some one with security cameras, EVERY camper ahould have them. Got 6 cameras on my Prius camper even.
Which cameras to buy? Can you have cameras, that can both work as security and as dashcam (front and back)?
How do you hook up the camera’s?? I’m not too savvy with electric hookups
Good mention.
Can you share pics and what equipment you used?
Right. Talon sei going to have a video oneday "satvan was robbed" "lost all my nice toys" lmao.
@@MartinRaz1 Check out the DL12 for front and back. Under $100, love mine. Using Joinlgo for the 4 channel MDVR, I can't recommend it yet, have not got the Wifi setup on it yet.
This is THE best designed van this is the only van designed to house a large desk for working from your van AND a shower just wow such a master class in structural design and architectural efficiency!
This has to be the coolest camper I have seen.
"it's happenin out here"
... Literally no other person in sight 😂
Sweet build, I love the attention to detail
Best stealth van ever!! I’m totally in love with this guy, what a champ 🤩
you have to be super minimalist to live in this van.Yes u have all those components for comfort, but not enough storage for food..i counted two drawers and upper cabinet thats it. Not for me but he did a great job incorporating all this system in 159promaster. Would love to see what he will do with larger vans say sprinter 170
Amazing van. Hat's off! Just one remark. Sink and cooktop are too far apart, which is inconvenient.
Really amazing build! The only thing I find a little odd is the stove being way over right by the seating, and the way I cook I can imagine having a little bit of a mess but otherwise really amazing. Love what this guy is doing with his builds
I love his vans. Wonder how he cooks with the couch right there. Wish I could order one right now!
In a seated position
That's the only thing I'd have to rework somehow is how the kitchen fits, both stovetop and oven. I have no doubt he could think of something. He's brilliant!
Pulling water from air, will resolve the last obstacle of a van life. Technology is there commercially but for home use, even here in the Middle East heat! Seeing it applied in a van, is super.
I just saw an ad on the 360 security camera system and I do love it here on this build, even for recording traffic events, just in case needed.
The energy system, though might be expensive in this build, but totally off-grid, is my ultimate goal.
Circulating shower water is such a clever way, if you wish to really enjoy showering. Maybe, grey and black water treatment system will be available, for van size life, in future.
THE BEST DESIGN EVER! 🏆 I love the clean lines and making everything hidden. You are a master designer 😍❤️🔥💯‼️
I have often wondered why all campers are not equipped with recirculating water. It seems the natural thing to do for portability. Excellent build. This is like a high end yacht. Wonder how much it costs?
A wonderful van and a really competent professional man. Delighted to see this. Love the end.
This is by far the best van builder and build I have seen. Many are really good but he has really thought of everything and the fact he can use all appliances at same time and not worry is incredible
The first van tour you did of his van from then, was my first favorite van, when I started watching van videos. And that was also the first video of your channel I watched. This version is definitely even better and one of my new favorites.
And now, no one can say that there is no shower. This is real innovation!
Best van I have watched yet. Unbelievable. Awesome build.
Brandon you really are gifted! Well done once again.
& Jarrod, thank you for always giving the builders props and never giving into all the keyboard haters!!
Super fun video. Thanks guys.
7:30 is the shower tour, and it's the best I've ever seen in a van!
Check out the shower from Hymer Vision Venture - that's awesome
Wow, I just wanted to build a private office space. This his got me inspired to build a mobile studio flat. Amazingly good job.
This is absolutely the best van conversion imaginable. I am dumbstruck!
Is it going to take two years to build? The van is incredibly well thought-out. Very modern, not my style, I like windows, but I guess that would defeat the purpose of being a stealth van.
Maybe you could use very high definition monitors in the interior walls to simulate windows and put fans behind them to simulate a breeze coming in the window. Cameras on the outside would then feed the view to the monitors inside so that you have both stealth and a ""window"".
@@HippieLongHaired ... LMAO
@@HippieLongHaired Oh my gosh!! What an awesome idea!!!! That would make this perfect!!!!
They could be darkened to achieve one-way view and covered for perfect blackout when you have lights on indoors. I prefer maximum possible windows.
@@HippieLongHaired I do not think so. I prefer to go on a real bike than use the stationary one, because of what interesting awaits me by the corner. Because I can be proud when achieving with bike a hill, and feeling adrenaline going down the hill or in the deep forest. It is not the same. You do not want to be closed in small space like in a cage. You want to see & hear outside to control the situation and to see beautiful of the nature in real, not in fake colours on monitor. Every human, that is free like a cat will understand my point of view.
He's like the Tony Stark of Van Life. Damn. Like a boss.
Dear Santa......I've been a VERY good girl....
Me too, me too..... please????
Haaaaa,... no kidding!
@@cathietonkin5577 brilliant!!! Have fun and happy traveling
You have to be naughty to get this type of gift.
Wow... If I weren't in Scotland, I'd be sorely tempted to commission a van! That pull out shower is next level.
AMAZING!!! SWEET!!! OFF THE CHART!!! Only watched 14 times... 🥂
Outstanding attention to detail. And in a small space detail really matters. I love the utilitarian approach and the really clever design and engineering, not to mention the beautiful crisp craftsmanship. As much as we’d all like windows he really makes a case for not having them, and cleverly compensates for at least the functional need for them with natural light from the large skylight and surround night vision security cameras system. The bed system is fantastic and appears effortless and the shower and toilet and water set up is just next level clever. There is just so much to admire about this build and I appreciated everything. I love the fact he fine tunes each detail every time he replicates and I agree with his reasoning. It’s great to see someone take on the slog of R&D on their own dollar and steam. I hope this one day can become a multi unit selling van conversion for Brandon that many of us worldwide with no build abilities can purchase and experience. It certainly deserves to be and if I had the dough I wouldn’t say no.
smooth as it looks Im sure some would like it , it looks like luxery prison cell with zero windows on side would depress the hell out of me , design is smooth but would be punishment to live in this
I love that the shower extends. I've been wracking my brain the past couple of days on how to fit a shower/bathroom while simultaneously having a fixed bed in the back, the kitchen, and having a work desk.
this guy really said he's pulling water from the air 😂 my jaw is just permanently on the floor
its not new technology, what is innovative is that he is doing it in a van. It been done for years on the continent of Africa, and other places where there is few water sources. miniaturizing it is what is innovating here.
It looks nice and clean, but looks really uncomfortable (color? texture? windows? flair? 90* firm seats? stone floor?!). Feels too much like a cold hotel to me. However I do like the skylight, murphy bed, cameras, the recirculating water, and water humidity collection. But this van has to fit the right personality. I'm sure each build gets even better. Thanks for sharing.
I can't speak, i'm picking up my jaw from the floor....
This is the stuff we want to accomplish with our second build. Epic build!
Amazing! This is the MOST stylish stealth van I’ve ever laid eyes on. Superbly well designed & meticulously thought out. BRAVO 👏🏻
Nice, the build quality and ergonomic design reminds me of yacht, nice craftsmanship and attention to details. If that floated you'd be looking at half a million.
This man build a sick van! One of the best so far.. just like the 1st van build u feature on ur channel..
Every single great tradesman or craftsman I've known has always been proud to show off their work.
This guy: Nope, can't show you that. No, I'd rather not have you video that either...nor that or that. Keeping things hidden and in the closet seems more than just van life for him. You've sold vans because of these videos...
I want to see this mans’ potential with a Mercedes Sprinter Hightop, Extended .... or even a Ford Expedition 350 Hightop , Extended.
Yes! Yes! Yes! #1) Mercedes. #2) hightop. #3) extended. You nailed it on all three points. I absolutely LOVE Brandon’s work! But the exterior of those vehicles are SO ugly! Imagine what he could do with your recommendation…
Obviously a brilliant design if I was worried about an apocalypse. Not enough windows, no view, no awning. I don't like standing on my bed to enjoy the skylight, especially with company. I find that shower extension and the removable door awkward. How do you keep that wooden background behind the toilet dry? I find the white interior bland and cold. Of course I realize a buyer could customize all of that whiteness but you can't customize more windows.
I absolutely love the heated floor and the recirculated gray water complete with filtration, that is the bomb! I prefer a Lagoon swinging, adjustable height table because the wrong height table is a pain in my back and that's different for different people. Thank you for the view! 😁❤️
Incredible tech in the van, but the downside to that is unless you're an engineer who understands all the tech, when something goes wrong, and it will, you're up shit's creek without a paddle. But I am in awe of this van. The desk/lounge layout is so awesome. The bench top is just next level stuff of vanlife dreams.
I'm certain that he will explain all of the systems to the buyer. And all of the brochures are included so that others on the road can help.
@Chris not gonna lie, you have a point...
@Chris Yeah, the future owner is screwed. I'm making a van that's about 100 times more complex than this and my joke name for it is "1,000 Points of Failure". It literally only makes sense because I'll be the one cleaning up my mess - no one else would have a chance. And not because my designs are so brilliant, or someone else wouldn't have the skill, but at a certain point, things are just too complex to figure out with a reasonable amount of time/effort/money.
HOWEVER, take a look at the logic board in a computer sometime - you don't get something that amazing and powerful without a massive amount of complexity (and points of failure). Who knows, it's fun for me, but I'm not selling vans for a living.
This is incredible and demonstrates the genus of a person with a dream and idea that infuses it with the ability to get it done. I am amazed and so impressed.
Great video, I enjoyed it. But I think that there's some benefit to taking a step back and looking at the investment required to get to this level and some of the numbers involved. Two things jump out at me (1) I'm guessing he has somewhere in the range of $20k worth of batteries installed? That's a lot of money and weight. Speaking weight, (2) 32 gallons of water is, what, another 250 pounds or so? Enough to affect MPG? It's nice to have a van like this but there's some big numbers involved.
Absolutely stunning my friend. Someday I will have the money and I will track you down and purchase one. This is truly inspiring, thank you.
Perfect stealth van. I like small spaces and kind of anti social so this would be perfect.
I personally would've switched the sink with t.v and the cooker with the t.v that way the t.v is in the corner and the cooker is close to the door making ventilation even easier.
This is just my aesthetic.
OMG! I love your van build it's literally what I've wanted in a future van build but thought I couldn't have everything.
This van is slick. I keep coming back to this channel to watch this video over and over again. I need a van like this when I start my van lifestyle
This makes me so claustrophobic. I'd need a window. Defeats the stealth purpose, I know.
Cruising in a windowless cabin.
I was surprised he doesn’t have an LCD screen on one wall (back maybe?) that was a live camera view (pointing that direction) so it would literally be a window, but could display photos of cool places, so you could feel like you’re parked... well, anywhere.
Same here. Lots of these have windows as non-builds so I dont understand why they often think having a window on each side and perhaps the back would draw attention. Excellent layout - but I would have to have a couple of windows.
You could add a window on the sliding door without changing the van build
There ways to make a stealth windows but I’m not telling.