Ultimate Off-Grid VAN LIFE in Sprinter Van with a HUGE Solar System
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- Wes and Savana have been van dwellers for the past few years, and with their solar energy business, they were able to create the ultimate Sprinter van conversion. www.tinywattss...
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I've watched tons of van life videos and this is by far the best laid out, best thought out vehicle I have seen. Placing the bed up front is a game changer, as are the water filtration and heating systems. This conversion is nothing short of brilliant.
From the start, Ryan was very helpful and is continuing to be helpful about his th-cam.com/users/postUgkxGqOCINHE0Z0E5gxzSdNi9NWGugRY5Hm2 Plans . Also, they have answered all the questions I have asked & I got outstanding support from his My Shed Plans full package.
At 74, I won't be doing this, but WOW I love this van. Out of all the vids I watch, this is the most well thought-out, well arranged, best tech...just beautiful. And the solar/garage is brilliant. A real kitchen, with safe induction. Kudos on every aspect.
WOAH I'M BLOWN AWAY. I NEVER EVER found a van that had ALL my criterias met UNTIL THIS ONE. This is what I'd want!!!! It's amazing! And the recyclable shower water???! Pfffft. Game changer!
I think that was one of the nicest set up for a van. Cute couple.
Thank you so much love the positive feed back! :)
Completely agree.
Yeah, this is a setup that I can actually convince people that van life is legit and get rid of them only thinking van down by the river stereotype.
hahah yes!! Thank you!@@SH3player
great...all it needs is my motorcycle on the back..🤔😁👍
I had actually seen the guy show this van before. It is one of the most efficiently laid out spaces I have seen. The shower idea is fantastic.
Thanks so much! we love sharing and inspiring! Yes we give props to Troy @vanlifetech for inventing the shower it is a huge game changer. We don't have to worry about water when we shower! :)
Similar to NASA's space station setup to recycle water, but not in that extreme. Very nice setup. This make me thinking of having 4 solars panels, 2 stack up on top of each others and with a little arms or slide and use it as a side cover.
NASA is testing an origami solar panel setup, so when it become commercialize, people can use it on top of theirs van, save so much space and maybe even have a balcony up there and use Origami solar panel as umbrella, LOL.
I agree, one of the best layouts in a Sprinter Van. One upgrade I would do, is spend extra for a quieter ceiling/ exhaust fan. I do wonder how expensive the water filter system was for the shower. Only 2 gallons for an long shower is amazing. One of the main reasons most people do not like Van life , is they have to find a place to shower. A 4WD Sprinter should be able to handle most winter driving. I am curious how their 3rd Van will turn out.
Definitely an amazing shower. They should be making/installing them and making tons of money from their knowledge and ingenuity.
@@efromhb Have seen it in another video. Wes says the shower filter is by @vanlifetech
I’m in my beginning stages of van life… these young beautiful people should come help. The last 10 seconds from this video gave me goosebumps.💜
This is the smartest design for a shower I have ever seen. Every home should utilise this
These two young folk's have it all and, are smarter than most of the off-grid folk's out there on the road!
The roof top deck with solar and storage is a great idea 💡
Thank you!:)
@@TinyWattsSolar gamechanger fersure! Can you lay a solar panel right ontop of a Fantastic Fan like that? I was trying to figure out a similar set up but not sure if you have a little cutout or not. Awesome work, future is bright
@@TinyWattsSolar very creative! How much AH so you use on cold day's for heating? How do you heat water? How big is your battery? Where can I get solar like this in Germany?
don't the solar panels get damaged?
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I'm a care giver for my elderly father. In my limited free time I check out all the TH-cam van dweller channels and van builds. I've been doing this for about 2 years. This is without a doubt the best van build I've ever seen!!!
Thank you!:)
"keeping her warm is a top priority of mine" 😍❤️😍❤️😍❤️
Steven Henson you should find someone because you are special
@Steven Henson i get it its not that easy but you should work on keeping your cool and be a great gentleman because the love of your life will pop up one day and she will be as perfect as you
@Steven Henson bless your heart
@Steven Henson bless your heart
This makes the single people feel extra single
dang, you're recycling shower, 1000 watt solar, and electric heating solution is next level!!
Shower is essentially gray water, no sewage. So yes, you filter then hit it with UV to kill anything in it and you can keep using the same water. Not really rocket science.
never seen that before on a van impressive working system
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I once saw another video of a van which had a system which can take water from almpst anything (lake, river, pond) and turn it into drinking water. They said they could also use it on the grey water tank to have an almost infinite water supply. Imagine that system in this van. It would be perfect!
@@someonefromthenetherlands2120 saw that one recently, believe its the american with the repurposed ambulance? th-cam.com/video/wssu8Wp9W74/w-d-xo.html
One of my favorite van life builds I've ever seen.
The efficiency of the recirculating inside shower is so cool! What a great build
2 gallon recirculating shower. 1000W walk on solar deck. Genius. Love it. Inspiring ideas for my van.
That UV water shower is awesome.
The Nomadic Frog I hope whomever designed the shower got a patent!
Hell yeah!
@@williamreimund9001 Not me, I hope they open sourced it.
@@drealph90 www.instructables.com/id/Showerloop/ You are welcome! :)
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Thank you 😁
This van is AMAZING! I am in awe at the actual real usage of space. The water system for the shower is something I've never heard of before. Now I won't even be able to sleep until I learn more about it! Absolutely the best build I have seen to date!
Thanks so much! love the positive feed back! :)
There’s the Gone Boondocking channel where old mate has got his RV set up with the endless shower - he made it himself. Check it out for inspo.
After seeing like a thousand builds I think this one is the best.
"Working along the way"...yeah, I like that guys. Traveling and working...all in your home on wheels. Yep, watching this video again...lol. I love your setup. I love the pull out bed. I drove out to the beach early this morning, sitting in my car, in beautiful Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida wishing I was living in my van right about now. In a year...that's my plan. All the views my eyes and heart can hold. Safe travels and much peace to you both. Namaste.
Once you have the tiny home on land that's it..that's home..and you can still vacation using the van..go anywhere and always have a home to come too...sounds like a good plan.
I always skip over the van and bus videos on this channel, because I am more into tiny houses, but oh my god. This is incredible. Amazing setup with everything you could possibly need. Great couple and I love the idea of a sailboat, tiny house and van. Such a fun idea!
Thank you so much! happy to share and inspire!
I actually really like how practical this is
They are so lucky to have each other and their relationship
That's probably the best van conversion I have ever seen. Amazing!
I've seen so many tiny houses and tiny alternatives but this is seriously rocket science kinda thing. I love it!
Thanks so much!
She's more interested in him than the camera, which is always a joy to see. Rock on.
I’ve seen quite a lot of these conventions. I can see this is well thought out. Great use of space. Love the shower that recycles water.
I have watched many hours of van conversions and I have to say your van is the nicest so far! It was well thought out, I love the recycled water option you added! You were able to pack so much storage into such a small area! Well done!!
I have been planning my design for my own van in the future and this layout was a COMPLETE game changer! It's an absolutely gorgeous van and It's so nice to see great ideas come to life.
For 16 years I live full time in an RV and I use a 2 liter water bottle for a shower every day. I set the bottle in the front window to warm up. I've modified the bottle with a vent hose so I can control the flow precisely and it will run for about two minutes. Works Great !! Very simple !!
THE WAY THEY LOOK AT EACH OTHER >>>
Their van setup is my favorite so far. I have been really looking into tiny living. I'm just not 100% sure whether I want to do van life, pull a tiny home or convert a small bus!!!
I just really want to travel because my daughter's are grown now and it's just me. So why not!!!
Hi Kendra thank you so much! we love hearing the positive feedback! It depends on how much space you want and budget! We suggest a van obviously because its easy to drive and park as well as has plenty of space. The bus idea is great! schoolies are cheap and have lots and lots of space but don't get that much MPG. Tiny homes are amazing (we want one day) but are a bit pricier, and need a big truck to tow it. They are all great ways to live the minimalist life its just what is more your style? Good luck you can email us if you have any questions! :)
@@TinyWattsSolar lovin your replies! Keep it going! As I said, there's hordes of interested but a bit fearful or wary of what they don't know parties in the world.
I personally don't like these ELABORATE and labor-intensive conversions.
I just got a Chevy Astro (2003) for $1700, and spent only about $100 making it super-comfy and dazzling (xmas lights; gold sequin curtains; lots of pillows; etc), and EVERYONE goes gaga for it. SOOOOO comfy and fun. (And for some reason, sleeping in it is BETTER than a normal bed and bedroom, cuz it's like a womb made of felt and carpet!)
I don't need any propane, or running water, nor solar, nor fridge, nor toilet!
KEEP IT SUPER-SIMPLE.
Makes life more fun, the less hassle you have!!
I still have a conventional bedroom room -share, but I wish I could just ditch it and go FULLY adventure nomad, cuz the van is sooooo great!
@@d.colbert6869 NOTE that most van life videos are SUPER-elaborate. I love my van as does everyone else... but i don't need propane, or solar, or running water etc. That's all excessive to me.
PPL need to know you don't have to spend more than $3000 TOTAL on Van Life!
The reason I want to live while traveling is because I get very bored easily and love to teach dance and perform. I have my 1 child that is being home schooled and it will be terrific so he'll grow up knowing what life offers and not to limit his self. I also want to travel because he has set in his mind at the age of 7 that he wants to be an astronaut and talks about space all the time. I want to find someone that could possibly be in his life to direct him and make sure he lives out his dream. The only thing holding me back is being scared to do this alone and having no clue how much to save and who to trust.
I've been emotionally and mentally damaged and it's really holding me back and also the funds. I hate my dirty apartment and the workers around me that careless. I love God and I'll pray about it.
This is one of the nicer laid out floor plans i've seen. Nicely done, with the storage and the lay out, so nice.
Thank you!
That shower set up is bloody brilliant.
I love how much storage they have in the kitchen
As someone who has obsessively planned out their own van, let me say, this is by far my favorite van conversion. I'll be in contact about installing solar. Thanks for sharing.
Would you live in this van? Like this comment if YES!
That would be my dream
What a great van!! Some really cool ideas 💡 love it!! 😊💜
So many good ideas in that van...but, I need more headroom...
Not a van personally, however for road trips yes.
Yes :) Love it !!!
0:51 to 0:57 is every mans dream to have someone in your life that looks at you like that. Such a beautiful moment...Again, just a great pairing of two beautiful ppl
The way she looks at him ,you can just tell she really does love him thats so sweet :)
Yep, the way they look at each other, allowing each other to share their thoughts, ideas without judgment is so respectful. I have a feeling their marriage will be a good one, and last a long time. I look at my spouse like that, we're going on 30 years. 😊👍😊
See how she looks at him....that love. Serious love.
Ive seen this couple!! She was away and he showed the van in another video!!! I took down the info so when I finally start my van conversion i know where to get my solar panels. Im so yearning to sell everything and get on the road!!!
Hi! happy to hear you watched our other video with Jarrod! Let us know when your ready to go solar we are happy to help!:)
If I had my van it would be .....make your way to FL lets get started!! 😆😆 ...you will be the 1st i call!
What's holding you back?
@@tomsimonis figuring out how to support my kid and I don't have enough for the van yet
@@only1ladyk4ever pray and it shall be yours.
Yes. At least in my mind. Love the freedom and lifestyle that this couple are living! Mahalo Nui Loa Sista! BAM from Seattle
This is one of the best setups I think I've seen. Just need a bigger van. Mid-size passenger carrier or something similar. You two could work wonders with that! Really nice! Wish I had one!
That Solar-Deck on the Roof is amazing!!!!
Nooo that garage has me floored
That's ingenious
Solar, deck and garage
Seen tonnes of vanlife videos. This is a rare one that impresses me
This is the most efficient van I’ve ever seen. That shower is genius. Definitely gonna be contacting these two for my van
Best van house conversion I have ever seen.
Beautiful design, intelligent, balanced and weight considered. The shower water recycling is a first I've seen and I like it. I'm thoroughly impressed.
Recirculating showers have been used for past ten years or more inside Single-Family Homes and in Outdoor Showers as a Hawaiian couple built outside their mountaintop reclaimed wood cabin home when they wanted an outdoor versus indoor shower area. Several single-family homes and even freight-car homes have utilized recirculating showers as a means of going completely off-grid and greatly lowering utility costs if not totally deleting such costs.
Plus, even making a profit off of extra energy produced by their solar panels and sold to utility companies for a very nice kwph profit that truly adds up!
Thank you so much! :)
I have watched so many van conversion videos and THIS IS THE BEST!!! I love the couch/bed, heated floor, shower(!!), stainless countertop, deep sink & faucet, induction cooktop, aisle down the middle, & awesome solar setup & rooftop deck!!! I'm still in the planning stage, and I'm so glad I found this video. Thanks Jenna!!
I’ve always thought I wanted my bed at the back of the van but you have convinced me other ways work. I want this very build for myself. Good job!
The system they built for their shower is brilliant! Best use of water I've seen thus far in a van build.
It's all about conserving what you got. Not really rocket science, simply recycling gray water not sewage.
I don't know how many of these van life video"s I've watched, feels like too many. Glad I persevered, your's is the one I'd have for myself. Will definitely reach out to you to have you do this to our van once we begin the project.. Great job and thanks
"Live i life you don't have to take a vacation from".
This couple is doing just that.
Wow you can walk on the solar panel garage. Awesome sauce 🤗
I like picking up bits from different van builds and your shower is a great solution I've never seen done like that before. Thanks for the tips!
Awesome looking van! I love the water circulation loop through the UV filter. Definitley inspired me to add that to my future van build!
Let us know when you get your rig! We would be stoked to get you set up! cheers
Hi Wes & Savana . I think that is the best van build I have ever seen . Nice job. Safe travels.
Hi Paula! Thank you so much! loving the positive feed back! Let us know when you get your rig we would be happy to solarize it:)
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Hey Wes!
I love the low profile of the front 500 watt solar panel, will you please provide a link to where I could purchase one?
Much love from Detroit.
@@Christoph3000 Hi there ! Thank you so much, the solar panels are a Tiny Watts Solar specialty. If you want more information shoot us an email and we can give you info on details and pricing! watts@tinywattssolar.com cheers!
Totally! That was just a breath of fresh air! My favie part was the 2-gallon shower!!! Awesome!
No fossil fuels would be a good next step too - if I go into converting vans I'll hit you guys up if you haven't already converted yours. Thanks so much for the inspiration. So tidy and integrated. Great job!!!
Wow... That's one of the best van homes I have ever seen
What a lovely couple, they are living their dream!! good luck to them both, and the way they look at each other when the other one is speaking is adorable! Good luck guys i hope you have a great life.
This build is really something;1000 watts, inductive heating, a bunch of storage and that recirculating shower. Wow. I've thought about some of this stuff in the past, but seeing someone actually do it is mind blowing. Does that mean they use 0 gas? Amazing.
Just gasoline for the engine!😉
Thats right! except its not gas its diesel :) @@d.colbert6869
Thats gotta be the coolest way to live in our generation, i think many of us are sick of hoarding materialistic objects and crippling debt and bills
This is absolutely one of my favorite vans. I keep coming back to it. The energy solutions are very cool. I'm fascinated by the solar power (never seen a 500 watt solar panel and with that kind of weight bearing capacity for an upper deck wow), the shower, and the heating. One of my main concerns is how to keep the van warm during winter. Very very cool. Love it.
This van really demonstrates how possible van life could be. Cool.
The respect and admiration she has in her eyes for him! Beautiful!!!
UV filtering shower system: game changer!! Thank you for sharing, I have it noted down.
This is by far the nicest build I’ve seen
Well done. Best build overall I've seen on youtube in 2 years. With a class B van you always have to sacrifice something that another B van will have, but the other B will sacrifice somethings that YOU have,, but this so far would be the best design and tech for me. Love the multi step storage in this, the cozy design, with the bed placement in the 'living room' instead of the typical rear bed taking up flow thru walking space and killing off the bathroom. Yours eliminates that common limitation. Plus yours has an eternal shower out of 2 gallons? Whaaa? Love that tech! Awesome to have 1000 watts. Too bad there's no AC to tap that 1000w in hot climates. I'm saving you, I may have to hire you guys to consult before I build mine!
It's been posted a hundred times at this point, but this really is an amazing van conversion. I love the fact that you guys took weight into account - that doesn't seem to be the case a lot of the time, and I imagine would really impact fuel economy. I'm so glad there are people like you guys out there, experimenting with cleaner, more efficient ways of living, and sharing what you've learned.
Wow! What a great set up! I'm really interested in the recirculating shower. It reminds me a lot of the "ShowerLoop" project, but scaled down to fit. I actually asked some people about the possibility of scaling that down to fit in a Van or RV, but no one had tried it. Glad to see someone got it to work!
A good day ain't got no rain, a bad day is when I lie in bed and think of things that that might have been.-Paul Simon, 'SLIP SLIDING AWAY' I always think of this song whenever I see a video like this, and wish and wonder how things would have turned out had I taken a different path. You two will NEVER have to wonder. You are doing what most wish they had done, when we were young. I hope this message reaches you.😊☮🇺🇸
Thank you Danny! yes we are trying to do it while were young! :)
You comment almost made me cry.
@@Trailblazers323 I'm sorry, Vanessa. Sometimes, it does me too.
One of the best van homes I've ever seen
This couple is set for life
I love the way she looked at him its so full of love 😍
That solar garage roof deck is legit, holy crap.
haha thank you ! appreciate the positive feed back! :)
About the solar deck.
I already was deciding solar. Where do I find the durability in a solar panel? Also how much weight bearing, and is it calibrated? Can rocks in the soles of your footwear break or damage the panel?
If it breaks what happens and how where do you fix it or take it?
@@liftshaulscooks solar panels are brittle, you can't stand on them, so rocks in soles are out of the question.
They have them covered (with plexiglass?)
@@niter43 A type of glass that allows you to stand on it best thing you could say tbh lol
She is totally in love with u, Dude, u can see it in the way she looks at u. Its really nice. Take care of each other.
I love it!! My wife and I just purchased an old Rv that we are renovating so we can leave behind the normal life behind and travel! Our house will be sold the end of the month so time is a crunch! Keep up the cool vids! We need the inspiration!
Love the recirculating shower idea. Fantastic idea.
Thank you!
If interested in your own he said to email the inventor troy@vanlifetech.com I feel ot's a great idea for every home type as it saves on water usage and thus on the water bill too!
Amazing 👍
I don’t think those two will ever look back at their life and regret the way they spent it.
Personally, I would need a little more room...I‘m more the school bus type (a girl can dream, haha), but more power to them, making it work.
You know it! thank you for the positive comment! The schoolies are great! They are cheap as well and have lots of space!:) Let us know if you have any questions about van life we've been doing it for over 3 years and are happy to share and inspire!
@@TinyWattsSolar your setup is awesome! you can tell you took what you learned in school and really applied it, you seem like a great solar consultant. Best of luck!!! And delay kids if you ever go that route so you can get your 3 ideals (boat, van and tiny house) because children do change the plans, keep up the awesome work!!!
only 1 thing might change there entire way of life, that is kids.
School buses have been used & converted also. A 20 yr old male converted a school bus into a tiny home with the help of his Mother, Sister, Uncle and friends. So it can be done for sure!
I've just got a Chevy Astro van and I tricked it out like a psychedelic micro-club, with
gold sequin curtains ($20!) and xmas lights etc etc! I have no need to stand up in it or
have propane or running water! LOVE IT!!! Holds like 6 - 8 ppl when I do mini-shows or concerts inside, and everyone LOVES it!
If I could afford a school bus or panel truck, i'd totally trick that out into a mobile nightclub!
I did this in a truck and camper. Had solar and all the amenities. Fun for a few weeks, gets old really quick after that. Stealth camping, boondocking is frickin dangerous. Some people like it, but it's living on the edge no matter what way you paint it.
Going to save as much money as I can move out of mum and dads home at atleast 23 years old and live life to the absolute fullest out of a van and work and travel around every day and explore and live life my own way and do what ever I want every day 🙏🏼 love it
this is the best and practical van dwelling that i have ever seen. and ive seen alot. ingenious.
Your van life is the best I have seen to date .
Very well planned and thought out.Keep the vids coming
Love that there is subtitles on these videos!
I absolutely love the storage under the solar! Never seen anything like that before.
By far and away the best van build I’ve ever seen, nearly every single base covered. My only thing is that I’m 6’ so I cant stand next to the bed lol
I've seen 9 million van conversions: you guys win!
Probably the most ingenious water system I've seen.
amazing uv water filtration system, much respect for setting that up!
OMG what a fabulous design!!
This kid is full of talent. Impressed
How this has 235 Thumbs down is beyond me, IDK which is better, the great video production or the actual work you did on the van!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful, inspirational home, life, and work! and Yes I would love to live in this van.
Thank you! :)
Very nice! Tiny houses are great, especially when they have wheels! That's what I went for
Wow - nice build, I love the water system for heating and circulating shower set up with the UV. I loved the spot with the pond and grassy area - that is perfect for van life or even a tiny home. Your both bright and have wonderful plans for your future. Dream on!.
I don't feel tall as a 5ft 11.5 male, you people are quite short, perfect for van life! I wish I was smaller so I could live in your van! My partner is 5ft 4, so she would be ok. Love your weight saving and solar. Amazing.
really smart design helped by the fact that they are not very tall and I love the well crafted lifestyle I wish they were in Ausstralia I would hire them in a minute to help me organise my solar for my house.
Same here. I've sourced the UV lights, so far. :)
This is a great setup. I can see this in New Zealand south island. So many places where I would park and take photos. Awesome setup
I have seen this and I can not see any other video because I am comparing to that. This is the best!
What I would give to be your ages again and able to physically do this. Amazing! We are downsizing to a fifth wheel in the spring. Good luck and God Bless you both on this beautiful journey together! 💗
Cute couple with a great little tiny house - one of the best ones I've seen. Love that re-circulating shower concept. Surprised you can "walk" on your solar panels like that. I don't have a solar design need otherwise would have asked for their help. Hope to see more videos on their live adventure.
Hey, you don't realize it yet but EVERY single home worldwide needs solar and radiant floor heating. Why? Well, honestly would you rather pay increased utility costs or pay less? Aha! Less, of course. Excellent! Most people would say the same. Yet, they let the installation costs scare them. WHEN SOLAR PANELS CAN BE & ARE NOW 'RENTABLE' in many states. Just starting with one panel and working up to using more panels over time can completely remove your energy costs! And can make you a profit! How is that? Whatever extra energy your system of panels produce can be sold to your ex-utility supplier! And often at a good kwph price that truly adds up! And if you turn on devices, heaters, furnaces, hot water tanks, lights, fans, video gaming accessories etc. then you MOST DEFINITELY have need of solar panels without a shadow of a doubt! Even if you're not responsible for paying the bill....it would sure aide those that are responsible! As for radiant heating systems, it keeps the constantly far cooler air around your feet nice and cozy and also allows you to turn down the thermostat ....thus again saving heating costs.
Agree with you about the benefit of solar power. I just didn't have a "design" need because I already installed a system on my van - 300W panel with MPPT charger etc. I did inquire about solar panels for my house from a couple solar contractors and they both said it's not worth it since my electrical use is so little.