Next Level Van Living: Conversion by Bev &
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 พ.ย. 2024
- Truly my Dream Van… modern amenities, rich colors, custom features.
-Reversible Cool Couch Refrigerator combination
-Tuck away toilet
-Agate lagoon table
-Velit 12 volt AC
-Wabasto Gasoline Heater
2 Bodega Car Refrigerators
Ornate ceiling
Full Closet
Pull out garage
Custom galley and more…
Enjoy this custom van build by Jonnie from Midwest Van Builders and the channel Jonnies Journey
www.midwestvan...
Thank you all for being In the journey with me❤️
Email: BecomingBev@yahoo.com
Instagram: BecomingBev1
FaceBook: BecomingBev
My Campground: www.FredRock.US
My Patreon Account: / becomingbev
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Thank you to my Viewers, Channel Subscribers and Patreons
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It was such an honor to be your builder. I loved collaborating throughout the entire build and working through any hiccups. Your design ideas and decor are definitely Best-Of-Show. It is so YOU. Really loved how you shouted out all the little guys that helped bring this project together. awesome videography.
I so loved that you collaborated so beautifully with me on this build. I mean it when I say you took my ideas and made them even better.
Giving them a shout out is the least I can do.
You did an excellent job! So glad you were on the video too! Love this van!
You have a lovely van! It must feel like heaven when you're traveling to have such elegance to travel and rest in! Great plan and build. Thank you for sharing!
What an amazing build, Jonnie!!! I love how you're able to customize each van build to the owners personal style. So much talent, vision, skill and creativity you have.
Awesome job that you and Bev did! ❤🚐
Looks like inside a jewellery box.❤
What a unique fun description of it. I love it.
thank you
Been gone for awhile .... I come back and what do I find ?? .... Bev has gone from "vanner beginner", to the QUEEN of VANWORLD !!! OMG .... First Class Bev ..... ENJOY !!!
That’s how I roll. Lol
First Class..... Love that
I really like the hidden toilet idea.
Me too. When I first saw it in another build… I was a yes!
I agree, It was a great idea.
What a beautiful machine.. and a nice van😊.
Thank you Johnny. And thanks too for the conversation.
Thank you so much
This van is soooo “Bev”! Beautiful!
so so BEV ♥
Thank you Jackie. I think so too but I am very partial. Lol
Couldn't live with it myself but, isn't it simply gorgeous.
Thank you.
Thank you
Your last van was really nice. This van you have gone up and over the top. Boy I wish I had Jonny here to help with my rv.
Nice job Jonny and Bev! Its beautiful
I wish you had her too. Anyone would be lucky to. Thank you for the compliment
Thank you so much. good luck on your build. If you have any questions you can reach me at midwestvanbuilders@gmail.com
Love Chateaus Le Van , castle on wheels❤
My little modern day gypsy wagon.
Thank you
the interior of your van remines me of my moms jewelry box !!!
To keep her beautiful things.
Holy crow!!! That turned out so beautiful!!!!!
Thank you so much. Bev nailed the design and decor
Thank you. I couldn’t love it more.
You and your van are beautiful! Gives me whole different possibilities.
Possibilities are a beautiful thing. Thank you.
totally agree
Absolutely gorgeous and functional. Kudos to you and Jonnie. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Deb. It’s my pleasure to share.
Thank you Deb
Turned out beautifully! Can’t wait to see it in person ☺️
Looking forward to that. I miss you my friend.
Thank you Dee.
Cuckoo Dee ? 😉
Hi Bev my name is Todd Nordstrom and I can not wait to watch this video having a issue right now where it won't load so I will have to wait. I have watched many of your previous videos and I do really like them ! I have commented before on a few and you are so kind to take the time and answer its truly heart warming when you do. Keep on smiling cuz you make me smile.
I look forward to hearing from you after you watch the video. Smiles are the best.
Very cool! Definitely looks like you where influenced by the Van Rallies that you have been attending. Enjoy Bev!
Yes, 100% influenced by the van events. Like putting the prettiest parts of the van the most visible when opening the side door. Thank you… I’m loving it.
I bet the bar was a smash!
@@kendallsmith1458 you know it
That's so amazing...show quality! Happy for you! It's your own real life mobile Shangri-La!
I love that description.
She nailed the design and decor
Absolutely beautiful. It's so you. Safe travels.
Thank you. It is me.
So So Bev
Beautiful job- Jonnie is FABULOUS! Safe and beautiful travels. LUCRETIA
Thank you and I agree completely
Thank you Lucretia
For many years I embraced all things Victorian and into the Edwardian Gatsby era, convinced I lived a previous life then. :) I had a red velvet couch, red, gold, ivory and gold upholstered parlor chairs and footstools, Victorian lamps, dishes, art, frames+. A favorite aunt and uncle had a gallery-like red room in their turn- of-the-century house to display family collected antiques. Your last van was adorable; this new rolling work of art grows a big smile for me, too. I look forward to those theater-like curtains opening to your next flick! Congratulations to both of you for making such a dream come true for you! 😍🌹🌟
Thank you so much
I would love to see your beautiful space. I bet it was really something. Thank you for your sweet comment. It’s so fun to create this look in a van.
Love your new Mobile Chalet! It looks Marvelous!!!
And I love your description of it. Thank you.
Thank you
OMG it's Georgous! I love how it turned out, so much room to move around, yet still small. The colors make it enviting warm and cozy ❤❤
Yes, and the mirrors make it look bigger. I love that I can actually walk around in it. Thank you for your kind words.
Thank you so much. Bev nailed the design and decor
You rarely see such a complete and effective dedication to a theme. Its like a painting.
You should see the vacation rentals at my campground. lol. Www.FredRock.US
Love the new van. You're looking great and beautiful. Can't wait to ser more van adventure. ❤❤❤❤
Thank you!! You’re so nice to me.
@BecomingBev you're welcome Bev. I been a folliwer for a while. You're channel is my favorite. You're also my TH-cam crush lol
There’s that. ❤️
Miss Bev. what i have to say... i am spechless... jonnies did a real great job...your van is unique and real useful and beautiful !!!! a hug Miss Bev... thanks for the video !!!!! Ciao !!!
I love it so much. Thank you for the sweet words.
Thank you so much
Jonnie did great, it looks beautiful Bev
Yes SHE DID!!!!!
Thank you so much
Gorgeous Bev! Great tour and video. Thanks for sharing !❤
Thank you. It was my pleasure to share.
Thanks for watching.
Amazing build! I don’t know you personally but it seems to be dripping with your personality.
You sort of know me through the van build. Lol.
totally agree
You’re van 🚐 is beautiful and amazing. Look’s peaceful, love it ❤. Thank you for sharing your creativity 😊
It is my pleasure to share. Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave me a comment.
It's so Bev
Wow, that's amazing. Johnny is a talented builder. Bev can really decorate. Lots of good design features. It reminded me of an old western brothel, I mean saloon. I can't wait to see travel videos in this van with people's reactions.
I see how your mind works. lol
Thank you
@@JonniesJourney I just subscribed to Johnnie's Journey. Looks like a good channel.
@@sblsbl7600 Thank you so much
Very luxurious look you have there! Kudos to Jonnie for the excellent build! When you had the back doors open, it looked to me like a cross between a gypsy wagon and an Italian mansion. The only thing I would add would be mosquito netting (does it come in maroon?) for those times you want to keep the doors open but the flies, gnats, moths, and mosquitoes are searching for victims to sting, bite, dine on or otherwise annoy. Amazon sells yards and/or bolts of such netting. It's called tulle.
My modern day gypsy wagon❤ Yes I do need to get a net… pesky flies. Lol
Thank you
@@JonniesJourney It was so wonderful and thoughtful of you to put such great effort into pleasing your customer. And I have no doubt that your father would be very proud of you. 🙂
How can you make it even better? Impossible because it is perfect! My favorite three things: that cool drawer in the back that you can sit on, the hidden toilet, and those two lovely friends sitting in front of the van (wait, that's four things!)😂. I love that you made it 100% YOU! Bravo to you and Jonnie. ❤
Bex You’re the sweetest.
Awe, thank you so much Bex
Very, very nice !
Thank you very much!
That’s a Queen’s van!!!! Queen Bev’s creative artistry and Jonnie’s genius workmanship… jaw dropping amazing! Congratulations to you both! 🎉
I could see you in a rig like this. Thanks for such a sweet comment Nilda.
Thank you so much
Good for you Bev you deserve it!
That’s a really sweet thing to say.
SHE SURE DOES
😮😮😮❤❤❤ INCREDIBLE VAN!! Incredible person and it was fun getting to see you both design and build this beauty 😍
SO SO PRETTY!!! Video rocks too 🙌🏼🫶🏼💯💯
B-Rock… you’re so nice. Thank you.
Brock the ladies killed it on this video.... LOVE IT
All through the video the word for me was "opulence"...then you said it at the end. It is truly Old World Class...bold and beautiful! Congrats on the trophyies...well done, Jonnie and Bev!!
Thank you Rhonda. I love all of the different descriptions of it.
Thank you Rhonda
Great vision & an amazing build❣️❣️❣️
Thank you for all of your help Darcy!!!
Thank you Darcy
Wow - Blown away... I love the European/Middle East vibes and the rich colors. Loved the old van too but this is quite the upgrade.
I feel the same. I still love my old van but love the creature comforts in this one.
This one is so Bev
She's a beauty - you have come a long way Bev - since that first video of you doing a tour of Jennifer. haha. Congrats! You're living your best life!
OMG… hahahah My Discombobulated First Week. Lol.
@@BecomingBev Yes but I loved it and became a subscriber then and there (i used to have a different YT channel called Finding My Muse but niched out of it) :D
Thank you
All I can say is wow - a nice home on wheels!
Thank you so much
I agree. Thank you
Beautiful, looks like luxury Royal suite.
Love it, excellent. 👍👍
I like that description
thank you. Nice description
Fantastic ❤❤ I like new design
I'm glad you like it
Of course everything from you is amazing bev 💓💓
You’re nice
You more nice ....I'm on fb now
Bev and Jonnie, this has got to be the best van build I have ever seen! You two rock! On another note I think our community has one of the most positive outlook on life not to mention I think we can solve just about any problem that comes our way. Much love to our community and you and Jonnie!
Awe… thank you. There was some great problem solving in this build. Lol. Much love right back to you.
So AGREE 💯❤
Thank you so much Shaun
@@JonniesJourney :)
Look like a Mini Mansion inside 👍🏽🤩💎wow beautiful van, love the exterior red too 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
a mini mansion indeed. Bev nailed it ♥
@@JonniesJourney stunning Jonnie👍🏽🤩 great job
My little modern day gypsy wagon. Thank you for the compliments.
@@BecomingBev well deserved compliments, enjoy it 🙏🏽
Amazing how you carry all the things you need, but hidden behind all that deep ruby luxe.
That’s me. Lol. It was so good to see you at my meet up. Thank you for being there.
Awesome build!
Yes, I think so too.
Thank you
I could picture the train car on Wld, Wild West with Robert Conrad when you talked about your inspiration. What a fun build!
I’m going to have to watch that movie. Someone else mentioned that too.
Thank you so much
I have missed your vídeos! Your new van is absolutely gorgeous!
What a sweet thing for me to read. Thank you
Thank you
Very nice Bev ~ Love it!
Thank you Jimmy. I think so too but I’m partial
Thank you
I absolutely love your van! The personal detail is amazing!❤
Thank you so much!!
It is so Bev
Hi Bev, Your van is beautiful!
Thank you
Thank you! 😊
Incredible. 😍😍 A luxury yacht on wheels.
Perfect description
Thank you
Always beautiful, thank you for sharing. 👍
It’s my pleasure to share.
Thanks for watching
So magnificently made Johnnie and Bev your dream vanhome complete..muy a todo dar.
I couldn’t agree more
Thank you so much
Well Bev, that’s awesome 😎. Congrats. You and Jonnie done good.
Thank you. I think it’s pretty awesome too.
Thank you so much
Hi Bev the most selling Camp Van in Europe is yours ,build by "FIAT Ducato". In the states as Dodge Ram. With the two sliding doors here its very rare too but an good idea to buy this version. Perfect build out from your friend and very nice to see it,take care with this new van best wishes from Jim.
Thank you Jim. I’ll watch for the Fiat Ducato
Oh cool, I did not know that. Thanks Jim
Doesn't even look like a van inside! It's absolutely fantastic!! Shoe stuck to your foot with resin - what day that must've been. Curious, Bev - why didn't you go with a tankless water heater? Also, is the air conditioner very loud? Those tin-look tiles on the sealing are insanely beautiful! So many beautiful, very clever things! Not surprised at Best in Show awards! 👍 Great luck with it!!!
The Air Conditioner is really quiet. I was leaning toward an on-demand hot water heater. Jonnie and I were concerned with the electricity draw. Thank you for your kind words and for watching the video all the way to the end.
@@BecomingBev Thanks so much for answering, Bev! I didn't realize that an on-demand would draw more power than a tank. Something to think about, for sure. I'm beyond happy to hear that the ac is quiet. The only 2 units I've heard in person were in old RVs, and they were thunderously loud. I'm really, really glad to hear that the new ones are quiet. Temp control will be an absolute must for me, if I ever manage to make a van happen.
The older I get, the more comfortable I want to be. Lol
Beautiful!!
Thank you Phillip
Thank you
Beautiful - Congratulations - Happy Travels!
Thank you! You too!
That van is Beautiful. Really love the build, everything is amazing.
Thanks so much!
Thank you.
Your home looks like a castle on wheels. OMG. You have such an eye for detail, style and class. I'm gonna have to contact you when I get to this chapter of my life!! lol
Please do! And thank you for the sweet compliments
Best of luck on your dream van
Jonnie and you did a fantastic/beautiful job! Bon voyage🎉
Thanks so much! 😊
Thank you Bella
Hey, Bev. excellent build! (Great van too! He he he...)
Just sane... :^) Saint
Lol. You went there.
He went there ♥
Im so glad I found your channel and got to see a more detailed tour of the van than the first one I saw. OMG it just got better and beyter. Im not at all surprised that you won best in show. Your build is so unique and luxe that you won't even have any true competition. Congrats to you and your builder. Now wishing you happy journeys and exhilarating adventures. Namaste.
Thank you so much.
I’m glad you’re here. I’m not done yet. Lol. Thanks for your kind words.
@@JonniesJourney your quite welcome. I'm binge watching Bevs content and then I'm heading to yours. I'm sure it will be Ahhhhmazing after seeing this.
Your van is beautiful! I really like all the detail and special touches. Great job to both of you!
Thank you Chris.
Thank you so much Chris.
A fine piece of work, from concept to carry through! Great job Jonnie and Bev !
Thank you. You’re very nice
Thank you so much Mark
Wow that is nice. I love the red and your sink and counter top and how you did storage spaces. Great video. Are you going to give us a tour of your bus? Keep up the good work
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Absolutely stunning. Love the reds!!!
Thank you so much! Me too
@@BecomingBev I think I can speak for everyone that you really created a well designed home with class and beauty. Lots of room and storage. !!!
@@mildredwebster2822 what a sweet comment. Thank you.
@@mildredwebster2822 Thank you
You van is absolutely gorgeous. I hope you are planning to come to Quartzsite in Jan and enter it in the small Rv open house. Thanks so much for the video.
That sounds like fun.
Thank Lani
Such opulent style combined with so many amazingly functional details! 🙌
Beautiful and practical. Lol
@@BecomingBev I'm a big believer that our rides are a genuine reflection of who we are. So, there you go!
(Big Smile)
Thank you so much
@@JonniesJourney you're very welcome Jonnie! Fabulous work 🙌
Is by far the more stylish van ever. Amazing!!
Awe. Thank you.
congrats on the two wins Bev. This should be the feature vehicle in a van magazine. You do know this van will pop with that color after a major snowstorm moves out of the area. Count me in to take those pictures.
Awe. Thank you Mark. And yes to that red pop in the snow.
Can't wait to see those shots.
Ohh my gosh. I am absolutely in love ❤️ with this van build. ❤❤❤❤❤❤. Jonny did an amazing job. She's hired. Lol.
@@tawnyschlienz9063 Thank you. I’m I love with it too❤️
You connecting with your builder is a unique experience. She was able to GET It. Her business is about to grow lol.
girl.....you know it. Busy Busy. thank you
Her phone is already ringing. Lol. She deserves it. I love seeing Jonnie happy and successful.
That is the prettiest van I have ever seen, well done.
Wow. Thank you.
It’s gorgeous and reminds me of a fancy saloon in the old west 😊
I love that description
totally agree
This is amazing!!! ❤
Thank you Kay
jonnie truly has a gift. insane build. I see a few more awards in your future.
The awards are a beautiful confirmation of the vision and the work.
Thank you so much
This is the best build I have seen! So lovely and sultry! Definitely shows your personality, Bev. Jonnie, a beautiful, top notch job! I love it!
Thank you. It is kinda sultry.
Thank you so much Starr
Fancy!😊
Indeed
she very fancy 😊
While the previous van was beautiful no doubt, something about this look IS emotional. So beautiful. Incredible you were able to encompass such beauty in a van. Good for you 👍🏻 👏🏼 🙌🏼
Thank you. Bev really brought it together
It’s funny that you used the word emotional. My first night in the van I stayed at a rest area. I let the curtains down and looked at my van and just started crying. Such a sweet emotional moment for me. Happy tears are the best.
What a great tour! It was such a fantastic collaboration between you and Jonnie …. and the result is another amazing build. Enjoy every minute of your future travels! And Bev… thank you for including your conversation with Jonnie and giving her the credit she SO deserves 😊
It is my honor to acknowledge Jonnie. I want to see her happy and successful.
Thank you Patty. Bev you are the best and I wish you the most HAPPINESS and success to you as well
You put thought into every nook and cranny. You two are a van- tastic team.
I’m so happy with how it all turned out
Jonnie is a mastermind! What an absolutely beautiful van build!
I completely agree.
Love your new set-up
Thank you Stacy. Me too.
It suits her well
Yes it does Johnnie and you did a wonderful job on the build I Love it
I don't know how your van could get any better, So Beautiful! Jonnie's work is Always Fabulous! Enjoy Bev
I have a few ideas… lol a bit of customization in the cab and a bit of pin-striping.
Thank you so much @Kimbers58
I can't get enough! I keep watching the videos of your van and looked at it every day here at your meetup because it is just so gorgeous. I absolutely love it 😍. Great job and teamwork Bev and Jonnie 🤗🥰💛
Thank you so much Crystal
@@JonniesJourney
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It was such a pleasure to meet you. Thanks for your sweet words.
Congratulations Bev! I love love love it!!!! Jonny's the BEST!!
I couldn’t agree more.
Excellent detailed tour you covered all so well. ❤
Thank you.
Thanks for watching
Excellent tour! Phenomenal build by both of you. Such a great team effort!
Thank you Teresa. You’re the best. We should have served your Jell-O shots out of it. Lol
Thank you so much
Hi Bev it's Todd again and I was able to watch your new video I love your new van especially the color. The wood is absolutely beautiful like you 😊, love the ceiling and the way you have it set up. Happy travels to you and may the sun shine on you. Take care
Thank you Todd. I appreciate you watching
This van is amazing so beautiful. Jonnie so patient and talented..
You are so right. She is.
Thank you so much
Great video
Bev did a great job with this video.
Glad you enjoyed it
Such talent you two have. First time I saw your couch I had to chuckle. One of the boats I had was a 35 foot Chris Craft and the helm seat has that set up. When you are wheeling the backrest slides back and for happy hour it slides forward for being part of the party. The other feature that I had on a different boat was a small foot pedal for running the water in the sink. Turn on pressure pump then use the foot pedal so no wasted water. You could also turn on the faucets. Little confused on the AC as I think you have a battery (power station) running a 120 volt battery charger charging a battery. Not to be a downer guy but that seems very inefficient due to power losses. Can you get a soft start on a 12volt AC unit I wonder? Now with that said if it works then it is a home run!!! Thanks for posting and I look forward to see your adventures!
I know…. It’s a tricky set up but so far so good. The company says it has a built in soft start. Hmmm?? Time will tell.
Yes the Velit has the soft start. These DC air conditioner units are a lot of power on systems. Hindsight an AC current unit would have been the answer but.... they are so big. I think we may have it figured out with a little power loss like you said. Thanks for your input, we appreciate it.
First you are WAY talented and what a conversion! Curious if power stations have power lugs so large cables like 2/0 can be connected?
@@danrandall794 no I took 10 awg to a busbar. the 30amp port has an aviator connection. Many of these power banks do most of their connections using xt60 connectors making it easy to interchange. Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate it
Beautiful van Bev!! Jonnie did a great job!!
I think so too!
Thank you Linda
Gorgeous!! Just like you! Great job Jonnie and crew!
Love you Misty!!!!!!
You rocked the videography. Love this video so much
Well done!
Why thank you!
Might be my favorite decor ever! So creative and original. Thanks for posting!
Thank you Susan. It is my pleasure to share.
Thanks for watching
So creative , beautifully put together. Love it🎉
Awe. Thank you.