Nice colors and clean look. I saw others mentioned the cabinets may not last more than a year, shift out of plumb, etc. You're happy, so go with it. Please give update and mileage driven, highway vs BLM roads 12-18 months. Metal bracket you mentioned may help with some longevity. Other vans say prefab cabinet does not hold up, over longer term. Food for thought. And if you found a winner, that will last, we all want to know!! For safety, Objects can become projectiles in the car, even at 30 mph. Consider boxing some items for driving days. Great work!
It looks fabulous, love the cabinets. Please remember though that all loose items, although kind of fixed, will become missiles in an accident, especially those knives! It’s the same in a car, the impact sends everything flying and the most innocuous item can end up killing you. My son in law is a fireman that has seen many horrendous deaths in RTAs
Do it! I haven’t regretted getting mine professionally wired! Nothing has gone wrong with my conversion and if it does I know exactly where everything is and I haven’t overcomplicated things outside of my expertise!
Thank you so much. This was so encouraging. Thank you!!! I’ve been having such a hard time finding contractors. You’ve really encouraged me that I can do this without them. Thank you!!!!
Those are cool. I don’t think I would have been brave enough to install those as a first time. Was easier to pack the insulation behind a wall the length of the vehicle 😅
that is a great minimalist DYI. Clean lines, modern and functional. Only thing you missing is a puppy LOL. I like the fact that you can literally stay in any parking lot and no one would suspect that is #VanLife... great job.
Dakota - great job!! My husband and I just bought our own Ford transit (He is 6' 2" too). It isn't built out yet, but I hope to see you on the road someday. :)
The build came out amazing just like your floating shelves. And the clever way to put spice jars. White makes a beautiful finish. You should be proud of what you have done. Again great job enjoy it.
I love the clean lines and simple build. Now it’s been a few years since the conversion. How are the cabinets holding up? Would you still recommend an IKEA build?
This is beautiful!! What I love also are the two dometic PBL40 batteries. Out of hundreds of conversion builds I’ve seen I have NEVER seen those. I’ll definitely look into those batteries but I know ANYTHING dometic is expensive. Say safe!!
This inspires me- thank you. Enjoyed the video too! Batteries a great idea! With the solar panel. You can get some pretty small windmill options too. Makes me wonder of those would work
You did an awesome job on your build out, Dakota. Wow! I am blown away you had no prior van conversion experience. I am also impressed with your design skills. I hope to join Nomadland one day. Thanks for the van life encouragement & inspiration.
Thanks Dakota for sharing, I'm about to do my own build in a Transit. May I ask what you did with that nasty bundle of wires that stretches from front to back on the driver's side cargo area? Thanks again...
I was trying to figure out best how to describe it then I found a frame in another one of my videos that shows it a lot better than I can explain it! Go to :48 on this video: th-cam.com/video/yfoNmXzquXA/w-d-xo.html Let me know if you have other questions! Happy to help!
@@DakotaEthridge Thank you so much for finding that and it really helps to see your process to hide those. That was very kind of you to reply, thank you again.
I want a van to work from, maybe also start a small business on wheels and to do some small trips in with my daughter. But to also have for just in case purposes in the future! I don’t have any building experience so I definitely will be hitting up IKEA!
Great job on your van. Congratulations. I absolutely love your grassy step. It's a wonderful greeting into the van. I'm about a year out from buying/converting a van but am already looking at cabinetry. Your idea of using Ikea kitchen cabinets and a thin quartz countertop is just what I've been researching. Thanks so much for showing how well and how beautiful these items look in a van!
Absolutely gorgeous! I love this. Am searching for a Ford Transit van! I'm still looking and haven't decided on one yet, but yours is making me get all the warm & fuzzies due to its minimalistic clean design! Shiny slick cabinets are so appealing!
I was working and not traveling so I listed it to see what would happen. Now I’m happily traveling and working so I’m not sure I’d be up for selling it as much now that I’ve found my mojo! I love it and I’m loving these experiences!
This really is a stunning build. My only issue is the ikea cabinets. They’re all particle board and will start to break down due to shaking. Or if they get damp. Now I’m looking forward to you next build. Cheers from Canader eh!
I got you: www.ikea.com/us/en/cat/sektion-kitchen-cabinets-system-23598/?cid=a1%3Aps%257Ca2%3Ase%257Ca3%3AIKE-IKE-061_IKEA_FY21_Google_CPSA_Kitchen_Text_Br_Exact%257Ca4%3Aikea%20sektion%20wall%20cabinet%257Ca5%3Ae%257Ca6%3Agoogle%257Ca7%3Acq%257Cid%3AIKEA%2520Branded%2520GM%257Ccc%3A915&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhb_R2rXy8QIV6m1vBB1FOQr4EAAYASAAEgLTS_D_BwE
Love the videos I am new subscriber. Could you provide the link to the ikea link for the cabinets please because I can’t find them . For example are those cabinet kitchen or bedroom ?
Yes they are kitchen cabinets. This link should take you there: www.ikea.com/us/en/cat/sektion-kitchen-cabinets-system-23598/ Check out the "Base Cabinet" first and there you will see the different dimensions and shelf/drawer options. From there you will have to find cabinet faces to marry to each of your base units.
Base Cabinets: www.ikea.com/us/en/cat/base-cabinets-frame-height-23607/ Cabinet Door & Drawer Fronts: www.ikea.com/us/en/cat/kitchen-cabinet-doors-23613/
Cool van, did you know you can get the Ikea bed rails to span your van thus you could eliminate the two legs at the back door. I found this to be the lightest and most cost effective way to make a bed platform (SKORVA and brackets are free from parts area).
Didn’t know that existed! Very cool! The legs I have kinda jammed in there but then I can move out or to a new spot if I need to use my storage different! I was scared of falling through my bed as a new builder but it’s worked out fine!
Would u please tell me...did u have to cut away from the back of the cabinets to fit the contours of the van walls? I am 2 weeks away from doing the same in my 2015 Transit. Plz let me know. It's awesome, I may use it as my blueprint!
No! I kept them as is! So there was a little bit of a gap towards the base of the cabinets as the van shrinks climbing towards the roof. Doesn’t cost you much space doing them this way!
Your van conversion is amazing. It looks so professionally done, no one would believe it's your first time! Well done! Having your conversion for this long now, is there any problem with your ikea kitchen cabinet? There are some youtube videos of people saying it's not stable after nearing 1 year. I wonder if it's the choice of the cabinet? Do you notice anything of that sort? I would be grateful for your comments. Thanks in advance!
No my cabinets are great! I would recommend them to someone with similar experience as me. Or I suppose…if I did this again I would do the same thing! Maybe it’s how they installed them? I insured they were really secure. They come with plastic legs that I didn’t use and cut 2x4 the exact height of them and they haven’t budged or shown wear and tear.
what size is your sink? i really want to use ikea cabinets as well. considering 24in kitchen cabinets and a 17x15 sink which seems big compared to some people. however you seem to have similar priorities to myself
This is the neatest cleanest van I have ever seen!! Great job 👏
This is the nicest comment ever! Thank you!!
Nice colors and clean look. I saw others mentioned the cabinets may not last more than a year, shift out of plumb, etc. You're happy, so go with it. Please give update and mileage driven, highway vs BLM roads 12-18 months. Metal bracket you mentioned may help with some longevity. Other vans say prefab cabinet does not hold up, over longer term. Food for thought. And if you found a winner, that will last, we all want to know!! For safety, Objects can become projectiles in the car, even at 30 mph. Consider boxing some items for driving days. Great work!
*pending my survival from the projectiles - i would love to give an update on my cabinets birthday!
This man's narration is everything.
This is a really nice and simple build! It's refreshing in how put together and clean it looks. Impressive!
Thank you soo much!
Love how clean and crisp it is! Really nice build.
That was literally the best voice over for a VAB tour ever lol. And your aesthetic 😩💅🏽💅🏽
periodttttt
I’ve watched van builds for a couple of years and your build is my favorite! I love everything about it! Great job!
WOW!!! Thank you so much! I’m really proud of it! It’s my favorite too! This is really nice and I appreciate it!!!
It looks fabulous, love the cabinets. Please remember though that all loose items, although kind of fixed, will become missiles in an accident, especially those knives! It’s the same in a car, the impact sends everything flying and the most innocuous item can end up killing you. My son in law is a fireman that has seen many horrendous deaths in RTAs
I'm sure a tin of food would become deadly if the van stops suddenly. Very dangerous.
Good info - what is RTA? Thanks
@@karenlewkowitz5858 RTA = Road Traffic Accident
@@karenlewkowitz5858 road traffic accident
TC (traffic collision) is what police and fire call them.
great van, great narration!
Super organized and aesthetically pleasing
Thank you so much 😊
Wow this is such a beautiful and simple built great job 🙂
THANK YOU!!!!
Thank you for sharing. I am planning something similar. Installing the electrical components are the most intimidating issue for me.
Do it! I haven’t regretted getting mine professionally wired! Nothing has gone wrong with my conversion and if it does I know exactly where everything is and I haven’t overcomplicated things outside of my expertise!
By far the best Ford van conversion I’ve watched. So clean, airy and simple look, which I pursue for my van conversion. Thank you so much for sharing.
by far the best comment i've read!!! 🥰 thank you so much
Wow! Very simple and low cost. Really nice looking home on wheels.
Thanks G!!!!
Thank you so much. This was so encouraging. Thank you!!! I’ve been having such a hard time finding contractors. You’ve really encouraged me that I can do this without them. Thank you!!!!
😊 👏🏻You 👏🏻 can 👏🏻 do 👏🏻 it!
Wow!! Such style and cleanliness!! Also love the humor in introducing the spices! HAPPY AND SAFE TRAVELS!! 🤗💗💗💗
Thanks so much! 😊
@@DakotaEthridge You’re welcome!!
OMG! YOU NAILED IT! I am soooo inspired to do this now...and with IKEA! That is the way! Loved it!
I love your van build....it's so clean and well thought out...love your little yard too..😀
thank you!!!
Absolutely beautiful. I hope you enjoy countless hours, months, and years in this fantastic tiny home.
Semper Fi
Thank you Pedro!
Nice clean build. IKEA for the win
Truly amazing. love it!
Ikea is such a great idea. So well put together for a self converted van.
ooo finally some luv for the IKEA!!! thank you Takira!!! it has worked out great!!
Flarespace is a great solution for the bed situation
Those are cool. I don’t think I would have been brave enough to install those as a first time. Was easier to pack the insulation behind a wall the length of the vehicle 😅
Brilliant! I hv an old 2004 SUV that I'm converting and will look NOTHING as good as yours, but yours is so nice to look at.
Thank you!!! Use mine as a template and go for it! The IKEA really ties it all together making it look nice! If I can do it you can too!
Thanks so much for the video and Ikea ideas!
Very nice built!!
Thank you!!!
Great build man. Love your humor! Safe travels
Dude that’s the most beautiful I’ve seen. Congratulations.
you are beautiful
How much you spend? I need an idea
How did you change up the walls and flooring? Can you make a video on that?
Well done! Love it! Enjoy life 💚🚐
Thank you so much! 😊
that is a great minimalist DYI. Clean lines, modern and functional. Only thing you missing is a puppy LOL. I like the fact that you can literally stay in any parking lot and no one would suspect that is #VanLife... great job.
Great van. You did an amazing job.
Thank you!
Love this whole set up. You did a great job.
thank you glenna!!!
Totally impressed !!! Great build out.
It's so organized! Makes my heart very happy...
Dakota - great job!! My husband and I just bought our own Ford transit (He is 6' 2" too). It isn't built out yet, but I hope to see you on the road someday. :)
ahhh! haha yes that honestly would be so fun!
looking forward to seeing how your van turns out!!!
@@DakotaEthridge Give us a couple months and I will certainly have a video of the final van on my channel ;)
Great job and video
This is so beautiful
Thank you!!!
Such a clean and modern build. I love it
other than the batteries, i love this build.
Thank you, so much.
The build came out amazing just like your floating shelves. And the clever way to put spice jars. White makes a beautiful finish. You should be proud of what you have done. Again great job enjoy it.
Thank you so much! 🥳
Wow! Super cool
I love the clean lines and simple build. Now it’s been a few years since the conversion. How are the cabinets holding up? Would you still recommend an IKEA build?
Yes I would do the same thing! Never showed signs of wear and tear! I’ve sold it within the last 6 months!
Well done. Beautiful van.
This is beautiful!! What I love also are the two dometic PBL40 batteries. Out of hundreds of conversion builds I’ve seen I have NEVER seen those. I’ll definitely look into those batteries but I know ANYTHING dometic is expensive. Say safe!!
This inspires me- thank you. Enjoyed the video too! Batteries a great idea! With the solar panel. You can get some pretty small windmill options too. Makes me wonder of those would work
I would love to see a little wind mill! 😎 I’ll have to look those up!
Windmill options? Please explain, expand on this.
What IKEA cabinets are they? Sekton?
Yes!
I love your build and it is so well organized!! Thank you!!
Nice job!
Very nice! Happy trails!
WOW, can't wait to see more!!!
girl u betta subscribe then!
this is awesome love the garden 🪴 !
garden loves you
OMG, this video, and this van is giving me life!!!! Love IT!
Did he mention he is 6’2?
It’s just beautiful
THANK YOU!!!!
simple , practical and pretty. Luv your van.:)
Gorgeous build.
You did an awesome job on your build out, Dakota. Wow! I am blown away you had no prior van conversion experience. I am also impressed with your design skills. I hope to join Nomadland one day. Thanks for the van life encouragement & inspiration.
This is the best I love it ... Cheers
It's awesome
Love it simple and beautiful
Thanks Dakota for sharing, I'm about to do my own build in a Transit. May I ask what you did with that nasty bundle of wires that stretches from front to back on the driver's side cargo area?
Thanks again...
I was trying to figure out best how to describe it then I found a frame in another one of my videos that shows it a lot better than I can explain it!
Go to :48 on this video:
th-cam.com/video/yfoNmXzquXA/w-d-xo.html
Let me know if you have other questions! Happy to help!
@@DakotaEthridge Thank you so much for finding that and it really helps to see your process to hide those. That was very kind of you to reply, thank you again.
@@brianchetelat6601 of course! Let me know if there is anything else! I’m typically much quicker.
Beautiful!
I want a van to work from, maybe also start a small business on wheels and to do some small trips in with my daughter. But to also have for just in case purposes in the future! I don’t have any building experience so I definitely will be hitting up IKEA!
They worked out perfect for me! Still holding up the same as they did when they installed them! You won’t regret it!
Great job on your van. Congratulations. I absolutely love your grassy step. It's a wonderful greeting into the van. I'm about a year out from buying/converting a van but am already looking at cabinetry. Your idea of using Ikea kitchen cabinets and a thin quartz countertop is just what I've been researching. Thanks so much for showing how well and how beautiful these items look in a van!
Thank you!!!! Good luck on pursuing your van!!!
This is my favorite so far.
Absolutely gorgeous! I love this. Am searching for a Ford Transit van! I'm still looking and haven't decided on one yet, but yours is making me get all the warm & fuzzies due to its minimalistic clean design! Shiny slick cabinets are so appealing!
I was working and not traveling so I listed it to see what would happen. Now I’m happily traveling and working so I’m not sure I’d be up for selling it as much now that I’ve found my mojo! I love it and I’m loving these experiences!
appreciate seeing ikea in a van I'm also considering ikea
it has been great!!!
Great van build .. what model IKEA cabinets did you use?
it is called the SEKTION system - here is a link:
www.ikea.com/us/en/cat/sektion-system-23598/
my cabinet faces are the RINGHULT high gloss white!
@@DakotaEthridge thank you 😊
I didn't know Ikea can look so good in a van. I especially like your floating shelves: so pretty. Oh and never seen a garden in a van.
Haha loved the short and to the point video! With great little edits
Great job!
stunning van!
Sis you killed this. Can’t wait to hit the road with u!!!
I am innnnnn loooove with thisss
Wow, this is absolutely gorgeous.
Beautiful garage
This is simple and beautiful! Love it!💖
AND THATS A TINY HOME🙌🏼
Btw you homes is awesome💛
Well done 👍
This really is a stunning build. My only issue is the ikea cabinets. They’re all particle board and will start to break down due to shaking. Or if they get damp. Now I’m looking forward to you next build. Cheers from Canader eh!
Thank you! And yes I’ve heard that too but they are holding up great! It really was my only option as a new builder!
No links to the things you bought, cabinet wise? Really needing that info :)
I got you:
www.ikea.com/us/en/cat/sektion-kitchen-cabinets-system-23598/?cid=a1%3Aps%257Ca2%3Ase%257Ca3%3AIKE-IKE-061_IKEA_FY21_Google_CPSA_Kitchen_Text_Br_Exact%257Ca4%3Aikea%20sektion%20wall%20cabinet%257Ca5%3Ae%257Ca6%3Agoogle%257Ca7%3Acq%257Cid%3AIKEA%2520Branded%2520GM%257Ccc%3A915&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhb_R2rXy8QIV6m1vBB1FOQr4EAAYASAAEgLTS_D_BwE
Love the videos I am new subscriber. Could you provide the link to the ikea link for the cabinets please because I can’t find them . For example are those cabinet kitchen or bedroom ?
Yes they are kitchen cabinets. This link should take you there:
www.ikea.com/us/en/cat/sektion-kitchen-cabinets-system-23598/
Check out the "Base Cabinet" first and there you will see the different dimensions and shelf/drawer options. From there you will have to find cabinet faces to marry to each of your base units.
Base Cabinets:
www.ikea.com/us/en/cat/base-cabinets-frame-height-23607/
Cabinet Door & Drawer Fronts:
www.ikea.com/us/en/cat/kitchen-cabinet-doors-23613/
@@DakotaEthridge Thank you lovely
AWESOME! Thank you for sharing.
Love his personality💜
he's alright
Can i ask about he slimline cabinet
Do you have a link to buy that
Great build!!!!! What did you pay for the van?
my estimate is about 10k - i saved all my receipts and want to do an exact soon!
Thats really elegant mobil home, absolute New style!,
periodt
Love the paint colour!
Nice clean looking van. See Ikea is always a gold mine of inspiraton, isn't it?
Me too don't like handles if not necessary.
Cool van, did you know you can get the Ikea bed rails to span your van thus you could eliminate the two legs at the back door. I found this to be the lightest and most cost effective way to make a bed platform (SKORVA and brackets are free from parts area).
Didn’t know that existed! Very cool! The legs I have kinda jammed in there but then I can move out or to a new spot if I need to use my storage different! I was scared of falling through my bed as a new builder but it’s worked out fine!
Would u please tell me...did u have to cut away from the back of the cabinets to fit the contours of the van walls? I am 2 weeks away from doing the same in my 2015 Transit. Plz let me know. It's awesome, I may use it as my blueprint!
No! I kept them as is! So there was a little bit of a gap towards the base of the cabinets as the van shrinks climbing towards the roof. Doesn’t cost you much space doing them this way!
Showing you some love from Denver xx
Your van conversion is amazing. It looks so professionally done, no one would believe it's your first time! Well done! Having your conversion for this long now, is there any problem with your ikea kitchen cabinet? There are some youtube videos of people saying it's not stable after nearing 1 year. I wonder if it's the choice of the cabinet? Do you notice anything of that sort? I would be grateful for your comments. Thanks in advance!
No my cabinets are great! I would recommend them to someone with similar experience as me. Or I suppose…if I did this again I would do the same thing!
Maybe it’s how they installed them? I insured they were really secure. They come with plastic legs that I didn’t use and cut 2x4 the exact height of them and they haven’t budged or shown wear and tear.
what size is your sink? i really want to use ikea cabinets as well. considering 24in kitchen cabinets and a 17x15 sink which seems big compared to some people. however you seem to have similar priorities to myself
Mines big! It’s a 23” x 19”
Kraus Kore 23-inch Workstation Undermount 16 Gauge Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink - KWU111-23 www.amazon.com/dp/B07S5Q5J6Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_T6QA4Q15K29PNZSWZE0W?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Great job dude!
Thanks for sharing!😁