Swiss Engineer Designs Ultra Functional Van w/ Indoor Shower to Travel the Americas
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- Andres and Desirée shipped their van to Nova Scotia and are driving all the way to Argentina in their well designed Sprinter
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I've watched many van builds, even by engineers. This is one of the best, if not hands down the best van build on TH-cam. This couple is so talented. This engineer is worth his weight in gold. He has thought out every feature completely. He is innovative, artistic, and mastered every concept, from weight balancing to weight of materials, composite materials, optimal build layout, tech must have gadgets like the Kombi sensor, and even ensuring that lower quality fuels don't impact his engine. Truly an incredible man. I'd love to siphon his brain database into mine and have all this knowledge. Watched this video multiple times. Good video work, and exceptional van build. Bravo once again! You continue to inspire, impress, and teach.
That van is planned out so well that I´m kind of miffed that they don´t have a nicer shower curtain system.
Thanks for posting because you said everything I was trying to formulate in my head. I'm getting old, lol.
Yep, they truly did make great use of that space. Even by UK/European standards that's not "big" as those sorts of vans go!
It's a nice van but it's only a 5/10. I have seen so many better designs. Still nice tho.
I love the build, but can I say that doing this is easier if you have the means to do it.....nost people do not have that luxury.....most people could afford to do this if on a fixed income and pay as u go.....im not at all knocking him or his build.....i think it's fabulous....i just I had the money to do i quickly and get on my way....but for me, its a little at a time which prolly gonna take me 2 years to do.....but this is the life I want....to just be free and not be under the thumb of utilities or landlord or anything of that nature.....luckily I can go to work in any state at anytime!
We love the hidden book storage area, the shower, the pulling out bed and the fact that they shipped their van from Switzerland + they seem like a really sweet couple :)
They shipped it from Germany and did the works in Swiss.
Their license plate plus their heavy accents ;) are both Swiss so that's where they started their journey, I assume. If you look at the pictures of when they were working on the van build, the outdoor area also looks like it could be in Swiss climate.
I was admiring the latch system for the book storage. Very nice design
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.
I was touched by the extra detail that Andres put into the van for her.
me too! the propane feet thing so sweet
Yeah :) cute couple
*wan
I think she was touched also.
You mean wan
Nice! My shower is a hula hoop with a curtain and I stand in a tiny baby pool. Then put it all away. 5 min set up, 5 min take down!
Ingrid Cabrera it would be cool if it was like a lamps shade curtain that’s got a tie system when you pull it lets go and is your shower curtain and opposite pull turns into chandelier or lamp shade or maybe pops into a little cubbie built into the roof. It might have to be a tiny shower curtain
Yeah, the hula-hoop setup is great - especially with one of those recirculating portable shower pumps and a heater stuck into the bucket of water.
FearlessMetv JoPaddy Art & Entertainment lol thats actually an amazing idea haha
Only issue i can see with shower inside like that is moisture build up very quickly all over the van every time you take a shower.
Wouldn't an exhaust fan solve that?
Genius! Love how he made little touches to comfort his lady! Precious couple.
I think this may be the most well engineered build I have encountered, what do you think?
Agreed.
They have a super nice set up.
i would concur with you sir
Definitely. All the mechanical pieces are brilliant - large water storage, copper pipe heating, the wood stove. The bed mechanism. It's an extremely well-designed van. Swiss engineering ;)
Yep. Best one yet.
I have seen hundreds of van design, this is the best design ever, it's a perfect size vehicle, and has everything you need
Agree. Have been gathering info for over a year now & this is my favorite so far.
The layout of this van is brilliant, as is the actual craftsmanship. Everything feels spacious - comfy seating, big table, massive bed, proper kitchen, shower, plus a wood-burning stove. And tonnes of packing space at the back. I also LOVE that nothing is fiddly and cumbersome to set up. The table is just one simple slide. The bed is just one simple slide. Such a clever design. For a Sprinter-sized van, this is definitely the best one I've seen.
I like how he says "van" and his accent and his voice is very calming. cute couple all in all with their papa smurf van
Wan
I love the name of the van!
THEY FIT A SHOWER IN THERE?! These two are geniuses. So well designed.
Berke Beidler the Swiss are known euphemistically as "better Germans" for a reason you know 😉
Well they’re engineers, they probably had a multi-dimensional portal in there or some shit.
Shower, meh. The full wall map of the world is awesome. Also love the tiny wood stove.
thats what a enginner is lol.
Look up the channel Travel with Jaz, he also was able to fit a full shower inside a sprinter van! He even made it into a full bathroom!
They have a really nice setup. I like the map on the wall; how their bed slides up to a couch. The drawers/cut out not only reduces weight, things can breath. Sweet!!!!
wow, i like how they thanked their friends that helped them with the build. They gave them a huge thanks by name and I dont ever remember seeing youtubers give that much thanks! It’s nice to see
After watching a lot of mini house/van-military vehicle conversions and a bike with a tent, I realize that the smaller your home is the more love and life it holds in.
I never thought I’d see a van with a “fireplace” inside!!
This is by far one of the most practical and livable Van's I have seen! Amazing design
OMG! This is brilliant! The shower is perfect. Now every van traveller can have a shower. Wow.
And yes, they're Swiss.
Erika Joa wan*
The way their bed slide out, i'm in love. #goals
What a sweethearts, and smarty-pants. At the end it brought tears to my eyes. I'm a US immigrant, and as a child hiked and skied the Swiss alps. But what got me was when they said how it made them sad listening to people telling them this was their dream.
They're right, but realistically, not all of us can follow our dreams like that though. I'm stuck in a hospital bed for most of my days, and have six hospitalizations a year. Yet I'm slowly making my dream come true, even test drove a Ram Promaster City and LOVED it.
So I can take my hospital bed with me, and venture 30 minutes away, into the desert...but who knows what my own van adventures will ultimately bring. I just don't think I'm meant to be stuck for five more years at home, in bed 20 hours a day.
A great couple, i love the way the bed folds out it is the 1st time i have seen it made like that.
Swiss/German people are such happy folks. There were a few German students in my class last year and they were so friendly.
Daenerys Yes we are happy people.
Daenerys not all theres alot of prejudice people in switzerland Gfs father is from Italy her mother native swiss I've been told stories (she moved to Germany at 2 lived there until 8 and moved back to Switzerland after) about her or others being treated like shit for not being pure blood swiss aswell as people being outright dick heads for the sake of it so it's just like every country just romanticized more than most
Oh and I forgot to add before someone gets salty i said alot of bit all or most of
There are plenty of good and nice swiss people
This guy is a freaking genius. Best van build on TH-cam.
I wish safe and lovely travels to you two. Thank you for saying at the end “you should do it. You can do it.” Not many people say that in their Skoolie videos. Thank you very much
This is the most perfectly practical vans I have ever seen on the internet. That cozy homely feel, i have seen no where else. And that Map on the wall looks perfect. Beautiful couple with well deserved vehicle.
His idea of locking the car in reverse is just one way in which he proves in a humble way just how brilliant he is. He thought of every thing to keep them save. Brilliant,absolutely brilliant.
Yes, he thought of everything except the things he didn’t think of
This is the most beautiful arrangement and best designed and most practical van I have ever seen
I have never seen a van more well designed than this. Really amazing, and all the thoughtful details are very sweet.
legit the best buildout I have seen. 10/10 would buy this for myself.
These guys are so sweet, and they've built a super van and have such a great attitude!
Wow! This must be the more functional van I've seen! The design is awesome
10 Produz wan*
That's what happens when you have an engineer designing their own van. They come up with really interesting and innovative features.
He is an Engineer but that doesn't means this was all his ideas! He must have seen millions of video and read thousands of blogs before designing/building it!
My dentist used to be an engineer! He tackles dental issues with great imagination and know-how!
Thanks so much for showing me around your van. Got so many ideas. You are good people! I see your energy!! Thanks 🙏
This is by far the best design I have seen so far. So many well thought out details. What a lovely couple as well! I wish them all the best.
Great build! So much detail. You can really see all the love that went into this van. I love seeing the ways van dwellers in other countries have discovered to solved little problems! The heat distribution system with the pipe at the head of the bed and little copper pipe was a great idea.
I think this may be the best van set up for this size ever! Great ideas!
Forget the swiss knife....this van is the swiss knife of vans!
BusyMomGoingCrazy
I love your comment and I loved the design & the couple.
BusyMomGoingCrazy OMG! Well said! Hehe
This is so accurate
but vans doesnt make swiss knifes...
Agreed very well done! Those older 4x4 sprinters are amazing. We imported a DOKA 4x4 from Germany to Canada. Build a camper body for it, loving it. Super efficient and capable truck .
Mexico has some of the nicest people and best foods, I went to the Yucatan area and everyone said the same thing to me... and I asked them the same thing... it was always people too scared to go trying to scare others into not going. I hope to be able to do something like what y'all are doing in some fashion eventually once me and my girl finish College (University). Rock on y'all!
You folks are awesome. You come across so genuine, humble and sincere. You obviously put quite a bit of thought into the design of your van and the functionality of it is amazing. The stove, the water, the propane, the storage and especially the shower are quite impressive. It's great that you are in a position where you can afford to travel and see different parts of the world in an upclose and personal way, that is the best way. I think if more people could afford to live that way for a few years, they would do so ASAP. I hope you are still traveling and enjoying the world and the many experiences it has to offer. Please exercise caution though. I have traveled a good deal and have had excellent experiences but there is danger out there so don't be too trusting all the time and think about every invitation and situation. With that said..............Happy Trails !! God bless. 👍🏼
I love to see people in design fields get into this! I cant wait to see how far these type of homes can progress as they become more popular
This is extraordinary! I'm in a 17' trailer and they have more space than I do!!! Really excellent job! I hope he goes on to design a new and better generation of RVs. The standard RVs do not use space well at all. Well done.
Do you know how long is their van?
Oh my goodness, these two are so humble n adorably sweet. Bon Voyage!
This is the best thought out concept I have seen by far. And the best build I have seen. I love that it’s not so crowded like other van builds. Awesome job you guys!!!
Finally one van with the extra wood removed, I always wonder why they don't remove the extra wood from anything and remove the weight as much as possible, but now I finally get the ones that do that and yes of course they are Swiss :D
It's very hard to do with hand tools, he probably had access to a CNC router, which makes it super easy.
Jigsaw would have made quick work cutting that out.
Wow, I have a couple crush.....I love these two. The shower just made me change my own design to something more simple. Thank you guys!
101 personnes n'aiment pas ce que mes compatriotes font... et pourtant, c'est magnifique, bravo à vous 2 et à toutes les personnes qui ont transpiré pour ce projet. Bonne chance pour la suite, bonne route et VIVE LA SUISSE !
Out of all the van builds I’ve watched- this has to be the best. I’ve never wanted Van Life as much i do now 😩
I watch so many of these van remodel videos and this is one of the best designed/engineered that I’ve seen!!!!
Yo these ppl are so much love..!! She got watery-eyed when thanking friends, saying that will always always stay.❤
Wow this is by far my favorite one. You guys have literally everything you need I love it !!
My favorite build out of all the builds you've shared! I've probably watched this 100+ times for ideas hahaha
The van is awesome you guys thought of everything. Happy travelling.
i just enjoy knowing that there are young people out there like these two
Best interior I've seen, creative and cozy. Really clever all round, well thought out. Gorgeous couple too, they look really happy.
This is the most beautiful van I've seen so far--of all the time I've spent watching TH-cam van videos. 😬
Damn I thought I wanted a van but I actually want a wan
Nicholas Bergmann lol
Wan life. Its a new thing.
They both are cute with their cute accent.
I💖Wans!
Me do me do
reverse gear - NO
back back gear - HELL YES
the best van I have seen so far... over five years of watching those walk-throughs. Well done! All the best to this lovely couple!
best van video on youtube!!
This might be my favorite van conversion ever!
Same. This is my favorite! Smart and well done.
You can tell these two lovely people destroyed everyone in their class when it came to academics. Geniuses!
Now I get it. I thought I just needed a van. But I need a van that comes with an engineer like him!
The slide out bed and table were awesome, best van conversion ever... very nice
These two are brilliant to come up with such a build! I'm wicked impressed. Happy travels.
Appreciate that you thanked your friends who assisted in the Van modifications.
so well crafted.. I'm in awe..
...Awe wan?
Considering is a self built, I think this van is very good. The kitchen layout is very original and you can notice lots of good design details eg. the drawers, the sliding tables or the bed.
Congratulations to the Papapitufo team!
One of the best Van converstions I have ever seen. Enjoy your travel guys.
Lovely couple. 👍🏼
That's a perfectly built splinter with everything in it. Well done. 👏🏼
Great design. Leave it to the Swiss. Happy travelling. Greetings from Zurich.
I pay $600 a month for a condo that’s too small that I’ll never own with an air conditioner that breaks down every summer and a heater that breaks down every winter. The pipes burst in the complex at least twice a year due to age. The complex floods when it rains just a little too long or a little too quickly. I watch videos like this and tell my neighbors “one day I’m gonna take the dog and build a van and explore somewhere new every weekend and it’ll be my home” and they look at me and say “you’re crazy”. Then I think about how much I pay for a condo that’s too small that I’ll never own with an ac that breaks down every summer and a heater that breaks down every winter in a complex where the pipes burst twice a year and the grounds flood whenever it rains a little too long or a little too quickly and how everyone happily pays their fees every month and joke back at them “yea, I sure am crazy.”
600 for a condo? that's really really cheep. Must be outside North America.
Do it, Man!!!!! Because I agree!!!!!!!
Jojo_is_a_GO If you think $600 is expensive for a condo you have no idea how bad it is out there. My apartment goes for $965 a month for 1 bedroom in California. And I’m sure your condo has more room than a Wan.
$1500 here for a studio in Vancouver and that's considered cheap
I liked Jojo's comment because he's not just talking about the amount of rent; he's talking about the fact that he pays rent and the amount of problems the condo has that he has to deal with. My grandmother would say when she lived in the south, "I'm not going to pay you and kiss your a&% too."
I've watched a lot of Van life videos and trust me This. Is. The. Most. Functional. Van. I've. Ever. Seen. yet. All the necessary things u need are there! Shower and toilet in that van size? Woah! 👍
Best design of a van I've ever seen. Congratulations on this ingenuity!
Easily one of the best van conversions I’ve seen because they take advantage of using the space they have; most vans don’t have a shower, some don’t even have a toilet, this has both without taking any extra space. Even the bed is genius: a couch AND a bed. They saved so much space and made it so much more comfy than other van conversions. I also loved their accents ‘wan’😂.
I really do love the design, its simple but soo useful damn. this couple had a good van conversion.. god bless your trip..
Such a lovely couple. They look really happy. In fact, everyone who lives in a van looks really happy. Time to hit the road, methinks.
indeed. A simple life. Not the rat race
A lot of them are selling the image of happiness
It has its ups and downs, people are not going to show you all the bad when they are "selling" a image.
Easy to do it for the camera. The first few days of the journey can be difficult when you spend practically 24/7 with each other. You just want to push your partner off the cliff sometimes. Once you get over the hurdle, and talk more about what's work or not, and... give each other tons of space and alone time when necessary, you become companions and all can be really rewarding
Van life is awesome but like everything in life it has downsides. Don’t wanne sound negative but I think it’d fair to mention that van life can get pretty lonely - sure you met a lot of people on the road but most connections will stay shallow it’s hard to emotionally invest in new people if you are always on the go.
Also it’s a very privileged lifestyle which contradicts the self proclaimed image of most Vaners who see themselves as minimalists.
Nothing wrong with that but I wish people would be more aware of it
Fantastci build. Perfect blend of quality/rugged/personal. I have watched 10000000 van videos and a wan video to take notes on how and what to do when I start my build.
Not only the best designed van i've seen, but also the prettiest!
WHAT A CHARMING COUPLE!!
Europeans have the best campervan builds, always creative/quirky.
Don't forget about the small but creative Japanese vans as well.
because vans and worldwide insurance is fck expensive, so a few tousend more on a solid build make no difference, when you pay 30-50K on the Van and 2-5K Tax/Insurance (also Insurance for the Stuff inside, not only the Van, also including healthcare) a year.....
TheOneG36 జ్ఞా in Europe?
Sqrb3arスクエアクマ Can’t find anyone that converts vans
@@alyagyzmova9252 Swiss is generally expensive.
You can feel the love here.
one of my favorite van interiors that ive seen. looks very comfortable
words can't express how much I love your van. Good luck with all your travels
The way he explains everything, is so swiss. I could have guessed that he is from Zürich, even if he didnt show his plate
Yes, they are from the German speaking part of Switzerland
@@astridaden8536 but why did he pronounce the German words in this video with English pronunciation? It really confused me bc he spoke english with German accent and in German words he said e.g. the american r
This van would surely have to win an award for being a highly functional small space!
Tho' I must admit I'd be worried about the naked flame so close to the gas supply.
Fabulous! I think this the very best van I have seen😄 you really have thought of everything. I love the Saab reverse gear lock, so sensible. Safe and happy travels!
i like this kind of van. a litle bit dusty, a couple who can smile while talking about their van. hope they have a happy live.
This van build is amazing. Wow they thought of everything. Absolutely love it. 💕
They should start designing and selling vans.
wans*
Jessica Darlin too busy enjoying traveling i suspect. As it says in the vid, don't worry about your career. ..... enjoy the World
Wans* not vans. 👍
It's pronounced wans
sehr schöner Ausbau. Mit Hirn und Verstand - Bravo.
By far the most beautiful vansion I have ever seen♡It's amazing. I can't wait to build mine.
And please be safe out there.
I absolutely love how you decorated your van. I absolutely love the color scheme. Blue is my favorite color. A very calming, relaxing color scheme. I love how you put maps into your decor. You put it all so well together, even storage. Beautiful.💖💖💖
Schöner durchdachter Van aus Bau, die Idee mit dem Leichtbau Möbli gefällt mir echt gut. Respekt was ihr da auf die Beine gestellt habt . Bleibt Gesund auf euren Abendheuern und genießt das Leben...
I saw a lot of Van videos but this is amazing. Good inspiration for me. Just I need to access driver seat easily
I think you just found the Bat-van. Absolutely amazing design and some serious skills involved. Nice vid too!
Nice setup. I got a little concerned however when I noticed at 8:00 how you seem to have cut the drivers seat into the counter top. If you get rear ended and your full body weight gets pressed into the seat and the headrest, seems like there's a good chance you'll hit your neck into the protruding part of the counter top. Might consider cutting that part out for safety.
@Dixie Ten Broeck it never says in the video. I haven't found any more in later videos either.
It looks like there just slits cut for leaning the seat back. Probably keeps it straighter when driving.
I found this van tour emotional ❤️ love this couple, they are amazing. Good luck to them in everything they do.x
Love how the bed slides out to give you the extra room. Great job
Your lightweight drawer design is a genius idea.