I only watched one minute of this video and had to pause It to say - your energy and excitement are contagious! You both seem so genuine and happy with this build. Thanks so much for sharing!
Yes I agree! It's so nice to have the option to do even a quick rinse if you want it! I wouldn't want to have to hope/depend on a public gym every time I wanted to get cleaned up
@@LiveToFly-Brwell to be honest I’d wanna say most people who are thinking of this type of life definitely won’t be hanging out in a city anywhere lol. They’ll be in the outdoors exploring
What a fantastic van!! Small things like mirrors, laundry basket, charger next to the bed, room for mountain bikes, etc makes all the difference. I would love to learn more about your electrical system, please make a video on it.
To each their own! We have it there primarily for an emergency if we can't find a restroom. It's rare for us to be in an area where we can't find a public restroom whether we are at a trail head, grocery store, or campground.
Im obsessed with what I'm calling your "Tower" - hanging clothes, table/counter, storage drawers & fridge!!😍 this really opens up the rest of your space. Great design 👍
I live in nyc never wanted to get a car cause of how accessible transportation is. But know I made myself a new goal to get myself drivers license and get myself a van and turn it to a tiny home on wheels. So see you guys in 1 year!
wow! such an inspiration. I just got done a 2 week van trip w my 2 teen age daughters and I 'm toying with the idea of getting something together for myself! super happy to see the amazing shower AND bike storage- biking is my favorite hobby. I'll watch all your videos and if I get serious about trying my own custom build I will look you up!!!!
For a van, it looks huge, tidy, and comfortable on the inside. Both of you know what you need; all items / nooks are functional. Love how you made your garage spacious (and that you have a 'secret doorway' from the inside and the space for laundry basket). PS. I wonder why I don't see a lot of van built with your kind of shower setup (shower rods, extendable clothesline, pocket storage). It's very convenient. ✨
Thank you! Yes I definitely think the outdoor shower allows for so much more space to move around in the inside. Are you considering building out your own van?:)
@@LKseims Ram Promaster 2021 high roof with a 159 wheel base. Thank you for asking! It's going to be a fun adventure. We're old and plan to have the van all ready to go when retirement rolls around in two years. Lots of time to work out the kinks.
@@loreleielkins Wow that's awesome! So nice to have such a wide time frame to work on it too! You guys will definitely be doing retirement in style 😎👌 Feel free to reach out if you have any questions while building it out:)
I've never liked chest refrigerators because when they're pulled out they either interfere with the walk space in the kitchen or they require you to remove everything off the counter to access what's inside. Your design is so clever because it allows you to have the chest 'frig that can be used whenever you need it! Very clever. Thanks for sharing.
Thankyou! We were definitely hesitant to use the chest fridge, but all in all I can say I really like it! Its so much more efficient than our previous fridge. However there is almost always cons. Are you designing a van Build?
A way around this definite irritation is to load the bottom half as normal (of-course, non-squishy items). Then the top items can be loaded into several bags, such as plastic, string hammocks, or even the larger left over plastic containers from food items like fruit. Think ones you can see through. Then it's only lifting out a small number of containers instead of individual items. Always keeping "standard" items, such as mayo, in the same spot on the bottom will mean only "digging" down to that one known spot.
I love your van build. I want to do a van build, so my grandson and I can travel around sometimes and take vacations, he is 9 yrs old, I am 56 and I am raising him and we watch van build videos all the time and dream of having our own one day or even a small motor home, but a van will be a nice start and more economical. I used to own a van a few years ago and I wish I would have known about van life back then because that could have been a good start for me. I love your entire set up and your van build is one of the best ones I have seen. I am going to save this one in my van build playlist to refer back to at a later date when I purchase another van. Thank you for sharing and best wishes to both of you.
That would be such a rad experience for your grandson to get to grow up doing! What kind of van did you used to own? Is that the same type of van you'd like to build out someday with him?
Love that you put a protective layer on your table for cutting up food. I’ve always wondered how some people clean it after if it’s fixed. Love your van.
It looks like you have your van and outlook on life 'dialed'! Very nice that you are willing to help those in need. It will be the things you do that matter.
Great van build! Love back corner bedside cubbies! Were they homemade? One safety concern is that your propane tank is not in a separate, down-vented gas locker under the bed. Maybe that is on the to-do list!
Thank you for the recommendation, and for wording it so kindly! That is a really good point and will be easy to add👍 And yes, we made a short 1 min video on how we built our bedside cubbies if you are looking for more info on that:) Let us know if you have any other questions!
Maybe a 1/4 turn valve on the gray tank drain. Instead of the flip-front at the sink, why not a drawer that fits around the sink? Just ideas - great looking build!
@@loganseims7921 we are considering a mobile lifestyle for retirement/semi-retirement. Renovate a used RV, van build, box truck conversion, ambulance repurpose, Skoolie transformation, simple platform in the truck bed or bike packing… we haven’t decided. :)
That’s awesome! I’m supposed to get my van mid October. I’m nervous and excited. I’m doing a very simple build and piecing mine together as I go and can afford each piece each week. Eventually by next summer living in my van as a travel nurse full time. Thank you so much for your ideas and video. Charlotte, NC area.
Congratulations!! Mid October is so soon 🙌 We have a couple friends building out their van a little with each paycheck, with how expensive everything is right now it makes a lot of sense!! Are you a travel nurse now or waiting to make the switch when you have a van?
Great. I love that toilet. You just have to be sure you wouldn't need to visit the toilet when you have a guest! A closet to me is a necessity! Outdoor shower is great but try create an indoor collapsible shower tent like I've seen some vans have, for times when it's not possible to bathe outside. Love the laundry chute. All in all, I love it.
Visuals and audio quality was excellent. Thank you for no music, hurrah!!! Kelleen did an excellent job of showing detail as Logan was talking, and focusing on van not man. This was professional camera work, Kelleen! The Webasto heater is $1625, but Chinese diesel heaters are only $200. I hear the cheaper models work well. I would most likely use these. 2:00 - The hook and latch don't look nice. So many better options. Never put cheap buttons on a pricey couture dress. The pull out table is not a good idea. I would much rather see a shallow drawer for laptops or cutlery. Put a Lagun table for a desk area in front of the passenger seat. 4:08 - From personal experience those magnetic spice jars don't work. The magnets are weak and weaken further. They will fall and create a mess. Maybe put an elastic net over them. 6:10 - You should have continued that backsplash all the way down. Its very nice but chopped off halfway visually. Laundry Chute - Great idea. Why not put a slide out box in the narrow cabinet that slides out to remove dirty laundry bag liner. Great job on layout, kitchen cabinets, ceiling, hot water system, gas heating furnace. Excellent overall build. Putting a heating mat with thermostat in battery cabinet was genius! Very well done. Thanks for the tour. Hope the feedback is helpful.
Thank you so much! We love getting feedback, I think it's worth its weight in gold 🙌 People have so many different perspectives and life experiences that can add so much value! Are you vanlifer as well? It'd be fun to bump into you on the road!
Thankyou! Some of your preferences wouldn't works for us, but I'm glad you know what you want in your future build!!! Are you thinking of building one out?
@@loganseims7921 I've extensively remodeled an existing RV - my first one. I went this route as I did not have the electrical and plumbing skills and was limited in workshop space. You need a workshop area to do a proper build out from scratch. I also wanted to use the van right away. I bought an older Class C RV and worked on that to redo a lot of areas. Then I used it. Now I know what I want a few years down the road. I also know what components to use, how to build it out from watching some excellent builds. Its a huge learning curve - electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, mechanical, spatial skills needed. Passing on my tips to others as I have learned from them too. Hope my tips help you. You have a great van.
This is almost my ideal shower at the back of the van. Slide out heavy duty board that then hooks on to the edge of both doors, so you don’t stand on the ground. Then a very short awning that comes out covering the top to only the edge of the doors from the roof of the van if it rains, if not then you can shower in open sky. And lastly a shower curtain that wraps around the rectangular space your in. Or to be safer and avoiding strong winds, can also install a fold out panel from the doors to connect and lock. So you basically have another extra opened space from the back of the van that can also be use for a projector screen to binge movies during camping with friends.
@@loganseims7921 Yes! I would love to give it a try to see if this is for me. I'm pretty sure it is, but...we never know unless we try it. 😉 For now, I am dreaming and watching videos. Be safe! ✌️
@@sylvieouellet2558 Nice! Its definitely worth trying out! I think there are a few thing to get used to, but for us its been totally worth it :) if you ever have any questions about vanlife feel free to ask
Makes sense! We had a indoor shower in our first van build but we realized we weren't using it enough to make it worth the space. We usually opted for gym showers 💁♀️
I’m very impressed with your entire setup including the shower. I live in Orlando and will soon retire. Looking to purchase a van but no idea about build outs. All new to me so I appreciate your offer to help. Will contact soon
Oh btw you can use the "diversion load" on your epever charge controller along with a 12v water heating element to warm heat water when solar is full instead of wasting sun and propane.. cheer's
@@sethwoot Wow I love that idea with the solar shower! We'll have to look into that more as an option, cause as you say, the resources are there, might as well use them! Thanks for the feedback!!
Ok a couple of things,,,, 1.awesome van tour and build. 2. The 45 degree corner on you “couch” is a fantasy idea. 3. The little cubbies at the head and foot of your bed, awesome. Will now add them to my build 4. The rounded trim of your widows is beautiful Your attention to detail is truly impressive and craftsmanship is great. If you find yourself in The Bruce Peninsula area of Ontario we could easily and happily show you our chunk of heaven. Thanks for the tour Question, where did you find those catch’s on your drawers?
Thankyou! I'm impressed with your attention to detail even through a video! We would love to meet up! Is Canada getting easier to travel to? And we bought the drawer catches on Amazon. I believe we added the link to our video description
@@loganseims7921 well little easier. Have to have double vaccination and I think negative test. Not 100% sure. Great place. Presently sleeping in my van just under Skinners Bluff in Ontario. Look it up. Son has a farm there
Thankyou! It really has been great for comfortability :) We will use the table that pulls out of the closet occasionally. If we ever want another one we can always add a lagoon mount table with a swivel!
Live your guys' van, so effective and beautiful. The only thing you might be underestimating, is just how much dry spices can absorb from their environment. You have containers with screwcaps, which aren't tight enough to prevent the occasional porta potty whiff, to make it in. It's just not worth the space saving.
We have one of those portable toilets on our boat. Absolutely no smell emits from it when it's not in use. Also, no foul smell when it's in use due to using the appropriate holding tank chemical.
I’m 72 and really excited about van life! Your van is the best I’ve seen yet - and believe me, I’ve been watching a million before I get my van. Question: did I miss this or . . did you do your conversion yourselves?? Do you have a way for me to ask questions? AND you showed it well: not too fast but not too slow. I have subscribed and hope to hear if you are still living in your van. Thank you!
Thank you!! Love connecting with ppl who are excited about van life 🙌 We are still living in the van and loving it! We did the build ourselves which makes it feel even more like home:) if you have an Instagram we connect with a lot of ppl on there and love answering questions 😁
No way! That's awesome, how have they done theirs? We love ours but we are realizing there are pros and cons of having the top flap unable to lock into place 🤔
@@LKseims most of the ones I’ve seen are set up like yours. I’ve seen one built into the wall. That one was super cool. They had it set up to get laundry from a small side door on the van.
One of the best van build I've seen. I love everything about this build and plan to buy a Promaster later this year and I definitely want that entire kitchen/storage area. Are any of the cabinets store brought or were they self built? I'm a crafter and plan to make money on the road selling my crafts, so that bench would house a lot of supplies and I would love pull-out (full-length) drawers underneath the bed. Thanks for sharing!
Hey! I don't know how we missed this comment till now! Did you get your van?? All of our cabinets were self-built but I've heard they have some good pre-made options!
For this build, you moved the shower from inside to outside. Obviously this is a great space saver and have tentative plans in my build to add an external shower outside the back as you have. However, how often did you use the shower in your previous van build and how often are you using this one? For your heater, did your Ram Promaster have a gas inlet from the engine or did you have to get one installed? What is the size of your gray tank? What type of gas mileage do you get with your vehicle?
We actually didn't use the inside shower very much at all, and the outside shower we've used, but more for a rinse. Its come in handy though! I value the space saved over having a shower inside.
Now that it's cold we will go to the gym for showers. The grey tank is a 5 gallon. Ram Promasters come with an extra pickup line on the gasoline tank so you merely have to connect to it for the heater. And the the van averages 18mpg
Hi! I just double checked the Amazon link and you're totally right! I'm not seeing the backup battery info. We purchased our fridge through Summit Racing Equipment, but they told us it was the same product that was listed on Amazon. On the display (as shown on the Amazon listing as well) it shows a battery icon. If the fridge stops receiving outside power it will resort to using the backup battery. The icon will show you how charged the backup battery is and you'll be able to see when it starts getting drained. It says it should offer up to 16 hours of backup battery time but I'm sure that varies depending on how hot it is where you are at.
@@pamelamidgley4633 if you want an indoor shower I would highly recommend the 159 inch wheel base. Our last van was the regular 159" WB if you want to checkout our tour it had an indoor shower
My husband helped me put together a little teardrop trailer, but I am selling it and will get a van with the proceeds (fingers crossed that it sells lol). My goal is to do most of the work myself, and I have to admit, I have been intimidated by a lot ot the things I will have to learn to do. Your videos have been so amazing, I am far less intimidated, and far more excited! I think I may just be able to do this! :D
If you got a bus are you thinking a full size and the smaller bus size? All in all you can usually find busses for cheaper, but you'll want to make sure the engine is in good shape! We're excited to hear more!
@@loganseims7921 The bus I'm working on getting is a small 12 passenger mini bus. It's only got 48,000 miles on it but he's asking 15,000. Not sure if that's a great price for a 2005.
@@CraftsandMorewithDonnaJackson What state/ country? The low miles are sweet! 15k seems pretty high especially given the age! (Our van was 28,000 though so 15 still sounds like a nice option). I would have it looked at and make an offer based on its condition and the money you're willing to put into it.
@@loganseims7921 I'm from SC and if the man will ever get back to me, I'm going to look at it since he's local. He's willing to finance it so might be a good option.
Nice job! The laundry shoot is a great idea! Not sure if I would replicated it the same way but maybe? The idea that the laundry flows to an out of the way area in the garage is awesome! I was intrigued by the wheel well covers which you didn’t mention? I never heard of a Rhino liner, and I don’t see a link for it ? Is this a solid material that you attached to the back of the wood panel or a material that gets rolled on like paint? So many good ideas! I love the vegetable/fruit hammock, and what seems like the biggest issue for most people is a fixed shower vs some kind of pop up or erectable shower stored in a cabinet. I was kind of set on a fixed shower, but now that I have seen your solution and the fact that I most likely would never do any winter time travel, I think that replicating your solution would be the best, and would allow for a shorter wheel base. Maybe, adding a cedar slat floor mat that could be rolled out would keep your feet off the ground? Now, given that I’m 61, I just have to get the courage to try building out a van!
Hi there. The details in your van is very impressive. Congratulations! We are just starting a van build. We are at the point of laying everything out and trying to find every inch possible. Who knows, we might just reach out for your help. We are in Brevard, NC. Thank you.
@@k9crazy5 Nice! Such a nice size rig! Keep us posted on your build, and if you have an Instagram we'll give you a follow 🙌 Definitely give us a shout if you need any help / have any questions
Definitely! We actually have a carbon monoxide detector and a LPN detector on its way in the mail right now. The shipping is really slow up here but it's on the way 😊 We appreciate the feedback!!
There is someone campervan in Indonesia. Since 2 years ago, a lot of people build their own, and now becoming famous in Indonesia.. Thanks for your inspiration.. 👍👍
@@loganseims7921 yes, my husband has been doing the work on our Ford Transit. He has installed solar panels, a max air fan, insulation, ran lights in the ceiling and is finishing up the cedar planks he’s putting along the ceiling before installing the floor’s vinyl planks. I enjoy watching videos on travelers builds and your is impressive and one of my favorites :-) our/my channel is Road Trip Daydreams and I will release a van tour video of our own once the conversion is finished :-)
@@kristincruikshank wow, congrats!!! Thankyou!! We look forward to seeing what you do with your van in the tour! I've actually been curious about doing a transit build :)
Excellent tour of a very nice, practical van! 😁👍 To increase storage space in my small wardrobe I use s-shaped hangers that allow me to hang 4/5 pairs of pants on their own space on one hanger (if that made sense? 🤔) and cascading hanger extensions for tops -though i'm not sure they'd work in your short hanging space tbh. I can also recommend vacuum storage bags that come with a teeny usb vacuum pump for storing out of season clothes, bulky coats, blankets or even linens (from JML/VMSTR Travel etc) Do you use a slatted duck-board to stand on whilst showering? Anyhoo, happy travels! 😊👋🇬🇧
We bought our mattress online, its a memory foam mattress (not a topper) and we cut it down to fit. It's the kind that you buy and it's all rolled up on a box and once its unrolled it fills with air. You can choose weather to have a 6", 8", or 10" deep mattress
The shower curtain hooks were bought at Walmart and we had to modify them to fit the hole in the doors. We will have the retractable clothes line as a link in the description soon!
I only watched one minute of this video and had to pause It to say - your energy and excitement are contagious! You both seem so genuine and happy with this build. Thanks so much for sharing!
THANK YOU!! Really appreciate hearing the feedback 😁🫶
I'm so impressed with your shower... hope others can see this and be inspired... can't believe how people can go without a shower in their build🙌
Yes I agree! It's so nice to have the option to do even a quick rinse if you want it! I wouldn't want to have to hope/depend on a public gym every time I wanted to get cleaned up
For me it makes little or no sense. Can you imagine yourself having a shower when parked on a street? Just wondering.
@@LiveToFly-Brwell to be honest I’d wanna say most people who are thinking of this type of life definitely won’t be hanging out in a city anywhere lol. They’ll be in the outdoors exploring
What a fantastic van!! Small things like mirrors, laundry basket, charger next to the bed, room for mountain bikes, etc makes all the difference. I would love to learn more about your electrical system, please make a video on it.
Thanks man! It means a lot coming from you! Hope things are well 🤞
We'll have to get to work on that electrical system video!
Love the shower it’s outside but a least you have space & not cramped up in a box’s
Thankyou! Thats exactly how we feel! And whenever it's cold we've just been using truck stops or planet fitness for showers
Great van and detailed explanation of your setup. One of the better walk throughs on TH-cam tbh. Great job!
That means a lot to us, thank you! 😊
I especially like the shower setup and the laundry shoot.
Thankyou! Are you considering vanlife?
The thought of using a loo in a kitchen fills me with dread.
To each their own! We have it there primarily for an emergency if we can't find a restroom. It's rare for us to be in an area where we can't find a public restroom whether we are at a trail head, grocery store, or campground.
That's perfectly fine it just means van life probably isn't for you
Im obsessed with what I'm calling your "Tower" - hanging clothes, table/counter, storage drawers & fridge!!😍 this really opens up the rest of your space. Great design 👍
We can't NOT call it the tower now 😂 It's too fitting! Haha
Thankyou! That's it, we're adopting the name you gave it!
I live in nyc never wanted to get a car cause of how accessible transportation is. But know I made myself a new goal to get myself drivers license and get myself a van and turn it to a tiny home on wheels. So see you guys in 1 year!
Keep us posted!! Excited for you 😁🎉
Hi, I have a Peugeot Boxer ( Promaster in the States) . They all come as diesel engines here in the Uk.
wow! such an inspiration. I just got done a 2 week van trip w my 2 teen age daughters and I
'm toying with the idea of getting something together for myself! super happy to see the amazing shower AND bike storage- biking is my favorite hobby. I'll watch all your videos and if I get serious about trying my own custom build I will look you up!!!!
Nice the way you take turns taking! Great build!🎯
For a van, it looks huge, tidy, and comfortable on the inside. Both of you know what you need; all items / nooks are functional. Love how you made your garage spacious (and that you have a 'secret doorway' from the inside and the space for laundry basket).
PS. I wonder why I don't see a lot of van built with your kind of shower setup (shower rods, extendable clothesline, pocket storage). It's very convenient. ✨
Thank you! Yes I definitely think the outdoor shower allows for so much more space to move around in the inside.
Are you considering building out your own van?:)
Wow!!! I love this video. I really want to do this, but I have no idea what to do. Nice job on your van!
Love the double shower curtain idea. Never seen anyone using the portable clothes line before. Beautiful home.
Great. Most propane and water I've ever seen on board! Heated shower a must. Little side windows too. Thanks.
Super cool of you guys to offer help to other van lifers. I love that!
Thankyou! We seriously look forward to doing what we can for others and making friends along the way :)
Let us know if you end up starting your own build!
Great video. Love the shower set-up. My husband and I are just now starting the process of our build. We're at step one: the van is purchased!
Congratulations!! That first step is a big one! 👏 What kind of van is it?
@@LKseims Ram Promaster 2021 high roof with a 159 wheel base. Thank you for asking! It's going to be a fun adventure. We're old and plan to have the van all ready to go when retirement rolls around in two years. Lots of time to work out the kinks.
@@loreleielkins Wow that's awesome! So nice to have such a wide time frame to work on it too! You guys will definitely be doing retirement in style 😎👌
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions while building it out:)
@@LKseims Thank you!!
Good for you! I'm at step "0", still looking for a van (actually a box truck) to buy to start my build.
I've never liked chest refrigerators because when they're pulled out they either interfere with the walk space in the kitchen or they require you to remove everything off the counter to access what's inside. Your design is so clever because it allows you to have the chest 'frig that can be used whenever you need it! Very clever. Thanks for sharing.
Thankyou! We were definitely hesitant to use the chest fridge, but all in all I can say I really like it! Its so much more efficient than our previous fridge. However there is almost always cons. Are you designing a van Build?
A way around this definite irritation is to load the bottom half as normal (of-course, non-squishy items). Then the top items can be loaded into several bags, such as plastic, string hammocks, or even the larger left over plastic containers from food items like fruit. Think ones you can see through. Then it's only lifting out a small number of containers instead of individual items. Always keeping "standard" items, such as mayo, in the same spot on the bottom will mean only "digging" down to that one known spot.
Im totally inspired by everything you guys have done to your van. A garage to so perfect.
You both are so amazing - Really enjoyed all your design style - the frig just makes so much more sense. Thank you 😊
Thank you so much 😭 Yes I agree! We were happily surprised with the chest style fridge! Have you used one before?
The chest fridge are amazing. The cold doesn’t all fall out like a front open food
So true, it keeps the cold right where you actually want it!
Wow...your van is stunning ⭐ Thank you for sharing :)
Woooah that Shower that's such a great Idea!! Such a Nifty Van! Love that Garage too!!
Thankyou! Glad you appreciate it :)
Great job guys!!! I just bought my first Promaster and you’ve given me a lot of inspiration!!
Woah! You've got a badass set-up! I even bookmarked a few things for my own reference. Totally intelligent build!
Thank you!! And good luck on your build!! Love seeing other vanlifers out on the road 😁🙌
I love your van build. I want to do a van build, so my grandson and I can travel around sometimes and take vacations, he is 9 yrs old, I am 56 and I am raising him and we watch van build videos all the time and dream of having our own one day or even a small motor home, but a van will be a nice start and more economical. I used to own a van a few years ago and I wish I would have known about van life back then because that could have been a good start for me. I love your entire set up and your van build is one of the best ones I have seen. I am going to save this one in my van build playlist to refer back to at a later date when I purchase another van. Thank you for sharing and best wishes to both of you.
That would be such a rad experience for your grandson to get to grow up doing! What kind of van did you used to own? Is that the same type of van you'd like to build out someday with him?
@@LKseims I had a chrysler Voyager, but I would likeba different type for a van build, something similar to the one you have in the video.
Great use of space. Love the backsplash tile. My daughter would say it reminds her mermaid scales. 🧜♀️ 😆
Yesss haha Our niece said the same thing 😂
Love that you put a protective layer on your table for cutting up food. I’ve always wondered how some people clean it after if it’s fixed. Love your van.
Thank you! Yes we love our flexible cutting boards, they take up almost no space
Great video. Some interesting new ideas. Extractable clothes line is genius, and like your grey water set up.
It looks like you have your van and outlook on life 'dialed'! Very nice that you are willing to help those in need. It will be the things you do that matter.
We are looking to do our first build and I would LOVE to see a video explaining the electric in detail!!
Great van build! Love back corner bedside cubbies! Were they homemade? One safety concern is that your propane tank is not in a separate, down-vented gas locker under the bed. Maybe that is on the to-do list!
Thank you for the recommendation, and for wording it so kindly! That is a really good point and will be easy to add👍
And yes, we made a short 1 min video on how we built our bedside cubbies if you are looking for more info on that:) Let us know if you have any other questions!
Maybe a 1/4 turn valve on the gray tank drain. Instead of the flip-front at the sink, why not a drawer that fits around the sink? Just ideas - great looking build!
Definitely some options! Thankyou!
The tip out sponge door under the sink has been around forever, speced it in the 1970's.
Yup, I had never seen it before, but Kelleen had
You both are so engaging - great personalities shine through!
Thank you 😭😭 Love hearing that since sometimes we feel awkward in front of the camera! Haha
Love your shower! And cabinetry is very sleek. Great build!
Love how simple yet comprehensive your build is!
Thankyou! Have you been looking into doing a van build yourself?
@@loganseims7921 we are considering a mobile lifestyle for retirement/semi-retirement. Renovate a used RV, van build, box truck conversion, ambulance repurpose, Skoolie transformation, simple platform in the truck bed or bike packing… we haven’t decided. :)
@@BMad-we6qf All of those sound awesome! Goodluck!!!! We're excited for you!
That’s awesome! I’m supposed to get my van mid October. I’m nervous and excited. I’m doing a very simple build and piecing mine together as I go and can afford each piece each week. Eventually by next summer living in my van as a travel nurse full time.
Thank you so much for your ideas and video. Charlotte, NC area.
Congratulations!! Mid October is so soon 🙌 We have a couple friends building out their van a little with each paycheck, with how expensive everything is right now it makes a lot of sense!!
Are you a travel nurse now or waiting to make the switch when you have a van?
You can get two more chopping board areas/ workspace on both sides under the sink. Mounted on slides. But do separately.
That's a great idea! Super clever use of space!
You've got the right idea! Have you done a van before?
Great. I love that toilet. You just have to be sure you wouldn't need to visit the toilet when you have a guest! A closet to me is a necessity! Outdoor shower is great but try create an indoor collapsible shower tent like I've seen some vans have, for times when it's not possible to bathe outside. Love the laundry chute. All in all, I love it.
Thankyou I'm glad you enjoyed it! I've really liked having the laundry chute, its definitely coming in handy!
Visuals and audio quality was excellent. Thank you for no music, hurrah!!!
Kelleen did an excellent job of showing detail as Logan was talking, and focusing on van not man. This was professional camera work, Kelleen!
The Webasto heater is $1625, but Chinese diesel heaters are only $200. I hear the cheaper models work well. I would most likely use these.
2:00 - The hook and latch don't look nice. So many better options. Never put cheap buttons on a pricey couture dress. The pull out table is not a good idea. I would much rather see a shallow drawer for laptops or cutlery. Put a Lagun table for a desk area in front of the passenger seat.
4:08 - From personal experience those magnetic spice jars don't work. The magnets are weak and weaken further. They will fall and create a mess. Maybe put an elastic net over them.
6:10 - You should have continued that backsplash all the way down. Its very nice but chopped off halfway visually.
Laundry Chute - Great idea. Why not put a slide out box in the narrow cabinet that slides out to remove dirty laundry bag liner.
Great job on layout, kitchen cabinets, ceiling, hot water system, gas heating furnace. Excellent overall build. Putting a heating mat with thermostat in battery cabinet was genius! Very well done. Thanks for the tour. Hope the feedback is helpful.
Thank you so much! We love getting feedback, I think it's worth its weight in gold 🙌 People have so many different perspectives and life experiences that can add so much value!
Are you vanlifer as well? It'd be fun to bump into you on the road!
Thankyou! Some of your preferences wouldn't works for us, but I'm glad you know what you want in your future build!!! Are you thinking of building one out?
@@loganseims7921 I've extensively remodeled an existing RV - my first one. I went this route as I did not have the electrical and plumbing skills and was limited in workshop space. You need a workshop area to do a proper build out from scratch. I also wanted to use the van right away. I bought an older Class C RV and worked on that to redo a lot of areas. Then I used it. Now I know what I want a few years down the road. I also know what components to use, how to build it out from watching some excellent builds. Its a huge learning curve - electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, mechanical, spatial skills needed. Passing on my tips to others as I have learned from them too. Hope my tips help you. You have a great van.
@@mjremy2605 wow! That sounds like a lot of work and a lot of fun! It definitely helps to have a workshop space!
This is almost my ideal shower at the back of the van.
Slide out heavy duty board that then hooks on to the edge of both doors, so you don’t stand on the ground.
Then a very short awning that comes out covering the top to only the edge of the doors from the roof of the van if it rains, if not then you can shower in open sky.
And lastly a shower curtain that wraps around the rectangular space your in.
Or to be safer and avoiding strong winds, can also install a fold out panel from the doors to connect and lock.
So you basically have another extra opened space from the back of the van that can also be use for a projector screen to binge movies during camping with friends.
Like how they want to help forward.
We love to help! Ate you thinking of building your own van?
Wow! Amazing job. 👌
Thankyou! Are you considering vanlife?!
@@loganseims7921 Yes! I would love to give it a try to see if this is for me. I'm pretty sure it is, but...we never know unless we try it. 😉 For now, I am dreaming and watching videos. Be safe! ✌️
@@sylvieouellet2558 Nice! Its definitely worth trying out! I think there are a few thing to get used to, but for us its been totally worth it :) if you ever have any questions about vanlife feel free to ask
Nice to see original ideas in your layout and design
Thankyou! We appreciate it! Are you looking into building out your own van?!
I wish Logan! I’m based in South Africa 🇿🇦 so a bit out of reach 😊
Can you not have your own campervan in South Africa?
Yes you can of course. But I don’t think I’d feel as care free as crime is a big thing here ... woman on her own and all that.
@@MissQuite that makes sense! Well best of luck to you! Maybe someday you'll be able to try out living in a vehicle :)
Indoor shower is a must for me, I would sacrifice some countertop space, especially camping in cold weather area.
Makes sense! We had a indoor shower in our first van build but we realized we weren't using it enough to make it worth the space. We usually opted for gym showers 💁♀️
Thank you for sharing your van conversion. Looking forward to seeing more.
Thank you for appreciating it! We're excited to keep making content!
If you have anything about vanlife you'd be interested in a video on, feel free to let us know :)
I’m very impressed with your entire setup including the shower. I live in Orlando and will soon retire. Looking to purchase a van but no idea about build outs. All new to me so I appreciate your offer to help. Will contact soon
Good luck with your van search! Definitely reach out when you get your rig, we like to spend some of our winter months in Florida!
Lots of terrific ideas! Bless you both for sharing.
Thankyou! We appreciate it! Are you thinking of building out your own van?
Awesomeness..This is setup almost like most ambulance campers..im stealing the shower idea
Oh btw you can use the "diversion load" on your epever charge controller along with a 12v water heating element to warm heat water when solar is full instead of wasting sun and propane.. cheer's
@@sethwoot Wow I love that idea with the solar shower! We'll have to look into that more as an option, cause as you say, the resources are there, might as well use them! Thanks for the feedback!!
Nice video... you simplified solar for me! Van done really well.
Haha glad we could help! Thank you!
Nice van, I love the RV cubbies!
Thankyou! The cubbies have come in handy for sure! Will you be doing a camper van at some point in the near future?
@@loganseims7921 not in the near future but it is in my schedule. I will be starting with a mini van.
@@jessiferri2922 awesome, I think a minivan build would be a lot of fun! Definitely a good start!
Wow, love the build! You did a great job!
Thank you so much!
Ok a couple of things,,,,
1.awesome van tour and build.
2. The 45 degree corner on you “couch” is a fantasy idea.
3. The little cubbies at the head and foot of your bed, awesome. Will now add them to my build
4. The rounded trim of your widows is beautiful
Your attention to detail is truly impressive and craftsmanship is great.
If you find yourself in The Bruce Peninsula area of Ontario we could easily and happily show you our chunk of heaven.
Thanks for the tour
Question, where did you find those catch’s on your drawers?
Thankyou! I'm impressed with your attention to detail even through a video! We would love to meet up! Is Canada getting easier to travel to? And we bought the drawer catches on Amazon. I believe we added the link to our video description
@@loganseims7921 well little easier. Have to have double vaccination and I think negative test. Not 100% sure. Great place. Presently sleeping in my van just under Skinners Bluff in Ontario. Look it up. Son has a farm there
@@chasinggeckos8843 sounds awesome! We'll have to plan a time to come there :)
I love the outdoor shower!!!!
Thankyou! Are you considering vanlife?
I’m a travel nurse with a minivan!!
@@kathleenwarner4888 thats awesome! I've thought about doing a minivan build! Do you have any pics or a tour vid?
@@loganseims7921 I did a quick no build but took it apart because it was too tough for my dog to hop up. I just threw mattress on floor! Still works!!
@@kathleenwarner4888 that works! Id probably want to add solar and a fridge
Awesome Build! You guys have thought of everything to make your experience extremely comfortable. Do you guys have tables for eating? Love your van!!
Thankyou! It really has been great for comfortability :) We will use the table that pulls out of the closet occasionally. If we ever want another one we can always add a lagoon mount table with a swivel!
Really like the laundry idea!
Live your guys' van, so effective and beautiful. The only thing you might be underestimating, is just how much dry spices can absorb from their environment. You have containers with screwcaps, which aren't tight enough to prevent the occasional porta potty whiff, to make it in. It's just not worth the space saving.
Thanks! I do think you're underestimating the seals on our porta potty
We have one of those portable toilets on our boat. Absolutely no smell emits from it when it's not in use. Also, no foul smell when it's in use due to using the appropriate holding tank chemical.
@@deepsea5107 Bon appétit, enjoy
I’m 72 and really excited about van life! Your van is the best I’ve seen yet - and believe me, I’ve been watching a million before I get my van. Question: did I miss this or . . did you do your conversion yourselves?? Do you have a way for me to ask questions? AND you showed it well: not too fast but not too slow.
I have subscribed and hope to hear if you are still living in your van.
Thank you!
Thank you!! Love connecting with ppl who are excited about van life 🙌 We are still living in the van and loving it! We did the build ourselves which makes it feel even more like home:) if you have an Instagram we connect with a lot of ppl on there and love answering questions 😁
I love this build! I have seen the laundry shoot in other van builds on you tube and it’s a great idea for such a small space.
No way! That's awesome, how have they done theirs? We love ours but we are realizing there are pros and cons of having the top flap unable to lock into place 🤔
@@LKseims most of the ones I’ve seen are set up like yours. I’ve seen one built into the wall. That one was super cool. They had it set up to get laundry from a small side door on the van.
It's a great build 👌 have fun and be safe God bless you and your van
Thank you 🙏🙏 Appreciate all the good vibes 🙌
Nice job, everything looks great. One comment I have watched a lot of van builds I never see smoke alarms, LP or CO Detectors?
We actually added in a CO2 detector under the cabinets in our toe-kick area! Gives us more peace of mind for sure! Great suggestion 🙌
One of the best van build I've seen. I love everything about this build and plan to buy a Promaster later this year and I definitely want that entire kitchen/storage area. Are any of the cabinets store brought or were they self built? I'm a crafter and plan to make money on the road selling my crafts, so that bench would house a lot of supplies and I would love pull-out (full-length) drawers underneath the bed. Thanks for sharing!
Hey! I don't know how we missed this comment till now! Did you get your van?? All of our cabinets were self-built but I've heard they have some good pre-made options!
For this build, you moved the shower from inside to outside. Obviously this is a great space saver and have tentative plans in my build to add an external shower outside the back as you have.
However, how often did you use the shower in your previous van build and how often are you using this one?
For your heater, did your Ram Promaster have a gas inlet from the engine or did you have to get one installed?
What is the size of your gray tank?
What type of gas mileage do you get with your vehicle?
We actually didn't use the inside shower very much at all, and the outside shower we've used, but more for a rinse. Its come in handy though! I value the space saved over having a shower inside.
Now that it's cold we will go to the gym for showers. The grey tank is a 5 gallon. Ram Promasters come with an extra pickup line on the gasoline tank so you merely have to connect to it for the heater. And the the van averages 18mpg
You guys are lovely and your van is fab ... lots of clever ideas 🙌🏻
Thankyou! We appreciate it!
I looked at the website at the refrigetor. I couldn't see a backup battery. Can u please explain more about that.
Hi! I just double checked the Amazon link and you're totally right! I'm not seeing the backup battery info. We purchased our fridge through Summit Racing Equipment, but they told us it was the same product that was listed on Amazon.
On the display (as shown on the Amazon listing as well) it shows a battery icon. If the fridge stops receiving outside power it will resort to using the backup battery. The icon will show you how charged the backup battery is and you'll be able to see when it starts getting drained. It says it should offer up to 16 hours of backup battery time but I'm sure that varies depending on how hot it is where you are at.
You guys have some wonderful ideas! And you present it all very well.
Thankyou! We love the feedback! Will you be building a van?
@@loganseims7921 Yes. I've designed one and am having a van conversion company build it. Hopefully it should be ready in about a month.
@@thepandemicdiva3369 congrats! That's so exciting! Are you in the US? Well maybe we'll bump into you somewhere :)
very cool....... well planned ........ and well explained
Thankyou, this means a lot! Are you a future vanlifer?
Love everything you did! Very nice set up.
Thank you! We love hearing feedback 👍
Very comfy.
It is!!! I'm glad that you can even tell just by watching our tour :)
Loved all the unique amenities.
Thankyou! We are happy how it all turned out :)
This was very awesome. We are just now in the planning stages of our future van. We haven't 2018 3500 High roof and we just don't know where to start
Nice video. Pleasant folks. Be safe out there.
Thank you!! Safe travels to you as well 🙏
Im looking to purchase this week! I live in MD. Cant wait!!!!
Congrats!! What kind of van are you looking for? A Promaster?
Building out a van in 3 years when I retire. I love this van . I want an indoor shower.
Congrats!! 3 years isn't too far away at all!
Right on! What kind of van are you planing to use for your build?
@@loganseims7921 Ram Promaster
Not sure of the WB yet
@@pamelamidgley4633 if you want an indoor shower I would highly recommend the 159 inch wheel base. Our last van was the regular 159" WB if you want to checkout our tour it had an indoor shower
My husband helped me put together a little teardrop trailer, but I am selling it and will get a van with the proceeds (fingers crossed that it sells lol). My goal is to do most of the work myself, and I have to admit, I have been intimidated by a lot ot the things I will have to learn to do. Your videos have been so amazing, I am far less intimidated, and far more excited! I think I may just be able to do this! :D
Awesome build! Still to trying to get my bus or van. When I do I'll let you know. You two are just awesome!
Thank you! And yes, definitely let us know when that happens:)
If you got a bus are you thinking a full size and the smaller bus size? All in all you can usually find busses for cheaper, but you'll want to make sure the engine is in good shape! We're excited to hear more!
@@loganseims7921 The bus I'm working on getting is a small 12 passenger mini bus. It's only got 48,000 miles on it but he's asking 15,000. Not sure if that's a great price for a 2005.
@@CraftsandMorewithDonnaJackson What state/ country? The low miles are sweet! 15k seems pretty high especially given the age! (Our van was 28,000 though so 15 still sounds like a nice option). I would have it looked at and make an offer based on its condition and the money you're willing to put into it.
@@loganseims7921 I'm from SC and if the man will ever get back to me, I'm going to look at it since he's local. He's willing to finance it so might be a good option.
Nice job! The laundry shoot is a great idea! Not sure if I would replicated it the same way but maybe? The idea that the laundry flows to an out of the way area in the garage is awesome! I was intrigued by the wheel well covers which you didn’t mention? I never heard of a Rhino liner, and I don’t see a link for it ? Is this a solid material that you attached to the back of the wood panel or a material that gets rolled on like paint? So many good ideas! I love the vegetable/fruit hammock, and what seems like the biggest issue for most people is a fixed shower vs some kind of pop up or erectable shower stored in a cabinet. I was kind of set on a fixed shower, but now that I have seen your solution and the fact that I most likely would never do any winter time travel, I think that replicating your solution would be the best, and would allow for a shorter wheel base. Maybe, adding a cedar slat floor mat that could be rolled out would keep your feet off the ground? Now, given that I’m 61, I just have to get the courage to try building out a van!
First time here. Your van is amazing.
Thank you so much!
Hi there. The details in your van is very impressive. Congratulations! We are just starting a van build. We are at the point of laying everything out and trying to find every inch possible. Who knows, we might just reach out for your help. We are in Brevard, NC. Thank you.
Thank you!! And congrats on your build 🙌 Designing the layout is the fun part 🎉 What kind of van did you get/or are looking into?
@@LKseims Ford Transit extended high roof.
@@k9crazy5 Nice! Such a nice size rig! Keep us posted on your build, and if you have an Instagram we'll give you a follow 🙌 Definitely give us a shout if you need any help / have any questions
Great build. You might want to consider getting a carbon monoxide dector if you don't have one already.
Definitely! We actually have a carbon monoxide detector and a LPN detector on its way in the mail right now. The shipping is really slow up here but it's on the way 😊 We appreciate the feedback!!
The best build out I’ve seen. Love it 😍
Hey that's quite the complement! Thank you!
I am from Indonesia, thats awsome.. I wish I can have campervan like that someday.. Thats great campervan and also looks like comfort home.. 👍👍👍
Thankyou! We appreciate it! I'm sure one day you'll have your own version of it! Are there a lot of vans In Indonesia?
There is someone campervan in Indonesia. Since 2 years ago, a lot of people build their own, and now becoming famous in Indonesia.. Thanks for your inspiration.. 👍👍
I love this van, I hope I can build something like this in the future, great ideas, thank you for sharing 🙏
Zeus.
Best of wishes to you Zeus!! Hope to see you on the road someday 😁
How soon are you hoping to get your future van build started?
I love you whole setup. I will sure to use some of your ideas in my micro apartment/she shed. Thanks.
Great video! Your improvements are awesome!
Thankyou! We seriously appreciate it! Are you planning your own build?
@@loganseims7921 yes, my husband has been doing the work on our Ford Transit. He has installed solar panels, a max air fan, insulation, ran lights in the ceiling and is finishing up the cedar planks he’s putting along the ceiling before installing the floor’s vinyl planks. I enjoy watching videos on travelers builds and your is impressive and one of my favorites :-) our/my channel is Road Trip Daydreams and I will release a van tour video of our own once the conversion is finished :-)
@@kristincruikshank wow, congrats!!! Thankyou!! We look forward to seeing what you do with your van in the tour! I've actually been curious about doing a transit build :)
@@loganseims7921 Your next build :-) I can tell you from our first road trip so far, I love driving it. There's a good ECOBoost.
This is amazingggg!! Thanks for sharing ❤
So cool, I Love van living its awesome.
Excellent tour of a very nice, practical van! 😁👍
To increase storage space in my small wardrobe I use s-shaped hangers that allow me to hang 4/5 pairs of pants on their own space on one hanger (if that made sense? 🤔) and cascading hanger extensions for tops -though i'm not sure they'd work in your short hanging space tbh.
I can also recommend vacuum storage bags that come with a teeny usb vacuum pump for storing out of season clothes, bulky coats, blankets or even linens (from JML/VMSTR Travel etc)
Do you use a slatted duck-board to stand on whilst showering?
Anyhoo, happy travels! 😊👋🇬🇧
Wow where do I start, all these suggestions are gold!! Thank you for your comment and ideas, we'll definitely start using these 🙌😁
@@LKseims you're very welcome! It's the little things that can make a big difference 😁
So impressive. Great build.
Thankyou! It's been a lot of fun piecing together :)
Love there build, I’m looking to do a similar bed set up in my 136. Do you have any details about the frame and where you got the mattress?
Thankyou! What details about the frame are we talking? Like the wood ribbing, or the bed frame?
We bought our mattress online, its a memory foam mattress (not a topper) and we cut it down to fit. It's the kind that you buy and it's all rolled up on a box and once its unrolled it fills with air. You can choose weather to have a 6", 8", or 10" deep mattress
How do you get the laundry from inside when two bikes blocked the laundry bin
Whenever the bikes are in the back we just move the bikes and grab our laundry
Great, Great, Great Be Safe And Enjoy Eddie From Athens Alabama.
Great video! Lots of ideas!😊
Good job
Thankyou! It means a lot. Just out of curiosity what would you add to it?
Amazing setup and sweet couple.
Thankyou!
Just WOW - amazing build!
Thankyou!!! Are you looking into doing your own build?
@@loganseims7921 No. I’m just living vicariously through other people’s adventures! If you don’t mind my asking, what was the approximate build cost?
@@DLY0898 The van cost is usually more expensive the the actual build! I think the build on this one cost us over 10,000 dollars and a lot of time
Super cute n well thought out..
Thankyou! We appreciate it! Are you dreaming up your own future van build?
Can you link the hooks for the shower curtain and also that line that you pulled across for the inner shower curtain? I have the same Promaster.
The shower curtain hooks were bought at Walmart and we had to modify them to fit the hole in the doors. We will have the retractable clothes line as a link in the description soon!
That's awesome! Have you already started your build?