Engineering STUDENT'S CLEVER VAN CONVERSION // MWB With EPIC HOME CINEMA & ELECTRIC Shower & Kitchen
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Another awesome build, making great use of a MWB Sprinter, managing to fit a fixed bed, walk-in shower room, stunning kitchen AND an amazing home cinema set up al into this smaller van size. An impressive van conversion for sure!
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So many van builds are just copy and paste designs, it's refreshing to see someone think differently and switch it up!
Thankyou very much really appreciate that😃
Why do you think there are so many the same? Think!
In this case - sorry to tell -
but that shower space is what for???
It should have been the bed for the whole width of the van!
It’s a small van and it’s his first try, but those copy and paste are actually functional.
The pullout seat and overhead over the bed is unnecessary
@@Timeculture Thinking of getting myself a ford transit like this. I am assuming this size van will have no problem with parking?
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Hygiene is very important to some. I very much appreciate the idea that he has a shower in there! Small “necessarium” of some kind and a means to get to the driver’s seat in a hurry and it’s perfect!
I love that he has an actual shower and lots of room for a toilet. I would prefer a pocket door into the cab though.
I agree. Ditch the bed overhead cabinets and have under bed storage instead
Yes … ditch them
Yes under-bed storage. I'd lower the bed though, so it's a seat as well as a bed, then some overhead storage might be okay. For safety I'd like to be able to get to the front, from the inside, a sliding door and loosing the middle seat would work.
@@Mooniicky*losing
I have lived on the road for over 25 years and now over 5 on the water, I have to say this is one of the best short wheel base conversions I have seen, the shower for a start, the extending seating, bloody good job you done there, we always had to live and convert at same time and with two kids was always a challenge, went from an old BT sherpa Box van, to a 7.5 ton dodge 50 van then onto a converted ex leeds welfare bus and now a 30ft 7 berth motorhome.
But how can you use the pullout table for work or eating when the pullout bench is directly below the table? And those overhead storage above the bed is gonna cause you pain. I've seen a better layout for a short-wheel base.
Well done Ben. Very different design and you got lots in a small space. Perfect for one. No need for a big bed when a solo traveller. Sure cupboards make it a little cramped but you need somewhere to store clothes and you’ll be laid down anyway. Much safer to keep the bulkhead, yes you have to go outside to get in the cab but if you were unfortunate enough to have an accident you’ll be protected, that’s more important. Better temperature control too. Presume you’ll have a portable loo in that long shower. You could have had it a little shorter and then had tall storage in the rear accessed from the back (like Nate’s Land Yacht video) but it gives you room for a loo without having to move it to have a shower. You could store a dirty laundry bag in there too. The pull out table is perfect for extra workspace, or a standing desk, just can’t work out how you sit and eat at it or work. Maybe a fold up stool, stored in the shower? Then you could sit at your table and have a view. The pull out bench gives you somewhere for the fridge and to sit, yet freeing up floor space when not needed so that’s great; storage too. You just need a good big back rest cushion. Overall I think you’ve done a superb job and I’ve watched thousands of these conversion videos.. I’m obsessed! The one thing that really makes this stand out too is the colour. That blue is stunning. Just beautiful, I love it! You can’t beat Farrow and Ball. Put this video on your own channel too then we can follow you. I’d be interested to know how you go on with your electrics. I don’t want gas either! Safe travels.
Hi there! Thankyou so so much for the feedback. Really appreciate it and have taken all on board! I’ll get it out on my own channel too! Thanks again, and hope you are well❤️
Absolutely outstanding. ❤
I love the shower and that you put a wall in between the cab and living area. But the bed is to tight of a space for me. The color scheme and layout is nice.
Love the design and that blue on the cabinets is gorgeous!
Thanks so much😃
I love the shade of blue too!
Loved the blue cabinets
Love the color scheme, as a female would like access to cab, but I do like your layout. Above the bed put soft or wire baskets open and airy. Good luck with finishing school and enjoy your new home.
Thanks for the feedback. All the best😃
Lovely build. Only thing I would change is the placement of the sink. Kinda have to stretch to reach it. I would place it under the little window, and add a Lazy Susan cabinet in the corner.
Or an outside storage door in that Cornerspace..
Much different layout than most other van builds ive seen. I love how you designed the shower next to the bed. Very clever! I know people will copy ur design because its so different and clever.
I love your van.
Thank you for sharing.
Be safe, stay well and God bless
I agree, a very clever idea.
Yeah it does not look like a boxy type of a camper van , it has artistic angular scheme, I would definitely make this idea of shower area plus a portable toilet in it and the windows design I love it . This is my final plan for my future promaster camper van plus my own bed design and my 88 keys keyboard💝😊💃…thank you outdoorsy for sharing this van design and to the future engineer more power to you and hope you reach your goals as an engineer profession😊👍💝
Thanks very much for the feedback! Really appreciate it😃 God bless
Love love love the colour scheme so fresh and clean looking beautiful van well done.
I love your design for kitchen.. love that blue..
New Shower Idea is cool too.. and your design is very different from others so I loved it..😍
Thank you for sharing your van life ❤️
Thanks so much!
Looks great , until someone knocks on your door while you are tired and you can't just drive off 🤔....without having to open that door and confront those strangers ?
My thoughts exactly. 😂
that’s the “conventional” wisdom but how many times has that actually happened? zero in my three years experience.
This is Europe, not the States.
Maybe download a snarling dog, IDK. I know people with a canal boat, the husband was having a pee when some guy outside looked in through the window, moving the curtain to have a look inside. He said the nosey guy was more embarrassed than he was!
Im pretty sure he might buy a 🔫 gun for those weirdos
I love how this van is complete designed around his love for surfing and his needs. It just goes to show that every van layout should suit the individual users as opposed to copying and using similar layouts to other people.
Not only amazing beauty van built but also function. I do love this van.
Thankyou!!
I'm planning a Citroen Relay build and was really stuck deciding between the L2 MWB or the L3 LWB and this has made my mind up. Thanks for sharing!
It's interesting how the European habit of closing off the cab area from the cargo gives more options to the layout. However, in North America, having the cab area connected to the rest of the van is more common and even preferred for simply jumping into the driver's seat and driving off without exiting the van whenever you feel threatened.
Slider door. But that's why I think all American Van's look alike.
@@DS-tj2jc Never mind the fact that the Ram Promaster is really a rebadged Fiat, The Ford Metro is what they've had in Europe for over 40 years and of course the Mercedes Sprinter is the Mercedes Sprinter (older Promasters were also Sprinters). There actually hasn't been an American cargo van for several decades ever since the Sprinter changed the trends, with the exception of GM vans, you simply can't find the traditional American van anymore, they're almost all based on European vans. Having said that, the tall narrow European van style are much easier to convert into livable vans.
"Threatened…" isn’t that always Americans’ foremost fear, that of "the other," that unknown, lurking monster under the bed syndrome?
Looks great but I'd miss more comfortable seating. Also not so usable if you are two people at 2m. Being tall is so limiting 😂
@@johnwang9914 Ford Transit is an American cargo van.
That's a proper accent 😍
Greetings from America
Awesome use of space.
Really elegant ( but practical) conversion !
Amazing set up! I love how the bathroom was first consideration. I find that's important to me that the bathroom be given the most space needed and work around it I like the hide a beds that come down so initially I can have a sitting room space like a living room. BUT I love what you've done! This is very inspiring to me! thank you!
Great original first van build mate! Nice one.. add a toilet, powered fan, and sort the top cupboards and you're away!.. perhaps up the power like you said maybe a second battery to double your power reserve.
(Just a thought you could make the rear of the shower a door and use it as a dual indoor outdoor shower and perhaps accessible from outside and any wet storage you have also to help it air?/maybe add a second ceiling vent also to get airflow through the shower area and rest of the van just to increase the airflow/jeep it cool and help it dry? Just couple of ideas)
Great design though.. 👍
Fantastic build.
Thanks very much😃
I love the way you used the small space but made it airy with the colour scheme ! I wonder why you opted for that bench instead of under bed storage so you wouldn’t need that shelf over the bed? thank you so much for sharing !
Or split the space and use 1/2 for storage and bump a smaller bench out a little bit back to the wall and give up the small cubbies, (it's under the table now and kills the purpose)..very cute for a smaller van 👏👏👏
I can see the point of the overhead storage - you could get dressed on the bed, and you don't need any side table or nook, just put everything away for the night. But I know if it was me I'd conk my head on it.
Without it he'd have great headroom.
I just watched another Van lifer, she advised living in your van as you build it to see what works for you.
Congrats on the design and build. Different and beautiful.
Thankyou!
Can tell he's an engineering student and not a design student. The layout with the small single bed and overhead cupboards over the bed, is really bad design, which would only sleep 1 person. Also you can't sit and use the slide-out table unless you straddle yourself on the pull-out seat, which would be uncomfortable. The slide-out seat also takes up most of the "garage" storage too. That shower is freaking awesome, but maybe too big. I see lots of wasted space in there. Run some trim around that skylight too. The kitchen is so awesome. Nice touch with the angle back to the shower wall. Love that blue. The colour palet of the whole van is perfect. Walling off the cab area is a good move too, given he has a 2 seater there for the passenger seat and they're not easy to swivel. That wall really creates a good separation of space. The build quality and finish looks very nice. Just needed a better design to start with. His solar panels will struggle in Ireland too, especially in the winter. The demands of an induction cooktop and electric hot water heater will far outstrip the 200ah of AGM battery, which is only really 100ah of usable storage. Needs a 40A DC to DC charger there, and another 200ah of storage at least. I know my comment comes across as negative, but it's a really nice van, just with some iffy design elements.
Have you an extractor fan in the shower? You will get mould and so much condensation if not ... also you will def need maxx fan or similar for inside van interior to circulate air in summer and extract cooking steam etc. as rainy days or warm summer days will make your van uncomfortable to live in.
Great aesthetic ... but some liveability issues that can be fixed I am sure.
Lol we live in NI. We don’t need to use fans or air con. We are lucky if we get a couple of weeks of nice weather a year that get into the 60s. Open a window an someone is bound to say to shut it as it’s blinking freezing lol. On the coast it’s of course colder. So Ben I have a ford mk2 1983 ex ambulance and I tried to explain to my mate last week that I want to divide the back for my shower an loo an have a 3.6”wide bed as it’s only me and my dog. I also said I wanted an L shaped kitchen and to close off the living area and have a door through to the cab as I don’t have side doors so I’ve extra wall space. I don’t like bench seats but I’d rather lounge so have a mega size floor cushion and back rest for us to snuggle on. All my electrics storage etc is in the boot under the bed. Only difference is that at the end of my bed I have steps going up to my bed for my dog that double as my clothing drawers. I think the shower is an absolute necessity if ur on the waves every day - the alternative is gritty sand in places u definitely don’t want it and I’m afraid a sponge bath doesn’t cut it. Anyway now il just forward this to him instead. Will subscribe when you have ur channel sorted as love watching for ideas from NI and you have done a brilliant job. Will look out for you on our travels. All the best 🤞🏻🤗🤞🏻
It is a lovely design, clean and well organized...
Great conversion. The only bad point is that you can’t sit on the bench seat and use the slide out table at the same time to be able to work on or eat your dinner.
I love how he has a gold and white color scheme that's the same kind I have in my room
Such a beautiful built with a lot of light.
great for a single person.
Did i miss the toilet?
Thanx for a superb tour through your house on wheels.
Happy and safe travels.
Amazing van build so beautiful and cozy and incredible accent. NI has to be one of my favorite accents!
Cant quite understand the table and chair combination. So he sits sideways to use the table
I wished we could see him eating... how???
And show us the cinema set up ffs
I think you straddle your legs each side of the pull-out bench to use the slide-out table, or something like that. I don't think it would be very comfortable but he's young so probably not sitting around much. :D
Very awesome and practical van conversion.
I am really impressed with the extra length in the wetroom..what a relieve to see a guy thinking of all the small touches, like lots of cupboards, a full shower and a skylight..so great Riley.
Happy travels
MWB
One of the nicest builds I’ve seen. Well done!
Really different design with some great ideas. Thanks for sharing.
Like some of the other comments. I would remove the over bed storage and perhaps tuck a toilet down the end of the shower room. You could also potentially have a cupboard above the toilet that is accessed from the back end of the bed giving you some storage given you sit down on the loo and don’t need the head clearance.
But like all things, it’s easy to critique others 😉 so most importantly, van is great!
I especially like the bed. Cozy. And the shower is amazing
Me neither!
I thought at the end that shower have to be for two, but the bed is for a single person.
And there is no way for a kid to be still in that "stoll"...
But the shower is a wordrobe inclusive, I saw! It must be for the soked bath costume; hm!? But that is the floor for...
Did you mention toilet ?. Nice van mate .
Life of Riley!
Nice build very well thought out have fun safe travels.
Looks like a great van 🚐 have fun on your travels.
Thanks so much!
I love it!! Very clean feel.💞💞
Yes!
It is great & looks very smart well done 👍🏼 but ‘ Yes there’s a but lol ‘ No access to the front if your not able to go outside in a emergency, I can’t even start to think about washing dishes at that angle, no need for a shower that big especially if there’s not a toilet in there also! & a narrow bed, if you want a friend i,e to stay! & I really hope that you don’t forget those overhead cabinets are there in the dark otherwise you will end up with a bad headache 🤕.. But in all fairness you have done a fabulous job being so young! These are just guidance info from a long term camper van conversion owner 😊
Nice design. Would have to ditch the cabinet over the bed and make that storage somewhere else but is an awesome build love the shower
Me too id like to get rid of the cabinet over the bed.
Yeah like maybe make the shower a little smaller and make some storage in there, I don't know
Brilliant design !💝
I have a corner sink at work and it is the most painful thing ever for your back, nice to see some fresh new colour and layout 👍
How do u wash dishes like that?
Nice can design. I am a fan of the bed and bathroom side by side setup and might try that in my next van build
U lose garage space...
Great job
Good job dude!
***..Magnifique .. great plan conversion for a "short" van .. { love love love that "cachemire bleu" cabinets } very nice home .. good for you young man ***
When he says " water heater" 🤣 dope van 🙏🏽💪🏽
I love that your van is different design.
What an amazing home !!! Great job dude 🌹
I would choose the toilet to slide in and out from a wardrobe into the shower and so save space. I would expand the bed to make into an aprox queen bed. Overall I love the van.
Use of electric appliances and such is what I prefer to see more of. The fact that you discussed safety concerning the use of gas right off the bat was encouraging as mentioned, that is my preference as well.
When propane is used, I always pay close attention to the safety measures used in each build.
Loo needed at end of shower. Gas is brilliant! I love gas. Never understand why people have double beds when traveling alone. Enjoy. Good stuff
Me too! My partner and I manage to sleep fine in a single bed together!
Singles hope to double up and you'll need a bigger bed for some nudge nudge
Doh
In the Netherlands you need a two person sleep to be able to get it rated as camper and pay less tax. Otherwise I would have a one sleep too.
The extra bed space is for the dogs.
Great ideas great build, well done!🏴
Very simple design but very practical...how I wish to own one like yours so I can easily travel around the Philippines.
So smart to do this especially at your age. Just think how much you can save $$$$
Fantastic work.
Love from AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺 ❤
I live the colors! I'm leaning towards having this type of floor plan in a longer van. I would like to have the shower open in the back also so you can enter wet or dirty and leave the mess in the shower! Very nice build. What a Beautiful coast! Happy Travels!
Brilliant layout for one, like it v much 👍
Thankyou!!
White and blue are my favourite colours combination, too!
Brilliant design 👍👍
Good on you what a fabulous job you've done... Be good to know how you go on in the winter and what type of heater you opt for keep us posted:)
Thanks so much👍🏼 I’ll keep you posted!
Gorgeous van
Great build
Very nice van! Love it and it seems to work for you! Good job! 🤙
Wow how beautiful my friend! I'm totally in love with your creation 😍and that hue of blue!! Thank you so much for sharing!
Thankyou!!
Nice decor & super friendly young man!👍🏼🚐
But that jacked up background music made we want to watch like a silent movie!🙉
Thanks very much!
Absolutely love love love everything about this build 💗💗💗💗
Great conversion!
Well done m8 that’s a fantastic job you’ve done there 👍🏼
Love the color choices!
Amazing!! Great job 👏
use up some of the shower space to create a pull out closet, free up the sleeping space
Brilliant design!
Lovely layout well thought out and different but you really need some sort of loo x
Excellent floorplan. Thank you for sharing
A pull up desk beside the electric stove. The cabinet for clothes beside the bed remove that then make the pull up chair devide to two, one can be pulled inside the van(where the fridge is) then at the back of the van the other side is for clothes.
He’s soooo cute 🥰 #crushing😄💜
Great van especially for a first time build but I see you have a double induction hob cooker but only a 2000w inverter? Whats the wattage of the hob? Doesn't seem like the inverter would be big enough for the job. I suspect you'll need more battery power in time as well if you want to cook with induction as it uses lots of power quickly.
Hi there! Yeah it’s a compromise I made. I am only able to use one at a time when off grid! And am upgrading the battery when I have the money!🤣
Lovely little van therel
Very clever layout👍
Very nice for one person.
Nice work Nate, 1st engineering project!!
Thankyou!
I love the shaur
Amazing, lots of thought 🌟🌟🌟🌟
very nice. Have a good treap.
really great job that. Looks amazing
Beautiful.
Nice Build! Love the Blue💙
I love your colors, absolutely beautiful. Enjoy your adventures 😊
Very nice. You could slim line the cabinets and make them longer if you need to. Would be perfect. I love the blue with white
Very nice! Thank you for sharing 😊
appreciate the efforts and perspectives of engineers and architects (students or otherwise)
thanks
The interior is exactly what I like but my preference would be a tiny kitchen and shower and most of the space for my bed 😊
Nice to see a N. Ireland vanlifer.