The BEST Self-Built DIY Camper Van (in-depth Van Tour)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.ค. 2024
- I've spent the last 5 years building vans on this youtube channel and I've finally finished my latest creation. I'm biased but I think it's the best DIY camper van ever built.
Timestamps:
0:00 - 1:58 Intro
1:58 - 6:30 Exterior
6:30 - 7:00 Interior
7:00 - 7:43 Interior Construction
7:43 - 12:46 Living Area
12:46 - 15:11 Storage
15:11 - 17:53 Bathroom
17:53 - 20:15 Sleeping Area
20:15 - 25:30 Heating, AC, and Ventilation
25:30 - 27:47 Electrical System
27:47 - 30:00 Water System
30:00 - 31:31 Cost
31:31 - 32:22 Am I Selling?
32:22 - 33:54 Future Plans
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Interior Accessories:
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- Sink: amzn.to/3tO6pl8
- Faucet: amzn.to/2YZES1C
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- RV Labs latch (small 42mm): amzn.to/3rzxGWp
- 32 Gallon Over Wheel Well Water Tank (fits most vans): bit.ly/3UQLs6m
- Isotherm Fridge - bit.ly/2OT0Zpf | PREVIOUSLY used fridge - amzn.to/3eZZyA3
- Renogy 3000w inverter/charger - amzn.to/3lFaswu
- Diesel Heater (espar S2) - amzn.to/3zH10OC
- Cell Fi Cell Signal Booster - amzn.to/3r1Y36I
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- Isotherm Water heater - bit.ly/3s7TskF
- Blue Sea Master Switch - amzn.to/3eYoGqV
- Blue Sea Bus Bar - amzn.to/310sKP6
- Blue Sea 12v Fuse Block - amzn.to/3sctyMW
- Renogy DCDC charger - amzn.to/3tK0vRg
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Exterior Accessories:
- Solar Panels: www.custommarineproducts.com/...
- Owl Vans Ladder/Tire Carrier: bit.ly/3fx4pLt
- Owl Vans Sherpa: bit.ly/3dTNKBh
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- Awning: bit.ly/3M3iuMQ
- Baja Designs LP6 Lights: amzn.to/2WR72ep
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- CATuned hammerhead bumper: bit.ly/2SvFnk0
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80/20 Aluminum Beams:
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Thanks for watching!! One thing I wanted to mention but couldn’t squeeze into the video…
It’s wise to design your van to have as few shifting components as possible. There are lots of vans with beds that convert into living space, or hidden showers that you need to set up every time you want to use them.
This is way more inconvenient than you would think!! It’s inconvenient enough where you just never end up using that feature!! So in this van almost every component is static and I LOVE IT!!
Love the build man! I highly recommend to people getting the LWB Sprinter over the MWB now that I have built my own. If your full time living in a van and spending most of your time away from populated areas (not having to stealth camp) I couldn't recommend having the longer wheel base more. But sometimes having a shifting bed can make a lot of room in the smaller MWB for example the sliding bed in my van creates a more living space feel. Would love for you to check it out and tell me your thoughts! th-cam.com/video/LSXJtXfpU-k/w-d-xo.html
I Appreciate your videos! after all they're a big part of what inspired me to start Van life myself!
I'm looking to possibly sell my van and get a long wheel base version purely because being full time, a indoor shower and the extra room is more convenient like you said!
Remember though, there are possibilities of automating changeovers, which would really give the advantage back to shifting components for more utility in less space.
Good idea. When i do my box truck build, nothing moves or needs setting up, everything will be static.
@@lightdark00 True, if all it takes is a push of a button, it reduces the annoyance level a lot.
I thought about this a bit and I think it really depends on the actual feature... With the electric rising bed, the fact that it's just a button push does indeed make it very convenient.
On the other hand, let's imagine a version of a bed / living space that converts with the push of a button... You're still going to have to shuffle all of the belongings in the living space and redo the bedding, which would be annoying enough to not use it every day (for me at least).
@@lawrencedavidson6195 Good thinking. With my overlander build I am keeping it as simple as possible. The more electronics and switches the more that can go wrong out in the middle of nowhere. If I want to know my water level it will have a port to view the tank directly or a remote sight glass, no electronics. My bed will be fixed, but high enough that I can put bikes or other tall items in. Heavy items on the floor to keep CG as low as possible for stability. All water lines or tanks will be inside the insulated envelope of the vehicle, nobody needs frozen pipe BS. My habitat will have 3" of foam insulation on the floor, roof to minimize heat loss in northern states or Canada. No AGM or gel batteries in my build, the system has to be significantly larger as you can only utilize about 50% of those batteries. LiFEPO batteries are lighter, have higher power densities, can utilize 80%+ of the batteries capacity and are less expensive over the life of the batteries. Best of luck with your build
Congratulations this is a long time coming. Thank you for taking me along with you. As a 2-year full time vanlifer, my advice is you take your big beautiful new rig and explore every corner of this big beautiful continent. We didn’t plan it this way, but we ended up seeing all 48 states plus Canada. It will change your life and perspectives. I hope you have this for years to come. Great job !
Thanks Nicole, great advice!
Even I want to build a van.
Dude, it's not only been fun but very informative in watching you build this van. I've seen every video at least twice and some more than that. Thank you very much for sharing this with us and you've made quite an impact on the Vanlife community, probably more than you think. Congratulations and go have some fun after all that hard work : )
This is the most underrated van build channel on TH-cam.
Awesome build! This checks pretty much every box of what I’d want in a van build. Great job!
I find your videos very informative and useful. I thank you for all the work that has gone into making them. I have learned so much from them and I refer to them often. I agree with you about filming travel videos. I have traveled quite a bit and I have gotten to the point where I rarely take a photo. I have stood in beautiful locations and taken them in while all around me are trying for the perfect shot. Sometimes you have to experience something and not document it. When I stopped documenting I started enjoying the experience much more. Thank you
it has been a pleasure watching your journey . you have help me and my wife build our van . we are about 60% of the way . good luck in what ever you do
This is so timely! I just spent the last 3 days watching the build and all the intricate, well thought out ideas come together, and now THE VAN TOUR! Excited, Envious, Enjoy !!
Hey ! This Van build is OUTSTANDING - beautifully done. Love the colors too, very bright, clean, polished, and warm
Super stoked for you, Seven O Savage! Loved following you during both your builds! And am really appreciative of you sharing your builds and the process with us. So incredibly detailed and entertaining! Best of luck on your future endeavors and adventures! Looking forward to what’s to come! 🤘🏼⚡️🤙🏼
Congratulations! Great to see you this happy and pleased with the final product. I am especially impressed by the combination of a bed lift and a volume of free storage underneath. A very flexible solution and makes packing and unpacking way easier. Many builds have plenty of dedicated storage nooks but can't fit full-sized suitcases or duffel bags for two people.
Your attention to detail and ability to communicate that on an easy-to-understand level is what's made your videos so popular. I know some are anxious to see travel videos. I just want to see what you build next! Congratulations on finally completing your van. And thanks for taking the time to share it with us.
Your attention to detail keeps me watching. You have taught me much. I look forward to your next project. Of course, your day job takes presedence! You're exceptionally smart and thus have a productive future ahead of you.
everything is well thought out in each detail 👌I watched the series from the start and finally the full reveal! great work!
One of the best van conversion, you thought of nearly everything. Great logic using the strut for your frames. Looks fantastic
Thanks very much for your superb videos. I'm using them to build my own van. I appreciate the way you have explained in detail every aspect of the build and made it easier for me to use your experience. Good luck with your future endeavors! Many thanks!
I'm so glad to hear you're not selling! I love your build videos, but can't wait to get more of your travel videos.
That is definitely an AMAZING build! Wishing you safe travels.
The best diy videos on TH-cam. Love your work.
Thanks for doing this for us.
Awesome video Alex!
Looking forward to seeing your next build!
Blessings to ya.
Having done a fairly stout van conversion myself and having watched many dozens of build videos (including your first van), I can say with high confidence that your new rig is truly an elite build with few, if any, peers. I’d like to thank you for all that you taught me over the last couple of years. Good luck in your future endeavors and please do get out and enjoy your van. Cheers
This was such an awesome van build series. I’m happy to hear you are enjoying the fruits of your labor. Happy travels👍😊
Thanks Bobbi!
I've enjoyed watching your videos. I like that you show a lot of your mistakes along the way showing the realities of van building instead of making it always look glamorous and easy. Your color scheme is really nice. I love that you made your bench chair ergonomically correct for comfortable seating. Thanks for sharing so much helpful information to those of us building vans. Safe, happy, fun travels to you!
Nice job, keep the videos coming, hard to believe it's all done, I remember when you bought it. Thanks for letting us follow along.
To be honest, not anyone own a van can think deeply how to create a full bathroom with a quiet enough space. Great job dude 👌👍.. You really used the whole space of your vehicle perfectly..
Well Done 👍.. Hope you enjoy your nice Van
This really the best layout for a van! I installed 2 large Artic Tern windows in my Transit van and I am about to install the lift bed (75x60). I am using much of your build experience to drive my build, thx!!
Congratulations! Always great to watch people like you who are willing to evaluate "old and true" buiding methods, like wood framing, sliding windows and black water tanks, and then decide against them because, with a little (or a lot of) thought, we could do so much better. 80/20 framing is the only way to go im not so ho, and even though I would do without windows, if I did use them, insulated awning windows are so much more functional than the standard rv windows. Thanks for all your informative, professional videos--and for your enthusiasm.
Thanks Chris, I agree. Appreciate it!!
Incredible - I watched this entire build from start and it gave me tons of ideas and processes to help me on my build... you undersold on this video the amount of dedication and methodical attention to detail you actually put into this rig.... but your happiness clearly shows how proud you are of your work and you should be !! Now go and enjoy - we need for you to keep posting up your adventures...Great work !!!
Thanks so much!!
Congrats on wrapping up this epic project! Really inspired by your videos, designs and thoughtful approach to your van. 😁
I appreciate you honest statements about comfort!
I personally like the seatbelt on the bench seat, and I agree it's better than no seat belt. If you wanted, you could add the typical fold-down table by the door to extend the kitchen counter.
Nice conversion!
Great wrap up!
Hope it provides you with many smiles in your miles!
I've seen all your van build vids, and your style of presentation is excellent. Concise, skillful, no waffle and I fully understood everything you said. Plus I've learnt a shed load along the way. Well done.
Such an awesome build 🙌 I'm working on my first sprinter van now and your video's are sooo helpful. Thank you!! 😊
So awesome to hear thank you!!
Enjoy the fruits of all that hard work. Congrats!
Great van build and awesome build videos!
Loved everything you did in this van. I have been watching and learning with you for some time now. Great job!
This is an amazing build. Great job
Congratulations!!!🎉
You did it! It may sound a little strange but I am so proud of you. It’s amazing and so beautiful. I’ve learned so much watching every step of this build - all the ups and downs. I laughed at your wit and groaned with your mishaps (which I appreciate you posting btw).
Whats next? Travel and enjoy that beautiful beast. 🚐
Good luck man! Thanks for all the content
Guapísima!! Ahora a disfrutarla! Un saludo desde España
AWESOME
OUTSTANDING. WHAT A WORK OF ART. A DREAM VAN. GOD BLESS
Excellent. All of it is excellent. The Grey water drain is a great idea.
Loved following the build, got a lot of inspiration by your videos & designs. I wish you all the luck in your future endeavors !!!
Loved watching you make progress! Thank you for sharing. Looking forward to your travel videos.
been waiting for this in a long time. my favorite van build setup of all time
Lez goo
Awesome video and Van!! Great work!!
Finally! Congrats!
Great build! Congratulations!!!
This is so incredible! I can’t believe I’ve been watching for 2 years😂 this build is absolutely amazing my friend!
Awesome build!!!
Best van build out there. Absolutely crushed it!
Lez gooooooo
Fantastic job!
I remember your first few vans. The first shower was inventive. This van is marvelous! I agree about getting the plumbing and electrical inside the van as a better solution. I watch a lot of these TH-cam videos and I think that this van is on the top level of vans. You have a lovely machine here.
Thanks mate, it was an awesome journey to watch.
It is worth the patience and waiting for. I have been following your journey in building this masterpiece. Most of all, thank you so much for sharing all the information, details, and explanations. You are one awesome techie and engineer. Your work is so functional and beautiful. Just enjoy your trips now with the van and drop a video or two.....take your time!
Cheers..from Malaysia
Amazing build. Thanks for taking the time to share this content; I am sure it slows you down a lot. Cheers.
Great build ❤
This was one of the best and well designed van builds! You did a wonderful job!!🎉
Thanks for tour of ur van. Helps me as I'm building out mine presently.
Love love love the van. Thank you very much for sharing your build. You’re inspiring me to get busy on my 170EXT
Woooo!! It’s gonna be SO worth it when it’s done.
Awesome job!! Thank you for making it and the level of detail provided in it!
Great insight, great Job 👏
What an amazing person. Clever in mind and manual skills - and this is the result! Very well thought through. Love your truck! 👍
My favorite build! Awesome job. Thanks for sharing.
Great work!! Thank you for being completely honest and not having the need to inflate how fast you did it . Because this was your first project like this I’m sure there were some setbacks but thanks for sharing 👍🏿
Great job!
A super van. You have outdone yourself. Now you need to take it out and enjoy it. Love all the finishing touches you have added
This is an amazing thorough video and so many details! Thank you soooo much!
it turned out amazing! you should be so proud, easily the most detailed and professional build i've seen on YT.
This was awesome.
Good luck with the future, matey, wonderful van build 😀😀😀
Love it well done x
looks badass from the outside love it
GREAT JOB😎‼️Much appreciated uploading a few of your Van travel adventures👍👍☘️🚙☘️
Awesome!
love the video man, great build
Tuche ! You are so transparent.
YES !!! Making YT travel videos while you travel sucks all of the fun out of traveling. Having to grab the camera turns pleasure into work. I have tried it myself, so I know.
You have a "real job", so please put that first. The videos you do make will have a much higher value for your followers when you do make them, so no worries.
Share your knowledge when you can, and live your life. Well played!
Love this comment thank you!
Great job on the windows. I have not seen that before.
Perfection! Extraordinary work! I am getting ready to begin my build with my Sprinter 170” extended!
Don’t pay any attention to the negative reviews on here you did a phenomenal job on this build. If I ever built out a van I’d be lucky to have someone like you help me out. Overall great job and excellent functionality ❤
Great build. It's my favorite.
Great job 👌
All I can say is the rim choice is OUTSTANDING -What a TOUGH military look:) Im definitely getting them! For the rest of the build out equally outstanding!
Brilliant build. Enjoy and follow your dreams!!
Thats's great work mate very impressive.
It's been great watching that van develop and I definitely got a lot of useful ideas for my own build so thank you! I know you have other plans right now but if you ever decide to move on to an electric van whenever they finally become viable I would definitely be interested to see what you come up with. Good luck with your company and happy vanlifeing!
If I do another big project it will most likely be on an electric platform!! Thank you for the support 🤙
Ditto Adrian, exactly what I was thinking. I've really enjoyed Seven's enthusiasm and sharing of info. Life marches on and change is inevitable. Bestest of wishes to Seven.
I've been watching you for years and had no idea you were a fellow swe!! I knew we had a few characteristics in common, must be the problem solving and loving the process!
Awesome build! I'm going to have to go back and watch your build video's to completely understand how and why you did what you did. Thanks for sharing your costs, it definitely helps in deciding what products to use. Now get out there and have fun!
Great video! We've been using your videos for inspiration and instruction, and you're right up there with Humble Road and Van Life Sagas as someone we follow and enjoy. We'll be sure to watch any travel videos you post. Our build is about 50% done but we have all the 'systems' in, so it's all cabinetry and fit and finish from here. One year down, one year to go?
If you're interested in an Earthroamer, check out Wilderness Vans. They're a Canadian company doing regular vans but also 'grid' conversions of a Ford F-550 chassis. I went to visit them this summer and they are a super professional outfit, and they were selling a finished Earthroamer-style rig for $280k USD.
Nice one from 🇬🇧. I only watch a few 🇺🇸 van channels but I like yours and Max out fun because you come at things from a different angle. 🇨🇦 Vanlife sagas also.
Top job Sevon O. Good luck with your work--play life plan. Looking forward to seeing your trips in this awesome van. Please do an update after 6 months with your views on what you may change, re-locate, rattles and squeaks etc.
Good On ‘Ya ! You Deserve it, young man ! EXCEPTIONAL vehicle. Your enthusiasm is always Contagious 😊
This is the best video I have seen on van life. It is joyful to see the the efforts and results of your efforts, with such energy. Best of luck to your other endeavors.
SUUUUPER SIIICK! Now let's take it for a long road trip!
AMAZINGGGGGGG BUILD!!!!!!
Hard to believe its been 2 years. Ive watched this build from purchase of the van. And i watched most of the build on your old van. Its truly impressive your level of detail. If i had the money, I would build a van identical to yours.
Much appreciated! Thanks for sticking around, I always love seeing the comments from TItty Skillet.
Love your beautiful RV van
Best build ive ever seen
great job