Love the humor 😂 I have a 2015 Promaster City and have been looking at different videos to snag some ideas. I had a footon in my van traveling the country to build stages but that is over thank to Covid-19. While I’m not sure what to do next career wise (I’m 3 years shy of 50) I am definitely sure I want to convert my van and now I have some great ideas and a laugh. Thanks and happy motoring fellow travelers!
Absolutely love your outdoor fabric on your walls and ceiling. Looks great and so effective. I am certain it takes some talent to get in in place so neat, tidy and smooth. You've done a great job. I also love how you designed the drawer for your stove with storage below for pots and utensils. It looks convenient and secure. Looking forward to your Dodge Ram camper build out.
Bravo 👏🏻👏🏻 Looking to buy one of these this week - people have been telling me I’ll regret not having a high top, but I think I’ll regret the inaccessibility and higher payments of a high top more! I’m a low profile person by nature, and literally (5’4 100lbs.) Plus gas mileage is stellar in this model!
Great design, but you can have a built in bed expansion system that doesn't cost space. Check out the vids of slat beds, where every other slat slides out attached to a support frame... You would just have it over the three front storage compartments. Planning to go PM City myself, Like the HP over the Nissan, the height over the Connect, and wouldn't touch a Mercedes Benz with a 10' pole! Also planning to use some of the track mounting from US Cargo to make things ultra flexible inside... Good overview!
Hands down, the best part of this video is when the camera person whispered "Fresshhh" in response to the mention of the wood paneling on the ceiling😆😆😆
Very nice. Just what I am thinking about doing. I looked at a 2015 Promaster City today and was concerned about the cargo space. The black fabric is a great idea. I have not seen it done before. Can you tell me what type of insulation is behind it? The van I looked at has windows on both sides (that actually open). I like that idea since I could add a ceiling fan for cross ventilation. Living in Florida I am more concerned with keeping the van cool vs. warm. I am looking forward to watching your progress on the 1500.
💥Really like this build. You have a lot of great ideas! I've subscribed and it looks like you still post, though infrequently. Hope to see more videos! 👏🏻
Most fabric stores should have something similar under the quilted section. It's really great stuff. Adds a little extra insulation for sound and temp.
I like the simplicity of your van. I am looking at getting a 2017 Ram Promaster and I don't want to over load it with heavy shelves and walls. What is the black material that you used on the inside walls and where can it be purchased? I'm also not going to go solar as I just use a very small portable computer and don't think I want to go with a fridge or any type of electric heater. The Goal Zero battery you describe will power what, for how long?
The black material you see is quilted fabric. Beneath it lies 2-3 layers of insulation. Goal Zero has a great chart with more examples than I could give on their site. The battery seen here is the Yeti 150.
Hi. You have internal door handles on your sliding doors. Did you add them and if so what supplier did you use. A link would help thank you. Your design is very smart. I'm thinking of doing very similar.
For just one person sleeping in a van at night, you dont need much ventilation...just cracking the front windows a couple inches will do. Any condesation buildup can be aired out throughout the day by opening doors. Hes got all the single-ply bare metal covered, so condensation droplets aren't a problem and his stove is designed for outdoor use.
Just wondering if you've ever seen a parts catalog or repair manual similar to a Chiltons and Haynes for the Promaster City. Sure would help if figuring out what's where.
Have you taken your rig to the mountains? If so, does it have enough power and the right gearing to handle the steeper grades without max speed dropping down to barely a crawl like the Ford Transit Connect does?
I bought a ProMaster City specifically to head to the Rockies among other destinations. The 2.4 litre is 20% larger than a Transit Connect engine, and the PMC has a 9 speed transmission, so I think it's more than capable. I'm documenting my build to travel to Alaska in July 2019 if interested: th-cam.com/channels/YlR2t3yTZ8Z2cScBTQEZbg.htmlplaylists thanks
Awesome conversion!!!!! What’s the length of the bed? We were thinking about the wagon version with 2nd row folding. Wondering if we would have enough room to sleep comfortably!!!???
I like what you did, no I love what you have done to your van so simple I would for you to do something like that to my Ram Promaster City Van. How can I where are you and how much?
Hey Johnny, shoot us a message on our website via the contact form and we can discuss your options. We are located in Southern California. downbytheriverproductions.com/contact/
Beautiful build , but do you ever regret building it on the wrong side ? The campsite and parking side are typically on the passenger side so when you open the side door you're looking out to the campsite , ocean etc... and not out to your neighbors campsite or the street .
True, but building bed/storage on the "wrong side" gives better weight distribution. I built mine on the "right side" only because I keep my surfboards inside - the 9 ft log only fits in the passenger side (seat folded down).
Wow- some brilliant choices. Love the fabric on the walls. Did you use moving blankets or is it more like the patterned fabric type? How did you attach it? I just love it. I’m hoping to get on the road for extended periods of time. Not quite FT because I’ll have to keep a small apartment for a variety of reasons. I think I’m going to wind up in a minivan(unless I win the lottery! 😏) Thanks for the inspiration! Can’t wait to go watch more. Oh, and if I win then I’m going a little bigger and hiring a pro to build. I’ll be in touch! LOL. (I rarely play.🤓)
I'm paying $450 a month for a room in someone's house and it feels like such a waste...especially since I'm camping in my van about a week out of that month.
I feel even worse. I'm paying $600 a month to sleep in the back yard of some guys 14 ft camper which I'm probably paying off for him. I'm definitely building my own with in the next few months!
What in the world possessed you to di the video next to a highway? You couldn't find a calm parking lot somewhere? So annoying to hear all the traffic.
Doug Rennick thanks for the input! This is, of course, just one way to do a bed system. As stated in the video this van was build to be a daily driver, maximize storage space and be the most stable bed for two folks to sleep on without worry. Stay tuned for more versions of our conversions!
This is the least creative build yet. I wouldn't even call it a camper. It's more like a compact cargo van that you sleep in. Let us know when you finish it. "Saving space" = ran out of money.
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Good bed design and storage solution
I love the idea of the panel it definitely makes the van seem wider than others I’ve seen
I just bought a van yesterday...super stoked to camperize it!!
Love the humor 😂 I have a 2015 Promaster City and have been looking at different videos to snag some ideas. I had a footon in my van traveling the country to build stages but that is over thank to Covid-19. While I’m not sure what to do next career wise (I’m 3 years shy of 50) I am definitely sure I want to convert my van and now I have some great ideas and a laugh. Thanks and happy motoring fellow travelers!
Nice. I'd cut weight-relief holes in those bed slats and get a thicker mattress. Also, black curtains (at least facing cockpit) are stealthier.
You put a huge smile on my face. Funny guys!
Great tour, and the guy made me laugh out loud. Nice van - you have so much more room when you aren't trying to incorporate a kitchen counter.
I like the fabric for the walls. Definitely more economical and less weight.
Awesome, smart solutions, clean yet stylish looking. Great job!
Wow!! Beautiful build and great use of space! He reminds me of Static Van Man
I love this simple build, it's not too excessive. Easy for any weekend trip!
Love the shower, easy, fast and well thought out!
Some very very good ideas. I have been wanting to do this to one of the Ram Promaster City vans. This is inspiring! Thanks!
Great great design choices...I'm watching this for the third time. Especially love the touch of fabric...great pattern and colors. 💖👍
Just beautiful! My fav so far!
His voice reminds me of Ryan Reynolds. Also very nice van build.
Absolutely love your outdoor fabric on your walls and ceiling. Looks great and so effective. I am certain it takes some talent to get in in place so neat, tidy and smooth. You've done a great job. I also love how you designed the drawer for your stove with storage below for pots and utensils. It looks convenient and secure. Looking forward to your Dodge Ram camper build out.
I definitely have been considering an upholstered wall option over a heavier more common wood finish.
simple and pragmatic. nice.
Bravo 👏🏻👏🏻 Looking to buy one of these this week - people have been telling me I’ll regret not having a high top, but I think I’ll regret the inaccessibility and higher payments of a high top more! I’m a low profile person by nature, and literally (5’4 100lbs.) Plus gas mileage is stellar in this model!
So well presented, you should be a movie star, you look like one.
Awesome use of cake
Love the campstove drawer! Nice touch! Just had my Promaster built out and loving it! :) Really nice job with yours!
Funny
Enjoyed your video
It really is a doable first van for stealth as a first timer
Great design, but you can have a built in bed expansion system that doesn't cost space. Check out the vids of slat beds, where every other slat slides out attached to a support frame... You would just have it over the three front storage compartments.
Planning to go PM City myself, Like the HP over the Nissan, the height over the Connect, and wouldn't touch a Mercedes Benz with a 10' pole!
Also planning to use some of the track mounting from US Cargo to make things ultra flexible inside...
Good overview!
Very nice build. I sort of wish you had a slide out system for the bed. The bed build seems very awkward if the weather is bad. But overall top notch.
Thanks JSB! A slide out version of this build is now available as a DIY kit at downbytheriverproductions.com
Hands down, the best part of this video is when the camera person whispered "Fresshhh" in response to the mention of the wood paneling on the ceiling😆😆😆
Nice mate, clever and straight forward. Well done
I LOVE your van build!
Great job on the van. I have been thinking of hanging a curtain too and would really like to see exactly how you hung yours
Really good. Thanks for sharing
Great Build! We're looking to downsize from our full size promaster to something smaller like this. Thanks for the great video!
Very nice build!
Does this work in a ProMaster City Wagon? My second row of Sears can come out.
Sure does! As long a there's still 48" between the wheel wells.
@@CaliforniaCustomVans I can’t find your website. What is it?
@@Janetnva2000 californiacustomvans.com
Love this build
Nice van how did you install the fabric walls. Glued it??
Very Efficient Nice use of space with Comfort in mind. Thx for Sharing. :))
Very nice. Just what I am thinking about doing. I looked at a 2015 Promaster City today and was concerned about the cargo space. The black fabric is a great idea. I have not seen it done before. Can you tell me what type of insulation is behind it? The van I looked at has windows on both sides (that actually open). I like that idea since I could add a ceiling fan for cross ventilation. Living in Florida I am more concerned with keeping the van cool vs. warm. I am looking forward to watching your progress on the 1500.
Considering this van, but as a surfer I’m worried about space for my boards. Is it sketchy to leave them on the top?
💥Really like this build. You have a lot of great ideas! I've subscribed and it looks like you still post, though infrequently. Hope to see more videos! 👏🏻
excellent job!
That is quite a quilt really like to know what type it is looks like you might have worked in sound proof room.
Most fabric stores should have something similar under the quilted section. It's really great stuff. Adds a little extra insulation for sound and temp.
I like the simplicity of your van. I am looking at getting a 2017 Ram Promaster and I don't want to over load it with heavy shelves and walls. What is the black material that you used on the inside walls and where can it be purchased? I'm also not going to go solar as I just use a very small portable computer and don't think I want to go with a fridge or any type of electric heater. The Goal Zero battery you describe will power what, for how long?
The black material you see is quilted fabric. Beneath it lies 2-3 layers of insulation. Goal Zero has a great chart with more examples than I could give on their site. The battery seen here is the Yeti 150.
how much material did you use on the van? i have the same van and i am trying to do the same thing for walls and ceiling, thanks
Hi. You have internal door handles on your sliding doors. Did you add them and if so what supplier did you use. A link would help thank you. Your design is very smart. I'm thinking of doing very similar.
Very well done.👏
Nice Build
Nice ... you did this yourself!!
What fiber you used in th wall
amazing build.
Nice, but how do you get ventilation in there? I don’t see any pop out windows.. Seems airtight!
For just one person sleeping in a van at night, you dont need much ventilation...just cracking the front windows a couple inches will do. Any condesation buildup can be aired out throughout the day by opening doors. Hes got all the single-ply bare metal covered, so condensation droplets aren't a problem and his stove is designed for outdoor use.
Just wondering if you've ever seen a parts catalog or repair manual similar to a Chiltons and Haynes for the Promaster City. Sure would help if figuring out what's where.
Nice job! how tall are you if you dont mind me asking. Would help gauge how much headspace there is when sitting inside the van.
What Boss Audio system did you use? Does it have Android Auto too?
Have you taken your rig to the mountains? If so, does it have enough power and the right gearing to handle the steeper grades without max speed dropping down to barely a crawl like the Ford Transit Connect does?
I bought a ProMaster City specifically to head to the Rockies among other destinations. The 2.4 litre is 20% larger than a Transit Connect engine, and the PMC has a 9 speed transmission, so I think it's more than capable.
I'm documenting my build to travel to Alaska in July 2019 if interested:
th-cam.com/channels/YlR2t3yTZ8Z2cScBTQEZbg.htmlplaylists
thanks
What did you use go adhere the fabric to the van walls?
Nice van 🚐
Well done.
How much if you built it for me same van
What kind of lining is that
This is rad🤘🤘im planning to buy a dodge pro master city to go to work out of town. How much would you charge a set up like yours?
shoot me an email at dbrcustom (at) gmail
Where are the surfboards? Can it carry a 9’ longboard inside?
@down by the river would i be about to sleep in this van fine im 6'3 thats my question
Do you have a kit for promaster hi top
I just bought the Boss Apple CarPlay system for my ProMaster and I wanted to know how you installed yours?
Awesome conversion!!!!! What’s the length of the bed? We were thinking about the wagon version with 2nd row folding. Wondering if we would have enough room to sleep comfortably!!!???
Nice and simple
What model of head unit for you stereo? and your back up camera?
I like what you did, no I love what you have done to your van so simple I would for you to do something like that to my Ram Promaster City Van. How can I where are you and how much?
Hey Johnny, shoot us a message on our website via the contact form and we can discuss your options. We are located in Southern California. downbytheriverproductions.com/contact/
@@CaliforniaCustomVans
I hope that you paid homage to Chris Farley.
What is board bandage? Where can you purchase?
Beautiful build , but do you ever regret building it on the wrong side ? The campsite and parking side are typically on the passenger side so when you open the side door you're looking out to the campsite , ocean etc... and not out to your neighbors campsite or the street .
True, but building bed/storage on the "wrong side" gives better weight distribution. I built mine on the "right side" only because I keep my surfboards inside - the 9 ft log only fits in the passenger side (seat folded down).
Wow- some brilliant choices. Love the fabric on the walls. Did you use moving blankets or is it more like the patterned fabric type?
How did you attach it? I just love it. I’m hoping to get on the road for extended periods of time. Not quite FT because I’ll have to keep a small apartment for a variety of reasons. I think I’m going to wind up in a minivan(unless I win the lottery! 😏) Thanks for the inspiration! Can’t wait to go watch more. Oh, and if I win then I’m going a little bigger and hiring a pro to build. I’ll be in touch! LOL. (I rarely play.🤓)
K.I.S.S. keep it simple stupid the way i likes it great vid and build thanks
Fiat dobló cargo in spain, i was thinking in a van the tipical big van that you made in your country.
Nice build! Do you live in your camper full time?
Nice Camper. Is that the long or short version of the car?
a like just for your channel name.
nice!!!
Any help/ resources you can offer on how to do the fabric on the walls?
So if it's raining or minus 10 or dark or really windy and you want to cook, well you're screwed.
Ah Chris Farley those were the days..
You are pretttttttttyyyyyyyy =) In all seriousness though, this was super helpful, thank you!
Nice, but 4 full-timeing [or] camping...gotta have a toilet...
4 a day @ the beach though, it's perfect 😀
I don’t know why I’m paying 700$ for my stupid studio apartment 😕
I'm paying $450 a month for a room in someone's house and it feels like such a waste...especially since I'm camping in my van about a week out of that month.
I feel even worse. I'm paying $600 a month to sleep in the back yard of some guys 14 ft camper which I'm probably paying off for him. I'm definitely building my own with in the next few months!
@@IzzyGotcha i pay 1500 plus utilities.. I’m 23. California man.. California..
Lampin' is from like '83.
Black fabric
Minute 7:44 hahaha...cute
What in the world possessed you to di the video next to a highway? You couldn't find a calm parking lot somewhere? So annoying to hear all the traffic.
Bed is totally wrong, you need another way to make a slideout frame for the bed,look through TH-cam sites.
Doug Rennick thanks for the input! This is, of course, just one way to do a bed system. As stated in the video this van was build to be a daily driver, maximize storage space and be the most stable bed for two folks to sleep on without worry. Stay tuned for more versions of our conversions!
custom camper van
This is the least creative build yet. I wouldn't even call it a camper. It's more like a compact cargo van that you sleep in. Let us know when you finish it.
"Saving space" = ran out of money.
that heavy breathing copletely ruined the video for me
you're awesome!
How did you attach the fabric onto the walls? I'm thinking the same kind of spray adhesive I will use for the insulation?
Ware did you buy the fabric?