$8,000 BUDGET VAN TOUR! Van Life Couple DIY Sprinter Van Conversion 170”

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  • @KnightMD
    @KnightMD 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This is a great build with many smart decisions... That said, I think the cabinet between the fridge and the bed should have been a shower/bath. Big quality of life changer.

    • @Lifepothesis
      @Lifepothesis  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks! We appreciated having the extra storage space, but we get that other people would rather have a shower. That would have taken up much more space than the tall cabinet, which was not worth it to us.

    • @LordofStormsEnd
      @LordofStormsEnd 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I’m working on a similar van design and after being in a smaller van that couldn’t support a shower I still prefer the gym method of showering, gives you a reason to leave the van and be around people 😂

  • @ohmcintyre2067
    @ohmcintyre2067 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This is a really nice build. Everything you need, perfectly designed!

  • @SteveAudra
    @SteveAudra 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Nice job with the build! We love that you were so resourceful and kept costs down. We have tried to do the same with our build. It's taken us quite a bit longer to finish our build though! After more than two years, we're finally getting ready to do a tour of our "finished' van. We look forward to seeing what you guys do next!

    • @Lifepothesis
      @Lifepothesis  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks friends! 💙🥰 We're looking forward to seeing your van tour video!!

    • @GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath
      @GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Unless you are just copying what everybody else is doing two years sounds right

    • @SteveAudra
      @SteveAudra 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath We've definitely taken our time and we're actually glad. It's allowed us to travel and figure out what we really need!

    • @GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath
      @GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SteveAudra I’m 17 months in and still changing how I am doing my bed(s). If you wanna do this really fast you basically have to copy what someone else did which doesn’t interest me

  • @mysticalsouls
    @mysticalsouls 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What a great van, great use of space

  • @eprohoda
    @eprohoda 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    very fantastic footage.

  • @TheSavvyCouple
    @TheSavvyCouple 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What an awesome van build! Great video Becky!

  • @lorraineajg2076
    @lorraineajg2076 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Well done. You should both bed really proud of what you have achieved especially at that budjet. Good luck on your travels. It's great to be able to follow you from the outset. Keep on keeping it real it's your best asset. Love from the UK

    • @Lifepothesis
      @Lifepothesis  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Lorriane, we really appreciate your kind words and support 💙😊

  • @Followmikey
    @Followmikey ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! I like the sliding door feature separating the cab!!

    • @Lifepothesis
      @Lifepothesis  ปีที่แล้ว

      Pretty cool, right! Glad you like it! 🤗

  • @tinymission7821
    @tinymission7821 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That’s a great van build. I love the bulkhead door and the way you made it flow with the space.
    The big unseen cost of course is the time spent building out your van/home. Even if you allowed a super conservative $10 hr. In time you still hit another $11,000 in labor costs. This is something that outsiders looking in never seem to understand. They just ask if you’ll build them one. Give them a $25,000 labor bill and see if they are still interested.
    I could see myself very comfortable in your conversion. You both did a truly amazing job.

    • @Lifepothesis
      @Lifepothesis  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The bulkhead pocket door is one of our favorite features of the space, I just loved how it made it feel like a studio apartment instead of a vehicle. Great point, we dedicated a lot of time to this build in order to save money, but the value of that time was not included in our overall costs.

  • @NoteFromSELF
    @NoteFromSELF 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like that you kept the ceiling plain white. All the wood slats that seem to be the trend remind me of the displays at GAP and Old Navy.

  • @alisong2328
    @alisong2328 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this! It’s very well-organized and bright, and it looks very cozy and comfortable. The safe with a charging station is a great idea.

    • @Lifepothesis
      @Lifepothesis  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much Alison! The chargers in the safe made keeping everything charged and organized (and secure) sooo easy 😊

  • @Ms.Frankenbuilder
    @Ms.Frankenbuilder 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice job, well thought out. Subscribed.

  • @jbird8847
    @jbird8847 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for the tour of your home. I really appreciated not only your thriftiness but also you sharing the sourcing such as the sink at a yard sale, windows at a salvage yard ect. The simplicity yet high functionality is very impressive. If I were to make one comment it would be about the window tinting. Make sure to check the laws in the different states because they vary greatly in the allowable tint and the enforcement. Great video and you just got another subscriber 👍

    • @Lifepothesis
      @Lifepothesis  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for your comment! We definitely were aiming for a simple yet functional build. As for the tint, we decided it was worth the risk since it gets sooo hot in the front of a van due to the huge windows. Luckily we didn't end up having any issues on the road as we traveled through 40+ states! 😊

  • @ExploreThe50
    @ExploreThe50 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very impressive build!

  • @kingrafferty
    @kingrafferty 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great van! Met you guys at the beach parking lot in Ptown last year. You talked about building another one. Way to go! Safe travels.

    • @Lifepothesis
      @Lifepothesis  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It was great meeting you out on the road Joanne!

  • @elainelipscomb1476
    @elainelipscomb1476 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great build.Enjoy and stay safe on the road🎉

  • @toyalee3721
    @toyalee3721 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this build … simple but have everything you need

    • @Lifepothesis
      @Lifepothesis  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's exactly what we were going for Toya, thanks! 💙

  • @darrellfort1668
    @darrellfort1668 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    vanlife4ever!

  • @peterschultzvinter4811
    @peterschultzvinter4811 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Like the details of their explanations.

    • @Lifepothesis
      @Lifepothesis  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Pete, we hope the details help others who are interested in building or buying a campervan. We learned a lot from other TH-camrs when we were planning our build.

  • @BenjaminHansen
    @BenjaminHansen 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    21:00 A note about the fantastic fan, the remote control units are not able to open the lid part way. So with the remote, the lid is either all the way up or all the way down. I think there is an option to manually turn a knob, but the one I installed was too far for me to reach. Your choice of a manual one was good for your application.

  • @richardmontena1353
    @richardmontena1353 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    simple yet complete

  • @michaelhodge4217
    @michaelhodge4217 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great build lots of thought went into this one. you guys gave me many good ideas thanks.

    • @Lifepothesis
      @Lifepothesis  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      So happy you enjoyed it Michael!

  • @evelyndunn50
    @evelyndunn50 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video love the safety alarms. Enjoy your travels.

    • @Lifepothesis
      @Lifepothesis  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Safety is important to us 😊 Thanks for watching Evelyn!

  • @SandyRoberts-w6j
    @SandyRoberts-w6j 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very well thought out. Love the style.

  • @benjaminrush4443
    @benjaminrush4443 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great DIY Budget based on KIS. Has everything. Kudo to you. Thanks.

    • @Lifepothesis
      @Lifepothesis  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Simplicity was our goal! Definitely helped keep the budget down and build short 😊 Thanks for watching!

  • @jacquelinegarrison8277
    @jacquelinegarrison8277 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing. You two are so creative. Have a nice journey!:)

    • @Lifepothesis
      @Lifepothesis  ปีที่แล้ว

      You're so welcome!! 💙 Thank you for your kind words.

  • @natureatitsbest751
    @natureatitsbest751 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Amazing van! I have subscribed and saved this one for future reference if one day…… 😎🇨🇦 thanks!!!

  • @007nadineL
    @007nadineL 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great free video. Thank you. 😉😂😉😉😄😂😉😄😋😉😄😋😙😄😋😙😄😙😋😄😋😙😄😋😙😄😙😋😄😉😂😃😃😉😁😉😃😁😁😃😉😉😃😁😉😃😂😉😂😃😉😋😃😙😎😎😎

  • @adrianmorris3772
    @adrianmorris3772 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great build. Greetings from Adrian in Sheffield South Yorkshire England.🤗😺

    • @Lifepothesis
      @Lifepothesis  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching Adrian 💙

  • @genegarbaccio9491
    @genegarbaccio9491 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Impressive video Austin!

  • @michelesfibers
    @michelesfibers ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great build and video. Can you share how deep your kitchen cabinets/counter top is? I love your layout. The only change I think we would make for us, actually 2, is I prefer our bed east to west but we are both short! Also we would probably make the toilet either in the couch or as a pull out from under the sliding table. Our thoughts on a toilet is that we, as older people, need in the night place to pee and would probably use it for #1 all the time unless emergency. You did a great job with your build and with your explanation of your choices.

    • @Lifepothesis
      @Lifepothesis  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much! The countertop is standard depth, 24". Our countertop came from Ikea and we didn't modify the depth at all. In our next build we will definitely make the toilet easier to access and will get a composting toilet instead; totally agree with your ideas for the toilet location/access!

  • @17th_Street_Preacher
    @17th_Street_Preacher 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Some folks spend $50k..you done good!

    • @Lifepothesis
      @Lifepothesis  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, we're proud of what we accomplished on a budget 😄

  • @lawrencedavidson6195
    @lawrencedavidson6195 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice build, i love it!! Greetings from Jamaica.

    • @Lifepothesis
      @Lifepothesis  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching Lawrence 💙

  • @leviteeler1629
    @leviteeler1629 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video .So far how do you like the freight liner .How did you figure out the electric
    System and the different parts you need .DC wiring is so different to me as I’m use to AC . Question on how did you install the 12 volt accessories? Thanks? Last question any problem getting partsfor freightliner since it is discontinued.

  • @monikastep5711
    @monikastep5711 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Looove your couch cushion cover idea! you should trademark it ;-) I'm gonna steal the idea first :)

    • @Lifepothesis
      @Lifepothesis  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Monika, we're glad it was helpful to you 😊

  • @NoteFromSELF
    @NoteFromSELF 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have also thought it makes more sense to use just the filtered atee tap without a bigger faucet.

  • @hannahboyd8446
    @hannahboyd8446 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    awesome!!!!!!!!

  • @Auxbeam
    @Auxbeam 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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  • @briannajackson7724
    @briannajackson7724 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice n simple build ❤️

  • @rickflubadubdub4298
    @rickflubadubdub4298 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    They look like brother and sister.

  • @mikemanjo2458
    @mikemanjo2458 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing!!! Great job! Beautiful home! ❤️🙏🏻Jane in SC Safe travels!

    • @Lifepothesis
      @Lifepothesis  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Jane, we're very proud 🥰

    • @mikemanjo2458
      @mikemanjo2458 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Lifepothesis You definitely should be!❤

  • @joeyt684
    @joeyt684 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoyed the video! I was wondering what pump you used for your kitchen sink? Most of the ones I've seen are meh. Yours is more substantial.

    • @Lifepothesis
      @Lifepothesis  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Joey! This is the one we used: amzn.to/3VRPWJP

  • @thomasucc
    @thomasucc 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the clean European look

  • @bassguitarbill
    @bassguitarbill 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Cool stuff

  • @Dsgn7
    @Dsgn7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The $8000. was just the build out correct? What was the cost of the pre-owned van? How long did it take to build? Great job on a budget too!

    • @Lifepothesis
      @Lifepothesis  2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yes, $8,000 was the build cost. The van (plus registration, title, tags) was $17,900. You can check out the cost breakdown on our website at www.lifepothesis.com/our-van . The build took 4 months for 2 people (about 1,100 work hours). 😊

    • @Dsgn7
      @Dsgn7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Lifepothesis thanks for info

  • @lynnestamey7272
    @lynnestamey7272 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You won't be able drive to all the National parks in Alaska, only Denali, We angel and Kenai Fjords. The others can be reached only by air taxi or boat. There are 8 National parks in Alaska. If you meant the lower 48 that is called the contiguous 48 states. I do hope that you make it to Alaska. It's awesome👍. I lived there for 24 years, moved to Texas to retire and I still (after 16 years!) cannot stand the heat.

    • @Lifepothesis
      @Lifepothesis  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fair enough! We weren't able to make it to Alaska on our first trip due to the Canada border closure. We hope to visit the national parks there sometime soon!

  • @harriethunter8910
    @harriethunter8910 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love your van. Greetings from Australia and looking forward to seeing your adventures on here. Safe travels

  • @celiamitchell4969
    @celiamitchell4969 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm so impressed. How do you know about these things? I want to learn all the details. Sorry to be a pest but I'm so blown away.

    • @Lifepothesis
      @Lifepothesis  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Celia! Austin is an engineer so he went to school for a lot of this but we also learned a lot from watching TH-cam tutorials and doing trial and error. We are releasing videos covering our entire van build process from start to finish so please subscribe to follow along 😊

  • @michaelmueller6833
    @michaelmueller6833 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the van, just noticed though if you hit something head on those knife are ganna come flying to the front, I’d use it without the knifes or try and and lock them down better when you travel

    • @Lifepothesis
      @Lifepothesis  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We never had any issues with the knives and are also protected by the bulkhead door.

  • @vickystevens6123
    @vickystevens6123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love it it is really nice very well designed. Y'all did a great job congratulations. Maybe I could find somebody when I retire and I get me something like this too design mine so it's specific for me. But I like a lot of the things that you have in there

    • @Lifepothesis
      @Lifepothesis  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Vicky! It's great to be able to customize your van to your own preferences and needs 😊

    • @vickystevens6123
      @vickystevens6123 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Lifepothesis I like it that it wasn't that expensive but it looks so nice and so functional and a lot of room in there for such a small space. Thank you for sharing your video I will make sure that I hang on to your video that way when I get mine done I can have some ideas. I wish that you have happy and safe travels and I hope to see more of your videos I subscribed

  • @ThatWhichISee
    @ThatWhichISee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great job. That kitchen table will give you extra prep space when it extends all the way out.

    • @Lifepothesis
      @Lifepothesis  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! Yes, we loved using the pull out table for prep space when we were cooking 😄💙

  • @Not_A_Tourist
    @Not_A_Tourist 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice build. I've got the max air fan with the remote, the remote was cool for about a month, and now I don't think I've touched it in like a year.

    • @Lifepothesis
      @Lifepothesis  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good to know how it's worked for you.

  • @maribelvaldes6527
    @maribelvaldes6527 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    👌 todo muy bien organizado felicitaciones 👏

  • @debraderoos5225
    @debraderoos5225 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Perfect van build, even the shower system. Why only one bike?

    • @Lifepothesis
      @Lifepothesis  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Debra! 💙 It's funny that you mention that, we only had one bike when we left and intended to pick up another one on the road. In reality we spent way more time on other modes of transport like hiking, longboarding, and kayaking. The bike ended up only being used for emergency transportation when we broke down (so we were super grateful to have it) and a singular biking adventure where Becky borrowed a mountain-biking friend's bike.

  • @celiamitchell4969
    @celiamitchell4969 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are you two builders. How did you know what materials to use , gas struts , installing etc?
    This is AMAZING!

    • @Lifepothesis
      @Lifepothesis  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      To find materials we watched van build videos and did research online! You can find the list of most of the materials in our build at our Amazon shop www.amazon.com/shop/lifepothesis and on our website at www.lifepothesis.com/our-van

  • @TheWanda047
    @TheWanda047 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ❤❤love it❤❤

  • @drazzlefun8232
    @drazzlefun8232 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey guys I love your Sprinter :-) one question: you're running a 2kw inverter off 240ah of batteries. That's quite a bit. Has it not hurt your batteries at all? Thanks. Richard from South Africa

    • @Lifepothesis
      @Lifepothesis  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much!
      We decided on the 2kw inverter so we could run household appliances like a toaster and a microwave. Both of those are used for less than 5 minutes at a time, so they don't drain the batteries significantly. the only continuous draw we had on our inverter was the refrigerator, but it only draws 70 watts or so while it is running. We didn't notice a reduction in battery capacity over the year that we spent in the van.

  • @atravel23
    @atravel23 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you feel the van life?

  • @jolewis1682
    @jolewis1682 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very Nice Build!!!
    Do you make builds for others?

    • @Lifepothesis
      @Lifepothesis  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      We don't build vans for others but we do give more details on our website www.lifepothesis.com to help people who want to DIY their own van build!

    • @jolewis1682
      @jolewis1682 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Lifepothesis thanks for responding. I wish I had the time and talent to do my own DIY. Again thank you for your time and responding. Y'all did a great job on your van build !

  • @isabellaalves7370
    @isabellaalves7370 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What is the air conditioner are you guys using?

  • @jj..-
    @jj..- ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi, 💚 this!! Is your van wheel base long, medium or short & is it a high roof? 🙏

    • @Lifepothesis
      @Lifepothesis  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes we have a 170" wheel base, which is the second longest (the longer one is called the EXT or extended). And we have a high roof.

    • @jj..-
      @jj..- ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Lifepothesis thank you awesome job 💚

  • @JoseGonzalez-qd9tk
    @JoseGonzalez-qd9tk หลายเดือนก่อน

    what so you both do for a living to make this possible?

  • @amindabohnert7528
    @amindabohnert7528 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where did you find the front side windows

  • @statiunitideuropa
    @statiunitideuropa ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't love the horizontal beds, for a lot f reasons

  • @onthetrailwithrobandluz3520
    @onthetrailwithrobandluz3520 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Super creative build you guys 8?)

    • @Lifepothesis
      @Lifepothesis  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much 💙😊

  • @ChrisW228
    @ChrisW228 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is that enough of a trap going into the gray water to lock smells in?

    • @Lifepothesis
      @Lifepothesis  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, no smell came up the sink from the greywater tank

    • @jenniferstephenson
      @jenniferstephenson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That black plastic part that connects to the sink is called a drain trap. It does the job of a p trap but is space saving.

  • @spwan3
    @spwan3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What's the mpg you are getting?

  • @gabbiesmeemee
    @gabbiesmeemee 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Don't you want the reflectix with the shiny side out during the day when it's hot? That's what reflects the Sun away from the vehicle. Black fabric draws Heat to your vehicle just a little thought you might want to know

    • @uwubro8911
      @uwubro8911 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He was doing it that way for the cold, lol they were in a cooler area

    • @Lifepothesis
      @Lifepothesis  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      We would orient the reflectix towards the source of heat, so in cold climates we would face it in and in warm climates we would face it out. However if we were stealth camping we would put the black fabric out to look less like a camper van to passerbys.

  • @lynnescaddan8919
    @lynnescaddan8919 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a nice build. But where's the shower ?

    • @Lifepothesis
      @Lifepothesis  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The shower is in the garage, you can see it at around 22:25.

  • @DVaccarelli1988
    @DVaccarelli1988 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm sure you guys have heard that Bec (from Eamon & Bec) has been battling breast cancer for the last several months. She did just recently have surgery, and now she is on radiation.

    • @Lifepothesis
      @Lifepothesis  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, we heard. We're thinking of her!! 💙

  • @kaneda4
    @kaneda4 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    erm.. hey there, try to put the reflectix on the window the other way around, i mean aluminium side towards the window it will probably work best like that lol

    • @Lifepothesis
      @Lifepothesis  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Black out is great for stealth, and we would orient the reflectix based on whether we were keeping heat in or out. 😊

  • @pattyellen1954
    @pattyellen1954 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Including cost of vehicle?

    • @Lifepothesis
      @Lifepothesis  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The buld cost was $8,000 not including the cost of the vehicle. Please check out the full budget breakdown on our website at www.lifepothesis.com/van-budget 😄

  • @Minadakis_Manos
    @Minadakis_Manos 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can I buy it??

    • @Lifepothesis
      @Lifepothesis  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The van already has a new home 😊

  • @gambaridup
    @gambaridup 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it safe to travel across America from coast to coast ? Or carrying gun is needed ?

    • @Lifepothesis
      @Lifepothesis  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We found it very safe. We just used common sense and trusted our instincts when finding places to stay and park. Our biggest challenge was avoiding dangerous weather, which just required awareness of conditions and the willingness to change plans to avoid things like the ice storms in Texas, flooding that led to a road washout in Washington, and wildfires in the Pacific Northwest.

  • @saracurrens2651
    @saracurrens2651 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much did the empty van cost?

    • @Lifepothesis
      @Lifepothesis  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      $17,900 after taxes, title, tags, etc. You can see the cost breakdown on our site at lifepothesis.com/van-budget

  • @GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath
    @GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I rarely ever get anything at a great price at Habitat for Humanity restore in Oakland California. They think you should pay a premium over retail because they are a nonprofit, even though everything they have is donated. I do most of my buying next-door at The Reuse People who are also a nonprofit but give me lots of great deals and are willing to negotiate, especially if you’re a repeat buyer.

  • @wowyummyyy
    @wowyummyyy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👍 👍 👍👍 👍 😻😻😻😻😻 🤩🤩 🤩 🤩 🤩

    • @Lifepothesis
      @Lifepothesis  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching! ❤️😊

  • @kayfay502
    @kayfay502 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👍

    • @Lifepothesis
      @Lifepothesis  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching Karen!

  • @rakibbinsayeed4322
    @rakibbinsayeed4322 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much did it cost?

    • @Lifepothesis
      @Lifepothesis  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The build was $8,000. You can see the cost breakdown on our website at lifepothesis.com/van-budget/

  • @lawrenceleggett9534
    @lawrenceleggett9534 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Only 8,000.$!? Ok.

  • @GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath
    @GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nobody ever sees the contradiction in having a large sink, especially rectangular one, and wanting to save water

    • @georgewagner7787
      @georgewagner7787 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If it's too small, your pots don't fit .

  • @jhart3983
    @jhart3983 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Don't mean to be gross but liquid and solid may happen simultaneously.

  • @kellygold2815
    @kellygold2815 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    All that work and no bathroom? Could have made slight modifications to fit in a bathroom in the layout.

    • @Lifepothesis
      @Lifepothesis  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Not having a bathroom was a conscious decision to maximize the amount of liveable space we had in the van. We do have a toilet and shower, and we are very happy with our decision to exclude a full bathroom from our build 😊

  • @GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath
    @GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s a pain to have to drag out that microwave from the bottom of a cabinet every time you want to use it

    • @tinymission7821
      @tinymission7821 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They didn’t say whether they take it out or just use it in place. I’m sure if they wanted to give up the counter space they could just leave it up there. And although it is in an awkward place, everything in these small spaces is a give and take. They could move it to their pantry storage area to make it more convenient, but that’s just not their priority of how they want to use the space.

  • @sophanarachay4917
    @sophanarachay4917 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ok, they have a toilet. I don't need more.

    • @Lifepothesis
      @Lifepothesis  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That is our number 1 question! 😉😜

  • @Cnjsmom
    @Cnjsmom 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great van but you are definitely not complying with Leave No Trace since your urine drains directly to the ground under the van.

    • @Lifepothesis
      @Lifepothesis  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Urinating outdoors can comply with leave no trace principles, and we always diluted the urine with water afterwards. More often than not we were using restrooms and not our bathroom setup.

    • @georgewagner7787
      @georgewagner7787 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No one anywhere can live without having some effect on the world

  • @GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath
    @GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You’re safe wouldn’t take any time at all to break into it be better off hiding your laptop somewhere and could easily build a hiding spot that nobody could ever find

    • @georgewagner7787
      @georgewagner7787 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maybe they do. They just made everything public

    • @lavonnes4284
      @lavonnes4284 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was surprised they would show where the safe was..... Security risk!!

  • @realMDizzy
    @realMDizzy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh it was going so good until we got to the "pee funnel" Aint no way that little cup can stop my flow without splashing around on the floor. You'd need like a salad bowl or something around that size not no little kitchen funnel.

  • @brandyboo
    @brandyboo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Build around a proper bathroom. It is disgusting to have your toilet under your bed and by the kitchen. why do so many people discount the importance of having a private toilet? I don't get it

    • @Lifepothesis
      @Lifepothesis  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      To each their own. We prioritized living space over rarely used bathroom space and often used public restrooms.

    • @missdanibelle
      @missdanibelle 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      In all things, be kind. I'm sure there was a way to convey your point without being rude. Especially since they've built it for them and not you. Their priorities are different.

  • @tims1289
    @tims1289 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐦 🙋