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- Sarah and Jess met in college and have been on many adventures together. Their newest adventures feature a 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Cargo Van (High Roof, 170”, 2500, i4 Gas 9-Speed Turbo Engine) DIY homemade conversion camper van. In this video the couple provides a tour inside and out of their campervan. They also provide insight on why they designed things in certain ways and the modifications needed after using it for a while.
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Thanks for having us Patrick!! 😊
It was such a great morning. You are welcome 🙏🏼
New Jersey Outdoor Adventures what a beautiful van build. Everything was beautifully done.
stop saying uhm bruh. like uhm every fucking sentence had "uhm" in it. chill woman.
Seriously! Thanks for inspiring me to buy a van and make my own channel
@@snekjuce
Everything OK at home, yarub?
You seem a bit stressed.
Have you been taking your meds?
Wanna hug?
This is beautiful. You should name this floor plan after yourselves and sell it. It’s the best one I’ve ever seen.
Thank you
I agree !! Really like it ! Don’t have a floor plan or a Van , yet . Looks right up my alley!
Definitely a good one...this one is a good also (well except for the orange color, LOL) th-cam.com/video/xdhXBYUa1UI/w-d-xo.html
Awesome!
totally agree
Not a traveler but I’m obsessed with watching van tours. Yours is one of my favorites. Enjoy your adventures.
I think this is my favorite van conversion I’ve ever seen ..... looks clean but not too focused on aesthetics, super functional and has everything I would want
Mine too. Practical, and convenient Cozy and functional ... seemed complete and essential.
Idk to me it needed an a/c I am to hot natured and way to many windows for my taste. But the floor layout is great
@@raphealwood4434 I see two to's that need extra "o's" as in "too hot natured" & "too many windows" :P Could we get a link to the a/c in your van?
"not too focused on aesthetics" - funny, my reaction was exactly opposite - "That's a beautiful interior! They didn't just make stuff functional, they made it stylish and clean, too."
Will Garmer i didn’t mean to say that it isn’t attractive, but sometimes I feel like these vans sacrifice some of their utility for style. I don’t think they did that here at all
Great job Patrick. You ask important questions, you stay out of the way and you do an excellent job of filming and editing.
The ladies did a wonderful job of explaining their thought processes regarding the build.
They knew what they wanted and made it happen.
Congratulations on their upcoming wedding and their new addition to their family.
Thank you very much Lori
Who is the new edition
@@zeenatshaikh7017 they are getting a golden retriever pup >:3
glad he didn't say much, and just let them talk. there's interviewers who try and make the tour into a jokey conversation type thing and it's annoying to watch.
This is the only design i saw that looks actually spacious. 2 people can actually enter the van n not walk sideways just to reach the bed. Plus not a lot of adjustments on screws or panels or what not just to be able to sit or use a table. Its convenient and clean. Everything is well thought of!
The way they look at each other made me so happy for some reason haha
Ikr. If they are a couple..their both cute as hell
or maybe u remember the no.69 hahhahaha
glad you could squeeze in some virtue signaling
@Alice Jenson it's not, he's just a lame person lol
@@torontocollector1966 This comment didn't age well unfortunately...
Loved the plants and how neat the inside looks. I think it’s a smart choice to have less counter space but a shower instead. I think it’s an easy fix to have a foldable cap on top of that laundry storage. It can fold out to have more space to sit on.
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I agree, it would really help toward comfortably using a laptop at the table for a few hours.
Omg, when she pulled out one drawer and showed how much she had in just one! Fab. I am impressed they have insulation all around and can still stand so easily
Glad you enjoyed it
Great build! I gasped when the closets/cabinets by the bed extended out as far as they did. And so clean too. Good luck to both of them!
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Yeah, that closet space is the nicest that I’ve seen in a van.
This is one of the best layouts I have seen. In all my research i would actually go back to considering this van style again after seeing thins
Finally someone who didn't downsize but insist on having a full sized kitchen in a van: Tiny Housers: "I need a double sink, full fridge, more counter space than my old house and full four burner. I keep my belongings in this cup and sleep on those two potatoes". This is a sweet layout. Edit: Little Golden Retriever becomes big Golden Retriever fast lol
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"I keep my belongings in this cup and sleep on those two potatoes" ahahaha
Loooool😂😂😂😂😂😂
Lmao
I've been watching many van tour videos and have come to the conclusion that if I were to live like this I would chose to extend the bathroom a bit more and get rid of the kitchen. I feel like a comfortable place to get clean is more important to me. Maybe fit a little dinette for me to eat my store bought food or do some work on the computer.
omg they really love each other, they're freaking adorable, and their van is really well designed
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Too bad Sarah cheated on Jess and left her high and dry immediately after they bought a house together.
This relationship is abomination.
Glad they talked about how it drives and MPG. Most of these videos ignore that.
Beautiful build! I think I would only find a way to add a heater of some sort. I guess a small electric space heater would work to take the chill off. Great tour.
I love how you put a smoke detector on the back by the electrical super super smart idea
Wow, so clean! Their minimalism really made their design work. I love the spacious simplicity. As other posters mentioned, camera work is brilliant as you circle the van.
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Yes! Also love all the organization! Very clean, loveee it
They have the nest closet I have ever seen and I love how they managed to keep their trap door for security but make it blend seamlessly into the wall.
one of the best layouts ive seen. everything fits so well in there
Debby Pumphery wth
well I just didn’t know what you were blabbering about
@@izz9702 just report her comments for spam
@Debby Pumphery hope they delete your account
@Debby Pumphery great, another comment to report LMAO!
A very organized van. Love the design. Having a bathroom is very important, I don’t understand how some vans don’t have showers or don’t even have toilet
Agree. Toilet is something we use daily. Many say they use businesses like gyms, but why not have your own? Bathroom is first priority for me.
one of the most organized and simple yet spacious van house i've ever seen. Want to have like this someday.
Good Tips!:
1. For their electric build, they definitely recommend Lithium batteries for space saving and better power output. A lot more expensive but worth it.
2. State Farm was the only company that would insure their custom build as is!
Beautiful couple, wish them luck! 🌈
Thank you for the tips
They will probably upgrade when they can.
Nice van conversion/layout. I like it. And I definitely understand why they choose a shower and toilet. I wouldn’t like to live van life or bus life without shower and toilet
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Agree. Totally!!!
Beautiful conversion. I love the fact that you went all electric. I lived on a sailboat for a few years and had propane. It made me really nervous to have the tank 20 feet from where I slept even though it was outside in a proper propane Locker. I see van conversions where people are sleeping on top of the propane tank. They don't explode very often but they do it's game over.
designdoctor247 zkisoomsnnjO
otherwise you'll be sharing and using public toilets with other people's crap splattered all over the lid of the toilet ..
Love your van. You’re missing a fire extinguisher! Please get one, safety comes
first!
Thank you for the Suggestion
We do have a fire extinguisher. 😊
@@JessStrom 😂👍
@@JessStrom if you are thinking about selling your van after travel, I will buy it 😝 it is awesome!
The power issue when plugging in at friends house is most house outlets are 15 amps where as campgrounds are 30 or 50 amps.
Excellent video and a really cool build.
This van can run 100% just in 15amp
One word Awesome. The art of interviewing. Let the subject speak & ask the most relevant questions. The camera work was excellent. As for the girls, what an adventure they are living. Hats off to their spirit of living life to the fullest.
Thank you very much 👍🏽
I really appreciate that you don't talk too much during the tours and when you do you ask good questions.
Thank you very much
The removable slat flooring in the shower is brilliant. I also liked having a toaster oven in a drawer - definite space saver. A very thoughtful build. I have the same plant myself, and it will be with me in my own upcoming build.
Glad you enjoyed it John
The small seat looks very adequate for u two! Maybe if someone is large it wouldn't work but ...well the van was custom made for you two ...so it works. Happy bonuses love 💘 your attitude...
Love the plants. And yiiippeee a toilet and shower!!!! I'm worn out of seeing vans w out them! Love the clothes storage!!! And wow oh wow a toaster. Life is good!!!!! Appreciate the wall between the cab and 🏡 home feels so much more like a home 🏡 💕 the way u designed it.
This house is perfect in any context, it has everything one needs in some way is included in that small space, but despite the measures it makes you feel comfortable and the design
So everything looks perfect instead of cluttered, it really makes you feel at home, and also the detail that a shower has been added is simply amazing!
Well thought out design ladies. I really like this one. Stay safe and healthy out here!
Thank you 🙏🏼
This is one of the BEST van builds I have ever seen! All the "creature comforts", seems like it would be fairly spacious, did not give me claustrophobia! So much well-thought out storage, LOVE the self contained bathroom and shower. And I love that the bed is permanent, not folding into a couch or something. I would not want to fiddle with setting up my bed every single night like so many van builds.
i love how they had everything they need, and they used the extra space they have to use for storage. The garage was so unique and i have surprisingly never seen that before
This conversion is my favorite…I’d add a small shelf next to the bed(higher up on the side wall) and use it to keep my water bottle,phone or even some books
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Really nice couple. Their van is almost too clean. Awesome setup. You’re on point with the camera work.
Thanks so much!
Sarah's favorite critique 😂
Great camera work and great explanation by that lady
Right!! It don't even look lived in lol
got the impression that one of the ladies has allergy concerns - perhaps that’s why things so clean tidy
Hi Jess and Sarah, I really enjoyed your video, I love your trailer and all the changes you made it. Congratulations for your wedding!! I am 54 years all and all my life I have had the dream of having a trailer like the one you have. I hope I can fullfill my dream soon with God's will.
That is a great build! I like they chose to get the door to the front. Two girls traveling alone need to be able to make a quick get-away just in case. I wondered about doing a van in one of those 4 cylinder Sprinter vans. I guess it does have the cargo capacity. Very nice ladies, safe travels!!
Thank you for watching David. Yes always be mindful of safety
So a boy and girl wouldn't need it? How many girls count as one guy for "safty"? Just asking for friends?
janet jones how many girls backpack alone and get killed?! Too many.
janet jones maybe the dog will use it! Tell your friends that!
@@mirochka485 so if a man is with them they don't?
I love everything about this build! The bathroom is is just the right size too! The white with the wood is the perfect balance! Y’all did an excellent job! I’m saving this video for my build!! Thank you for sharing and congratulations! 🥰👍
Thank you so much!!
12:39 they even got vacuums there, no wonder the van is so clean..
I have seen a lot of van, bus and tiny houses and this is hands down one of the best ones I have ever seen! It’s so beautiful and full of storage, everything works and every little thing has been thought out. With all of the windows it really opens up the place and makes it seem so big, and it’s just over all one of the best builds ever! 😁😍🤩🥰
I love the wood finishes. Very nicely done.
Thank you! Cheers!
Thanks for showing the van build.
Every time you watch a video you learn something new.
Oooo, I love the hidden door between the cabin & the back. I am converting a bus. This is nice, I love the bench & hidden storage near the Cab door.
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Rem, that little puppy will soon be 4'x3' moving all around. 🐕 Nice looking van and well taken care of. 🌲🍂🌲
🌷 Enjoy your holidays!
🌼 🌼 🌼 🌼
Yes, thanks
This is probably the best sprinter van I’ve ever seen! I’m speechless! Awesome job!
Hello, great build. A tiny tip. You can make your "not seat" into a seat if you take the upholstery off the original lid and add a bigger top and reupholtser. Maybe a tiny necessary change before the weather gets too cold and you need to spend more time inside. You guys are so awesome.
Thank you for the suggestion
One of the most spacious van house layout I've seen. It's so beautiful and well thought! Thanks for sharing and good luck to these ladies!
What a great tour, she did a great job at explaining everything. I saw the video was over 25 min long but she was very engaging and enthusiastic with explaining.... i watched till the end! I wish to do something like this one day. Very inspirational, love the decor and vibe.
Beautifully done van! I especially like the way you’ve maximized storage, and the way you’ve kept the ambiance to light colors. Makes it seem larger inside! Also, thanks for showing us what a little green from plants can do for providing a warm appearance!
Love this set up. The windows and light are great. Fab to see the plants 😊 I also really really like your partition wall. Probably the sleekest one I've seen.
That was a good question on the insurance. I’m 20,000 into a build now and hoping I’ll be able to insure it when it’s done. I inquired at the start and was told I needed a sink and sleeping area. I’ll be calling the agent in two more weeks and crossing my fingers.
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This was on my feed today- a whole year later, still one of my favorite builds! Beautiful and thoughtful build
Awesome! Thank you!
Not even finished with the video and WOW I am impressed this can built is really nice WOW WOW WOW 😱😍😍😍😍😍😍
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This is the best van conversion I've seen! Very little I'd change for my personal preference but other than that, you have it all covered and it looks comfy, spacious and practical. Love It!
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I love your van. Your plan for a pup, and ĺove how youve set up ur shower/comode. It looks awesome. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Bonnie
I'm building mine now n I've seen a lot but i like what i like y'know n i LOVE this 1!! The natural wood, the plants, the simplicity!!! Love it!!!! 👏👏👏
Melinda Marie post some vids or pics
Great build. Love the backsplash. I love they're planning for a puppy.
Thank you very much Linda.
yes but that puppy will be a BIG Golden Retriever!!!
I LOVED that they planned for a future puppy, taking into consideration its needs and space. Well done!! Goldies are perfect companions, easy going, basically a rug. What a lucky pup, always going for a ride and having adventures!
Sweet Oliver! Have a nice adventure with your Mommies!
This is so beautiful: it also feels spacious & relaxed. I'd do the ceiling white as well tho to make it feel even more airy .
These two delightful women are highly impressive. What a wonderful home and an enviable life! You are living my dream, ladies!!! Good on you! Also, best wishes on your puppy and impending marriage.
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Hey Beth, spot on! They're impressive and delightful. I'm on a strict budget saving money for a possible future van-life. I have some other concerns, since I'm severely disabled and use a power wheelchair. But I do very well with a small space and everything within reach. My main concern would be ability to swim 3 x a week. Since most YMCAs and gyms don't do day passes, or they are very expensive...at $25/day and needing 3 x a week, van life would cost me $300/month for swimming alone. Well, I'm sure a solution will present itself, when the time comes. But I spend 20/24 hours in bed, so having a bed on the road is perfect! Beth, what would your van life look like, what kind of freedom? Cheers, and greetings from NM! - Kaatje
@jass singh If the dog gets washed weekly in the shower and brushed daily it can't be that bad? Other cultures have lived in close proximity with their animals such as hunter gatherers, sheep herders.
People have domesticated animals by first having wolves with them. Much like cats sleep on top of their owners. Although with cats, it seems even my little kitten owns me! Domesticated animals also provide warmth before there was central heating.
I often notice that dogs don't smell nice even if their owners live in houses...bad dental health, no daily brushing and lack of occasional bathing seems to be the culprit. Cats seems to clean themselves better, so dog owners just need to give their puppies a little extra TLC whether they live in a house, apartment, tiny home, van or a boat!
Cheers, Kaatje.
A quick tip. Check out the larger chain truck stops like Luvs and Pilot for showers. They are kept nicely updated and cleaned in between people. They also have clean towels and wash cloths that aren’t paper thin. If you get gas there also, they have a card to accumulate points and get free showers. We use them when going on road trips.
Thank you for the Suggestion
They seem to compliment one another really well. Great job ladies, and best of luck!
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putting the condenser under the van is what we are doing because we think that having it under the van where it is naturally cooler will help it be more efficient....So good choice on that....
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soo beautiful!!! Great layout,. Take care and wishing you the best in life!
Thank you
I’ve see dozens of van builds and this is the best hands down. Awesome job!
Wow, thanks!
Love it! I like how you did your drawers next to the shower. The plants are a great touch! All the natural wood is just beautiful! Well done - Living the dream!
Thanks so much! 😊
I would love to live in that van! It's super cute and has everything u need!
This is the most beautiful converted van I’ve ever seen 😍
why are people in the comments so mean tf it's their van they can do what they want, and some people say um a lot she probably doesn't even realize it just ignore it...
It can be horrible
This van is just fantastic. It got all you need to survive.
40 gal of water plus toilet and bath and queen size bed. That's just something that you can have to live without relying outside.
And very spacious considering that it has everything that you could ever need
Thank you very much
Very nice couple. Patrick you are spot on with your shots. You are getting good at this. Cheers!!!
Thank you very much
Love the rope trim. Very well thought out. In my summer cottage 1/2 bath I have a small ledge around the room at the eight foot height break with a 1" hemp rope in place of crown. Looks very nautical. There will be rope trim in my build! I will be building it in my head and jotting down clever ideas, sketching floor plans and elevations, and sourcing the right vendors to get the best bang for the buck. I have remodeled and restored older homes and remodeled and flipped houses enough to be able to amaze people with the materials that can be salvaged or re-purposed. I am just starting a box truck conversion on a 1986 F600 /w D,etroit diesel, 5 spd with 2 spd rear end.. Long story about that... I need to start a journal...
Hope to see you out there one day. Billy B
Your van build is beautiful, it gave me a lot of ideas for my van build. Thank you for sharing.
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I absolutely love the pocket door it's so smart and makes everything look so clean
This van is by far the best use of space that I’ve seen! I like how open it Is and not cramped like some others that I’ve seen
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Best design I have seen. I must have a bathroom with a shower and toilet and their bathroom is great. Love the kitchen area and use of electric appliances. They avoid the usual clutter and overstuffed drawers and cabinets you often see. It looks absolutely great.
Wow, thank you!
@@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures You are very welcome!
She touched on something I’ve always wondered about: water taste. How does it taste being stored in the plastic, then being run through plastic pipes?
Yes, be mindful of what can be in your water
Most new homes use plastic pex plumbing, and even if copper in the home, the city almost always uses plastic
Berkeys are amazing and well worth the investment of space and money.
yes a 1 micron filter is necessary to filter our the plastic
Good for you both it is so nice to see the freedoms that van living can provide its looking so much better to me all the time especially with the way things are going these days its a great way for bugging out should you need to bless you both safe travels.
This is beautiful! Perfect layout! Innovative and spacious. And gorgeous couple 🥰
Thank you very much
Another campervan which i found used only 1 area/side for kitchen. Shower and closet. Very neat and tidy. Love this idea. The door at the driver area was so good. Love love love.
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How is safety when sleeping at night?
I always like this minimalist design. Very sleek. And i like the color combination of the interior (white, beige, light gray). Though you might wonder how come it’s very spacious but when try to check all the spaces for the things are hidden in lockers/drawers. They really maximized these small spaces to be able to have a spacious “bedroom/kitchen/dining/whatever!”👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Glad you like it!
Fabulous conversion. Love the dog accomodation being planned into your build! Inspiring design!
Dear Patrick ...this was another wonderful video ... I wish I could but I don't profess to understand a lot of the comments in this video .... there are a lot of mean people out there .. and no I am.not a gay woman .. I just don't understand disrespect...
Thank you for all you do and for always bringing us these amazing van visits .🎉
Be safe ..Be well 💞
Yes people can be horrible when they are jealous
the way jess looks at sarah when shes talking omggg so cute
We had like two box springs made because moisture will start. The box springs raise up like crates & you have like a one inch box spring that is made and sits then on top the crates if you will, then your mattress sits on top the box spring. We haven't had a problem since. Love you're van the soft colors and not cluttered just pretty and simple. Also you are the first 2 that I have seen ever talk about moisture issues with a bed. So I know a lot of others will take away from this video. 👍😃
( Jubilee )
Love the van, love these girls, love that they are going to get a Golden Retriever puppy 💕
And of course, as somebody else commented: congrats on your upcoming wedding 🌷
Thank you very much
Didn't know they're getting married, Congrats!
Beautiful work and congratulations 🍾 God Bless your journey.
This is beautiful! It’s so clean and tidy with no clutter. That’s my kind of little camper van. I could easily live there by myself or if my spouse was OCD like me. 😉 Wonderful job ladies! God bless!
Fab van conversion, lovely couple. congrats on the puppy (soon to be large dog) and the wedding.
breaks my heart to see that they broke up towards the end of 2021. I just went to their site and they broke up a WEEK b4 their wedding!!! They looked so good together. THe van was super awesome too!
I know, breaks my heart too
@New Jersey Outdoor Adventures sounds like it was a little one sided but to each their own I guess. Hope they both find the happiness they had during your vid. U can see the hand gestures like had on each other's backs and such that seemed like all was good. The vid Jess did on the breakup was raw phew.
What a great build and a great couple! Fantastic job on the van, excellent layout and some really useful storage ideas there too. Always enjoy your videos Patrick, well made and informative. All the best for van life in the future and with the new addition to your family!
Thank you very much David
The Mercedes Sprinter seems to be the van of choice for those who have the money. Its a good base to start from with decent space and head room.
Really love the van. Very clean and well designed. Congratulations on the marriage. Only thing I would like to see on the van would be aircon.
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this is my favorite design i’ve seen! it’s functional, simple, not too much, spacious, clean, neat, and bright. really really love it!!!
Wow, thank you!
Thanks for sharing ! Really like your advice and that you blocked out the cab and have a crawl thru door
I really like this layout. I love the closet in the drawers next to bed and doggie space. I also love that with the windows you can see outside and feel like you being in nature. Most people seal all those up. I really enjoyed build design.
Goodness, the way they look at each other makes me want to hug my nearest family member! #LifeGoals I feel like their life comfort level definitely contributed to the quality of this build!
I know it’s very nice
Its rare to see a decent van tour that has a shower and plenty of storage. I really appreciate this build and I will use it as a reference for my upcoming build.
Really good design. Love having shower and toilet. Great colours.
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Sticker tile is best option, did tile for years and the vibration would most likely shake it loose over time.
One of my favorite van builds I’ve seen! Love it!
Your van’s quite thoughtfully designed - it looks very practical for day-to-day living. Best to you both.
👍 Great tour, nice build! Cost less overall than I might have guessed! Thanks everyone & happy travels! 😎
Thank you Mike. Lots of great ideas here