Congratulations guys!!! 🎉 🚐 We just love seeing people live out their dreams like us. Hey it may not be completely organized but still lots of nice space there in the back. Charging is crucial for vanlife… especially when you’re TH-camrs! Good call. Ohhh nice… a snack cupboard up front! Taking notes on that one. Your general layout is the same as ours was when we were van-lifing. We loved it! So much thought has gone into your van. Thanks for sharing guys! Excited to be new subscribers and follow the adventures ahead of you! 😊
Ah thank you so much! We appreciate the words of encouragement more than you know! Our first setup was SO different to this, it's so nice having all the thought out, custom touches, especially since it still is regularly used as a work van! But couldn't agree more - we love seeing people just get out there and make it happen, figuring it out along the way! Such an empowering journey! 🙌 Happy to have you here! - Jamie
I have to say watching you guys sit in the van does make me second guess my build choice. Though I don’t have to make my bed being able to sit up and use the space in a different way either to work eat chill or change is something I think I may regret.
hey dan! yeah its always a tough one isn't it, even now we second guess the design sometimes. I think when you have limited space like our vans it's always going to be a bit of a compromise
Love the layout. So practical and easy to get to things. Just revising my own build having seen yours. That easy to access front cabinet and shelves at the back, just make sense and great use of space too. Like the way you have integrated the fridge into the cabinet and the flip up bench for a table or extra work surface for the kitchen.
thank you!! like we said we cant take all the credit for it. but as far as the mid size vans go we think this is the best use of space. good luck with your build!
Those bloody lockdowns - but such inspiration to come out of it for everyone! You both did an amazing job on your van! Well done 🔥 🚐 We will have to go back and watch the process. Stunning interior and practical storage solutions. (Love your Kmart shelf!)👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
This is brilliant! Great video! I thought I was subscribed but no idea what happened so subscribed again! 🙂 Well done guys! Your van looks amazing! Happy travels 😀 Looking forward to more of your trips away
Hi there 'great van, can u plz plz tell me wat is the difference between memory foam n high density foam plz 'ai once n for all i just need to ask someone, thank you so much n again great great job on the van just lov it 'wishing my lil star wagon gl was a little longer like your's but i guess we must be happy wit wat we have Ya.. cheers from the blue mountains of nsw..
Hi Dave! thanks for stopping by and checking out our video! I am not 100% but I do know that our mattress is described as a high densitry foam mattress and it does include mutiple layers of different types of foam including a 'gel memory foam' for coolness. The exact mattress we have is a 'Zinus Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress' - you will be able to find all the specs on the website if you type that into google! In comparison, our old mattress was made out of custom cut foam that we got from Clark Rubber, I believe it is similar to the type of foam you would have inside outdoor furntiure cushions / day bed type situation. It was great for a bit but eventually it wore down within the first year and it felt like we were sleeping directly on the wooden slats of our bed so we went with a proper mattress this time around and cut it to size! it's been amazing so far and so comfortable. so, will be keen to see how it holds up long term especially compared to our last one! - I hope that gave a bit more clarity and was helpful! reach out if you have any other Q's happy to help if we can! and we appreciate your feedback on the van! we love it too. And you are so right - being happy with what you got, we find ourselves dreaming of a bigger setup, but sometimes it's nice to remember someone would LOVE to have what you have, so really gotta enjoy where you are at as much as you can! :) All the best - Jamie
@@adventurewithdj oh thank you for the lovely comment that was very nice of you n who knows if you guys r ever in the Blue mountains and we crossed paths I'll say hello )
Very nice build! So is it all modular to make it easy to swap the camping setup out for the work setup? I had a campervan when I used to work on the road but now that I've went into the handyman business I want to make another, similar to yours so I can swap stuff out to use it for work and travel. Also, one very important thing you're missing - a hole in the floor with a funnel and hose connected to it for taking a pee. Easy, discreet, and more environmentally friendly than the chemical toilet 👌
hey mate! thanks for jumping on this channel and watching this one. the kitchen sort of stays, the sink and the shelf on top of it come out, and then another benchtop goes on top, then I can put tools on it and under it. the shelves behind the driver seat stay but the buckets get swapped out and one set of buckets in the shed has work stuff, and one has camping stuff. the bed obviously stays but there is a black rubber mat that goes over the top of it, then I have 3 big buckets that sit along it, that have power tools, different plaster timed bases, and then the last bucket has drop sheets. Finally, that whole back section is totally modular and comes out, and plaster sheets can slide from the back door down the center of the van. as for the pee whole. never thought of that genius , I need to get one for the office when we do the mma streams haha cheers man! speak to you soon
That kitchen area and counter seem super functional!! Very cool! Keeping this layout in for my build!
Yes it really is so functional we are loving it!! Thanks for stopping by :)
I like your layout with the kitchen in the rear area. (Better ventilation) Enjoy your van adventures. The possibilities are endless!
Thanks so much!! agreed!
we love being able to have the back door open while cooking!
The ever cheerful Jamie and Doug.
Thanks Hank! we try!!
Congratulations guys!!! 🎉 🚐 We just love seeing people live out their dreams like us. Hey it may not be completely organized but still lots of nice space there in the back. Charging is crucial for vanlife… especially when you’re TH-camrs! Good call. Ohhh nice… a snack cupboard up front! Taking notes on that one. Your general layout is the same as ours was when we were van-lifing. We loved it! So much thought has gone into your van. Thanks for sharing guys! Excited to be new subscribers and follow the adventures ahead of you! 😊
Ah thank you so much! We appreciate the words of encouragement more than you know! Our first setup was SO different to this, it's so nice having all the thought out, custom touches, especially since it still is regularly used as a work van! But couldn't agree more - we love seeing people just get out there and make it happen, figuring it out along the way! Such an empowering journey! 🙌 Happy to have you here! - Jamie
I have to say watching you guys sit in the van does make me second guess my build choice. Though I don’t have to make my bed being able to sit up and use the space in a different way either to work eat chill or change is something I think I may regret.
hey dan! yeah its always a tough one isn't it, even now we second guess the design sometimes. I think when you have limited space like our vans it's always going to be a bit of a compromise
Whaoo I want this van now so badly 😱
Hahahah I know, right! It's hard to believe it's still a full work van too!
You guys did great! The van looks cozy. I love the couch area. TFS
Thanks so much!! I definitely feels so cozy!! We are loving the upgrades!!
Love the layout. So practical and easy to get to things. Just revising my own build having seen yours. That easy to access front cabinet and shelves at the back, just make sense and great use of space too. Like the way you have integrated the fridge into the cabinet and the flip up bench for a table or extra work surface for the kitchen.
thank you!! like we said we cant take all the credit for it. but as far as the mid size vans go we think this is the best use of space. good luck with your build!
Love your set up. Its so different compared to other Hiace builds, I think it really works.
thanks so much lynn!! we are so glad we took the leap to re-build this setup! it's so great!!
Those bloody lockdowns - but such inspiration to come out of it for everyone! You both did an amazing job on your van! Well done 🔥 🚐 We will have to go back and watch the process. Stunning interior and practical storage solutions. (Love your Kmart shelf!)👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
The Kmart shelf really fit perfectly!! 😍 Lockdowns were such a challenge but we all made it to the other side 👏👏 thanks so much for stopping by!!
Just found your channel and truly enjoy your videos - you are so fun to watch! Take care and best to you both!
Rita, that is so kind! Thank you! We appreciate you dropping by with some good vibes! 🥰
This is brilliant! Great video! I thought I was subscribed but no idea what happened so subscribed again! 🙂 Well done guys! Your van looks amazing! Happy travels 😀 Looking forward to more of your trips away
Thank you so much!!! We are so excited! 🚐🚐
This is your best video yet! The van looks so awesome
Laura!! Thanks so much! That means more than you know!! :)
Hi guys 😁 Your van looks so super cosy! We would love to live van life one day, looks great. Happy new year to you both!
Thank you! You too!
That looks so cool!
Thanks so much!! Hard work paying off 😍
@@adventurewithdj that’s always the best part!
Hi there 'great van, can u plz plz tell me wat is the difference between memory foam n high density foam plz 'ai once n for all i just need to ask someone, thank you so much n again great great job on the van just lov it 'wishing my lil star wagon gl was a little longer like your's but i guess we must be happy wit wat we have Ya.. cheers from the blue mountains of nsw..
Hi Dave! thanks for stopping by and checking out our video! I am not 100% but I do know that our mattress is described as a high densitry foam mattress and it does include mutiple layers of different types of foam including a 'gel memory foam' for coolness. The exact mattress we have is a 'Zinus Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress' - you will be able to find all the specs on the website if you type that into google! In comparison, our old mattress was made out of custom cut foam that we got from Clark Rubber, I believe it is similar to the type of foam you would have inside outdoor furntiure cushions / day bed type situation. It was great for a bit but eventually it wore down within the first year and it felt like we were sleeping directly on the wooden slats of our bed so we went with a proper mattress this time around and cut it to size! it's been amazing so far and so comfortable. so, will be keen to see how it holds up long term especially compared to our last one! - I hope that gave a bit more clarity and was helpful! reach out if you have any other Q's happy to help if we can! and we appreciate your feedback on the van! we love it too. And you are so right - being happy with what you got, we find ourselves dreaming of a bigger setup, but sometimes it's nice to remember someone would LOVE to have what you have, so really gotta enjoy where you are at as much as you can! :) All the best - Jamie
@@adventurewithdj oh thank you for the lovely comment that was very nice of you n who knows if you guys r ever in the Blue mountains and we crossed paths I'll say hello )
@@davechristian7543 for sure!! the blue mountains is definitely on our list of places to visit!! :)
Very nice build! So is it all modular to make it easy to swap the camping setup out for the work setup? I had a campervan when I used to work on the road but now that I've went into the handyman business I want to make another, similar to yours so I can swap stuff out to use it for work and travel.
Also, one very important thing you're missing - a hole in the floor with a funnel and hose connected to it for taking a pee. Easy, discreet, and more environmentally friendly than the chemical toilet 👌
hey mate! thanks for jumping on this channel and watching this one. the kitchen sort of stays, the sink and the shelf on top of it come out, and then another benchtop goes on top, then I can put tools on it and under it. the shelves behind the driver seat stay but the buckets get swapped out and one set of buckets in the shed has work stuff, and one has camping stuff.
the bed obviously stays but there is a black rubber mat that goes over the top of it, then I have 3 big buckets that sit along it, that have power tools, different plaster timed bases, and then the last bucket has drop sheets. Finally, that whole back section is totally modular and comes out, and plaster sheets can slide from the back door down the center of the van.
as for the pee whole. never thought of that genius , I need to get one for the office when we do the mma streams haha
cheers man! speak to you soon
Well done.
thank you! we are loving it!
Very nice video 👍👍☕💯💯
thank you so much!! :D
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thanks!!