Love Bev Channel and lifestyle she shares. She said something in one of her videos that had a huge impact on me. She said regarding her best friend (who had betrayed her and hooked up with her husband...) She said something like "What helped me move on from this pain of this person was...I thought about us pre life, before we come to Earth, just us as Spirits. And my best friend spirit told me "Im going to do something that will hurt you deeply in this life but it will also be the thing that will make you grow deeply and lead you to a life you dreamed of"...Which was her new freedom in Van life. I applied that thought to my mom and I and it really helped me heal some trauma! Anyhoo THANK YOU BEV!
😂 I'm trying to find out where does she cook n prep food. Besides a gas stove tucked away there doesn't seem to be much for prepping meals. A small draw or 2 for spices and cutlery. Otherwise great build. 😊
I'm one of those 70s guys, I fixed up my 1966 Ford Econoline 100 and everyone called it my Wolfwagon, complete with a furry dashboard. I did live in it for a year when I was in college. Of course, in 1974 there wasn't much in the way of van accessories. Today I would have been a LOT more comfortable. I was just 50 years ahead of my time.
Bev's van is amazing, but she herself is the main attraction. She has a gift for design and a captivating presence. It makes me want to hit the road and encounter someone like her. Bev, you are lovely.
Before she said it, I thought 1920s Orient Express train car vibe. I think this is the most beautiful build I have ever seen. The mirrors, gold, velvet, and velvet make it have an elegance not seen in vans. I can just imagine a flapper girl sitting on the couch drinking a tumbler of whiskey.
As a child, I thought the train car on the"Wild, Wild, West" series with Robert Conrad was absolutely the coolest space ever, and this van build is reminiscent of that!
The back garage area also has the vibe of Kent Rollins cooking videos that he does always using 1800s camp cooking carts. Amazing aesthetics on this van for sure. I love that Victorian early 1900s style.
If James West and Artemis Gordon did Van Life. : ) When you press the horn button it plays the the old TV show theme song. (If you can hear it in your head right now, then you know what I'm talking about.) And I definitely mean the original Wild Wild West TV show, not the movie, for you youngsters. But seriously, I really think this is a one-of-a-kind beautiful high-quality van build. Great job Bev!
Ok so it might not be everyone's design style but the workmanship and extra details that she's included to truly make it her own unique home is outstanding. Bev, your smile says it all. Well done and happy travels
I usually never give the front "driving" area a second thought, but I really wanted to see every facet of this van build! The use of mirrors to give the impression of a larger space was a brilliant idea!! The two-sided couch was an astounding addition as well!!!
WOW just WOW, this is one of the coolest vans ive ever seen. The Victorian or early 1900s theme is so cool! and amazing touches everywhere to bring it all together.. This van has completely changed what my plan is going to be, I never even thought about doin a retro theme and using those ceiling tiles and the mirrors and crystal style door knobs. The theme is awesome!
I just love it so much and can't think of a nicer person to be the owner - and I feel very privileged to have been served a delicious "Bev"erage from your traveling bar!
I live in Chattanooga. The Choo Choo has train cars as hotel rooms that look remarkably like your van. It’s exquisite and you are a gifted designer. I’m more the cabin in the woods kind of gal. You’re Marlene Dietrich and I’m Annie Oakley. It’s beautiful, Bev! Great job, Jonnie.
I love Vegas and this reminds me of the elegance that Vegas used to embody. Back when the Peppermill was the epitome of fine dining. The waitresses wore velvet back in the day.
At Fredrock there is the "Tipsy Gypsy" for stays, same color scheme. A unique part about it,(and 2 teepee's as well) is that there is an outdoor kitchen and bathroom right beside them. I highly recommend a stay there.
Wow. Not my style but an incredible, functional and really nicely detailed build. So many features and multi purpose appliances or furniture. Love the wood features and grains.
Wow, that’s a beautiful build! What a sweet soul she has. Another amazing tour from Bob. Thank you so much for all you do. Much love and many blessings.
Thank you Bob...this is so beautiful...so happy for her...I am putting into universe for a van or like this so my kitty and I can have a home and travel at same time...63 and looking forward to this...and your help here guides much...❤
Has me rethinking my plans as well. I have a truck camper and would love to go down Baja but I'm chicken... And the border is right down the street. Did you go with a caravan trip or solo? I would love to know more about that and hopefully be able to "untie the dock lines" ..my wish to be a bohemian beach bum in Baja.
Wow that is some van. I am glad she appreciates the nomad life. That would not be for me, no matter how nice the space is. She sounds like a very gentle person and a beautiful soul.
We have a 2020 Ram Promaster 2500 also with doors on both sides that is now handicap accessible with a wheelchair lift! Very nice set-up you have! "KEEP ON KEEPIN ON"
It gives such an Orient Express posh vibe. Congratulations to Bev and Jonnie for the great finish. I'm so glad I subscribed to this channel; it never ceases to amaze me. Great job as always!
I was gonna say it reminds me of a 5 star restaurant/bar I use to work at. Some folks would joke around the place looked like a 1800 's Bordeaux! It was in a gold rush town Sonora CA "LaTories" FINE Dining! ❤
I clicked on Bev’s build because I could tell that this build was going to be something different and it was. Bev hit the nail on the head when she said it’s like a luxurious train car. It’s like the presidents use to travel in when campaigning or like others have said, the train car of James T West in the TV series Wild Wild West that I loved as a kid. I like the extra access the extra sliding door gives. I also like the dual facing couch. I wonder if there’s a way to make a shelf on the outside to rest the feet when facing outside? Maybe a shelf that folds down where your feet can rest when the door is open.
Reminds me of various things, mentioned by the other posters...and also of an old fashion movie house. I am always awed by the ingenuity of these vanlifers! They are inspirations.
Bevs van is amazing and the era she has created is right up my alley. Jonnie did a fabulous job. Bev won the best van award didn’t she? Great interview Bob! 😊🚐🇨🇦
Easily in the top three most well thought out vans I've seen. Always looking for van ideas from YT vids to integrate into my upcoming build. Maybe one in 20 give me one. Yours gave me a dozen. Thanks!
At first I thought it was like a wild west saloon style, but 20's speak easy is a great description, color and fringe is reminiscent of both places/eras. I love the light weight ceiling what a great idea! Thanks as always for showing us this gem Bob! By the time I am half through the video I'm thinking it's like a cool gypsy wagon, so many great features, just love it!!! Beautiful design and build Bev, just amazing!
Incredible girl! I been slumming around in my truck camper and needing an upgrade terribly bad. I could never dream a home on wheels could be so luxurious. I am inspired😊
Joni is the best. Stayed there to watch the eclipse in April. She makes what you want in a van build and not what the industry says you want. Great facilities and beautiful location she has with the pond and hiking trails. Wishing you many years of enjoyment with you custom build.
Fantastic design! In the 70’s I spent some time in a vary old Wild West Hotel which was formerly a Harvey house “Las Vegas NM” and their dining room was decorated EXACTLY like your beautiful Van . Talk about taking me back to a fantastic place.❤
Love Bev Channel and lifestyle she shares. She said something in one of her videos that had a huge impact on me. She said regarding her best friend (who had betrayed her and hooked up with her husband...) She said something like "What helped me move on from this pain of this person was...I thought about us pre life, before we come to Earth, just us as Spirits. And my best friend spirit told me "Im going to do something that will hurt you deeply in this life but it will also be the thing that will make you grow deeply and lead you to a life you dreamed of"...Which was her new freedom in Van life. I applied that thought to my mom and I and it really helped me heal some trauma! Anyhoo THANK YOU BEV!
This is the most important, beautiful comment here. It touches my heart on a soul level to read this. What a gift.
What a beautiful perspective on something so painful!❤
Powerful
Wow, that really is impactful!
@@BecomingBevthank you so much for sharing this. This helps me so much with a similar experience except it was my sister. ❤
OMG! Reminds me of an old west brothel! Love that she is living her own life…..good for her!
I was going to keep it classy and say she's a Lady in Red!!!
😂 I'm trying to find out where does she cook n prep food. Besides a gas stove tucked away there doesn't seem to be much for prepping meals. A small draw or 2 for spices and cutlery. Otherwise great build. 😊
I was thinking the same era
I thought the same thing … I am glad you said it first . 😂
Wow!! The reversible sofa is brilliant!
It’s a fun, unique touch.
I wonder where she got that bench!!!
Yes. Ingenuity at its best.
It looks hard and uncomfortable . Did'nrt thfoot area sit too close to the edge .
Reminds me of back in the 70s when folks would build vans that style just for cruisin. Nice build.
Those vans are still around and are partly my inspiration
The 70s vans were awesome! Remember the boxer dogs painted on the passenger side of van?
Love those vans❤
Bev highlights them vans on her channel frequently
I'm one of those 70s guys, I fixed up my 1966 Ford Econoline 100 and everyone called it my Wolfwagon, complete with a furry dashboard. I did live in it for a year when I was in college. Of course, in 1974 there wasn't much in the way of van accessories. Today I would have been a LOT more comfortable. I was just 50 years ahead of my time.
Bev's van is amazing, but she herself is the main attraction. She has a gift for design and a captivating presence. It makes me want to hit the road and encounter someone like her. Bev, you are lovely.
Before she said it, I thought 1920s Orient Express train car vibe. I think this is the most beautiful build I have ever seen. The mirrors, gold, velvet, and velvet make it have an elegance not seen in vans. I can just imagine a flapper girl sitting on the couch drinking a tumbler of whiskey.
It’s like a saloon from the old western movies , lovely
it looks like a red light district ...
As a child, I thought the train car on the"Wild, Wild, West" series with Robert Conrad was absolutely the coolest space ever, and this van build is reminiscent of that!
Right!
It is Gorgeous....
Reminds me of the Wild Wild West Train....
I'd Enjoy living in it....
Thanks for Sharing....
I love that description. Thank you.
The back garage area also has the vibe of Kent Rollins cooking videos that he does always using 1800s camp cooking carts. Amazing aesthetics on this van for sure. I love that Victorian early 1900s style.
I love this woman… how personality she has…..
If James West and Artemis Gordon did Van Life. : )
When you press the horn button it plays the the old TV show theme song. (If you can hear it in your head right now, then you know what I'm talking about.)
And I definitely mean the original Wild Wild West TV show, not the movie, for you youngsters.
But seriously, I really think this is a one-of-a-kind beautiful high-quality van build.
Great job Bev!
I adore her van, I love the vintage style, it is just gorgeous. She is a very pretty lady with a knack for making things beautiful. Hat's off to Bev!
What a sweet comment. Thank you.
Ok so it might not be everyone's design style but the workmanship and extra details that she's included to truly make it her own unique home is outstanding. Bev, your smile says it all. Well done and happy travels
See what happens when two women get together and build a van, nice work ladies!
Heck yeah. lol.
Yep, it's amazing! I'm decor challenged, Bev is clearly decor gifted.
You’re nice. Thank you
Bev always has unique decor ideas. I loved her last van. This is really unique.
That’s a very sweet thing to say. Thank you.
I usually never give the front "driving" area a second thought, but I really wanted to see every facet of this van build! The use of mirrors to give the impression of a larger space was a brilliant idea!! The two-sided couch was an astounding addition as well!!!
WOW just WOW, this is one of the coolest vans ive ever seen. The Victorian or early 1900s theme is so cool! and amazing touches everywhere to bring it all together.. This van has completely changed what my plan is going to be, I never even thought about doin a retro theme and using those ceiling tiles and the mirrors and crystal style door knobs. The theme is awesome!
Me too..5 stars in my book, why not?
Always good to see you Bev reminds me of the Wild Wild West with Robert Conrad's his train car very elegant😊
I love that description
I absolutely LOVE this build. Gorgeous! Thanks, Bob and Bev.
Awe. You’re so welcome
I just love it so much and can't think of a nicer person to be the owner - and I feel very privileged to have been served a delicious "Bev"erage from your traveling bar!
I live in Chattanooga. The Choo Choo has train cars as hotel rooms that look remarkably like your van. It’s exquisite and you are a gifted designer. I’m more the cabin in the woods kind of gal. You’re Marlene Dietrich and I’m Annie Oakley. It’s beautiful, Bev! Great job, Jonnie.
I love to see it. Thanks for your kind words.
I have actually stayed in one of the Choo Choo train cars for a week. Fabulous vacation.
I love Vegas and this reminds me of the elegance that Vegas used to embody. Back when the Peppermill was the epitome of fine dining. The waitresses wore velvet back in the day.
I’ve been to the Peppermill in Vegas. Maybe that was subconsciously in my mind. So cool.
So much red reminds me of a gypsy wagon.
My thoughts too ❤
It's so pretty I love it 😅
At Fredrock there is the "Tipsy Gypsy" for stays, same color scheme. A unique part about it,(and 2 teepee's as well) is that there is an outdoor kitchen and bathroom right beside them. I highly recommend a stay there.
This is the most beautiful van conversion I’ve ever seen. Great job, Johnny and Bev.
A beautiful build in a beautiful van, temper glass is not unbreakable.
Well darn. lol.
Not as easy to break though.
Love seeing you, Bev, and always love seeing you, Bob! Bless you both for sharing your time!
Awe. Bless you right back.
This is how you do van life if you have the means to splurge. Absolutely not my style but I'm happy for how proud and excited she is.
Wow. Not my style but an incredible, functional and really nicely detailed build. So many features and multi purpose appliances or furniture. Love the wood features and grains.
Almost Everything in the van needs to have more than one function. lol
Awesome van! Enchanting lady! Great video, Bob!
Thank you. Very kind
Wow, that’s a beautiful build! What a sweet soul she has. Another amazing tour from Bob. Thank you so much for all you do. Much love and many blessings.
What a beautiful comment for me to read. Thank you❤
Nicest build I’ve ever seen. So plush and elegant. She is doing her thang.
Elegant!! So Beautifully done.. I love it! It’s everything a Woman would need in traveling on the road!!💜
It’s everything I need and more. Thank you❤
That is pretty remarkable!! Glad she is living the dream… her dream! Everything she said was her inspiration is what she nailed!!!
Inspiration is a beautiful thing. Thank you.
Gorgeous. Clever use of space, well thought out, beautifully done!
SOMEWHERE IN TIME!
🌻💖🌻
Thank you Bob...this is so beautiful...so happy for her...I am putting into universe for a van or like this so my kitty and I can have a home and travel at same time...63 and looking forward to this...and your help here guides much...❤
I’m 62. I wish you all the best and many beautiful adventures.
Has me rethinking my plans as well. I have a truck camper and would love to go down Baja but I'm chicken... And the border is right down the street. Did you go with a caravan trip or solo? I would love to know more about that and hopefully be able to "untie the dock lines" ..my wish to be a bohemian beach bum in Baja.
@@BecomingBev thank you
Nice job and a Missouri business woman, too.
Thank you Linda.
I think Ron Burgundy would be jealous of this van.
His DNA would be all over it.
I was thinking Ron geramy as well
Same w Ron Jermey
Jonnie @Midwest Van Builders does a wonderful job on all the builds. This one did turn out beautiful.
Without question, it's the most beautiful nomad van I've ever seen! Wow!
Wow that is some van. I am glad she appreciates the nomad life. That would not be for me, no matter how nice the space is. She sounds like a very gentle person and a beautiful soul.
I love waking up in the van. I know I’m on an adventure. I do have a home base. That’s important to me too.
Bob understands the art of framing a photo.
He does!
I love Bev. I have been following from the biggining.
Very unique space, I hope she enjoys it for many years.
Like a Victorian-era bed and breakfast straight out of St. Augustine, FL. Beautiful!
It does have that feel.
Johnnie did a great job! Reminds me of a gypsy wagon! Congratulations Bev!
She sure did. Yes a modern day gipsy wagon.
She looks good ❤
Awe. Thanks
Darn Good
We have a 2020 Ram Promaster 2500 also with doors on both sides that is now handicap accessible with a wheelchair lift! Very nice set-up you have!
"KEEP ON KEEPIN ON"
She's a woman that knows what she likes and wants and I bet her glampground is equally as detailed...love your smile Bev...
It's really nice.
I've been following Bev since before she had 100 subscribers.
Amazing build and decor!
Jonnie does a great job on her builds.
She sure does.
It gives such an Orient Express posh vibe. Congratulations to Bev and Jonnie for the great finish. I'm so glad I subscribed to this channel; it never ceases to amaze me. Great job as always!
I was gonna say it reminds me of a 5 star restaurant/bar I use to work at. Some folks would joke around the place looked like a 1800 's Bordeaux! It was in a gold rush town Sonora CA "LaTories" FINE Dining! ❤
lol. Yes I can see that.
Bordello is what I thought!
I wondered when Bob would get to see some of Jonnie's work!! Beautiful decor Bev it does look like a fancy train car from the wild west!
Jonnie’s work deserves to be showcased!!
I just kept saying WOW all through the video.
The most beautiful conversion van I have ever seen
The mirrors also help reflect light inside the van, helping to brighten the interior. I love how the galley turned out! So many good ideas.
I agree. They do add some light. I love the galley too. I wanted it to be a wow when I opened the door.
That's amazing bathroom. I love the mirrrors
I love them too. They really make the space look bigger.
I'm with Bob --> BEST build ever! ❤
One I can say, never saw before. Beautiful van for a lovely Lady- 🌹
Unique touches, love her ceiling.
This is the most beautiful, luxurious van I've ever seen.
Wow. Thank you
I clicked on Bev’s build because I could tell that this build was going to be something different and it was. Bev hit the nail on the head when she said it’s like a luxurious train car. It’s like the presidents use to travel in when campaigning or like others have said, the train car of James T West in the TV series Wild Wild West that I loved as a kid. I like the extra access the extra sliding door gives. I also like the dual facing couch. I wonder if there’s a way to make a shelf on the outside to rest the feet when facing outside? Maybe a shelf that folds down where your feet can rest when the door is open.
I’ve thought about that shelf for the feet. I was also fantasizing about making it into a recliner lol
Definitely feels like an old western. Maybe a brothel? . What she did with a van is incredible
The most unique van I've seen so far
It does look like some of those old brothels in the western shows. Lol.
You and Johnnie did a fantastic job. A perfect build!
Thank you Theresa. ❤
I love the design of this Van especially the ceiling and the drawers that’s made out of picture frames 😊
Wow. Thank you. I love it too.
Traumhaft, wunderschön. Bev, da ist Ihnen wieder ein richtiges Kunstwerk gelungen. Beeindruckend- ich wünsche Ihnen weiterhin alles Gute ❤❤
Absolutely beautiful. Bev is very talented with van design. Her other van is beautiful as well. Safe travels.
Love it! Way too much red for me but beautiful design. Great ideas!
I would do mine in aquas and silver instead. 😀
Bev's other van is equally charming!!❤
Awe. Thank you.
I've always enjoyed seeing all her Van builds. Each one has been unique.
Thank you Louise
Reminds me of various things, mentioned by the other posters...and also of an old fashion movie house. I am always awed by the ingenuity of these vanlifers! They are inspirations.
I like that description.
I've been watching and rewatching the video from a couple of years ago with her, and lo and behold I catch up posted today! Serendipitous!
Prettiest van builts ive ever seen love Bev
Bevs van is amazing and the era she has created is right up my alley. Jonnie did a fabulous job. Bev won the best van award didn’t she? Great interview Bob! 😊🚐🇨🇦
This is Van Girl Shirl ❤
It’s nice to have beautiful customizing and be able to stand up!
I agree.
I love her colors,theyre so rich and beautiful.
Thank you. Me too.
Too Fantastically Beautiful for words!! Enjoy every minute Bev!❤️🙏
You know I do❤
Easily in the top three most well thought out vans I've seen. Always looking for van ideas from YT vids to integrate into my upcoming build. Maybe one in 20 give me one. Yours gave me a dozen. Thanks!
Just watched entire video. Yours is first build I've seen without bathroom sink. I'm gonna do same
Just use the kitchen sink.
Beautiful van build if you like fancy stuff. I like a more clean aesthetic myself but Bev did a fantastic job on this van. It is cool. 😊
Yes alot of people like a plainer build.
Johnnie did it! Good on Johnnie! She's so intelligent! Bev...you couldn't have partnered w a better person. You two together created a masterpiece!
I could not agree more.
Love 💕 and light to all 💕 ❤❤😊
At first I thought it was like a wild west saloon style, but 20's speak easy is a great description, color and fringe is reminiscent of both places/eras. I love the light weight ceiling what a great idea! Thanks as always for showing us this gem Bob! By the time I am half through the video I'm thinking it's like a cool gypsy wagon, so many great features, just love it!!! Beautiful design and build Bev, just amazing!
I love your descriptions. Thank you for your kind words.
Such a beautiful and functional build I am so envious of you. Thank you for sharing your home on wheels with us.
❤️ from Toronto 🇨🇦
It was my pleasure to share.
Absolutely gorgeous van! Thank you both for sharing!
ASOME , my kind of colors & elegant settings ! The human mind can get so incredibly creative !
I appreciate creative people so much. Thank you.
Beautiful! Fantastic interview and tour! Thank you both!!
Great rig.
Thank you Brad
Been following Bev for a while. She’s great. Very inspiring.
Thank you Mary.
Wonderful interview Bob! Bev is so pretty, sweet, and very kind. She did an outstanding job on her "home on wheels"! ❤👏👏
Thank you, Julie. That’s very sweet of you to say.
This is fantastic! I love how useful the space is . The bathroom is great!
Incredible girl! I been slumming around in my truck camper and needing an upgrade terribly bad. I could never dream a home on wheels could be so luxurious. I am inspired😊
Inspiration is a beautiful thing.
This woman has definitely got it goin' on! Kudos on the build.
Joni is the best. Stayed there to watch the eclipse in April. She makes what you want in a van build and not what the industry says you want. Great facilities and beautiful location she has with the pond and hiking trails. Wishing you many years of enjoyment with you custom build.
I agree with you completely. Jonnie and her place are both amazing.
Love this build and how organized she is 👍❤️🇨🇦
So nice to see Bev in this video! 🤩 Girl! You’re all over the place!! Can’t keep up with you! 😂❤
Remarkable van and build.
Fantastic design! In the 70’s I spent some time in a vary old Wild West Hotel which was formerly a Harvey house “Las Vegas NM” and their dining room was decorated EXACTLY like your beautiful Van . Talk about taking me back to a fantastic place.❤
Fun! Functional! and Gorgeous!
Sweet Van. Thanks Bob!