This is the second top notch one you have reviewed recently. Manufactures need to take notes from this guy. Attention to detail deserves a hat tip, well done sir.
@@TQ52 I have been looking for a van for over a year now. My husband is disabled, but he wants to get outdoors and camp. I also need a way to get him to doctor appointments and a band I can stand up in is essential because I have a bad back, would you be able to create a van that would work for us or have a recommendation. I would appreciate your thoughts on this.
Thanks, a lot of the build is as a result of my wife Lyn. I would run into a very difficult part of the build that I didn’t know what to do with and she would say “ I think it should be like this, or I don’t like it like that, figure it out” so it would push me to find a way to do it. I would have the urge to just “get ur done” but I knew I would only have one chance to do this project right and would live with it for a long time. So this is what I ended up with.
@@TQ52 I was wondering if you do this kind of work for others. I’ve been looking for months for some thing for me and my disabled spouse. Do you have any recommendations?
I’ve watched a lot of van videos and the workmanship and attention to detail in this build is unparalleled. I wish I had a fraction of your skills. Such amazing talent that you have, and how sweet to give props to your wife for her contributions as well. Happy travels!
This van build is fabulous! Not only does it look solid, I could almost feel the quality and solidness of this magnificent build. The African Walnut wood? Classy! What a humble souls to acknowledge those whose expertise also contributed to this creation.❤️
Thanks for the compliments. My wife and I really liked the look of the African Walnut when we saw it in a lumber store near me that carries exotic woods. It was quite pricey but beautiful!
That lifted bed with the dinette below is just awesome. Exactly what I'd want---You can sit with the rear doors open and even add a bug screen---Just perfect
I have a bug screen that I will install when I go on a trip when I think it will be needed. We do sit there to relax with the back doors open…..works great!
Absolutely beautiful! So many of the TH-camrs are in and out for repairs every week riding around in junk vans. How do you say your not spending time and money.
Sometimes one wonders what if you took all these inventors together under one roof and they design the ultimate van for all those who have the means but not the skills. Another masterful build by this fellow. Thanks for showing us.
That fold out table is the best design I've seen. Most other vans will have some type of cable. I'm adding to my comment. The build quality and materials are the best. I'm in awe of the workmanship and all the fabrication. I like the 2500 over the 3500. Hopefully I can find a nice used Sprinter with a gas engine.
Can you point us in the right direction to a link for the outside table sliders ? I see they have an extra pull out to support the table at the joint ?
I would say that I have over $50,000 in materials in it. Also that doesn’t take into consideration that I and a couple friend put in 5 months of labor. We are very pleased with the results.
Patrick, this is a winner. I love both the outside and inside of this van, functionality and esthetically. All of the details were so well-thought-out. The extra seat. I love the bed, the frame is so beautiful. All the cabinetry is beautiful. The flip out table at the door is my favorite. I see so many builds with that table held by a wire & I think, "that's not going to last and is limited in weight capacity ". This one is sturdy and strong, I like that a lot. This couple did a great job.
Beautiful build! It's easy to see that he is a cabinet builder, gorgeous cabinets and the sofas in the back are fantastic. I can't say enough good about this van. Love it!
Cabinets are a shaker inset finished in white with a brown glaze then clear coat on top of it all. Doors and drawer heads are by Adelphi Kitchens out of Robesonia, PA. Thanks for noticing!
That is so gorgeous! The cabinets are incredible! I love how finished the back looks from the outside! I wasn’t expecting there to also be a shower! The way you bent the material for the shower reminds me of what the engineers had to figure out for the cyber truck!
Thanks for the compliments! It really was a lot of work to fit everything together to get the look I was looking for. I’m very happy the way it turned out and I’m glad you liked it.
Thank you sir! I actually told someone today that it takes just as long or longer to do things wrong than to do it right the first time. This was a 5 month build!
Don did a super awesome build...i see the little details and know he took it to a next level...also when you see inside cabinets and storage areas and it is clean and detailed you know the whole build is top notch...great job Don and wife😎🍺
I built all the upper cabinets like I would if I was doing a customers kitchen with under cabinet lighting. I don’t like seeing any wires running on the inside or the cabinets even though it costs more and takes more time. My philosophy is do it right once saves money.
@@TQ52 very nice build ..i see the detail and professional to everthing..i am a multi craftsman and built a custom van myself so i can see the extra work and detain you put...very nice and congrats..i hope and wish you the best to you and wife on your travels and adventures..
@@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures - And while I’m impressed! I’m also saddened that it’s not commercially available. 😢 The design with the dining table under a lift bed is a genius idea and excellent use of space! I’m watching this still… and this guy deserves an award, he did GOOD! 😎👍🏽
@@Erin-ThorI’m glad you like it! My wife and I had seen a lot of the RV vans at the Hershey show and got different ideas of what we liked and didn’t like. The ones we thought were nice were well over the $200k price which was out of our price range so we decided to build out a new Mercedes 2500 4x4. We think it turned out great and have used it two times so far (way to busy in my cabinet business). Hopefully we can use it more in the next couple years.
Seriously. This is the best van build i have ever seen. So many outstanding features and ideas. Ive booked marked this for the day that i can build a van myself. Great job. Truly a build to beat them all.
Hey Patrick this was wonderful I'd give this man an A for the camper van conversions he is the man he did it 4 people sleeping in a van with a functional shower GAME changer Right their I'd have him build everything That is Phenomenal
I haven’t had the grand kids on a trip yet but I know they will love their bed setup. The table setup will seat six adults comfortably for a dinner. We have had four adults on the first trip, and the top bed is very comfortable with the awning windows and the max air fan in July in Alabama for 5 weeks. Only used the air conditioner a handful of times at night.
I am really hard to impress,, (really hard) but this build has me soooo super impressed! SO impressed! This guy is brilliant! :) Saving this upload for future reference :) love love love it!
Beautiful cabinetry work, lots of people don’t have that nice of a kitchen in their own homes. Great scribe work accenting the curves of the Mercedes. Good work 👍🏻 Best van build out I’ve seen.
Hi Patrick, enjoyed your van build. It is really a lot in a small RV. I live just across the bay in Delaware. I have lived here since 1961 when my father that was in the USAF was transferred here from California. My wife and I camp a few days, to a week at a time about 8 months of the year. We have a 21 foot camping trailer. We usually camp at state parks in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania. I like to grill on my Weber gas grill. Have 3 Weber gas grills, a Go-Any-Where, a Weber Q2200 and a larger 3 burner at home. We usually invite friends and family to come out and camp when we go. One of the most satisfying things I ever did was to be an assistant scout master about 25 years ago. I was invited to the weddings of 4 of our scouts. The scout master is full time camping, I talked to him last month. I owned an automotive air conditioning and radiator shop for 30 years then after selling it became an electrician. Take care, Patrick
You did a perfect job of matching the plinth to the floor. Good eye! I loved the attention to detail, like dovetailing the drawers and the way the couches were upholstered and the beautifully finished metal fabrication. This van is a class act!
Thanks, I started out with a 1 1/4” piece of maple and cut out the back so that it would lip over the luxury vinyl flooring and then scribed it around all the Mercedes curves, then screwed it from under the van with stainless steel screws then sealed around all the screws so there is no water penetration. Thanks for noticing
I’m here in Georgia so I consider you a neighbor and you have certainly checked all the boxes with your incredible build! Awesome job and I hope you and your wife have many years of traveling around to enjoy your creation!
So many great ideas!!!! My favorites are the table and jump seat , and the seats that open and stay up with cushions attached - no need to find somewhere to put them in a tight space. Love that no holes are cut in the sides
Thanks, the jump seat and the Lagun table were the last two things I did on the build and I will only use one at a time on trips depending on our priorities.
Holy cow!! When he first showed the dinette convert into a bed, I was thinking for all the work he put into the bed doesn’t look comfortable. Then he busts out the ceiling bed. That is an awesome feature. Easily one of the nicest conversations I have ever seen!!
The cabinetry helps show the nice clean lines with the inset doors, drawers, and dummy door panels. The white with brown glaze, which is a hard catalyze finish, sets it off nicely and is very durable.😊
Beautiful. The exact set up that suits us. When you have your trips done, please contact us! A new bar set. I am so impressed. Enjoy seeing your kids/grandkids.
Patrick I agree on everything you said, this build is top notch. I’m sure he spent many nights laying in bed trying to figure out how he was going to make something work or fit. Cabinetmakers are a step above when it comes to any kind of woodworking and this video proves it. There was no penny pinching on this project, that’s for sure! Thanks
I just wanted to say thanks for the compliments and you have a lot of insight with every statement you made is true especially the line about laying in bed thinking!
I’m a retired finish carpenter and have had a few sleepless nights myself, I respect your skills. The countertop and table is beautiful. I’ve never seen anyone use straps for a motorized bed, you may have started a new trend. Thanks for letting us see your motorhome.
Amazing quality and detail...and it's gorgeous! I've been "dreaming" about a dinette like that with a lift bed over it! I just love that van. The only "adjustments" I'd want are to have the bed stop a bit higher up to give the folks sleeping below more headroom, and I prefer a gas engine. Beautiful build!
Thanks, all the thoughts of how I was going to accomplish this layout came together after much planning. Plans changed a couple times to get this layout to work. And yes it works very well. Thanks again for the compliments. I didn’t show the actual safety blocks that I made to keep the bed up another 14” when there will be people sleeping under the bed. It divides the area on the top and bottom sleeping quarters in half. That’s approximately 25” each. Hope that clarifies the bed situation.
Michael, thank you very much for the compliments! You are right it is my first build and I built this van as best as I could with the limited funds. I went to the Hersey RV show and didn’t like all the plastic in the factory builds and how cheaply they made most of the other items in the van. I new I could do better.
Patrick ... your such a champion for van builders...past present and future. Thank you soo much sir this actually very helpful to me in many aspects 'Boss' of the van walk through 😁 appreciate cha...
This is an excellent build. Fine craftsmanship, well thought out. Looks very nice inside. The ceiling looks good and the ceiling over the bed looks very nice. Electrical systems clean and neat. Large fresh water tank. Decent bathroom. Plenty of storage. Lots of power, .very nice rig. Intelligent cushions on the rear seating. Lower bed gonna be tight with the upper bed down. Overall a nice clean good looking functional rig. Good job Patrick.
This was one of the best van builds I've seen yet. I wasn't a fan of the drop down beds nor transforming tables + benches until I saw this. I especially liked the extra supports as that was always a concern of mine. I love the placement of it in the back with the doors right there for easy access, and so much more to this build. Just absolutely one of, if not THE best designs I've seen! Amazing job!
What a great comment! I appreciate it very much and thanks for actually watching the video all the way thru. A couple other commenters I had to remind them that the bed has two fixed positions. One when it is just the two of us (all the way down to the cabinets) and then down to the supports I made for when there are others staying in the bottom area. That splits the two areas into two equal spaces so each has its own head room. By the way, the supports are made out of very light weight solid cedar.
@@TQ52 would you be willing to sell the floor plan of this build along with the materials used? Or even better, would you be willing to make a replica of this build for sale?
Thanks for the compliment! I used a lot of high end materials that you can’t see throughout the whole build to last for the long haul. Havelock wool from front to rear for the best installation and all stainless steel strapping and hardware to mount tanks, air tank, compressor,and horns. The running boards and roof rack are all aluminum.
This man is an amazing energetic genius creator. He is SO lovable and his skills and talents are unbelievable! I am so impressed! WOW! His demonstration is clear, so well done; he is a really good and captivating teacher as well! And the way he never forget to mention the work of his beloved wife and the help he got from friends! For me, this man is the very perfect expression of intelligence and sexiness. ❤🎉😊
This was the most detailed and amazing build I have ever seen. so custom and nothing missing! words do not do it justice. thanks for sharing and enjoy the van.
@@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures been watching you and your channel for years. Don’t usually send a comment, you do a great job and have some very interesting content. Like to see more of your work.
At first I thought he was an engineer - then he mentioned he’s a cabinetmaker. Makes sense. Great build but - I would not want to sleep on the bottom if the top bed is being used. There is not very much room to turn from side to side when he brings it down all the way. And you’d have to do a “combat crawl” to get yourself out to go to the bathroom. Other than that - super nice van. Thanks Don and family and Patrick.
There are support blocks for each corner if someone is sleeping below. That allows the bottom area to be about the same as the top bed area which is about 24” each. Then you don’t want to forget and sit up fast.
Thanks a lot! The Mercedes ,I think personally, is the hardest to build like I did with the walls being curved. For instance the bed had to be about 16” narrower when it’s up than what the walls measure when down. It works out great though because there is 8” between the bed and the awning windows which allows a lot of air flow in and then up and out of the max air fan above. All the cabinets backs and the shower wall are all curved to maximize storage and room. Made some stuff for a friends Dodge Promaster and they are simple square boxes but also looks that way. Not the look I was going after.
I'm absolutely speechless! Totally jealous, if I'm honest. I hope you have many years of epic adventures and live your best life in your beautiful home on wheels. Safe travels!
If you wanted to sell your van, which I’m sure you wouldn’t because it’s magnificent, what kind of price would you ask for? I’m truly curious does anybody know. There’s so much detail on this van.
Thank you very much! And you are right, there are thousands of tiny details that take tons of time to figure out and implement on such a build but very much worth the effort.
Thanks,Me too! That was a must since I didn’t want a fixed bed across the back of the van that is always in the way. Didn’t want to hangout on top of a bed all the time.
Don, my dad was in a van club back in the 70’s and use to customize vans. So it makes me NOT a great fan of the Winnebago’s of the wold. I was thinking about buying one but after seeing yours I’ll build my own.
@@theronsmith1621 Thanks for the reply. If you build the van yourself you will know how everything goes together and how it works. It’s very satisfying that you did it.
Like any good contractor you need to know when to get things done by others that will help make the job look great and do all the things that you do great yourself. Then things can get things done close to perfection on a build like this. I’ve been in my own business for 35 years and continue learning from others also!😊
I want to buy a travel trailer so bad. I have been researching and pricing them for a good six months but they are just built so cheaply that is what has stopped me. You would think for how expensive they are they would be built so much better. Maybe one day I will find one that is built well and take the plunge….lol. Thanks for the video!
We picked out this color to order the van and the wheels and tires were waiting for the van to come in for about 9 months. It’s a 2021 ordered in April of 21 and didn’t get delivered until 1/13/22. Had most of the hard materials before it ever showed up!
Thanks for sharing Patrick!! Awesome build with attention to detail. Don could show all the major class B manufacturers a thing or maybe 100 tips to building a better van!!
When you have working skills, an eye for design and a really good organization mind.
So true!
This is the second top notch one you have reviewed recently. Manufactures need to take notes from this guy. Attention to detail deserves a hat tip, well done sir.
So happy you enjoyed the time
@@TQ52 I have been looking for a van for over a year now. My husband is disabled, but he wants to get outdoors and camp. I also need a way to get him to doctor appointments and a band I can stand up in is essential because I have a bad back, would you be able to create a van that would work for us or have a recommendation. I would appreciate your thoughts on this.
💯%!!
@@TQ52 is there any chance your selling the floor plan?
I will sell the floor plan and some templates!
Holy crap Patrick! The craftsmanship and thought put into this build is absolutely phenomenal.
So much great detail in this one
Thanks, a lot of the build is as a result of my wife Lyn. I would run into a very difficult part of the build that I didn’t know what to do with and she would say “ I think it should be like this, or I don’t like it like that, figure it out” so it would push me to find a way to do it. I would have the urge to just “get ur done” but I knew I would only have one chance to do this project right and would live with it for a long time. So this is what I ended up with.
@@TQ52 Thanks for the reply, it’s always great to hear from the creator! 👍
Agreed!!! SO.GOOD!!
@@TQ52 I was wondering if you do this kind of work for others. I’ve been looking for months for some thing for me and my disabled spouse. Do you have any recommendations?
This is one of the most beautiful and efficient conversations I’ve ever seen! He should go into business for this design!! Great video for us!
So happy to hear
I was just thinking that I need to hire the person who built this so they can do it for me. Lol. Amazing job.
@@roxanneoates6476Thanks for the compliments! It was a big undertaking and it came out beautiful. I’m glad you liked it.😊
I would buy this in a heartbeat!❤
I want to go with them, haha😊
I’ve watched a lot of van videos and the workmanship and attention to detail in this build is unparalleled. I wish I had a fraction of your skills. Such amazing talent that you have, and how sweet to give props to your wife for her contributions as well. Happy travels!
Wow, thank you!
Thank you very much for your kind comments! 😊
This is the highest quality camper van I have ever seen.
Thank you very much! It was a lot of work but worth it!😊
This van build is fabulous! Not only does it look solid, I could almost feel the quality and solidness of this magnificent build. The African Walnut wood? Classy! What a humble souls to acknowledge those whose expertise also contributed to this creation.❤️
Glad you like it!
Thanks for the compliments. My wife and I really liked the look of the African Walnut when we saw it in a lumber store near me that carries exotic woods. It was quite pricey but beautiful!
That lifted bed with the dinette below is just awesome. Exactly what I'd want---You can sit with the rear doors open and even add a bug screen---Just perfect
I have a bug screen that I will install when I go on a trip when I think it will be needed. We do sit there to relax with the back doors open…..works great!
Absolutely beautiful! So many of the TH-camrs are in and out for repairs every week riding around in junk vans. How do you say your not spending time and money.
He built this to last
Sometimes one wonders what if you took all these inventors together under one roof and they design the ultimate van for all those who have the means but not the skills. Another masterful build by this fellow. Thanks for showing us.
Would love to see the result
If you were to do that you would get the van in this video. Absolutely amazing, like he thought of everything and executed it exactly how he intended.
That would be so cool
That fold out table is the best design I've seen. Most other vans will have some type of cable. I'm adding to my comment. The build quality and materials are the best. I'm in awe of the workmanship and all the fabrication. I like the 2500 over the 3500. Hopefully I can find a nice used Sprinter with a gas engine.
We agree!
Can you point us in the right direction to a link for the outside table sliders ? I see they have an extra pull out to support the table at the joint ?
I'm speechless! 🤯This is absolutely incredible! It's a piece of art!
Wow, thank you!
Thanks for the great compliments!
This van is a certified beast on wheels. Truly the best build I’ve seen to date. To say I’m impressed would be an understatement.
Actually my wife nicknamed it the beast when we finished it. Thanks!
Thanks for the feedback Jared
@@TQ52 this is great, congrats on sky van amazing build. Can you share how much this entire build cost?
I would say that I have over $50,000 in materials in it. Also that doesn’t take into consideration that I and a couple friend put in 5 months of labor. We are very pleased with the results.
Takes your breath away. You only live once comes to mind. Go for it and this guy as gone for it
Patrick, this is a winner. I love both the outside and inside of this van, functionality and esthetically. All of the details were so well-thought-out. The extra seat. I love the bed, the frame is so beautiful. All the cabinetry is beautiful. The flip out table at the door is my favorite. I see so many builds with that table held by a wire & I think, "that's not going to last and is limited in weight capacity ". This one is sturdy and strong, I like that a lot. This couple did a great job.
Love so many of the ideas he had and the materials he used
This is one of the best vans I have seen during my research journey. The detail and craftsmanship is unmatched
Thank you! I hope I gave you some ideas for your build.
Appreciate the feedback
the thoughtfulness of heat exhaust is a fantastic idea plus the workmanship of the components. fantastic build.
Haply you like it
Beautiful build! It's easy to see that he is a cabinet builder, gorgeous cabinets and the sofas in the back are fantastic. I can't say enough good about this van. Love it!
Thank you so much!
Cabinets are a shaker inset finished in white with a brown glaze then clear coat on top of it all. Doors and drawer heads are by Adelphi Kitchens out of Robesonia, PA. Thanks for noticing!
This is better then any b class that was store bought. Great job .wish I has you know 🤔
I agree😊. Thanks for the compliment! I thought I could do it as well without the corporate money behind me and I think I pulled it off!
Wow, thank you!
That is so gorgeous! The cabinets are incredible! I love how finished the back looks from the outside! I wasn’t expecting there to also be a shower! The way you bent the material for the shower reminds me of what the engineers had to figure out for the cyber truck!
Thank you very much for the support
Thanks for the compliments! It really was a lot of work to fit everything together to get the look I was looking for. I’m very happy the way it turned out and I’m glad you liked it.
Don is the reason America is a great country! Total professional!
Thank you for the support
Thank you sir! I actually told someone today that it takes just as long or longer to do things wrong than to do it right the first time. This was a 5 month build!
Don did a super awesome build...i see the little details and know he took it to a next level...also when you see inside cabinets and storage areas and it is clean and detailed you know the whole build is top notch...great job Don and wife😎🍺
So happy you like it
@@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures thank you for your channel... been watching for years...also love your van it is super awesome
I built all the upper cabinets like I would if I was doing a customers kitchen with under cabinet lighting. I don’t like seeing any wires running on the inside or the cabinets even though it costs more and takes more time. My philosophy is do it right once saves money.
@@TQ52 very nice build ..i see the detail and professional to everthing..i am a multi craftsman and built a custom van myself so i can see the extra work and detain you put...very nice and congrats..i hope and wish you the best to you and wife on your travels and adventures..
@@pmag3200 thanks for the kind words. Hope you enjoyed it
First person I’ve seen point out a fire extinguisher.other than the host Patrick. Give that Gentleman a prize.
Yes, safety first
How did I miss this six months ago? 😢 THIS is almost exactly what I’ve been looking for! 🥰
Happy you found it
@@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures - And while I’m impressed! I’m also saddened that it’s not commercially available. 😢 The design with the dining table under a lift bed is a genius idea and excellent use of space! I’m watching this still… and this guy deserves an award, he did GOOD! 😎👍🏽
@@Erin-ThorI’m glad you like it! My wife and I had seen a lot of the RV vans at the Hershey show and got different ideas of what we liked and didn’t like. The ones we thought were nice were well over the $200k price which was out of our price range so we decided to build out a new Mercedes 2500 4x4. We think it turned out great and have used it two times so far (way to busy in my cabinet business). Hopefully we can use it more in the next couple years.
I’m in love with the external fold out table. The whole design is lovely and functional!
I totally agree!
Thanks! It works out well for us but was quite a lot of thought and work to get it to fit in such a tight spot.
Seriously. This is the best van build i have ever seen. So many outstanding features and ideas. Ive booked marked this for the day that i can build a van myself. Great job. Truly a build to beat them all.
I appreciate all the compliments! Thanks!😊😅
Wow, thanks!
Hey Patrick this was wonderful I'd give this man an A for the camper van conversions he is the man he did it 4 people sleeping in a van with a functional shower GAME changer Right their I'd have him build everything That is Phenomenal
Super cool David
I haven’t had the grand kids on a trip yet but I know they will love their bed setup. The table setup will seat six adults comfortably for a dinner. We have had four adults on the first trip, and the top bed is very comfortable with the awning windows and the max air fan in July in Alabama for 5 weeks. Only used the air conditioner a handful of times at night.
He is a great builder! Reminds me of Humble road builder. I want him to build my future van. ❤
Yes, me too
I am really hard to impress,, (really hard) but this build has me soooo super impressed! SO impressed! This guy is brilliant! :) Saving this upload for future reference :) love love love it!
Wow, thanks!
Thanks a lot! I try to do my best at everything I do and hope it shines thru.
Beautiful cabinetry work, lots of people don’t have that nice of a kitchen in their own homes. Great scribe work accenting the curves of the Mercedes. Good work 👍🏻 Best van build out I’ve seen.
Thanks
Thanks a lot county line designs. You ,I’m sure could do the same!
Thanks so much! 😊
Hi Patrick, enjoyed your van build. It is really a lot in a small RV. I live just across the bay in Delaware. I have lived here since 1961 when my father that was in the USAF was transferred here from California.
My wife and I camp a few days, to a week at a time about 8 months of the year. We have a 21 foot camping trailer. We usually camp at state parks in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania. I like to grill on my Weber gas grill. Have 3 Weber gas grills, a Go-Any-Where, a Weber Q2200 and a larger 3 burner at home. We usually invite friends and family to come out and camp when we go.
One of the most satisfying things I ever did was to be an assistant scout master about 25 years ago. I was invited to the weddings of 4 of our scouts. The scout master is full time camping, I talked to him last month.
I owned an automotive air conditioning and radiator shop for 30 years then after selling it became an electrician.
Take care,
Patrick
Patrick, great to hear from you. Awesome to hear you also enjoy camping. Thank you for your service to the Boy Scout community
You did a perfect job of matching the plinth to the floor. Good eye! I loved the attention to detail, like dovetailing the drawers and the way the couches were upholstered and the beautifully finished metal fabrication. This van is a class act!
Thank you Leslie, Cheers!
Thanks, I started out with a 1 1/4” piece of maple and cut out the back so that it would lip over the luxury vinyl flooring and then scribed it around all the Mercedes curves, then screwed it from under the van with stainless steel screws then sealed around all the screws so there is no water penetration. Thanks for noticing
Best van build ever!! The custom work is brilliant!
Thanks for the great compliments!😮😊
Wow, thanks!
I’m here in Georgia so I consider you a neighbor and you have certainly checked all the boxes with your incredible build! Awesome job and I hope you and your wife have many years of traveling around to enjoy your creation!
Thank you neighbor! Yes hopefully we will get to use it a lot more this year.
Awesome! Thank you!
So many great ideas!!!!
My favorites are the table and jump seat , and the seats that open and stay up with cushions attached - no need to find somewhere to put them in a tight space. Love that no holes are cut in the sides
Love that!
Thanks, the jump seat and the Lagun table were the last two things I did on the build and I will only use one at a time on trips depending on our priorities.
Holy cow!! When he first showed the dinette convert into a bed, I was thinking for all the work he put into the bed doesn’t look comfortable. Then he busts out the ceiling bed. That is an awesome feature. Easily one of the nicest conversations I have ever seen!!
You and me both!
Thank you very much!
what a beautifully constructed and thoughtful layout. It was purrfect!
Thanks Sammi
His craftsmanship is incredible! Lots of fantastic ideas; I’m taking notes. 😊
Please do!
Thank you very much!😊
Absolutely gorgeous and outstanding. The uniqueness and innovative construction of this RV is superb. Great job 👌. You are in my top 5 builts.
Thank you very much!
It is one of a kind throughout the build and I’m glad you liked it! Thanks!
Wow, what a really nice CLEAN build! Perfect fit & finish, this gets a Standing O from me! We’ll done!
Thank you kindly Tom
The cabinetry helps show the nice clean lines with the inset doors, drawers, and dummy door panels. The white with brown glaze, which is a hard catalyze finish, sets it off nicely and is very durable.😊
Extremely nice build. They should be very proud of their work and I hope they enjoy it.
Thank you very much!
Thanks Brett
Im just gob smacked by the quality and craftmanship. Amazing
Happy you found the channel
Thanks for all the great compliments. Glad you liked it 😊
That bed is the coolest thing I have ever seen in a van build!
Thanks! It took a lot of hours of designing and building it but like you I think this was the best option for me.
Appreciate the feedback
🤣🤣🤣Love that he has 2 horns to blast people! Brilliant! This gentleman truly thought of everything! Brilliant! (Jane) Don is truly a master craftsman!
He sure did
I wish I gave the fans of this van the experience of hearing the horns! They were a great add on and work great!😂
WONDERFUL CRAFTSMANSHIP!! LOVE YOUR IDEAS, LIGHT BRIGHT & COZY, BEAUTIFUL🎉
Appreciate the support Denise
Thank you very much! Glad you liked my build.😊
Beautiful. The exact set up that suits us. When you have your trips done, please contact us!
A new bar set. I am so impressed. Enjoy seeing your kids/grandkids.
So good to hear John
Very nice job!!!love❤the layout. I kinda figured Don was a professional cabinetmaker and he just confirmed it. Excellent craftsmanship!!!!
Wow, thanks!
Thanks for the compliments!! Thanks for watching also!😊
Top of the line for sure. A labor of love & made from the heart ❤️
Yes it was! Thanks!😊
this van is super awesome!!!!!!! bravo to the guy who builded
Thank you very much for the compliments!
Appreciate the support
Dude is the super hero of van builds! 🦸♂️
Oh yes 🙌
THANKS!!!
Wow - double wow! Awesome details in this build - very creative! He should take orders and build for other people.
Thank you very much!
Patrick I agree on everything you said, this build is top notch. I’m sure he spent many nights laying in bed trying to figure out how he was going to make something work or fit. Cabinetmakers are a step above when it comes to any kind of woodworking and this video proves it. There was no penny pinching on this project, that’s for sure! Thanks
I just wanted to say thanks for the compliments and you have a lot of insight with every statement you made is true especially the line about laying in bed thinking!
I’m a retired finish carpenter and have had a few sleepless nights myself, I respect your skills. The countertop and table is beautiful. I’ve never seen anyone use straps for a motorized bed, you may have started a new trend. Thanks for letting us see your motorhome.
Amazing quality and detail...and it's gorgeous! I've been "dreaming" about a dinette like that with a lift bed over it! I just love that van. The only "adjustments" I'd want are to have the bed stop a bit higher up to give the folks sleeping below more headroom, and I prefer a gas engine. Beautiful build!
Thanks, all the thoughts of how I was going to accomplish this layout came together after much planning. Plans changed a couple times to get this layout to work. And yes it works very well. Thanks again for the compliments. I didn’t show the actual safety blocks that I made to keep the bed up another 14” when there will be people sleeping under the bed. It divides the area on the top and bottom sleeping quarters in half. That’s approximately 25” each. Hope that clarifies the bed situation.
Best "home built" van I've ever seen. Top notch and thoughtfully designed and constructed. Much better than what RV manufacturers produce.
Michael, thank you very much for the compliments! You are right it is my first build and I built this van as best as I could with the limited funds. I went to the Hersey RV show and didn’t like all the plastic in the factory builds and how cheaply they made most of the other items in the van. I new I could do better.
Patrick ... your such a champion for van builders...past present and future. Thank you soo much sir this actually very helpful to me in many aspects 'Boss' of the van walk through 😁 appreciate cha...
Glad it was helpful! I appreciate all the support
Cool! Its rough and rugged exterior harmonizes with a soothing and tranquil interior atmosphere. ❤❤
Couldn't agree more!
I’m glad you like it!
This is an excellent build. Fine craftsmanship, well thought out. Looks very nice inside. The ceiling looks good and the ceiling over the bed looks very nice. Electrical systems clean and neat. Large fresh water tank. Decent bathroom. Plenty of storage. Lots of power, .very nice rig. Intelligent cushions on the rear seating. Lower bed gonna be tight with the upper bed down. Overall a nice clean good looking functional rig. Good job Patrick.
Thank you for watching the video all the way thru. It was a very quick tour but most of the highlights were covered in Patrick’s great video!
This was one of the best van builds I've seen yet. I wasn't a fan of the drop down beds nor transforming tables + benches until I saw this. I especially liked the extra supports as that was always a concern of mine. I love the placement of it in the back with the doors right there for easy access, and so much more to this build. Just absolutely one of, if not THE best designs I've seen! Amazing job!
Wow, thank you!
What a great comment! I appreciate it very much and thanks for actually watching the video all the way thru. A couple other commenters I had to remind them that the bed has two fixed positions. One when it is just the two of us (all the way down to the cabinets) and then down to the supports I made for when there are others staying in the bottom area. That splits the two areas into two equal spaces so each has its own head room. By the way, the supports are made out of very light weight solid cedar.
@@TQ52 would you be willing to sell the floor plan of this build along with the materials used? Or even better, would you be willing to make a replica of this build for sale?
Holly smoke now that is 1 of the nicest vans I've seen fit and finish unrealllll
So happy you found this
Thanks for the compliment! I used a lot of high end materials that you can’t see throughout the whole build to last for the long haul. Havelock wool from front to rear for the best installation and all stainless steel strapping and hardware to mount tanks, air tank, compressor,and horns. The running boards and roof rack are all aluminum.
Hands down best Van I’ve seen so far!!
Appreciate the support
Thanks! Really appreciate the compliment!😊
Beautiful Work & Craftsmanship! Outstanding….
Thanks BJ
This man is an amazing energetic genius creator. He is SO lovable and his skills and talents are unbelievable! I am so impressed! WOW! His demonstration is clear, so well done; he is a really good and captivating teacher as well! And the way he never forget to mention the work of his beloved wife and the help he got from friends! For me, this man is the very perfect expression of intelligence and sexiness. ❤🎉😊
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I don’t know what to say to that! Thanks 😊
Very good relaxing design
I agree Wanda
this man is master engineer... very inspiring...
best one I seen yet
Thank you very much!😅
Dude, that is AMAZING, super nice build. Great video Patrick,thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it Scott
This was the most detailed and amazing build I have ever seen. so custom and nothing missing! words do not do it justice. thanks for sharing and enjoy the van.
Thank you! Yes, even all the strapping and bolts under and inside the van for the tanks, horns, and compressor mount are all out of stainless steel!😊
Thats right mom sits in front wife sits in back 🧡💜💛
I haven’t used the seat yet on any trips because it has only been the two of us so far but wanted an option?😊
Options for everyone
Es de las más bonitas y completas que he visto!!! Saludos desde España💃🏻💃🏻
Thanks for the support
Thank you very much and I’m glad you enjoyed the video.😊
This is the Perfect Van.Beautiful Sir❤
Thanks Dean
Amazing work. True craftsman!
Thank you very much!
@@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures been watching you and your channel for years. Don’t usually send a comment, you do a great job and have some very interesting content. Like to see more of your work.
At first I thought he was an engineer - then he mentioned he’s a cabinetmaker. Makes sense. Great build but - I would not want to sleep on the bottom if the top bed is being used. There is not very much room to turn from side to side when he brings it down all the way. And you’d have to do a “combat crawl” to get yourself out to go to the bathroom. Other than that - super nice van. Thanks Don and family and Patrick.
There are support blocks for each corner if someone is sleeping below. That allows the bottom area to be about the same as the top bed area which is about 24” each. Then you don’t want to forget and sit up fast.
Thanks for the feedback
Awesome rig! Congrats. The idea of the elevated bed is genius. Thanks for taking the time to share it!
You bet!
Thank you for the compliments!😊
Awesome! You're right when you said he stepped it up a notch!
Exactly!
Top quality build. Very attractive, practical, and well built.
Thank you so much, happy you found this channel full of super van builds.
Wow! I'm speechless! Brilliant. The quality and function are unmatched.
Drop the 🎤!
Wow, thank you!
I loved the mic dropped!😊
Oh my gosh! It’s so fabulous. Incredibly well thought out and beautiful!
Thanks a lot!
Thank you so much!
Very close to my thought little better than my thoughts
One of the finest builds I have seen. I think it is great there are quality designs and makers ... skills ... tradesman. ..
Wow, thanks!
Thanks a lot! The Mercedes ,I think personally, is the hardest to build like I did with the walls being curved. For instance the bed had to be about 16” narrower when it’s up than what the walls measure when down. It works out great though because there is 8” between the bed and the awning windows which allows a lot of air flow in and then up and out of the max air fan above. All the cabinets backs and the shower wall are all curved to maximize storage and room. Made some stuff for a friends Dodge Promaster and they are simple square boxes but also looks that way. Not the look I was going after.
@@TQ52 thanks for the reply .. and added info.. happy trails and have fun and drive safely.
I'm absolutely speechless! Totally jealous, if I'm honest. I hope you have many years of epic adventures and live your best life in your beautiful home on wheels. Safe travels!
Thank you very much for the nice comments!
Thank you so much!
😊 Aesthetically pleasing and functional inside and out!
Thank you very much!!!
If you wanted to sell your van, which I’m sure you wouldn’t because it’s magnificent, what kind of price would you ask for? I’m truly curious does anybody know. There’s so much detail on this van.
It would be over $200,000.
200k retail agreed
Exceptional efforts in your van sir VERY nice design...we'll thought through details
Thank you kindly
Wonderful expert craftsmanship!! True labor of love. Just WOW!! Thanks Patrick!!
So happy to feature this build
Thanks, I’ve had a lot of practice being in my own business for over 30 years. I’m glad my practicing has paid off!
One, if not, the best I've seen😊
So happy to hear
Thank you very much!😊
Really cool build! This guy has skills to do all that himself, and he really thought about all the little details.
Thank you very much! And you are right, there are thousands of tiny details that take tons of time to figure out and implement on such a build but very much worth the effort.
Great project
That's beautiful buddy and the attention to detail is perfect, it's pure luxury !
Couldn't agree more!
Thanks! Using the existing headliner was another huge project to get to work with all the woodwork. Turned out great though.
Very nice. So many cool features. It has such a homey feel. I love the drop-down bed.
Thanks,Me too! That was a must since I didn’t want a fixed bed across the back of the van that is always in the way. Didn’t want to hangout on top of a bed all the time.
The bed is my favorite part
Wow! He they did an amazing job! Perfect! 👏🏾
Thank you so much, happy you found this channel full of super van builds.
Fantastic design and impeccable build.
Thank you very much!
Thanks!😊
Wow this guy did a great job on his van!!!!
Thanks Theron
I appreciate the compliment!😊
Don, my dad was in a van club back in the 70’s and use to customize vans. So it makes me NOT a great fan of the Winnebago’s of the wold. I was thinking about buying one but after seeing yours I’ll build my own.
@@theronsmith1621 Thanks for the reply. If you build the van yourself you will know how everything goes together and how it works. It’s very satisfying that you did it.
Simply stunning! Thank you for sharing. Happy travels to you!
Thank you! You too!
wow! I am speechless, you'd think he's been building vans for 30 years! Amazing!
Like any good contractor you need to know when to get things done by others that will help make the job look great and do all the things that you do great yourself. Then things can get things done close to perfection on a build like this. I’ve been in my own business for 35 years and continue learning from others also!😊
Thank you so much for the support
Wow wow wow, that is an amazing van. Bravo. Bravo
Thanks RV van
I want to buy a travel trailer so bad. I have been researching and pricing them for a good six months but they are just built so cheaply that is what has stopped me. You would think for how expensive they are they would be built so much better. Maybe one day I will find one that is built well and take the plunge….lol. Thanks for the video!
I loved this van in the first 30 seconds
Thank you so much, happy you found this channel full of super van builds.
We picked out this color to order the van and the wheels and tires were waiting for the van to come in for about 9 months. It’s a 2021 ordered in April of 21 and didn’t get delivered until 1/13/22. Had most of the hard materials before it ever showed up!
Superb design and amazing craftsmanship.
Thank you! Cheers!
Thank you very much!😊
Thanks for sharing Patrick!! Awesome build with attention to detail. Don could show all the major class B manufacturers a thing or maybe 100 tips to building a better van!!
Couldn't agree more!
immaculate!!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐5-star work!
Thank you very much
Ladies and Gentlemen this man is a pro! Very impressive!!!
Thanks for the compliment!
Totally Impressed!!
Glad you like it
superb. one of the best van conversions that i have seen. congratulations and safe travels.
Thank you very much!
Thanks for the compliment!😊