CUSTOM TINY CAMPER VAN (with shower & hidden bench) - FULL TOUR
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.พ. 2025
- It’s finally time. Here is the long awaited tour video of my 2010 Ford Transit Connect XLT.
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• Porthole Window -
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• LED Lights -
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• Colored LED Light Strip -
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• 12v 100AH Battery -
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• Battery Isolator -
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• Fuse Panel -
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• Negative Bus Bar -
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• Switch Panel -
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• 5” Foam Mattress -
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• Water Pump -
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• Hot water heater -
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• Propane Adapter -
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• Faucet -
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Shot on IPhone XR and GoPro Hero 9 Black
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Your porthole is leaking because you installed it with the drainage hole oriented at 10 o'clock instead of at the bottom. A better porthole won't fix the problem if don't install it correctly.
Yeah I see it. It is a simple mistake that he hasn't noticed yet. He needs to undo it and reinstall it
this is honestly one of the most thoughtful tiny van builds I've seen! Amazing work bud!
Totally agree, I forgot I was watching a tiny van build,so versatile
The puppy dog is a cutie.
One of the best conversion's I've seen on TH-cam for a small van. Well done. Maybe you should think about making your pull out seat as a side product to sell. Good luck in your adventures 🤗
I was *not* ready for that couch in the back!
@@MarcillaSmith Ikr!
I am pretty sure lots of people would buy one
I would buy it.
Me to
Gorgeous counter top. I like how he tells us what he would do differently.
There is no way you spent only 2k!!!! You are amazing
I’m 72 and used to camp in a used Sportsmobile. I crossed paths at Zion NP with a photographer who used her Ford Transit van to camp simply. I thought, I wonder if anyone has ever done a camper conversion for one of those. Obviously, yes. Your end product is incredible!
I agree!
Be glad it's so small and economical especially with gas prices going crazy right now! Cool build! I would hate to have a black vehicle in the summer however!
This is inspiring! Still in planning stages, looking for all the "best" ideas and you have a lot! Lots of storage, and it all looks do-able and not over-the-top. Kudos on your sewing skills too.
Some wonderful ideas, and I appreciate your polite, friendly manner. No bragging, and your joy in your accomplishment is genuine, & well deserved. God bless you!
Oh wow what a fantastic build! We transit connect vanlifers really need to have a rendezvous once covid is done.
One of the best builds I have seen, Austin! Thank you for sharing. 🎉🎉
So many thoughtful features in this build make it incredibly functional. I love it. Thank you for sharing your genius with the world!
This person said it perfectly❤
By far ... The best Transit Connect conversion yet viewed. Thx4sharing.
Smart idea using the window screen material. Brilliant back door custom bench seat!!
holy cow! So much thought, purpose, and intention into this build!!!!
I love seeing other Transit Connect builds. This one is really great!
Awesome job Austin, greets from Germany 🇩🇪
The side of the cupboard lowering and serving as a table/desk/countertop is a genius idea 💡
That secret bench is definitely a great design - superbe use of the lost space between the van and the raised floor.
Definately one of the best of not the best the van conversion, love the back seat pull out, brilliant and the beetle pine is beautiful. Great job and fab dog
Hey Austin! Don’t know if you remember but we ran together a handful of times in Flag. I was the slow guy with a big ego haha.
Glad to see you’re doing well. Love the build!
Thanks man! Yeah I definitely remember those runs with you. I thought I killed you in the Grand Canyon that one time haha
Hope you’re doing well!
This has to be the best build I've seen and I've watched many. You did a wonderful job and it's nicer than a professional build because they wouldn't have put all the personal touches you have nor that much storage ❤ You should be very proud ❤
Amazing job dude! Everything needed, very compact and easy to park. Well designed too!
Sweetie, that's about one of the best tiny van transformation I've e ever seen. Congratulations 👏
I love your ideas, it will save my money to build a van life, thank you for sharing
Im in the process of buying a Ford Transit Connect, this is by far one of my favorite builds, loving the bench at the end. Would love to see how you hooked up the hot water heater. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Mind the space you get with the connects unless you're buying the xlt versions
Glad I found this. It is the BEST transit conversion by far. Well 👍 done.
I love the idea of the stainless steel bowl sink! Genius idea!
Just wipe the window down with soapy water and add a bead of silicone to prevent it from leaking. Or cut out a bigger hole for a larger window. Shouldn't be too difficult.
Cool idea on the divider. Nice, quality build. I really enjoy the aesthetics, which is saying a lot for a weirdo like me. I like the look of the inside. The stuff in back of your drawers you can put in a basket, or use some flat panel with a piece of board on the back to pull things forward.
I love your build! It’s amazing how much you’ve built into your Transit Connect! It’s organized and neat! Great work! I’d love for you to build me a van ☺️🙌🏾
Excellent job Austin
the bench under the floor is brilliant. haven't seen it before.
For me it would be a work surface (with drop down legs,) but the idea of giving yourself the space under the floor to build in a slide out bench, that's clever. Even in a truck (ute mate,) or SUV with with those 4x4 drawers. Have it under the drawers. Everyone who saw it would want one.
Wow, love it. Best tiny van design I've seen.
Love this van
It has everything you need to live comfortably
Fantastic small camper!!! Great job!!!
Some really great tips - the bug screens with magnets are brilliant. I love the coloured LED lights too. Great designs for the outdoor bench is ingenious. Dog is adorable too!
One of the nicest DIYs Ive seen.
Nice! Great, affordable screen tip!
I love the unique, quirky features & the use of space. Cozy 😮& fun build👍🏻
I just love how you have managed to use every single bit of space and used less expensive items like the salad bowl for your sink was brilliant.I also loved the way the couch platform slide out to make a large bed with the cushions. I think you should really consider designing Van's for other people because it is not only so well done but you have packed a ton of storage in the van that is useful. Thanks for the tour of your van. You are so organized. I have subscribed to your channel.
Holy crap, that is nice! Not what I expected at all.
I have looked at a lot of mini vans and I want you to know that this is the most beautiful one I have seen. Much happiness on your new life
I love your van build, I was quite surprised when you opened the door and saw how cozy it looked inside. I think it’s so thoughtfully designed. Simple, practical but a wonderful little home on the road.
Ingenious use of space. You must rock at tetris! Thanks for sharing.
The shower head with the shower head holder is so smart. This van is so cool!!!
Very cool! I especially love the little back bench! I can see a few ways to improve or simplify, but this is a great design. I would definitely put a flexible solar panel or two on top, add a toilet, and make the shower more private somehow.
Amazing build and great use of space! Love all the personal touches like the rock climbing theme, the color scheme, the patch quilt curtain and of course the hidden bench. You've definitely made it your own... And 2K was actually very inexpensive for such a beautiful build! Great job, so impressive... Happy travels!!
In the under bed cabinets, you could add tracks with a flat pull out shelf so you still can access the back without replacing
Hot water heater is amazing, love the little outside bench and the spice jar idea. one of the best micro camper conversations I've seen
Wow, I want my 2012 like that. Talent! You did a great job. I want to travel in my van, I just bought it, very very low miles for a 9 y/o van. Can't wait to do it. My nephew and his dad are going to convert it for me. I lost my husband in 2019 and time to live again.
Forgot to mention the curtain you sew the patches to is really a neat idea. And quite eye catching too. Good conversation piece!
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That outdoor bench is amazing
This is one of the best builds I’ve seen in a Transit Connect. I agree having drawers under the bed would be easier to access. I am interested in your auxiliary battery set up & how u have the electrical equipment set up. Also your water setup is great. I would def need a portable potty. I would cover it & use as extra seat or footstool. Maybe could put it on front seat during day. Your pooch is adorable. Happy travels, Mo in NJ
this is my favorite transit conversion so far!!!!
best van build I think I ever saw
I just started watching….Thank you SO MUCH for explaining in such extraordinary DETAIL how you did things, like the curtain magnets sewn on and connecting to screws. That helps to encourage the novice folks “How it’s done” so we can do it! Back to watching because this is great!🌻
Nice build! Maybe buy a rain guard that you usually place above vehicle windows, and place that right above your port hole window to help block rain build up it might help some.
Отличное решение с выдвижной скамейкой, оригинально 👍 молодец вместил полноценный дом в такой маленький автомобиль
What a charming van build! Like how the cushions pick up the orange in the dead beetle wood. Everything so well designed.
Wow, this is the absolute best Transit Connect build I have seen so far! I am so disappointed they stopped making this model, because I have been wanting one to take me into my retirement years but now worried about maintenance since discontinued:(.
it’s a Ford for God’s sake not a Bugatti van.
Your van design is my favorite thus far. The kitchen backsplash looks amazing. I love the orange color of the cushions. I will take a few pages off your book for my build. Thanks for sharing the time lapse video as well.
That doggo looks like a real friendly pupper. Bet they're a real awesome travel friend. I'm considering a same or similar breed.
My goodness, Austin! I have seen many van build videos, including several in your type of van but NO ONE has shown such creativity and style! I love what you've done and how beautiful and clever everything is (especially the metal bench!! I hope you enjoy a gazillion adventures in your tiny camper! I'm thinking of copying your van and enjoying a bunch of travel with my daughter! We might even build up TWO vans, one for her and one for me and just travel together and see this beautiful country! Thanks, Austin, for the inspiration!
You did an outstanding job. I was scoping out these smaller vans as I just found the big ones too expensive to buy and remodel. Now I'm convinced its doable. They now make the small propane tanks in fillable version so that you can work off a 20# at home. I always hated throwing away those small tanks. It seemed like such a waste. You need to show off your dog more!.
It’s clear that you put a lot of thought into the design - beautifully done.
the best van conversion ever!!
2010 Ford Transit Connect: 167.1 cubic feet of cargo
2000 Chevy Astro: 171.3 cubic feet of cargo
Your build would've worked perfectly in my Chevy. I'm happy overall but I wish I saw this build first.
Prettiest dog I've ever seen. Gorgeous. Thanks for sharing your van.
Great job. Love that hidden-beneath-the-floor slide out seat!! Awesome little van conversion. You should be proud!
I love seeing more micro van conversions. Especially with the transit connect.
Wow, this is one of the beat transit connect van builds I have seen and I have looked at a lot!
Very nice build! I love how you've added a theme with the addition of door pulls, etc. I also love the diagonal wood wall; the orange in the cushions really makes the colors in the wood pop.
Well done! I have watched thousands of Van Builds but yours has so far resonated with me and gets most out of compact van
One of the best small ones I’ve seen! Great job.
Interesting build! My favorites were the rear bench and shower setup, very creative!
Ok that pull out bench is insane. Never seen that before. Super cool. I guess you lose an inch of headroom but… worth it.
Nice and simple, I love the Beatle wood design with the port window💙Love the outside seat you made, good job 💙
Great video. Beautiful little van. I think your porthole may be installed sideways. It should open upwards with the little cutout at the bottom to drain any water accumulation. We almost had the same problem. 🐻 👍
SO COOL!!! Good job building this amazing afordable camper ban. Brilliant!
This is the best van build ive seen. No wasted space and great innovation
One of the most impressive interior van designs i saw in the internet. Enjoy your travels.
I am so impressed with your little home on wheels. Such a smart use of space with a very cute design! Great job. It is up there with the super fancy ones I have seen.😊✌️👏👏👏
I love this build. You made it exactly for what you needed and incorporated so many great design elements from the beetle board to the rock climbing pulls. Incredibly thoughtful. You and your Dad must’ve enjoyed working on this project. And most of lol I just love your dog! Adorable sitting in the front seat waiting for the next adventure! Best of luck to you! 😀
Well thought out 👍 Some ergonomic issues, but you'll fix 'em. Love the rumble seat 😎
So many clever ideas! Thank you! I especially like he way you upper kitchen cabinets open from the side also to create a large surface. Genius!
This is the best design I ever seen for a small van. Bravo!!!!
Wow! Just wow. Splendid, ingenious and creative build. Hearing what you'd do different is helpful too. But it's excellent the way it is! Happy travels and climbing (lots of bouldering in NM, check out Box Canyon) 😃
I just came across your vid and I’m so impressed how Beautiful you built your Van out. I’m considering on getting into the van life I’m much older, but feel this is a calling. I would love and wish you can build my little van out. Congratulations it’s absolutely beautiful what a great job!
Very homey and efficient! Thank you.
Your outside seating is genius!!!
Some really neat design features here! I love the quirky little touches too, like the repurposed rockclimbing gear, and the wall panelling.
Nice build, looks homey. 😊👍
This is amazing. Lots of great ideas that make the best of a tiny space, and it looks really aesthetically pleasing at the same time. Great job!
love the little climbing equipment touches
I have to admit I wasn’t expecting much but you did a really nice well-thought-out job on this conversion. I love the dog too and I love that wooden plaque as you enter from the side I’m a big mountain biker and road cyclist and that is something I would absolutely do just like that
Good job on the video. I'm doing one like yours, also taking a year to complete as I have to budget out the expenses.
Love, love, love it. I’ve been watching dozens of these builds and yours by far is the best. It’s ingenious, functional and attractive. Super job!!!
Nice build great idea using tongue and groove on the roof looks great nice idea for getting rid of grey water all around excellent ideas thanks for sharing Dale