I enjoyed your video thank you! I just recently bought a 2013 Ford Transit connector as well. I’m looking for a Carpenter to help me build my van. I’m considering buying a set up to make it easier and more cost effective. Did you guys make everything by hand?
You two are too cute. Love the simplicity. So many vans want to replicate a house. Not necessary. You are the first to use flannel sheets which are great in cold weather for vans or a house.
Chad, please hold her high! She is precious and should be cherished. I hope for you two the best in the years to come. You will remember these years fondly. Thanks for sharing.
As a home dweller watching these makes me realize more and more that I have to much stuff. 😂. I have been purging because we have trucker camper goals for 2025.
My boyfriend & I are building a van right now & are leaving on a roadtrip next month! I loved watching this video! I love how simple your van is. It doesn’t have to cost $50,000 to have a nice van. Well done guys!
I love seeing younger people thriving in their freedom and able to be digital nomads. From a mom once in the rat race of the crowded city and overpriced rent in California I’m on my way out… watching all these videos has totally motivated me to follow my hearts true path 🥰👍
Absolutely love this! No high end stuff which is often not affordable for everyone, but simple and very well built. Well done and enjoy your lovely home!
I have the smallest Transit Connect you can get in 2015 and I just have a futon mattress in the back for a quick camp when I travel. watching these videos to see what others did if I ever need to extend camp.
You are the first people I have seen who did what I anticipate doing with the double rear doors and a tarp - yes! Having that cover just opens the place and allows for enjoying those great rainy days without getting the back of the interior wet. Yaaaay!
I just bought a Transit Connect XLT LWB wagon that had 2 rows of seats behind the front. There aren't very many vans like this to watch for layout, so I was thrilled to find your channel. I had no idea it was possible to get so much in this tiny space. I know it is tiny for me, but I'm a solo camper. I honestly can't imagine travelling with another person in the tiny space. You are both lovely people and must obviously be patient, flexible and generous to each other. I am now following to learn as much as I can about living in the tiny space. Thank you.
It’s so cool to see people with the same budget as me, who are not only young like me but also don’t have a huge van.. Watching other ppl who do the van life it makes it overwhelming bc they have so much money the solutions they have for tiny living aren’t in my price range or space range. Gave u guys a follow immediately and will def reference y’all’s vid when I’m building out my van :,) !!
So glad to hear someone else buying this van with high mileage. I just bought one and it’s mostly built out already but it’s not my “style” yet! I paid 4k, and it runs well so far. I just got it so I need to take it and get a full tune up and get tires checked ect! Thanks for your advice!
I was falling asleep off & on while watching this.(I work nights)I fell sleep and had a little dream that you guys had a van full of beautiful orphans.💞💞💞
I love your channel so much! You guys have some amazing videos. Lol I’ve been binge watching you guys like Netflix while I build out my van to travel. Thanks for the inspiration!
I have seen many caravan videos. I liked your the most. You are a cute couple and have presented your van in a very lovable manner. You have equipped your van with all requirements, in an affordable budget. I wish you fantastic motoring.
You two are adorable 🥰 I love how you work together so naturally. I think your van build is awesome, and you have everything that you need. What do you both do for income? Any common problems with the van that you can give me a heads up on? Where is your most favorite place that you have been to so far? You have to get along so well living together in a small space. You both look like you have it down, and are both very happy 😃 I’m happy for you two ❤
OK, so between yesterday and today my husband and I binge watched all your vlogs from 1 to 24!!!! You are both so amazing, brave, talented and sweet! We are planning to do this very thing when my husband retires next year when we turn 60!!! So our travels won't look exactly like yours (less hiking) but we are planning on doing something very similar!!!! Thanks for the inspiration and the planning that you have demonstrated so cleverly! I wish you many more happy travels!!!
Okay wow Holley! We are so amazed you were able to stand watching us for so long!! Congrats on your husbands soon retirement! Start planning all your adventures now! We believe planning helps make everything go so much smoother! We are so happy to have you guys along on our journeys and are excited for your own travels!
@@ChadandClaire When I first saw Claire's spreadsheet I was thinking I didn't need to do that!!! But, now that I've thought about it more, I think I need to brush up on my Excel!!!! Thanks again for the inspiration!
wow what a funky "meer" here in the UK we call them "mirrors" funny how different countries have different words/names for the same item! The other day I found out "scallions" are "spring onions" in the UK and "rutabagas" are called "swedes" here in the UK. I learn so much from youtube! yippee!😁
hey I gotta admit. at first glance I thought this was going to be yet another "we spent 10k turning this van into a shiny studio apartment" video. I'm really glad I gave this a chance - I am really impressed with how many small, clever touches there are, how intricate and efficient your design is, and how much thought you've put into this. I've seen a LOT of conversion videos and there were a few things here I'd never seen before. I foresee a great hashtag future for you. Good luck out there!
Very inspiring, especially for people like me who have always dreamt of vanlife but doesn't have the budget for expensive utube builds. Thanks guys! More vanlife vids pls. Take care😘
You’ve done such a clever job of setting up & organizing your van. I love your kitchen space. I’m so impressed. I hope that you enjoy your time together in this great little home for as long as it works for you. 👍🏻🇨🇦
I love you guys. I just purchased a 2016 Ford Transit cargo van. I paid $10,000. 144,000 miles. Great deal I think. It's just me and my German Shepherd service Dog Archer. We are planning to be NOMADS. Probably buy a piece of property in Arizona and then travel. I am 65, Archer is 7. I don't know yet how I will design the inside of the van yet, but I love how you both have kept it simple, low cost, and beautiful. I will be following you on TH-cam. You might see us out there some day. I'm taking my guitar. I play and sing gospel songs. Keep it up. You are inspiring. David and Archer
I just found you two. I really like the bed and your kitchen. Do you have plans for them. Id really like to try thise. I always thought the connect was too small bit the way you have seems it may work for me.
Welcome to our channel!!! Thank you, Patricia! Definitely try it out-- the set up has been super practical and comfortable thus far! No further plans with them at the moment; we haven't had any problems that would've caused us to revisit the build of the bed or the kitchen space!
Your creativity and skills are impressive. I have this same van, for transporting my two sweet miniature therapy horses so that they can meet with people and do therapy and learning activities. I absolutely love your video, and I hope you have been enjoying a lot of travel in it!
This a perfect economical van I can’t believe you paid $300 what a deal !! I love how you have all you need!! Congratulations enjoy your traveling I’ll follow you guys
You are such a sweet, nice couple! Wonderful ideas! I think I like the bathroom the best. Also it is nice that you made a drop down table for your cooking, and once you are done everything gets packed away again. Great planning! You both explained things very well!
You two are adorable! Thank you for sharing! It's awesome to see that you have created the space for everything you need for a fraction of the cost of bigger, fancier van conversions. I love that you opted for a living room and kitchen which you can convert into a bed. I would do the same! Wishing you all the best!
always refreshing to see a simpler build that doesnt cost a fortune to convert & this one is rather aesthetically pleasing too 😊
I enjoyed your video thank you! I just recently bought a 2013 Ford Transit connector as well. I’m looking for a Carpenter to help me build my van.
I’m considering buying a set up to make it easier and more cost effective. Did you guys make everything by hand?
Yes!!
Agreeee!!! I've been wanting to live in a van but all the videos in see they spend over 20000...but this is budget friendly and GORGEOUS
Totally agree!!!!
To me, 6000$ is a fortune. Haha.
You two are too cute. Love the simplicity. So many vans want to replicate a house. Not necessary. You are the first to use flannel sheets which are great in cold weather for vans or a house.
Agree. I use my 2014 Toyota RAV4 as a mobile bedroom and the outdoors is my home.
I Came for the Van.. I stayed for that Adorable Couple!!
I am not aware of this. Tell me more
Chad, please hold her high! She is precious and should be cherished. I hope for you two the best in the years to come. You will remember these years fondly. Thanks for sharing.
As a home dweller watching these makes me realize more and more that I have to much stuff. 😂. I have been purging because we have trucker camper goals for 2025.
Really enjoyed your van tour you guys did a great job
My boyfriend & I are building a van right now & are leaving on a roadtrip next month! I loved watching this video! I love how simple your van is. It doesn’t have to cost $50,000 to have a nice van. Well done guys!
So excited for your adventure!! Live up every moment!
I love seeing younger people thriving in their freedom and able to be digital nomads. From a mom once in the rat race of the crowded city and overpriced rent in California I’m on my way out… watching all these videos has totally motivated me to follow my hearts true path 🥰👍
love the wee funnel, I can see just how useful that is when you don't want to go outside the van
The epitome of the konmari method this is my dream home I just saw the kitchen, the back tables on the back doors brilliant everything's great
You guys are SO CUTE..... thanks for showing me your van.
By far my fav tour. This to me is my goal🖤 I won't have to live the rest of my life trying to pay off my conversion. You guys are amazing!!!!!!!!
Be it ever so humble there is no place like your home, you have it the way you both want it ❤
Wow ur van is so practical and well thought out!
I've watched a lot of these van life videos. Very well done.
Thanks for sharing your experience and ideas, wish both of you the best and God bless you.
I love it! Good job! Happy with the simple things in life!
Your build is so simple but I like it because it shows that you don't need to have an expensive build to be able to live in a van
Small van, small budget BIG reward! Congrats guys
This is fabulous. Humble AND wonderful - thank you!
I really like the sofa/bed set up. Nice to have so much sitting space and leg room. The funnel sink is genius.
Chad. CHAD. You are living the dream bro. Proud of you. Put a ring on it
Absolutely love this! No high end stuff which is often not affordable for everyone, but simple and very well built. Well done and enjoy your lovely home!
I have the smallest Transit Connect you can get in 2015 and I just have a futon mattress in the back for a quick camp when I travel. watching these videos to see what others did if I ever need to extend camp.
You are the first people I have seen who did what I anticipate doing with the double rear doors and a tarp - yes! Having that cover just opens the place and allows for enjoying those great rainy days without getting the back of the interior wet. Yaaaay!
Thanks for inviting me in for a visit.Peace ,love and joy to you both .Stay safe,Enjoy.
Brilliant very thought out rig , enjoy your travels and stay safe , you sound and look a very happy couple x
I loved this van, loved it thanks for sharing guys
Omg you guys are the cutest couple I’ve ever seen here. So adorable 🥰. Hope the best for both you 🤗🤗🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
A lot of great ideas in your build.
Omg that plant + decoration is the cutest ever hahaha! Great work, awesome van!
Nice presentation. And soo charming! 😊
Well done good organized and good idea did a good job
Very nice build! You guys are so cute and your kindness shows. I hope you have many adventures.
Just found your channel. I love your van build and your energy is so awesome ! Now to watch a few more videos :)
Y’all are gonna be just like all the old couples I saw at the campgrounds growing up😂🙏🏼
Sometimes we already feel like the old couple at the campgrounds😅
This is amazing kiddos! What a great price and it's so homey, and you have everything you need. New subscriber
This is exactly what I was looking for. Low cost, cozy, but with the necessities. Can’t wait to find my own van.
I accidentally found your channel & enjoy your videos.
Very ingeniously done. Love it. 💞
Awesome! Fantastic! Inspiring! You guys rock!
So adorable!!
I can tell that you both are really enjoying life and that is so cool. Be safe in your travels and god bless you both.
I just bought a Transit Connect XLT LWB wagon that had 2 rows of seats behind the front. There aren't very many vans like this to watch for layout, so I was thrilled to find your channel. I had no idea it was possible to get so much in this tiny space. I know it is tiny for me, but I'm a solo camper. I honestly can't imagine travelling with another person in the tiny space. You are both lovely people and must obviously be patient, flexible and generous to each other. I am now following to learn as much as I can about living in the tiny space. Thank you.
It’s so cool to see people with the same budget as me, who are not only young like me but also don’t have a huge van.. Watching other ppl who do the van life it makes it overwhelming bc they have so much money the solutions they have for tiny living aren’t in my price range or space range. Gave u guys a follow immediately and will def reference y’all’s vid when I’m building out my van :,) !!
Love you 2, great video 💖🤗💖🤗
Really small and beautiful.
Also You two.
I love this so much! I just got a 2019 Ford Transit and I'm going to use a lot of your genius ideas. Thanks.
Thank you very much! Glad we could help a bit-- best of luck to you and your build!
We’re in the market for a van summer 2020. Great ideas! be traveling late summer appalachia , then west to California. Cannoottt wait! Thanks
I love this! Thank you for sharing.
You two youngsters are so cute. I had to sub to see your adventures. Thats really a well thought out build, great job! Very well done tour. 😊👍
Love every part of this van! You guys are adorable! Good job!
Cool build guys, love how you both work together .
So many great ideas, but that funnel sink is genius!!
So glad to hear someone else buying this van with high mileage. I just bought one and it’s mostly built out already but it’s not my “style” yet! I paid 4k, and it runs well so far. I just got it so I need to take it and get a full tune up and get tires checked ect! Thanks for your advice!
I just bought a new 2021 Ford Transit this afternoon... I can't wait to start my build. Thanks for the effort you put into showing your awesome van.
Love how well thought this build is. Just perfect!
I was falling asleep off & on while watching this.(I work nights)I fell sleep and had a little dream that you guys had a van full of beautiful orphans.💞💞💞
Awesome guys!!!…😊❤️👍
I love your channel so much! You guys have some amazing videos. Lol I’ve been binge watching you guys like Netflix while I build out my van to travel. Thanks for the inspiration!
I have seen many caravan videos. I liked your the most. You are a cute couple and have presented your van in a very lovable manner. You have equipped your van with all requirements, in an affordable budget. I wish you fantastic motoring.
You two are adorable 🥰
I love how you work together so naturally.
I think your van build is awesome, and you have everything that you need.
What do you both do for income?
Any common problems with the van that you can give me a heads up on?
Where is your most favorite place that you have been to so far? You have to get along so well living together in a small space. You both look like you have it down, and are both very happy 😃 I’m happy for you two ❤
What courage it takes to make life an adventure! You guys are awesome!
Love this build in terms of layout and simplicity. I'm definitely going to replicate this as best i can for when i do my own someday :)
OK, so between yesterday and today my husband and I binge watched all your vlogs from 1 to 24!!!! You are both so amazing, brave, talented and sweet! We are planning to do this very thing when my husband retires next year when we turn 60!!! So our travels won't look exactly like yours (less hiking) but we are planning on doing something very similar!!!! Thanks for the inspiration and the planning that you have demonstrated so cleverly! I wish you many more happy travels!!!
Okay wow Holley! We are so amazed you were able to stand watching us for so long!! Congrats on your husbands soon retirement! Start planning all your adventures now! We believe planning helps make everything go so much smoother! We are so happy to have you guys along on our journeys and are excited for your own travels!
@@ChadandClaire When I first saw Claire's spreadsheet I was thinking I didn't need to do that!!! But, now that I've thought about it more, I think I need to brush up on my Excel!!!! Thanks again for the inspiration!
Well done! Covered the whole thoughtful build, each portion at just the right level of detail to keep the viewer engaged. Best wishes to you.
wow what a funky "meer" here in the UK we call them "mirrors" funny how different countries have different words/names for the same item! The other day I found out "scallions" are "spring onions" in the UK and "rutabagas" are called "swedes" here in the UK. I learn so much from youtube! yippee!😁
This was great 👍
hey I gotta admit. at first glance I thought this was going to be yet another "we spent 10k turning this van into a shiny studio apartment" video. I'm really glad I gave this a chance - I am really impressed with how many small, clever touches there are, how intricate and efficient your design is, and how much thought you've put into this. I've seen a LOT of conversion videos and there were a few things here I'd never seen before. I foresee a great hashtag future for you. Good luck out there!
This comment meant a lot to us, Ferris. Thank you so much for your kind words!!!!
I agree. They made a great little home with just her good specifications and his good handiwork, and without spending a fortune.
It's been 14 seconds into the video and my brain already shouted "they are so cute together" 16 times.
wait they’re together?? i thought chad was 💁🏻♂️ (probably with ben)
@@spacesheep2110 what gay
SORRY IF THIS WAS A LITTLE RUDE
So cute! Ikr!
Out of all the van tours that I’ve seen. This was honestly the most best and helpful one I’ve seen!
I’ve watched SO many van tour videos and this is the best one I’ve seen!
Chad loves washing dishes huh!!! 😆 good video..👍
Very inspiring, especially for people like me who have always dreamt of vanlife but doesn't have the budget for expensive utube builds. Thanks guys! More vanlife vids pls. Take care😘
One of the most innovative van tours I have seen. Great use of space!! Best wishes in your travels.
Wow, thank you so much!!! We are so flattered! 😁
Thanks for this one!
I love the honesty and simplicity of your build
Nice, thorough, economical build on a compact platform. Travel safely, stay well & blessed.
You guys are sooooo resourceful! Love watching this kind of van that's budget friendly and achievable to make in the future. Keep safe!
I am obsessed with this one, I'll probably steal some of these ideas for my small build. Thank you for sharing!
You’ve done such a clever job of setting up & organizing your van. I love your kitchen space. I’m so impressed. I hope that you enjoy your time together in this great little home for as long as it works for you. 👍🏻🇨🇦
This is by far the best Transit setup I've seen to date! Awesome design, you guys killed it!
So cute, very lovely
I love you guys. I just purchased a 2016 Ford Transit cargo van. I paid $10,000. 144,000 miles. Great deal I think. It's just me and my German Shepherd service Dog Archer. We are planning to be NOMADS. Probably buy a piece of property in Arizona and then travel. I am 65, Archer is 7. I don't know yet how I will design the inside of the van yet, but I love how you both have kept it simple, low cost, and beautiful. I will be following you on TH-cam. You might see us out there some day.
I'm taking my guitar. I play and sing gospel songs. Keep it up. You are inspiring.
David and Archer
What a beautiful way to utilize that sunny, hot area of the car and bring along some plant life.
I love that this is a really cute and efficient build and 6k total. Makes it more doable than any other I’ve seen. Thanks for the great tour!
Way back when we called your souped up desk and kitchen a chuck box. Perfect!
Maybe we’ll have to start calling it that. Chuck box has a better ring to it than “desk/kitchen flip down table thing”
Cute couple, enjoy your travels in your neet little van 🤙
I just found you two. I really like the bed and your kitchen. Do you have plans for them. Id really like to try thise. I always thought the connect was too small bit the way you have seems it may work for me.
Welcome to our channel!!! Thank you, Patricia! Definitely try it out-- the set up has been super practical and comfortable thus far! No further plans with them at the moment; we haven't had any problems that would've caused us to revisit the build of the bed or the kitchen space!
@@ChadandClaire do you really live in that van Full time....?
you guys deserve the world such sweet persons and also yall deserve way moreeee hype
Oh my gosh thank you so much! We’re excited to see what the future brings, but just enjoying our life as it’s going now! 🥳
Your creativity and skills are impressive. I have this same van, for transporting my two sweet miniature therapy horses so that they can meet with people and do therapy and learning activities. I absolutely love your video, and I hope you have been enjoying a lot of travel in it!
The bed is smartly built. From bad to worst situations, you both would definitely survive. I could tell the girl is intelligent. I like you both.
Wow love the number one and number two 😆
Excellent van build!
This a perfect economical van I can’t believe you paid $300 what a deal !! I love how you have all you need!! Congratulations enjoy your traveling I’ll follow you guys
Wow. You two did a great job with such a small van. Encouraging!
Safe travels to you both.
You are such a sweet, nice couple!
Wonderful ideas! I think I like the bathroom the best. Also it is nice that you made a drop down table for your cooking, and once you are done everything gets packed away again. Great planning!
You both explained things very well!
My only concern was th bed for me and my gf tou have now completed it thanks so much can't wait to start building
What a cute couple! It's nice to see creative, practical and well-balanced younger people nowadays lol. Great job on the van built as well.
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it. 😁
You two are adorable! Thank you for sharing! It's awesome to see that you have created the space for everything you need for a fraction of the cost of bigger, fancier van conversions. I love that you opted for a living room and kitchen which you can convert into a bed. I would do the same! Wishing you all the best!
I love the kitchen set up! It’s space saving but still a lot of space for pans and plates etc.
I just finished watching the whole video. You two are the coolest! Much luck in your travels. Can’t wait for the next video.