Awesome! Love the low roof, being a shorty myself (5’ 3”). Would LOVE to see a kit for the low roof 118 wheelbase van, with a twin bed platform... Lots of single people would love something like this too!
This what I wanted - a low roof 136! I'm short also and only have a dog with me. I have been blown off a highway before and very sensitive to wind blasts. Didn't know the only thing holding me back would be to give up ceiling insulation...I could get that done at home.
Yes for sure - if I had found that it was drastically effecting the heating/cooling efficiency of the van, I would have insulated the ceiling, but honestly, it was never an issue. Happy travels!
My particular conversion only took up about an inch, but also remember, I did not have my ceiling done. That being said, I was never uncomfortable in the van height-wise. Good luck on your adventures!
@Maelynn Eve... At the 8:24 time stamp you'll see she's wearing shoes with a bit of a heal, and at the 9:37 time stamp you'll see that her head is positioned right under one of the roof ribs. I'd say that if she had installed a roof panel of about 1/2inch she'd still have enough standing room.
Love your info about the 5'4" roof. I'm as tall as you and if I can fit in this roof it is great for me to avoid the height of the van. Yet I'm still thinking about a high roof if I live in it. It is a great point though. Now you make me think.
Yes I have had both. I love the way the low roof drives and the height is no issues at all for me. the thing you miss out on vs. the high roof is any overhead storage like I had in my last van. The tradeoff is worth it for me though!
Such a great share. Thank u Doggy U and Wayfarer Vans! The best takeaway from this video for me is that u can stand in there!!! And I am SO stoked Ian and Wayfarer Vans allow modification to the kit. (Please pass on my comment to Ian?...or I will when I get to that step in my process) Being able to pick the items I need from the kit is a HUGE piece to my being able to move forward from this GMC to a van that I can stand in AND the ability to defer to a company like Ian's to help with all that building stuff that I don't want to do.
Love your van! I thought about the high top too but had the same concerns with it being too big for me. Ditto about it being your daily driver. Loved the National Park magnets as I want to see them and would have to get a magnet at each one! Your puppies are adorable. I have a chihuahua, Jonesy. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Gail - thanks for reaching out! Do you have a van already? Are you full-time or part-time? I think once this one goes, I'll be going even smaller since I'm not full time and will likely only have one dog by then. Camping in your van is the best with your pup! Hope you're out there adventuring!
DoggyU No I do not have a van yet but have been following Wayfarer Vans for a while now. I want to travel with my dog and like you I want to see the National Parks. I have a daughter who moved to Phoenix so I would like to visit her and maybe stay at Quartzite for a while. I am retired and want to do these things while I still can.
Hey Rossee! Thank you for commenting and I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Have a wonderful holiday with your pups and hope to hear you're out adventuring with your pups soon!
Thank you for doing this great video! I need to get a low top, was bummed I could not do a Wayfarer Van kits, but you really helped with some solutions :)
Hello DoggyU. Thank you so much for posting this. I completely understand the downsize from the larger van. Several years ago I had a full class b roadtrek but it was 23 ft long and I never used half the stuff including the shower and it was horrible to drive. So fast forward....I bought a 136wb high top last week so I can take my dog daisy traveling with me. Who is a rescue Australian cattle dog mix (I think with border collie but I'm not sure). She turns 1 next week. I love your setup of dometic and yeti 1000. I'm going to replicate it cause I think it'll suit my needs. I am excited both about van and your training videos. I found you by searching for dogs in vans and saw your old one with crate under bed. Planning on copying that too. Best of luck in CO. Thanks
Hi Cat - thank you for taking the time to comment. Everyone always thinks I'm crazy that I downsized. Glad to find a kindred spirit! Safe travels with your pup!
Wow.... thank you. I’m just a 4 ft 11inch grandma.... who wants and needs an RV to travel in! I’m sick and tired of over priced dirty hotel rooms that are noisy and just yucky! We are just back from our last 1,500. mile trip and stayed in a well known hotel chain.... the noise from I-95 at night was Unbearable, better cleaning but if you’re a light sleeper, forget ‘bout it for $160.00. a night!!!! The next night same chain, unfortunately was $130.00 but I refuse to sleep on blood stained sheets!!!! Was told we would get a discount.... clerk never to,d the problem with our room so no discount was given!!!! While I am a former hotel employee, did it all from cleaning to desk clerk, even unplugging toilets! I would never ever have placed my guest in such rooms! P.S. was told but the late night clerk that the owners are well aware of the noise problem when you stay in the rooms in the back of the hotel.... (we weren’t given that option). sadly the clerk we interacted with either did’t know that or didn’t really care! Plus we have repeatedly stayed at the first hotel and never had a noise problem! At checkout from the second one, the morning clerk was shocked! But didn’t offer or give us a discount! I’ll never ever stay in that chains hotels ever again! Hubby wonders why I want an van RV!?!?!
Love this Laura! I have been really coveting the Promaster 159/high roof. I currently have a Chevy Express 3500 that I converted. I would kill to be able to stand up! LOL I’m 5’9” and the low roof is the only thing I regret about my van (but... it fits in my garage). Love having my own bed - hate hotels! I like the Dometic/Goal Zero combo. Great idea for power when you’re not full time.
Yes 5'9 would be a bit short for the low roof!! Maybe someday you can literally "up"grade. lol. Yeah the Dometic/Goal Zero has worked great for me. No issues, never missed solar and I've lived out of it quite a bit. Just recharges as we drive!
@@DoggyU congrats on selling it, I'm trying to figure out the minimum space I would need between bed and ceiling as I have a low roof van. Thanks for your reply!
I just found your site love your setup, I have a couple of ? First the cost of your wayfarer build, second the 12 volt plug you plug into your goal zero with the fan running into it where did you get that? Third love the windows where can I get those? Was the max air fan part of the wayfarer build. Thank you so much for any info !!
Thank you so much for sharing this. I have been thinking of a low roof Pro Master too and possibly going as small as the 118 wb. Like yours it would be my daily driver, occasional camper and most importantly, to transport dogs to various rescues and shelters. I'm only 5'1 so height is perfect for me too. I look forward to seeing how it works out for you!
Hey Audra - that's great! Depending on how many dogs you personally own and how many you'll be transporting, I would also check out the Promaster City as it gets way better gas mileage and can also be a small camper. but if you travel with more than yourself, definitely go with the bigger van. Let me know what you decide! Good luck! :)
@@DoggyU and Audra - My jaw dropped when u said u can stand in there!! I'm 5'1" and def do best in a van I can stand in. I am soooo frikkin excited to hear this. Thank u so much for sharing Doggy U. I've had a GMC for a couple years and need to get something I can stand in and low roofs are so much easier to find. AND I am stoked to hear Ian and Wayfarer will modify. Wooohooo!
Pretty much as-expected for a front wheel drive vehicle. I drove it in the rockies in some blizzards and it handles fine as long as you drive slow and carefully but it wouldn't be my first choice for driving in snow. Unfortunately, 4wd vans are very pricey!
Hi Christian - each piece can be sold seperately and you can see the costs of each on Wayfarer's website here: wayfarervans.com/. I think it cost around 5k or so?
Hi Benvan - it was about 21/22 on the highway - not as good in the mountains. This was a 136 so i have no experience with the 118. Thanks for watching!
Hi Tasha, as stated in the video, it's not a complete kit from the company as they don't make a low roof version. I chose to not finish the ceiling because it gives me additional height to stand in. you can see their full kits at wayfarervans.com
Took nearly 3 years to find this video 💗🌸💗thank you!!💗🌸💗
So glad you found us! :)
Great presentation. Doggies are so cute
Thank you for watching Eddie! Happy travels!
Awesome! Love the low roof, being a shorty myself (5’ 3”). Would LOVE to see a kit for the low roof 118 wheelbase van, with a twin bed platform... Lots of single people would love something like this too!
I would love that too...I'm only 5'2"
I would LOVE to see it also, I’m 5’1”😃
Me too 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Sometimes simple builds are the best :)
Right?? :)
I love how simple and practical you made the van! I also love seeing how it’s used.
Thanks Johnny! :)
This what I wanted - a low roof 136! I'm short also and only have a dog with me. I have been blown off a highway before and very sensitive to wind blasts. Didn't know the only thing holding me back would be to give up ceiling insulation...I could get that done at home.
Yes for sure - if I had found that it was drastically effecting the heating/cooling efficiency of the van, I would have insulated the ceiling, but honestly, it was never an issue. Happy travels!
Love how you’re just casually holding Whip I’m the opening! Also yes to those rumpl blankets! Those things are amazing!
Hahah - Whip looks thrilled about it lol! Yes. Rumpl is the bomb. And doesn't collect dog hair, which is pretty much gold in my book!
Very impressive run through. I appreciate you sharing your ideas
Sorry please disregard my earlier post I should have read more of the previous comments and answers. Thank you love the simplicity 👍
Thanks Dan! Everything you need and nothing you don't! :)
IM 5'4 TOO!! i KNEW it had a 65in interior height but i wasnt sure about the floor taking up that one inch!! tysm💕💕
My particular conversion only took up about an inch, but also remember, I did not have my ceiling done. That being said, I was never uncomfortable in the van height-wise. Good luck on your adventures!
@Maelynn Eve... At the 8:24 time stamp you'll see she's wearing shoes with a bit of a heal, and at the 9:37 time stamp you'll see that her head is positioned right under one of the roof ribs.
I'd say that if she had installed a roof panel of about 1/2inch she'd still have enough standing room.
I wonder if you could drive this van into your home garage with a 7 foot high door (84in)
Thanks, I have a low roof 2004 Sprinter. I appreciate your build and video.
Hi Kim! I'm so glad you found it helpful! Happy Travels!
Love your info about the 5'4" roof. I'm as tall as you and if I can fit in this roof it is great for me to avoid the height of the van. Yet I'm still thinking about a high roof if I live in it. It is a great point though. Now you make me think.
Yes I have had both. I love the way the low roof drives and the height is no issues at all for me. the thing you miss out on vs. the high roof is any overhead storage like I had in my last van. The tradeoff is worth it for me though!
Making it more and more tempting for me to do this myself lol
Morgan they also make a smaller Ram Promaster City version if you don't want to commit to the big van ;)
Such a great share. Thank u Doggy U and Wayfarer Vans!
The best takeaway from this video for me is that u can stand in there!!! And I am SO stoked Ian and Wayfarer Vans allow modification to the kit. (Please pass on my comment to Ian?...or I will when I get to that step in my process) Being able to pick the items I need from the kit is a HUGE piece to my being able to move forward from this GMC to a van that I can stand in AND the ability to defer to a company like Ian's to help with all that building stuff that I don't want to do.
Thank you so much for the kudos! Looking forward to helping you out with your van goals. We'll pass the message along to Ian.
Yes! Ian is the best. The kit is the most flexible and affordable. Excellent company to work with especially if you want a flexible layout!
@@WayfarerVans Thanks you guys!
Love your van! I thought about the high top too but had the same concerns with it being too big for me. Ditto about it being your daily driver. Loved the National Park magnets as I want to see them and would have to get a magnet at each one! Your puppies are adorable. I have a chihuahua, Jonesy. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Gail - thanks for reaching out! Do you have a van already? Are you full-time or part-time? I think once this one goes, I'll be going even smaller since I'm not full time and will likely only have one dog by then. Camping in your van is the best with your pup! Hope you're out there adventuring!
DoggyU No I do not have a van yet but have been following Wayfarer Vans for a while now. I want to travel with my dog and like you I want to see the National Parks. I have a daughter who moved to Phoenix so I would like to visit her and maybe stay at Quartzite for a while. I am retired and want to do these things while I still can.
@@gbarraco8888 Do it! :)
Love the build and love your mindset! I might do something similar for my two Great Pyrenees.
Hey Rossee! Thank you for commenting and I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Have a wonderful holiday with your pups and hope to hear you're out adventuring with your pups soon!
Very cool van, love the simplicity!!
Thanks CrazyCatMan!
Thank you for doing this great video! I need to get a low top, was bummed I could not do a Wayfarer Van kits, but you really helped with some solutions :)
Awesome! Yes - the wayfarer kit is so versatile. Lots of options!
Wow. I’ve been totally thinking about doing this. With my dogs/ training ect
Hello DoggyU. Thank you so much for posting this. I completely understand the downsize from the larger van. Several years ago I had a full class b roadtrek but it was 23 ft long and I never used half the stuff including the shower and it was horrible to drive. So fast forward....I bought a 136wb high top last week so I can take my dog daisy traveling with me. Who is a rescue Australian cattle dog mix (I think with border collie but I'm not sure). She turns 1 next week. I love your setup of dometic and yeti 1000. I'm going to replicate it cause I think it'll suit my needs. I am excited both about van and your training videos. I found you by searching for dogs in vans and saw your old one with crate under bed. Planning on copying that too. Best of luck in CO. Thanks
Hi Cat - thank you for taking the time to comment. Everyone always thinks I'm crazy that I downsized. Glad to find a kindred spirit! Safe travels with your pup!
Love your video, thank you.
Thanks for watching Disco3! :)
Wow.... thank you. I’m just a 4 ft 11inch grandma.... who wants and needs an RV to travel in! I’m sick and tired of over priced dirty hotel rooms that are noisy and just yucky! We are just back from our last 1,500. mile trip and stayed in a well known hotel chain.... the noise from I-95 at night was Unbearable, better cleaning but if you’re a light sleeper, forget ‘bout it for $160.00. a night!!!! The next night same chain, unfortunately was $130.00 but I refuse to sleep on blood stained sheets!!!! Was told we would get a discount.... clerk never to,d the problem with our room so no discount was given!!!! While I am a former hotel employee, did it all from cleaning to desk clerk, even unplugging toilets! I would never ever have placed my guest in such rooms!
P.S. was told but the late night clerk that the owners are well aware of the noise problem when you stay in the rooms in the back of the hotel.... (we weren’t given that option). sadly the clerk we interacted with either did’t know that or didn’t really care! Plus we have repeatedly stayed at the first hotel and never had a noise problem!
At checkout from the second one, the morning clerk was shocked! But didn’t offer or give us a discount! I’ll never ever stay in that chains hotels ever again! Hubby wonders why I want an van RV!?!?!
One thing I love about van travel is you always know exactly how clean your bed/sheets/accommodations are!
wish Wayfarer would do a kit for the low roof vans.....I may have to do what you did...customize with a part of Wayferer. Like the van
Yeah - i think it's just not a popular enough option. thanks! it's a great van!
Love this Laura! I have been really coveting the Promaster 159/high roof. I currently have a Chevy Express 3500 that I converted. I would kill to be able to stand up! LOL I’m 5’9” and the low roof is the only thing I regret about my van (but... it fits in my garage). Love having my own bed - hate hotels! I like the Dometic/Goal Zero combo. Great idea for power when you’re not full time.
Yes 5'9 would be a bit short for the low roof!! Maybe someday you can literally "up"grade. lol. Yeah the Dometic/Goal Zero has worked great for me. No issues, never missed solar and I've lived out of it quite a bit. Just recharges as we drive!
would love a link to where you got your window roll-up covers :)
I got them from here: www.vanmadegear.com/ took a few weeks but the quality is great!
Hi, thanks for the van tour, lots of great ideas here! Can you tell me how many inches you have between your bed platform and the ceiling of the van?
Thanks Sharene - unfortunately I just sold this van so I can't get that measurement for you. Sorry!
@@DoggyU congrats on selling it, I'm trying to figure out the minimum space I would need between bed and ceiling as I have a low roof van. Thanks for your reply!
@@skacyra Good luck on your build!
👍🏽 i’m trying to decide on the low roof or the high roof🤔😱🤔😱
Tough choice! I guess it really depends how tall you are, and what your needs are for a van ...
Thanks for your presentation. I’m looking for the 118 inches model.
Where do you purchased the the windows panels?
The windows are from Motion Windows. I've had them on two different vans and they work great!
what is the brand of the solar powered light?
STRING LIGHTS: amzn.to/2W4WvuH
Looking at a low roof so I can park under my car port and like you mentioned won't be effected by the wind as much.
Love the low roof!
I just found your site love your setup, I have a couple of ? First the cost of your wayfarer build, second the 12 volt plug you plug into your goal zero with the fan running into it where did you get that? Third love the windows where can I get those? Was the max air fan part of the wayfarer build. Thank you so much for any info !!
Thank you so much for sharing this. I have been thinking of a low roof Pro Master too and possibly going as small as the 118 wb. Like yours it would be my daily driver, occasional camper and most importantly, to transport dogs to various rescues and shelters. I'm only 5'1 so height is perfect for me too. I look forward to seeing how it works out for you!
Hey Audra - that's great! Depending on how many dogs you personally own and how many you'll be transporting, I would also check out the Promaster City as it gets way better gas mileage and can also be a small camper. but if you travel with more than yourself, definitely go with the bigger van. Let me know what you decide! Good luck! :)
@@DoggyU and Audra - My jaw dropped when u said u can stand in there!! I'm 5'1" and def do best in a van I can stand in. I am soooo frikkin excited to hear this. Thank u so much for sharing Doggy U.
I've had a GMC for a couple years and need to get something I can stand in and low roofs are so much easier to find.
AND I am stoked to hear Ian and Wayfarer will modify. Wooohooo!
@@trippymiracle1157 woot woot!
I'm leaning towards the 118, too.
Hi, I'm looking to convert my Promaster 118" low roof. I'm curious about the Kenwood system you installed? I couldn't find the link?
Hey - I'm sorry I don't remember what model it was and I sold the van. Sorry!
Hi, I hope you're fine. Could you recommend insurance for this van?
Non commercial, please
I use progressive insurance. It is insured just as a van, not a campervan.
@@DoggyU thank you very much, be safe.
How is driving on snow or in the winter? Thank you.
Pretty much as-expected for a front wheel drive vehicle. I drove it in the rockies in some blizzards and it handles fine as long as you drive slow and carefully but it wouldn't be my first choice for driving in snow. Unfortunately, 4wd vans are very pricey!
@@DoggyU Thank you so much for the information.
@@ThisisEkkalak You're welcome! Happy travels!
How much did this cost since its not the full kit ?
Hi Christian - each piece can be sold seperately and you can see the costs of each on Wayfarer's website here: wayfarervans.com/. I think it cost around 5k or so?
DoggyU Do you know what your mpg on the highway was about? Did you have any issues with the 118" ? Thank You
Hi Benvan - it was about 21/22 on the highway - not as good in the mountains. This was a 136 so i have no experience with the 118. Thanks for watching!
@@DoggyU Thank You!
@@benvan7117 Welcome :)
Where did u get your windows, above bed?
Motion Windows - had them shipped to me and installed by a local custom car shop.
@@DoggyU thank you
@@trippymiracle1157 You're welcome :)
Non commercial, please
It looks unfinished. This is made by a company?
Hi Tasha, as stated in the video, it's not a complete kit from the company as they don't make a low roof version. I chose to not finish the ceiling because it gives me additional height to stand in. you can see their full kits at wayfarervans.com