@@ladiandmargaret because it might get loose over time due to vibration While it may be painful for some people to hear, the reality is that in the automotive industry this has long ago been settled. The gold standard is to (properly) crimp wires where possible. This is what industry does, and what you should do, too. Whether you’re splicing or attaching a terminal makes no difference. To verify this just take a look under the hood and you’ll find hundreds of crimps, but virtually no soldering. As long as you have the right tools, crimping is the way to go. Source:millennialdiyer.com/articles/motorcycles/electrical-repair-crimp-or-solder/
I'm only 4 mins in and I'm loving it! So nice to see someone from Europe doing this! I'm American but live in Europe and want to try this but always thought it was sooo expensive. You're doing a great job and it seems cost efficient as well. Thanks for sharing and enjoy your time traveling around! So much beauty to be seen. Blessings.
This by far has to be the best presentation, step-by-step van build, not too detailed but just right, that I’ve ever seen of my two years watching van builds. Love the modern look the lifestyle technology choices and after watching your other video you both seem very happy with the results. I know I am. This will help me with my future build. Thanks!
Hey Mike, thanks so much for your detailed feedback. It’s a lot of work behind so it makes me very happy you name it. Vanlife is ultimate badass combined with ebikes, if you haven’t seen this, you should watch it too: th-cam.com/video/VWTA05zAm3Y/w-d-xo.html
I just saw your completed van video first. Then I came across this one. Wow, seeing the other video first I never would have guessed that you started out with such a beater of a van. You did an amazing job! Very encouraging to those of us thinking about doing a project. Thanks.
Seriously this is probably the best one I have seen here. It looks well thought out and solid. Most people's campervans look too homemade but this looks like if it was meant to be by the manufacturer.
Thanks so much. I didn’t look too much at other build because I’m inspired by my own needs and habits. It’s a different, more designer oriented approach. Design comes from a function and I feel like more people misunderstand and design based on esthetics.
Also want to add, I think it's great you guys not only modded existing containers, but went the extra step and painted them for a more cohesive, streamlined finish. I just can't stop watching these vids!
I just loved to watch you doing your work with that Czech authenticity! If at least I was still living in Europe I would contact you directly, but am now back in Brazil, so can only pick some of your brilliant ideas! Thanks a lot! Keep on with that vibe and outcomes! ;) cheers
Wow, I think this is the best build ive seen on the tube. Your way of thinking is mine too. Do what you want the way you want it and the way you want to do it. Well done and i wish you and yours many many happy miles traveling and safe holidays. Kev UK.
Outstanding build! Love the bed. Best implementation of a lift bed that I have seen. The paint job is excellent. Great idea with the car charger! Haven't seen anything like that before. The overall end result is fabulous! Thanks for sharing.
Great video Ladislav. I have converted several vans so I know how much work it is. Every van converter has his/her own ideas which makes it interesting to watch.
Wat u charge to get one of those looking like that. I have no skills to do all that he did. Especially the electric part of it. I need a place to live in so I can travel. Thanks
@@lacme4 Hi, I don't convert vans anymore. I only converted my own vans in the past. Prices vary, depending on your needs. The first thing is to draw a plan and layout everything on a floor to see how it will fit. The bed placing is the first item to try out. My last van conversion cost me A$ 3000.00 with me doing all the work. I will be making videos on how I did this for TH-cam in the next few months.
Old Rolls Royce bodies were brush painted and then wet and dried until the paint was ready for final polishing. Nothing wrong with roller painting. Great job!
@@ladiandmargaret yes the practice continued into the latest 70s, apply up to 70 fine coats of paint over a long period. That is why the finish on old rolls royces is like looking in to a mirror. Great job on yours, I love the little innovations. Enjoy!
Excellent. There is a lot of good planning and forethought here. When I built my live-in van before traveling across the country (U.S.) for a couple of years, it was much more of an improvised experience, and I've suffered a lot by the poor planning. I don't plan on living in the next build for long stretches, but I do plan on much better planning and "fit-for-purpose" considerations. Great vid, great build.
Such a good build! But only using reflectix and an airgap is not enough to be honest. Use denim, rockwool, hemp,.. and cover it with a damp screen and then cover with wood. This will also keep you warmer during colder times!
That was most brilliant and satisfying BYO van project. very practical, economical, imagined and most importantly organic. Congratulations, you are very talented and skilled.
Excelent Job, and what a also like is that you roll the paint on the car and it looks great ! Have lot off fun with your Camper and many save kilometers !!!!! Greets from The Netherlands !
Very well done very clever, I love the workshop to using, makes it a bit easier. This is kind of like my dream, so I am very very envious and very very happy for you both. Really love the way you done it your own way specially with that roller on the straight surfaces with the paint. I wish I had the confidence. I hope you are doing well. I’m just realising this is 4 years old. Much luck and love to you both
We met in Retezat, Romania, last summer, you charged your bike at our camp. I am so glad i found you on yt, love your content, and keep up the good work!
Hi Victor!!! I thought about you recently. I was curious if you are building yours 😀 Thanks so much, it was a lot of fun talking to you! I upgraded brakes since your test ride.
Boy, that used to be one beat-up Citroen with at least 250K km approaching the end of its lifespan! )) Hope it gets to live again and travel everywhere!
@@ladiandmargaret Yep, those 3l Iveco engines are legendary :) Body rust will eat it's way trough (easily replaceable panels, btw), but engines will go almost forever. If well maintained of course :)
I have seen many van buildings but this is my favourkz so far. I really like all of the Extras the van have. What's personal y missing for mi is the coloure and the Hippie Look buz that's on everybodys own way
Giving y'all mad props straight up awesome I would love to have you all build me one someday I would love that I'm working on it though #lovecamperlife
@@ladiandmargaret I love how many custom details you added - the desk, the fully rotating seats, the projector, the camera switch, - without shooting the moon (and failing) by trying to do it all (e.g. a toilet). This is the first time I've seen a van accomplish separate sleeping and living spaces; this is the first time the living space has actually looked livable. You and Margaret are so genuine and nice! I wish you all the best!
Thanks so much! We built it as a full time home and we work a lot on computers. Easy access to ebikes was important and the entire van is very supportive to live a good life. Thank you so much, We wish you the best!
@@ladiandmargaret My wife and I both work from home, so we really appreciated the concept. We designed our space in a similar way: I wish I could show it in a comment! haha We're lucky to have the space to segment our home into "office," "kitchen," and "living," which I've found vital compared to the past, where I felt I was sharing my office with a living area. You've managed to do exactly that, without the drawback I experienced, because you turned your van into a Transformer that can function in whatever state you require, in the moment, without making you feel like "I'm watching a movie in my office" or "I'm working in the kitchen." It's really marvelous and so well-thought-out; I'm not into van living but I'm watching all your stuff simply because you're so creative, innovative, and focused on quality (my guess is, that also translates to that computer work you two do). Are you two artists? My wife and I run a multifaceted company with focuses in consulting, fashion, media, and translation: anything we enjoy, we try to incorporate. Really awesome to get to know you, Ladislav: maybe someday we can do a cooking video in your van. :-P
Sure thing, we are always open minded :) I think there is more or less artist in every human. But I definitely consider myself an artist. Mainly for my mental approach to things. What I mean is that I never work, I always play if it makes sense. Online we do a lot of things, videos for youtube and instagram, photography and recently we started this business mysuperebike.com/
"But hey, my build, my rules!" :) I like that...a camper van should be built rugged and that paint is just fine. Nice build! Looks good too.
Haha, thanks 👍
Right? 🙃
R K good insight, I take note of that. The advantage of an outside color is we can pretty easily change it
@@ladiandmargaret What type of paint did you use? :)
Paint for metal.
Great job! Water tanks outside can easily freeze in winter. Soldering is a no-go in vehicles, use clamps instead.
Why is it no go in vehicles?
@@ladiandmargaret because it might get loose over time due to vibration
While it may be painful for some people to hear, the reality is that in the automotive industry this has long ago been settled. The gold standard is to (properly) crimp wires where possible. This is what industry does, and what you should do, too. Whether you’re splicing or attaching a terminal makes no difference. To verify this just take a look under the hood and you’ll find hundreds of crimps, but virtually no soldering. As long as you have the right tools, crimping is the way to go.
Source:millennialdiyer.com/articles/motorcycles/electrical-repair-crimp-or-solder/
I always thought everybody does that because it’s much faster. Mechanical connection I would say is more prone to vibrate out than ,,glued” join.
I'm only 4 mins in and I'm loving it! So nice to see someone from Europe doing this! I'm American but live in Europe and want to try this but always thought it was sooo expensive. You're doing a great job and it seems cost efficient as well. Thanks for sharing and enjoy your time traveling around! So much beauty to be seen. Blessings.
Thank you so much. I was using a lot of second hand parts so this van oa cost us only $6000USD.
@@ladiandmargaret excluding the price of the van I assume. So it this like a vacation vehicle, sort of?
Including the vehicle! We lived in it for a year. Now it has a new owner.
@@ladiandmargaret What did you do for shower and toilet? Where did you go with it?
No toilet outside shower only.
This by far has to be the best presentation, step-by-step van build, not too detailed but just right, that I’ve ever seen of my two years watching van builds.
Love the modern look the lifestyle technology choices and after watching your other video you both seem very happy with the results. I know I am.
This will help me with my future build. Thanks!
Hey Mike, thanks so much for your detailed feedback. It’s a lot of work behind so it makes me very happy you name it. Vanlife is ultimate badass combined with ebikes, if you haven’t seen this, you should watch it too:
th-cam.com/video/VWTA05zAm3Y/w-d-xo.html
I absolutely love the way you did your build. YOUR way, without worrying about how “everyone else does it”. And it turned out beautifully. Well done.
Thank you 🙏
This is the best video that I have seen yet. I have been studying for a month trying to come up what you have shown me in one video. Thank you
It’s a small house...But your backyard is the entire planet 😂
That’s exactly right 😂 I’ve never thought about it this way 🤔
@@ladiandmargaret your toilet is the wHole planet
Isn’t it freeing? 😂 no more stress where, when and how 🤣
@@ladiandmargaret can solar power a rv roof ac?
@@ladiandmargaret On the contrary, where and how is EXACTLY the stress causing factor when you have no toilet.
pěkně vymyšlená a zdokumentovaná přestavba .
I just saw your completed van video first. Then I came across this one. Wow, seeing the other video first I never would have guessed that you started out with such a beater of a van. You did an amazing job! Very encouraging to those of us thinking about doing a project. Thanks.
I see your progression, that must be a shocker 😂 thanks again for sharing your feelings, that means a lot to me 👍
Skvěle odvedená práce!!!! Moc gratuluji k úžasné přestavbě. Užijte si cestování.
Diky :)
Been watching a video like this for years but this was my first time to see a cat in a camper van and i love it.
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A cat lover.
Thanks so much, check her out on Margaret’s instagram. She has a good life!
Seriously this is probably the best one I have seen here. It looks well thought out and solid. Most people's campervans look too homemade but this looks like if it was meant to be by the manufacturer.
Thanks so much. I didn’t look too much at other build because I’m inspired by my own needs and habits. It’s a different, more designer oriented approach. Design comes from a function and I feel like more people misunderstand and design based on esthetics.
Wow i have seen a lot of videos but this transformation is the best! Love it!
Thanks so much!
Having a nice workshop and equipment to fabricate really saved you a lot of money. Beautiful job.
Definitely!
You made that look effortless. Such a good job, brilliant craftsman. I can't wait to get my project underway!
Thanks so much. It was a lot of fun improvising solutions under time pressure.
What you created with this vehicle is absolutely AMAZING!!!!!!! GREAT JOB!!!!!!!!
Thanks so much, you must see this too!!!
th-cam.com/video/VF5qwiyU5Kw/w-d-xo.html
What a great job!!! The cat said it all... wonderful ...
Thank you 🙏
Also want to add, I think it's great you guys not only modded existing containers, but went the extra step and painted them for a more cohesive, streamlined finish. I just can't stop watching these vids!
Thanks so much!
Beautiful project! Thank you for the detailed walk-through!
Your ability to visualize the possibilities and create it are impressive.
Thank you, Jean!
the cable drum under the back.. GENIUS IDEA!!!! I'll copy that :D
Right? Who wants to be storing 20m cable inside of the car!
I just loved to watch you doing your work with that Czech authenticity! If at least I was still living in Europe I would contact you directly, but am now back in Brazil, so can only pick some of your brilliant ideas! Thanks a lot! Keep on with that vibe and outcomes! ;) cheers
You do a great job of explaining what you are doing without taking a long time
Way to go bro
Thanks so much!
I've watched this video many times for inspiration and every time I get something new to think about. You are a genius!
One of the best explained conversion videos I have seen.
Wow! Great job!
Thank you 🙏
Wow, I think this is the best build ive seen on the tube. Your way of thinking is mine too. Do what you want the way you want it and the way you want to do it.
Well done and i wish you and yours many many happy miles traveling and safe holidays. Kev UK.
Thanks so much Kev. Good luck!
One of the best campers very thoughtfully and creatively designed and executed. Kudos !
Wow, thank you! You should check out our newest build. this is our old van :)
@@ladiandmargaret yes sure. Thanks. Best wishes from India🇮🇳
love this, building my van this summer hopefully finish by next summer lol
That’s a year your saying
You hope you finish it in a year
great and fun project!
Thanks so much, even more fun to live in 🤩
@@ladiandmargaret totally agreed! cant wait to build my own camper van in the future
Brilliant just brilliant.
Well done on the van.
Thanks for uploading this
Thanks for stopping by and leaving feedback 👍
Pěkná práce. Hlavně ta přechodka pro dobíjecí stanice pro elektromobily.
Ta je velice prakticka, diky!
Haha, me and my dad painted our 1974 Chevy pickup with rollers and blue marine paint!
Super video, thank you for the tips!
Hezká a povedená přestavba!
Dekujeme 🙃
the best van i've ever seen, hands down. nice job man.
Thank you so much for taking time leaving a feedback 🙏
Woww... Che spettacolo!!!... Che gran progetto... tanta precisione... Complimenti... Bella idea !!!
Outstanding build! Love the bed. Best implementation of a lift bed that I have seen. The paint job is excellent. Great idea with the car charger! Haven't seen anything like that before. The overall end result is fabulous! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much!
Really good example of how to do things on a budget if you have access to a workshop. And doesn't look like a budget build at all!
Great video Ladislav. I have converted several vans so I know how much work it is. Every van converter has his/her own ideas which makes it interesting to watch.
Wat u charge to get one of those looking like that. I have no skills to do all that he did. Especially the electric part of it. I need a place to live in so I can travel. Thanks
@@lacme4 Hi, I don't convert vans anymore. I only converted my own vans in the past. Prices vary, depending on your needs. The first thing is to draw a plan and layout everything on a floor to see how it will fit. The bed placing is the first item to try out. My last van conversion cost me A$ 3000.00 with me doing all the work. I will be making videos on how I did this for TH-cam in the next few months.
PS: I started with a brand new Renault Trafic LWB van.
Old Rolls Royce bodies were brush painted and then wet and dried until the paint was ready for final polishing. Nothing wrong with roller painting. Great job!
Interesting, I didn’t know that. Thanks so much!
@@ladiandmargaret yes the practice continued into the latest 70s, apply up to 70 fine coats of paint over a long period. That is why the finish on old rolls royces is like looking in to a mirror. Great job on yours, I love the little innovations. Enjoy!
Great engineering, one of the best conversions I've seen in terms of good use of space and quality of work. Na zdrowie
Thank you 🙏
This must be the best project I saw on TH-cam. Even without an internal bathroom it was still very cool and functional. 🔝🔝🔝🔝
Thanks a lot man, that makes me happy to hear! We didn’t want a bathroom in this van, we are bush campers 🙃
Excellent job well done, I like the fact you did the job on a budget, well done.
Thanks so much. That was essential pressure for us. We wanted it all but we didn’t have that much money to spend 😂
Excellent. There is a lot of good planning and forethought here. When I built my live-in van before traveling across the country (U.S.) for a couple of years, it was much more of an improvised experience, and I've suffered a lot by the poor planning.
I don't plan on living in the next build for long stretches, but I do plan on much better planning and "fit-for-purpose" considerations. Great vid, great build.
Great build! And one of the best videos about van conversions I've seen yet. I'm very impressed about yours skills 👏👏👏 Greetz from 🇩🇪
Thanks so much 🙏
You put a lot of work into freedom of travel. Now great satisfaction. I know this feeling because I built a camper van myself.
That’s great to hear! Good luck!
Such a good build! But only using reflectix and an airgap is not enough to be honest. Use denim, rockwool, hemp,.. and cover it with a damp screen and then cover with wood. This will also keep you warmer during colder times!
Love the front office table! I am making something similar plus the lagun table.
Very nice build. Happy travels - Peter V.
Thank you 🙏
These music choices are 😎😎. Those cabinets are sweet.
The paint work (idea) - legend. Nicely done!
Absolute wicked! Love the fastness of ur Story.
Keep on rockin! ! Bye
AWESOME BUILD!!
Your project is so cool!
Váš projekt je tak cool!
Great Build Well thought out Thanks for Sharing
Slick, modern ... I love it. I want one just like it.
It’s a life changer 👌
@@ladiandmargaret That's what I'm after. Life change. I love your van.
Charging ebikes from solars and locally exploring radius of 100km for free is something I never even dreamed about as a kid.
Well done young man! That was a great Idea regarding the projector instead of a TV.
Thanks so much. It’s surprisingly good quality for the watching distance and screen size.
Wow this is not only talent but a gift. Congrats!
Thank you👍
More good idea, good job ladislav 😉
Bardzo ładnie i praktycznie wykonana robota.Łóżko mi najbardziej zaimponowało.Pozdrawiam serdecznie.
Love the cat also enjoying the camper van. :D
Exactly 😂
Super uz dlouho se na neco podobneho chystam tak jsem zase nabral par dobrejch napadu diky :)
Jasnacka, diky za koment. At se dari!
Amazing! I wish I have that skill
That was most brilliant and satisfying BYO van project. very practical, economical, imagined and most importantly organic. Congratulations, you are very talented and skilled.
Thanks so much!
The best custom camper van i ever seen
Excelent Job, and what a also like is that you roll the paint on the car and it looks great ! Have lot off fun with your Camper and many save kilometers !!!!! Greets from The Netherlands !
i loved the video great use of innovation and craftmanship
Thank you, took some time to execute this one 👍
Very cool. You made this look so easy, but clearly you are very handy with tools!
Thank you, much easier for tradies for sure 🙃
One of my favorite van builds ever!! Love it.!! Awesome awesome job my friend. 👍👏
loved that - skilful guy - some neat tricks and tips - nothing was a problem - building your own kit - magic
what a cool van build.. great job..
Thank you!
Very good, high-quality and beautifully made project. And also a beautiful voice, it sounds like a prayer, so you are asleep so sweet!
Haha, thanks. Never thought about praying 😂👍
I liked the colour... Nice job bruv Xx
Thank you!
@@ladiandmargaret
You're Welcome. xx
Outstanding! From paint to projector and every part in between, great van design, great production & editing, thanks for sharing! 🇺🇲🤟🏻
well done you are a perfectionist great ideas and layout ,regards New Zealand :)
Thank you 🙏
Very well done very clever, I love the workshop to using, makes it a bit easier.
This is kind of like my dream, so I am very very envious and very very happy for you both.
Really love the way you done it your own way specially with that roller on the straight surfaces with the paint.
I wish I had the confidence.
I hope you are doing well. I’m just realising this is 4 years old.
Much luck and love to you both
I love it, you’ve done a wonderful job.
Thank you 🙏 You might want to see this build too:
th-cam.com/video/VF5qwiyU5Kw/w-d-xo.html
It is good job for creative
We met in Retezat, Romania, last summer, you charged your bike at our camp. I am so glad i found you on yt, love your content, and keep up the good work!
Hi Victor!!! I thought about you recently. I was curious if you are building yours 😀 Thanks so much, it was a lot of fun talking to you! I upgraded brakes since your test ride.
Fabulous video and incredibly helpful. Thank you!
Thank you 🙏
Projector is brilliant
We love it!
an a beautiful cat chillin on the bed to top it off, very nicely done :)
Thank you 🙏
Great job! you have kept it simple and not gone overboard on the spending. Happy trails ahead from australia!
Thank you 🙏
Boy, that used to be one beat-up Citroen with at least 250K km approaching the end of its lifespan! ))
Hope it gets to live again and travel everywhere!
It had 300k km on clock. This one has 3l iveco engine. I read about it ahead and these engines easily do 700k with just oil change.
@@ladiandmargaret Yep, those 3l Iveco engines are legendary :) Body rust will eat it's way trough (easily replaceable panels, btw), but engines will go almost forever. If well maintained of course :)
@@HeartPumper 3.0 L Iveco F1C I4 Diesel - is that the one?
I guess
Lol I love the roll on paint job!!!! So simple and easy, and no worries about scratches
That’s exactly it!
Yeah man I rollered my van 4 years ago.. 3 years ago.. 2 years ago.. Plus stickers haha sweet build bro 🤜🤛
Thanks so much, good luck👍
I have seen many van buildings but this is my favourkz so far. I really like all of the Extras the van have. What's personal y missing for mi is the coloure and the Hippie Look buz that's on everybodys own way
Well done Ladi, or as you lot say “Bajecne!”. The first step is always the hardest.
😂👍
Wauw well done mate,thats what i call a buildt with a finishing touch!!!
Giving y'all mad props straight up awesome I would love to have you all build me one someday I would love that I'm working on it though #lovecamperlife
Dost dobrý kámo...cenim využití prostoru
Nice van some great features well done
Give this man a long wheel base and let's see what he can do!!! Top job
Thanks, will happen sooner or later :)
@@ladiandmargaret really creative stuff , keep up the amazing work. TH-cam needs more people like you. Subscribed.
« My project so my rules « I liked it.
This is the nicest van build I've ever seen.
Thank you 🙏
@@ladiandmargaret
I love how many custom details you added - the desk, the fully rotating seats, the projector, the camera switch, - without shooting the moon (and failing) by trying to do it all (e.g. a toilet).
This is the first time I've seen a van accomplish separate sleeping and living spaces; this is the first time the living space has actually looked livable.
You and Margaret are so genuine and nice! I wish you all the best!
Thanks so much! We built it as a full time home and we work a lot on computers. Easy access to ebikes was important and the entire van is very supportive to live a good life.
Thank you so much, We wish you the best!
@@ladiandmargaret
My wife and I both work from home, so we really appreciated the concept.
We designed our space in a similar way: I wish I could show it in a comment! haha
We're lucky to have the space to segment our home into "office," "kitchen," and "living," which I've found vital compared to the past, where I felt I was sharing my office with a living area.
You've managed to do exactly that, without the drawback I experienced, because you turned your van into a Transformer that can function in whatever state you require, in the moment, without making you feel like "I'm watching a movie in my office" or "I'm working in the kitchen."
It's really marvelous and so well-thought-out; I'm not into van living but I'm watching all your stuff simply because you're so creative, innovative, and focused on quality (my guess is, that also translates to that computer work you two do).
Are you two artists?
My wife and I run a multifaceted company with focuses in consulting, fashion, media, and translation: anything we enjoy, we try to incorporate.
Really awesome to get to know you, Ladislav: maybe someday we can do a cooking video in your van. :-P
Sure thing, we are always open minded :)
I think there is more or less artist in every human. But I definitely consider myself an artist. Mainly for my mental approach to things. What I mean is that I never work, I always play if it makes sense.
Online we do a lot of things, videos for youtube and instagram, photography and recently we started this business mysuperebike.com/
Amazing!Great job!
pěkný projekt, některé věci mne v něm inspirovaly. Sice mám výhrady proti dřevotřísce v autě, ale ... jak si tam říkal, je to tvůj projekt.
Ja taky ale byla zadarmo a poslouzila v pohode.
That is one cool setup you have there my man!
Very Nice and sympa
Thats a nice combination of a van and a bike.
Congratulations!
Initially I didn't like that slate gray paint job, but by the end, I am a convert and think it looks great. It's a good camouflage as well.
Exactly, doesn’t scream campervan when driving by.
@@ladiandmargaret Yes. Good job. Thanks for the ideas.
Of course! Thanks for stopping by and dropping a comment! It’s always good to know what people think 👍
Zlatý český ručičky. Tak šťastnou cestu! :-)
Diky :)