7 BRILLIANT VAN LIFE SPACE-SAVING IDEAS & STORAGE HACKS

[@vanhallaadventures]

Our tiny home has TONS of unique storage ideas and we trust that these will help you save a lot of room when you build your own conversion. What was your favorite hack? Let us know below!

[@brinchartier7112]

Yes! Please do a video on the workspace / vanity / couch area, the more detail the better!

[@winterfoxx6363]

7:00 we love a king who gives credit and supports his queen and her ideas. It’s awesome how you guys work together and I am pretty sure I just got an entire NY studio tour, not a van 🚐 🤩

[@hfortenberry]

I LOVE the idea of having my bed be able to convert to a sofa because then if I want to leave it in bed mode all day, I still can. But I still have the option to have a sofa when I want. I know I'll probably keep it in bed mode a lot which is why I designed my van to allow for movement in the kitchen and rest of the van in either mode. I even designed it so I can sit at my desk when in bed mode. But if I want to have company over or just feel the separation of day and night mode, then I can switch back into sofa/living room mode. If you have a fixed bed, you have no choice. I like having options. But I recommend if you do this, then be sure you design the layout so that it does work for you even if you keep the sofa in bed mode all the time, just in case you prefer to keep it that way most days. You will need to have the bed at the back so your access to the cab isn't obstructed during bed mode for example. Also be sure to make your "sofa" cushions extra thick so they feel like a mattress for when you're keeping it in bed mode. You'll want to feel like you're in a great bed. I have a design that allows me to also pull across a mattress topper for extra padding when in bed mode but is stashed away in sofa mode. That also prevents visitors from sitting on my actual mattress that I sleep on and keeps it clean.

[@vanhallaadventures]

A big reason we have a fixed bed is to have our garage space under the bed for maximum storage. Everyone has different reasons for their designs. It all just depends on your lifestyle and/or preferences. Enjoy your van it sounds lovely.!

[@I_Am_SciCurious]

Using pillows for storage is so awesome. That’s perfect for a linens closet!

[@vanhallaadventures]

Thank you! It’s been such a help in the van. one of the best things we did!

[@thegoodgrieflife]

You guys are so cute, thanks for sharing. Me and my partner are soon to be living in his van!

[@JenSwarbrick1966]

I absolutely LOVE the vanity idea! Always wondered where I'd put my makeup/creams/etc! Thanks for the tip!

[@vanhallaadventures]

Hi Jennifer, thanks for watching!!

[@illuminedelusion]

Keep on making your amazing videos! I live in a tiny apartment and am inspired by others who live in small spaces! You are both so likeable and I love your style! All the best in your ongoing adventures!!!!!

[@vanhallaadventures]

Hi Luane! So glad you like our videos. Thanks for showing us your support..:)

[@illuminedelusion]

@@vanhallaadventures you're welcome!!!

[@zolia.8981]

Great build! Can you tell me where you wash your clothes, where you store extra water and etc.? Can you also tell me your thoughts on which toilet and shower, refrigerator and power source is best? So excited I tumbled upon you guys:)

[@vanhallaadventures]

Have you watched our van tout yet? That goes over our full layout and has the most detail of all your questions :) Thanks for watching Zoli!

[@malakatouvlohead]

I'm currently saving for a van. Designing and deciding on the layout is a bumpy road. Your video has given me some great ideas and tips! Y'all got yourselves a new subscriber.

[@sarahbishkin]

Great build! Friendly advice: for additional space saving: create every wall niche into a “Murphy Door” concept. For additional space saving, you could expand upon the “Murphy Door” concept and create a five door set up: Sliding door and then four collapsible doors around it - think of opening a box package - top door hollowed out to create drop down storage, bottom could also be utilized as a desk or in some instances a deck, and then two side doors - then on top of these you can create a pull down type screen to “hide” or “put away” stuff

[@hfortenberry]

I'm intrigued but having a hard time envisioning this 5-door setup Could you describe in a bit more detail? Thank you!

[@sarahbishkin]

@@hfortenberry sure: Think back porch sliding glass door The rest of the four of five door concepts is think of opening up a box package - all on top of the sliding door. :)

[@lisawillhite3383]

Yes. Very interested in specs for vanity/ table/ couch. Thank you

[@mitchgroff263]

Thank you so much for this video. Super helpful and well-presented. Your time and effort is most appreciated!

[@vanhallaadventures]

Thank you!

[@emilyjenkins2636]

I would love to see more info on the vanity! Thank you you guys are such cool people I’m so glad I found your channel!

[@vanhallaadventures]

Thank you Emily :) We'll do a video on this when we release our van build layout!

[@ebonymitchell2720]

This is a really unique video. Loved it and I immediately started cracking up seeing the clothes in the pillows. You guys did a really awesome job on your build. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@laceyjs92]

Such really good ideas! Especially building storage in as you go

[@pfreeman2732]

Hi you two, it's England again! Sorry I've only just been able to watch this latest goodie. And what a goodie it was/is!! You must have given the video a heck of a load of thinking. It's great. I think the cushions using a slightly stronger material with marine-grade zips for clothes storage and compressor bags too is a fabulous idea - not forgetting the shoes storage on the rear doors, neatly tying in with the garage layout. Perfect. I loved the shelf/tray under the galley window behind the worktop excellent and one to consider, with the lip. I could go on for ages! Thank you for the film and as always you two were very amusing. Great ideas, put together brilliantly and the cast of course quite splendid! The views were fabulous! Just take care, you two. Pam

[@RevGerryRM]

Would love to see those builds.

[@Tashiannf]

Loved this!

[@name.terrie]

Great tips and ideas. You're both adorable. Happy trails and safe travels!

[@vanhallaadventures]

Thank you! You too!

[@marjieann3418]

Subbed!!! I love it♥️♥️ You certainly put your heart in all these ideas. ♥️😇

[@vanhallaadventures]

Thank you!

[@larajackson7506]

I love it!!! I especially love the vanity! I dont wear makeup, but I do my hair, ect.... so great tips on saving space and still beautiful!!! Thank you for sharing! See you on the next one! Stay safe and well! Much love to yas!!!😃❤👍

[@jacquitavis5373]

Great video. Amazing van build!

[@vanhallaadventures]

Thank you and thanks for watching! ✌🏻

[@tommieboi707]

You guys are awesome! I love the outdoors and usually go camping every summer. But with your youtube channel it feels like i can go on all these cool adventures with you! Keep the great content coming. Subbed!

[@vanhallaadventures]

Thanks Tommie! Love having you be part of our adventures!

[@blackthornhealing]

The cushion idea is fab.

[@melissag7071]

Great tips and videos you put out. Thank you! Question on the cabinets... you fit alot of compressions bags in there and I have alot of clothes. Would you mind sharing the dimensions of the bedroom and kitchen ones please? Thank you in advance. Melissa

[@vanhallaadventures]

We will be releasing a van build layout in the fall. Please stay tuned. ✌🏻

[@LaurentLenquette]

Thank you guys!!!! "You have big problems" and "Number 2" Bryan actually on the toilet were the two best lines ahahahahaha

[@vanhallaadventures]

Haha thanks for watching!

[@denisecatlett7203]

You needed to create all those extra cubbies cause you guys have a lot of stuff. Personally, I enjoy paring down to the bare minimum. I find the extra stuff I used to bring I never use. To each is own.

[@vanhallaadventures]

Yes to each his own. We made the cubbies to stow all the things that we like to use regularly.

[@RevGerryRM]

Nice job 👏 I like your build. I would have to get windows in the garage doors though. 👍

[@vanhallaadventures]

We would LOVE some there too. I think in a future build we would think about adding those in too. It would add in a lot more light and be great to enjoy the outdoors in bed. Thanks for watching Gerry :)

[@tommieboi707]

Ok its been 3 days. Im ready for the next video!!

[@sierraanway5731]

Do you have a video on how you built the herb/spice storage? Thank you!! Love love love the van and ideas! :)

[@vanhallaadventures]

Sorry we do not have a video for that. Just simply mount your lids using three screw into the underside of your cabinet. Then screw on the jar into the lid. Done!

[@sierraanway5731]

@@vanhallaadventures wonderful! Thank you!

[@melusine826]

Love the built in jewellery nook and vanity. My van is not a standard in any way and its really hard to figure out how to organise (it's an 1992 f250 ex ambulance in oz- also not the box type of ambulance seen a lot in America, so it's fibre glass Nd not as built as others

[@ptradventures2262]

Those compression bags are the best

[@vanhallaadventures]

Game changer!

[@gingermartinez7402]

Where did you get your cushions for your convertible workspace/couch mode? Custom made? Great van build and space saving ideas!

[@vanhallaadventures]

Hi Ginger, thanks for watching and showing your support. We had the cushions custom made by a local company in town called The Needle and I.

[@daniellikelli]

Your information has always been so helpful! I am working on my home-on-wheels now. I would love a video of your couch/table conversion and dimensions as I have researched so much and not been able to find any help on good sizing and measurements for this. I want a couch for my dogs but need a workspace and also want it to convert to a guest bed for visitors, The layout I have come up with is a little bit different since I couldnt find this specific layout but would love the details!

[@vanhallaadventures]

We will be releasing our van layout later this year! Please stay tuned!

[@TheCampersChronicles]

Awesome build! Really well done. How about the weight of the van after the build? Were you able to stay within the max weight allowance or did you need to change anything? And how about the weight after you are fully loaded? (PARTICULARLY with all them shoes😜)

[@vanhallaadventures]

Our weight after the build was 1,000lbs less than the legal limit. I added air lifters on the rear suspension to help support the weight. Hope this helps.

[@TheCampersChronicles]

@@vanhallaadventures it does, thanks!

[@debbies6192]

Thank you. How do you receive your mail and handle address for things like driver's licenses and insurance?

[@DEVAULT.]

Fantastic video. Thanks. How does the table drop down exactly.? Thank you..

[@vanhallaadventures]

Before you place the table into “couch mode” you first need to detach from the Lagun Table Mount under the table. Does that help?

[@DEVAULT.]

@@vanhallaadventures Yes thank you. Have a Wonderful weekend.

[@andersondassoler130]

Amazing video ❤

[@vanhallaadventures]

Thank you!!

[@discoveringlockenest8420]

Great ideas! Thank you for sharing! 🤙

[@Judgementcomingsoon]

Great video and lots of good tips. Can you or did you do a video on the super cool roll up window covers?

[@vanhallaadventures]

Thank you! The cream colored covers were made by my aunt but our other covers are from vanmade gear: www.vanmadegear.com/ref/Vanhalla_adventures/

[@michellestratford9753]

I watch a ton of these and I always come back to yours. Definitely my favourite design! My struggle is I have a 1995 RoadTrek campervan and I'm not sure how to implement your clever built-ins and other designs when I'm starting with an existing build. And I know gutting it completely is well above my pay grade lol Ah well, I can dream, one day 🥰🚙🇨🇦

[@vanhallaadventures]

Thanks Michelle! We've seen a few people take existing campers and just slightly shift the design without a big budget but I think it takes a lot of ingenuity and patience. I think purchasing a few things that just make storage easier inside pre-built spaces could work - like how to stack dishes easier with items from IKEA, putting drawer inserts inside drawers for more space, compression bags, hanging items, installing a clothesline, and things like that could be inexpensive. I wish we could help more with ideas

[@MannyWC]

I use leather pillow covers in my van. Super durable…on amazon.

[@vanhallaadventures]

Good to know!

[@deneward8194]

Great video guys. I’ve watched a lot of these van storage ones and really enjoyed yours. I take delivery of our brand new van in 2 weeks so I’m getting excited!! Keep up the great work, I’m gonna checkout more of your content…

[@vanhallaadventures]

That's exciting Dene! Congratulations! Let us know how the conversion goes :)

[@zolia.8981]

Ok, I do apologize for my third attempt at sending this.🤣 Please share your suggestions regarding which shower, toilet, refrigerator, power source, stove, and where it’s best to store large items such as cases of water, and also, where do you wash your clothes?? Thank you!

[@vanhallaadventures]

LOL now worries! See our responses above :)

[@abutrug]

I like your storage ideas and even the makeup vanity, however no one would stop me from throwing it out!

[@babsshaffer2652]

Good job on this video! Love B’s laugh regarding “too many shoes” 😂❤️

[@vanhallaadventures]

HAHA!

[@sunnylegrand3236]

LOVE this stuff. You kids ... sorry, no ageism here, everybody is younger than me 🤣 ... nailed it and I was tickled to see your ideas. These are the kind of things that really speak to me, and I'm glad YOUR creativity spurred mine. Looking forward to seeing more❣ P.S. Thx for the view of the Grand Tetons ... was already putting that destination on my travel map! 👍

[@vanhallaadventures]

Aw thank you :) We think about going back here all the time. We will definitely be back next summer for some more hiking. Out of the 50 states, this is one of our top 5 places we visited. Have fun and thanks for watching!

[@zolia.8981]

I think I’m repeating my post🙃 Can you please share your email thoughts on which appliance is best..refrigerator, power source, toilet, shower and where you wash your clothes and store large items such bad cases of water. Thanks!

[@vanhallaadventures]

Hi Zoli, I'd suggest watching our playlist that covers some of these questions: kzbin.info/aero/PLr0N-3AKDopKZcJHlOc0gjTK5JJMqoyY- We also have a shop up on our site that highlights what items we recommend here: www.vanhalla.life/shop We prefer dometic for fridge and nature's head for toilet. Power source is a bit of a large question - can you be more specific?

[@Maceromi]

How’s the power draw on the hair curlers? Can you use a hairdryer? x

[@vanhallaadventures]

Sadly, using a hair dryer in a van is not really possible UNLESS you are plugged in. It pulls A LOT of electricity. A curling iron or flat iron is fine though. Explorist.Life has great FREE resources on his blog with a power calculator to see what kind of inverter/batteries/etc need to use everything you want. Our vitamix pulls A LOT and even with that we need to upgrade to a 3000watt inverter. Things start to add up and we are always checking that we won't pull too much IF we've been in grey weather for too long. Hope this helps!

[@kylienaylor4253]

Thank you , Do you happen to have a name or link of the Etsy place you bought your shoe baskets from?

[@vanhallaadventures]

Here you go! etsy.me/2Z1X0bq

[@Colormekale]

Woop woop!

[@sarahc5593]

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[@Gunapatifamily]

Crystal, your hair! 🔥 🔥. It always looks good, but today...Damn!

[@bakohanan3784]

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[@tara7088]

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[@thenoworriesnomad]

The amount of space a man can have in the van if he travels alone.😂😂😂..great video 👍👍

[@zolia.8981]

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[@bensaidabdelhak4258]

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[@vanhallaadventures]

Thanks for all the tips!

[@CS-uc2oh]

How about you own less stuff? It's weird to me how many people are on the road to "live with less" but are absolutely obsessed with storage in their rigs...

[@vanhallaadventures]

How about we do what we do and you have a nice day 🥰❤️❤️❤️

[@krisandbrandyblomquist3364]

@CS-uc2oh : You can only go just so minimal... and in aprox 60 to 75 sq ft, especially when 2 people share that tiny space, even those few remaining items that are needed can look cluttered fast. If you choose to live with 1 cup, 1 spoon, and 1 pair of underwear, you do you dude, but the rest of us need to use organization to keep things looking nice and neat. 🙄 Have the day you deserve. 😊

[@autumnrosedriscoll1048]

I am unsubscribing. I'm sorry. I find a lot of your information not relevant to my vanlife. I live on the east coast ft and either your information is inaccurate most of the time to start or things change so quickly that by the time i get the info, it is no longer correct. good luck! I wish you the best!

[@vanhallaadventures]

Everyone is different in their experiences. You do you 🙌🏻💕

[@autumnrosedriscoll1048]

@@vanhallaadventures I wasn’t criticizing y’all. You are both very entertaining to watch. Very loving couple. So sweet to watch. I was just wanting you to know WHY I am unsubscribing. Nothing wrong with your content . Just not relevant to my situation. Keep up the good work!

[@vanhallaadventures]

@autumn oh we know you weren’t :) thanks for clarifying though 🤓 We wish you well on your journey ahead ✌🏻💕

[@sidesignfurniturerestoration]

Great video, very informative and so many good ideas. Have been through many van videos and yours is tops! I love the idea that with space saving design you have managed to divide the space in a way that you actually have a bedroom. The safe space, the lair 😉 🤍 Perfect solution❕

[@vanhallaadventures]

So glad you watched oír video. Thanks for your support!