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I was lucky enough to meet Konrad and Lisa while climbing at Oliana and they gave us a tour of their really innovative van conversion.
The craftsmanship and attention to detail were really impressive. It's amazing that they've managed to fit a large bed and a dining area into the van without having to go for an extra long wheel base. (The van is a Renault Master LWB HighTop)
The bed extends with a slider, as does the seats and there are a few other cool features. I am sure there are a few ideas here that you could use for your own van conversion in the future!
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[@NateMurphy]

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[@DFrom-yd5zl]

I´m also not the best english speaker and im happy to see all the positiv comments here! It give you a good feeling about the humanity and the own skills! Thank you!

[@MyGoogleYoutube]

Regular van folks would use an eyelet to hold the table up. Climber van folks use a carabineer and a 30 kN anchor hanger :)

[@NateMurphy]

haha so true!

[@alexisamtosta]

And the climbing gear is much more resistant and more stylish

[@christopher5087]

This is the most german conversion video i've ever seen - and it's beautiful!!

[@nastasiaj]

The pass-through from kitchen to front cabin is genius. Pure genius.

"60 centimeters breit"; "just fold this um" - I love German-English😂

[@franklang.5202]

Denglisch :-)

[@janglavas4080]

its much to less

[@tjsmith1925]

I love the little touches of the folding tables. Not just because it's space saving but because the couple are climbers. The clips and such are climbing tools so it's adorably personal

[@ZylonFPV]

Those two are the perfect combo for designing a van. Architect and carpenter!

[@NochSoEinKaddiFan]

Maybe throw an engineer in the mix, might not hurt. >.>

[@zaidmurtaza9280]

Maybe a interior designer :P

[@PaulGappyNorris]

I didn't like this layout or design.

[@ImehSmith]

@@PaulGappyNorris 👍

[@ImehSmith]

@@zaidmurtaza9280 🤔👍

[@The_VANtastic_Pack]

This was soo calming to watch due to their chill vibe and cute accents. I have friends from from Germany and they too speak like this. I could listen to them all day.

[@asmera4547]

like a true carpenter, he is very proud of the details....vel done!

[@hadhave7961]

It’s a lot easier to listen to at 1.25x speed

[@PaulKolbusz]

I didn't know this feature existed until your comment. 100% true in this case =)

[@johnjcarter]

maybe 1.5

[@JoEx2k11]

1.75 and the girl speaks normally

[@Fudders]

Great tip, thanks!

[@jrdz4432]

Holy shit

[@in-the-vanpeter5157]

You meet such nice people , this van is great love the walkthrough kitchen. Best wishes on their travels and thanks for sharing.

[@susanjohn6506]

Love the whole fridge/ seat / worktop/ walk through to cab section - really clever. Only thing I would alter is the table. I would prefer a fold down leg rather than the strap. Love his attention to detail with the cabinets.

[@mireillelefevre6092]

i thought the same.

[@SwingWestBand]

Strap at the top allows feet and legs to be swung under the table easily. Much easier getting two people in and out of the setting.

[@spleerfloof]

I have a folding table similar to theirs in my van and I used a very strong folding support bracket that can hold 200 pounds or more. I got the bracket at Rockler in the USA for $30 US.

[@edgarbleikur1929]

I use a similar strap set up. This is practical for many reasons. A support or leg is not practical for many reasons. (A support/leg would need to be longer than the table itself. If the van is on any angle the support/leg is useless etc etc). Easy. Lightweight. I too like this idea for accessing the front. I've kept my metal bulk head and as yet not devised a way (many ideas) to access through... but this has given me some inspiration...

[@jackmartin9008]

@@edgarbleikur1929 www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&tbm=isch&q=table+leaf+support&chips=q:table+leaf+support,g_1:diy:rFkQ27_n0TI%3D&usg=AI4_-kS7S4m1FO0asmIt9VipTb5v4G6tjQ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjP3Y6zlMTgAhV4ShUIHV_tAvIQ4lYIKigB&biw=1264&bih=717&dpr=2#imgrc=LLjlWwaZNKv60M:

[@lorimontcalm9086]

Love the work space that folds to allow access to the cab. Brilliant.

[@mobilehomelife4028]

There are some really great multipurpose ideas I can use in my bus conversion, cannot wait to get started. I think my favorite was the seat over fridge and the area also works for food prep.

[@bosvigos9165]

Stunning, so practical, and clearly so much thought and skill has gone into the design and the build. Wonderful! Happy travels😊

[@Cindhypallares]

For being an architect and a carpenter I would of expected much more out of this van...specially for the table and storage solution!! I did love how they placed their kitchen tho!

[@wanderwoman3882]

Put magnets on the front of your bed frame to store the green curtains and hid your boxes during the day...better aesthetic...

[@nanakeyks]

You can see where each person has applied their skills, and beyond that, you can see they have thought about each other in the design. Very nice.

[@nickjury5198]

That’s a cracking design and use of space. My only concern would be the steel support beams for van shell were not insulated so cold could transfer from van shell to warm interior then produce condensation. A fantastic van conversion though. Many ideas to pinch👍😂

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

I love them and their van build!

[@jessicaferrari3987]

This actually gave me a very good idea to copy for my layout, the kitchen there it's great to use that space that I had otherwise left almost empty but without purpose. Now I can have more space in the middle, for mini living room and have a bigger bed than I was planning for. Plus I really like it more than the average kitchen on the sides. Finally a good inspiration! Plus I love the top furnitures, seem more reliable than the bigger ones. I had terrible experiences with my former van (that I didn't build) and now I am terrified that furniture would just fall off at the first bump while driving.

[@lass-inangeles7564]

Very inspiring, thank you, Nate! Lovely couple, and fine work in building out this van. Loved the kitchenette area, smart!

[@lilalalara6125]

Their German accent is so strong😂 I love it🙈

[@Cheyendli]

yes, it's so funny. I am from Switzerland and I can speak fluently English. For me it is so funny to hear German words mixed with English✌🏽😂

[@Lotte07]

ganz ganz furchtbar 🙉

[@FBPrepping]

"And if you don't need so much cooking space, you may sit here and drink some vine or vatwever" Lol. Adorable. 😁

[@Cheyendli]

@@Lotte07 ja gell

[@Whirlee79]

Switch the mattress "um" because :) 9:30

[@bobhope5773]

The Grey boxes are known as "Euro Crates/Containers/Boxes" if any one wants to get similar boxes for their van!

[@sarhtaq]

In several European countries you can buy them at the Bauhaus homedepo stores. Or find a company selling storage equipment for offices and workshops.

[@IanJTaylor]

Awesome! Was gonna put a comment about them but don’t have to now. Cheers!

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

Easy to find in U.S. they are used in manufacturing plants etc. I like them because you DON'T have to build anything.

[@DaDavidVids]

All I could think the whole vid was "They didn't insulate." Still great touches.

[@annifridsl04]

DaDavidVids same 😁

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

And it appears they did very little research on the solar, BUT they have some GREAT ideas & beautiful setup

[@tiborferencz7206]

germans dont insulate,bitch :D

[@007nadineL]

Apparently insulating is pointless in hot climates.

[@RafaKBLudo]

@@007nadineL In hot climates you wanna insulate because @ midday your car can fry you and all your stuff inside.

[@stevemilleriii8239]

cool van with some clever ideas I like the magnetic curtain, so simple and works so well. Would like to meet those people they seem so friendly and kind.

[@blissbliss3531]

Gorgeous ~ love the wood color & details, Oh La La

[@hobostrength4737]

I feel like this man is my friend

[@deciomms]

He would probably be!

[@blackrain9946]

Not these people, only the man, right? That female thing should go in the kit-schen and prepare y'all men some dinner.

[@lucianne7249]

Love this van (and the builders!) - I’ve come back to this several times whilst designing my own, so thank you!

[@astridl360]

Always in awe of non native speakers' English speaking skills... it takes a lot of balls to just talk a filming stranger through the technical features of your van conversion in a language that is not your own

[@justineruth_]

Such a great build! Thanks for sharing.

[@The_VANtastic_Pack]

I really like this van build!!! Sooo many creative and very organized useful ideas here in this van. It's amazing how he remembers all those measurements. I know how he feels, only i know where the mistakes were made in my van build and they'll drive you crazy but no one else understands nor sees it lol. Thanks for sharing.

[@the_katman2181]

I love the small attention to detail (wood grain etc) that only the builder would ever know.

[@inMuro]

It is such a beautiful van, and such a beautiful video. I don't know you all very well, but it looks like you are beautiful people. Thank you for sharing!

[@stuyoe4060]

love that they put the control panel for all electrical and gas away from the sleeping area. and neater. always make you feel anxious to see all cables and wiring so haywire at the back or below the huge bed 😁❤️

[@ilovealexo]

Love this van. You can see the time they put into making this masterpiece and what a lovely couple 👌

[@mcspin50]

The attention to detail is amazing! Beautifully executed! Nice couple.

[@davidwaterhouse2552]

Fantastic! Your Ideas are amazing, and two lovely people you are ,well done and thankyou! dx

[@glip]

That is one sweet van. Well thought out and executed. 10/10 for Van Build

[@shesh6061]

I love the way they speak it’s literally adorable

[@thoughtsinpassing2968]

Exceptionally functional van design. Stay safe, and thank you for sharing your home.

[@RubenLensvelt]

I can see those details too. I like the choices they made in engineering and design. I'm taking notes

[@suedefringe]

I just decided to sketch up some ideas last and I did something similar to your kitchen!!! I am so excited to see this. I sorta dont like when people block the large slider door so I thought that work around would be nice! Thanks for the tour.

[@0356danmcc]

Incredible build and couple! Thanks for sharing y'all!

[@lo.irl.]

love it! really like the use of space :)

[@mirawu3991]

That is super similar design idea which I am planning for my future van. Both the bed and kitchen area, just are few differences 😄👍👏

[@jacobhutchinson7324]

Very nice build.love the craftsmanship and the clever usage of space. And i like the quick lesson about the wood grain.

[@DonOmarRamiro]

These guys are like really, REALLY chill. I like them already. Nice van.! Maybe a little insulation, but hey, just cuddle.!

[@snoopu2601]

Very nice and you have to have the right person to share the space together I see they have that. 👍🏽well thought out and put together

[@EvilTwin123]

Magnetic window blinds are brilliant. Your use of English is adorable in addition to very descriptive. Furnitures

[@edgarbleikur1929]

Love the sink hand pump! Aaaaaaand finally subd...

[@_Piers_]

I'm watching this in bed, with the same IKEA bedding as they have :)

[@filzwurm]

Ach ja se tschörmäns on se road

[@Makelifehappennow]

luja sog i

[@lilianaprina5991]

It is nice how you utilized the small space.

[@dizheller2101]

Super-clevere Design-Ideen! Toll gebaut! :)

[@loucipher7782]

i like this design its basically a fixed bed with more room to move around in the day then just slide it out to full size bed

[@lizsteeds6697]

Ingenious details and beautifully crafted but I wondered why the 'hanging' table did not use an undermounted swing out, wooden and routered out triangular brace as this would have allowed more space around the table minus the strap ... maybe knee room ? Perhaps move the table a couple of centimetres over, thete looks to be room - as when you are eating/working you won't be cooking - then knee room is not an issue. I guess if they had used wire to minimise the intrusion instead of the bulky material strap it could be hazardous as it would be almost invisible. The strap seems so big and in the way though! Also noticed the lack of insulation/cover along the van struts (original manufacture metal 'studs' with holes in it) and back doors. R-value would drop due to thermal loss ?? Has this been a problem or was this a part of their design - perhaps to increase the footprint of the interior of the van ? Most conversions I have seen stuff/spray insulation into the voids and cover these. I am curious why these were left exposed. The standard of construction is so great and everything is considered otherwise ... so presumed they had a reason ?! What was the length /wheel base of the van please. I love the colourful straps used for her 'library'. Really nice design - looks like a piece of art.

[@opalacios666]

Great job! Thanks for sharing.

[@KarenCalypte]

Hello, Your video gave us some great ideas for making more storage room in our motor home. I see remolding in the near future.

[@starringchristopher]

very nice little cottage.......thank you!.....c

[@almahdi990]

This is awesome! Excellent work! Love you guys from Bangladesh.

[@PhotoTropicTravel]

Great video! Love the build :)

[@dorothyjanediaz3642]

Beautiful van and one of my favorite! ❤❤

[@katzi1403]

I "like"! ;) really cool van Konrad and Lisa!!!!

[@florianglatzl]

lol

[@clintstinytrailerconversio5560]

Should include links for the brands of pieces he mentions. I think its well done. The attention to detail is special. The mountain climber in them shows in the straps to hold the tops, where someone use supports below. Thanks Mr. Nate.

[@kevinwaters60]

Who else guessed they were climbers when the folding table presented the clip and strap???

[@raybrubaker]

What do they do for shower and toilet? Lovely matched veneer work! Like the detail on using stable material so no warping as well. I'm not fond of the plastic containers in plain sight though. For aesthetics perhaps add sliding accordion folding doors to cover up some of those areas. Very nice couple!

[@serenakoleno9338]

They want ventilation. Maybe a open weave fabric panel? Or fabric attached to the front of the boxes?

[@Martin-yl5zb]

Some nice clever details 👍🏻

[@ohmercy5924]

Beautiful space. I love the pull out seat and fridge. The double deck utensil/coffee drawer is brilliant. I see there are metal parts of van showing around/between the wood walls. Does that cut down on the insulation efficiency?

[@gadgetsage]

I'm thinking they felt the hanger holes were worth the loss, since just insulation would be insufficient without a heater anyway?

[@TheJamesLamb]

Well done!

[@bertbattersby9220]

Very nice, very talented people.

[@claudioaureliotodarolinde9088]

That's a wonderfull work, enjoy your travel ! All your's are welcome in Málaga

[@johndoe-io8fh]

I love this design! Cheers!

[@marcus102361]

Thank you for sharing! Safe travels.....

[@denizmehmet3113]

Lovely conversion. Loads of storage space, I like that 👍 What do they do about showering though? I didn’t hear anything mentioned. I’ve seen a couple of conversions with built in showers and toilets which, although great for comfort, seems to take up loads of space. What’s the alternative though?

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

Deniz Mehmet Their European, not anal Americans, myself included!

[@byebye9785]

@@mitchellbarnow1709 I'm European too, but have an imported American RV, when it's dark, cold, wet and windy I couldn't imagine being without my nice warm bathroom!

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

@@byebye9785 There's nothing like a nice hot shower when its cold outside.

[@jeffreytong5581]

A designer and a builder. Super 👍

[@cliffp.8396]

Innovative and impressive design, I'm thoroughly impressed. And I didn't see the mystery millimeter.

[@biomorphic]

This van is really German!

[@1985bjaycat]

Gorgeous!!!!!

[@MrL0LiTube]

Take a shot for every "like" and you'll be smashed by the 4 minute mark ...

[@Sammitch]

Rail a line of coke for every um uh and aaaaaa

[@hannahtucker4694]

If I could speak another language, I'm sure I'd be talking the same way in my non-native language 😂

[@MrCharlyvallarta8]

Good job guys .its like very good.!!!

[@monicavazquez3744]

congratulations... very nice!!

[@TheHosh01]

ya. its fine. i love the timid enthusiasim!

[@MrZindozs]

Wunderbar!

[@nuhustlequeen8532]

Amazing inspiration

[@project-kaizen4650]

Is that a short wheel base (swb) van? I’m not familiar with the Renaults (I think it was a Renault) but can someone confirm. I was thinking its was swb and then when he pulled the bed out. If so they got a lot in there but possibly sacrificed a little comfort for ‘stuff’, seating for 4 or 5?? Interesting build all the same and each to there own, good luck to them.

[@lucylou5766]

Ausgezeichnet! Another lovely van build, old school look and feel, well crafted. Am liking your choices, Nate. Be nice to let us know what make and size van it is. Very helpful for designing our own. Ty and cheers from Australia.

[@NateMurphy]

Check the description :) thanks for the nice comment Lucy! (And for watching along!)

[@lucylou5766]

Nate Murphy Ty for replying. Now, I might be having a brain fade, but I can’t find any info or a longer description other than the vid title. I have subscribed, am on an ipad.Where should I be looking for the basic tech details of the van?

[@crash936]

Very neat van

[@doreenlopez1652]

Very nice!

[@creativehearts7127]

Beautiful van....

[@CameronSharpPottery]

Nicely done. Did they insulate? What about thermal bridging from those exposed metal ribs? I guess it’s a trade off for more space.

[@bodybyg]

You got to love the caribana

[@syhi7971]

🐰 I realy like enjoyed this, they like did an awesome like built =) Love 🐰

[@queenlorea2094]

Super van build guys❣️💞🌹🎁😇

[@loucipher7782]

6:39 is it possible to make the table without that goofy strap?

[@alexisamtosta]

I like to see these people saying "there is no innovation" etc... All bla bla bla. I would love to see any of them do this conversion themselves with their own pair of hands. Lol.

[@jasonace5904]

Hi nate I commented the other day that your channel was going more down the climbing and cooking route I was saying that I subscribed because you were building van and that was what I was into since I made that comment you've been putting a lot more van builds and van tours on your channel great work mate is getting better and better love watching cheers Jason 😊

[@NateMurphy]

Thanks Jason! Glad you like the van content we are making :D

[@willmattern2824]

What heater is this? Can someone post a link?

[@Karyme1721]

Lovely.