Amazing run through how to go about the whole process, everyone needs to watch this if they are thinking of converting a van!
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was useful!!
@aziellias196 Жыл бұрын
p o 000 o 0 o 0😢😊😢😊
@aziellias196 Жыл бұрын
@@vanlifesagas 16:43 16:43 😢
@susanbowen35362 жыл бұрын
I miss you both, your families and your adventures. Hoping you are living well and happy.
@gypsybelle47572 жыл бұрын
The Father-Son Combo is *chef’s kiss* perfection! So much knowledge and humor in 10 minutes!
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Should we do a couple more videos like this?
@blackcatrose42577 ай бұрын
Yes please
@Brennan-li1rm11 ай бұрын
Where should someone start to even learn all these skills? This is such a cool job! I would even pay to learn how to do all of this.
@airporteffect8 ай бұрын
My plan is to find some local woodworking classes.
@davi-un7ku8 ай бұрын
Get a job in construction you’ll figure it out FAST
@billr42834 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!! I am a 75 yoa DIY handy man and this is my first conversion. The words of a seasoned teacher (Sylvain) is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks again!!!!
@vanlifesagas3 ай бұрын
More to come. I’ll tell Sylvain.
@janadawn682 жыл бұрын
Hello, Dom & Sylvain😊. No questions, just want to say I’m very impressed with the workmanship that goes into your van builds. Magnifique😉 Dom, glad you are sharing your family with us, they are a joy! Thsnks for the build explanation and the shenanigans, as always! Have a wonderful week, hoh-hoh! 🧡🧡
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to say hi! Glad you like the content!
@barbarahoughton48382 жыл бұрын
Retired, widowed 66 year old female. Decided to buy a van and make it easier on myself when I road trip. Never worked much with wood, but I'm learning as I go, with advice from friends and family. Never too old to learn, but going pretty slow and second guessing too much. :) Thanks for the video, it helps.
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Trust yourself! You'll eventually figure it out. A van doesn't have to be a complex piece of work. As long as it is safe and functional, you are good to go!
@tameraalvarez643810 ай бұрын
I am in my 50's and thinking to do a build as well. I would like to spend some time out in Cali and be able to travel. Good luck to us both!
@bypinkerton8922 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a Great Sunday Video.... I like that you explained WHY that Van Build Order works well....
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
It’s usually logic that you figure out while doing it!
@koolasvan2 жыл бұрын
Have not even gotten in 1 minute and I am so happy! Great choice for the video.
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoy it! We do those videos for people like you!
@morpheus8128 Жыл бұрын
I’m so happy I watched this video before starting, amazing run through guys. Big help
@Jjeong_ji Жыл бұрын
This made the van building process much less daunting. Thank you 🥹 also as a Canadian who grew up in the prairies and wished that we learned French in school too - love the language lesson at the end!
@vanlifesagas Жыл бұрын
Hahaha, glad you liked it. And glad we could help!
@bcvanlife2 жыл бұрын
Your humor makes these videos so enjoyable!! I have 2 questions: 1. Is a vapor barrier needed after applying insulation on the walls? 2. What is the best way to keep the grey water tank from freezing in the winter? Thank you and looking forward to the next episode =)
@dominikjakub19882 жыл бұрын
I am subscribing to those 2 qs :)
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment. Here are two answers for you: 1) No, you don’t need vapor barrier. We simply add those because we want the plastic from the barrier to work against water and humidity (not the wood itself) . The barrier is simply to give the wood a break, not to insulate the wall. 2. The ABSOLUTE best way to keep the grey water tank from freezing during the winter is to have it inside and to keep your van warm. With weather in Canada going below -40˚C many times this year, it’s an extreme environment to keep any tank of water (outside). Otherwise, there are some RV and Boat anti-freeze especially made for those tanks. You can also plan on installing a heat-pad around your tank to prevent it from freezing. However, like I said, temperatures here are extreme and those approaches aren’t guaranteed.
@jimnealephoto2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love your videos. I have one suggestion and one request. Sylvain is not only a wealth of knowledge but has a wonderful presence in front of the camera and Dom, you draw him out perfectly. I'd suggest that in the new configuration of your channel, that Sylvain have an even stronger and more frequent presence. Most aspects of van builds (i.e. your first 7 steps) are pretty well covered on KZbin. There are also lots of van tours on line that give people pretty good ideas about finishing (steps 9 and 10). I find there isn't a lot of content about the design and fabrication of trim and accessory structures (step 8). I would love to see an in depth episode (or more) on trimming and accessory structures. One good example of each, if well chosen and shown, would give us the basic principles and approach that could be applied to any finishing part of the build. Many thanks!
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
That's a very nice comment! It is true we could go deep into how to make specific pieces of a van that no one talks about. We had ourselves to figure out those trims more than once. We would have to think of other topics that people struggle with so we can be useful in the long term! Any ideas?
@jimnealephoto2 жыл бұрын
From just the perspective of expanding on step 8, an episode on trimming the slider or back doors would be excellent. Not sure what other aspects of the build people are struggling with.
@colleenbalch3282 жыл бұрын
Bring your Dad back n the road every once in a while for a day to r two!
@flipzout1002 жыл бұрын
This is such a helpful video. I am very confident my wife will never jump in to the van life, so these steps man not be directly beneficial to me today, but it'll be one that I file away to remember when she bumps off and I hit the road. Of course she'll definitely live longer than I will...so there is that. LOL!
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha. We will make a tutorial on how to convince your wife to do vanlife
@debbydhill2 жыл бұрын
# 10, add stripes, yes! Always a joy to see your father, miss the unboxings.
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Unboxings will be back!
@debbydhill2 жыл бұрын
@@vanlifesagas Yay!
@deirdreanderson76202 жыл бұрын
Love seeing your Dad! Great video!
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
He’s good
@TammyCondren8 ай бұрын
THANK U THANK U THANK U! LOVE THAT UR A FATHER/SON TEAM❤I’m thinking of building out a van & I’m a beginner😂😂😂! I’ve learned so much from these videos🙏🏻U guys do beautiful work👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@janewanderlust96682 жыл бұрын
This is fantastic!!!👏👏👏 Thank you for sharing your recipe, I appreciate it sooo much! A clear, logical way for me to organize the project! Creeping closer to the goal!! Thank youuuu!!!
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jane! Our pleasure!
@ChristineIC2 жыл бұрын
Love it! So far we’re following your steps. We’re waiting for our van to get pulled from paper to build. We ordered back in October and patiently waiting to hear back when our van will be made. 😀
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Thats fun!!! Let us know how that goes!
@PP-ec6cw Жыл бұрын
How is it going been a year
@thesarahjewel Жыл бұрын
this was so helpful and you are both so lovable. thank you for sharing!!! i'm currently in my 3rd van build, feeling a bit overwhelmed, and this helped a lot :)
@sidecardan84032 жыл бұрын
I always watch with interest, I ordered a new Promaster last March and am still waiting for it. Hopefully it will arrive soon so I can get started on my retirement home.
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
They take a while to arrive! But it’s well worth the wait!
@AreYouMyPeople2 жыл бұрын
Wow! Love this video! Fantastic comprehensive list. I was looking for something just like this. Thank you!
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@waggingtheworldwithwinston Жыл бұрын
Such an awesome video! Thank you so much for putting this wonderfully informative material and I love your characters! Such a pleasure to watch 🙏❤️
@vanlifesagas Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching! 😁😁😁
@sandygraetz51662 жыл бұрын
G’day to Sylvian and Dom…. I’ve missed your videos! Thanks for an informative one!
@andrewfarrell46242 ай бұрын
I have rewatched this video over and over again! Still picking up new things, it’s my bible for my new Van build! I’m curious, what size timbers did you use to make the ceiling? It’s a beautiful piece and I’d love to do something similar.
@GallabrigoOnTheGo2 жыл бұрын
Your dad is amazing at building vans .. good quality finishes .. and u can tell he takes his time and is very thoughtful in his builds! .. my husband is 6’6” so we are limited in choices due to the interior height of vans .. I believe Ford has 1 van model that might be high enough for him .. not sure if the Sprinter has one? Anyways your dad is definitely a Master Van Builder !
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Hi, and thank you for your comment! This height is high! Haha. Not a lot of options for sure. Remember the height diminishes once the ceiling and floor are installed. So I’m afraid he might have to lean a little in any cargo!
@KatandLucy2 жыл бұрын
👏 merci, merci, merci! J'avais de la difficulté à concevoir où commencer. J'adore vos ajouts de clips aidant à visualiser les étapes.
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
On est là si vous avez des questions.
@erikbequette73372 жыл бұрын
Dom! I feel like I seen a military 4x4 conversion at the beginning of this! What an epic build that would be! We build a bus but that would be the ultimate build when the kids are older!
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
That would indeed be amazing!!!!
@djoukk2 жыл бұрын
Bonjour, planning on converting a Ford transit van come summer 2023 in Gatineau. Will do most if not all of the construction by my self. Was wondering if Sylvain sells his knowledge and skills by the hour for help in planning or construction. Jean
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
You can actually book time with Dom to go through 90% of your answers. For advanced technical questions, Sylvain will jump in. You can write an email to us to book (dominic@vanlifesagas.com).
@rouseyournicholls7 ай бұрын
Wow!!! So glad I came across your channel. I was asking myself these questions. I am a rookie-noskills-no experience mom who is currently building out my minivan and documenting on my youtube channel. I want to get my ceiling done but I am not sure how to do the wiring, max air fan etc. Thanks.
@1Seriouslyserious7 ай бұрын
The French lessons are still my favorite!! ❤
@Texasvanco2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video guys! I actually saw some things I’m doing wrong so thank guys! Tell your dad he rocks!
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
What were you doing wrong? I will let him know! Thanks for your comment!
@blessedveteran2 жыл бұрын
Loved this, saved it to watch again!
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Great! I'm happy it was useful!
@annthibault21792 жыл бұрын
Très intéressant comme toujours!! Excitant aussi car vous semblez assis dans notre van qui devrait nous être livrée sous peu 👏👏! See you guys soon😉
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Pas du tout votre van. On voit pas de quoi vous parlez.
@guidok37622 жыл бұрын
Great video!!!! I bought a truck cabine with only a chassis and 4x4, will build a polyester box for expedition use ( to visit you guys in Canada🤪). The truck 5.5 TON will arrive this coming week, and we will start the build next week. So this video couldn’t be in a better time 🤪, greeting from the Netherlands 🇳🇱❤️🇨🇦👌✌️💪👍🥇
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
That’s amazing! Can’t wait so see this truck! We would love to work on something like that someday!
@guidok37622 жыл бұрын
@@vanlifesagas thanks, when it’s ready I will organise a “roll on roll off” to Fairfax
@lomaxok4413 Жыл бұрын
Hey Dear, I love your content, well explained and very detailed. I would love to know the name of the application you used in part 11:38 of this video?
@daviddring86924 күн бұрын
Excellent video. Some very good tips Using large square to scribe What Did he use for upper cabinets though. Don't think I saw anything I'm about to convert Fiat ducato (England) Also making ceiling on bench before installation
@koolasvan2 жыл бұрын
Sylvain, I am about to do my back doors in our transit.... I am curious how you go about doing the back doors...
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Do you mean doing the doors themselves, or the trims around the doors? The trims around the doors are a bit tricky to plan, depending on your vehicle. The easiest way to do accessory structures is to keep them as simple as possible (no curves, right angles, etc.) and to secure them against the chassis. What are you working on?
@koolasvan2 жыл бұрын
@@vanlifesagas I mean the doors themselves.
@koolasvan2 жыл бұрын
it's a transit high roof -- I plan to take the panels off the bottom, move the speakers, and insulate. I just wonder if there are any tricks to the cladding on the doors.
@adventure_onthedaily98512 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this video! I love the aesthetic of your builds, especially the ceilings. It looked like you attach the lengthways wood strips to the larger board (ply?) before you mount to the ceiling, is that right? do you make the ceiling out of one large piece of ply?
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
The ceiling is built outside the van and then attached to the ceiling, yes. It's easier to build and to install that way!
@adventure_onthedaily98512 жыл бұрын
@@vanlifesagas thank you!
@caitlynjaay4 ай бұрын
When do you install plumbing and electrical?
@janakabandaranaike8942 жыл бұрын
what inverter are you using in a build like yours?
@RenayVildhjarta2 жыл бұрын
You Make Canada Proud 💯🇨🇦❤
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Oh, nice! That's a hell of a compliment! Woaw!
@bkuhn9122 жыл бұрын
Great information. If someone is interested in commissioning a van build, what is the general fee including the purchase of the van?
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
We do not manage the purchase of the van since our specialty is mainly the conversions - But a conversion price would be around 45,000-50,000 CAD depending on what you plan to install in the build. Add to this the price of the vehicle (ranging from 30 to 80,000) and you have your answer!
@bripipkins29679 ай бұрын
This is extremely helpful! Thank you so much
@deeplo222 жыл бұрын
Nice video! I‘d love to see a video with you two about all the difficult parts like edges, corners, doors, above the sliding door etc. Would be aaaaawesooome! 🚐❤️
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
The accessory structures? This would be awesome. I'm actually thinking of opening a Patreon account or a subscription based account to put VERY specific content on there. That way, I wouldn't bother the larger audience, and I would give very precise information to people like you. What do you think?
@KenziBabenzi2 жыл бұрын
@@vanlifesagas that's a really smart idea. Your knowledge is literally gold and shouldn't be given away for free.
@markrenfrow98732 жыл бұрын
Good morning! Y'all packed a lot into ten minutes! I'd still like to see you build out a shuttle bus, or a box truck. (Because that's what we did with a '09 Chevy 11 passenger shuttle bus with rear/side wheelchair lift. Paid 6500$ for base vehicle, ended up less than 12k in finished camper.) Show us a budget build, without cutting corners round!
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
We would love to work and try other chassis, that’s for sure!
@brandy_lish Жыл бұрын
YES! Id Love to see a BUDGET build! bc honestly I dont think I can do this on my own, its seems very costley ,so I would love to see this done on a budget!
@mariagalarza-catuira11612 жыл бұрын
When Sylvain said, “Duh!” LoL! Great tips and advice!
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Haha, love it when he says that!
@peggyconway29002 жыл бұрын
Good morning Dom and Sylvain ☀️
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Gooooood morning.
@jimnealephoto2 жыл бұрын
And I have to add a question - where did you get the tambor door? Is it a finished unit you bought and just had to install or was it a kit you had to assemble or did you fabricate it yourselves?
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
There you go sir : www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/hardware/project-supplies/tambours/40161-tambour-door-kit
@jimnealephoto2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Thought I'd looked there... but clearly missed it.
@pierretoussaint28362 жыл бұрын
Bonjour Sylvain, Bravo pour vos vidéos ! Question about your stove (Gasland 2 burner), propane stove have a limitation on using them in altitude. Dometic doesn't recommend above 4500 ft, I was not able to get info from gasland , neither through the cabinDepot. What is (if any) your experience using it at an high altitude (in know you want to Colorado !)
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
We did not see a difference in effectiveness, except maybe that the flames might not burn with as much force when we are at 6000 feet+
@joanmarshall6653 Жыл бұрын
How are the cabinets attached? Rivet nuts? Self tapping screws?
@vanlifesagas Жыл бұрын
Rivet nuts!
@whiteeulogianraven79952 жыл бұрын
Informative... and fun like always, it would take me at least 10 months just for the insulation, but definetely possible to do... Someday, someday.
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Haha, you just need a little patience!
@whiteeulogianraven79952 жыл бұрын
@@vanlifesagas isn't all what we need... Just a little Patience... Say sugar take it slow.....
@Legfree12 жыл бұрын
Super vidéo! Je suis curieux de la grosse équerre en bois. Comment vous l'utiliser pour reproduire le profil des murs sur vos armoires?
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Elle vous permet de voir a quelle hauteur vos meubles vont se faire recouper par les murs de votre véhicule. Suffit de l’accoter contre la van et noter les hauteurs qui vont interférer avec le chassis!
@cricri2794 Жыл бұрын
What kind of wood would you recommand for the framing of the floor for my van ? Thanks, Christine
@kathigee2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing this wealth of information.. How long is Sylvain's waiting list? Not kidding 😊
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Jan2023. So about a year.
@user-cg5wg7dn9q2 жыл бұрын
Hi! Could we get how-to video on the BIG right triangle? please and thank you
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
It’s about 3-4 feet high.
@goplayoutside4711 ай бұрын
Fantastic video! Love it! Thanks for sharing! 🤘🥳
@Nicole-fj3pt4 ай бұрын
I'm hooked by the background music.
@vanlifesagas3 ай бұрын
Love it too.
@angelwashington95102 жыл бұрын
What would you suggest for ceiling/walls besides wood the save on weight?
@loulou929710 ай бұрын
Hello guys. Great detailed video and humerous too. Im planning on buying a Step Van to build out. Would the same principles you have here apply to all types of van builds. Hope that made sense. Im just a girl with no building skills and a big dream to fullfill and confused too.
@LRC55552 жыл бұрын
So a little-talked about aspect of van buildouts is the permanent blocking of basic electrical and other components that mechanics need to get to for repairs. I’ve seen this pop up a few times now. Thoughts? What do you do to make access to important components modular and accessible?
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
We make sure we're able to access the vehicle at all times. For example, all the lights are accessible from the back panels and the trimming. You just have to take out 4 screws to make the repairs on the truck.
@nigelwatts30918 ай бұрын
Nice short but very helpful video m8 cheers.
@guidok37622 жыл бұрын
Sylvain, will a polyester box with 4 cm insulation be enough to visit the cold winter weather in Canada. I will add a diesel heater in the box. The box will be build behind the cabin and will be complete polyester all around with a bottom of 5 cm insulation. Thanks for your answer. Greetings from the Netherlands. PS. When my project is finished I will visit you Guyana’s Canada for sure.
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Please come and visit. The trick to comfortable living in Canada will be to keep your van as heated as possible. With temperatures going down to -40˚C in the Winter, no matter how well you insulated your truck, you will need to heat it pretty much full time.
@guidok37622 жыл бұрын
@@vanlifesagas thanks for the quick answer, there will be enough diesel in my tank to heat it the whole year.🤪🤪🤪🤪
@jacyntheplante41092 жыл бұрын
Merci! Je suis une fan de Bromont! Je suis en attente de ma bête 😊. Est-ce possible de passer vous voir à l’atelier? Ce serait le fun de voir des photos de vos différentes conversions. Marie peux nous faire découvrir le Nicaragua😉
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
On ne peut malheureusement pas recevoir de gens au garage! Mais si on se croise en ville, ça nous fera plaisir de discuter!
@pdrtplanet2 жыл бұрын
Really random, but what editing software do you guys use?
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Adobe Premiere.
@pdrtplanet2 жыл бұрын
@@vanlifesagas thank you!
@juliemazy51002 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Dom & Sylvain! petite question: où trouver les feuilles top view du van afin de dessiner l'intérieur? J'imagine que cela dépend du modèle?
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Sur Sportsmobile si vous en cherchez des simples!
@rawrnr1 Жыл бұрын
I’m in Toronto. What is the charge for just electrical and plumbing?
@sportingclubinseec2 жыл бұрын
Really good vidéo! Thank you for that :) Is it possible to have the Price (or an idea) for this van customization?
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
This van was around 65k CAD to modify, without the vehicle!
@winnieleung26432 жыл бұрын
Dreaming of one day converting a compact van (for weekend trips but not to live in permanently) like a Transit Connect or NV200. My question: Is a ceiling fan absolutely necessary?
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
No, but it helps managing humidity and temperature in your van!
@winnieleung26432 жыл бұрын
@@vanlifesagas Thanks!
@tylerblaylockkАй бұрын
Hmmm I need some elaboration on the structural part.What joining / studs / beams are used to secure cabinets and make sure it can hold a certain weight
@heatherohio7782 жыл бұрын
Hi 🙂 Dom and Sylvain! Do you insulate the floor or ceiling? Thank you
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Yes we do. We insulate both with foam!
@maxpaju2 жыл бұрын
Looking good! Do you use sound deadening when you insulate?
@ancientgypsy83386 ай бұрын
Ive barely used a hammer and will be going at this project..alone.. advice??
@vanlifesagas3 ай бұрын
Hmm. Do you still need advice?
@BaileyZLeoneАй бұрын
What about installation? Or soundproofing, humidity, and rust garding?
@Texasishot1052 жыл бұрын
Great video!!! More please ❤ Hi Papa🤗⭐
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Hiii!
@susans70912 жыл бұрын
If someone has a van with a fiberglass roof extension added on the top, how does one finish the ceiling? There are no structural cross bars, etc.
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Good question. Can you glue stuff to it? Otherwise, you might have to reframe lower!
@bigheadrec2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Very informative.
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 😎
@jackielemaitre23292 жыл бұрын
Love what you're doing!
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@SonicBites-s7k10 ай бұрын
Do you have the printable for the steps?
@stephsurlaroute2 жыл бұрын
Bonjour Sylvain et Dom! Vos vans sont tellement belles et de qualité ! Avez-vous pensé offrir des projets clés en main incluant la van et le financement (ex.: avec Desjardins pour 10 à 20 ans) comme d'autres cies de conversion de van québécoises offrent ?
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Nope. On fait ça pour le plaisir avec un grand focus sur la qualité (et non sur la quantité). On garde le processus le plus simple et agréable possible pour nos clients. Nous n’avons pas l’ambition de compétitionner les « vraies » compagnies de transformation (qui font déjà très bien ça d’ailleurs).
@stephsurlaroute2 жыл бұрын
@@vanlifesagas j'adore votre réponse 😊et... à mon avis, vos vans compétitionnent déjà avec les autres cies de transformation québécoises 😉parce que vos vans sont superbes et que justement vous focusez sur la qualité👌🏻🤩 BRAVO !! J'ai déjà hâte au prochain vidéo dimanche prochain!
@brendaallen76832 жыл бұрын
where can i find the paper sketch that Marie is using to plan the layout of the van?
@pengle2 жыл бұрын
Dom and Sylvain knock it out of the park once again!
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Haha, thanks! We love working on those. Does it show?
@pgprog Жыл бұрын
Cool les gars. Avez-vous travaillé avec un Nissan NV 200?
@vanlifesagas Жыл бұрын
Pas encore!
@debbiewollard90562 жыл бұрын
super helpful! thanks for the cheat sheets :-)
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
👍🏼
@mercedesbenzene8282 жыл бұрын
Why do you use vinyl instead of wood flooring? I love the tip to put the flooring down before the cabinets. If we're allowed 2 questions, is there room for a black tank under the floor of a Promaster? Would you ever build a van with a flush (black tank) toilet? Merci!
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
1) We use vinyl instead of wood because your floor will receive a ton of water, salt, sand and wood won't like it. Vinyl won't complain. 2) There is a grey water tank underneath that Promaster. We could probably fit a black water tank as well somewhere in the build. 3) We do not build vans with black tanks, unfortunately.
@mercedesbenzene8282 жыл бұрын
@@vanlifesagas thanks much!!! In a future vid, I'd love to see how you would do a grey tank (or black tank, if you decided). This was a great vid.
@RJGilman19672 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this. Love that is it so clear and concise. Do you really believe in the Wii-boost for a much much stronger connection?
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Well, seeing is believing I suppose. In our case, it really makes a difference…more often than not. Why do I say that? As stated in their manual/instructions, weBoost will do wonders for you “if” it sees an antenna. The system works “line of sight”only (and the antenna can be relatively far) and it will really “boost” your signal…more “bars” on your phone. In our case, more bars mean faster uploads and downloads which is great for our work. If speed or staying connected is not important for you, obviously a weBoost might not be a good investment.
@RJGilman19672 жыл бұрын
@@vanlifesagas thank you.
@john-ug7nc Жыл бұрын
Gentlemen, I'm wondering if there is and EV van on the market? And if there is, would there be any benefit to having an EV Van? You guys made a super video!
@vanlifesagas Жыл бұрын
Yes, the Ford has an EV van now! Thanks for the comment!
@ginalynclavel8763 Жыл бұрын
Hello we just watching your video and subscribe. We just bought our van and we are starting it this week. We are only curious on how did you built your roof? Is the black behind your ceiling what is it? Thank you in advance for your answer.
@vanlifesagas Жыл бұрын
It's painted plywood! There is a full video on the ceiling in the previous series. I think it's called « Best Van Ceiling » or something like that!
@ginalynclavel8763 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your reply. We watched some of your videos and it is interesting and fun, specially videos that you work with your dad And interesting info like you interview with you Accountant and van customs..
@dianerizi91192 жыл бұрын
Bonjour, j aime beaucoup vous suivre. Combien de temps pour construire une van, pour Sylvain ?
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Ça prend 3 mois!
@JustRide4Fun2 жыл бұрын
Salut Dom et Sylvain, do you have a waiting list? Full Build, Partial Build?? Merci
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
We only do complete builds. The waiting list is starting in January of 2023 now! Seems like vans are really popular these days!
@JustRide4Fun2 жыл бұрын
@@vanlifesagas that’s perfect timing 👍
@SilviaBatalla-o1f Жыл бұрын
Where are you guys located please I’m looking at getting a van renovated and I love you guys 😊
@vanlifesagas Жыл бұрын
We are near Montreal!
@SilviaBatalla-o1f Жыл бұрын
I’m in Australia bessos
@francegosselin11212 жыл бұрын
Intéressant et amusant, comme toujours! En tant que chanceux nouveaux propriétaires d'une Promaster, nous débutons tranquillement notre aménagement. Des videos régulières avec "pepa Sylvain" seraient grandement appréciées pour nous accompagner 😊. D'ailleurs, j'aimerais savoir ce que vous utilisez comme matériau pour l'isolation des murs. Merci Dom et Sylvain!
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Pour l'isolation des murs, on utilise du Roxull Wool (laine de roche). C'est facile à installer, c'est isolant, et c'est aussi facile à travailler. Toutefois, ce n'est pas une option super eco - Les gens de la ville où la laine est fabriquée nous ont dit que ça avait des effets assez dévastateur sur les travailleurs de l'usine et les habitants de la ville. La laine de mouton ferait aussi l'affaire (Haveloc). Plus difficile à installer toutefois. Il faut la maintenir en place avec des fils. Pour plus de vidéos du genre, je vous invite à visionner ce que Marie et Dom ont produit l'an passé. Ils ont fait une série de 20 vidéos complètes sur la construction de leur véhicule.
@francegosselin11212 жыл бұрын
@@vanlifesagas J'ai déjà regardé la série complète 😊, mais je demandais si vous aviez fait des changements. Merci beaucoup!
@sylviecaouette22472 жыл бұрын
Allo Dominic et Sylvain. My question is: I’m thinking to buy a van this year and looking for the E-Transit. What do you think about the electric van? I will go south in winter…meaning long hauling. Thanks a great work👏🏼
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Gooood question!!! E-vans are definitely coming. Based on the little we know so far on these, they are currently built for a commercial market requiring relatively short range capabilities. So if your vanlife routine involves short ranges/routes, an E-Transit might be for you.
@wasabizzz1682 жыл бұрын
how do i know how much water and electricity that i actually need? i would like to work from the van, and i have a dog, so the temp on the bus needs to be controlled. got any recommendations to try to figure all that math out? thanks
@lindaluiacono72592 жыл бұрын
Hello Dom and Sylvaim, Thank you for your tutorial, very informative, very helpful. I had unsubscribed, because I found watching Dom and Marie sad because the equation has changed, but then I see Dom again with his father, and I have to subscribe. Anyway I am looking forward to finding the right van for myself and getting everything done to it that I want for the needs that I will require for long-term living. So I look forward to maybe even having your dad do the job. And would that be in Canada,That is,his location for services? Thank you in advance. It’s good to see you again, and hopefully Marie is happy, and maybe the two of you were still together, but I wish you both happiness together or not. Take care. Linda Luiacono
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for subscribing again, and sorry for the sadness in the last episode. Marie and I are figuring things out and doing this partly public has its consequences. However, we always wanted to remain transparent with you guys so it's part of the game I guess. You'll have access to a ton of information on vanlife in 2022, so stay tuned! And thanks for being there!
@debliedel9 ай бұрын
Great video, guys!!
@kevinvandewoude26342 жыл бұрын
Hi, is there any 3D drawing software you recommend for planning the layout of a van? Thanks in advance!!
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Check out Sketchup. There is a free version!
@koolasvan2 жыл бұрын
Sketchup is great! But, the walls in this app are at 90º angles to the floor, so you have to be mindful of spacing with sketchup. Unless I don't know about a van specific add-on.....
@kevinvandewoude26342 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 😃
@MaxCloutier2 жыл бұрын
Sylvain, avez-vous des fournisseurs pour les divers items comme les batteries, fan, etc. ou bien vous passez par les mêmes fournisseur qu'un particulier aurait accès pour leur propre builds?
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
On passe par sensiblement les mêmes fournisseurs que les particuliers, mais avec quelques rabais à gauche à droite à cause des achats groupés que nous pouvons faire.
@noonaleon2 ай бұрын
Do you insulate the ceiling?
@claudegobeil98112 жыл бұрын
J’ai une toute petite question : Peux-tu tourner la caméra de bord svp? 😜 You guys are the best!