DIY Tiny Van Build - Ford Transit Connect Camper Conversion (time lapse)

We designed and converted our 2010 Ford Transit Connect cargo van into a camper that sleeps two people. It's one of the smallest cargo vans on the market and typically converted by solo travelers but after some clever engineering we were able to fit a full size bed within the cargo space. This video is a time lapse of our conversion process! We purchased the van in February 2019 and began converting it in Chicago in April. We moved out of Chicago in September and finished the remainder of the build in Pittsburgh. It took us about 6 weeks until mid-October.
Link to our interior tour: • VAN TOUR! Ford Transit...
Leave a comment, especially if you have any questions about our build! We relied heavily on other KZbin videos to approach our build confidently and we hope to give back to the community of potential van-dwellers by sharing our experience.
If you'd like to see more videos about our van and our travels, make sure you Subscribe to the channel. If there is a particular part of the van conversion process you are interested in, I've marked out skip ahead timing below. Thank you for watching our our Ford Transit Connect 2010 Camper Van Conversion!
P.S. Take a tour of our van here: • VAN TOUR! Ford Transit...
Skip Ahead:
0:00 - Demo & Cleaning
0:16 - MaxxAir Fan Installation
0:45 - SubFloor
1:24 - Ceiling
1:47 - Walls
2:35 - Sliding Drawers
2:51 - Bed
3:14 - Sliding Drawer Faces
3:25 - Cabinets
3:54 - Under Bed Storage
4:19 - Back Doors
4:55 - Rhino Rack Bars, ROLA Roof Rack & ARB Awning
5:17 - Curtains & Trim
5:30 - Packing the Van
6:02 - Credits
Products you might have seen in our van listed below:
Exterior:
Maxxair MaxxFan Ventillation Fan with White Lid and Manual Opening Keypad Control - amzn.to/2OFYmD3
ROLA 59504 V-Tex Rooftop Cargo Basket - amzn.to/34hF6Cu
Cargo Net with Hooks - amzn.to/2XIzZIZ
ARB Retractable Awning - amzn.to/35wqFe4
Door Step: amzn.to/3c2UQwG
Interior:
Baja Seat Covers with Separate Headrest Cover - amzn.to/2rpR3Hu
Windshield Sun Shade - Ford Transit Connect - amzn.to/2XGPWPO
Yeti Cooler - amzn.to/2rhzKbL
Memory Foam Pillows - amzn.to/2s8KSbi
Cabinet Magnets by Master Magnetics - amzn.to/35ueI8t
Solar Power:
Solar Panel - amzn.to/2sdWvOm
Portable Lithium Solar Generator - amzn.to/2QQcTPd
Solar Torch - amzn.to/2OfCgrT
DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you!
Thank you!
Laura
Music: kzbin.infomusic (attribution not required)

[@susantreacy2064]

Wonderful build, and I loved that you used Mozart's Eine kleine Nachtmusik as the sound track! I also liked the brass fanfare at the end!

[@jessamongthewild]

great build! l love it! My boyfriend and I also converted this same transit to travel part time in. Sometimes I wish we had something larger or that's 4x4 but we've found more times we blend in and get around in national parks much easier than a large rig would. thanks for sharing!!

[@LauraConnected]

Thanks Jess. We feel the same way. Erik wishes the connect was a V6! We love the practicality of the size but its not always dream living in such a tiny space. We love how the van gets around national parks! Hope to see you out there!

[@leelunk8235]

THAT'S A LOT OF WORK, KUDOS FOR IT

[@stephwynne7488]

wow I love the partnership with this couple! Very neat and organized! I bought my 2012 just in case the I lose my income...yes I will sleep in my van

[@LauraConnected]

Thanks so much Steph! Lets hope you keep your income and sleep in the van!

[@lindabarker7142]

So cool. I have a 2011 Connect, not built out. I carry around a bed, cooler, potty and plastic 3 drawer unit. I get by. I used to think I was clever, until I saw your video. Very well done build and video.

[@LauraConnected]

No shame in that! As long as you enjoy the adventure! Thank you for the kind words! We really enjoyed the build!

[@sherrymuzykazekestravels6793]

That was an incredible video. If only we could make this transition in that sort of time would be a miracle lol. Would love to see a tour of the finished inside.

[@bigmaninavan7799]

I wish we could see a van tour at the end.

[@LauraConnected]

Check our tour out here! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqbMlHubqMuEoas

[@victoriashoesmith1074]

Love it but didn't get to see the inside of the finished van! Also really liked classical music.

[@LauraConnected]

Thank you Victoria! If you would like to see the inside of the van check out our 2nd video link! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqbMlHubqMuEoas

[@nedanother9382]

You time lapse and music selection where really well done. I think its funny how virtually every video on youtube about truck conversions looks the same. I'm a backpacker and theres a pain in the butt phenomenon called summit fever. It speaks to the missed opportunities and poor decisions made because your mind is on the summit and not in the present. It applies to the descent as well. I think that applies to art projects and builds like this. We are so eager to get to the GD finishes...the fancy fan and the pretty tongue and groove wood and sinks and storage that we don't do the underneath work that can truly make a vehicle comfortable. I doubt I'll live long enough because people just get something in their heads and it takes generations to undo it. Reflectix is not an insulator. there's no easier way to put it. Its a conductor of heat and if you don't believe me try taking that emergency blanket....right out of the package all folded up 30 layers deep and use it as a pot holder when you make dinner tonight. THEN you will know the truth. The little air pockets also perfectly convect heat away. Air molecules are just a tiny bit smaller (lol) than those giant air bubbles....more than enough room for convection. Fold must be suspended to get the relatively minor thermal reflection. Its how they insulate sleeping pads. put an emergency blanket under your sleeping pad and feel the heat conduct right into the ground. Styrofoam everywhere should be the star of these builds before anything else. I,m just finishing mine now. I have no storage, I have space and 2 super comfy custom reclining chair/beds. No power no fan and small battery powered lights. It was 102 degrees F yesterday and sitting inside with the windows open was like sitting under a shady tree....felt like 20 degrees cooler (who knows). It could be zero degrees and I'd be just as comfortable. It kills sound like a champ and all of my buildout...made in one way or another ALL with styrofoam can be removed and put back to a cpt'd shell truck in about 5 minutes while holding all the components in two arms. It took me over a year to work through all the other stuff that everyone else builds and just let that be fantasy...what I have is crazy similar to my ultralight backpacking style. Everything you need to be very comfortable and exactly nothing more. And convertible (I have a pickup set up). I hope this helps if anyone is considering a really cool build like this. It's a real pain but taking the time will make you so much more comfortable....In that I'm just finishing it I've only spent a cpl nights in it. With a window cracked about a 1/2 inch I had no condensation.....which was weird...I'm sure I'll get some but I also cover the windows at night with custom 1 1/2'' styrofoam as well so very little heat ever touches the windows to condense. Try it, messy but fun. All the stryo is sealed and covered with fabric so the mess ends one day GREAT VAN by the way. Thanks for sharing

[@claudiovargas9571]

This is what you can do when you have the best team work ..congratulations guys ..in special you have eachother to make things happen!!!!

[@LauraConnected]

Thank you for the kind words Claudio!

[@billautatthefoodtraveller151]

Great work done but I feel that you should have shown some still picture of the finished van☹👍

[@LauraConnected]

Hi! We just posted a tour of the van - check it out if you want to see the interior!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqbMlHubqMuEoas

[@artsteadman2230]

To each their own

[@cryptoisaac]

Awww the ending was so cute guys! 🥰 I’m buying one of these in about a month. Was going to travel in a motorhome but instead I’m just gonna live in it and travel in the transit connect. I’m remodeling the motorhome on my channel

[@LauraConnected]

Thank you Isaac! We will check out your channel.

[@GrayStoneAngel]

me and my current, ( lol! ... i always like to introduce him as that, just sounds funnier ) husband just bought a GMC van, just like yours, ( well, he says, it's a bit wider and longer ) but i just want to say that you have given me some great ideas ... Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!

[@LauraConnected]

Love it! You are very welcome!

[@CuTeapot]

Looks Van-tastic! Great job guys! I can't wait to see where your journey takes you!

[@LauraConnected]

Thanks Peter! We look forward to sharing more videos!

[@sasquatchgrundy]

I'm buying one of these soon!! Love the build, dubbed. Hope to see many adventures!

[@LauraConnected]

Thats great! Welcome to the connect family. Will you be converting it? Thank you for watching!

[@markbolster7876]

Great job! Enjoyed re-living my van build by watching you guys build yours. Hope your travels are everything you hoped them to be!

[@LauraConnected]

Thank you Mark! We loved chatting with you throughout the process! Things are going well, currently in sunny California :)

[@jatorresrv]

AWESOME! Thanks for sharing.

[@LauraConnected]

Thank you for watching!

[@jaaman0670]

Bravo pour cette belle conception et ce joli travail 👍😃! Dommage pour l'aérateur, il touche le troisième feu stop 🤔mais finalement; ce n'est pas si grave 😊. J'espère que vous passez d'agréables moments et que vous découvrez de belles choses avec votre joli et intelligent CC 🙏.

[@vicenterodriguez7796]

Amazing!! Great work. I hope you do enjoy such a fantastic van. Good luck and thanks so much

[@LauraConnected]

Thank you Vicente! We really appreciate you watching and sharing those kind words!

[@justkeeponmoving7727]

Great job ! Thanks for sharing !

[@LauraConnected]

Thanks for watching!

[@Alvin_Vivian]

Eine Kleine Nachtmusik 🎶❤️

[@derykmacleod4979]

Wow, I am just slow mine took week's LOL. Great Job! I have a 2010 FTC XLT in Dark Blue "dobby" I went the lenghtway pullout couch and side kitchen because it is just me and hopefully soon a dog. The bed can pullout to 45"wide so i could squeeze someone in next to me, but with the corona virus, puts a damper on dating lol. I am working on a plan for an aluminum unistrut roof rack with some cedar boards up top to go around my maxxair fan. Kind of funky retro VW look. I Really thought if I could find the 8' roof basket they make for our van, but its like $400 some dollars. I can build mine for around $200. Enjoy the hell out of it!

[@LauraConnected]

It looks like we built it quickly but we started in April and finished in October! Your roof idea sounds great!

[@tracyfisher6244]

Great Job! 🎉

[@exzisd]

Very cool Laura and Erik. Love it.

[@LauraConnected]

Thanks Donnie!

[@Happy-fu7fb]

😃Nice time lapse!

[@kathybowen708]

Are you knuckleheads on speed ? Gimmmmmy Gimmmmmy Gimmmmmy some ! Your good friend Vinny in good old Fla.

[@LauraConnected]

Hi Vinny... or Kathy. No speed for these knuckleheads just pure timelapsing.

[@86bushy]

Great watch, but even better outro music! Got some A-team vibes going on 🤣

[@readingforwisdom7037]

Neat job guys, great watch. Inspiring!

[@LauraConnected]

That is a successful video in our eyes! Thank you for the kind words!

[@GHinWI]

Nice. I really wish Ford would put the hybrid drivetrain from the escape into the transit connect...

[@tegmapat11]

Looked like you did some great work, but would have liked to have seen an overview of the whole inside once completed. I've been thinking of getting the same van as its economical to run, but I'm just not sure it's enough room even for me by myself.

[@LauraConnected]

Hi There! we are working on a full tour of the van, glad to know you're interested in seeing it!

[@LauraConnected]

We just uploaded a van tour so now a more detailed video is available! Would love to hear what you think of the inside! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqbMlHubqMuEoas

[@JHJohnson]

I love the rack on to For storeage

[@zachscardina9542]

Impressive

[@LauraConnected]

Thanks mate!

[@ashleytrap1557]

OMG this is wonderful!!! Great job!! I have a transit connect too, and have been debating finishing the inside. QUESTION: At 0:48 when doing subfloor, did you guys glue the frame wood down to the metal floor?If so what did you use? I am having some paralysis around starting because I cant figure out how to attach frame to metal without bolting it in all over which I dont wanna do :(

[@LauraConnected]

Hey Ashley! We used Loctite to secure down the wood frame to the metal floor. We secured the frame at the front of the van (near the driver/passenger seats) to the floor into existing bolt holes along the black metal bar there. Then, we connected the entire frame to itself with metal corner brackets in each corner. I hope this helps! We did not drill any new holes into the floor of the van, and I understand your hesitation! Let me know if I can clarify further :)

[@cornergarageproductions9182]

Seriously awesome conversion. Nice 1.

[@LauraConnected]

Thank you for the comment! It was gratifying to build it and share!

[@fionaludbrook8193]

So cool and amazing features! Very inspiring!

[@LauraConnected]

Thank you!

[@De.11]

Number One fantastic ❤️

[@LauraConnected]

Thank you Davide!

[@van_mod1]

Fantastic work...really enjoyed this vid. I like your rolling bed and closet.

[@caviarshower]

awesome job

[@LauraConnected]

Thank you Paul!

[@tilly1950]

PERFECT !! LOVE THE WORK YOU HAVE DONE !! XXX ENJOY XXX From Robbie ( U K )

[@LauraConnected]

Thank you Robbie, that's so nice!

[@pierrehuneauph]

Très belle réalisation! Profitez en bien!! :)

[@LauraConnected]

Merci Pierre!

[@juanantonio674]

Genial saludos cordiales desde Patagonia Chile

[@LauraConnected]

Hola Juan, siempre hemos querido visitar patagonia!

[@mirmir2227]

Great job!! What I would love to do !

[@LauraConnected]

Thank you! We highly recommend it!

[@arimarz4125]

This is great! Nice job! I was wondering what kind of metal slides did you use for the sliding drawers.

[@LauraConnected]

They are side mount slides from Rockler - the specs, from memory: 24” length with 3/4 extension and around 100 lb load capacity. Hope this helps!

[@beckettcohen1650]

Looks amazing! How is the acceleration and mpg with it fully loaded like this?

[@DM-tz6em]

I have the same van. Lets just saw its a VERY relaxed acceleration;)

[@LauraConnected]

We haven't noticed much of a change since converting the van! As the other comment suggests, acceleration in this van is "relaxed" in an empty state, and that is still the case now that she is full.

[@edgarv5851]

I know maybe this has been answered before, but mechanically how well has it performed and what has been serviced or seem like a issue in the near future . Thanks in advance ! Love the content ! 👍👍

[@LauraConnected]

We have driven it from PA to CA and back. Then recently drove from PA back to CA. It drives like a 4 cylinder. You do you have to be aware of how you drive. We got a 3year/36k extended warranty and let's just say we got our moneys worth. With a little work it's driving great now. It's all about how you intend to use your vehicle.

[@drnilraps5007]

Great video......................................Welcome to KZbin........................Safe Travels...................Happy Trails.

[@LauraConnected]

Thanks so much!!

[@fema1340]

Bravissimi.

[@LauraConnected]

Grazie Marco!

[@warwicksnotface]

Great job with all your videos. I’ve been eyeing this type of clean for a conversion for a few years now. I’m curious now that you’ve had it for some time have you found any issues? Does the van have any motor issues? Have you found staying in it to be enjoyable or are there any changes you wish you made early on? Once again great videos thank you for all this info

[@LauraConnected]

Kieran, my biggest issue is the engine power of this make. I would loved to have had a v6 in this size vehicle as in some hilly areas she doesn't have the power to race uphills. I think that would be my biggest regret not purchasing a more powerful vehicle. The motor works great so far. We invested in the Ford Manufacture's warranty so if anything goes wrong we don't foot too large of a bill. Other than that I really enjoy the size, flexibility and accessibility this vehicle offers. Thanks for the thoughtful question.

[@TaylorBratton]

I love how you did the back doors! I'm thinking about putting tiles in my van too. How do the ones you used stick? Are they regular tiles?

[@rexkitchens1567]

I think the tiles are not lies -- but tile-patterned plastic bits

[@LauraConnected]

Thank you! They are self adhesive plastic tiles! They are light weight and easy to install. As you can see, we adhered them onto very thin ply, but i think they would stick directly to the metal surface as well. www.hobbylobby.com/Home-Decor-Frames/Mirrors-Wall-Decor/Adhesive-Wall-Art-Vinyl/Orange-Medallion-Self-Adhesive-Tile-Wall-Decor/p/80919575

[@frankhohne1077]

Super 👍

[@LauraConnected]

Thank you 👍

[@carlosnicolee5076]

Are you guys going to post any camping videos and a walk through..love the small van idea

[@LauraConnected]

We are working on a tour and some ideas for other videos about our lifestyle on the road. So glad to hear you'd like to see more! If you subscribe you will be updated when we post again!

[@LauraConnected]

We just uploaded a van tour so now a more detailed video is available! Would love to hear what you think of the inside! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqbMlHubqMuEoas

[@TheGratitudeAttitude]

Great job! Is there a tour?

[@tehecha312]

Good job

[@LauraConnected]

Thanks

[@breewatson1508]

Hi, great job! I’m curious about how much the materials cost to convert?

[@radiatehope]

Great vid & conversion! Sooo I was looking for measurements in the description but didn't see any. Do you know your livable square footage? I know you have a full size mattress, but I was wondering what the measurements for the platform was? My boyfriend and I have a 2003 Chevy Tahoe, me thinks we need to do a conversion but I'm completely lost on where to start! LOL 🤣

[@LauraConnected]

There are official measurements on the vehicle but we really didn't rely too much on them. We wanted the back to be all bed so with that idea we were able to figure things out as we went. Come up with a rough idea of your layout, no need for detailed measurements before that. Watch a lot of youtube if you are struggling. I am sure there are Tahoe conversions out there!

[@radiatehope]

@@LauraConnected unfortunately there aren't any that I can find! It's driving me bonkers! I'd really like to see one done before we start on ours. 😔

[@melindawiens1301]

Great video but I would have loved to see the finish inside 🤣

[@LauraConnected]

Thanks Melinda! Here is the link to the inside of the van! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqbMlHubqMuEoas

[@benjaminhunt211]

Bloody beautiful work, only 1 question what do I have to type in to search in KZbin for that tune playing ??

[@benjaminhunt211]

Oh and the trumpets at the end 🔥🌬

[@LauraConnected]

The song: Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (by Mozart)

[@esra2146]

How did the insulation work out?How cool or warm is the inside?Great conversation by the way!

[@LauraConnected]

We didn't fully insulate, we did the floor and ceiling. Below 40F the air in the van starts to get cold. We can still add insulation to the sides but we prefer the extra space for now. Thank you for the kind words!

[@JimmySlaughter]

Looks great! I wish I had installed my fan the way you did. I was afraid it would hit the tail light on top, so I mounted it further forward.

[@LauraConnected]

That was very wise of you, we did not actually consider that risk! We are very lucky that the fan rests about a quarter inch above the top of the tail light when fully closed.

[@JimmySlaughter]

@@LauraConnected Very fortunate. I say I liked your method, because you still have room to add an air conditioner in front. With mine, I lost that option, which I have come to realize would have been a nice comfort to have, given that I am based in Texas.

[@jonathanwingo8897]

That's one of the first things I noticed! I haven't cut my hole yet, so it's good to know I can get it closer to the light.

[@jonathanwingo8897]

Just did my fan today and, sure enough, I could overlap the front of the brake light wedge. Thanks for posting this!

[@LauraConnected]

@@jonathanwingo8897 That's great - I'm so glad it worked for you! We just uploaded a van tour so now a more detailed video is available! Would love to hear what you think of the inside! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqbMlHubqMuEoas

[@AfroFloyd]

Could you explain the toilet seat please? Looking into a similar conversion and interested in how people are creating toilets.

[@LauraConnected]

The toilet seat is only used when boon docking and there are no amenities around. We bought it online and its basically a toilet seat on foldable metal legs.

[@maxweb3673]

How’d you connect the wood window panels on the side doors? Did u use a silicone or contact cement or something?

[@LauraConnected]

The panels attached to the metal doors originally with 9 or 10 neodymium magnets. I would not recommend this as they kept falling when we closed the sliding doors or went on rough terrain. The magnets are also expensive. So I ended up using four one inch L brackets (per side)and screwed the brackets to the door and hammered them to close around the panel, something like securing a diamond to a pendent. You can see what I mean in our 2nd video which is a tour of the inside of the van.

[@stevejames9486]

Looks great , lots of hard work but the bed is too high you go nowhere to sit can only crawl in to sleep I made this mistake in a van and it drove us crazy . U saw the second vid and she couldn't even sit up in bed

[@LauraConnected]

We were very intentional about where the bed sits. You are correct, you cannot sit all the way up but we live out of the van not in it.

[@thefoolish1000]

Hey there, doing one of these with my partner! What roof rack (rails) did you get and also what is the shade attachment called?

[@LauraConnected]

Hey! All of this information is covered in our Exterior Install & Review video, which you can find here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/havalYOXpJykhtU. There are also links to each component in the description of that video. Hope this helps, leave a comment if you have any other questions!

[@kuroshjohnsalimi]

Awnings

[@FindingFreedomInaVan]

Hey guys, can i ask what you used to seal your skylight with? Thanks

[@LauraConnected]

I believe you are referring to our vent fan. We used "dicor products White Lap Sealant (self leveling) You can recognize it by the bald headed man on the front! It states "the RV roofing experts" I would assume this would also work for sealing a skylight.

[@anafleming30]

I want to build me one just like that but more simple

[@LauraConnected]

Go for it!

[@nicholaskinoshita4200]

Sorry if you already answered this but what type of tongue and groove wood paneling did you use?

[@LauraConnected]

Hi! I believe this is the paneling that we used, purchased locally: thd.co/39QKSO2

[@AndaHendriksen]

Amazing van! I would love to know the width and length of the bed?

[@danieltraxler4840]

Hey guys! I want to do a van just like yours, I found one I like for a good price but I’m not sure if I can do a conversion with the passenger connect and not the cargo.

[@LauraConnected]

Good luck!

[@russ3578]

So basically, what you're saying is, if I work quickly enough I can get my van build done in 6 minutes 32 seconds?

[@LauraConnected]

Yes, that is a reasonable target.

[@TheBeehe]

Quick question does your vent fan close all the way? I'm debating on a center or a offset vent fan location for my own build currently.

[@LauraConnected]

Yes, our vent fan closes all the way.

[@bbzcc]

Should have slowed lapse and made it a 10 minute plus video, great job none the less!

[@LauraConnected]

Thank you! We just uploaded a van tour so now a more detailed video is available! Would love to hear what you think of the inside! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqbMlHubqMuEoas

[@billautatthefoodtraveller151]

@@LauraConnected yes

[@johnchan8707]

Beautifully converted. May I ask how much was the project cost ( van n materials )? And how long did it take? Would you be interested to build one, of course your involvement will be added on too. I will source a same kind of van, look forward to your reply.

[@billautatthefoodtraveller151]

Yes please tell cost

[@LauraConnected]

I will be publishing a budget break down in the next few days! If you subscribe to our channel you'll receive a notification when it's posted!

[@ProperlyKnackered]

How is the build holding up for you guys? I've been thinking of doing this for a while!!

[@LauraConnected]

We have been traveling in the van for about 3 months and it's holding up very well!

[@phgr3608]

Do you have any Problems with condensation or moist wood? Just asking because of no insulation...

[@LauraConnected]

@@phgr3608 we have had no issues with condensation!

[@MrElecterik]

Nice, but is it not too dark inside without windows?

[@LauraConnected]

We are mostly in the van to watch movies, read, relax or sleep so having no windows helps us feel a little more private. If we are camping somewhere beautiful and hanging out inside the van, we will often leave the doors open for fresh air and light! We also have USB rechargeable magnetic lights that provide great light when we are in the van!

[@seedminkin60]

Love your videos and van build! I'm curious if you all drilled wholes into the plywood for ventillation? We are debating between slats and plywood for this reason. Thanks

[@LauraConnected]

Great question! We discussed drilling holes for ventilation under the mattress and fully intended to, but never checked the box. It’s an easy activity so thank you for the reminder! We also have a protective cover on our mattress that acts as a moisture barrier. Hope this helps and don’t hesitate to ask any other questions!

[@dragomatinov2720]

Brother, where is the sink and the cook? Did you have any installed ?

[@LauraConnected]

You can learn more about our kitchen and where we cook in our van tour video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqbMlHubqMuEoas

[@ignaciogarciadearcos490]

Excelente video,de que país son? saludos desde México...

[@LauraConnected]

Thank you!

[@petitemagali]

Hey guys, we're thinking of building a similar van, but our main question is on the bed length. How long is the bed? My boyfriedn is super tall, and that's our main concern.

[@LauraConnected]

We were able to fit a full size mattress in the van!

[@ORANGESx64]

how much do you think the build affected your mpg?

[@LauraConnected]

The short answer is we don't actually know.(I'll take a guess and say a couple miles per gallon max) We find the terrain is the biggest factor in MPG. In regards to converting cargo vans it will be hard to beat this models MPG.

[@StartDeutsch]

hi! what is the size of the bed?

[@LauraConnected]

Full size mattress from IKEA USA

[@Z1ZOU1]

wood is pretty.. but more weight.. i wouldnt want to affect my mpg and driving experience..

[@Z1ZOU1]

also nice van good job

[@LauraConnected]

A very logical point. It's all about what you want out of the experience. Hope you share your project!

[@YogaBlissDance]

We never got to see the finished inside?

[@LauraConnected]

Hi! We just uploaded a van tour so now a more detailed video is available! Would love to hear what you think of the inside! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqbMlHubqMuEoas

[@YogaBlissDance]

@@LauraConnected oh good!

[@yukonstriker1703]

Where you you sit in back? Bed folds or ?

[@LauraConnected]

We sit on the bed or on the front seats or outside on chairs or on the ground or at a picnic table or a bench. We didn’t prioritize our camper van build around sitting, we prioritized storing essentials, camp-ability, and comfortable sleeping :)

[@leelunk8235]

NEXT TIME , SHOW THE INSIDE ONCE IT'S FINISHED, WE ALL WANTED TO SEE THE FINISH PRODUCT WITHOUT THE 10x POWER

[@LauraConnected]

Thanks for your comment! Check out our other video for a tour of the van 👍🏼

[@amyjohnson6782]

How long did this actually take?

[@LauraConnected]

Hi! We purchased the van in the spring of 2019 and finished our conversion in October - about 6 months later. It's tough to count the hours, I estimate that we spent about 150 hours building together!

[@amyjohnson6782]

@@LauraConnected Thanks! Great job on the conversion

[@stephanied9302]

What size bed did u get in there?

[@LauraConnected]

Full size

[@veronicagomez-vx7ji]

What size of motor is this an?

[@LauraConnected]

The fan has a 12v motor. We are really pleased with our Maxxair fan, It has ten speeds and a rain shield so you can open it and run it anytime. This is the one we decided on: amzn.to/2OFYmD3

[@paliaha6334]

You should let us look at the final product for a minimum of one min.

[@LauraConnected]

Check out our other video if you’re interested in a detailed look at our van 👍🏼

[@LauraConnected]

Hey thanks for watching! What else would you like to know about our tiny van conversion?

[@Kez_abi]

Total cost is probably best after this one

[@LauraConnected]

Thanks Keziah!

[@fema1340]

Total cost is interesting...

[@radiatehope]

Yes Total cost would be a great next vid!

[@BrigitteGoodman]

20 People helping. That's so easy.

[@LauraConnected]

We wish we had 20 people, though it may have been too many cooks in the kitchen. Glad the two of us make it look easy!

[@HOPE.TheresNoPlaceLikeHomeClub]

Where's the finished interior tour?

[@LauraConnected]

Hi! I am editing an interior tour video and hope to upload it in the next few weeks! If you subscribe you will receive an update when I post! Thanks for asking :)

[@billautatthefoodtraveller151]

@@LauraConnected yes upload it soon 👍

[@LauraConnected]

We just uploaded a van tour so now a more detailed video is available! Would love to hear what you think of the inside! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqbMlHubqMuEoas

[@leonie2316]

Do you think you could SLOWLY stop and show us the van...we did not really see the end project...

[@LauraConnected]

For others seeing this comment - there’s a tour on our channel! Subscribe while you’re there :)

[@Wormuloid4157]

The people who disliked this video are jealous.

[@LauraConnected]

Thanks Harold, too kind.

[@xkatolatopedl]

Track ID?

[@springerlena]

Tour???

[@LauraConnected]

Yeah! Check out our channel and subscribe while you’re there!

[@marleneribeirodealmeida2851]

Pequena bem bolada

[@juang.kontigo9558]

Should have made it black and white ngl.

[@ExpeditionDean]

In the process of the same in the UK. Feel free to check out my channel 😄🚐

[@LauraConnected]

Just subscribed, excited to see your van sometime!

[@ExpeditionDean]

@@LauraConnected thank you muchly appreciated :) should be updated when all this blows over.

[@marytaggart5986]

This music just isn’t it

[@LauraConnected]

Well we tried!

[@BriefcaseBanks]

Why didn't you use a roller on the kilmat?