Full Van Conversion Explained Start to Finish / Sophisticated DIY

This video is a breakdown explanation about the thought process behind this van conversion, and how we decided to build out our dream tiny home. We documented the entire project from start to finish, and each episode can be found on this channel! Our budget was $25K ($13K of which we spent on the empty cargo van)
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[@barbwire8280]

Wow, just wow. How smart you both are and what a workshop you have. Have so much fun in future travels....Just a bit jealous ! Be well

[@linusnanor1531]

I wish I was just discovering your channel. I found you during midsemester exams and I just couldn't stop watching the series to study. I finished it all within a week, just before my last paper.😂 Now that I've completed I wish I had the patience to wait to come home and watch it. But I'll rewatch it all.

[@bobscat-wj4ub]

i thought Amy Winehouse died?

[@mathiasschmid1884]

Very nice Build, i would like to see more about your Solar Frame Lift

[@Qurrixx]

I'm planning to convert a Ducato myself this year and your videos are by far the best I found. Not only you know a lot about this and explain the rationale, but you also show it in a fun way. Thanks!

[@TeamSEEK]

理想を実現できる技術力があるというのはうらやましいです。 素晴らしい動画の共有をありがとうございます。実は何度も見直して見てます。

[@osmannurig]

Ihr habt super Arbeit geleistet. Die Auswahl der Materialien und der Farben sind euch sehr gut gelungen. Ihr habt Geschmack. Allein euer 3D Drucker hat zu eurem Projekt sehr viel beigetragen. Die Umsetzung eurer Planungen ist penibel, genau und sauber umgesetzt worden. Das technische Equipment lässt keine Wünsche offen. Du kannst auf deine handwerkliche Leistung stolz sein. Ich wünsche ich allezeit gute Fahrt.

[@Jtrekvulcan66]

Great job. Practical, Secure, Accesible, easily maintained.

[@boysrus61]

It looks wonderful. You two have great problem solving thinking minds!

[@Fixajo]

Thanks for the short summary! I hope to see even more in-dept about the unique features of this over-engineered to perfection tiny van!

[@JamesRailProductions.]

The whole build is episodes on their page

[@a.w.thompson4001]

There is a wealth of knowledge waiting for you in the build videos. 👍👍

[@denisecafferky2248]

Love your ingenuity and attention to detail

[@a.w.thompson4001]

The level of detail in the design and in the build videos is mind-blowing!

[@garylee7729]

Very very interesting video! It's not often at all that I watch a whole video but this was so interesting I was transfixed for the whole 30 minutes. Probably the best one I've ever seen. Thank you.

[@napoleonadvanture]

Love to see how you build your van - all the ideas, solutions you created. Great job - greets from Switzerland

[@akinnon2000]

Thanks man. This channel really got me going, im built 3 e-bikes, loved it so much i decided to learn electromecanic in school. Thanks for sharing your enthusiasm.

[@philhounam523]

FANTASTIC! A very enjoyable watch, I’ve only just discovered your channel. It’s so pleasing to see people doing a really professional job.

[@pavelmuller2095]

The best self-build van out there! ❤

[@paul9532]

Great compilation of a wonderfully skilled build. Awesome skills learned and very well executed! I love the use of different insulation for different purposes. To save some money, I would think where applying k-flex, you wouldn’t need sound deadening, because k-flex also does that. ❤

[@jancko995]

I am so jealous of your working skills. I have a 3d printer, know cad, but I have no knowledge of welding, plumbing and electrical

[@johncooke1386]

Very nice van. Using fabric is a great idea. Your workmanship is first class. Great job. John from Cape Cod

[@ladiandmargaret]

If you enjoyed this video, don't forget to share it with someone else! VAN TOUR: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXzaZJKkp89_b7c Full timelapse video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/paebo6d6pNxglbM

[@sus-guy]

🇨🇿?

[@Ladybugthongs]

Wonderful van conversion! What material did you use for the water tank?

[@Atek]

i love this couple xD keep doing this .... huges from Portugal !!

[@SCKoehne]

Wow 🤩, amazing build 😳 ! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Beluga17]

Thank you very much for this video... I need a step by step guide and this suits me. Cheers from Most, CZE.

[@dannywilson5852]

Great conversion!!! looks Awesome!!!

[@Love500]

Wow, you really did think of everything. You have some amazing skills there. What a great life. Beautiful build. New subscriber now. Look forward to watching your journey. thank you for sharing.

[@Dippemesss]

Best video ever seen about camper van build

[@Adam_Gray]

Perfectly designed, crafted and implemented with the end-user in mind, that, being yourselves. 3D printing your own themed holders, switch housings, etcetera really adds to the overall visual aesthetics that makes your van truly "one of a kind" . Seeing your skillset being put to full use reminds me of a quote from Arthur Fletcher - "A mind is a terrible thing to waste". I am now following along to see where this journey takes you. 👑🚐💚

[@moonbackside]

Best Van building Video I ever saw...❤

[@djohnson2362]

Love watching you guys

[@jayanator]

Trying to fit in a double bed with two singles underneath at the back, also leaving room for a garage space is proving difficult.

[@lan.o]

Really impressive build guys!

[@Buildsomestuffs]

Very informative and entertaining video! I build houses and I admire your van building skills! Love from England

[@panozioz8336]

you are two f geniuses. amazing build. enjoy it to the last.

[@l.s.tukbigbud7715]

THAT'S NOT A CAMPER VAN... THAT'S THE INSIDE OF A P.C TOWER.... AWESOME BUILD....🤙✌👍

[@Peoplestariff]

This is SO inspirational:) thank you

[@ibrazier]

Love this build and 100% diesel heaters!!!

[@joeblow1942]

Don’t fabric covered walls accumulate dust though?

[@GelBengu]

And moisture too 😮

[@AM-pq1rq]

@4:56 did you consider a double layer of solar panels to extend for the same weight? Like, maybe 2 layers of flexible solar on an extendable frame that becomes an awning?

[@SullesMamma]

Thank u so much!

[@juliemac5604]

You guys are amazing.

[@kellysymms6710]

Great job

[@Lulipu]

You have so clear words (14:40) I thougth about it to just for fun xD

[@chewchew74]

Spray foam installation would be the best way to trap yourself from outside but it has to be given enough time to cure, otherwise you might face very hazard health issue. There are so many cases in law suit against foam installer in many homes. Give it a enough time to cure !!!

[@matejkuka797]

Hustý:) ať se Vam daří 🎉

[@mainh]

Watching in Korea It's great

[@anthonysuarez7416]

Dope!

[@paulmount9810]

Merry Christmas

[@paddi9543]

Master.......work 👍👍👍👍👍

[@yasardemir6046]

Woow I love it ❤

[@stripes4u]

Beautiful !! Where did you get your roof-windows from?

[@LisianeWinkler]

Speechless. Thanks for sharing. One question though, why having the bikes inside and not with a support on the outside?

[@jandevlieger0]

Great job .. what is the final weight empty???

[@You_Can_Do_If]

Very cool video.

[@Sathirel2]

This is such a good video. Thank tou for this!!! How do you make shelves hold on the van wall? Did you screw wood in the frame?

[@hectorblogsviajero1623]

Genial 👍😃👌 quiero una

[@Ludmila.Loutocka]

Supernice! What products would you recommend please for the rust treatment and as a base coat for the underbody here in Czech Republic? I was thinking about Perdix 220 as rust treatment, but I don't know what basecoat to use...Thanks for the reply!

[@mattca353]

Truly impressed. By the way, you could save a TON of space from the ebikes by learning to ride electric unicycles. Its challenging at first, but absolutely nothing beat the size/range they provide. Plus, they are a ton of fun. Only drawback is that its a "gear up, all the time" thing, but you seem to be safety conscious already 😊.

[@ladiandmargaret]

I had a unicycle few years back and I absolutely loved it! 5 points of contact on a bike is much safer and allows more aggressive riding.

[@mattca353]

@@ladiandmargaret yeah, ripping at 70kmh+ on a EUC is a bit more challenging than on 2 wheels 😁

[@ladiandmargaret]

It is, more dangerous in other words :) Less practical for bringing cargo like groceries when we park off grid. I always had this concept in mind of keeping one EUC in the trunk of our small car where I can’t fit ebike. Super cool for quick transport within a city.

[@dmytroarabadzhy9280]

Hello, everything was done very well and professionally. Please tell me what program you used for planning

[@trsiel8953]

Hello! What do you think about the layout of the Globe Traveler Explorer 2X and 2XS? I really like this layout, except that the bed is only 123cm width, and will be happy to know your opinion.

[@jimbossimrigs7961]

Great video Ladi, what 3D Cad software do you use for your designs?

[@MarcelEling]

A palace on wheels🎉

[@brucemontgomery8136]

ladi any reason foam insulation couldn’t be blown onto the bottom of a coach , obviously protecting the mechanical elements? ty

[@MarkStoks]

You mean the underside of the van floor? I also always wonder why this is not done. It will also protect and insulate the water tanks.

[@brucemontgomery8136]

@@MarkStoks yes the chassis from below avoiding the greater parts of the mechanicals( exhausts/ engine, drive train) i’d foam the black & gray tanks wrap the exposed water lines ( if any) in a thermostatic electric tape, etc why not?

[@DRIVEFROMHOME4K]

❤❤❤❤

[@jvenema86]

so wonderful beautiful video my best friends

[@Haleysjeep]

Curious whether the roof panels you used warped. Perhaps a follow up video on how well everything held up and if you would do anything different.

[@ladiandmargaret]

It’s all good so far. We built it slowly and carefully so nothing major we would change.

[@user-ul9zu3qz5v]

Am from india am really like it videos

[@AM-pq1rq]

@10:05 I believe a reflective silver layer has no use if there is no air space in front of it?

[@Dikz.70769]

Done follow your KZbin channel dude 😅 enjoy your day and activities ok 👌 take care have fun dude 😎

[@randomdamian]

I need to share some knowledge, the white glue you're using to glue the fabric to the wooden panels is actually bad, like the glue is very bad. There is better glue for it, how do I know? Our family owns a car upholstery and we make luxury car interiors and also repairs. This glue will loose it's power once it gets lil too humid inside the van.

[@ladiandmargaret]

Can you share the name and type?

[@Albert_206]

@@ladiandmargaret 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Neoprene High Performance Contact Adhesive EC-1357 might be an option. Can be sprayed, rolled and brushed. Cheers, Albert

[@danfikacek4800]

Ja jsem jel kovářskou barvou pulku auta válečem 😂😂 Dobra prace 😊

[@Zariem]

How do you do it with the e-bikes, since they're very fast. Do you need a motorbike license for them? Do they not need number plates? I know that in the country I grew up in, if you got an e-bike that could do 80kph or more, it needed a number plate just like any other car or motorbike, so I was wondering if that applied to yours too!

[@viniciussoares6950]

what softwares did you used to planing the space, laiout and everiting? sorry my inglish.

[@orificium]

what brand induction cooktop is that? can it be purchased in the US?

[@Eseronbasi]

hello how much did you spend

[@Tanguero]

I'm curious. If you were to do this type of conversion for sale to a third party, how much would you charge on top of the budget you mention in your Show Notes?

[@californiakayaker]

Interesting, as I noticed your using 72 cell panels. are they in series or two banks.

[@ThriveTools_Eden]

Which vents do you guys recommend? Would love if you could send me a link 🙏🏾

[@ludviglyberth257]

Filosof and prof😅😊👌

[@frankstocker5475]

Empty Van, two bikes, big tent, credit card, Airbnb. KISS

[@quicks4070]

Hi, where can I buy this Thunderbolt system ?? Can't find it anywhere !

[@Royal.Gypsys]

I live in the US and have difficulty to find k-flex insulation, my question, what product would be similar to that?

[@randomdamian]

Where did you get the 3D models of the van? I can't find it :(

[@a.w.thompson4001]

They made many things themselves, showed video of themselves in a 3-D digital model, and described the process in an early video in the series. Digital plans for sale on their website.

[@jandevlieger0]

I ve Build 2 Vans , and really wonder if you guys are able to stay under 3,5 ton .. kinda important point to mention in instruction video not to get into troubles .. which I had the first time .. I love the build don t get me wrong Its super inspiring .. but is it possible under 3,5 ton and safe ??… 😊

[@jandevlieger0]

Since no response I guess you guys are overweight 😅 if not would be good to know would love to be wrong and copy you guys

[@torikipitt750]

its all plastic brother, no wood@@jandevlieger0

[@de_centersmoeltjes5341]

My dream is to make a camper van but how much work is it really and how much will it cost ?

[@1397tm]

where to buy the fuse holder?

[@PaulMartin-fu5qg]

You are very skilled but how do you have a professional fabrication workshop, what do you do for work? Also what wheelbase and height is the van.

[@wyzzz03]

Great job, very nice work, but why you dont buy a new base and built your famous ideas?

[@ladiandmargaret]

Because new base is more than double the price.

[@dai-ut5zl]

you should make a company making campervan 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@kacperkowalski1854]

My mechanic says that rust is like hiv- if it is on metal it will be forever

[@ingwithaz6860]

How much did it all cost and how long did it take..

[@a.w.thompson4001]

Years. But the also created a home and a workshop where they can have meetups and probably classes.

[@Marsh1983]

What is the exact make/model of this van please?

[@painmaker1667]

How much has this truck cost you so far, my friend?

[@Modified__Guy]

Why not use cork spray for insulation?$

[@mehdimusa6327]

Why don't you leave the sticker it helps with stealthy camping in city

[@COO415]

Superb craftsmanship & ingenuity all coupled up here. Exquisitely done with tech gizmos. I can see myself waiting along time for such a custom made van. Of course, minus the inside shower & commode, too small a place to have my shyte inches away from me. No thanks 😊.

[@user-ul9zu3qz5v]

Like it ur video

[@masterlup]

DUDE! Where do you live? If I want to build my van soon I want to hire you :D

[@AnNguyen-tp4hu]

How much for the Van?

[@pocketchange1951]

👍👌❤️🇨🇦, sweet

[@LobodArcis]

'Off gassing' was never a concern? Wow!😢

[@NotaHuskywolf]

I can't even afford his tool belt