How She Built Her Dream Van & Set Off on an Epic Journey

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[@PBJ1989]

Not more beautiful than a young person knowing the ends and outs of something they’re built themselves. Keep being amazing 🤩

[@robertkelly3131]

Love the way Katie talks the talk and knows about the equipment she installed. Knowing the amount of effort it takes to build out a van to this level makes this beautiful, intelligent young lady a huge inspiration!! Very impressive. Well done, Katie!!

[@gretelh3144]

Looks great! I love that you shared the changes you made for your 2nd build to have a more efficient van.

[@cmansour]

What a great job you did on your van as well as in the video. It was a joy to watch & listen!

[@beckywilliams1388]

I’m completely in awe of your knowledge ! Your build is amazing!

[@ShadowMoonFarms]

You did an amazing job with your build. Really creative and good use of space. Absolutely lovely. Thanks for sharing

[@graydrever1927]

Love your build. Very similar set up to ours! In particular the “clothes on coat hangers” between front seats and partition wall and door. Stores so much. Also love your idea of the sucker hooks for hanging on outside!

[@lisamillard1272]

So true on build I just finished a bench seat/storage/ daybed and it feels so awesome.. your van is gorgeous ❤

[@yvonnegreenberg6449]

I’m impressed with her knowledge and skills. You go girl!

[@lansteadla]

This is fabulous. Living the dream. Rolling down the road! Great job! Safe travels and happy trails! 🛣️

[@therealkrystalvintage]

Brilliant! katie, the details you include are such a treat😘😘😘😘

[@twescher]

Brilliant layout and the cabinets are fire 😮

[@Asha-ww9ct]

Your home is amazing and I saved your video so that when the time comes for me to get a Van Conversion company to build my Van I'll have a list of all the very since able things you've done in your van build. I don't have as much confidence as you😊. it's an amazing build, safe travels❤

[@scottdorsey8220]

A very thoughtful and practical layout, and informative presentation. I throughly enjoyed spending my time to watch it!

[@AdeleFreya]

Amazing job on the van!! Looks fab ❤

[@pitbull_top5766]

That shade idea for the overhead projector is genius 😁 might steal that idea 😂 It would save on space

[@matissta]

Go Sister! I love how she's really knows her stuff, precisely how and why she chose options, plus the technical details. So impressive.

[@Maryisthegoldengirl]

Very good video. You were able to convey a lot of information without a backstory. I am very impressed with your expertise. You did an awesome job on the build! Safe and adventurous travels.

[@jackmeyers40]

You had me at "Box Of Wine". Everything in your van is really clutch to it convenience. Nice build (especially for the price) and thanks for the tour.

[@freeinFL]

You’ve got it together, Girl! EXCELLENT job!

[@ryangow1179]

Love your build! Great layout, with thoughtful features. I've got a nebula too. If you grab a go-pro sticky mount and attach it under your overheads, you can mount your projector there and pack it away easily whenever you want. It'll save you needing to be careful with a tripod! Anyway, superb work with the build

[@lyndawoods4787]

Looks amazing! One of the better builds I’ve seen… ❤

[@Maxxation]

Love the video, love the van and all the hardwork she put to build it and love every outfit of hers.. Loveher outfit sense

[@simonbell6745]

Love the build & loved the explanation even better. Happy trails lady👍

[@lisadenmark7803]

Fantastic build!!! Thank you for sharing❤

[@MrCarson66]

That's refreshing, so cool and your all over it!

[@amiralions2681]

$50k and already better quality than a lot of the vans costing three times that or more. I have mad respect for her skills and determination!

[@jamesparker7046]

One of the most fictional livable van I’ve seen everything you need and well thoughtout

[@bird271828]

You explain everything very well. Nice job on your van👏👏👏👏

[@johnbecay6887]

very cool. not only the build but your presentation. congratulations

[@vtailv35]

Smart build I worked at a van shop and we always thought of things to do after the fact! I've lived in my plane which I would not have anyone try it was always a problem, I had a teacup Yorkie with me and he helped make friends with some hardcore personal at airport,most times had No car and few times my little friend needed Dr it's hard on the road and having all shots so now I have 2 Yorkies and I bought a hanger made small place but I'd like to get back into vaning around and still have a base to come back to,I'm sure there are resources for Vets and parts so it probably be bit simpler! But nice build looks as you thought it all out

[@viveviveka2651]

Nice tour. Nice work. Thank you. 🌻

[@maryhight6030]

Amazing job on the build. ❤

[@lovelybones642]

I love how she put her frige on top of the cabinet.

[@justjudy7320]

🎉 loved every bit of it❤ Katie if you ever feel like hanging out along the Bitterroot wilderness south of Missoula I'm building out a sprinter and I would put you to work in a New York Minute😂❤ when you weren't playing in the woods❤ the insulation is almost done I have a rivet nuts in strategic places and it's almost time for the struts and the walls😮 you made me smile when you talked about doing it in the winter the only reason the van's not finished is because of the humidity levels😢❤

[@davida463]

Love this build! Thanks!

[@sarahbishkin]

Hey! Some friendly advice: If you look up “Murphy doors” And care to utilize more space, the two sliding doors on either side of the van and care to make a pass through from the interior to exterior, take four sided kitchen cabinetry on a slide out that can slide both inside and outside plus a putting in on a lazy Suzan for better access to all four sides, and then create a pull-down tile of window shade for the door when cabinetry isn’t in use, then for even more space - you can create slits inside of the upper portion of the cabinetry in for a pull out swivel table/dinette/desk If you are willing to retool or reimagine the doors in the back of the van you could create a four door system like that of a box type package that you can hollow out to create storage space like a bookshelf or apply basic kitchen cabinetry or even revert to the four sided kitchen cabinetry concept, at least the two on did by side doors, the top door you can also hollow out to create storage space for a drop down tent or even a drop down shower if you care to utilize an out door shower system. The bottom door can act as a deck. You could also look into fold out wall mounted picnic tables. If you are so inclined to create more space, I’d look into wall mounted flip down bunk beds - if you care to create wall niches for storage, and put them on two side outs: 1. First slide out - pull fourth from wall niche. 2. A second slide that will allow you to push them out outside of the vehicle so you can sleep out doors. For additional storage space I’d look at smart beds from Jubilee furniture. I’d look into putting a two sided movie projector pull down screen in the very back of the van so that if you do decide on the bed slide outs - you can watch movies if faced towards the van. To utilize even more space, I’d look at the Murphy desk concept or a wall mounted Murphy desk and with the option to create an entertainment center - or tv placed just above the desk, I would add these to the underside of the beds to create a “Murphy Bed” I’d also look into window shades that double as screen projectors. If you’ll look up CMC Motorhomes and add at least two slide outs - one on both sides that run the duration of the van, plus add one in the back. That would buy you even more space. If you look up Draper Land Ark and create an exterior pull down balcony with foldable telescopic legs underneath, look up floor pits, exterior of cockpit, you can add additional slide out or pull out tables with swing away bar stools for any one who wants to hang out while either the passenger side or drivers side is occupied. If you look up hymer - there is a roof tent that has a lighted body, If you are interested in floor pits, I’d look at smart sectionals from jubilee furniture, Sobro coffee tables and Sobro side tables, Backs of chairs and sofas can be converted into desk space so can steps I’d look at “game changer toy hauler” for furniture storage and to carry out these mechanics further - once the furniture is hoisted onto the walls for storage you can look into actually storing them within the edges of the floor. I’d also look into the swinging mechanics of “Dekpod” to further expand the space Hope these help :)

[@raquelkhadiri162]

Good information and some of it is too much ro add. I don't think she was asking for suggestions. Besides, she did a great job and had a lot of great ideas. Different people have different needs

[@Ratchet_Patrick]

Girl you're an inspiration

[@cathietonkin5577]

You are an amazing young lady!!!! Congratulations on a beautiful and amazing van!!!!

[@dennis.teevee]

my kind of build! especially the water system, same as mine.

[@rdwilander]

Great video Great build. Thanks for including your basic costs. You did an amazing job for a little over $20k for the build components. Safe Travels

[@WestieWestie]

the Go Dry is so cool. Fantastic van.

[@helenmonday0]

Great job!!!!! What a inspiration!

[@ZuriDsWellness]

Luv your design and attention to details. Kudos and Contrgz 😘👍🏾🤛🏾👏🏾

[@Namka19]

Very nicely built.

[@NHJDT]

What a well spoken young lady

[@LoveYourself-1970]

I missed the shower. I need watch again from what I seen it's a nice build

[@tikitiki7610]

very nice! thx for sharing

[@mariorossetti9275]

Really awesome.....thanks a lot for sharing 🙃🙂😉

[@GenGenChilling]

Really nice design

[@dinal389]

Great job....your van looks gorgeous. ❤👍👍😍😍

[@griffgriffith3039]

Nice job on van and excellent narrating. Suggestion: watch some vids on folding clothes to get more space and organization..they are great.. good luck!!!

[@kellypoulos8702]

Very nice, travel well!

[@doug7381]

great kitchen!!!!!!!

[@turbobill1747]

Wow,ur very smart an organized,very good build.

[@DennisVeilleux-ll8im]

Great Ideas to build a shed

[@robertoestebandiaz3610]

Excelente video saludos desde Córdoba Argentina

[@dmwi1549]

Very nice!

[@henrivanvliet556]

super herkenbaar en realistisch 👍👍

[@DanKeeley]

Nice to hear what we all know but from someone with actual experience of both.. that the merc is always the van of choice.

[@SillyMonkeys]

wow, amazing young woman, well done.

[@robinprice6879]

Such a great and sensible build. She was super easy to listen to. Most are not

[@darrellfort1668]

vanlife4ever!

[@ncp3077]

You are awesome!

[@barbarajoyhuhtala3495]

What is that hanging de-humidifier gadget that you plug in to get rid of the water??? I need that.

[@Nowindresistance]

Yes I am 80% done and it looks the same as it did 6 months ago but that’s because I have been doing all the behind the scenes stuff. Every single inch is planned out and ready to go. It just has to be installed now.

[@lynnwilliams7875]

Sprinter vans, break down after 2 yrs. Most people put too much wood (which is heavy) into their Sprinters. I chose to use Chevy vans. The only wood pieces I used was my platform bed on my wood beframe. Everything else was lightweight.

[@tommyg.9069]

Can you put a link to the black device you attached to the outside of the van that can be used to dry things on? Thanks.

[@user-hk9dq8kl8p]

That’s a very nice build .. Do you travel just you and the dog?

[@mariespringer4668]

Where did you get that magnetic drying rack with hooks that you attached on the outside?

[@lidiajimenezurmeneta7968]

Hey!! very beautiful!!! One question, how long is the camperizar?? I have been told that they give less length than the fiat ducato, can you tell me?? Thanks

[@harrypottah8889]

I wonder how these young people are able to get so much money! At 33 I’m so jealous how all these twentysomethings get to just do this!

[@TomBedlammusic]

Most of us do it by starting in a shitkicker van and work up. (Or if you're American, just take out a massive loan 😅) my first van cost £4000 all in. Lived in it for 4 years, saved an insane amount of money, my last van was nearly 25k.

[@aarteestmj4958]

That reply kind of answered your question. “Privilege”. I think it’s crazy when well off people chose to live or buy something like a poor person might HAVE to, and consider themselves in the same struggle. Appropriation basically. She said her 1st full-time job was AFTER she got out of college. What does that tell you? Everyone has there hard times in life, rich or poor. But I wanted to address the comment in general.

[@TomBedlammusic]

@@aarteestmj4958 I don't thi k Nyone who has the choice to love in a van considers themselves in the same struggle as people who have to... They just like living in a van. I love it and will never live in a house again - I'm a musician so it makes more sense for me to move around a lot. We all have our reasons.

[@aarteestmj4958]

@@TomBedlammusic I’m a fine artist and designer. Don’t get me wrong, I look at these videos because I love them, and respect the real work that goes into them. I’m just finding some that are a little too good to be true( it this one), and am wondering if making “minimalizing” mainstream isn’t part of a bigger more sinister plan. “Eat bugs and be happy” kind of thing. Anyway, thank you for your comment, and I hope you have nothing but a safe and inspirational journey ahead!

[@harrypottah8889]

@@TomBedlammusic yeah wish I had $4k laying around…

[@vulcan4d]

I'm so tempted to do this for trips but with two kids these cargo vans don't have enough seats for travelling. RV I guess it is :p.

[@lukekao8136]

Wow. How did you build it yourself? (I can't even change a flat tire myself) lol

[@kristinesaffert5820]

We love your van. What are the walls made of?

[@thembilithleportia4626]

❤ I love it mmm, blessings dear, I'm thinking to do the same ❤

[@reesee6420]

Did so miss the links to your terrific additions?

[@thomasdecarlo8543]

I want her helping me do a van build … she has it going on

[@Bigmatt7]

I wonder if a purple mattress could be put in there. They are rather heavy, so I have no clue what the weight limit is.

[@suelizzi1764]

Great bit did I miss bathroom/shower?

[@paulaarchuleta8684]

She had a nature’s head compositing toilet and seem to shower outdoors in the video.

[@harshitsingh6743]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@leese.23]

I'd like to know what the who dehumidifiers brand is

[@SteveHazel]

man with that beefy of battery get a dang induction cooktop.

[@TomBedlammusic]

I stand by this - induction in a van is insane. I get the idea behind it, but no matter how big your battery and solar, you will drain it when you get a few days of bad weather. Look at aemon and bec - 600ah lithium battery bank and they were complaining that they were still running out of power... In Mexico

[@tednovy7762]

Catan!

[@traviskoh999]

very smart woman.

[@ElAlimoche]

Lovely van! It always sounds funny hearing Americans say ‘bathroom’ instead of toilet, especially when talking about taking their dog out 😂

[@meirulu]

👍👍☕️

[@benderbender1233]

✌😉

[@NorthwestLights206]

Fords gas tanks have a tap already?

[@story1234]

Hi Katie. How did you prepare for earthquakes?

[@You_Can_Do_If]

why sell the sprinter if was better? white is nice in summer but doesn't blend nice in landscape

[@h.t.7310]

No way you can sell this unless it’s real cheap? Anyways…get a Milwaukee Adapter for battery on stain so you can always have your vac always powered as you can have more cells. Also how is toxic elements that are VOC inside. Toxic on lungs eventually? The materials you have seem way synthetic. Always been a concern and was wondering. Be safe.

[@FoButter]

AWD Transit?

[@wilfriedgronau5052]

what are you talking about the transit has twice the horse power and twice the torque as the sprinter daaaaa.......

[@user-vo3kb7nd4c]

Дизайн хорош. Плиту с духовкой выкинуть. Поставить маленькую плитку,освободится место для душа. Понравилась идея с кинопроектором. Ну и девушка очень красивая.

[@Coffeeandghosts1258]

Ware did the funds come from saving money donations or hard work ?????

[@TomBedlammusic]

She said in the video. First van was a loan with a monthly payment - likely saved a lot of money by living in that one and eventually sold it to buy this one with cash

[@Debba521]

Not to be a downer, but how can you afford something like this? No mention of a job, inheritance or lottery win, but you've got close to $50,000 total on this van. How do you pay for it, especially on top of student debt. How do you pay insurance, health care, groceries, etc.?? I'm just completely mystified as to how this is financially sustainable?

[@paulaarchuleta8684]

She doesn’t pay rent/mortgage every month.

[@nedcassley5169]

After college, she got a full-time job. Then she and her partner lived in a van for a year. They recouped the costs of that van.

[@catw6274]

They lived in the previous van, didn't pay rent/mortgage, saved all that money while working full time, then SOLD that van, and could afford to buy this one. If you work remotely, you are still employed while doing this, hence paying for gas, insurance, etc.

[@Quickblood1]

Great van but that budget is insane for a van build, did she really spend $22,000? how is that possible US prices must be out of control.

[@kamikazitsunami]

I'm always impressed when I see a female full build out.

[@kavitha4925]

ALL THE ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATIONS FROM THE BATTERY, PS INSULATE