Crazy Week of Progress | Shiplap Walls, Bed, Wiring, and Plumbing

[@BrianandAor]

I love the way Natalie looks at you Jimmy. That's pure love right there. Congratulations on all that is in front of you. Love you guys

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Aw, thank you so much! That’s so sweet! We definitely couldn’t do this if we didn’t have each other! 💚😄

[@sandraabubakar6102]

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[@colletteatkins9991]

What an adorable couple.

[@joefranco5397]

The two of you work so well together. I’m impressed with how well the van is turning out. Excellent job.

[@cranefly23]

The word “awesome” is, IMHO, seriously over-used these days, but what you wonderful people have achieved so far is, truly awesome! I’m loving this.

[@mikemanjo2458]

Man! Y'all are making incredible progress!!! You have done an amazing job at planning where everything will go. The shiplap looks great! Getting your materials so you could immediately start on the next day was brilliant! I love the way you work together. ❤ You know when you get tired of traveling, you will be able to build out and sell vans. People will be lining up to get one of your vans! Have a great week! We love y'all so much! From SC, your friend, Jane ❤🙏 That PVC bend pipe was brilliant!

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Aw, thank you so much Jane! We always love seeing your name pop up, your comments are so kind and uplifting. 💚 We hope you’re having a great start to your week!

[@mikemanjo2458]

@@JimmyandNatalie ❤

[@bekind8246]

Great Work on the van you 2! LOL, Old man in me saying, get your rest, stay hydrated (Water) & A moment of safety saves a lifetime of regret. Take Care!

[@paulagraef2960]

We love you two! Highlight of our week is seeing your progress! You are a great team!

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thank you! That really means a lot to us! 💚😊

[@cnjsharp2]

This is lookin great! It’s obvious you plan well and it shows with all the little touches. And it works!!

[@nancypettitt1211]

Wow you both work so well together. Great reno, love the walls and the ceiling. I am excited to see the van when it is done.

[@JimmyandNatalie]

We can’t wait to see how it all turns out either, so thanks for sharing our excitement! 😄

[@roseanneberrios7174]

I can't believe how far you have come with the build. It's looking great.

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thank you Roseanne! 💚 It’s been fun for us to see the build start to take shape! 😄

[@mikemanjo2458]

Yay! Mike just asked about y’all! Glad to see this! We’ll watch you on the big screen in just a minute! So exciting!!! ❤️Jane in SC

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Aw, that’s nice! It’s good to be back! 😄💚

[@mikemanjo2458]

@@JimmyandNatalie We love you!!!! ❤🙏 You are in prayers for safety and clarity for what you need. Hugs.

[@Yecartish]

I suggest you change the line from the tank to the pump. Getting rid of the up then down loop will allow the water to get to the pump without an air lock which can degrade the flow from the pump.

[@FlexDRG]

Use the makerspace... 3d print an adapter to hold the 3 small hoses and feed into the larger diameter pipe.

[@TrevorBoughtABus]

That's awesome that there are built in holes on the bottom of the van! The van is looking great so far.

[@timnc2848]

Yay!!!! We have all been worried about you guys!!!! ❤️❤️

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Hey! Yes we’re back!! 💚 Last week we took a break to be with Jimmy’s sister for her bachelorette party! 😄

[@cydleger7906]

Looking amazing. It will be home in no time. Y'all have learned so much with the schoolie~ this buildout is much less scary!

[@forestsky7064]

It's amazing how you two have evolved since starting building the bus, then starting your first trips, all the unknowns forming the knowledge of real van life living. Then, deciding to get this awesome Ram ProMaster, and doing this classy, stylish, quality build and getting closer to the day you'll set sail in your amazing new stylish van life adventures. WOW!!!!! It's a joyous blessing and fun for us all as you two share your adventures with us. Thank you for all the extra efforts you are doing to share your stories. It's a real joy🙏🌻🎶🌸🧚‍♀️

[@ronengland8196]

Brilliant Guys. Hands Across the Sea. 🇬🇧. 🇺🇸

[@StevenBagley]

That is looking so good! I’m loving the nocturnal build. Such a great plan of attack. I hope that when you are done, you can both get your circadian rhythms back in sync with daylight for your mental health. Great progress!

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thank you! Building at night has been really helping our productivity, but we are honestly so ready to get back on a ‘normal’ schedule! 😅 We’ve felt like total hermits for the last few weeks 😂

[@garymcgee1874]

Maybe need a check valve on inlet side of pump since pump is higher than the tank so pump does not loose prime. Great job looking fantastic!!

[@bonniehoover8318]

Just enjoy your talents, enthusiasm, you're such a cute couple.💙💜

[@carmenmarcinkiewicz7149]

The two of you are adorable! Your videos are fantastic!! THANK YOU!

[@mikeellindonut2004]

You still have the bus, great job on the build, missed you 2 last week

[@pennyblea8133]

Natalie, have you both decided not to set up a small area for a hook up shower inside where you can set it up and take it down after it drys? I like all you and Jimmy have done to your great van home😊

[@michelle14749]

You have done so much in such a short period of time, I have no doubt you will finish soon and back on the road in no time.

[@yorotirb3941]

Ha Ha! Youse work well together. I never could do anything well on graveyards and avoided it like the plague when i could.

[@sharonoldham4374]

Construction has really come a long way. Surprising how much you were able to get done. Before you realize it you'll be finished and living in your new dream home.

[@roygardiner4002]

Love you two ! Working brilliantly together on the night shift, it's coming on in leaps and bounds, well done and keep it going !

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thanks Roy! 😄 We’re really working hard, so it’s a relief to see you say that! 💚

[@tracythorn2918]

I love that dark brown ceiling with white walls, very classy and professional looking. The water system looks like it will be easy to work on and troubleshoot if that becomes necessary. You two are pros!

[@2acresevolving777]

Awesome video!!! Thanks for showing the fresh water plumbing!! That will be very helpful when I start my van. I’m going into this with absolutely no experience so learning these things from you is so awesome!!

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Hey, we started converting the bus without any experience, so it can definitely be done! We can’t wait to hear about your build! We’re super excited for you! 💚😊

[@RescueDogTreats]

Put some recessed lighting in that groove where the shiplap meets the ceiling...

[@johnafagerquist8235]

You two are adorable! I don't understand how you still have less than 100K subs. I've been spreading the word. Nice work, BTW.

[@Datzneat]

That is a ton of progress. Only thing I would mention is that 40 gal is a ton of weight so you don't want that weight behind the rear axle, if possible, especially on a front wheel drive vehicle.

[@davidgriffin14]

Y'all look so cute in your overalls!

[@darlenewillbrandt1628]

When you get your kitchen faucet think about getting one you pull out hose to fill a pot or put out the window with a spray for a outdoor shower. Iam enjoying watching the night shift. I was a nightshade Nurse my whole life.

[@jeanclaudebonillo1326]

I just love you guys. 😍

[@keyplayer5]

I’m amazed with all the two of you accomplish together. You make it look so seamless but I’m quite sure you have many obstacles to overcome in a project like this. So many fun travels up ahead for the two of you. 💕💕

[@JimmyG1776]

You guys are Master Van builders.

[@OldJohnT102347]

NICE WORK LOOKS GREAT. Just a few well meaning comment to take or leave as you please. 1) In 50 years of RV use I always placed my fresh water pumps at the same ground level as the fresh water tank outlet because they don't have any great suction force to start with and are less likely to lose prime (NOT saying they would) if there's always gravity pressure against their inlet (NO suction required that way as if the pump inlet is HIGHER than the tank where yours is mounted). Im NOT saying it wont work, but ONLY if gravity is forcing water into the pumps inlet its best IN MY OPINION (no suction required)........ 2) NICE selection of large DC cables to run from the engines alternator back to your house batteries !!!!!!!!! Im sure you know a DC to DC charger is required between the alternator and your house batteries ESPECIALLY if they are different chemistry such as Lithium. 3) Just in case you're not already aware as I bet you are. In your AC power distribution panel the Equipment Ground Buss (typical Green/Bare wire) needs a bond to the RV frame,,,,,,,,To the panels case/frame BUT NOTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT TO THE NEUTRAL BUSS (where white Neutrals attach) . An RV panel is considered as a Sub Panel and therefore requires separate insulated and isolated Ground and Neutral Busses unlike in your home.. Any DC to AC Inverter you use should be configured with a BONDED Neutral as well as any small portable generator which often come from the factory with a FLOATING NEUTRAL.......ESPECIALLY if you have an EMS Best wishes hope this helps KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK John T BSEE,JD Retired Electrical Power Distribution Engineer and 50 year RV owner

[@mikedistel5860]

I love our instant hot water heater. If you every think to replace consider that,

[@myema5694]

Yall are doing a great job. It's going a whole lot faster than I'd anticipated considering when you first made the decision to build out a van you didn't have 1)a van 2) a place to work 3)the tools and 4) a place to live. Your teamwork and organizational skills just amaze me.

[@davewenners6722]

At minimum you should prime and apply 1 coat of paint. Being in a van the humidity you'll have back priming and back painting will help the wood last longer. I would maybe go and use a mold/mildew bathroom paint for the backside of the wood

[@CodyandJillian]

Congrats on the build-out guys, it looks amazing!! We barely filmed during our renovations because it just felt too overwhelming so you guys creating content and building is mindblowing!! Best of luck with the rest of the build, hope to see you guys out on the road someday! -Cody

[@thunder1505]

Whoop, whoop, whoop! WTG!

[@paulsherman6450]

It's looking really good guys. See you next week.

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Hey! Thanks Paul! 💚

[@a.j.sulecki4545]

Better to be lucky than good Jimmy. . Van build looks great so far.

[@arkansasexplorer1624]

you guys are doing a great job. I wish I had that much energy. Love you guys from Central Arkansas.

[@djohnson2362]

so glad your back ... missed you last week

[@gratefuldude7511]

If you have an exhaust fan in the van and you turn it on, I have heard it will overwhelm the toilet vent fan and pull the toilet vapors into your van. Suggestion don’t fill the screw hole for at least a year, that way if you need to access something behind the wall it will be easier to access them, you could also go back and install cup washers to give it a more finished look with filling and painting. Maybe a tankless water heater as an upgrade down the road.

[@erinlogan9886]

Jimmy acts like an absolute PRO at this! Natalie has a lot of backbone in this relationship

[@barbaramena2377]

I believe you're schoolie has given you some have great ideas for the van and building is not so hard to figure out outstanding work so far imiss seeing you i thought something happen welcome back happy at summer holiday

[@JennyLeiviska]

Looking amazing kids!!!!!❤️🚐

[@annwatrous1289]

Have your sink faucet be able to turn outside window in case you want an out door shower

[@h00d000]

I noticed Jimmy grabbed Romex cable at Lowe’s. That is a bad idea to use it in the van. You need all cables (including for 120v) to be multi-stranded. Romex is a solid copper core that may break from vibration.

[@bookathevanman9948]

Wow you two are getting some serious work done! It seems like it's going so fast too. I'm sure it doesn't feel that way to you two though. Well keep it up and you'll be on the road in no time. I hope you love the van life! Going from a bus with so much more space. I went from a bus to a kinda mini bus, an Astro van, which is pretty small but I'm hoping it'll make me more of a minimalist. See you next week!

[@sharonfrommann6516]

You guys are doing a great job, best of all your enjoying it. That’s what it all about. God Bless😄

[@fliegenuss]

Great job, Vanpires! I’m so proud of you two (and the kitties say, “MEOW!”)

[@djpWilson]

Thanks!

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Wow, thank you so much!! We both really appreciate it! 😄💚

[@gosteel]

"Tiny Baby Cable", it's the technical term.

[@barbsanders1364]

Have you thought about the cubies in the back door panels. There might be some storage in there.

[@0556rick]

Looks very professional! I hope you are able to sell your schoolie soon 🤞🤞🤞

[@tamaraatkinson940]

I’m hope you never get tired of hearing how adorable you guys are. What a team!

[@Hossss1987]

may i suggest putting some kind of guard around the water tank connection coming out of the back, hate to see it get broke hitting it with something, wife and i LOVE watching your builds we get a kick of of it (in a very good way) till next week.......................

[@493913507]

I'll say it again, you too are amazing, the things you do, most people would be paying to have it done, well done...

[@haraldweltzin5117]

When you change diameters of pipe, each size of pipe is double the capacity of the one size smaller. A 3/4' pipe has twice the capacity of a 1/2" pipe. You need more than 3 1/2 inch tubes to match the capacity of a 1 1/2" pipe.

[@kingly.]

Hey guys, I really suggest checking out self contained showers!! They fold down to the size of a shower curtain and save lives after a long dusty hike.

[@mildredlackey1938]

I love watching your progress , it’s looking so great, you guys do wonderful together I will be waiting for the next one, 👍🤗

[@ketocanuckleheads4501]

Just started watching your channel recently with your Canadian series. Love it! You didn’t Jerry rig it you Jimmy rigged it (in Canada it’s the term)…chuckled a little bit as your name is Jimmy!😅

[@smwon1]

I really like your water and filter set up!

[@AnnettesVanTease]

I love how you two framed out that big window. There are not a lot of videos on how to do that. OMG I also had no idea about the holes and air vents. You’ve changed my plan on how we’re going to vent out the toilet. It’s looking beautiful.

[@susanmuriellittle]

Well done your doing a grate job can't wait

[@vicki9929]

Amazing job and so much fun to watch! Thank you for sharing this part of your journey. Looking forward to following along with you when you are back on the road!

[@writercleavebourbon]

I was worried. Glad to see you guys!

[@philipfareio4445]

Looks beautiful

[@carolbrockmeier3679]

You two make a great team!!

[@A-K_Rambler]

Coffee Stipend!

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Hey Mitchell! Thank you so much!! 💚☕️

[@wintergirl3298]

It’s really looking very nice. Can’t wait for the finished product. Have you not had any offers on your bus. I hope very soon

[@mikeanderson6522]

You make look easy. Good work. So what's update on sale of bus. Still see it next to you. At some point, tell us how this new toilet works. No black tank?

[@alexgachupin2754]

That's amazing how much the van build has come, both of you are doing a awesome job.

[@jasonbuker76]

Crzy progress... you guys are killing it. I bet you'll be ahead of schedule unless a supply shortage. Can't wait for the next update.

[@brantfitzpatrick910]

you may want to read up on pump location instructions. because it is higher than the tank it may need to be lower than water level to draw in water. otherwise looks awesome

[@wegottafishdude]

🤘🏻😎🤘🏻 Awesome stuff guys YAY Today just got better

[@marjorieclement1347]

White make place look good

[@wegottafishdude]

@@marjorieclement1347 It’s awesome looks great

[@richardpalmanteer9798]

Glad to see the build coming along. You guys have planned and have everything where you want it. Good Job!! Well, till next week guys as always "Enjoy The Adventure." 🤠👍✌

[@dianaverhulst3407]

Nice video. Great progress! Thanks !

[@charlmatteson7726]

Very very nice. Good work you 2.

[@grf1426]

I believe there is an option to use a charcoal filter instead of drilling another hole

[@danabump8200]

You guys got a lot done !!! It looks amazing !!!

[@hewittehart8283]

Guys it's looking so good,

[@darryldrax606]

It's looking good

[@stoneyvanwie6042]

Looking really good yall !

[@brendahaire8824]

You guys will be on the road soon.

[@donnaniles3832]

Wow, it's really coming together quickly. Your van will be beautiful when your finished.

[@johnallan5821]

Brilliant work 👍👍👍

[@rosemarycameron3594]

Amazing innovation!!! You two are America's Van Build Sweethearts. Regular Nelson Eddy and Jeannette McDonald of the van world! (* I realize you probably don't know who they are since they were from my mother's era) Super excited for you!

[@jerrydensmore2887]

Nice job on the plumbing. I think I would've put the filters first coming out of the tank. But that's me. lol Thanks for sharing.

[@jimg2885]

The van build is looking good. Very excited for you two. Very cool that you two are living your dream. Can't wait to see it done and you hit the road in the new van. Looking forward to the next video. Also have to say, you two are so cute together.

[@johnstuart8511]

You two are Magic: The Van is looking fantastic (Basic and clean lines). Keeping it compact and simple. And not forgetting "So professionally designed ". Well done. Regards

[@jeffhammond8319]

You need a point of use hot water heater uses less energy and less space If all you have is your sink. But it's looking good.

[@steveo601]

You should do a futon that goes from sofa to bed. That could save a lot of space

[@sdorn]

Wow. Great job!