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[@imcharmed4evr]

Love that there’s a shower w/ a toilet that u can remove, while showering. There should be a locked panel door for the outside city or gravity water, so no one bothers it. I also, love that the van has AC, not many do.

[@gmqz]

A lot have fans, but no AC, because it’s hard to find 12v AC that won’t leak.

[@fonda7760]

Gee! That was a major concern for me. I’m viewing this in 2023 and safety is crucial.

[@mikhailfong6234]

I like the overall design but that water piping on electrical side giving me some jitters. Water... Pressurized.. no matter how the joints are connected.. will always leak when you least expected. Removal of the batteries for replacement will be a little cumbersome with that water pipe lines above.

[@grumpyoldlady_rants]

I noticed that as well.

[@dayhill1616]

Same. Place electrical on one side and water on the other.

[@Kadeedid1967]

Sometimes the customer has to be talked out of stupid decisions for their own safety. You should have refused to run those pipes. Now you have opened yourself to a lawsuit if someone is injured.

[@jasonbuker76]

The water lines running directly over electrical screams stupid & unsafe. There are so many options to make it reasonably safe and I wonder why you would leave it like that?

[@deano6188]

I totally agree with water running over electric.... no support- pipes bouncing with ever bump in the road.... them pipes are going to rub against the wood they passes through and leak all over the electrics... good professional job.... NOT!

[@gballmaier]

You know, they make little plastic screw tips caps that you can actually snap on into the screw drive head so you don't see any of those screws. Very cheap nice looking fix. Notice lots of roughly cut edges, on wood trim, and a little messy caulking in that shower. You have great ideas, but I think a little more attention to detail is crucial if you want more jobs. The goal is to make everything look FACTORY MADE. KEEP UP THE WORK, YOU WILL GET THERE.

[@julialopez3337]

I love that you showed every small detail of the plumbing and electrical system! Keep up the good work!

[@jameygreenwood5693]

Ignore the criticisms, I thought this was an excellent and detailed tour of your build. Some people are so picky about something they had nothing to do with! Love the robustness of your layout, design and the finish you've achieved 👌

[@shaidenvalentine1]

Thanks so much!! Means a lot

[@rickey5353]

@@shaidenvalentine1 Yep. Looks like a quality build.

[@shaidenvalentine1]

@@The.Hawaiian.Kingdom the funny part is people think they’ve discovered something that I missed, every single criticism has already been thought through so the annoying part is I never asked for it. I know every detail of the build in and out, and if I asked for negative feedback in the comments that would be different.

[@burstmedia1829]

I agree with everything EXCEPT running these types of water pipes and connections over an electrical system. That is a really big deal. But could be fixed in this case by putting that section of pipes inside an enclosure so leaks would then go either side of the cupboard that contains the electrics. As electrics are often the most expensive part of a build, the repercussions could cost well into the thousands for a poorly designed pipe route. I think criticism of this aspect is very valid and a good learning point for future builds. But it is a beautiful build - especially loved that shower.

[@burstmedia1829]

@@shaidenvalentine1 This is a beautiful conversion but if you didn't want feedback, why allow comments? This is how you-tube works. And I think those you criticized the running of water pipes over an electrical system without running through an additional enclosure have a VERY VALID point which your can fix (because yes many people would consider this a flaw, not just a different design opinion like most issues mentioned here) and so that more thoughtful design happens regarding water/electrics situational design is something you can improve on in the future. But it is a very beautiful and generally well thought out van and something to be proud of.

[@kimberlykay1495]

So much thought and creativity went into this build. I feel like you were clever and made full use of the limited space. The setup of this van home flows well and everything just makes sense. I appreciate your very thorough description of the electrical and water units, for people like myself that are uneducated in this area. You definitely checked all of my boxes, and I will refer back to your videos often for when the time comes in my life when I can go tiny and travel! My daughter is off to college in half a year.. bittersweet but this mama is ready to see the world!

[@emilyy7825]

I remember seeing your first van tour with the murphy bed and skylight. It was amazing and this one is too!

[@saratemp790]

You could put a cover with a lock over the water fill, to prevent tampering.

[@MamaKim.]

Yes that would concern me too, it being vulnerable.

[@onionhead5780]

Agreed. Definitely wouldn’t have my water fill exposed. Too many crazies walking among us that are just up to meanness for no reason.

[@rorysenter3865]

You have also Polluted your portable water system by having the swamp cooler return into it after picking up whatever bacteria is on the filter

[@stuartboyd6340]

Some scouser will piss in it 😃

[@michaeldavies9533]

Fantastic build best I have seen so far don't mean to come across has being critical but the closeness to to the sink and the induction cooker top bothers me alitte.

[@Lee-astrololee]

Very comprehensive van tour, loved how each component of the electrical system was explained thoroughly.

[@richard4743]

Comprehensive ,Yes ! every aspect of every componet was explained. That presentation was spot on; A+ and allowing the reader to adjust there own improvements, with out being overly judgmental .He knows his content area, definitely a good read

[@larssmith3915]

You are THE MAN. I can't believe you didn't lose your voice after all that explaining. Lots of great information here and it's obvious you guys have really thought things out. It's impressive and inspiring. One question though: don't you get a lot of voltage drop on the cable from the alternator all the way back to your DC-DC charger? That seems like a long run (even with what looks like 00 welding cable which has to be pricey for that length...)

[@chrishindep]

Only thing I would change is a sink trap under the sink to stop any grey water smells coming up thru the sink. Nice van guys.

[@ShadeTreeKennyT]

@@vandaddy-o2732 how is it a problem?

[@paranormalreality1725]

@@ShadeTreeKennyT Unless I am mistaken, I believe he is referring to the fact that you can get small creatures, like snakes, mice and such, finding their way inside by way of the pipe. Although that could be fixed by putting some kind of a screen over the end of it that allows the water to continue to drain through.

[@ShadeTreeKennyT]

@@paranormalreality1725 ah, ok, makes sense. Yeah, I would attach a screen over the end and call it done.

[@yumaphoto]

Some points on the grey water. 1. It drains to the ground so no tank smell. 2. He said it’s your option to install a tank. 3. A screen is a good idea, but one that lets food particles get through. 4. You can not drain grey water onto the ground legally in Canada, and certain national parks in the USA ban it, so figuring out a drain tank in the design is a good idea.

[@alexarellano2541]

wow super nice, love the fridge, galley and shower set up, need to be honest the screw holes and exposed nail heads are killing the vibe though. like the use of the ram, and not aa sprinter. how about the ford transit? and builds on this chassis . very clean work.

[@terrimcdonald7105]

Great design, build. Being a non builder or a minimum construction builder myself, you did an awesome job. Details will come with every build. Sometimes you do what a client asks, regardless. Their issues not yours. You have really improved as per your sand colored van build with the Cinderella toilette. Outstanding for someone so young!

[@sharonsanders8208]

It's just a dream it's a beauty lovely what must I say

[@ycaine7625]

Thank you so so much for the detailed explanation of you plumbing and electrical system. Best one so far, and I’ve been studying for a while. Thank you!!

[@theatremusician]

Great build. A Froli System under the dinette/bed cushions might be a good addition against moisture/mold build up especially given that you’re using an evaporative cooler.

[@fonda7760]

Thanks for the great health tip! I’m always concerned with moisture build up r/ t mold sensitivity.

[@BarryMDHo]

Great design! Couple suggested tweaks: simplify water distribution lines/connections at water tank area, improve maintenance access to water heater, redirect water lines away from above batteries, make "dog leash" storage box garage easily removable to increase rear van carrying flexibility (bikes/kayaks etc.), relocate shower rearward, replace with dual seat (w seat belts), add overhead shelf above front seats, add insulated/heated grey water tank (4 season, many sites require contained waste water), use Ford Transit AWD 3.5 litre EcoBoost platform. That would be near perfect for me. 😉👍 Indeed, you've created a very intelligent and well thought out van! Well done!

[@TheRoadTaken]

Totally agree about the Ford platform!

[@mrs.onyango6504]

This Guy really KNOWS his S- - t!! All the electrical and plumbing are very well put together. Plus he’s not selfish, willing to teach me how he made it happen! Awesome! Thank you.😊

[@carriea8165]

This is phenomenal. Very thoughtfully built, very practical yet gorgeous design. Beautiful work. Love love love the shower/bathroom area

[@kathyragland5724]

I love , love the way you present your build and the design is so thoughtful and complete for those of us planning our builds, love your tips…thank you

[@houssembrown2180]

hahaha that no parking anytime sign 🤣🤣🤣

[@nogenejackin8619]

This is a free electric course. Love this. Gracias.

[@Michael-py8uq]

One of the best vans I've seen in a long time

[@AlletaLady]

The "No Parking Anytime" sign is hilarious. Since. You're parked right there. It's just great. 14:18

[@Mario-yx6tu]

Hands down one of my favorite, if not my favorite convention I've seen. This is what I'd want mine too look for the most part. I'd want a desk to install a desktop so maybe make the bed smaller or something... but this is beast !!! Good stuff ! I better start saving up for something like this, cause I'm sure its pricey!!

[@sophanarachay4917]

The shower is beautiful, well, all the van is beautiful to be honest.

[@grumpyoldlady_rants]

Yes, it's nice but I wouldn't want black tile. If using water in an area with hard water, it will be a pain to keep it fr om dis o.oring the tile.

[@allgelliebeaneverything1247]

I think that small compartment on the door is for butter, sweetie!! Lol! Awesome build and you did great explaining ❤️

[@raymondbroughton9191]

This guy is awesome! I love the way he explains in details about the plumbing and electrical systems. Great job my guy! I am a subscriber! I was looking at converting a bus, but you probably just sold me on a van build.

[@sikskillz2186]

awesome. this is the best design, beats the bed in the ceiling. every smart and hiper functional, i wonder if the ac type is made to catch water when it rains and purifies it? this was an amazing build, everything needed and tons of storage. light and bright. really impressed, i just watch a bunch of videos, but this design stands out. the lounge is a really great. until the bed is needed. i did think the windows could be shorter so the bottom of it could have the i think flares, to give extra space, kind of extend the foot and headroom pass the 6ft. love the screen for everything.

[@armandoramos1949]

This is such a great van build, like the ones you can buy in an RV store. I might have seen another van you did ( if that's the same person), and I love that one too. You have such great talents and knowledge on what you do. I wish one day you can build me a weekend camper maybe in a smaller scale. More power to you and your channel. Thanks for sharing.

[@o2bnob]

Very nice presentation, I do like their air-conditioning unit that isn’t an air conditioning unit. But you guys did really good on the whole set up, it looks really nice.

[@independentthinker9113]

I love that van!! Now, all I need to do is win the lottery or something. Guess I'll need to buy a lottery ticket first, huh?

[@lostarts26]

Awesome build, especially love the shower! A little suggestion on the plumbing that will save you money, look better, and provide better protection over the sharkbites, use the uponor pex-A with the compression fittings. 👌

[@jerowns]

Uponor is indeed what I’m used to in day to day construction and I plan on using that in my upcoming van build as well

[@jeffreymoore8364]

Love this build. The electrical and plumbing were very impressive. Love the alternative to the air conditioner. The shower is awesome. I can keep going but that's an outstanding van build.

[@mrs.onyango6504]

Yeah I’m totally up on the air cooling system.

[@midnite22767]

Nice build, going with the MDF "Ikea" style cabinets saves construction time at the sacrifice of weight and strength. Particle board doesn't like a lot of movement so hopefully the owner stays on pavement. I like a van with a dedicated shower and toilet. Plumbing and electrical are two of the most complex pieces of a van conversion. Having a water leak in the electrical box would be a disaster, I would have liked to see them separated. Looks very tough to remove plumbing components if any fail. I like the easy clean toe kicks. I agree with what has been said about the evaporative cooler. Moisture is the enemy of van conversions. Countertops are beautiful. Great job!

[@burstmedia1829]

I agree. I liked much of this tour but was pretty horrified when I saw water pipers run over the batteries and electrical.

[@avivamae5171]

@@The.Hawaiian.Kingdom yeah I noticed hes super defensive and giving out some incorrect info like saying ikea mdf cabinets weight and issues cannot be avoided which is absolutely not true. Also for such an expensive build out (he says it was $100K) this is not up to standard.

[@shushanahhall4409]

Really beautiful. I love the acacia wood.

[@nadianet4909]

This is AMAZING. I've been debating either buying a premade rig or building my own and this video has really inspired me to get my hands dirty. Thank you for this video! Definitely subscribed to see more and will probably be purchasing the build course.

[@kohdez]

I like how he basically told us what everything basically is and what it basically does.

[@nickcraciun]

How much did this build cost the client ? Or a rough estimate, just so I can gain a better understanding.

[@ncao]

approx from $90k to $110k

[@bonniegreatorex72]

@@ncao Whoa!!

[@shaidenvalentine1]

My client paid about $100k all in for the van materials and labor

[@ncao]

@@shaidenvalentine1 Nice built. Love to have you build one for me.

[@johnnydavies12345]

@@shaidenvalentine1 that wasn’t including the cost of the van right?

[@Shadowgrey5937]

When you shows the control panel - i saw the terrible craft and ship on the wall behind - this is a year ago - so i truly hope you e upped your game.

[@BarryMDHo]

Great conversion! Smart floor plan. I'd make the back door center floor cabinet (that has the sliding baskets) removable so the floor space at dinette/bed area is more versatile - for bikes, motorbikes, kayaks etc. 😎👍

[@susanscovill6817]

So many great features and thought went into this build. I don’t get the key lock on a simple rear shower. No water with electric. Then shift the electric to the other side.

[@shaidenvalentine1]

Susan Scovill couldn’t find a nice rear shower without a lock

[@susanscovill6817]

Tricked Out Vans I thought that might be the case. Or you’re Bond, James Bond. LOL love the build detail.

[@cathyfurtado362]

@@shaidenvalentine1 Hi! I would have liked to see a lock on the exterior water fill to prevent some weirdo from fooling with the water supply. I loved your love of technical aspects of a van build though.

[@bielmanable]

Beautiful build, please support those water lines in the electrical area. My god... so much work and money in that area. PEX is great but you are really throwing the dice with the lengths of pipe and those 90 degree AP adapters with any vibration that happens. They are not designed to an automotive grade on there own like that. Over time your hot water line will sag and that Adapter will fail, your pump will click on and off very slowly "hopefully not when you sleeping!" humidity will rise, fuses will blow. Easy add on to secure it though, just build some supportive framing for the water lines, secure them every 8 inches along the frame, use some sort of vibration dampener "water line insulation foam" especially around the joints, good to go!

[@VM-123]

I'm not an expert by any means on plumbing or electrical, but the first thing I thought when I saw the water pipes over the electrical was I wouldn't want that if it was my van. I came to the comments and saw lots of other people think the same thing.

[@JenSwarbrick1966]

@@The.Hawaiian.Kingdom Awww, look at you Mr. No Name - No Face internet troll. How cute. The man knows what he's doing and it's not up to you to decide what he should and shouldn't do with his business.

[@JenSwarbrick1966]

@@VM-123 You're right. You're not an expert so how about you leave the details to the experts who actually know what they're doing and how things shouldn't/should be done. kthxbye.

[@JenSwarbrick1966]

@@The.Hawaiian.Kingdom Proof? Dare ya.

[@VM-123]

@@JenSwarbrick1966 I am an expert when it comes to who I spend my money with. I don't give a s*** if you have 10 degrees, and can build a house with a blindfold on. If I don't like you, then I won't spend my money with you. And if I don't feel comfortable with what you're doing, I'm moving on. What are you, a sock puppet account? I bet you're him lol 😂

[@victoriamerritt9973]

I should have done this 10years ago.

[@NoHairNoHumanity]

Ahhhhhh!!!! I've been looking for this guy for so long. I love your builds. Jarrod Tocci should just make a playlist of your van conversations. They are very out of the box and practical. I hope to see more of your conversions in the future. 🥰🥰🥰

[@stonedog23]

Well except for that water and electrical on the same side and basically together. That is asinine.

[@AbandonedCanada-333]

Love the layout, love the thought that has gone into this build. A little constructive criticism, maybe rethink your finishes, so there are not so many screws etc exposed. (coming from someone who worked in construction, not a keyboard warrior) Other than that, a really great job, well done! Also, love how you showed putting down the bed and keeping the smaller cushions on the outside. A lot of people put the smaller cushions on the inside. Well done!

[@ianmorrow5968]

I agree! I install custom kitchens. I like the way he uses Ikea cabinets to keep costs down, but they do require a little more thought on how to make them look premium. Also whoever applied the caulking needs a lot more practice. It really takes away from the final product But all in all a great design layout

[@rachellec5703]

Agreed! that jumped out at me and I couldn't stop seeing it. That and the outlets had some poor construction/cutouts showing outside the plate line. But I love the design... just need that attention to detail so it truly looks more "luxury".

[@rachellec5703]

@@ianmorrow5968 YES!!! That caulking was terrible. I've recaulked many a shower and have done a cleaner job. Definitely takes away from how badass and beautiful that shower could be!!

[@carolynbrown6335]

Where can you buy this already built I'm a senior with no muscle power

[@carolynbrown6335]

I love this

[@scottmckinney9760]

Nicely done! very informative. felt like I went through a mini workshop on how to build out a van. =)

[@isaiascyrus3532]

CEO of the word “basically”. 😁 thanks for the electrical pointers. 👍🏼

[@revetravel]

So well done and explained!! This video is gold, I understood and got so many concepts from it. Thank you

[@soniae723]

Wow!Wow! Wow! Impressive presentation. Very knowledgeable. Thorough. You covered everything. This is by far my favorite conversion. Great job. Congratulations and lots of success in the future.

[@TheLaurajlee]

I think you should move those water lines from the electrical box. This is not safe. You could put them on the outside of box and cover that with another piece of wood.

[@betsylt]

or it could have been built with the water and electric systems switched

[@ritawoodfork3086]

I agree

[@ritawoodfork3086]

I agree. Thought that was kinda scary.

[@podocrypto6072]

I like how the van is parked in a "No Parking Anytime" zone! LOL

[@engaginglifesmoments7657]

This van would be perfect with a Murphy bed instead of a window on either side

[@zefrogi]

Yeah, I wish more vans had a Murphy bed as I think it's gives a nice line between space and being lazy - not having to setup or put down a bed.

[@ChicagosSinfulSwede]

Check out "Tio Aventura" here on YT.. they just built a beautiful van with a Murphy bed w/ a TV! Its spectacular!

[@engaginglifesmoments7657]

ChicagosSinfulSwede ! I seen that one...the van was really nice but I would love a tour without the music...the music was off putting for concentrating on the build itself.

[@ChicagosSinfulSwede]

@@engaginglifesmoments7657 I agree, sometimes the music can be a bit distracting. Of all the van builds I've seen, I'd have to say that theirs is definitely one that I could see myself traveling/ living in. In my opinion, their design was smart and they used every bit of space effectively all while keeping it comfortable and functional. The only thing I would of changed is the tile in the shower, i wasn't a fan of the two different styles in such a small space..i would of preferred a more uniformed look.

[@lindsayk9385]

I think a Murphy bed is great..but i wonder if it's worth losing the "garage"? That's why i haven't looked into them much...my hubby travels with all tools possible, plus outdoor bulky equipment we have,and without a garage it seems too crunched. Thoughts? ( also will watch the vids recommended by all here). We have an 81 westfalia but thinking of upgrading for a 6mo- 1year van life. Edit- forgot to finish my own comment🙄. Re:westfalia, definitely want a fixed bed of some kind- i strongly believe if we are upsizing i am *not* making a bed up everyday lol

[@NinaThoren]

That seamless pop-up counter is absolutely amazing! The van is super sleek but not my preferred layout (everyone has different needs so one does not fit all)

[@garythayer4084]

There is no SECURITY for the fresh water fill. Do NOT run water lines through the electrical compartment, even though it may be allowable! Very nice build and presentation.

[@frostfire827]

I've found that evap coolers tend to contaminate the water supply with a yellow tinge. Do you have that problem and how did you go about solving it?

[@WiZardDrift]

“And then you have this nice view of the ocean right here” Me: “reads” no parking at anytime Lol

[@VDigitalDiary]

Noticed that too 😂

[@grumpyoldlady_rants]

Hahaha - I didn't see that!

[@LilyBecca]

I love this build. I would only change 2 things. I would block off the cab with a wall that has a pocket door, and I would have a hydraulic bed over the dinette. Then, the dinette could be a secondary bed when you have guests if you don't drop the hydraulic bed all the way down.

[@richardjolles5718]

I nice tour, and perhaps the most informative I have seen. Thank you.

[@lemaitrethemonk]

I like the set up. I especially like the No parking at any time sign. lol Looks like an incredible view. Cheers, much health and happiness...

[@sej9231]

Fantastic narration. Great job on the van. Enjoy!

[@susansawarin5776]

Best description of the electrical. Great job. I am not building, but you have given me a better idea how our 1997 motorhome system likely works.

[@ImVGodsgift]

Very beautiful!!! One of the best builds I've seen.

[@peterpansen4243]

"No Parking Anytime!" classic :D

[@MaryOKC]

I love this van build but I’d also love a pocket door between the cabin and living area...excellent build...yeah I’d need hot water on demand water heater. Could you use a telescoping table so you don’t need to remove it to build the bed? So you could probably raise the bed for taller under bed storage too.

[@brockneal3170]

best shower in a van i’ve seen tbh

[@Josh-si4rx]

I have to say that the van looks great. But, all of that gets thrown out the window once you run water lines over electrical. That’s the best way to burn 10k. Once I saw the water lines over the electrical, my next thoughts were “can I really trust their judgement on everything else in this vehicle?”

[@vincecarluccio5018]

Totally agree with your comment. At a minimum he could raise the battery compartment floor an inch or so and at least run the lines underneath.

[@ShadeTreeKennyT]

In the video he stated that the customer wanted it this way.

[@franceswashington6178]

Love the van!! Can’t believe you can do all that to a van and still have space to live in it!!

[@sflscott11]

Overall, nice build. Like the layout and color choices. I would have some humidity concerns with the evap cooler, and some finishing touches are needed to improve the quality of the build.

[@shaidenvalentine1]

Scott agreed! We had to finish the tour before I could get to me of the more finishing touches because my videographer was going out of town!

[@shaidenvalentine1]

Scott the fresair doesn’t put out any humidity.

[@douglaserwinbrandt181]

Tricked Out Van, You need to really study up on what evorapative coolers are and how they work. They are also called a swamp cooler and are used to cool many homes in the very dry climate of the southwestern US. They add humidity in to the air which cools the hot dry air in the SW US. They do not cool in a humid climate like any other part of the US. Which is why they are not used except for a very few states, like Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Utah and parts of other adjoining states. They very definitely put out lots of humidity. That is why the water is put into the unit, it adds it to the air as humidity which cools. Also lots of calcium buildup in the filter area. Lots of maintenance. Also will not cool if driving into a humid climate. Not a good solution if driving to the midwest or east coast.

[@shaidenvalentine1]

Douglas Erwin Brandt , You need to do your research and understand that this unit is designed for vans and doesn’t put out any humidity. Take up your argument with the inventor of the fresair, not me. It works amazing, I live at the beach with decent humidity.

[@thetreyxturner]

@ Every one of your comments is bizarrely aggressive, and you're the only one engaging. Relax.

[@annodom8952]

Love it! A toilet in a bathroom and not a toilet in a drawer in the kitchen!

[@sukamayoutube2323]

Those builds make me feel sick. How can they keep their poop under their food! I liked his bathroom in this one

[@MaxTripIndonesia]

It's very nice if we also have campervan like this... We are beginer campervan from Indonesia... We want to explore indonesia and share to all people... Thank 's for your video... It' s very cool....

[@laurakroll5189]

Basically I love the van! Basically you did a great job.

[@jeanwest1058]

Awesome presentation. You did a great job. I stayed tuned and watched the entire video. This build has everything anyone would need to live in it full time, which is my goal some day. Soon I hope. Thank you for this video. I’m glad I found y’all.

[@rhondazappalewis3685]

Great video! The water and pipes was kinda confusing, but you went over everything leaving nothing untouched which is great, I got lost when you talked about the gravity fed and the water fill was! I just thought you use a water hose and fill! Of course I don't know much but this is actually the best build I have ever seen! Love the shower! You put alot of work into this build and it's shows❤️

[@lindseyhauk]

Does the air raise humidity and the risk of mold? I would also fill in some of the seems that don’t quite line up very well, such as the board that make the backs of the upper cabinets. Nice aesthetic and build overall.

[@rugbyfan6114]

Nah it doest

[@strongirl]

Beautiful neat clean job. Only thing I don’t like is shark bite fittings as they fail in freezes. I use the copper clamps. Cheaper too.

[@quiltdoc]

IS the water from your AC system actually feeding back into your drinking/shower/dishwater system? Seems like it could have stagnant water sitting is what we used to call swamp coolers back in the day, going back into your "clean' water. I also agree about a locked door or system for your water access--sad that we can no longer trust people not to mess with stuff anymore. Thoughts like this never crossed our minds when camping in unlocked tents and campsites in the pre-90s!! Now you have to think about how people can mess with your safety and belongings anymore just for sport and their entertainment!!

[@sunspot42]

I didn't understand that, either. That water in the swamp cooler is a bacteria breeding ground. It should be draining in to a waste tank, not back into your water supply.

[@bizzybee6301]

Just wondering how well that AC works in humid climates.

[@SaulGone613]

Born & raised in Phoenix, & have used either a straight evap or 2-stage evap cooler most of my life. They're just not as effective in humid weather. Also, I know with tiny houses humidity/condensation/mildew-mold-slime is a big concern. Using the Freezair seems problematic. How do you address this?

[@koekjeerbij1181]

That is what I was thinking, ,mold big time in no time.

[@saratemp790]

@ If they have a good fan blowing it out it should not be too bad.

[@denniscrabtree2170]

I lived in Roswell, NM for a year. For part of that time we lived in a house close to the former army base. It came with an evap condenser. The only problem was for 3 weeks the daytime temperature was 104° F and the night time temperature was 94° F. Too hot for us to sleep. Especially for the baby who was less than 1 year old. Maybe there was a problem with the evap unit. I was so glad to move to Kentucky. The temps were about the same, with humidity close to 98%, but we lived in a central air conditioning house.

[@LALew850]

Once while visiting Santa Fe New Mexico we stayed in a house with no ac. There was a fan that used water to cool. I had never seen one before. It worked great there! Here, in Louisiana I can’t imagine using something that increases humidity. I wish this would work in our hot humid summer heat but I doubt it. I’d love to know if anyone in similar weather conditions has ever tried this? Did it work?

[@SaulGone613]

@@LALew850 There's a chart in this article that I consult often. It'll answer. urbansurvival.com/prepping-the-texas-swamp-cooler-adventure/

[@AuntieEm1]

With the evaporative unit, have you heard of any mold issues with the pine filter sitting in water? I am very allergic to mold, so I'm curious. Thanks, and wonderful build!

[@GreatGrannyFreeBird]

very nice detailed explanation on the electrical and plumbing. Super grateful for this video.

[@shaidenvalentine1]

Sister Free Bird thanks for a positive comment! I did my best and really wanted to help people create something nice.

[@tooshay7396]

I actually enjoyed the details of the guts of the van; battery etc.. good build, good review

[@bobbys2643]

I know it's not as convenient to install but I would have definitely put the heater controls near the bed area.

[@julesgardet659]

“For things like that, something like that and stuff like that...” 🥸

[@shaidenvalentine1]

Sorry for the mistake, always trying to improve :)

[@TCreatorO]

22:19 please tell me that connection was only for testing... Because of the wire used im assuming your water heater runs on AC voltage, that type of connection for AC is unacceptable 😱

[@TCreatorO]

Omg!!! I cant believe you installed water lines above all of the electrical!, you cant even do that on a house that doesn't move nor gets into accidents, its even worse in a moving vehicle that can get into an accident, I know it will take you a bit more work, but for your safety, please re route those tubes under the electrical, place a false floor above it, with an access cut out to the sharkbite elbows, then install the electrical on the space above leaving access to the access door just in case, ive seen sharkbite fittings crack and become disconnected, I highly recommend you pick up a copy of Uglys Electrical References guide, it will help a lot at least on the AC, side of things.

[@JenniferPerkins]

I would want this guy to build out my van

[@samkeino6810]

There is no security or lock on the outside water ports.

[@MrLikon7]

but there is a lock on the shower head that is already behind the rear doors... hm...

[@o2bnob]

That’s exactly what I thought I would want that under lock and key so some crazy person doesn’t wanna dump something stupid in it or P in it or anything of that sort. Relatively easy fix though.

[@andreawooten-mckinnon2982]

This is an AWESOME VAN. I personally would NVR do the bed set up bc it's enough space for me to slp comfortably w the table still in place. Yeah, l love this design!!!!!!

[@charisma-hornum-fries]

For those curious. There are kitchen faucets with a spring instead of the weight if you don’t have space for the weight in your cabinet underneath the sink.

[@1miyito]

I love the panoramic windows!

[@robertking5618]

Nice van. Watched it again and tried to do a shot each time he said basically, but realized I would probably die from alcohol poisoning. 😆

[@ryanvanscoder7045]

Basically this video basically was good

[@gballmaier]

Keep that electrician, he does great clean work!

[@leojoseph6385]

Fantastic design and build! The alternate air conditioning solution is brilliant and sets the van apart from other builds.

[@yumaphoto]

I like the evaporation cooler, I would not recycle the water into my water tank directly. Living in Arizona where evaporated coolers are everywhere they get mineralization in the water so I would filter it before returning it to the tank.

[@suziecreamcheese211]

One of the best builds I’ve ever seen. Good job.

[@kevinclasher3160]

First van i’ve seen with a full shower and lots of nice features!. Few changes like locking the external water, move the pipes away from electrical. Overall looks very good, will the batteries keep up though?.

[@getlostwhenwondering393]

They do make a lock for the water intake.

[@g.volt.2407]

Great layout. I have a solution for the water line, so it does not run in the same compartment of the electrical. If you raise the siting/bed one step, you can have a box in the hall between the sits, a great space to run the water line and store shoes in there too. What do you thing?

[@morpheusrelaxation4562]

Love the van, excellent job, maybe and I say this in a constructive way, look for an alternative route for your water supply, the hot cold elbows above all the electrics is a little concerning, nothing may ever happen, or maybe constructive a catch tray with drain just below the pipes if you can't re route the pipes, other than that it's a fab van build

[@peacekeeper9717]

I am in the process of building my van and noticed that a lot van builders do not lock their water on the exterior. In this build the water fill is on the outside with no locks then he goes to the inside of the rear and a key lock for a shower . They put a lot of money in high tech gear but will not lock their life source WATER. I owned a travel trailer with no locks on the water fill, long story short someone contaminated my water with dirt and rocks. I had mud coming out of the spigot cost me a few dollars to remove and clean the tank. Hence I would never have my water fill on the outside. I have opted to use 8 jerry cans 5 gallon each 40 gallons total. This keeps my water fresher and I can fill them easily, between fills add a couple of drops of bleach to disinfect my cans. I saw this set up on a van builder video it makes sense to protect your water.

[@callieduval3000]

This build was exhausting but really nice he knows his craft