Camper Van Renos [Mitsubishi Delica]

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[@somniferousSirenSocial]

Coenen is proof that modern media doesn't need to be violence and action. Just wholesome, entertaining, and representative.

[@Trepanation21]

One example among many, yes. Lots of lovely and peaceful content creators out there.

[@Samuraitubi4]

I came for the wood chopping stayed for your relaxing insights on things

[@bobbolieu9013]

The slide out bed is a pretty slick idea. Very convenient in lots of ways.

[@tomduke1297]

awww, im sorry you went your separate ways again. i hope you made some really nice memories together while you shared the same time and space! :)

[@riker1701D]

I have both a deja vue and the feeling of having missed something...

[@IsyAweigh]

As I recall... she and her most recent gf fitted out a van in a similar way. Gf is out of the picture now, but the design was a good one, so she got her own van and is building it out for herself.

[@turnandburn13]

I am so glad I am not the only one. Seriously thought I went to a different dimension and this was a mandala effect 😂

[@michaelmacdonell4834]

Welcome to your old age years!

[@susanj8158]

@@IsyAweigh That makes sense. Thanks for clearing it up.

[@KainzMusic]

You're one of the purest humans I've had the pleasure of seeing. Not a single milligram of glitz or excess. The world definitely needs more like you, Nicole!

[@com3t]

My dad taught me to make a flat unboxed cardboard box template first. Once your cardboard template fits appropriately then a trace of the cardboard onto the plywood and a cut would get you real close to what you need.

[@bombadeer8231]

Bambi!!! I was beginning to think you didn’t bring her along. Glad you did. Nice job on the new van 🚐

[@miket2120]

Wonderful job Nicole! Absolutely can't wait for part 2! Brings back memories of when I used to design big car audio systems. One thing that I learned was that cardboard was your best friend for all those crazy curves. We'd make two templates, one for the left side and one for the right. We'd cut and trim the cardboard until it fit and then join the two halves together to make one big cutting template for the plywood. We never had to do any post fit trimming! For anyone who'll be making anything from laminate flooring, use down cut (also called reverse cut) jigsaw blades. If your cutting lines are on the "good" side of the board, the down cutting blades won't chip the top surface. Regular up-cut blades can chip out the good side. They're a bit harder to find, but worth the effort. And buy the pack, as laminate is really rough on cutting edges and will dull saw blades much faster than regular wood (laminate flooring is often used to test how long blades last!). Now it's time for a well deserved cookie! PS, I got your Okie Dokie mug and I love it!

[@mathieulegourrierec545]

I came across your channel while scrolling through youtube, and i was not expecting to find a peacefull shelter here. You make me want to pursue my dreams more than ever, thank you.

[@Trepanation21]

Your videos are so peaceful. I hope, even though you're stressed and some days are tougher than others, that you find a similar peace not just in the projects, but in sculpting these videos to share with everybody 💛💙

[@sultanhusnoo8552]

Maple Mommy posted again. Its been too long ❤️

[@CatKid-ku9sm]

😨 what

[@kezpanel]

Blacksmithing is way more difficult than it looks...and a young woman that can use a ratchet and a cordless reciprocating saw (in the rain) is all right in my book. Mad Props! 🦌

[@rasmusjp]

Camper van Renos is the most Dutch drag king name I have ever heard.

[@mariannetfinches]

Underrated comment

[@rainydaywonderland]

😂 oh wow you are correct!

[@skellysuburban6134]

Sorry it didn't work out for you Nicole, hope you find that special someone, straight back on the horse, she's out there somewhere.

[@carlataylor9924]

Eyes literally widened when I saw the slide out function, that is amazing woodworking skills

[@Will41179]

You have the most amazing life. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@JustsBob]

Must say that I enjoyed watching somebody else try and fit a piece of hardboard in a space that should really have fit the first time ... I measure, I cut and still it won't fit. Love the video 🙂

[@HoepRemains]

I have wasted so much time trying to make precision cuts using non-precision tools and cutting 15+ times before it sits right

[@charliebee7675]

Nice Idea with the slide for the Bed. You have enough storage room beneath even slide out. I wish you the Best and here is a big hug for you🤗🦮

[@NickDelBen2024]

Hey super cool, excited to see more Reno videos in the future! BTW we used to go to school together when we were small children. You grew up really cool and I really enjoy your outdoors and self reliance videos. Thanks for the content!

[@allychat8496]

So sorry to hear about break up. The first few weeks are difficult, but I found the best way to recover is to get out and do some self care. For me that looks like long drives and adventures with the dog. I reckon that’s what you need too so sooner you get the van fitted out, the sooner you can get to self caring again. Also date yourself for a while, screw what people say when you go stag to the movies or out camping. You do you. Lots of love from Australia 🇦🇺 Ally

[@ASirensFlame]

I can't find her mentioning it

[@steveOCalley]

You never are going stag anywhere, when you have the pure of heart with you. 🐕

[@VFXBishop]

I feel the measure, cut, measure, cut, measure, cut..... deeeeeeep in my soul from doing projects like this.

[@MooKau_]

me being a slack bitch that also fucks things up often, when ive done much the same cut for different vans, instead of being one piece there, ive done two. get the wheel arc on one side right, fitting in, and then the other, and trim middle to sit side by side. much less yelling at inanimate objects that way.

[@Rob_F8F]

I love that you didn’t edit out all of those iterative cuts to the subfloor at the back of the van. It's faithful to your experience and much more honest than many of the "perfect" renovation videos. Cheers!

[@azraelfortesk9511]

J'aime beaucoup vos vidéos merci pour ces petits moments d'évasion. ❤

[@durangodave]

Nicole your not alone in the search. I felt i did all i could do to make relationships work and yet here i am almost in my 60's and single. I have finally accepted that my path is one i must do alone and i am ok with that. Some of us are just destined that way, its not a negative. We all get lonely and feel society pressure to find our other half but some of us must accept its not in the cards. So stay busy, be happy and just enjoy the life and freedom you have. 😁

[@brealittle772]

Solid advice 👍 I 2nd that at almost 40 year old. After 3 ex-wives and an intense summer of love I find myself perfectly content sharing a fulfilling life of adventures with just my pup Goose who's become my BFF and copilot of life. We've formed an even stronger bond with than I thought was possible in the year and½ it's been only us. Wishing you the best and I still hope you find what/who you're looking for Nicole but you're a tough cookie and I have confidence that you'll be okey dokey no matter what

[@LaLa-ig5jf]

I love how you diy-ed it!

[@danielr.8044]

I felt the exasperated sigh when fitting the plywood in my soul :D. Van-bed looks good!

[@Merrydragon76]

I felt that measure-cut-measure-cut-measure-cut deep in my soul… I didn’t realize you had a KZbin but I’m a subscriber now. I’m sorry things didn’t work out, but I hope the perfect woman steps into your life soon.

[@suep9445]

I've always said measure 9 times, cut 10 times. Works every time! 😁😎

[@rodsharpley6956]

Very nice job. Looks like it will be very comfy.

[@MossyBear]

the bed platform bit came out so well! I hope it's been comfy cozy for you :)

[@tobylarzen3611]

Nice sliding bed platform. I have a mini van that I'm converting to a camper van. Just building a place for sleeping and storage. Don't need much more than that. I opted to use conduit pipe for my slider bed. A hacksaw, pipe cutter and screwdriver for connectors. I felt the wood might be too heavy, we'll see. Looking forward to seeing the rest of your build. It's nice to see you making lemonade outta lemons. Carry on!

[@crizcriz103customz]

Cool camper build. So cool

[@steveOCalley]

Just be as Nicole as possible. You can do that!

[@celinel9750]

As many van-lifer moving to land and home Nicole is doing van-life! Let's go girl. 😀

[@kingboggles688]

Loved the van DIY work. Hopefully there will be more blacksmithing videos too? That looked cool.

[@whattheworldsneedswhatneed774]

I have never seen a van like this one.😮

[@st.eldritch7121]

I wanted a Delica so bad 6 or 7 years ago and just couldn't come up with the money. Always nice to see a fun build with them though.

[@IsyAweigh]

Nice van & nice work! It'll be gorgeous ❤

[@jamesdavies2086]

Wow that misty night time view was amazing

[@melissaparody9258]

Great job Nicole! 😍💪💎

[@jonbroadsword7572]

Love your workbench. 😁

[@stonebear]

At first I was like, single bed?? and then the slide-out... sneaky! And that Serious Floor... VERY nice.

[@Metaz]

Looking forward to next episode! :D

[@lancedonati]

Ooookie dokie!

[@Jmonkeh]

Good work. Hope things are well. 👍

[@Gleepicus]

Was like, "This feels familiar..." Then read the description.

[@jasonjones5213]

Lookin' great, Good job.

[@johmhammons8490]

Love watching your videos

[@viviniype1841]

I really Love your life style❤

[@SeaCowsBeatLobsters]

Cool van!

[@zeroshepard9513]

The rims!!! That van is adorable and bad ass... like the owner.

[@mindysmith4645]

Sometimes ya just gotta whittle wood to get things to fit, nice build!

[@volder001]

Дуже гарно впоралась. Чекаю продовження.

[@konker420]

That van is awesome

[@headboil]

Nice work!

[@martinfrancis4606]

I can't wait for the next video 😍

[@TressaZimmerman]

Great video. Thanks for sharing this

[@MarcusAurileus]

Those vans are awesome, I'm pretty jealous. I would love to do the same thing if I could find one or with a Chevy Astro Van.

[@phillyphakename1255]

I grew up doing road trips in an Astro Van. Be pretty cool to do that again as a solo adult.

[@Noone-rt6pw]

The van reminded me of “The A-Team” and B.A. Baracus’s van! Underneath the mattresses a cache of weapons!

[@brandon0099]

I love this

[@Milo30066]

I love your van it's beautiful too❤. I hope you reinforced the bed with just a little wood in case you have added weight.

[@joecampitiello3643]

Okey Dokey the best line ever spoken

[@winterburden]

Very cool!

[@babynihka1358]

Привет красивому месту и прекрасным людям 🌏🤗👍

[@kristenwill57]

Awesome job girl

[@JubeiKibagamiFez]

4:44 Ohh, nice. I was hoping to see the full video of this. I thought you were doing a second reno on another van.

[@archivist17]

Lovely!

[@VeikoAndre]

Awesome car

[@1xlluksakasinned]

BTW..I like the rims on the van.

[@ahelogoali]

Seu canal é ótimo! 🚐 Estou começando minha própria jornada e documentando tudo. 📹 Obrigado pelas dicas, estou aprendendo muito. 📚 Sucesso, família! 🌟 Qualquer coisa, estamos por aqui. Abraços! 🇧🇷

[@MrMr-gl2zn]

This is the best human :)

[@user-uw3ij5ms4y]

Well, good job❤

[@user-my7nv8ir7y]

Good time!😊

[@bigron761]

In the words of Norm Abram, "Measure once, cut and test fit 37 times." Or something like that 😁

[@proudvirginian]

Reminds me of the old adage, measure once, cut six times😂❤

[@imajinacxic6300]

love it

[@Heyrock]

awesome

[@Lion_McLionhead]

Right side driving in Canadia takes guts.

[@ouzoloves]

I was getting such a strong feeling of deja vu.... Then I read the video discription :p

[@Gnarlf]

Great job with the floor, that looks amazing. And your Idea with the pull out bed is also very nice. The legs look a bit wobbly though, but that just might be, because it's on video. Realy curious how the finishe van will end up. I assume you have even more plans, like a maple syrup dispenser or something. ;)

[@Trepanation21]

That frame probably sits fine when she's Zzzs on it. Simple compensation with rubber furniture fittings anyways for the hard flooring.

[@fifthrider]

4:17 - 6:10 - I think we all felt that. A job where it was all supposed to come together at one moment, but ended up taking half the day with numerous attempts to make it fit. Too bad the insulated floormat couldn't be removed and used as a template over the wood.

[@oldpossum57]

You have nice hands, Nichole.

[@Hyperdragon97]

I wish I could live like this. Alas, it is out of my reach for now

[@startrek2365]

Measure once cut ... a bunch. But no one will know because you did it yourself and it looks great in the end. Unless you take a video of it and post it on the internet but who would do that? Honestly I'm thrilled you left it in. And it looks great.

[@someoneelse7629]

I want a stock Delica, with all the nifty swivel/fold seats, but I can see how this was more useful for you, and all folding beds are terrible in one way or another

[@megyeriek]

♥

[@Kripmir]

❤

[@steveOCalley]

I would love to see you use some musical audio from dHb the Derina Harvey Band. I think it would be fun for you!

[@GenMulder]

This is a delicious maple recipe for taking to the road, to see what wonders' life has in-store for you. No axes were used in the making of this D.I.Y Okie Dokie episode. Special appearance: Bambi, the wood sniffing dog

[@jimsvideos7201]

I'm not saying you _must_ get a vanity plate reading "TESSEN" but you could... 😅

[@chrisoneill325]

This comment deserves more recognition 🤣

[@diegoferrari4306]

❤❤❤

[@liplipon3442]

❤😊😊❤

[@ireadalota]

That bed design looks very familiar. I wonder if you saw it on his vids too.

[@user-moonmot]

Молодец 👏. Привет из России.

[@Cypher09_]

Weird question…. Where do you get your pants. 😂 I’ve been looking for a good work pair like that.

[@s.e.m.a7372]

Hihi , in Switzerland we say, mesure twice, cut once.

[@bethkerr2346]

How about an inexpensive canopy next? Suction cups, tarp and extension poles?

[@lstan7365]

Deja vu van

[@Pol.direktor]

классная ,красивая девченка)😘