The Future of Van Life: Inside the Most INGENIOUS Sprinter Van Conversion!

[@HomebuiltHELP]

It seems that individual builders have so much better ideas and build quality than the RV manufacturers. Innovation! Good job on that Sprinter build.

[@dsmck70]

I agree. I especially love the amount of counter space and drawer space for small appliances they have in the kitchen. So many class b rvs have inadequate kitchens imo..

[@larryadamski9957]

Eh, obviously manufacturers have to please larger groups of buyers so there's an incentive to play it safe.

[@ancientsojourners7142]

Thank you! KZbin was certainly a great friend to us. We gleaned from many other innovative minds for our build!

[@lonestarlaurel8620]

Amazing build. All aspects appeal to my idea of ‘real’ living on the road, aka w/o sacrificing luxe living ‘essentials’. Functional minimalism, mission accomplished. Haw’aa. Truly happy to see it’s actually possible. Bravo. Thanks for sharing. Good videoing on this. Happy trails, alll, 🐾🎶

[@beckyelliott2871]

This comes from years of living under strange situations that Life presents us with, so we can use our creativity to fit our personal lifestyles and needs\likes! We find out just how adaptable and creative we can be to show off our “inner selves”!

[@beezy6595]

I am never going to have a "van life" for myself , but I love watching these videos to see the innovative problem solving and seeing the great ideas people come up with. Love this channel! And WOW! This build is crazy cool.

[@janettemasiello5560]

Same here. I watch these videos because it still fulfills my dream in its own way. ✨️

[@lucyxstitch2304]

Well I’m glad to see I’m not the only one, I love watching these videos but don’t think I’ll ever get a van or RV and do it myself. Maybe if I had someone else to come with me.

[@learntechwithruth2147]

Not me either but I do have the CR-V decked out for car camping. Just the overnight variety. I love watching these videos. You actually learn a lot from them!

[@mhayes6864]

Big sink, pullout pantry n retractable bed! One word--WOW! Lovely couple! Safe travels to them! Thank you for the tour!

[@randzopyr1038]

Crazy how a $100k van+build is still cheaper than a small home in many parts of the country.

[@mistycunningham6772]

I think he is doing a great job..Bob you picked the right person to take over and help u out...

[@unofficialobserver]

I want the ford transit, because easy for parts and service.

[@zachparade2791]

Wow! This is a top notch build! Not something a lot of us could afford, but it’s definitely well thought out and beautiful! 👍👍

[@texasgirl6000]

Yeah.....that spent big bucks for that rig before they even built it out. Good for them...they did a amazing job.

[@VonBluesman]

Great video with a charming couple. The recycling shower is amazing, the large kitchen sink makes cleaning up easier, the large pantry can hold enough to keep a person off grid for a while, love the composting toilet, the solar is great, and the storage space beneath it and in the back of the van could hold an amazing amount of things. This is one cool van. I love the lady’s quote about the ten year idea. LOL 😂 Thanks.

[@keyplayer5]

Absolutely incredible build. I could totally be happy for a long time with everything they put in this. So creative. Great interview and tour!!

[@jackietaylor4196]

An amazing Van Build👍👍😊 I really like the storage capacity of the van. I love how the bed came down.

[@raymonddon8875]

wow

[@KeepItMowed]

Such a great build! Very good use of space and luxury at the same time. Love the recycling shower and toy box and the solar panels being able to move remotely. Great video!

[@Sandra.Sandy.Robinson]

One of the best builds I've ever seen 👏

[@tony-kj5mc]

The aluminum frame to build everything on to make it lighter , that was a smart thing . I have used the same type at work . And it is strong and will last a longe time if put together correctly .

[@barackmycat9448]

Nice people and a great rig. That being said this is not cheap RV living. That`s dream RV living. Great vid...

[@dsmck70]

Lol exactly.

[@ancientsojourners7142]

Haha. We had never heard of Cheap RV Living before we did the tour with Brian and didn’t realize that was their theme until later! For us, this will be our only home for the foreseeable future, so was a worthwhile investment 😁

[@emmamendez6230]

Really nice build, this would be close to my “dream van”, but as a regular viewer of this channel I too wonder the total costs. I probably could never ever afford something like this and love this channel for builds that are more affordable to smaller budgets.

[@ancientsojourners7142]

It certainly wasn’t on the cheap end, but not outrageously expensive in comparison to others we’ve seen! We spent around $35k including labor 😊

[@hseah881]

@@ancientsojourners7142 Oh wow congrats to D& M. This is my dream Van . We got same van but our built not as good as you . Now we thinking redo our van like your . If we running in problem we would need your advice. Thank you for sharing your Awsome van and life style. Steve & Helen Campbell:)

[@marty5859]

You guys did a great job on the build!!! Enjoyed..., lots of knowledge thanks! Also, good interview..., happy camping.

[@SweetiePieTweety]

“It’s an idea not a plan” truly sums up the how of how this amazing build manifested. If you can’t dream up the idea there can be no dream of a plan. Bravo! I love the creativity of like great minds great creative minds and money can build not just the great minds that go into what a lack of money can build they are both equally amazing and interesting thanks for sharing this!!!

[@samanthadodd8112]

Thank you so much for this tour. Guys, u did just a great job. Love the box top.

[@michaeltichonuk2176]

Wow! Enjoyable Couple! The build! I can see the Over Thinking! Paid off it appears! Well Done!

[@janiceoldham1794]

I love this build! Granted it is not cheap rv living. I’m guessing upwards of 100,000. But the well thought out, creative plan is awesome! The galley is a bit too narrow for my claustrophobic self but still absolutely awesome.

[@ancientsojourners7142]

Yes, the galley is certainly tight! For us, it was a trade off to have the storage we needed plus the openness of the back. I would say total cost including the van itself was closer to 90k 😁

[@janiceoldham1794]

Wow, that is a lot of bang for your buck. I thought about it and if you lived in a house in California or similar locale, 90,000 is much cheaper living than a million dollar home, taxes, insurance etc.

[@beth.icanfly3983]

What a gorgeous, beautiful build. This the first I've heard of a water cycling shower. How ingenious!! And I have not a little bit of solar envy. LOL I love that they're making plans for world travel!!

[@tinalaplaca6638]

They seem like a great couple. l liked them. Their van is a smart van. l think they are both smart people with an idea

[@Go.el_Hadam]

Intelligent use of space and choice of systems.

[@kele1264]

Wow! Great build, lots of clever ideas! Love the big sink! Great tour! Thank you David and MeeHae! Thank you Brian!

[@morphergaming0531]

Makes sense to invest the cost when there are "ideas" to travel such distances. Simply beautiful, efficient, and streamlined. I thoroughly enjoyed this couples humor, they do have a certain charisma- joyful travels to you!

[@ancientsojourners7142]

Thank you 🙏

[@bemccune7671]

Dang. This has to be the best no-compromise buildout I've seen in a van. I've seen 40 ft skoolies that are not as comfortable looking as this. Super impressive.

[@RVingwithLuck]

What an amazing van build! I had not ever heard of a recirculating shower water system. But it makes sense! Then mega solar, a great kitchen and 2 large beds! I want one!!

[@suedefringe]

Fantastic build. This is getting a save for sure ! 👏

[@NHJDT]

Wow very functional build. Smart features and the huge sink is such a bonus

[@pamelamilton6755]

Nothing they didn’t think of. Awesome build.

[@yoyojoe9240]

Analysis / Paralysis = We've all been there in most of our projects....* SpiceRack is the most important item in the Kitchen. ( No spice rack, NO COOKING).😇 Favorite 4 me?......The Solar panel set up is great..& functional..

[@karenholland4732]

YOU BOTH BUILT A REMARKABLE VAN. ENJOY LIFE IT IS TOO SHORT. I WISH I HAD BUILT A VAN EARLIER IN MY LIFE. THANK YOU FOR SHOWING US ALL HOW YOU BUILT THE VAN. GREAT JOB!!!

[@jkfisher5752]

Wow!! Loved the use of aluminum, recycled shower water , bed and moveable solar panels!! Great job!!

[@nathaneberle5526]

it was definitely a cool build 👍👍👍

[@jurassicporkchop4162]

Absolutely brilliant build. I love the 80/20 framing. Super strong, and lite.

[@scottpetersen6869]

Should be selling the solar actuator plans for income!

[@leoblumhagen644]

See Kurt and Snow they have same system and sells plans

[@ancientsojourners7142]

Yep, we got our plans from Snow and Curt, though we didn’t end up following them completely

[@charofheart37]

I love looking at builds and seeing tours and interviews. Keep them coming! 🤗❤️👍🏾💯

[@patriciaredick9849]

Great video. Lovely couple.

[@name.terrie]

Lovey couple. Great tour, Brian!!!

[@KayVASolutions]

Awesome set up for this rig! 👍 Love all their gadgets throughout, and great planning!

[@IslandBuzzy]

Sweet build! My kind of people...they had Spam! 😁

[@ancientsojourners7142]

An Asian van life essential 😉

[@dottierandall2475]

Funny couple, very nice. The build is fantastic!! Thanks for sharing!‼️‼️‼️‼️💯💯💯💯💯💜💜💜💜

[@mrhoffame]

This is really cool. I only follow things about vinyl records on Instagram, but I'm going to totally follow these guys!!

[@dmsoundcollective6746]

Omg...amazing!! They blow the manufacturer away ...easily !!

[@Chubbydippin]

Amazing build by amazing people. Just need a piano in there somewhere and you guys are all set. Haha. Wanted to also say, there've been many who've asked and wondered about price/cost. For me, on the otherhand, seems to be more about what you've gained rather than what $$ was spent. And how the focus on enriching your lives by yielding happiness and a sense of bother wonder and wander. Going all in and looking ahead for where life takes you guys is inspirational, brave and so beautiful. This country by no means is a cakewalk of hazard free safety. But please be careful in countries south of this one. Mexico, central and south America are beautiful, but do be careful. Hate to say it, but for safety reasons, maybe say your both from Australia once you head down south that way. Thanks for sharing yourselves and your home with us all. Hoping for continued happy travels. Two key words for happiness and sustainability...SPICE RACK!!!

[@ancientsojourners5661]

Really appreciate your comments and concerns 🙏🏾 😂 funny that you mention about a piano..I’ve been telling Meehae, who’s classically trained pianist, that if she wanted a keyboard we can somehow make that happen. Love your comment about money vs experience…

[@raymonddon8875]

best build by far... much love from spain.

[@mariocooke5463]

this van reminds me of Kurt and Snow's, also traveling around the world, currently in Ecuador

[@lisaroth7526]

Wonderful video! I love the people as much as the van build. I think they put a ton of thought into this and ended up with the perfect living and traveling home. Of course, like most of us, they'll probably spend more time outside the van than inside, but they have everything they need. I look forward to following them on Instagram.

[@tjrothausen]

What a beautiful van! This couple is impressive. I gave the diesel heater and water heater as well and love it. Need the Natures Head now.

[@stevengatewood2725]

Cool couple, great build. I hope they have an awesome adventure.

[@grimberet1570]

Totally serious build, well thought out.. wow! 👏

[@nowonami2524]

please remember to park with wheels pointing stright, unless on a slope. It saves stress on the mechanicals. unless you have souped it out differently !

[@ancientsojourners7142]

Yes! Thank you 🙏

[@stevischermi6409]

Love it!! Can't afford it but it's REALLY lovely....lovely people.

[@MikeB-in1nd]

Very nice and much different then the 71 VW bus I traveled and lived in the mid 70's

[@andygrayson7485]

Fantastic conversion, this will last at least ten years for the ''idea'', good travels 👍👍👍

[@leahc9723]

This is one of the most amazing ones I've seen.

[@JessieCori]

They seem to have it all figured out. Wow! What a build! The bed is noisy to operate but apart from that👍

[@KatyInNH]

So well designed and executed!!!! I hope the owners see this - would you mind sharing the name of your all non one power system? Thanks so much for sharing! Great interview Brian!!!

[@ancientsojourners7142]

It’s the Growatt 😊

[@normabumbaugh6929]

My son has the same sink. I love the rack. My sink cost close to 4 times more…I’d trade it for yours!

[@jamessitati7396]

such a nice couple, i wish them safe travels.

[@raymonddon8875]

wow... what a build! xoxo

[@danilove63]

Woah. The ability to level out the bed in each corner is amazing!

[@najruqwi7008]

Wow! Great Van! It has a lot of kool things, the shower re-circulates, bed and solar on hydraulics, and nice deep pull-out draws.

[@p31ChicaLove]

Amazing Van! Beautiful couple!

[@tydaley6218]

I love everything about this build especially the pantry, bed and shower.

[@tracimcmurray5244]

Lots of thought and practicality, with comfort and style. Great build! 👍

[@saturninc3786]

very nice couple with an amazing set up; recycling showerwater - WOW - that is all new to me! That pantry is incredible!!! Very nice people. I like the chemistry between the two. Thanks for sharing!

[@zareththealchemist8982]

Awesome build! 😎👍

[@calci2679]

Like this is technically expensive but this is so genius and it’s DIY! I love it! The perfect system

[@MsBerries25]

Wow wow WOW. This is the most thought out, intentional, highly efficient, sleek and upscale van I have ever seen. Filtration circulating shower water, two water tanks, press button drawers, Wow. Amazing. And what a sweet couple

[@MariE-go7ol]

Favorite part was everything!

[@Maggie-Gardener-Maker]

Totally Awesome! Brilliant! Amazing! Innovative! There are at least ten things in their build or in their camper that I want to learn more about and where to get it. I may have to get an Instagram account just to see if they show the DIY of their build and where to get some of the equipment they have in the van. Good job hosting this video and thanks Bob for publishing on your channel.

[@ancientsojourners7142]

We don’t have a lot of van build details on our Insta, but feel free to reach out about individual items, and we can let you know where we got them! (If we remember 😆)

[@Maggie-Gardener-Maker]

@@ancientsojourners7142 Thank you, I will contact you on Instagram once I make an account there. I saw that Bob had listed four of the items in the description under video so I assume that is same as you guys showed in your van tour.

[@sherbertandjc]

The shower with the water recycle and the large kitchen sink was my favorites in this build. The entire build was nice however just a little congested and claustrophobic for me personally.

[@aikomorioka5024]

Love the tilting solar and hydrolic bed! Beautiful build! Thanks for sharing!

[@sunshinechaser]

Yep that electric tilting solar was awesome!

[@jdierberger]

What all in one battery system did you end up using? We are looking at the Eco Flow products. Beautiful build, I made note of some of the details!

[@cathysupp9493]

Lovely couple great build Missed air circulation- fans? a/c?

[@ancientsojourners7142]

We have a maxair fan and windows. No a/c and haven’t needed one yet, but considering a portable one for the tropics

[@ohdannyboy4727]

beautiful van, what a dreamboat.

[@constancegomez351]

I like that they invite people over to eat

[@clenaghen123]

Wow, best Van build yet

[@Ladybug3234..]

That is a gorgeous home it looks so cozy..

[@raquelvlogzz1183]

Blessings to you all😍😍😍

[@SunshineInCA14]

That recirculating shower is a great idea! Awesome build, nice couple. 👍🏼

[@eg348]

Hi David and Meehae 🙋 The water recirculation shower sounds interesting... Was it a good choice in hindsight? Is it odour free? Which one did you go for? Did you install it yourself or does it need professional fitter? Excellent job on your van build, Congratulations, Good Luck and Enjoy!!!👏👏👏👌💪💛💛💛

[@ancientsojourners5661]

Thank you 🙏🏾 We are still working out the kinks with the reserc shower. There’s a bit of a bio film smell that we’re trying to get rid of completely. Getting better, but trying different ways to shock the system. We installed it ourselves. There are some good diys on KZbin that we gleamed from. Even with the bio film smell, it is nice having the freedom of 20 minute hot showers 😁

[@netshooter123456]

Love this thoughtful design! Would like to know more about your recycling shower system and the diesel heater system, thanks

[@ancientsojourners5661]

Thanks for your comment! There are some really good DIY videos on recirculating showers on KZbin that we gleaned from. We used a hydronic diesel heater system (espar hydronic heater) so that we can utilize one heating component for all three heating needs that we have in our van. It was much more cost-effective than getting a water heater and a separate heater for the cabin. Also, the heating system provides continuous on-demand hot water as needed… so we are able to take 20 minute hot showers if we want to 😃

[@michielmeijer5653]

That was put together amazingly fast! Loved to see so many cool concepts come together and work. Wanted to know more about their power use. I like resirc but favor the idea of storing less water by capturing ac condensation, filtering that and showering with multi nozzle mist shower to keep water consuption down have it easily available.

[@ancientsojourners5661]

Our battery bank rarely dips below 70%. We installed a large battery bank and solar array so that we can add a portable AC for hot climates down line.

[@dwill552]

Hi 👋🏼, I love their home on wheels, great job & safe travels✌🏽

[@chelseab5467]

That was so cool. I really would like to hear more about their solar set up. Thank you!!

[@OutlawSeraphrim]

Nice van what was the final cost?

[@ancientsojourners7142]

35k for the build!

[@digitalcamera3237]

Wow that is and impressive build!!

[@evelyncmawk3871]

Wow you two have thought of everything.

[@kinderliving1]

This is absolutely beautiful.

[@constancegomez351]

They need they're own show building out vans!

[@ancientsojourners7142]

We hope not to have to build out another van for a long time 😆😂 - but thank you for the encouragement ❤️

[@bigdave5946]

What a awesome build very innovative.

[@cheri6174]

This is nice This is the second build exactly like this I have seen recently. My husband and I had a van similar and we went crazy after three days Who can afford the gas now? Diesel is out of control

[@BethVonstaats]

Amazing build... thanks for sharing and happy travels!

[@Mark-nt1jf]

I love the sense of humor of the owners.

[@darkwhitedirewolf]

nice build, well done

[@zanesthename]

Bunk bed system is exactly what I have in mind, so my kids can take grandkids camping while I watch their place.

[@sunshinechaser]

You are so thoughtful!

[@judithjeffers7666]

Favorite part???? All of it!

[@scottrohwein82]

So cool!! Nice build guys✌️😎