VAN TOUR + CONVERSION COST: Self-converted 170 WB Sprinter with a full bathroom!

[@ultmationnation]

You know they're passionate about KZbin when they're still active in the comments even after so long

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It’s super important to us to chat with everyone who takes the time to watch our videos! 🤗 We appreciate it so much!

[@mcnater]

@@AdventuresofAplusK who's here in 2021? :)

[@portnuefflyer]

I think her father deserves another shout out, that's the work of a experienced carpenter/builder to my eyes. Just curious, that so?

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

portnuefflyer He deserves tons of shout outs and I think he is sick of us thanking him haha. He isn’t a professional, but he has built cabinets, a deck, and a 1956 Ford f100 truck to name a few!

[@linkyla7741]

@@AdventuresofAplusK so talent!!!

[@strongirl]

Measure twice cut once and buy professional tools. Take care of them and always use sharp blades.

[@joygonzalez7457]

I need to borrow your father for a few months 🤣. Looks amazing guys!!

[@stuwest3653]

Your dad is a master craftsman. A rare breed. He deserves more than a casual mention.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

He totally is! And he got a trip to Hawaii, so don’t worry.

[@Lily-cu9bh]

I can admit that im totally obsessed with the van life, im the kind of person that plans out their life and this has become a major part of it. Also these guys get all the love, like ever, because they be liking comments on a video that was almost 2 months ago, so gold stars for the fridge.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks Lily! We hope you get the chance to experience van life soon!

[@Firestarter078]

Hey Lily you're not alone! I want to do this soooooo bad!

[@chlkeckilin]

Same

[@deborah1russell.russell745]

I’m obsessed too ! I love it.

[@graceheltzel1946]

@@Firestarter078*

[@Territheparadox]

That's it. I'm selling everything and getting a van

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Doooo it! It’s pretty amazing (most of the time)!

[@amittrivedi8801]

Hire one, take a weekend trip, then take a longer vacation in say winters or summers. Then get into it. Should be well thought decision, not taken impulsively or in emotion

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Great advice Amit!

[@Territheparadox]

Totally agree. I've been doing research and it's a huge investment if it's not something that a person can manage.

[@Borntobuild87]

Haha I know that feeling, Every time I watch one of these videos I want to turn my work van into a camper!

[@GermanCube]

Just watching the first 5 minutes this has been one of my favorite builds ever. The tour around the van is detailed and filmed in a very good way and you two are great at presenting your van!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much! We are super happy with how it turned out and we’re glad you enjoyed the tour! 🤗

[@ak_777-d5k]

My wife and I really enjoyed the walk-through of your van. We are buying our van here soon and will be starting on the journey of converting it ourselves. We really appreciate the information and references on builds and mistake content. Small things such as explaining the way you have the water distributed to balance out the weight and it still pulls from both tanks was SUPER helpful for our build. Thank you guys so much! 🙏🏼

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hi Austin! We are so glad that some of this was helpful for y’all! A big congrats to you and your wife for taking the leap 🙌🏼 Good luck with your conversion and let us know if you have any questions that we can help answer!

[@justrobin1234]

Sometimes seeing things like this can be very depressing and demotivating; $78,000 for the entire project (including a brand new van and thus without issues / anxiety over it being reliable), being able to afford that, still living in your own apartment, being able to fly back and forth between helping do the work (mind boggling expenses), having a place to store the van and a family member with loads of skills to do a lot of the work. All of these are huge hurdles that to most people (like with anything in life), stops you from ever starting anything because when you've got life to contend with, it just seems like too much. You're super lucky and I wish the best for you, of course! Thanks for the details you've provided to help with others starting their builds.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks a bunch Robin! 😊 It was an incredibly rough 7 months building the van. Many tears, stress, lots of time spent apart, etc. We’re very thankful for my dad’s help, the ability to work remotely, tons of airline miles that helped make flying very cheap, and saving money the last few years to make it all possible!

[@justrobin1234]

@@AdventuresofAplusK Thanks for the reply and the added perspective! Definitely helps having two people as opposed to one! Best wishes :)

[@chlkeckilin]

I love the way you look at each other, I’m sure you truly love each other

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

🥰🥰 We sure do! Spending 24/7 in a small space together has only confirmed it more!

[@anitasalavea5]

I like the way you can fit both toilet and shower in. Love the conversion. One of the best I’ve watched. Good job

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks a bunch Anita! We love our little wet room/bathroom 🧖🏻‍♀️

[@davekirby7790]

I don't think I have seen a van that has such a well designed lines everything runs together so clean and fresh looking very good looking van you should be very happy at the out come.. very cool

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you Dave! We tried very hard to make the design seamless! We are so happy with how it turned out

[@richardmaclean6116]

A suggestion: When you can afford it, consider setting up the ladder on a sliding rack on the van top. Unlock the lower connector, raise back and up while standing on a folding stool. Slide up and over the roof. Have a theft-locking system on the opposite side. Plus... think of a narrow storage system on inside both back doors, especially in the upper area. TrickyRick

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks for the suggestion Richard!

[@stefan42422]

So far the best design I found on YT. Like how you managed to make a bathroom and the shower, and some guys are like "you can't fit shower, it will take you a lot of space" etc., but you prove they are wrong. Good luck, and I hope you will enjoy it a lot. Cheers from web dev!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks a bunch Stefan! The shower space is small, but it works great! For a 1-2 minute shower, you don’t need anything that big! And we like that it creates more of a closed off bathroom for privacy 😃

[@lavelledahl7672]

Yours is in the top 5 of all I've seen, and I've seen A LOT

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much! That means a lot to us!

[@Galv140577]

Cool security system

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It has been really great to have to keep an eye on our pup!

[@123deniii]

😂😂😂😂

[@philippamyers300]

I'm just starting my van search! Loved this one! Can you send links to your other top 5 vans? Many thanks!

[@zzanatos2001]

Thank you for sharing how much the conversion costs, and for mentioning that you went a bit over budget. I've seen a lot of van tours, and people refuse to mention money at all, and they act as if they have unlimited funds. Also - thanks for talking about how you make your living on the road. You guys are fortunate to be able to work remotely. Beautiful van. Now I'll have to check out your other videos because I want to see your dog.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you for watching Zachary! We’re glad those pieces of info were helpful! It’s scary mentioning the conversion costs, as it was a lot of money 😅, but we saved hard to make it happen and we are very proud of the quality of work we did! Our pup Kona was at a training program during this, so she doesn’t reappear for a bit, but she is in some vlogs (including a few older ones too)! 🤗

[@cindyryder3241]

Your "home" is amazing. It's obvious you did a lot of planning and used every bit of space wisely and it is so beautifully decorated. Hope it's not too much trouble or expensive to get it fixed from the parking lot accident in Mesa Verde that happened while you were "not home". We really enjoyed talking with you on the train ride and wish we had seen your videos before our vacation. Plan to watch them all when we are home. Safe travels, Tim and Cindy

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hi Tim and Cindy!!! So happy to hear from y’all, we loved getting to know you on the train ❤️ Thank you so much for the kind words about the van. We hope y’all are enjoying the rest of your vacation!

[@Me-Wanis]

Such an amazing amount of time, work, and planning. I’m so glad to see that it worked for the both of you so well that inspires anyone interested in Van conversion and outdoor lifestyle. Thank you for sharing. So enjoyable to watch your enthusiasm and accomplishment.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much for the encouraging words Wanis! It was a lot of work and a lot of learning, but we’re so proud of all we accomplished and happy to be living life on the road!

[@JuniahBlack]

This is probably the best van build I’ve seen thus far

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@Swimdeep]

Would love you to show how you go “stealth” and how all your blackout and window coverings work. Is there light leakage viewable from outside the van? Thanks. This video was very thorough and informative.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We had some trouble with the homemade covers we made, so we ended up buying some covers that work so much better. There is maybe a tiny bit of light viewable at an angle, but we have only stealth camped once in two months, so stealthability hasn’t been the biggest priority for us. We will try to cover this soon!

[@beachliving3127]

Your van looks very nice. I've looked at many videos of the same design layout and will chose something VERY SIMILAR for my future build next year. I have a couple of questions for you on my build that I am considering. 1) Your build is the only one I've heard about tying to separate water tanks together. How did you do this? 2) Did you ever think of reducing the size of the dresser by a foot and adding a pantry? 3), What about swapping the position of the refrigerator and dresser to get a bigger refrigerator? You wouldn't lose a lot of dresser space or counter top space.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hi! We can send you more details about the water tanks and photos if you send us an email at [e-mail]. For the dresser, we use every inch of it between clothes, shoes, gear, etc. so we are very happy with its size! We don’t eat many pantry goods, so the upper cabinet above the kitchen works well for us! As for the fridge, the fridge surprisingly holds a ton! We mostly just eat meat and veggies, so almost all refrigerated goods and the one we have can store about a week’s worth of food. Although, it does take a decent amount of power.

[@nobody43242]

I’ve fallen into the hole of van life and I’m not mad at all🙃 I really want to do this now!!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

The van life hole is a deep one haha! 🤗

[@jojowthebun]

I love the easiness to dump out the grey water tank and I love how the two tanks in the back share water throughout the van. Love that

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Both have been such a lifesaver and make life so much easier!

[@patriciaburr4826]

Great job all of you. Wonderful use of the space and gives me ideas for my own build in the future. Thanks for sharing this journey with us. Happy trails and be safe.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you Patricia! Good luck with your build! 😃

[@coachbrian13]

I have been addicted to these van tours during the quarantine and this is by far my favorite layout..

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much! There are tons of awesome vans out there, so we really appreciate it! 😄

[@coachbrian13]

Adventures of A plus K and without exaggerating..... and a little embarrassed to admit it.. lol but I’ve seen atleast 50 of them in the past couple weeks.. I just got a real good deal on a 40 foot rv and I’ve decided to do some minor repairs needed and a few easy upgrades and selling it for a sprinter..

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That's amazing! We are sure you've gotten tons of cool ideas from all of the videos. Good luck with the RV repairs and eventual van build!

[@johnnyle5107]

Now this is what smart living lifestyle.. this is the best van I have seen. Loved it. By the way, thank you for being so kind to the environment with the thought of recycling.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much! And we absolutely love that trash can/recycling bin combo! 🙌🏼🌍

[@kaj9210]

This is honestly the best build I've seen. Also I thankful for the timestamps so I could rewatch. Hope you guys enjoy this and wish you the best!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much! We’re glad you found those helpful!

[@LifeisaPhotoOp]

Looks amazing and the fact that you did it all yourselves will give you such a sense of satisfaction that you will enjoy your adventures even more! Have fun!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much! We are definitely going to appreciate it even more because of all the work we put into it!

[@michaelsmith9308]

Mke score, Layout = 10, Model/brand= 9, colors=10, build dynamics=9, details=10, compared to other van builds= 9, overall =AWESOME:)

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We’ll take it! Thanks Michael! 😃👍🏼

[@CKKnifeandTool]

One of my all time favorite van builds. From decor, layout, water, bed, etc... you guys did great and should be proud. I’d love to do something like this!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much! We are pretty dang proud that we were able to do all of this (with my dad’s massive help and guidance of course!) 🙌🏼

[@darksoul578]

I absolutely love the way you did your build. The fact theres no propane is my fave. The water set up is great. Have fun and enjoy your freedom out on the road.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much! We contemplated propane camping stoves to save power, but feel a bit safer (and it’s less of a hassle) with the induction. We will see how it goes! 🤞🏼

[@RATCLIFFE-LISTENS]

I have been following Van People for a couple years. This is one of the very best builds I have seen ...really well done. Craftsmanship looks primo. Congrats and happy motoring. From Normandy Park Wa. Peace

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much Michael, Thank means a lot to us!

[@BisnagasFlixOficial]

Hello everyone, everything good? Congratulations on your home. Very cute. I would like to know the name of the wood used in the sink, could you tell me?

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hi! It is butcher block 😃

[@TerryManitoba]

Nice clean build guys. I'm almost done (95%) my self-build Transit and figure I'm at about $30k cost so far - so cost-wise you're in the wheelhouse for an upper end build. To put the cost in perspective some van builders charge north of $80k!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you! And we wanted to mention this on the video (but didn’t want to be tooo chatty), but we got quotes for $100k from multiple van builders (not including the van) which was NUTS! Definitely worth the headaches to save $75K! 😅

[@TerryManitoba]

@@AdventuresofAplusK Ya - for sure - The effort is certainly more rewarding, huge savings, more than likely done better & you know where everything is at. Enjoy your travels.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We couldn’t agree more! Good luck to you as well! 🙌🏼

[@TerryManitoba]

@@AdventuresofAplusK & a bit of fun to boot - see you on the flip side.

[@TerryManitoba]

Read your blog - I put my fan in the front as well - wouldn't change it - to get flowing in the back try this -"Caframo Sirocco II. Mounted Fan. 360 Airflow. Ultra Quiet". ( & I have a super small usb fan by the pillow - gold) Your power needs - I started with a 110 amp lithium - now I have 2 - don't beat yourself over it not getting things right asap. Most things are twice the time twice the money - a van build is twice the money 5 times the time! imho...

[@mz-wk4kb]

This is the neatest DIY camp van I have ever seen so far! Feel so pleasant to watch this van tour!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much Miao! 🤗

[@arronstone177]

I love everything about this van as it’s exactly how I would want my van layout and design.Thanks for the tour!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks for the kind words! We’ve been in it 3.5 weeks now and we are still loving the layout-it been perfect for us!

[@t.r.sjbear4382]

My mom, me, and my little sister were on our own for majority of my childhood. We thought it would be like that for a while so we were planning on doing the same things as y’all. It was so exciting because we love trying new things from different cultures so we wanted to travel. then when I was 9 my mom met her new husband. At first I was like “ok ok, we can do 4 people” but then... I found out he has 3 kids... my dream was crushed. So now I’m saving for either a bus or van, I’m planning on converting of course. It makes me really happy that my mama still wants to do the same thing when all of the kids more out.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Good luck with the bus or van Jordan! We hope you can make that dream come true soon!

[@Makelifehappennow]

I am 20% in building my van and it has a very similar layout. Great job on your's. You two are very professional and fun. New subscriber.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much Mike! 🤗

[@Ms.Frankenbuilder]

Your build has inspired this old lady, you should be so proud of the job and of course we can't forget Dad's help (-:

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you!

[@angelinabencomo3745]

You all are the perfect couple! Enjoy your beautiful van and your travels together! 🤗

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much for the kind words! ❤️

[@PSAdventures]

Love the van tour you guys! So glad we found you. Great job on the build and making it your own. Definitely gave us some ideas for our own build one day. Happy adventuring! 😊🏕️

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you guys! 🙌🏼

[@samrocks1498]

I may just copy your build 😀. Great ideal on the grey water tanks/release valve and hole on the bottom of butcher block to reduce the weight! Katherine, you brought a great point, your plans are to travel and not be a van lifer which is why I see this specific build suits your needs. The garage isn't really needed to store camp chairs and tables...toys. Look forward to your travel adventures.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks so much Sam! We’re glad you like our van build. The grey water valve has been amazing so far. Super happy we did that! And the layout has been perfect so far for our type of travel!

[@thomashuelsman4400]

My wife and i just watched all the van videos. All I can say is wow! What an undertaking. We are so impressed. You guys rock! Best of luck in your continued travels. if you ever make it back to Kentucky (Mammoth Cave National Park is here) we'd love to meet up!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much! It was TOUGH and we owe a LOT to my dad for his guidance and help!

[@only1handranm]

I enjoyed the van build, you both including your Dad did a fantastic job! Be safe and much blessings!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much! We all really appreciate it!

[@Vhk1088]

If i were to build a van like this on my own, would probably take me 10yrs. Wow what a van...

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

If my dad wasn’t there to help us and teach us it would’ve taken us that long 😅

[@Cre8edtoshine]

I love how organized your vans is and the clean lines!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much! We are very hopeful we can keep it organized and clutter free! 🤞🏼It definitely helps make it feel a bit larger when it’s tidy!

[@nancykalis643]

So proud of you two crazy kids! So glad I got to see it in person! Can’t wait til you visit me! I may let you use my shower!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

LOL! If you don’t we will use your hose to fill up our tanks 😜 Kidding! Can’t wait to drive on up your way!

[@BertRedd]

After watching dozens of van build videos, this is easily my favorite! I'll be copying your design for sure! :D

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you Rob! We wish you the best with your build!

[@annadimi]

Not a fan of tiny living, yet of all the vans I've seen, you probably manage to create the best designed one! Has all necessary parts, plus looks very ergonomic. Well done!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks Anna! 😄

[@Jdhdbsbsjdnraqowirjfndksjdndj]

You two are super cute, real and relatable. Welcome to Van Life!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much Erin! 💗

[@anonmous1284]

I have a suggestion for you guys to help with the stove power problem. How would a solar oven work out for you guys? I mean for most of the non complicated dishes you could use that and then for other more complicated dishes you could use the stove. Theres “cook at night” options in those too.

[@anonmous1284]

And also ive seen some solar powered stoves not on the US market though. I saw em on alibaba(ali express). So idk the voltage may be different but i guess there might be some options for the US voltage too

[@anonmous1284]

Something like this www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Solar-powered-electric-stove-with-110V_62035059130.html

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you for sending this along! We hadn't seen this before!

[@anonmous1284]

www.gosun.co/collections/solar-ovens These are the ovens im talking about. They are great for grilling veggies and cooking basic stuff

[@durango1487]

THE BEST van build video I've seen - thank you - wishing you two all the joy, love and laughter life can bring - Safe Travels

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We appreciate that so much! Thank you! 😃

[@marshamc15]

Wow. Thanks for getting to get back to me so quickly. So total overall is about $75,000. Got it. You did a great job.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That’s correct! And you’re welcome! 😊

[@brianleonard6885]

Great idea counter top and just plug in the cooktop when using!!!! Love love love that idea!!! Bravo whole thing.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you! It’s so nice to have that space clear to get ready in the mornings or charge electronics and not worry about a stove.

[@williepard]

OK, you hooked us! My wife and I are going to be newbies to van travel soon. We will follow you guys to see how the pros do it!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Woo! Stoked to hear that! 🙌🏼

[@eastsorna763]

New sub here...this design is perfect...elegance without sacrificing functionality...having a bathroom within the van is a must for me...love this so much!👌👍🏼❤️❤️😘

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much! We can confirm after living on the road for a week that the bathroom was an amazing decision!

[@skullwan1]

Hi, where do you store your dry goods/veggies/fruit? I don’t think you mentioned it in your van tour. Thanks so much! Happy that you two are back on the road.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hi Monica! We store our dry goods in the upper cabinet above the kitchen counter and our veggies and fruit mostly all go in the fridge!

[@martidiy6667]

This is great! I would love to have a Sprinter van instead of our big 5th wheel so will be showing this to Hubby for sure. As a fellow Texan suffering in the heat, how do you stay cool at night?

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

To be honest, we don’t plan to van life much in Texas for that reason (and we have lots of people we can stay with). We headed north right away to escape the heat and plan to chase good weather around the US. But we will be back in Texas in the cooler months and are excited to see how much better it is for the van!

[@JonteHall]

This is proabably one of the best vans i have seen on the inside in terms of layout. Highly considering getting one myself

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much Jonte! 🤗🤗

[@jaymiddleton772]

Thanks for the great tour, it's definitely given me some ideas for my own van build. I'm very torn between wanting a permanent bed and wanting the amazing open living area you have created. As a suggestion, sandbag workouts are great and would be very compatible with the storage limitations of van life. I've had a Brute Force sandbag that has withstood years of abuse.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hi Jay, thank you so much! We are loving the convertible bed to living area. We love the flexibility of it! We have weeks where we convert it less, but this week we have converted it daily. It’s just nice to have the option :) And that’s a great suggestion! We have thankfully had many gyms nearby recently (as it’s been cold and working out outside hasn’t sounded as fun haha), but I’d love to add a second weight option so we can each do something more easily!

[@thepandemicdiva3369]

We are in the process of having our van built and are designing a hydraulic lift on the bed so when it's up we have a dinette underneath. The best of both worlds.

[@missk4934]

This build is incredible!!! I would totally build in the exact same way!! The separate bathroom with shower is a game changer. And I love the butcher block counters and all the windows. Well done👏 Looking forward to the future adventure content!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much! We are so glad you like our little home! 🤗 Almost a year in and we still absolutely love it!

[@benben-ro1cr]

I want to live like that! but im just 14.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We hope that you can someday! 😃

[@mariamolina5930]

U can start saving so when U R ready 2 buy a van U have the money. 😊

[@mariamolina5930]

I know U. R. 2. young now but one day U won't B so start saving now 😊

[@_innerpeacekeeper]

Keep the dream going!

[@privateserver9323]

Ben PH I’m 12 and want to 😂

[@shanmarks5631]

The water setup is genuis. Very neat build, neat cupboards. Looks awesome, well planned 💯

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks so much Shan! 🤗

[@jinlowe1953]

Super nice build. Love the clean lines and the way you've set up storage.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much Jinnie!

[@misspiggywithapearlearring]

I am a really young person wanting to do van life. I don't like large spaces, and I don't need much to live. I have been very interested in the Mercedes Benz-Sprinter 170". This van is amazing, and looks very similar to what I want to do. Great job on this van!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We love it and it is the perfect size for us! The 144 would be perfect for 1 person in our opinion. If you want to learn more about the van and what we would change about it check out our website! Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@lisaschirch9979]

Thanks for the tour! Two questions for you: What are the dimensions of your shower and are you satisfied that the size is right or do you wish you had gone an inch shorter or longer? Second, where did you buy your trash and recycling bin drawer? That is a nice size!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hi Lisa! The shower pan itself is 24x32” and the actual shower room is just slightly bigger than this to fit the toilet in there. It’s actually the perfect size! We were worried it would be too cramped, but for a quick shower it’s not bad at all. I think shorter would be harder, but if you had space to make it larger, you would definitely not be mad about more space! This is the shower pan we used: amzn.to/2GWCW1q As for the trash and recycling bin, we got it off Amazon! Here is the link: amzn.to/2H0dRCH it’s honestly one of our favorite things we put in the van! We cook a lot, so having a large enough trash can makes a huge difference if we are boondocking for days. We did link to most products we used here (you have to scroll down through all of our “lessons and mistakes” rambling haha): adventuresofaplusk.com/blog/van-conversion-cost-tour-mistakes Let us know if you have any other questions!

[@denigma68rltw]

Nice van and beautiful couple. You remind me of Samantha Brown. She is a well known travel host on the Travel Channel back in the 2000's. You have the same type of energy and personality as her💯. To your husband, you have a keeper don't let her go through the good times and bad times. You both will go far in life, but teamwork and mutual respect is utmost. Be safe on the roads and I enjoy watching your vlogs🚐.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much for the kind words! ❤️ We really appreciate it! We’re very thankful to have each other. 🥰

[@averykelly9467]

I am 12 y.o. and have dreams about traveling in a van as my house. In my journal I am constantly designing blueprints and layout for my (hopefully) future van. What others call a mansion I call a vw bus- my dream house. I think many people say they want to take up tiny house life but many don’t fufill there dream. I hope that I actually will. This is an amazing van, very inspirational!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That’s so awesome Avery! We will be rooting for you and holler at us when you’re a bit older and it’s time to build your van. We really enjoy this lifestyle! It’s not for everyone and it’s not without challenges, but it’s a whole lot of fun. Keep dreaming big, save your money while you’re young, and we hope to see you on the road someday! 💗🙌🏼

[@averykelly9467]

Adventures of A plus K thanks so much for the reply, it meant so much!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Of course! We really appreciate people taking the time to watch our videos!

[@GadgCoProAdventures]

Your van built is amazing. I, too, follow 40 hours of freedom and recognized the floor plan. You obviously did an amazing job building it all together. Some day I may trade in my Rockwood Geo Pro Travel Trailer for a van if ever I plan to travel nationwide. Safe travel and have a blessed journey in life.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much! We love their floor plans-we are two months in and it works so perfectly for our lifestyle!

[@karenlivingston8416]

I LOVE this van!! It is nearly perfect to what I would want!! You did a great job with the video. Thank you!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much Karen! 🤗🤗🤗

[@strongirl]

Thanks for sharing costs. I don’t know why you are cringing as lm a remodeling contractor and that’s the cost of a decent bathroom in a house and it’s hard to live in a bathroom. Great budgeting. Enjoy the adventure of travel and great work.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hahaha we cringe because most people love to be trolls, especially on van videos lol! But thank you for the kind words! We are super happy with how the van turned out and still love it 16 months later!

[@angiefontenot5924]

Congrats guys! Beautiful build, I’ve always loved Alex and Sara’s design, You did a great job on the video too- good info and explanations without all the fluff and drama. I’ll be following along :)

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Their designs are amazing and such a great use of space for those who work and live full time on the road. Thank you for the kind words! 🤗

[@staino46]

So cool to finally see the van finished the adventures you both will have and the memories you'll make is what life is about. Really looking forward to more travel videos, I'm so pumped for you guys!!! Big congrats on the way the van turned out 👍👍👍👍👍

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks Glenn! We are sooo excited for the memories we are going to create! If we make it down your way (obviously not in the van lol), we will let you know!

[@staino46]

@@AdventuresofAplusK Safe travels guys and yes it would be awesome to meet you both if you're ever down this way 👍

[@leerabulan8280]

This is one neat van! It looks clean. Great layout. Wish you more adventures to come

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much! 😃

[@donrimel7500]

Great video about your van. It has served you well. You have made the most of the last three years. We see you as travel bloggers. Your content is helping us with our digital nomad life. Even though our RV is a different type, your content is very helpful while being very enjoyable.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We are so happy with our van and have loved traveling in it. It makes us happy to hear we can be a resource for your travels. That is our ultimate goal. Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@KaylinGilkey]

This is amazing, thank you guys for giving a tour and providing some great tips. I'm curious - what do you guys do for insurance for a thing like this? Is it just standard auto insurance or does it have a special policy since it's a camping van?

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hi Kaylin! Thanks so much! We have the van insured and have every dollar we put into the build insured as well (we provided a spreadsheet to State Farm). We also have a personal articles policy for any electronics and other items in the van. There are a few different ways to do it, but that’s what our agent suggested to us.

[@KaylinGilkey]

@@AdventuresofAplusK Thank you guys for the fast reply! Interesting - that makes sense to me. Thanks again and hope you guys are having fun on your latest adventures.

[@MariekeL]

You've got yourselves a new subscriber! Your energy is awesome and you are so honest and open about everything, love your van!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We appreciate that so much Marieke! 🥰 We always try to be as transparent as we can!

[@scottslotterbeck3796]

Yeah, me too. Super nice van! The cost, prorated, is not bad. I'm looking to build a less expensive one for traveling only. I love backpacking too!

[@Ptandoc]

That’s amazing, you guys are pro! The Van turned out so awesome. Can’t wait to see your future adventures.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much! Definitely still huge newbs, but we learned SO much!

[@ski4life788]

Hey! This is @WgnTails, you guys did such an amazing job!! We are taking notes now for our future van build! Hope you guys are doing great!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hi y’all! Thank you so much! Big congrats to you on your soon to be new addition! 💕

[@joebizjack3096]

You guy's sold me...I love your van it's just what I want. I will be following..Thank's

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you Joe! 🤗

[@annpacheco4359]

Wow!!! The van looks amazing! I really like some of the modifications you made and it looks so clean and open. It's inspiring to see since were still in a rough stage and heat's been over 100 most days. Im concerned we may have to much weight on one side. We'll check into split tanks. Thanks for sharing your build. It's more stressful than I thought it would be, so I expect the rewards will be great! Looking forward to watching your travel adventures. Congratulations!!!!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We totally know the feeling! We knew it would be hard, but it was harder and more stressful than we could’ve imagined. Lots of meltdowns towards the end lol! And the heat doesn’t help-it really slowed us down too! But even with all of the challenges, it’s totally worth the headaches and a really rewarding feeling when you finish it! Thank you so much for the kind words and GOOD LUCK to you on your build!

[@annpacheco4359]

I appreciate your sharing to tough part of the build. I have had a couple melt downs. Between work (our busy season), researching at night and weekend working on the van and many tips to Home Depot and Lowe's were getting weary. I stress over the many decisions and when I finally make one I find another video or idea that sets my mind spinning again. We look forward to our first trip where we can rest! lol

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It's EXHAUSTING! We totally know the feeling! We will not miss the 130+ hour work weeks getting this thing done + working our jobs. And you're right, it's hard to not change your mind a lot when you see new ideas. Hang in there!

[@annpacheco4359]

@@AdventuresofAplusK What material did you use on your shower?

[@findingfreshair8704]

Amazing work you guys! The craftsmanship on this build is amazing! Can't wait to follow along on your new journey! =)

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you guys sooo much! Hoping everything is going smooth with yours! Can’t wait to see it when y’all finish!

[@gq.5923]

This is the best one I’ve seen so far , Only thing missing is a screen , monitor , tv . Or projector with pull down screen of some kind would be ideal in this layout

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you!

[@toh2002]

Excellent workmanship. The entire build is great. Like they say, you get what you pay for. All of your hard work shows in the quality of the build and beauty. Congrats guys.......

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you Eric! 🥳

[@vincentestone5764]

GREAT BUILD GUYS ! What makes Your VAN so AWESOME are YOU GUYS ! You're GREAT, GOOD HEARTED & DOWN TO EARTH who isn't afraid of being YOU with sweaty shirts. GOTTA LOVE IT !!!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hahahaha thanks Vincent! I learned a valuable lesson on shirts + sweat that day 🤣🤣

[@tinabhattacharyya2544]

This project has only one word for it ----- OUTSTANDING!!!!!! ✌✌✌✌

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

You scared me for a second Tina! 🤣

[@aaron9863]

Hey guys, great looking build. I am looking at Sprinters and noticed you have a 2500. Most of the stuff I am seeing is built on the 3500 with the dually set up to support the weight. Have you seen any issues with weight on your setup? Why did you choose the 2500 over the 3500? Sorry if this was asked somewhere I couldn't find any mention of it in the comments.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hi Aaron! I think you’re the first to ask! It came down to cost for us mostly and Sara and Alex had a 2500 so we were hopeful we could keep the weight down enough (since we almost have an identical van). We are about 1,000 lbs under the max payload, so we are totally fine on weight! We tried to be very conscious of the materials we used. Of course butcher block is heavy, but we would pick other lighter items to make up for it and balance the weight. No issues with the weight! We get 19-20 mpg typically 🙌🏼

[@aaron9863]

Adventures of A plus K Thanks for the reply, good to hear, I was leaning toward the 2500 to save the added expense of the extra wheels etc etc, Cheers!

[@robinlorenz4914]

Your build looks 100% perfect for our plans. Thankfully that I watched your vid! Love it ❤

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you Robin, we’re so glad! Good luck building yours!

[@randomdude189]

I’d recommend adding some height to any van you get to loft a bed. You get tired of rebuilding the bed all the time

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It definitely isn’t our favorite thing to convert the bed everyday, but it’s pretty quick and we love the flexibility!

[@robinlorenz4914]

You have to rebuild all the time, but also gain more room to sit down for rainy days or to work/eat.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

@@robinlorenz4914 We have deemed the weekends "don't make the bed" days, but during the week, we love working and eating at the table!

[@TheKimerson]

I really like your security setup with temp alert more of you guys should do that. Also your grey tile back splash looks great.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much! We switched to grey backsplash last minute and are so happy we did!

[@colliecoform4854]

Great van. I love the layout. Now you get to go build some memories.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks so much! We have made so many incredible memories so far!

[@richardbeee]

I converted two buses in my life, the last one was a retired Greyhound. The guy went nuts, full size jaccuzi , full size refrigerator and freezer (side by side). Both ad to come thru the window. Crazy! But fun. Generator. On and on.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Oh wow! It’s fun how much you can do with these!

[@TheDnlnext]

Congrats y’all 🎉 I’m super impressed on the quality of the work. You two seem like so much fun! I need to convince my wife to buy an RV (I’m not dedicate) to build a van. Cheers!!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much! 🤗 An RV would definitely be the less challenging way to go! And you could still make changes to make it more your style too!

[@allisonsherman7231]

Sooooo good!!! So complete...... well almost 🍧 Thanks for the tour. Enjoy your new beginning 🙋🏼‍♀️

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Lol! We failed to mention that the freezer is the perfect size for a pint or two of ice cream 😜😜😜

[@charlevoix418]

I am curious about putting a thermostat behind a cabinet door.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hi! Our SimpliSafe thermostat is on a wall, but we have our electrical monitors behind a cabinet, which are wired to devices that live outside the cabinet. I’m not sure if that answered your question, so let me know if you have any additional ones!

[@charlevoix418]

@@AdventuresofAplusK It's OK, it is just that you identified in your video a gizmo behind your cabinet door as being a thermostat, so I was scratching my head about that. You also have a different way than the others to install the struts under the seatings, over your water tanks: does it work fine? I have to install some in my travel trailer built project.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Ah I see! You’re referring to our heater thermostat that we mentioned. There is actually a small, black sensor that is right under the cabinet. You can see it when I am talking about the kitchen, but we forgot to mention it. The struts have been working great! We had some with a higher weight rating (40lbs) at first, but it was too hard to open, so we switched them out for some lower rated ones (28lbs) and those worked a lot better. They are a huggggeee help to have when going in and out of the benches!

[@johnnewsom4316]

Beautiful van build I of the best I have seen. I hope the bathroom is big enough for you two. thanks for sharing and have a wonderful adventure.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We were nervous about the bathroom size, but it’s actually not bad! We have each taken a shower and it wasn’t as cramped as we thought 🙌🏼 Thanks for the support and kind words John!

[@chrism2502]

You guys are amazing! Beautiful and brilliant planning and design.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much Chris! 😃

[@leejay1936]

I think a shower and toilet are a necessity, but so few vans have them. Really love this conversion. it's practical and beautiful. Well done.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We are very glad we have both! They have made it so much easier!

[@MarshalGillen]

This is one of my favorite build outs I’ve seen!!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much! 🤗

[@AlexisChateau]

Really glad to see someone using the Simplifsafe system on the road as that's the same one I'm considering. Google also has one with ADT, which is probably better but also costs $5 more per month. How's it been working for you guys so far?

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It’s working great! The only downside is it takes a lot of our hotspot data, so that’s something to keep in mind. We only plug it in and turn it on when we actually want to use it vs. having it on 24/7 (like when we drive) to save data.

[@AlexisChateau]

@@AdventuresofAplusK I remember you mentioning the data issue in the video. I was hoping that turned out to be not true after being on the road! 😅 Do you have any issues sending out a new ping to confirm your location when you move spots? And thanks for the info!

[@andysinclair2084]

Excellent job! Now get to driving! Do you have planned where you'll be traveling to?

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We have quite a few stops planned, mostly due to a few commitments we have the rest of the year in specific cities. But we are also trying to be flexible so we can adjust and not feel too rushed. Definitely headed north as fast as we can to escape the heat!

[@andysinclair2084]

Adventures of A plus K keep the Omaha area in mind as you are traveling. We’d love to meet you and Kona and Briskett(?) in person!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Of course! I’m not sure if it’s on our route this year, but we hope to explore more new areas of the US next year!

[@msdenise1234567]

I love how detailed the blogpost is aswel

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We are so glad to hear that Denise! 🤗 Thanks for watching and reading!