VAN TOUR SLEEPS 7 - NEW LAYOUT NOT SEEN BEFORE!

After travelling around Europe for 5 weeks in our self converted campervan we thought we would give you the full tour of how we fit 7 people in it to travel. We believe this is the perfect layout and has everything we need, we haven't seen another van with this new layout. Our van has 7 seats for travelling, 3 single beds and 2 double beds , toilet, kitchen, and full off grid electrical set up.
We built this van in just 4 months.
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[@Followtheroadtoamberlyn]

Yeah, the smaller kids bed setup gave me claustrophobic goosebumps

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

@@Followtheroadtoamberlyn That’s why it’s for smaller kids 🤣

[@stribe1000]

Me too

[@cjhoward409]

When I was little I loved hiding out in small spaces. Most little ones do 😊

[@twaito]

@@cjhoward409 yeah my son would love it. He'd also bust his head off the roof 5 times a day😄 and still love it

[@shiralleehaggart72]

I have noticed in some of these types of videos is that the parents always have seem to have a king-sized bed as well.

[@jaredwhiting3205]

That's an impressive amount of beds in a small van.

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

@@jaredwhiting3205 Only way of fitting us all in 🚐 👏🏻

[@persona5305]

I didn't knew it was possible for the family of 5 but I see a Family of 7 which is good❤

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@josettepaquette6240]

Great set up - just a thought, you should get a set of longer legs and make a table out of that bed for rainy days if you're stuck inside.

[@gabrielebolds6049]

I thought the same thing

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

We actually do have longer legs to make it into a dining table if needed 🚐

[@mohammadhabibullah6106]

Great design. Would be perfect for our little family of 7

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

Thanks I think so too! 👍🏼

[@DebbiePotter-xh7kv]

Did a good job. But I couldn’t be in there with more than one other person. And then not for long. I bet you have had many good times as a family. That’s awesome

[@lueezbee9755]

I’m the same! I’m planning a van build for myself and my dog and I have friends saying “what if I want to come see you on your travels?” - I’m like… errr get a hotel close by?? 🤣🤣 I only want a bed, a shower, large fridge freezer, toilet, kitchen/possibly small sitting area and solar and to be able to drive round Europe with my dog! Just need to find a van and a van conversion/builder - cause I can’t knock a nail in! 🤣😖🤪

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

Everyone is different and copes differently, but we love it.

[@kelvinconnie]

Now that is QUALITY....happy and safe travels guys x

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

Thanks glad you like it, 👍🏼

[@valynteena]

I was quite impressed. Lovely layout

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Kristina_Australia]

Well done on a fabulous build. As a mum of 5 I know how tricky it is (was) to make sure everyone has what's needed to travel - no you don't need 5 jumpers 😂. So much organisation and tetris moves but when I look back now after 15 years, these were the best times.❤. Enjoy your travels, more importantly, enjoy making memories. ❤❤

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

Thanks for your kind words, it is definitely a big game of Jenga to fit everything in, but totally worth it. 👍🏼

[@2Cambell]

This is an excellent set-up for short-term traveling! For long-term or permanent adventures, the lack of privacy would be problematic.

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

It’s a TRAVEL van 👏🏻

[@teresaevans993]

Brilliant, your kids must have so much fun with you as parents😀 well impressed 👏 love it ❤great build ❤

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

@@teresaevans993 Thank you. Our kids are enjoying all our hard work 🤩

[@pamelademaray8555]

I would get one of those tents that go on the back of the van gives you more space

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

Maybe. 🤔

[@pamelademaray8555]

@BudgetTravelFamily I have seen some nice ones they have cots that you set up and break down that fit in a little bag also blow up beds to couches they every thing for camping some pretty cool stuff

[@user-ni6ve4su7g]

cozy van you have everything you need

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

Thank you. 🤩 We love it

[@jamesmitchell5104]

Great imagination and innovation. Hope you make lasting memories.

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

@@jamesmitchell5104 Thank you

[@DMRSIX]

Wow! Such a great use of space! 🤯

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

@@DMRSIX Thank you

[@NoNamePrincess7]

I’m impressed!!!😊

[@bencuraza6503]

Thank You for Sharing Van Tour and Watching from Coastal California👀👍👍⬆️

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

@@bencuraza6503 Hey 👋 Thanks for watching 🚐

[@southernchic15]

This is absolutely amazing and the way that you all have made use of every space ! So cool!

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

Thank you so much!

[@grahamunderwood9353]

nice job ,may you have many adventures in it

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

Thanks for watching.

[@ventsislavstoykov]

Eine magische Familie! Grüße aus Bulgarien!🙂

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

Thanks for watching. 👍🏼

[@maura6375]

Absolutely Fabulous! I LOVE WHAT YOU TWO HAVE DONE. Beautiful Subscribed ❤

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

❤ Thanks so much! We are glad you like it.

[@valeriebridge7305]

I am impressed and yes I got to the end of the video and wished for more! I hope to see more of you in the future. Best wishes from New Zealand. P.s. NZ is made for camper touring!!

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

Thanks for watching, New Zealand 🇳🇿 is on our bucket list.

[@SuesWainwright]

What a build!!!

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

@@SuesWainwright Thank you.

[@cjhoward409]

Wow. Great use of space. I would have never have guessed that you could sleep 7 in there. Bravo

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

@@cjhoward409 Thanks 🤩

[@sandyosullivan]

Brilliant travel setup. What a great van! Well done, you lot!

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

@@sandyosullivan Thank you 🤩

[@immealldayeveryday9425]

This is crazy, I would go nuts

[@KimberlyLetsGo]

I don't think I could handle the smell. And they don't have any change of clothing.

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

@@KimberlyLetsGo I love how your first comment is the smell..probably says alot about you 🤣🤣

[@KimberlyLetsGo]

@@BudgetTravelFamily It does. I can't imagine putting up with the smell of 5 kids. They are stinky!!

[@lueezbee9755]

@@KimberlyLetsGoHave you tried washing/encouraging your stinky kids to wash themselves?

[@arazoelove6703]

​@KimberlyLetsGo Agreed not enough ventilation. You got everyone a place to sleep in this sardine can not much after that. Its ok for camping trips but not actual living, hardly a bathing area😮 A hard NO😅

[@lueezbee9755]

Great video, thank you for tips and ideas for my future build… 😊

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

Glad it was helpful!

[@diypapie8428]

Hi 👋 great build I could build me one for next year actually love too get out and just enjoy some country's You guys real inspired me hopefully things come true I would have some updates already 😅 but awesome build I gonna look me some Van !! Cheers many greetings from family of 6

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

@@diypapie8428 Love this! Good luck with your future van build 🚐

[@Flawless00115]

Amazing 🤩🤩..

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

@@Flawless00115 Thank you

[@thoughtzbytreee]

Hello from Florida! This build is absolutely amazing. Safe travels.

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

Hey 👋 We are currently road trippin Florida ☀️ Thanks for watching

[@thoughtzbytreee]

@@BudgetTravelFamily Please keep safe. Florida crime is insane

[@lornamoore242]

Didn’t think u could get so many in a van like that. But it looks brilliant x

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

@@lornamoore242 Thank you. It suits us for travelling 🚐

[@siribniilokanochannel2769]

God bless you and your family brother. New subscriber here from Philippines 🇵🇭

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

@@siribniilokanochannel2769 Thank you for subscribing 🙌🏽

[@rosegoald]

Very creative

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

@@rosegoald thanks 🤩

[@carmenadams1848]

Very cool design!

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

@@carmenadams1848 Thank you

[@jessicatruman8105]

That’s amazing! We have 5 kids. All ours are tall, oldest being 6”8. We have campervan caravan and take the car. So we have a place for all of them 😂 still love camping tho

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

Thank you 🤩

[@SparklingMyLife]

Safe travels!😊

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

Thank you 🤩

[@sophirichmanfletcher4657]

I would need to see this with all 7 people inside it to really see how it works. Those 4 seats look less comfortable than in an airplane. Where does everyone sit (presumably) to have meals? Or is this only used in good weather so you're outside? That top sleeping area for the littles is positively claustrophobia inducing. I live in a conversion van with 2 cats and people wonder at that. 😳😂

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

We’ve just taken a 9 hour flight to Florida and can say our van is more comfortable but each to their own and all that. We love our van but thanks for commenting. It all helps 🙌🏽

[@msmooniepie1]

Mannnnn that's freaking amazing!!!❤

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

@@msmooniepie1 Thank you 🤩 ❤️

[@lealeclerc920]

Interesting set up how everybody fits. But, no food in the fridge or in the cabinets, no storage items in the storage pockets in the toilet area, I’d like to see how they actually use it unless they buy food every day? I don’t know, that part seemed a bit strange

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

@@lealeclerc920 nothing strange about it!

[@Tdkboot72]

This is a great conversion. Please can you tell me what model dc to dc charger you used please. And i guess you are using 2x 190w solar panels. Thanks in advance Tony

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

Hi Tony, we have a CTECK dc to dc charger, this also acts as the solar MPPT. Yes we have two solar panels. 👍🏼

[@CamperVan-K]

Id' like to know how you get all those electrics off of one battery. I've got 2 batteries and a solar panel, no inverter as the 3000watt inverter I had was draining the batteries too much. I'm freezing in the winter and boiling in the summer. So, I'd like to know what I have done wrong? It would be lovely to live completely off-grid, but I can't because I don't have enough power for the heater in the winter nor the fans in teh summer. I've resorted to buying one of these Ecoflow batteries, which is really noisy when I power it up via the solar panel (which smashed soon after I bought it!) and it's really noisy. You have managed a great set-up. I just wish I could get mine sorted.

[@nadeneespag8559]

Lovely design. Do you have a shower as well ?

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

We currently don’t have a shower, it’s on our list of upgrades. For now we use Park4night app to find all the local showers in the areas we stay.

[@Zippy0George0Bungle]

Well done, great. Just wondering how you’ve got that front bed fixed up above the cab. How did you get it fixed to the sides of the van to hold the weight. Thanks.

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

Thanks, the bed above the front cab is supported by the van’s chassis beam that runs across the top of the cab, we then fixed a ikea Skova beam further back to create a bigger bed, this was bolted to the van frame using brackets from a hardware store that we bent into the correct shape. Hope this makes sense. 👍🏼

[@mariecumings7392]

How much was it to have the seats installed that's brilliant

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

@@mariecumings7392 Around £200

[@dianaturner2261]

For that amount of 7 in that van it's so so small n it looks very uncomfortable n claustrophobic but besides that the van self-made looks amazing😁😁💜

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

@@dianaturner2261 It can feel tight at times but we only travel in this van so it’s perfect for us 🚐

[@AkaGinny]

I missed what cargo van you used? Do you plan on camping over the winter? Very smart lay out and keeping it under 3.5T!

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

Thanks, this is a Peugeot Boxer XLWB extra high roof. We do plan on using it in the winter with some minor upgrades. 👍🏼

[@destinyrobinson8843]

I can't wait for then to upgrade to a bus

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

We are happy with our van for now. 🙌🏽

[@j.pappas9083]

Yeahhhh no. I think I would prefer tent camping than being crammed into a van like that. However, it works for this family so good luck to them :)

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

If that works for you, great 👍🏼 We love our van and much prefer it to a tent ⛺️

[@carolcanny4778]

Hello, WOW I am EXTREMELY impressed on the layout of the BEDS ingenious !! It looks fairly comfortable and provides each child with their own small designated space/area. Compact but cozy for close nit family travel and ADVENTURES and BEAUTIFUL memories that the children will treasure forever lovely Congregation on such a wonderful, unique, successful custom build 🎉👏👍💞 Safe travels 🙌

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

Thank you very much!

[@s.williams2327]

What do you cook on and how do you shower💁🏽

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

@@s.williams2327 Mircowave, Airfryer & 2 hobs. We take showers at campsites / swimming pools / stops with free shower facilities

[@patricialewis-payton7114]

Wow

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

Thanks

[@barbrabrurrier7548]

Oh no way

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

You weren’t invited 🤣

[@sophirichmanfletcher4657]

​@@BudgetTravelFamily there's no room 😂

[@arazoelove6703]

​@@sophirichmanfletcher4657😂🤣😂🤣Nice comeback 😅

[@vivianreed856]

Nice build, just wondering how your children access their beds.

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

@@vivianreed856 Thanks. Two older kids climb up no problem. Littlest kids can lifting up, although we are looking into a ladder

[@RuthMagouirk-mp2sv]

Good for a vacation, but to live in fulltime. What about privacy for the kids. Teens need privacy. But a good job.

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

@@RuthMagouirk-mp2sv Our van is just for travel. We still have our lovely home 😍

[@ekdaufin1485]

The cupboards are empty. At you selling it?

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

Our van is for travel. At the time of filming, we weren’t travelling in it hence the empty cupboards.

[@vickyfisher-bz4jj]

Overall, it’s not really a bad van. I would say that if you’re travelling around York for five weeks and then it’s going to be very classy phobic. I would also say personally, I never liked facing that way when I’m travelling like to forward where I know I’m going In theory, I’d have to be sleeping just at that top Also, do you have like an awning or something that you can add to it? So I in the daytime or something or wherever you’re travelling for a couple days so that you can have an opportunity? What do you do when the kids are sleeping?

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

Thanks for watching. Our van works for us 🙌🏽

[@JooIsOnPlants]

Where is the shower

[@Maybe-00-h5y]

Lo mismo me preguntó yo.

[@NoNamePrincess7]

Where do you go when you’re not camping??😊

[@vizeath]

But it's a little bit hard to believe unless the children are there to demonstrate how they sleep.

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

We are off to Italy & Switzerland in September so will demonstrate how we travel in our van then 🚐

[@MeAmor2324]

Happy family always together❤

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

@@MeAmor2324 ❤️❤️

[@kayfay502]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@captain7471]

What do the children do for school while you travel?

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

Home education

[@pennyroe3717]

The kid's going want they own room

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

They have their own rooms in the lovely home we live in. This van is for travel.

[@cjhoward409]

For travel, (and we traveled for a year in a 30 ft motorhome) we spent all our day time outside playing and exploring. Basically the motorhome was for sleeping.

[@effkay3691]

Right, I’ve had it with you lot. Go to your cupboards!

[@RileyODonohoe]

Do you use public showers?

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

Yes we use the app Park4night to find all the showers in the area we are staying.

[@dianecollins9966]

Is there a shower set up?

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

Nope, we use shower facilities we find on Park4 night or campsites.

[@Nappysofunny]

The kids gonna grow up to hate they parents 😂

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

@@Nappysofunny We have to disagree on that!

[@uwasecharlotte]

Ik im not the one sleeping in the seats 😂

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

Sorry lovely, you aren’t invited 🤣

[@natasham5550]

I think a van is too small for just myself and I'm only 4'9". I need a closet for myself.

[@forestdaydreams9447]

Why not justbuy a large campervan? Pre built for up to 8 depending on model and storage space for clothing.

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

We are in the Uk 🇬🇧 there isn’t any prebuilt models for 8 people, hence why we custom build our own. They don’t do RV’s over in England.

[@cjhoward409]

Put extra clothes in pillow cases and use for … pillows 🙃

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

@@cjhoward409 That’s a great idea 💡 Thanks

[@angelajenkins]

Why are you carrying an empty cup ? Just curious.

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

Hahaha it was full when we started filming. 🙈

[@angela-ti1np]

I'd hate to have to ride backwards. It makes me queasy just looking at those seats.

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

@@angela-ti1np We’ve had no issues with the backward seats.

[@allyrooh3628]

Is this for living or traveling?

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

TRAVELLING!

[@cindyhamilton6935]

Too claustrophobic for me! Nice though, but kids need more space.

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

@@cindyhamilton6935 Our van is just to travel in so we don’t worry about the space. We’ve stayed in smaller hotel rooms 🤣

[@NoNamePrincess7]

Where do you shower?😊

[@jeanniekartis5916]

Its nice but that's too many people for me in such a small space.. I assume you all dont live in it, you just use for travel ?

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

Nope, just travel 🚐 We have a lovely home 🏠

[@KimberlyLetsGo]

How can you even carry enough food for 7 people and water for all!

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

Usually we head to the supermarket every couple of days and fill the cupboards and fridge 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@marlenecampbell6446]

Disciplined family

[@ekdaufin1485]

Clothes for 7 people? Dirty laundry? Only 2 people get in the kiak (sp?)? Amazing job with the beds and you all must get along miraculously well! 😮

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

It’s a great life experience!

[@exoticbeautyblisssimpson8430]

😳

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

@@exoticbeautyblisssimpson8430 😎😎

[@Docuburst]

Why are you holding a empty coffee cup?

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

😂😂 It was full when we started filming, at take 3 it may of been empty, 🙈

[@oldfailedgamer]

Whats with the fake cup 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

😂😂 It was full when we started filming! 🙈

[@diannblue8406]

Lets ask the kids in 10 yrs what they trully thought about their parents idea of raising kids in a car.

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

Who’s raising their kids in a car? Because it’s not us 🤷🏼‍♀️ We have a lovely home and are privileged to travel lots by plane and our lovely van. 🚐

[@josephvolgyi3382]

Impressive

[@theresawooten6455]

Dang. No way I could or would do that with 2 people, much less 7! Actually, it looks like it has never been used.

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

@@theresawooten6455 It suits us and we are happy with it. 🙌🏽

[@TheTamaleWhisperer]

Doesn't the NHS offer birth control?

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

You’re a delight 👍🏼

[@marielnaifesoriano4046]

Get a house

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

We have a lovely home too 👍🏼

[@marielnaifesoriano4046]

@@BudgetTravelFamily ❤️

[@Lionessdd1]

This is the most ridiculous thing I've ever seen....unless they're one step away from homelessness, why on earth would anyone want to live like this 😂

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

We don’t live in it 🤣 We have a lovely home 🏠

[@sandyosullivan]

Some of these responses are ridiculous and really rude, at the same time as being clueless. Maybe they never vacationed with their family?

[@pennyroe3717]

To small

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

Thanks for commenting 👍🏼

[@maureenbrophy7852]

Nightmare living😢

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

For you, yes.

[@chrissies7305]

For all these people this is just too small. What do you do when the kids get sick?? You guys need at least a 32-35 ft Class A or C. This is nice but just to cheap for all these kids with adults.

[@BudgetTravelFamily]

Thanks for commenting, it all helps out 🙌🏽