VAN TOUR: The Most Functional and Lux DIY Van Build You've Ever Seen

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Jake & Emmie

Jake & Emmie

Жыл бұрын

VAN LIFE TOUR of the most gorgeous and functional DIY van conversion you’ve ever seen / Hidden van life shower 🚿/ Full van life roof deck 🔨 / Glamping at its finest 🍾
We’ve been living in our van (Napoleon), full-time for over a year and there is not a single thing we’d change about the layout. It’s roomy and built for as much comfort as one could ask for while technically living in the vehicle. Everything you see, from the walls to leather pull tabs we built ourselves - looks like you CAN learn anything on youtube!
Our van has a full queen-size bed installed with Flarespace van flares (so you don’t have to make or build your van life bed every night), cozy bench seating for five people comfortably, plus a swivel seat captains chair, and plenty of room for activities we love - like playing games, watching movies, family meals, and dancing on the roof deck.
We splurged on a robust power system (4 x 170 amp hour lithium batteries) so that our van life build is 100% solar powered and can still run a double burner induction cooktop and air fryer - no propane needed. Our 115 liter Isotherm Fridge/Freezer and 40 gallon water tank allow us enough food and water storage to go off-grid for nearly two weeks.
The gorgeous eye-catching decor is vibrant, artistic, and cozy to emulate our friendly and outgoing nature. We hope you love our van life build as much as we do. Enjoy the van tour and let us know what you think in the comments below!
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►Instagram: @jakeandemmie
►Email: jakeandemmies@gmail.com
All the music we used in this van tour video is from The EMatic:
Music by Mr. Jello - Tidepool - thmatc.co/?l=FEFE4675
#livinginavan #vantour #vanlifetour

Пікірлер: 243
@RustyCas999
@RustyCas999 Жыл бұрын
Nice van, but is it the *best* layout, or the *most* LUX? Not by a long shot. Why do people hype their vids this way? Yes, they should be proud and excited but why not just title it “Welcome to our DIY Van Tour - We Love it so much!” I’d still have watched it.
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
Lol We can assure you we weren't aiming to deceive anyone with the title. We've seen a lot of DIY builds and do strongly believe ours is one of the best if not the best we've seen. We've also got a pretty insane power system and amenities that we feel make it pretty lux... As lux as it can be living in a car. It all really is just a matter of opinion anyways and we do want to hear more perspectives. So thank you for letting us know how you feel about it! We hope you stick around 🙂
@dib4152
@dib4152 Жыл бұрын
Not sure how many van tours you've seen J & E. Maybe watch a few hundred more. 😃
@Seqhael
@Seqhael Жыл бұрын
@@jakeandemmie You two are dreaming... about as average as it gets
@lansteadla
@lansteadla Жыл бұрын
I think it's great! I love it! Safe travels and happy trails! 💖🛣️🙏🇺🇲
@Mondegreen2020
@Mondegreen2020 Жыл бұрын
Anyone would think from your feedback that they were SBF & watching this vid fooled you into investing your life savings into FTX. Goodness me, what a warm welcome for their new channel. 😒
@hauk3839
@hauk3839 Жыл бұрын
Best shower I've seen.
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot 🙌 We almost did a cabinet but decided a larger seating area is a better option
@beastmode1781
@beastmode1781 Жыл бұрын
Hi if you put a little of oil around the lip of spice container and on the inside of the lid it will open easier
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
Great tip thanks
@calh8209
@calh8209 Жыл бұрын
don’t get why so many people are slandering y’all for being proud of something y’all built yourselves. ridiculous considering half the comments are from people that would never even know where to begin putting together a rig like this. great video, great rig, gnarly workmanship. y’all be safe
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
Hell, we didn't know how to build this rig at the beginning... thank God for, You Tube universe 😜 All good people will always have something to say... Thanks!
@nataliaparson7682
@nataliaparson7682 Жыл бұрын
I like the shower, very brilliant idea to have one in a small space. Good job!!
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙌
@lisastrange3067
@lisastrange3067 Жыл бұрын
Love the closet! And that pullout is not something I've seen in a closet before - great idea for all the products that clutter countertops and shelves, or roll around and spill contents in drawers. The custom cabinets are beautiful! Love the toilet 👍 and how the shower curtain gets pulled up by a shower rod instead of lots of hooks to connect. Thank you for sharing!
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
Thanks Lisa 🙌 The shower 🚿 design took months to think of... so glad you like it! We thought we had quite a few original ideas & wanted to make a video to show people... so thanks again
@elsarae4326
@elsarae4326 Жыл бұрын
They personally believe it is
@pamelasorrels2013
@pamelasorrels2013 Жыл бұрын
Great build and I love the shower…really everything you have done. Beautifully done build. 💜
@grunthorful
@grunthorful Жыл бұрын
So many brilliant ideas in this van ! Love it !
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@divasdelite2000
@divasdelite2000 Жыл бұрын
Gorgeous inspiring van build guys. Looking forward to seeing more of your content. Love your energy as a couple sharing your adventures.
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Lara!
@leomoonify
@leomoonify Жыл бұрын
Love it! I'm going to try and mimic your layout as best I can in my Astro. Love the shower!!!
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Good luck on your build 🙌 will you be doing a van tour to share?
@dougbevell7153
@dougbevell7153 8 ай бұрын
Great Video...Make more 💜
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie 8 ай бұрын
Hey thanks, Doug 🙌 Don't worry we are
@grannyanderson5063
@grannyanderson5063 Жыл бұрын
Great van building! They're great behind the cameras. Love their energy! They're such an adorable, beautiful couple. Great blessings on the road. Yes you do have a great unique van!
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much ❤️
@wyrdadventures
@wyrdadventures 8 ай бұрын
Nice build. Love the shower!
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie 6 ай бұрын
Thanks, we're certainly proud of the shower
@AnMarie711
@AnMarie711 Жыл бұрын
Very nice build. I like the compost toilet you guys made.and the seating area and the colors inside your home is great. Great idea on the flares, would like to get that for our van.
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
Yeah the flares are a game changer 🙌 Expensive AF but worth the space if you're going to be in it as offend as we are... The space is amazing. Thanks glad you like it
@monicamailman3796
@monicamailman3796 Жыл бұрын
Anytime you customize your space you love it more. They are pleased with their ingenuity. They designed it to their needs, perfect. My kitchens usually become custom once i start cooking. The counter drops about 5 inches. Storage for less used things. Handy tools for cooking and such are needed to be easy access. You have it all,
@NoteFromSELF
@NoteFromSELF 2 ай бұрын
You're not the first van person to say the tops of the IKEA spice containers are difficult to remove. I will have to remember that when I'm building.
@mzkea1972
@mzkea1972 Жыл бұрын
Nice Van build! Love the energy can’t wait to see you all in more videos.. the energy is spot on!! 🙃🙃
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@raylenetatum8185
@raylenetatum8185 Жыл бұрын
What a very sweet couple. Great van layout. Thank you so much for the tour. Safe travels.
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! 🙌
@Crowebabyy
@Crowebabyy Жыл бұрын
great build! i recognized your Great Wild Nowhere sticker! i have a few myself!
@yrevet
@yrevet Жыл бұрын
Love the hidden shower plan 😀
@everydaykiva6377
@everydaykiva6377 Жыл бұрын
What kind of puppy do you have?? I love how proud you are of your home. Napoleon’s a beauty! PS. Finished whole video now. Holy cow, you guys have a work of art. What love and dedication you put into it. ❤
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
Our puppy is an Aussie Doodle 🐶 Thank you, definitely a lot of sweat equity & planning
@monicajimenez3600
@monicajimenez3600 Жыл бұрын
I loved the video and your energy! I would love to watch a video about the toilet, as you mentioned. Keep up with the great work!
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Will do in the near future!
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
Toilet tour video is live! Hope you enjoy it 🙂 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJLCpaZnn9lqfsk
@mswinter3692
@mswinter3692 Жыл бұрын
Great job! I enjoyed the video, van layout and the shower. Be safe!
@Bellasafari
@Bellasafari Жыл бұрын
Great vid yall🎉
@midllifecrisis50pluss20
@midllifecrisis50pluss20 Жыл бұрын
Awesome ❤
@chrisxx3375
@chrisxx3375 Жыл бұрын
Jake! Such a smart shower design 👌. Great thinking my man.👊 Safe travels brother.
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Definitely pretty proud of it & having seen it in any other build
@NoteFromSELF
@NoteFromSELF 2 ай бұрын
Clever use of the plexiglass to cover the electronic components so you can still see it. No worrying about other cargo against it.
@777onegod
@777onegod Жыл бұрын
Kudos to you guys for building it all by yourselves 👍👍🙌.
@nn3514
@nn3514 Жыл бұрын
I love your van. Now tell us what you would do differently next time. Those are the most interesting clips. Cheers
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
Honestly the only thing we'd change is perhaps going with a black sink instead of the white. It shows too much dirt 🥴 But as for the overall layout, we can't think of anything yet!
@nevillemcfarlane6094
@nevillemcfarlane6094 Жыл бұрын
Amazingly nice design and presentation! Be blessed and stay healthy. One love❤
@goplayoutside47
@goplayoutside47 Жыл бұрын
Jake & Emmie! Fantastic video! I just started YT vids myself and I can tell you spent some time on it. 🙌🤩 Also…I disagree with some of the negative comments. I just started researching vans this year. I’ve watched over 50 videos… and your van IS THE BEST!! 🤘🥳 I love all the space and new/original ideas that I haven’t seen before. (Most videos I see have 1 original idea tops.) You have a cover for your stove, magnetic jars I’ve never seen, magnetic bug nets, easy access toilet in the garage… which is also custom (love the wood trim), custom collapsible shower frame (love that copper tubing), solar panels on top of your deck, plastic mirror, and other cool/original stuff I’m probably forgetting. Never seen any of that before. Y’all nailed it! Thanks for sharing! SUPER HELPFUL!!! 💪🔥 Keep shining!!! 🤩🤩 Ps. Can’t wait to see the custom toilet vid. 🤓
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! The flares are a huge space saver/maker 🙌 They're expensive as F#ck but totally worth the space. I racked my brain over the shower set up for months & I'm super proud of it... So thank you!
@Av-do9dc
@Av-do9dc Жыл бұрын
Love it.... ❤️
@wandarogers5769
@wandarogers5769 7 ай бұрын
Great Build! Love those flares/bump outs! I've never seen anything like them before. They look great from the outside and the extra space inside is awesome!
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie 6 ай бұрын
Yeah those bump outs are expensive AF... but totally worth the space 🚌
@rwhastings1
@rwhastings1 Жыл бұрын
Ignore the comment about not the best layout. I have looked at hundreds of videos. You nailed it. I put you in my top 5. Great job and....nice home!
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
Wow thanks! Definitely tried to think of "everything", while maximizing space.
@Hope_Faith_Strength
@Hope_Faith_Strength 11 ай бұрын
I wouldn’t say the most lux but great job guys
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie 11 ай бұрын
Thanks 🙌 We'll take it 😜
@jamalanderson3891
@jamalanderson3891 Жыл бұрын
This really is the best layout as far as the important things go. A queen in the back is cool. Along with where storage would e and the front seat swivel is nice too. Instead of an electric stove id put a wood burning stove in
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙌 Yeah having a queen size bed is amazing & a must for us & the dog 🐕 Honestly if I were to change something... I would change out the electric stove for a gas one
@michellelee7024
@michellelee7024 Жыл бұрын
Top 5. Excellent shower idea! And agreed on the compost toilet.
@thejarrettsjourney
@thejarrettsjourney Жыл бұрын
Beautiful build! Looking forward to following your adventures. 🤙🏼
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@smiliejosh
@smiliejosh Жыл бұрын
Ha so cool! Love the layout, I really Like the wardrobe from the mirror to the Jewelry - you guys are so funny 🎉 - whoop cool vid! :):)
@Scrambler85
@Scrambler85 6 ай бұрын
Its a nice build, the tour was excellent. Its good to build a van you are proud of, I've built houses that was easier than building my van😱. I just subscribed 👍
@meridethhendry5733
@meridethhendry5733 Жыл бұрын
Really great build! Looks like you’ve thought of everything and it’s beautiful!
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙌
@Ladybug3234..
@Ladybug3234.. Жыл бұрын
Beautiful van build 😊😊.....
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 🙂
@doodleacademy
@doodleacademy Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your awesome van...love it 💛
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you ❤️
@NoteFromSELF
@NoteFromSELF 2 ай бұрын
That's the biggest freezer in a front opening refrigerator I have ever seen. I want to do meap prep and that wouldhelp. I may go with that one insteadof a chest style refrigerator.
@dib4152
@dib4152 Жыл бұрын
I'm sure it's perfect for them.
@Cjs_Travelin_Van-Na
@Cjs_Travelin_Van-Na Жыл бұрын
Hi guys. I love your van and it answers a lot of questions for me. I will need a lot of electricity also. I didn't think I would need a shower, but I love the way you've done yours. I could prob do w/out the water heater get a small air conditioner instead. Could you tell more details about your van and I would love to know your gas mileage on the road. And what kind of heater set up might you do? Thanks in advance.. Cj. Also love your fur baby!! Wishing Happy Trails to you. Looking forward to more
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
What's up CJ 🙌 You will definitely need/want a large battery bank. I do wish we had more solar for sure (200W currently). You'll definitely want a shower 🚿 especially if you have a dog 🐕 Nothing like having a clean family 😜 You certainly do not need a hot water heater... if we were to change anything... I would add a gas stove & water heater. We do have a heater under the passenger seat gasoline Wabasto attached to our gas tank. It's expensive 🤑 but saved our butts in Wyoming (-20F) during ski/snowboarding season. We recently bought a Zero Breeze (12V & battery) A/C... for Mexico so keep you updated on how well it works. As for gas mileage... it depends... in the mountains w/ full water & gas, like 12 per mile... otherwise roughly 16
@BrendaLee8
@BrendaLee8 Жыл бұрын
Great job ❤
@jacybrazil816
@jacybrazil816 Жыл бұрын
Who knew that Chris Hemsworth lived in a van! Great build y’all! 💜
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
🫣🤣 Thank you!
@tammy2465
@tammy2465 Жыл бұрын
Omg at first I thought that dog was a statue lol
@PatriciaBaker-hk8dl
@PatriciaBaker-hk8dl Жыл бұрын
Love the van. Lots of great ideas. Build me one!!
@nadiariaskoff4543
@nadiariaskoff4543 Жыл бұрын
Respect! Amazing and practical build 🤩Stealing ideas with no remorse 😁 Thank you.
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Please do
@Lizzy91045
@Lizzy91045 Жыл бұрын
He looks like he could be a Hemsworth brother
@kerryowen-holmes3719
@kerryowen-holmes3719 Жыл бұрын
What a great van!
@Bellasafari
@Bellasafari Жыл бұрын
I paid a 1K for a ‘compsoting’ turlet. I unplugged the fan, stopped venting it, and basically use as a bucket (it separates though) with pine pellets that have baking soda in them (kitty litter). NO smell now!
@deehunley1546
@deehunley1546 Жыл бұрын
I want one and do they come with a driver? What a great way to see the country and world. You did a beautiful job on the van especially with all the storage nooks and I love the layout and ease of getting to things. Good luck with it. ❤
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Love you ❤️
@tombradydid9114
@tombradydid9114 Жыл бұрын
That shower is pretty clever.
@SandVan
@SandVan Жыл бұрын
Beautiful Van ❤🚐love it ❤❤hello from Australia ❤️🚐😊👋
@DrJaneClifford
@DrJaneClifford Жыл бұрын
I think you both did a great job. You should be very proud of yourselves. 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🏻
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
Thank you, we certainly are happy with our home on wheels
@southernrebel159
@southernrebel159 Жыл бұрын
It is a sweet van build for sure, thanks for sharing. Also, y'all have a great attitude and humor. Y'all take care and my prayer to Father YHVH God is that he watches over and protects y'all on the journey ahead.
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
Thanks, you too!
@nadasalib4857
@nadasalib4857 Жыл бұрын
You did a great job!
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@FindingPeace65
@FindingPeace65 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful build
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ThePRINCSARA
@ThePRINCSARA Жыл бұрын
❤awesome ❤
@michelleharbin1434
@michelleharbin1434 7 ай бұрын
Great build . What stove and refrigerator did you use? We are just planning our build . Thanks.
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie 6 ай бұрын
Our refrigerator is an Isotherm Induction cook top is a nutrichef We love the refrigerator the size is perfect and has the best freezer size as well. As for the induction 🙄 we would probably go with a single burner induction due the the power draw & counter space
@aaimashah1975
@aaimashah1975 Жыл бұрын
Lovely but very Attractive built.... #GoodJobDone ...stay Blessed
@carlcampbell4923
@carlcampbell4923 Жыл бұрын
Lol dude thats not extra shoes... thats a shoe store back there 😂 but love the build good job
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
Hahaha 🤣 can't let'em go 👟 Thank you
@Cnjsmom
@Cnjsmom Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the video. Looking forward to the one about your composting toilet.
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
Awesome 👍 thanks! We'll be dropping that soon
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
Toilet tour video is live! Hope you enjoy it 🙂 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJLCpaZnn9lqfsk
@darrellfort1668
@darrellfort1668 Жыл бұрын
wow! this is now the 2nd van ive seen that is better than mine, lol vanlife4ever!
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
Oh shit! Thanks
@darrellfort1668
@darrellfort1668 Жыл бұрын
@@jakeandemmie awesome video
@dorisshanks7295
@dorisshanks7295 Жыл бұрын
Respect to you both and respect for all your hard work on your great van build. Constructive criticism here. Do something about the cringy squeaky hinges on every door you opened. Unless it doesn’t bother you? Lol!
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
Yeah I hear you Doris... You're definitely not the 1st to mention something. But, it adds character 😜 maybe one day we'll spray some WD40 on the soon
@ZombicidalMadMom81
@ZombicidalMadMom81 Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful home! Definitely has a great layout; I'm currently trying to map out the inside of my school bus. I might draw inspiration from your shower set-up, I love a clever stowaway shower lol It's 30 feet long, but I have 4 kids, 3 dogs, 2 turtles, and a cat :S someone's gonna have to go! I'm thinking of bunks, and having just a toilet room would be way more space-saving than having a full or wet bathroom-type setup.
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
Good luck on your build 🙌 Please take any inspo you want/need. You might need a solid wet room with that full bus 😜
@griffgriffith3039
@griffgriffith3039 Жыл бұрын
Really nice van build...nice extras. Only prob...I don't know why people think it's okay to swear in their videos. I find it so disrespectful.. It's so commonplace in society today, and that is such a shame... I don't know if it could be done because of weight, but I would want the frig up in the closet??? Also, if y'all have lots of clothes and need more room there are many good organizing channels for clothes..just in case y'all want more or more room.. Good luck and happy trails y'all. Love the shower..have to have one everyday..great job.
@frankie6849
@frankie6849 Жыл бұрын
Very nice build 👍
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@kobuskoster
@kobuskoster 4 ай бұрын
Please provide (a link) info on your upper cabinet door hinges?
@deniseferguson1435
@deniseferguson1435 Жыл бұрын
Nice layout very comfortable. First time watched how much was the overall costs? and vehicle size.
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
The build out was roughly 20K & we have the Ford Transit 250 extended
@melapost9207
@melapost9207 Жыл бұрын
TFS!!! New subscriber!
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
Thanks for subbing!
@fosterstone
@fosterstone Жыл бұрын
Awesome build! Any chance you have a link to the shoe storage solution on the back doors? Also, would you recommend buying them?
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
Sure, here you go 😊 a.co/d/05rqq0d It's a little cheaply made but it works!
@michellegaeb2291
@michellegaeb2291 Жыл бұрын
Tarot, incense and essential oil’s- my kinda people! I’m gonna subscribe 😊
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
🤣 Perfect thank you! 🧿
@cnewsom6700
@cnewsom6700 Жыл бұрын
Y'all cute! You don't need to click bait 🥲👍
@cetifoxproductions
@cetifoxproductions Жыл бұрын
Beautiful job! Looking forward to your composting toilet build video, I have to say.
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yes, definitely coming soon 🚽🪠
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
Toilet tour video is live! Hope you enjoy it 🙂 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJLCpaZnn9lqfsk
@cetifoxproductions
@cetifoxproductions Жыл бұрын
@@jakeandemmie That was quick! Thank you!
@katbruns7298
@katbruns7298 Жыл бұрын
Best design I seen so far. I am looking into moving in full time. What was the cost to convert your van? Does Josh do van redos upon request? Wish you well in your travels.
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Kat! Well, we built it ourselves & it costs about 25K. Josh built our roof rack, not the van... sorry Kat.
@mariejoseida
@mariejoseida Жыл бұрын
I love pretty much everything, except having the toilet under the bed. I would hide it under the bench. But the kitchen is really great, you also have a little stove, if I saw that right, I would have loved to see more of the kitchen. Congrats for this build❤
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Maybe we can put a kitchen short video together... 🤷
@cricri2794
@cricri2794 Жыл бұрын
With is your fridge brand and the mirror you show us ?
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
Isotherm fridge, we love it. It's an acrylic mirror off of Amazon
@cdrron
@cdrron Жыл бұрын
What are you using for your bug screens on your doors? Where did you get them?
@headrickwife
@headrickwife Жыл бұрын
They look like the door screens that you can get at Dollar General, I believe.
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
We bought the "right size" from Amazon had cut the bottom to fit inside the door... Honestly they're not that great 😔 They get holes in them all the time but still love having them.
@cdrron
@cdrron Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information. Good luck with you channel.
@shannonking6328
@shannonking6328 Жыл бұрын
Nice, but I don't consider any layout without a separate private shower/sink/toilet room acceptable, especially when two people will be occupying it. Nice little frig, though, with a better-sized freezer than many others I've seen. I also like the size of the kitchen sink.
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
Thanks we definitely searched high & low for the right fridge. The space a full shower 🚿 takes up is not worth it in our opinion. Once you start living with your partner in a van... most "norms" start to go out the window. You don't shower as often as you may think & the space you gain is amazing, also someone could sleep (& has) on our bench easily.
@NoteFromSELF
@NoteFromSELF 2 ай бұрын
I'd never want to give up that much real estate for a full time shower and bathroom sink. If I needed EVERYTHING a house has to offer, I'd stay in a house.
@switchrousseau4992
@switchrousseau4992 Жыл бұрын
Very nice. How many watts of solar on roof?
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
Solar only 200 watts, as we can charge when we're driving, 40amp hours. Definitely need/want 400 watts of solar
@lori-annefay4138
@lori-annefay4138 4 ай бұрын
It's fabulous, would you do a partial build? And just replicate some of it, or much of it, with a few minor modifications, like a stainless steel sink instead? I Love the flairs, upgraded suspension, so much of it. I would love to do this, but I'm in Hawaii. If I can figure out the van--I want the Ford Transit as well because I'm tall. I am working out a lot of things right now. The issue for me is there's no parking here at my condo. But 99% of what I need, new or lightly used, is all here. I could ship the van to San Diego, or buy there, which maybe you could assist me with. The whole thing is akward, but we could do zoom, or you could come to Hawaii as my guests, to do the design. If I set up a storage unit there, I could ship the things I'm retaining. After I get the van there. You did a great job and that's what I'd need, because I'd want to sell my Photography out of the van. I would love to dicsuss. Have fun, stay safe, listen to her gut instincts and yours,lol no lmmediate rush . I am coming up with many creative ideas. I also used to Organize Houses, etc. And have, a wide range of skill sets. I will subscribe! TTLY😊
@valerieann2751
@valerieann2751 Жыл бұрын
Great van, nice layout, good amount of storage. What is the wheelbase on the Transit? Probably the long one. Would like a video about the toilet. Does it have a urine diverter so it can be emptied separately?
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
Yes our Transit 250 is the largest model. We'll definitely do a video on how the toilet was made & works. But, yes you do divert the urine & have to empty it... Offend 🤨
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
Toilet tour video is live! Hope you enjoy it 🙂 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJLCpaZnn9lqfsk
@brendajames6075
@brendajames6075 5 ай бұрын
@jimnealephoto
@jimnealephoto Жыл бұрын
Hey guys. Great start to the channel! Did I understand correctly that you've got an air conditioner stored in your bench? What brand/model do you have?
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
Yes! We got a zero breeze, mark 2. We haven't tried it out yet, but Mexico will be a great test.
@jimnealephoto
@jimnealephoto Жыл бұрын
We've got some friends with that unit. They're very pleased with it. When it gets really hot they string a blanket along the edge of their bed so it concentrates the cooling in that area. I'll look forward to hearing your review after you've used it a while. BTW, we biked down to La Gringa yesterday. Loved it - we're heading down there today for a night... or maybe two.
@AnnieSezify
@AnnieSezify Жыл бұрын
Cool van .... but you're missing some WD4 😅
@timrodatz1274
@timrodatz1274 Жыл бұрын
I'd heard you say your top deck a guy from NC helped with that, are y'all from NC? That's where I'm at trying to get disability fingers crossed I can get into van life. If so I might could use some help from someone 🙂.
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
Near Raleigh/Apex area!
@timrodatz1274
@timrodatz1274 Жыл бұрын
@@jakeandemmie Kool not far 3 hours from me
@klyder
@klyder Жыл бұрын
You two are adorbs! Looking forward to the DIY bucket-toilet vid (humanure adventure short?). Also, where the heck do you store that handy-dandy ottoman? It just appeared out of nowhere.
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏 haha we keep it in the aisle in front of the toilet door usually and move it around as we need to. We also put it up on the bench when we want it out of the way. Perks of having a huge bench!
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
Toilet tour video is live! Hope you enjoy it 🙂 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJLCpaZnn9lqfsk
@dudesgothair
@dudesgothair Жыл бұрын
Super weird question, but I love your necklace in this video, do you remember where you got it?
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
Sorry for just getting back to you... but Jake got his necklace from Burning Man
@makeyourfaith
@makeyourfaith Жыл бұрын
Some really cool ideas in this build! Did you guys do your own flare cutouts/installs? That's something I really want to do.
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
We didn't do the flares ourselves, that was the only thing we out sourced. Definitely expensive AF but worth the space if you're looking to be in the space for long periods
@marykaymorton1379
@marykaymorton1379 Жыл бұрын
Great layout ignore the nay sayers!
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
Appreciate the love, thank you!
@starshake8998
@starshake8998 Жыл бұрын
I would love to see a video that's just all about the toilet. How you made it and how you use, clean and maintain it. When, where and how do you dump it?
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
You've got it 👍 Toilet 🚽 video coming soon, Star
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
Toilet tour video is live! Hope you enjoy it 🙂 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJLCpaZnn9lqfsk
@mainemermaid6596
@mainemermaid6596 Жыл бұрын
You're so pretty, and have a beautiful smile, but giiirl! What did you do to your hair? (Hope you'll grow it out. You'd look so pretty with long hair.) ❤
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
I used to have really long hair for a long time (you would have loved it) and then I shaved my head bc it just felt right for me. I love my look, but I get that it's not for everyone. At least now I can rock a mohawk tho 🤟
@sashabenoit1518
@sashabenoit1518 Жыл бұрын
You guys really need to invest in some WD-40 for all those squeaky cabinets 😅
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
🤣 adds character 🫣
@agcopeland9586
@agcopeland9586 Жыл бұрын
I said the exact same thing. It's so loud it hurt my ears I couldn't imagine trying to sleep if the other person was awake opening cabinets and other things.
@piahalemano256
@piahalemano256 Жыл бұрын
Do not forget about making a video on how to build your DIY compost toilet. 🚽 And how it works.
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
Yes, we are working on that one soon!
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
Toilet tour video is live! Hope you enjoy it 🙂 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJLCpaZnn9lqfsk
@soniabennett1674
@soniabennett1674 Жыл бұрын
I like the layout, but would rather have a sofa where the bed is. Then, fold out as a bed.
@jakeandemmie
@jakeandemmie Жыл бұрын
Totally understand, Sonia. We wanted to maximize storage & it's hard to make the bed most mornings... 🫣 🤷
@shivamwagh1496
@shivamwagh1496 9 ай бұрын
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