We Built Our Custom Van Conversion In 30 Days - DIY RAM Promaster Camper Van Tour

[@richardroth1308]

'Intelligent engineering' is how I would describe this build. Very good.

[@injector221]

You should move your main negative to the bottom battery. The way it's hooked up your first battery is taking the most wear, by moving it the power has to flow through all the batteries for any load (Victron has a document you can read on this). I would also suggest adding some kind of divider between the water hear plumbing and your electrical. When (not if) you get a leak it'll save your electrical components from getting wet.

[@rogermccaslin5963]

These are wired in parallel. I don't see how the connection point would make a difference. I looked for the Victron info but didn't find it. Do you have a link?

[@injector221]

​@@rogermccaslin5963 I didn't say anything about parallel or series wiring. The issue is that your batteries close to the connection point will see more wear that the ones further. That is why it is reccomended that you connect + on one side of the whole pack and - on the other side so that all batteries see the same amount of wear. Page 19 www.victronenergy.com/upload/documents/Wiring-Unlimited-EN.pdf

[@rogermccaslin5963]

@@peterm6262 Thanks. I believe OP responded with a link (although I don't see it now). I read their section and the internal resistance of the battery is what I recall reading. I'm obviously not an expert but having had boats with multiple batteries, it seems to me that the difference in battery longevity is negligible but I could be wrong as I never studied it. My experience is if one battery fails, the others are soon to follow. Having said that, I have no problem adjusting my own thoughts and changing the connection points because it certainly can't hurt.

[@CyberDiary2]

@@rogermccaslin5963 was this comment your first time on youtube? KZbin has not allowed people to post links except for the channel owner for 5+ years. Sometimes links to other youtube videos can be posted if the channel owner allows that.

[@rogermccaslin5963]

@@CyberDiary2 And how would one know if links were allowed by the channel owner unless they ask?

[@Olixer109]

For now I'm obsessed with watching others build incredible vans, I hope one day I can make one of my own!

[@ustaarthur]

Ditto

[@goldengrill769]

Feel like Ram and Dodge are the most underrated companies, this van is easily at the level of Mercedes Sprinter for a lot cheaper.

[@audreygarcia8272]

This is the best conversion i’ve seen! It’s tastefully done and well thought out.

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Thank you very much

[@katerosario1139]

I’ve watched a lot of van builds and I can honestly say this one is my favorite! Great job!

[@edwinmorales610]

I agree, nice job !!

[@sanjaymanandhar184]

i have never seen this well planned and clean van build ..Everything is perfectly managed .Love this

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Thank you!!!

[@bikewithmikeguthrie]

Great quality build, and would never have guess you did it in 30 days. Great attention to detail and making it all look cohesive, and it seems like a very practical setup. Nice work!

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Thanks so much! It was a lot of work, but totally worth it!

[@mr.ricknohle3795]

Your build is so clean and beautiful! Especially for one month!

[@janetfolkerts5827]

Amazing DIY..I really like that you turned around the driver's seat and left open the front. When you step in it appears so much larger. Most cram a wall against the driver's seat. I'm a single woman and wouldn't need such a large bed which i would widen the narrow closet into a pull out pantry. I would suggest a tilt out trash bin for on the garage door under the bed which would be handy for the kitchen. Insulating the space over the driver and passenger seats and using that for more storage than window screens would be an added bonus in temp control. The shower and the garage both looks great. Great job..Thank you for sharing.

[@kathyfann]

Excellent and I know you save a large fortune. I can’t believe Van’s are up to $300,K The Manufacturer’s have lost the entire point. 🎊 🎉😊

[@kittywilhite9583]

Right! All I see with the factory RVs are 1000+ things that can break. More complicated than a space shuttle.

[@Gogh-Jam]

The ultimate complete and most realistic build thus far. saving this video

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Thank you

[@jaytabac6525]

great job ! amazing that you were able to fit a stand alone shower in a non-extended van and still have descent room for everything else. After seeing 100's of van videos, I think you nailed it. The extended van would have given you more room to play with and ,maybe a bit more storage, but i thing i would be happier with a smaller rig due to the ease of driving and manoevering around the city and parking lots.

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Thanks!

[@Poeticfloetic]

*decent "descent" means to go down

[@RealBrianBryant]

Very nice build, man. You put some thought, money , and work into it. Hope yall get many years of memories.

[@kmilton1593]

Congrats on a well-planned and exceptionally good build; it looks great!

[@PhotoBob09]

I totally agree with the other comments, one of the best van build designs I've seen! Well done! Great tips. I'm eager to watch your other videos while doing the build. I'm just getting started on my 2021 ProMaster 2500 like yours.

[@doug2349]

not one of the best but its pretty good I like this one most tho kzbin.info/www/bejne/en7Kf2aIm6mrpbM

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Thank you very much!

[@bgzwlz5119]

Thanks for sharing. If I ever decide to build out a van I will definitely come back for a much needed education!

[@MikeAndTum]

I added a hot water recirculation loop for our shower on a solenoid. I can hit a switch and it circulates the hot water in the pipes so we don’t lose a lot of water getting it to temperature. Only takes a few seconds. We also put in a thermostatic mixer valve so there is no fiddling with the two valves getting the temperature right. I added a cielo breeze eco thermostat for our Houghton 3400 but it requires Wi-Fi for it to work. Our AC would short cycle a lot so I extended the thermistor outside the airflow.

[@daviddooley7143]

Best build I’ve seen so far and I have watched many on KZbin! Great job.

[@chriscolbert8633]

One of the NICEST BUILDS I HAVE EVER SEEN!! BRAVO SIR!!

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Wow, thanks!

[@vickylong3732]

Wow this van is incredible. Thank you for sharing your amazing van build!

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Thank you

[@JohnGrahamrealtor]

I plan on building my own van ( Ford Transit 3500 ) biggest they make at the end of the year. I don't have a garage anymore so 90% of the You tube van builds have people making their own cabinets, Thanks for the excellent idea to get Residential Bathroom Cabinets and Counters.

[@peterm6262]

Great job for 30 days! I’d like to see how the Mdf cabinets hold up after a year or so. Should be ok if they stay dry. Like the idea of raising the floor for feet at swivel seats. I’ll likely steal that idea.

[@chrismccord4475]

Hands down the best channel I have found for doing a campervan conversion. All these other channels show a quick time lapse of how these people did their vans but very few people actually show you how to do it. Great job, man!

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Wow, thanks!

[@OneTrueWord1988]

Very nice! I love the white finish on walls and ceiling. Thanks for the tour!

[@dennynisevic7848]

This is out of this planet.Just amazing

[@Roe524]

This is a very clean, organized , cozy and well planned living space. Beautiful 😀

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@SaffyFoo]

Absolutely lovely van, do hope you have some lovely times in it ❤

[@xyzabc12342]

Great work and great video! I can see the strugle with the shower, I would also prefer to have a shower inside in the middle, the question is should you place it right behind the driver? or should you place it next to the bed as you did. The former blocks the driver's behind view but allows when you are in the back room to have more space, the latter allows you to have a small room behind the driver. I can also see that since you have finished up with the mechanics below the bed, you have the space available to make a living room setup with two square couches one opposite to the other with tables and make the bed retractable to be removed when needed. I would personaly want to take away the bed in the morning and create a desk. Really a great setup and the wall interior is really good work!

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Thanks for the comment. Yes, it's a canvas and you have to really ponder what will work best for you. Many options. All have positives and negatives

[@joecutro7318]

Exceptional build. Best Promaster example I have seen so far. Thanks for creating this content. 👍🙏

[@blarbsart]

I like this layout, well separated and functional

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Thank you

[@lexb277]

Straight up the best van conversion

[@zj8668]

Great built ! For the price and time - unbelievable. Working on mine-almost exact same, be happy to chat about more details. Thanks.

[@davethepak]

Great video!!! thanks for sharing all your ideas and details on your build - great production quality as well. LOVE the vanity idea - going to have to think on that one (in build planning now). Strongly leaning in on the promaster - just for the bit extra space here and there. I am 6'2" so - a bit wider would be good - but as you mention - usually have legs bent a bit... thanks again for your video!!!

[@levt2156]

Very nice build. Quality workmanship!

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Thank you very much!

[@bonnieinthespirit6373]

You did a great job! Well done!

[@LaKeidraTaylor]

I love the layout of your build! this is the direction I would go in, when I build my van!

[@makumba011]

Best conversion I seen. This is exactly what I want💪💪

[@retiredandroaming]

One of the nicest, smartest, diy layouts and executions I've seen. Well done! Move your battery negative wire to the bottom battery to help reduce the imbalance you currently have with your parallel batteries. ?This is especially important with LifePO4 parallel batteries due to their inherent low internal resistance which makes loads balancing across parallel batteries more critical. It will take a minute to correct this, so no reason to not improve this small issue that will become a bigger issue over time.

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

It's already been done. Thanks for watching.

[@GrannyGrice]

this is perfect for me i would want an extended version and a different toilet but perfect otherwise. great job

[@deemayes7834]

Thank you for having the builds done in episode. I'm getting ready to veg out on your videos. I did subscribe. Thank you, Beautifully built. Thank you again for sharing.❤

[@celiafuentes-sanchez860]

The layout has been the best layout I have seen.

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Thank you

[@nancyschipon7919]

Beautiful job and your explaination was very clear and your references are extremely well documented links. Thanks!

[@rebelbloommerch]

And this is the best concerts home I’ve seen on KZbin

[@briennesfatsister4788]

This is my favorite van build so far.

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Thank you so much.

[@cboyle707]

Nice. I like you went with quality over price in certain things. Thanks. A very admirable job!🙂

[@dianapeters8394]

Excellent video and a beautiful van conversion. Congratulations on a great build!👍

[@rebelbloommerch]

Omg I need you guys to teach me. I’m so clueless but so inspired to get a van and turn it into a sweet home 😊

[@lesleywillis6177]

I’ve often wondered about the van ac units. You already have all of the machinery in your van, compressor, evaporator condenser and controls. Add an electric motor to power it and you can save on installation of complete new system.

[@andresschiavo3906]

This is the best video that I have seen for what I was looking for. !!!! Thank you !!!

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

You're very welcome!

[@Trishpage312]

This is a really nice build! I wouldn't buy a van that's almost 10 years old though. REALLY NICE BUILD! Seriously impressive

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Thanks for the nice comment. I wouldn't buy a new Promaster. They are garbage. This van has proven itself, has zero problems and zero corrosion. New isn't always better.

[@cattwoman222]

Love this build! I'm definitely going with the 159wb, the 170s are too scary for me to drive, LOL! Only changes I would make to this is to eliminate the storage cabinet under the extra seat and put a slide out platform so that the cassette toilet could go on it and slide in and out (and put a door) to shower and not have to take it out. I would then also add cabinets on the other wall of the bed for more storage. And I'd add a cat door under the bed and put the litter box in the "garage/basement" for my kitties! :) I do wish the fridge wasn't on the ground though....I hate bending over, I need to find a way to put it up higher but not sure where. I'd also add another flip up counter extension that would be by the door extending the counter on the left side of the sink. Love that you were able to do store bought cabinets! I add cabinets above the dining table too and probably switch the fan and A/C unit places, this way the fan could ventilate while cooking and I need AC on me when sleeping. And a microwave is a must! I retire from teaching in 3 years and will be 55 at that time. I have a 3 year goal of buying a van and taking time to build it and then off I go!

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Well hopefully you got some ideas at least. Thanks for watching! Be sure to check out our Transit build. We did some thinga different that you may like kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJzGm5V9l6pmjKcsi=TGgDDboH0bxC01lV

[@kellycorona1185]

I just watched it, awesome!!!

[@robbyfisher9187]

I was committed on the committed below about the negative wire to the bottom battery. You will use all your battery's the same, not just the top one first.

[@madammim694]

that is the best build I've seen yet, very impressive!

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Thank you

[@roborobo02]

Very interesting build. Heaps of information there. Thank you. I did think that the Negitive connection cable from the top battery possible should be connected to the bottom battery instead. Just from what I could see.

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

It's been changed. Thanks for the comment.

[@richarddonahue3565]

Super job!!!! Love the wood and the finish you did.

[@longdogt6724]

You should be pleased…this van is spectacular! I got some good ideas for my build and subbed to see more of your videos. Thanks for sharing!

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Awesome, thank you!

[@junaidmansourmahdi1392]

A nice tour with you 🙋 A Great house on wheels 🚌

[@EdVanWest]

Beautiful build and it feels like a mini condo unit, the most important part is the bathroom.

[@Bobster0007]

one of the better useful detailed videos ive seen. thank you

[@jwhaley616]

Wow! Incredible job and an excellent video! We are thinking about a DIY like this! Thank you!

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@ChadForemaster]

How much weight did you add in the build and how much capacity left for gear and people! Really a wonderful build. I add like many others have added in saying this might be the best layout for the ProMaster!

[@seattleboatguy]

Wow, great job! I look forward to watching your other videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@epicstays8281]

Really nice, sensible, and thoughtful build.

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Thank you

[@robertprobel6153]

You are a very Smart Man Sir!

[@waynelawson782]

You did a really nice job with this build!

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Thank you

[@JohnGrahamrealtor]

Regarding the Electrical in the Garage: I see some of the wiring connectors although they look like you did a good job installing the system, I see some of the wiring is exposed (mostly at the connection points ) Since its a garage and you may have some metal items moving around, I would be concerned about possible electrical shorting?

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Fair point. The way we load we don't have a problem but it's a good idea to shield all connections from anything that could cause a short.

[@robbblair6289]

I love this van. Everything you need.

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Thank you

[@chairman9296]

AMAZING. You have a lot to be proud of.

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Thank you

[@jucarafreimark4800]

Beautiful Van!!!Thanks for sharing. May God Bless You!

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Thank you! You too!

[@FLYNRYAN1978]

Great build !

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Thanks!

[@hillishomesolutions3173]

Awesome job. Especially for 30 days

[@heathers_home_videos]

Nice van! I’m going to steal your layout for the most part. We don’t need an inside shower, but we do have 2 dogs so I’ll make the shower space a spot for a crate with a counter top above.👍👍

[@JohnsVanAdventures]

So many great tips, thank you for sharing!

[@brianrichards4038]

Clever young lad lots talent makes look easy,when it’s really not,nice job

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Thank you

[@jonathanjonathan7386]

fanastic, could live in it for months.

[@shotgun4348]

Super (both the van and how you talked about it)!

[@michaelord8084]

Prefect layout mate, well done to you both

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Thanks 👍

[@reubenngonyo1308]

I love this one, it's so simple

[@alexdesslin]

la téléoche dans le lit, c'est has been un max !

[@gonewiththekale]

Just… Gorgeous!! Beautiful build⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I’m about to begin this journey as soon as I pick it up from the mechanic (I’m so scared!). Your video is so helpful, thank you for sharing all of your work🙏🏼 Can you please link your seats? I don’t see them listed. Anyway, excited to devour the rest of your channel for more ideas and tips. Bless you🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

What seats are you mentioning? The seat swivels?

[@gonewiththekale]

@@JackofAllMasterofNone Yes, the swivel seats. Thank you!

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

@@gonewiththekale theswivelshop.com/collections/swivels/products/promaster-scopema-seat-swivels-1

[@Maryfran03]

Great job - love it! Hope you make a business building these !

[@solgerin4christ]

I love the simplicity Of your build And the speed of you Explanation Have the bill I'm getting ready to do a build out myself And I just showed your video to my wife And she Loved it as well Great job I would love to have a price breakdown If that's possible Because I need to know how much money I need to build a van like you did It would really help to know the price before I get started. I I subscribed to your channel And will be watching your other videos.

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

The build on this one was about 15,000. Prices are going up on everything though so can't guarantee it would still be that price. Our Transit we just built was significantly more expensive.

[@TCDShow]

The only thing wrong with the cabin seats swivel, it’s counter productive when you are cooling or heating the living cabin.. thanks for the video

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Have a windshield and side window covers. The seats are part of the living space.

[@tracymac1111]

Very nice build. Well done. Thanks for sharing.

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Thank you

[@ginadillon2072]

One of the best I have seen. I love it.

[@claudettebrandon4647]

I would like the bed smaller and the closet a little wider and a dry flush toilette. Where you have the extra seat with seat belt, I love it. Just would like it for two with two seat belts. I would love a van that works with all four weather.

[@kittywilhite9583]

Wow!! Thirty days!! How does the microwave vent? Looking for your solar installation video next.

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

There is space all around the microwave. It's important to leave decent space so the microwave can breathe. It's also a good idea to use a vent somewhere if possible

[@dinal389]

You did a great job ....love everything you have done in your van....❤👍👍👍

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Thanks so much!

[@erics.786]

Wow, beautiful. Well done!

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Thank you very much!

[@12plowman]

You should move your ground cable on the battery to the one furthest away from the positive cable so you dont suck hole that one battery

[@mpstuckey]

Super cool build! Thanks for sharing!

[@davidwietlisbach4171]

It looks great. It is very clear that you guys have a high level of attention to detail. If you don't mind me asking, what was the total cost of the build? Van included.

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Van was around 30. Build 15.

[@darrelweb]

Looks great. Stop thinking about a gas heater (very dangerous). Most heaters on boats is either diesel or propane fuel cause it's safe.

[@justhangingoutfornow]

Great video. I'm inspired to do mine although I can't do mine in 30 days. :( Thank you for the details.

[@jakay4511]

Great job 👏 I love it.

[@davidfox2953]

Nice build!

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Thanks!

[@psuedu8]

Good job! Please add links for your inside wall and ceiling surface materials.

[@jerickson6032]

Nice work in 30 days!

[@Poeticfloetic]

This is an incredible build 👌💯

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Thank you

[@jessicadentalaid4728]

Please do a video on how you made the sliders’ screen (that you talked about but didn’t see in video)? Thank you