Beautiful DIY Short Transit

Beautiful DIY Short Transit | Van Tour

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In this video, we get to tour an incredible self-built Transit that Bria built with no experience. Her van features a raised convertible dinette/bed area, a cassette toilet, a collapsible indoor shower, a galley kitchen, with beautiful touches and creative solutions throughout.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
01:46 - Meet Bria
02:05 - Outside table
02:27 - Dog toys and food/water
02:44 - Dog poo ammo box
03:07 - Counter Extension
03:35 - Fridge
04:02 - Drawers locked with magnetic baby locks
04:25 - Bathroom cabinet with cassette toilet
04:51 - Spice rack
04:55 - Upper Kitchen Cabinets with mountainscape
05:13 - Coffee Shelf
05:17 - Above Cab Storage
06:20 - Front Swivel Seats
07:06 - Chinese Diesel Heater
07:49 - Sink and Faucet
08:25 - Water System
09:34 - Closet
10:19 - Shoe Storage
10:55 - Dinette
11:09 - Center Aisle Storage Box
11:17 - Lagun Table Mount
11:41 - Electrical System
15:00 - Caframo Fan
15:43 - Center Aisle Storage Box details
16:41 - Pop-up Indoor Shower
18:17 - Smart Outlet switch for Water Heater
18:53 - Bed Conversion
20:31 - Rear Storage
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Пікірлер: 51

@danthesquirrel Жыл бұрын

An enormous amount of thought obviously went into this build. Vans small enough to park in standard sized parking spaces have very little space to pack everything a person (and pet) would need to live in there. Bria pulled this off while still leaving the van with an open and uncluttered feel. I have no idea why u-shaped beds are not more popular for solo travelers. If the fixed bed portion was as wide as a twin mattress then it could serve as an always ready bed and place to keep bedding. That makes the table space into more of a two-person nook than a huge table for social gatherings (which usually happen at restaurants, outdoor camp tables or circles of camp chairs). I think it's great she has a tow hitch. Years from now her needs and wants will change and grow, and that tow hitch could be a place to add a small trailer for an art studio, full bathroom or whatever fits in the tow capacity. They are also a place to mount a swing-out storage container if new hobbies and needs require storage space that does not exist.

@DavidSmith3750 Жыл бұрын

That’s ONE SMART Gal. Awesome Job. Beautifully. Done.

@TheGalavan Жыл бұрын

I agree - she has SO many brilliant solutions I hadn't come across.

@susanedwards6026 Жыл бұрын

I love this van, and the fact that you built it yourself gives me hope I might manage to do it too. Thanks for all the good ideas!

@davidmurling4252 Жыл бұрын

She put a lot of thought into the build of her van and I feel it turned out very nice.

@lynnecahill2859 Жыл бұрын

Love love the confidence this young lady possesses! I’m sure her loved ones are so proud how she did everything on her own! 🥰🥰🥰

@opinionatedartist Жыл бұрын

She did a great job!

@barbwatkins3676 Жыл бұрын

What a great build. Very impressive for someone who had no previous experience. Lots of creative storage solutions and also very pretty. Congratulations and many more happy travels.

@lynnknight3652 Жыл бұрын

Great job, you have a beautiful van.

@travissmith1297 Жыл бұрын

I really like your van build your one smart cookie. I would have done more water for showers

@bertschuh5720 Жыл бұрын

Wow ...impressive!!!

@Greg_Jones Жыл бұрын

This is one of the best vans that you have toured!!!

@kayepperson189 Жыл бұрын

So nice, amazing how she built this with no experience . I could never do it

@beautifuldreamer3991 Жыл бұрын

Totally awesome!

@roxanneloyst3733 Жыл бұрын

Love your set up. Everything you could need. Well done

@karlafultz1172 Жыл бұрын

LOVE THIS VAN!! She should feel so accomplished! Inspiring!

@TheGalavan Жыл бұрын

It's definitely one of the best I've toured!

@petrocrause5922 Жыл бұрын

I love your build, and especially how everything is neatly packed into bags! I am still in the planning phase. However, I could not help noticing that the fire extinguisher is stored right at the back, together with the extra butane bottles. Perhaps it should be kept in a more accessible place, such as in the cupboard under the sink.

@TheGalavan Жыл бұрын

It is actually easily accessible from above as well, and she has a second one in front.

@omavicmcmurray2893 Жыл бұрын

Great work Bria, thanks for sharing!

@sofiabecerril4702 Жыл бұрын

Wow 😊

@pupcamper58 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful van setup ❤

@dbkyhere9229 Жыл бұрын

Amazing build! Very impressive!

@gerlandkent6377 Жыл бұрын

Happy, vanning

@2sweetcaroline Жыл бұрын

This is one of the most well thought out builds I have seen in van life especially for a single female in mind. I am curious as to why the fire extinguisher is in a cabinet behind the diesel container. I thought diesel fuel is flammable. Also a fire extinguisher that is not immediately accessible isn't very helpful. Now that said, I still find this build very competent! I find it inspiring!

@TheGalavan Жыл бұрын

She can actually reach it very easily from inside - I asked about that. She really has thought of EVERYTHING! One of the best builds I've ever toured!

@Bren-mi3ry Жыл бұрын

Wonderful video

@bn7441 Жыл бұрын

smart, smart, smart.

@darrellfort1668 Жыл бұрын

vanlife4ever1

@karenb1627 Жыл бұрын

So cozy

@gerlandkent6377 Жыл бұрын

keep, up the Great work

@ZeBeFruity Жыл бұрын

That was inspiring. I love your channel and seeing how far van life has evolved since i lived in my toyota pickup camper shell in the 80's. I wondered how many mpg the average van build gets and if the electric and solar generate much emf inside?

@TheGalavan Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm amazed at how far vanlife has evolved just in the 7 years since I started my build! I don't know about vans other than mine, which is a 4 cyl. diesel. I average about 21mpg. I also don't know about EMF generation, although I do turn off my inverter while I sleep, unless I have to run my air purifier overnight.