Amazing run through how to go about the whole process, everyone needs to watch this if they are thinking of converting a van!
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was useful!!
@aziellias196 Жыл бұрын
p o 000 o 0 o 0😢😊😢😊
@aziellias196 Жыл бұрын
@@vanlifesagas 16:43 16:43 😢
@billr428324 күн бұрын
Thank you very much!! I am a 75 yoa DIY handy man and this is my first conversion. The words of a seasoned teacher (Sylvain) is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks again!!!!
@TammyCondren4 ай бұрын
THANK U THANK U THANK U! LOVE THAT UR A FATHER/SON TEAM❤I’m thinking of building out a van & I’m a beginner😂😂😂! I’ve learned so much from these videos🙏🏻U guys do beautiful work👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@gypsybelle47572 жыл бұрын
The Father-Son Combo is *chef’s kiss* perfection! So much knowledge and humor in 10 minutes!
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Should we do a couple more videos like this?
@blackcatrose42573 ай бұрын
Yes please
@Brennan-li1rm7 ай бұрын
Where should someone start to even learn all these skills? This is such a cool job! I would even pay to learn how to do all of this.
@airporteffect4 ай бұрын
My plan is to find some local woodworking classes.
@davi-un7ku4 ай бұрын
Get a job in construction you’ll figure it out FAST
@janadawn682 жыл бұрын
Hello, Dom & Sylvain😊. No questions, just want to say I’m very impressed with the workmanship that goes into your van builds. Magnifique😉 Dom, glad you are sharing your family with us, they are a joy! Thsnks for the build explanation and the shenanigans, as always! Have a wonderful week, hoh-hoh! 🧡🧡
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to say hi! Glad you like the content!
@barbarahoughton48382 жыл бұрын
Retired, widowed 66 year old female. Decided to buy a van and make it easier on myself when I road trip. Never worked much with wood, but I'm learning as I go, with advice from friends and family. Never too old to learn, but going pretty slow and second guessing too much. :) Thanks for the video, it helps.
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Trust yourself! You'll eventually figure it out. A van doesn't have to be a complex piece of work. As long as it is safe and functional, you are good to go!
@tameraalvarez64386 ай бұрын
I am in my 50's and thinking to do a build as well. I would like to spend some time out in Cali and be able to travel. Good luck to us both!
@bcvanlife2 жыл бұрын
Your humor makes these videos so enjoyable!! I have 2 questions: 1. Is a vapor barrier needed after applying insulation on the walls? 2. What is the best way to keep the grey water tank from freezing in the winter? Thank you and looking forward to the next episode =)
@dominikjakub19882 жыл бұрын
I am subscribing to those 2 qs :)
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment. Here are two answers for you: 1) No, you don’t need vapor barrier. We simply add those because we want the plastic from the barrier to work against water and humidity (not the wood itself) . The barrier is simply to give the wood a break, not to insulate the wall. 2. The ABSOLUTE best way to keep the grey water tank from freezing during the winter is to have it inside and to keep your van warm. With weather in Canada going below -40˚C many times this year, it’s an extreme environment to keep any tank of water (outside). Otherwise, there are some RV and Boat anti-freeze especially made for those tanks. You can also plan on installing a heat-pad around your tank to prevent it from freezing. However, like I said, temperatures here are extreme and those approaches aren’t guaranteed.
@bypinkerton8922 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a Great Sunday Video.... I like that you explained WHY that Van Build Order works well....
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
It’s usually logic that you figure out while doing it!
@koolasvan2 жыл бұрын
Have not even gotten in 1 minute and I am so happy! Great choice for the video.
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoy it! We do those videos for people like you!
@deirdreanderson76202 жыл бұрын
Love seeing your Dad! Great video!
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
He’s good
@JJeongji Жыл бұрын
This made the van building process much less daunting. Thank you 🥹 also as a Canadian who grew up in the prairies and wished that we learned French in school too - love the language lesson at the end!
@vanlifesagas Жыл бұрын
Hahaha, glad you liked it. And glad we could help!
@jimnealephoto2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love your videos. I have one suggestion and one request. Sylvain is not only a wealth of knowledge but has a wonderful presence in front of the camera and Dom, you draw him out perfectly. I'd suggest that in the new configuration of your channel, that Sylvain have an even stronger and more frequent presence. Most aspects of van builds (i.e. your first 7 steps) are pretty well covered on KZfaq. There are also lots of van tours on line that give people pretty good ideas about finishing (steps 9 and 10). I find there isn't a lot of content about the design and fabrication of trim and accessory structures (step 8). I would love to see an in depth episode (or more) on trimming and accessory structures. One good example of each, if well chosen and shown, would give us the basic principles and approach that could be applied to any finishing part of the build. Many thanks!
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
That's a very nice comment! It is true we could go deep into how to make specific pieces of a van that no one talks about. We had ourselves to figure out those trims more than once. We would have to think of other topics that people struggle with so we can be useful in the long term! Any ideas?
@jimnealephoto2 жыл бұрын
From just the perspective of expanding on step 8, an episode on trimming the slider or back doors would be excellent. Not sure what other aspects of the build people are struggling with.
@colleenbalch3282 жыл бұрын
Bring your Dad back n the road every once in a while for a day to r two!
@Nicole-fj3pt4 күн бұрын
I'm hooked by the background music.
@flipzout1002 жыл бұрын
This is such a helpful video. I am very confident my wife will never jump in to the van life, so these steps man not be directly beneficial to me today, but it'll be one that I file away to remember when she bumps off and I hit the road. Of course she'll definitely live longer than I will...so there is that. LOL!
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha. We will make a tutorial on how to convince your wife to do vanlife
@morpheus8128 Жыл бұрын
I’m so happy I watched this video before starting, amazing run through guys. Big help
@ChristineIC2 жыл бұрын
Love it! So far we’re following your steps. We’re waiting for our van to get pulled from paper to build. We ordered back in October and patiently waiting to hear back when our van will be made. 😀
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Thats fun!!! Let us know how that goes!
@PP-ec6cw Жыл бұрын
How is it going been a year
@GallabrigoOnTheGo2 жыл бұрын
Your dad is amazing at building vans .. good quality finishes .. and u can tell he takes his time and is very thoughtful in his builds! .. my husband is 6’6” so we are limited in choices due to the interior height of vans .. I believe Ford has 1 van model that might be high enough for him .. not sure if the Sprinter has one? Anyways your dad is definitely a Master Van Builder !
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Hi, and thank you for your comment! This height is high! Haha. Not a lot of options for sure. Remember the height diminishes once the ceiling and floor are installed. So I’m afraid he might have to lean a little in any cargo!
@janewanderlust96682 жыл бұрын
This is fantastic!!!👏👏👏 Thank you for sharing your recipe, I appreciate it sooo much! A clear, logical way for me to organize the project! Creeping closer to the goal!! Thank youuuu!!!
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jane! Our pleasure!
@RenayVildhjarta2 жыл бұрын
You Make Canada Proud 💯🇨🇦❤
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Oh, nice! That's a hell of a compliment! Woaw!
@sidecardan84032 жыл бұрын
I always watch with interest, I ordered a new Promaster last March and am still waiting for it. Hopefully it will arrive soon so I can get started on my retirement home.
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
They take a while to arrive! But it’s well worth the wait!
@susanbowen35362 жыл бұрын
I miss you both, your families and your adventures. Hoping you are living well and happy.
@1Seriouslyserious3 ай бұрын
The French lessons are still my favorite!! ❤
@KatandLucy2 жыл бұрын
👏 merci, merci, merci! J'avais de la difficulté à concevoir où commencer. J'adore vos ajouts de clips aidant à visualiser les étapes.
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
On est là si vous avez des questions.
@rouseyournicholls3 ай бұрын
Wow!!! So glad I came across your channel. I was asking myself these questions. I am a rookie-noskills-no experience mom who is currently building out my minivan and documenting on my youtube channel. I want to get my ceiling done but I am not sure how to do the wiring, max air fan etc. Thanks.
@AreYouMyPeople2 жыл бұрын
Wow! Love this video! Fantastic comprehensive list. I was looking for something just like this. Thank you!
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@debbydhill2 жыл бұрын
# 10, add stripes, yes! Always a joy to see your father, miss the unboxings.
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Unboxings will be back!
@debbydhill2 жыл бұрын
@@vanlifesagas Yay!
@guidok37622 жыл бұрын
Great video!!!! I bought a truck cabine with only a chassis and 4x4, will build a polyester box for expedition use ( to visit you guys in Canada🤪). The truck 5.5 TON will arrive this coming week, and we will start the build next week. So this video couldn’t be in a better time 🤪, greeting from the Netherlands 🇳🇱❤️🇨🇦👌✌️💪👍🥇
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
That’s amazing! Can’t wait so see this truck! We would love to work on something like that someday!
@guidok37622 жыл бұрын
@@vanlifesagas thanks, when it’s ready I will organise a “roll on roll off” to Fairfax
@erikbequette73372 жыл бұрын
Dom! I feel like I seen a military 4x4 conversion at the beginning of this! What an epic build that would be! We build a bus but that would be the ultimate build when the kids are older!
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
That would indeed be amazing!!!!
@thesarahjewel Жыл бұрын
this was so helpful and you are both so lovable. thank you for sharing!!! i'm currently in my 3rd van build, feeling a bit overwhelmed, and this helped a lot :)
@markrenfrow98732 жыл бұрын
Good morning! Y'all packed a lot into ten minutes! I'd still like to see you build out a shuttle bus, or a box truck. (Because that's what we did with a '09 Chevy 11 passenger shuttle bus with rear/side wheelchair lift. Paid 6500$ for base vehicle, ended up less than 12k in finished camper.) Show us a budget build, without cutting corners round!
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
We would love to work and try other chassis, that’s for sure!
@brandy_lish Жыл бұрын
YES! Id Love to see a BUDGET build! bc honestly I dont think I can do this on my own, its seems very costley ,so I would love to see this done on a budget!
@adriennmolnar85 Жыл бұрын
Such an awesome video! Thank you so much for putting this wonderfully informative material and I love your characters! Such a pleasure to watch 🙏❤️
@vanlifesagas Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching! 😁😁😁
@mariagalarza-catuira11612 жыл бұрын
When Sylvain said, “Duh!” LoL! Great tips and advice!
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Haha, love it when he says that!
@annthibault21792 жыл бұрын
Très intéressant comme toujours!! Excitant aussi car vous semblez assis dans notre van qui devrait nous être livrée sous peu 👏👏! See you guys soon😉
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Pas du tout votre van. On voit pas de quoi vous parlez.
@Texasvanco2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video guys! I actually saw some things I’m doing wrong so thank guys! Tell your dad he rocks!
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
What were you doing wrong? I will let him know! Thanks for your comment!
@sandygraetz5166 Жыл бұрын
G’day to Sylvian and Dom…. I’ve missed your videos! Thanks for an informative one!
@blessedveteran2 жыл бұрын
Loved this, saved it to watch again!
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Great! I'm happy it was useful!
@peggyconway29002 жыл бұрын
Good morning Dom and Sylvain ☀️
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Gooooood morning.
@omranmohammed4811 Жыл бұрын
Man thank you for this video😍😍😍
@vanlifesagas Жыл бұрын
No worries! We'll make some more.
@pengle2 жыл бұрын
Dom and Sylvain knock it out of the park once again!
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Haha, thanks! We love working on those. Does it show?
@nigelwatts30914 ай бұрын
Nice short but very helpful video m8 cheers.
@whiteeulogianraven79952 жыл бұрын
Informative... and fun like always, it would take me at least 10 months just for the insulation, but definetely possible to do... Someday, someday.
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Haha, you just need a little patience!
@whiteeulogianraven79952 жыл бұрын
@@vanlifesagas isn't all what we need... Just a little Patience... Say sugar take it slow.....
@deeplo222 жыл бұрын
Nice video! I‘d love to see a video with you two about all the difficult parts like edges, corners, doors, above the sliding door etc. Would be aaaaawesooome! 🚐❤️
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
The accessory structures? This would be awesome. I'm actually thinking of opening a Patreon account or a subscription based account to put VERY specific content on there. That way, I wouldn't bother the larger audience, and I would give very precise information to people like you. What do you think?
@KenziBabenzi2 жыл бұрын
@@vanlifesagas that's a really smart idea. Your knowledge is literally gold and shouldn't be given away for free.
@lesliemyrick47552 жыл бұрын
Great 10 min! You guys are amazing! Sylvain, incredible. You have to check out Kinging it channel from same day drop for your new challenge! 🤯
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Oh, will go check it out!
@debbiewollard90562 жыл бұрын
super helpful! thanks for the cheat sheets :-)
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
👍🏼
@bripipkins29675 ай бұрын
This is extremely helpful! Thank you so much
@Texasishot1052 жыл бұрын
Great video!!! More please ❤ Hi Papa🤗⭐
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Hiii!
@LRC55552 жыл бұрын
So a little-talked about aspect of van buildouts is the permanent blocking of basic electrical and other components that mechanics need to get to for repairs. I’ve seen this pop up a few times now. Thoughts? What do you do to make access to important components modular and accessible?
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
We make sure we're able to access the vehicle at all times. For example, all the lights are accessible from the back panels and the trimming. You just have to take out 4 screws to make the repairs on the truck.
@francegosselin11212 жыл бұрын
Intéressant et amusant, comme toujours! En tant que chanceux nouveaux propriétaires d'une Promaster, nous débutons tranquillement notre aménagement. Des videos régulières avec "pepa Sylvain" seraient grandement appréciées pour nous accompagner 😊. D'ailleurs, j'aimerais savoir ce que vous utilisez comme matériau pour l'isolation des murs. Merci Dom et Sylvain!
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Pour l'isolation des murs, on utilise du Roxull Wool (laine de roche). C'est facile à installer, c'est isolant, et c'est aussi facile à travailler. Toutefois, ce n'est pas une option super eco - Les gens de la ville où la laine est fabriquée nous ont dit que ça avait des effets assez dévastateur sur les travailleurs de l'usine et les habitants de la ville. La laine de mouton ferait aussi l'affaire (Haveloc). Plus difficile à installer toutefois. Il faut la maintenir en place avec des fils. Pour plus de vidéos du genre, je vous invite à visionner ce que Marie et Dom ont produit l'an passé. Ils ont fait une série de 20 vidéos complètes sur la construction de leur véhicule.
@francegosselin11212 жыл бұрын
@@vanlifesagas J'ai déjà regardé la série complète 😊, mais je demandais si vous aviez fait des changements. Merci beaucoup!
@john-ug7nc Жыл бұрын
Gentlemen, I'm wondering if there is and EV van on the market? And if there is, would there be any benefit to having an EV Van? You guys made a super video!
@vanlifesagas Жыл бұрын
Yes, the Ford has an EV van now! Thanks for the comment!
@mariannereno85012 жыл бұрын
Always fun
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Marianne!
@debliedel5 ай бұрын
Great video, guys!!
@goplayoutside477 ай бұрын
Fantastic video! Love it! Thanks for sharing! 🤘🥳
@LiaGridley5 ай бұрын
The biggest thing I'm scared of is the wiring and installing the battery etc.
@mrstatus52774 ай бұрын
@chaimoose Us bro us 😂
@trentr86753 ай бұрын
You got it! There are so many resources out there.
@MajkiM-hp7wl2 ай бұрын
I am scared of electricity I don't understand it
@jacobeinfeldt2 ай бұрын
I just got a lot of my difficult stuff installed and it’s running now and I came to the realization it wasn’t actually that hard as long as you put time into doing research and get yourself enough to have a good idea on what needs to be done. Extra research is always better than not enough. I’m very new to this and I accidentally wasted some money and had to go through processes of returning things which took a lot of time but at least I didn’t harm myself or anyone else lol. One thing I learned is to purchase stuff from their actual website and don’t just purchase every electrical component off amazon because some of those off market sellers will indeed give you a faulty component every once in a blue moon. If you are going to get anything that is renogy, go buy it from their website. Anything from paneltronics, get it from their website, etc.
@zaclaplant3001Ай бұрын
@@MajkiM-hp7wlYou should always be tastefully afraid of electricity if it poses unknowns. But the more you learn about circuitry and wiring, the more comfortable and confident you are about setting up safely
@kathigee2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing this wealth of information.. How long is Sylvain's waiting list? Not kidding 😊
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Jan2023. So about a year.
@lindaluiacono72592 жыл бұрын
Hello Dom and Sylvaim, Thank you for your tutorial, very informative, very helpful. I had unsubscribed, because I found watching Dom and Marie sad because the equation has changed, but then I see Dom again with his father, and I have to subscribe. Anyway I am looking forward to finding the right van for myself and getting everything done to it that I want for the needs that I will require for long-term living. So I look forward to maybe even having your dad do the job. And would that be in Canada,That is,his location for services? Thank you in advance. It’s good to see you again, and hopefully Marie is happy, and maybe the two of you were still together, but I wish you both happiness together or not. Take care. Linda Luiacono
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for subscribing again, and sorry for the sadness in the last episode. Marie and I are figuring things out and doing this partly public has its consequences. However, we always wanted to remain transparent with you guys so it's part of the game I guess. You'll have access to a ton of information on vanlife in 2022, so stay tuned! And thanks for being there!
@jacyntheplante41092 жыл бұрын
Merci! Je suis une fan de Bromont! Je suis en attente de ma bête 😊. Est-ce possible de passer vous voir à l’atelier? Ce serait le fun de voir des photos de vos différentes conversions. Marie peux nous faire découvrir le Nicaragua😉
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
On ne peut malheureusement pas recevoir de gens au garage! Mais si on se croise en ville, ça nous fera plaisir de discuter!
@jackielemaitre23292 жыл бұрын
Love what you're doing!
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@user-cg5wg7dn9q2 жыл бұрын
Hi! Could we get how-to video on the BIG right triangle? please and thank you
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
It’s about 3-4 feet high.
@NatiHerron2 жыл бұрын
The French lesson explanation 😀
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Sorry, it was a bit easy!
@NatiHerron2 жыл бұрын
@@vanlifesagas it was fun!
@bigheadrec Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Very informative.
@vanlifesagas Жыл бұрын
Thanks! 😎
@djoukk2 жыл бұрын
Bonjour, planning on converting a Ford transit van come summer 2023 in Gatineau. Will do most if not all of the construction by my self. Was wondering if Sylvain sells his knowledge and skills by the hour for help in planning or construction. Jean
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
You can actually book time with Dom to go through 90% of your answers. For advanced technical questions, Sylvain will jump in. You can write an email to us to book (dominic@vanlifesagas.com).
@loulou92976 ай бұрын
Hello guys. Great detailed video and humerous too. Im planning on buying a Step Van to build out. Would the same principles you have here apply to all types of van builds. Hope that made sense. Im just a girl with no building skills and a big dream to fullfill and confused too.
@user-id5nj8eq8w Жыл бұрын
amazing video thank you for it, it really helped a lot
@misslindalou64792 жыл бұрын
It's kinda cool to hear Dom's voice coming out of Dad's mouth. Same accent too!
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
When I was editing, at some point, I didn't know who was talking. Now THAT'S scary.
@ariseon4186 Жыл бұрын
Purchased a 18 tonne truck with tail lift 220.000 miles . Payed 5k.
@vanlifesagas Жыл бұрын
Love those huge trucks
@adventure_onthedaily98512 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this video! I love the aesthetic of your builds, especially the ceilings. It looked like you attach the lengthways wood strips to the larger board (ply?) before you mount to the ceiling, is that right? do you make the ceiling out of one large piece of ply?
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
The ceiling is built outside the van and then attached to the ceiling, yes. It's easier to build and to install that way!
@adventure_onthedaily98512 жыл бұрын
@@vanlifesagas thank you!
@bkuhn9122 жыл бұрын
Great information. If someone is interested in commissioning a van build, what is the general fee including the purchase of the van?
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
We do not manage the purchase of the van since our specialty is mainly the conversions - But a conversion price would be around 45,000-50,000 CAD depending on what you plan to install in the build. Add to this the price of the vehicle (ranging from 30 to 80,000) and you have your answer!
@jimnealephoto2 жыл бұрын
And I have to add a question - where did you get the tambor door? Is it a finished unit you bought and just had to install or was it a kit you had to assemble or did you fabricate it yourselves?
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
There you go sir : www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/hardware/project-supplies/tambours/40161-tambour-door-kit
@jimnealephoto2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Thought I'd looked there... but clearly missed it.
@Texasishot1052 жыл бұрын
I bought a retired ambulance 🚑. Tons of storage, very well built, more wires then you'll ever need. Already insulated, well maintained by the firehouse. WEE WOO 🚑
@lovely_pariah2 жыл бұрын
Where did look for and find the ambulance? I'm just toying with the idea now -- early stages -- but they are among my favourite types of builds. Safety and durability are among my priorities.
@Texasishot1052 жыл бұрын
@@lovely_pariah it was a long search. I traveled all over the States trying to find one with low miles and low idling hrs. Stick with small fire departments that aren't up north (to avoid rust issues) Big cities let their rigs idle all the time. Research the most reliable motors. I picked the Ford 7.3L diesel. Not the best in gas mileage, but the box of the ambulance has everything, shore power, tons of space, great for boondocking. I have a 1999 Ford E350 7.3L 89k miles. The 7.3L will go up to 500k miles with good maintenance.
@lovely_pariah2 жыл бұрын
@@Texasishot105 Great advice. Thanks so much for taking the time to respond. Congrats on the ambulance purchase!
@huibu89879 ай бұрын
why not use hard foam sheets? theyre stiff, insulating, easy to form into right 3D-shape and can hold a nice plywood (or whatever surface) for visible surfaces.
@claudegobeil98112 жыл бұрын
J’ai une toute petite question : Peux-tu tourner la caméra de bord svp? 😜 You guys are the best!
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Impossible.
@teetertotter57872 жыл бұрын
One day I hope to have a Sylvain-built van.
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
There’s a list if you want!
@stephsurlaroute2 жыл бұрын
Bonjour Sylvain et Dom! Vos vans sont tellement belles et de qualité ! Avez-vous pensé offrir des projets clés en main incluant la van et le financement (ex.: avec Desjardins pour 10 à 20 ans) comme d'autres cies de conversion de van québécoises offrent ?
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Nope. On fait ça pour le plaisir avec un grand focus sur la qualité (et non sur la quantité). On garde le processus le plus simple et agréable possible pour nos clients. Nous n’avons pas l’ambition de compétitionner les « vraies » compagnies de transformation (qui font déjà très bien ça d’ailleurs).
@stephsurlaroute2 жыл бұрын
@@vanlifesagas j'adore votre réponse 😊et... à mon avis, vos vans compétitionnent déjà avec les autres cies de transformation québécoises 😉parce que vos vans sont superbes et que justement vous focusez sur la qualité👌🏻🤩 BRAVO !! J'ai déjà hâte au prochain vidéo dimanche prochain!
@joanmarshall6653 Жыл бұрын
How are the cabinets attached? Rivet nuts? Self tapping screws?
@vanlifesagas Жыл бұрын
Rivet nuts!
@whiteeulogianraven79952 жыл бұрын
Yeeeahh BABBY PURA VIDA!!!!!
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Yasss.
@Legfree12 жыл бұрын
Super vidéo! Je suis curieux de la grosse équerre en bois. Comment vous l'utiliser pour reproduire le profil des murs sur vos armoires?
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Elle vous permet de voir a quelle hauteur vos meubles vont se faire recouper par les murs de votre véhicule. Suffit de l’accoter contre la van et noter les hauteurs qui vont interférer avec le chassis!
@MaxCloutier2 жыл бұрын
Sylvain, avez-vous des fournisseurs pour les divers items comme les batteries, fan, etc. ou bien vous passez par les mêmes fournisseur qu'un particulier aurait accès pour leur propre builds?
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
On passe par sensiblement les mêmes fournisseurs que les particuliers, mais avec quelques rabais à gauche à droite à cause des achats groupés que nous pouvons faire.
@turfnsurf93672 жыл бұрын
IF anyone decide to pimp their rides to this level, go buy one from OEMs like Pleasure way. Every new RV have defects and warranties will be critical! I am looking for a cabinet maker to build something simple and functional(cheap).
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
We always tell people they should get RV's and OEM's if they need a generic RV. Most of the time, though, people are willing to accept less warranty on a vehicle that they're able to design themselves. We have a full clip on cabinet making if you wanna check it out. It's easier than it looks.
@user-yi7zl7bt2o Жыл бұрын
Where are you guys located please I’m looking at getting a van renovated and I love you guys 😊
@vanlifesagas Жыл бұрын
We are near Montreal!
@user-yi7zl7bt2o Жыл бұрын
I’m in Australia bessos
@ancientgypsy8338Ай бұрын
Ive barely used a hammer and will be going at this project..alone.. advice??
@cricri2794 Жыл бұрын
What kind of wood would you recommand for the framing of the floor for my van ? Thanks, Christine
@sylviecaouette22472 жыл бұрын
Allo Dominic et Sylvain. My question is: I’m thinking to buy a van this year and looking for the E-Transit. What do you think about the electric van? I will go south in winter…meaning long hauling. Thanks a great work👏🏼
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Gooood question!!! E-vans are definitely coming. Based on the little we know so far on these, they are currently built for a commercial market requiring relatively short range capabilities. So if your vanlife routine involves short ranges/routes, an E-Transit might be for you.
@sylviemercier1812 жыл бұрын
Bonjour Dom et Sylvain, ça serait vraiment plaisant si vos vidéos étaient en français aussi 😉. Où peut-on aller vous rencontrer cet été ? Une fois qu'Omicron sera passé 😏
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
On est à Bromont! D’accord pour le français. C’est juste un auditoire beaucoup plus petit pour le même temps de travail!!!
@Lionlightmovement16 күн бұрын
When do you install plumbing and electrical?
@pierretoussaint28362 жыл бұрын
Bonjour Sylvain, Bravo pour vos vidéos ! Question about your stove (Gasland 2 burner), propane stove have a limitation on using them in altitude. Dometic doesn't recommend above 4500 ft, I was not able to get info from gasland , neither through the cabinDepot. What is (if any) your experience using it at an high altitude (in know you want to Colorado !)
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
We did not see a difference in effectiveness, except maybe that the flames might not burn with as much force when we are at 6000 feet+
@pgprog Жыл бұрын
Cool les gars. Avez-vous travaillé avec un Nissan NV 200?
@vanlifesagas Жыл бұрын
Pas encore!
@leannemcclain40122 жыл бұрын
I’d like to know more about your builds depending on which van you are building. I have a transit high roof regular length (not extended)
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
That would be an amazing comparison series - We would need to have all chassis in hand to do that though! Note - Transits are great vehicles, they're just the ones that give us the most trouble with Accessory Structures and Trimming though (see one of the last steps of the video). Cheers!
@sportingclubinseec2 жыл бұрын
Really good vidéo! Thank you for that :) Is it possible to have the Price (or an idea) for this van customization?
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
This van was around 65k CAD to modify, without the vehicle!
@RJGilman19672 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this. Love that is it so clear and concise. Do you really believe in the Wii-boost for a much much stronger connection?
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Well, seeing is believing I suppose. In our case, it really makes a difference…more often than not. Why do I say that? As stated in their manual/instructions, weBoost will do wonders for you “if” it sees an antenna. The system works “line of sight”only (and the antenna can be relatively far) and it will really “boost” your signal…more “bars” on your phone. In our case, more bars mean faster uploads and downloads which is great for our work. If speed or staying connected is not important for you, obviously a weBoost might not be a good investment.
@RJGilman19672 жыл бұрын
@@vanlifesagas thank you.
@vivicawilliams2 жыл бұрын
Bravo, Sylvain! Mon mari, Sylvain aussi, vient de finir notre premier van. Il prend sa retrait dans 4 ans et il pense que ça serait un bon job/projet pendant la retrait. Sylvain, combien de vans est-ce que tu fabriques par année? Est-ce que tu fais un à la fois?
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
On les fait un à la fois, et on en fabrique 3-4 par année.
@winnieleung26432 жыл бұрын
Dreaming of one day converting a compact van (for weekend trips but not to live in permanently) like a Transit Connect or NV200. My question: Is a ceiling fan absolutely necessary?
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
No, but it helps managing humidity and temperature in your van!
@winnieleung26432 жыл бұрын
@@vanlifesagas Thanks!
@audreannedallaire74362 жыл бұрын
Est-ce que Sylvain a commencé à faire des vans suite à votre première? Curieuse de connaitre l’histoire derrière. Vous êtes bons ❤️ OK BYE !
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Oui, le projet est né de notre première van, Vanessa, avec laquelle nous avons amorcé Vanlife Sagas. Nous avons ensuite eu une deuxième demande que nous avons construite à la maison. Puis une troisième. Sylvain a fini par se louer un garage, s’acheter des outils, et s’équipe de logiciels pour transformer les vans avec la plus grande qualité. Résultat : les enfants font de la photos et de la vidéo pendant que les parents construisent des vans à la maison!
@audreannedallaire74362 жыл бұрын
@@vanlifesagas belle famille ça ❤️❤️❤️
@emiliefaucher2852 жыл бұрын
Excellent info!!!! Also, can your voices sound any more alike!? ;)
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
They are getting weirdly pretty similar, don’t they?
@guidok37622 жыл бұрын
Sylvain, will a polyester box with 4 cm insulation be enough to visit the cold winter weather in Canada. I will add a diesel heater in the box. The box will be build behind the cabin and will be complete polyester all around with a bottom of 5 cm insulation. Thanks for your answer. Greetings from the Netherlands. PS. When my project is finished I will visit you Guyana’s Canada for sure.
@vanlifesagas2 жыл бұрын
Please come and visit. The trick to comfortable living in Canada will be to keep your van as heated as possible. With temperatures going down to -40˚C in the Winter, no matter how well you insulated your truck, you will need to heat it pretty much full time.
@guidok37622 жыл бұрын
@@vanlifesagas thanks for the quick answer, there will be enough diesel in my tank to heat it the whole year.🤪🤪🤪🤪
@ginalynclavel8763 Жыл бұрын
Hello we just watching your video and subscribe. We just bought our van and we are starting it this week. We are only curious on how did you built your roof? Is the black behind your ceiling what is it? Thank you in advance for your answer.
@vanlifesagas Жыл бұрын
It's painted plywood! There is a full video on the ceiling in the previous series. I think it's called « Best Van Ceiling » or something like that!
@ginalynclavel8763 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your reply. We watched some of your videos and it is interesting and fun, specially videos that you work with your dad And interesting info like you interview with you Accountant and van customs..
@user-gw1kl1ll9x3 ай бұрын
How much would it cost to hire somebody to complete a can build with all the bells and whistles for 2 adults to live in permanently? Also what kind of used van has the most room?
@jaycebechtol84486 ай бұрын
I wanna do this but wiring and doing plumbing terrifies me lol. I wish i could do the interior wood working and just.. pay someone to make sure everythings hooked up
@ganderson5104 Жыл бұрын
I have two questions: How do I hire Sylvain to build my van and how much does he charge?
@vanlifesagas Жыл бұрын
You can DM me on Instagram for bookings. And the build’s costs depend on what you put in it. The conversion (including labor) is around 65,000 CAD for something standard.
@lomaxok4413 Жыл бұрын
Hey Dear, I love your content, well explained and very detailed. I would love to know the name of the application you used in part 11:38 of this video?