Full Van Conversion Explained Start to Finish / Sophisticated DIY

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This video is a breakdown explanation about the thought process behind this van conversion, and how we decided to build out our dream tiny home. We documented the entire project from start to finish, and each episode can be found on this channel! Our budget was $25K ($13K of which we spent on the empty cargo van)
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@Qurrixx 2 ай бұрын

I'm planning to convert a Ducato myself this year and your videos are by far the best I found. Not only you know a lot about this and explain the rationale, but you also show it in a fun way. Thanks!

@Oneness1618 3 күн бұрын

thanks, you sold me on the Fabric vs wood for the interior. Also good to see another anglicized Czech person

@barbwire8280 8 ай бұрын

Wow, just wow. How smart you both are and what a workshop you have. Have so much fun in future travels....Just a bit jealous ! Be well

@linusnanor1531 8 ай бұрын

I wish I was just discovering your channel. I found you during midsemester exams and I just couldn't stop watching the series to study. I finished it all within a week, just before my last paper.😂 Now that I've completed I wish I had the patience to wait to come home and watch it. But I'll rewatch it all.

@osmannurig 8 ай бұрын

Ihr habt super Arbeit geleistet. Die Auswahl der Materialien und der Farben sind euch sehr gut gelungen. Ihr habt Geschmack. Allein euer 3D Drucker hat zu eurem Projekt sehr viel beigetragen. Die Umsetzung eurer Planungen ist penibel, genau und sauber umgesetzt worden. Das technische Equipment lässt keine Wünsche offen. Du kannst auf deine handwerkliche Leistung stolz sein. Ich wünsche ich allezeit gute Fahrt.

@garylee7729 8 ай бұрын

Very very interesting video! It's not often at all that I watch a whole video but this was so interesting I was transfixed for the whole 30 minutes. Probably the best one I've ever seen. Thank you.

@Jtrekvulcan66 8 ай бұрын

Great job. Practical, Secure, Accesible, easily maintained.

@TeamSEEK 8 ай бұрын

理想を実現できる技術力があるというのはうらやましいです。素晴らしい動画の共有をありがとうございます。実は何度も見直して見てます。

@Fixajo 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the short summary! I hope to see even more in-dept about the unique features of this over-engineered to perfection tiny van!

@JamesRailProductions. 8 ай бұрын

The whole build is episodes on their page

@a.w.thompson4001 8 ай бұрын

There is a wealth of knowledge waiting for you in the build videos. 👍👍

@napoleonadvanture 8 ай бұрын

Love to see how you build your van - all the ideas, solutions you created. Great job - greets from Switzerland

@denisecafferky2248 8 ай бұрын

Love your ingenuity and attention to detail

@a.w.thompson4001 8 ай бұрын

The level of detail in the design and in the build videos is mind-blowing!

@boysrus61 8 ай бұрын

It looks wonderful. You two have great problem solving thinking minds!

@Atek 8 ай бұрын

i love this couple xD keep doing this .... huges from Portugal !!

@jancko995 8 ай бұрын

I am so jealous of your working skills. I have a 3d printer, know cad, but I have no knowledge of welding, plumbing and electrical

@akinnon2000 5 ай бұрын

Thanks man. This channel really got me going, im built 3 e-bikes, loved it so much i decided to learn electromecanic in school. Thanks for sharing your enthusiasm.

@msvg3 8 ай бұрын

This was so amazing to follow during lockdown. Watching you imagine and create is a positive spot in the crazy world. ✌️❤️🚐

@pavelmuller2095 8 ай бұрын

The best self-build van out there! ❤

@Beluga17 7 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for this video... I need a step by step guide and this suits me. Cheers from Most, CZE.

@l.s.tukbigbud7715 8 ай бұрын

THAT'S NOT A CAMPER VAN... THAT'S THE INSIDE OF A P.C TOWER.... AWESOME BUILD....🤙✌👍

@moonbackside 6 ай бұрын

Best Van building Video I ever saw...❤

@Lulipu 4 ай бұрын

You have so clear words (14:40) I thougth about it to just for fun xD

@philhounam523 8 ай бұрын

FANTASTIC! A very enjoyable watch, I’ve only just discovered your channel. It’s so pleasing to see people doing a really professional job.

@jayanator 8 ай бұрын

Trying to fit in a double bed with two singles underneath at the back, also leaving room for a garage space is proving difficult.

@lan.o 8 ай бұрын

Really impressive build guys!

@SCKoehne 8 ай бұрын

Wow 🤩, amazing build 😳 ! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@paulmount9810 5 ай бұрын

Merry Christmas

@paul9532 8 ай бұрын

Great compilation of a wonderfully skilled build. Awesome skills learned and very well executed! I love the use of different insulation for different purposes. To save some money, I would think where applying k-flex, you wouldn’t need sound deadening, because k-flex also does that. ❤

@panozioz8336 4 ай бұрын

you are two f geniuses. amazing build. enjoy it to the last.

@ibrazier 3 ай бұрын

Love this build and 100% diesel heaters!!!

@djohnson2362 8 ай бұрын

Love watching you guys

@AM-pq1rq 8 ай бұрын

@4:56 did you consider a double layer of solar panels to extend for the same weight? Like, maybe 2 layers of flexible solar on an extendable frame that becomes an awning?

@jvenema86 6 ай бұрын

so wonderful beautiful video my best friends

@dannywilson5852 8 ай бұрын

Great conversion!!! looks Awesome!!!

@paddi9543 4 ай бұрын

Master.......work 👍👍👍👍👍

@joeblow1942 8 ай бұрын

Don’t fabric covered walls accumulate dust though?

@GelBengu 8 ай бұрын

And moisture too 😮

@Peoplestariff 8 ай бұрын

This is SO inspirational:) thank you

@mainh 8 ай бұрын

Watching in Korea It's great

@stripes4u 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful !! Where did you get your roof-windows from?

@You_Can_Do_If 6 ай бұрын

Very cool video.

@ladiandmargaret 8 ай бұрын

If you enjoyed this video, don't forget to share it with someone else! VAN TOUR: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fbGnZsKf19CwaYk.html Full timelapse video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pdxopdd11N2Rj4U.html

@sus-guy 7 ай бұрын

🇨🇿?

@Ladybugthongs 6 ай бұрын

Wonderful van conversion! What material did you use for the water tank?

@kellysymms6710 8 ай бұрын

Great job

@Adam_Gray 8 ай бұрын

Perfectly designed, crafted and implemented with the end-user in mind, that, being yourselves. 3D printing your own themed holders, switch housings, etcetera really adds to the overall visual aesthetics that makes your van truly "one of a kind" . Seeing your skillset being put to full use reminds me of a quote from Arthur Fletcher - "A mind is a terrible thing to waste". I am now following along to see where this journey takes you. 👑🚐💚

@juliemac5604 8 ай бұрын

You guys are amazing.

@jandevlieger0 8 ай бұрын

Great job .. what is the final weight empty???

@SullesMamma 6 ай бұрын

Thank u so much!

@hectorblogsviajero1623 6 ай бұрын

Genial 👍😃👌 quiero una

@Sathirel2 8 ай бұрын

This is such a good video. Thank tou for this!!! How do you make shelves hold on the van wall? Did you screw wood in the frame?

@Dikz.70769 7 ай бұрын

Done follow your KZfaq channel dude 😅 enjoy your day and activities ok 👌 take care have fun dude 😎

@Ludmila.Loutocka 8 ай бұрын

Supernice! What products would you recommend please for the rust treatment and as a base coat for the underbody here in Czech Republic? I was thinking about Perdix 220 as rust treatment, but I don't know what basecoat to use...Thanks for the reply!

@danfikacek4800 5 ай бұрын

Ja jsem jel kovářskou barvou pulku auta válečem 😂😂 Dobra prace 😊

@user-ul9zu3qz5v 8 ай бұрын

Am from india am really like it videos

@dmytroarabadzhy9280 8 ай бұрын

Hello, everything was done very well and professionally. Please tell me what program you used for planning

@yasardemir6046 8 ай бұрын

Woow I love it ❤

@MarcelEling 8 ай бұрын

A palace on wheels🎉

@mattca353 6 ай бұрын

Truly impressed. By the way, you could save a TON of space from the ebikes by learning to ride electric unicycles. Its challenging at first, but absolutely nothing beat the size/range they provide. Plus, they are a ton of fun. Only drawback is that its a "gear up, all the time" thing, but you seem to be safety conscious already 😊.

@ladiandmargaret 6 ай бұрын

I had a unicycle few years back and I absolutely loved it! 5 points of contact on a bike is much safer and allows more aggressive riding.

@mattca353 6 ай бұрын

@@ladiandmargaret yeah, ripping at 70kmh+ on a EUC is a bit more challenging than on 2 wheels 😁

@ladiandmargaret 6 ай бұрын

It is, more dangerous in other words :) Less practical for bringing cargo like groceries when we park off grid. I always had this concept in mind of keeping one EUC in the trunk of our small car where I can’t fit ebike. Super cool for quick transport within a city.

@matejkuka797 7 ай бұрын

Hustý:) ať se Vam daří 🎉

@trsiel8953 8 ай бұрын

Hello! What do you think about the layout of the Globe Traveler Explorer 2X and 2XS? I really like this layout, except that the bed is only 123cm width, and will be happy to know your opinion.

@brucemontgomery8136 8 ай бұрын

ladi any reason foam insulation couldn’t be blown onto the bottom of a coach , obviously protecting the mechanical elements? ty

@MarkStoks 8 ай бұрын

You mean the underside of the van floor? I also always wonder why this is not done. It will also protect and insulate the water tanks.

@brucemontgomery8136 8 ай бұрын

@@MarkStoks yes the chassis from below avoiding the greater parts of the mechanicals( exhausts/ engine, drive train) i’d foam the black & gray tanks wrap the exposed water lines ( if any) in a thermostatic electric tape, etc why not?

@californiakayaker 5 ай бұрын

Interesting, as I noticed your using 72 cell panels. are they in series or two banks.

@ludviglyberth257 8 ай бұрын

Filosof and prof😅😊👌

@jimbossimrigs7961 8 ай бұрын

Great video Ladi, what 3D Cad software do you use for your designs?

@Haleysjeep 6 ай бұрын

Curious whether the roof panels you used warped. Perhaps a follow up video on how well everything held up and if you would do anything different.

@ladiandmargaret 6 ай бұрын

It’s all good so far. We built it slowly and carefully so nothing major we would change.

@Tanguero 26 күн бұрын

I'm curious. If you were to do this type of conversion for sale to a third party, how much would you charge on top of the budget you mention in your Show Notes?

@frankstocker5475 8 ай бұрын

Empty Van, two bikes, big tent, credit card, Airbnb. KISS

@ThriveTools_Eden 4 ай бұрын

Which vents do you guys recommend? Would love if you could send me a link 🙏🏾

@Zariem 6 ай бұрын

How do you do it with the e-bikes, since they're very fast. Do you need a motorbike license for them? Do they not need number plates? I know that in the country I grew up in, if you got an e-bike that could do 80kph or more, it needed a number plate just like any other car or motorbike, so I was wondering if that applied to yours too!

@COO415 7 ай бұрын

Superb craftsmanship & ingenuity all coupled up here. Exquisitely done with tech gizmos. I can see myself waiting along time for such a custom made van. Of course, minus the inside shower & commode, too small a place to have my shyte inches away from me. No thanks 😊.

@anthonysuarez7416 8 ай бұрын

Dope!

@AM-pq1rq 8 ай бұрын

@10:05 I believe a reflective silver layer has no use if there is no air space in front of it?

@wyzzz03 8 ай бұрын

Great job, very nice work, but why you dont buy a new base and built your famous ideas?

@ladiandmargaret 8 ай бұрын

Because new base is more than double the price.

@orificium 8 ай бұрын

what brand induction cooktop is that? can it be purchased in the US?

@dai-ut5zl 8 ай бұрын

you should make a company making campervan 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@quicks4070 6 ай бұрын

Hi, where can I buy this Thunderbolt system ?? Can't find it anywhere !

@Royal.Gypsys 6 ай бұрын

I live in the US and have difficulty to find k-flex insulation, my question, what product would be similar to that?

@randomdamian 8 ай бұрын

I need to share some knowledge, the white glue you're using to glue the fabric to the wooden panels is actually bad, like the glue is very bad. There is better glue for it, how do I know? Our family owns a car upholstery and we make luxury car interiors and also repairs. This glue will loose it's power once it gets lil too humid inside the van.

@ladiandmargaret 8 ай бұрын

Can you share the name and type?

@Albert_206 8 ай бұрын

@@ladiandmargaret 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Neoprene High Performance Contact Adhesive EC-1357 might be an option. Can be sprayed, rolled and brushed. Cheers, Albert

@viniciussoares6950 7 ай бұрын

what softwares did you used to planing the space, laiout and everiting? sorry my inglish.

@jandevlieger0 8 ай бұрын

I ve Build 2 Vans , and really wonder if you guys are able to stay under 3,5 ton .. kinda important point to mention in instruction video not to get into troubles .. which I had the first time .. I love the build don t get me wrong Its super inspiring .. but is it possible under 3,5 ton and safe ??… 😊

@jandevlieger0 7 ай бұрын

Since no response I guess you guys are overweight 😅 if not would be good to know would love to be wrong and copy you guys

@torikipitt750 4 ай бұрын

its all plastic brother, no wood@@jandevlieger0

@1397tm 3 ай бұрын

where to buy the fuse holder?

@painmaker1667 4 ай бұрын

How much has this truck cost you so far, my friend?

@randomdamian 8 ай бұрын

Where did you get the 3D models of the van? I can't find it :(

@a.w.thompson4001 7 ай бұрын

They made many things themselves, showed video of themselves in a 3-D digital model, and described the process in an early video in the series. Digital plans for sale on their website.

@masterlup 6 ай бұрын

DUDE! Where do you live? If I want to build my van soon I want to hire you :D

@Marsh1983 Ай бұрын

What is the exact make/model of this van please?

@Eseronbasi 7 ай бұрын

hello how much did you spend

@DRIVEFROMHOME4K Ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤

@ingwithaz6860 8 ай бұрын

How much did it all cost and how long did it take..

@a.w.thompson4001 8 ай бұрын

Years. But the also created a home and a workshop where they can have meetups and probably classes.

@Modified__Guy 7 ай бұрын

Why not use cork spray for insulation?$

@kacperkowalski1854 5 ай бұрын

My mechanic says that rust is like hiv- if it is on metal it will be forever

@mehdimusa6327 8 ай бұрын

Why don't you leave the sticker it helps with stealthy camping in city

@AnNguyen-tp4hu 6 ай бұрын

How much for the Van?

@user-ul9zu3qz5v 8 ай бұрын

Like it ur video

@pocketchange1951 8 ай бұрын

👍👌❤️🇨🇦, sweet

@NotaHuskywolf 6 ай бұрын

I can't even afford his tool belt

@LobodArcis 6 ай бұрын

'Off gassing' was never a concern? Wow!😢

@johanf8522 7 ай бұрын

New video every week...?

@Modified__Guy 7 ай бұрын

in your opinion having shower inside is useless because you love outdoor. but thats not for everyone. everyone are not open minded and need his comfy secret zone

@ELEAByahera 7 ай бұрын

Everything was great until the toilet part. 😂😂

@tdK85 7 ай бұрын

that van is amazing, but use sheep wool? c'mon, are you in 1723 or what?

@ladiandmargaret 7 ай бұрын

What would you suggest instead?

@southhillfarm2795 8 ай бұрын

This build it too complex in my opinion. I’m sure the results are great but it would be better to buy one of thousands of older used small RV’s and simply bring those up to a reliable level of service. Much cheaper, less work.

@a.w.thompson4001 8 ай бұрын

This wasn't just a build, it's a master class in video form, with the option to buy various information about materials and parts, including data files to recreate the custom 3D parts.

@a.w.thompson4001 8 ай бұрын

And because it's modular, their home will last longer and be cheaper over the decade(s) they live in it.