PROMASTER VAN TOUR | DIY Promaster With Shower and 100% Solar (No Propane!)

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We are two videographers who built our DIY Ram Promaster conversion so we could live, work, and travel on the road full time. In this van tour, we'll show you our full wet bath with shower, our 100% solar setup, and how we fit two mountain bikes and two workspaces in our van!
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TIME STAMPS:
00:25 - Unique Features
01:03 - Workspaces
02:43 - Wet Bath
04:23 - Kitchen
09:43 - Monitors & Laundry
11:42 - Flooring & Heater
13:03 - Bed
15:21 - Garage & Water
17:30 - Electrical
18:40 - Solar
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@ActsofAdventure 4 жыл бұрын

Good afternoon friends! Thanks for watching! What was your favorite aspect of our van build? And what is one thing you would definitely do differently if you built your own van?

@Trailvagabonds 4 жыл бұрын

We are currently building a layout nearly identical to yours besides the shower. We will have a pull out pantry in that spot. So I guess that's what we would do differently, hehe. My favorite aspect is that you have two tables for work space, that was a great idea! One thing I'd love to know more about is your extended step from the cab into the living area. We plan to build something but aren't entirely sure how we will do it yet. Way to go! Excited for more videos to come!

@Trailvagabonds 4 жыл бұрын

I've gotta add the laundry drawer was probably my favorite part of the video!

@ActsofAdventure 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt & Katie! A big pantry is a great idea. We definitely lack food storage. What else will you be able to fit in that large space? Microwave, closet? The insulated step is fairly basic. It mostly consists of a 1x5 plank laid on-edge across the top of our flooring. We reused the Promaster's black hexagonal flooring to make the top of the step. This part contours around the seat bases and sits on the ~1" of space on the edge of the elevated metal step before the cab begins. Hope that makes sense! If you send me a message on IG @actsofadVANture I will send you pics. Best wishes with your build!!

@Trailvagabonds 4 жыл бұрын

@@ActsofAdventure Thanks! Will do! As for the pantry. Part of it will be our electrical system. And I think we will try to to extend the bench as far as we can since we have two dogs that will be on the road with us

@BuyotBunniesPh 4 жыл бұрын

Hi i'm already a fan after finishing watching your video😚thanks for uploading this...this is such a wonderful dream❤🇵🇭keep on vlogging please...You can also add an outdoor flip table on the side of your van...Hope you can also make video on what you usually in a day.😚lab you both❤you deserve a million subscribers❤❤❤🇵🇭🇵🇭

@creeker81 4 жыл бұрын

Young freddy mercury has the coolest van ive ever seen!!!

@estherstrategicadvisor749 4 жыл бұрын

#YoungFreddyMercuryLookalike

@freedomgirl8462 4 жыл бұрын

Young Freddy Mercury indeed

@carolyn6569 4 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking the same! Yo Freddy. He lives!

@redmemi1159 4 жыл бұрын

Leaving the ugly panel😅😂

@Evicitta 4 жыл бұрын

Lmao thank you

@sharonrice8255 4 жыл бұрын

Great buildout! Love how he’s honest about his likes & dislikes about their buildout. Such a zen personality.

@Effervescent06 4 жыл бұрын

Idea for the “ugly” switch area, you could put a small piece of wood just under the bottommost switch and put a cabinet door over that part, leaving a gap where your feet could still go

@chrisandsara 4 жыл бұрын

Y’all did SUCH AN AMAZING JOB! Not only is your van gorgeous and practical all at the same time, but your tour video was thorough and entertaining. Thanks for sharing! ☺️ can’t wait to see you on the road. 🚐

@ActsofAdventure 4 жыл бұрын

You guys are the best van friends! We appreciate you so much for making it to the premiere, and for your kinds words! We seriously can't wait to get back out on the road and meet up. For us, 2020 would be a win if we can make that happen haha.

@imogenmayo1889 4 жыл бұрын

One of my favourite vans ive seen. Appreciate the honesty through everything, really helped with my planning! Happy travels

@ActsofAdventure 4 жыл бұрын

We're glad you enjoyed it and glad we could be helpful! Best wishes on your van build!

@theaveadventurers 3 жыл бұрын

We are just starting our build too! We have 3 episodes about our build so far!

@rebeccaparker9703 3 жыл бұрын

Banana hammock, lol all I could think of was Phoebe from Friends 😂

@johnmca5643 3 жыл бұрын

OMG......finally a 159 Promaster that has the same floor plan that I’ve drawn up. I swear I’ve looked at 100 vanlife vids. This makes me so happy. I would try and slip in a propane stove top versus your induction unit. As you stated the induction stove top draws some serious power. This makes me so happy to see this. You even put in a full size bed instead of a queen......same as what I’ve drawn up. Thank you...

@ActsofAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

It’s a great layout! You’ll love it! And with 800 watts & 700ah, more than enough power to be all electric if you want to save space not having a propane locker. Good luck on your build!

@anneliesjoss 4 жыл бұрын

To cover the “ugly” switches etc, perhaps just 2 hooks, one on each side, with rope strung between, and a small piece of fun fabric, so essentially a tiny curtain?

@ActsofAdventure 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the idea! We are definitely thinking a curtain is the best bet. 👍🏼

@maryloufu 4 жыл бұрын

that's exactly what I was going to suggest! a cute little curtain thingy I think is the best option. It isn't a hard piece of wood, and you can easily access the panel. woohoo!

@theresanochera7982 4 жыл бұрын

Or a tiny roll up shade

@horizon2667 4 жыл бұрын

Was gonna say that as well

@KatieL 3 жыл бұрын

They might make tensions rods that size. You could use two and have a more solid fabric panel

@Dutchvandude 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing walkthrough and explanation of your home on wheels. The level of detail and humor makes this one of the best vantours I have seen. The fact that you build a free PDF on the build and materials is amazing, other van builders charge you good one! Beautiful home and love the layout! Owww and your monitor panel, perhaps magnets next to the dials, plastic (dark/tint) to cover it up. It's a little see through but it takes away the dials. Hopefully this helps.

@ActsofAdventure 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! We're glad you enjoyed the humor haha. And we hope the parts list proves useful for you. Thanks for the recommendation of how to cover the monitors - we'll add that to our list of ideas!

@bettyteh7294 4 жыл бұрын

Wow fantastic! I have been watching Van Tours, buses and tiny house but this is the first van I have seen that has a bathroom and you have kept it so neat and tidy. Way to go!! People should follow this.

@ActsofAdventure 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Betty Teh!! 😊

@colleen1103 3 жыл бұрын

You guys are great! I got so much more out of this tour of your van than most tours - you gave us the technical and underlying structural reasons for decisions around your build, rather than ‘and this is the drawer with our cutlery’. It was honest and peppered with humour. Very well done!!!

@ActsofAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Colleen! As videographers, we try to make actually useful videos - not just lifestyle vlogs. Very glad to hear you liked our van tour and found it helpful!

@mitchellbarnow1709 4 жыл бұрын

You are such a generous and beautiful couple to share your van build, with all of it’s components, without asking for any money for such an excellent build! I think that a lot of people will benefit from your generosity. Thank you so much!

@ActsofAdventure 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mitchell! You're very welcome!

@JaYoeNation 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. You put a lot of work into sharing the build. Thank you.

@markweis3483 3 жыл бұрын

I really like that you are quick to point out where you went wrong or would like to change. This is very helpful for me in planning what will hopefully became my dream come true.

@hyacinthdibley2420 3 жыл бұрын

I like the way they speak...very soft spoken. :-) They also have a beautiful home. Loved it.

@vinoto 3 жыл бұрын

I love that they said the cons of some of the features. Great video and build

@ActsofAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, we try to be real in all of our videos! 🙏🏼

@RituraagVlog 4 жыл бұрын

The organized toilet area .. u nailed it, its still difficult to manage in such small space .. still ur partner needs a privacy to poo/pee 👍

@ericaspitzfaden4280 4 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous van build. Very well thought out. As for the electrical panel, I wouldn't cover it. I'd paint the board black, or replace it with black plexi. If it's all black it would just disappear. Another option would be a dark wood look and consider the placement of panels of switches and displays in a more pleasing arrangement. But honestly, it's fabulous the way it is.

@JamesPuente 2 жыл бұрын

Instead of a full door over your electrical panel / bed step, how about a partial door. Cover the electrical buttons but leave the bottom few inches open for a cubby/step (looks like the few inches of white space at the bottom would work well!)

@marygallagher6262 3 жыл бұрын

I applaud you for your honesty in describing what you are not completely satisfied with. ie the sink being too shallow or staining easily. Etc It’s very refreshing to hear the actual truth. Having said that I want to say that I do like your van build and I compliment you on your design. Wishing you both happy travels.😀😀

@ActsofAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your kind words! We're happy to share our experience!

@bongieger7871 4 жыл бұрын

There is a really simple fix for your laundry door: with doors where the weight changes you dont put the lock horizontally cause when the door gets heavier it blocks - instead put the lock vertically so you pull the bolt up. That way the allignment of door and lock stay the same.

@ActsofAdventure 4 жыл бұрын

Ah! Thank you. Our door does get more difficult to lock as it gets heavier.

@milcotto4153 4 жыл бұрын

A piece of wood and magnets. Maybe with a grey thin carpet on the wood board, which would give you the option to attach anything with velcro on it, nets and stuff.

@SlotDropMarc 2 жыл бұрын

dude, you look like Freddie Mercury with that stash. Great dang van too guys!

@CINRZ 3 жыл бұрын

I'm probably a bit late to the convo, but you could try putting a little black or white retractable screen over the panel, if you fit the strage into the wpod above it you can roll it down and clip it to the bottom, you can get all sorts of nice patterns and sizes they're super cheap and because it's so thin you could easily have the panel covered and use the step at the same time 😄 very easy to modify for exact fittings too so honestly one of the best ways to cover up unsightly knick nacks without taking up a bunch of space 😄!

@rudster2000 4 жыл бұрын

For covering the electrics control panel, I'd add a cabinet door with heavy duty hinges and handle, so that you can you the handle itself as a step whilst the cabinet is closed. Maybe even make the cabinet door colourless so you can check battery/water etc. without having to open it!

@ExploringCanadaInfo 4 жыл бұрын

Rudy I love this Idea

@Alanas.ASMR4U 4 жыл бұрын

New favorite van lifers! I was sold on watching y’all when you showed your garage and how you have to fill up your water tank lol! ❤️ awesome!!

@ActsofAdventure 4 жыл бұрын

Haha so glad you liked that part! We feel pretty silly every time we fill up our water tank in public lol. But it works! Thanks for following along! 😊

@johnmca5643 3 жыл бұрын

I just now noticed all the additional hard work you put into providing future builders with a parts list and dimension layout. MUCH appreciated. All I can say is wow! Thanks

@ActsofAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! We built this van from resources like that ourselves, so we just want to give back. Good luck with your build!

@Beth-ie 3 жыл бұрын

I know this is way too late, but the "ugly" area... cut a little dowel, put a clip at each end, put on a little black curtain (a dishrag might be the right size), clip dowel on. Probably a little sewing, but your foot could still use the step, no problem. Gorgeous van! Hope you're having fun, even now!

@christinachan9044 4 жыл бұрын

Great layout! Almost exactly what I want when it comes our time! 😁 and omg, thanks for all the helpful tools!! 🤗 subscribed!

@ActsofAdventure 4 жыл бұрын

So glad it will help you build your own van!!! Best of luck 😁

@ThuggyMacho 3 жыл бұрын

This is the most informative video I've ever seen on this.

@ActsofAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Glad you found it useful!

@verlizalatorre6712 3 жыл бұрын

I super love watching videos of van conversions with full bathroom and toilet :) Just can't imagine living in a van or any mobile home without em. Must be such a hassle to always be looking for gyms, gas stations, walmart to take a shower moreso to pee or poo💩

@ActsofAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We totally agree. You have to worry about a lot while living in a van. We're glad going to the bathroom and showering isn't one of our worries!

@simonefire 3 жыл бұрын

@@ActsofAdventure especially in the time of covid...

@WildpawShecat 3 жыл бұрын

Been watching van builds for a long, long time and already had an idea how I would like my own van layout to be one day... you guys’ is pretty much spot on, it’s my FAVOURITE build out there! Perfect!

@ActsofAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Woohoo, thanks! Good luck building yours!

@canihelpyou9067 3 жыл бұрын

this is a beautiful build; really like it.

@krippleinacaravanxxx707 4 жыл бұрын

You two are gorgeous. Have a wonderful life! Even after this hideous pandemic! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@ActsofAdventure 4 жыл бұрын

You're too kind! Yes, we can't wait until this is over and we can travel freely again! Wishing you all the best as well 😊

@dangnguyenism 4 жыл бұрын

Idea for ugly swith area: make a small removable wood frame that fits in the hole. Staple a cool design or art over the wood frame. This way you can still use the hole as a step while adding some color/ personality to the van

@PeriWinkle33957 4 жыл бұрын

🗺🚐I like the front lounge, utilizing the swivel passenger seat and being able to use that space and see out the door when it’s open. I am always surprised more van lifers do not include this concept. It would be awesome to have that area convert into an extra sleeping area too. Also, your cooktop placement and the increased ventilation benefits of it being right in front of the door. I am in the minority, but I would prefer figuring out how to raise the placement of the fridge to counter height, if possible. I find it awkward having the little fridge on the floor in a tight area. I realize it would be a sacrifice of cabinet top most likely. Maybe compromise and do a hinged extension of the cabinet top in front of the door so it gives additional space the fridge would occupy, but you could fold it down when not cooking, etc. Then where the fridge was put drawers or pull out pantry for easy access. I love your build. It’s aesthetic AND functional. Great job!🚵🏼‍♀️🚵🏼‍♂️

@ActsofAdventure 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jayne! Those are all good ideas, and that's why we love tiny living spaces. They're so customizable to fit your exact wants and needs. No wasted space!

@lucianclower3184 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful build out! even the control panel. One thought would be a door cover on the panel that opens downward.This way it could serve as a step when open but also provide some cover up fo the panel when not in use. May need a kickstand leg or heavy duty hinge to allow the door to serve as a step but i've seen something like this on a video (not sure which one). My wife and I are getting our build rolling and have a very similar design. Doing it ourselves so i'm sure we will have our own control panel mishaps but that's what makes it unique.

@ActsofAdventure 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lucian! That's an idea we haven't thought of. We'll definitely consider it! Good luck with your build out!

@exploringoptions9747 4 жыл бұрын

So happy to see a nice van build that is all electric! Great job!! Hope to get a van in a year & start building it out... Thanks for the tour!

@seanaknowles-hinds1894 3 жыл бұрын

The best build layout I've seen by far. Thanks for sharing. Happy and Safe travels!

@sophiejohanna1694 4 жыл бұрын

you guys have done such an amazing job!! I feel like I‘ve watched every single van tour and I can say yours is one of the few that I thoroughly enjoyed :)

@ActsofAdventure 4 жыл бұрын

Wow - thanks so much Sophie!!

@stefanheller6828 4 жыл бұрын

for your so called "ugly monitor area" you could just put a little hanging curtain over it :P love your build! you actually make me think about my layout again ^^

@jonassperlich7887 4 жыл бұрын

Damn I just wanted to say the same haha. would look awesome! With a curtain rod 😂

@IExpectedBSJustNotThisMuchBS 4 жыл бұрын

Love it. I think for the most part, this has been my favorite layout that I've seen. Saw a van with the stove top and oven stored in a drawer, leaving the counter free except for sink. I liked that. Also, I like the front blocked off with a door.

@debra2415db 2 жыл бұрын

Monitor area- making a custom framed art piece with your logo. Hang up with velcro strips.

@ActsofAdventure 2 жыл бұрын

Love this idea! Thanks!

@pampearson130 4 жыл бұрын

Build a 3/4 door to cover the switches with the bottom left open so you can still step up to the bed.

@ActsofAdventure 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pam! This was our original plan. But after using the van, we found that our heel would not be able to fit on the step when getting out of bed if a door was above that area ☹️ I wish a door would work - it would look great.

@sandrachea7964 4 жыл бұрын

Or...something as simple as a dowel or tension rod and a fabric curtain.

@pampearson130 4 жыл бұрын

Oh, I didn’t think about the getting down part... 🤣

@ActsofAdventure 4 жыл бұрын

@@pampearson130 Neither did we when we built it! Hence the problem hahah

@ActsofAdventure 4 жыл бұрын

@@sandrachea7964 I think this is the best and easiest solution! We will likely go this route. Thank you!

@pictureandpoet 4 жыл бұрын

Good work! Your self-awareness is charming. Do you think it would be worth fighting the cold air through the back doors with having a curtain pulled across the back doors? I'm definitely going to check out the Primary Goods linen bedding!

@ActsofAdventure 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Yes, a curtain is a great idea that we've definitely considered. A half-height curtain would even allow garage access through the back doors while keeping heat in the bed area. Primary Goods has some sticker shock, but we have loved it so much and they have great service! Soon after we bought their bedding, a snap eyelet pulled out - it would have been an easy sewing fix, but instead, they sent us an entire new set of bedding! Highly recommend them.

@RonLancin 4 жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful and well thought out van build! Thank you for sharing!

@gabriellasellecchia721 4 жыл бұрын

When I looked at the thumbnail inside of your van I was like that is not a van that is a mansion! I looks so amazing and beautiful! I love it!

@ActsofAdventure 4 жыл бұрын

Haha thank you! It's amazing what can fit inside a van!

@gabriellasellecchia721 4 жыл бұрын

Acts of Adventure your welcome

@karenlink9207 4 жыл бұрын

Filling up the water "technology" hysterical!!

@007nadineL 3 жыл бұрын

I didn't understand what was happening. Help

@hh0520 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing the inside before the outside of the van. I didn’t have to skip through this video and I watched the whole thing

@ActsofAdventure 4 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Thanks for watching!

@mariecruz5509 4 жыл бұрын

My kind of Van! Complete with all necessary amenities you could ever need to leave with comfort . Good job you guys! 👍

@rosache17 3 жыл бұрын

Your van is good enough for everything! Toilet, shower, cooking, sleeping, washing. Even champing. Good build, wish you couple all the best❤

@biancaspindler7699 4 жыл бұрын

I don’t think it looks so ugly, but maybe you can still add a “cabinet” door to cover the control panel and then just cut the bottom off the door so your foot can still fit through to climb up 🤷‍♀️

@ActsofAdventure 4 жыл бұрын

Bianca Spindler thanks for that recommendation! That was our original plan, but when we started living in the van, we realized we wouldn't be able to fit our heel on the step when getting down from the bed. We are thinking a small curtain will be the best way to cover it!

@secondact7151 4 жыл бұрын

I had a white non porous cast iron kitchen sink. Worst thing ever. Life is too short change your sink for black silestone. A temporary solution is to buy a stainless very large bowl to use in the sink for greater washing depth and to protect the sink. The only way I survived my white sink was to soak it once a week with bleach diluted in hot water. ten years of hating it, never again will I wait so long to get rid of something that is not working for me.

@ActsofAdventure 4 жыл бұрын

So true. Now we wish we went for practicality over style for the our sink! It gets the job done though...

@strandedinseattle9931 4 жыл бұрын

@@ActsofAdventure Can you maybe put some sort of sealant on it to make it slick and less of a hassle to keep clean? (ie: fill in the porous surface)

@AD-ye6mw 4 жыл бұрын

@@ActsofAdventure maybe you can try painting it with stainless paint. 🤔

@ActsofAdventure 4 жыл бұрын

@@strandedinseattle9931 Maybe! We'll look into that!

@jewellui 4 жыл бұрын

Interesting seen quite a few van builds with this type of sink but none of them mentioned the drawbacks.

@myriamk4716 4 жыл бұрын

I love the humor in the video. Great video, great van and adorable couple. Blessings and enjoy your adventure 💜

@ActsofAdventure 4 жыл бұрын

Aw thanks so much Myri! 😁

@kathyg.8960 4 жыл бұрын

This is a fabulous build. I'm not sure I'd change anything. It's warm and cozy, very welcoming. Your couch looks more comfortable than most vans. I'd put some slats underneath for a pull out ottoman for relaxing and watching a movie. Thanks for sharing. 😊

@ActsofAdventure 4 жыл бұрын

Love the ottoman idea! Thanks for watching and commenting! 😊

@lisahansen2403 4 жыл бұрын

OMG thats crazy I would love to build a van by my self and thought about what would I put where and my dream van is exactly the same like yours is. How much did the whole process with building everything cost?

@ActsofAdventure 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lisa! We got the van used for $25,000 after registration, taxes, and fees. The build out cost about $18k for everything. You can definitely find a cheaper van and spend less on the build than we did. We went all out because this is our full time home, and we built this instead of buying a house. I hope you get to build your dream van!

@acidification 4 жыл бұрын

For the “ugly switches” I will do blackout cloth as many suggested but instead of a curtain style, I will do magnets sewn within corner that makes it easy to take the whole thing down.. awesome build nonetheless and I love the laundry drawer, makes for great conversation and memory

@ActsofAdventure 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that recommendation and your kind words!! 😊✌🏼

@boerandasoutie4344 4 жыл бұрын

Yup 👍

@czernya307 4 жыл бұрын

@@ActsofAdventure I don't think the switches are ugly, but how about an 1/8" white plexi panel in front of the switches? It might protect them since you'll be going up and down the step a lot.

@ExploringCanadaInfo 4 жыл бұрын

Just like you guys, I was thinking that some kind of little curtain would work well there

@LisaRenewsLife 4 жыл бұрын

Nicely done! Cabinet door idea....do it. And have it a little short so you can still fit your foot in. It will hide the "ugly" part but still allow for use as a step. And a 1/2 thermal "blanket" curtain at the back. Offers thermal protection, 1/2 way down so you can still access the garage with no issues and curtain hardware so you can do the van thing and lay in bed looking out the back. Beautiful build!

@ActsofAdventure 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the ideas! The reason we didn't build the cabinet door is that we realized our heel can't fit onto the step when getting down from the bed :-( Love the half height back curtain idea! Will definitely add that eventually! I think a simple curtain might be the best way to cover the monitors as well.

@boothecat333 3 жыл бұрын

Beautifully done. I love the linen, wool insulation, enviro factors. Looks beautiful.

@OutOfThisVan 4 жыл бұрын

800 watts of solar! Damn that’ll do.

@ales7de7el 4 жыл бұрын

I saw that you talk about our Lord Jesus!:) May Yeshua bless you in these steps of faith!:)

@downswingdegen 3 жыл бұрын

Just about to start my van build. Great refresher and ideas. Thank you!

@Thedestressguy 2 жыл бұрын

We have being looking at many build designs and came across your layout. Love it. Full bath, stuffed garage of toys! Thanks for putting this out for all of us to admire and learn from. Great inspiration.

@ActsofAdventure 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Glad you like it, and best wishes on your build!

@benconnelly5246 4 жыл бұрын

wtf how did he keep a straight face while saying banana hammock

@Non-fixed_Abode 4 жыл бұрын

“Banana hammock” is something entirely different in the U.K. 😂

@ActsofAdventure 4 жыл бұрын

Here in the U.S. too... 😂 That's why it's funny...it's an actual hammock for bananas! 😆

@marionsutcliffe1119 4 жыл бұрын

And where do they smuggle their budgies, I wonder.

@maureenbrennan9092 4 жыл бұрын

You guys are the best! Great video, thanks for sharing so much information.

@bjlong4452 3 жыл бұрын

Great tour. You gave good info that many folks don’t and were concise. Well done tour and van build. Thank you.

@geraldine-211 4 жыл бұрын

This is one of the only van builds I've seen focus on greenguard certified materials. for me, using materials like this helps prevent inflammation and flare of autoimmune symptoms. Vanolin is awesome! clean air, water, food, home philosophy :) hakuna matata

@ActsofAdventure 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly! Thanks for your appreciation 😊 Alix also has autoimmune symptoms, so living in close quarters to toxic materials was a definite no-no. Plus we think downsizing and living minimally goes hand in hand with using environmentally responsible materials. Now if only the van was electric! 😉

@geraldine-211 4 жыл бұрын

@@ActsofAdventure before long I bet there will be DIY options for swapping a gas engine to an electric engine :)

@juliananievesrivera214 4 жыл бұрын

Hey! You can just put a cabinet door but not to the full length! Just leave a space at the bottom, enough to put your toes in

@ActsofAdventure 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! This was our original idea, but in practice, we wouldn't be able to put our heel on the step when getting out of the bed. We are thinking a curtain will solve that problem instead!

@jacklyncramton2958 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! I can’t thank you enough for your free parts list it is very detailed and I love your insights of things that you would change after having lived in the van for a year. Many many thanks!

@ActsofAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! So happy it was helpful. We’ll be releasing a video and another download in the next week or so about our 100% solar electrical system if that’s of interest as well!

@pohyokelo 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant!! Even though I don't mountain bike, getting such a high "garage" space is genius!

@1monagale 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative and detailed information. Thanks! It’s a beautiful design.

@b0daddie 4 жыл бұрын

I love this layout for a van. I've seen another person have this exact layout and it's nice to see it in another style. Gonna be that same for mine once I get a van.

@culturalobserver8721 3 жыл бұрын

Best van conversion!! Love that you fit a very nice bathroom/shower in it.

@craigbrowning9448 4 жыл бұрын

For your Monitor Panel, Color it Black (if not Paint. Black Plastic or Engraving Stock [with optional Labels]) would at least partially obscure the Control Heads.

@ActsofAdventure 4 жыл бұрын

Great idea, hadn't thought of that one, thanks!

@awake2truth511 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your generosity in providing the PDF list and how to information. Great van!

@tebger 4 жыл бұрын

Really nice van build and a very good presentation. The insulation and bike storage are what have me wanting to do my own build. There are some other good ideas I’ve seen but your’s is one of the best. Your build list is gold. Thanks.

@ActsofAdventure 4 жыл бұрын

tebger we're so glad you found it so helpful! If you get into your build, please reach out with any technical questions. Happy to help.

@TrustNotMyHeart 3 жыл бұрын

I just had to come back and say, thank you. You all have helped so many people with just your heart to give. Thank you for putting in the work to give us guides that are actually free and for being so kind and honest.

@ActsofAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your kind words! We’re super glad to help with our resources. We built our van from reading/watching free resources so we’re just giving back. Best wishes!

@dannypants0000 3 жыл бұрын

I gotta say you have the same van layout as I was imagining. I love the outdoors, love photography, and I sincerely thank you for providing PDF parts lists and so much info in your blog to help me get started. 👏👏👏

@ActsofAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Super glad that everything has been helpful for you! Good luck with your van build!

@samishubert4265 3 жыл бұрын

I’m obsessed with this van and this couple!! What wonderful people and so helpful and knowledgeable! Thank you for being so educational!!! You guys are the best!!!!!!!!! All love!!!

@ActsofAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

You are too kind!!! Thanks for the love!! 😊

@freyjabrigid 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Thank you for the resources. This will be very helpful on our skoolie build. As for your step / cabinet with all the monitors, you can cover them with a door that doesn’t go all the way down to the step. There seems to be enough room between the lowest monitor and the step that you could slide your foot under the door when it’s closed and covering your gear.

@MyBearbutt 3 жыл бұрын

One of the nicest van home builds I have seen .

@james412m 3 жыл бұрын

What a great van! We will building ours out soon. Thanks for sharing all the knowledge!

@Albeare 4 жыл бұрын

Great video and van build. Thank you for sharing your PDF and everything else.

@ActsofAdventure 4 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

@stevewittenberg2314 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Nice couple!

@ljli 2 жыл бұрын

I've seen dozens of van videos and this is THE ONE. The perfect build. The holy grail. It's easy to see that both of you are extremely thorough in your thought process. Thanks soooo much for making this video and being so generous with your knowledge

@ActsofAdventure 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks so much for your kind words!! We really appreciate it. We did spend an entire year planning and building it so that we would have the exact van we want for years to come! So far, so good (except we’d add an A/C if we did it all again!)

@freeinFL 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for one of the most informative and helpful videos I have seen. This will really help me with my solar install!

@ActsofAdventure 4 жыл бұрын

So great to hear, Cathy! Thank you! I hope our parts list and solar roof rack blog post will help too. 😊 Wishing you all the best on your build!

@srf2112 4 жыл бұрын

Best video I've seen on conversions yet. This has helped me decide between the 2500 and 3500 Promaster. This has answered all of my important questions. I wanted to be able to get by without the longer, extended version (3500) and this showed me pretty much exactly how I'm going to do that. The FREE download w/parts, links etc. is awesome!! Thank you!!

@ActsofAdventure 4 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! Glad it was useful for you!

@tobiascarrier 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative. Great stuff!

@josuemoreno6503 3 жыл бұрын

I just gotta say that you guys rock! I am currently building a promaster and ordering all of my stuff. Super glad that I stumbled across this video. I love how you guys really went into all the aspects of the van and I really appreciate it. Best info I have seen when it comes to an all around tour. Many questions answered for me. Again I say... You guys ROCK!

@ActsofAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear all of that, Josue! Best wishes on your build!

@ginnyhorn2708 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your wisdom! Love the build. You two are inspiring!

@cynthia_artistpro Жыл бұрын

Ya I agree thais is a very cool van tour! Thank you for sharing with us!!

@brentlove6414 4 жыл бұрын

Good taste in books. Love “New Morning Mercies”. Great content too.

@sunghkim5425 4 жыл бұрын

You are very generous in sharing your van build list! thank you!

@cherrydotson6496 4 жыл бұрын

Love your van layout. It’s exactly what we are planning to build ourselves so you’ve helped us picture our dream. Thank you. Subscribed and hope you post more videos of what’s been working for you guys and what hasn’t.

@ActsofAdventure 4 жыл бұрын

Cherry Dotson Thank you! Good luck with your build! We'll have some more videos soon 😊 More resources here on our website: actsofadventure.com/vanlife-blog/

@JohnBaker3000 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful and functional design! Great job!

@phishstyxf4 3 жыл бұрын

love the couch up front. that is definitely one thing that I don't see in many vans. I like that separate space and yalls looks soo good.

@ActsofAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! We like the separate space too. I wish I knew more about building comfortable furniture before I built that front bench seat though. It's not the most comfortable, and our foam pad is too thin and puts your butt to sleep. Just haven't gotten around to changing it all to be more comfortable yet.