Super Smart Camper Van Design with Lots of Great Ideas! Full Tour

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Take a tour of this super smart camper van with tons of great ideas! We first saw this Van Life Mtl campervan at the El Campo meetup in Quebec 2018, and we loved all the features they fit into the space while still keeping it spacious and comfortable.
You can learn more about VanLifeMtl and follow them, (and rent their vans!) here:
/ vanlifemtl
www.vanlifemtl.com/en/
You can also check out more campervan tour videos here:
• DIY Camper Van Tours
In this van, there's a toilet, shower, induction cooktop, solar power system, fridge, running water, swivel seat & extra seating with seatbelts, loads of storage, a heater, not one but two roof vents, and more! Definitely take a peek inside this gorgeous campervan conversion by Van Life Mtl.
This van is insulated with a combination of spray foam, Roxul, and reflectix. It's a 2018 Dodge Promaster, 159" wheelbase, and it's approx. 19 feet long.
To gain extra floor space, they have the bed set up widthwise which gives quite a lot of room to create a longer kitchen, and just more hangout space.
They also have a swivel table from Lagun to create an easy dining area as well.
Van Life Mtl has other amazing models (we love the one with two double beds!) so be sure to check out their website and Instagram to see more! They're also renting and selling these vans if you're interested in trying one out :)
/ vanlifemtl
www.vanlifemtl.com/en/
A big thank you David & Naïma for letting us hang out in & film their van!!
And thank you for watching!
Mat & Danielle
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All music in this video was composed, performed, and recorded by Mat of Exploring Alternatives.
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@ExploringAlternatives 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Links below for Van Life Mtl + more campervan tour videos :) instagram.com/vanlifemtl/ kzfaq.info/sun/PLslKBpzJILesuk2woJeDsELpwBMR8Aicd

@janwhite9381 5 жыл бұрын

How much

@brandonbakhtiar7451 5 жыл бұрын

Karen Wigglesworth Yes can we please know how much this build was? And what options are available? I know a basic Promaster 159” wheel base runs $30-$35k but for the build? This van is one of the few I’ve seen that truly looks to have nearly everything I’d want...I would just add a 35” by 45” ceiling window above the bed.

@virginiataylor4038 5 жыл бұрын

Canadian Company? Definitely not 4 season. Canadian climate in winter is not conducive to showering outside.

@joehernandez3543 5 жыл бұрын

@Benzo I jsjsjd

@junobardo376 5 жыл бұрын

Exploring Alternatives Hi, on your next video's could you mention the lenght of the bed in both metric systems please? maybe more measurements would be practical for many viewers? Cost etc

@familybills2908 4 жыл бұрын

I love how she gave the tour - great pace - not too fast, but she didn’t take a bloody hour to show you each feature.

@gailcirac4485 3 жыл бұрын

Agree!!

@piperlarsen7933 3 жыл бұрын

Yup

@Amin10XD 3 жыл бұрын

She's nice

@Kay-hg2vo 2 жыл бұрын

Gazillion van builds all starting to look the same with same amenities.

@lancewilliams4190 Жыл бұрын

She should get a job and get paid for what she did here.

@jansa940 5 жыл бұрын

...all of a sudden being 30 and living in a Van down by a river, doesn't sound so bad.

@ZeniferJenZ 4 жыл бұрын

Right 😎

@FreedomStrider 5 жыл бұрын

The lines in the wood on the roof really makes it seem bigger than it is, enticing you in as well.

@crazipali 4 жыл бұрын

Freedom Strider I believe you meant wood on the ceiling, right?

@Fidel37 3 жыл бұрын

I noticed that too... not so much a mere detail - I think it gives a feel of perspective and length and order to the whole interior. It's a key to why the interior looks/feels so great. Nice observation.

@mscalucas 5 жыл бұрын

I find the comments absolutely comical. Of course you knew you would get the comment, "a toilet in the kitchen!?" People - this is a van.You could put it in the garage space, but then how would you get to it in the middle of the night? Or maybe under the bed, but it's all so close to the kitchen because - it's a van.

@KatieRaeRae 5 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. But van life isn't for the squeamish lol.

@danielj1063 5 жыл бұрын

@@KatieRaeRae nor sloppy hoarders

@honieethesolarpunk4895 5 жыл бұрын

Or just not have the worlds most generic build actually put thought into it

@brandonbakhtiar7451 5 жыл бұрын

Serena Gibson Please anyone where is the pricing of the build?

@honieethesolarpunk4895 5 жыл бұрын

@@brandonbakhtiar7451 i have no idea u probably gotta go to the website

@hadarpepperstone5156 5 жыл бұрын

This is, by far, one of the most incredible, well though out vans I've ever seen. I love it.

@shandelebroyles1099 4 жыл бұрын

Not really

@joshuaathanasis4832 2 жыл бұрын

@@shandelebroyles1099 why not

@CarolynsRVLife 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, seeing a campervan like that makes me think that maybe someday I can downsize from living in an RV to a van. This is gorgeous and open!

@tinlizzy39 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Carolyn! Is it really you?! You definitely could do it and probably cheaper. I bet you could build your own or have friends help. Husband and I are going to build ours. Hope you are good. Loved last vid.

@nonwilson5587 5 жыл бұрын

Ikr.. I was thinking about the same thing.

@batissta44 5 жыл бұрын

I dont see any anybody would get a RV bigger than a class B unless you have multiple Kids.

@tinlizzy39 5 жыл бұрын

@@batissta44 as soon as the last fledges we're taking our pup and hitting the road. Planning now. Doing a self build van. Can't wait. Having a "normal" life is suffocating and highly inefficient. Tired of getting ripped off with taxes and utilities. Every dime going to them and not much to show for it. Eventually will probably buy land once we find out where we want to settle. Definitely somewhere without winters like here!😀

@VanceRefrigeration 5 жыл бұрын

Obvious plug

@sunshineland 4 жыл бұрын

Should have built a bathroom too. There's enough room for it.

@raraavis7782 5 жыл бұрын

I wish, Iived in a climate, where outdoor showering was an option 😄 Looks nice though, clean and simple.

@xanderlander8989 5 жыл бұрын

The beauty of a van is that if you don't like the weather, you move you house somewhere nicer.

@ballwizz23 5 жыл бұрын

@@xanderlander8989 But then there are those times where you do like the weather, but it's still not conducive to outdoor showering. Basically anything that's not summer or late spring.

@animallovefest143 5 жыл бұрын

It's great if you're at the beach 🌴

@maureenthefirst1 5 жыл бұрын

Many van Dwellers join a national Gym and shower there. In the states, we have Planet fitness $20 per month membership. Two birds one stone.

@shandelebroyles1099 4 жыл бұрын

@@maureenthefirst1 but if you rent the van why would you join a gym

@weeb9332 4 жыл бұрын

I love how light and bright and spacious the interior is.

@bjclassic1950 5 жыл бұрын

Lovely van and so well thought out! One of the nicest conversion vans I have seen. Thanks so much for sharing!👍

@Happy-uy5wc 4 жыл бұрын

I really like this van conversion alot. You did a great job. You have just about everything that fits. It would be nice to have a shower curtain between the back doors for more privacy.

@shandelebroyles1099 4 жыл бұрын

Happy there is a curtain

@keelanesquivel3854 4 жыл бұрын

There is one lol

@kaylawelch1012 4 жыл бұрын

Agree like behind after the doors are open that you can connect. I was thinking maybe a shower floor that could slide out from the van also? 🤷

@crystalwolcott4744 4 жыл бұрын

@@kaylawelch1012 That is actually brilliant.

@chandaharkins4418 5 жыл бұрын

This is a very professional-looking build. VERY nice! I love how spacious it feels.

@MrVictorywins 5 жыл бұрын

one of the best tours ive seen. I really dont like it when I cant see every angle or the tour guide talks for 3/4ths of the video, not really my style. This was perfect! good job!

@sebsantabarbaratravel 5 жыл бұрын

This conversion is so fresh looking and cosy too! They’ve done a great job at doing it up. Thanks for sharing it with us 🙌

@lydiarowe491 5 жыл бұрын

Nothing has been forgotten..brilliant design..very attractive and practical...thanks for sharing..⭐

@user-so9zf3hk7x 5 жыл бұрын

a frikin TV

@beths9232 5 жыл бұрын

Love the seat belt flip down seat! With table! Perfect.

@MsTemptation 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that was one of my favorite features as well.

@arkarmiller70 4 жыл бұрын

but the thing is the table is way too low... I don't know if you can just adjust the height....

@lmoree00 4 жыл бұрын

This home is BEAUTIFUL!!! I absolutely ❤ it. Can't wait to live the van life!!! Not for everyone, but definitely for those who don't need much to be happy and just want a simplified beautiful life!

@maximus6759 5 жыл бұрын

one of the nicest I seen so far! very clever!

@cathylynnpietranton 5 жыл бұрын

Wow this van does having everything you can think of. This is really an ingenious design great job.

@SocialHigh 5 жыл бұрын

Wow you have to be a REAL van liver to do this level of finishing. Thanks for the video. Amazing build

@greatboniwanker 5 жыл бұрын

I'm really glad you chose this van to show us. Great design ideas!

@AllisonLinner 4 жыл бұрын

*Hey Exploring Alternatives!* 😁 Suggestion for those who live in a van with a dog: The area under the bed, which you can access from opening the back, would be great for a dog. There is a lot of ventilation, and a doggy door to lead back out to the front of the van.

@JOKable25 5 жыл бұрын

No way! I was at the Elcampo this year too! Wish I would have recognized you from following your channel! :) Thanks for yhe great content!

@keosh777 5 жыл бұрын

The extra seating arrangement for additional travellers is quite creative.

@PhantomOfSpirit 5 жыл бұрын

Really nice! I think the only change I'd make, is putting a shower curtain rod against the outside of the rear, privacy drapes, to protect the electronics (or line the rear of them in something that'd deflect water), and an additional collapsible shower curtain rod (like found in many campers) that expands out between the two rear doors, for showering privacy.

@thisspotrules3631 5 жыл бұрын

Great ideas as long as there are no flies or mosquitos. A lot of times you need to keep your van closed up. It's funny that all these "styler's always show their vans wide open. We use a pop up shower tent and a folding dog pool to catch the water when you don't want the mud in camp.

@wcgirl 4 жыл бұрын

I saw someone had installed netting screen for glass slider doors that fit almost perfectly to the rear van opening

@hellojuneau8917 5 жыл бұрын

I love the extra seating with belts!

@janiemelgoza166 4 жыл бұрын

I've many home Van's, but yours is by far the best that I love. Thanks for sharing.

@donnabritten_2884 4 жыл бұрын

I watch videos like this to get an idea of how I’m going to do my build. I love this spacious floor plan. I would do without the seat and table and put my shower,toilet there.since it’ll be just me probably go with a full bed for even more space .

@como5555 5 жыл бұрын

one of the most creative and well put together camper vans I have seen

@angelaackerman8934 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! It’s really nice! They thought of everything. I like the shower too but not in winter where it’s cold.

@overlycreative1 5 жыл бұрын

The wide angle shots on this video are much appreciated. Thumbs up! 3.9k

@johnengland7109 3 жыл бұрын

Super smart camper van its lovely thankyou for showing me around o love it glad to see you have a toilet 🚽 enjoy your home.

@philwilliams23 5 жыл бұрын

Very well thought out, one of best layouts and clever designs I've seen. 👍

@tamaravaughan503 5 жыл бұрын

Love this van build! I’m saving this video for my own (future) van. For me i would make the bed smaller and add an indoor shower. Love, love, love!!

@myindigoblues5796 4 жыл бұрын

Man, they must have so much fun setting up and designing these spaces. Crazy fancy

@franciscoavendano6975 5 жыл бұрын

It looks awesome the way you utilize the space and storage and the facilities for shower and toilet.

@mrs.kittylarou4970 5 жыл бұрын

I love this and would very much love to buy one. I just wish in place of the double seats i prefer a full shower.

@Dr.Nagyonfaj 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I was wondering where a shower could go . . . that's a great suggestion.

@kaylawelch1012 4 жыл бұрын

Agree!! I was thinking a shower floor could slide out from the back with a drain and another curtain could be connected after the doors are open?

@madcitywendy 5 жыл бұрын

That is a gorgeous can. Dreaming!

@boomtrapbeats 2 жыл бұрын

This is my Favorite one out of all the ones I've seen .

@SmallADVentures1973 5 жыл бұрын

That's a really nice van! Great tour/video :D

@excursiondiversion6310 5 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous Van, that would be perfect for me if I were solo. Love it! Great job.

@zyciemniemnie2137 5 жыл бұрын

Oh boi I'm watching only videos about living in van because of Jennelle 😂

@marshmellowwolfie4112 5 жыл бұрын

Same!

@laylagirlie9902 5 жыл бұрын

Same

@christians2015 5 жыл бұрын

same😂

@volebien 5 жыл бұрын

same haha

@joanneast2106 4 жыл бұрын

Same

@Healitnow 5 жыл бұрын

Best van layout I have ever seen.

@rafabrodawka4610 5 жыл бұрын

Great job and best of luck to you on your trips from Rafał Wroclaw/Poland. Nice presentation !

@nichelles36 4 жыл бұрын

Love the wood looks so spacious!

@OkieNomads 5 жыл бұрын

Well thought out design! Love this van!!

@gonewiththekale 5 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh - I love, love, love it!

@kalesprings2032 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome van!! That looks like Parc René Lévesque :) I used to live right by there. Thanks for sharing great content as usual :)

@hasanozturk1266 5 жыл бұрын

This is one of best camper van I watch x

@redrock9106 5 жыл бұрын

Love this!! Love the storage under bed.

@pamelamolina5623 5 жыл бұрын

I love 💕 ❤️ love the little 2 seater chair

@paulettebilly5941 5 жыл бұрын

Wow your little pad is amaze!!! Well done!!!

@luvbig41 4 жыл бұрын

Love the clean look of that van.

@contractor6178 5 жыл бұрын

Finishes are nice. Good layout for the space available.

@martindryan 5 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful design

@pinkkittyvoid 5 жыл бұрын

i do really like this design. when i’m older when i travel i’d definitely like designs like this.

@MrCruz_TEDM 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing as always great videos!

@ulfmeijer9514 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tour. Very impressed with the design. Among the best I've seen.

@kirascullark5224 5 жыл бұрын

Great build! Luv it!

@jmarie1719 4 жыл бұрын

Finally a spacious feeling van build with a toilet and shower.... This is beautiful and I want it lol.... One day really soon, hopefully. ♥️

@daviddredge1178 4 жыл бұрын

Shower?

@abarnswell 5 жыл бұрын

That's amazing!! I want one!!

@HiImSpencerTate 5 жыл бұрын

thank you for sharing!! this is amazing!

@nikolettahasznosi2432 5 жыл бұрын

Loving the fruit hammock haha

@madogblue 5 жыл бұрын

High quality build. The flip down seats are great

@bevtrue6937 5 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous. Great job.

@therealfriends 4 жыл бұрын

Most beautiful van design 👍

@danbev8542 4 жыл бұрын

Great conversion! I like this a lot.

@chrisevy4814 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve seen a lot of nice designs I do believe this is my favorite nice video

@ramirez036 4 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the tour guide more than the van, calm relaxing presentation 👍

@msxmargo 5 жыл бұрын

builders r very talented

@DragonHeartTree 5 жыл бұрын

What a smart design!

@BougieBlue 4 жыл бұрын

So far my favorite

@vincethomas961 5 жыл бұрын

Would love this van home good video putting ideas in my head for sure

@marvanbee 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, beautiful work! :)

@coratheexplorer1824 5 жыл бұрын

This is beautiful by far

@andreawalker2535 5 жыл бұрын

Such a beauty!

@D90-BELL 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful decor n design

@rosalynmartin519 5 жыл бұрын

Great build. I would love to see the one with the double bunk. I have floor plans for one but no van. In the dream stage.

@mmccoy333 5 жыл бұрын

This van with a indoor shower, elevator bed and a dinnete under the bed is my dream van. ❤️🇨🇦❤️

@CBNM1 4 жыл бұрын

We can't like that in Canada 😂

@mmccoy333 4 жыл бұрын

Banatte Schnaidarlie Why?

@savedbygrace5422 4 жыл бұрын

I love it the very first van that is beautiful, luxurious and efficient just sweet

@jacquesdube9270 5 жыл бұрын

Very well made and informative video! :)

@ExploringAlternatives 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Jacques :) :)

@tiagoT_ 5 жыл бұрын

dream van right there! love it!

@idefk608 4 жыл бұрын

One word: AWESOME

@carolyndee4565 5 жыл бұрын

What a great design?? Love it

@stevieburrows3953 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful,thank you for posting

@magnus2217 4 жыл бұрын

So many smart ideas 💡

@Finallybianca 5 жыл бұрын

Much better then when I was homeless and living out of an old econoline conversion van.

@jeanclaudeboutique6526 5 жыл бұрын

Salut, un des plus beau setup que j'ai vue depuis des années superjob!! Nice ride... byebye

@EPBF1 5 жыл бұрын

This has to be my most favorite Van Is seen wish I could move in yesterday truly ...what is the cost of this set up? I want to know what my dream could cost ...love the space under the bed perfect for my dogs really great set up...Do people who use electricity in the Vans ever have trouble with there alternator failing on them as a single female it would frighten me if after investing so much money in to a vehicle that it would develop mechanical problems from all the electrical stuff being used. I don't hear much on can life in regards to mechanical issues any hope you post what this van set up would cost again here dreaming I could just get in this van and take off . This is truly my most favorite Van

@johnnyle5107 4 жыл бұрын

I'm not a camper guy but definitely I can use it as a man cave and be very proud showing it off to my families and friends.

@ekennahutchinson1636 3 жыл бұрын

Love this van

@AJ0522 3 жыл бұрын

Now Ik what i wanna do for the summer when i finish high school😎

@delightful75 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!!!

@WatersandWilderness 4 жыл бұрын

Love the shelving. Wish I had it in my vansion.

@roycelane8318 4 жыл бұрын

The people who designed this van are geniuses it's one of the best I've seen

@alejandronunez7650 4 жыл бұрын

indeed, it's done pretty well.

@margiepeary8003 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely, functional, spacious design! Mahalo and aloha:)

@thestorygirl2818 5 жыл бұрын

Guys.. I'm dying to see YOUR van! AKA the mysterious Exploring Alternatives van! when do we see a tour?????? also.. this van is so luxurious I think it's nicer than my current living situation lol. Amazing build!