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This is without question the most beautiful, creative and functional van build I've ever seen. Your little dude is also precious and perfect. :o)

Crusoe!!!! The van is beautiful (bed is my favorite area) but he stole the show!! Such a blessed and happy baby; shows that he is truly loved. He definitely has the same positive energy as his parents.

OMG seriously that BABY!!! IM MELTED!! So cute!! Such a happy sweet baby!!!

That smiling babe on the bed = instant sub bait! 👶🥺😍 What a fantastic, simple yet classic build. It truly feels like a little cozy cabin! 🚐👌🤗

For "not being a carpenter" you have some Beautiful wood work. I love your van life. Blessings to you all 😇😇

Oh my goodness, this van is stunning and looks so comfortable. So compact and such an ingenious use of space. Your tour is going to be amazing in this van and I am looking forward to sharing the experience with you both. Btw, Crusoe is such a cute baby ... so happy and healthy. God bless.💕

I love the bedroom. It looks so cozy and seperate from the rest of the van. I love the little homey touches like the drawer pulls, the lace on the table, and the metalic designs behind the sink. You even made room for all your spices in a cute way.

The leaf shaped curve bed nook is my favourite

Love the van, especially the adorable sleeping nook with that organic looking curved wood entrance. I’ll admit it was hard to keep my focus on the van when your little man kept stealing the show. What a smile! ❤️

What a lovely little family you have and your van is just stunning. So neat and tidy! Crusoe is gorgeous and I love the way he looks at his Dad.... his perfect role model. You are a lucky lady to have your two adorable men, and they are lucky to have you. This video made me smile all the way through😊

Your joy is infectious and Caruso impossibly adorable! Thank you for the gift of the smile you brought!

Dear Tara, after watching your Wednesday video today, KZfaq algorithms brought me back to this video which I remember having seen and happily seeing today again to see the master craftsmanship of John, I have seen many videos of vans interiors and yours is the one I like the most for it's wood work, colors, homeyness and appeal. Plus bonus seeing Crusoe almost the same age of Sawyer now. The family who bought Safari are blessed. Curiosity if you got any news from them. Bravo again. Going back in time does marvels. Cheers🙏🙏🙏🙏🥰🇵🇹🏡🦋👶👶

So glad I found you and watched this! Crusoe is adorable and so is your van! I love the positive energy you all emanate. Look forward to seeing old videos and new ones to come. Going to bed with a smile from seeing your lovely home and family. TFS, happy adventures.

I am so delighted that you enjoy a "family bed", a wonderful benefit for your lovely son! The van? Delightful!

Super cute family! Super cute van! Adorable baby! Really made my day! Thank you!

Omg! That is such a beautiful baby. I liked the way baby was looking at his dad with so much love in his eyes while talking about the bed.

Such a beautiful job! Your first van was my favorite smaller van out there and now this is one of my favorite larger ones as well. :) You definitely did a wonderful job of making it look like a cozy home inside. Crusoe is so adorable!

My first time seeing you.... I'm so impressed and I adore the kind of parents u are. Your baby is so lucky to be raised by you guys.

أحببت ابنكم العسل والفان بكل تفاصيله وانتم ناس حبوبة قريبة للقلب

the little baby playing with the watermelon at 6:37 is just too cute!!

Stunning!! Love all the unique decorative details! we had to go for a pull out bed because our van is tiny for 5 people and a dog, luckily our 3 kids can sleep through anything so we can clank as much as we like 😂👍

Excellent build..I love it and the decor..also I have never seen such a good happy baby in my life..looking forward to your adventures..

So many functional features in your van but the best feature is your little bundle of joy-so adorable and such a happy baby.

BEfore I saw your van I thought that Bee and Theo's van was the most cozy and homelike van. You win!

This van is absolutely gorgeous! I am amazed at your woodworking skills.

This is the most amazing van build! I love all the beautiful woodwork mister“ I’m not a carpenter “ 😀! Such a lovely family. I wish you many years health and happiness in your beautiful van 😊.

I've come here from the future - 4/13/24 - to say - Wow! John! You can literally build anything! I started watching when y'all are at the farm and Sawyer was 8 or 9 months. I'm having so much fun watching y'all "before" 😅😁🥰

Updated: I just happened to see your channel, and others similar channels recently, and I think that you, and others sharing their actual reality, and some have expressed some of the up, and down sides to van, RV, or vehicle living. I believe that it is very helpful, and beneficial to others who may be thinking about this type of living without actually thinking through, about the some of the realistic problems that could occur with vehicle or van living etc. People need to know what up sides there are, as well as some of the down sides of vehicle living. I believe this channel, and other channels have been informative to others, including myself. Although, I am NOT living in a vehicle or anything like this. I feel that you , and others KZfaqrs sharing this with your viewers will be very helpful. I wish you ALL the Best with your traveling endeavors. I shared this with another traveler as I watched their KZfaq channel for the first time, as yours, and I shared with them this information that may be helpful to you as well to others. Therefore, I would also like to suggest a few Safety tips, and items that may help you, or others in your viewing audience. Although, you may have knowledge of this already, I am not sure, so I hope this will be helpful to you, others or someone. *Keep a Extra working cellphone with you or in your vehicle. You can purchase inexpensive phone with a very low monthly price between 25, 35, 45, dollars a month with unlimited data and text, and some have Nationwide coverage Do your research for the best fit for you Carry Several Extra portable phone chargers, and cables. Consider theses items: *Mini portable power charging station. I have also seen outdoor portable solar powered power stations, that can be recharged from sunlight this may be very useful to have, to power your devices. *Cellular signal booster for outdoor use, and camping situations to boost or amplify your cell reception, Research to see what you prefer. *Very Inportant: Invest in a SOS distress electronic signal device, this a kind of device can send out a distress signal with your exact location. There are various types of these devices, and including devices that can be used when boating or camping situations. *Some have emergency Strobe lights SOS signaling with location alerts, and location updates that can be sent to your family, and emergency first responders. Some can be synchronized with your smart watch or phone. You can check online, and on Amazon, research what SOS devices will be a good fit for you. *Mini portable vehicle battery charger-( portable vehicle battery jumper cables ) *Vehicle Jumper cables *Keep a Fire extinguisher handy Mounted Dashboard camera front and rear possibly. Exterior vehicle cameras Interior vehicle cameras *Flashlights or pluggin spotlights *Portable spotlights, and lanterns Keep a few whistles around with you, and in your vehicle possibly in your vehicle’s center console *A set of long range 2 way radios, walkie talkies, with others during trips, some have 100 mile radius keep for emergencies. Use your own discretion regarding the use of any weapons. Don’t forget to bring Bear Spray Pepper spray Where is allowed Keep in contac with your family, friends, keep them updated etc. Although, I just noticed your KZfaq channel, and other similar channels. You seem Very Aware of your surroundings and Alert, and you may be aware of many of these suggestions, however, I Don’t know, so I just posted this anyway to help anyone who may benefit from these suggestions. Keep up with the latest Weather Updates, beware and prepare for unexpected Weather events and conditions. Keep your vehicle gas filled Don’t chance your Safety by running your vehicle fuel or gas too close to Empty. Fill it up anyway, it will save you alot of time, and headache later on. Keep Extra financing, and savings for any unexpected issues, vehicle repairs, and overnight stays, in a emergency or if you need to rest indoors. Keep Enjoying Yourself, Keep Enjoying the outdoors, and Nature Just..Please continue to Be Positive, Safe, and Alert.. Wishing Success, Well-being and Happiness You All. God Bless You, and everyone Traveling, or living in their vehicles, Vans, RVs, etc. Please Be Safe... Author Advocate for Humanity, Safety Advocate Jason Sandifer, Michigan 10/03/2022, 10/02/2022

OMG! I love the baby he’s so cute & so happy & I love the frame around the bed it is gorgeous!

New Subscriber! Your van is stunning, but your son stole the show. :D I couldn't stop grinning every time he smiled and baby-babbled. 💟

The baby is so adorable ❗❗❗

I came across this about your travel in a van and your van tour and I love the bed area and the whole lay out of your van. Will be watching your older videos to catch up before you bought the farm in Portugal. Crusoe you are a sweet little baby. Enjoying this as much as your farm build in Portugal.

This is the very best van build I have ever seen! It absolutely looks like a home. Just found your page. Looking forward to seeing your other adventures. And your sweet smiling son made this video even better! He us precious and clearly a very happy little boy!

Ok first, your little one is so adorable! Second, you guys have made magic out of that van. Seeing it from the outside you’d never guess how luxurious and spacious it is inside!

I've made it 14 minutes before stopping to comment, but I can't take it another second - YOUR BABY IS SOOOOO CUTE!!!!! He has distracted me from this entire video with his adorable coos, big blue eyes, and smiles galore. I think I'm going to have to watch this video 3 or 4 times to catch the actual van tour because I can't stop looking at him. What a happy and healthy little guy

Caruso is a very blessed lil Man....what a wonderful plan! Just remember, children do not have to attend a brick and mortar school nowadays....options are boundless now....with 100 countries under his belt at school age....he won't want to be tied down.....keep showing him life and educating him with the world! Beautiful family!

Thank you for sharing your amazing van and beautiful family! The decor and design are the best I have seen, great job! Little Crusoe Is just precious, what a wonderful life he’ll have as he grows and experiences life on the road. God Bless!

This must be the best looking van around, and so practical! Love your wood work and big kitchen and sleeping across the van. Enjoy your travels 🚐

Beautiful, very practical, and what wonderful people you are! Thank you for sharing!

I couldn't live without a warm shower but apart from that it's stunning xx

Yours is the most unique van I have seen. Love your layout for kitchen & all the woodwork that you guys did, & wonderful family.

Beautiful and functional build! Very talented on that woodwork too! Love that you involved the baby in the tour! Adorable!

Ok, this van-build is AMAZING, BUT, SOMEBODY stole the ENTIRE show!!!! LOL!!! 😆😍 Wow, you two are super adorable and made an even more adorable little one. Lovely build. You did an amazing job!

Absolutely gorgeous. Love Crusoe, he is gonna be his own star.

My eyes are so enchanted to see all the beauty that is in your van. Between comfort, art design, and technology blend in harmony. Then, a warm and harmonious family adds to the plus points of your family's travel home story.

Love all your space. It’s set up the nicest of all the ones I’ve seen

All three of you have such joyful souls, this was a pleasure to watch.

Какие вы милые, и ребёночек чудный!) Дизайн интерьера очень хороший, стильный и очень классический! Здорово!)👍

Thank you for sharing your beautiful home! You three have so much energy...it's infectious. 😊

I’m loving Safari - just so homely and has everything you’d need to enjoy van life and fabulous adventures - well done guys xx 😘

That child is a brain box. I can already see it! Such a happy little thing, too!

Love the bohemian gypsy vibe. So pretty, comfortable and homey. I'm loving me some happy smiley baby too.

You have every reason in the world to be proud of this masterpiece you have built it is one of the best I’ve seen. Great job love the way you did the bedroom…. It’s just fabulous what’s not to love

I do believe this is the most beautiful van that I have seen. I absolutely love the green color of all of your cabinets. And your baby is adorable!

You state your not a wood worker. That wood working is beautiful. I also like your intro, as you watch and you like it give us a thumbs up. The politest

Please consider bringing your beautiful home on wheels to New Zealand where the scenery is amazing and us Kiwis will truly make you welcome. Caruso is truly blessed by having 2 such great parents who will give him an education most people would envy. God bless you all and keep you safe. From one elderly adventurer to another.

One word: beautiful! I could move straight in. The wood, the design, the knobs, the colours, homely nicknacks.... loved your energy too, so have subscribed and will visit your back catalogue. Am guessing you've learned alot from your previous van as to what works and what doesn't.

One of the best builds I’ve seen yet. Well done, looks amazing. What a wonderful life you are creating for yourselves and your son. I will save this video to refer back to when we are ready to build. 💕

Crusoe is such a darling child! I love your van build!

I loved your energy for this amazing build. This is so handy and lovely and I swear, if I had the money I would ask you to help me build a van because your ideas were great and this felt so homey and cozy. The bed area is a special feature, very clever indeed and it was quite lovely to see your ideas for a baby on the road. This is a fantastic build and I hope you enjoy all your great and small adventures!

What a fantastic build and absolutely beautiful little family! Thanks for sharing your journey and adventures with us all.

You really inspire me. Currently I’m living in a house with my two dogs 🐩 and I’m not happy and really want to sell and live in a home on wheels full time but I’m so nervous… bless you all x

Nice job. You must have been a carpenter in a past life. What a cute baby too.

Love the woodwork, really pretty. Also, Portuguese wine and Portuguese beer - they know what's up!

Totally amazing , the perfect van for the perfect family ❤️

New subscriber. Absolutely LOVE your build! Very well thought out for your family. Great build on the bed, shelving and more Your little one is adorable 💕 You truly have made your van a home.

I thought you did a great job on the last van. You outdid yourself with this reno. I love it. What a cozy little mobile home. Fantastic job.

Probably the best van remake I've ever seen ..that kitchen is so homey and you're right it does look like you're in a house you did a great job and ,that was a smart idea to have those jars attached underneath the counters great job! great van!

Beautiful van! ❤️ Where will the incredibly cute baby sleep once he outgrows his little space? You've done such a lovely job of making it truly feel like home 🥰🚙🇨🇦

Just seen one of your vlogs for the first time! - what an absolutely BEAUTIFUL van!! I’m very envious! And what a beautiful family! Can’t wait to watch more! x

Your little boy is so adorable. His smile is infectious. And it is really nice to listen to you two. And your van is so beautiful. The creativity in your design is fabulous. Bravo! Enjoy the ride!

That sink/shower is brilliant!

I love all the thought that was put into this build. So happy for this little family ❤️

Love the can storage idea. Haven’t seen anything like that before. Might steal that one for my van design:)

Nice how your yellow hair ribbon reflection in the mirror matches the lemon sliced on your counter. :)

God bless!!! Nice build!! Beautiful baby!! Beautiful husband and wife!!Happy family!!!

Cutest baby ever!!! I absolutely love your van!!! So cozy!!! Can't wait to see more videos!

Such a gorgeous home, beautiful family and cutest baby ever! Crusoe is so alert and engaged! Such a lucky boy to have such involved and caring parents. Thanks for bringing me along on your adventures! Love and prayers from SC, USA Jane

It’s so cute how he looks at his Daddy when he’s talking

Sarah and I have just parked up under a waterfall in Scotland with a bottle of Prosecco, fish and chips to celebrate our first ever week of full time van life, we hunkered in and wanted to watch your van tour, I’m literally blown away, you guys have literally smashed it, the music, the slow motion B roll, the camera glides I was so impressed. You should both sit and just take a minute to realise what an epic job you’ve done on the van, filming it in such an artistic way and for raising such a strong little man. Such good people. X

Love love love the van and love little Crusoe more. You both did an awesome job of the van even I would be happy to live in it for a while. Can't wait for next Sunday, until then travel safe and stay well. xx

Great build guys. Love the design. Thanks for showing us around. 👍

Your beautiful baby boy stole the show! God bless him!

The van is si cozy and well thought but the baby grabbed my attention more with his cuteness.

Really Innovative van conversion and what a fantastic family you are. I love your enthusiasm and your beautiful little boy clearly shares this with you and is such a happy little choppy. Good luck with all your travels.

What an amazing van build and life you guys are experiencing. Congratulations on your new arrival. I love the design in your build. You did an amazing job.

That baby is absolutely adorable

Baby is soooo adorable. Oh yeah, the van is cool too! Loved it guys. Thanks for sharing!!!!!

Im completely impressed with you guys, great job with the van! Love the decor im just so impressed, love it.❤

Impressive van. I binge watched all your videos. Thanks for taking us along your adventures!

What an adorable baby and van!! So homey and looks cozy.

And your baby's smile steals the show. Love the van too

Wow ~ I love your tiny home on wheels! The kitchen is awesome and the bed nook looks so quaint & cozy. Also, Crusoe looked like he was having such a gloriously comfortable nap 😴 Safe travels and happy trails! 👣

Stunning van! John is so talented! And you are so organised, Tara. I love it

what a beautiful van.in my youth.my van looked Ike the 60s..beautiful kitchen.be safe in your travels.God be with you and your precious child.

OMG what an awesome van. was waiting patiently to see the finished article and what a treat. Well done, fantastic job and wishing the three of you great adventures in the coming years. Although, if I was to point out one little nit … it would be the very questionable jar of Marmite on the shelf 🤣🤣. All joking aside, the van is fantastic and looking forward to more videos.

I have a question. Where is going to sleep the baby when he growns up?

This van seems so thought out, homey and airy. Great job 👏

Beautiful family! Beautiful baby boy! Beautiful van for memorable times!!! 💛💛💛