This DIY Campervan Conversion is Sailboat Inspired and Selling Surprisingly Cheap

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Ай бұрын

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Meet iVan, a DIY campervan build on a 2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 144” wheelbase chassis with the 3.0L Blutec turbo diesel engine that has just over 20K miles.
The van has an open interior inspired by sailboats constructed of vintage Philippine Mahogany and quarter sawn Oak.
Havelock Wool insulation & Kilmat lined
Dometic Double Paned Awning Windows
Maxxair 5100K Fan
Mercedes flooring with cork insulation
Double Panel Shelf Headliner Shelf
Baltic Birch Door Panels with storage
Van Essentials Window Covers for cab
Eurocampers Airvent cab window inserts
Queen size bed with 4” trifold mattress
Swivel seats and seat covers
50 Amp DC to DC Charger - solar ready
55 Amp AC to DC Converter Charger
15 Amp Shore Power
Campchef 2 burner stove with oven
21 G Fresh/15 G Grey w/remote dump
Airhead Composting toilet on slide out
75L ICECO duel zone fridge/freezer
2nd set of Michelin Agilis tires
5K Curt Hitch Receiver w/7 pin plug
Fomoto Engine Oil Drain Valve
Fiamma F65 Titanium Awning, new mounting kit, no drill awning feet
For sale Facebook Marketplace Shohola, PA $70,000 USD
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@tincansailor9437 Ай бұрын

The soft bottom cabinets are genius. I also strongly approve of the amount of space not given to a TV.

@joycelynch9783 Ай бұрын

Thank you. We do watch some things on the tablet at night. It’s plenty for us.

@lauragosnell2481 Ай бұрын

That man is incredibly talented, the wife’s fabric skills are amazing too! Well done

@joycelynch9783 Ай бұрын

Thank you

@michaelfishkin4332 Ай бұрын

This guy is a genius and a craftsman. Bravo beautiful creation and work.

@joycelynch9783 Ай бұрын

Thank you

@shepatown Ай бұрын

$70,000 sounds about right. Beautiful work!

@sandrastevens2793 Ай бұрын

Not too bad!

@lizzym9029 Ай бұрын

I really enjoyed this tour. I actually loved the infotainment system idea. Most time is spent out of the van anyway. It’s versatile and simple!

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@joycelynch9783 Ай бұрын

Thank you. We gat a lot of use out of the "infotainment" system.

@ASLLOVE Ай бұрын

I really enjoyed this tour. The repurposed wood, antique inspiration and overall design is fabulous. Thanks for sharing Patrick.

@lynnecahill2859 Ай бұрын

Just Incredible! And he sounds like the sweetest man! Every woman would be lucky to have such a caring partner!! 🥰🥰🥰

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures Ай бұрын

You are so kind

@joycelynch9783 Ай бұрын

That’s a very nice thing to say. I’m not sure my wife would always agree. Hopefully enough of the time.

@robertaaugustini4091 Ай бұрын

Sweet! Beautiful home, thank you, and happy adventures !@joycelynch9783

@janesynnot7446 Ай бұрын

The woodwork and put together so beautifully done.

@joycelynch9783 Ай бұрын

Thank you

@barbaramuzychka3836 Ай бұрын

wonderful build. The man is not only super talented but he is just such a nice, kind caring person

@joycelynch9783 Ай бұрын

Thank you

@joycelynch9783 Ай бұрын

Thank you

@jimmyc7803 Ай бұрын

just the kind of build i was looking to do. gonna copy many of his ideas. thanks.

@joycelynch4279 Ай бұрын

I’m glad we could help with ideas for your build. We truly enjoyed and appreciated all the videos on Patrick’s channel that helped with ideas for iVan 😁🤗

@lisahurst1940 Ай бұрын

Love the beautiful woods in your van and the old train or boat look to it. That “infotainment iPad” use was super smart. Nice little van and some great ideas. Thanks for sharing!

@joycelynch9783 Ай бұрын

Thank you

@erikvaldur3334 Ай бұрын

Absolutely Brilliant. Such a smart purpose build. I absolutely love the right amount of wood and fabric. It's still very roomy. Amazing!

@joycelynch9783 Ай бұрын

Thank you

@samchan6035 Ай бұрын

I enjoyed your video very much. The craftsmanship is excellent.

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures Ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@sherryspectre217 Ай бұрын

I have watched TONS, of videos of van conversions. THIS has got to be one of these MOST beautiful and functional, homes, I've seen...Well done... I would. NEED MORE electric tho....☮️❤️🌱

@joycelynch9783 Ай бұрын

Thank you. We just use the lights, fan, fridge and charge our phones and tablets. We left space for more batteries and made sure that our dc to dc charger has inputs for solar. So far we haven't needed more but we do drive almost every day so the battery gets topped up.

@KyleRuggles 22 күн бұрын

Wow! LOVE THIS! I could totally see myself whizzing around in this.

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures 22 күн бұрын

You can do it!

@joycelynch4279 21 күн бұрын

It’s still for sale if you’re interested😁 We have it listed on Marketplace

@joycelynch4279 21 күн бұрын

Hi Kyle, it’s still for sale and listed on Marketplace if you’re interested 😁

@mariajhanley5172 Ай бұрын

The curated details are over the top impressive. I adore this custom may I say "designer" build. Well done.

@joycelynch9783 Ай бұрын

Thank you

@user-hc3ol7nh5e Ай бұрын

Very lovely! Beautiful wood work. I too like the open shelving above. His presentation was excellent. Great voice too!🌺

@joycelynch9783 Ай бұрын

Thank you

@FlaGordon2 Ай бұрын

Great build and beautiful woodwork. I'm stealing your chase lounge/ seat !

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures Ай бұрын

Go for it!

@joycelynch4279 Ай бұрын

My chase lounge/seat is one of my favorite things! I love that hubby James made my seat back duel use. And finding the faux sheep wool fabric for the cover was too much fun😜

@dianaverhulst3407 Ай бұрын

Nice video Patrick - good build!

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures Ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@hollyvick181 Ай бұрын

Also cool that they can be flexible, and he can put his wood in there or kyacks

@davidpatrick1813 Ай бұрын

Really nice quality work too... thanks

@joycelynch4279 Ай бұрын

Thanks 😁

@eddielalowskibmx Ай бұрын

This thing looks brand new too. Crazy to think theyve even gone anywhere in it it is spotless

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures Ай бұрын

They cherish this

@joycelynch9783 Ай бұрын

Thank you

@shirleylaracuente8021 Ай бұрын

Beautiful and it’s Mercedes not cheap but it’s ready to go and it’s a Mercedes Benz that’s luxury. Love it

@joycelynch9783 Ай бұрын

Thank you

@joanroche7008 Ай бұрын

This a good work for a very nice result. Thanks for sharing

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures Ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@ZombicidalMadMom81 Ай бұрын

Oh Gods this is a beautiful build!! I've been trying to get my parents to understand the attraction to Tiny and/or Nomadic Living; they are still of the idea that ppl who live in vehicles do so because they have no other option. I want to show my parents this build because this is something they could definitely see themselves using.

@hollyvick181 Ай бұрын

Love the simplicity of the info_ tanement. Lol love that the seating on fridge can sit either way..too cool! I was surprised about those tiny poles to hold the endxofcthe bed up.

@spellmadam2947 Ай бұрын

Great van. Perfect travel or daily driver. Beautiful woodworking. Well thought out design. Clever toilet area.

@joycelynch4279 Ай бұрын

Thanks 🙂

@sandylipscomb7003 Ай бұрын

So beautifully built🥰

@joycelynch4279 Ай бұрын

Thanks😁

@dawnsmith4275 Ай бұрын

James is a talented and humble man, and this is a beautiful build. So many subtly genius amenities - like the infotainment system! If I didn't own a van, I'd be looking to buy this one! Bravo and safe travels wherever your adventures may take you ✈🛶🛥🚐🚝🌍🙂

@joycelynch4279 Ай бұрын

Thanks! That’s really nice😁

@waiheketranscend Ай бұрын

James, you are so easy and pleasant to listen to! thanks for all the clever ideas. It's a great van design! Cheers from Waiheke Island, New Zealand

@joycelynch4279 Ай бұрын

Nice, thanks 😁

@thefrugalwanderlustinglinguist 29 күн бұрын

Wow! Such detail!!! Like the angled puck lights. Things most of us don't think of til after the fact. Amazing!!

@joycelynch4279 24 күн бұрын

Thanks! It comes with camping for a really long time in other campers and learning what works😁

@gratefulvideo Ай бұрын

He is a genius.

@joycelynch4279 Ай бұрын

Thanks! I love that hubby James always comes up with great ideas for our projects. He’s been in the trades since he was 17, so lots of experience with problem solving. We knew we wanted the short wheel base, but I still wanted all the comforts. And he did that for me😁🤗

@stephennowicki7158 Ай бұрын

Nicely done 😊

@jamesg6638 Ай бұрын

Beautiful wood work. Great job you two! Love all the mahagony as I have a lot in mine as well. FANTASTIC 👏🏻

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures Ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@joycelynch4279 Ай бұрын

Thanks! We call it Marty Wood as it was our brother in law Marty who hooked us up with the wood about 20 years ago!

@leonardcroft1467 Ай бұрын

Hello Patrick Nice Build ..

@user-lz3mf3io1z Ай бұрын

That was a smart build ❤

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures Ай бұрын

Agreed 👍

@joycelynch4279 24 күн бұрын

Thanks! We spent a lot of time in our favorite Chinese buffet with a pad and pencil and going over ideas😜

@jahart5556 Ай бұрын

Wow... Love this particular build. Beautiful ❣️

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures Ай бұрын

Thank you! 🤗

@joycelynch4279 Ай бұрын

Thanks, we put A LOT of thought into it. A lot of Chinese buffets were eaten with lots of diagrams and sketches drawn😜

@nancyglassman9979 Ай бұрын

Wow!!! your woodworking is magnificent. And I love how you designed your camper. Great job.❤

@joycelynch4279 Ай бұрын

Thanks 😁

@54bonkers Ай бұрын

Wow what an incredible build!

@joycelynch9783 Ай бұрын

Thanks

@amyj.s.9610 Ай бұрын

This is a first class build, loving the boating aesthetic and attention to color and detail is perfect! Very talented couple!

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures Ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@joycelynch9783 Ай бұрын

Thank you

@clang107 10 күн бұрын

Amazing work. Love the wood 🫶🏻

@joycelynch4279 10 күн бұрын

Thank you! 😁

@ekdaufin1485 Ай бұрын

Beautiful wood and carpentry. Great frig and lounger!

@joycelynch9783 Ай бұрын

Thanks. We do like that fridge.

@AstroVanTribe Ай бұрын

Patrick....! This is a good one, looks like my kind of work and smartly thought out

@kirkallgayer1643 Ай бұрын

Very Very nice 👌

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures Ай бұрын

Thanks a lot 😊

@lesliehunter1823 Ай бұрын

This is a very thoughtful build, more like a land yacht. I was particularly interested in the structure of the bed because of the thinness.

@joycelynch9783 Ай бұрын

Thank you. We wanted full height counters and as much head room as possible over the bed so keeping it thinner was important.

@janiceknight1035 Ай бұрын

Great setup

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures Ай бұрын

Thanks

@joycelynch9783 Ай бұрын

Thank you

@thomasschwarting5108 Ай бұрын

Excellent James, nice video! Hope you all the best in selling it.

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures Ай бұрын

Fingers crossed!

@joycelynch4279 Ай бұрын

Yes, fingers crossed someone will enjoy it as much as we have 😁🤞

@revyred8679 Ай бұрын

GORGEOUS ❤

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures Ай бұрын

Yes 🙌

@joycelynch4279 Ай бұрын

Thanks😁

@scrapdaddysgarage5027 Ай бұрын

Wow beautiful build and excellent craftsmanship! Experience makes the difference 👍

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures Ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more!

@joycelynch9783 Ай бұрын

Thank you

@raywestberg1032 Ай бұрын

I too am a woodworker but I doubt I could match the craftsmanship displayed in this van. Great work.

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures Ай бұрын

Great 👍

@joycelynch4279 Ай бұрын

I’m sure you would do fine, give it a go!

@nadines7175 Ай бұрын

Love this build and he just seems like such a kind man!

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures Ай бұрын

Such a great couple

@joycelynch4279 Ай бұрын

He truly is 😁🥰

@terrymathis4213 Ай бұрын

Very wonderful built. He thougjt of everything.

@joycelynch9783 Ай бұрын

Thanks! We have been camping since the 80’s together. From tents to pop up’s to hard sides. So we needed to give a lot of thought into iVan as we specifically wanted the short wheel base to get into the areas we enjoy exploring. With James’s wonderful building skills, I am able to have a very comfy, cozy, workable travel van😁🤗

@flormaldonado8418 Ай бұрын

So beautiful 😻

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures Ай бұрын

You are so kind

@skapunkoialternativeliving6522 Ай бұрын

This is why I like DIY conversion vans. When it's d, I, y, it's an individual done. In other words, when this peak couple make this Van, no one else has this design. This is why I love DIY VS manufactured my manufactured. Everybody has the same vehicle boring very boring so d. I. Y is the best way because it's individually made to someone else's special vacation. What? I have on my campaign old temperature loops. I built myself. No one in the world has it and that's the point.

@TerryW5379 Ай бұрын

It’s hard to sell something that you put so much time, work, and love into and I’m sure memories. Enjoy your over sea’s trips!

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures Ай бұрын

So true!

@joycelynch9783 Ай бұрын

Thank you.

@joanndavis4843 Ай бұрын

Very good video 👍! Expensive on the outside, cozy and thrifty on the inside. Whoever buys this one will be very happy with it for sure👌.

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures Ай бұрын

Well said!

@joycelynch4279 Ай бұрын

Thanks! I hope someone will enjoy and appreciate it as much as we have🤞

@nateisright Ай бұрын

They’ve built a van version of a Pullman train car and that’s a good thing.

@joycelynch9783 Ай бұрын

Thank you

@eddielalowskibmx Ай бұрын

Maaaaan this van is so beautiful! At first, i was like “oh it’s nice and simple.” And it kinda is but when he showed the wood my jaw dropped. So beautiful. And the headache-proof overhead cubbies are so genius. This guy and his wife make a great team!

@joycelynch9783 Ай бұрын

Thanks so much

@ekdaufin1485 Ай бұрын

Swivel seats are NOT basic but a great luxury for those who can afford it, especially “live-aboards. “

@joycelynch9783 Ай бұрын

You’re right they are a luxury and add a lot of useable space.

@richardpeatman7260 Ай бұрын

Excellent

@charlevoix418 Ай бұрын

Great woodworking job, I like the pivoting backrest concept. My only concern is that a part of the matress is laying directly on the propane stove top.

@joycelynch4279 Ай бұрын

It’s where my feet might be, but I’m 5’4” and sleep in a fetal position mostly, so it’s really just the mattress corner that sits there.

@sabejreid2072 Ай бұрын

Shame you are selling - looks so cosy and well thought through. Whoever buys it from you - will surely enjoy it! Go Well.

@joycelynch9783 Ай бұрын

Thanks! iVan has been a fun build and we truly enjoy the time we are spending exploring the east coast with him.

@MacgyverSharon Ай бұрын

Nice!

@joycelynch9783 Ай бұрын

Thanks

@CGStaggs Ай бұрын

Beautiful!!!!

@joycelynch9783 Ай бұрын

Thank you

@bill-gray Ай бұрын

very very nice van

@joycelynch4279 Ай бұрын

Thank you 😁

@carolsakaguchi3739 Ай бұрын

Beautiful

@joycelynch9783 Ай бұрын

Thanks

@joycelynch9783 Ай бұрын

Thanks

@heathers_home_videos Ай бұрын

I was trying to figure out how to secure my iceco fridge just like his, I like how he used straps attached to a base

@joycelynch4279 Ай бұрын

It’s makes it quick and easy to put in and out when we need the extra floor space 🙂

@skapunkoialternativeliving6522 Ай бұрын

This is exactly why I love DIY why I tell people to buy a used Van and build it at yourself. It's unique because only you have this style like this guy. In the video only he has that style. If this was a manufactured c***** Van $400000 $10000. People will buy the same exact band I don't like that so I don't respect manufacturers or corporation.

@sandrastevens2793 Ай бұрын

I am a Pro Master fan and a break down bed and also like the kitchen on opposite side. But this is good second. I would give up the lounge to make a shower and put the frig in area where he slid the toilet! But I could live with this, with a shower!

@joycelynch9783 Ай бұрын

It’s funny, when we did a shell off restoration of our 1959 Airstream we dedicated a space for a shower. The composting toilet lives in the shower as well, but is removed during shower times. We find that we like staying in state and national parks, so the shower in the Airstream was hardly ever used. In building iVan, we can hook up a shower nozzle to the faucet and set up a “doggy pool” in front of the sink area. But again, with us staying in state and national parks - so far we have found the their shower facilities nice and more convenient than setting up inside iVan. It’s all in how you intend on how and where you spend your time 😊

@richarddharrison2 Ай бұрын

Beautiful workmanship. Love the nautical theme. The only problem I see, besides no shower, is the time and difficulty in setting up the bed. I would prefer to have a stationary bed, so if you pull off the road, you can just lay down and rest without going to all that work...

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing based on your perspective

@joycelynch9783 Ай бұрын

The bed is a trade off. We like a big comfortable bed and the extra open space we have when it’s closed so we are willing to take a few minutes to open and close it. When closed it’s still big enough for the two of us to have a comfortable nap so it kind of works both ways.

@skapunkoialternativeliving6522 Ай бұрын

Now you're talking about d*** time. You've got a DIY person. These are the people. I respect people that can build their own like myself. These are DIY because DIY rocks. This is it not manufactured with cheap material just to make you vehicle light solid real material? Yes, your vehicle, I'll be little heavier but it's solid and it won't tip over in the wind.

@laurastewart2418 Ай бұрын

I used to write poems...I should write parodies but they might not be fit to read....lol

@sharonoldham4374 Ай бұрын

I like everything about this except bed. I wouldn't want to go thru all that to go to bed or to cook the next the next morning .

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures Ай бұрын

Okay 👍

@joycelynch4279 Ай бұрын

I understand that. We found that in a van this size everything is a trade off. We like a nice big bed. We thought about putting in the bump outs but that still resulted in a smaller bed that still took up more room when not in bed form. It takes five minutes or less to do the bed so we made the choice.

@gilbertdenti2812 Ай бұрын

Great Job ! Can we hire you to do a conversion van for us ?

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures Ай бұрын

They’re selling this one. I’m moving on.

@joycelynch9783 Ай бұрын

As Patrick said this van is for sale. We just build for ourselves sorry.

@jonblackey1882 Ай бұрын

This van is beautiful. Regarding the window back by the bed on the drivers side. Do you remember what brand it is, or where you got it? We built a teardrop trailer, and that type of window would be a nice upgrade. Thanks

@joycelynch9783 Ай бұрын

That window is a Dometic we got off eBay. I belief Arctic Tern window also has something similar.

@nateisright Ай бұрын

Needs some Buster and Punch light switches/knobs to complete the Orient Express look.

@joycelynch9783 Ай бұрын

Have to look up those switches.

@user-ic1nr8pc3m Ай бұрын

👍 15 : 00

@denysepommet1811 Ай бұрын

Great job! One question: can you sit on your bed when in « sofa mode » or is it too high (with not enough head room)?

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures Ай бұрын

Great question

@joycelynch4279 Ай бұрын

I’m 5’4” and Jams is 6’2” and we both sit easily on there😁

@Bellasafari Ай бұрын

Man oh man, that van just needs a mast and sail! Yacht quality! I wonder if he is a woodworker? (JK:)

@joycelynch4279 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words, I feel very lucky to have my own personal carpenter 😁🤗🥰

@Bellasafari Ай бұрын

@@joycelynch4279 you are blessed indeed✨

@Robert-es1uw Ай бұрын

Do you make any for other people? Thanks for the tour.

@joycelynch4279 Ай бұрын

We just build for ourselves😊

@watbri1801 Ай бұрын

🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

@sandrastevens2793 Ай бұрын

Why are you selling? Doing another?

@joycelynch9783 Ай бұрын

No, just a number of international trips planned in the coming years. So iVan won’t see as much activity.

@jnolen1048 Ай бұрын

I don't like the stove and bed over it , would have switched the sink and stove areas.

@joycelynch9783 Ай бұрын

It’s tough to get in all the things you want. We really enjoy having an oven. Having the oven meant that the stove/oven could not go over the composting toilet and the toilet had to go where it is so it could slide out far enough. The corner of the mattress covering the stove at night has not proven to be any issue at all. Which is a relief!

@dsquared1950 Ай бұрын

Beautiful aesthetically and practically. The ceiling and the woodwork are so beautiful.

@joycelynch4279 Ай бұрын

Thank you. We do enjoy the ceiling.

@skapunkoialternativeliving6522 Ай бұрын

I'm a fan of your channel 2 except not to manufactured real people that make their own. That's why like DIY people like myself? People take the initiative to make their own and save a ton of money to waste to buy a Van for $70000. We can easily get a good Van for $5000 and turn it into a $50000 Campavan.

@sandylipscomb7003 Ай бұрын

Meticulous ‼️

@skapunkoialternativeliving6522 Ай бұрын

Are these people full-time or are they part-time? Or they just weaken warriors or they're just using it for recreational use. What are they using it for?

@joycelynch4279 Ай бұрын

We are just recreational and weekend warriors. We chose the smallest wheelbase to be able to fit in anywhere we like. And we kept it simple because it doesn’t need to be anything more. For It’s size, iVan is a very comfortable and user friendly van.😁

@lesliehunter1823 Ай бұрын

I've noticed that many people who did their 1st build on the 170 have switched to the 144 for their second build because of the maneuverability re parking and going over gullies off road.

@ekdaufin1485 Ай бұрын

So meal time you’re lounging while your wife cooks? 😢

@joycelynch9783 Ай бұрын

I should have said that that’s while eating not during mela preparation!

@joycelynch9783 Ай бұрын

Wo can’t believe I misspelled meal!