Van Build Idea You’ve Never Seen Before

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Жыл бұрын

Recycling a nasty old chair into a comfortable recliner couch for our luxury cargo van build! THE END OF AN ERA!!!!
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Campervan Update: Projects remaining include our bathroom (with toilet and indoor shower), Margaret's zone (get ready area & clothes storage) in combo with our entry way! The other ideas we'll be adding (suspension, curtains, bug screens, awning, tool holders, etc) are secondary, as they don't stop us from hitting the road and adding these along the way!
Container Update: Bed storage, desk, overhead, couch mods, and TV unit built & installed! Next will be the kitchen:)
Cabin Update: Need to finish the couch, build a small bar, & a storage unit for the landing space on the second floor. Plus add some panoramas ;)
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Ladi & Margaret Tiny House Homestead - Europe
1. Container Home
2. DIY Ultimate Off Grid Campervan
3. Cabin in the Woods
Van Build Progress + Shipping Container Home + DIY Cabin
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@pansypuss6831 Жыл бұрын

Hey guys! It's been over a month now, and nothing, not even a short! I know you needed time to get on with the 3 builds, but we're all waiting to see the results of your hard work! Hope everything is good with you, and looking forward to seeing the next chapter x

@Vyend Жыл бұрын

"We’re finishing 3 big projects, will be back soon" Ladi & Margaret replying to a comment, it was 8 days ago

@pansypuss6831 Жыл бұрын

@@Vyend yes. My post was from a month ago. They've posted since then 😀

@elebelle51 Жыл бұрын

I haven't seen anything new! Impatiently waiting for their next video -- van review, I hope.

@richrogers2157 2 ай бұрын

Not only are you a great craftsman but also a life coach, the idea of embracing mistakes is fundamental, I never learned how to do it and so have spent my seventy years avoiding life so as not to ever make mistakes believing that I would be happier that way-what a waste of a life. Thank you for passing that along to your viewers I hope they hear that gem.

@keithbrookshire Жыл бұрын

A recliner in a van, who would have thunk? The foot release on the trash bin is a great detail. I'm looking forward to seeing you guys traveling again and working out the van.

@ladiandmargaret Жыл бұрын

Counting down the days! After we upload we usually spend the rest of the evening plotting the details of the week. Since Jan 1, 23 we’ve been trying to be extra efficient to make sure we can move into the van and re-start our nomadic lifestyle in March! So far we’re hitting schedule!!

@tedbrogan1262 Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you got some time to finish actual life. Videos can pause for a while. I hope you were able to get caught back up.

@juliemac5604 Жыл бұрын

Omg the little one, pushing the big sisters made me laugh out loud!!!

@karppadiem7014 Жыл бұрын

So nice to see Ladi enjoying himself out in the snow with the boys and you at the bday party. All we see is you guys work, work, work and although your progress and projects are stunning it's nice to see you have fun too. Can't wait for you to get out camping together. 🎉🎉 -Troy & Aimee

@divekatdreaming Жыл бұрын

Where the heck are you guys????? You may have said that you were taking a vacation and I may have said "Great! You totally deserve it!" but I am missing you, now!!!! Come back!!!! (and hope you had fun!)

@paulinewatkins8327 Жыл бұрын

Still missing you guys. ❤ Hope all is well.

@jansmejkal8088 Жыл бұрын

Hey there, you said in the video we'll see you next week. Is everything alright? :O i'm worried Cheers :)

@afroborilafemme Жыл бұрын

Happy birthday Grandma Gloria!! Such a beautiful thing to be at an age where you give absolutely zero f-s!! 😂 ❤ It was so nice seeing the two of you having fun at the end of this weeks video. You’ve been so busy with your projects that sometimes it seems like it’s all work. It’s great to see a little play also. Everything is coming together so nicely. Can’t wait for next week!

@thecorbettchronicles Жыл бұрын

Yoooo! That garbage bin lever 👀‼️😱🤯 so gooooood!!!!

@user-mq9xp1jb2r Жыл бұрын

Hi you two, hope you're both ok and keeping well.

@kellilandry2825 Жыл бұрын

Love the glimpse of fun friends and family! ❤

@critterkarma Жыл бұрын

I’ve done a bunch of upholstery. If you do upholster again, aside from “easing the edges, I wrap with “Batting” then I use muslin to make a nice “tight package”, before topping with the finished fabric. Makes for a smoother, even, finish. I also cut, shape and sew the finish fabric’s corners. This keeps bulky gathering overlapping at the corners from occurring. Happy upholstering!!!!❤🎉

@MrErixair Жыл бұрын

I hope you do a video because most of what you said went right over my head.

@ganeshakalburgi2003 Жыл бұрын

AMAZING video, we expect nothing less from your videos,

@ladiandmargaret Жыл бұрын

💙💙💙Ty! So happy this project is finally in the rearview mirror! Happy Sunday!

@ganeshakalburgi2003 Жыл бұрын

@@ladiandmargaret 😁🤩🤩🤝

@ganeshakalburgi2003 Жыл бұрын

@@ladiandmargaret i kinda have a question, I want to get into 3d printing, but i have limited resources, so I am hesitant to pull the trigger, like will it be worth it?, Is this proper utilisation of the resources i have in hand. Can you give me your opinion on this ? Is this a right disition to make? Are there any unforeseen expenses related to 3d printing, Can you please help me 😊

@cece624 Жыл бұрын

You both, along with all who work alongside you, do excellent work and create amazing videos! That said, we want to share again the distraction from your content that we find with the insertion of clips from TV sitcoms and newspaper cartoons. All the best with your endeavors.

@junglekutz5625 Жыл бұрын

Any time you're working with someone productive (not to be confused with they're just like you). You will never have a problem executing whatever task/s with zero problems. As the same vision and mentality is present.

@ljtong Жыл бұрын

I know it's been a while for the built but it doesn't feel like it, I love all the small details and how it all fits into your lifestyle!

@SkateFit1 Жыл бұрын

Missing your vids guys. Take the time to rest so that when you come back in the youtube game you are full of energy

@mike123abc Жыл бұрын

I like the recliner, needs a pillow somewhere to pull out when in use.

@hubertclark8619 Жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday Grandma Gloria

@Olivetreedisciples3887 Жыл бұрын

I used to work in a Ford seating plant. We made the foam cushions for the luxury Ford vehicles. We used electric carving knives to cut and shape the seats where needed. It sure saves time, effort, and mess.

@joupys Жыл бұрын

this van is like diy luxury, truly a dream

@Hellyers Жыл бұрын

To round the corners of foam easier than cutting and sanding each surface, just use contact adhesive on the side and glue it to itself (use a lollipop stick to push in the centre and both sides naturallypull together). I do this building puppets all the time, it always leaves a nice rounded finish.

@ladiandmargaret Жыл бұрын

Can't wait to hear your thoughts on the last 5 min of the vid! So thankful for your support throughout these last few years!! Can you see the finish line?!

@JosieJOK Жыл бұрын

Oh, your grandma seems like a pistol! 😂 Happy birthday to her, and may she enjoy many more! 🎉

@yvettepatterson5912 Жыл бұрын

Happy blessed birthday to your grandma 🙌🏾🎂💜🥰💝Can’t wait to see the finished van🏆🔥🥇

@goshasz2238 Жыл бұрын

Ladi you are incredible in creating all of these things for your van. 👍

@robpivato4227 Жыл бұрын

6:09... I can't thank you enough... Been so scared to make bad decisions, that I havent been making any at all... It's time to committ to concepts, and roll with the punche. Thank you Ladi.

@markreed9853 Жыл бұрын

Watching from my recliner 😁

@ladiandmargaret Жыл бұрын

YYAAAASSS

@paulinewatkins8327 Жыл бұрын

Are you guys okay? Missing you ❤

@CGStaggs Жыл бұрын

I have had two different recliners in my van (Ford Transit 250 - medium length). Because I use my van as a mobile office, I wanted a really comfortable seat where I could go to the park and open the side door. I highly recommend recliners. I did take mine out because I found another chair that was equally comfortable, but easier to take in and out of the van. I use my van for disaster relief, so I like to have everything in there be something I can easily take out on my own. The recliner was a bit too heavy for me to do that without assistance. I did not find it comfortable trying to sleep in the recliner. I was hoping it would be comfortable for that purpose, which would have allowed me to get rid of my bed. It didn't work out from that angle, because my height and shoulder width didn't line up with the recliner. Also, the recliner tended to keep raising up on me instead of lying flat. Great video !!!

@dave72ization Жыл бұрын

Totally admire your attention to detail 👍👊

@yvan2563 Жыл бұрын

Love all the ideas so far, but I do have one question... if the heater is under the recliner, wouldn't the small cabinet on its left be a really bad place for wine bottles?

@cheflifevanlife Жыл бұрын

That chair is amazing!

@gerryryan1372 Жыл бұрын

You are all just amazing xx

@samotsarivlog Жыл бұрын

Nice work of art..a recliner...i really want to work with you in your projects to enhance more my skills in building things out of this world...hahaha

@juliuscaesar3346 Жыл бұрын

Excellent ❤

@kikatatata Жыл бұрын

Awesome ❤

@denisecafferky2248 Жыл бұрын

Love all your quirky designs

@ladiandmargaret Жыл бұрын

Thank you Denise! Quirky is the perfect word for it 😆

@_VaMily_ Жыл бұрын

Hay guys just wanna say absolutely LOVE the channel!!iv been a silent fan for some time now and just wanna say thank you for all the positive inspiration ,I’ve actually just bought my own van 5 days ago and started the conversion and also starting a utube channel 😊you guys are my favourite channel to learn van builds from and just wanna thank you for all the inspiration and ideas for my own conversion ,absolutely love you guys such a great team !!im also interested in getting one of your e/bikes 😉just not sure how expensive it would be to get it to me as I stay in South Africa….keep up the great work !im sooooooo excited to see how great your van comes out in the end !and can’t wait for the next post 🎉

@marie-laure. Жыл бұрын

Margaret there's a pattern, last time, you were missing an office space, this time it's a recliner. I hope you get a personal extra

@ladiandmargaret Жыл бұрын

Why do you think the recliner is more for Ladi & not for me? Kinda more for me cuz I’m the social one haha. I’d say this time my office is also better, bigger table and it swivels. But neither of us really own either seat, just depends on that day’s dynamic. No pattern here that warrants concern 😇

@MatthewOliphant Жыл бұрын

Definitely want to be friends with Grandma Gloria.

@rachelz7418 Жыл бұрын

Love!!

@brianalder7549 Жыл бұрын

Electric carving knives are good for cutting/forming foam apparently 😊😊😊😊😊

@Vyend Жыл бұрын

Did something happen? Where are the new videos? It's been a while since the last video

@cheflifevanlife Жыл бұрын

I was wondering the same thing. Maybe they're on vacation or something. I hope they drop something new soon.

@Vyend Жыл бұрын

If anyone see this, they made a comment 8 days ago here on youtube saying: "We’re finishing 3 big projects, will be back soon" So there's still hope!

@donnamaco1 Жыл бұрын

I do miss Millie but kitten looks like he enjoys riding in the car.

@pamelarw58 Жыл бұрын

Ladi you are a legend of carpentry & concept....recliner chair is amazing for those lazy days for you both! That great box design next to recliner looks like a cat box, I have been meaning to ask what is Ginger cat's name & is she officially part of your family? Loved Grandma Gloria 93rd Birthday celebration, Margaret she has a wicked sense of humour (ie the photo)! 💜💙🥳🥂🥂

@theaftercouch 4 ай бұрын

I want a van just like this. Do you build for other people?

@caeden5178 Жыл бұрын

This is awesome! Do you know how far it comes out from the wall? I think in my build I want to have 2 of those on one side of my van, and a desk with a rolling chair on the other, so I wanted to make sure there wouldn't be any clearance issues!

@purdypart Жыл бұрын

Why wouldn't you just measure yourself whatever recliner mechanism you find... unless you somehow also found the same model super old Czech recliner somewhere?

@AshrafElziftawiMusic Жыл бұрын

Where is the cat u guys found while traveling in the campervan?

@ivo.woltring Жыл бұрын

He I miss you! Sincerely hope that everything is well? ❤

@cipdamboianu5139 Жыл бұрын

“Grandma’s Gloria massive C***” by the entry door! Lol! Grandma is a hoot! Happy birthday!

@FiammaTortoli Жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

@brianmjapheths Жыл бұрын

Hey, Ladi could you make a recliner from scratch for Margi, so we can learn a DIY from your videos? coz i cant seem to find a cheap torn, old, recliner seat i can refurbish like you did...

@verbenacolosio1738 Жыл бұрын

Hey guys. Where are you?

@beingme2345 Жыл бұрын

How do you receive wishlist items on the move?

@morganfalkdesigns Жыл бұрын

Hope you are well. Haven’t heard from you in a while.

@jegans4061 Жыл бұрын

When will you fix the bathroom in the van please put video

@QuandarNl Жыл бұрын

I would just remove this and make something so you can extent your legs on from the driver seat. This does not look comfy at all =P But still amazing work

@Oracle_Speaks Жыл бұрын

Hey, you disappeared on us! Hope everything is ok with the both of you!

@Vyend Жыл бұрын

You guys mentioned in an old video that the van would have a wet room with actuators or something like that, is that still in the plans?

@ladiandmargaret Жыл бұрын

Yes! It will be convertible space, but I think we have a better idea than the actuators. We’ve learned at the cabin that even though it’s an awesome feature, at night it can wake the other up. They just aren’t quiet enough yet, but I think we sorted the next best thing

@Vyend Жыл бұрын

@@ladiandmargaret Awesome! Can't wait to see how it's going to look like The wet room was one of the most anticipated parts of the build for me

@natasjastrufer8659 Жыл бұрын

You could find some arm rests from an office chair

@tomasmartauz2361 Жыл бұрын

Nedala by se kdyžtak použít aji opěrka z nějakýho auta?

@jlaurie9252 Жыл бұрын

Where are you guys?

@garenkarapetian709 Жыл бұрын

No armrests? No cupholders? No leather? No electric actuators? No thick layers that cushion and hug you with love? No in-built massage? What kind of recliner is this? Ladi, you're loosing your touch, mate! After waiting for so long, I feel somewhat cheated - LOL Me thinketh: that recliner would be a better position to work from. Can that monitor be lowered enough. Maybe some sort of legoon mini-table is also in order for this recliner. From now-on, Lazy-Boy Recliner is the new must in any luxury van! (along with air-conditioner and wood-burning stove), but alas you were not the first ones to have a recliner in a van kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z911pNBintjDfWQ.html , kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m82fl9Kryra6Y3k.html , and many others. That being said, well done Ladi!

@torsteinropeid9618 Жыл бұрын

😊Where in Europe are you located ?

@Stubear22374 Жыл бұрын

What’s happened to Ladi and Margaret been a while now since we’ve seen them

@ladiandmargaret Жыл бұрын

Just busy, we’ll publish soon.

@Stubear22374 Жыл бұрын

@@ladiandmargaret thanks looking forward to it

@airwess3369 Жыл бұрын

Beginning to wonder if these 2 are okay?

@ladiandmargaret Жыл бұрын

We are good 🤓

@airwess3369 Жыл бұрын

@Ladi & Margaret Cool 😎. I'm sure I'm not alone missing your inspiring content. I also grew up in Minnesota and currently living abroad traveling between Philippines, Canada and 🇺🇸.

@mkwilson38 Жыл бұрын

This is definitely weird… They were releasing vids up till two months ago. But their Instagram accounts -even the brand new one- have been inactive since November.

@mkwilson38 Жыл бұрын

It’s just weird for them to disappear right at the end of this massive build.

@ladiandmargaret Жыл бұрын

We’re finishing 3 big projects, will be back soon

@mkwilson38 Жыл бұрын

@@ladiandmargaret thank you! We were starting to get worried -lol. Love and light!

@claudiafrasca-jones5006 Жыл бұрын

Where are you guys??

@user-er8rd4eu3m Жыл бұрын

Won't the blender and coffee maker being permanently so low make it annoying?

@RMarie62 Жыл бұрын

Please drop us a line just so we no you both ok be happy be safe

@toms9152 Жыл бұрын

What happened? Are you guys allright?

@greatsouthmarketing8897 Жыл бұрын

Who gets to sit in it?

@SILENT_KICD Жыл бұрын

So You Will Build A Van For Me ?

@user-qb7dm9ph2v Жыл бұрын

Hi I hope everything is ok, you’ve been gone from KZfaq and all you social media for a really long time, totally get you may have other things going on or just need a break but if possible it would be really nice for everybody who subscribes if you just leave a message on KZfaq saying your good or when you might upload again or something ?

@ladiandmargaret Жыл бұрын

Hi M! We’re prepping a post for tomorrow. Thank you for checking in on us 💙 it means a lot

@user-qb7dm9ph2v Жыл бұрын

@@ladiandmargaret yay great to hear, glad you guys are ok

@toms9152 Жыл бұрын

The Patreon Page also disappeared. Somethings not right here ..

@wilsonwombat3456 Жыл бұрын

Sorry to burst your bubble, but recliners in rv vans isn’t a new idea, been around for years. In a similar vein, my van bed works like a sun lounger … very comfy.

@user-dx3vn8tb3s Жыл бұрын

Куда пропали ?

@sgazzz Жыл бұрын

I haven't tuned into this channel in a while, does anyone know if their kitty ever came back? 😿

@PhilipLennon Жыл бұрын

no content have a nice life your history

@richbowie76 Жыл бұрын

Did you guys get divorced ?😢

@ladiandmargaret Жыл бұрын

No, just finishing cabin, van, container at the same time with running ebike business. Videos had to pause. This Sunday we’ll publish

@richbowie76 Жыл бұрын

@@ladiandmargaret 😉🍻🎂

@scubaval08 3 ай бұрын

Communist mold? Really? Don’t you have a wider vocabulary to use?

@ladiandmargaret 3 ай бұрын

Second language, pardon me 🙃

@scubaval08 3 ай бұрын

@@ladiandmargaret I was wondering! What other word, even in your native tongue, would express what you meant? Trying to figure it out. Lol. And it’s taken up some of my time trying to understand. Lol. Thanks for answering!