Van Conversion Cost Breakdown | How much our luxury off-grid van cost!

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Before we bought our Peugeot Boxer and decided to convert it into a luxurious off-grid van, we had no idea what to expect in terms of how much it would cost. We heard all kinds of amounts, from a few hundred dollars, to tens of thousands of euros, so we decided to do a full cost breakdown for everyone who's looking into doing a luxury van conversion.
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Whether you're doing a conversion of a Ram Promaster, a Mercedes Sprinter or a Fiat Ducato, you'll pretty much need the same items we had to buy for our own van build.
If you always wanted to find out if a van conversion is expensive or if a van conversion is cheap, you can now find out by watching the video, with a full cost breakdown of our very own conversion of Herbie the Van!
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00:00 - Intro
00:50 - Van Tour Feedback
01:15 - Disclosures
02:00 - Cost of the van
02:34 - General costs
04:39 - Outside of the van
05:32 - Kitchen
09:24 - Bedroom
12:00 - Seating area
12:58 - Plumbing, gas installation & shower
16:20 - Electrical setup
19:20 - Final thoughts
19:53 - Total cost
21:10 - Outro
22:20 - PLS subscribe, thx!

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@maggierivera5510 2 жыл бұрын

Expensive; yes. Worth it? I’m sure. Inspiring? Absolutely. I love it and you guys are the cutest couple it’s my favorite van build and I have seen very many of them.

@laurandnicolas 2 жыл бұрын

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 THANK YOU ❤️❤️❤️ you’re so sweet 🥲

@happylifegoodlife4all 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you in the US I've not seen anything like your van. It is beautifully made simple yet classy, minimal yet all the things you need. It's not cluttered and it feels so open and airy. Thank you for sharing.

@laurandnicolas 2 жыл бұрын

Thnks so much for your comment! It’s true that it’s very different from most US vans you see here on KZfaq. I’d say ours is a bit more European 🥰😉

@livingworkingoutsidebox 2 жыл бұрын

Showed our 10-year old daughter your design and style. She loves it! ❤ Thanks for breaking this all down. It's amazing how things add up. I find most who buy lower quality products to save some money in the short term end up spending more down the road. Our products list for our build has changed so many times. Great content

@laurandnicolas 2 жыл бұрын

So cool to hear she loves it 😍 we’re definitely the kind of people who invest in quality over quantity, but it can add up quickly in the short run! Thanks for watching ❤️

@DC-dx3le 2 жыл бұрын

You two are a true inspiration thank you for being so open and willing to share your information! Definitely love your build best layout I’ve seen so far…your personalities are priceless….Stay safe!

@ChicReal 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely the most luxurious van build I've seen. LOVE how you utilized the Peugeot van space creatively with trendy and contemporary materials. 💖

@laurandnicolas 2 жыл бұрын

So happy you like it! We really tried to give our own touch to it 😍

@jamiepagliarulo4985 2 жыл бұрын

This is by far my favorite van build I’ve ever seen. You guys are fantastic 🖤🖤🖤

@laurandnicolas 2 жыл бұрын

Aw thank you so much Jamie 🤍❤️

@mollyaberg8237 2 жыл бұрын

I love ur van orange linnen or his shirt color Would look good in the van

@lynndrowns4391 2 жыл бұрын

I love it ! It's nice set up and the touch of pink with the white is nice

@MsKimko32 2 жыл бұрын

Realistically tho, you will probably be saving by not having to rent a hotel and stuff. Nicely done and I love the build out. Beautiful, clean and classy style.

@laurandnicolas 2 жыл бұрын

It’s for sure cheaper than staying at hotels in the long run! 😍

@brynndally9869 2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing! It’s really buying a home and a mode of transportation, great investment also they could sell this for way more than they spent on it if they ever want to, or keep it if they eventually buy a home and use it for weekend or week or month long trips or even longer

@cynthia2867 2 жыл бұрын

Your van is my dream van never seen something so cute and well thought out

@laurandnicolas 2 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you! So happy you like it! Are you planning on building/buying one too?

@cynthia2867 2 жыл бұрын

@@laurandnicolas no problem and thank you for everything also yes but a school instead not a van but I’m going to use your van built as an inspiration for my bus build

@michellestratford9753 2 жыл бұрын

Your van is going in my favourites file, and I'm pretty picky!. Just stunning!

@justinmiller4788 2 жыл бұрын

I love you guys so much! 🥺❤️

@laurandnicolas 2 жыл бұрын

Awww! 😍 love you too ❤️❤️

@carmeladawnt.adolfo9665 2 жыл бұрын

I just discovered your channel I'm starting to love it🥰. More van life plss

@laurandnicolas 2 жыл бұрын

So nice to hear that! Definitely much more van life videos coming up!

@silverspiker 2 жыл бұрын

Me too! Newbie💕 love their Europe adventures 💪🏼

@lynnafritcha2650 2 жыл бұрын

Your van is gorgeous! My favorite for sure!! 💕

@laurandnicolas 2 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you so much 😍😍

@lynndrowns4391 2 жыл бұрын

It's beautiful!!

@lynndrowns4391 2 жыл бұрын

Yes Thank you 😊!!

@cherylvardy4073 2 жыл бұрын

Hi from Australia. That van is worth every dollar/penny /euro. You are going to be travelling and imagine what accommodation would cost. I love the wall behind seats but am really curious how if needed you would fit thru the escape hatch. PS love the fittings used and the rattan on the cupboards. Such a boho beach vibe.

@Soulself11 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! 💖

@laurandnicolas 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! ❤️

@conniezeneri1615 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulation s! Living the dream! Well done 😊😊 🚐🚐

@laurandnicolas 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Connie 🙏🏻😍

@shereenyummy165 2 жыл бұрын

😘😍🥰LAURA AND NICOLAS, CONGRATULATION TO YOUR CLASS AND ELEGANT VAN, ONE OF THE MOST ELEGANT AND MOST CLASS VAN,LIKE A FIVE STAR HOTEL.......DAMNNNNNNNNNNN

@laurandnicolas 2 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you so much! Feels like a little hotel to us ☺️☺️😍😍

@peytligaya 2 жыл бұрын

My boyfriend and I are planning to travel and have our own Van House. Thank you for the vlog. Right here from the Philippines ❤️

@laurandnicolas 2 жыл бұрын

So cool! We’d love to come back to the Philippines one day 😍

@peytligaya 2 жыл бұрын

@@laurandnicolas Lets have a vlog together ✨✨😊

@kevandnaiklumpje5253 2 жыл бұрын

Yes yes yes, please do a Q&A :)

@laurandnicolas 2 жыл бұрын

We definitely will ☺️❤️

@maxikiosco4044 2 жыл бұрын

It is not down drain.. im sure you will get more than 40k when decided to sell this beauty! Much love from Uruguay ❤️

@laurandnicolas 2 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you! Can't even think about selling it right now, but we probably will in a year or two!

@timothydejong4622 2 жыл бұрын

😊 Verry nice! 👏 👏

@laurandnicolas 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙌🏻🥰

@fijiconcepts4785 2 жыл бұрын

Can u please share the exact materials of the shower walls? Thanks!! Inspirational!!

@mrspatriciasteele 2 жыл бұрын

Your home is amazing, I’d literally mimick it inch by inch for my own. I wish I could purchase a printed version of every product in this whole video and have links to everything & the layout 😂 . I want this so bad lol

@laurandnicolas 2 жыл бұрын

Haha go for it! Thank you for your kind words

@marcvandendriessche4673 2 жыл бұрын

My favourite van conversion ever 😍I'd love to know what you would do different having lived in Herbie for a few months now?

@laurandnicolas 2 жыл бұрын

Oooh great question! Will definitely answer that one in our Q&A 😍 Thanks for watching!

@nustyltrunks 2 жыл бұрын

You two are so funny and cute 😆

@_Tree_of_Life_ 2 жыл бұрын

Guys, you've built a 5 star luxury spa on wheels. Fair play.

@denisecafferky2248 2 жыл бұрын

Not too bad for such a fabulous van

@laurandnicolas 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! If you think of it as a little home its pretty cheap indeed 😍

@DulcePerle 2 жыл бұрын

THIS is my dream home/van- love the aesthetics 🤍 love how everything is so clean, even how you store your wires and solar chargers and such-OH and your positive and simple vibe is quite pleasant 😌 How do you handle laundry? Do you prefer laundromats or rivers or at a family member’s place? I am trying to figure that part out- I have even looked at the portable ones, maybe to do outside and then hang dry? Just wondering, tia!

@laurandnicolas 2 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you so much! When we do laundry it’s at laundromats or at a family members place if they’re renting a house somewhere nearby :-). 🤍

@jamie615 2 жыл бұрын

If u hang the curtains higher at the top of the ceiling it will make the window look bigger and the van taller.

@valerieherbert9940 2 жыл бұрын

So insightful! What’s your favorite thing/object in the van?

@laurandnicolas 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Must be the sink and the taps! They’re such eye catchers! The prints make it feel like a little home too, so can’t leave those out 😍

@doriceara608 2 жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful conversion! 😍 Really cool ideas and great taste 😊 I'm curious about the water tanks - for approximately how long can you use yours before it needs to filled/emptied? And also, is it hard to find a special spot to empty the greywater tank (if you use chemicals for dishwashing/ showering)? Or you simply use eco-friendly soap that doesn't harm the soil and vegetation where you empty?

@laurandnicolas 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, so sweet 🥰. For the water, we generally do 3-4 days with it. Depending on how many times we shower and if we eat out a lot or not. Finding spots to empty the grey water has been super easy here in the South of Europe. Almost every big gas station has a dumping station for grey water! 🙌🏻

@Sssssssslf 2 жыл бұрын

what made you go the van conversion route instead of a tiny home on wheels or ready to go motorhome?

@biasilva6 2 жыл бұрын

In what country were you when building your beautiful van ?

@paulvos3676 2 жыл бұрын

Zeer mooie van build. Maar u laat zich ook vangen door te zeggen 3000 watt inverter. Deze victron multiplus 12 / 3000 / 120 230 v is geen 3000 watt maar 3000 VA = 2400 watt . Is iets waar veeleisende zich aan laten vangen. Voor jullie elektrische toestellen geen probleem , maar als je bv airfryer van 2200 watt zou willen gebruiken, dan valt deze uit..

@R0ssee 2 жыл бұрын

My van has the same window setup. The one problem I have is that there is not enough ventilation above the bed. I am thinking about getting those Dometic back door windows, but those are €€€€

@laurandnicolas 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have a skylight above the bed as well? Yes, Dometic windows in general are so expensive! 🥲

@lynndrowns4391 2 жыл бұрын

You said you had over the sink I think it is an escape into the front of the van ,why??

@abstrahujacod5130 2 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@lynndrowns4391 2 жыл бұрын

I think that the mattress should be good and maybe pay a little more for it because you have to sleep on it and if it's nit comfortable believe me it's not good!!