VAN TOUR | Hidden Shower, Fixed Bed & Full-Sized Kitchen in a MWB VW Crafter

VAN TOUR | Hidden Shower, Fixed Bed & Full-Sized Kitchen in a MWB VW Crafter | Self-Build

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3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to our van tour! We converted our MWB Volkswagen Crafter in 2019 and since then we have enjoyed many adventures with it, all over the UK & Europe. This is our second van conversion, the first being a Renault Trafic with a low roof & there was a lot we couldn't fit into that conversion but this van has everything we could have wanted and more!
We hope you enjoy this video, feel free to leave any comments or questions below and we'll do our best to get back to you!
You can also find us on Instagram @thecampervanlife_
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Shower Area
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@grantw7 2 жыл бұрын

I've seen many van tours, but I think you have made the best use of space of any of them. Well done!

@FreshCoastDon.007 Жыл бұрын

Clever shower design.

@lynnescaddan8919 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for tour, brilliant built van. I love your shower/ toilet

@dorknuckle 2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow I really like this build great option for the shower

@mbd6054 2 жыл бұрын

Great van. It's really very well designed, and spacious looking. Thanks for sharing your ingenuity.

@NomadLifeKiwi 3 жыл бұрын

This is a brilliant design. I keep changing my mind what to do with ours, but this looks like a well thought out design, keeping it open plan.

@radiant9010 2 жыл бұрын

I always love the hidden shower concept!

@FitAndSaxy1 21 күн бұрын

Seeing your shower/toilet design has made me realise that I don't need a LWB. Great vid. Thanks :)

@Charlie-zv1gt 2 жыл бұрын

The fact that it's small yet looks comfy and wonderful is amazing! I will this in a camper van when I grow up

@gideonporter537 Жыл бұрын

I agree with those about your great use of space - I especially like how you have a hideaway shower and toilet to keep the space available when they are not in use 🙂

@Greenway1234 3 жыл бұрын

I love the fact that there is a shower and a toilet. Nicely built. Love it!

@Thecampervanlife 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou, we really wanted to incorporate both into the van and thankfully Ben managed to pull it off 👍 we're glad you liked it.

@user-jb7vr2uj4n 8 ай бұрын

from across the pond.....Nice Job indeed

@riccovall2970 2 жыл бұрын

Great Van conversion, great couple..... have a lovely life. cheers

@sweetpea3472 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty thoughtful build! Fullsize kitchen counters for sure. Love that you have all your needs covered pretty well. I also love hearing your manner of speaking, vocabulary and all. Nice channel!

@Thecampervanlife 3 жыл бұрын

I love to cook, so as near to a full-size kitchen as possible was important! Thank you for watching, we're glad you enjoyed the video 😊

@innerstream 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant build all the way around! Awesome bathroom /shower set up.....love the out takes/ bloopers at the end! Lovely couple! 😊❤️

@Thecampervanlife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We've always got lots of bloopers 🤣

@tamlyon4435 3 жыл бұрын

Good build 👍 looking forward to your travels .

@aidanh5454 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for video. You have built a great van there. Love the shower and using computer fans. Very clever ideas.

@Thecampervanlife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@kevinmcfadden1991 3 жыл бұрын

this is well thought out! people usually go for a transporter but this is a much better option clearly! well done guys. I love it

@jamess368 3 жыл бұрын

So many genius space saving ideas!! Love! That shower though 👌

@Thecampervanlife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Fiona 😊

@adiehull 2 жыл бұрын

Some great innovative ideas in this build 👌🏼

@spaceforgracehealing 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing build! You’ve thought of everything! Well done, guys.

@Thecampervanlife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! There was alot we wanted to incorporate into this build and I think we've covered most things 😂

@mbd6054 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly. It's a really practical, well designed, solid build. I've seen ridiculously over priced, over built campers, that are not half as well designed as yours.

@sparkyhobo3844 2 жыл бұрын

Firstly, love the video ( easy going, no nonsense, not trying to be something your not!!) came across the channel by accident, and so glad i did! I too have had a vivaro (LWB) as my first camper, enjoyed but need more space / scope. Sold last month after 4 years, and i am on the hunt for a MWB Crafter!!! Love your layout!, will be watching all your videos over the next couple of weeks, thanks so much for taking the time to post.

@TessandMike 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the insight into your traveling world. Some brilliant ideas there - well done. Lots for me to think about for my dream build.

@Thecampervanlife 3 жыл бұрын

No problem and thankyou, we're glad it's given you some inspiration. Good luck with your build!

@yahyajammeh Жыл бұрын

thats an awesomely practical build. so many good ideas and so well built

@thefutcoach Жыл бұрын

I just aquired the same van. Lots of inspiration from your van. Love it

@noelcxl2037 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent build. Proper oven and sink in the kitchen and very smart idea for the shower. You should be proud of your work and happy travels 👍👍

@Thecampervanlife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I love to cook so a proper oven was essential in this build! Thanks for watching 👍

@jojoB1612 3 жыл бұрын

Love your van, so well thought out. 👍

@lloydblackler5419 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Some good ideas in there. Enjoy your travels. 🤙🏼

@Thecampervanlife 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou 👍

@denislyons8723 2 жыл бұрын

What a lovely van conversion!

@Professionalmoochers 2 жыл бұрын

Subscribed! We’re thinking of swapping our van for a similar one to yours and this layout really works for us. Great job 👌🏼

@notaflicker 2 жыл бұрын

Really impressed with the workmanship

@not-this-fartoofar3606 3 жыл бұрын

Great video guys. Great content. Now going to catch up on the others. Cant wait to get out touring again. Love your dog.

@Thecampervanlife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 👍

@charismahornum-fries691 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad someone finally put in a splash guard by the bed.

@metaphor4502 3 жыл бұрын

For me the best van tour iv seen , got a mwb sprinter so spot on love it

@Thecampervanlife 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou Matthew!

@janeevans1309 3 жыл бұрын

This is a beautiful van, so much worktop space!

@Thecampervanlife 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou 👌

@vincentestone5764 3 жыл бұрын

WELL Thought out Build. You Guys utilized space very well. Loved Your FULL fridge (Beers😛). Keep Us going with videos of Your travels. I wanna go. MANY BLESSINGS !

@Thecampervanlife 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou! Always gotta have cold beers at the ready 😆

@TrefyJot 3 жыл бұрын

Great job. We want to do mwb Crafter so it's great to see how you've utilised the space. Much is close to what i have in my head. We'd have to rethink the fridge placement as that's where we'd "kennel" the dogs. Thanks for sharing 👍🏼

@Thecampervanlife 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou, we thought about a 'kennel' but no idea where we'd have put it! Good luck with your build When you do it 👍

@Scrambler85 2 жыл бұрын

pardoned. Very nice conversion, definitely a thumbs up 👍

@tibbsfamilyvan186 2 жыл бұрын

The hidden shower is so good 😍

@gitaapatel 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful van. Thank you for showing it 🙏

@Thecampervanlife 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou, you're welcome. We're glad you liked it 👍

@christywilson694 2 жыл бұрын

So impressed with your shower!

@pilkoglazeburywarrior 2 жыл бұрын

This van is exactly what I want, its ace. Im hoping to go full time and sell my house so I hope I can do it this good!

@janneal9156 3 жыл бұрын

This is a beautiful build I love all of it and your dog plus you as a couple .you're so well organised neat and tidy.....happy travelling stay safe and happy..... 🎄🐕🚘🦴👍..Jan from down Under

@Thecampervanlife 3 жыл бұрын

That's so kind of you to say, thankyou Jan 😊 you stay safe too!

@haraldgrayer2125 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, very nice built! Congrats

@purposelydriven6566 3 жыл бұрын

I Love it 💖💖 its super fun it’s a wonderful experience thank you for sharing 💖

@Thecampervanlife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! 👍

@fernandoruifaria5417 2 жыл бұрын

This is a small van but he e everything. Well done 👏

@jenniferedmunds572 2 жыл бұрын

Looking good can’t wait to see next episode

@dawnhightman8557 3 жыл бұрын

Great van-enjoy!

@debslifesimplified6406 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing kitchen in the van, awesome build, you have more counter space than I do in my kitchen in my mobile home.

@Thecampervanlife 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou, yeah the kitchen was important to us and Ben has done really well to maximise the amount of worktop in the van!

@dylan9293 3 жыл бұрын

Great job 👏 subscribed and going to binge watch your videos tomorrow so I’m up to date. Keep up the good work

@Thecampervanlife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dylan! Hope you enjoy the rest of the videos 😊

@joncox9098 3 жыл бұрын

Really nice job. Some great ideas thanks. Jon 👍🦊

@Thecampervanlife 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou Jon! 👍

@leelinnell4123 9 ай бұрын

Amazing!!!!

@vanlifeembracingdiversity5431 2 жыл бұрын

Most succinct clearly presented no nonsense video and van build/tour and UK yay. Looking to move the tiny circle sink to the door. Where did you get the countertops please? Do you have video on that build please. Will keep my water tank underneath the big square sink from BQ. The shower set up is very innovative. Like the use of entrance for shoe holder 👍

@Alb_01 3 жыл бұрын

A great layout, I love it!

@Thecampervanlife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@juniepat 3 жыл бұрын

I really like this setup. Gave me lots of ideas

@Thecampervanlife 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou, we're glad it gave you some inspiration 👍

@crazyroynewman 3 жыл бұрын

it's a lovely build..amazing amount of space considering it's only a mwb..well done

@Thecampervanlife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! A lot has been squeezed in 😆

@guygfm4243 3 жыл бұрын

All very neat

@johnengland7109 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou so for showing me around your lovely new van home loved your cooker and your shower and toilet 🚽 well done some the homes do have a toilet in there van home the 3 things I look for is the bed and a good cooker and the two plus are a toilet 🚽 and a shower well done now enjoy your self

@Thecampervanlife 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for watching John! A good bed, cooker & a toilet were definitely our 3 must haves, the shower is an added bonus 👌 glad you enjoyed the video!

@3dvanlife972 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, fantastic down to earth and realistic, plus I think you from Essex which is always a bonus, just found your video channel today I subscribed and hit the Bell button,

@Thecampervanlife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, thankyou for subscribing we're glad you enjoyed the video! We are from Essex, are our accents that obvious? 🤣

@briancollis9352 Жыл бұрын

Hi, great video and conversion. One thing I missed was how you heat the water for the shower.

@jamessparrow6549 2 жыл бұрын

Very well thort out

@kcKaren1 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice, well planned out. ☺️

@Thecampervanlife 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou!

@plotnav1 23 күн бұрын

Love the video. Will be definitely putting in a shower like yours in my build. Would appreciate a link for where you purchased the shower tray.

@Professionalmoochers 3 жыл бұрын

Your van looks ace, you’ve done a great job

@Thecampervanlife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@galehenning7340 3 жыл бұрын

I love the sink area and the stove!

@Thecampervanlife 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou!

@greatescape7735 Жыл бұрын

I love your conversion! I'm looking at exact same model, colour and size to convert. I assume yours is a MWB Sprinter? I'm hoping to have my double/queen size bed the other way around though and to fold or slide to a single. My main intention is a shower/toilet in corner behind driver seat. Your sink cabinet is brilliant!

@simplyvinyl69 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely couple, lovely job, lots of good ideas and a nice finish, my only question is about the exhaust for the diesel heater, is it okay to have the exhaust go into the van and not to the outside via a vent? The exhaust is under where you sleep so it made me wonder. Cheers and happy travels.

@domh5497 3 жыл бұрын

Love this build hoping mine will be similar, but i have the the low roof version little less storage but can't wait to hit the road definitely gained a new follower ☺️

@Thecampervanlife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Dom, thanks for following along! Good luck with your build, hopefully you'll get to enjoy many adventures with it soon 🤞

@andershuldberg2311 3 жыл бұрын

Wow best self built van i seen.😁

@Thecampervanlife 3 жыл бұрын

How kind, thank you 😊

@lobbylud4212 2 жыл бұрын

I am so inspired!!! Thank you ! I hope you don't mind I may copy this layout it's perfect. How do you get hot water as I'm picking up the same age sprinter this weekend! Mwb

@DuarteMonteiroAMiManera 3 жыл бұрын

Buen vídeo 👌 gracias.

@Thecampervanlife 3 жыл бұрын

Muchas Gracias!

@alangoffin3599 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed your video and very thoughtful layout was length is the van and do you have the dimensions of the shower which is brilliant I am thinking of a mwb for my conversion either ducato. Or transit cheers 👍

@oakley5611 3 жыл бұрын

wow！！good job

@Thecampervanlife 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou!

@1jwh1 3 жыл бұрын

Great looking van, I like the way you have it laid out,plenty storage etc Did you build it yourselves? Top job👍

@Thecampervanlife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes we built it ourselves ... Well, Ben built it & I watched 😁

@tooyoungtobeold8756 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice too. I am considering one of those vans. But there is no way I have the skills you have tomake it like yours.I like the layout though.

@Matteo-ks6fn 3 жыл бұрын

Very very nice build.

@Thecampervanlife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍

@isla2017 3 жыл бұрын

Cracking van guys ✌

@Thecampervanlife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 👍

@lestravel 2 жыл бұрын

Hi guys, such an awesome van! Really impressed with your layout and just really well built! How's that fridge been for you guys? Any issues or would you recommend? :)

@alanlegg6110 3 жыл бұрын

very nice van, looks good

@Thecampervanlife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Alan 👍

@alexgbush 3 жыл бұрын

Wee funnel is an amazing idea!

@Thecampervanlife 3 жыл бұрын

It's a must have!

@angelroe5133 3 жыл бұрын

Love it

@Thecampervanlife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@danielmcmahon912 Жыл бұрын

Hi guys wonderful van just wondering what stain u used for yr roof

@derrickmurphy7729 2 жыл бұрын

Bloody brilliant van thanks for the look around.,even though the boot excited me the most but that's a man thing isn't it lol

@andko00201 2 жыл бұрын

Cool van! What is the size of that shower pan? Thanks.

@markj6169 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and awesome van guys. Your dog needed more coverage though :)

@Thecampervanlife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 👍

@nancystrickland5507 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice van.

@Thecampervanlife 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou! 👍

@leerogers6368 2 жыл бұрын

Hi guys you’ve got two solar strips would it be better with more and would it save more money also Wi-Fi what do you use thankyou

@haze8223 2 жыл бұрын

Hi guys, Irish guy watching from Germany… love this van just wanted to know is it a h2 l2 van… want to judge the size as we are a family of 4

@georgebrockwell8065 3 жыл бұрын

Love this shower and toilet idea. Where did you find the shower tray?

@Thecampervanlife 3 жыл бұрын

Ben found it on EBay for cheap, infact it was the first thing he bought for the conversion, even bought it before he got the van!

@georgebrockwell8065 3 жыл бұрын

@@Thecampervanlife Thank you.

@harrypottah8889 3 жыл бұрын

Wow do you have more about how you did the shower??

@Thecampervanlife 3 жыл бұрын

We may do a more in-depth video on the shower setup 👍

@lorddodd1045 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing conversion, how much did you put into the conversion not including the price of the van if you don’t mind me asking?

@whu58 3 жыл бұрын

A really clever and well planned out build - do you have a waste water tank somewhere?

@Thecampervanlife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes we do, it's under the van 🙂

@glidb4 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome conversion very inspiring. Do you find you have enough solar/ battery power for what you need?

@Thecampervanlife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍 so far we haven’t been court short with not enough power. Something I forgot to mention in the video is we also have a split charge relay fitted so the battery’s get a good charge when we drive.

@ScoobieDee 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Again , how did you modify the wheel arch so the tires didn't rub on full lock?

@clarkspiemuncher24 2 жыл бұрын

what year were th cmax seats from ? i have an 09 crafter id like to do this to plus a link to the passenger swivel if possible please

@fairysox221 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting the video, I'm just about to start my camper conversion and any ideas I gain from videos like this will be very useful as it's my first attempt. Do you have a link to your oven/hob ?

@Thecampervanlife 2 жыл бұрын

Hiya, we don't have a link unfortunately, our oven was bought second-hand on eBay, we won it for £0.99p! A real bargain! Good luck with your camper conversion! 👍

@brxxz 3 жыл бұрын

Great job! Was wondering if it is high roof?

@Thecampervanlife 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. It's a high roof but not an extra high roof!

@tomloweshow 3 жыл бұрын

Love the design, exactly what I am looking at for mine. Just wondering as I am 5’11” as well, did removing the ribs from the van affect structural integrity?

@Thecampervanlife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, thankyou. We've not encountered any issues since removing the ribs. It's definitely worth doing for the extra space 👍

@tomloweshow 3 жыл бұрын

@@Thecampervanlife Hiya thanks for your reply, defo worth it then. I was looking at flares but not at the price they’re going for. Rib removal it is 😂

@Thecampervanlife 3 жыл бұрын

Haha our thought process was the same!