VAN TOUR | Our Ford Transit VANLIFE Camper Van

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Welcome to our VAN TOUR! We've been trying different lifestyles and vanlife has quickly become our favorite. We're showing you everything inside our Ford Transit high roof van conversion. This epic camper van has some unique features that truly surprised us! It made us question everything we thought we wanted in a van and pumped us up for life on the road!
UPDATE: We finally did it. We bought a van! Check out our van story here: • WE BOUGHT A CAMPER VAN! 🚙
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0:00 Epic Van Tour
0:50 The Kitchen
2:00 The Cockpit
3:19 Dining Room
4:46 Cabinets
5:51 Safety First!
6:46 Stovetop
7:13 What's under the sink?
7:28 Living Room
7:53 The scoop on poop
8:29 Outside dining
9:17 Lighting
10:07 The Bedroom
10:31 We're a big "FAN"
11:13 Comfy mattress
11:55 Privacy
12:17 The Garage
12:37 Water
12:53 A shower (kind of)
13:37 Electrical System
14:13 Raise the roof!
15:00 Solar
15:41 Who built this?
GEAR WE LOVE 📷 psadventures.net/gear
🎵 Music from Motion Array
"Still cool as h*" by AleksandrKrivtsun
"Countdown begins" by Biofunky
"Focus on process" by Eliho
"Such a lovely day"
"Autumn breeze" by Oliver Garcia
"I am so excited"
"Midnight flow" by Pressmaster
"Repeat this moves" by Pro100Music
"Style improvement" by Sheva
Who built this van? holoholo_vanlife
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VAN TOUR | Our Ford Transit VANLIFE Camper Van
Recorded: February 2022

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@PSAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Life update - we bought a van!! And we couldn't be happier! Check it out here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lapdhNNz38qrink.html

@obidian9943 Жыл бұрын

How much did all of this cost in total?

@kerrydennard4921 Жыл бұрын

Gm ❤ I don't know about other people who viewed your channel but I always go back and revisit your past videos it just makes me feel good the vibe and the spirit

@PSAdventures Жыл бұрын

Hi Kerry! Always great to hear from you! We love that you're digging our older videos too. It means so much to us to know that what we're doing is making a difference!

@beccaandmatt 2 жыл бұрын

Love this! My favorite is getting a peek into other campers and campervans. Thanks for sharing!

@PSAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Becca and Matt! We would've loved to connected more when we were neighbors at Tomoka but it was such a short time frame. It's so awesome to see what works for everyone. We've gotten a ton of great idea with all the creative solutions people come up with. Just like your beautiful Burro! ❤️

@kerrydennard4921 Жыл бұрын

Not having a rough day but needed something positive to watch just keep doing what you do and anyone who's reading this go back and watch their pass videos revisit them pizzas better each time

@PSAdventures Жыл бұрын

Good morning! Aww, we love your great vibe Kerry, thank you! 🥰 You really make us smile!! 😁

@seanallison8850 Ай бұрын

Awesome to see a brother and sister hooking up.

@PSAdventures Ай бұрын

Uh, I don't even know where to start with this comment. So we'll just leave it at that. 🤣

@seanallison8850 Ай бұрын

@@PSAdventures hahaha, J/k,, I enjoyed the video guys. Keep it up 👍👍

@juanitasellshouses 2 жыл бұрын

Love that locker idea! Brilliant! As to the water kettle, we have one that's only 700 watts. Still have to monitor usage, but as long as we're moving every other day, no issues!

@PSAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the comment Juanita! We finally got one of those silicone kettles that are 700 watts and haven't had any issues since then. The locker is such a unique idea for hanging clothes etc. We'll have to figure out how to maximize the space in it.

@tammyteej861 Жыл бұрын

What a cool, sweet couple. Thanks for sharing!

@PSAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the love Tammy! We're so happy you enjoyed! 💓

@debraparsons2618 2 жыл бұрын

You two are so comfortable in a van home. I can't wait to see the journey of how you choose, purchase and prep the vehicle that will work for You!🚌 Next time you are in my neighborhood, let me know🏖 GOD BLESS YOU ABUNDANTLY!🙏🏻😇🙏🏻

@PSAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind thought Debra!! ❤️❤️❤️ It's going to be quite a ride for sure. Van life is right up our alley and we're so excited. Thanks for watching!

@dralbertpakin8895 5 ай бұрын

this is not a home. it's a vehicle.

@PSAdventures 4 ай бұрын

I guess it depends on the definition of a home. Is a boat a home? Is an RV a home? Is an apartment or a trailer home? Could a state be your home? After a long day on a trail or an adventure we're always happy to be "home"! 😊

@debraparsons2618 4 ай бұрын

@@dralbertpakin8895 With Much Respect😊 There are MANY people that Choose to live in their vehicles💜 That makes their vehicle Their Home🚗🚐🚙

@danawadeandramboadventures2657 Жыл бұрын

Love the van and can't wait to see more adventures with u guys 🙂

@PSAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much again you guys! We're happy you're enjoying! The more we explore, the more we want to see!

@teardrop1955 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing, I absolutely love how you have built this van. It gave me some good ideas thank you.

@PSAdventures Жыл бұрын

Of course Tear Drop! We're so happy you loved the video. We actually bought it off of a couple who built the van but we've been doing quite a bit of upgrades and making it our own. It's always fun to check out other people's van tours because there's so many unique ideas for small spaces. Thanks for watching!

@micheleelliott4726 Жыл бұрын

I've been using a bucket toilet that I DIY'd and love it. On top the bucket is a Lugable Loo seat and lid, and I built in a red automotive funnel for a urine diverter to a gallon Hi C bottle, used a double Walmart bag for #2, so no swill of both together like a pit toilet or chemical toilet. I empty the gallon jug about every other day and the poo gets tied up and stored in an Amazon envelope (smell tight) awaiting a trash can- so nice to have because I'm boondocking more and more. Keep your bucket toilet and modify it as you see fit you have a good set up. Love your channel.

@PSAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the ideas Michele! We've actually been thinking about that a lot lately and have that in an upcoming episode! We'll have to experiment a little more with the bucket toilet design. Thanks for the comment! 😊

@jitan7412 2 жыл бұрын

its just their smile thought the video , make you feel the vibe.

@PSAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the love! We try to give our videos a good vibe. Sarah does an amazing job at that. Thanks for watching! 😊

@carolynfairley8550 2 жыл бұрын

Love your van tour!

@PSAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Carolyn! We're so happy you enjoyed it! 💓

@mrss4328 2 жыл бұрын

It’s a beautiful van, a beautiful home. It looks too expensive for me but still some good ideas I can use when the time comes. Thanks for sharing and I am subscribed now.

@PSAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the love! It's always fun to see how everyone builds out there vans. There's so many unique ideas that make things a little easier on the road. It's really just a tiny house on wheels. Good luck with your van if you build one and thanks for watching! ❤️

@AdventureswithJerrod Жыл бұрын

Just got around to watching this! Amazing tour y’all!!

@PSAdventures Жыл бұрын

We're so happy you enjoyed it Jerrod! Wait until you see some of the upgrades we've done. We'll have to make an entire new Van Tour. Woot! Happy to hear from you! 😊

@simpsimps553 2 жыл бұрын

Good tour

@PSAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Simp Simps! 😊 Glad you enjoyed!

@SuzNbhollenberry Жыл бұрын

Working on our van build plans. Your build is by far my favorite 😍

@PSAdventures Жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you so much Stephanie! ❤️ We love this build and if we had to start over on another van, we'd definitely use this layout. It's actually really fortunate we rented this van first and found out we loved the way they built it. Let us know when you build your van! We'd love to see it! 😊🚐✨

@SuzNbhollenberry Жыл бұрын

@@PSAdventures sure will!

@MadamRose326 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video guys! I've only seen these vans from the outside. Nice to see how they're put together . I even like the KaChava ad. Must try! Always on the hunt for better nutrition .

@PSAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Jennifer. It's a beautiful van and we're so excited! You made us laugh on the ads though since we don't pick the ads. I think KZfaq must know that you're looking for something like that and decided to show it to you. We get those ads too! Always great to hear from you! ❤️

@MadamRose326 2 жыл бұрын

@@PSAdventures Too funny! Must have been the kale smoothie recipe I searched for. LOL! What can I say, they got me. Lol!

@donnajenkins9943 2 жыл бұрын

I’m a new subscriber thanks for sharing, I’m looking forward to the amazing adventures

@PSAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

We're so happy you're loving our videos Donna! You just gave us a smile for the weekend. Thanks so much for watching! ❤️

@junaidmansourmahdi1392 2 жыл бұрын

A Great tour with you 🚌

@PSAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Junaid! Glad you liked it! 😊

@Martin-qg5kr 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, beautiful work 👌Practical and cozy 👍. I wish you a pleasant travel experience. Sincerely, Martin. .

@PSAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

We're happy you enjoyed our video Martin. Thank you for the warm wishes, and to you as well! 💓

@Ladybug3234.. 2 жыл бұрын

Your van looks s so home and comfortable 😃😃..

@PSAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

It's so comfortable! We were so sad to give it back because it felt so much like home. It's crazy how you can adapt to small spaces when you have everything you need. Thanks so much for watching!

@FloridaandBeyond 2 жыл бұрын

Love it!

@PSAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! It's a pretty cool setup. So glad you enjoyed!

@eve2099 2 жыл бұрын

Nice rent free I love it❤️

@PSAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Having everything you need in a tiny house on wheels can give you so much freedom! We've seen a lot of people leave their apartments for life on the road to save money. It has challenges but what an amazing way to live!

@autothaiman52 Жыл бұрын

Very well done video guys! My regards to you

@PSAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! We're so happy you enjoyed it! 😊

@Wilders53 Жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@PSAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Scott! 😊

@dallaslemieux4161 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful van 👍🇨🇦

@PSAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Dallas! We love the van! ❤️

@anainesvillarroelmann8098 2 жыл бұрын

Que linda tu fue, de chile siudad de Valparaíso 👍🌻

@PSAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias Ana!! La abuela de Paul era del norte de Chile. ¡Se ve muy hermoso! 💓

@smallnuts2 Жыл бұрын

I want the shortest version. S it the 130 wb? It's just me and my dog. I don't plant to have a sink in van. Will use a collapsible bin to wash dishes. So just bed, cooking prep space along with fridge.

@PSAdventures Жыл бұрын

Nice! Of the three versions we have the one in the middle so it's not extended and not short. It works great for the two of us! Good luck on getting the one you want. It's such a cool lifestyle!

@user-wh3md6si7q Жыл бұрын

Вы очень необычно устроили свой автодом.

@PSAdventures Жыл бұрын

Это очень удобно, как это настроено, и у нас есть все, что нам нужно. Сбылась мечта наконец-то получить наш фургон! Спасибо за просмотр!

@freemangriffin4953 2 жыл бұрын

I don't drive so I would have to find a driver! (; I would be concerned about those drawers sticking and not being able to get them open, which is a common occurrence for me even at home! (; Did you find that the lighting was good enough for reading? With the ventilation I would want a screen to keep the bugs out. Very impressive video, extremely informative!

@PSAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah the drawers take a little force to get them open and shut so they don't accidentally open when we drive but not too bad. The lighting has been great for reading! The van has LED lighting with two different levels. So glad you like the video though Freeman! It was fun to film.

@vincecarluccio5018 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed your tour. What did you attach the Lagun table mounting plate to in the front?

@PSAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Great question! The Lagun mounting plate that's just behind the passenger seat is mounted directly on the metal frame of the vehicle near the entrance of the sliding door. It's pretty solid. Thanks so much for watching! 😊

@alexanderhupje8879 Жыл бұрын

Hey there, just buying a L3H3 as well, do you happen to know where you sourced the midge net for the sliding door? Looks super handy!

@PSAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the question Alexander! I'm pretty sure the couple that built our van that we buy it from got their bug screen on Amazon: amzn.to/3MBx26I It's magnetic in the middle and they trimmed it to size. You can flip the sides open and it sticks to the outside of the van. It's been pretty nice to keep the mosquitos out but we actually like it even more for the bit of privacy it gives us also!

@wbranches1 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to have a van l8ke that. It has about everything.

@PSAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

It's definitely a cool van! They really thought out the design to make it as user friendly as possible. We're loving the idea of van life so much! Always great to hear from you wbranches and thanks for watching! ❤️

@gazabaza7874 Жыл бұрын

you should stick some hi vis vests in your cabin area aswel just to make it look like even more of a workers van. Full on stealth deception then 😂

@PSAdventures Жыл бұрын

That would be awesome. Maybe even put some dummies in there too. Haha! 😂 I don't think we'd pass as a work truck unless we slapped a plumbing logo on the side. All about the stealth! Lol.

@jakekostelyk 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, what DC to DC converter (for the alternator) are you using, and how many watts does it produce, typically? Thanks!!

@PSAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your question Jake! We have the Renogy 50amp DC to DC charger with MPPT so it charges our batteries at 50amps. amzn.to/3lwD8se Since we drive pretty frequently the batteries almost never drop much since it recharges so frequently. If you're traveling a lot we highly recommend a DC to DC charger. Thanks for watching!

@luissantiago9564 Жыл бұрын

I like the way she said she heat up her oatmeal for her hot water Lol.

@PSAdventures Жыл бұрын

😆😆😆 She always laughs watching back but I think she does a good job of explaining things! Very knowledgeable. 🧐📖

@chris.a9628 8 ай бұрын

No way that guy ain't playing for both teams 😂

@PSAdventures 8 ай бұрын

Nope definitely straight. Sorry to disappoint you!

@thomastrefz Жыл бұрын

do your tires rub on the van or is this size the biggest without having to modify the body? 255/70/R16

@PSAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the question! We haven't had any troubles with the tires rubbing in the wheel well. So far so good!

@hahafalseflag5090 2 жыл бұрын

I was just looking at those tires.. are they good on regular highway?

@PSAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

On the highway they're pretty loud since they're "all-terrain" but we've gotten used to them so far. If you're never going down trails or in the snow you might want to consider something like a little less loud. They do give us peace of mind though being less likely to get stuck. Thanks for the question!

@snowbirdgardener1 Жыл бұрын

Hi, How do you leave your Ford Transit doors open without draining the battery? Thanks!

@PSAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the question! When we open the sliding door, none of our lights or anything turn on so it shouldn't use any of the battery. We have an entire battery back that separately powers all the lights, refrigerator etc. I hope that helps!

@MrHippiez Жыл бұрын

Where did you buy the water heater you keep in the garage? Make/model?

@PSAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the question Andre! What water heater are you referring to? We actually don't have a water heater in the garage.

@MrHippiez Жыл бұрын

Rear of van. Grey bucket with pump.

@PSAdventures Жыл бұрын

Oh! I see what you mean now. When we rented the van they included that portable shower in case we wanted to use it. amzn.to/3Y5aeki We actually don't have that one anymore but we've heard people like it! There's a version that has a 12 volt plug in case you're interested but we can't attest to how well the system works since we didn't use it. Hope that helps!

@sunshineabovetheclouds1467 Жыл бұрын

Ford is taking order now for 2023 transit, increased MSRP by CAD $9000 just like that. I gave up ordering.

@PSAdventures Жыл бұрын

😮😮😮 Omg! We were so frustrated by the ordering process. I can't believe we were so close to ordering one and then they said NOPE, you can't order it because we're not taking orders. It almost seems like the only easy way to get a van nowadays is to find one used and even that's a serious challenge. We hope you find a van that you love!

@anainesvillarroelmann8098 2 жыл бұрын

Falta unas cortina en las puertas de atrás

@PSAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Normalmente no dejamos las puertas traseras abiertas, pero una cortina ayudaría. También tenemos cubiertas que están en las ventanas para dar un poco de privacidad. ¡Gracias por la sugerencia!

@user-hc8li3qn3d Жыл бұрын

If you ever go back, would you buy this van again??

@PSAdventures Жыл бұрын

Definitely! The Ford Transit so far has been awesome. We had considered a Mercedes Sprinter but the up front cost and the maintenance costs seemed too high to us. Also after driving it, we loved how it felt. We love it. Thanks so much for the question! 😊🚐

@Crunch15323 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I had money to live your lifestyle 😩

@PSAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

You can definitely have epic adventures on the cheap Greg! Before we ever bought the van, we'd been traveling super cheap by car camping and hiking in the National Parks and State Parks. Some of our everyday things we love is just to go to our local city park and hammock or walk to be in nature. One hack we've seen is to start with what you have like a car or mini-van and get some cheap items to practice car camping. It's not super Insta-glamorous but it's what got us out to experience the outdoors for many years now. We hope you find adventures near you and that you figure out a way!

@georoxanne Жыл бұрын

What is your IG? Couldn’t quite get it from the video

@PSAdventures Жыл бұрын

Here you go Roxanne! 😊💓 instagram.com/adventures.ps/

@Jamie-mm8cj Жыл бұрын

Do you need a regular license to drive that ?

@PSAdventures Жыл бұрын

Yep! You just need a driver's license since it's basically the size of a pickup truck. We still fit in a regular parking space just like every other car. It doesn't feel like anything big when we're driving it either. We love it!

@Jamie-mm8cj Жыл бұрын

@@PSAdventures thanks so much I was considering buying a used one but wasn’t sure about the license so thanks a lot !!

@arjbradhalandabadsingha4257 10 ай бұрын

Transit 250 or 350??

@PSAdventures 10 ай бұрын

It's a 250 😃

@SkysharkPavers Жыл бұрын

Didn’t mention the price ?

@PSAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the question James! A brand new Ford Transit ran about $60,000 by itself without any build at the time which is crazy! We paid around that for the van itself plus the build and everything we've put it in so far. You can save a lot doing this yourself but vans have gone up in price lately.

@poopypuppyproductions3276 2 жыл бұрын

00:06:00 Fire alarm or smoke detector?

@PSAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

😂 Technically a fire and carbon monoxide detector. Sarah laughed at herself after watching it back but we figured, close enough! Haha. Thanks for watching!

@user-dh4ww7ln3l Жыл бұрын

4х4?

@PSAdventures Жыл бұрын

We wish! A 4x4 would definitely help get us to more off-the-road places but it's just front wheel drive. The bigger all-terrain wheels help not get stuck as much though!

@freebrid5157 Жыл бұрын

How much

@PSAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the question Free Brid! When we were looking at brand new vans, we were expecting to pay at least $50-60 thousand just for the van itself even without the build which can add at least another $20 thousand. Since this van was used and had some miles on it we got it for much cheaper than new but it was still a big investment!

@salvatoreluisi3440 Жыл бұрын

WERE IS THE TOILET? Why the American dont likes shower, wc???

@PSAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the question! Since we have a smaller van we have a very simple bucket toilet. Most of the time we're at campgrounds or nearby other stores so we use their bathrooms. Same thing for showers. Campgrounds have great showers along with a gym membership. We just recently did some upgrades which includes a nice outdoor shower connection.

@homerbyrd1223 2 жыл бұрын

ᵖʳᵒᵐᵒˢᵐ 🤪

@PSAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

🧐

@serg9176 8 ай бұрын

Is this a Ford L3H2?

@PSAdventures 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the question! I actually had to look this up since I didn't realize there was an abbreviation for the different lengths and heights. Our van is a Ford L2H3 so it's the medium length high roof. We love the size for us! The high roof is awesome. 🚐

@serg9176 7 ай бұрын

@@PSAdventures - I have a Ford Transit Custom L2H1. I want to conversion this into a Home Engineering on Wheels and than travel after the war. )

@PSAdventures 7 ай бұрын

Wow nice! Ford Transits are great for converting. You have a lot of great options. Good luck on your van build! 🚐😊