Our Dream Custom Van Furniture - Sprinter Conversion Series
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
- As many of you may know, we've been dreaming of a fixed bed in our van for many years now, and the time has finally come to create one!
Seating area is also incredibly important for us, so we have created a design that allows us to both sit comfortably with lots of room and still have everything we need - including a SLIDE OUT TOILET compartment!
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Blue bedding is great. Mix and match blues like the sky and sea. Dreamy.
You are so fortunate to have such a great place to do your building. Enjoying your build. Thanks for filming all this.
so lovely to watch you two people working together on this epic project.
let me tell you that not too many couples are able to work together like you do - congrats on your progress and on your relationship
Really wonderful! You seem to be TRULY having soooo much fun! Makes it a joy to watch you both.
You are winning the van build wars !
Well done guys. Bet there’s a few people out there inspired by this and r plucking up the courage to have a go themselves.looking good.👏😎
So thats a pocket hole jig and contour gauge just ordered! Never knew they existed. Going to make my life so much easier with the various projects I'm currently doing.
Thanks guys! 😁
I wish there were 48 hours in every day! Can't wait for the next video! You two are simply amazing and fun. The project is really turning out awesome!
The look on your faces you both look so excited and pleased with your selves as you should be ... I love what you have done so far, however, I would rethink the light blue for the covers it would show any little mark but a middle blue would be great [I love blue] ... can't wait for the next post ... thank you for posting.
Good luck guys. Keep the faith. It will all be over soon and you can sit in bed admiring yours skills thinking "we built this". Happens to me every night in my bus.
Good work guys, looks like your enjoying the build, keep up the good work and you’ll be on the road in no time
Woow that piece of wood that you clam down is a game changer hahaha.. I wish I knew that before we started our build! Good lock with the van. I’m really enjoying the build series. Hope to meet you guys in the future. Greetings from The Netherlands.
Talk about a positive attitude to everything! Love it! 👍
The benches look great! I hope the fabric you choose will be spill proof, that’s all I want
Looking extra good guys, good job indeed. If you like to plug the pocket holes, the 2 parts putty for car panels repairs do a very nice job and cheaper than the wood plugs
I like the way you explain all the processes you are going through ,you guys are doing a great job of the van , very thorough with everything and you inspire with your enthusiasm, I'm sure it's not easy ,always look forward to your next uploads 👍
Love your enthusiasm. Looking real good now cant wait to see the finished van.
You guys have some mad building skills!!! Very exciting 😀
I've finished cutting all my sheets now, but I never thought to use the camera tripod as a support!! Genius!
You're doing a very good job. Keep it going, I love to watch your adventures.
I've missed this build so far. Those pocket holes make the installation look professional. Looks like you're going for a fixed bed in the rear.
I was digging the upholstery...Hey, to each his own!
I love your progress and think pale blue would be great for the sofa. But slow down with the build because I'm enjoying this so much!
great job guys, looks like your really enjoying the build, Theo's suffering a healthy dose of tool envy and Bee should really moonlight writing instruction manuals....many skills learnt much fun had ....keep up the good work:-)
I'm straining at the leash to get ours started, the frustration argggggg lol. It's doing me no good watching these vids it's like looking in a toffee shop window but not able to have the goodies that are on show :)
Another brilliant vid. I live all these gadgets you're using myself lol pocket hole I love it :)
I love it when a plan comes together, it's looking great
Thanks Billy!
Chris VW T4 no point me planning as I keep changing my mind, I've just finished my van and I want to start again
Chris VW T4 my van just seems too small, it's a old Renault Trafic mk1 SWB, I need something bigger to travel in, maybe live in full time
well made entertaining video as well as great vibe as things are moving forward. Good to see you are keeping dual focus. always!! Andy xx
Looks sooo good!! Nice to see a van build with such attention to detail and explained the whole way along!! LOL:)
So exciting to see it all coming together now. Thanks for inspiring us with your videos x
I am so excited!! It’s getting their, love it 👌 keep up the good work! Good bless screwfix 😆
Lee 🎩👍🏼
Theo the pocket hole king , nicely done looks really good . You two make a great team , superb vid and both still smiling . Well done !
Nice job guys. Looking forward to the next vlog !
Love how excited you guys are about that soft close drawer lol must feel really good. Congratulations guys the van looks amazing so far
Hi, put a pair of rollers beneath your drawer, the runners won’t take your weight if you plan on using the toilet in place when extended out. If you can’t find rollers then just lower the facia drawer front so it’s a few millimetres from the floor just it will still slide out but when you pull it out to use it will only flex down a few millimetres before it it’s the floor and therefore give you the support you need to use in place 🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾
It helps a little bit to have such a large, lit, indoor area to build
Evening guys! Right that's it!! I'm off bank holiday Monday to find me a pocket hole jig!! I'll B pocket holing everything!!😁😁
Gr8 vid again, can't wait to see the nx installment!!
Theo's drilling skills are definitely coming along nicely :). Still think it would be a good idea to isolate the bed frame from the garage (and insulate) to act as a dustrap. Hardboard or cheap laminated flooring would work fine.
Hi, it's coming on amazing, can't wait to see the finished van,
I love your enthusiasm 😆 it's looking fab guys. So much done already.
Very professional Theo!
I really enjoy you both, and your videos. Thanks for sharing.
Taking shape, gonna be a great van 👍
Going to agree with the others here, your going to need supports under the potty shelf or it will destroy the brackets when you sit on it. Good luck, the build is looking great!
It’s getting exciting now seeing it coming together 😊👍
Hey Just watched your video Glad to see you took up my suggestion for using the Pocket hole method. Strong joins role on
Cant wait to see the finish van
Wow this is really good viewing. The build is coming along great. Why would anyone give this a thumb down??
Fabulous job 😎 it’s really taking shape now 🤗😍💪🏻
Such a clean & tidy build...Not like mine looks like a bomb site, but getting there. As always a great video Cheers.
Lovely couple, wish you all the best :)
Just a thought re the slide out toilet drawer mechanism, it’ll need a wheel or casters underneath it to support your weight when sat on it. Sure you’ve already thought of that. Good job guys.
Ignore me, should have read the other comments first
Coming along great guys! Well done! 👍
Looks awesome👍glad to see you two enjoying doing the build:) thanks for sharing the progress. Love seeing some of the tools you are using with reviews. I still think kitty needs a cat shelf by the bed window lol
Nice job, looking gooood! Can't wait to see it when you come to Canada. Lol
Good choice of colour for your seat covers just like the colour of my van.
I'm so excited for you guys! It looks good so far!
Honestly this looks INCREDIBLE ❤️👍🏻
In the second guessing category; I wouldn't have used a pocket hole jig for much of that sofa, I'd have used metal angle brackets or 90 degree rigid brackets and then screwed into it. Pocket jig holes look really pretty but strength-wise I'm not sure that's ideal, that's more for stuff where you want it pretty. Angle brackets would probably have resulted in a stronger frame. Hopefully what you have is sufficiently beefy, but still. (Granted, my personal plan is to construct the entire skeleton for everything in the van out of t-slot aluminium, probably 20 x 20 mm, and bolting it all up with mechanical bolts.)
Put some little caster wheels on the bottom of the toilet draw that way you will not have anything dragging on the floor and it will support the toilet :)
I'm busy revamping my Transit Minibus Campervan so I'm keen to see how you guys get on. What are the internal dimensions of your van? I have 3.1m length ways & 1.75m width at floor level. I cheated and bought a pine double bed frame for £25 & cut it to size. Raising it to window height means we can sleep across the van saving space & giving us masses of under bed storage. Our double foam mattress came from eBay for £85 delivered & super comfy. We had bought caravan cushions almost identical to yours but when we pulled the covers off the foam looked old and yellow so they went in the skip. Good luck with the build and keep blogging. I've pinched loads of ideas from yours and other 'Vans you feature, plus Rustic Campers on Facebook.
Oh, I'm 6ft exactly and can sleep comfortably stretched out.
Mattress came from SleepKings
I think you are going to need to add a support to the toilet platform, something taking the weight off the draw sliders to the floor. I doubt the draw slides will take your weight.
Looks amazing jealous much lol. Keep up all ur work its all paying of xx
it's looking amazing!! Kat xx
Well done looking good
So excited for you guys, your build is such a success so far! (And Theo's a great dancer btw :'D)
Hey Theo, you might want to put some support sled rails at the front of your "potty" draw so that when you sit on the potty, it doesn't pull on the back of slides
You are both amazing and so inspirational xx
Looking good guys👍
Coming on guys, looking great 👍
Thanks Simon!
Looking amazing guys!! 🙌
Great craftsmenship!!
Nice work guys!
i think you will need a floor baton drilled to the bottom of the shelf the toilet sits on.one each side.
You can make the front piece to cover both ways
Runner lovers 😂
You two are made for each other😍
Why are you two gong to the us are you bringing the camper along.
Great job don’t know what I’m going to watch when you go on your holidays to US 🤔👍🏻
Pale blue? You may want to scotchguard the material so it easy to wipe clean spills. I think the orignal upholstery is pretty cool in a "retro yes it's ment to be like that" way 😉 😎 looking good though 😆
Battle Ship Grey & Scotch Guard !👍🏻
Thanks for the tips. Can you give us info on where to get the console gauge nifty tool?
Looking good!!
Pocket Maaan an he's gonna build a brand new home yea yea pocket maaan! well you've got to sing it, ha ha love you two
Looking good guys. Van is coming together nicely. Do you think you might need some kind of support under your loo drawer? Pocket hole jigs rule!!!! And i like the cushion covers as they are...remind me of days in the caravan. Keep up the good work guys.
How about leaving a fixed-flat section (maybe 4" deep) at the back of the liftable seats, so that you aren't fighting the cushion when you lift? i.e. the hinge would not be at the very back, but 4" from the back. Disadvantage would be that it wouldn't open fully for very large rigid items e.g. a plastic tub.
Thanks for posting.
Wood 2 Wood always use pva wood glue + screws, increases the strenght 10th fold, crack on!!
my plan is like yours but i am adding a toilet cubicle next to the door so i can still have my l shaped seating..then have the kitchen behind the drivers seat..i dont have plans for overhead cupboards but i am having cargo nets on the roof for clothes and blankets but leaving a space down the middle un obstructed..it is army style..
That’s a clever idea!
i havent got time or space for cupboards to smash my head on or things to fall out..hahaha.them cargo nets can be really tight and secure and not too bulky i recon.and you can see where things are through the nets without ratching through cupboards..saves on weight too i recon but still look good..the main thing is to get the basic jobs done well like you guys are doing..like walls floor and bed etc..a few cargo nets add a bit of flavor for me..im loving your attention to detail.
Great vid , new Subscriber here 👍👌
Are you going to add a support block or something underneath the portapotty draw or are you not actually planning on sitting on it where it pulls out? Sorry for the nosy question lol, wouldn't want it breaking the runner with added weight 😅
How tall is your composting toilet? The under couch looks way too short for the two common natures head/air head? Or are you making a custom one?
looks great :)
Loving the dream 😍
Man you dance at good as I do 🤣 sooooo you know Argos and some other shops give you a 28 day no reason necessary money back guarantee... they sell drills and it would save you time and battery, I always misplace the other bit when I don't use two drills so will be using two for my build.
Just clicked onto this build. Please can you tell me where your first vlogs are on the subject> Best wishes Susan, wife of Edward in UK>
Light Blue is lovely but will show every mark, you can scotch guard or use aqua phobic treatment, I'm not sure if those chemicals are ok to sleep on though.
I would divide the long lid into two pieces
Wont the screws for the bed going in to the rear pillar go into all the rear lights wires ?
Hi Guys things are coming along in leaps and bounds, i was wondering if those slides will hold the weight of the potty plus one of you guys without buckling?
Have you had to replace any tail/brake lights?
Cat paw pattern print for the upholstery - you know it makes sense...
brilliant
Brilliant 😊 👍 👍 👍
Doesn't it make the weight too heavy for the gliders? Do they not bend? Is it maybe better to mount them on the floor of the van so the weight comes on top? What is your experience?