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Hi! We're Brit & Mike, a couple who live in our self-converted 2021 Ford Transit van with our dog. In this video we're recapping how we spent 2023, traveling full time in our first year of living on the road.
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IG: @brit.and.mike
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-- VAN BUILD --
BATHROOM/SHOWER
Bathroom trash can: amzn.to/42VUe6A
Composting toilet: amzn.to/42p9053
PLUMBING
Water pump: amzn.to/3zJA6IP
Accumulator: amzn.to/3bmPPUP
Fill Hatch: amzn.to/3bgjlfd
Water heater: amzn.to/3znZAKs
Drain pan (pizza pan): amzn.to/3QD7BCc
40 gal water tank: amzn.to/3cN1FYJ
Water level gauge: amzn.to/3zZCcn7
Grey water tank: amzn.to/3bvMC5h
Showerhead: amzn.to/3DX0hOO
Mixer: amzn.to/3RcfheL
Electric ball valve: amzn.to/3xT2YfS
Greywater level gauge: amzn.to/3nhjGQT
Water tank fill hose (inlet to tank): amzn.to/3RueB4s
KITCHEN
Fridge: amzn.to/330Ifv3
250 lb drawer slides: amzn.to/3UCIZMK
12V outlet for fridge: amzn.to/3O4eong
Propane tank: amzn.to/32jc2Pq
Drawer pulls: amzn.to/3r9xgbg
Magnets: amzn.to/3eK45bu
Filtered faucet: amzn.to/3rlXeZ9
Sink faucet: amzn.to/3Sx5lxY
Soap dispenser: amzn.to/3rlmhvo
Tip out tray: a amzn.to/3C77oTE
Tip out hinges: amzn.to/3xUpcyJ
Hinge: amzn.to/3SwP6kf
Pop-up brackets: amzn.to/3rmK65N
RV propane alarm: amzn.to/3W73D8X
BED
Mattress: amzn.to/3xUojX4
Folding step-up: amzn.to/3N2xERQ
48" hinges: amzn.to/3xz4DIJ
Rubber Trim 20 ft (bunk windows): amzn.to/3GBcJkR
Magnetic hooks: amzn.to/3Ob0OBU
Magnetic bin: amzn.to/3BuTtp2
Water level gauge (white): amzn.to/3MsqbO8
Water level gauge (black): amzn.to/3Ict9E1
UPPER CABINETS
25lb magnets: amzn.to/3krXgen
Hinges: amzn.to/3F1calv
Gas struts: amzn.to/39n7gmV
Puck lights: amzn.to/3zEycrz
ELECTRICAL
12V 3-way dimmer switch: amzn.to/3I2Y7w9
12V 3-way on/off switch: amzn.to/3GWL4eF
Triple switch faceplate: amzn.to/3H2Z0na
Reading lights: amzn.to/3v4NB2k
120V outlets: amzn.to/3v3phhu
120V GFCI outlets: amzn.to/38tP1M6
12V outlet socket: amzn.to/374YoBH
12V outlet insert: amzn.to/3LRVGhz
Spade Connectors: amzn.to/3f7nmRk
3 conductor Lever Nuts: amzn.to/3HSigob
Shore power inlet: amzn.to/34fAzFB
8/3 AWG Triplex Wire 6ft (shore power inlet): amzn.to/3qYW1q5
12/2 AWG Duplex Wire (12V outlets): amzn.to/3n9c9E4
12/3 AWG Triplex Wire (120V outlets): amzn.to/3HTn8d1
2/0 AWG red cable (for BIM): amzn.to/36qrk6y
Heat Shrink Fork Connectors: amzn.to/39eqj3h
Wire Stripper + Cutter for 6-12 AWG Wire: amzn.to/3HfB6qq
2-Conductor Lever Nuts: amzn.to/3xKfOhF
Lynx distributor: amzn.to/3aHGXZI
Distribution Center: amzn.to/3ARECGl
Cable stripping knife: amzn.to/3OceGZ1
Ferrule crimper: amzn.to/3cgPGCA
Ferrules kit: amzn.to/3zaF0hI
Wire stripper & cutters: amzn.to/3PkwtPe
Heatshrink butt splice connectors: amzn.to/3RGwXR2
6/3 cable: amzn.to/3ck2yYP
6 AWG cable: amzn.to/3yIZY6c
Circuit breaker: amzn.to/3PsMEt6
Terminal fuse block kit: amzn.to/3uVPyPj
Mini circuit breaker (solar disconnect): amzn.to/3QJS2Je
Circuit breaker box: amzn.to/3PpbXfs
HEADLINER SHELF
Headliner fabric: amzn.to/3LBP2fd
Angled aluminum bar: amzn.to/376emv0
FLOOR
3" hatch cover (spare tire release): amzn.to/3zP4aUb
CEILING
Puck lights: amzn.to/3zEycrz
Wood Conditioner: amzn.to/368xW9r
Wood Stain: amzn.to/3CDaUDH
CLIMATE CONTROL
CR Laurence VW1033 windows: amzn.to/3rYqDde
Kilmat: amzn.to/3CbG8jI
MaxxFan Deluxe with Remote: amzn.to/3Ca7w1d
3M Thinsulate: amzn.to/3ymvGFM
Fiskars Shears: amzn.to/31T6lXG
3M High Strength 90 Adhesive: amzn.to/3yqQJac
Windshield shade: amzn.to/3JCGuoK
Side window shades: amzn.to/3JyXlsB
FRAMING
Rivet Nuts (M6, 150 pcs): amzn.to/331PwL6
WETOLS Rivet Nut Tool: amzn.to/3r1HbiD
M6-1.0 x 35mm screws: amzn.to/34unA2N
TOOLS
DeWalt Impact Driver + Hammer Drill Combo Kit: amzn.to/3KDvqXQ
Angle Grinder: amzn.to/3LxZmFO
DeWalt Brad Nailer Kit: amzn.to/35Qtmg8

[@bouldertim8372]

Thanks for the update! You guys have been a real inspiration for me and my wife as we built out our 2020 transit in 2023 and ( finally!) hit the road three weeks ago, traveling through southern Cal and Arizona. Great to hear your first year has been a success!! Enjoy baja!

[@patrickmullen5529]

I, we put frozen gallon(s) of water in fridge...when thawed drink it or give to dogs... u owe me a dollar... ha ha

[@wheretheeffareryanandsteph]

Yooo! Thanks for the brief shout-out. :)
We were just talking about how we hope we can meet up with you guys (and Will and Molly) again after you get back from Baja!
Have fun down there!!

[@britandmike]

Yes, that would be awesome! We'll be in touch!

[@patrickmullen5529]

Proud of you that you enjoyed your van build and then your trip. Skip the video stuff and the photos are enough looked cool as a summary... All in good taste... yippi

[@britandmike]

Thank you for watching!

[@wanderbybike]

Do you have a lift on your van? Glad you enjoyed your visit to ColoRADo Springs. Anytime someone comes to visit me from out of state, I always make sure they see GOG! Leavenworth is awesome too!

[@britandmike]

Yes, we have a van compass suspension kit that came with a 2” lift!